HomeMy WebLinkAbout19730115_regulare MINUTES OF THE REGULARMEETING OF THE
EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL HELD AT VILLAGE HALL ON
MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 197 3
Members answering rollcall' were Councilmen Courtney, Johnson, Shaw and Van
Van Valkenburg who served as Mayor Pro Tem in the absence of Mayor Bredesen.
was on the agenda, having been continued from November 6, December 4 and Dec-
ember 18, 1972, to call Council's attention to the fact that the plat had been
withdrawn. He referred to a report of the Environmental Quality Commission
in regard to the property and advised that the proponent now has an alternate
proposal for the development of the property in question. Mr. Erickson said
that the property owner has agreed to a proposal which in part conforms to the
Nine Mile Creek Watershed District regulations, in part conforms to the
Environmental Quality Commission standards, and in part does not conform to
any established standards. He said that the proposal called for 20% of the
lot below the flood elevation to be filled and that a portion of that 20%
would be in the location of the house that is proposed to be built on the
property and a part of that 20% would-be filled to a depth of one foot of
what is presently described either as a "mud flat" by the developer or as
a "pond" by the environmentalists. Mr. Erickson explained that all of this
fill would be done pursuant to plans that the Village would approve.
of the Outlot would be deeded to the Village to give the Village control of
both sides of the creek, including the ropond" area.
then be allowed on Outlot A and assessments would be transferred to the
portion of the Outlot which would not be in Village ownership.
clarified that any approval of development along those lines would need the
approval of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District and that the house would
have to be constructed subject to setback variance which b70Uld require
approval by the Board of Appeals. With the aid of the view-graph, Mr. West
explained the topography of the property and the concerns of the Environ-
mental Quality Commission.
granted by the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District to move the creek, but
that the time period had lapsed and jiermission had now been denied. Mr.
Erickson recommended that, should the Council approve Mr. Gustafson's request
to fill the portion of the flood plain, it should be subject to the following
conditions:
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4. Restriction on more fill on Outlot A;
5.
A portion
No further fill would
Mr. Erickson
Note was taken that at one time a permit had been
Approval of the fill plans by the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District and
by the Village;
Approval of the house setback variance by the Board of Appeals;
Conveyance of the land along the creek to the Village;
Transfer of special assessments to the property on which the house
is to be built.
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In reply to a question of Councilman Johnson as to whether a precedent is being
established in allowing a flood plain to be filled, even though with only one
foot of fill, Mr. Luce said,that the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District is
aslcing less stringent limitations than either the Edina Environmental Quality
Commission ox the proposed Flood Plain Ordinance would permit.
considerable discussion, Councilman Johnson said that he believes that fill-
ing the flood plain as proposed by Mr. Gustafson is a reasonable compromise.
He then moved approval of the request to fill the flood plain and-declared the
Outlot a buildable lot, subject to the conditions of the Village Attorney as
set forth above. Notion was then seconded by Councilman Courtney and on roll-
call there were four ayes and no nays and the motion carried.
Following
OUTLOT 2,. IROQUOIS HILLS 4TH ADDITION CONTINUED INDEFINITELY. As recommended
by Mr. Dunn, Councilman Shaw's motion was seconded by Councilman Courtney and
carried, continuing indefinitely the riiatfer of whether Outlot 2 , Iroquois
Hills 4th Addition should be declared a buildable lot.
EVANSWOOD 2ND ADDITION GRANTED FINAL PLAT APPROVAL.
wood 2nd Addition for.fina1 plat approval.
man Johnson offered the following resolution as recommended by the shaff and
moved its adoption:
Mr. Luce presented Evans-
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RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL PLAT OF
EVANSNOOD 2ND ADDITION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Edina, Minnesota, that - that certain plat entitled fiEvanswood 2nd Addition", platted by Lucille E.
Muth and F. Charles Muth, husband and wife, and presented at the meeting of
the Edina Village Council of January 15, 1973, be and is hereby granted final
approval .
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Notion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Courtney and
on rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted.
NORTHERN STATES POWER COBPANY STREET LIGHTING CONTRACT APPROVED. Mr. Hyde
-submitted to Council a contract to be executed between the Village of Edina
and Northern States Power Company as recommended by the Village Attorney.
Councilman Johnson thereupon offered the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RGSOLVED that the Village Council of the Village of Edina, Hennepin County,
Minnesota, hereby accepts the proposal of NORTHERN STATES POWER COBPANY, a
Minnesota corporation, to furnish street lighting service with all lights
located or to be located in said Village, and hereby approves all rates, terms,
conditions, and-specifications in the Street Lighting Contract made a part of
the proposal of said company and the proper officers of the Village are hereby
authorized and directed to execute the aforesaid Contract for and in the name
of the Village, and to affix the corporate seal thereto.
Notion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Courtney and
on rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted.
NINNEAPOLIS GAS COMPANY RATE INCREASE NOTED.# Mr. Hyde called Council's atten-
tion to a press release advising that the Minneapolis Gas Company is proposing
a 6.1% rate increase in residential natura1,gas and noting that this increase
will be reviewed by the Suburban Rate Authority.
RE SOLUTION
No action was taken.
JOLLY BULL TAVERN ON-SALE BEER LICENSE APPROVED.
application of the Jolly Bull Tavern for an &-Bale Beer License to be used
in connection Bith the Biltmore Lanes, said application having been approved
by the Police and Health Departments. Councilman Johnson's motion for
approval was then seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried.
Mr. Hyde presehted the
PAUL JASMIN REQUEST FOR LOVER WATER4AIN ASSESSMENT DENIED.
/ Council's attention to a request of Mr. Paul Jasmin, 6420 Indian Hills Road,
that he be included in the Cherokee Hills Vatqrmain assessment (Watermain
Improvement No. 164) at $690.98 as assessed in 1963, and taken out of the
Indian Hills Assessment (Watermain Improvement No. 218) at $1,419.85, nhich
had been assessed in 1969. Mr. Hyde called attention to a letter written by
Mr. George Hite to Mr. Jasmin on April 24, 1967, pointing out that the Jasmin
property would be assessed for its share of the Indian Hills watermain but
that Hr. Jasmin could connect to either system.
made by Bk. Jasmin of assessments of neighboring properties, Mr. Hyde pointed
out that lfr. Jasmin had been assessed at $613.92 for lateral Sanitary Sewer,
whereas a number of these same neighbors have been assessed at $3;043.00. Mr.
Hyde said that any reduction granted would have to be charged back against the
Indian Hills zissessment, thus necessitating a re-assessment of the improvement.
He added that Hr. Jasmin had received proper notice of the cost of the improve-
ment and that he did not believe that this is a timely complaint.
pointed out that he had no idea of the difference in price in the two improve-
ments, and that, because of the high assessments, he is unable to sell his
home for "anywhere near" the assessed value.
sion, Councilman Johnson's motion was seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried,
denying the request for the amended assessment.
BOARD AND COBFIISSION APPOINTMENTS MADE. The Clerk presented the following list
of names recommended by the Nayor for appointment to various Boards and Cods-
sions: Planning Commission - lfessrs. TJilliam I$. Le~7is, David T. Runyan and David
C. Sherman; Board of Appeals - Nessrs. Lawrence 11. Rixe, David T. Runyan,
James Van Vallcenburg and Frank Dean, Alternate;
Nrs. Joan Lonsbpry; Building Construction Codes Commission - Mr. Thomas
Wurst; Buman Rights Commission - Messrs. Roger Heegaard (Council appointee), Dave
Williamson and Charles H. Clay (School Board appointees).
mendations for appointments were unanimously confirmed by motion of Councilman
Johnson, seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMI&SSION APPOINTMENTS CONTINUED.
Council that Mayor Bredesen had suggested that the Environmental Quality Com-
mission be desolved and iricfegsing the membership of the Planning Commission
by six, all of whom would be chosen..frejm the Environmental Qualit$ CommisGion.
Mayor Bredesen felt that this would expedite matters which are presently
referred from one Commission to another.
this matter to February 5, 1973, was seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried.
Nr. Hyde called
In response to comparisons
Elr. Jasmin
Following considerable discus-
Park Board - Irir. Jack Rice,
The above recom-
The Clerk advised
Councilman Shawls motion continuing
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SOUTH KENNEPIN HUMAN SERVICES PLANNING BOARD APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED. As
recommended by Mayor Bredesen, Councilman Johnson's motion was seconded by
Councilman Courtney and carried, confirming the appointments as follows for
the South Hennepin Human Services Planning Board: Messrs. George C. Kite and
Kirby Erickson for a one year Cerm each, and Messrs. Van Valkenburg and Rich-
ard I?. Nissen, of the Detective Bureau, for a term of two years each.
T.H. 100 HOUSE REMOVAL REQUESTED. Mr. Hyde advised Council that the State
Highway Department has refused to take the five houses on the T.H. 100 West
Service Road between 8. 64th and I?. 66th Streets as. requested by the property
owners. He advised further that the Highway Department feels that it can
satisfy the noise problem with a wall, but pointed out that these would be the
only houses in Edina remaining on a service drive.
Councilman Courtney's motion was then seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried,
directing the Village Manager to write to Mr. Crawford of the Highway Depart-
ment, pointing out that the Village does not want a wall and requesting to know
the reasons for denial of the request and requesting also/khf%eliminary design
of the highway at that point be submitted to the Council.
As recommended by Mr. Hyde,
HIGHWAY UTILITY RELOCATION BILL SUPPORTED. Mr. Hyde called Council's attention
to a letter from Village Attorney Erickson, along with a draft of a proposed
vrBill for an act relating to highways, the relocation of utilities located on
trunk highways and the reimbursement of the cost thereof; amending Minnesota
Statutes 1971, Section 161.46, Subdivisions 2 and 5; repealing Minnesota
Statutes 1971, Section 161.45, Subdivision 2", under which, if passed, the
Village will avoid paying the cost of relocating its utilities in the uncom-
pleted portion of T.H. 100. It was brought out that, although originally the
vi11 was to relate to "metropolitan freeways'r, it is now concluded that the
bill should cover all state trunk highways. Stating that he realized that by
increasing the scope of the bill the opposition from the Highway Department
may be intensified, Councilman Courtney offered the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina Village Council authorize the Village Attorney
to obtain sponsors for ''Bill for an act relating to highways, the relocation
of utilities located on trunk highways and the reimbursement of the Cost
thereof; amending Minnesota Statutes 1971, Section 161.46, Subdivisions 2 and
5; repealing Minnesota Statutes 1971, Section 161.45, Subdivision 2."
Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Councilman Johnson and on
rollcall there were four ayes and no nays and the resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION
CATV MEETING at which the Mitce Corporation will meet with representatives of the
municipalities which have joined the Southwest Suburban Study Commission will
be held at Bursch's on January 29, 1973. Mr. Hyde recommended the program as
being highly worthwhile.
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HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE TO BE AMENDED AS HUMAN RELATIONS ORDINANCE; FAMILY LIFE
CONFERENCE APPROVED. Councilman Johnson advised that he and Councilman Shaw had
met with MF. Byhre and Mrs. Herb of the School Board and with Messrs. Clay and
Sylvestre of the Human Rights Commis,sion. He reviewed the discussion held at
that meeting and said that the School Board members would recommend to the
School Board, and that he and Councilman Shaw would recommend to the Council,
that the Human Rights Ordinance be amended to'broaden the powers and the
responsibilities of the commission and that it be renamed the "Human Relations
Commissionr'.
seconded by Councilman Shaw and carried authorizing Councilman Johnson to redraft
the ordinance so that the commission could undertake the type of program as pro-
posed Tn the Family Life Conference. Councilman Johnson's motion was then sec-
onded by Councilman Shaw and carried for approval of the Family Life Conference
and the assurance of funds neaessary for the project.
'5.508 - 5516 VERNON AVENUE SANITARY SEWER PETITION was received and referred to
the Engineering Department for ppetcessing by motion of Councilman Johnson,
seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried.
Following some discussion, Councilman Courtney's motion was
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FISCAL DISPARITIES ACT DISCUSSED.
tabulation in the paper showing that Edina stands to lose $2,100,000 under the
Fiscal Disparities Act, with St. Louis Park, Richfield, Golden Valley and Burns-
ville among the municipalities'which will gain. He said that the Village of
Burnsville had previously started a suit in Dakota County Court to test the
constitutionality of the act. Mr. Hyde recalled that, at the time the suit was
instigated, Burnsville did not want any financial assistance, but that he had
informally pledged the interest and financial support of the Village of Edina
if an appeal of the decision is necessary.
Mr. Hyde called Council's attention to a
No action was .taken.
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' NEN LIQUOR STORE SIGN INFORMAL BIDS AUTHORIZED.
attention to a comparison of 1972 and 1973 Liquor Store Sales, which compari-
son showed a substantial increase for 1973. As recommended by Mr. Hyde,
Councilman Shaw's motion was seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried auth-
orizing informal bids for a new sign for the new Southdale Liquor Store.
Mr. Hyde called Council's
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BRAEMAR ARENA RESTRAINLKG ORDER SERVED.
restraining order had been sktved on the Vilglage by the attorney for the heirs
Mr. Hyde advised Council that a
of Carl Heino who was killed in the Braemar Arena explosion to prevent installa-
tion of the new burner authorized on January 8, 1973, and to seize the parts
that came out of the old burner. No action was taken.
GTGE GOLF BALLS PURCHASE AUTHORIZED.
by Councilman Courtney and carried authorizing the purchase of 800 dozen
range golf balls for Braemar Golf Club at $3.45 per dozen.
I Motion of Councilman Shaw was seconded
MINNEHAHA CREEK FLOOD CONTROL ACTION TAKEN. Mr. Dunn advised Council that a
number of inquiries had been received from residents along Minnehaha Creek
as to the availability of flood insurance. He noted that, in order for resi-
dents to apply for this insurance, the Village must qualify under the Federal
Flood Insurance Program and one of the requirements is that it is necessary for
the Village to adopt a Flood Plain Ordinance. Mr. Dunn recalled that the
Council had granted First Reading to this ordinance in May, 1972, at wEch
time it had been submitted to the Department of Natural Resources for its
review and approval as is necessary for final adoption.
lieves that this approval has been held up because of the criteria used by
the Nine Nile Creek Vatershed District to determine the flood plain.
.Erickson added that expeditious handling had been requested, at which time
immediate approval was given of the content and only the maps of the watershed
districts remain to be approved. Councilman Shaw suggested that the possibil-
ity of dividing the flood plains and adopting two separate ordinances might
expedite action to protect property owners along Minnehaha Creek. Mr. Raymond
Beim, 5521 Woodcrest Drive, expressed concern over flooding along Ilinnehaha
Creek. He referred to a letter from the Ninnehaha Creek Vatershed District
which indicated that there is an overall plan for the district indicating
the best way to prevent flooding would be to present a petition from the
Village for the installation of an upstream reservoir.
theI7atershed District had asked that the Village adopt a resolution in favor
of a reservoir so that the flow of the creek could be controlled. Mr. Hyde
said that forms for a joint powers agreement for this reservoir had just been
received. Mr. Dunn corroborated Councilman Shaw's recollection that the
Village had gone on record previously favoring the upstr'eam dam.
considerable discussion, Councilman Johnson's motion to do everything possible
improvement was then seconded by Councilman Courtney and carried.
He said that he be-
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I Wr. ShaiJ recalled that
Following
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CLAIMS PAID.
and carried for payment of the following claims as per Pre-List: General
Fund, $32,811.56; Construction Fund, $29,183.01; Park, Park Construction,
Park Sinking, Golf, Swiminin& and Arena, $6,934.98; Water Fund, $3,385.48;
Liquor Fund, $141,024.55; Sewer Fund, $3,025.45; Total, $216.364.95.
Motion of Councilman Johnson was seconded by Councilman Shaw
No further business appearing, Councilman Courtney's motion for adjournment
was seconded by Councilman Johnson and carried. Adjournment at 8:40 p.m.
Dr, Scanlan' s Remarks
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In January, 1970, the Ed-ina Village Council adopted the
Western Edina'Land Use Plan. This adoption came shortly on the heels
of extended discussion and eventual denial of a high-rise, high
density proposal at the corner of the Crosstown and Co. Road 18.
This 'Jestern Edina Plan was to concern itself with all the oFen
land along the North and Western Village limits, to Braemar Fark
on the South, and the railroad tracks on the East.
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Let me quote from that plan:
In addition, on page 6 of the plan, 1978 projections for tke
entire Western Edina area are listed, including the ckassificz-
tion, "Nediwn Density lfultiple Residential," 5-12/acre. The
figure projected for medium density multiple by 1978 nas 1,059
units--- a figure I shall return to in a few moments.
corner of Edina, and we--- like you--- would like to see it
finally settled in a fair manner tox all--- to us, to the develogers,
and to a11 of Edina. This corner is very important to u-s as horne- 6 owners--- as witnessed by the hours we have spent on its develop-
ment over the years--- and we, as I8m sure JTOU, would not like
to be forced into a quick decision by the near threat of develop
ers who tell you or, as in this ctzse, the Planning Commissiorr,
that they have to have a favrhrable decision now or cull ou-t. 7ie
have heard those threats before and know they are hollovf.
Let us reflect for a moment on the history of the develop-
ment of our corner. Originally, all of this ayea was zoned Tor
single family dwellings. Mulberry Road and Bukternut Road still
appear on the Edina directory map west of Ralnut . When Fabritek
was approved, the residents of Walnut and Tamarac were assured
that therelg would be adequate buffering between them and co%Ter-
cia1 property. The PCH proposal, 320 units, and the Johnso-.,
property, 84 units, were approved at the time the YEP was pzssed.
A commercial development at the western end of Vernon Ave. TE-S
defeated at that time, The GGC development of 168 units was Zext
approved. Landmark Corporation came in with several plans for the
Krahl Hill which were eventually turned down. The service rozd from
Roushar to Gleason, an integral part of the traffic zlans for the
area, was eliminated. Mr. Hanson came in with a major cozmercial
Ye have had a long struggle over the development of OUT
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proposal for his property which was defeated at Commission level.
ITr. Krahl presented a low density town-house development which
would have ekiminated 85% of the natural cover and strigned 49
feet off the top of his Hill. This was denied. The Farr Develo3-
ment Corp. was turned down at the last Commission meeting on its
proposal of 192 units for the 16 acres just south of Pabritek. Ard
now, the Dimension Development Corp. presents their plan for 93
units .
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With one exception, the Krahl proposal for townhouses which
was environment ally and aesthetically unsuitable--- every sizzle
proposal for the corner and every one which has been apFroved---
has been at the maximum density of 12/acre. 3i$xxxxm~x~~x~5~~~
~nBxB$m~x~a~nS~~~~rmx~~~~~~~~~xx~x~~~~Bx~n If this prososal
should pass, it would mean that all property on this corEer bor-
dering single-family dwellings would be approved at this miixi~1333,
12/acre. Ye find this far from buffering. We feel this mould
be the violation of a natural resource--- a beautiful hill worth
saving, as we shall emphasise further. Moreover, it is only a
realistic conclusion that all remaining acreage on the c-mer
will be approved at 12/acre or more if this last boundary ziree is
so approved. It is a curiosity to us that the develoyers state
they cannot feasibly develop at less than 12/acre, when IEr. Victor-
sen can apparently do so on the other end of the same hill at
0-4/acre zoning.
1,050 Medium multiple density by 1978 for all of Wes&ern Sdina.ZF
If all lands on our corner alone continue this pattern of 12/zcre,
we alone will have 1,200 units. This does not include the other
Veskern Edina developments such as Builtwell, Pemtom, Data Invest-
ment, or Mr. Victorsen. This seems far beyond the spirit of the
1970 Plan, so if we are to start limiting density- to be within those
goals, let 9 start now. Let us start by considering density and
a11 its at-tendant problems such as traffic--- right here .
the Planning Commission show that they have recommended much loyfer
densities for this hill. We do not understand their present COE-
cept appoval. The Commission, in its minutes, recommended stzff
midance to the owner in'seeking a proposal for proper densit::.
';Je camot understand the recommendation at 12/acre in viev of their
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Let us recall those figures from the Western Edina PLxn---
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If you don't, we fear the whole corner is gone. The ninutes of
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Mr. VeLure's Remarks .
,. * TRAFFIC PRESZNTATION EDINA VILLAGE COUNCIL
2/5/73 8 Mayor, Council Members, my name is Chuck VeLure, I live at 6125 Arctic Way. ..
I would like the comments which I am making tonight recorded, if you will,
please.
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As Dr, Scanlon has indicated, and I am sure you will see as this meeting
progresses, there are many areas 'of concern regarding the development of
the property in this corner of Edina and the Krahl property in specific.
One of these concerns is the impact,of traffic which will generated with
the addition of each new development.
generated,
ultimately approved by you, the Village Council.
flow alternatives have been presented at various times by companies desiring
to develop property in this area, including
The specific level of traffic
of course, will vary depending on the proposals which are
A variety of traffic
1'. The development of a frontage road from Gleeson to Vernon Avenue
c paralleling Crosstown 62.
2. The widening of Vernon Avenue from Gleeson extending around to
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3. Leaving Vernon as it currently exists.
4. The accissgnglof this general area to County Road 18.
5. -$a& terminating Vernon just beyond Walnut Drive2i-
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All of these met with varying degrees of acceptance but &with question and
concern as to:
' 1. lJho will bear the brunt of required construction expense, the developers
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who desire to develop the property for their interest or the
Village citizens from the neighboring area-= * &
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2. What will be the resultant level of traffic flow, and what will
its effect be on the safety
Regardless of the varying alternatives which have been proposed, Vernon
Avenue is currently the primary access route to all this property. It is
currently a two lane road, one which in the view of traffic experts can
reasonably be expected to carry a maximum capacity traffic load of up to
7500 trips per day.
day capacity require four lane roads -- in
to handle the traffic effectively.
of the current vs.
approved, and proposed development of this corner of Edina brings US quickly to
the realization that the traffic demand on Vernon Avenue will not only be
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other words, minor arterial roadways @ Considering this, we &k&de a qu%ck review
potential traffic on Vernon Avenue as a result of compfeted,
excessive but most certainly will create a hazard to the safety of &rn&ghh r-
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unit residence will generate 12 to 13 trips/day/unit, and a multiple family
unit will generate 7 tripsldaylunit. ... -izc arc reqar T: o - nave
As a shopping center has been proposed for a portion of the property, it is
interesting to note that a regional retail outlet or small shopping center is
required to have 6 parking spaces per 1000 square foot of building space and
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There are approximately 90 acres of property either approved or proposed for
development in this corner area. This does not include Fabri-tek. or the Kramer
property currently under development. It i2 interesting to note that on a very
general basis if these 90 acres .were developed as single family units at a rate
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of only
3500 trips peu: day.
slightly more than 3 units per acre,
With the same 90 acres being developed on a multiple family
you would generate approximately
unit basis at 12 units per acre (this seems to be the trend), the trips per day
increase to somewhat over 7500 or a traffic increase of 215%. .Again these figures
Fabrrtek traffic-
As this slide indicates, more specific projections based on completed, approved,
and planned development would indicate a generation of approximately 10,000 plus
trips per day from this corner area aloner This figure is far in excess of the
indicated 7500 trips per day capacity of Vernon Avenue.
approved development generates 5,171 trips per day, while the proposed development
as multiple family unitsv&uld add an additional 3,675 trips for a total of S,546
As you will note, the
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trips per day. If the'Hanson property were allowed to be developed as a sub-
rather than as a multiple-family unit complex, the trips
1,682 to 3,000. It is important to note that the - --
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the traffic which could possibly be generated as a result of the proposal to join
the 10,166 trips per day figures do not include any Fabritch traffic, or
Walnut and Londonderry. Assuming 10,000 trips per day as an average figure,
this would mean that on a 24 hour.basis, an automobile would travel past a
given point every 19.2 seconds (5.2 per minute). More realistically, it is felt
that approximately 75% of the traffic generated would travel during peak hours
of 7 AM to 7 PM. This would mean an automobile every 12.8 seconds (7.8 per minute)
for the 12 hour period.
be an extremely hazardom situation for the children of the area.
Again this level of traffic flow represents what we feel to
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At this'point, it is.obvious that the potential traffic load on Vernon Avenue
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far exceeds its maximum capacity of 7,500 trips per day.
the fact that theyintersections at either end of this section of Vernon Avenue
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have been stated to be unsafe by the former number two man in the State Highway
Department, Jack Anderson, vmake continued aevelopment of this area without a d%&;
definite traffic plan auestionable.
Director of Public Works, regarding
alternate plans and likely results. He indicates the following:
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Frontage Road - the village has been working with the county
to determine if it will be done and by whom.
highly unlikely that the County will allow the road to be built on its
and state
At this point, it appears
right-of-way because of interference with the flow of traffic on to the
"Crosstown from Gleeson Road and because of headlight interference from
the proposed service road with the highway *ramp. -
Highway 18 interchange will at the earliest be completed sometime in
1975 and even souwill reduce the traffic flow from Vernon in only a
minimal amount,
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will have a further negative-affect on the Vernon traffic flow in that
a significant number of people will travel this route rather than
Schaffer Road as is now the case. Bob Dunn indicates that a heavy push
is being made to accomplish this project.
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We recommend that the Council review this request and all future
proposals related to the yet vacant land with considerable
attention directed toward density control, traffic flow require-
ments, safety, and general environmental considerations.
:le further recommend that your decisions on these proposals and
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the road would not cause the generation of more than 7500 trips
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, per day and thus not require the widening of Vernon Avenue. 8 At this time, I would like to turn the floor over to Lee DeMee.
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Retail/Grocery (8 spaces/1000 SQ. ft.) =
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APPROVED
TRIP GENERATIONS
UNITS ---i -- ACRES
- View con 30 . 320 MFU X 7 =
GGC 14 168 MFU X 7 =
Single Family N/A 135 SFU X 13 =
Fab r i - t ek N /A N/A
TRIPS /UNIT/DAY
2,240
1 , 176
1,755
N/A
5,171
PROPOSED
Krahl 7.75 93'MFu x 7 = 651
Hanson 20 3. 240 ME'U X 7 = 1,680
Cherne/Anderson 10
Toma 7 -
TOTAL 90
192 MFU X 7 =
N/A
1,344
N/A
8,846
* Hanson property as subregional Shopping Center would generate
3000 T/D vs. 1680 as MFU or an additional 1320 T/D for a total
of 10,166 T/D,
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