02-09-87 PC MinutesMINUTES bF THE GbLbEN VALLEY
PLANNING COMMTSSTON
February 9, 1987
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 Leppik, Lewis, McAleese, McCracken-Hunt,
Prazak and Russell. Commissioner Kapsner was absent. Also present were Mark
Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, Alda Wilkinson, City Planner, and
Gloria Anderson, Secretary.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JANUARY 12, 1987
It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner McCracken-Hunt,
and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the January 12, 1987 meeting.
II. REVIEW OF REVISED PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLAN OF PUD #54, SOVDE ADDITION
APPLICANT: Russell Sovde
LOCATION: 285-287 Yosemite Avenue North
REQUEST: Review of Revised Preliminary Design Plan of PUD #54,
Sovde Addition, to Allow Zero Lot Line Division of a
Double Bungalow
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Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item and asked staff fora brief
summary.
City Planner Alda Wilkinson gave a brief summary of the proposal for zero lot
line division of a double bungalow. She stated that the Sovdes now wanted to
make an addition to one side of the double bungalow and possibly an addition to
the other side in the future along with a separate garage. Staff felt if these
proposals were incorporated into the conditions of the PUD the proponent would
not have to go through an amendment to the PUD at a future date.
Commissioners were concerned that any additions meet the City codes and
building regulations. Staff assured them that they would have to meet all the
setbacks and other code requirements.
Commissioner McAleese asked if a maintenance agreement had been worked out and
approved by the City Attorney.
Mr. Russell Sovde, the proponent, was present to answer questions. He stated
that a draft maintenance agreement had been submitted to staff but as yet had
not been approved by the City Attorney.
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It was moved by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner McAleese and
carried unanimously to recommend revising PUD #54, Sovde Addition, subject to
the following conditions:
1. The plat name shall include "PUD #54".
2. The final plat shall include drainage and utility easements along property
lines as required by the City Subdivision Regulations.
3. An appropriate garage and driveway easement over Lot 2 shall be provided to
Lot 1 by separate instrument.
4. Easements for access to water and sanitary sewer connection lines on Lot 1
shall be provided to Lot 2 by separate instrument.
5. Separate water meters shall be installed for the two individual ownership
units.
6. The maintenance agreement submitted with the PUD General Plan of Development
shall include provisions for payment of utility bills and for maintenance
of shared utility connection lines and shall meet the approval of the City
Attorney and approval of the City Engineer.
7. The proponent shall submit documentation required for title examination by
the City Attorney with the PUD General Plan of Development and shall pay
the cost of the title examination by the City Attorney as required in the
City Subdivision Regulations.
8. Future building additions or accessory structures shall be permitted
provided construction meets all requirements of Chapter 3B: Two-Family
(R-2) Residential Zoning District of the City Zoning Code and all other
applicable City regulations, including, but not limited to, the Uniform
Building Code.
III. REVIEW OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (CIP)
Mr. Don Taylor, City Finance Director, was present to review and answer
questions of the Commissioners regarding the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
The Commissioners requested more time to review the CIP and will make their
recommendation at the next meeting.
IV. APA CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Commissioner Prazak stated he had a conflict and would not be able to attend
the APA Conference in New York in April. Commissioner McCracken-Hunt will
attend in his place.
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V. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL, BZA AND HRA MEETINGS
The following reports were given:
January 20, 1987 City Council Meeting Commissioner McAleese
February 3, 1987 City Council Meeting Commissioner McCracken-Hunt
January 13, 1987 HRA Meeting. Commissioner Lewis
January 13, 1987 BZA Meeting Commissioner Leppik
VI. PROCESS TO REVOKE CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND SUGGESTED AMENDMENT
After discussion by Commissioners and staff, it was moved by Commissioner
Russell, seconded by Commissioner Lewis and carried unanimously to make the
following amendment to Section 20.03 of Chapter 20 of the Zoning Code:
0. Replace Section 20.03(0) with the following:
The City Council shall have the right to revoke or suspend any
Conditional Use Permit whenever the terms or conditions of such
permit have been violated or broken. Before revoking or suspend-
ing a permit, the City Council shall call and conduct an official
public hearing to consider the matter. Notice of this hearing
shall comply with the provisions of Section 20.03(J). A decision
by the City Council to revoke or suspend a Conditional Use Permit
shall be by means of a two-thirds affirmative vote.
P. Add Section 20.03(P):
If a use allowed by a Conditional Use Permit begins but later
ceases to operate, the Conditional Use Permit shall automatically
expire after 180 days. The owner/applicant may request, and the
City Council may grant, a single 180 day extension. Such request
shall be made within the 180 days after operation has ceased. A
decision to extend the period of a Conditional Use Permit subject to
this section shall be by means of a two-thirds affirmative vote of
the City Council.
VII. LAND USE STUDY - DULUTH/DOUGLAS SITE
Director Grimes reviewed the history of the Duluth/Douglas site and stated that
the City Council would like the Planning Commission to study this area and come
up with a recommendation as to the best land use for this property.
After a discussion as the best method to approach this study, Chair Prazak
requested staff to gather more information on the Duluth/Douglas site to
present to the Planning Commission in April.
Commissioner Russell left the meeting.
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VIII. HIRING OF FACILITATOR FOR 2010 PLAN/COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
Hiring of a facilitator for the 2010 Plan/Comprehensive Plan Update was discussed.
IX. TOWN MEETING FOLLOW-UP
Director Grimes informed Commissioners that the City Council was establishing a
Civic Center Block Task Force and asked fora volunteer to serve on the Task
Force. Commissioner McCracken-Hunt will represent the Planning Commission and
Commissioners Leppik and Lewis will act as alternates.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 P.M.
Gary Prazak, Chairman Linda McCracken-Hunt, Secretary
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