HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957 06-05 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION HELD
WEDNESDAY, .TUNE 5, 1957, AT 7:30
P.M. IN EDINA VILLAGE HALL.
Members Present: T. L. Todd, Chairman, Leonard Odell, Harry Gustafson, Wm. Wilkinson,
Bud Law, Planning Consultant, Joseph Zikan, Engineer, and Warren Hyde,
Village Manager.
1- Minutes of the meeting of May 8, 19579 were approved on motion, seconded and carried,
with the following correction: Item 15, Stow Company's Proposed Plan for 70th and
France should include in the recommended motion to Council, "That the land usage of
Block 1 be approved, the North half for a Service Station and the South half for
Community Store; subject to approval of Planning Commission and Council as to land use".
2- AL PAYTON°S PRELIMINARY PLAT OF LORING MANOR, a subdivision of Reg. Land Survey No. 3
into 3 lots 100 x 200, fronting on Brittany Road, held over from the last meeting, was
again considered. Mr. Todd read a letter from Mr. Edward Loring, 6621 Normandale Road,
which states that the rear 75 feet of these lots is not adaptable for improvement as
it has no means of ingress or egress to any public highway and they do not intend to
establish any easements. The letter was placed on file and motion was made, seconded,
and carried to recommend approval of the plat subject to the conditions as set forth
in Mr. Loring°s letter.
3- C. WALTER JARNBERG°S REQUEST TO ERECT MULTIPLE DWELLINGS ON LOTS 3,4,5,6 and 9,_10,11,
and 129 Block 4, Tingdale Brothers Brookside, was again considered and the plans studied.
Motion was made to accept the plans and recommend approval to Council with the stipula-
tion that there be no more than two buildings on the eight lots. Motion seconded and
on vote, Todd, Odell and Wilkinson were all in favor, with Gustafson abstaining from
voting because of his interest in the property. Motion carried.
4- MRS. VIRGINIA BEARDQS R EST TO BUILD DOUBLE BUNGALOWS ON FRANCE AVENUE AT 55TH ST.,
Lots 3 and 4, Block 29 Elmwood Terrace was discussed and Mrs. Beard stated that
since there are $2700 in special assessments against the two lots, she has been unable
to sell them for single dwellings. It was suggested that she build one double bungalow
on the two lots but Mrs. Beard did not feel that this was a satisfactory solution and
still wanted permission to build two double bungalows on the two lots which are approx-
imately 65 x 135 feet each. Motion was made, seconded and carried to deny the request.
Mr. Hyde then suggested that Mrs. Beard sell the lots to someone who might build a
4-plex on the two lots, with a suggestion that they buy them on option and bring in
plans for approval first. Mrs. Beard said she would advertise the lots with this
idea in mind.
5- SOUTHDALE APARTMENT ZONING of a 30-35 acre tract just east of the Medical Center at
66th and France was again discussed and the plat studied. Mr. Crabb said they would
not develop it all at once but eventually they planned to have 14 units to the acre,
with room for about 450 families. Mr. Hyde said this was essentially the same plan
as had been presented earlier and Mr. Law said it had been studied and seemed very
well planned. Mr. Hyde thought that this should be considered in two parts, 1- Zoning
for apartments, and 2- Approval of specific building. Motion was made, seconded and
carried to accept this plat and recommend rezoning to multiple dwellings not to exceed
14 families per acre, subject to public hearing, and subject to satisfactory play areas
being worked out.
6- PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SOUTHDALE IV ADDITION on 66TH.STREET9 just West of Southdale II,
excluding the part given to the Village for park purposes, was again presented and
motion made, seconded and carried to recommend approval of this plat consisting of
five lots.
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7- DR. MADDEN°S REQUEST TO BUILD DOUBLE BUNGALOW WITH DENTAL OFFICE QUARTERS ON 50TH
Street between Halifax and Indianola Lot 2 and 101 of Lot 39 Stevens First Add°n)
Mrs Hyde explained that Dr. Madden had been in with a plan and had been advised to
contact the neighbors before coming before Planning Commission. Dr. Madden was not
present but some of the neighbors were, including Mr. Robert Stringer, 5017 Indianola,
who voiced his objection to such a project. Mr. Odell made a motion to recommend '
that the request be tabled inasmuch as there would have to be a hearing on it anyhow.
After a short discussion, motion was amended to deny the request, seconded and carried.
8- GEO. N. LOCKREM°S REQUEST TO REZONE AT 5108 VERNON AVENUE, FACING HIGHWAY 169, for
Real Estate office, on lots 14, 15 and 16, Block 1, Brookside Heights. After dis-
cussion, Mr. Odell moved to deny the request of Mr. Lockrem. No second. Then Mr.
Wilkinson moved to table the matter until such time as Planning Commission members
can look at the property in question, have more definite information as to the pro-
perty with regard to remodeling, setbacks, parking and access. Motion was seconded
and carried.
9- PEDERSON DAIRY°S REQUEST TO APPEAL DECISION OF BUILDING INSPECTOR REs PERMIT TO EXPAND.
K. Maxfield Otto, representing Mr. Pederson, stated that the Pederson Dairy on Highway
18 near 169, in the North Village limits, which is farming area, has been in business
for a number of years. Last week Mr. Pederson can in and applied for a permit to
expand the building and was denied. They have 72 acres with a frontage of about
1000 feet and about 'mile long, which is not conducive to residential development.
Their present building is about 40 x 50 feet. They do not keep cows now, but buy
and sell milk. Mr. Hyde asked what problems they have had with the State Board of
Health on pasteurization and Mr. Otto stated that they have not had any, but had
their approval. Mr. Hyde said sewage disposal was a problem that would have to be
worked out. Mr. Otto quoted the Statutes, citing a case with regard to gravel pits.
Mr. Todd said they would have to study the ordinances, also go out and look over the
property in question, talk to Mr. Pederson, and that plans would have to be approved
by the State Board of Health. Mr. Odell then moved to take such action, referring
the matter to the Village Attorney for his advice, and delay any action until such
time as the investigation has been made. Seconded and carried.
10- THOS. R. FLEMMING°S REQUEST TO REPLAT LOT 1, BLOCK 1, PARKWOOD KNOLLS III ADDITION.
Mr. Tuscany, representing Mr. Flemming, was told that everybody in the addition
would have to sign a petition releasing the deed restrictions. Letter from Carl
Hansen was read and Mr. Tuscany was asked to bring in a copy of the deed restric-
tions. It was noted that in June, 1956, Planning Commission asked for opinion of
residents in Parkwood Knolls and Westwood Court regarding replatting, but have not
received their reply. Motion made, seconded and carried to table until next meeting.
11- PRELIMINARY PLAT OF ANDERSON -BUTLER CONSTRUCTION, North of 68th, East of Antrim Road,
Northwest of Valley View Road, dividing into 5 lots, was presented and accepted for
study by Planning Consultant, Village Engineer and Manager. Tabled for the present.
12- DUANE MEYER°S R UEST TO SUBDIVIDE THE NORTH 60 FEET OF LOT 5 BLOCK 16 NORMANDALE,
into two lots approximately 60 x 123, 6553 Normandale Road was presented and Mr.
Meyer was informed that since this would not meet with minimum requirements,;:his
request was denied. Wilkinson made a motion, Odell seconded and motion to deny carried.
13- HUGH BRENNER°S PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VALLEY VISTA the Northeast Corner of Valley -View
and Gleason Road, which �is Lot 31, Auditor's Subdivis ori 196; was presented and Mr:
Brenner was present to answer questions: He stated that he owned appfioximitely 12.4
acres and because of all the,spegials coming up,:he wasJorced ,to plat,; but was ve-
tithing the land he' now lives on:- Mr'. Brenner was advised that utilities would have
to bq installed without assessment, and that a cash donation in lieu of park dedica-
tion would be required. Mr. Gustafson moved to recommend approval subject to park
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13 (cont°d)_ - dedication, and utilities being installed without assessment. Seconded
and carried.
14^ PETITION OF JOHN D. NEVEN TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT COMMERCIAL ON LOT 512
Auditor's Subdivision 1769 was presented by his attorney, Mr. e C. Gelmer,who
stated that they had been negotiating with three oil companies for the purchase of
this property for use as an oil station. Mr. Hyde suggested that before they go
any further, they should sound out the neighbors first. Motion was made, seconded
and carried to deny.
15- EDWARD J. LYNCH°S PROPOSED REPLAT OF LOTS 3 4 and PART§ OF LOTS le 2 and 5 GARDEN
PARK, was presented and Mr. Hyde explained that this : is the same as the original
preliminary. Since the highway route is still uncertain, motion was made, seconded
and carried to recommend approval of Blocks 19 5 8 69 and the South half of Block 4,
Garden Park, Mr. Lynch was told that the special assessments for improvements Mould
have to be paid by him and he said he was willing to negotiatef.. Motion was amended
to recommend approval subject to assessments for improvements, profiles and an
engineering check.
16- FINAL PLAT OF NORELL°S ADDITION LOT 4 BLOCK 4 CODES HIGHVIEW PARK, was presented.
Since it agreed with the preliminary, motion was made, seconded and carried to
recommend approval.
17- FOLKE VICTORSEN°S PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MONTROSE ADDITIONS Part of Lots 18_ 20,
and 219 Auditor's Subdivision 196, was presented and letter from Mr. Victorsen
read and placed on file. Mr. Victorsen stated that he would like to contribute
to the park fund and asked what the usual donation was. This was acknowledged
and then the plat was discussed in detail, as to drainage, utilities, turnarounds,
street widths, setbacks and lot sizes. Planning Commission agreed that a street
width of 50 feet should be sufficient, that a 30 foot setback instead of the usual
35 would be recommended, and motion was made, seconded and carried to accept the
plat as a preliminary subject to further study.
18- DR. R. C. DUMAS° REQUEST TO BUILD HOUSE ON LOT 3, BLOCK 2, STOCKS 8 HANSON°S Concord
Terrace, corner Woodland Road and Wooddale Avenue, was acknowledged and letter from
George Michael, owner of lot adjoining, read. Motion was made, seconded and carried
to recommend approval of plan with house facing Wooddale Avenue. Ordinance amending
the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Edina as to Setback of Buildings on Corner
Lots, No. 261-20, was read and adoption recommended on motion, seconded and carried.
19- ARTHUR STRINGER°S PRELIMINARY PLAT OF TRACTS B & F, REG. LAND SURVEY #327, on Code
Avenue betwean Valley View Road and Birchcrest Drive, subdividing into 5 lots, was
accepted for further study.
20- Inasmuch as the first Wednesday of the month falls on July 3rd, the day before the
holiday, it was decided to postpone the next meeting to July 10th. Meeting adjourned
at 1Osl5 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
L. M. Berry, Secretary.