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MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
July 27, 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 7:02 P.M.
Those present were Commissioners Kapsner, McAleese, Leppik and Prazak. Commis-
sioners Lewis and Russell were not present. Commissioner McCracken-Hunt was not
present at the beginning of the meeting. Also present were Mark Grimes, Director
of Planning and Development, Alda Wilkinson, City Planner, and Gloria Anderson,
Secretary.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 13, 1987
It was moved by Commissioner Kapsner, seconded by Commissioner McAleese and
carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the July 13 ,1987 meeting.
II. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLAN TO PUD #24, MIDTOWN
APPLICANT: Gonyea Company
LOCATION:. 1100 through 1200 Boone Avenue North
REQUEST: Approval of the Preliminary Design Plan for Amendment
to PUD #24, Midtown
Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item and asked fora review of the staff
report. City Planner Alda Wilkinson summarized the request by Gonyea Company
for a change in the footprint of the proposed duplexes and to allow the fou r
remaining sites to be sold to individual developers for completion. She
indicated that the owner of the present duplex had been contacted and was very
much in favor of this proposal.
Commissioner McCracken-Hunt arrived during the staff review.
Mr. Charles Pfeffer was present to represent the Gonyea Company. He stated
that he appreciated the cooperation of staff on this proposal. Mr. Pfeffer
reviewed the site plan and stated that his company would .complete the private
street, make soil corrections and then market the individual lots. He also
indicated that the proponent was agreeable to the conditions set forth in the
staff report.
Commissioner Leppik had questions regarding the size of the footprints and also
wanted to know who would be responsible for maintaining the streets, sidewalks,
etc. Mr. Pfeffer stated that the Homeowner Association would be responsible
for maintenance of the common areas.
Commissioner Kapsner wanted to know when the private street would be completed.
Mr. Pfeffer explained that it was in place but that repairs would be needed and
would be done after construction of the four proposed duplexes.
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Commissioner McCracken-Hunt asked if any consideration had been given to fire
protection such as accessibility to the buildings. Staff indicated that it was
not an ideal situation but that it had already been approved in the original
PUD request..
Chairman Prazak opened the informal public hearing.
Mr. Dave Stanslaski, 1293 Castle Court, asked if the developers would be allowed
to move in an already constructed duplex. He also had concerns that there would
be proper drainage.
Mr. Pfeffer explained that the covenants and Homeowners Association documents
would prohibit moving in duplexes from another location.
City Planner Wilkinson stated that the City Engineer had reviewed the drainage
plans at the time of the original PUD request and again when this application
for an amendment had been received. The drainage plans were the same as
originally approved.
Mr. Kim Elverum, 1289 Castle Court, also had concerns regarding the drainage
and wanted to know what the developers plans were for the trees that were on
Outlot B. He stated that he would like to see them remain.
Mr. Pfeffer said that they do not intend to destroy any of the trees on purpose
but a few smaller ones may have to be removed when constructing the drainage
Swale.
Mr. Bob McDougall, 1291 Castle Court, asked if there was a minimum value set
for the duplexes.
Director Grimes stated that the value of the duplexes could not be regulated
but they would have to meet the building code-and criteria in the previously
approved PUD. Mr. Pfeffer indicated they would be at least the .value of the
present duplex and probably higher because of the increased size of the
footprint.
Commissioner Leppik commented that these duplexes would be market rate, not
government subsidized.
Commissioner McAleese noted that the present owner could complete the project
under the already approved PUD which had duplexes of a smaller size.
Chairman Prazak closed the informal public hearing..
Chairman Prazak stated he felt this was an appropriate alteration of the plan
and was a reasonable request.
Commissioner Leppik said enlargement of the footprint was a good idea but was
somewhat concerned with the drainage. She asked if there would be a way to
improve on the drainage plan.
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Director Grimes noted that when the finish grading is completed, the drainage
will be improved.
Commissioner McAleese had concerns regarding Mr. Pfeffer's statement in his
memo that replatting may not be necessary, and the statement by staff that it
would be necessary.
City Planner Wilkinson stated that the plat. was the same as proposed in 1984
but that it had never been completed and would be necessary to do so at this
time.
It was moved by Commissioner McAleese, seconded by Commissioner Leppik and
carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Preliminary
Design Plan for Amendment to PUD #24, Midtown, subject to the following condi-
tions:
1. The owner of the existing unit located at 1100 Boone Avenue North within
the PUD shall participate in the application.
2. Landscape materials shall meet minimum size requirements specified in the
City of Golden Valley Landscape Standards.
3. Separate water and sanitary sewer service connections. shall be provided. to
each unit.
4. Building plans shall provide for separation walls in accordance with City
Building Department standards.
III. REPORT ON HRA, BZA AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
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Commissioner Kapsner provided a report on the July 14, 1987 Housing and Redevelop-
ment Authority (HRA) meeting.
Commissioner McAleese provided a report on the July 14, 1987 Board of Zoning
Appeals Meeting.
Commissioner Leppik provided a report on the July 21, 1987 City Council meeting.
IV. REVIEW OF LAND USES FOR EXPANSION OF NORTH WIRTH REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Planning and Development Director Mark Grimes reviewed the. request from the
City Council that the Planning Commission prepare land use recommendations for
an expanded North Wirth Redevelopment Project Area. It was agreed that staff
will prepare a work program for consideration at the next meeting. Planning
Commissioners briefly discussed possibilities for extending the Project Area to
the north of the railroad line in areas where improved street access is required.
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V. YEAR 2010 PLANNING PROGRAM
Planning Commissioners provided staff with ideas for the Year 2010 narrative on
the first two of ten priority Year 2010 planning items.
VI. REVIEW OF 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION BUDGET
Planning and Development Director Mark Grimes reviewed the proposed Planning
Commission budget for 1988 and received Planning Commission input.
VII. SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT
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APPLICANT: ITS-1987-XI Limited Partnership
LOCATION: 1200 Mendelsohn Avenue North
REQUEST: Approval of the Preliminary Plat of Guerre to Allow
Division of Five-Acre Site of Existing. Office Warehouse
Building to Create an Additional Building Site
City Planner Alda Wilkinson informed the Planning Commission that an application
for the Preliminary Plat of Guerre was received on July 27, 1987 and recommended
that the Planning Commission set an informal public hearing date of August 10,
1987 for consideration of the Preliminary Plat. Planning Commissioners consented
to setting of an informal hearing date of August 10, 1987 for consideration of
the Preliminary Plat of Guerre..
The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
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