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11-25-85 PC Minutes1'~7 MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION November 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, Minnesota. Chairman Prazak called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. Those present were Commissioners Kapsner, Leppik, Prazak and Russell. Commissioners McAleese and McCracken-Hunt were not present at the beginning of the meeting. Commissioner Lewis was absent. Also present was Alda Peikert, City Planner. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 28, 1985 It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner Kapsner and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the October 28, 1985 Planning Commission meeting. II. SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #82-9 APPLICANT: .Time Master, Inc. dba Golden Valley Tire LOCATION: 600 Decatur Avenue North REQUEST: Amendment of Conditional Use Permit fora Tire Service in a Commercial Zoning District Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item and noted the staff recommendation fora December 9, 1985 informal public hearing date. It was moved by Commissioner Kapsner, seconded by Commissioner Leppik and carried unanimously to set an informal public hearing date of December 9, 1985 for consideration of an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 82-9 for Golden Valley Tire. III. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLAN APPLICANT: Nortronics Company, Inc. LOCATION: 8101 Tenth Avenue North REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Design Plan of PUD #50, Nortronics Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item, and City Planner Alda Peikert reviewed the staff report and recommendation. Commissioners McAleese and McCracken-Hunt arrived at the meeting. ~7 Planning Commission Minutes November 25, 1985 Page 2 Chairman Prazak called on the proponent to answer questions. Mr. John Yngve, President of Nortronics, spoke on behalf of the proponent. Mr. Yngve intro- duced Mr. Alan Kronfeld, Vice President of Nortronics, who was also present and available to answer questions. Mr. Yngve explained that Nortronics contem- plates no change in use of .the building offered for sale but that future usage remains indefinite until a buyer is found for the property. Mr. Yngve requested further consideration of recommended conditions of approval requiring curb separation of the north parking lot from landscaping and limiting the office space. ratio in the 8121 Tenth Avenue building to that accommodated by parking currently existing on the site. Mr. Yngve expressed concern that installation of curb would require extensive regrading of the north parking lot and pointed out that space exists to the west of the 8121 Tenth Avenue building for construc- tion of additional parking if required. The Planning Commission agreed to modify the conditions to specify installation of curb as recommended by the City Engineer and to take into account proof of available space for additional parking to be shown on a site plan. Chairman Prazak opened the informal public hearing for public input. There was no one present who wished to speak on this agenda item, and Chairman Prazak closed the informal public hearing. It was moved by .Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Kapsner and carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Preliminary Design Plan for PUD #50, Nortronics, which proposes zero lot line division of the Nortronics building located at 8101 Tenth Avenue North, subject to the following conditions: 1. The separate parking lot parcel located to the north of Tenth Avenue North shall be included in the PUD and in the plat in the General Plan of Development application. 2. Ten foot utility easements adjacent to all street right-of-way lines shall be dedicated on the plat. 3. Office use of the building designated as 8121 Tenth Avenue North shall not be expanded beyond allowable square footage based on present and potential availability of parking as shown on a site plan. 4. Parking area and landscaped area on the separate parking lot parcel north of Tenth Avenue North shall be separated by curb as recommended by the City Engineer, and gutter shall be installed as required for drainage. 5. A joint maintenance agreement and water and sanitary sewer connection easements and agreements as required shall be submitted with the General Plan of Development application. 1 Planning Commission Minutes November 25, 1985 Page 3 6. A landscape plan shall be submitted with the General Plan of Development application. 7. The PUD shall comply with all requirements and recommendations of the City Engineer, City Building Inspector and City Fire Marshal. IV. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS - NOVEMBER 6 AND NOVEMBER 19, 1985 Commissioner Kapsner provided the Planning Commission with a report on the November 6 , 1985 City Council meeting. Commission Kapsner reported that the City Council modified the home occupation ordinance recommended by the Planning Commission to eliminate professional offices as a permitted home occupation. The Planning Commission asked that the ordinance as passed by the City Council be placed on the next Planning Commission agenda for review.. Chairman Prazak provided the Planning Commission with a report on the November 19, 1985 City Council meeting. V. REPORT ON HRA MEETING - NOVEMBER 12, 1985 Commissioner McAleese provide November 12, 1985 meeting of VI. REPORT ON BZA MEETING Commissioner Leppik provided November 12, 1985 meeting of 'd the Planning Commission with a report on the the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA). - NOVEMBER 12, 1985 the Planning Commission with a report on the the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). VII. REVIEW OF PROPOSAL FOR SIGNAL INSTALLATION ON HIGHWAY 55 EAST OF HTGHWAY 1 M Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item and asked for clarification of who requested Planning Commission input. City Planner Alda Peikert explained that the signal installation is proposed by the Minnesota Department of Transporta- tion (MnDOT) and that the City Engineer suggested that Planning staff obtain comment from the Planning Commission. Planning Commissioners offered several suggestions, including use of flashing lights at times other than rush hour and that the service road north of Highway 55 be connected to the east of this intersection over the railroad line. The Planning Commission requested that the proposal be placed on the next Planning Commission agenda for further discussion with the City Engineer. Ms. Peikert informed Commissioners that staff hopes to have the City Engineer present at the next Planning Commission meeting to review the Highway l2/I-394 Project for the Land Use Committee. Planning Commissioners agreed that the full Planning Commission should be present for the presentation on this major land use planning issue and that it would be appropriate to ask the City Engineer to provide more information on the. proposed Highway 55 signal installation at that time. X79 1 Planning Commission Minutes November 25, 1985 Page 4 VIII. RESCHEDULING OR CANCELLATION OF DECEMBER 23, 1985 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item. It was moved by Commissioner Kapsner, seconded by Commissioner McAleese and carried unanimously to cancel the December 23, 1985 Planning Commission meeting. The meeting was adjourned at .8:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ry Prazak, Chairman Linda McCracken-Hunt, Secretary 1 1 1