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MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
August 11, 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. Secretary McCracken-Hunt as acting Chair called the meeting to
order at 7:05 P.M.
Those present were Commissioners Kapsner, McAleese, McCracken-Hunt and Russell.
Commissioners Leppik, Lewis and Prazak were absent. Also present were Mark
Grimes., Director of Planning and .Development, Alda Peikert, City Planner, and
Gloria Anderson, Planning Secretary.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 28, 1986
It was moved by Commissioner Kapsner, seconded by Commissioner Russell and
carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the July 28, 1986 Planning
Commission meeting as recorded.
II. SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT
APPLICANT: Steve McCough
LOCATION: 415 Turners Crossroad North
REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Plat of "John James Addition"
Acting Chair McCracken-Hunt introduced this agenda item and noted staff's
recommendation to set an informal public hearing date of August 25, 1986.
It was moved by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Kapsner and
motion carried unanimously to set an informal public hearing date of August 25,
1986 to consider the preliminary plat of "John James Addition".
III. SET INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING DATE - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: Rapid Oil Company
LOCATION: 8950 Olson Memorial Highway
REQUEST: Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to Allow.
Expansion of an Automobile Repair Business in
a Commercial Zoning District
This item was introduced by Acting Chair McCracken-Hunt and reviewed by City
Planner Alda Peikert.
It was moved by Commissioner Kapsner, seconded by Commissioner Russell and.
motion carried unanimously to set an informal public hearing date of August 25,
1986 to consider the request for approval of a conditional use permit to allow
for expansion of an automobile repair business in a Commercial Zoning District.
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IV. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT
APPLICANT: George and Linda Kuczek
LOCATION: 221 Sunnyridge Lane
REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Plat of "Kuczek Addition"
Acting Chair McCracken-Hunt introduced this agenda item and requested a report
from staff. Planning and Development Director Mark Grimes reviewed the staff
report and answered questions from Commissioners.
Acting Chair McCracken-Hunt opened the informal public. hearing .for public
input.
Mr. Al Anderson, 125 North Meadow Lane, said that he opposed the preliminary
plat as the proposed lots were much smaller than other lots in this area. He
was concerned that someone would move a house onto the lot from another
location that would not be complimentary to the neighborhood. He also stated
that the Kuczek's neighbors who would be most affected, the Murrays, were out
of town and were not aware of this request.
Mr. George Kuczek, the proponent, stated that he too was concerned that what-
ever was constructed on the lot would be in keeping with the other homes. He
indicated that he had talked with Mr. Lloyd Jafvert, an architect, and he
stated that he could design a home for the lot that would preserve the. trees.
Mr. Kuczek said that he had lived there for 13 years and appreciates the area.
Acting Chair McCracken-Hunt informed Mr. Anderson that this would come before
the City Council for a Public Hearing on September 16, 1986 and that surrounding
property owners, including the Murrays, would again be notified.
Planning Director Mark Grimes stated that the City staff was also concerned
with houses being moved into Golden Valley and that they were considering
looking in more detail into limitations on moving homes into Golden Valley.
The informal public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Kapsner stated he was inclined to recommend City Council approval
of the proposed preliminary plat. He indicated that as much as we all
appreciate open land, we cannot dictate to a taxpayer what they can do with
their land if it meets the zoning requirements.
Acting Chair McCracken-Hunt indicated she agreed with Commissioner Kapsner.
Commissioner Russell could see no reason to deny the request but agreed that it
would be wise to get more advice on moving houses into Golden Valley and that
staff develop some house moving guidelines.
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It was moved by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner McAleese and
carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Kuczek Addition
with the condition that all easements required by the City Engineer be shown on
the final plat.
V. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL MEETING - AUGUST 5, 1986
Acting Chair McCracken-Hunt provided the Planning Commission with a report on
the August 5, 1986 City Council meeting.
VI. RUBBISH ORDINANCE
Commissioner McAleese stated that there have been problems in his area with
mulch storage and that perhaps the Planning Commission should consider the
rubbish ordinance and develop new guidelines. Director Grimes state he would
consult with the Building Department and come back to the Planning Commission
with some recommendations.
VII. WORK/STUDY SESSION
At 7:35 P.M. the Planning Commission moved to the Manager's Conference Room for
a work/study session on Golden Valley in the Year 2010.
A portion of the work/study session was a discussion with Council Member Dave
Thompson regarding the upcoming Town Meeting and a continuation of Year 2010
strategic planning session.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda McCracken-Hunt, Acting Chair
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