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MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
February 25, 1985
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held in the Council Chambers of
the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN. Acting Chairman
Prazak called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Those present were Commissioners Kapsner, Leppik, McAleese, McCracken-Hunt,
Russell and Prazak. Also present were Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and
Development, Alda Peikert, City Planner, and Gloria Anderson, Planning
Secretary.
Commissioner Schmidt was absent.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 11, 1985
It was moved by Commissioner Kapsner, seconded by Commissioner Leppik and
carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the February 11, 1985 Planning
Commission meeting pending modifications.
II. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT
APPLICANT: Church of the Good Shepherd
LOCATION: 145 and 225 Jersey Avenue South and
6800 Laurel Avenue
REQUEST: Approval of the Preliminary Plat of
"Church of the Good Shepherd Addition"
Acting Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item and asked staff to review the
proposal. Director Grimes reviewed the request for the Preliminary Plat and
gave the staff recommendation.
Commissioner McCracken-Hunt asked staff if the easements along Laurel Avenue
were typical of this area. Director Grimes said they were and that the ease-
ment for greenway would be allowed to be used in setback requirements.
Commissioner Kapsner asked if there were trails proposed for this greenway.
Director Grimes stated that it is intended to have trails along the north side
of Laurel Avenue.
Commissioner Kapsner asked if there would be access to the lot from West
Cortlawn.
Director Grimes said the original plan showed access to West Cortlawn but that
this area was not a street easement.
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City Planner Alda Peikert stated that the Fire Marshal and City Engineer would
like to see one access on Laurel Avenue and one on Jersey Avenue.
Acting Chairman Prazak wanted to know if staff could foresee any other use for
this property other than church or schools.
City Planner Alda Peikert said there had been a proposal for 120 units of apart-
ments but that this project had been dropped. Another inquiry had been made
regarding 40 townhouse units but the developer could not do it in an economical
and feasible manner and the project was dropped. She also stated that churches
and schools were the only use for this property under the present zoning.
Director Grimes stated that the property would need soil corrections.
Manly Zimmerman, Attorney, was present to represent the proponent, the Church of
the Good Shepherd. He stated that he had no comments.
Acting Chairman Prazak opened the informal public hearing for public input.
Mr. Mike Sigelman, 35 Kentucky Avenue, was concerned about parking on the
streets when a church is built on this property.
Director Grimes explained that the parking requirements would be one parking
space for each three seats in a church. He also stated that the Building
Department would get plans for the church and that the plans would have to meet
all parking and setback requirements.
Commissioner Kapsner asked if anyone knew if the other church was just looking
at the property or if it was in the planning stage.
Mr. Zimmerman said that they had a purchase agreement with the other church.
City Planner Alda Peikert said it should be clarified that the zoning is
appropriate for the church and that there would be no other appearances before
the Planning Commission in the case of the church proposal. It would just be a
matter of going to the Building Board of Review and receiving a building permit.
Acting Chairman Prazak wanted to know if the proponent purchasing the property
asked for any variances or changes from the requirements would it be reviewed by
the City Council.
City Planner Alda Peikert said no and explained the process of going to the
Board of Zoning Appeals if there were any variance requests and that only the
adjacent property owners would be notified.
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It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner Russell and unani-
mously agreed to recommend City Council approval of the Preliminary Plat for the
"Church of the Good Shepherd Addition" subject to the following conditions:
1. An additional 40 feet of right-of-way be dedicated for Laurel
Avenue along the south property line.
2. Prior to final plat approval, the City receive an easement for
a 50-foot wide greenbelt along Laurel Avenue. This easement is
to be considered the park dedication for this plat.
III. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT
APPLICANT: City of Golden Valley
LOCATION: 6500 Laurel Avenue
REQUEST: Approval of the Preliminary Plat of
"Cortlawn Pond"
IV. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT
APPLICANT: City of Golden Valley
LOCATION: 7000 Laurel Avenue
REQUEST: Approval of the Preliminary Plat of
"Laurel Pond"
Acting Chairman Prazak introduced these agenda items and asked staff to give a
review of both Preliminary Plats.
City Planner Alda Peikert gave a review of the Preliminary Plat requests for
"Cortlawn Pond" and "Laurel Pond".
Commissioner Leppik wanted to know if the staff had any idea how larye the pond
would be for the "Cortlawn Pond" parcel.
City Planner Alda Peikert said they had no idea how large it would be.
Commissioner Kapsner said he had been told they would have a substantial green-
way between the residential backyards and the ponding area and that as many as
possible of the existiny trees would be left.
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Commissioner Russell wanted to know what the drainage situation would be.
City Planner Alda Peikert said the drainage would come from the north.
Commissioner Leppik asked if there would also be a greenbelt along the southern
portion for a trail.
City Planner Alda Peikert said there would be.
Acting Chairman Prazak stated that platting does not change the use of the pro-
perty.
Acting Chairman Prazak opened the public hearing. Hearing and seeing no one,
the public hearing was closed.
A short discussion by the Commissioners followed clarifying that this request
was for platting purposes only and did not change the use of the property.
It was moved by Commissioner McAleese, seconded by Commissioner Leppik and una-
nimously approved to recommend that the City Council waive the requirements of
the Preliminary Plat and approve the Final Plats of "Cortlawn Pond" and "Laurel
Pond".
V. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF THE PLATTING ORDINANCE
APPLICANT: Walter Kost and Sylvia Engwall
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LOCATION: 1101 and 1107 Orkla Drive
REQUEST: Approval of Lot Division to Transfer a Portion
of One Lot to Adjacent Lot and Vice Versa
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Acting Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item and asked staff to review the
request.
Director Grimes gave a review and explanation of the request.
The proponent, Walter Kost, explained that when his home was built he needed
additional land for setback requirements and therefore the lot line had been
changed. He noted that these requirements were no longer the same and that
changing back to the original lot line would be in the best interest of both
property owners.
It was moved by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Kapsner and una-
nimously agreed to recommend that the City Council waive the platting ordinance
for 1101 and 1107 Orkla Drive.
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VI. PROGRESS REPORT ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ZONING CODE RELATED
TO HOME OCCUPATIONS
Director Grimes stated that there had been no further progress on the proposed
amendments to the Zoning Code related to home occupations.
VII. REPORT ON HRA MEETING - FEBRUARY 12, 1985
In the absence of Commissioner Schmidt, Director Grimes gave a report on the
February 12, 1985 meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA).
Commissioner Kapsner volunteer to represent the Planning Commission at the March
12, 1985 meeting of the HRA.
VIII. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 19, 1985
Commissioner McCracken-Hunt gave a report on the February 19, 1985 meeting of
the City Council.
XI. PREPARATION FOR MARCH 25, 1985 PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY MEETING
Acting Chairman Prazak asked for suggestions for the March 25, 1985 study
meeting. It was decided that the Comprehensive Plan would be one of the items
that would be looked at.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary Prazak, Acting Chairman Margaret Leppik, Secretary
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