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MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
March 10, 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, McAleese, Prazak and Russell.
Commissioners Leppik, Lewis and McCracken-Hunt were absent. Also present were
Alda Peikert, City Planner and Gloria Anderson, Planning Secretary.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 24, 1986
It was moved by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Kapsner and
carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the February 24, 1986 Planning
Commission meeting as recorded.
Commissioner McCracken-Hunt arrived at the meeting.
II. SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT
APPLICANT: Virgil D. Negen
LOCATION: 6839 Medicine Lake Road
REQUEST: .Approval of the Preliminary Plat of
Negen Addition
Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item and noted the March 24, 1986
informal public hearing date recommended by staff..
It was moved by Commissioner Kapsner, seconded by Commissioner McAleese and
carried unanimously to set an informal public hearing date of March 24, 1986 to
consider the request for approval of the Preliminary Plat of Negen. Addition.
III. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT
APPLICANT: McTac Investments, Inc.
LOCATION: 2430 Winnetka Avenue North
REQUEST: Approval of the Preliminary Plat of
"McTac Subdivision"
IV. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING
APPLICANT: McTac Investments, Inc.
LOCATION: 2485 Rhode Island Avenue North
REQUEST: Approval of Rezoning from the Light Industrial
to the Commercial Zoning District
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V. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: McTac Investments, Inc.
LOCATION: 2485 Rhode Island Avenue North
REQUEST: .Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a
Car Wash in a Commercial Zoning District
Chairman Prazak introduced these agenda items and asked for staff review. City
Planner Alda Peikert reviewed the staff report and recommendation.
The proponent, Mr. Robin Tacheny, was present to describe his proposal for a
self service car wash and to answer questions from the Commissioners. He indi-
cated that the entrance and exit would be on Rhode Island Avenue North and would
not cause any traffic problems along Winnetka Avenue. He reviewed the landscape
plans and described some of the materials which would be used for the building.
Commissioners had questions regarding what size vehicles could be washed, would
there be an attendant on duty, what the hours of operation would be, etc. Mr.
Tacheny explained that vehicles up to van size could use the car wash and that
there would be an attendant on duty at Teast part of the time during the operat-
ing hours of approximately 7:00 or 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 or 11:00 P.M. each day.
Chairman Prazak questioned the reasoning for putting the building to the north.
on the site and Mr. Tacheny explained that in the future they may wish to add
high pressure automatic washer with a dryer toward the other end of the
property and still maintain the required setbacks.
Commissioner Russell had concerns over
regarding having an attendant on duty
this would not be necessary. Chairman
on duty at least one-half the time the
agreed and Commissioner McCracken-Hunt
indicate that an attendant shall be on
hours of each day of operation.
one of the staff's conditions of approval
wring all operating hours. She felt
Prazak suggested there be an attendant
car wash is open. Other Commissioners
suggested the wording of this condition
the premises a minimum of one-half the
Chairman Prazak stated he felt this was an appropriate addition to the City and
that it appeared to be an attractively designed car wash and was in support of
all the proposals.
It was moved by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner McCracken-Hunt
and carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the request for
the preliminary plat of McTac Subdivision subject to the following conditions:
1. Submittal of grading, drainage and utility plans for proposed Lot 2
which meet the approval of the City Engineer.
2. Provision on the Final Plat of ten foot drainage and utility easements
along Winnetka Avenue and Rhode Island Avenue street frontages.
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3. Provision on the Final Plat of six foot drainage and utility easements
along side and rear lot lines of each lot.
4. Review by the Hennepin County Department of Transportation for impacts
on County Road No. 156 (Winnetka Avenue North).
It was moved by Commissioner McCracken-Hunt, seconded by Commissioner McAleese
and carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of rezoning of Lot
2, Block 1, McTac Subdivision (2485 Rhode Island Avenue North) from the Light
Industrial to the Commercial Zoning District.
It was moved by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Kapsner and
carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of a Conditional Use
Permit to allow fora self-service car wash at 2485 Rhode Island Avenue North
in a Commercial Zoning District subject to the following conditions:
1. Development in conformance with the Site Plan for McTac Car Wash
prepared by Soucy Architects and submitted with the Conditional Use
Permit application.
2. There shall be an attendant on the premises a minimum of one-half the
hours each day of operation.
3. There shall be no parking or stacking of cars on the street.
4. Landscaping shall conform to the City Landscape Standards and to the
recommendations of the Building Board of Review (BBR).
5. There shall be no outside storage of materials or refuse.
6. Signage shall conform to the City Sign Regulations and approval of the
City Building Inspector.
7. The construction and operation shall conform to all requirements and
recommendations of the City Engineer, City Building Official and City
Fire Marshal.
8. Failure to comply with one or more of the above conditions of approval
shall be grounds for revocation of the Conditional Use Permit.
VI. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MARCH 4, 1986
Commissioner Russell represented the Planning Commission at the March 4, 1986
City Council meeting and provided a report.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary Prazak, Chairman Linda McCracken-Hunt, Secretary
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