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04-22-85 PC Minutes129 MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION April 22, 1985 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. In the absence of Chairman Prazak, the meeting was called to order by the secretary, Commissioner McCracken-Hunt, at 7:00 P.M. Those present were Commissioners Leppik, Lewis, McAleese, McCracken-Hunt and Russell. Also present were Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, and Gloria Anderson, Planning Secretary. Absent were Commissioners Kapsner and Prazak. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - APRIL 8, 1985 It was moved by Commissioner McAleese, seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the April 8, 1985 Planning Commission meeting as corrected. II. SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING APPLICANT: Goldman and Sachs LOCATION: 220 Turners Crossroad REQUEST: Rezone from Open Development to Multiple Dwelling (M-1) Zoning District Acting Chair McCracken-Hunt introduced this agenda item and noted the May 18, 1985 informal public hearing date recommended by staff. It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously to set an informal public hearing date of May 13, 1985 to consider the rezoning of 220 Turners Crossroad from Open Development to the Multiple Dwelling (M-1) Zoning District. III. SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT OF 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" This item was added to the agenda and introduced by Director Grimes who explained the changes that were to be made in the preliminary plat submitted and recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on February 25, 1985. Director Grimes recommended an informal public hearing date of May 13, 1985. It was moved by Commissioner McAleese, seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously to set an informal public hearing date of May 13, 1985 to consider the Preliminary Plat of "Church of the Good Shepherd Addition". 130 Planning Commission Minutes April 22, 1985 Page 2 IU. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PUD #48 APPLICANT: Meridian Construction Company, Inc. LOCATION: 9025-35 23rd Avenue North REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Design Plan PUD #48 to Allow a Duplex with Zero Lot Line Division Acting Chair McCracken-Hunt introduced this agenda item and asked staff to comment on the proposal. Director Grimes reviewed the. request for the preliminary design plan for PUD #48 and gave the staff recommendation. Commissioner Russell asked if the dwelling would be owner occupied and also if the adjoining single family dwelling was on a normal size lot or a large lot. Director Grimes stated that each side of the dwelling would be sold and owner occupied and that the adjoining lot was similar in size to the subject lot. Commissioner McCracken-Hunt asked if attempts had been made to sell the lot for a single family dwelling, and Director Grimes stated that the cost of the soil corrections for the property were high and would not be feasible for a single family dwelling. Mr. Paul Noyes, Meridian Construction Company, Inc., was present to answer questions. He described the proposed dwelling and indicated that the finished size of each unit would be in excessive of 1800 square feet on two levels with a two-car garage .for each unit. Commissioner McCracken-Hunt asked what the square footage was of a typical home in this neighborhood. Mr. Noyes stated that most of them were between 1200 and 1400 square feet in size, and that his proposed dwelling would be at least comparable. Commissioner Russell asked what the depth of the structure was. Mr. Noyes indicated the size of the building to be 50' x 80' and that the. setbacks were more than adequate to meet the zoning regulations. Commissioner Russell also asked how much of the natural landscaping would remain and Mr. Noyes stated that two Chinese elms would have to be removed but other landscaping would remain and additional landscaping done. Commissioner McAleese asked the proponent if the property had been marketed for a single family dwelling and the proponent stated that soil preparation work would be in excess of $15,000 which would be too high for a single unit and that with a double unit, the costs .could be split. Acting Chair McCracken-Hunt opened the meeting for public input. 131 Planning Commission Minutes April 22,.1985 Page 3 Mr. David McCunn, 8930 - 23rd Avenue North, stated his concerns regarding additional traffic on 23rd Avenue during construction and who would pay for repairs to the street, maintenance of the property if it were rented rather than sold, and who is responsible for enforcing completion of the landscaping of the property. Director Grimes stated that repairs were being planned for 23rd Avenue this spring but that any major patching or repairs to the street would not be done until after construction of the proposed dwelling. He also stated that there would be a two-year landscape bond required for this PUD and that landscaping is enforced by the building department. Commissioner Russell asked about the hauling of dirt from the property. The proponent, Mr. Noyes, stated they would not be removing dirt from the property. He also stated that construction vehicles would be coming and going via Ensign Avenue. Mr. Noyes also explained that he could not guarantee the units could be sold but that for economic reasons every effort would be made to sell them. He also stated there would be a maintenance agreement required on this PUD which the City could enforce in regard to upkeep of the property. Mr. Richard Larsen, 9036 Elgin Place, owns the property behind the subject lot and is very concerned with the drainage problem as the surrounding properties drain into the subject property. He felt that even though the drainage plans indicate the water would drain toward 23rd Avenue, he would have more water on his property. Director Grimes explained that the property would be built up so that the water would drain toward 23rd Avenue. He stated that he had talked to City Engineer Lowell Odland regarding the drainage plan and that Mr. Odland felt it would work. Commissioner Russell suggested that if arrangements could be made for Mr. Odland to meet with the surrounding property owners and explain why this drainage plan would work, it might be helpful. Mr. Phillip Huntington, 9018 Elgin Place, also had concerns about drainage of the property. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Russell stated she felt the building would be fine but it seemed that something would have to be done to assure people that the drainage situa- tion would be handled correctly and not get any worse. She was very concerned about the drainage. 13~ Planning Commission Minutes April 22, 1985 Page 4 Director Grimes suggested that whatever recommendation the Commission made at this time, that before going to the City Council, Mr. Odland and Mr. Noyes could go out to the property anal meet with the homeowners to assure them the drainage plan would work. Commissioner Leppik stated it seems like there is a whole neighborhood drainage problem and doesn't feel comfortable approving until drainage for the area is improved and should look into a different drainage pattern, perhaps under the trail as suggested with a larger sewer. Commissioner McCracken-Hunt stated it is mandatory that when things are done to a piece of property, that it cannot adversely affect the drainage to any of the neighboring properties any more than it previously was. Commissioner McAleese stated he assumed that a PUD is allowed on this site and not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan. Director Grimes stated the site was zoned for low density and that the proposal would be in conformance with that use because of the size of the lot. It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner Russell and carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the preliminary design plan for PUD #48 subject to the following conditions: 1. Sewer and water service connections shall conform to City of Golden Valley utility standards. 2. Building construction shall conform to all requirements and- recommenda- tions of the City Building Inspector and City Fire Marshal.. 3. Landscaping shall conform to the adopted City of Golden Valley Landscape Standards and to all requirements and recommendations of the City Building Inspector. 4. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a landscape bond in an amount to be determined by the City Building Inspector shall be executed and de- livered to the Golden Valley Inspection Department. The landscape bond shall run for two (2) full growing seasons and until released by the Golden Valley Building Inspector. 5. A homeowners agreement for joint maintenance of the two family structure shall be drafted and submitted with the PUD General Plan of Development application. ..The joint maintenance agreement shall meet the approval of the City Attorney. 1 133 Planning Commission Minutes April 22, 1985 Page 5 6. Standard six-foot drainage and utility easements along all rear and side property lines, exclusive of the zero lot line between the two newly created lots, shall be added to the Final Plat of Meridian First Addition - PUD No. 48. Ten-foot drainage and utility easements along front property lines of each of the two newly created lots shall be added to the Final Plat. 7. The proponent will meet again with the City Engineer and neighbors to consider a better drainage plan for the area prior to City Council consideration. V. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL MEETING - APRIL 16, 1985 Commissioner McAleese attended the April 16, 1985 City Council Meeting and gave a report to the Planning Commission. VI. REPORT ON BZA MEETING - APRIL 9, 1985 Commissioner Leppik represents the Planning Commission on .the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) and gave a report on the April 9, 1985 meeting. VII. REPORT ON HRA MEETING - APRIL 9, 1985 Commissioner McCracken-Hunt represented the Planning Commission and gave a report on the April 9, 1985 meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA). VIII. RESCHEDULE MAY 27, 1985 MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION The regular scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission on May 27, 1985 has been changed to May 20, 1985 as May 27 is a legal holiday. Meeting. was adjourned at 8:40 P.M. Linda McCracken-Hunt, Acting Chair i