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10-13-14 PC Minutes Regular Meeting of the Golden Valley Planning Commission October 13, 2014 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held at the Golden Valley City Hall, Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, on Monday, October 13, 2014. Chair Kluchka called the meeting to order at 7 pm. Those present were Planning Commissioners, Blum, Cera, Johnson, Kluchka, Segelbaum and Waldhauser. Also present was Planning Manager Jason Zimmerman, Associate Planner/Grant Writer Emily Goellner, and Administrative Assistant Lisa Wittman. Commissioner Baker was absent. 1. Approval of Minutes September 22, 2014, Regular Planning Commission Meeting Waldhauser referred to the second paragraph on page 9 and said she would like to make a clarification after the fact that the homes referred to on Rhode Island Avenue sold for $400,000 to $45Q,000, not $350,000 to $400,000 as discussed. MOVED by Waldhauser, seconded by Cera and motion carried unanimously to approve the September 22, 2014, minutes with the above nated clarification. 2. Informal Public Hearing — Minor Subdivision — 108 Brunswick Ave N — Brunswick Estates — SU12-17 Applicant: Wooddale Edina LLC Address: 108 Brunswick Avenue North Purpose: To reconfigure the existing single family residential lot into two new single family residential lots. Zimmerman explained the applicant's request to subdivide the lot at 108 Brunswick Avenue North into two new lots in order to construct two new single family homes. He referred to a site plan and stated that Lot 1 will be 19,100 square feet in size with 113.62 feet of width at the front setback line, and Lot 2 will be 19,510 square feet with 126.75 feet of width at the front setback line. He stated that the proposed subdivision meets all of the requirements outlined in the City Code, therefore staff is recommending approval of the proposal. Cera asked how many subdivisions have occurred in this neighborhood. Zimmerman said there have been four or five subdivisions in this area over the past few years because the lots are large enough to divide. Cera asked how many of those subdivisions have torn down the existing house versus keeping it. Zimmerman said that is something that can be reviewed as part of the moratorium study. He stated that Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission October 13, 2014 Page 2 existing houses are typically torn down because they are located centrally on the lot and added that in this case the existing house was in need of significant remadeling. Segelbaum referred to an existing shed located on the property and asked if it is in compliance with the Zaning Code requirements. Zimmerman said he would verity that it is located 5 feet from the side and rear yard property lines. Waldhauser referred to item six in the City Engineer's memo which reads in part that the developer must ensure that existing drainage patterns are maintained or improved and that stormwater runoff is accommodated within the property to the extent practicable. She said to her "drainage patterns" means the direction of flow wouldn't change, but if more impervious surface is added, the amount of water will change. She said it doesn't protect the neighbors at all if the patterns or direction can stay the same, but the amount of water can increase. She added that her concern does not apply in this case, but in the overall subdivision process. Zimmerman said that a number of grading and stormwater techniques are used to accommodate stormwater runoff within the property. Kluchka suggested the language be made clearer. Cera suggested that language regarding stormwater be added to the conditions of approval listed in the Subdivision Code because he has seen the problems runoff can cause. Kluchka said it is alarming if there are significant drainage impacts that aren't being accounted for. Johnson referred to the applicant's plans and noted that they were received after the moratorium effective date. Zimmerman stated that the initial submission occurred prior to the moratorium effective date, but the applicant submitted some additional information later. Kluchka asked about the time line of the project. Steven Schwieters, Wooddale Edina, LLG, Applicant, said he hopes to start the project in December, with completion in June or July. He added that he is very familiar with this street and said that the homes will be approximately 4,500 to 5,500 square feet in size. Cera asked about the price of the proposed homes. Schwieters said they will cost approximately $1,150,000 to $1,350,000. Kluchka opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing no one wishing to speak, Kluchka closed the public hearing. Blum said it is refreshing to see lots that aren't the minimum size and he thinks this proposal will fit in with the neighborhood. Cera agreed and said the proposed lots meet all of the City Code requirements. He said the City generally strives to see more moderately priced homes, but he understands the prices in this situation. Segelbaum said he agrees that the homes will fit with the neighborhood even after the subdivision. Kluchka said all the findings are met and that this is a pretty straightforward proposal. MOVED by Cera, seconded by Blum and motion carried unanimously to recommend approval of the Brunswick Estates Minor Subdivision subject to the following findings and conditions: Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission October 13, 2014 Page 3 Findinqs: 1. Both of the lots of the proposed subdivision meet the requirements of the R-1 Single Family Zoning District. 2. The City Engineer finds that the lots are buildable. 3. The addition of the new lots will not place an undue strain on City utility systems. Conditions: 1. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to approval of the Final Plat. 2. A park dedication fee of$3,080 shall be paid before Final Plat approval. 3. The City Engineer's memorandum, dated October 7, 2014, shall become part of this approval. 4. All applicable City permits shall be obtained prior to the development of the new lots. 3. Discussion Regarding Recycling Centers Goellner explained that a moratorium was adopted by the City Council on July 1, 2014, to prohibit the establishment of any new recycling centers for six months to allow staff time to research the possible need to update both the definition of Recycling Centers in the Zoning Code, and the reconsideration of the appropriateness of Recycling Centers as permitted uses within the Light Industrial and Industrial zoning districts. Goellner discussed staff's recommendations including: creating two definitions, one for major recycling facilities and one for minor recycling facilities, removing metal shredding and car crushing fram the current definition, adding definitions for compostable waste and yard waste, requiring a Conditional Use Permit for minor recycling facilities in the Light Industrial zoning district, allowing minor recycling facilities as a permitted use and major recycling facilities as a conditional use in the Industrial zoning district, and prohibiting outdoor storage. She added that staff is also recommending that the existing distance requirements for recycling centers remain. Kluchka asked about noise issues considered in staff's research. Goellner stated that truck traffic, and the picking up and dropping off of materials, among others were considered. Kluchka asked what "indoors" means and if the City would allow recycling in a covered space or with windows open, both of which may cause noise issues. Segelbaum questioned if collection, sorting, and disposing should also be restricted along with outdoor storage, He questioned if the proposed ordinance captures what these facilities do. Cera questioned what is trying to be accomplished. Cera said he has dealt with recycling in his job for many years. He discussed various types of recycling facilities, scrap metal facilities, drop-off facilities and hazardous waste facilities. He stated that Golden Valley does not need a drop-off facility because of how the recycling is picked up. He said that Golden Valley also doesn't want to have a hazardous waste facility or a typical recycling facility. He stated that permits may need to Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission October 13, 2014 Page 4 be obtained and that any ordinance the City adopts should be consistent with the state statutes. Kluchka asked about the size of a typical recycling facility. Cera said they are usually in a warehouse. Segelbaum questioned if it would make sense to refer to the state requirements regarding the definitions. Cera suggested not having major and minor categories and just calling them recycling centers. Kluchka suggested offering specific language in the conditional use and permitted sections in the ordinance. Cera agreed that would make it simpler. He suggested eliminating the language pertaining to household hazardous waste, car crushing and appliances. Segelbaum said he would like ta have the major and minor levels in the Light Industrial and Industrial zoning districts, but he is not sure how to distinguish between the two. Kluchka suggested issues such as size, hours and truck access areas be considered. Cera stated that volume and quantity should also be addressed. He reiterated that he is in favor of one facility that could go in the Light Industrial zoning district and the Industrial zoning district. Segelbaum said he is concerned about inconsistencies. Waldhauser said she likes the idea of having major and minor categories because there is already a logical relationship with the Light Industrial and Industrial zoning districts. Cera said the City is going to want to look forward on this issue because the whole system is evolving. He added that he thinks the language should be kept to collectian, storage, transferring, and sorting because the City won't want to have incinerators or chemical plants. Johnson said he thinks consistency is important and said the terms should be better defined so there isn't a danger of excluding something. He added that the Commission should decide what they want, ar don't want, to see happen. Blum said he is concerned about the words "short-term storage" because they are ambiguous. Cera suggested short-term storage be defined as 90 days or less. Blum suggested that the word in the title not be used in the definition. He also questioned if "garden waste" and "yard waste" are duplicative and asked about recycling dirt. Segelbaum questioned if yard waste was being excluded. Cera suggested the ordinance use the words "as defined in state statute." Segelbaum asked if staff did research on pollution. Goellner said no, and added that some cities define recycling centers based on the volume of recycling, and the number of trucks per day at a facility. Kluchka questioned if any type of recycling should be allowed in the Light Industrial zoning district. Waldhauser said it makes sense to allow consumer household items like Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission October 13, 2014 Page 5 electronics or small appliances in the Light Industrial zoning district. Cera suggested allowing collection and disassembly in the Light Industrial zoning district and more processing types of uses in the Industrial zoning district. Segelbaum said excluding yard waste makes sense. Cera suggested excluding household hazardous as well. Goellner suggested listing conditions in the ordinance regarding traffic volume and material volume. Zimmerman said staff would work on revising the proposed ordinance and bring it back to the Planning Commission for further review. --Short Recess-- 4. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings Kluchka reported on the most recent Community Center Task Force meeting. He stated that the agenda was more about costs and not the final designs. Waldhauser gave an update on the last Bottineau Station Area Planning Committee meeting. She stated that it was their first opportunity to respond to specific details about the stations and what could happen at each station. 5. Other Business • Council Liaison Report Council Member Schmidgall gave an update on the recently adopted subdivision moratorium. He stated that Council is going discuss, at their next regular meeting, including proposals that are already in the review process. Kluchka questioned if the Council has been educated at all on the research done by the Planning Commission in the last five years. Zimmerman said that will be one component of the moratorium review, along with reviewing existing codes and listening sessions. Cera asked if the Council is going to be discussing organized hauling. Schmidgall said yes, he believes that item will be discussed at the November Council/Manager meeting. 6. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:44 pm. , , __ � � � � ir U� Charles D. Segelbaum, Secretary Lis Wittman, Administrative Assistant