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10-10-88 PC MinutesMINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION October 10, 1988 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was .held in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. The meeting was called to order by Chair Prazak at 7:02 P.M. Those present were Commissioners Kapsner, Leppik, McAleese, McCracken-Hunt, Prazak, and Russell. Commissioner Lewis was absent. Also present were Mark. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, and Beth Knoblauch, City Planner. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 26. 1988 It was moved by Commissioner McCracken-Hunt, seconded by Commissioner McAleese, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the September 26, 1988 Planning Commission meeting. II. PRESENTATION BY DAVE SEBOLD REPRESENTING RON CLARK CONSTRUCTION - AREA C OF VALLEY SQUARE Director of Planning and Development Grimes said that Ron Clark Construction had been designated developer of Area C in Valley Square and that the HRA was in the process of negotiating a development agreement with them. He introduced Mr. Dave Sebold from Ron Clark Construction. Mr. Sebold presented the preliminary plans for the block which show about 100,000 square feet of retail space and office/service space on two levels. There is also a six-story, 100 unit apartment building on the site. Mr. Sebold stated that the retail portion will probably be mid price retail with a fashion orientation.. The apartment units will be in the mid to upper price range. The Planning Commission addressed concerns regarding the adequacy of parking on the site and the lack of area for landscaping and setback. There was also a discussion about the accessibility of the apartments to the retail space. The Planning Commission felt that the residents should have access to the retail shops so that they do not have to go outside. III. PRESENTATION BY RICHARD MYERS REPRESENTING LINCOLN PROPERTY COMPANY - HIGHWAYS 100 AND 55 EXPANDED NORTH WIRTH PARKWAY REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Director of Planning and Development Grimes introduced Richard Myers of Lincoln Property Company. They are proposing a 590 unit apartment development at the northeast corner of Highways 100 and 55. The area is in the expanded North Wirth Parkway Redevelopment Area. The proposed use of the apartments is con- sistent with the goals of the North Wirth .Parkway Redevelopment Area plan. Mr. Myers presented drawings of the proposed development. He said that the site is 24 acres. He is looking at a two phase development with the first phase beginning in the summer of 1989 with a completion in mid 1990. The second phase would begin in mid 1990 and finish in 1991. 1 :Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning-Commission October 10, 1988 Page 2 There are two distinct building types. The first type is a 3 - 4 story typical apartment with underground parking. The second type is a two-level walkup building with a courtyard. The apartments would have a front and back side for improved ventilation and exposure to the sun. All units will have washers and dryers.. All units will have at least one underground parking space. There-are plans for superior amenities with the complex including indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, walking and jogging trails and a 5,000 square foot club house. The Planning Commission discussed the access to the site. They agreed that the proposed traffic signal near the old White House will improve access to the area. However, there was some concern regarding the need for a second access to the site from the north. Director Grimes explained that in 1991 or 1992 the plan is .for MnDOT to complete the frontage road system to the north across the railroad tracks and thereby give the development a second access. There was also concern regarding the removal of 112 moderate rent units and replacing them with high rent, luxury units. IV. PRESENTATION BY JOHN BOSSARDT REPRESENTING BOSSARDT CHRISTENSON CORPORATION - NORTH WIRTH PARKWAY REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Director of Planning and Development Grimes introduced John Bossardt of Bossardt Christenson Corporation and Ron Erickson of Korsunsky Krank Erickson Architects. Bossardt Christenson is proposing to redevelop the Otto Bock, Juhl Brokerage, Action Electric and Soo Line properties in the North Wirth Parkway Redevelopment .Area. Mr. Erickson presented draw ngs of the site plan and building elevations.. The plan is to construct 200,000 square feet of Class A office space on Highway 55 in two buildings and 70,000 to 90,000 square feet of light manufacturing or office/high tech space along the railroad tracks to the north. The office buildings would be up to eight stories in height. There is the possibility of a restaurant on the first level of one of the office buildings. Parking for the site would. be to the north of the office building with the possibility of a parking .deck. Access to the site is from Highway 55. The City is currently working with MnDOT to get approval of a second signal at Ardmore. The Planning Commission was impressed by the proposal of Bossardt Christenson. V. I-394 OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT ORDINANCE Director of Planning and Development Grimes said that City Attorney Allen Barnard would be present at the next Planning Commission meeting to discuss the I-394 Overlay Zoning District Ordinance. The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 P. M. 1 1