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07-13-87 PC Minutes273 MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION July 13, 1987 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held in the City Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chairman Prazak called the meeting to order at 7:07 P.M. Those present were Commissioners Kapsner, Lewis, McAleese, McCracken-Hunt and Prazak. Commissioner Russell was not present at the beginning of the meeting. Also present were Alda Wilkinson, City Planner, and Gloria Anderson, Secretary. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JUNE 22, 1987 It was moved by Commissioner McCracken-Hunt, seconded by Commissioner McAleese and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the June 22, 1987 meeting. II. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICANT: John S. Kozlak and William P. Kozlak LOCATION: 604 Lilac Drive North REQUEST: Approval of the Preliminary Plat of Valley Village Jax Addition to Adjust the Property Line Shared With Valley Village Apartments Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item and asked fora review of the staff report. City Planner Alda Wilkinson stated that this request for an adjustment to the property line between Jax Cafe and Valley Village Apartments was in accordance with a court settlement of a property line dispute. Commissioners had several questions regarding the setbacks and staff indicated that the adjustments to the property line did not affect the nonconforming setbacks of the two properties. Ms. Betsy Baker, attorney for the proponents, was present to further clarify their request. Chairman Prazak opened the informal public hearing. Hearing and seeing no one, the informal public hearing was closed. Commissioner Russell arrived at the meeting. It was moved by Commissioner McCracken-Hunt, seconded by Commissioner McAleese and carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Preliminary Plat of Valley Village Jax Addition. 1 274 Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission July 13, 1987 Page 2 III. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICANT: Stanley Kugler LOCATION: 4240 and 4270 Glenwood Avenue REQUEST: Approval of the Preliminary Plat of Gruskin Gardens Second Addition Which Adjusts the Lot Lines of Residences at 4240 and 4270 Glenwood Avenue and the Vacant Lot Located Between the Two Houses Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item, and City Planner Alda Wilkinson reviewed the staff report and stated that staff recommended approval of this request. Proponent requested that, until the new lot was sold, he be allowed to maintain the present driveway along proposed Lots 2 and 3 because of the expense involved in constructing a new driveway and in order to preserve the trees. When the lots are sold he would either construct a new driveway on Lot 1 or obtain an easement over Lot 3 for his present driveway. Commissioners had concerns over location of the access drive to the existing Kugler house on an easement over the proposed vacant single family residential lot. Staff stated the opinion that reconstruction of the drive on the same lot as the house is not necessary at this time provided space is reserved for the possibility of relocation in the future. The modified lot for the Kugler residence retains street frontage adequate for relocation of the drive entirely on the Kugler lot. Therefore, staff recommended allowing the proponent the option of either relocating the drive or seeking a shared drive arrangement with the buyer of the vacant lot. There were also concerns over the water and sanitary sewer lines and easements through Lots 2 and 3. Staff agreed that the utility easements appear to restrict the type and size of house that could be built on the new proposed Lot 3. Ms. Lisa Kugler, daughter. of the proponent, was present to answer questions. She indicated that the sanitary sewer line could be rerouted toward Leber Lane in the future if an easement could be obtained to the north. The Planning Commission concluded that the easements are a private matter between property owners. Chairman Prazak opened the informal public hearing. Hearing and seeing no one, the informal public hearing was closed. It was moved by Commissioner Kapsner, seconded by Commissioner Lewis and carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Preliminary Plat of Gruskin ,Gardens Second Addition subject to the following conditions: 1 27~ Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission July 13, 1987 Page 3 1. Reconstruction of the access drive for the residence at 4240 Glenwood Avenue entirely on proposed Lot 1 and removal of the drive from proposed Lot 3, or documentation prior to Final Plat approval of an easement by separate instrument across Lot 3 for the access drive to the residence at 4240 Glenwood Avenue. 2. Documentation prior to Final Plat approval of easements by separate instrument for water and sanitary sewer connections to the residence on proposed Lot 1 over proposed Lots 2 and 3. 3. Provision of standard drainage width along street right-of-way all other property lines. and utility easements ten feet in lines and six feet in width along IV. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL MEETING Commissioner Kapsner stated that he did not attend the City Council meeting of July 7, 1987 as there were no Planning Commission items on the Agenda. Mayor Anderson and Council Member Thompson joined the meeting. V. RESPONSE TO METROPOLITAN COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLANNING LETTER Chairman Prazak called on Commissioner McAleese, who suggested Planning Commission discussion of the Metropolitan Council invitation for input into their regional planning program. Commissioner McAleese noted that many of the regional planning issues identified by Metropolitan Council are the same as community issues raised at the. City of Golden Valley Centennial Town meeting and items listed in the Planning Commission Year 2010 Planning Program. Commissioner McAleese suggested that a response to Metropolitan Council to inform them of local interest in these same issues may be appropriate unless a City response has already been made. Mayor Anderson informed the Planning Commission that the City Council provided comment on the Metropolitan Council list of regional planning issues and met with Metropolitan Council Representative Dottie Rietow to discuss City comment on regional planning issues.. The Planning Commission concluded that further response is not necessary at this time and expressed interest in receiving any future communications on the Metropolitan planning program. VI. VISIT OF CITY COUNCIL LIAISON COMMITTEE TO PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Anderson and Council Member Thompson explained that they were visiting the Planning Commission for the purpose of providing liaison between the two bodies. Discussion topics included the Planning Commission Comprehensive Planning and Year 2010 Planning Programs, procedure for Planning Commission input into Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) planning and project approval processes, potential upcoming referrals to the Planning Commission, and scheduling of another town meeting. 1 276 Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission July 13, 1987 Page 4 VII. YEAR 2010 PLANNING PROGRAM The Planning Commission decided to address the first two items on the Year 2010 priority planning item list at the next Planning Commission meeting. Staff will prepare worksheets to assist Planning Commissioners in preparing for the work session. VIII. RECEIPT OF DULUTH/DOUGLAS LAND USE REPORT Planning Commissioners received the staff land use study orr the Duluth/Douglas site and decided to discuss the study at the next Planning Commission meeting after allowing additional time for review. XI. REPORTS ON 1987 NEW YORK APA CONFERENCE Commissioner McAleese provided Planning Commissioners with a report on his participation in the 1987 American Planning Association. (APA) Conference in New York. Commissioner McAleese stated that recent Supreme Court decisions have affected information which he received at the APA Conference concerning legal issues and that he will prepare a memorandum for the Planning Commission on these issues. Reports from Commissioner Lewis and City Planner Wilkinson were deferred until the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 P.M. 1 1 1