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MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
April 13, 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 7:06 P.M.
Those present were. Commissioners Leppik, Lewis, McAleese, McCracken-Hunt, and
Prazak. Commissioners Kapsner and Russell were absent. Also present were Alda
Wilkinson, City Planner, and Gloria Anderson, Secretary.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - MARCH 23, 1987
It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner McCracken-Hunt,
and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the March 23, 1987 meeting.
II. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLAN FOR PUD AMENDMENT
APPLICANT: Ronald Schneck
LOCATION: 1001 Lilac Drive North
REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Design. Plan for Amendment
to PUD #43, Schneck's Firehouse Addition
Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item and asked staff for a brief summary
of the proposal. City Planner Wilkinson reviewed the request for the amendment
to PUD #43 and gave staff's recommendation of approval.
Commissioner Lewis had questions regarding the setbacks. City Planner Wilkinson
stated that only a corner of the building encroaches into the setback from the
proposed frontage road.
Commissioner McAleese asked if there are any encroachments into the setback
from the road as it now exists and City Planner Wilkinson said there are not.
Chairman Prazak questioned the timing of the proposed Highway 100/Lindsay Street
improvement. Staff indicated it is planned for a 1988 start.
The proponent, Mr. Ronald Schneck., was present to answer questions from the
Commissioners.
Commissioner Leppik asked Mr. Schneck if he had talked to any of the
surrounding neighbors and if any effort had been made to hide the parking area
from the homes to the north.
Mr. Schneck indicated he has spoken with the neighbor to the north and that
this neighbor did not seem concerned with the proposed office building, but was
more concerned with the change in the frontage road. He also stated that there
is a hedge along the north boundary line of the property which helps to shield
the home from the parking area, and that the area to the west of the property
is heavily wooded.
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Commissioner Leppik asked what types of tenants Mr. Schneck anticipates would
occupy the building. Mr. Schneck stated he has had inquiries from attorneys,
an employment agency, an insurance agency and manufacturers' representatives.
Commissioner McCracken-Hunt asked if there would be an elevator in the two-story
building. Mr. Schneck said there is not but that the first floor is handicap
accessible.
Chairman Prazak opened the informal public hearing. Seeing and hearing no one,
the informal public hearing was closed.
Chairman Prazak stated that he is pleased with the design plan of the office
building and that it is an attractive. addition to the area.
It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner McCracken-Hunt
and carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Preliminary
Design Plan for Amendment to PUD #43, Schneck's Firehouse Addition, subject to
the following conditions:
1. The boundary line of Outlot A shall be adjusted on the PUD General Plan
of Development to accommodate the curb radius of the curve from the
future frontage road onto Lindsay Street.
2. On the Final Plat, ten-foot drainage and utility easements shall be
provided along the frontage road and Lindsay Street property lines, and
six-foot drainage and utility easements shall be provided along north
and west property lines, as required in the City Subdivision Regulations.
3. Utility service connections to watermain and sanitary sewer line s
available in the public right-of-way shall be the responsibility of the
developer.
4. An additional tree, either a minimum of 2 1/2 inches in diameter if
deciduous or a minimum of six feet in height if coniferous, shall be
included on the Landscape Plan for a minimum of eleven major or over-
story trees, as required by the City Landscape Standards.. Landscaping
shall conform to all requirements of the City Landscape Standards, the
Building Board of Review, and the City Building Inspector.
5. Parking area and drive shall be separated from landscaped area by
six-inch concrete curb.
6. Fire lanes shall be posted as specified by the City Fire Marshal.
7. The structure shall comply with all requirements of the City Fire
Marshal.
It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that the meeting minutes should
reflect concern for adequate landscaping buffer between office building parking
lots and single family residential development to the north and west of the PUD
#43 site.
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III. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT OF HENDRICKSON ADDITION
APPLICANT: Stephen Hendrickson
LOCATION: 2520-2540 Winnetka Avenue North
REQUEST: Approval of the Preliminary Plat of Hendrickson Addition
IV. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #85-24
APPLICANT: Stephen Hendrickson
LOCATION: 2520-2540 Winnetka Avenue North
REQUEST: Approval of an Amendment to Conditional Use Permit
#85-24 to Allow for Expansion of an Automobile Repair
Service in a Commercial Zoning District
Chairman Prazak introduced. both of the above agenda items and asked staff for a
review of the proposal. City Planner Wilkinson reviewed the proposed prelimin-
ary plat and conditional use amendment and stated that staff suggested the
Planning Commission recommend City Council approval of this proposal.
Mr. Stephen Hendrickson, the proponent, was present. He stated that he has
already purchased the property at 2540 Winnetka Avenue, which is adjacent to
his Midas Muffler property at 2520 Winnetka Avenue, and wishes to add onto the
building to provide for an auto transmission shop and auto glass shop. Mr.
Hendrickson indicated that he already has tentative tenants for the new
building.
Commissioner Leppik asked how people would get from one side of the building to
the other as there is no sidewalk indicated on the site plan. Mr. Hendrickson
stated. persons could drive around the building but also said putting in a
sidewalk would probably be a good idea. and that he would be happy to do so in
order for people to be able to walk around the building.
Commissioner Lewis asked when he plans to start construction. Mr. Hendrickson
said he would start construction as soon as he has all the City approvals.
Chairman Prazak opened the informal public hearing. Hearing and seeing no one,
the informal public hearing was closed.
It was the consensus of the Commissioners that this would be a great improvement
over what is presently located on this lot.
It was moved by Commissioner Lewis, seconded by Commissioner McAleese and
carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Preliminary Plat
of Hendrickson Addition.
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It was moved by Commissioner McCracken-Hunt, seconded by Commissioner McAleese
and carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the amendment to
Conditional Use Permit #85-24 to allow for expansion of an automobile repair
service in a Commercial Zoning District subject to the following conditions:
1. All conditions found in Conditional Use Permit #85-24 shall be
mainta fined except that the site plan dated March 31, 1987 prepared by
Bruce W. Schmitt & Associates for G.A.S. IV Incorporated shall be
substituted for the previous site plan dated May 28, 1985.
2. The 6,988 square foot north addition with nine service bays may be used
for transmission repair and replacement and auto glass replacement or
similar auto services uses excluding auto or truck engine overhauls,
body work or painting.
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3. That the Preliminary Plat of Hendrickson Addition is approved by the City
Council.
IV. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL MEETING - APRIL 7, 1987
City Planner Wilkinson reviewed notes provided by Commissioner Kapsner on the
April 7, 1987 City Council meeting.
V. CANCEL OR RESET PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SET FOR MAY 25, 1987
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 25, 1987 (Memorial Day) will
be cancelled with the option that if there are agenda items that need to be
heard, the Planning Commission will meet on the following Monday, June 1, 1987.
VI. YEAR 2010 WORKSHOP
Date and time for the Year 2010 Vision Workshop is scheduled for Saturday,
May 9, 1987 from 8:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at the Brookview Community Center.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M.
Gary Prazak, Chair Linda McCracken-Hunt, Secretary