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MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
July 14, 1986
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley 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, Prazak and Russell. Also present were Mark Grimes, Director of Planning
and Development, and Alda Peikert, City Planner.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 23. 1986
It was moved by Commissioner Kapsner, seconded by Commissioner McCracken-Hunt
and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the June 23, 1986 Planning
Commission meeting as recorded.
II. WAIVER OF THE PLATTING ORDINANCE
APPLICANT: C. Dwight and Carolyn H. Townes
LOCATION: 4117 Glenwood Avenue North and
16 Meadow Lane South
REQUEST: Five-foot Adjustment of Property Line
Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item and asked staff to summarize the
staff report. City Planner Alda Peikert reviewed the request and answered
questions.
Chairman Prazak asked the proponent, Dr. Townes, whether he wished to add
anything to the staff report. Dr. Townes stated that he did not have anything
to add to information provided by staff, but he did have a question on setback
requirements. Staff answered the proponent's questions concerning setbacks.
It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner Kapsner and
carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the. waiver of the
Platting Ordinance to allow division of the property at 4117 Glenwood Avenue
for transfer of a five-foot strip to the property at 16 Meadow Lane South.
III. REVIEW OF PROPOSED SUBDIVISION
APPLICANT: Harvey Glorvick
CATION: 7001 Olson Highway
REQUEST: Review of Proposed Subdivision Plan
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Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item and asked fora review of the staff
report. Planning and Development Director Mark Grimes explained alternative
proposals for division of the subject property and answered questions from
Commissioners.
Commissioner Leppik expressed the opinion that Harold Avenue should not be
extended through to Glenwood Avenue at the expense of Mr. Glorvick in view of
the fact that Mr. Glorvick does not want the street and in view of the fact
that the extended street is not required for access to Mr. Glorvick's proposed
new lot or lots. Commissioner Leppik further suggested that the expense of
completing the street could be more than the value of one newly created lot and
that extension of the street would not be reasonable from a cost standpoint.
Commissioner Kapsner expressed agreement with Commissioner Leppik's opposition
to requiring extension of Harold Avenue. Commissioner Kapsner stated that based
on opposition to through streets in his own neighborhood, he would assume that
neighbors on Harold Avenue would be opposed to completion of Harold through to
Glenwood Avenue.
Commissioner McCracken-Hunt observed that it appeared that the City had lost an
option for extension of Harold Avenue when it sold a lot on the south side
which might have served as right-of-way for extension of the street. Commissioner
McCracken-Hunt stated that if the street were connected to Glenwood, she would
prefer to see the street curve .southward to meet Glenwood at a right angle.
Chairman Prazak stated the opinion that it is reasonable to require street
construction at the expense of the developer in the case of a major new sub-
division which creates a number of new lots, but that it is not reasonable to
require street construction in this situation where the developer proposes
creation of preferably only one and possibly two new lots.
Commissioner Russell stated that the addition of one or two lots in the neigh-
borhood served by Harold Avenue will not change a street situation which is
satisfactory to the current neighborhood. Commissioner Russell observed that
no change would be made in the street situation unless Mr. Glorvick proposed
development of his property and that the current dead-end street situation
would continue indefinitely without apparent problems for the neighborhood.
Chairman Prazak asked Mr. Glorvick whether he would like to speak to the issue.
Mr. Glorvick made the following comments:
Mr. Glorvick suggested that extension of Harold Avenue directly west to
Glenwood Avenue as shown on one of the sketches would result in accidents
due to the angle of the intersection with Glenwood.
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Mr. Glorvick stated that he preferred division of his property to create
one large new lot rather than two smaller lots due to the fact that the
large lot would be more compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and
with the character of the City of Golden Valley.
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Mr. Glorvick stated that he desires to divide his property at this time in
order to put it to use.
Mr. Glorvick suggested that the lot to the south recently sold by the City
when no longer required for ponding after storm sewer construction may
still be available if desired for street right-of-way, because the new
owner was surprised at the cost of fill required for building.
Mr. Glorvick explained that his reason for proposing development at this
time is that he recently retired and now not only has time to give to the
project but also is more interested in measures to reduce. his property
taxes.
Mr. Glorvick. confirmed that other residents in his neighborhood are
opposed to connection of Harold Avenue with Glenwood Avenue.
In response to a question regarding concerns of Engineering and Public Safety
staff, Planning and Development Director Mark Grimes stated that the City
Engineer, Director of Public Safety, and Fire Marshal all prefer completion of
Harold Avenue to Glenwood Avenue to provide two access points for emergency
vehicles and to allow elimination of dead-end utilities.
Commissioner McCracken-Hunt suggested retention of an easement for emergency
vehicle access only. Mr. Grimes stated that he was doubtful that such an
arrangement would be satisfactory due to maintenance problems, but that it
could be further explored with the Engineering and Public Safety Departments.
Commissioner Leppik asked whether a cul-de-sac would be required if Harold
Avenue is not connected to Glenwood Avenue. Mr. Grimes confirmed that there
would be a need to acquire right-of-way for a cul-de-sac.
Chairman Prazak summarized input from the Planning Commission and made the
following points:
The Planning Commission does not support completion of Harold Avenue
straight through to Glenwood Avenue.
If Harold Avenue is connected to Glenwood Avenue, consensus of the
Planning Commission is that Harold should curve to the south to intersect
at a right angle.
It is the consensus of the Planning Commission that extension of Harold
Avenue should not be at the expense of Mr. Glorvick.
The Planning Commission feels that the City should consider the wishes of
the property owner and the neighborhood residents and not complete Harold
through to Glenwood.
Chairman Prazak stated that he personally supports coming to a resolution
on the question of connection of Harold Avenue with Glenwood Avenue.
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Mr. Grimes suggested that Mr. Glorvick proceed with preparation of a preliminary
plat based on direction received through informal Planning Commission review of
the proposed property division.
IV. SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT
APPLICANT: City of Golden Valley
LOCATION: 8175 Lewis Road
REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Plat of "Valley Square Third
Addition
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Planning and Development Director Mark Grimes informed the Commission that the
City of Golden Valley intends to plat the new site of the Hennepin Co-Op Seed
Exchange and property .directly to the south in order to expand the Seed Exchange
site. The Planning Commission agreed by consensus to set an informal public
hearing date of July 28, 1986 for consideration of the Preliminary Plat of
"Valley Square Third Addition".
V. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JULY 1, 1986
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Commissioner Kapsner provided the Planning Commission with a report on the July 1,
1986 City Council meeting.
VI. REPORT ON HRA MEETING - JULY 8, 1986
Planning and Development Director Mark Grimes provided the Planning Commission
with a report on the July 8, 1986 meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment
Authority (HRA).
VII. REPORT ON BZA MEETINGS - JUNE 30, 1986 AND JULY 8, 1986
Commissioner Leppik provided the Planning Commission with reports on the June 30,
1986 and July 8, 1986 meetings of the Board of zoning Appeals (BZA).
VIII. WORK/STUDY SESSION
At 8:15 P.M. the Planning Commission moved to the Manager's Conference Room for
a work/study session on Golden Valley in the Year 2010.
The meeting was .adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Gary Prazak, Chairman Linda McCracken-Hunt, Secretary