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01-09-84 PC Minutes �82 MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION January 9, 1984 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chairman Polachek called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Those present were Commissioners Forster, Leppik, Polachek, Prazak, Singer, and Tubman. Also present were Mike Miller, Planning and Redeve1opment Coordinator, and Alda Peikert, Assistant Planner. I . APPROVAL OF MINUTES - DECEMBER 12, 1983 It was moved by Commissioner Forster, seconded by Commissioner Singer and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the December 12, 1983 Planning Commission meeting as recorded. II. SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING APPLICANT: American Telephone and Telegraph Company LOCATION: 2401 Mendelssohn Avenue North REQUEST: Chanye Zoning From Commercial to Radio Zoning District Chairman Polachek introduced this agenda item. It was moved by Commissioner Tubman, seconded by Commissioner Leppik and carried unanimously to set an informal public hearing date of January 23, 1984 for consideration of the request received from American Telephone and Telegraph Company for rezoning of the vacant lot located at 2401 Mendelssohn Avenue North from the Commercial to the Radio Zoning District to allow construction of a telephone switch station along with a 167 foot high monopole which would become part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Mobile Telephone System. In response to an inquiry from Chairman Polachek, Planning and Redevelopment Coordinator Mike Miller informed the Planning Commission that the proponent was unable to attend the January 9, 1984 Planning Commission meeting for settiny of a hearing date but that representatives would be present for the informal public hearing. Planning Commission Meeting - January 9, 1984 Page 2 `)g� III . SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PUD PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLAN APPLICANT: Pem Millwork LOCATION: 800 Mendelssohn Avenue North REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Design Plan for PUD #44, Pem Millwork Chairman Polachek introduced this agenda item. It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner Forster and carried unanimously to set an informal public hearing date of February 13, 1984 for consideration of the Preliminary Design Plan of PUD #44, Pem Millwork, which proposes construction of two office warehouse buildings on a three acre parcel of land located at 800 Mendelssohn Avenue North. In response to an inquiry from Chairman Polachek, Planning and Redevelopment Coordinator Mike Miller informed the Planning Commission that the proponent was unable to attend the January 9, 1984 meeting for setting of a hearing date. IV. SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICANT: Earl Weikle and Sons LOCATION: 5760 Wayzata Boulevard REQUEST: Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a Tire Service Store in a Commercial Zoning District Chairman Polachek introduced this agenda item. It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner Forster and carried unanimously to set an informal public hearing date of January 23, 1984 for consideration of a Conditional Use Permit requested by Earl Weikle and Sons for operation of a Tire Service Store at 5760 Wayzata Boulevard in a Commercial Zoning District. Chairman Polachek recognized Mr. Tom Gegax, TBA Marketing Concepts, who was present to represent the proponent. In response to an inquiry from Chairman Polachek, Mr. Gegax confirmed that the January 23, 1984 informal public heariny date would be acceptable to the proponent. V. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PUD AMENDMENT PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLAN APPLICANT: Bor-Son Investment Properties LOCATION: 2345-2385 and 2412-2462 Mendelssohn Lane North REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Design Plan for Amendment to PUD #30-B, Medley Park Townhouses 7�� Planning Commission Meeting - January 9, 1984 Page 3 Chairman Polachek introduced this agenda item. Assistant Planner Alda Peikert pointed out on the site plan locations of the four additional garage stalls, location of the proposed gazebo and locations of the two remaininy tot lots. Chairman Polachek recognized Ms. Denise D�avis who was present to represent the proponent, Bor-Son Investment Properties. Ms. Davis explained that replace- ment of a tot lot with the proposed gazebo is requested because marketing efforts reveal that fifty percent of the prospective buyers of the con- dominiums are households with grown children. Ms. Davis said that the gazebo is designed to provide a common meeting place on the pond for the enjoyment of owners of condominiums not fronting on the pond. According to Ms. Davis, the request for addition of garage stalls results from the fact that prospective buyers all have two cars and desire additional garage space. Commissioner Prazak observed that the requested amendments seem to be reason- able changes. Commissioner Leppik asked how the proponent decided on a gazebo as opposed to another type of amenity such as a picnic shelter. Ms. Davis replied that the gazebo may be used for picnic lunches, that it provides both sun on the out- side walkway and shade in the central covered area, and that an optional table may be included if desired by the residents. Chairman Polachek opened the informal public hearing for public input. Mr. Rudolph Schmidt, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 9145 Medicine Lake Road, stated that the Church is located directly to the north of the Medley Park site and that he was interested in understanding the proposal for the Medley Park Townhouses Project. Commissioner Prazak explained the proposed amend- ments and pointed out that there is no additional building proposed at this time except for the four additional garage stalls. Chairman Polachek closed the informal public hearing. It was moved by Commissioner Singer, seconded by Commissioner Prazak and carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Preliminary Design Plan for the amendment to PUD #30-B, Medley Park Townhouses, requested by Bor-Son Investment Properties to allow replacement of a tot lot with a gazebo and to allow the addition of up to four garaye stalls on the second phase condominium portion of the project. VI. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Chairman Polachek introduced this agenda item and asked Planning and Redevelopment Coordinator Mike Miller to present the staff report. Mr. Miller explained that a request for a liquor license for a new restaurant/night club proposed in the Golden Hills Shopping Center led to staff consideration of a new parking ratio requirement for stand up type bars and entertainment areas. Nlanning Commission Meeting - January 9, 1984 Page 4 )$� Mr. Miller suggested a recommendation of approval of a proposed Class III Restaurant use with a new parking ratio based on square footage, along with corresponding revisions to parking ratio requirements for other restaurant areas. In response to a question from Commissioner Prazak, Mr. Miller stated that the difference in definition between Class I and Class III Restaurants is the stand up characteristic. Commissioner Tubman asked how staff arrived at the recommended parking ratio for Class III restaurants. Mr. Miller replied that a survey of parking requirements in surrounding municipalities was conducted by Assistant Building Inspector Fred Patch and that staff arrived at a ratio appropriate for Golden Valley. Commissioner Prazak asked for an explanation of calculation of parking requirements for restaurants including both traditional sit down dining facil- ities and stand up bar or entertainment areas. Mr. Miller explained that parking would be calculated separately for each type of use based on square feet of area in each use. It was moved by Commissioner Forster, seconded by Commissioner Singer and carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments establishing a Class III Restaurant use and parking ratio and revising parking requirements for other restaurant uses. VII. REPORTS ON CITY COUNCIL, HRA AND BZA MEETINGS Commissioner Polachek provided the Planning Commission with a report on the December 20, 1983 City Council meeting. There were no Planning Commision representatives present at the January 3, 1984 City Council meeting, the December 13, 1983 meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) or the December 13, 1983 meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) . VIII. ELECTION OF TEMPORARY VICE CHAIRMAN Chairman Polachek suggested the election of a temporary Vice Chairman to serve until the next election of officers scheduled for the second meeting in March. It was moved by Commissioner Singer, seconded by Commissioner Tubman and carried unanimously to elect Commissioner Forster to the position of Vice Chairman until the next regularly scheduled election of officers. Commissioner Forster indicated acceptance of the position on a temporary basis. ��� r�anning Commission Meeting - January 9, 1984 Page 5 It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner Singer and carried unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Herb Polachek, Chairman Margaret Leppik, Secretary