HomeMy WebLinkAbout1961 09-13 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION HELD
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, at 7:30
P. M. IN THE EDINA VILLAGE HALL
Members Present: T. L. Todd, Chairman; William Lewis, David Griswold, and
Leonard Odell.
Staff Present: George C. Hite, Planning Director; Karen Voss, Secretary.
I. The Minutes of the June 27, July 5 and August 2 meetins were approved
on motion of Mr. Odell, seconded by Thr. Griswold and carried.
II. ZONING CHANCE REQUESTS
Z-61-7 Rando-1f Hippe. Mul_ti_ple Residence. P acpdalecLps. Nx Hippe's
request for multiple residence zoning of the westerly 200 feet
or Lot 4, Block 2, Peacedale Acres (4240 Valley View Road) was
once again considered by the Commission after being tabled at
the August 2nd meeting pending submission of building plans.
Mr. Hippe presented his plans for the Commission's consideration
and explained that the building would contain four two --bedroom
units each containing approximately 1000 square feet of floor
area. He stressed that the 115 ft. width and 200 ft. depth
of the lot made it the largest lot in the area and in his opinion
excessively large for either a single or two-family building
site. He assured the Co:rimission that both design characteristics
and duality of construction would be comparable to that found
in the 5 -unit building recently completed at the corner of
West 62nd Street and Brookview Avenue.
Mr. Hite presented to the Commission a map of the area around
fear. Hippe's proposed building site which indicated that all of
the frontage along Valley View Road fror, llpc+ 62nd Street south
to the Cross Town Highway was either vacant or used for double
bungalows (13) except that used for the 5 -unit building at
Viest 62nd Street. He suggested that some variation in the
building pattern along this stretch of road might be desirable
and commented that the quality of the units within both the
existing 5-plex and Mi. I-Iippe`s proposed 4--plex Either equalled
or exceeded that found in the double bungalows on Valley View
Road. He stressed, however, that every effort should be made
to maintain the 101w density multiple family character of the area.
The members of the Commission c0i'miented that the 5 -unit building
recently completed had done much to enhance the appearance of tlae
area and noted that new residences built adjacent to the new
5-plex were a great improvement over those built previously.
They saw no evidence to indicate that permitting 4 or unit
buildings in the area 1�ould. in any way interfere with its best
development.
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Pair. Lewis, noting that the extra large area of thz lot upon which
the proposed Hippe building ;a;as to be located would pernnit
4 units without markedly increasing overall housing density in
the area, moved that the Commission rccorm.and approval of the
requested rezoning to the Council. th . Odell seconded the motion
commenting that some variation in building types within the
area would greatly enhance its zppearance. ?lotion carried unanimously.
Z-61-8GreaexxG,on i_ u,�sery - GrAndview Txian le Ccirmunit tore and
Zoning. Mr. Hite reported that Mr. Gregers.on had
recently inquired about the zoning of his nursery property along
Highway x`169 near Sur:cmit Avenue. He expects to sell his property
to Kroger Stores and would like to have it all zoned either
Community Store or Com.excial. xiti. Hite suggested that all of the
parcels now zoned Open Development and located within the triangle
bounded by Highway x;1169, Eden Avenue and Brookside Avenue be
rezoned,and presented a -,ketch containing his recommendation for
zoning. He pointed out that the recommended zoning for the
most part merely recognized existing land use patterns. Mr. Odell
moved that the following zoning changes be recommended to the
Village Councils
I. From Open Cevelolynent to Community Stores Lots 3 and
19-23, Block 3, Grandview Heights.
2. From Open Development to Camsrercial s Lots 9-14,
Block 3, Grand View Heights, Parcel 610 (School
Garage) and 520 (Village Garage), Section 28,
Twp. 117, R. 21.
After a second by Mgr. I-Dwis, the motion car7ied unanimously.
JIT. ?ONING VARIANCE REQUESTS
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presented his req!?est tar a v-�riunce to the Zoning Ordinance
Pazmitting a si4o street set back of 10 feet on the west
side of Lot 1, Block 1, Luce Highwood Addition. The side
Yard required by ordinance would be 15 feet. He e:splained
that he wished to save a large oak tree at the east side of
the lot, but to do so and still have roo;n fo,- his proposed
house, he would need the varianco. He said he had discussed
this with many of the adjacent lot owners and that they had
no objection.
lir. Odell said he thought that the granting of the alar iance would
in no way impair the visability along the side street or
seriously diminish the amount of open space provided and
suggested that the saving of tile oak tree would enhance the
appearance of the neighborhood. He then moved that lie
request be recorinanded to the Council for approval.. Mr. Lewis the motion which carried unanimously.
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V-61-9 rxH. J. _7,ehal.ka. AccPssox� i3ui]dinca Rear Ya_rci 44900 Su�nn ry-
Side R,oa�„d� for. Hite presented ter. Zahalka's request for a
variance permitting the erection of a tool shed one foot
from his rear lot line rather than the five feet required
by ordinance. He explailed that Dr. Zahalka had erected a
62 foot high solid fence along his rear lot line and that
he wished to locate the shed as close as possible to the
fence to eliminate "dead space".
Mr Odell, noting that the five-foot rear yard set back was
intended to provide space for utility installation and
maintenance as well as to maintain adequate space between
adjacent accessory buildings to deter the spread of fires,
moved that the request be denied. Mr. Grisriold seconded
the motion which carried unanimously.
V-61-10 Loan. Front Yard_ Set back 53�Ou V1- 70th Street. Pas. Loan
presented her request for a ~,variance permitting them to
extend their garage 11 feet into the front yard set back.
for. Todd suggested that the Comn?ission look at the property
before taking action. No act -ion taken.
V-61-11 Stan Sv_erCaen. _ Side Yard 4i.0 , hl. _6?nd Street Mr. Sivertsen
prevented his proposal for building, a house on Lot 2, Block
2, Pamela Addition, with side yardsof 7.5 feet. He explained
that this was the last remaining lot in a tier of lots having
houses with side yards of less than 10 feet, the amount now
squired by ordinance. He said he had the consent of the
adjacent property owners to his proposal.
Mr. Giswold moved that the variance be recommended to the
Council for approval. After a second by Mair. Lewis, the
Motion was carried unanimously.
,SPECIAL PER01IT REQUESTS
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54th Street.
Mir. Hite presented this requestr for a special permit to face
a house on Lot 20, Block 10, South Harriet Park, towards
W. Stith Street father then Wooddale Avenue as required by
o2:d'4nance. HL noted that the proposed building would be
set ',ack from both 'Nooddale Avenue and 54th Street 'tile same
distance as buildings on adjacent lots. He observed that
side street facings Caere ra'Q;ltez c^mrcn in that area.
Gr is, ,old moved for approval, IM.r. Lev; is seconded and
motion carried unanimously.
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PRELIMINARY PLATS
S-61-27 Engelhart Addition. A three lot replat of the Engelhart
property, Ewing Avanue, was presented for consideration. Two
of the proposed lots each 82.5 feet wide and 120 feet deep
would face France Avenue within the double bungalow area
between 60th and 63rd. The third lot would be the site for
the existing Engelhart home and would face Ewing Avenue.
Mr. Lewis moved for approval and upon second by Mir. Odell,
motion carried unanimously.
FINAL PLATS
5-61-28 Brookview Heiahts 4th Addition. Approved in preliminary form on
December 79 1960, this 23 lot plat is located immediately east
of The Heights Addition between W. 66th and W. 68th Street.
his-. Hite said that all required improvements were either
installed or bonded and that Outiot 1, a 100 foot strip along
Nine Mile Creek was being deeded to the Village for public
use. Approved unanimously oy motion by Mr. Lewis and
seconded by Mr. Ode11.
S-61-31 Born's Addition. This two lot replat of a parcel located
adjacent to the northeast quadrant of the Cross -Town Highway
and Normandale Road was considered. Fir. Hite said that a
house presently located on Lot 1, but that Lot 2 could not be
occupied until served by a Village sewer. Mr. Odell moved
for approval. Mr. Griswold seconded and the motion carried.
S-61-30 I_dylwood Fourth Add_ition� Mr. John Bloomberg's 9 lot addition
to the Idylivood area was a pact of a preliminary plat approved
May 11, 1959. It is located east of Blake Road and north
of Pine Grove Road.
Mi. Lewis moved to approve the plot subject to the following
stipulations:
1. Lots 4 and 5, Block 19 are not to be filled or
develope=d in any manner until adequately served by a
storm sewer system approved by the Village Engineer.
2. Easements for public road purposes are to be made
available over the easterly 30 feet of Lot 2 and the
westerly 30 feet of Lot 7. This will permit a possible
future extension of Highwood Drive.
3. Park payment received.
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W. Odell seconded the motion which carried wranimously.
S -61-2S Dqjj421j_Nddjt tion. This is a two lot plat of a palcel on the
noxtheazt carnes of
_0th Street am N01mandale Road. Each
lot is QPTOximately 974128' and Wth will face the east
service drive on Noimandaie Roads�
Approved unanimously on motion of PLY. Odell and seconded
by MY. Lewis.
PLANNED ADWRIAL DISTR-CT ORDINANCE -
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suggested Plannedroasynt" Of thn Ammisvion Wo sets of
industrial D"Wict G"dWance P"Ovisiong dated junp 27,
and SsptemW 13, 7961. He qZV2 a hilof lyplanation of tk"j,
asked that thTy be accepted
attention in pa2t1cula, to the Plaw"Ons 0stablishing gra procedures
and pelmittea district uywz
A. Will, attornay, appeared in tehalf of My, H, C, Stow, and
'equested that the COIAMJ,w.Wn andAE staff work closely with his client's,
engineer and attorney in d1afting the ordinance. Mi. Todd asouled My. Brill
that the Commission wou!6 give all Pe!sGnb intezented in the ordinance an
opportunity to assist in it, &,,jQQ, Mr- R031 aaded that nis client
felt that the Procedures involwed in WAng vp on industrial district as
set forth in the Suggested Plovisidns .,ere t0c cumhexlcme to be effective.
Ma. Hite commented that the "Plucedule" section in the suggested Provisions
were quite similar to that found in many oydinances successfully used in
other municipalities.
Some discussion en;ued conceining the need for Performance SPecificatlw�
within the ordinance to regulate anY passible nuisince element. It was
genexallY a9yeed that this item would need a gleat deal of study,
*- Howaid Dahigreen appeaied On Waif of the Ravenhoyst Development
CO- and commented that in 99"al he "Wht the aPPYOW Nesented in the
IuTgOsted Provisions was the propyl one to take and in particular he thought
the "px0ceduie" Se"On WaS qUAQ Teasonable. H* add9d that he had a numbex
of suggestion; Q make regaiding Geitain detaiis within the
he would communicate with Ml. Hita
e within the nel futuje,ordinance and that
Mr- Todd asked that Mr. Hite procned witt his wolk on the ordinance
Ond that the Commission meet in SPOO'al lesQW On this matter as soon as
possible.
The meeting was adjouined at 945 P.M. On mOtiOn Of Mr. Odell,
secune& by Mr. Loolo and caryied.
Respectfully tubmitted,
Karen A. Vois, Secretary