10-14-19 PC Minutes7800 Golden Valley Road I Golden Valley, MN 55427
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Planning Commission
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7 pm by Chair Blum
Roll Call
g vAlley October 14, 2019 -7 pm
Council Chambers
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Commissioners present: Rich Baker, Ron Blum, Adam Brookins, Andy Johnson, Lauren Pockl, Ari
Prohofsky, and Chuck Segelbaum
Commissioners absent:
Staff present:
Council Liaison present:
Approval of Agenda
Andy Johnson and Ryan Sadeghi
Planning Manager Jason Zimmerman and Planner Myles Campbell
Steve Schmidgall
MOTION made by Segelbaum, seconded by Baker to approve the agenda of October 14, 2019, as
submitted and the motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
MOTION made by Baker, seconded by Pockl to approve the August 12, 2019, minutes as submitted and
the motion carried.
Discussion -Narrow Lots
Zimmerman explained that the City Council has asked that the Planning Commission to look at the
regulations around the development of narrow lots which are lots 65 feet or less in width and how they
might be adjusted. He noted that newly created lots are not allowed to be created at that width.
Segelbaum asked if it is the R-1 regulations they are discussing. Zimmerman said yes.
Zimmerman referred to subdivisions, tax parcel divisions, and variances. He explained that subdivision is
the splitting or replatting of one or more lots into two or more lots which the City Council must approve
if the proposal meets the minimum standards set by City Code. He stated that North Tyrol has been the
focus of attention and noted that since 2014 (since the Subdivision Study) there have been four
approved subdivisions, one new lot created with old Mn DOT right-of-way, and one subdivision proposal
under review which is a net gain of six lots in this area.
Zimmerman explained that tax parcel division is the administrative separation by Hennepin County of
two or more already existing platted lots. He stated that there are a number of places around the City
where people own two lots but build one house across both of them. Often this involves narrow lots and
when the structure is removed Hennepin County can assign new parcel IDs (PID) to each lot and they can
be used as separate individual lots. He added that the City does not have the authority to deny use of a This document is available in alternate formats upon a 72-hour request. Please call 763-593-8006 (TTY: 763-593-3968) to make a request. Examples of alternate formatsmay include large print, electronic, Braille, audiocassette, etc.
City of Golden Valley
October 14, 2019 -7 pm
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scheduled for October 21, the Pavement Management Program open house scheduled for October 23, a
recently passed pollinator protection ordinance, the first reading of a tobacco 21 ordinance, and the
pending groundbreaking for 10 West End.
Segelbaum asked about the progress of the Xenia Apartments. Schmidgall reported that while
construction was slow, it was continuing.
Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City Council, Board of Zoning
Appeals, and other meetings
No other reports were discussed.
Other Business
Zimmerman introduced Myles Campbell as the new Planner working for the City.
Adjournment
MOTION made by Baker, seconded by Pockl and the motion carried unanimously to adjourn the
meeting at 8:10 pm.