HomeMy WebLinkAbout1976-05-24 Evironmental Quality Commission Meeting MinutesAGENDA
Edina Environmental Quality Commission
Monday, May 24, 1976, at 7:30 P.M.
Edina City Hall
I. Roll Call.
II. Approval of the April 26, 1976, EQC Minutes.
III. Old Business:
A. Melvin Gittleman (Krahl's Hill) - R-1 to PRD-3
IV. New Business:
A. Lots 8 and 9, Block 1, Otto's Third Addition.
V. Reports:
A. Committee Reports.
B. Watershed District Proceedings.
VI. Other Business:
A.
VII. Others Wishing to be Heard.
VIII. Adjournment.
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE EDINA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION MEETING
HELD MONDAY, MAY 24, 1976
EDINA CITY HALL
I. Roll Call: James Bentley
Barbara Casselman
Del Johnson
Ron Hays
Wendy Weden
Paul Mucke
Clifford Johnson
G. E. McCracken
Virginia Shaw
John Telfer
II. Approval of the April 26, 1976, EQC Minutes.
Mr. Mucke moved approval of the April 26, 1976, EQC Minutes. Mrs. Casselman
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Motion carried.
III. Old Business:
A. Melvin Gittleman (Krahl's Hill) R-1 to PRD-3. Final Development Plans.
Mr. Hughes recalled that the EQC had reviewed numerous proposals for the
development of Krahl's Hill. He noted that in all prior instances, the City Council
had denied the proposed developments. Mr. Hughes explained that the Gittleman
Corporation and Karl Krahl had sued the City for rezoning of the property from R-1
to PRD-3. Based on this lawsuit, the District Court has ordered the City to rezone
the property to PRD-3 based on the Gittleman plan which calls for three buildings
containing 72 units total. He noted that this proposal was essentially identical
to that approved by the EQC in March, 1974.
Mr. Hughes explained that the City Council granted concept approval for the
proposal at its May 17, 1976, meeting. Final plans were subsequently prepared. Mr.
Hughes noted that even though the court had ordered rezoning of the property, the
City is entitled to review the final development plans for conformance with City
ordinances and standards. He recommended approval of final plans conditioned upon:
1. submission of a complete soil erosion plan; and 2. that a grading plan must be
obtained from the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District.
Mr. Melvin Gittleman presented graphics showing final development plans.
He explained that the plan differed from that reviewed by the EQC in 1974 in two
areas. First, the recreation building planned for the top of the hill had been moved
down the slope, thus making it less visable from surrounding properties. Second,
the tennis court had been moved from the top of the hill to the base of the hill.
Mr. Gittleman also presented an analysis showing the amount of area disturbed by the
proposal. It was noted that 65% of the hillside would be distrubed by construction.
Mr. Telfer asked for the number of trees which will be destroyed by the
project. Mr. Gittleman explained that an exact count was not known but that
many trees would be saved within the construction zone. He also presented an
artist's rendition of the hillside as viewed from Vernon Avenue after construction
which showed the amount of tree cover which would remain on the site.
Mrs. Casselman inquired as to the height of the proposed structures. Mr.
Gittleman explained that they are three stories at most, but due to the design of
the buildings, they would appear to step up the hillside.
5-24-76 EQC Minutes, page 2
After further discussion, Mrs. Casselman moved to recommend approval of the
final development plans with the two conditions recommended by staff. Mr. Mucke
seconded the motion.
Mr. Crane Bodine, 6141 Arctic Way, asked if all applicable ordinances will
have to be complied with after rezoning of the property. Mr. Hughes explained
that all ordinances must be complied with. He also explained that compliance with
the erosion control ordinance was not a prerequisite of rezoning but would have
to be complied with prior to issuance of building permits.
Mrs. Casselman asked for the percentage of coverage of the site by buildings
and roads. Mr. Gittleman explained that 26% of the site would be covered by buildings
and roads. He also noted the coverage of single family lot subdivisions for
comparison purposes.
Chairman Bentley recalled Mrs. Casselman's motion. All voted aye.
Mr. Hays moved to encourage the City Council to continue negotiations with
Mr. Gittleman and Mr. Krahl to acquire the property for open space. Mrs. Casselman
seconded the motion.
Mr. Hughes explained that the City is not only negotiating with the proponents
but is also proceeding with condemnation of the property. After the court-appointed
commissioners determine a market value for the property, the City will decide
whether or not to purchase the property. Mr. Gittleman also indicated his willing-
ness to agree to the award of the condemnation proceedings if a fair market value
were established.
Mr. Hays then asked to re-phrase his motion to recommend that the City
Council diligently pursue acquisition of the Krahl property for open space by
whatever means necessary. Mr. Mucke seconded the motion. All voted aye. Mr. Hays
explained that the purpose of his motion was to advise the Council that the EQC's
approval of the rezoning should not be construed as a recommendation to forego
acquisition of the property.
IV. New Business:
A. Lots 8 and 9, Block 1, Otto's Third Addition.
Mr. Hughes explained that Otto's Third Addition is a 15 lot subdivision
which was platted in 1966. He noted that after the plat was finalized, it was
discovered that Nine Mile Creek was incorrectly located on the drawings and in fact
flowed through lots 8 and 9 of the subdivision.
Mr. Hughes explained that building permits were presently being requested for
lots 8 and 9. He noted that easements along the creek on lots 8 and 9 had been
obtained by the City for creek protection purposes. He also advised that the Nine
Mile Creek Watershed had reviewed the building permit applications and recommended
that: 1. the bottom floor elevation of the structures should be at least 837.0; and
2. no fill should be placed below the 837.0 contour on the lots.
Mr. Hughes recommended approval of the building permits conditioned on the two
recommendations of the Watershed District and that adequate erosion and sediment
control measures must be used during construction.
5-24-76 EQC Minutes, page 3
Following short discussion, Mr. Hays moved to recommend approval of the
building permits for lots 8 and 9, Block 1, Otto's Third Addition with the conditions
recommended by staff. Mr. C. Johnson seconded the motion. All voted aye.
V. Reports:
A. Committee Reports - None.
B. Watershed District Proceedings:
Mr. Hughes reported that the soils report on Bredesen Park had been submitted
and forwarded to the engineer for the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. He also
noted that the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District had approved the Arden Park shelter.
building.
VI. Other Business:
A. Election of EQC Officers.
Chairman Bentley asked that election of new officers should be placed on
the June EQC agenda.
B. House at 66th Street and Highway 100.
Mr. C. Johnson recalled that he had questioned the apparent violations
occurring at the house at 66th Street and Highway 100. Mr. Hughes agreed to check
into it.
C. Sewage Overflow at Creek Valley Road.
Mr. Hays reported that the sanitary sewer on Creek Valley Road had apparently
clogged on May 24, and that raw sewage had been pumped by city crews into the storm
sewer system which drains into Nine Mile Creek. Mr. Hays moved to ask Mr. Robert
Dunn, Director of Public Works, to appear at the next meeting to explain City
policies regarding such emergencies. Mr. C. Johnson seconded the motion. All voted
aye.
VII. Others Wishing to be Heard - none.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT.
Mr. Mucke moved adjournment of the May 24, 1976, EQC meeting. Mrs. Casselman
seconded the motion. All voted aye. Meeting adjourned.
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