08-27-84 PC Minutes6o MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
August 27, 1984
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held in the Council Chambers of
the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN. Vice Chairman
Prazak as Acting Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Those present were Commissioners Leppik, McAleese, McCracken-Hunt, Prazak
and Singer. Commissioner Russell was not present at the beginning of the
meeting. Chairman Forster was absent.
Also present were Alda Peikert, Planner, and Towhid Kazi, Planning Intern.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - AUGUST 13, 1984
It was moved by Commissioner Singer, seconded by Commissioner McAleese and
carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the August 13, 1984 Planning
Commission meeting as recorded.
II. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT
APPLICANT: Tires Plus, Ltd.
LOCATION: 5760 Wayzata Boulevard
REQUEST: Amendment of Conditional Use Permit No. 84-15 for a Tire
Store in a Commercial Zoning District to allow addition
of a Van Conversion Operation in the same building
Acting Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item and asked Planner Alda
Peikert for additional comments. Ms. Peikert reviewed the staff report.
Acting Chairman Prazak asked the proponent, Tires Plus, Ltd., 5760 Wayzata
Boulevard, to explain the proposed amendment. Mr. Tom Gegax of Tires Plus Ltd.
explained that due to the increased cost of upgrading the building, Tires Plus,
Ltd. intends to lease the back portion of the building for a van conversion
operation to defray some of the cost of capital improvements in the building.
Commissioner Leppik asked Mr. Gegax about the work involved in a van conversion.
Mr. Gegax explained that most of the work is such items as upholstery, carpeting,
wood trim, etc. Very little work is done with the exterior, possibly attachment
of a running board. Acting Chairman Prazak asked whether there is any work done
such as cutting out sections for windows. Mr. Gegax stated that van conversion work
done at this operation does not involve glazing.
Commissioner Russell asked if there would be any exterior painting involved in
this van conversion operation. Mr. Gegax stated that the conversion operation
does not include any painting. .Acting Chairman Prazak asked if there were any
additional building requirements necessary for the use of the building by the
Metropolitan Van Conversion operation. Mr. Gegax stated that no additional
building modifications are necessary for such an operation.
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Commissioner Leppik expressed concern about the parking space if the vans are
parked outside in the parking lot. Mr. Gegax stated that the van conversion
work derives primarily from dealersips and the work is done inside the building.
The customized vans are very costly and uninsured and as such stored inside the
building to avoid vandalism.
Commissioner Leppik expressed her concern about the storage of used tires out-
side in the parking lot at the back of the building since no outside storage is
one of the conditions for the Conditional Use Permit issued to Tires Plus, Ltd.
Mr. Gegax was reminded to remove the tires from the parking lot in order to
fulfill the condition of the original Conditional Use Permit, issued to Tires
Plus, Ltd.
Acting Chairman Prazak then opened the informal public heariny for public input.
Mr. Robert Kairies, Manager of Breck Ice Center, was the only person present and
stated that he sees no problem with the proposal.
Since no one else was present who wished to speak on this item, Acting Chairman
Prazak closed the informal public hearing.
Acting Chairman Prazak asked staff to clarify Condition #15. Ms. Peikert stated
that some of the conditions of the original approval of the Conditional Use
Permit have been met but should remain in the Conditional Use Permit Amendment
so that the site plan continues to match the original plan. Ms. Peikert then
informed the Commissioners that Condition #15 should be numbered as Condition
#12.
With no further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Leppik and seconded by
Commissioner McCracken-Hunt to recommend City Council approval of the
Conditional Use Permit Amendment for addition of a van conversion operation to
Tires Plus Ltd. at 5760 Wayzata Boulevard subject to the following conditions as
outlined in the staff report, i.e. the original Conditional Use Permit conditions
as well as the addition of a condition that there be "no outside storage of vans
serviced by the van conversion operation":
1. Construction of site improvements in conformance with the Site/Plot Plan
dated January 3, 1984 prepared by Bruce Knutson Architects, Inc., includiny
striping of parking lots.
2. Conformance of builidng space use with the floor plan dated January 3, 1984
prepared by Bruce Knutson Architects, Inc.
3. Separation of bituminous surfaced parking area and drive from landscaped
area with concrete curb.
4. Conformance of signage with the City Sign Regulations and approval of the
City Building Inspector.
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5. Sprinklering of the entire building.
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6. Conformance with all recommendations of the City Fire Marshal.
7. No semi-trailer trucks or detached semi-trailers on the site either tem-
porarily or permanently either for purposes of delivery or for purposes of
storage of tires.
8. Inside storage of used and unusable tires.
9. No outside storage of products, materials or refuse.
10. Conformance with the Minnesota State Building Code, including handicapped
accessibility requirements.
11. Failure to comply with one or more of the above conditions of approval shall
be grounds for revocation of the Conditional Use Permit.
12. No outside storage of vans serviced by the van conversion operation.
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the Conditional Use Permit
Amendment for Tires Plus, Ltd.
III. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: Tactronics, Inc.
LOCATION: 2525 Nevada Avenue North
REQUEST: Approval of an Automotive Electronics Sales,
Installation and Service Operation in an Industrial
Zoning District
Acting Chairman Prazak introduced this item and asked Planner Alda Peikert to
add any further comments. Ms. Peikert reviewed the staff report.
Acting Chairman Prazak asked the proponent, Mr. John Schneider, Tactronics, Inc.
to explain the proposed operation. Mr. Schneider explained the different
aspects of Tactronics, Inc.
Acting Chairman Prazak then opened the informal public hearing for public input.
There was no one present who wished to speak on this item and as such, Acting
Chairman Prazak closed the informal public hearing.
With no further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Russell and seconded by
Commissioner McCracken-Hunt to recommend City Council approval of the
Conditional Use Permit for Tactronics, Inc. subject to the following conditions
as outlined in the staff report
1. Documentation of Valley Business Center condominium owners association
approval of the proposed use.
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2. Availability of home entertainment and telephone equipment servicing to
dealers and manufacturers only and not to the general public.
3. No outside storage of materials or refuse.
4. Conformance with all requirements and recommendations of the City Building
Inspector and Fire Marshal.
5. Conformance of signage with the City Sign Regulations and approval of the
City Building Inspector.
6. Failure to comply with one or more of the above conditions of approval shall
be grounds for revocation of the Conditional Use Permit.
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the Conditional Use Permit
for Tactronics, Inc. for operation of an automotive electronics sales, installa-
tion and service operation at 2525 Nevada Avenue North #104.
IV. REPORT ON HRA MEETING _ AUGUST 14, 1984
Commissioner McAleese provided the Planning Commission with a report of the
August 14, 1984 meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA).
V. REPORT ON BZA MEETING _ AUGUST 14, 1984
Acting Chairman Prazak provided the Planning Commission with a report of the
August 14, 1984 meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA).
VI. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL MEETING = AUGUST 21, 1984
Commissioner McAleese provided the Planning Commission with a report on the
August 21, 1984 City Council meeting. City Council voted to recommend that the
Planning Commission invite Ms. Eileen Moran, Executive Director, Northwest
Hennepin Human Services Council, to speak on Residential Facilities for the
Chronically Mentally Ill at a future meeting. The Planning Commission asked
staff to contact Ms. Moran and schedule such a meeting with the members of the
Planning Commission.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
Respecfully submitted,
Gary Prazak, Acting Chairman Maryaret Leppik, Secretary
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