pc-minutes-april-25-2022
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
This meeting was conducted in a hybrid format with in‐person and remote options for attending,
participating, and commenting. 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 6:30 pm by Chair Pockl.
Roll Call
Commissioners in person: Adam Brookins, Sophia Ginis, Andy Johnson, Lauren Pockl, Mike Ruby,
Chuck Segelbaum
Staff present: Jason Zimmerman – Planning Manager, Myles Campbell – Planner
Council Liaison present: Denise La Mere‐Anderson
2. Approval of Agenda
Chair Pockl asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
MOTION made by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Brookins, to approve the
agenda of April 25, 2022.
Motion carried.
3. Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Brookins noted his absence at the April 11th meeting.
Chair Pockl asked for a motion to approve the minutes from April 11, 2022, pending edits.
MOTION made by Commissioner Ruby, seconded by Commissioner Ginis to approve.
Motion carried.
4. Informal Public Hearing – Zoning Text Amendment – Temporary Mobile Uses
Applicant: City of Golden Valley
Myles Campbell, Planner, reminded the group that the City added mobile food vendors as a
temporary use in the zoning code in 2015. Revisiting this topic was prompted by Parks and Rec
requesting a greater diversity of uses to be allowed under the code.
The most significant change will be the addition of two new uses: Mobile Assistive Services and
Mobile Retail/Service Vendors. Staff reviewed these two in more depth.
April 25, 2022 – 6:30 pm
Hybrid
Council Chambers, City Hall
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Staff reviewed an updated permit duration table for the two new uses in different zoning districts.
Staff also reviewed some regulation changes around broadening vendor language and updating
permit restrictions to apply to only R‐1 and R‐2 zoning.
Staff recommends approval of the revised zoning ordinance language regarding mobile use permits
to allow for additional types of mobile uses in Golden Valley.
Commissioner Ruby asked staff to consider flexibility in allowing a food vendor more than 2 events
per year. Commissioner Segelbaum mentioned the difference between a homeowner hosting more
than one party and having a food truck versus a vendor operating in a residential area on their own.
Commissioner Johnson added that permitting two events a year seems like a good compromise for a
residential district. Staff added that this particular situation has not been an issue that’s come up.
The group discussed hours of operation ending at 8pm, 9pm, or 10pm, weeknights versus weekends,
and difference within different zoning districts.
The conversation moved on to overnight parking and storage, public right of way, and vending
operations for private parties in the R‐1 district.
Chair Pockl opened the public comments at 7:01pm
There were no in person commenters.
There were no callers.
Chair Pockl closed the public comments at 7:04pm.
Johnson added that he’d like to add local assistive services to the Commercial/Light
Industrial/Industrial zoning districts, clean up the grid for the R‐1/R‐2 exceptions. Commissioner
Ruby added language should be added to allow a vendor to extend a permit request.
Johnson added it would be helpful to work with Communications to get the changes communicated.
MOTION made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Brookins to recommend
approval of the revised zoning ordinance language regarding mobile use permits to allow for
additional types of mobile uses in Golden Valley and including Commissioner comments from the
4/25/2022 meeting.
Motion carried
5. Discussion – Accessory Dwelling Units
Myles Campbell, Planner, noted that the team is working with Communications and Community
Outreach to communicate the potential changes to R‐1 and R‐2 with ADUs. Staff reviewed
communications thus far, social media pushes, and a survey for residents to obtain initial feedback
from residents.
Staff displayed the draft survey and asked for feedback on items not addressed, things that should be
expanded on, and general comments.
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Commissioner Ruby asked if there was a way to have residents list their location in Golden Valley
without maybe disclosing their address. This could provide neighborhood interest data points. He
added that questions should be split, when and how questions are generally unclear.
The conversation moved on to dynamics of consistency in questions on the survey.
Commissioner Ginis commented on edits to the survey to accurately capture support for ADUs.
Commissioner Segelbaum commented on language related to a long‐term rental or a short‐term
rental. The conversation went on to discuss descriptions in the survey or not, participation in the
survey, and variety of communications to residents.
The conversation moved on to the difference between being a property owner or the homeowner as
well as if the home needs to be owner occupied to add an ADU. The group discussed parameters for
the survey as well as likelihood of which direction Council will place support.
Johnson commented on the nuances of a survey and the results as well as initial understandings
compared to detailed descriptions. Segelbaum commented on the generalness of the survey
comments and staff responded intent was to understand initial responses. Commissioners
commented again that it would be beneficial for residents to understand the goal of Council in
advance of the survey distribution.
The group went on to discuss the way the responses are listed and what format would solicit the
clearest resident responses. The staff reminded the group the survey is an information gathering
exercise, to use the feedback to draft language for the zoning code, then move forward with the
standard hearing procedure.
The group discussed survey layout, process, other avenues of information, and the website.
Chair Pockl ended the televised portion of the meeting at 7:23pm
6. Council Liaison Report
Council Member La Mere‐Anderson updated the Commission on the most recent Council Work
Session and Council Meeting. She informed them the Council reviewed the Annual Report and Work
Plan, had approved a fee schedule which included the new Outdoor Service Area permit, and also
appointed Ellen Brenna to the Commission. She noted that the Planning Commission and Board of
Zoning Appeals were both still in need of youth members. Commissioners were reminded of the
upcoming Board and Commission Appreciation Dinner.
7. Other Business
Staff reminded Commissioners that Chair Pockl was the scheduled representative to the next Board of
Zoning Appeals meeting and notified everyone that elections would take place at the next regular
Planning Commission meeting.
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8.Adjournment
MOTION by Commissioner Segelbaum to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Johnson and
approved unanimously by roll call vote. Meeting adjourned at 8:44 pm.
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Andy Johnson, Secretary
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Amie Kolesar, Planning Assistant