11-12-19 PC AgendaREGULAR MEETING AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Discussion – Narrow Lots
Short Recess--
4. Council Liaison Report
5. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City Council, Board of Zoning
Appeals, and other meetings
6. Other Business
7. Adjournment
November 12, 2019 – 7 pm
Council Chambers
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
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Date: November 12, 2019
To: Golden Valley Planning Commission
From: Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Subject: Proposed Adjustments to Narrow Lot Regulations
Summary
The City Council has directed the Planning Commission to engage in discussion around the zoning
regulations for narrow lots (generally those under 65 feet in width and specifically for those 50
feet or less in width) and to propose any recommended changes to help mitigate impacts on
surrounding properties.
At this meeting, staff has invited three local realtors to provide information to the Planning
Commission about the single-family housing market in Golden Valley – especially around small
and/or narrow lots. In addition, staff will be presenting an overview of the City’s tree and
landscape requirements and stormwater management process. Future meetings will engage
architects and builders to help better understand the potential consequences of adjustments to
regulations.
Realtor Panel
In preparation for this meeting, staff invited three local realtors to participate in a panel
discussion about small/narrow lots. One realtor could not attend but provided some written
information. Two other realtors will be at the meeting to discuss the local single -family housing
market and to answer questions from Commissioners.
Staff asked the realtors to consider the following questions:
What are the general market conditions for smaller/narrow lot homes in the Twin Cities
suburbs?
Are any demographic segments more or less likely to be intereste d in smaller/narrow lot
homes?
Are smaller/narrow lots similar to other homes in terms of the length of homeowner
tenure, or do people remain in these homes for more or less time?
How has the value of smaller/narrow lot homes changed in the past 10 years?
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Where do you see the value of these lots in the next 10 years?
How do changes in the overall housing market impact sales of smaller/narrow lots?
Can smaller/narrow lot development impact the property values of surrounding larger lot
homes?
How are people modifying smaller/narrow lot homes to fit current lifestyles?
Which home types or styles on smaller/narrow lots do better than others in terms of
valuation or rate of return?
Additional Information on Combined Lots
Since the last Planning Commission meeting in October, staff has been able to gather more
information about the combined lots that currently exist across the city.
Of the 318 lots that consist of exactly two platted lots, the majority of them are made up of lots
between 41 feet and 50 feet wide. These are clustered north of the Golden Valley Country Club
as well as two blocks between Winnetka Ave and Rhode Island Ave just north of I-394 (see
attached map).
Most narrow lot created if divided Number
66’ or wider 40
55’ to 65’ 58
41’ to 50’ 149
40’ or narrower 71
Of the 429 lots that consist of one-and-a-half or some other similar arrangement, the majority
are also made up of lots between 41 feet and 50 feet wide. Many of these are also located north
of the Golden Valley Country Club or in the vicinity of Sochacki Park and Theodore Wirth Parkway
see attached map).
Most narrow lot created if divided Number
66’ or wider 61
55’ to 65’ 136
41’ to 50’ 204
40’ or narrower 28
Tree and Landscape Requirements
While not regulated through the Zoning Code, residents have expressed concerns about the trees
that are removed when new homes are built on narrow lots.
The City requires a Tree and Landscape Permit whenever a home is demolished, a new home is
constructed or reconstructed, or the footprint of an existing home is expanded by 100% or more.
As part of the permit application, a plan must be submitted for review that includes a current
survey of the property that identifies all existing significant and legacy trees, shows which trees
are proposed to be removed, proposes tree protection measures, and proposes tree mitigation (if
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required). There is a two year “look back” period to track tree removal prior to a Tree and
Landscape Permit being issued.
For single-phase development, where work is being conducted on a single lot, up to 15 percent of
the existing significant and legacy trees can be removed before mitigation is required. For two -
phase development, which typically involves more than one lot and a period of common grading
and site work prior to construction, up to 20 percent of the existing significant and legacy trees
can be removed during the first phase and up to 15 percent in the second phase.
Tree mitigation (replacement) is dependent on the size of trees removed (diameter and/or
height, depending on species of tree). The City collects a deposit to ensure replacement trees
survive the first growing season. For single-family residential lots, minimum landscape
requirements are three trees (with at least one in the front yard) and five shrubs or perennials.
Information from Peer Cities
Staff gathered information from St. Louis Park, Edina, and Minnetonka about tree removal and
replacement regulations for comparison to Golden Valley’s regulations.
Generally, St. Louis Park had the least restrictive regulations while Minnetonka had the most
restrictive. All three cities required a tree plan to be submitted and approved for new
developments. St. Louis Park requires tree mitigation for the removal of any significant tree.
Edina requires tree mitigation in most cases, but does exclude some areas in which trees can be
removed without mitigation. Minnetonka allows trees to be removed without mitigation within a
defined removal area, but requires tree mitigation otherwise.
See the attached table for more information.
Stormwater Management
Another area of concern from neighbors is the way in which stormwater is managed with new
construction. The addition of a new, and potentially larger, home on a small lot can create
challenges for capturing and/or directing water in ways that do not impact adjacent properties.
For any new construction, a Stormwater Management Permit is required from the City. This is
intended to control construction site erosion and post -construction stormwater runoff. In
reviewing and approving the stormwater management plans (typically proposed grading plans),
Engineering staff attempt to balance a number of competing issues, including: surface drainage
to a storm sewer or other collection point, building code requirements around slope at the
building foundation, the existing street and curb cut elevations, the existing sanitary sewer main
elevations, driveway grade, yard drainage, Base Flood Elevations or calculated high water levels,
and soil conditions.
State standards around runoff control state that runoff of water from residential properties “shall
be minimized to the maximum extent practicable.” Small and/or narrow lots present additional
challenges in this area, as there are fewer pervious surfaces to allow water to infiltrate as well as
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reduced setbacks in which to create swales to direct water. In response these conditions, staff
has begun asking for gutter and downspout plans to help ensure the proper discharge of water.
At the conclusion of the construction process, once final grading and stabilization of the site has
occurred, the City holds securities for a one year period in order to ensure that all stormwater
management tactics remain effective. Once the one year period has passed, the securities are
returned and the permit is closed. Issues that arise past that point must be handled between
property owners.
Additional Areas of Inquiry
Future meetings will address site design, impervious limits, and solar access and shading.
Next Steps
As part of the ongoing investigation of narrow lots, Commissioners should keep in mind the
following questions:
1. What are the key takeaways from the information discussed with local realtors?
2. What are the potential impacts of future tax parcel divisions, given the distribution of lot
widths within existing combined lots?
3. Are there concerns regarding the current tree and landscape regulations as they apply to new
home construction? Are there potential changes that should be considered?
4. What other strategies for addressing stormwater issues might be considered?
These questions, and others, will continue to be fleshed out as additional information about
home design and construction considerations are addressed in upcoming meetings.
Attachments
Housing Marking Information from Nancy Nelson (1 page)
Maps of Combined Lots by Lot Sizes (2 pages)
Table of Tree Removal Regulations (1 page)
Nancy Nelson
I am a business major and prior to Real Estate was a senior account executive at AT&T. I have been a
realtor for over 20 years and work with buyers and sellers to list and help buyers purchase homes. I
work in all price ranges from first-time buyers to one million+ buyers and sellers, single-family homes as
well as condos and townhomes.
I have lived in Golden Valley (listing and selling as well) for over 30 years. My buyers and sellers are in
many different areas but predominantly the Western Suburbs and the Lakes area. I also have done
business in St. Paul. At this point, I only work with past clients and referrals.
I am sure you are aware that the City of Minneapolis standard width is about 40 feet. It is unbelievable
what they have been tearing down and building in the desirable areas such as Linden Hills, Fulton (50th
and France area), etc. The same is true in Edina on narrow lots, and along busy streets.
Those two cities did not have as stringent of zoning as Golden Valley. Thus, very large homes are taking
up most of the lot and overpowering their neighbors. Subsequently they have changed their
requirements but too late for some neighbors.
I believe a builder could construct a home that the market would respond to, such as open living
concept and 3+ Bedrooms. Detached garages would not be desirable to a home buyer in the price range
that these homes would cost.
Depending on the neighborhood where these lots exist, the price point to purchase would determine
what a builder would want to sell the home for and consequently how elaborate of a home.
With the aging of baby boomers, many are looking for one level living and low maintenance, which is
hard to find. Also, families with children would be attracted to a home with the right amenities.
I think the market would respond to narrow lots with the right price point and amenities. As far as
impact on the neighborhood, generally a new build – or modification on the existing home – would
improve property values for surrounding homes.
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PEER CITY TREE AND LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
St. Louis Park Edina Minnetonka
When is a
Landscaping/Tree Plan
Required?
For individual single-family and two-family dwellings, a
detailed landscape plan shall be submitted for review
and approval by the Zoning Administrator for all new
developments, additions or modifications to existing
developments or when changes are made to existing
landscape plans.
Needed for demolition permits; subdivision applications;
building permit applications for principal and accessory
structures including a garage, deck or a pool; and
additions to principal and accessory structures.
A tree preservation plan is required as part of an
application for a preliminary plat, lot division, conditional
use permit, variance, expansion permit, grading permit,
site and building plan review, wetland/floodplain
alteration permit, or building permit. A tree preservation
plan is not required for a grading permit or building
permit on an R-1 zoned property containing a single-
family home when tree mitigation is not required.
Minimum Landscaping
Requirements
None for individual single-family residential lots. Single-
family and two-family dwellings constructed after May 7,
2007 shall plant one (1) tree per lot in the boulevard.
Protected trees may not be removed without mitigation
except in the following areas:
a. within a ten-foot radius of, the building pad, deck or
patio of a new or remodeled building.
b. within a five-foot radius of driveways and parking
areas.
c.within ten-foot radius of public infrastructure
improvements.
During construction, subdivision, or redevelopment, any
tree removed outside the allowable removal area must
be mitigated.
Mitigation?Approval of a permit for the removal of any significant
tree or for land alteration which results in tree
destruction shall be subject to and conditioned upon the
owner or developer replacing the loss or reasonably
anticipated loss of all live significant trees. Replacement
plan shall be reviewed by the forester to determine if a
sufficient number of replacements are being brought in,
as well as for location, size, and similar species.
Yes. When a protected tree is removed it must be
replaced subject to conditions. Replacement trees will be
reviewed by the forester for species, size, and
appropriate location.
Yes. When tree mitigation is required, the applicant must
submit a tree mitigation plan for staff review and
approval. The plan must indicate the number of inches or
feet of mitigation trees, the species and quantity of each
species, and the caliper size or feet and location for each
replacement tree. The plan may not be comprised of
more than 25 percent of the same species or size unless
approved by the city.
Restrictions on Tree
Removal for Private Trees
not During Construction?
Not for existing single-family or two-family lots. If any
existing lot of record is subsequently subdivided, tree
replacement shall be required for all of the new resulting
lots or parcels.
No.On property that is zoned R-1 and that has an existing
principal structure in use as a single-family dwelling,
protected trees may be removed without any mitigation
if the principal structure has been in existence and not
externally expanded for at least two years after (1) a final
building permit inspection or a certificate of occupancy
was issued and (2) all of its final landscaping or ground
cover was installed.