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MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
.PLANNING COMMISSION
November 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 6:40 P.M.
Those present were Commissioners Leppik, McAleese, and Prazak. Also present
were Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, Alda Wilkinson, City
Planner, and Gloria Anderson, Secretary. Commissioners Lewis and Russell were
absent.
I. REPORT FROM CHAIRMAN OF RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION ON
POOL PLANS
Mr. Chuck. Burmeister of the Recreation and Open Space Commission gave a review
and answered question regarding the proposed swimming pool and recreation
center.
Commissioners Kapsner and McCracken-Hunt arrived during this presentation.
II. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: Animal Humane Society of Hennepin County
LOCATION: 845 Meadow Lane North
REQUEST: Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for
Expansion of the Animal Humane Society Building
Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item and requested a summary of the
staff report. Director Mark Grimes gave a brief review of the staff report and
staff's recommendation of approval.
Mr. Alan Stensrud, Executive Director of the Animal Humane. Society, and Mr. Al
Mjorud, partner in charge, and Ms. Ann Mazzarella, project designer and manager,
of Carlson Mjorud Architecture, Ltd., were present to make a presentation and
answer questions from the Commissioners.
Mr. Mjorud reviewed the plans for expansion of the Animal Humane Society build-
ing. He stated they needed the additional space to provide better service and
to expand their educational programs. Mr. Mjorud indicated that with fewer
than the required parking spaces, many of the existing trees could be saved and
parking would still be adequate. He described how the parking could be increased
if it were necessary.
Mr. Stensrud described the operation of the Animal Humane Society and answered
questions from the Commissioners regarding their educational programs.
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Chairman Prazak opened the Informal Public Hearing. Hearing and seeing no one,
the Informal Public Hearing was closed.
Consensus of the staff and Commissioners was that the Animal. Humane Society's
plans for improvement would be an asset to the area and fit in well with the
North Wirth Redevelopment plans.
It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner Kapsner and
carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of a Conditional Use
Permit to allow the Animal Humane Society of Hennepin County to operate and
expand their facility by 21,800 square feet at 845 Meadow Lane North in a Light
Industrial Zoning District subject to the following conditions:
1. The site plans dated August 8, 1986 and November 10, 1986 become a part
of the permit.
2. The Animal Humane Society shall be permitted to provide only 80 spaces
as shown on the plan dated August 8, 1986 (Needed Parking). However, if
it is determined by the Director of Inspections that additional parking
is needed, the Director shall bring this to the attention of the City
Council who may order up to an additional 40 spaces be built as shown on
the plan dated November 10, 1986 (Maximum Parking).
3. The Landscape Plan shall become a part of the permit. The plan shall be
completed as per the direction of the Director of Inspections.
4. Any drainage or utility plans shall be approved by the City Engineer.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 27, 1986
It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner Kapsner and
carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the October 27, 1986 meeting.
IV. SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
APPLICANT: KARE TV
LOCATION: 8811 Olson Memorial Highway
REQUEST: Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to Allow
for a Heliport in a Business and Professional
Offices Zoning District
Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item and noted staff's recommendation of
an Informal Public Hearing date of November 24, 1986 to consideration a request
by KARE TU to operate a heliport at 8811 Olson Memorial Highway. With the
consensus of the Commissioners, Chairman Prazak set the date for the Informal
Public Hearing for November 24, 1986.
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V. REPORT ON NOVEMBER 5, 1986 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Director Grimes provided a report on the November 5, 1986 City Council meeting.
VI. UPDATE ON TOWN MEETING
Commissioner McAleese provided an update on plans for the upcoming Centennial
Town Meeting to be held November 20, 1986.
VII. YEAR 2010 PLANNING WORKSHOP: DISCUSSION OF CITY DOCUMENT READABILITY
AND CITY PLANNING PROCESS
Following discussion of the need for simplification of English language used in
City ordinances, it was agreed that Commissioner McAleese would draft a
recommendation to the City Council for Planning Commission consideration.
Following discussion of the City planning and evaluation process, it was
suggested by Commissioner Leppik and agreed by Planning Commissioners to first
review planning input received at the upcoming Centennial Town Meeting and then
to set direction for the planning process.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
Gary Prazak, Chairman Linda McCracken-Hunt, Secretary