14-051 - 06-17 - Neighborhood Meeting Policy Resolution 14-51 June 17, 2014
Member Fonnest introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION APPROVING A NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING
POLICY - PLANNING DIVISION
WHEREAS, development of land can result in visual and physical impacts to
neighboring properties; and
WHEREAS, developers and property owners have an obligation to share potential
changes with neighboring property owners; and
WHEREAS, open communication with an opportunity to provide feedback in a timely
fashion is a priority; and
WHEREAS, a Neighborhood Meeting Policy can clearly dictate the terms under
which this review can be carried out.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of Golden
Valley adopts the Neighborhood Meeting Policy - Planning Division dated May 13, 2014,
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Joanie Clausen, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Snope
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen,
Fonnest, and Snope; and the following voted against the same: Member Schmidgall
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
Pro Tem and her signature attested by the City Clerk.
Resolution 14-51 - Continued June 17, 2014
EXHIBIT A
Neighborhood Meeting Policy
Planning Division
Revised May 13, 2014
Neighborhood meetings shall be held whenever a proposal is located within or adjacent to
a residential zoning district, or whenever Planning Staff feels the potential impact is great
enough to warrant such a meeting. The types of proposals that require neighborhood
meetings include: Conditional Use Permits, Planned Unit Developments, subdivisions, and
rezonings.
The Applicant shall hold the neighborhood meeting at an accessible location in order to
provide information to residents and to gather feedback prior to the public hearing.
Meeting Guidelines:
1. The meeting shall be scheduled after the formal application has been received by the
Planning Division but at least 7 days prior to the informal public hearing at the
Planning Commission. Notices shall be sent out by the Applicant to the same
properties that will be notified for the public hearing and shall be received at least 10
days prior to the meeting date. If Planning Staff feels additional time is warranted to
receive neighborhood input, meetings may be scheduled prior to the submission of a
formal application.
2. Meetings shall be held between 6:30 pm and 8 pm, Monday through Thursday.
Meetings shall not be held on holidays. The Applicant is encouraged to check potential
meeting dates with Planning Staff.
3. The Applicant shall host the meeting and make the presentation. A City representative
may be in attendance to observe and to answer questions about City policy and
process.
4. A copy of the neighborhood meeting notice shall be sent to the Planning Division,
members of the Planning Commission, and members of the City Council.
5. A sign-in sheet shall be kept and a copy provided to the Planning Division, along with
a summary of the meeting, after its conclusion.
Notices shall include the following:
• Applicant name, address, and phone number
• Property location (map)
• Description of the proposed project and specific application request
• Meeting date, time, and location
• Outline of expected process (ie, informal public hearing at Planning Commission
followed by formal public hearing at City Council, etc.)