03-24-86 PC Minutes~o
MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
March 24, 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, Leppik, Lewis, McAleese, McCracken-Hunt
and Prazak. Also present was Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development.
Commissioner Russell was absent.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MARCH 10, 1986
It was moved by Commissioner McAleese, seconded by Commissioner Kapsner and
carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the March 10, 1986 Planning
Commission meeting as recorded.
II. 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 asked for review of the staff
report. Director Grimes briefly reviewed the staff report and recommended
approval of the preliminary plat.
There was discussion regarding the size of the two parcels in the proposed
preliminary plat and the procedure that is used to approve a plat which has
lots which are smaller than required by the Zoning Code. Director Grimes
indicated that both of the lots in the plat are large enough for houses to be
built on without any setback variances. If too large a house were proposed on
one of the lots, or proposed in a location which would violate a setback
requirement, a variance would have to be requested from the Board of Zoning
Appeals.
Commissioner McAleese questioned the procedure for approving a plat with
smaller lots than required by the Zoning Code. Director Grimes said that
changes will be made as part of the update of the Subdivision Ordinance to
clarify the .procedure.
Mr. Virgil Negen, proponent, was present. He indicated that the garage now
located on the south lot would be destroyed because it is not in good enough
condition to be moved. Mr. Negen plans to build a house for his family on the
south lot.
Chairman Prazak opened the public hearing.. Nearing and seeing no one, the
hearing was closed.
It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner Lewis and carried
unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Preliminary Plat of the
Negen Addition.
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III. SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: St. Margaret Mary Church
LOCATION: 2225 Zenith Avenue North
REQUEST: Approval of a Conditional Use Permit fora Day Care
Center in an Institutional Zoning District
Chairman Prazak indicated that Director Grimes requested that the Planning
Commission set an informal public hearing date of April 14, 1986 for the
consideration of a Conditional Use Permit for St. Margaret Mary Church. It was
noted that the Church had previously received a Conditional Use Permit for a
day care center in the rectory building. However, this center never opened.
It was moved by Commissioner McAleese, seconded by Commissioner Leppik and
carried unanimously to set in informal public hearing date of April 14, 1986 to
consider the request by St. Margaret Mary Church for a Conditional Use Permit
in order to operate a day care center.
IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
It was moved by Commissioner Kapsner, seconded by Commissioner McAleese and
carried unanimously to elect Commissioner Prazak as Chairman, Commissioner
Leppik as Vice Chairperson and Commissioner McCracken-Hunt as Secretary for the
period of March, 1986 - March, 1987.
V. REPORT ON BZA MEETING - MARCH 12, 1986
There was no report on the BZA meeting held on March 12, 1986.
VI. REPORT ON HRA MEETING - MARCH 13, 1986
Commissioner Prazak represented the Planning Commission at the March 13, 1986
HRA meeting and provided a report. He indicated that the Development Agreement
between the HRA and Trammell Crow/Embassy Suites was approved. Director Grimes
indicated that the PUD for the proposed development should be to the Planning
Commission within the next couple of months.
VII. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MARCH 19, 1986
Commissioner Lewis represented the Planning Commission at the March 19, 1986
City Council meeting and provided a report. It was noted that the rezoning of
the property at Lewis Road and Tenth Avenue for the Hennepin Co-Op Seed
Exchange was approved.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary Prazak, Chairman Linda McCracken-Hunt, Secretary
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