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.
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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.
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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