02-23-87 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
February 23, 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 7:05 P.M.
Those present were Commissioners Kapsner, Leppik, McAleese, McCracken-Hunt, and
Prazak. Commissioners Lewis and Russell were absent. Also present were Alda
Wilkinson, City Planner, and Gloria Anderson, Secretary.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 9, 1987
It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner McCracken-Hunt,
and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the February 9, 1987 meeting
with the understanding that the proposed Section 20.03(P) of the Zoning Code be
clarified.
II. WAIVER OF PLATTING ORDINANCE
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APPLICANT: George and Marilyn Klouda
LOCATION: 5249 and 5311 Golden Valley Road
REQUEST: Waiver of the Platting Ordinance to Allow
for an Adjustment to the Lot Line
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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 a five-foot
adjustment to the lot line between 5249 and 5311 Golden Valley Road. She
explained that the proposed five-foot adjustment of the lot line between the
two residences is an improvement in terms of compliance with the City's Zoning
Code.
George and Marilyn Klouda, proponents, were present. They stated they were
selling the property at 5249 Golden Valley Road and that the adjustment to the
lot line would give them better access to their back yard.
It was moved by Commissioner McCracken-Hunt, seconded by Commissioner McAleese
and carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the request for a
Waiver of the Platting Ordinance to allow for a five-foot adjustment to the lot
line between the properties at 5249 and 5311 Golden Valley Road.
III. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL AND HRA MEETINGS
City Planner Wilkinson gave a review of Commissioner Russell's review of the
February 10, 1987 meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. Chair
Prazak reported on the February 17, 1987 City Council Meeting.
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IV. CENTENNIAL TOWN MEETING FOLLOW-UP
Commissioners reviewed and commented on responses prepared by staff for the
Centennial. Town Meeting follow-up items.
V. REVIEW OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP
Comments by Commissioners on the CIP were as follows:
1. The CIP format is readable and easy to understand.
2. The parks overlay is especially appreciated.
3. The CIP gives an appreciation of the broad range of City functions and
activities.
4. The CIP provides a nice reference for answering questions raised by other
Golden Valley residents.
5. It would be helpful to have information on programmed County road
improvement projects incorporated into the CIP as a separate section.
6. It would be helpful to indicate in the CIP changes from the previous CIP
and justifications for change.
7. Follow-up is suggested on quantifiable project justifications, such as
lowering of future operating costs.
8. Undergrounding of wires should be incorporated into scheduled street
improvement projects.
9. Purchase of new voting machines is welcomed.
Mov ed by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner Kapsner and carried
una nimously that the City consider offering residents in proposed street
rec onstruction areas the opportunity to have the utility wires buried at the
same time any street reconstruction is done.
Moved by Commissioner McCracken.-Hunt, seconded by Commissioner McAleese and
carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the CIP for
1987-1991.
VI. YEAR 2010 PLANNING PROGRAM
Year 2010 Planning Program was reviewed by Commissioner McAleese.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
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