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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960 01-04 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION HELD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY �, 19619 AT 9300 P. M. IN THE EDINA VILLAGE HALL Members Present: T. L. Todd, Chairman, William Lewis, Leonard Odell, Harry Gustafson; Warren C. Hyde, Village Manager; George Hite, Planning Director. The meeting was opened by T. L. Todd, Chairman. I. The minutes of the meeting of December 7, 1960, were approved on motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Odell and carried. II. ZONING CHARGE REQUESTS Z-61-1. Sam Schneider. This request for the Multiple Zoning of two lots located at West 50th Street and Indianola Avenue was discussed. Mr. Schneider stated that his specific proposal was to construct an 11 unit apartment building on this site, which would be :' stories in height. It was generally felt by members of the Commission that neigh- boring property owners would not be in favor of an apartment building of this size, but stated that should the neighbors react favorably, the Planning Commission would give the request careful consideration. Mr. Schneider agreed to present the proposed elevations to the neighbors for their reaction and the matter was tabled. III. PRELIMINA.Y PLATS S-59-63. •rarrey n Brow S b_division. (See minutes of 1-8-60 and 2-17-60 - Brown -Calle Pronosaj . Mr. Hite presented a revised preliminary of the 10 acres of land located south of 70th Street, between Carolane Addition and the C. J. Danens property. He recommended that the Planning Com- mission consider that part of the plat serviced by the road from West 70th Street as this was the only part of the entire plat that had avail- able road access and sewer and water service. Mr. Hyde suggested that the owner clear up -the matter of Carolane Addition Deed Restrictions a- gainst lot divisions and also the problem of obtaining clear title to a private road located along the west line of the property before present- ing the plat for approval. Mr. Hosmer Brown,representing Dr. Warren Brown, requested that action be taken on the plat and that then the owner would be in a better position to investigate the deed restriction and title questions. Mr. Lewis moved that the plat be tabled,. Motion seconct--d by Mr. Gustafson and carried. S-60-46. Capel Hill Congregational (See minutes of 12-7-60). Mr. Edwin Krafft and Mr. Crawford presented to the Commission a proposal for the platting of the Congregational property located north of Highway #169 at Gleeson Road. Mr. Krafft explained that they were not planning to plat the property at this time, but that they did want the Planning Com- mission to be aware of their future plans. Following a brief discussion, Mr. Lewis moved that the Planning Commission generally approve the plan, but requested that Mr. Krafft and Mr. Crawford consult the Village Plan- ning Department in preparing a preliminary plat to be presented at the next meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Odell and carried. Planning Commission Meeting - 2 January 4, 1961 S-61-3. Niederloh Addition, A proposed division of the property at 5401 'Nest 60th Street was presented by Mr. Hite, who explained that the lots would be 127 feet and 165 feet in width, but that each would have only .a 30 foot street frontage at variance with the re- quired 75 feet. Since this seemed to be the only alternative for the utilization of this property, Mr. Odell moved to approve both the pro- posed division and the variance. Motion carried following a second by Mr. Gustafson. S-61-4. Mirror Lake Ridge - W-! isms R plat, Mrs. J. Wesley williams presented a proposed replat of I.ot 31, Mirror Lake Ridge and Lot 34, Auditor's Subdivision #325. She explained that their present home was on Lot 3, but that they would like to sell it and build on Lot 34. Be- cause of the lake to the rear of the property, it would be necessary to replat the property combining part of Lot 3 with Lot 34 in order to meet the ordinance requirements. A motion was made by Mr. Gustafson to approve the plat, seconded by Mr. Odell and carried. IV. FINAL PLATS S-60-39. Elm View First Addilion (See minutes of November 2, 1960). Mr. Hite presented the final of this 11 lot plat to the west of Chapel Hills and explained that it was exactly the same as the previously ap- proved preliminary. He also stated that sewer and water were being in- stalled. Mr. Odell moved`to approve the plat :subject to the granting of a road easement on the St. Patrick's Church property to the west. Motion seconded by Mr. Gustafson and carried. S-60-44. Hippo's Pamgta Terrace. (See minutes of December 7, 1960). This plat of the property south of 62nd Street at Brookview Avenue and Valley View Road was again presented for consideration. It was explain- ed that, since the last meeting, Mr. Findell, the owner of the property to the east, had indicated in writing that he would cooperate in the platting of this property. Mr. Lewis; therefore moved to approve the Plat, seconded by Mr. Odell and carried. S-61-1. Town Rea ty's Edina_Texrace III Addy fo This plat of what is normally referred to as the Ogdahl property was found to be in gener- al agreement with the previously approved road network for this area and was therefore approved on motion of Mr. Odell, seconddd by Mr. Gustaf- son and unanimous vote. S-61-2. Cherokes H"s Third A#d� iA (See minutes of 2-4-59). This plat of Lots 8 through 13 of Block 3 of the previously approved prelimin- are of Cherokee Hills was presented for final approval. A motion to approve was made by Mr. Odell, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried. V. SPECIAL PERMITS P-60-8. E. C. Stow.Ex-avation Permi . Mr. Hosmer Brown, representing the cstow Corporation, requested that the Planning Commission reconsider Planning Commission Meeting - 4 January , 4 1961 Office Building Dric Ord nanc A++.�n ;m�,T Proposed ordinance was discussed at some length with vasgreat ed adeal ft fof e the discussion centering around the provisions regarding setbacks and parking ratios. Mr. Robert Crabb asked that additional consideration be given to the off street loading provision. A special meeting was set for January 12th to further consider the ordinance. The meeting was adjourned at Il:oo P. M. on motion by Mr. Gustafson, seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried. Respectfully submitted, Jackie Herriges, Secretary