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THF ED INA PLANN114G !*,SS ION HELD
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, ',961, AT
8:00 P.M.. IN THE E:Df�I.A VILLAGE HALL
klembers Present: T. L. Todd, Cnairm.in; Dak;id
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Leonard Odell; Wafrcri Hyde, Village Manager; George
Hite, Planning Directur.
The meeting wa: upened 1- T. L. Tudd,
L The minutr-�,: of the meeting of March 8, 1901, were <ippruled `=n moi -ion
by Mr. Leivi-,, seconded by Mr�, Gri,, wold a.nd c.irried.
11. CHANGE REQUESTS
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.8-61),, Mir. Petersuii",6 roquest fur the :rezoning of the easterly 240
feet of BIG„k 9, Stow"; Edgemocx Addition ",property located west of
France Avenue between Mavelle Drive and Hazelton Road) from Multiple
Residence Di5tri(-,t to Office Building District was again presented for
consideration. Mr. Hite indicated that the property lying immediately
V) the north of the wubiect PrQperty 145 zoned Community Store while
that lying to the ,,outh -the site of a LLthz!!rfYn Church. The westerly
portion of Blork 9 !, zoned Multiple Resideril'e Dit�trict and that proper-
ty to the ea:a'L ind Fr_inte Aven.114e is the Gl-.?-cleer property which
io presently ze)ned Open Development District. ?elf. Hite pointed out
that the de,;elopraent .Along France frcm '10h'. -h Street 6outh was
not to d3te residentially oriente6:inn that the ex,!.,;ting <3nd project-
ed vu114Z-ne of t:rafficilong th!G ro-dway would probably deter such
development.
Plans for the proposed coloni--_il design Office building to be located
on the north 195 feet of the subject 1..'�ro;perty were viewed by the Com-
mi8slon while Mir. Hize eXr)lained th-it it vja5 to be a .;iultlple tenant
building cont-;ining cnme 18,-600 feet of gcoss floor aredL. He also not-
ed that tate site plan ifwiicIted 8 -more parking ,paces than were required
by ordinince lird thrlk- and ajIe -.14. ths
d Were iWequate,. It war, noted
that the proposed eaGt,, north and west side yards weru in cumpliance with
,vur ordln�r:ce, b�,it th--.,At -tile south Side yard, which wa-. propu6ed at 15
feet, 1:_1 feet shcrt, of the,req ,J1reo 20 feet. Mr. Hite suggested
that the: !Ut line be rro,,ped to add this five feet to the proposed build -
Ing :site and rez�,rmended th;.,t the .'1pplic',,Ant be notified thAIL -1 s(;reen-
ing wAll the vast line -to the 41m> rtment bruildings would
be required zndi?r oi-jr
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h'ir- Odell to �pr:) ove both th,,a rez-oning end the building ind tifte
plens subject to -i-ine app'lc_ , n -i-,",5 r-xr,"' '�i-�ion of the above mntioned screpn
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i"19 wall 13nd eri addiriona.11- fi,,!e feej.Z. t
:Adle v3i'd tu the suuth, Motion
wc�ii secunded by Mr. Levrl;_
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April 12. 1961
2-61-4o &n 'Jph,_Hjgp� ?Bulli le FAmily-
Peaceddle. Discussion
was held regarding Mr. Hippe's proposal to rezone the westerly 200
feet of Lot 4, Block 1, Peacedale Acres from Open Development Dist-
rict to Multiple Residence District for the purpose of erecting an
eleven unit apartment building. Members of the Commission were in-
formed that all property immediately adjacent to the subject pro-
perty is either single family or two-family and that the nearest
use of any other type was the five unit apartment at Valley View
Road and Brookview A -venue.
Mr. Hite explained that the 115 % 200 forst '-.)t p:rc,'ido_i �n -rele of
'3,)0^ ;gl)a:re feet and that, according to our Ordinance, an area of
26,400 :,quare feet would be required for an 11 unit building. He also
pointed out that the proposed building could not be placed upon this
lot without an infringement upon the side yards required by ordinance.
Mr. Odell seconded Mr, Lewis' motion to deny Mr. Hippe's request, which
motion carried unanimously.
III. SPECIAL PERMIT REQUESTS"
P-61-1. J. A. Danens & Son. IRC. T a s E a District--
Mirth Hil_1. ,See Minutes of 3-B-61 . Mr. Danens' request to establish
a Temporary Excavation District to mine material from the hill on the
Marth property (Cow Hill), located north of Highway ##5 slightly east
of the Hay' Farm Park, was discussed. Ms. Hite explained that computa-
tions indicated that there are approximately 47.,500 cubic yards of ex-
cess materi ' on the property and that considerable earth moving would
be necessary before any residential development could occur. He point-
ed out that the hill has slopes exceeding 30,E making it difficult to
traverse even by foot and recommended that, ahould the permit be grant-
ed, the developer be required to maintain at least 10% hill slopes.
Mr. Odell questioned the advisability of continuing to establish Ex-
cavation Districts stating he feared too much mining would cause ero-
sion problems, fie explained that he felt the Planning Commission should
cea a to permit these districts unless mining waa being done in accord-
ar.Ce with a specific: plan for the area being mined. A motion was made
by Mr. Odell to table the request until such time as Hr. Danens present-
ed a development plan for the area. Motion carried following a second
by Mr. Griswold,,
P-61-5,6,7. Dick Andersorle Twee_ F.4mily Dwellings - -West 56th Street.
(See Minutes of 3-€3-61). Mr�.�Hite presented Mr. Anderson's request for
double bungalow permits on Lots 7, & & 9, Block 2, Mirror Lakes Meadow
Ridge Second Addition to Edina Highlands. These double frontage lots
are located 5ouath of 55th Street and north of Highway #169 between
Chantrey Road and Dundee Road. Mr. Hite st�ted he felt these lots were
ideally situated for two-family use, serving as a buffer between the
highway to the south and the single family residential area to the
north, and .rec.ommenaed -that the permit's be granted.
Planning Commission Ntinutes - 3
April 12, 1961
Mr. Hyde informed the Commission that there was a drainage problem in
connection with this property and suggested that approval be condition-
ed on the applicant paying an advance assessment for storm sewer based
upon an estimate made by the Engineering Department. Mr. Anderson ob-
Jected, stating that such assessments should not be required in order
to obtain a building permit on already platted property, but rather
should be required at the time the land is subdivided.
Following a lengthy discussion, Mr. Lewis moved to approve the permits
for double bungalows with the stipulation that Mr. Anderson include in
the purchase agreement a clause stating that there would be a storm
sewer assessment against the property. Motion carried following a
second by Mr. Odell.
P-61-8. Randolph Hippe. Two -Family Dwelling - Brookview Avenue. Mr.
Hippe presented a request for a permit to construct a two-family dwell-
ing on Outlot 19 Hippe°s Pamela Terrace (southeast corner of Valley
View Road and Brookview Avenue). It was explained to the Commission by
Mr. Hite that the lot in question was triangular in shape and ill-suited
for a two-family building site. He further indicated that it would be
necessary for Mr. Hippe to obtain side yard variances in order to locate
his proposed double on the lot.
Members of the Commission indicated that they felt the lot was too small
for a two-family dwelling and that any building which might be built on
the lot should be not more than one story in height if it had to be
located near the lots south line. Mr. Odell moved to deny the request,
seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried.
IV. PRELIMINARY PLATS
5-60-11. Southdale Acres. (See Minutes of 6-8-60). Mr. Hite presented
a revision of the previously approved preliminary plat of Southdale Acres.
The current plat, containing about 35 acres, includes all of Lot 4 and a
portion of Lot 3, Cassin°s Outlots. The south 600 feet of the plat is
zoned either Regional Medical or Office Building District while the north
1300 feet is zoned Multiple Residence.
It was pointed out that the proposed road system will connect with West
66th Street on the south and with Heritage Drive at the north, but that
no access is being provided at this time to either the Pearce property
on the east or the Fairview Hospital property on the west as the location
of road systems within these properties cannot now be determined. Mr.
Hite suggested that if, at a later date, the Village determines that
there is a need for access between these properties and the road system
in this plat, the developers of Southdale Acres should be required to
provide the necessary right-of-way at no cost to the Village.
Planning Commission Minutes - 4
April 12, 1961
Mr. Hite also recommended that if on -street parking is to be permitted
at all, it should be limited to one side of the street, thereby making
a 30 foot pavement width sufficient. Mr. Odell stated that he felt
the 30 foot width to be insufficient and suggested that 36 feet of
pavement be required. Mr. Hite stated that drawings and data for the
streets, sewer and water had been submitted and were currently being
reviewed. Mr. Griswold, therefore, moved to recommend preliminary ap-
proval subject to additional road right-of-way being provided by the
developer at such time as deemed necessary by the Village. Motion se-
conded by Mr. Lewis and carried.
5-61-17. Peacedale Acres - Booman Renlat. A proposed replat of Lots
5 and 6, Block 1, Peacedale Acres, into six 75 foot lots was presented
for preliminary approval. Mr. Hite indicated that this plat was a con-
tinuation of the lot pattern established in the area between France
Avenue and Halifax Avenue from West 62nd Street south to the Cross -Town
Highway and recommended approval. Mr. Lewis so moved, seconded by Mr.
Odell and carried.
S-61-18. Otto°S Third Addition. Mr. Hite presented this seventeen lot
plat of the property located along the west side of Nine Mile Creek just
north of West 70th Street. He indicated that Cul-de-sac streets are
being recommended both in this plat and in the Fellman plat immediately
to the east in order to add to the amount of land available for creek
right-of-way. It was noted by the Commission that the advantages of
Joining the two cul -desacs within the two plats by bridging the creek
seemed to be outweighed by the problems presented in restricting creek
flow and in bridge construction and maintenance costs.
Following a brief discussion, Mr. Lewis moved to approve the plat in pre-
liminary form subject to the following conditions=
1) All lots within this subdivision are to be brought up to an eleva-
tion of 838 feet, which is the flood plain elevation established
by the Nine Mile Creek Watershed Engineer.
2) Public easements of at least 50 feet are to be provided at the rear
on all lots backing up to the creek.
3) Flood Plain easements are to be provided for all areas of the plat
labled "Flood Plain".
4) The developer is required to install all sewer and water laterals
in addition to street grading and graveling.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Griswold and carried.
S-61-19. Fellman°s Addition. This plat of the property immediately to
the east of the Otto°s Third Addition (see S-61-18) was briefly discuss-
ed. Since engineering plans and data for streets, sewer and water have
not yet been submitted, no approval could be granted but there was .a
general acceptance of the proposed cul-de-sac road system.
Planning Commission Minutes - 5
April 12, 1961
5-61-20. Holland's Indian Hills, A 120 lot plat of the property lo-
cated between Indian Hills and County Road #18 was presented for con-
sideration. Mr. Hits informed members of the Commission that public
sewer was not available to this property at the present time, but that
public hearings on the trunk sanitary sewer servicing this area had
been scheduled for September, 1961. Mr. Lewis moved to accept the
plat for study until such time as plans for sewer installation had been
made. Motion was seconded by Mr. Grriswold and carried.
S-61-21. Codes Highview Park -Hawthorne Hawthorne Replan. This four lot replat
of Lots 17 8 18 of Block 1, Codes Highview Park is located at the
southeast corner of Benton Avenue and Bernard Place. The two existing
lots have frontages of approximately 105 feet along Bernard Place and
extend 308 feet to the east. The two new lots are at the rear of the
308 foot depth and front Benton Avenue.
Mr. Hite explained that previous development within this block would
make it impossible to extend Code Avenue through this proposed sub-
division and that, therefore, no right-of-way need be set aside. All
four of the proposed lots can be served by Village sewer and water.
Mr. Odell moved to approve the plat in preliminary form, seconded by
Mr. Lewis and carried.
5-61-22. Cosgrove Addition, A plat of the Cosgrove property located
on Ridge Road just south of Interlachen Boulevard was recommended for
both preliminary and final approval by Mr. Hite. He indicated that the
property, which has a frontage of approximately 300 feet along Ridge
Road and a depth of approximately 320 feet, would be divided into three
lots with the existing house on the center lot. Members of the Com-
mission noted that an additional 15 feet of Ridge Road right-of-way was
being provided by the plat to provide the full 50 feet needed for road
improvements.
Mr. Odell moved to recommend approval of the plat in both preliminary
and final form, which motion waa seconded by Mr. Lewis and carried.
V. FINAL PLATS
S-60-3. Rearrangemant of Lot 1, B Stow'Ed moor Addition,
In presenting this plat, Mr. Hite indicated that it had been prepared to
accommodate the multiple residence development proposed by Roy Peterson
in Stow°s Edgemoor as approved by the Planning Commission on March 8,
1961, and that the final conformed in all respects to the preliminary.
Mr. Lewis moved to recommend final approval of the plat with the stipu-
lation that the rear wall of the garage unit for the 18 unit building
be bricked in conformance with their plan. Motion carried after a
second by Mr. Griswold.
Planning Commission Minutes - 6
April 12, 1961
S-61-12. Sjrotz F.iZ:s& Addition. (See Minutes of 3-8-61). Final
approval was recommended for this two lot plat of the property located
at the Southeast corner of Ridge Road and Interlachen Boulevard. Mem-
bers of the Commission were informed that this final plat was in con-
formance with the previously approved preliminary. Mr. Lewis seconded
Mr. Griswold's motion to recommend approval, which motion carried.
S-61-15. Edit Parklands. (See ED LYNCH PLAT in Minutes of 4-8-59 and
GARDEN PARK - GISSELBECK REPLAT in Minutes of 3-8-61). Mr. Hite in-
dicated to the Commission that it had been impossible to secure any
information from the Minnesota Highway Department regarding the pro-
posed relocation of Highway #169 and stated that, although the possibi-
lity was good that the highway would not be located as shown on the plat,
there was no concrete evidence to support this contention. Due to the
circumstances involved and since engineering for the streets, sewer and
water had been approved, Mr. Griswold moved to approve the final plat.
He included in his motion a stipulation that the names of the proposed
streets be changed to eliminate the word "park" as a prefix word.
Motion was,seconded by Mr. Odell and carried.
S-61-16. The Heights Fourth Addition. This 33 lot plat is a continuation
of the development around the Parker Stables on Valley View Road which
was approved in preliminary form in 1958. Mr. Hite indicated that sewer
and water are being installed by the developer and that all engineering
work had been approved.
Mr. Griswold seconded Mr. Lewis' motion to recommend final approval,
which motion carried unanimously.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
Mrs, MollyNewland. Non -Conforming _Use r 408 Griffit. Mr. Hite informed
the Commission of a two-family use being carried on at 408 Griffit which
property is located in a single family residential area. According to
information submitted by Mrs. Newland's attorney, such use of this pro-
perty was in effect prior to the adoption of the present Zoning Ordi-
nance in 1931, and therefore, may legally be continued as a nonconform-
ing land use.
A motion was made by Mr. Lewis to classify the two-family use of 408
Griffit Avenue as a non -conforming use, which motionvas seconded by Mr.
Odell and carried.
Nine Mile Creek - Overall Plan. The Commission was informed that the
Nine Mile Creek Watershed Board had published its first report consist-
ing of an overall plan for the development of channels, storage areas
and flood plains along the creek'a alignment. This report has been sub-
mitted to the State Water Resources Board which body will hold public
hearings on the report within the near future.
Mr. Hite said that 4 itmary of the report would be prepared and sub-
mitted to the Commission before the date of the hearing.
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April 12, 1961
Proposed Land Use Pisa. A number of resident:; from the South Garden
Estates, Lake Edina, and Brookview Heights subdivisions appeared be-
fore the Commission to discuss the possible use of the now vacant
areas along the south boundary of the Village. They were particularly
cone:erned about a proposal recently described in the newpaper for the
property Jut north of Bloomington and immediately east of Highway
#100.
Mr. Todd informed the delegation that,the Planning Commission was
only now receiving land use proposals from its consultants and that
they had, therefore, not yet had an opportunity to give these proposals
conuideration. The "Normandale Center" proposal described in the news-
pape?r, Mr. Todd added, had not yet been presented to the Commission for
revilew. He assured those present that before the Commission took final
action on such proposals the residents of the area would be given an
opportunity to express any convictions they might have.
Mr. Hite described a proposal that was currently being developed for
conisideration by the Commission. A general discussion followed as to
the advantages and disadvantages of industrial development and how such
development might be controlled if it were to be permitted within the
Village.
Normandale Center. Mr. Gerald Rauenhorst, Pre:,ident of Rauenhorst Con-
struction Company, presented their proposal for an industrial - office -
apartment development along the Edina - Bloomington boundary just east
of Normandale Road. He stressed that they were not seeking any approv-
als at this time, but that they did wish to keep the Commission inform-
ed cof their }glans. Mr. Jim Hawks, the planning consultant for the pro-
ject: described the details of the proposal to the Commission. No action
taken.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:4b P. M. on motion by Mr. Lewis, seconded by
Mr. Odell and carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jackie Herriges, Secretary