08-25-86 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
August 25, 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 7:05 P.M.
Those present were Commissioners Leppik, Lewis, McAleese, McCracken-Hunt and
Prazak. Commissioners Kapsner and Russell 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 - AUGUST 25, 1986
It was moved by Commissioner McCracken-Hunt, seconded by Commissioner Leppik
and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the August 25,1986. Planning
Commission meeting-as recorded.
II. SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLAN - PUD #54
APPLICANT: Russell Sovde
LOCATION: 285-287 Yosemite Avenue North
REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Design Plan of PUD #54 to
Allow for Zero Lot Line Division of a Double. Bungalow
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Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item and noted the September 8, 1986
informal public hearing date recommended by staff.
It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner McAleese and
motion carried unanimously to set an informal public hearing date of September
8, 1986 far consideration of the request by Mr. Russell Sovde for approval of
the Preliminary Design Plan of PUD #54 to allow for a zero lot line division of
a double bungalow.
III. WAIVER OF THE PLATTING ORDINANCE
APPLICANT: Bruce and Sara Monick
Lawrence and Elizabeth Cramer
LOCATION: 4215 Poplar Drive and
205 and 215 Meadow Lane
REQUEST: Parcel Division and Consolidation
This agenda item was introduced by Chairman Prazak and a summary of the request
was given by City Planner Alda Peikert. She indicated the request was division
of small parcels and consolidation of remnants with single family lots in order
to simplify property divisions along the private access drive.
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Mr. Bruce Monick was present to answer questions from the Commissioners. He
stated his request was for the consolidation of remnant parcels which he and
the Cramers had purchased for resale and would create a separate parcel for the
private access drive.
City Planner Alda Peikert indicated that adjacent property owners had been
notified. Mr. Val Silins was present to represent Mr. George Keister who lives
at 211 Meadow Lane North. He stated that he now understood the request and had
no objections.
It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner McAleese and
carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the request by Bruce
and Sara Monick and Lawrence and Elizabeth Cramer for Waiver of the Platting
Ordinance to divide and consolidate remnant parcels to simplify property lines
in the area served by a private drive to the west of Meadow Lane.
Staff indicated this would come before the City Council on September 2, 1986.
IV. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT
APPLICANT: Steve McCough
LOCATION: 415 Turners Crossroad North
REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Plat of "John James Addition"
Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item. City Planner Alda Peikert reviewed
the staff report. She stated that the request was for division of one single
lot into five lots which meet Zoning Code requirements and were adequate to
accommodate a single family residence. She also indicated that staff recommended
approval with conditions noted in staff report.
Chairman Prazak asked what the estimated park dedication fees were. City
Planner Alda Peikert stated that in the past the fees were 10 percent of the
market value of the undeveloped property or $400.00 per new lot, whichever was
the lesser of the two.
Ms. Pat Kelly, representing Mr. Steve McCough, was present to answer questions.
She stated that they wished to preserve the character of the neighborhood and
each lot would be sold as a single family lot.
Chairman Prazak opened the informal public hearing.
Ms. Lee Parmalee, 5701 Woodstock, asked if the home presently located on the
lot would remain and when the other lots would be sold.
Ms. Kelly stated the house would remain and that the other lots are now on the
market but there was no specific time frame for selling them.
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Mr. James Gurovitsch, 501 Valley Wood Circle, asked if the corner lot would
have access from Turners Crossroad or from Woodstock. He suggested there be no
access from this lot onto Turners Crossroad for safety reasons.
Ms. Kelly and staff both indicated that access would be up to the owner or
developer of the lot.
The informal public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Leppik asked what the average frontage of lots
were. It was noted by other Commissioners and staff that a
approximately 100 feet for other lots. Commissioner Leppik
although the division met all the Zoning Code requirements,
see the property divided into four lots rather than five to
consistent with the neighborhood.
Commissioner McCracken-Hunt agreed.
along Woodstock
/erage frontage was
indicated that
she .would prefer to
keep them more
Commissioner McAleese said he preferred to see the smaller lots as it would
mean more affordable housing for the City.
Chairman Prazak said he too would prefer the larger lots. He also suggested
that the staff and Commission make a strong recommendation against an access
from the corner lot onto Turners Crossroad.
Staff indicated this could not be a condition on the plat.
Commissioner Leppik asked if there were any problems with drainage and what the
present drainage direction is.
City Planner Alda Peikert stated that the City Engineer is requiring a drainage
plan to make certain there are no drainage problems. Ms. Kelly stated that the
property presently drains toward Turners Crossroad.
It was moved by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner McAleese and
carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Preliminary Plat
of "John James Addition" subject to the following conditions:
1. A grading, drainage and utility plan be submitted and approved by the
City Engineer before the preliminary plat is submitted to the City
Council for approval.
2. The shed and garage on Lot 1 be removed one year after the final plat
is approved or when a house is built on Lot 1, whichever comes first.
3. Access to the house on Lot 2 be eliminated over Lots 3, 4 and 5 when
Lot 3, 4 or 5 is sold.
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4. A park dedication fee will be charged at the time the final plat is
approved. The charge covers the four new lots that are created. The
amount of the fee will be determined at the time the plat is approved.
V. LNFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - 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.
Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item. A summary of the request was
given by City Planner Alda Peikert. She stated that the proponents wished to
increase the size of this facility to accommodate clients from their Highway 12
facility which was being taken for the upgrading of Highway 12 to I-394. She
stated that it presently does not meet setback .requirements.
Commissioner McCracken-Hunt asked if curb would be required to separate the
blacktop from the landscaping and staff replied it would be required.
Commissioner Leppik stated it looked like an improvement.
Chairman Prazak felt that although the proposed site plan is still nonconforming,
it is a great improvement over what is presently on the site, and that it is
compatible with uses in the neighborhood.
Mr. John Kosmas of K. K. Design was present to represent the proponent. He
stated they had tried to conform with parking, setbacks and green space
requirements as much as possible given the existing conditions of the lot.
Chairman Prazak opened the informal public hearing for input. Hearing and
seeing no one, the informal public hearing was closed.
Consensus of the Commissioners was that this is a great improvement over the
present condition of this site and that their concerns were covered in the
conditions set forth in the staff report and would be made part of the
approval.
Moved by Commissioner McAleese, seconded by Commissioner Leppik and carried
unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit
for Rapid Oil to allow expansion of an automobile repair business in a
Commercial Zoning District at 8950 Olson Memorial Highway subject to the
following conditions:
1. Site improvements shall conform to the Site Plan prepared by K. K.
Design, dated August 11, 1986 and revised August 25, 1986.
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2. Approval of the City of Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
shall be required for variances to landscaped yard requirements in
the City Zoning Code.
3. The existing shed which encroaches on Golden Valley Road right-of-way
shall be removed from the site.
4. No additional planting shall be allowed on the Golden Valley .Road
street right-of-way.
5. Landscaping shall be installed in accordance with a plan which
fulfills requirements of the Golden Valley Landscape Standards and
which meets the approval of the Building Board of Review.
6. Drive and parking area shall be separated from landscaped. area by
concrete curb.
7. Gutter shall be installed as required to facilitate drainage in
accordance with the approval of the City Engineer.
8. Underground storage tanks no longer proposed for use or not in use
for a period of one year or more shall be removed from the site in
the manner required by the Uniform Fire Code and under the supervision
of the City Fire Marshal.
9. There shall be no outside storage of materials or refuse. All waste
generated by the occupancy shall be stored inside or in an enclosure
approved by the Building Board of Review and by the City Building
Official until removed from the premises.
10. Signage shall conform to the City Sign Ordinance and to the approval
of the City Building Inspector.
11. Failure to comply with one or more of the above conditions shall be
grounds for revocation of the Conditional Use Permit.
VI. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL MEETING - AUGUST 19, 1986
Chairman Prazak did not attend the City Council meeting on August 19, 1986 as
there were no Planning Commission items on the agenda.
VII. REPORT ON BZA MEETIP~G - AUGUST 12, 1986
Commissioner Leppik was unable to attend the August 12, 1986 meeting of the
Board of Zoning Appeals but gave a review of the minutes from that meeting.
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VIII. REPORT ON HRA MEETING - AUGUST 12, 1986
A report on the August 12, 1986 HRA meeting was deferred to the next meeting as
Commissioner Russell was absent from the Planning Commission meeting.
Commissioner Lewis left the meeting.
IX. WORK/STUDY SESSION
At 8:00 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
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