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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1962 04-04 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION HELD WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 1962 at 8:00 P.M. IN THE EDINA VILLAGE HALL Members Present: William Lewis, Chairman Pro Tem; Harry Gustafson, John Foley and David Griswold. Staff Present: George C. Hite, Planning Director; Karen Voss, Secretary. I. The March 7, 1962 minutes were unanimously approved upon motion of Mr. Gustafson and a second by Mr. Griswold. II. ZO-,SING Z-62-4 WallciCe x n etnx Mu tIo r i v , V,r Biu - gvenue, (See mints and reports of 3-7-62). Mr. Hite reviewed this request with the Commission and stated that the matter had been tabled at the March meeting pending a field trip and further study. He again expressed concern about locating a 17 unit apartment building in an area which the Commission had considered as a low density mixture of single family homes, double bungalows and small apartment buildings. He again proposed that consideration be given to a division of the one acre site into two parcels; the one on the east being about 1/3 acre and be used for a double bungalow and the 2/3 acre site on the west be used as a site for a six or eight unit building. Mr. Kenneth stated that since the property was so closely related to commercial zoning that the property could not be used for anything but multiple use. Since the building would face on Valley View, he could see no objection that the home owners on Brookview would have since the traffic would be on Valley View and not Brookview Avenue. He felt that this type of unit would be a good buffer between the commercial area and the single family development. Mr. Lewis stated that he felt that the property would be put to better use if a double would be put on the east end of the property and a five or six unit on the west end. He felt that the 17 unit was too large for the property. The other Commissioners were in agreement with Mr. Lewis. Mr. Foley stated that he felt Mr. Kenneth should construct something comparable to what is across the street from the property in question. He suggested that Mr. Kenneth stay within the six to eight unit limit rather than attempt to construct something with twice as many until. Edina Planning Commission Minutes -2- April 4, 1962 Mr. Kenneth asked the Commission if they would approve a 17 unit building with parking in the basement and in the rear. The Commission stated that they would not approve a 17 unit building as they felt it was too bulky for the property. Mr. Gustafson moved that the Commission deny the request for a 17 unit apartment building on the property, but that Mr. Kenneth confer with Mr. Hite to work out a plan that would be acceptable to the Commission, Council and adjoining property owners. Mr. Griswold seconded the motion which carried unanimously. III. VARIANCES - V -62-6 J. J. S romh Conatruction Co. This was a request for a 4 oot side yard variance on the northwest corner of West 70th Street and Creston Road. W. Hite stated that the only hardship in this case was that the house was too big for the lot. He mentioned that when this property was developed and platted, the corner lot (6912) was purposely made larger. Mr. Hite then read the portion of Ordinance No. 261 relating to individual variances. Mi. Stromberg stated that the house would be an asset to the neighborhood and would raise the valuation of the adjoining property. Mr. Foley stated that the Commission had no basis to grant the variance and moved for denial. Mr. Griswold seconded the motion which carried. IV. SPECIAL PERMITS P-62-5 Neal Swan -t. Mr. Swant has an auto repair service station on the south side of Valley across the street from the clinic and the Valley View Drug Store. Mr. Swant presented his plans for a service station and wanted the Commission's opinion about having a station at this location. His lot is 167 feet along the front and the rear property is adjacent to single family development. Mr. Lewis stated that he had no objection to a service station at this location and stated that Mr. Swant work with Mr. Hite in developing this property in the best possible manner. Mr. Gustafson suggested that Mr. Swant bring in his definite plans at the next regular meeting of the Commission and at that time the Commission would rule. Edina Planning Commission Minutes V. SUBDIVISIONS Preliminary -3- April 49 1962 SP -62-11 Callaghan First Addi ion. This is a two lot plat lying south of Edina Highlands Lakeside Addition. The two lots have frontage on Grove Street and can be served with sewer and water. Mr. Hite reported that this portion of the 10 acres of land, awned by Mr. Callaghan will not be affected by the development of the adjacent properties. Mr. Gustafson moved for preliminary approval of the plat. Mr. Griswold seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Final SF -62-12 Sc ey's Park View kcQnd Addition. This two lot subdivision is a portion of the overall preliminary approved by the Commission on November 1, 1961. All pertinent stipulations have been fulfilled. W. Griswold moved for approval; Mr. Foley seconded the motion which carried. SF -62-13 The Heights Fifth Addition. This 25 lot addition is the last installment of The Heights development. Mr. Gustafson moved for approval of the final plat subject to utility agreements and engineering data being accepted by the Village. Mr. Griswold seconded the motion which carried. SF -62-14 Re21at of Lott Block 3. Lake Edina 2nd Addition. This plat was accepted as presented upon motion of Mr. Gustafson and second by Mr. Griswold subject to the consent of Mr. Arneson. Mr. Gustafson moved for adjournment at 8:45 P.M. Mr. Griswold seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Respectfully submitted, Karen Voss, Secretary