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1983-06-06_COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA . EDINA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING REGULAR HOUSING AND,REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING JUNE 6, 1983 7:00 P.M. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ROLLCALL MINUTES of May 2, 1983, approved as submitted or corrected by motion of , seconded by EDINA CITY COUNCIL RECOGNITION OF BOY SCOUT TROOP NO. 4 FLAG-DAY RESOLUTION MINUTES of Regular Council Meeting of May 2, 1983, and Special Meeting of May 9, 1983, approved as submitted or corrected by motion of , seconded by I. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND REPORTS ON PLANNING MATTERS Affidavits of Notice by Clerk. Presentation by Planning Department. Spectators heard. First Reading of Zoning Ordinance requires offering of Ordinance only. 4/5 favorable rollcall vote to pass Second Reading or if Second Reading should be waived. Lot Divisions, Flood Plain Permits, Plats, Appeals from Administrative or Board of Appeals and Adjustments decisions require action by Resolution. 3/5 favorable rollcall vote to pass. A. Zoning Change - First Reading 1. Kenneth "Chip" Glaser - PID Planned Industrial District to C -1 Commercial District - Generally located South of Valley View Road, East of Washing- ton Ave. and West of Co. Rd. 18 (Continued from 5/16/83) B. Preliminary Plat Approval 1.. Normandale Bluff - Generally located West of Rolf Ave. and South of W. 64th St. C. Set Hearing Date (6/20/83) 1. Vernon Development Company - R -2 Two Family District to PRD -3 Planned Residential District - Generally located west of Cahill Road and south of Braemar Oaks Apartments II. SPECIAL CONCERNS OF RESIDENTS A. Waterman Avenue Residents B. Mrs. Ruth Plotnicky C. Cascade Lane Residents - High Water Concern III. RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS A. 50th Street Improvement Report B. Comanche Court Street Light - 100% Petition C. Data Privacy - Responsible Authority D. Notice of Claim - Jeffrey W. Aschenbeck E. Cable TV Awards F. Insurance Renewals G. Special Concerns of Mayor and Council H. Post Agenda and Manager's Miscellaneous Items 1. Schedule Meeting with Legislators 2. Long Range Planning Meeting - 6/13/83 - 7:00 p.m. IV. ORDINANCES First Rea , rollcall vote to pass Second Reading should A. First Reading 1. Ordinance No. 2. Ordinance No. B. Second Reading - 1. Ordinance No. ling requires offering of Ordinance only. 3/5 favorable Second Reading. 4/5 favorable rollcall vote to pass if be waived. 245 -A2 - Minnegasco Franchise 1213 - Special Assessments 1120 -A1 - Cable Franchise Amendment Edina City Council Agenda June 6, 1983 Page Two V. FINANCE A. Claims Paid: Motion of , seconded by , for payment of the following Claims as per Pre -List: General Fund $63,714.38; Park Fund $15,896.18; Art Center $2,017.13; Swimming Pool $1,154.75; Golf Fund, $7,071.36; Arena Fund $1,614.90; Gun Range $20.00; Water Fund, $1,977.70; Sewer Fund $519.00; Liquor Fund $1,146.52; Construction Fund $1,410.57; Total $96,542.49; and for Confirmation of payment of the following Claims: General Fund $128,799.37; Park Fund $1,211.31; Art Center $108.22; Golf Course $277.70; Arena Fund $109.79; Gun Range $485.58; Water Fund $5,086.03; Sewer.Fund $461.55; Liquor Fund $294,698.12; Total $431,237.67 Flag Day Information National Flag Day Committee 418 South Broadway Baltimore, Maryland 21231 Pause For The Pledge of Allegiance 301- 563 -FLAG FLAG DAY USA tit June 14, 7 p.m. (EDT) "RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL FLAG DAY, JUNE 14 WHEREAS, the Continental Congress of the United States adopted a national flag on June 14, 1977; and WHEREAS, THE U.S. Congress officially designated June 14 as National Flag Day in 1949; and WHEREAS, the Star - Spangled Banner Flag House has officially sponsored Flag Week since 1952; and WHEREAS, the National Flag Day Foundation, in Baltimore, Maryland was created in 1982 to plan National Flag Day ceremonies and to encourage patriotism by promoting the PAUSE FOR THE PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE and WHEREAS, this year on June 14, 1983 at 7 pm (EDT), Americans everywhere in the nation, led by President Reagan and Governors of the 50 states, are asked to pause to say the pledge of allegiance to the FLAG of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: BE IT NOW RESOLVED that the Edina City Council u r g e the citizhns of Edina -to j oin in.. this of fort. v A Program of the National Flag Day Foundation, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland. JCo4'f k„1f1," 3y0 - 172E3 BOY SCOUT TROOP NO. 4 - Edina Morningside Community Congregational Church Boy,Scout Troop No. 4 has been in existence for 58 years except for a brief period of approximately 6 months prior to the re- registering of the present troop on April.26, 1983. Most of the boys in the troop are 11 years of age, with the.exception of a few who are older. The Flag Ceremony conducted tonight will be credited toward their "Citizenship Skill Work" project. The troop meets at Edina - Morningside Community Church under the leadership of Scoutmaster Gary Harpster.and Asst. Scoutmaster Alan Mercure Troop Members are: Flag Bearers: Scout Vaubel Greg Favaro Nathan Running Other Troop Members: Trevor Hilst Matt Patrick Andy Stotts Paul Moskalik Derick Myre Jeremy Driver Peter Rivers Joe Delmont Cris Stauffer Tony Wells Brian Wells Jason Misselt Rick Friedrichs LOCATION MAP � REZONING NUMBER Z -83 -3 Kenneth "Chip" Glaser LOCATION Generally located south of Valley View Road, east of Washington Avenue and Nest of Country Road 18 REQUEST PID, Planned Industrical District to C -1 Commerical District EDINA PLANNING DEPARTMENT s V ��� If III. NEW BUSINESS: Z-8373. Kenneth "Chip" Glasar. PID, Planned Industrial District to C -1, Commerical District. _ .. . Mr. Larsen reported that the subject site measures approximately 41, 500 square feet and is currently zoned Planned Industrial District (PID) . The site is vacant and was recently the subject of a right -of -way acquisition of approxi- mately 2,470 square feet by Hennepin County. This right -of -way reduces the net site to about 39,000 square feet. He stated the proponent is requesting a rezoning of the parcel to C -1 Commerical District to allow the construction of a Dairy Queen restaurant. It is situated in a rather large industrial park that is located in both Edina and Eden Priairie. The area contains no free standing commercial use in either Edina or Eden Prairie. Mr. Larsen explained the site is a non - conforming PID site because it is smaller than the two acre minimum required for development. Development of the site for a use allowed in the PID zone would require a variance from the minimum parcel size requirement and, more than likely, several setback variances. The proposed rezoning to C -1 District would impose less restrictive requirements on the development of the site, and presumably, fewer variances would be necessary. The seven parking spaces on the northly portion of the site are within the required 20 foot setback required for parking areas. The drive aisle circling the building encroaches in the 5 foot setback required for drive aisles. The plan appears to meet all other parking and setback requirements for the C -1 District. Mr. Larsen noted that the plan illustrates a drive- through carry -out facility. Drive -in facilities are only allowed in the C -4 Commerical District zone. Craig Larsen expressed Staff's concern because of its potential impact on neighboring developed sites. A commerical use foothold in the area would undoubtably increase pressure to establish other commerical uses which would present serious zoning compliance problems. yr i - -0 Community Development and Planning Commission March 30, 1983, Meeting Page five The Eden Prairie Planning Staff has expressed its concern to Staff regarding the request. They feel that the proposed use would have a negative impact on traffic conditions and would create pressure for more commerical uses in an area planned to have no free standing commerical uses. Mr. Larsen stated that the zoning ordinance establishes certain minimum standards for the establishment of new commerical areas. New commerical districts must either be more than two acres in size or contiguous on not less than 750 of its total perimiter length to an existing commerical, office or industrial district. The subject site does not meet either requirement. Mr. Larsen believes that the designation of the site for office use by the Comprehensive Plan continues to be valid and desirable. The proposed rezoning would set an undersirable precedent in the area, would increase traffic congestion at the nearby intersection, and should, therefore, be denied. Mr. Gordon Johnson wondered if there were any food facilities in the triangle bordered by County Road 18, 494, or 169. Upon discussion, Gingas Khan, and Prairie Motel were mentioned. Mr. Kenneth "Chip "Glaser spoke. He discussed two of the more critical points in the report. 1. There is a definite need for a food service establishment in this area. The Dairy Queen displays high quality from both the food service standpoint and from the appearance of the structure. 2. Using the space as it presently exists for an industrial use situation is not economically feasible. Mr. Glaser explained that there was room to move the Dairy Queen building around on the lot so that it would be in compliance with the setbacks. He mentioned that he had spoken with Mr. Hughes and was informed that the drive- through may possibly be allowed in the other commerical districts such as C -1, under provisions of a revised zoning ordinance. Mr. Glaser noted that the heaviest customer time at this location would be over the lunch period and, therefore, would not conflict with the morning or evening traffic congestion. Mary McDonald suggested that the property was located in a very complicated driving area. She questioned the entrances and exits. Helen McClelland believed that a serious traffic hazard would be created in an already difficult location. Children from the athletic fields on the other side of the highway would be drawn to the Dairy Queen and add to the vehicle traffic problem. John Palmer agreed with Helen McClelland. He moved for denial of the request. Mary McDonald seconded the motion. All were in favor; the motion carried. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT MARCH 30, 1983 Z -83 -3 Kenneth "Chip" Glaser, PID, Planned Industrial District to C -1 Commerical District, Lot 1, Block 1 Lois 7th Addition. .Generally located south of Valley View Road, east of Washington Avenue and west of County . Road 18. Refer to: Attached site plan and folder from proponent The subject site measures approximately 41,500 square feet and is currently zoned Planned Industrial District (PID) . The site is vacant and was recently the subject of a right -of -way acquisition of approximately 2,470 sq. ft. by Hennepin County. This right -of -way (shown on the attached site plan) reduces the net site are to about 39,000 square feet. The proponent is requesting a rezoning of the parcel to C -1 Commerical District to allow the construction of a Dairy Queen restaurant. Although the proponent has provided quite detailed plans for his intended development of the site, it is not required to consider a rezoning to C -1 Commerical District. The ordinance allows approximately 50 uses as right in the C -1 District. The. subject site is situated in a rather. large. industrial park that is located in both Edina and Eden Prairie. The area contains a variety of industrial, warehousing and office uses, but contains no free standing commerical use in either Edina or Eden Prairie. The site is a non - conforming PID site because it is smaller than the two acre minimum required for development. Development of the site for a use allowed in the PID zone would require a variance from the minimum parcel size requirement and, more than likely, several: set back variances. The proposed rezoning to C -1 District would impose less restrictive requirements on the development of the site, and, presumably, fewer variances would be necessary. The seven parking spaces on the northerly portion of the site are within the required 20 foot set back required for parking areas. The drive isle circling the building encroaches in the 5 foot set back required for drive isles. The plan appears to meet all other parking and set back requirements for the C -1 District. The proposed plan illustrates a drive - through carry -out facility. Drive -in facilities are not allowed as either a principal or accessory use in the C -1 District. Drive -ins are only allowed in the C -4 Commerical District. March 30, 1983 Staff Report Page two RECOMMENDATION Staff is very concerned about�� this request, not only for the subject site, but.also its potential impact on neighboring developed sites. A commerical use foothold in the area will undoubtably increase pressure to establish other commerical uses. These requests would involve existing warehouse/ industrial structures and would present serious zoning compliance problems. The Comprehensive Plan illustrates the subject parcel as suitable for office use, a use allowed under the present zoning classification for the property. The Comprehensive Plan also emphasizes the containment of growth of small existing commerical areas and discourages spot commercial developments. There are currently no free standing commerical uses in the industrial park area, and none are foreseen by the Comprehensive Plans for Edina or Eden Prairie. The Eden Prairie Planning Staff has expressed its concern to Staff, concerning the request. They feel that the proposed use would have a negative impact on traffic conditions and .would create pressure for more commerical uses in an area planned to have no free standing commercial uses. The zonina ordinance establishes certain minimum standards for the establish- ment of new commerical areas. New commerical districts must either be more than tw acres in size or contiguous on not less than 750 of its total perimeter length to an existing commerical, office or industrial district. The subject site does not meet either requirement. Staff believes that the designation of the site for office use by the Comprehensive Plan continues to be valid and desirable. The propose rezoning would set an undesirable precedent in the area, would increase traffic congestion at the nearby intersection, and should, therefore, be denied. IIA LA Or, foe 60 777, 77A _�I - �. � ! i � � >:l \� ��,� ^�i•��``_���ij� � - f�v°cY \ r �: P�innTlnF Wit;. ------------ jT 70 fI vl -ntV WFA INI!Z Na ZA 2 PRESENT COMMERCIAL TYPE USERS ON WASHINGTON AVENUE ED IN A Adventure Van Showroom 6953 Washington Custom Vans FYS Framing 6959 Washington Custom Framing Corporate Interiors 6955 Washington Interior Design Norwest Bank - Valley View 7101 Washington Commercial Banking Interior Designs of Edina 7133 Washington Interior Designs The Travel Agency 7117 Washington Travel Services Hoffer Paints 7179 Washington Retail Paint SAles Lakeshore Foliage Co. 7185 Washington Retail Artificial Plants Quik Print 7189 Washington Retail Printing Frank Vetinary Labs 7329 Washington Laboratory Services Robinson Plumbing Supply 7367 Washington Retail Plumbing Supplies Lighting Concepts, Inc. 7435 Washington Retail Lighting Fixtures Machine Accounting Services 7505 Washington Computer Processing Sherwin Williams 7687 Washington Design Studio EDEN PRAIRIE Wilson Learning Corporation 6950 Washington Campus and Studios Fleet Maintenance, Inc. 7140 Washington Truck & Trailer Repair Service Star Press 7206 Washington Commercial Printing Eden Prairie Transmission 7222 Washington Mechanical Services Gelco Courier 7246 Washington Air Express Services Earls Drafting Supplies 7248 Washington Retail Art & Drafting Supplies Scholes Fine Art 7252 Washington Art Gallery Terrific Lunch Company 7264 Washington Food Service Burnhave Distributing 7392 Washington Factory Outlet Fabric Sales Krown Sales Wooden Furniture Retail Sales Maxi -Print Commercial Printing Text Editing Systems Data /Word Processing Systems Minnesota Vikings Retail Ticket Office 7394 Washington 7396 Washington 7414 Washington Washington Avenue and Viking Drive 3TY OFFICES / 8950 EDEN PRAIRIE ROAD / EDEN PRAIRIE. MN 55344.2499 / TELEPHONE (612) 937 -2262 June 6, 1983 Mr. Chip Glaser 5759 Long Brake Circle Edina, MN 55435 Dear Mr. Glaser: �z a d 1- I am writing with regard to your proposed rezoning request along Washington Avenue, south of Valley View Road, on the Edina /Eden Prairie border. I appreciate your initial meeting with me on April 25, 1983 to discuss Eden Prairie's concern regarding the proposed Dairy Queen store and traffic conflicts at the intersections, which might impact Eden Prairie. I appreciate, also, the traffic report prepared by BRW that you had completed subsequent to that meeting and reviewed with me at our May 27, 1983 meeting. Since Eden Prairie's concern with the commercial land use in this location is primarily adverse traffic impact, and since your traffic study indicates that it would not have an adverse impact on traffic, being a complimentary land use, our primary concern has been alleviated. Thank you for consulting us in this matter. Sincerely yours, CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE Chris Enger Director of Planning CE /kk N. ; MINNESOTA: Minneapolis. Duluth. Hibbing. St. Cloud. Rochester. St. Paul NORTH DAKOTA: Affiliated Offices in Williston and Hazen June 2, 1983 Mr. Gordon Hughes City of Edina 4801 West 50th-Street Edina, MN 55424 Z'4-( Testing Services Since 1957 J.S. BRAUN. P,E. G.0- KLUEMPKE. P.E. P.H. ANDERSON DALE R. ALLEN. P -E. C.G. KRUSE. P.E. JAMES J. CRAIG. JR., P.E. D.R. HAUSLER. P.E. LOUIS P- MATIS. P.E. Reply to: P.O. Box 35108 Mpls., MN 55435 (612) 941 -5600 RE: PROPOSED DAIRY QUEEN /BRAZIER RESTAURANT SW of County Road 18 & Valley View Road Edina, MN Mr. Huges: This letter is written from my perspective of owning our building at 6800 County Road 18 and our various corporations operating out of those facilities since June, 1969 .... some 14 years ago. As the industrial neighborhood has grown up around us over the past 14 years, we had sincerely hoped that one or more restaurants would be built nearby. I make this statement because both our staff people, as well as employees of other tenants in our building over the years, have indicated that the lack of a nearby restaurant is a deterrent to recruiting staff people to some positions. Since nearly all of the vacant property in the neighborhood has now been developed, I recently noted the sign on the subject pro- perty with interest.hoping that maybe this "last" tract would be the site of a restaurant. Frankly, I was very delighted to learn that a restaurant is indeed being proposed. Please then consider this letter as my unqualified endorsement of a restaurant on the subject site. I find such usage very com- patible with the industrial neighborhood. I see no conflict with the single family residential neighborhood across County Road 18 because of its lower elevation and screening by the double bunga- lows. The only times of the day that our staff experiences any traffic back up either at the County Road 18 interchange or the intersection of Valley View Road and Washington Avenue are for about 30 minutes daily around__ 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Since CONSULTING ENGINEERS / SOILS AND MATERIALS Affiliated Company for Chemical & Enviromental Testing and Consulting — Braun Enviromental Laboratories, Inc. Mr. Gordon Hughes -2- June 2, 1983 neither of these would be periods of high restaurant use, I thus see no significant potential for a restaurant increasing traffic back ups at these intersections. Again, I support the proposal for a restaurant. I would be glad to discuss this with you if that would be helpful. Very truly yours, BRAUN ENgjN,;ERING TESTING, INC. Itraun, P. E. nt JSB:bmb J 92 LV C F— El r „ �, + w i�,c. 1414 Marshall N.E., Minneapolis, Minn. 55413 • Area 612:'379 -2711 June 2, 1983 Mr. Gordon Hughes City of Edina 4801 W. 50th Edina, MN 55424 Dear Mr. Hughes: I am writing in behalf of the proposed Dairy Queen Brazier restaurant to be built on the inner section of County Road 18 and Valley View Drive. It is my understanding this restaurant is to be built by Mr. Kenneth "Chip" Glaser. As a resident of Edina, living in that general area, I share the en- thusiasm of many of my neighbors who are looking forward to having this restaurant at that location. We certainly do not feel it would be an eyesore. Having no such establishments in that southwestern corner of Edina has always been a frustration to us. Remembering my youth when I lived in the city within walking distance of the old drug stores, Dairy Queens, and White Castles, I feel this proposed Dairy Queen would be ideal for us in the neighborhood. For the past seventeen years I have resided at 6917 Paiute Drive, which is only a few blocks away from this proposed location. I certainly hope the zoning council will approve a change in zoning to permit this restaurant to be built. Sincerely yours, Barry J. Graceman big /im CONCERNED LABORATORY CONTROLLED WITH CLEANLINESS FOR OVER Soaps • detergents • cleansers • polishes • waxes • solvents • seals and chemical compounds 3 GENERATIONS June 1, 1983 Gordon Hughes City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Dear Mr. Hughes: I am writing to you in regard to the proposed Dairy Queen operation at the corner of Valley View Road and County Road 18 in Edina. I have been coaching Edina youths in both hockey and base- ball for the past eight years, and a lot of our time has been spent at the Braemar Sports Complex. I believe that a first class fast food facility, such as a Dairy Queen, is a practical necessity in the above area. Children and adults both spend a great amount of time in this area and often need a place to get a quick snack or meal. If you should have any questions with which I may assist you, please feel free to call me at 332 -1212. Sincerely, Dick Blooston DB /sk bcc: Chip Glaser June 3, 1983 Gordon Hughes .City of Edina 4801 W. 50th Street Edina,. MN 55424 Dear Mr. Hughes;. I- have worked in the Washington-Avenue area of Edina. since 1976. During these years people in our office have been forced to drive several miles into Hopkins or Eden Prairie for Lunch.-. Two years ago we were blessed by a deli located in"Eden Prairie.. New it is, to my-understanding that a Dairy Queen brazier might.possibly be-located at the corner of Washington.Avenue and Valley View.. The people in my office .. are extremely excited with the possibility..of a hot meal. (hamburger hot dog).restaurant located so close. I.definately feel the area needs "a: Dairy Queen type operation. Al- so da not understand why "these deli's are allowed and not a Dairy- Queen. Please consider this a.plea.for a. Dairy Queen located on. Washington Avenue and Valley View Road. Thank..you.for your time and.consideration. Sincerely your Jeffrey R. Selleck -Vice President BEL"KIN- SELLECK, INC. 6446 Flying Cloud Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Home Address 7411 Kellogg Edina, MN 55435 REQUEST FOR REZONING IDENTIFIED PROPERTY: Southwest Corner of the Intersection of Hennepin County Road 18 and Valley View Road SUBMITTED BY: Kenneth "Chip" Glaser- Edina, Minnesota TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 'Description 1 PETITION FOR ZONE CHANGE - Petition - Letter from Current Property Owner 2 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT 3 DETAILS OF THE SITE - Site Plan - Map of Edina - Survey of Property 4 TRAFFIC STUDY PREPARED BY BRW, INC. 5 BUILDING SPECIFICATIONS - Building Plans - Exterior Drawings 6 ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS - Identification of Adjacent Edina Properties - Petition of Endorsement 1 PETITION FOR ZONE CHANGE: Case Number Date Fee $600.00 Date Paid 3 -18 -83 Applicant Kenneth "Chip" Glaser - Phone 941 -8500 Address 5759 Long Brake Circle Edina, MN zip 55435 - Status of Applicant: (owner, Buyer, Lessee, etc.) Buyer Legal Description: Lot 1 Block 1 Lois 7th Addition Street Address: Southwest Corner of the intersection of Ct . Rd. 18 and Valley View RoaU Presently zoned: Industrial Change to: Planned Commercial District (C -1) Reasons for Recraest for Rezoning: 1, See Section 2 - Description of Project 2. 3. Signature of Applicant March 10, 1983 Mr. Gordon Hughes City Planner City of Edina 4801 West 50th St. Edina, Mn. 55424 RE: Rezoning Southeast corner of Valley View Road and Washington Avenue South Dear Mr. Hughes This letter shall confirm the fact that I consent to the pursuit of rezoning on the property by Mr. Glaser. I am in support of his efforts to put a family- oriented restaurant on the property. I feel it would be a good use for the corner, as well as a contribution to the. neighborhood and community of Edina. I look forward of hearing of your favorable resolution on this rezoning. Please feel free to contact me at 544 -1368 or 602 - 820 -1520 if you have any questions regarding this situation. Sincerely/, ohn Paulson 2 DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT Application is hereby made for rezoning from industrial to commercial the property described as Lot 1, Block 1, Lois 7th Addition of Hennepin County, Minnesota. The parcel is located in Edina in an industrial park immediately west of County Road 18, bounded on the north by Valley View Road and on the west by Washington .Avenue, which also represents the Edina /Eden Prairie border. It is my intention to construct and operate a family- oriented Dairy Queen /Brazier restaurant on the site, thereby fulfilling a need for eat -in food service in the area. The restaurant would be dedicated to quality, not only in the food service but also in the physical appearance of the building and surrounding grounds. It is anticipated that the menu would include the traditional Dairy Queen soft -serve and treats, a new line of Dairy Queen "Queens Choice" hard ice - creams, broiled and deep -fried sand- wiches and related products, and a salad bar. In having this full line of food - service, we would be able to cater to the industrial park tenants and families from the surrounding area. The physical structure is intended to be of high quality construction so as to be attractive to the area and consistent with the intentions of the City of Edina. The landscaping and lighting has been designed by Arteka, Inc. so as to heighten the appearance. A restaurant with this high quality family- orientation is very consistent with the interests of the City of Edina. This business would not only expand the tax base of the property but would also be committed to the extension of the City's values, placing a premium on community involvement and sub- sidization of the park and recreation programs. Exposure of a detrimental nature to Edina is remote. The prop- erty is the last undeveloped parcel within the City of Edina in this industrial park. It is believed that the majority of the customers would be drawn from the industrial park, and the existing traffic frequenting the Braemar complex. The prop- erty is separated from the residential portion of the City by County Road 18 and the Braemar complex and would be accessed only from Washington Avenue. The anticipated hours of opera- tion and the family- orientation would not be conducive to loitering. As presently zoned, considering the requirements regarding land coverage, building size, etc. the property has limited utility. With rental rates which currently prevail in the area, construction of a project as now allowed would not be economically practicable. Being a resident of West Edina, I have a vested personal interest in the project extending beyond a business interest. I will personally assure the maintenance of quality and cleanli -ness standards representative of the intentions of the City of Edina. 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FIGURES Summary /Conclusions ....... ............................... Introduction and Background .............................. Vehicle Trip Generation Characteristics .................. Traffic Operations ........ ............................... SiteAccess ............... ............................... 1. Location Map ............... ............................... 2. Hourly Traffic Variation ... ............................... 3. Hourly Traffic Volumes ..... ............................... 4. 1980 Average Daily Traffic . ............................... .Page 1 2 2 5 9 3 5 7 8 I. SUMMARY /CONCLUSIONS The principal conclusion of this traffic study is that the proposed Dairy Queen Brazier restaurant at the Valley View Road /Washington Avenue Intersection in Edina would not have a negative impact on traffic con- ditions in this area. It would serve as a complementary land use, diverting many of the trips now travelling into and out of the area and the major traffic generation would occur during the off -peak hours of the adja- cent roadway system. Specific conclusions identified herein are as follows: A. The Dairy Queen will draw from the land uses in the immediate area and capture trips already on the adjacent streets as opposed to an office building which would bring new trips into the area. B. The data collected indicates that the peak hour traffic generation of the proposed Dairy Queen will not significantly increase traffic volumes at this intersection. Most of the traffic problems that do exist in the area will be resolved by the realignment of Valley View Road. A capacity analysis of the realigned Valley View Road /Washington Avenue intersection indicates it will operate at Level of Service B during the peak periods assuming 1980 traffic volumes and a traffic signal, and that the traffic generated by the Dairy Queen will not change the level of service. C. The Dairy Queen would not affect the potential stacking problem on Valley View Road between the C.S.A.H. 18 ramps and Washington Avenue. D. The proposed access to the site will not affect traffic operations at the Valley View Road /Washington Avenue intersections. II. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND In March 1983, Kenneth "Chip' Glaser petitioned for the rezoning of Lot 1, Block 1, Lois 7th Addition of Hennepin County. The property is located in the southwest corner of the CSAH 18 /Valley View Road interchange in Edina. The parcel is bounded on the north by Valley View Road, on the west by Washington Avenue, and on the east by CSAH 18. (See Figure 1). The rezoning was requested in order to allow construction of a Dairy Queen /Brazier restaurant on the site. The Edina planning department staff expressed several concerns regarding the proposed rezoning. One of the concerns was that the proposed Dairy Queen would have a negative impact on traffic conditions and would increase traffic congestion at the nearby intersection. The purpose of this traffic study is to determine the potential traffic impacts of the proposed Dairy Queen Brazier restaurant. The potential traffic impacts are dependent on the following three factors: 1. The traffic generation characteristics of the proposed Dairy Queen restuarant. 2. The existing traffic conditions in the general area of the site. 3. The location of access to the site. III. VEHICLE TRIP GENERATION CHARACTERISTICS The proposed Dairy Queen Brazier restaurant would draw from the industrial, warehousing, and office uses west of CSAH 18 and from the Braemar Park /Golf Course and residential development east of CSAH 18. The peak business periods are expected to be the noon lunch hour, when the proposed Dairy Queen would draw a majority of its business from the industrial park west of CSAH 18, and in the evening when the Dairy Queen would draw customers from the Braemar Park /Golf Course and residential area east of CSAH 18. 2 Ni• 11 VALLY VIEW RD i SITE LOCATION P z z In I FIGURE 1 LOCATION MAP Dairy Queen Traffic Study Co o' 0 U D IU U. j n r- O Z T BALLPARK :rf -7' COMPLEX,: =�� .V. WILD FLOWER 'ti. ; •.� SANCTUARY ;:•�i �� O ,. CL Traffic counts were taken at an existing Dairy Queen /Brazier restaurant in Burnsville in order to determine the typical vehicle trip generation of a Dairy Queen Brazier restaurant. The Burnsville Dairy Queen is located along TH 13, one and one -half miles east of I -35W. it draws from the same general land use types as would the proposed Edina Dairy Queen restaurant. The Burnsville Dairy Queen is approximately 1,500 square feet with 30 parking spaces; has a sit -down eating area inside and a patio with tables outside; has a drive -up carry -out window, and a complete Dairy Queen Brazier menu; making it similar to the proposed Edina Dairy Queen. The traffic counts were taken on Tuesday, May 10, 1983, between 11:00 AM (when the restuarant opens) and 10:00 PM (closing). The weather was fair and warm (middle 701s). The total two -way (in and out) daily traffic recorded was 1,266 vehicles. The hourly variation of traffic generated by the Burnsville Dairy Queen is shown in 'Figure 2. The peak hour occurred between 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM. Smaller peaks in traffic occurred between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM and between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM. The noon hour peak and the evening peak are also expected to occur at the proposed Edina Dairy Queen restaurant. However the noon hour peak may be even more pronounced at the proposed Edina Dairy Queen restaurant, since it will be the only restaurant in the immediate area, whereas the Burnsville Dairy Queen must compete with a number of other restaurants. The manager of the Burnsville Dairy Queen indicated that the 4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. peak occurs for only about one month a year in the springtime. He did not know the exact reason for this springtime peak but he said that during the rest of the year the 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. period is usually quite slow. Also shown on Figure 2 is the hourly variation of traffic on Washington Avenue in the vicinity of the proposed Dairy Queen site. The Figure shows that the peak hour of traffic generation of the Dairy Queen restaurant occurs in the evening when traffic on Washington Avenue would be light. 4 W U- LL Q 0= I- } J a 0 LL O H Z W U o= W d 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 zz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 = O C7 z z A.M. P.M. HOUR ENDING FIGURE 2 HOURLY TRAFFIC VARIATION Dairy Queen Traffic Study D+ It1till Figure 3 shows a comparison of the hourly traffic generation of the Dairy Queen and the 1980 hourly approach volumes at the Valley View Road/ Washington Avenue intersection. The P.M. peak hour vehicle trip generation of the surveyed Dairy Queen is less than 8 percent of the 1980 P.M. peak hour approach volumes at the Valley View Road /Washington Avenue Intersection. Based on this data the proposed Dairy Queen will not signi- ficantly increase traffic volumes at this intersection. The proposed Edina Dairy Queen is expected to attract customers from Washington Avenue, so that in the P.M. peak hour when traffic is heaviest on Washington Avenue a higher number of trips will be diverted or attracted to the Dairy Queen. If the site was developed as office, the site would bring new trips into the area and add to the traffic already on Washington Avenue. Also, the traffic generated by office tends to peak at the same time as the adjacent street traffic. During the noon peak, the Dairy Queen would draw from the land uses in the immediate area and would divert many trips that are now going outside the area for lunch. IV. TRAFFIC OPERATIONS Hennepin County is currently realigning Valley View Road to create a single Intersection with Washington Avenue, eliminating the two offset "T" inter- sections that exist today. It is expected that the new intersection will be signalized. This will significantly improve traffic operations in the area. Figure 4 shows the 1980 Average Daily Traffic on the roadways in the imme- diate vicinity of the site. A capacity analysis of the realigned Valley View Road /Washington Avenue intersection indicates that it will operate at level of service "B" in the PM peak hour assuming a traffic signal and 1980 traffic volumes. The additional traffic generated by the Dairy Queen would not change this level of service. 0 1600 1500 1400 1300 1200 j 1100 O = 1000 0= W 900 CL U) 800 W U 700 W 600 500 400 300 200 100 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ZO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 .9 10 11 = P.M. z 0 A.M. z Z 0 HOUR ENDING FIGURE 3 HOURLY TRAFFIC VOLUMES Dairy Queen Traffic Study ntilltill V 0 / LID VALLY VIEW RD. x- 2000 0 ® a U 1 D Z z m� FIGURE 4 1980 AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC Dairy Queen Traffic Study r- F•- •C7 v `ter • "'�,,� V- ��1.iJ - BALLPARK COMP LEX,:=)-.-% �•,', �� ... WILD FLOWER SANCTUARY O p _1 - Z Tl** q*w The major, traf f ic problem in the area is the short distance between the CSAH 18 ramps and the Washington Avenue /Valley View Road intersection (approximately 200 ft.). This separation does not provide adequate stacking distance for traffic approaching the Valley View Road /Washington - Avenue intersection from the east. The proposed Dairy Queen would not affect this situation, since it would not generate traffic during the AM peak hour when this situation would be the worst. The stacking distance on the west approach to the CSAH 18 ramps is not as critical, since the conflicting traffic volumes at the ramp intersection with Valley View Road wi I I be relatively low. V. SITE ACCESS The access to the proposed Dairy Queen site is at the southern -most portion of the site, approximately 150 feet south of the realigned Valley View Road /Washington Avenue intersection. Any other use on this site would pro- bably utilize a similar access point since it minimizes the impact of the site ingress and egress on the traffic operations at the intersection. With the present traffic volumes on Washington Avenue, vehicles entering or leaving the site would not conflict with the traffic at the Valley View Road /Washington Avenue intersection. 9 61 LUUIPME.NT NOTES � (a it t i ``im.a,e• 7( ' +'j �i V! 0. l�rl M.f vrwa .�_, -i.jn A We f' 11 f C.'_--- .- -- --yam j,. E� lJ cul it- yYj R Irt '� I U N� i L — �' , r ff �r ral — ►,� 17M clu al o aid -- I i- n_ ) -nn ri- -� - I.' if F ig-if ID J O !Y f_GIUIPMENT SCHEDULE f nteY^. wnlf,�.IbI= wIMIR+n.a HEf. UYY ITEM LU HEM/•HH'i I _ 1 Oi f IFS' N •. a» t 1 Mr vv -y+y 7 ✓� Nv0 rWK lU.•u 0 1 1°sLls.r r• -r.Ynf ✓1..•ry Y 1 rr I b`II t(Yr lul r +14 riwl L '�iV^�— Z_ L YCIW t,�,y 4 r:lllw .4Nr.•,11. 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JLHJ It 1 � Nrol :i7%r�v�LF �wJN - �� fr1■ 6Tvrwuu /s '%�iL 71 •;yr W: Hf I�ImW A: pN r L •Nr• -ux Fl1C• w+r ,n� .r:..: yne : 1 _�(( ra 1� G:•1 N I �4+ht rf .{[f H Iu.IT_ NI Ru IIChL :: Lv d V C fffY 141'Y _ Irf[r •' It r OIn LY• /sf lT res L+trY 11� 1u L :MIF hf Yrfll L'1 ,:a+nit �p'iJf u t eI e!N a' 14 'U'IU Golf IE! -mt L - L 1r�rRrr.Nr illy — v l4f V r'xd - mdc ur nypa.. 'e f w I - I HlKI 4.1: .� II�� 1. >! tYt•NL efLTeH wH • 4U'W/ H�:iVrawL :vWM•t J W ► r Ne! orl %le zlz .u.nl Oe � u w 3e I !•'ffw'•'f ir_ Wj� f N 1141 :LII V�Lrt ',r+< tfe INoIO 1f 3 fort riser it Howl �1 ! r�F L (q1H ! ! vpl'f Yi Crll .tu 6 OAIu q KJ tL..v.• « r1Aaf L °ptlrH Lti 1°Y nrroe ,. i5 bwl i+tr-a c wrlµ Ipl.l +r IV u•.H 41u fF J I WLA NT I•PN• HLVUU Y YR�.1 u e.^[rr e e r Ul Trial RQa . W Irl 9a a.LVrr LY ! IT lu, N5�la+ h! I WLL MNl Lue•r 4uaµ• I (L :YL JV r W rr N J m 1 L• fA ' aa411 iG= a•rxra, a+Ar. ,.ee • t vnN YCv re'i IJI�JI •�.WrHn e•R a:lw .. L was r! wwt rH:r.+it .. GtWf rr.TU .. s•. _ e I 9•A -.sl'M M!I HbY '1IE uv _•{ 1 :4 YYwI env ■ I 4.1p ur pY Ilea eNcw z�.l: ,.r HUUi�ru�f was s 11w��u•� Nom... ru. .1 •.t.Y r:ntr� 11 LrMAYfL 1v.NMY rn 41 L #1 1W iltl of P" (D-WErTIO .,_tL I (4) m ".11 Q�Ay., , TN� _ELEVATION - - Iloilo ID y 4�1 1 p JA In Di rn Q rn -0 — rn W w Co w O D CD c m 7101 Wash. Avenue Owner: Northweste BankWest 7115 Washington Avenue Owner: Winfield Developments, Inc. Valley View Road PROPOSED SITE 7225 Wash. Avenue Owner: Mail Handling Inc. 7251 - 7279 Wash. Ave. Owner: Braemar Investments 7301 - 7329 Wash. Ave. Owner: Braemar Investments 7351 Washington Avenue Owner: Husby Thompson Co. W O c 1< M O N Q j OD We hereby endorse the application for rezoning the parcel of land located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Washington Avenue and Valley View Road in Edina, Minnesota. We believe the addition of a family oriented Dairy Queen /Brazier restaurant would enhance the surrounding area and would not adversely effect the community. Northwestern BankWest We hereby endorse the application for rezoning the parcel of land located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Washington Avenue and Valley View Road in Edina, Minnesota. We believe the addition of a family oriented Dairy Queen /Brazier restaurant would enhance the surrounding area and -would not adversely effect the community. Winfield Developments, Inc. We hereby endorse the application for rezoning the parcel of land located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Washington Avenue and Valley View Road in Edina, Minnesota. We believe the addition of a family oriented Dairy Queen /Brazier restaurant would enhance the surrounding area and would not adversely effect the community. /j ,,^ Mail Handling Inc. We• hereby endorse the application for rezoning the parcel of land located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Washington Avenue and Valley view Road in Edina,. Minn.esota. We believe the addition of a family oriented Dairy Queen. /Brazier restaurant would enhance the :surrounding area and would not adversely effect the community. e'. ,4, Braemar Investments. We hereby endorse the application for rezoning the parcel of land located on the southeast corner of the intersection of Washington Avenue and Valley View Road in Edina, Minnesota. We believe the addition of a family oriented Dairy Queen /Brazier restaurant would enhance the surrounding area and would not adversely effect the community. r/ Huseby Thompson Co. MM .+► ling N U M B E R S -83 -2 Normandale Bluff L O C A T 10 N Generally located west of Rolf Avenue and south of West 64th Street. REQUEST EDl�lA PLANNING � ©E, AR7'MENT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION HELD ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 1983 AT 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Bill Lewis, Del Johnson, David Runyan, Mary McDonald, Helen McClelland, John Skagerberg, Leonard Ring, Phil Sked and John Bailey STAFF PRESENT: Gordon Hughes, City Planner Linda Eisen, Secretary I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: April 27, 1983 Mary McDonald moved for approval of the minutes and John Skagerberg seconded the motion. All were in favor, the motion carried. The minutes were approved. 11. OLD BUSINESS: 5 -83 -2 Normandale Bluff Gordon Hughes reminded the Commission that they considered subdivision proposals for this property on March 2, March 30 and April 27. On April 27, the Commission recommended approval of a' subdivision plan which would result in the creation of three lots measuring 75 feet in width and 10, 125 square feet in area. The substantial remodeling of the existing dwelling on the site was required in order to achieve such a subdivision. On May 16, the City Council referred the request back to the Commission with the instructions that it reconsider a plan which would result in only one additional homesite on the property. Mr. Hughes noted that in response to the Council's request, the proponents have submitted a revised plan illustrating one new lot to the north of the existing dwelling. The existing garage on the dwelling would be converted from a three stall to a two stall in order to provide the required 75 foot width for the new lot. The proponent states that the remodeling on the south side of the dwelling is no longer under consideration and, thus, no new building site south of this dwelling is proposed. He added" that this southerly lot relies only on a grant of a setback variance by the Board of Appeals and Adjustments. Although the proponent states no intention of pursuing this variance now, he or a new owner of the property may elect to pursue this request at a later date. Mr. Hughes listed the following-options for the Commission: 1. Reaffirmation of its April 27, 1983, approval. 2. Approval of the proponent's present request. 3. Approval of one new lot measuring 62 feet in width and located to the south of the existing home. Such a lot would be approved without the necessity of remodeling the existing home (except the deck) as previously proposed. 4. Approval of one new lot measuring 75 feet in width and located to the south of the existing home. Such a lot would require the substantial remodeling of the existing dwelling. S. Denial. Community Development and Planning Commission June 1, 1983, Meeting Page two Considering the direction of the City Council, Staff believes that the proponent's present request _ would be the most prudent alternative to consider. The north lot does not exhibit. the topography and drainage problems of the south lot nor would substantial remodeling of the existing dwelling be required. The advantage of the south lot is that it may be viewed as less of an intrusion into the existing neighborhood. Mr. Hughes recommended approval of the proponent's present request conditioned upon 1.) remodeling of the garage; and 2.) subdivision dedication. Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Wallace were present. Mr. Wallace explained that they were proposing to build on the north side of the existing dwelling in accordance with the Council's recommendation for only two homesites on the property. This was also an attempt to satisfy their neighbors objections concerning the southerly lot. Mr. Wallace stated that it was not their intention at this time for any further construction regarding the southerly lot. Mr. Bob Price, 6412 Rolf Avenue, suggested that the opinions of the surrounding neighbors should be an important factor in the decision making process. He reminded the Commission that the property was already subdivided into two lots and the southerly lot would require only a variance from the Board of Appeals and Adjustments. Mr. Price anticpated that a home would eventually be built on the southerly lot in addition to approval of the subdivision-on the north end of the property. Mr. Price pointed out that the average size lot in the neighborhood is 94 z feet. - The median is about 89 Z feet -- bother larger figures than 75 feet. He pointed out that the lots closer to the park all increase in size as compared to other lots in the area. Mary McDonald stated that there were smaller sized lots on Tingdale. She concluded that the neighborhood was made up of diversed sized lots. Mr. Price suggested three options: 1. Deny the subdivision request. 2. To insure only two buildable lots, create a 90 foot wide northerly lot. The garage could be moved completely to the south end of the existing home, therefore, prohibiting any further house construction on that lot. The lot sizes would then be more compatible with the neighborhood. 3. Suggest that the Council render the south 75 feet of the property, unbuild- able. This can be done through parkland dedication. The south 75 feet could be declared an outlot because of drainage. Or a final possibility, scenic easement or a conservation restriction could be imposed. In closing, Mr. Price suggested that the Commission either deny the proposal to subdivide the north end of the property or continue this item for one month in order to give the proposal further study or to discuss the proposal with the proponent. Arlene Joern, 6433 Mildred Avenue, expressed her concern that upon ,the approval of the recent subdivision request, the proponent or perhaps a new owner, may decide to apply for a variance in order to build on that lot in the future. David Runyan commented that although the neighbors were concerned with the "character" of the neighborhood, he felt the Wallace home and the large lot it presently sat on, was not within the character of the neighborhood. Community Development and Planning Commission June 1, 1983, Meeting. Page three Helen McClelland wondered what the Wallace and the other neighbors thought of Mr. Price's 90 foot wide lot suggestion. Mr. Wallace did not approve of the suggestions noting that the garage on the south would block his view of the park. The neighbors, however, generally approved. Mir. Wallace also commented that the Board of Appeals and Adjustments was made up of many of the Planning Commission members. Should he apply for a variance, he would find it necessary to appear before these same commissioners. He felt that by placing a special encumbrance on his!lot it would, be unfair, since none of the other properties, he assumed, in the neighborhood had one. Del Johnson questioned if Mr. Wallace would agree to a building restriction on the southerly 75 feet of the property if granted approval. Mr. Wallace did not agree to this. Mr. Price's son expressed his concern in the preservation of openness in this neighborhood in which he grew up. John Skagerberg moved for approval of the two lot subdivision as presented with the conditions recommended by Staff. David Runyan seconded the motion, roll was taken and the motion failed 5 - 4. The following were opposed: Bill Lewis, Helen McClelland, Mary McDonald, Len Ring and Phil Sked. The following voted in favor: Del Johnson, David Runyan, John Skagerberg and John Palmer. John Bailey obstained. No further motions were offered. Helen McClelland stated that she would recommend that the Council consider Mr. Price's proposal of a northerly 90 foot lot. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT JUNE 1, 1983 S -83 -1 Normandale Bluff, Generally located west of Rolf Avenue and south of West 64th Street Refer to: Past Staff Reports and attached Revised Preliminary Plat,_ April 27 minutes The Commission considered subdivision proposals for this property on March 2, March 30 and April 27, 1983. On April 27, the Commission recommended approval of a subdivision plan which would result in the creation of three lots measuring 75 feet in width and 10, 125 square feet in area. A substantial remodeling of the existing dwelling on the site was required in order to achieve such a subdivision. On May 16, the City Council reviewed the subdivision plan recommended by the Commission. The Council referred the request back to the Commission with the instructions that it reconsider a plan which would result in only one additional homesite on the property. In response to the Council's request, the proponent has submitted the attached revised plan. This plan illustrates one new lot to the north of the existing dwelling. As before, the existing dwelling's garage would be converted from three stalls to two stalls in order to provide the required 75 foot width for the new lot. The proponent states that the remodeling of the south side of the dwelling is not longer under consideration and, thus, no new building site south of this dwelling is proposed. (The Commission should recall that this southerly lot relies only on the grant of a setback variance by the Board of Appeals and Adjustments. Although the proponent states no intention of pursuing this variance now, he or a new owner of the property may elect to pursue this request at a later date.) Recommendation In my view, the Commission has the following options: 1. Reaffirmation of its April 27, 1983, approval. 2. Approval of the proponent's present request. 3. Approval of one new lot measuring 62 feet in width and located to the south of the existing home. Such a lot would be approved without the necessity of remodeling the existing home (except the deck) as previously proposed. 4. Approval of one new lot measuring 75 feet in width and located to the south of the existing home. Such a lot would require the substantial remodeling of the existing dwelling. 5. Denial Community Development and Planning Commission June i, 1983, Meeting Page two Considering the direction of the City Council, I believe that the proponent's present request would be the most prudent alternative to consider. The north lot has two important advantages compared to the south lot. First the north lot does not exhibit the topography and drainage problems of the south lot. Secondly, the substantial remodeling of the existing dwelling would not be required. (The garage would, of course, still require modification) . The advantage of the south lot is that it may be viewed as less of an intrusion into the existing neighborhood. Staff reommends approv :sl of the proponent's present request conditioned upon 1.) remodeling of the garage; and 2.) su;:):livision dedication. lot Ms SQ, Fr. ' �I Parcel AI Prows - v Lo r Um a ��► LU 77- - / LLI S o � h (^ � N 0 LL Parcel B. i O 1\ e�q C GP-z'C� (OFFICIAL PUBLICATION) CITY OF EDINA 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MI.NNESOTA 55424 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING _ THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL will meet at the Edina City Hall, 4801 West 50th Street, on Monday, June 6, 1983, at 7:00 p.m. and will at said time and place consider the following: Preliminary Plat Approval of Normandale Bluff, generally located west of Rolf Avenue and south of West 64th Street. Generally described as lots 6, 7, 8, 9, and the north 1/2 of Lot 10, Block 10, Normandale Second Addition. All recommendations and objections will be heard at said meeting. BY ORDER OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL. MARCELLA M. DAEHN Acting City Clerk Please publich in the Edina Sun on Wednesday, May 25, 1983 Please send two (2) Affidavits of Publication L�13 MEMORANDUM TO: Thomas S. Erickson FROM: Barbara B. Farrell DATE: May 31, 1983 RE: Edina /General (Plotnicky - Kohlstead matter) I spoke with Robert Gunderson today regarding his May 13, 1983 letter to the Mayor and City Council. I explained to him that we had carefully reviewed the points in his letter and had concluded that there was nothing more the City could do. The zoning ordinance allows a driveway to be placed along the property line, although no cars may be parked within 5 feet of the property line. Mr. Gunderson indicated that he also had come to that conclusion and had so advised Mrs. Plotnicky. Mr. Gunderson said that he had informed Mrs. Plotnicky that she had two alternatives if she wished to pursue the matter further: (i) to bring an action and to move for a temporary injunction; or (ii) to put up a big fence and try to forget that Mr. Kohlstead lives next door. Mr. Gunderson told her that he was not at all sure that she would be successful if he brought a lawsuit, and that therefore that his advice was to put up the fence. I told Mr. Gunderson that we did not feel Mrs. Plotnicky would prevail if she sued, and that we had reached that conclusion after careful consideration of her letters and the City ordinances. He thanked us for our help and said that he would advise Mrs. Plotnicky that the City felt it could take no further action on her behalf. The feeling I got from talking with Mr. Gunderson was that Mrs. Plotnicky was reluctant to spend the money which would be required to bring a lawsuit, and that Mr. Gunderson would not advise her to do so. B.B.F. BBF /dr 3 -C May 24, 1983 RE: High water conditions on Cascade Lane Dear Council Member: Enclosed are copies of news articles and letters of correspondence relating to the flooding upstream of the T.H. 100 bridge. Please note in particular the copy of the letter to Fran Hoffman from Michael Panzer of the Minnehaha Watershed Creek District and his suggestions as to solutions the City of Edina could pursue. This matter is of the utmost importance to residents along the creek. Your prompt consideration will be most appreciated. We're looking forward to discussing the matter with you at the June Council meeting. Sincerely, i/La4�y .02(I c�J Mrs. Margaret Francis Mrs. Sharon Libby IF; se Ik May 18, 1983 To: Edina City Council Minnehaha Creek Watershed Re: Cascade Lane Area of Edina, Minnesota We, the residents along Minnehaha Creek are presenting this petition to the City of Edina and the L innehaha Creek Watershed District. We believe that collective action must be taken to relieve the present and future high water conditions of the creek in our area. Since April 2, 1983,-the immediate problem was only tempo- rarily answered on an emergency basis (sandbagging), rather than actually providing thoughtful long -term solutions. The--- resent condition of the creek has caused property damage, erosion, questionable damage to foundations and even water in basements. Actions necessary to alleviate the existing adverse high water conditions have been known and proposed but steps necessary to solve this areas problem have not been implemented. We propose that: 1) further dredging be continued on from the last site of dredging at t e 44th street bridge down stream through the Highway 100 bridge, 22) clearance around the cascade or removal of �he structure be d 'e since it impedes the creeks natural flow,. 3)j thorough assesment of the Highway 100 bridge should be done�to determine its inhibiting effect to the creeks flow. The bridge clearly does not provide suffi 74J ent channel clearance for rapid flow at high water periods. erosion and property damage has become very evident along Cascade Lane.' The creek carrying capacity should be re- evaluated. -The-maximum allowable discharge should be_no___greater_ than- -175 C.F.S. from Grays Bay Dam. Due to increased land developments around the basin and loss of water storage areas, the creek has become more burdened with the spring run -off each year. We also propose that if the dredging, cascade clearance or removal, alteration of the Highway 100 bridge, and better Grays Bay Dam regulation not prove effective in solving the high water effects in this area, that other :Weans need to be carried out to insure property and home protection. This would be done through the construction and improvement of present walls or easements on property involved. The present condition can not be allowed to continue. We as concerned residents find the present condition of the creek to be a personal financial burden in regard to repairing r L the high water da;nage occurine, to our property bnd that of our neighbors. We find it your responsibility to solve the situation and take im:nedinte action to i:nplenent our proposed solutions no later than March 1, 1984. J a W- r Cam- -C-CA-CLQ XSL� '416 o ib Cas Ca_ � C� ct "L �. �l it �� -7�� -chi� -- r ' j&NA C9�F� 6 �9SyE0�0�S� Y.L M111*4 LAKE MINNETONKA P.O. Box 387, Wayzata, Minnesota 55391 BOARD OF MANAGERS David H. Cochran. Pres. a Albert L. Lehman a John E. Thomas • Barbara R. Gudmundson a Michael R. Carroll �_- - - wKa..- ..L•.rr...�.f........r ... —... a.. +..�.f.�e _: sa.:.+.t�rwiY'ar: �— �f—. M—su May 20, 1983 Mr. Fran Hoffman, City Engineer City of Edina 4801 West 50th Street Edina, Minnesota 55424 Re: High Water / Minnehaha Creek at Highway 100 Dear Mr. Hoffman: The Managers discussed the above matter at their meeting of May 19, 1983. At that time, the results of preliminary staff investigations were reviewed (staff memorandum dated May 1 1 , 1983) and camments from homeowners on Cascade Lane that were present at the meeting were heard. The Board also reviewed the attached 3 -page handout which depicts, in a preliminary way, the effect of potential modifications at Browndale Avenue and Minnehaha Creek to reduce high water levels under high flow conditions. At the conclusion of these discussions staff was directed to continue investi- gating the -feasibility of hydraulic modifications at Browndale Avenue. The next step in our investigations is to make preliminary evaluations of the structural integrity of the dam itself . It would be very helpful if you could provide us with any plans, surveys and other historical data you may have on file or knowledge of regarding construction, modification and /or repair of the dam. s �f In a related matter, the Managers indicated District funding would be available to the City should efforts be renew_ ed to cocoeratively abandon- the - Cascade. -Well and repair the creek channel. The Managers also indicated a higher percentage of the coot would be funded by the District as compared to that previously allocated. Should you have any questions regarding these matters, please call me at 473 -4224. Very truly yours, EUGENE A. HICKOK AND ASSOCIATES Engineers for the Dis ict Michael A. Panzer, P.E. CC: Boa rd K. Lok ke smo e , DNR G. Macanber LMT-r—garet Francis Mr. & Mrs. Keith Keller 4604 Cascade Lane Edina, Minnesota 55436 April 22, 1983 Board of Managers Minnehaha Creek Watershed District P.O. Box 387 Wayzata, Minnesota 55391 Rea High water level on Minnehaha Creek causing damage to our home; and the request for board action to a proposed solution Dear Sirs: Our purpose in writing to you is two -folds first to document the existing high water conditions on Minnehaha Creek'and subsequent water damage to our home, and secondly to make a proposal to the board- which we feel would eliminate the problem and the possibility of it's-recurrence. On Tuesday, April 19,1983, I contacted the city of Edina out of fright- ened concern, about the creek overflow into the lower level of our home. I also contacted Michael Panzer of Hickok and Associates- consulting firm to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. That same day, a city employee came to our home, viewed the damage, and brought us a water vacuum to aid in keeping the water level at approximately one inch in the wall- to - wall carpeting of two bedrooms, bath, and family room. We have resided in our home since November 1, 1973, and have never had a water problem until April 14, 1983. The previous owners who built this home in 1947 have also reported never experiencing a water problem. High precipitation and snowmelt have undoubtedly been present in previous years, and have not caused a water problem in our home. On April 21,1983, at the monthly board meeting of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, eleven concerned residents of Cascade Lane appeared with their concerns over the creek water level and damage to their property. We all shared our problems with the five board members present that evening.The damage to our home is the most serious. After consulting with an environmental hydrologist, we propose immediate and critical re- evaluation of the Headwaters Control Structure Management Policy and Operating Procedures for the period March:l, 1983 through March 1, 1986. We have particular concern with regard to the creek's " carrying capacity which has obviously been exceeded in our area. Conditions of high precipitation and snowmelt must be included in the determination of optimal creek capacity in order to avoid a repetition of creek- level excesses. While we realize that the operation of Gray's Bay Dam is fairly recent, and perhaps is still going through a time of " trial and error ", we will not stand helplessly by and watch the creek level exceed it's carrying capacity - - -- thusly causing damage to our home. I suggest that each of you would also take immediate action if your home was similarily threatened. We therefore request that the board take this proposal seriously, and respond. Awaiting your reply, Elizabeth V. Keller Keith K. Keller May 179 1983 Mr. Wallace Weaver Federal Emergency Management Agency 24th.. Floor 300 South Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606 Re; Flooding of homes and property along Minnehaha Creek. Questionable effectiveness of Grays Bay Dam, Lake Minnetonka, Minnesota. Dear Sir; We are writing this letter to present to you factual infor- mation in regard to our flooding problem, and to ask your advice and opinions on how to alleviate it. As of April 2, 1983 we have been faced with threats of severe water damage to our homes and property due to the present high water conditions of Minnehaha Creek. We feel that these high water conditions are due to the reconstruction of Grays Bay Dam in 1979, which has caused the creek flow to change and subsequent flooding of our properties. Studies in this area and in the Grays Bay Dam area were performed by the USGS between 1974 and 1979 under the direction of the FIA. The original elevation of the Grays Bay Dam was 928.6 (1929 datum). In 1979 the reconstructed Grays Bay Dam brought the lake elevation up to 930.0. This higher dam elevation, in our opinion, keeps Lake Minnetonka at its desired level until it rains, at which time the lake exceeds the 930.0 elevation. Then the gates of the dam are opened to release water into the creek (which is already full) and causes flooding along the creek. Our present high water conditions have not persisted for this length of time in the past, and we don't feel heavy pre- cipitation is the main cause of the flooding. We have had as much, if not more, precipitation during other years. On April 21, 1983 we presented our problems to the Minnehaha Creek Watershed Board of Members. We requested that the area be dredged (which has never been done in the past) and that the creek carryin capacity be re- evaluated. According to the Overall Plan enclosure p.77) of the Watershed District, periodic re gang 1s necessary. As of April 2, many creekside residents have experienced property damage from erosion and foreseeable home damage. This flooding would indicate that the 200 C.F.S. of water released from Grays Bay Dam is too much water for the creek to carry. The maximum allowable discharge should be 175 C.F.S.. We have written a petition (copy enclosed) stating our concerns and proposals. We ask that you please analyze our present situation and assist us.in finding a solution to preventing further damage of homes and property and subsequent flood insurance claims. Questions to be addressed might include; Is it evident that there has been definite loss of valuable marsh areas and wet lands since 1929 due to new developments? Was heavy precipitation during the winter and spring months taken into consideration when the crest level was ruined to 930.0, as opposed to the original 928.0 Would this higher dam elevation and above normal precipitation cause flooding along the creek and Lake Minnetonka? We feel that your attention and opinions will be particularly noted by the Watershed District. Thank you for your attention to.this important matter. Sincerely, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Libby Policy Dr. and Mrs. Gary Francis Policy # /Za - ao 30 - % /5 -// Mrs. Betty Anfinson Policy # 3 a Dr. and Mrs. Paul Johnson Policy # Lk." "10-M S • ( `�d�n� Mr. and Mrs. Keith Keller Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lord Policy # SL:se cc: Karl Fowler Betty Pederson Wallace Weaver Nnclosurest Board of Managers, hAnnehaha Creek Watershed District Overall Plan Management Policy Newspaper articles Letters of Correspondence Map Minneapolis Star /Tribune May 2, 1983 Departure from normal precipitation October 1982 through•May;1.983 aA :{ Mt G ISO r. es x mCMU 0 00 #' - of Scott County; as well as eastern Le nast. Some corn `grown by farmers • . KIM 3 - 000 4L'• , ul Norina� inches- of precipiti- TA V - tibn . fall in. the Twin Cities ,.from z _ ;..tea >2! " E10 to +6 inches .. • O C '�40. d� c'03 J2 .a Ia. agda 3 V �._�..w. _ •C JC .ti ., •- .. -. ... .-r q T y O 05G d i0 k 'O���yy C9 • ��ao. :ekre+ °� �a -- BOO �ypCgpgjR, � v •- R oD OD C �s O, q u o -CoOiH 4d V R.�C .+,V= C V cc -N.._ o goao m-a y -%c Rm ~E - ca Ada -W W 0 U � s ° w o W-C co cs ce � V o0 . _. 00 gGn U o' q ex OR Oq O .5 c0 cc a �4 a�Eoa E- w a. ° _ ., CO 0 0 vv) ° o v�..3 o� May 2, 1983 Departure from normal precipitation October 1982 through•May;1.983 aA :{ Mt r. es x 01;� TA. .. #' - of Scott County; as well as eastern Le nast. Some corn `grown by farmers • . KIM 3 - a , . Norina� inches- of precipiti- conditions:. he�sald., The`wet a>Leas._ have also delayed planting and have tibn . fall in. the Twin Cities ,.from z Q to : 2 in ches t a � E10 to +6 inches J� +6 toy +10 inches +12 inches ' V Source [Minnesota Department of Natural Resources r• We' t' — Continnedfrom.page IA Dakota County; and the eastern' half /'mixed bag" foil farmers, said `Kueh- of Scott County; as well as eastern Le nast. Some corn `grown by farmers • . Sueur, northwestern Rice and north. . south of the Twin Cities hasn't been eFn Waseca counties.- _ a ' picked since last fall because of wet,- Norina� inches- of precipiti- conditions:. he�sald., The`wet a>Leas._ have also delayed planting and have tibn . fall in. the Twin Cities ,.from . created. high water levels' iq{ some . October to Mag,:26.19 inches.fell this . lakes. 1 �' year:'r"r a sw. A "'> • �„�, y rf 3 i +� { . . In May, 6.15 Inches fell locally, mak- path, Kuehnast said. But a section of central Minnesota gat up to two inches less precipita- tion than normal because storms by- passed it. That encouraged grass fires in April and early May. f ' While precipitation' elsewhere will help plants grow, the water is a tjigif o the;` eight >t:�vetfest�'14Ca�;on= rec��' riirl :aceording. to ' the ; Nationa ,,' Weedier Service. . But Ron Willis of the weather ser- vice's Minneapolis office says a re- cent report from the Washington of- fice predicts below - normal precipita- tion over the next 30 days. And Kuehnast says that although June is usually the year's wettest month, this -, June should be drier than May. C Minneapolis Star and Tribune "•'Thursday /June 2/1983 Edina .. Hopkins - St. Louis Perk Flood gates for studiedlDarn continued from•pageI f By Laurie Blake Stott Writer tweed Minnetonka at Gray's Bay dam and Edina at Browndale Dam. vent future flood damage to their The watershed district also woul s properly, help Edina pay for removal of the Edina "We don't want to have to answer ` fn the concrete-covered well, should th. Building control gates at Brown• the phone every day each spring rp petition dated May 18, rest- city decide to do so, Panzer said. dale Dam on Minnehnha Creek explaining why Browndale Dam � °" dents from 14 households say: may ease creek flooding along Cas- does what it does;' Hoffman said. " l r� The -present - condition of the As for a new control at Browndal, cade Lane in Edina, the Minneha• "We are not supporting changing � i, F ss U, s I creek has caused property dam- Dam, Cascade Lane residents hay. ha Creek Watershed District re- the structure until we know more t ly o age, erosion, questionable damage to, foundations not taken a stand. Sharon Libby "We', Ports. data. 4i ��`, and even water in basements." 4612 Cascade Lane, said, like to have any aspect looked at.' District engineer Mike Panzer of "The Gray's Bay Dam has pretty w} ri;t To stop flooding they. the Hickok Associates Is checking much solved, the flooding for the n t next spring .However, residents malntai d the soundness of the 1902 dam and city of Edina;" Holtman said: , < 1 ,I propose dredging from 441h SL to that Gray's Bay dam at Minnetor. looking Into the feasibility of equip- it � t ! ( � � . t'A � � �� '� r S�1 $,`;•�:_ Hwy. 100, removal of a concrete - covered well in the middle of the ka is the primary cause of thei they maintain that h ping with control gates. Although some homes above • , ilY` F f' problem. Browndale Dam along Cascade ' F creek near Cascade Lane, and as• maximum discharge to the cree At present, the 24- foot -wide con - Lane suffered from higher -than- sessment of whether the Hwy. 100 from Gray's Bay Dam should b creee dam is not adjustable. Water normal creek flooding this year, s t �� bridge backs up water and reevalu• 175 cubic feet per second not lh spills over the top from Mill Pond residents below the dam In the i *'" �. r, " ? '' ation of the creek's water-carrying 200 cubic feet per second pr( during high spring levels and trick. 56th St. area had some creek water `e t , 4 capacity. scribed by the watershed distrlc 'during les oft during the summer. id. their yards as well, Holtman Panzer said he already has con- high water on Lake Minna lonka. In Panzer's opinion, "a different control at Browndale Av. would "Property owners downstream a ' may, .,� s ^�t.atliw^` > ?' r eluded that dredging the creek along Cascade lane will afford no Hoffman said he expects more it have precluded the problem expe- can't afford to have any more wa- yy ; - +F' flooding relief. Removing silt from formation about possible alter rienced in Cascade Lane this ter either. To balance that the city c ' beneath the Hwy. 100 bridge may help, however, and the district has atioas to the Browndale dam afte a June 16 watershed yearn where three houses had to must be very careful," Holtman mss ` S "�- -, � asked the Minnesota Department district meet is be protected from high creek lev said. - � e� P g eis with sandbags. ' ; ,� ". sEar x �� t Homeowners along Cascade Lane u ' r 1 5 feet sediment that has accts L•'dina has not endorsed a change have organized and petitioned the mutated In the creek channel at the bridge. Panzer in the dam. City engineer Fran watershed district and the city = - said. Hoffman said Edina must be care - council for measures that will pre- Staff Photo by Martin Levison ful not to change the focus of com- plaints about the creek level be- Dam continued on page 4 The Browndale Dam controls the flow of water from MITI Pond on Mlnnehaha Creek. 7121 7 °,7-! 7o.;,- Tao 3 - May 22, 1983 Mr. Robert�-Obermeyer City of Edina Edina, Mn. We, the undersigned, desire to have a street light in- stalled on Comanche Court in Edina, Mn. P - /_ --2 y Stewart Frazer of Northern States Power was contacted and the proposal met with his approval. A black wrought iron decorative unit was suggested and also was approved by himi with underground installation. Two locations were suggested by Mr Frazer and the final decision is to be made by Northern States Power and the residents of Comanche Court. Ov" Thank you for your co- operation. Mrs. Lauren Pederson 7029 Comanche Court Edina, Mn. 55435 May 31, 1983 NOTICE TO THE CITY OF EDINA ATTENTION: CITY MANAGER OF EDINA Please be advised that this office represents Jeffrey W. Aschenbeck, 4530 West 38th Street, Apartment 121 St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416 regarding an injury he sustained on the 11th day of May, 1983, approximately 6:30 p.m. while playing in a softball league for Merrill Lynch at the ballpark located at 73rd and York Avenue. Injury was caused when he slipped on an asphalt pathway which was located within the ballpark area. It was unknown to Mr. Ashchenbeck and is dangerously located within a ball playing area. It is estimated that his damages will exceed Fifty Thousand and no /100 ($50,000.00) Dollars. HARVEY, THORFINNSON & SCOGGIN, P.A. BY: y howara E. Harvey Attorney for Jeffrey W(�Asc enbeck and Lisa Aschenbeck 17 Tenth Avenue South P.O. Box 190 Hopkins, MN 55343 (612) 935 -4468 MEMORANDUM TO: Kenneth E. Rosland, City Manager DATE: June 2, 1983 FROM: Craig G. Swanson, Chief of Police SUBJECT: CATV Awards The attached awards were given to the "Edina Police Report," our cable TV show. They represent the work of Eric Felton, the Crime Prevention Coordinator. They really don't come as a surprise based on the effort he puts into it and the product that is produced. I can't be more pleased with the show and the awards are like "frosting on the cake." CGS :nah -C CRAIG . 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