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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19710920_regular24.Q A i MINUTES OF THE REGULARMEETING OF THE EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL HELD AT VILLAGE HALL ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1971 Members answering rollcall were Councilmen Courtney, Johnson, Shaw, VanValken- burg and Mayor Bredesen. - 1972 BUDGET discussion was continued to Sepeember 22, 1971 at 4:30 p.m. ORDINANCE NO,'811-A18 GRANTED FIRST READING. sented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Pursuant to Affidavits of Notice were pre- I due notice given, public hearing was conducted and action taken as hereinafter .set forth. Mr. Luce presented the petition of Mr.. Gary R. Johnson €or zoning change from R-1 Residential District to R-2 Multiple Residential District for property located at 52nd Street and Oxford Avenue at the foot of a 10% grade. Mr. Johnson proposes to vacate a portion of Oxford Avenue and a portion of Wi 52nd Street and has submitted a plat for the .area known as Bedford Valley; (See hearing. on preliminary plat fof Bed5ml.:Valky %ater.-in Wfiutes.) - Mr. Luce recommended that,, if zoning is approved., a fine of shrubbery-to protect the dwelling at'5144 Bedford Avenue from the glare of lights be installed along the ZoatLonLEhe Notth side of the property. understood that a stop sign should be installed so that cars woutd have to stop on the private-drive before reaching Bedford Ave. to the fact that if the road is relocated, a beautiful group of boulevard trees will have to be cut down. Mr..Luce commented that any alternate possibility would be.difficult because of the grade. assured by Mr. Luce that pr0perties.i the.area woul not be assessed at any L future time for any s tom sewer/w~~ci?%i~~~t~ e necessitated by the proposed development. Following considerable discussion, Councilman Courkneymffered the following ordinance hi; Fi.rst Reading;-wieh the ar?des~~~~i~~~fh~~h-'thie"=p"ro- perty be studied again by Mr, Luce to see if there is any possibility of sav- ing the trees, that the safety factor be taken into.consideration and that a @r$sqape-plan by',p.royided .byzMrP&hnsoh and ? approyed b3 bhe ~BZbIaga aiid- tEat a per€omqxjcei:bond. .be. fumishe.dxwhich would insure the maintenance of the land- scaping as approved for at' least. thirty years: .Mr. Luce agreed with an unidenti- . fied gentleman in the audience who if the zoning is'approved, it should be The gentleman also objected A gentleman in the audience was rovemen t s ORDINANCE NO. 811-AZ8 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (NO. 811) BY ADDING TO THE MULTIPLE RESIDENCE DISTRICT THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILTAGE OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: Section 1. Paragraph 1 of Section 4 of Ordinance No. 811 of the Village "The extent of the Multiple Residence District is enlarged by the addition of the following properties : Lots 9,-10, 11 and 12, Block 6, Lots 13, 14 and 15, Block 7, Brookside Heights except-that part of Lots 13, 15 and 15 lying Northeasterly of a line running from a point on West line of Lot 15 distant 20 feet North of Southwest corner of said Lot 15, to a point on South line of Lot 13 distant 50 feet East of Southwest corner of said Lot 13, Block 7, Brook- side Heights, Hennepin County, Minnesota; Fjhich is in subdistrict R-2,*! Sec. 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its pass- 'is amended by adding the following thereto: age and publication. I 1 JOSEPH E. ERICKSON ZONING REQUEST REFERRED TO TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AND PLAN- NING COMMISSION. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Pursuant to due notice given,.public hearing was conducted and action taken as hereinafter set forth. Mr. Thomas Erickson, said that he was no relation to the petitioner.. Mr. Luce presented the petition of Mr. Joseph Erickson for Planned Residential District (PRD-5) zoning for the property located on the Northwest corner of the inter- section of France Ave. at 17. 66th Street vhich is currently zoned C-3 Com- mercial District. acres of which is a pond and that it is proposed to construct a twelve story, 171 unit luxury apartment on the site. ground parking spaces and 1/2 outside parking spaces per unit with ingress and egress from France Avenue. Mr. Howard Dahlgren, architect, introduced Messrs. Joseph Erickson and Jack Erickson and presented slides of th'e area along with site plans. He noted that the property is located 629 feet from the nearest single family dwelling and explained that the building will be 127 feet high, slightly lower than the hospital and considerably lower than the 182 feet Southdale Towers apartment building on Barrie Road. Mr. Dahl- . gren advised that the land is valued at $500,000 and reviewed 1970 Metropoli- tan Council statistics indicating that the proposed apartment building would generate considerably less traffic than office or retail building use which The Village Attorney, He explained that the site consists of 8.41 acres, 4 1/2 The building would have 1 1/2 under- 9/20/71 woiild be permitted on the site with its present C-3 zoning. 6612 West Shore Drive, President' of the Woodhill Association, said that, after organized study, his group opposes construction of the proposed building. presented the following residents who spoke to particular concerns: Arthur Nelson, 6628 Brittany Road, presented objections to the rezoning on the grounds of traffic safety and questioned traffic patterns in the area. noted that the property in question is surrounded on three sides by relatively high speed traffic and that traffic congestion in the area, while serious at the present time, is estimated to be 25,000 cars per day by 1985. He empha- sized that the apartment building would,generate pedestrian traffic which would be dangerous without sidewalks or overpasses. Mr. Nelson added that the Edina Fire and Police Chiefs have expressed concern about additional traffic in the area. Mr. Nelson said that-the new Penney's store will bring in additional trafficaas will the proposed addition to the medical building and to the hospital. (2) Dr. John Maunder, 6712 Point Drive, said that his office is in the Southdale Medical Building and that forty doctors in the , building have signed a petition opposing the apartment building. He said 1 that he is concerned about adding to the hospital and the medical building i$ the access to theselbuildings is not adequate. cannot consider the medical people of-the community any more than the Village as a whole. (3) Mrs. Virginia Scott, 6613 Southcrest Drive, objected to the building on'the grounds that it is too large for the size of the lot and suggested that twenty units per acre is a more proper density than the 49 units per acre as proposed. Mrs. Scott suggested waiting for results of the D.M.J.M. report before making any decision on the use of the land. Mr. Dunn said that he does not know if the D.M.J.M. report will deal with the intersection in question. property is only 9C. ponding easement on the property but that it would not accept any of the pro- perty for a "mini" park. a permanent scenic easement to the Village and that they will improve and maintain the entire shore.line. He added that it is proposed to fill only the marsh area. (4) Mr. James Church, 6500 Ryan Avenue, identified himself as d Civil Engineer and expressed concern if the size of the pond should be reduced in any degree. of television reception in the area would be seriously reduced. He presented' petitions representing 400 households in the 12th Precinct opposing the rezori- ing and added that 26 households were not in opposition. It was brought out that residents had not presented their case to the Planning Commission since they had not been aware of the proposal when the zoning was considered. Bredesen advised that the proposed density is less than twenty units per acre and that variances have been-granted'in almostc all apartments and commercial zonings. the value of property. Mr. Shaw noted for the record that this property as presently zoned could be used for a department store and that-whether or not items would be sold at discount prices would have nothing to do with the zoning. Dayton Development said that they had worlced with several developers over the past few years and that this proposal was considered most acceptable. Dr. D. M. McCampbell, 6700 Point Drive, Dr. Genevieve Lindeman, 5617 Southcrest Drive, Mr. Murray Laub, 6613 Cornelia Drive, and Mrs. Ursula Wlliams, 6123 France Ave. S., expressed opposition to the proposed building. Medicine Building expressed concern about the level of the pond. Messrs. C. E. Royce, 6808 Cornelia Drive, Michael Daggett, 4529 Arden Avenu9 and Emil Koenig, 6700 Brittany Road, said that they felt that the proposal would be better than other potential uses as far as traffic was concerned. discussion, Councilman Courtney's motion that the matter be referred to the Traffic Safety Committee and returned to the-Planning Commission, with the understanding that the people who are in opposition to the zoning attend the meeting to tell the Planning Commission of their objections and that the mat- ter be returned to Council within a month k7as seconded by Councilman VanValken- . burg. On rollcall there were four ayes, with Councilman Johnson voting %aye"; stating that .he is opposed fundamentally to high rise apartments in the Village. The motion was carried. Mr. Snider agreed to advise residents of the dates when this matter will bext be considered by Planning Commission and the Council. COW HILL TEMPOURY EXCAVATION DISTRICT GRANTED FIRST READING. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. Mr. Luce presented the petition for aptemporary excavation district for Cow Hill, located East of Braemar Park in Southwest Edina. vious permit had expirdand that J. A. Danens & Son isanow proposing qo grade the property for the next two years. Councilman VanValkenburg offered Ordinance No. 822-A1 for First Reading as follows : Mr. Clay T. Snider, He (1) Mr. He . Mayor Bredesen said that Council ' Mrs. Scott pointed out that Edina's share of the tax dollar for this Mayor Bredesen said that the Village has a storm sewer Mr. Dahlgren said that the developers want to give He added that, because of the mass of the building, the quality Mayor He added that the Village does not have full control over setting In response to a reference to usage by'kliscount stores", Mr. Jack Rice of The manager of the Modern Following considerable He noted that a pre- No objections were heard,.whereupon 9/20/71 ORDINANCE NO. 822-A1 AN ORDINANCE &ENDING ORDINANCE NO. 822, REGULATING THE USE OF LAND FOR MINING, STRIPPIRG, EXTRACTION AND EXCAVATION PURPOSES BY ADDIEG AN ADDITIONAL TEMPORARY EXCAVATION DISTRICT TI& VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VIWGE OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: Section 1. Sec. 2. Temporary Excavation District designated as Area No. 12 in Subparagiaph (a) of Section 2, of Ordinance No. 822 is hereby terminated. lished for a period of two years. ending October 7, 1973: The following Temporary Excavation District is hereby estab- "Area No. 15 The East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8. Township 116, Range 21, except the East 132 feet of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of tk Southwest 1/4 and except the South 270 feet. of the West 238 feet of the East 370 feet thereof. Also the East 187 feet of the West 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4,of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 8, Township 116, Range 21, except the East 167 feet of the South 232 feet thereof.? Sec. 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication. BEDFORD VALLEY PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL CONTINUED TO OCTOBER 4, 1971. davits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file, approval, noting that the-developer has also requested vacation of a portion of Oxford Avenue.and T.J. 52nd Street in connection with the plat. The street vacation will be heard at the October 4, 197l,,meeting. Mr. Donald Criswell, 5144 Villiam Avenue, said that he had just discovered that the Eroperty in question is proposed to be serviced by Bedford Avenue. He suggested that the road be constructed further to the South or serviced from. ihe apartment area. 3&. Luce said that he F70Uld concur but that gradiqg would be difficult to accomplish this. Mr. Hyde recalled that at the time the Villa Nay Apartments were approved, it was agreed not to let apartmeqt traffic into this area. Blr.. Gary Johnson, the developer, said that Mr. Mark Jones had..fndicated that he anticipates building fourteen townhouses on the Villa Way property.. An unidentified lady in the audience was told by Nr. Luce that the proposed road would be loyer than her lot. Following considerable discussion, it was moved 1 by Councilman Johnson, seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried that the matter be continued to October 4, 1971, so that Nr. Luce and Mr. Johnson would have an opportunity to talk with Mr. Mark Jones concerning possible relocation of the proposed road. - GRIFFITH REPLAT GRANTED PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clek , approved a$ to form. and- ordered placed on file. Pursuant to due notice given, public hearing was conducted and action taken as herein- after set forth. Mr. Luce presented Griffith Replat for preliminary approval as recommended by the Planning Commission. Councilman Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: Affi- Nr. Luce presented Bedford Valley for preliminary plat I No objections were heard, whereupon RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL GRIFFITH REPLAT BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina Village Councir that preliminary plat approval be granted to I'Griffith Replat" as platted by Dorothy A. Griffith and presented to the Edina Village Council at,its Regular Meeting of September 20, 1971. Notion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman VanValkenburg and on rollcall there were five ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted. 3IETRO U . S . CONSTRUCTION QORPORAT-IgN. SUB~I..LSIXJNL G.M7TED&gmzIaNAI@ APPROVAL. Nr. Luce presented Metro U. S. Construction Corporation Subdivision for pre- liminary approval following presentation of Affidavits of Notice which were approved as to form and ordered placed on file. As recommended by the Plan- ning Commission, and no objections being heard, Councilman Courtney offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR HETRO U. S. CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION SUBDIVISION BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of.Edina that that certain plat entitled "Metro U.'S. Construction Corporation Subdivisiont'., platted by Metro U. S. Constcuction Corporation and presented at the Edina Village Council meeting of September 20, 1971, be and is hereby granted preliminary plat approval. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Johnson and on rollcall there were five ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted. ATWOOD STATION SUBDIVISION GRANTED PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved ast to form and ordered placed on file. 9/20/71 Mr. Luce presented Atwood Station Subdivision for pre iminary plat as recom- . mended by- the Planning Commission. No objections being heard, Councilman Shaw I offered the following-resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR ATWOOD STATION SUBDIVISION BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina Village Council of Edina, Minnesota, that that certain plat entitled "Atwood Station Subdivision", platted by Douglas E. C and Beverly J. Dahl, husband and wife, by Metro-Grnley Corporation, by the Prudential Insurance Company of America, by Minneapolis, Northfield and Sou ern Railway and by Edina Interchange Corporation and presented at the Regul Meeting of the Edina Village Council of September 20, 1971, be and is herek granted preliminary plat approval. Notion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman VanValkenb and on rollcall there were five ayes and no nays and the resolution was ado LONDONDERRY ADDITION GRANTED PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL. Affidavits of Noti were presented by Clerk, approved as to form and ordered placed on file. I! Luce presented Atwood Station Subdivision for preliminary plat as recommend by the Planning Commission. No objections being heard, Councilman Shaw offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR LONDONDERRY ADDITION BE IT RESOLVED by the Edina Village Council of Edina, Minnesota, that that certain plat entitled 'ILondonderry Addition1*, platted by Kremer Corporation and presented at the Regular Meeting of the Village Council of September 20 1971, be and is hereby granted preliminary plat approval. Motion for addption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman VanVallcenb and on rollcall there were five ayes and no nays and the resolution was ado ARDEN PARK AND DIVISION PARK LIGHTING CONTRACT AWXWED. Mr. Hyde presented tabulation of three bids for light fixtures, lamps and installation at Arde Park and at Division Park. $3,599.00, Electric Service Company at $5;508,00 and Batzli Electric Compan at $6,004. Councilman Courtney's motion awarding bid to recommended low bi Edina Electric, was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried. LOTS 18, 19, 20, 21, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION 196 BEZONING HEARING DATE SET. recommended by Mr. Luce, Councilman Johnson's motion was seconded by Counci man Shaw and carried setting hearing date for the rezoning of the Folke R. Victorsen property (Lots 18, 19, 20, 21, Auditor's Subdivision 196) from R- Residential District to Planned Residential District (PRD-2) for October 4, 1971. Tabulation showed Edina Electric low bidder at ... .. LARRY CAROLLA APPOINTED COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE TO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, recommended by Hayor Bredegen;LGaanhid@an VanValkenburg's motion appointing Larry Carolla to the Human Rights Commission as the College Representative seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried. . - FEASIBILITY REPORT CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 22, 1971 by motion of Councilman Shaw, seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL POLICY CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 22, 1971 by motion of Councilman Shaw, seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried. TOPICS PROGRAM STUDY AREA 3 CONTINUED TO SEPTEMBER 22, 1971 by motion of Councilman Shaw, seconded by Counci-lman VanValkenburg and carried. NORTHERN STATES POWER AGREEMENT APPROVED. man Johnson offered the following resolution and moved its adoption: As recommended by Mr. Hyde, Coun RE SOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Manager and Village Clerk are hereby author to enter into agreement with Northern States Power Company for electric ser for Municipal Water Pumping which-shall expire on September 30, 1976. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Shaw and o rollcall there were five ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted. ~ CABLE TELEVISION MEETING TO BE HELD, Mr. Hyde advised Council of a meeting representatives of metropolitan area municipalities on September 29 to cons cable television regulations. HENNEPIN COUNTY LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES TAX RESOLUTION NOTED. Mr. Hyde ca Council's attention to a resolution supported by the Hennepin County League hl 2 h- r I rg ted. e ti rg ted. der , s As as il- zed ice >f ler led If 9/20/71 nnesota of HwicipaLties supporting assumption of the State of .he major share b€ Education-and welfare costs as a means of affording lasting property tax relief and retaining the property tax as a means of supporting local services. No action was taken. CLAIMS PAID. Motion of Councilman VanValkenburg was seconded by Coupcilman Shaw and carried for payment of the following claims: Park; Swimming, Golf, Arena, $15,922.54; Water Fund, $10,414.25; Liquor Fund, $86,564.40; Sewer Fund, $15,123.65; %onskru6iA.6n, $X34,888.~9; Totztl., $404; 495.80; and- fo2 c5nZ2rm5tZbn "&E- pabknt. of the following claims: 9/13/71 University of Minnesota $ 100.00 General 9/13/71 University of Minnesota 3.00 General 9/13/71 Superior Dairy 168.65 Golf 9/13/71 Atlantic Richfield Co. ' 1,478.74 General 9/16/71 Farmers Steel Company ,7 11.81 Various 9/20/71 Wheeler Division, St. Regis Paper Company 5.00 Parks General Fund, $88,590.77; I %ouncilman.Johnson's motion for adjournment was then seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried. Adjournment at 10:20 p.m. a. Village Clerk $LA