HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958 11-05 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularMIMTfES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION HELD
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 59 19589 AT 8 P.M.
IN EDINA VILLAGE HALL.
Members Present: T. L. Todd, Chairman, Leonard Odell, Harry Gustafson, and
John Foley; C. Edward Swanson, Director of Planning, and
Warren C. Hyde, Village Manager.
I - Minutes of the meeting of October 19 1958 were approved on motion of Odell,
seconded by Gustafson, and carried.
II- Zoning Requests:
A. Z-58-179 LOT 5t. AW. S DI IS 0 _, (N.W. corner Highway 100 and West
50th Street), request for Office Building District zoning, presently zoned
Open Development, was discussed with Mr. Geimer, attorney representing the
present owner. Mr. Geimer explained that the original request was tabled
at the June$ 19589 meeting pending development of the highway (169). Mr.
Swanson presented the latest highway plan which would take much of the
property under discussion, leaving no room for an office building of the
size proposed, and no access to it. On question, Mr. Hyde stated that the
program was scheduled for the fiscal year 19609 beginning in July, 19590
and Mr. Geimer said he would so inform his client. Motion was then made
by Odell, seconded by Gustafson, and carried to table this matter.
B. Z-58-149 LOTS 1 R 2. BLOCKCLIFTON TERRACE, (West side of Valley View,
at 64th Street), request for rouble Bungalow. In view of the Planning
Commission's indicated policy of allowing double bungalows on Valley View
from 62nd to 64th, motion was made by Gustafson, seconded by Odell, and
carried to recommend approval subject toi a view of the plans prior to the
time the permit is issued.
C. Z-58-31, PARTS OF!LOTS 1 ark ,�. BLOCK 1. SEFLY ADDITION (5400-04 Xerxes),
request of W. E. Anderson to be allowed to erect an enclosed outside stairway
on the front of the house to serve the upper apartment in this non-eonforming
duplex. Mr. Swanson explained that there is a house on the front of the lot
owned by Mr. Anderson and a small cottage on the rear of the lot now. Mr.
Anderson said he purchased this house in 1953 and it has been used as a duplex
with access from the rear to the upper apartment, and the use of the inside
front stairway, if necessary. He said the house had been re -wired in 1953.
A recommendation from the building inspector was read, which stated that this
two family dwelling violates the housing code (Ordinance No. 148) in that the
ceilings are only 6°6" high, the plumbing is sub -standard, and that he would
recommend that the upstairs be vacated on grounds of non -conforming use.
Mr. Anderson's attorney, Par. Lammers, said this was not in violation of the
Village housing code because it was there before the ordinance was enacted.
Motion to table until the Planning Commission has an opportunity to view
-the property on a field trip was made by Odell, seconded by Gustafson, and
carried.
D. J. E. StW ERG' S request to be allowed to erect a residence on Lot 133, Block
2 of Valley View Ridge (S.E. corner of 62nd and Concord) with a 29 foot set-
back, was discussed and Roy Peterson, who formerly owned the lot, explained
why Mr. Sundberg was apparently requesting this as an economy measure.
Houses in this area face east and west, and the lot to the south on Concord
is vacant. Motion was made by Odell, seconded by Gustafson, and carried, to
deny this request.
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III - Subdivision Approval:
A. PRELIMINARY Approval
1. HANSON°S MD ADDITION, S-58-289 between Tyler extended and the Grandview
Cemetery, from Maloney to Waterman. This plat was brought back for pre-
liminary approval because of a change in road alignment, one cul-de-sac
having been eliminated in favor of another. After discussion, motion was
made by Odell, seconded and carried to table this matter until members
can inspect it in the field.
2. OST ADD_ITTOH, S-58-409 a parcel of land on the east side of Olinger
Road approximately 1000 feet south of Highway 169,9 was recommended for
approval on motion of Odell, seconded by Gustafson, and carried. Mr.
Swanson explained that since the owner wished to sell off part of his
property and there was already a house on the land, it was necessary to
re -plat in order to make it legal to issue an additional building permit
on this parcel.
H. FINAL Approval
1. MIK°S ADDITION, S-58-40, a subdivision of a part of Lot 2, Block 1,
Peacedale Acres, was presented by Mr. Swanson who explained it was only
one lot and conformed to requirements. Motion was made by Gustafson,
seconded by Odell and carried, to recommend approval.
2. DALE JOHNSON°S PLAN ADDITION, S-58279 a re -subdivision of lots 24
thru 30 of Nillard's Subdivision of Block 17 of Mendelssohn Addition,
was presented and studied. Motion was made by Foley, seconded by Odell
and carried, to recommend approval subject to the receipt of bonds cover-
ing cost of grading and graveling that portion of Tyler Street shown and
one-half the cost of raising manhole on Tyler to grade, and cost of storm
drainage facilities as determined by the Village engineer, plus payment
of special assessments for lateral and trunk sewer service.
3. CODE A%!ENUE ADDITION, S-58-30, revised from the original plat which was
approved by Planning Commission and Village Council, was studied. The
revision consisted of three lots fronting on Grove Street instead of two
facing Code and siding on Grove Street. The size of the lots are still
adequate and motion was made by Odell, seconded by Gustafson, and carried
to recommend approval.
4. EMT ADDITION, S-58-1, also revised to provide a half street on Sherwood,
on the west, approximately midway between Brittany Road and Normandale
Road, was studied. This plat consists of three lots nowt' with houses to
face Brittany Road, and the half -width road was provided in case the full
width street is developed and developer wishes to re -plat and provide
three additional lots in the future, with houses to face on Sherwood.
Motion made by Gustafson, seconded by Foley, and carried, to recommend
approval.
5. THE HEIGHTS II ADDITION, S-58-42, Roy Peterson's (C.E. & Margaret Peterson)
subdivision adjoining The Heights, consisting of 26 lots facing Galway Drive
and 68th Street, just east of County Road 39, was studied. Since this plat
conforms to the preliminary and the streets and utilities are in, motion
was made by Odell, seconded by Foley, and carried to recommend approval.
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B. FINAL Approval:
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6. VICTORSEN"S INTE4ACHEN9 S-58-51 (S. -i of -Lot 22, Mendelssohn) was again presented
in PRELIMINARY form, the FINAL not being ready for this meeting. Members again
approved the Preliminary subject to the cul-de-sac being enlarged.
7. PAYTON..COURT , S-58-43, on Brittany Road. Misr. Swanson told members that this plat
had been approved by Council but needed Planning Commission approval in FINAL form.
Motion was made by Odell$ seconded by Gustafson, and carried to recommend approval.
EV - New Business
1, Request of C. W, Rognas9 6041 Kellogg, to be allowed to sell the north 42 feet
of lot 14 for use as a building site was presented and Mr. Rognas was called
Lip to discuss his reason. His present home is on lot 13 and extends approxi—
mately 2* feet onto lot 14, each of which is 50 feed wide. His garage is on
lot 14 now and he proposes to move it to lot 13. After discussion, motion
tins made by Odell, seconded by Gustafson, and carried to deny this request.
2. Mr. Swanson announced that St. Louis Park desired to meet with the Edina
Planning Commission to discuss State plans for Highway 169 thru the two areas.
Tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, November 18th, at 7:30 P.M. in Edina Village
Hall.
49 Mr. Swanson reminded members that the committee that is considering the proposed
subdivision ordinance has a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 26th, at
7:30 P.M. in Edina Village Hall, to which all members are invited.
V M Old Business
1. Gasoline Station Ordinance. This was referred back from Council for further
study. A delegation from the Minnesota Petroleum Councils including Mr. Robert
Thornburg, were present. Wir. Thornburg introduced Jack Yarwood, spokesman for
-he advisory committee, urho presented their study and objections to the proposed
111,11age ordinance, both orally and in mimeographed Form.
After considerable discussion of the proposed ordinwnee, it was agreed that
the Minnesota Petroleum Council should draft and submit for discussion, their
draft of a model ordinance to regulate gasoline filling stations. Mr. Odell
noted that the Planning Commission feels quite strongly that there is a
definite need for some ;oxt of control and urgently requested that the indus-
try work on a model ordinance.
Mr. Hyde noted that inquiries have been received by the planning office rela-
tive to establishing both rest homes and mortuaries within the Village and
there may be a need to allow these uses by special permit also.
There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 11 P.M.
Pespeet Uilly submitted,
L. M. Berry, Secretary.