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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958 05-07 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Regular*INUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA PLAV1 4ING COMISSION HELD WEDNESDAY, MAY 79 1958 at 7:30 P.M. IN EDINA VILLAGE HALL. Members Present: T. L. Todd, Chairman, A. H. Hiatt, Mia. Wilkinson, Harry Gustafson, John Foley, Leonard Odell; C. Edward Swanson, Planning Director, Warren C. Hyde, Village Manager and Joseph Zikan, Village Engineer. I - Minutes of the April 2 meeting were approved on motion, seconded and carried. II - Zoning Change Requests 1, Z-58-10 STANLEY THOMAS, Lots 1 thru 51, Block 1, Lake Pamela. 'Request for Multiple Dwellings. Attorney for Mr. Thomas requested this be postponed to the June meeting. No action taken. 2. Z-58-15 THOMAS 8 HELLER, request to build a 4- lox on lots 3 and 49 Block 29 Elmwood Terrace (5512 and 5516 France Avenue). Mr. Heller was present and Planning Commission discussed the possibility of double bungalows in place of a 4-plex with him. He was not interested in doubles, he said, because of the width of the lots and the required setbacks. The lots are 65 feet wide and 135 feet deep. Mr. Wilkinson made a motion to recommend that approval of this request be denied and that additional property be acquired for the purpose of building double bungalows. Motion seconded by Odell, all in favor, and carried. III - Zoning Variance Requests 1. ARTHUR 0. SMITH, 6812 Hillside, Lot 49 Block 79 LaBuena Vista. Petitioner requested permission to face the residence South on Brook Drive instead of Hillside Lane. The lot in question is very large and the proposed setbacks are in compliance with the ordinance. Motion to recommend approval of this request was made by Wilkinson, seconded by Odell, and carried. 2. E. G. THERNELL, Lot 69 Bel -Air, request for approval of double bungalow plan. Motion was made by Gustafson, seconded by Wilkinson and carried, to approve. IV - Subdivision Plats A. PMIMINARY .APPROVAL: 1. S-58-13, C. C. VOLK, Subdivision of lots 12 and 13, Block 29 Peacedale. Mr. Volk was present and the plat was discussed, after which motion was made, seconded and carried to recommend approval of the entire plat as a Prelimi:o ary with the understanding that lots 1, 29 5 and 6 be platted, but that the balance of the property remain unplatted at this time(be- cause of highway plans.) 2. S-58-141, NORMANDALE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, the Tom Chapman property. This plat does not comply with the platting requirements of the Village In many respects, specificallys 1. Lot lines are not at right angles to the street. 2. Turnaround is not 60' radius. 3. There is no way to locate rear lot lines for those lots rearing upon the lake. 4. There is no need for the eyebrow on South Lake Road. 5. Access should be provided to the east and south. Planning Conm►ission Minutes - page 2 5-7-58 6. Turnaround should be provided at souh end of East Lake Road. 7. The park shown on the plat is not acceptable to the Park Department and provision should be made for other park dedication. 8. Bond is required for sewer and water installation. 9. Bond is required for grading and graveling streets. 10. 76th Street as dedicated is not shown. 11. Triangular piece at north end of lot 101, Block 1. 12. Agreement should be reached now regarding frontage roads, and necessary future right of way obtained. Mr. Hyde suggested that there be some unified development of the whole area, and recommended that the balance of the area be brought in as part of this major development. It was suggested that it might be possible to have a meeting with Bloomington also. After a lengthy discussion, motion was made, seconded and carried to recom- mend that items 2 thru 12 be considered, the development of the property to the south be considered, the extension of the road to the north be considered, but that a temporary turnaround be provided for use on the south end of Oak - lawn until the road is extended. Park dedication should also be considered. Motion was made, seconded and carried to accept this plat for further study. 3. S-58-15 DON LEARY, Subdivision of Lots 1 and 29 Skyline. Motion made by Wilkinson, seconded by Gustafson and carried, to recommend approval with the understanding that the Outlot be deeded to the Village. 4. S-58-169 LYLE ADDITION, Lot 46, Warden Acres. Proposed plat meets all Village requirements. Motion was made by Wilkinson, seconded by Foley and carried to recommend approval but requiring that deed restrictions be placed on lots 1, 2, 6 and 7 to face east and west and have setbacks of 25 feet from the East - west streets and 30 foot setbacks from the North-South streets. Also, that deed restrictions require residences on lots 39 4 and 5 face either North or South, and a setback of 30 feet from both East-West streets. 5. S-58-12, SOUTH GARDEN ESTATES 4TH ADDITION. Original approval of this plat was given with South Gardens Estates III Addition. Lateral sewer connections are now in place in the area to the south, and motion was made, seconded and carried to recommend approval of this development. 6. S-58-179 MORTON ARNESDN property between Lake Edina and South Garden Estates. Mr. Swanson stated that this proposed plat was for information only. No action taken. Be FINAL APPROVAL. 1. PARKWOOD KNOLLS 7TH ADDITION, Carl Hansen. This plat was submitted on Dec. 49 19579 and approval was withheld pending street name change and engineering check. Mr. Hansen has agreed to the street name change and has submitted bonds to cover the engineering required. Motion was made, seconded and carried to recommend approval at this time. 2. WALNUT RIDGE II ADDITION, mime. This plat was approved on March 5th, subject to receipt of profiles, approval of State Highway Department and Post Office. Everything requested has been complied with and motion was made, seconded and carried to recommend approval of this plat. Planning Commission Minutes - page 3 5-7-58 3Z_ 3. S -58 -fig GARY ADDITION, Loken - SouJh of,.Lot,J,,, JB1oc,�C_ 1&?e cedale. is This plat was presented as a prelim na lash moAt" approval recom- mended providing 15 feet was maintained between buildings, or a * foot side yard. Deed restrictions are being prepared and approval was re- commended by Mr. Swanson. Motion was made, seconded and carried to recommend approval of this plat at this time. 4. S-58-79 LAMPE'S ADDITION, North 310' of West 2801, Lot 229 Mendelssohn. These lots meet minimum requirements and motion was made, seconded and Carried to recommend approval. After discussion, motion to reconsider was made, seconded and carried. Mr. Todd then recommended that Mr. Hyde, Mir. Swanson and Joe Zikan, Village Engineer, make a study of this area. Mir. Lampe said he had approval of Belmore Lane an Hermanson's plat. Motion was made by Foley, secpnded and carried to table this plat for further study. 5. S-58-59 VICTORSEN'S EAST MIRROR LAKES. on March 5th. Mr. Swanson recommended next month. Motion was made, second the basis that plat does not meet the and that it be given further study by V - OLD BUSINESS: This plat was accepted for study that this plat be tabled until ed and carried to deny approval on requirements in the ordinance, Planning Director Swanson. 1. Z-58-119 SKELLY OIL, Lots 18 and 199 Block 19 Brookside Heights. Motion made, seconded and carried to deny. Members felt there was no need for an additional filling station at this location. 2. Alley dedication at rear of Xerxes Avenue Addition. Mr. Swanson said Miss Pearce has retained expert help. Motion was made by Hiatt, seconded by Odell, and carried to table this matter until the June meeting. 3. Eden Prairie Zoning. No meeting required. 4. Z-58-12, WALTER BOYD, 70th and R.R. tracks - request for Commercial Bldg. Mr. Todd explained that Council has gone on record as opposing any Industrial zoning south of 70th Street. Mr. Boyd explained that what he wanted was a building approximately 60 x 200 feet on 2.6 acres, with no outside parking. He said he had contacted the owner of the property across 70th Street and he hes'no objections. After discussion, Mr. Todd suggested that members meet at the Village Hall at 4s30 P.M. on Friday, May 9 and go out to see the property in question. 5. Southdale Apartments - consideration of plat and plans. Three members having left, there was no longer a quorum.. -.Mr. Todd and the remaining members of the Planning Commission present requested the following state- ment be included in the minutesa The Planning Commission directs the attention of -the Village Council to the fact that the proposed Southdale apartment development does not meet all the requirements of the new pro- posed Multiple dwelling ordinance, although some of the design criteria are above the standards, and that the Planning Commission does not feel that they can act on this matter and make a recommendation, since the Village Council has already approved the plan. There being no further business, meeting adjourned at midnite. Respectfully submitted, L. M. Berry, Secretary.