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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. Planning Cort fission Minutes - page 2 11-5-58 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. s Pl Anni ng Cuff i-dsssion '.d c� .CSS pc;�e 3 B. FINAL Approval: 11-5-58 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.