06-26-17 PC Agenda AGENDA
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chambers
Monday, June 26, 2017
7:00 pm
1. Approval of Minutes
May 8, 2017, Regular Planning Commission Meeting
June 12, 2017, Special Planning Commission Meeting
June 12, 2017, Regular Planning Commission Meeting
2. Informal Public Hearing — Conditional Use Permit— 8838 7t" Avenue South —
Skylab Glass Arts — CU-157
Applicant: Skylab Glass Arts
Address: 8838 7t" Avenue South
Purpose: To allow for Accessory Retail Services in the Light Industrial zoning
d istrict.
3. Discussion — Places of Assembly
--Short Recess--
4. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City
Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings
5. Other Business
• Council Liaison Report
5. Adjournment
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Special Meeting of the
Golden Valley Planning Commission
May 8, 2017
A special meeting of the Planning Commission was held at the Golden Valley City Hall,
Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, on Monday,
May 8, 2017. Chair Segelbaum called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
Those present were Planning Commissioners Baker, Blenker, Blum, Johnson, Kluchka,
Segelbaum, and Waldhauser. Also present were Associate Planner/Gr�ct�t�l�f�iter Emily
Goellner, Public Works Specialist Eric Eckman, GreenCorps Memb�r�annah ��arry,
and Administrative Assistant Lisa Wittman.
1. 6-6:30 pm: Open House (Resilience and Sustaina�b�lity) , ��` ��'��
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2. 6:30-7:30 pm: Presentation and Discussion (Res�lien�+e and S;�tainabilitY)
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Eckman stated that this Comp Plan discussion will fo���Qn tf� Resilience and
Sustainability chapter. He explained that the te�i������ence��5�;t�e capacity to respond,
adapt, and thrive under changing conditions�uch as w�ather ar�e� climate related events.
The term sustainability aims to meet the nee�s of the pr��ent without compromising the
� ability of future generations to meet th�ir��wn r��eds.
Eckman discussed the impacts of s�v�ral Glimate trends and observations that the
MnDNR Climatology Office has�served�`��ncluding: warming temperatures, higherwinter
(low/cold) temperatures with more f►'eeze�#�aw cycles and more winter rain, the increase
in annual precipitation, and m�reasit�g extrei�e rainfall events.
Garry referred to the vt���r�r�bility ��sessment completed by Great Plains Institute and
stated that the following areas w��re analyzed: natural infrastructure, built infrastructure,
vulnerable popul��i�ns, ar�d economic vulnerability. She stated that the assessment
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showed that_the City`has �;�ealthy urban tree canopy coverage of 40%, the planting to
removal rati�i c3�.�ubli,c trees:�� 0.47 to 1 (the recommended ratio is 2:1), and 21.4% of
public tre�� ar�,�sh �'t�;es��u"sceptible to Emerald Ash Borer, however the City has an
Emerald A�h.Bo�r��,management plan in place.
Garry�r�ferred �+�the�built infrastructure portion of the assessment and stated that the
Pavem���;t Mar���ement Program (PMP) will ensure all roads meet City standards for
2022. She ���ted that the City has an aging underground infrastructure with 80% of the
sanitary sewer lines, and 74% of the watermains being older than 50 years. Segelbaum
asked if the underground infrastructure is replaced as part of the PMP. Eckman stated
that all mains are evaluated and a portion of the watermains and sewer mains are
replaced or rehabilitated with the project, based on priority and funding. Kluchka asked if
data regarding the quality of the infrastructure could be added because just the age of the
infrastructure isn't a good qualitative evaluator of how good or bad it is. Eckman said staff
would try to aggregate that data and added that age is usually a good indicator of quality
given the pipe material and the soils in Golden Valley. Waldhauser asked if there is data
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showing how much of the underground infrastructure sits on private property. Eckman
said there is a significant amount, but that the assessment focused more on public
property than private property. He added that homeowners have been repairing and
replacing their private lines as well with PMP projects and I and I point of sale.
Garry referred to the vulnerable populations portion of the assessment and stated that
over 20% of the City's population is older than 65 and 33% of those residents over 65 live
alone. 8.2% of the City's population lives below the poverty line, and 20.6% of the
population are eligible to receive heating assistance.
Garry referred to the economic vulnerability portion of the assessment�nd n��ed that
Golden Valley has a higher median income relative to Hennepin Cat,�ty, there i�°a
diverse workforce with a low unemployment rate, and 40% of th�,�old�� Valley�rrQrkforce
are within the sectors hit hardest during the Great Recession��� ���� ��'��
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Garry referred to the energy section of the assessment ar��.st�t��# that GoL�len Valley
residents and businesses get their electricity from Xcel Ene��y R��idents°r7nake up the
largest customer sector with more than 8,000 customers, and�2% ��fi�� energy in the
City is consumed by its industrial customers. .
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Garry discussed the community engagemen�°strategie�which include: the community
survey done in the summer of 2016, the Corr�p Plan kick}€�ff open house done in
September of 2016, the ongoing Comp �I��sttt'uey, the r�silience survey done in
January and February of 2017, conv��satior��wi�t�`t�e���iusinesses done in March of
2017, and two focus groups in March.�,f 2Q�7, one with people supporting vulnerable
populations, and one with the �J�vir�nrrte�al Commission. Segelbaum asked if any of
these channels are still ope�t�for pu��t� co�ent. Garry said yes, the Comp Plan survey
on the City's website will be �railabl��for th���uration of the Comp Plan update process.
Garry discussed the t}i'�rn��emerging from community input as well as the vulnerability
assessment. Th�se thernes ittclu�l,e: p'rotecting and increasing green spaces and the tree
canopy, enhancmg�anrater q���ity, rni�igating impacts from flooding, investing in aging
infrastructu{re, expar��ir�g tl�e sidewalk and trail system, exploring options for solid waste
managemer�t��d �ar��nraste�F.management, expanding the recycling program to include
composti�g/org�nics; `rr���sing energy efficiency and renewable energy use, attracting
and supporti�g srra�ll businesses, improving social connectedness and diversity, and
en}��uraging �ustai���le practices and by informing and engaging the public.
Eckmar�d�scussed each of the proposed goals and objectives. The first goal is to promote
and develop 'clean, renewable energy. The second goal is to encourage energy efficiency
in buildings, lighting, and infrastructure. The third goal is to encourage waste reduction,
recycling, and composting. The fourth goal is to protect and enhance the natural
environment. The fifth goal is to plan for resilient and sustainable infrastructure. The sixth
goal is to increase community resilience and preparedness. He stated that he is looking
for general consensus on the themes and priorities and feedback on the preliminary
goals, objectives, and policies.
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Kluchka asked where water use and/or reduction and efficiency fits into this. Eckman
stated that water use and conservation could be part of goal four regarding protecting and
enhancing the natural environment. He added that the Met Council has combined waste
water, potable water, and surface water into one chapter titled water resources as a more
integrated approach. Kluchka suggested elevating water conservation to the first goal by
stating that the goal is to promote and develop clean, renewable energy and resources.
He added that he wants to consider water as utility in the same context as renewable
energy. Eckman suggested adding language regarding water to goal five and think about
it as a part of the City's infrastructure.
Segelbaum asked if the Climatology Office takes future rain events int�account. Eckman
stated that the City uses NOAA data which has the most up to date��'�cipitatio�s�nodels
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Kluchka asked if goal five regarding resilient and sustainabl���nfrast�u�ture�"�����es
community solar. Eckman said yes, that is distributive pow�.r t�r�t��eds the grid. Kluchka
asked if the City is proactive in burying power lines or requiring c�uits��h future
capacity during PMP projects. Eckman said yes, th�rexare a����w eXa�es of this, and
added that the City also encourages the utility cor�par�f���o u� the right-of-way wisely.
Kluchka asked if it is fair to say the City is pria`�'i�i�tg�a�ger�ur�t��rgrounding projects and
not residential projects. Eckman said there a�e some ic�eas for residential properties
woven into the policies, and that staff is still f��mulating �rategies, but generally new
power lines and other facilities are rec�ire�l�o b�e�buried t��derground.
Segelbaum asked if the Environmen��l Corr�mission has provided feedback. Eckman said
they have seen other versions o�}#�� pr��ised goals and objectives, but they will be
reviewing a more refined ve�sion so�i�. Gt��alner added that this chapter will be brought
back to the Planning Commis�ion f��'more specific discussion in the fall.
Segelbaum opened tt��urneeting ta public comments.
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Steve Pesavento, ��01 �#�1�;�rs A�n�ue North, said he is very interested in renewable
energy and he wants�tk�e ���y to be very proactive and not restrictive when it comes to �
solar, wind, g��€�h�r�a�, etc.;,�egelbaum asked how the City can encourage these types
of things'� Pesa`v��nto`���d�`�e City shouldn't be as restrictive as it currently is and wind
energy is r�o� being looked at as strongly as it could be.
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Marci��nders��, 130 Edgewood Avenue North, asked if the Comp Plan is supposed to
be very�eneral`x�vith very broad goals because that is the way it reads. She said she
thinks the nvi��in of goals is to be broad, and the proposed goals are great, but very
unspecific. She agreed that the City should consider being much more proactive and
questioned what the metrics and targets are because she hasn't heard anything specific.
Segelbaum stated that the hierarchy starts with a goal, then gets more specific in the
objectives then even more specific in the policies. Goellner agreed and stated the
implementation language is specific about costs, targets, etc.
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Marti Micks, 90 Louisiana Avenue South, said it takes longer to fix power outages when
the lines are buried underground. She noted that there is nothing in the proposed
language about enhancing the existing power grid. She suggested having a parade of
homes type of event showing energy efficient homes and ideas and said another issue
that should be addressed is not allowing the amount of impervious pavement to increase
with new developments.
Jeanne Francis, 8025 Plymouth Avenue North, said she is concerned about pesticides
and herbicides. She questioned what Golden Valley can do as a community to be more
aware and educated about these health hazards because it would be ����t�,to be a
pesticide free community. �' _�� �
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Seeing and hearing no one else wishing to comment, Segelbaum+elos��the pukal�c
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Segelbaum referred to the comment regarding the City b��ng I���'�stricti�t� on
renewable energy items. He said goal number one is to prornote�ae�.d de�lop clean,
renewable energy and asked if there are other place�=in the �apte�uu��re renewable
energy is addressed. Kluchka stated that the secQnd ok�je�tiv��=n goal�one discusses
supporting renewable energy projects. Waldh�ser ��i� tlie ����iards to encourage
renewable energy are in the proposed language and sirg�ested being more specific as it
relates to private property. Baker stated that �5�dinance changes could be done in order to
reduce barriers. ,�
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Kluchka asked how the City ensures���cot.��ability and how the Met Council enforces the
goals that the City is trying tosa�c�rmpli�� Goellner stated that the Met Council only
requires cities to have a CQr�p Plan �iat r�e�ts their minimum requirements and doesn't
push cities to meet their own g�als ��°
Waldhauser said that mos��t�f the�ro�osed goals don't read like goals to her. She
suggested not using th�word��c�u�ge and instead using action verbs such as
promote, implem�ert,�and'i�rove. �he said she would like the goals to be more
understandable ancf stron��r, and not so vague. Baker said the goals should be vague
and mor� urr�b�'ekla ir� r��t�re:�,He stated that more specific language will be in the �
implemer`afiatior� languag�,��uhich will lead to actionable items. Kluchka agreed that the
goals shoulc# be �Qre actively phrased because they will have a more substantial impact
an��having ov�rlapp��g policies and objectives isn't as helpful.
Blum re��red tc�'fhe community feedback summary document that was in the agenda
packet. He�na`ted that there were three different tools used that were intended to help the
City solve the issue of how to prioritize the goals. He said he doesn't think the
prioritization of the goals has been vetted, they've only been discussed in a preliminary
fashion. He referred to the Comp Plan kick-off open house and said while he thinks that
was a good idea and a good effort at community engagement, he questions some of
things the City did to get a measurable prioritization such as the stickers residents put
next to the goals. His recollection is that everybody who participated was given five
stickers so if a goal got 20 stickers that would be a minimum of four people out of 20,000
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who commented on a particular goal. He said the City fed people pre-generated answers
as possible goals that they could support. He questioned how much weight should really
be given to those results as much as it was a great effort and it generated a lot of
conversation, he is not sure there was a measurable result that should be given a lot of
weight or prioritization. He referred to the general themes that are emerging from the
online Comp Plan survey and said he thinks those reference a very open ended survey
without feeding people the answers. He said the survey asked people what they think is
great about this community and what they wanted to promote. The biggest priority from
that survey is "green" both aesthetically and scientifically. He said that was the highest
priority and should be given more weight than the others. He said the suruey was
insightful in showing what residents actually want to see the City do H�"sai���l�e theme of
more trees and green in general didn't translate priority-wise to the g�als and a��ectives
and he thinks that should be the number one goal because residents �re spontai�eously
telling the City that is the most important thing to them out of�� bther pri�#�es. !•�e
referred to the Great Plains assessment and said the City h���contr ed �� ��i�i'em to get
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an ob�ective review of issues in the communit . He notice�#he s#,�'t��tic m the report that
the City plants .5 trees for every one removed. He said it m��Ces �ar'e s��e to him to
plant 2 or more trees for every one removed. He refe�'red to a�other St�fitstic in the report
that states the City only plants 50 to 75 trees every ye�r. I�e s�id he realizes that it may
not be feasible to plant a lot of trees on City prUp��y but he ft�in�s if people really want to
"green" this community there could be a publs�-private partnership that would get
subsidized trees to people. He said he know�there are c��ganizations that do that which
would take away some of the adminis#�'���e diff��ulty and costs for the C.ity. He stated that
he knows the Tree Trust does simi��'tivork �nd th€�����they have planted approximately
one tree a day for the past decade w�h�jch is �mpressive and Golden Valley isn't even close
to that. He said he thinks this����i�are� #r�r improvement and will match the priorities of
the residents and bring the �ifi�i fonn�"d in�ing up to the words "sustainability" and
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Baker referred to the eorr�rnunity f��dback document and asked if the themes listed there
are in order of priority. ��elln�r`�id ri�, but that the goals could be listed in order of
priority. Blum sai��he loo��tl�wor� ��r word at the survey responses and "green" either
scientifically �r aest�i�tica�y was a high priority for residents.
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Kluchka���ked�how f�� ���oval of ash trees has affected the numbers listed in the
vulnerabilify`ass��ment. Eckman said the tree replacement numbers in the assessment
se�m a little fi��to�}��. He explained that during a pavement management project the
City typically re�aces trees at a two to one ratio. He stated that trees are also removed to
install pt��,ds o�'��store streambanks in order to benefit water quality or for property
protection�R1so, Cottonwood, Ash, Boxelder trees are sometimes removed and storms
occur where not as many trees are replaced. He added that it is not feasible to plant
every square inch of public property because there are utilities and other factors to
consider. He noted that the City has 40% tree coverage which is more than in the past.
He stated that the City could do more, but it is good to understand how we got to the
numbers referred to in the assessment. Kluchka said that context is important and asked
about the success of the Plymouth tree sale held every year. Eckman said the forestry
staff would have a better sense of those numbers. Baker said he agrees with Blum
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regarding the low tree replacement rate, but what Eckman said is true and trees don't
belong everywhere. He said in many places he'd rather see wild flowers, pollinators and
nectar sources planted instead.
Segelbaum referred to the question during the public comments regarding the reduction
of power outages. Waldhauser said she thinks more could be done at a regional level
than at the City level.
Segelbaum referred to the question during the public comments about pesticides and
herbicides and noted that the policies in goal four address those issues 1/�.�ldhauser
noted that part of the resident's comment had to do with the effect on �`��op����ealth so
that could probably be reflected in the goals and objectives. Blenker^�tated that�ublic
health is missing from the goals. She stated that most of the goal� are�#���ected tc��vard
sustainability and are not as much about making us stronger �� able to���unce;back
when something bad happens. She added that she would a�� like �c�.�ee rr��r����bout
herbicides and pesticides in the Comp Plan which could i "r�lud� �e�r�cation ef�orts about
herbicides, pesticides, and lawns. Baker stated that it is dif�ult ti� �lant v�t�lflowers in this
City and alternatives to lawns need to be made easr��, He ac�ded th�at i��re is push back
from people but the City needs to enhance the percep�i�n.,that things other than grass are
desirable. Blenker agreed and added another is��e is�?hospM,�r�s and the question of
something being bad if a person can buy it in� store. .
Segelbaum referred to the comment r€�����n��howcas�ig energy efficiency. Waldhauser
said she thinks the City newsletter �s��grea�edu�a��r��p�int which can also provide
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Baker said this chapter is r��Ny�well`�one and he feels good about it. He said it is easy to
go after the low hanging fruit���d h� �iopes��la� City will go after some of the harder issues
that really affect change lyike fir�ai'r��al incentives and tax breaks. He said the ideas may
not be popular, but whe�i h� looks'��all of the new homes being built and none of them
have solar he se�s a missed ���ortur��ity. Segelbaum said the recently adopted PUD
amenities language addr����s sorne of these issues as well.
Johnson sa�t1��� �'�pi�s�d`G�mp Plan language is pretty heavy on what the City will do
but he w+�u�d li��to�do���`e to encourage residents to be more energy efficient. Kluchka
said there r'�ight ��.stronger ways to encourage residents to be more energy efficient
thrr��a�h Zonin���Cot����changes and the building permit process.
Kluchka said h��would go as far as saying public health should be goal number seven as
a resilience goal and a way to prepare people. Waldhauser agreed that that it is worth
emphasizing.
Kluchka asked the Commissioners if they feel like invasive species removal is being given
enough attention. He said there may be opportunities to regain the forest environment but
the City has got to step it up. Waldhauser agreed that there needs to be a strategy. Blum
said he thinks it is important to prioritize educating people about invasive species. He said
the City really needs to have a policy that does more than encourage people to remove
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them. He suggested that as property turns over homeowners could be required to remove
Buckthorn.
Kluchka said he is interested in being more proactive regarding community solar
programs. Segelbaum stated that there could be people with preferred rates like with
garbage haulers. Baker stated that the City could partner with a solar project.
Blum referred to underground versus aboveground utilities and stated that a lot of people
with aboveground utilities can't plant trees within 10 feet of the power lines. Segelbaum
said he doesn't think they can really address how power is distributed. Blum said power
lines can be buried, or perhaps during new construction or teardowns�#�e�Ci�y ean think
about how it wants the distribution to look.
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� Johnson referred to the vulnerability assessment and stated tl�t�t�there ar�some;��
contradictory statements in it so he is suggesting being cntic��1 whe�.i'�ading}ifi;n�or
example it states that the City needs more tree canopy, b��in���ier loca#ion it stated
that more canopy means more ticks and invasive species �egelb�r�m ��d that the City
has a 40% tree canopy coverage and the assessm�r�t.,stated�hat a'��affhy tree canopy
coverage is 30% so maybe that shouldn't be thei�,foc��: �� ''� ��
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Segelbaum stated that he thinks the Commi�Sion has`general cansensus on the themes
and priorities and preliminary agreement on the proposed goals and objectives. The
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:48�p�ra
John Kluchka, Se�retary` - Lisa Wittman, Administrative Assistant
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Special Meeting of the
Golden Valley Planning Commission
June 12, 2017
A special meeting of the Planning Commission was held at the Golden Valley City Hall,
Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, on Monday,
June 12, 2017.
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Those present were Planning Commissioners Baker, Blenker, Blum, �J� nson,���chka,
Segelbaum, and Waldhauser. Also present were Associate Plann�;an �� rant V'�ker
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Emily Goellner, Planning Manager Jason Zimmerman, Utility E�i�ieer R.;� I�ak �, City
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Engineer Jeff Oliver, and BARR Engineering Consultants K�er��h��t�fer and.�- reg
Williams. Chair Segelbaum called the meeting to order at 6:3� p rY�,�
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Goellner introduced the Water Resources chapt��of the C�knprehensive Plan and
stated that the public values their water re�;�. es��She sai��he public has emphasized
that they want to maintain parks and gr��n spa �, errab�,��sustainability, be inclusive
of diversity, accommodate an aging�popC����i, ��a���n�ke improvements to
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Goellner introduced the goa�r��lirw��n the Water Resources memorandum.
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R.J. Kakach, Utility Engine�r� ��sented �n wastewater and water resources. He said
that only ten percer���r���qlde���alley's sewer system has been lined and rehabilitated,
but that fifty-fiv��perc��fit h����ee�inspected at point of sale. Typically corrections are
needed before ti����iou���can b��sold, which has improved inflow and infiltration
complianc�t��the c��{� H��said that Golden Valley's sewer mains run into a system
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manag�by"��e�7te��pl�fan Council and that studies done by the Metropolitan Council
haye dete��ed � r�duction as a result of the Point of Sale program.
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Segel��,�m as��d for more information about infilow and infiltration.
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Kakach explained that inflow is when rainwater enters through things such as manholes
and private property sump pumps that feed into sanitary sewer system and that
infiltration is when groundwater seeps into the pipes. He stated that Golden Valley is
losing capacity in the sewer system as a result, and the goal is to maintain capacity and
reduce inflow and infiltration.
Waldhauser brought up the fifty-five percent inspection rate and asked if that included
both residential and commercial properties. Kakach confirmed that it did. He explained
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that the other forty-five percent has not been inspected because it is a voluntary
program and corrections are not required until Point of Sale. He said that 47% of the city
is compliant.
Waldhauser asked how the city knows a property is compliant if not all properties are
inspected. Kakach clarified that the properties not listed as compliant are either
noncompliant or unknown.
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Kakach brought up challenges facing the City's system, which are infl��and ir��ltration,
failing clay pipes from the 50s and 60s damaged by freeze-thaw c��d���s, and't�ot
intrusions which back up pipes. He said that the average cost �e��nile to����air�,��
sanitary sewer is half a million dollars, and the challenge faci�i�� e ��is ho�r���
prioritize the necessary repairs. �, ���` ��„i�
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Segelbaum asked what the difference was between was��ut��er�nd th� sanitary sewer.
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sanitary and storm sewers. Kakach clarified that�is pres�ation refers to the sanitary
sewer and that stormwater would be discus����la�er. �°
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Baker asked what the difference was betvr�e ��i��st of repairing the pipe and
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replacing it. Kakach said the cost����� r��renced is an average for all rehabilitation
but that repairing costs slightly I��s than�epla��r�� the pipe.
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Blum asked if rehabilitatic���mitig��ed���t intrusion into the pipes. Kakach said that they
could insert a grout into th������which �iould prevent root intrusions.
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Kakach outlined sanii��-y s�� �c�d wastewater goals, which were to ensure adequate
capacity, reduc���elir��te s��'iitary sewer overFlows, and reduce inflow and infiltration
to a mana���lale le�t�� �
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Kluchka ��ed��w�at the�frequency of sanitary sewer overflows are. Kakach said that
th�`�i�re rare��d (��cur mostly during high intensity rainfall.
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Baker re��d information on what would be considered a manageable level of inflow
and infiltration. Kakach said inflow an infiltration can be tracked based on meters, but is
difficult to measure. He stated that a manageable level would reduce it across the board
and they are trying to line or replace as much pipe as possible.
Kakach began the water supply presentation on drinking water. He explained that New
Hope, Crystal, and Golden Valley purchase water from Minneapolis together and that
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some of the water main is owned by the joint commission but most is owned by Golden
Valley.
Kakach said that a challenge facing the city is water main breaks because they are
difficult to predict even though water main breaks are tracked. He said that the average
cost to rehabilitate the water mains is 1.4 million per mile, much more than the sanitary
sewer.
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Kakach outlined the goals for the city, which are to limit residential der��tnd, lii��daily
demand, limit peak purchases from Minneapolis, and limit unaccou�te��f�r wate��vhich
is the difference between what is bought and what is sold to res �nts. H�"�id t , city
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wants to maintain the current level of service of the system whr �elirr�!r�ating��;,�e
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Kluchka asked what the difference was between Gold��Valle�"� ca� ����and peak
usage. Kakach said that data indicates peak usage �as i�i��ser��ntee ��million gallons
per day and that is has now decreased to five or�ic��mil��r�. He���� Golden Valley has
even eliminated a pump in the reservoir becaus��lemand��d decreased and that he
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feels comfortable with the capacity of the ��t�m 4�akach s�id he believes there is
enough for current uses and possibly f� ome��xParr�i����Cluchka asked whether
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limiting purchases has an impact on the��,st���k���_. ch said that it is considered best
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practice and good for sustainabili t � �it v���er, but it is also likely easier on the
system to not have as much wat�r�asst��g thr�c��h it.
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Waldhauser asked if ther��was i`��rrri�#'�n specifically on commercial water usage.
Kakach said that records a���rt�#en do� by land use, but he did not have the
information with hirr�����Idhau�r brought up the issue of water waste in industrial and
commercial us�s, and Kak���a��r�ed that would be a good place to look into
conservation. � ' `��
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Segelb��rr����t� �l��fic�tion on what was meant by the word "limit" and whether it
referred f� �d�i��ion in general or if there was a specific goal. Kakach agreed that
"re"�uce" might�be�°better word. Segelbaum then asked why demand for water has
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decrea ed Ka��ch explained that water fixtures have grown more efficient, and there
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has beer�����ation on water conservation. �
Blenker asked what causes water main breaks and how long they typically last. Kakach
said they are the result of freeze-thaw conditions, loading on top of water main,
pressure variation, and corrosive soils. He said that there is variation in how long they
are estimated to last, but in Golden Valley's soils, water mains have failed earlier than
anticipated.
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Kluchka asked if there was data on trends in water main breaks and if that data tracks
breaks related to age. Kakach said the he would estimate twenty to thirty breaks a year
with an upward trend and that suspected causes are tracked.
Waldhauser asked about the lining and replacing of water mains. Kakach explained that
it can be done but is more expensive than the sanitary sewer because it is a
pressurized system and requires more work. Waldhauser wondered if anyone was
looking at separating potable water from other types of water. Kakach sai at in a
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commercial setting, some people look at recycling water, but at a Cit��`��vel th����is
limited research on the subject. �� ��� ���
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Blum said that someone at an open house had mentioned t�h��tha���e Cif��rYis wells
and he wanted to know if that was a program at one point. K��ac`���aid he v�s unaware
of any City run wells at this point. There are three eme � ency���cku��►��`�owned by
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JWC located in New Hope and Crystal that could su��ly rnin�i�al��se in�an emergency.
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Segelbaum asked how long the contract to buy �ater fro►��llinneapolis is. Kakach
stated that the contract was renewed for 2Q�r�ars��� 2004 ��d that Minneapolis has
been selling water to other cities and ap�ears c�mfo�l�le��vith their capacity.
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Kluchka asked what the goal for i���v��'��d��filtration is. Kakach said that there is not a
specific goal but that the Metrop��tan G����ncil r��nitors inflow, as does the City of
Golden Valley. The goal is t��p�ci���1y address high volume areas and then
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reevaluate because mea �ring ir�f�ow`�r�d infiltration is difficult. Kluchka wanted to know
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how Golden Valley's inflo ��_�filtration��compares to other cities. Kakach said that the
inflow and infiltratior�;,�r�ra�m��s been successful, although it is difficult to find
comparable citi�s. H�'��taf��:�at��e water main breaks may be slightly worse than
comparable citie�;� � ��
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Segelb��m���t��� : �ncerned about the age of the system and the financing of the
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repairs. 1=���wa�d to know if there was a timeline for repairs. Kakach said that it is
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ea��to ansv� th�e questions, but that options for financing are being explored, and
probl�i�a�areas��re being prioritized. He said that by 2040 the system will be past its
designec�i��2�nd there is uncertainty about how to fund the needed repairs. He said
there is a chance it may need to be repaired before 2040 but that it is difficult to predict
an exact timeline.
Kluchka asked how many miles of pipe have been lined or replaced. Kakach stated that
there has been limited funding and repairs have been administered based on priority.
Slightly over 10 miles of sanitary sewer have been lined and that he would estimate five
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to ten miles of water mains have been replaced. Kluchka recommended discussing
what has been rehabilitated in the future draft of this chapter.
Baker inquired about the life expectancy of a lining. Kakach said that the lifespan is fifty
to 100 years, similar to a new pipe. Water main lining, which is a new technology, has a
longer projected design life. Baker asked if, with that in mind, the focus would be more
on rehabilitation than replacement. Kakach said that the sanitary sewer focus is mainly
lining. The water main uses both but they are moving toward lining. Ba����ed if there
was potential for saving money by doing multiple linings at the same �rt�e. Ka��i said
there was some potential for savings if nearby parts were done sir��lt��ously. ��,
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Baker asked about the safety of the water main linings. Kakach �aid�t��� the I�J�nesota
Department of Health signs off on the epoxy resins that are ���d���ver ac��€d that the
linings being used have been certified as safe for cons��mptiort�iy th��l. ���� ��nal Science
Foundation. Baker asked if a replacement is higher�c��aalit}�'���n�reha�ilitation. Oliver
said there are testing protocols that are used to ���`��u�re����ety�ir����� years to meet
National Science Foundation ratings. Based on ��at is kn��n today, he said he is
confident in the lifespan of the system bec�r��th� ateria�� used today are higher
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quality than they were when the mains re m =..�Ilec�� �.� ��
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Blum asked if the city had looked�r��o f1� va��e of using plants to control stormwater.
Kakach said he was not present���on ����irmw���r and thought that the next presenter
could answer the question b��������
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Blum asked whether the e��t��f perm��able and non-permeable surfaces had been
measured. He also v��n d to t��ow what kind of impact the use of pesticides and
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herbicides had�n th��yst��'� �n�l�iow much it costs to remove it. Kakach said that
there were requ���nen���ir he�icide and pesticide use. He said other people might be
able to an��r:�the q��sti�n better.
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Kakach c��luc��! his presentation.
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Goellr�r_introc�:iced consultants Greg Williams and Karen Chandler to present on
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surface v��t���anagement. Williams began his presentation by outlining the focus of
this section in the Comprehensive Plan. He said some of the things that were most
important to residents were wetlands, habitats, shoreland, and stormwater runoff, but
that other concerns such as infrastructure and water quality were very important to the
City but might not be on residents' radars.
For wetlands, habitats, and shoreland, Williams explained that the City is the Local
Governmental Unit responsible for administering the Wetland Conservation Act. The
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City may partner with County and watershed organizations to manage aquatic invasive
species. The City has development and redevelopment standards that regulate storm
water runoff. There are also retrofit and redevelopment opportunities. In a developed
city there is little room to implement new best practices, so redevelopment is often the
best opportunity to improve infrastructure. Williams said things like Minimal Impact
Design Standards had been used to help limit stormwater runoff.
Williams referred to Blum's question about vegetative management of sta� ater
runoff. Williams explained that the scale of precipitation events is an i�e Th�ree
canopy provides interception for a fraction of an inch, but stormwa#�r rr��ageme is
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desi ned to deal with much larger precipitation events. William��id veg�tive �ales
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that help slow the runoff once it is on the ground may be a b�t����ra���e. �� �
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Williams moved on to lake and stream water quality, w��ch is a�� othe�����s for surface
water management. He said some water bodies in tl�� i � ��I�r ed s�impaired by
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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency because th���fion���i�et�s����water quality
standards, including Bassett Creek, Sweeney L��Ce, and V��th Lake, which does not
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Baker asked what the source of chlonde��s�,�1f��i�ms said that in the metro area, it
typically comes from winter road �g`�m�r� �
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Blum asked what type of pr�i��t�ti��events were typical for infiltration. Williams says
that infiltration practices ar�best°�r si��ller events because it varies so much
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depending on the type of s��lr ���explain�d that Golden Valley has a lot of clay soil,
which limits infiltrati�=� port ies. Williams said filtration is another option that is
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helpful but diffi�lt an��op���tes°t�� binding pollutants in the soil.
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Williams s��c� �at, � we{��as restoring impaired water quality, it is also important to
maintai#� ar�� w��1�}���'h`v�iater quality.
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Wi�l��ms mo�� o�t�� the topic of education and public involveri�ent, the goal is to
promo��„�positi.�,� behaviors. He recommended educating residents about best practices
methods��.�`�rbicide and pesticide use. Williams stated that it is important to develop
community capacity for educating people who will be good stewards. He emphasized
cooperation with other organizations such as the Bassett Creek Watershed
Commission.
Williams said the next topic, water quantity and flooding, is a significant issue because it
can effect public health and safety. He emphasized the need to minimize risk of floods
and minimize impact of floods. He said there was a need to adapt to changing
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precipitation patterns because a trend toward larger and more frequent precipitation
events increases the need for stormwater management, which is exacerbated by tight
soils.
Williams explained that erosion and sedimentation from stormwater runoff can carry dirt
and pollution and can be combatted through permitting programs and implementing
best management practices on City projects.
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For Infrastructure and Operations, Williams said that the City needs to �rti-aintair��torm
water infrastructure, including scheduled infrastructure replaceme���id��tifying f�r�ding
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for replacing storm water systems. Williams said he will be deta�l���g these��;sue��� the
separate Surface Water Management Plan to identify issues�wa��cr��e�an ��
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implementation plan to achieve the City's goals. � � s`��
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Referring back to Blum's question about fertilizer an�es�td� �e, Williams said that
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the impact depends on how they are applied and�v�ia���`�cher����s are. Some of what
is washed away is treated through storm water r�anagem�j#, but there is no chemical
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treatment to remove them from the water �s�du�,s from fe��ilizer or pesticides either
settle or are washed downstream, which �nay c��ate�p�,�k�l�riis in other places.
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Kluchka asked if phosphorous w�s�u��tl}�being treated. Williams said that
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phosphorous was being treated�f�rough����ltrati�i��and infiltration, binding the
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phosphorous to soil particle��o��� �a+��not pollute the water. Blum asked if vegetative
systems reduce the amo��of p�r�sp�Gous. Williams said that it may reduce the
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concentration. However, s�t�et�es diss�lve, and that is much more difficult to treat.
Infiltration is the pre���� pra���e because it does not show up in lakes if it goes into
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the ground. Alu�m can�lsd�`�� cl��d to lakes and storm water flow, which will bind
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dissolved phospi�t�rous �filliam�said that Twin Lake has received an alum treatment in
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Blum wan���l t�i�iow if"there was a metric to measure costs and effects and identify the
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im{��t over�Fi�e.�illiams said that concentration of nutrients in water bodies is
comrr`��ly use�r as a metric to measure water quality and compare it to state standards.
Models c���l�o be developed to estimate how much pollutant loads are being reduced,
which has been done on a project specific basis in Golden Valley. Blum asked if that
was done every time a lot was developed. Oliver clarified that larger developments are
required to implement best practices, but that as a fully developed first ring suburb
Golden Valley has adopted a regional approach in stormwater management, conducting
studies mainly on larger projects. He said that Golden Valley implements best practices
strategically, where and when possible, like the constructed ponds by the Holiday Inn
and on Xenia Avenue.
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Blum expressed concern about herbicide and pesticide use and said that he does not
feel the City communicates well with residents about the issue. Oliver said that
regulating individual properties and pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer use is difficult and
best approached through education. Oliver said there is not a metric to measure it but
that continued education is key, and he feels that Golden Valley's education program is
very strong.
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Blum asked Williams to address the impacts of permeable and non-p�� eab���,�rfaces
and whether there was a way to monitor it. Williams explained tha t�er���re �"�'
development standards that limit the rate of water coming off a �p�erty, ��th� ��est
way to meet that is to limit the impervious surface. He said that��erer ;��
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promote permeable surfaces and reduce runoff, which can b�do��artly `�informing
developers of best practices and indirectly through City��regulai�ns.� �� � "��
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Chair Segelbaum opened the floor for public cor���ien�s��8:0��,�.
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Dawn Hill, resident of the City and Environ��tal��mmisst�ner asked about drinking
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water and whether a situation like Flintf �chig��, cd�l�:t��ppen in Golden Valley. She
� wanted to know whose responsibility it��uld ���€u� that and asked whether drinking
water safety should be included ir���e���m�r�hensive�Plan. She also wanted to know
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whether lining the pipes would r ���ce��acit �;
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Marty Micks, 90 Louisiar��ve �sk��! about Twin Lake. She said it was pristine in the
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1990s and wanted to knov��,� ` � went from being pristine to needing an alum
treatment. She said���does�pt think residents are penalized for using additional
water and that�he tfi��s���,��.,s��uld be some type of penalty to encourage residents
to keep their wa usa���own���. She also wanted to know what trees are best to plant
near wate����s o���roi �oot intrusions and whether the City has looked into how the
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lining pl�ced�r�,���t��Avenue in 1994 is doing.
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Se�tr�� no or���els��come forward, the floor was closed for comments.
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Answerin� ��question about trees, Oliver said that forestry staff have a list of tree
species that will do well. He said that trees with deep roots may impact pipes, but that
there has not been a need for tree removal.
Referencing Hill's question about whether lining water mains might reduce capacity,
Oliver explained that friction is a factor in capacity, and the new lining is smoother. Even
though the diameter is smaller the capacity remains the same or improves. He clarified
that the sewer mains on Winnetka were replaced, not lined. Lining is a newer approach
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that was not in use at the time. He said some liners have done very well and that they
are moving in the right direction.
Referencing the comment on incentives to reduce water use, Oliver explained that the
City has a tiered rate based on usage of water for bills, with a slight increase with more
water use. However, the low range of a tier may pay as much as the high range of a
tier. It is not charged per gallon.
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Waldhauser brought up the question on drinking water quality. Oliver �� laine���k�at the
lead poisoning in Flint, Michigan was a unique combination of wate� ch��istry a`��r�lead
service pipes and that Golden Valleydoes not have those type���pipes.��e w��r
chemistry is consistent throughout the City of Minneapolis, a��w�des�read `�� � ���
contamination of water, like what happened in Flint, Michiga� n�„�nticipa'�d.
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Returning to the alum treatment in Twin Lake, Chandler i����m�e�that�e alum
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treatment was actually a positive case. The Bass��re��Wafer`��d Commission had
a goal to protect bodies that have good water q��lity. Som��phosphorous seemed to be
causing water quality to decline in Twin L���7 0�i� alum t�atment was used to
address the phosphorous coming into � , �er fr � th��`�.e�����nt. There was budget set
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aside for two treatments, but the seconc��t�reat����J�s not been needed yet. Chandler
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emphasized that this was a posit���f�� in"�hich a potential issue was addressed right
away an d di d no t be c o m e a b i g �i f o b l e r ri�'` �_
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Baker wanted to know wh�t��the �urc"��f phosphorous from sediment was in the Twin
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Lake case. Chandler said � ��iave be�n as a result of higher temperatures in the
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summer. Oliver saic��Fr�t� hos�orous in the sediment comes from natural sources and
reminded the c�mmis��o��h�a fi�eninsula was a pasture for a long time, which may
be a contributin��acto��n �f�e��reased phosphorous.
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Chair S��e�b�ur� ��t��d�the public hearing at 8:15.
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Ch�r�Segel��m�ked if the Planning Commission should table the discussion of the
goals��the ��nprehensive Plan Water Resources Chapter until the next meeting
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since the���?� also a Regular Meeting Planned for the same night. Goellner
recommended tabling the item on the agenda for the Regular Meeting instead since it
was less time sensitive than the Comprehensive Plan discussion. She also suggested
not focusing on specific language in the Comprehensive Plan goals and objectives but
focusing instead on broader topics and solutions.
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Segelbaum pointed out that Goals 4, 5, 6, and 7 and said that they seemed to relate to
the sanitary sewer and water mains, whereas Goals 1, 2, 3, and 4 seemed to relate to
surFace water. He proposed beginning with the second half of the Goals and Objectives.
Segelbaum brought up an element that had already been discussed: the word "limit"
used in Goal 6, where the intent was "reduce".
Waldhauser asked what a realistic improvement would be and how that a�€��l be
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implemented in the planning process. Segelbaum expressed that he���Id lik���w see a
more quantitative approach. Goellner clarified that this is a policy �I�n ��ch doe�ot
generally have specific number targets, but that the implement�,t��n secti�o�c�f th��
chapter would have specific targets. The Commission agreec�fo wait,���d se��i��at the
specific targets in the chapter were. �� ��� �
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Baker brought up the idea of a metric to measure tl��e t�►�t�s b��ter. I-�e said that
seemed especially suitable for Goals 1-3, and th��hey����oul���easuring and
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reporting to the community. He pointed out that i other cl� ters there had been
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Segelbaum brought up the phrasing "m�ag�k��l�rsl". Baker said he would like that
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Blenker asked about su � �r�entation�steps and said that she had seen those
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provided in other chapter��,Segel�aurt� �qreed that previous chapters had
implementation steps liste� n�l��ianted �� know why this one did not. Goellner said that
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working with three c���t�ltants��� this chapter had complicated coordination and that
�hat the stratec,,�s ar�'�kel�t��be�imilar now to what they were ten years ago.
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Baker bro���#�p t�� se�nd objective of Goal 5 and wanted to know what strategies it
was ref��m�t� ��''���i�� that when it comes to stormwater management the system
is so larg�����c�°s�expensive that upgrades are often implemented when the opportunity
ans�rather�an �sed on objective goals. He said that the current information is
incornp��te, wh���h makes it difficult to set goals. With precipitation the focus will be on
flood sto����nd minimizing property damage, which is already being done.
Segelbaum asked for clarification about Goellner's earlier comments on implementation.
He said hearing that the same strategies are being used as ten years ago worried him
and that it sounds like the City is not making progress. Oliver said he agreed with
Goellner's comment. The goals laid out in the last Comprehensive Plan remain the
same because they are still applicable. He said the trend throughout the region has
been to move away from reliance on groundwater to surface water, which Golden Valley
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already does. He emphasized that the goals are viable but very difficult to measure and
that he believed Golden Valley is ahead of many comparable cities in dealing with these
issues.
Segelbaum asked whether the City was pushing off necessary infrastructure repairs and
what should be done to ensure that future residents are not burdened by lack of action
now. Oliver agreed that the condition of infrastructure is important and that if the
Commission thinks so they should rank that priority accordingly. Goellne��d�d that
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there are more policies in the water resources chapter than any other���apter,�taling
22 policies. She said she thought it would be better to focus on pri��tiz�� which�goals
are most important during this night's meeting. �� � ��
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Blum said he thought that to choose what is most important I�� ne�i�ed sorrte type of
concrete measure to see what is being done over time ��lohns�� saic��h��e�seemed to
be a lot of data and �was not sure what Blum was lo ��ng f� lu�n saicr``�that he thought
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staff understood the metrics best and would like��re ��r�ianc��r��n staff about what is
being done. Baker suggested that objectives for�ome of t�r� goals be to provide or
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Oliver emphasized that there is regul�r rri��it�i��b the Bassett Creek Watershed
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Commission and required standa��s�ia� m��� be met. He said that there is continued
progress on Sweeney Lake and�l�rth L,�e. �-I��aid that while not every project and
goal is outlined in the Com��'���si����an they were being worked on consistently.
Segelbaum asked wheth���hey��ou���quest that staff report these measurements,
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and the Commission agre�d� � ��
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Baker said tha� he tho�g���,���re���`.`� uld be better integration of the goals. He said the
integration of wh�#�use���� be t�►ree chapters into one chapter did not seem effective
and he th���t sta�;�ou��l.,improve that. Waldhauser pointed out that Goal 4 effectively
mentio��d �I�oY�ip��,t�of water resources. She mentioned that many of the potential
problems r�L�t��� Goal 4 and infrastructure. Segelbaum said that some of the goals do
no��ull all th��sp��ts of water resources together.
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Segelba��.�i�ed if any commissioners had further comments on Goals 4-7. Johnson
brought up the third objective of Goal 5 and wanted to know that the data in the
forecasts was legitimate. He also said he thought there needed to be a plan to pay for
the cost of rehabilitating the pipes and that the goals and objectives should address this.
Segelbaum agreed and said it was important to the community to show that steps are
being taken to improve the situation.
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Waldhauser brought up Goal 7. She said she thought there was a public education
component to all of the goals and that education did not necessarily need to be its own
goal. She said she would rather see an objective for each goal addressing the public
education component. Baker agreed that there is a public education component in each
goal and suggested leaving the education goal but crafting an education policy for each
goal.
Blum suggested changing Goal 7 to "incentivize" the public rather than "��n�r�zk�e".
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Segelbaum said he believed incentives could be built into the other g . Go�t�er
agreed that "involve" was a loose verb and that she liked the idea�f in��tivizing��aker
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Kluchka recommended that incentives be a policy and that tk�e'�`t�cen���s be��i��d to
achieve a goal. He said he also believed that incentives shou�'d b�`�ddres�d across
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on those goals. Blum said that rather than achie��g sta�n��ds, he thought residents
might like to see Golden Valley exceed th����and`�i�`ds. He p�"oposed more positive
language like "exceed" rather than achi��r2. Se�elb�i��ed engineering staff if
exceeding those standards was reali$tic�"�liv����s�at it is very difficult just to meet
the minimums, and that while exce��ii�� th�`t� would�be admirable, he thought it would
be very difficult. He said staff wit��iscu���the de�ire and incorporate it in a way that
makes sense. Segelbaum ��#�ia�,��ere realistic, he thought the city should aim high.
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pointed out that Comprehe���e���lans ar� aspirational, and that not all goals would be
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Johnson pointe���ut th�tt�he la��bullet from Goal 1 was replicated in Goal 5. Goellner
explained���;�„�ad ��n��ne in an attempt to integrate more, but that using the same
langua���ma�n�����,been an effective way to do that.
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Ba��, said h��hou`ht there should be an objective under Goal 1 to reduce the use of
chloric��,in stre�t maintenance. Segelbaum asked if there were other options, and Baker
said tha�Y���ould let staff deal with that since the Comprehensive Plan is aspirational.
Segelbaum suggested adding it as a policy instead of an objective. Blum suggested
generalizing it to say "reduce the use of harmful chemicals in maintenance", and
Segelbaum agreed that sounded good.
Waldhauser wanted to know what "minimize hydrological alterations to Bassett Creek"
means. Williams clarified that referred to anything that might change the velocity or flow
of water and have unintended negative environmental consequences. Baker asked if
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12 June, 2017
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that could be framed in a more aspirational way to enhance the creek. Williams replied
that he thought that had been addressed in other goals. Segelbaum asked whether the
language could be changed to make more sense to laypeople. Waldhauser said she
was surprised to see it there because there had been alterations to Bassett Creek that
seemed positive. Williams said that recent alterations had been done to undo previous
changes, which has been prioritized by the Minnesota Division of Natural Resources.
He clarified that the language is in the spirit of maintaining things as they would occur
naturally. The commission agreed they thought that point needed revisian�
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Waldhauser said that she thought Goal 2 was very well don .�B�ker��` `d he Y�ke�� the
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wanted to know if that should be addressed in tt�� chapter����egelbaum said that he
agreed some of these items should be balar���d v��th the liv��„ bility of the community
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since it is difficult to enjoy the commun���r iivith t��m�h���. Blenker wanted to know if
the city was involved in mosquito contro�i �oel � r�plied that there is a regional body
that dealt with the mosquito popu ��br� Ba ���said he thought that the regional
mosquito control body does a g�� job �id h��s not worried about it. Goellner
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Kayla Grover, Community Development Intern
Regular Meeting of the
Golden Valley Planning Commission
June 12, 2017
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,
June 12, 2017.
Those present were Commissioners Baker, Blum, Johnson, Kluchka, Se��eJbaum, and
Waldhauser. Also present were Planning Manager Jason Zimmerman ���so�t�
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Planner and Grant Writer Emily Goellner, and Community Develop�e���ntern l��rla
Grover. Segelbaum called the meeting to order at 9:10 pm. �� �
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1. Approval of Minutes �- �� ���
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do things to annoy each other" and asked that b�������. �- � .
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May 22, 2017, Regular Meeting minutes u��°�h tt�� re�t����r���cussed.
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2. Discussion -- Places of As���l�:;�
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Goellner introduced the topi���d t�i����aff had�done research on how religious uses
are treated in the Zonmg .��,�de ��►� ha`�i,,,some recommended changes. Segelbaum
brought up the item relate���o fe�i�ral lav��and asked if there was any sort of time
sensitive componen.�-tc� upda���f the code. Goellner said that there were not currently
any lawsuits or com�l�ir���N3� _ ;
MOVED b� luchl�;,.se��nded by Baker, and motion carried unanimously to table the
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discuss��n t��t`����s�#,A�sembly until June 26, 2017.
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4. Election of Officers
There were three positions up for election: Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary.
MOVED by Segelbaum, seconded by Johnson, and motion carried unanimously to elect
Baker as Chair of the Planning Commission.
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June 12, 2017
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MOVED by Segelbaum, seconded by Blum, and motion carried unanimously to elect
Johnson as Vice-Chair of the Planning Commission.
MOVED by Baker and motion carried unanimously to elect Kluchka as Secretary of the
Planning Commission.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:19 pm.
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Date: June 26, 2017
To: Golden Valley Planning Commission
From: Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Subject: Informal Public Hearing—Conditional Use Permit (CUP-157)to Allow for Accessory
Retail Services Incidental to a Permitted Use at 8838 7th Avenue North
—Skylab Glass Arts, Applicant
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Background and Proposed Use
David Schuster, representing Skylab Glass Arts, is proposing to include an accessory retail
component to accompany a primary studio art use located at 8838 7t" Avenue North. This
property is zoned Light Industrial and guided for long-term Light Industrial use. Retail sales are
allowed as an accessory use with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) ifthe retail area occupies less
than 10% of the building's gross floor area.
The subject property is bounded by 7th Avenue North to the south and industrial properties to
the north. It is directly across the street from the TruStone Credit Union and the Perkins and
Culver's restaurants.
The applicant intends to lease approximately 3,185 square feet of space in a multi-tenant
building. The proposed retail component would use 400 square feet in a building with 66,142
square feet gross floor area. This translates to roughly one half of 1%of the building's total
square footage.Two other accessory retail uses already occupy 5.9% of the building. Three other
accessory retail uses already occupy 8.6% of the building. Together, the four accessory retail uses
would occupy less than 10% of the building's gross floor area.
The applicant writes that the studio will be set up to support eight monthly renters and have
space at a large table for eight members of the general public to use in three hour blocks.
Monthly renters would have 24 hour access to the facility. There is some hope that evening or
weekend classes could be held at some point in the future during the holiday months.
The accessory retail portion of the building would be used to sell tools and raw materials for the
glass arts process; these are currently often shipped to local artists from greater distances. The
applicant anticipates that only one to two dozen customers from the general public would visit
the retail use during the week. In addition to the owner, three other artists will be employed at
the studio.
If the CUP were to be approved, the applicant proposes days and hours for the retail operation of
9 am —9 pm seven days a week. The hours for the other accessory retail locations in the building
are currently as follows:
New to You Thriftique
10 am—5 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 am —7 pm on Thursdays
Emptv the Nest
10 am —6 pm on Mondays, 10 am —6 pm on Saturdays, 11 am —5 pm on Sundays
Bi� Deals Liquidation Outlet
11 am —6 pm on Tuesdays thru Thursdays, 10 am—5 pm on Fridays and Saturdays
The site has a front parking lot that contains 112 spaces. The applicant has been assigned six of
these spaces, though they are not signed or reserved for individual tenants. A rear toading area
handles deliveries and shipping.
By code, retail uses require one parking space for every 250 square feet of gross floor area. There
are no good equivalent uses for a glass arts studio listed in the Zoning Code, so staff has
estimated the parking requirements to be no more intense than for a fabricating use which is one
space per 500 square feet of gross floor area. Based on these ratios and the proposed layout, the
applicant would need:
400 sq. ft. retail @ 1 space per 250 sq. ft. 1.6
2,785 sq. ft. studio 1 space per 500 sq. ft. 5.6
7.2 spaces required
Similar to the other accessory retail uses permitted in the building, staff is recommending a
condition of approval be included that requires the applicant to work with the City to revise
hours and parking if necessary to address any issues that arise.
Evaluation
The findings and recommendations for a Conditional Use Permit are based upon any or all of the
following factors:
1. Demonstrated Need for the Proposed Use: The applicant indicates the glass arts studio—and
specifically the accessory retail component—will fill a need in the community and provide a
local outlet for materials and equipment.
2. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: A studio art use with an accessory retail
component is consistent with the City's vision to bring more activity and variety of uses to the
transitional area west of the downtown, and is not incompatible with the Light Industrial
designation of this property on the General Land Use Plan Map.
3. Effect on Property Values: Staff anticipates the new use would have no impact on the
surrounding property values.
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4. Effect on Traffic: The number of trips associated with the proposed use is moderate and
spread throughout the day and week. Staff does not expect any negative traffic impacts to
the surrounding areas.
5. Effect of Increases in Population and Density: The proposed use is not anticipated to
significantly increase the number of employees at the location.
6. Increase in Noise Levels: The proposed use is not anticipated to cause an increase in noise
levels.
7. Impact of Dust, Odor, or Vibration:The proposed use is not anticipated to cause an increase
in dust, odor, or vibrations.
8. Impact of Pests:The proposed use is not anticipated to attract pests.
9. Visual Impact: Because the proposed use would involve only interior modifications, staff does
not anticipate a change in the visual quality of the property.
10. Other Impacts to the City and Residents: Staff does not anticipate any other negative effects
of the proposed use. The location is a multi-tenant light industrial property with adequate
parking to serve the individual uses.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit 157 allowing for accessory retail services
incidental to a permitted use at 8838 7th Avenue North. The approval of a Conditional Use Permit
is subject to the following conditions:
Plannin�
1. The plans submitted by the applicant dated May 17, 2017, shall become a part of this
approval.
2. In the event complaints to the City regarding parking are deemed by the City Manager or
his/her designee to be significant, the City reserves the right to require signage be installed to
highlight the existing six parking spaces in the front parking lot and to reserve them for
customer use. Other modifications to the days or hours of operation may be required to
adequately address parking concerns.
3. If classes are proposed in the future, the applicant shall work with City staff to structure the
hours and size of the classes so as to function efficiently with the other tenants and uses in
the building.
Fire
4. The applicant shall contact the Golden Valley Fire Department to schedule a routine fire
inspection after occupying the space.
5. This approval is subject to all other state, federal, and local ordinances, regulations, or laws
with authority over this development.
Attachments
Location Map (1 page)
Applicant's Narrative (1 page)
Proposed Floor Plan received May 17, 2017 (1 page)
Site Plan (1 page)
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Hello, my name is David Schuster, my wife, Marnie and I grew up in Golden Valley on opposite sites on
Medley park,we met in first grade(1976) at Sunny Hollow and both lived in Golden Valley till College,we
re-connected at our Armstrong twenty year class reunion,we have 4 wonderful children. Marnie is a
nurse in the family birth center at Methodist, and we owned two Jimmy John's that we recently sold,
now we are planning a new adventure in the glass arts business.
Skylab Glass arts is a glass arts studio that will have a small area (400-500sqft) dedicated to retail sales of
Lampworking/Beading tools and raw materials,there is nowhere in the Midwest to purchase raw
borosilicate glass, or equipment,all the artists I know currently have glass/tools shipped from North
Carolina or Oregon/California at great cost. We will be buying raw materials in bulk,trucking it in and
selling raw glass by the case or smaller to the local glass artist in Minnesota. I don't foresee more than a
few people a day purchasing and not being a renter at the studio.
That brings us to the second part of the business plan,we will have room for 8 monthly renters(hoping
to expand to 10) and a large rental table that will have 8 spots at it for the general public to come in and
rent, the plan is for 4-3 hour blocks per day we will be open from 9am-9pm, rental blocks from 9-12, 12-
3, 3-6, 6-9. Our hours of operation to the general public will be 9am-9pm with the monthly renters
having 24 hr access via the back door. I am planning on asking RE Micheal about using their lot for
afterhours parking (they are directly behind us). I eventually would like to do classes on the weekends or
some weeknights during holiday months, I believe holiday ornament groupons would be a great way of
driving business to the area. Next year it is our hope to be included in the community education
catalogue of classes for adults, bead making is easy and in expensive.We can also do ornaments,
pendants, cabinet/drawer pull handles and marbles.There are a lot of options for easy community
education classes that by next year we will be ready to teach.
I cannot imagine that at any point all of the monthly renters and the hourly rental table spots will be in
use at the same time, however if we do, the maximum number of people will be 16 and I am going to
assuming a large portion of the hourly renters will be couples or friends who drive together.
Thank you for your consideration,we are very excited to join the Golden Valley community again.
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Date: June 26, 2017
To: Golden Valley Planning Commission
From: Emily Goellner, Associate Planner/Grant Writer
Subject: Zoning Code Text Amendment—Discussion —Amending Zoning Code to Comply
with the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA)
Background
The City sporadically receives inquiries from religious organizations that are interested in
relocating to Golden Valley. Currently, the Zoning Code only allows churches in the Institutional
"I-1" Sub-District, which is designated primarily for churches and schools. The definition of a
church in the Code includes "a synagogue, rectory, parish house or similar building incidental to
the principal use which is maintained and operated by an organized group for religious
purposes."
All of the properties currently zoned for I-1 use are long-established churches and no vacancies
exist at this time. These properties are located primarily in large, customized buildings in
residential neighborhoods (see attached map). The organizations inquiring are often interested in
smaller spaces, sometimes in the Commercial and Light Industrial Zoning Districts.
Staff conducted research and determined that adjustments should be made to the Zoning Code
in order to improve compliance with federal law. Adjustments would also offer more
opportunities to religious organizations as well as building owners in Golden Valley.
The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) protects religious institutions
such as churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, and religious schools from burdensome and
discriminatory land use regulations at the local level of government. The Act was passed by
congress in 2000 after several lawsuits were filed against local governments around the country.
The League of Minnesota Cities and the American Planning Association have recommended that
all City governments review their Zoning Codes to be sure that the Code:
• Treats all religious institutions in the same way, regardless of denomination
• Allows religious institutions in the same Zoning Districts where other similar non-religious
institutions are allowed (examples include private clubs or lodge halls)
• Allows religious institutions in a reasonable amount of Zoning Districts by right so that
special or conditional permits are not the only way to occupy a building
• Reduce the necessity for a Conditional Use Permit as much as possible (thereby reducing
risk of overly burdensome or discriminatory conditions of approval)
• Site development requirements such as landscaping, off-street parking, height, and
setbacks must be practical and no more restrictive than requirements for similar land uses
Summarv of Staff Recommendations:
• Strike the word "Church" from the City Code and define it under a more encompassing
definition of"Places of Assembly" (a combined definition indicates equal treatment
among these uses)
• Allow Places of Assembly in all Institutional Sub-Districts (I-1 through I-5)
• Consider whether to allow Places of Assembly by right (as long as all other city code
requirements are met) in Commercial, Business and Professional Offices, I-394 Mixed
Use, and Light Industrial Districts, or to require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for uses
of a certain size (with size threshold yet to be determined)
• Continue to prohibit Places of Assembly in the Industrial Zoning District
• Prohibit Places of Assembly in all Residential Zoning Districts (R-1 through R-4)
• Update parking requirements for Places of Assembly and allow shared parking
arrangements with adjacent properties
Recommended Definition
Places of Assembly: A facility or portion thereof,together with its accessory buildings and uses,
where a group of persons of similar beliefs or associations assemble for religious services, social
events, or similar purposes. The term includes, but is not necessarily limited to, churches,temples,
synagogues, mosques, lodge halls, and private clubs.
Recommended Permissions
Staff recommends that Places of Assembly be permitted by right in several Zoning Districts unless
the use is of a certain size (yet to be determined) or includes a certain set of accessory uses, which
could include child care facilities, classrooms, and soup kitchens or meal centers.
Existing and Proposed Land Use Permissions
Proposed for
Zoning District Existing "Places of Assembly"
Institutional (I-1) Churches Permitted Permitted
Institutional (I-2) Not Listed Permitted
Churches Not Listed
Institutional (I-3) Lodge Halls, Private Clubs are Permitted
Conditional
Institutional (I-4) Not Listed Permitted
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Existing and Proposed Land Use Permissions
Zoning District Existing Proposed for
"Places of Assembly"
Institutional (I-5) Not Listed Permitted
Permitted for small institutions
Commercial Not Listed Conditional for large institutions
Conditional with Accessory Uses
Permitted for small institutions
Business and Not Listed Conditional for large institutions
Professional Office
Conditional with Accessory Uses
Permitted for small institutions
I-394 Mixed Use (A, B, C) Not Listed Conditional for large institutions
Conditional with Accessory Uses
Permitted for small institutions
Light Industrial "Institutional Uses" Prohibited Conditional for large institutions
Conditional with Accessory Uses
Industrial Not Listed Prohibited
Residential (R-1, R-2, Not Listed Prohibited
R-3, R-4)
Accessory uses typically include child care facilities, classrooms, and soup kitchens (also referred to
as meal centers). This proposal is consistent with current permissions given to Child Care Facilities,
Adult Day Care Facilities, and Recreational Facilities in the Code (which requires a Conditional Use
Permit in several Districts). Soup kitchens are not currently listed in the Code.
Therefore, a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) would be required for Places of Assembly in several
Zoning Districts when accessory uses are present.This would give the Planning Commission and
City Council the ability to impose conditions on the recommendation of approval in order to
address any areas of concern, which would most likely be associated with traffic, parking, increases
in density, and noise. If an owner applies for a CUP, the Zoning Code states that the Planning
Commission shall make findings and recommendations to the Council based upon any or all of the
following factors (which need not be weighed equally):
1. Demonstrated need for the proposed use
2. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan of the City
3. Effect upon property values in the neighboring area
4. Effect of any anticipated traffic generation upon the current traffic flow and congestion in
the area*
5. Effect of any increases in population and density upon surrounding land uses*
6. Increase in noise levels to be caused by the proposed use*
7. Any odors, dust, smoke, gas, or vibration to be caused by the proposed use
8. Any increase in flies, rats, or other animals or vermin in the area to be caused by the
proposed use
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9. Visual appearance of any proposed structure or use
10. Any other effect upon the general public health, safety, and welfare of the City and its
residents
*Factors most associated with Places of Assembly
Summary of Recommendations
Staff is seeking input from the Planning Commission on these concepts. If the Commission agrees
with the majority of the suggested changes, staff will schedule public hearings to review
underlined/overstruck language in the City Code.
Attachments
Map of Religious Institutions in Golden Valley (1 page)
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