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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-01-06 Evironmental Quality Commission Meeting MinutesAGENDA Edina Environmental Quality Commission Monday, January 6, 1975, at 7:30 P;M. Edina City Hall T. Roll Call. II. Approval of. the November 25, 1974, EQC Minutes. III. Old Business: A. Folke Victorsen (Z-74--7) R-1 Single Family Residence District to PRD-5 Planned Residential District. Preliminary Plans. IV. New Business: A. 1975 Goals and Objectives. V. Reports: VI. Other Business: VII. Others Wishing to be Heard. VIII. Adjournment. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION HELD MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 1975 EDINA CITY HALL I. Roll Call: Donald Johnson, Chairman Virginia Scott John Telfer Paul Mucke Clifford Johnson William Poehler Ronald Hays James Bentley Barbara Casselman Staff Present: Gordon Hughes, Environmental Planner Carol Peterson, Secretary II. Approval of the November 25, 1974 EQC Minutes Mr. Hays made a motion to approve the November 25, 1975 EQC minutes corrected as follows: fourth paragraph in III (Old Business A.) third sentence should read "Mr. Hughes recommended the EQC reiterate their previous position at which time they did not object to the apartment building at the base of the hill but did object to the single family portion of the project." Also, in the fifth para- graph, the first sentence should read "Mr. Hays reiterated the motion previously passed by the EQC and moved . . ." Under New Business, part B, Environmental Assessment, paragraph two, the motion should read "Mrs. Scott seconded the motion." With these corrections, Mr. Mucke seconded the motion that the minutes be approved. All voted aye. Motion carried. III. Old Business A. Folke Victorsen (Z-74-7) R-1 Single Family Residence District to PRD-5 Planned Residential District. Preliminary Plans. At its last meeting, the EQC recommended denial of the final plans which showed a 74 unit apartment building at the base of the hill and 21 single family lots. The City Council recommended to Mr. Victorsen that he revise his plans to show a single structure at the base of the hill. Council also recommended that a density of eight units per acre would be appropriate for that site. Mr. Victorsen prevented new preliminary plans for his property which showed a single building at the base of the hill. These buildings are as far forward as possible to the north property line, leaving over 90% of the land untouched. A lengthy discussion was held concerning the merits of the proposal. Mr. Vic- torsen commented that he is prepared to donate the unused portion of the Timber's land to the City for open space. As stated in the Staff report of January 6, 1975, it was Mr. Hughes recommendation that the remaining property not used for development be dedicated to the City of Edina for open space. After considerable discussion, Mr. Hays moved to recommend concept approval of the proposal for rezoning and that the remaining property be dedicated to the city for open space. Mrs. Casselman seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. Mr. Hays then moved to recommend to Council that arrangements be made so the Lewison property will eventually revert to the City. Virginia Scott seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried. JANUARY 6, 1975 EQC MINUTES PAGE TWO IV. New Business A. 1975 Goals and Objectives The Commission discussed at length goals and tasks for 1975. Mr. Hughes stated that the two major tasks for 1975 include the water quality study and the Western Edina Plan. Mr. Hughes also expressed his opinion that there is unnecessary overlap between the Planning Commission and EQC on matters relating to develop- ment proposals. He also suggested that perhaps beautification projects should be explored in the upcoming year. Each EQC member was asked to comment on goals for 1975. Beautification pro- jects, a noise ordinance, and a position on solid waste management were among the tasks considered. Mr. Bentley was asked to prepare a recommendation on solid waste for the EQC. He will present this in two to three months. Mrs. Scott was asked to explore areas needing beautification projects and report to the EQC at a future meeting. Mr. C. Johnson was asked toiprepare a draft noise ordinance. After further discussion, the EQC agreed that they should continue to serve as an advisory body to the Council, and undertake projects and make recommendations as they might request. V. Reports A. Committee Reports Mr. Telfer will have his insurance report completed shortly. Mr. Bentley was appointed chairman for the air and noise committee. B. Watershed Report the Minnehaha Creek watershed voted to prepare final plans on each project of the cooperative agreement as well as environmental assessments. Final plans, hopefully, will be completed this year. The EQC briefly discussed the significance of the road along the east side of Mud Lake. No action taken. VI. Other Business - None VII. Others Wishing to be Heard - None VIII. journment Mr. C. Johnson moved that the EQC meeting be adjourned at 10:00 p.m. and the motion was unanimously seconded. All voted aye. Motion carried.