05-14-19 Council/Manager Agenda Packet
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Pages
1. Commission 2018 Annual Report and 2019 Work Plan:
a. Environmental Commission 2-8
b. Human Rights Commission 9-21
2. Narrow Lot Discussion 22-31
3. Mixed Use Zoning District Update 32-46
4. Council Review of Future Draft Agendas: City Council May 21, City Council June 4 and
Council/Manager June 11, 2019
47-49
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Council to obtain background information, consider policy alternatives, and provide general
directions to staff. No formal actions are taken at these meetings. The public is invited to attend
Council/Manager meetings and listen to the discussion; public participation is allowed by
invitation of the City Council.
May 14, 2019 – 6:30 pm
Council Conference Room
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Executive Summary
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
May 14, 2019
Agenda Item
1. a. Environmental Commission Annual Report
Prepared By
Eric Eckman, Development and Assets Supervisor
Dawn Hill, Chair, Environmental Commission
Summary
The Environmental Commission has completed an annual report summarizing its 2018
accomplishments and outlining its proposed work plan priorities for 2019. The Chair of the
Environmental Commission, Dawn Hill, will present a summary of the report at the May 14, 2019
Council/Manager meeting. The annual report is attached for reference.
Following discussion of this item, Council direction on the Environmental Commission’s 2019
Work Plan is requested.
Attachments
• Environmental Commission Annual Report & 2019 Work Plan (6 pages)
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
2018 ANNUAL REPORT AND
2019 WORK PLAN
Golden Valley Environmental Commission
2018 Annual Report
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2018 Environmental Commission
Commissioners
Dawn Hill, Chair (2021)
Tonia Galonska, Vice-Chair (2019)
Tracy Anderson (2020)
Lynn Gitelis (2020)
Scott Seys (2021)
Jim Stremel (2020)
Debra Yahle (2019)
Joseph Ramlet, Student (2019)
Note: Terms run May 1-April 30
Council Liaison
Larry Fonnest
City Staff
Eric Eckman, Development and Assets Supervisor
Drew Chirpich, Environmental Specialist
Claire Huisman, Administrative Assistant
Purpose and Mission
The Environmental Commission has been established to advise and make recommendations to the
City Council in matters relating to and affecting the environment.
Golden Valley Environmental Commission
2018 Annual Report
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Table of Contents
2018 Accomplishments page 4
2019 Proposed Work Plan page 6
Golden Valley Environmental Commission
2018 Annual Report
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2018 Accomplishments
GreenStep Cities
• Completed Steps 3 and 4 of the GreenStep Cities
Program, including metrics and measures in the
following topic areas:
o buildings and lighting
o renewable energy
o land use
o transportation and fleet
o surface water
o green buildings
A link to the summary of the Golden Valley’s
GreenStep Cities progress is located at
https://greenstep.pca.state.mn.us/
cityInfo.cfm?ctu_code=2394924
• Reviewed and documented additional 2018
GreenStep projects and actions, including:
o installation of the City’s first EV charging
station in City Hall parking lot
o conversion of all Xcel Energy street lights to
3000K LED
o participation in the Lime bike/scooter-share
program
o installation of metered water filters on City Hall
drinking fountains
• Supported the City’s application for a MN GreenCorps
Member for 2019-2020 to complete GreenStep Cities
actions related to waste reduction, recycling, and
composting/organics management.
Comprehensive Plan
• Worked with the community and staff on the final
recommendation of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan,
specifically Chapter 5: Water Resources, Chapter 6:
Parks and Natural Resources, and Chapter 7:
Resilience and Sustainability.
Council Members accepted Golden Valley’s
GreenStep Cities Step 3 designation in June.
(Photo by GreenStep Cities)
An EV charging station was installed on the City
Hall Campus in 2018.
Golden Valley Environmental Commission
2018 Annual Report
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Solid Waste And Recycling
• Continued to assist staff and City Council with the community’s solid waste collection
discussion.
• Toured the Republic Services recycling facility and provided a summary of the tour.
• Reviewed and provided feedback on the City’s recycling contract.
• Initiated the City’s new curbside textile recycling program.
Natural Resources Management
• Drafted a comprehensive pollinator protection resolution for Council consideration.
• Toured the City’s nature areas and developed a prioritization matrix for guiding improvements.
• Facilitated a discussion on the status of the City’s Emerald Ash Borer Management Plan.
Energy Use
• Worked with staff to provide an update on the City’s energy consumption.
Sustainability And Resilience
• Used the Environmental Commission annual budget to host a MetroBlooms workshop on
resilient yards and gardens at Brookview.
• Began working with the Planning Commission and staff to review city code and remove barriers
to producing local food (vertical greenhouses, urban farms).
Protecting pollinators is an Environmental Commission
priority.
The City’s 2015 Bassett Creek Restoration Project
provides a guide for further nature area improvements.
Golden Valley Environmental Commission
2018 Annual Report
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2019 Proposed Work Plan
Proposed work plan priorities for 2019 are based on goals in the Resilience & Sustainability, Water
Resources, and Parks & Natural Resources chapters of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, and the
GreenStep Cities Program.
• Begin work on GreenStep Cities Step 5 metrics to address climate-related impacts, improve the
environment, and reduce energy consumption and costs.
o Prioritize the order in which the 12 Step 5 topic areas are completed.
• If the City is successful in its application for a MN GreenCorps Member for 2019-2020, work with
member to complete GreenStep Cities actions related to waste reduction, recycling, and
composting/organics management.
o Assist the City in hosting one zero-waste community event.
• Assist Council with the solid waste collection discussion.
o Review and comment on the League of Women Voters solid waste collection report.
o Provide input and feedback on any proposed changes to the City’s current system.
• Explore options for citywide curbside organics collection.
• Continue to assist in implementing the Natural Resources Management Plan.
o Support the restoration of the Bassett Creek Nature Area in 2019-2020.
o Address the issue of encroachment into City Parks and Nature Areas, beginning with the
Bassett Creek Nature Area in 2019.
• Use the Environmental Commission’s $3,500 budget to host an educational workshop on
sustainable yards and soils.
• Continue to work with Planning Commission and staff to revise City Code to remove barriers to
producing local food (vertical greenhouses, urban warming).
• Complete a ready and resilient guide for the community focusing on weather and climate
impacts.
• Implement a comprehensive buckthorn management program.
• Review solar and wind ordinances and update as needed.
• Review City Code with respect to wood burning and update as needed to protect and maintain air
quality.
• Research strategies to lower the emissions of City fleet.
• Explore the potential to revise City Code to allow for temporary use of goats for vegetation
management on public and private properties.
Executive Summary
Golden Valley City Council Meeting
May 14, 2019
Agenda Item
1. b. Human Rights Commission (HRC) 2018 Annual Report and 2019 Proposed Work Plan
Prepared By
Maria Cisneros, City Attorney
Summary
HRC Chair, Maurice Harris, will present the 2018 HRC Annual Report and 2019 Proposed Work
Plan and to address any questions the Council may have.
Attachments
• Human Rights Commission Annual Report & 2019 Work Plan (13 pages)
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
2018 ANNUAL REPORT AND
2019 WORK PLAN
Golden Valley Human Rights Commission
2018 Annual Report
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2018 Human Rights Commission
2018 Human Rights Commissioners
Chair, Maurice Harris (elected June 2018)
Vice-Chair, Kyle Scott (elected June 2018)
Jonathan Burris
Teresa Martin
Gloria Peck
Carrie Yeager
Chris Mitchell
Eve Clarkson, Student
Lauren Barry, Student
Note: Terms run May 1-April 30
Council Liaison
Joanie Clausen
City Staff
Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director
Golden Valley Human Rights Commission
2018 Annual Report
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Table Of Contents
2018 Overview page 4
Quarter 1: Jan-Mar page 5
Quarter 2: Apr-Jun page 6
Quarter 3: Jul-Sep page 7
Quarter 4: Oct-Dec page 8
2018 Sampling Of Media Coverage page 10
2019 Proposed Work Plan page 12
Golden Valley Human Rights Commission
2018 Annual Report
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2018 Overview
The Golden Valley Human Rights Commission (HRC) had a successful and eventful 2018, working off
of its 2018 Work Plan and meeting all City Council directives.
Budget
For 2018, the City Council approved a budget of $3,500 for the HRC. The HRC expended $1,850 (53
percent) of its budget for professional fees for speaker honorariums; a cash prize for the literary
contest winner; tickets to sponsor a table at the 2018 Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday Breakfast;
hosting a booth at GV Pride festival; and hosting the Green Card Youth Voices exhibit.
Meetings
The HRC held 11 regular meetings and had an option to attend the joint board/commission/council
meeting in February.
2018 Work Plan Accomplishments
Beyond setting a work plan of specific activities and events, the HRC set three specific goals for the
year:
• Partner with other city human rights commissions and community service organizations on
educational or outreach opportunities.
• Explore opportunities to educate the community on voting rights.
• Update and enhance communication strategies (including providing resources through the City
website).
The HRC successfully achieved all three of these goals in 2018.
Golden Valley Human Rights Commission
2018 Annual Report
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Quarter 1: Jan-Mar
28th Annual MLK Holiday Breakfast
The HRC purchased one table (10 tickets) for the General Mills Foundation 28th Annual MLK Holiday
Breakfast, and all 10 tickets were distributed.
Sweet Potato Comfort Pie
The HRC sponsored two speakers at the Annual Sweet Potato Comfort Pies event held at Brookview
Jan 14, 2018. Several Commissioners also volunteered at the event as well. The winner of the 2018
MLK Literary Contest presented his submission and received great praise from event attendees.
City Comprehensive Plan
Commissioners all had an opportunity to provide feedback on all of the sections of the
Comprehensive plan.
Interview with Joseph Ramlet, winner of the MLK Literary Contest
Golden Valley Human Rights Commission
2018 Annual Report
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Welcome Statement
The HRC created a Welcome Statement, at the request of the Council, to share the City’s
commitment to welcoming all to live, work, play, and visit in Golden Valley. The Council adopted the
Welcome statement, and it is used both internally and externally within the community.
Quarter 2: Apr-Jun
Bylaws Update
The HRC reviewed its bylaws and voted on a change to the “goals” section to better reflect the
intention of the Commission as it is stated in the City Code. At the same time, the Commission re-
branded the “HRC
Conversations” to “HRC
Community Outreach,” to
better capture all HRC
efforts.
Golden Valley Pride
Festival
The HRC participated in
the Golden Valley Pride
Festival June 12. At the
booth, Commissioners
distributed the originally-
designed Golden Valley
human rights magnet and
distributed an updated
HRC brochure.
Updated HRC brochure
City Of Golden Valley Welcome Statement
The City of Golden Valley believes in and stands for the values of social equity, inclusion, and
justice.
We embrace diversity and recognize the rights of individuals to live their lives with dignity, free
of discrimination, fear, violence, and hate.
We welcome individuals to Golden Valley regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, immigration status, gender, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, economic
status, sexual orientation, familial status, or cultural background.
We strive to provide fair and unbiased services and programs, giving opportunities for all.
We are dedicated to being a supportive and united community, strengthened by the diversity of
our residents and visitors.
Golden Valley Human Rights Commission
2018 Annual Report
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Quarter 3: Jul-Sep
Co-Sponsored Voter Rights Event
On Sept 13, 2018, the HRC collaborated with the League of Women Voters – Golden Valley chapter
and the City of New Hope Human Rights Commission to host a discussion around restoring voting
rights to Minnesotans convicted of felonies. The one-hour discussion was led by Jana Koreen and
Elizer Darris, two members of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and was held in Council
Chambers at Golden Valley City Hall. An estimated 25 individuals attended, and CCX Media recorded
the discussion.
Week Of Service
The HRC chose to promote a “week of service” donation collection for PRISM during the week of Sept
11. Donation boxes were set up at City Hall, Brookview, and the Public Safety building for the week. It
was promoted on social media and through CCX Media. Commissioners also attended the Golden
Valley Arts & Music Festival Sept 15 to solicit donations. The results were overwhelmingly positive,
garnering many donation items for PRISM. Several Commissioners also volunteered at PRISM Sept 11.
Flyer advertising “Restore The Vote”
Golden Valley Human Rights Commission
2018 Annual Report
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Quarter 4: Oct-Dec
Green Card Youth Voices Exhibit
In conjunction with Human Rights Day (Dec
10) the HRC hosted the Green Card Youth
Voices exhibit at Brookview from Dec 3–28.
The exhibit featured 20 stories of youth in
Minnesota whose families had immigrated
here. Each poster also included a link to an
online video of an interview with the
featured young immigrant.
For this event, the HRC partnered with
Hennepin County Library in Golden Valley
to promote the exhibit and highlight the
topic of immigration. The library hosted
and displayed a series of books on the
topics of immigration and green cards, as
well as linked to a podcast of two local
businesspersons who interview
“immigrants in America.”
Bill Hobbs Award
The HRC received three nominations
for the Bill Hobbs Human Rights
Award. After deliberation at the
November meeting, the HRC
selected local resident Rose McGee
for her work with Sweet Potato
Comfort Pie and promoting dialogue
on race and inclusion within the
community. McGee was presented
the award at the Dec 18 City Council
meeting.
Green Card Voices brochure
Presentation of Bill Hobbs Award. Left to Right: Kyle Scott, Gloria Peck, Rose
McGee, Jonathan Burris, Theresa Martin, and Maurice Harris
Golden Valley Human Rights Commission
2018 Annual Report
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Second Annual MLK Day Literary Contest
The HRC’s annual literary contest
is open to students in grades 7-12
who live in Golden Valley or
attend a school within Golden
Valley school districts. Students
were asked to submit written
work (essay, song, or poetry)
responding to one of two writing
prompts under the theme of
“Taking a Stand.”
The HRC collected contacts at all
of the schools within the districts
Golden Valley serves. City staff
created fliers and sample
newsletter and social media posts
for the schools to advertise the
contest. The contest was also
advertised on the City website and
social media sites, as well as with
in the SunPost.
Commissioners Mitchell and Peck,
along with a Golden Valley
resident (and former teacher),
judged the two received
submissions and selected a
winner. The winner received
tickets to the General Mills-
sponsored MLK Day event and a
$50 cash prize.
HRC Communications and Website Resources
The HRC wanted to provide more opportunities for residents and visitors to find information on
human rights, and potentially direct them to resources. Commissioners selected a number of other
government/public websites with information on human rights to link on the City’s HRC webpage.
The Commission also worked with the City’s Communications Department to make some changes to
the HRC website to make it more user-friendly.
Literary Contest flyer
Golden Valley Human Rights Commission
2018 Annual Report
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2018 Sampling Of Media Coverage
Week Of Service
The Week Of Service was promoted in the City newsletter, on the City website, and through social
media posts.
Golden Valley Human Rights Commission
2018 Annual Report
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Restore The Vote
The Restore The Vote discussion was advertised in
the City newsletter, on the City website, through CCX
media on “Community Corner,” and through social
media posts. It was also recorded by CCX Media and
streamed for viewers at home.
MLK Literary Contest
Beyond social media posts, the MLK Literary Contest
was advertised in the City Newsletter and the City
website.
Golden Valley Human Rights Commission
2018 Annual Report
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2019 Proposed Work Plan
2019 Goals
• Partner with other City human rights commissions and community service organizations on
education or outreach opportunities.
o Explore opportunities to educate the community.
• Further update and enhance communications strategies.
o Explore opportunities for community partnerships regarding human rights resources.
Tentative Outline
Q1 (Jan-Mar):
• Finish second MLK Literary Contest.
• Plan participation in Golden Valley Pride.
Q2 (Apr-Jun):
• Host booth at Golden Valley Pride.
• Plan for Day of Service (Sept 11).
• Provide education on anti-semitism (May) and plan for the 75th anniversary of International
Holocaust Remembrance Day on Jan 27, 2020.
• Post list of resources for others in the community on HRC webpage.
o Partner with Golden Valley Library.
Q3 (Jul-Sep):
• Plan for Bill Hobbs Award.
• Promote Sept 11 Day of Service.
• Begin promoting Why Treaties Matter Exhibit (October).
o Partner with Golden Valley Library and other cities.
• Plan participation in Sweet Potato Comfort Pie.
• Consider continuation of annual MLK Day Literary Contest.
Q4 (Oct-Dec):
• Plan for and promote Human Rights Day (Dec 10).
o Present Bill Hobbs Award in conjunction with Human Rights Day.
o Partner with Golden Valley Library.
• Present Why Treaties Matter Exhibit (October).
• Purchase table for 2020 MLK breakfast.
Executive Summary
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
May 14, 2019
Agenda Item
2. Narrow Lots
Prepared By
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Summary
The City Council has asked staff to prepare a summary of the regulations and issues surrounding
“narrow lots” in the City (determined to be those less than 65 feet in width), especially as they
relate to recent tax parcel divisions that have resulted in the construction of new homes on lots as
narrow as 40 feet.
Background
In 2017, staff briefed the City Council on an emerging area of concern that had previously not been
well-addressed in the City Code. At that time, a handful of properties had applied to Hennepin
County to be assigned a second Property ID (PID) in order to utilize two platted lots where
previously only one PID has existed. This action permitted new homes to be built on lots that were
narrower than what current subdivision regulations allow and that were often of a different
character than adjacent homes. Neighbors of these properties had approached staff and Council
Members with questions and concerns that prompted a conversation with the City Attorney and
the League of Minnesota Cities to understand what authority the City might have to regulate these
tax parcel divisions.
It was determined that since these divisions were administrative in nature (assigning new PIDs)
and did not involve platting, the usual regulations regarding subdivisions did not apply and the City
had no authority to prevent the utilization of these narrow lots as long as zoning regulations were
being met – regulations such as setbacks, height, structure width, side wall articulation, etc.
The lots now being separated were platted early in the City’s history as residential development
began to occur in the mid to late 1910s after the Luce Line Railroad was constructed. The first
zoning code in Golden Valley wasn’t adopted until 1938, which set the minimum lot width at 75
feet. Because of this delay, plats recorded in the preceding years resulted in lots of 60, 50, and
even 40 feet in width – similar to what was being platted in the Minneapolis neighborhoods to the
east. Many new property owners purchased two or even three of these lots and built one home
across them, resulting in properties that appeared and acted as 80 or 100 foot lots even though
the underlying property lines remained. It wasn’t until the structures on these lots began to age
and it became economical to tear down a single home and sell the individual lots for new homes
that this issue appeared on the radar of staff.
The City Council, at the Council/Manager session in November of 2017, directed staff to develop
language to include in the zoning code that would help manage these tax parcel divisions while not
preventing them from occurring. Staff worked to include standards around obtaining surveys,
removing non-conforming structures, and sending notices to neighbors, and then adopted these
new regulations when the City Code was recodified in 2018. Recent activity around tax parcel
divisions has once again drawn attention to the topic and prompted the City Council to think about
how zoning regulations might be adjusted to manage structures on some narrow lots.
Analysis
Side Yard Setbacks
One of the main concerns being expressed by residents who live next to or in the vicinity of narrow
lots is the size of the side yard setbacks that are required. The City’s zoning code uses the width of
the lot to determine the minimum width of side yard setbacks:
City Code Sec. 113-88. (f)(1)(c)
Lot Width Side Yard Setback
Lots with width 100 feet or greater 15 feet
Lots with width greater than 65 feet and less than 100 feet 12.5 feet
Lots with width 65 feet or less
North or west side yard setback 10% of the lot width
South or east side yard setback 20% of the lot width
For a lot that is 50 feet wide, these regulations would require a minimum side yard setback of 5
feet on one side and 10 feet on the other. For a lot that is 40 feet wide, they would require a
minimum side yard setback of 4 feet on one side and 8 feet on the other. The zoning code adopted
in 1955 appears to be the first version of the City Code to use variable widths to determine side
yard setbacks and to assign different setbacks to the north/west side of the lot compared to the
south/east side of the lot for lots less than 70 feet wide.
On a block with a series of 40 foot lots, each taking advantage of the minimum side yard setback,
this could result in a distance between homes of as little as 12 feet. In contrast, a block of 100 foot
lots would require at least 30 feet between homes.
As part of the research on this topic in 2017, staff analyzed the various recorded plats in the city to
see where there were lots of record that were 65 feet or less – either standing alone or as part of
“combined lots” with a common PID (see Figure 1).
A. Lakeview Heights and Lakeview Heights 1st Addition: Mostly 61 and 62 foot lots that are
almost entirely built out as separate lots (very few combined)
B. Glenwood View: 50 and 60 foot lots built out as separate lots with a handful of 40 foot lots
C. Winnetka: 60 foot lots often built out as separate lots, but with some properties consisting
of 1 ½ or 2 combined lots
D. Belmont: Mostly 50 foot lots with most properties consisting of 1 ½ or 2 combined lots
E. Confer and Ericksons Boulevard Gardens: 50 foot lots with most properties consisting of 2
combined lots
F. Golden Valley Gardens: 50 foot lots with most properties consisting of more than 1 but less
than 2 combined lots
G. Delphain Heights (First, Second, and Third Units): 50 foot lots with most properties
consisting of more than 1 but less than 2 combined lots
H. McNair Manor: 50 foot lots with some consisting of 2 combined lots
I. Glenwood: 40 foot lots with many consisting of 1 ½ or 2 combined lots
Figure 1: Recorded plats in Golden Valley
Plats that have a large number of properties that could split fairly easily (because they consist of
exactly two lots) represent the biggest perceived threat to neighbors and are shown in red (areas
D, E, and I). Plats with properties that would be more difficult to split (because they include
portions of lots and would require coordination with adjacent properties) are shown in green
(areas F and G). Those plats in which most of the narrow lots have already been built on
individually, and therefore represent the least amount of potential change, are shown in blue
(areas A, B, C, and H).
Staff used computer mapping software to identify the properties across the city that could split
fairly easily or with more difficulty. These are shown as red or yellow parcels in Figure 2 below.
Yellow parcels are clustered in the northeast portion of the city with additional concentrations in
the north-central portion of the city. Red parcels are focused primarily in the Meadow/Sunnyridge
neighborhood as well as the Sumter neighborhood with a fair number also present in the area
north of the Golden Valley Country Club.
Figure 2: Properties consisting of more than one lot
Of the roughly 6,600 single-family properties in Golden Valley, 303 are shown as red parcels – or
those with the most straight-forward ability to divide. 420 are shown as yellow parcels; these
would require much more coordination by property owners because two or three lots would need
to be ready to sell/redevelop at the same time.
There are a number of narrow lots that have already been built on within the City and their
locations closely align with the plats shown above (see Figure 3 or attached map). Approximately
600 homes have been built on lots that are less than 65 feet wide using existing zoning regulations
(this does not include single-family homes that are within a PUD, such as those in Hidden Lakes).
Roughly 370 are between 60 and 65 feet wide and another 195 are between 50 and 60 feet wide.
There are only 40 lots with homes that are less than 50 feet wide; these are almost all located in
the Glenwood View plat (east of the James Ford Bell Research Center) or the Glenwood plat (the
Meadow/Sunnyridge neighborhood).
Figure 3: Existing homes on narrow lots
Height
A second area of concern from neighbors is the height of new homes on narrow lots which appear
exaggerated when compared to the typical single-story ramblers they abut.
Regulations around height on lots narrower than 65 feet wide are no different than those on all
other single-family lots in the city – the maximum height is 28 feet as measured from the average
grade at the front (street) side of the home to the mid-point of the highest pitched roof. It is
important to note that this allows the actual height of the peak of the roof to extend even higher
than 28 feet.
Massing
Other than the side wall articulation requirement, the only other zoning regulation that limits
massing is the tent-shaped building envelope that forces homes that build to the side yard setback
line (a common occurrence on narrow lots) to step back as they rise above 15 feet in height. Unlike
homes constructed on lots greater than 65 feet wide—which have a vertical:horizontal ratio of 2:1
for the step back—narrow lots have a vertical:horizontal ratio of 4:1 which allows for a steeper
roofline and provides slightly less relief for adjacent properties.
Other Regulations
Additional concerns have been raised regarding water runoff, tree removal, solar access, and
general “neighborhood character.” In all cases, the development regulations are no different from
those applied to wider residential lots in the city.
Next Steps
In addition to an investigation of the current situation, the City Council is also looking to staff to
offer thoughts on what, if anything, can or should be done to address the concerns of neighbors.
As discussed with the Council in 2017, the League of Minnesota Cities has advised staff that there
are limitations on the ability of cities to regulate lots of record that are buildable under the existing
zoning requirements. Unlike true subdivisions, which allow cities to set certain standards that must
be met before lots can be split (minimum area, minimum width, etc.), tax parcel divisions utilize
lots that have already been approved and that need no quasi-judicial action in order to allow a new
home to be constructed. Cities can, however, set guidelines in order to avoid the creation of
nonconformities with existing structures (requiring homes or detached structures to be modified
or even demolished, for example) prior to allowing the tax parcel division to move forward. Golden
Valley followed this approach with the recodification of the City Code in 2018 and now requires a
survey be completed so that an accurate evaluation of the site can take place before a new PID is
issued.
Accepting that the City cannot simply prohibit tax parcel divisions from taking place, there remains
the possibility to adjust zoning requirements in order to address narrow lots and manage the
potential impacts of new homes.
Side Yard Setbacks
There is some room to increase the minimum side yard setbacks for narrow lots. Golden Valley
requires that no principal structure be less than 22 feet wide. Subtracting that width from a 40 foot
wide lot leaves up to 18 feet of width available to apply to side yard setbacks. Current regulations
only require 12 feet of side yard setbacks.
Golden Valley Side Yard Setback Requirements (current)
Lot width South/East side yard North/West side yard Total setback amount
40 feet 8 feet 4 feet 12 feet
50 feet 10 feet 5 feet 15 feet
60 feet 12 feet 6 feet 18 feet
>65 feet 12.5 feet 12.5 feet 25 feet
100+ feet 15 feet 15 feet 30 feet
If the City Council is interested in increasing the minimum amount of side yard setback, there are a
number of ways it could be achieved. Two examples are shown below, but other variations could
also be explored.
Example #1 splits the total side setback amount and applies it equally to both sides of the lot,
which has the effect of increasing side yard setbacks to the north/west compared to current
regulations. Boxes shaded in yellow show changes compared to the existing requirements.
Golden Valley Side Yard Setback Requirements (Example #1)
Lot width South/East side yard North/West side yard Total setback amount
40 feet 8 feet 8 feet 16 feet
50 feet 10 feet 10 feet 20 feet
60 feet 12 feet 12 feet 24 feet
>65 feet 12.5 feet 12.5 feet 25 feet
100+ feet 15 feet 15 feet 30 feet
Example #2 holds the south/east side yard setback amount constant and allows the north/west
side yard to shrink as the lot width decreases. This also increases the total side setback amount.
Golden Valley Side Yard Setback Requirements (Example #2)
Lot width South/East side yard North/West side yard Total setback amount
40 feet 12 feet 6 feet 18 feet
50 feet 12 feet 7.5 feet 19.5 feet
60 feet 12 feet 9 feet 21 feet
>65 feet 12.5 feet 12.5 feet 25 feet
100+ feet 15 feet 15 feet 30 feet
It is important to note that these changes would potentially create structural nonconformities for
existing homes built on narrow lots. This would prevent homeowners from constructing any
additions or expansions without going to the Board of Zoning Appeals to obtain a variance.
Depending on which lot widths were targeted, up to 600 homes could potentially be made
nonconforming (if the regulations for all lots less than 65 feet in width were modified). It is also
possible to only address some narrow lots, such as those under 50 feet in width, in order to limit
the impact to existing homes while still addressing the most critical situations.
Height
While the City certainly retains the ability to limit the height of structures on narrow lots and to set
the maximum height at a different point than for homes on wider lots (preventing the construction
of a second story, for example), staff cautions the Council to be careful of creating restrictions that
are too far out of line with what the current housing market seeks. In the 50s and 60s when the
current housing stock on these lots was constructed, a Cape Cod or Rambler was often preferred.
Today, families are looking for more bedrooms and bathrooms which means constructing two
story homes. Restricting height may not stop the lots from being divided, but could impact the
quality of the homes that are constructed and/or the potential sale of the lots.
Massing
The side wall articulation requirement can exacerbate the small setbacks because it allows bay
windows and chimney chases to extend up to two feet into the side yard setback in order to
provide visual interest. This requirement could be modified or removed for narrow lots.
Currently, the zoning code allows for a slightly steeper angle of building envelopes for lots less
than 65 feet wide. This has a potentially small effect on adjacent properties compared to the
envelopes allowed for homes on wider lots. It would be possible to make the angle of all building
envelopes consistent, regardless of lot width.
Other Regulations
Recent changes to the tree and landscape requirements in 2015 tightened the rules regarding tree
removal and mitigation. Staff does not believe these need to be revisited at this time. Issues
involving water runoff, solar access, and others are applied similarly regardless of lot width. Any
consideration of modifications to these regulations should be looked at holistically across all types
of development.
Staff Request
Staff would like to hear from Council Members about if, and to what extent, narrow lots present a
problem that should be addressed through regulation. If there is interest in modifying the zoning
code to address the construction of homes on narrow lots, staff would work with the Planning
Commission to examine:
1. Which narrow lots should be addressed? All lots 65 feet in width or less? Only lots under 50
feet in width? Other selections?
2. What elements of construction on narrow lots do Council Members feel need to be studied
and/or addressed? Setbacks? Height? Massing? Others?
3. What are potential unintended consequences of increased regulation of narrow lots? How
would existing homes on narrow lots be impacted by being assigned a nonconforming
status?
Based on an examination of all of the issues that have been raised around narrow lots, staff would
feel comfortable moving forward with direction from the Council to look at adjustments to side
yard setbacks, the building envelope, and articulation for lots under 50 feet in width. This would:
a. Focus regulation on the size of lots that have generated the greatest amount of concern
(those that are 40 feet wide – roughly 175 lots)
b. Limit the number of existing homes on narrow lots that could be made nonconforming by
changes to zoning regulations
c. Bring the side yard setbacks into conformance with building code regulations that required
additional fireproofing for structures within 5 feet of the property line
d. Make the shape of the building envelope consistent across lots of all widths
e. Address concerns of bay windows and other bump-outs extending into the side yard
setbacks
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Executive Summary
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
May 14, 2019
Agenda Item
3. Mixed Use Zoning District Update
Prepared By
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Emily Goellner, Senior Planner/Grant Writer
Summary
In the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the City identified four planning districts in which
redevelopment pressures are likely to occur: Downtown West, the Douglas Drive Corridor, the
Golden Valley Road Light Rail Station Area, and the I-394 Corridor. In each of these planning
districts, several parcels were guided for Mixed Use development. The City intends to update the
I-394 Mixed Use Zoning District to be applicable to these parcels.
Background
Instead of having an I-394 Mixed Use District with three subdistricts based on allowed height,
staff is proposing that there be a new Mixed Use Zoning District with three subdistricts based on
scale of development (Neighborhood or Community) and mix of uses (including residential or
focused on employment only).
In the Land Use Chapter of the 2040 Comp Plan, the Neighborhood Community Mixed Use
designations are described as:
Neighborhood
Mixed Use
This category includes a mix of uses including medium-density residential and
neighborhood-serving commercial, office, and institutional uses at a scale
compatible with the surrounding neighborhood they are intended to serve,
which is typically a small, moderate, or medium scale. These areas allow for
both vertical and horizontal mixed use and does not require a mix of uses
within every building.
Community
Mixed Use
This category includes a mix of uses including high-density residential,
commercial, office, institutional, and light industrial uses that serve the local
market area and support the community. These areas include freestanding
businesses, shopping areas, employment centers, and housing that promotes
community orientation and scale. Envisioned as compact urban development
areas that serve as a gateway to the city and as an activity center for the
community, these areas allow for both vertical and horizontal mixed use and
do not require a mix of uses within every building.
The attached map shows the future land uses assigned as part of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan,
including the locations of these parcels designated for mixed use. In the summer and fall of 2019,
the City will rezone these parcels from their existing zoning districts to the Mixed Use Zoning
District. The requirements of the new Mixed Use Zoning District must be completed prior to any
rezoning so that property owners understand what their new regulations will be. Staff has begun
this process with discussions with the Planning Commission and aims to hold a public hearing on
this subject in the late spring or early summer of 2019.
The planning consultant Perkins + Will was hired by Hennepin County in 2017 to lead the
development of Transit Oriented Development zoning for the station areas along the proposed
Bottineau light rail line. Each of the participant cities worked to tailor the regulations to its own
specific needs. Golden Valley worked with the consultants to develop conceptual zoning that
could be used throughout the city. The plan is to blend elements from the existing I-394 Mixed
Use Zoning District with advice from the TOD zoning consultants for the new citywide Mixed Use
Zoning District.
A draft version of the new Mixed Use Zoning District text is attached. While it is still being revised
through ongoing conversations with the Planning Commission, it provides some initial insight into
the requirements of the new district. For comparison, the following is a link to the current I-394
Mixed Use Zoning District:
https://library.municode.com/mn/golden_valley/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIILADE_C
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Request
Staff will cover the highlights of the draft code language with the City Council and welcomes
feedback about the intent and the requirements of the district.
Attachment
• 2040 Future Land Use Map (1 page)
• DRAFT Mixed Use Zoning District (12 pages)
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2040Future Land Use Map
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Print Date: 10/8/2018Sources:-Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines (2017) -City of Golden Valley for all other layers.
Residential
Low Density
Moderate Density
Medium Density
High Density
Mixed Use
Neighborhood
Community
Commercial
Office
Retail/Service
Industrial
Light Industrial
Industrial
Institutional
Assembly
Civic
Medical
Open Space
Parks and Natural Areas
Right-of-Way
Railroad
Right-of-Way (public and private)
Water
Open Water
Other
Mixed Use Site
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Sec. 113-97. - Mixed Use Zoning District.
1. Purpose
The purpose of the Mixed Use Zoning District is to implement the following principles:
A. Implement the policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
B. Enable appropriate locations within the City to evolve towards a diverse mix of compatible uses.
C. Maximize integration rather than separation of uses.
D. Improve connectivity for all modes of transportation.
E. Provide a context suitable for high-frequency transit.
F. Foster neighborhood-serving retail and service uses.
The district includes specific standards for building form, height, bulk, and placement in order to
encourage development that enhances walkability, frames the public realm, and seamlessly transitions
to adjacent development.
2. District Established
Properties must be developed in the manner provided for in Section 113-29. The district and/or any
subsequent changes to it shall be reflected in the Official Zoning Map of the City as provided in Section
113-56.
3. Subdistricts
Subdistricts of the Mixed Use Zoning District reflect the character of the surrounding areas and support
the goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
Subdistrict A – This subdistrict includes a mix of uses including medium-density residential and
neighborhood-serving commercial, office, and institutional uses at a scale compatible with the
surrounding neighborhood they are intended to serve, which is typically a small, moderate, or
medium scale. These areas allow for both vertical and horizontal mixed use and do not require a
mix of uses within every building.
Subdistrict B – This subdistrict includes a mix of uses including high-density residential, commercial,
office, and institutional uses that serve the local market area and support the community. These
areas include freestanding businesses, shopping areas, employment centers, and housing that
promotes community orientation and scale. Envisioned as compact urban development areas
that serve as a gateway to the city and as an activity center for the community, these areas
allow for both vertical and horizontal mixed use and do not require a mix of uses within every
building.
Subdistrict C – This subdistrict is similar to Subdistrict B, but the focus is on employment in a variety
of settings, including light industrial uses. No residential uses are allowed in these areas.
4. Building and Site Standards
A. Front Yards.
i. Building façades must be located within the minimum and maximum front yard setbacks.
ii. If there is more than one front yard, staff will determine the assignment of the primary and
secondary front yards.
B. Building Height.
i. Building height in each of the Subdistricts reflects the policies of the Comprehensive Plan as
follows:
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Subdistrict Type Max Stories Max Height
Subdistrict A Neighborhood 4 62
Subdistrict B Community 6 90
Subdistrict C Community 6 90
ii. Buildings occupying 5,000 square feet or more must be at least two stories in height. A one-
story wing or section of a taller building may be permitted if it comprises no more than 25
percent of the length of the façade.
iii. Building stepback requirements for upper stories shall be 15 feet from the façade of the story
below.
iv. Stories are measured as follows:
a. Stories are measured from finished floor to finished ceiling.
b. Stories above the ground floor are limited to 14 feet in height.
c. Ground floor height is subject to the following requirements:
1) Ground floor height must be no less than 12 feet.
2) Ground floor height is limited to 20 feet, above which it counts as an additional story.
d. The following projections are exempt from building height restrictions:
1) Chimneys
2) Spires
3) Domes
4) Elevator shafts and stair housings
5) Antennae
6) Vents
7) Flag poles
C. Façades.
i. Building entries must be provided along street frontages as follows:
a. The primary building entrance must be located along a street frontage.
b. One entry must be provided for every 80 feet of building façade. Where a building fronts
onto two or more streets, the façade of a secondary front yard under 50 feet in length is
exempt from the entry requirement.
c. Building entries may be recessed from the façade up to six feet in depth
ii. Encroachments are permitted as follows:
a. Underground parking within the front yard setback provided the structure is not visible from
the sidewalk.
b. Roof overhangs, cornices, window and door surrounds, and other façade decorations may
encroach up to two feet into the front yard setback.
c. Canopies and awnings may encroach into the public right-of-way to within two feet of the
curb. A minimum clearance of 10 feet above the sidewalk is required.
d. Storefront display windows may project into the front yard setback no more than five feet
and not beyond the property line
e. Balconies, bay windows, and bow windows may encroach into the front yard setback up to
three feet.
5. Uses
A. Multiple uses within a single parcel or building are encouraged.
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B. Home Occupations. The use of a dwelling for an occupation or profession shall be allowed for units
that have direct access to the public right-of-way, subject to the following requirements:
i. The business of the home occupation must be conducted by a person who resides in the
dwelling unit. The business shall not employ more than two workers on-site at any one
time who live outside of the unit.
ii. A home occupation shall not result in noise, fumes, traffic, lights, odor, excessive sewage or
water use or garbage service, electrical, radio, or TV interference in a manner detrimental
to the health, safety, enjoyment, and general welfare of the surrounding area.
iii. The business component may include offices, small service establishments, home crafts
which are typically considered accessory to a dwelling unit, or limited retailing associated
with fine arts, crafts, or personal services. It may not include a commercial food service
requiring a license, a limousine business or auto service, repair for any vehicles other than
those registered to residents of the property, or the sale or repair of firearms.
iv. Clients, deliveries, and other business activity shall be limited to the hours of 8 am to 9 pm.
v. All buildings that permit home occupations shall adopt rules to regulate their operations in
order to ensure that these units function harmoniously with other tenants within the
building.
C. Uses in the Mixed Use Zoning District are subject to the requirements listed in Tables 1-3 where the
use notations have the following meanings:
P Permitted
R Permitted subject to restrictions
C Allowed with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit
N Not permitted
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6. Building and Site Standards
Table 1: Subdistrict A – Building and Site Standards
BUILDING SETBACKS PARKING AND STORAGE SETBACKS
a - Primary front yard 3 ft. min. – 12 ft. max. Primary front yard 30 ft. min.
b - Secondary front yard 6 ft. min. – 15 ft. max. Secondary front yard 15 ft. min.
c - Side property line 50 ft. min. abutting R-1 or
R-2 districts;
10 ft. min. in all other districts
Side property line 6 ft. min.
d - Rear property line 50 ft. min. abutting R-1 or
R-2 districts;
10 ft. min. in all other districts
Rear property line 6 ft. min.
LOT COVERAGE MINIMUM GLAZING (move to Arch Standards)
Lot coverage by
buildings
90% max. Primary front yard 20% min. for ground floor
residential
50% min. for all other uses
Secondary front yard 20% min. for ground floor
residential
30% min. for all other uses
Second floor 20% min.
Upper floors 15% min.
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Table 1: Subdistrict A – Building and Site Standards
BUILDING HEIGHT BUILDING STEPBACK
Buildings 4 stories max. 15 ft. stepback is required above 3 stories for frontages on
rights-of-way less than 70 ft. in width
Parking structures Building height minus one
story
Buildings must match height of adjacent single-family within
50 ft. of residential parcel boundary
USES
RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL
P Residential units in a mixed use building P Medical clinics
P Multiple-family dwellings (three or more units) P Restaurants, brewpubs
P Senior and disability housing R Retail/service – 20,000 sq. ft. max. gross floor area
R Home occupations R Breweries/taprooms, micro-distilleries/cocktail rooms
INSTITUTIONAL R Parking – accessory to principal use
On-site parking may not exceed 50 surface lot spaces C Child care
R Civic C Drive-thru facilities
R Medical N Gasoline sales and automotive repair
R Assembly (schools, places of worship, etc.) N Self-storage
OFFICE N Outdoor storage
R Financial institutions
R Offices – 5,000 sq. ft. per floor max. gross floor
area
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Table 2: Subdistrict B – Building and Site Standards
BUILDING SETBACKS PARKING AND STORAGE SETBACKS
a - Primary front yard 5 ft. min. – 15 ft. max. Primary front yard 30 ft. min.
b - Secondary front yard 10 ft. min. – 20 ft. max. Secondary front yard 15 ft. min.
c - Side property line 50 ft. min. abutting R-1 or
R-2 districts;
10 ft. min. in all other districts
Side property line 6 ft. min.
d - Rear property line 50 ft. min. abutting R-1 or
R-2 districts;
10 ft. min. in all other districts
Rear property line 6 ft. min.
LOT COVERAGE MINIMUM GLAZING (move to Arch Standards)
Lot coverage by
buildings
90% max. Primary front yard 20% min. for ground floor
residential
50% min. for all other uses
Secondary front yard 20% min. for ground floor
residential
30% min. for all other uses
Second floor 30% min.
Upper floors 15% min.
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Table 2: Subdistrict B – Building and Site Standards
BUILDING HEIGHT BUILDING STEPBACK
Buildings 6 stories max. 15 ft. stepback is required above 4 stories for frontages on
rights-of-way less than 70 ft. in width
Parking structures Building height minus one
story
Buildings must match height of adjacent single-family within
50 ft. of residential parcel boundary.
USES
RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL
P Residential units in a mixed use building P Medical clinics
P Multiple-family dwelling (three or more units) P Hotels
P Senior and disability housing P Restaurants, brewpubs
R Home occupations R Retail/service – 30,000 sq. ft. max. gross floor area
INSTITUTIONAL R Breweries/taprooms, micro-distilleries/cocktail rooms
On-site parking may not exceed 50 surface lot spaces R Parking – accessory to principal use
R Civic C Child care
R Medical C Drive-thru facilities
R Assembly (schools, places of worship, etc.) C Gasoline sales and automotive repair
OFFICE N Self-storage
R Financial institutions N Outdoor storage
R Offices – 7,000 sq. ft. per floor max. gross floor
area
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Table 3: Subdistrict C – Building and Site Standards
BUILDING SETBACKS PARKING AND STORAGE SETBACKS
a - Primary front yard 5 ft. min. – 16 ft. max. Primary front yard 30 ft. min.
b - Secondary front yard 10 ft. min. – 20 ft. max. Secondary front yard 10 ft. min.
c - Side property line 10 ft. min. Side property line 6 ft. min.
d - Rear property line 10 ft. min. Rear property line 6 ft. min.
LOT COVERAGE MINIMUM GLAZING (move to Arch Standards)
Lot coverage by
buildings
80% max. Primary front yard 50% min.
Secondary front yard 30% min.
Second floor 30% min.
Upper floors 15% min.
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Table 3: Subdistrict C – Building and Site Standards
BUILDING HEIGHT BUILDING STEPBACK
Buildings 6 stories max. 15 ft. stepback is required above 4 stories for frontages on
rights-of-way less than 70 ft. in width
Parking structures Building height minus one
story
Buildings must match height of adjacent single-family within
50 ft. of residential parcel boundary.
USES
INSTITUTIONAL COMMERCIAL
On-site parking may not exceed 50 surface lot spaces P Medical clinics
R Civic P Hotels
R Medical P Restaurants, brewpubs
R Assembly (schools, places of worship, etc.) R Retail/service – 30,000 sq. ft. max. gross floor area
OFFICE R Breweries/taprooms, micro-distilleries/cocktail rooms
R Financial institutions R Parking – accessory to principal use
R Offices – 10,000 sq. ft. per floor max. gross floor
area
C Drive-through facilities
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL C Gasoline sales and automotive repair
P Light manufacturing that does not constitute a
nuisance or health hazard to adjacent districts
N Self-storage
P “Makerspace” N Outdoor storage
C Warehouses
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7. Development Standards
A. Parking.
i. Required parking. Minimum required parking may be fulfilled in the following locations:
a. Off-street parking shall be located to the side and rear of buildings.
b. Spaces may be provided on-site or between multiple connected sites with a recorded shared
use parking agreement.
c. Spaces may be leased from a private or public parking facility with a shared parking
agreement with the parking facility owner.
ii. Access.
a. Driveways are limited to 20 feet in width.
b. Sites with alley access must use the alley for ingress and egress.
c. Pedestrian access to off-street parking must be provided from front yards.
iii. Screening. Parking areas shall be screened from public streets, sidewalks, and paths with a
masonry wall or evergreen hedge not less than 50 percent opaque on a year-round basis. The
height of the screening shall be between 36 and 48 inches.
iv. Structured parking. The ground floor of any parking structure abutting a public street must have
habitable space for a depth of 30 feet facing the street.
a. Upper floors must be designed and detailed in a manner consistent with adjacent buildings.
b. Entrances shall be located to minimize conflicts with pedestrian movement.
c. Ramped floors are prohibited.
B. Pedestrian Circulation.
i. Sidewalks shall be required along all street frontages, and sidewalk and trail design shall be
consistent with the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
ii. Walkways of at least six feet in width are required along all building facades that abut parking
areas.
iii. A well-defined pedestrian path shall be provided from the sidewalk to each primary entrance of
a building.
C. Drive-thru Facilities.
i. Facilities and lanes shall be located behind the principal building.
ii. Queuing lanes shall not interfere with pedestrian circulation.
iii. Drive-through canopies and other structures shall be constructed from the same materials as
the primary building and with a similar level of architectural quality and details.
D. Outdoor Dining Areas. Outdoor seating is permitted within rights-of-way, provided that sidewalks
remain clear to a width of five feet.
E. Open Spaces. Developments over one acre in size shall reserve at least 15 percent of the site as a
designed and landscaped plaza, green, park, play area, trail or parkway, or combination thereof.
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Open Space Types
SQUARE
Size in acres 0.25 – 2.5 max.
Proportion 1:5 max.
Edge condition Thoroughfares on a minimum of two
non-adjacent sides
Surface 50% maximum paved; pervious
paving preferred
Landscape 1 tree with mature canopy over 25
ft. per 800 sq. ft. of area min.,
rounded down
PLAZA
Size in square feet 5,000 – 20,000
Proportion 1:5 max.
Edge condition Thoroughfares on a minim of two
sides
Surface 50% minimum paved; pervious
paving preferred
Landscape 1 tree with mature canopy over 25
ft. per 1,000 sq. ft. of area min.,
rounded up
POCKET PARK
Size in square feet 1,000 – 5,000
Proportion 1:4 max.
Edge condition 1 side min. along a thoroughfare or
pedestrian passage
Surface May be paved or landscaped
Landscape 1 tree with mature canopy over 20
ft. per 600 sq. ft. of area min.,
rounded up
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PEDESTRIAN PASSAGE
Width 12 ft. min.
Edge condition Active frontages required in high
intensity blocks
Walkway width 6 ft. min.
Landscape 3 ft. min. landscape edge in medium
and low intensity blocks
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
1. Call to Order
A. Pledge of Allegiance Pages
B. Roll Call
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
3. Consent Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda ‐ All items listed under this heading are considered to be routine
by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no discussion of these
items unless a Council Member so requests in which event the item will be removed from the
general order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
A. Approval of Minutes:
1. Council/Manager Meeting – April 9, 2019
City Council Meeting – May 7, 2019
B. Approval of City Check Register
C. Licenses:
D. Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
1. Human Rights Commission Minutes – March 26, 2019
E. Bids and Quotes:
1. Award Fog Seal Project
2. Approve Public Works Bobcat Equipment Replacement
3. Approve Golf Bobcat Equipment Replacement
F. Resolution Providing For the Competitive Negotiated Sale of $2,375,000 General
Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2019A 19‐
4. Public Hearing
5. Old Business
6. New Business
All Ordinances listed under this heading are eligible for public input.
A. First Consideration – Ordinance – Amendment to the 2019 Master Fee Schedule for
Permit Fee changes
B. Review of Council Calendar
C. Mayor and Council Communications
7. Adjournment
May 21, 2019 – 6:30 pm
Council Chambers
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
1. Call to Order
A. Pledge of Allegiance Pages
B. Roll Call
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
3. Consent Agenda
Approval of Consent Agenda ‐ All items listed under this heading are considered to be routine
by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no discussion of these
items unless a Council Member so requests in which event the item will be removed from the
general order of business and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda.
A. Approval of Minutes:
1. City Council Meeting – May 21, 2019
B. Approval of City Check Register
C. Licenses:
1. 2019‐2020 Liquor License Renewals
2. Multi‐Family Rental Property License
D. Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
E. Bids and Quotes:
F. Authorize Extension of Hours for Golden Valley Fire Relief Association Street Dance
G. Final Plat – Anderson Addition – 1345 Natchez Ave S
4. Public Hearing
A. Public Hearing ‐ MS4 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems
B. Public Hearing ‐ Lot Consolidation and Transfer of Remnant Right of Way to Adjacent
Owner at 1345 Natchez Ave S
C. Public Hearing ‐ Zoning Code Text Amend ‐ Architectural and Material Standards
5. Old Business
6. New Business
All Ordinances listed under this heading are eligible for public input.
A. Review of Council Calendar
B. Mayor and Council Communications
7. Adjournment
June 4, 2019 – 6:30 pm
Council Chambers
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Pages
1. CAFR Review
2. Council Review of Future Draft Agendas: City Council June 18, City Council July 2 and
Council/Manager July 9, 2019
Council/Manager meetings have an informal, discussion‐style format and are designed for the
Council to obtain background information, consider policy alternatives, and provide general
directions to staff. No formal actions are taken at these meetings. The public is invited to attend
Council/Manager meetings and listen to the discussion; public participation is allowed by
invitation of the City Council.
June 11, 2019 – 6:30 pm
Council Conference Room
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road