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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970 01-07 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes RegularIVI 14INUTES CR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA PULNNING CMOLTSSION HELD WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1970 SOiJTfI VIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Members Present: W. W. Le~,yis, Chairman; Sam Hughes, R. A. Huelster, A. H. Hiatt, Cliff Johnson, David Griswold and George Nugent Staff Present: Fred Hoisington, Thomas Loucks paid Debby Donley 1. Western Edina Discussion Mr. Hoisington made a brief presentation as to background, planning procedure, and the plan itself. He indicated that the purpose of this meeting was to again hear the residents of Western Edina and afterward for the Planning Commission to adopt an overall plan. Air. Jack Ziegler, spokesman for the Western Edina Homeowners Asscaiation, pointed out three things that the Association felt pertinent: (1) the land in question should be developed for future residents; (2) developer should make a fair profit; and (3) consideration should be given the existing homed*rner. He pointed out they oppose the plan because there is no real need for a shopping center. Why? Because in a suzvey made approximately two years ago, results were inconclusive. Also, they greatly object to the widening of Vernon Avenue to a four lane street. He them submitted a plan prepared and supported by the Association calling for Vernon Avenue to dead end past Walnut Drive. The plan also called for R-1 development west of the existing houses on Walnut Drive and low density multiple developw-nts south of Fabri-Tek along County Road 18. A gentleman from the audience asked if the widening of Vernon Atrenue would result in curbs and gutters, what the street size would be, and the speed limit. Par. Hoisington reported that the overall plan is conceptual in form, but thrat Vernon Avenue would be 48 feet wide, have curb and gutters regulated speed, improved signs', improved alignment, and no median, according to the plan. Mr. Hoisington stated the reason for improving Vernon Avenue was the unsafeness of the street. Mr. Griswold moved to approve the proposed plan in essence with the :reservation that there be no inferred approval of a rezoning of any land at the Intersection of County Road 18 and the Crosstown Piighway for emmercial purposes and that there be no inferred approval on action to widen Vernon Avenue unless in each instance there may be proved a logical and proper reason to do so in the future. Fir. Fug€?apt :indicated that he is in agreement with the plan with the P%ccptjoL of the oco ended commercial development and four lanes on Vernon Avenue. ear. Nugent thin seconded the motion with the following changes: thea the c©zmercl.al district be elLmi.na.ted, that this area be changed to madi-= density multiple residential, the same as surrounding .ands, and that Vernon Avenue remain two lanes wide. rk?ina,Planning Commission Minutes -2- January 7, 1970 Mr. Toss: Turner expressed his concern about the widening of Interlaehen Blvd. to 36 feet. Mr. Turner also asked if their taxes are used for street maintenance of Village streets since they live on a county maintained roadway. Mr. Hoisington answered yes. Mr. Turner also questioned the reason the people on this street are assessed taxes when their street is not maintained by the Village. He asked that a survey be tsakeu to determine who uses Tnterlachen Blvd. Chairman Lewis anwj--red Mr. Turner and stated that there are no plans for changing Znterlachen. Blvd. or Maloney Avenue at'present. Mr. Rolland Toeuges expressed concern over the placement of an interchange at Maloney and County Road 18. Chairman Lewis informed his the Commissions has no control over the placing of this facility. Chairman Lewis then asked for a vote on the motion shade by Mr. Griswold. All Voted Aye. Motion Carried. E1. Approval of December 3. 1969 Couniission Minutes Motion was made to approve the minutes of December 3, 1969 by Mr. Nugent and seconded by Mr. Huelster. Motion Carried. Aeljrurrment at 9:13 P.H. Respectfully submitted, Deborah Donley, Secretary Pro Tem