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MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
January 13, 1986
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 7:00 P.M.
Those present were Commissioners Kapsner, Lewis, McAleese, McCracken-Hunt,
Prazak and Russell. Commissioner Leppik was not present at the beginning of
the meeting. Also present were Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Develop-
ment; Alda Peikert, City Planner; and Gloria Anderson, Planning Secretary.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - DECEMBER 9, 1985
It was. moved by Commissioner Kapsner, seconded by Commissioner Russell and
motion carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the December 9, 1985
Planning Commission meeting.
II. SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING
APPLICANT: Michael Sharp
LOCATION: 2502-04, 2520-22 and 2530-32 Florida Avenue North
REQUEST: Approval of Rezoning from Residential Zoning
District to Two-Family (R-2) Zoning District
III. SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT
APPLICANT: Michael Sharp
LOCATION: 2502-04, 2520-22 and 2530-32 Florida Avenue North
REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Plat of "Michael Sharp
Addition"
Chairman Prazak introduced these two items and asked staff for a brief
review which was given by Director Grimes.
Commissioner Leppik arrived at the meeting.
It was moved by Commissioner McAleese, seconded by Commissioner Kapsner and
carried unanimously to set an informal public hearing date of January 27, 1986
to consider the requests for rezoning and preliminary plat for the "Michael
Sharp Addition".
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IV. SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PUD #51
APPLICANT: United Properties, Inc.
LOCATION: 8300 - 8450 Golden Valley Road
REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Design Plan of PUD #51,
Mallard Creek Apartments
V. SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PUD #52
APPLICANT: United Properties, Inc.
LOCATION: 8500 Olson Memorial Highway
REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Design Plan of PUD #52
to Allow for Construction of a 10-Story Office
Building
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These two items were added to the Agenda and reviewed by Director Grimes.
It was moved by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Kapsner and
motion carried unanimously to set an informal public hearing date of January
27, 1986 for consideration of the Preliminary Design Plans of PUD #51 and #52.
VI. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF THE PLATTING ORDINANCE
APPLICANT: Gerald L. Michaelson
LOCATION: 3900 Golden Valley Road
REQUEST: Approval of Lot Division to Allow Transfer of a
Portion of 3900 Golden Valley Road to 3801 Bassett
Creek Drive
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Chairman Prazak introduced this item and asked staff fora review of the
request for lot division.
City Planner Alda Peikert stated that Mr. Gerald Michaelson lived out of town
and was not present at the meeting. She explained that due to the topography
of the lots, the triangular piece proposed for division would fit in with the
back yard of 3801 Bassett Creek to allow for landscaping and better mainten-
ance of the property. Ms. Peikert also stated that the division would not
conflict with any zoning ordinances nor would it affect any of the surrounding
properties.
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After a short discussion by the Planning Commissioners, it was moved by
Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Leppik and motion carried
unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the lot division to allow
transfer of a portion of 3900 Golden Valley Road to 3801 Bassett Creek Drive.
VII. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF THE PLATTING ORDINANCE
APPLICANT: Guy E. and Sara W. Adams
LOCATION: 815 Winnetka Avenue North
REQUEST: Approval of Lot Division to Allow Transfer of a
Portion of 815 Winnetka Avenue North to 701-737
Winnetka Avenue North
Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item and asked for staff review of the
request for lot division.
City Planner Alda Peikert stated that Dr. Dennis Johnson, owner of the building
at 701-737 Winnetka Avenue North, was proposing the purchase 4 feet of property
from 815 Winnetka Avenue North to allow for widening of the driveway to provide
better and safer access into the parking area behind his property. She stated
that Dr. Johnson's property was presently nonconforming in that the driveway
extends to the property line and would remain so even with the additional 4
feet. Ms. Peikert stated that the staff suggested he purchase additional
property to allow for green space or obtain a variance from the Board of Zoning
Appeals (BZA).
Ms. Adams, owner of the property at 815 Winnetka Avenue North, was present and
indicated that she did not wish to sell additional property.
Chairman Prazak asked staff what the long range plans for this area were. Ms.
Peikert stated it was part of the Valley Square Redevelopment District but that
it would probably be at least five years before anything was done to this area.
Dr. Johnson stated he was aware of this but has plans to remodel and upgrade
his building and explained his plans to the Planning Commission.
It was moved by Commissioner McCracken-Hunt, seconded by Commissioner McAleese
and motion carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the lot
division to allow transfer of 4 feet of .property from 815 Winnetka Avenue North
to 701-737 Winnetka Avenue North conditional upon acquisition of additional
property for provision of required setback or BZA approval of a variance.
VIII. REPORT ON HRA MEETING - DECEMBER 17, 1985
Commissioner Lewis attended the December 17, 1985 meeting of the Housing and
Redevelopment Authority (HRA) and gave a report to the Planning Commission.
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IX. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL MEETING - DECEMBER 17, 1985 & JANUARY 7, 1986
Commissioner Lewis and Commissioner Kapsner attended the December 17, 1985 and
January 7, 1986 respectively and gave a report to the Planning Commission.
X. REPORT ON BZA MEETING - DECEMBER 10, 1985
Commissioner Leppik represents the Planning Commission on the Board of Zoning
Appeals and gave a report on the December 10, 1985 meeting.
XI. MISCELLANEOUS
Director Grimes updated the Planning Commission on the Trammel Crow/Embassy
Suites Development in the Golden Hills Redevelopment District and also reviewed
the plans for the frontage road for I-394 along this development area. He
informed Commissioners that Golden Valley and St. Louis Park would be doing a
study on the development areas along the new I-394 corridor.
Planning Commissioners were advised that the annual APA conference would be
held in Los Angeles April 5 through 9, 1986.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary Prazak, Chairman Linda McCracken-Hunt, Secretary
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