03-13-89 PC Minutes
MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
March 13, 1989
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held in the meeting room of
Golden Valley Fire Station #3, 3700 Golden Valley Road, .Golden Valley,
Minnesota. The meeting was called to order by Chair Prazak at 7:00 P.M.
Those present were Commissioners Kapsner, Leppik, Lewis, McAleese, Prazak, and
Russell. Commissioner McCracken-Hunt was absent by prior arrangement. Also
present were Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, and Beth
Knoblauch, City Planner.
Before proceeding to the first agenda item, a point of order was raised by
Commissioner McAleese. The by-laws for the Planning Commission state that the
annual meeting and election of officers, agenda item IV, should take place at
the second meeting in March rather than the first as scheduled. However, the
by-laws also state that the Commissioners may by majority decision suspend any
provisions thereof. It was proposed by Commissioner McAleese, and agreed by the
Commission, to suspend the regular annual meeting date ..and conduct its business
as scheduled.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 27, 1989
It was moved by Commissioner McAleese, seconded by Commissioner Kapsner, and
carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the February 27, 1989 Planning
Commission meeting as written.
II. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLAN PUD 56
APPLICANT: City of Golden Valley
LOCATION: 7800 Golden Valley Road
REQUEST: Approval of the Preliminary Design Plan for "Golden
Valley Civic Center P.U.D. No. 56" Which Shows the
Locations of Two. New Municipal Buildings and Existing
Buildings on the Civic Center Block Along With Related
Site Improvements
This item was introduced by Chair Prazak, and Director Grimes provided a staff
report.
The informal hearing was opened for comment by the public. There being no
members of the public present to speak, the public comment portion of the
informal hearing was concluded.
The Commissioners discussed the future of the Post Office and McDonald's sites,
which are not included in the PUD. The pathway through the property was also
discussed.
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Chair Prazak asked what level of detail the Commission should be addressing in
the Preliminary Plan. Director Grimes explained that this is a general concept
plan, and many of the specific details remain to be worked out. Of main
interest at this time are the proposed new buildings and the parking changes.
There was additional discussion regarding the financing and timing of
development in the PUD and in the area. The Winnetka Avenue improvements were
brought up. The redevelopment problems and potential to the west of Winnetka
Avenue, outside of the PUD, were also discussed.
Commissioner Russell moved to recommend approval of the Preliminary Design Plan
for Golden Valley Civic Center P.U.D. No. 56. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Leppik, and passed unanimously.
III. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT OF RLS - WHITE HOUSE PROPERTY
APPLICANT: City of Golden Valley
LOCATION: Olson Memorial Highway Just West of Ottawa
Avenue North
REQUEST: Approval of the Plat for Registered Land Survey -
White House Property
Chair Prazak introduced this item, and Director Grimes presented a staff report.
This is actually an exchange of land between the City and the property owner so
that frontage access can be redesigned. Because the property involved is part
of a Registered Land Survey, it must go through the platting process.
The informal hearing was opened for comment by the public. There being no
members of the public present to speak, the public comment portion of the
informal hearing was concluded.
Chair Prazak asked how the land switch would be made. Director Grimes explained.
that deeds would be drawn up for each parcel of land, and the City would
exchange the deed on its property for the one on the private property.
There was general discussion on how the changed access would affect the area.
Commissioner Leppik moved, with a second by Commissioner McAleese, to recommend
approval of the Preliminary Plat for the White House property. Motion passed
unanimously.
IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Chair Prazak called for nominations. The current slate was suggested for
reappointment. Through a poll of those present, it was determined that none of
the current officers would object to reappointment, and none of the other
Commissioners had a wish to take the place of any officer.
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Commissioner Russell moved for approval of the existing slate of officers.
Second was made by Commissioner Leppik, and the motion passed unanimously.
V. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Commissioner Russell reported on actions taken at the City Council meeting of
March 7, 1989. There was some discussion regarding the Community Development
Block Grant program. There was also discussion. on who was designated to attend
the next City Council meeting, and when the new list of designates would be
available.
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M.
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