HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969 11-05 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegulartUNUTES OF THE REGULAR MVETING OF
THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION FIELD
WEDNESDAY, NOYEMER 5, 1969
EDINA VILLAGE HALL
Members resent: W. W. Lewis, Chairman; Sam Hughes, R. A. Iiuelster, George Nugent,
David Griswold, Cliff Johnson and Al Hiatt.
Staff Present: Fred Hoisington and Karen Sorensen
1. A22r.oval of October 1, 1969 Commission Minutes.
Mr. Griswold mcrged that the October 1, 1969 Col=ission Minutes be
approved as submitted. Mr. Hushes seconded the motion. Motion Carried.
11. Z-69-23 David E. Thomas. R-1 Residential District to R-4 Multiple
Residence District. 54th and France Avenue.
Mr. Thomas is requesting R-4 zoning for a 27,686 square foot
three lot parcel immediately south of iris axisting 11 unit apartment
building at 5412 France Avenue. If rezoned, the site would accommodate
13 units with underground parking. The site has 165 feet of frontage on
France Avenue and is 167 feet deep.
Surrounding zoning consists of R-4 on the north and R-1 on
the other three sides. The site is occupied by an older home which is in
a state of disrepair. Three lots south of the site are occupied by older
single family homes and further south are developed R-2 lots. The Staff
recommends approval of the rezoning.
Chairman Lewis noted that at the tune zoning was approved for
the preaent Tho -las building, a decision was made that there wouldn't be any
more apartment buildings south on France Avenue.
Mr. Griswold moved that the Corms ssion recommend the rezoning
for the following reasGuso
1. Said rezoning is a logical extension of existing R-4
zoning; to the north.
2. Said rezoning is consistent with our redevelopment
policy along Prance Avenue.
"fr. I uscnt secovided the motion. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried.
1. Adolph T .a .son Division. 407 Monroe Avenue.
Mz, . Hoisington reported that this property is located on
Monroe Lvs<n.e betw,(..en Belmora Lane and tial-oney Avenue. The division
results iia the no:Zth 18 fedi: of Lot 2.1, and tide south 27 feet of Lot 22,
BHoek l.7, 1.TeE;t Heights becoming one buildable lot. The
result rant ilot..Ul have a vridtk of 4.5 feet on Monroe Avenue and a depth
of 1.35- iect. i:-Ast,irng lots in the area a.e 46 reet snide. There is a
SAa.:rage _�xist:inc, at the rear of the property, but Mr. Nelson plans to
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tear that crown and 'build a neva garage on his own lot. The Staff recommends
approval of the division.
Mr. Nugent moved that the Commission recommend a_p2roval of
the lot division. Mr. iiuelster seconded the motion. All Voted Aye.
Notion Carried.
2. McPherson Division. McPherson Addition.
Mr. Hoisington reported that the proponent is proposing to
divide off the ;fest 65 feet of Lot 1 and add it to Lot 3, McPherson
Addition. It meets ordinance requirements and the staff recommends approval.
Chairman Lewis asked why the division line couldn't be moved
to coincide with the west line of Lot 3. V . iioisington replied that
Loa: 1 has to have a depth of 120 feet and that is where the line has to
be to meet that requirement.
rIr Tivalster moved that the _Commission recomamwend approval of
the lot div&ion Kr. Johnson seconded the emotion. All Voted Aye. Motion
3. F. CardarcZl.e Division.. R.L.S. 1283.
Mr. Hoisington repc,rted that this division is located along
County Road 18 and the division results in all of Tract A. being added to
a portion of Tract 3. The remaiRing portion of Tract B will be added to
Tract C. The division meets all ordinance requirements of the Planned
Industrial District and the Staff recommends approval.
Mr. Hughes moved that the ComMissior. recommend approval of
the division. I4x,_Huelster seconded the motion. All Voted Aye. Motion
4. Sign Ordinance Amendment - Regional Medical District and
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Office Building District.
Air. Hoisington reported that there had been a request from
7airview-Scuthda.le Hospital to amend the sign ordinance to permit them to
erect a larger sign than permitted by ordinance. The proponents had
appeared before the Board of appeals for a variance, but the Staff And
Board felt that it was not a, variance consideration and if ,he ordinance
was in carte-, an ordinance change should be made.
Air. Kirby Erickson, Assistant Administrator of the hgspital,
and '.ferry Hugha3, Naegele. Sian Cc., appeared and submitted a photograph
of
the type of sign they intend to erect on the hospital. They indicated
that ::trey va.nted a o a gn large encu gh to be seen from the Crosstown Highway
for those travelling to the ho pitol so that the wavel.ea would know which
exit to take. :his iels:ntificaticn is for those patients who live outside
the suburban area.
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The proponent wants to erect two 364 square foot signs
high on the ;nest and north elevations of the building. The sign ordinance
permits 50 square feet for the first sign and 36 square feet for the
second sign. The State and County highway Departments do not, as yet,
have roadside signs for this purpose.
The Commission agreed that they had worked very hard to get
a good sign ordinance in effect and also noted that the sign companies had
been contacted to help work out seine of the details. They felt that the
ordinance was a good one and were not willing to change it because others
would request changes in their zoning districts. Mr. Hughes moved that
the Commi.sion deny the request to amend the sign ordinance. Mr. Huelster
secondee? the moticn. All Voted_Aye. Motion Carried.
IN. Mr. Iioisington reported that the PCH Co. request had been with-
dr,-,nral earlier in the day end thea he had just received ,a request from
Mr. Hanson to continue his request until after the Western Edina neighborhood
meetings were held. •1le noted tl,at he could, at this time, outline his
thoughts and idem, on Western Edina, but it could be postponed until
after the neighborhood meetings. He indicated that he wished to have the
Covoission gyve tentative, but riot banding approval to the plan recommended
by the Staff and also to ,authorise the Stuff to utilize it during the
various neighborhood presentations. He asked the spokesman for the Western
Edina Homeowners Association for his thoughts. Mr. Ryan replied that if
Mr. iloleirgton maele his presentE.tion, his group would feel that they would
have to make their presentation also, and perhaps it would be a good idea
to wait until the December meeting before specific proposals and
recti -emendations were made.
Chai rm.an Lewis noted that: the Conm:zssicn was in general agree-
ment with the plan on the wall at the present time. Ile also reminded the
members of the audience that it could well be that there wouldn't be any
co- .asrcial development in that area, but that they should not take that as
an official statement.
No action taken.
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Mr. Ruisington reported that this is a five lot: plat located
south of Nest. 70th Street at Lee Valley Circle. The Council has approved
the Anal plat.
Mr.o�:ved that the Coimi.s:icn approve the plat in
Iaeelstter s,, cQndadd the motion. All Voted A e. Motion
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SP -69.10 C.. Jacobson Plat.
This 18 lot plat is located south of Limerick Drive
extended and west of the railroad tracks. Mr. Hoisington asked that the
Commission approve it in preliminary form and give him the opportunity to
explore with Mr.. Jacobson and residents of the area the possibility of
building 18 ttrM.3.11ouse units on the property instead. It would be the
same density, but the units would be placed closer to the Creek and away
from the railroad tracks.
Mr..�HLU-0.ster. moved that the Commission approve the ,plat in
relic ra r�?_fo tr .:,;ad directed Mr. Hoisington to proceed with his town-
houssincui.. r. Nugent seconded the Motion. All Voted Ave. Motion
Carried. --
Vt. Adjourz :ent at 8:445 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Sorensen, Secretary