pc-minutes-nov-09-20
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
This meeting was held via Webex in accordance with the local emergency declaration made by
the City under Minn. Stat. § 12.37. In accordance with that declaration, beginning on March 16,
2020, all Planning Commission meetings held during the emergency were conducted
electronically. The City used Webex to conduct this meeting and members of the public were
able to monitor the meetings by watching it on Comcast cable channel 16, by streaming it on
CCXmedia.org, or by dialing in to the public call‐in line.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 by Chair Blum.
Roll Call
Commissioners present: Rich Baker, Ron Blum, Adam Brookins, Andy Johnson, Noah Orloff, Ryan
Sadeghi, Chuck Segelbaum
Commissioners absent: Lauren Pockl
Staff present: Jason Zimmerman – Planning Manager, Myles Campbell – Planner
Council Liaison present: Gillian Rosenquist
2. Approval of Agenda
Chair Blum asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
MOTION made by Commissioner Segelbaum, seconded by Commissioner Brookins, to approve the
agenda of November 9, 2020. Staff called a roll call vote and the motion carried unanimously.
3. Approval of Minutes
Chair Blum asked for a motion to approve the minutes from October 26, 2020.
Commissioner Baker made a correction on language for both AOWL motions.
MOTION made by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve minutes
after corrections are made. Staff called a roll call vote and the motion carried unanimously.
4. Informal Public Hearing – Zoning Map Amendments – Rezoning of Properties to Achieve
Conformance with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
Applicant: City of Golden Valley
Addresses: 701, 601 Lilac Dr N; 5806, 5804, 5730 Olson Memorial Hwy; PID 3311821240029
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager, started the presentation by restating the need to
rezone so the City is in compliance with the 2040 Comp Plan and Future Land Use Map. Five of
the six properties are owned by Tennant and one is a privately‐owned single‐family property.
Zimmerman displayed the Future Land Use Map as well as the existing Zoning Map for location
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clarity. Zimmerman gave a brief history of the properties being guided for Industrial Use, this
was adopted in 2010. Tennant Companies created a PUD in 2014 to unify the properties into
one campus. The Industrial land use designation across the area was continued into 2040
Comprehensive Plan. Zimmerman displayed a graph detailing each property, their current
zoning, and the proposed zoning.
Tennant has been consulted regarding the rezoning and is comfortable moving forward with an
Industrial designation. Industrial zoning would still allow for office development in addition to
more general manufacturing uses.
Zimmerman reminded the Commission that state statute requires all zoning designations to be
consistent with the land uses identified in the Comp Plan within nine months of adoption.
Should the City choose not to rezone any of these properties, the Future Land Use Map would
need to be amended with the Met Council.
Recommendation
Following the provisions of State statute (sec. 473.858, subd. 1) and the requirements of the
Metropolitan Council with respect to comprehensive planning, staff recommends:
Rezoning the 6 identified properties to Industrial zoning
Discussion started regarding developments near Tennant, specifically Damascus Way.
Chair Blum opened the public hearing at 7:12pm.
No calls.
Commissioner Johnson asked for clarification, he understood there to be two private
properties included in this rezoning, one is occupied and the other isn’t. He asked if those units
would remain R‐1 with regular restrictions and asked for clarification on the Damascus Way
property zoning. Zimmerman stated that there are two R‐1 properties but they will both be
rezoned Industrial. One property is vacated and will likely be demolished, the second home is
occupied and the homeowner will retain their rights to maintain that as a single‐family
property. Damascus Way was zoned R‐3 and that will continue.
Chair Blum closed the public hearing at 7:16pm.
MOTION by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, to recommend
rezoning the six properties, as discussed in the memo, to achieve conformance with the 2040
Comprehensive Plan.
Staff called a roll call vote, Segelbaum abstained, and the motion passed.
5. Review of 2021‐2030 CIP – Presentation by Sue Virnig, City Finance Director
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager, stated that in its by‐laws, the Planning Commission is
charged with reviewing “major public capital improvement plans against the policy and goals
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stated in the Comprehensive Plan.” Each year, the Commission is asked to review and adopt
findings with respect to the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Zimmerman gave a
presentation on what the CIP is, what projects it contains, and the planned expenditures of the
CIP that help advance the goals of the Comp Plan. The 2021‐2030 CIP is divided into nine
sections and elements of four of those sections can be related to the goals of the CIP. These
four sections are: Park Improvements, Storm Water, Water & Sanitary Sewer, and Streets. The
presentation went into greater detail on each section, the relevant projects for each section,
and the related Comp Plan goal.
Recommendation
Adopt a finding that the 2021‐2030 Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the goals
and objectives of Golden Valley’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Sue Virnig, City Finance Director, told the Commission that the CIP went before City Council in
September 2020 and the final document will be considered on December 1st. Virnig gave a
more in‐depth explanation on the CIP, the budget, and how it relates to the Comp Plan.
Commissioner Segelbaum asked where the tennis court was being constructed as that seemed
to be a large line item. Virnig responded that the possible location is east of highway 100. Pickle
Ball has had a rise in popularity and there’s a demand in Golden Valley. Commissioner Johnson
asked the difference between the “PMP with Sanitary Sewer” line item and the stand alone
“streets” line item. Virnig responded that PMP has different parts in addition to the road, the
other infrastructure items are included in their budget line items. Commissioner Baker
commented that the specifics in expenditures for parks are not listed and asked if some items
are “to be determined”. Virnig responded that is mostly true, however if a description is listed
it tells when a particular park will be worked on however that exact timeline is unknown. Virnig
added that the CIP is a working document. Johnson asked about the community garden line
item and why it might take as long as projected. Virnig responded that most of it will be done
on city property, so most of the timing is due to getting water and fencing in that area. Council
Member Rosenquist added that the initial line item was made in March, before the effects of
COVID were really known. Commissioner Sadeghi asked how line items are estimated and if
inflation is factored in. Virnig stated numbers are pretty solid for the next three years, interest
rates have a play in the future but that is why the CIP is revisited every year.
MOTION by Commissioner Brookins, seconded by Commissioner Segelbaum, to adopt the findings
that the 2021‐2030 CIP is consistent with the goals and objectives of Golden Valley’s 2040
Comprehensive Plan.
Staff took a roll call vote and the motion passed unanimously.
Televised portion of the meeting concluded at 7:38pm
6. Council Liaison Report
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Council Member Rosenquist provided an update on a discussion around speed limits within the city
as communities may now set a speed limit of 20 or 25 miles per hour. This does not include County
roads or highways. She reported that the City Council will be considering the budget in December as
well as revisions to the Crime Free and Disorderly Conduct ordinances. Finally, MnDOT is looking to
construct a trail along the south side of Olson Memorial Highway between Winnetka Ave and
Glenwood Ave.
7. Reports on Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings
None
8. Other Business
None
9. Adjournment
MOTION by Commissioner Segelbaum to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Brookins, and
approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.
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Adam Brookins, Secretary
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Amie Kolesar, Planning Assistant