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07-11-88 PC Minutes MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN. VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION July 11, 1988 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held in the Council. Chambers of the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Va lley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. The meeting was called to order by Chair Prazak at 7:05 P.M. Those present were Commissioners Kapsner, Leppik, Prazak and Russell.. Commissioner Lewis was absent. Commissioners McAleese and McCracken-Hunt were not present at the beginning of the meeting.. Also present were Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, and Gloria Anderson, Planning Secretary. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- JUNE 27, 1988 It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner Russell, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the June 27, 1988 Planning Commission meeting. (see correction at end. of minutes) Commissioner McAleese arrived at the meeting. II. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICANT: Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. LOCATION:. 9010 Olson Memorial Highway REQUEST: Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for the Operation of an Outdoor Used Car Sales Lot in a Commercial Zoning District Chair Prazak introduced this agenda item and asked fora review of the staff report. Director Grimes reviewed the staff report noting that the proponent plans to make significant improvements to the interior and exterior of the building and to the site. He also noted that the proponents would have to go to the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) to obtain variances as many of the setbacks on the property were non-conforming. Director Grimes stated that the staff recom- mended approval of the Conditional Use Permit for Avis. Commissioner Russell had questions about fencing and Commissioner Leppik asked about the lighting. Director Grimes stated that the proponent did not plan to install any additional fencing for security. He also noted the type of lighting which would be installed that would be directed onto the property and not outward. Several of ! these lights would be left on at night for security. purposes. i Commissioner McCracken-Hunt arrived at 7:15 P.M. Commissioner Kapsner stated he did not see any problem with setbacks and just having the property cleaned up would benefit other property owners in the area. L~y. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission July 11, 1988 Page 2 Mr. Jim McCarron, Regional Director for Avis, was present to represent the propon- ent. Also present were Angelo Owenakis, architect from the Facilities Department of Avis, and Michael Copelin, who is their Minneapolis - St. Paul City .Manager. Mr. McCarron had read a copy of the staff report and was in agreement with all of the conditions except that he suggested 10 spaces be designated for customers and the remainder for employees and display (not 8 spaces designated for employees) as employees drive the cars that are for sale. Mr. McCarron suggested Commissioners visit other Avis locations to see how they operate, and provided before and after pictures of their White Bear Lake operation. Chair Prazak asked what kind of lighting they would have after business hours., and also how many people would come to their business during one day. The proponen explained that there would be a security light left on at each end of the property and in the front. Mr. McCarron noted that Saturdays were their busiest day and could expect up to 20 people. Commissioner Russell asked if security or vandalism was a problem at their other locations and Mr. McCarron said it was not. Commissioner Leppik asked how large a region this business would draw from. Mr. McCarron stated .just from the Twin City Metropolitan area as they have other sales locations inmost major cities. He noted .that the average age of the cars they sell is from 9 months to one year and that they do not take trade ins. Chair Prazak opened the Informal Public Hearing. Mr. Ralph Lange, whose business is located at 9100 Olson Memorial Highway, said he thinks Avis will a be good neighbor and an improvement over what has been on the property in the past. He did request that the proponent build some type of fence or barrier along the northwest corner of the property to prevent cars from running over his landscaped area. The proponent stated they would be happy to install such a barrier as part of the overall construction. The Informal Public Hearing was closed. It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner Kapsner, and motion carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit requested by Avis Rent a Car System, Inc. to allow for the operation of an outdoor used car sales lot in a Commercial Zoning District subject to the following conditions: 1. The site plan dated June 1988 be made a part of the Conditional Use .Permit. 2. Of the parking spaces indicated on the site plan, 10 of these spaces shall be designated for customers and the remainder for employee and display cars. Cars may be parked only in designated spaces as shown on the site plan. F v Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission July 11, 1988 Page 3 3. The entire parking area shall be paved. Curb and gutter shall also be placed around the parking area. The work shall be completed by October 31, 1988. Avis shall submit a financial guarantee to the City based on the value of the work as determined by the City Engineer. 4. The property shall be landscaped as per City landscape standards. The landscaping shall be guaranteed for two growing seasons. 5. Avis shall receive variances from the Board of Zoning Appeals for non- conformities in setbacks on all sides. 6. The outdoor lighting plan shall be reviewed and approved by .the Director of Zoning and Community Services. Outdoor lighting shall be turned off during non-business hours except for security lighting as designated in the outdoor lighting plan. 7. No repair or maintenance work will be done on site other than car washing. 8. Any failure to comply with one or more of the conditions of approval shall be grounds for revocation of the conditional use permit. III. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PLAT PETITION APPLICANT: Dean Franssell LOCATION; .1510 Kelly Drive REQUEST: Approval of the Preliminary Plat of Franssell Addition Which Divides the Property at 1510 Kelly Drive Into Two Single-Family Residential Lots Chair Prazak introduced this agenda item and a brief review of the staff report was given by Director Grimes. He explained that the division of .this lot would create a new 100'x100' single-family residential lot which is comparable in size to many other lots in the neighborhood. The proponent was not present. Chair Prazak opened the Informal Public Hearing. Hearing and seeing no one, the Informal Public Hearing was closed. After a brief discussion, it was the consensus of the Commissioners that the plat met all the requirements of the Zoning Code and would create a new lot in an area of the City where there are not many -empty lots. It was moved by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner McCracken-Hunt, and motion carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the. preliminary plat of Franssell Addition. 1 1 1 ~~ 1 Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission July 11, 1988 Page 4 IV. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING.- PLAT PETITION APPLICANT: City of Golden Valley LOCATION: Between Sunset Ridge and Ravine Trail REQUEST: Approval of the Preliminary Plat of North Tyrol .Park 1 1 Chair Prazak introduced this agenda item and asked fora review of the staff report. Director Grimes explained that the City is in the process of platting all their property. He stated that it was only a housekeeping item .and would not change the park or use. of the park in any way. Chair Prazak opened the Informal Public Hearing. Ms. Cecilia Lynch, 824 Westwood Drive, and Mr. Dale Hillman, 4617 Sunset Ridge, both expressed an interest-and had concerns as to what would happen to Tyrol Park. The Informal Public Hearing was closed. It was moved by Commissioner McAleese, seconded by Commissioner Kapsner, and motion carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the preliminary plat of North Tyrol Park. V. REPORT ON JULY 5, 1988 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Commissioner Leppik provided a report on the July 5, 1988 City Council meeting. UI. AUGUST 8, 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Director Grimes stated he would be on vacation during the first two weeks of August.. Consensus of the Commission was to cancel the August 8, 1988 Planning Commission meeting. VII. CORRECTION TO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF JUNE 27, 1988 Due to the .fact that Commissioner McAleese was not present during approval of the June 27, 1988 minutes, he requested that he be allowed to make the following correction at this time. Add to the first paragraph of page 4: "More importantly, he saw no compelling basis .for changing the Zoning Code, especially since only one party has ever expressed an interest in commercial marine engine repair operations, and that party - despite notice - did not attend the informal- public hearing to express his views." The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 P.M.