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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 12-11 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes SpecialMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE EDINA PLANNING COMMISSION HELD WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1974 EDINA CITY HALL Members Present: W. W. Lewis, Chairman, S. P. Hughes, C. E. Johnson, G. V. Johnson, M. McDonald, R. E. Kremer, D. T. Runyan. Staff Present: G. Luce, City Planner; T. Erickson, City Attorney; D. Schnobrich, Planning Intern; L. Nye, Secretary. Mr. Luce recalled the H.R.A. and Peter Jarvis, the consultant, had appeared before , the Planning Commission several times in regard to possible redevelopment of the 50th and France commercial area, and a full presentation of the proposed concept plan was made at the November 26, 1974, Planning Commission meeting. Por. Luce referenced the 1150th and France Commercial Area Plan" booklet and noted, three minor modifications to be included: 1. the letter from Peter Jarvis should be dated December 3, 1974; 2. correction of a minor typographical error on page '33, the third paragraph ("only"); and 3. the plan text should state on page 32 that the existing overhead utilities will be underground. He presented a proposed resolution stating the opinion of the Planning Commission on the H.R.A.'s redevelopment plan. Discussion followed. In reply to Mr. Hughes, who felt a bottleneck would be created between France and Halifax if 50th Street was narrowed as proposed to two moving lanes, Mr. Jarvis presented a capacity analysis for 50th and France. He stated he is confident the flow through this particular segment down two 13 -foot wide lanes will be substantially improved and much smoother than it is at the present time due to the on -street parking, left turn movements, and curb cuts on the north side of 50th Street (all of which will be eliminated and thus further reduce congestion). The project cost, existing and planned traffic signalization, turning movements in Edina as well as in Minneapolis, the "ring road" concept, the Red Barn site, and proper signing to utilize the by-passes in Edina were discussed. Mr. Luce stated the total project would cost about $3,000,000, of which $800,000 would be regained by resale, primarily the parking ramp to the City. He clarified the existing south side parking ramp would be purchased by the H.R.A. from the City of Edina, improved, and then sold back to the City. Bonds would be sold to cover the remaining 2.2 million dollars, and those bonds would be paid off by the tax increment. He noted additional funds such as state aid, community development and FAU (Federal Aid to Urban Systems) funds are being sought to further reduce the project cost. In reply to Mr. Hughes, Mr. Jarvis stated that while he is not optimistic that Minneapolis will implement the ring road concept east of France Avenue, he is optimistic about what Minneapolis will do in terms of design improvements to match what is done in Edina; Minneapolis has, at least, indicated that the design improvements at a minimum should be done because of the zero impact on the Minneapolis residences and the support of the Minneapolis businessmen. Mr. Jarvis indicated the signage and other design details will be developed in phase two of the project. Mr. Frank Coe, "one of the owners of the service station at 50th and Halifax proposed to be removed", objected that he was just recently made aware of the plans for the area and, particularly, for his business location. Mr. Luce apologized but indicated he felt reasonable efforts had been made to inform all of the businesspeople on the corner through direct mailings to property owners ("which Mr. Coe is not") and through a series of meetings with the 50th and France Business and Professional 12-11-74 Planning Commission Minutes Page 2 Association, the Chamber of Commerce, etc. Mr. Coe stated it is his "impression that the building shown on the plan on 50th Street to the east of us will be built east into Lund's parking lot, and our business is being taken to give Lund back his parking. I don't see that our business should be taken for a new parking lot for Lund." Mr. Vernon Belfanz of Union Oil questioned the relocation process and when they would be contacted. In response to Mr. Bright Dornblaser, "representing Dick Wiltz of the Citizens Advisory Committee", Mr. Tom Erickson, the City Attorney, explained that the state statutes creating the H.R.A. require that any modifications of the plan must go through the same public hearing process as the original plan, requiring Planning Commission opinion, H.R.A. approval, and City Council approval. The H.R.A. must also conform with all zoning laws. Following further discussion, Mr. Hughes moved the resolution of the Planning Commission presenting its opinion of the redevelopment plan of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Edina, Minnesota, entitled the 1150th and France Commercial Area Plan", be accepted written as follows. Mr. C. Johnson seconded the motion. All voted ave. Motion carried. RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, PRESENTING THE OPINION OF THE PLANNING C014MISSION ON THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, ENTITLED "50TH AND FRANCE COMMERCIAL AREA 'PLAN," DATED DECEMBER 3, 1974 WHEREAS, it has been the intent and desire of the City of Edina for many years to improve conditions in the section of the City of Edina referred to as the 50th and France commercial area; and WHEREAS, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Edina, Minnesota (the "Authority"), has now prepared a redevelopment plan for an urban renewal project for the 50th and France area of Edina, Minnesota (the "Project Area"), entitled 1150th & France Commercial Area Plan," dated December 3, 1974 (the "Plan"); and WHEREAS, the Plan has been prepared by the Authority with the cooperation and assistance of the appropriate City departments; and WHEREAS, the Authority has now transmitted the Plan to the Planning Commission of the Citv of Edina for its study, and has requested the written opinion of the Planning Commission on the Plan, all pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 462.515; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has now studied and considered said Plan, which consists of five (5) sections of text and nine (9) maps, as follows: Sections: Introduction History Problem Assessment Goals and Objectives The 50th and France Plan. Maps: Project Boundary Map Circulation Summary Map .0 0 12-11-74 Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 Maps (continued) Traffic Inventory Map Parking Inventory Map Parking Summary Map Environmental Summary Map Building Ownership and Tenant Location Map 50th and France Commercial Area Plan Map Building Ownership and Land Acquisition Map. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF EDINA, that, having studied and considered the Plan, the Planning Commission, by this resolution, advises the City Council, the Authority, and all interested persons, that it is the opinion of the Planning Commission that: 1. The Plan provides an outline for the development and redevelopment of the Project Area and is sufficiently complete to indicate the relationship of the Plan. to the objectives of the City of Edina as to appropriate land uses within the Project Area, and to indicate the general land uses and general standards of develop- ment or redevelopment within the Project Area; 2. The Project Area is a deteriorated and deteriorating area within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes 462.421, subd. 11; 3. The urban renewal project proposed by the Plan is necessary to eliminate, and prevent the spread of, such deterioration; 4. The Project Area is subject to conditions preventing private development and would not be made available for redevelopment without the governmental assistance and financial aid proposed by the Plan; 5. The Plan affords maximum opportunity for redevelopment of the Project Area by private enterprise consistent with the sound needs of the locality as a whole; 6. The objectives and purposes of the Plan conform to and are consistent with the general land use proposals and planning objectives previously, from time to time, established by the Planning Commission of the City of Edina for the development of the Project Area; 7. The Plan should be approved by the Authority and the City Council of Edina, Minnesota, and be implemented and carried out as soon as possible. DULY ADOPTED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA, this 11th day of December, 1974. (signed) William W. Lewis Chairman (signed) S. P. Hughes Deputy Chairman Meeting Adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Lynnae Nye, Secretary