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MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
September 23, 1985
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held in the Manager's Conference
Room of the Civic Center, .7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Vice Chairman Leppik called the meeting to order at 7:15 P.M.
Those present were Commissioners Leppik, Lewis and McAleese. Those absent were
Commissioners Kapsner, McCracken-Hunt, Prazak and Russell. Also present was
Alda Peikert, City Planner.
Vice Chairman Leppik deferred approval of the minutes of the September 9, 1985
Planning Commission meeting due to lack. of a quorum.
I. REPORT ON BZA MEETING - SEPTEMBER 10, 1985
Commissioner Leppik provided the Planning Commission with a report on the
September 10, 1985 meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA).
II. REPORT ON HOUSING SURVEY - LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
Vice Chairman Leppik introduced Ms. .Virginia Levy, Golden Valley League of
Women Voters, who presented a final report on the results of the League of
Women Voters Housing Survey and on League recommendations.
Following the presentation, Planning Commissioners discussed the survey results
and Planning Commission consideration of the accessory housing issue. Commissioner
McAleese asked that the next Planning Commission agenda include. preparation of
a schedule for Planning Commission action on accessory housing, and Commissioner
Leppik suggested that the agenda item include a review of the survey results
and League recommendations by the fu11 Planning Commission.
In the course of discussion of residential neighborhood acceptance of accessory
apartments, Commissioners noted the availability of mediation services as a
resource for settling neighborhood disputes. Commissioner McAleese reported on
a mediation service to which he volunteers his time, and Commissioner Leppik
reported that the League of Women Voters is sponsoring an October seminar on
mediation services. Commissioner Leppik agreed to have literature on the
League seminar sent to staff .for distribution to both Planning Commission and
Human Rights Commission members.
III. DISCUSSION - TURNER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Vice Chairman Leppik introduced this agenda item, and Planning Commissioners
discussed both the proposed preliminary site plan for the project and portions
of the text of the draft development agreement.
The Planning Commissioners reached consensus on the following comments on the
proposed preliminary site plan:
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1. Two access points to the parking ramp are advisable in order to
accommodate the number of cars. Rather than eliminating the access
onto Turners Crossroad as recommended by staff, it is suggested that
the Turners Crossroad drive be designated an exit only with a median
strip to prohibit turns north toward the residential area. The exit
should be located as far as feasible to the south away from the
residential neighborhood.
2. Circulation between the parking ramp and a hotel entrance point for
dropping off passengers and luggage appears cumbersome and requires
clarification.
3. Provision for pedestrian crossings is essential from the hotel and
office complex across both Xenia Avenue South and Turners Crossroad.
Planning Commissioners made the following comments on the text of the draft
agreement:
1. Section 3.12 of the draft development agreement guaranteeing the
developer that the HRA will not subsidize another similar type project
in the Golden Hills Area for a specified length of time could be
clarified by stipulating that the HRA will not subsidize any office
project other than-the one covered by the development agreement.
2. The definition of "Unavoidable Delays" in Section 1.1 includes
administrative orders which could be interpreted to mean orders of a
City building official resulting from deficiencies due to failure of
the developer to perform .according to code and regulation. The
concern is that deadline extensions not be granted for delays caused
by actions or omissions on the part of the developer.
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It was suggested that the draft development agreement be placed on the agenda
of the next Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 14, 1985 in order
to afford other Planning Commissioners the opportunity to comment. Staff informed
Commissioners that the developer is currently. in the process of preparing a
revised site plan for inclusion in the final development agreement and that the
revised plan should be available for the next Planning Commission meeting.
Commissioner McAleese requested that scheduling of information and study
sessions also be included on the agenda for discussion at the next Planning
Commission meeting..
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Margaret Leppik, Vice Chairman