1969 Planning
PLANNING COMMISSION ATTENDANCE 1969
Feb~a~ ~, 1969
J~',ue 17, 1969
July 15~ 1969
Au~st 5, 1969
Au~st 19, 1969
September 2, 1969
September 16, 1969
October 7, 1969
October ~, 1969
November ~, 1969
November 18, 1969
December 2, 1969
December 16, 1969
Planning Comnission ~nutes - 1 - JanuarT ?, 1969
1. A regular
meet._ng of the New Hope Village Plarm/ng Cc~miseion was held at
the Village Hall, 7701-~2~nd Avenue North, in said V411age on Tuesday,
January ?, 1969.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Plufka at S:O0 p.m.
2. Roll call was taken ~as follows:
Present: Plufka, Cuimette, Wahl, Ohnmn, Johnson, Rauch, Swanson, Bosacker.
Absent: Ostlund, Sucker. (Sueker arrived at S:O~ p.m.)
PUBLIC HEAR~
3. Case No....69.-!, request from Mr. Richard E. Hipp to rezone from single f~,~1y
to multiple family residential of Lot 18 and 19, Block 1, HoPeW°od Hills, to
permit construction of a double bungalow, was reviewed by the ~ COm-
mission. The site plan was also before the Commission for:apprOval,
Mr. Hipp was at the meeting. He said each unit will have 900 square feet
plus a single garage.
No one appeared to object to the proposed rezoning.
Mr. Sueker arrived at 8:0~ p.m.
Motion by Bosacker, second by O~mette to reconmend to the Council that the
request for rezor.~.ng and the site plan as presented under Plam~ Case No.
69-1 be approved. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
&. ...... Case No. 6~=-2, request from Mr. Lyle Carlson for a variance to construct a
ho~=0 with an attached garage totaling 62 feet in length to exten~
3 feet of the side lot line, was heard. Mr. Carlson was in atter~hu~e to
answer questions. He states that he is the owner of the lot to the north
and is plsmm~m~ a house with a tuck under garage on same. Question was
raised as to drainage easement, S. th the Village Manager assuring that there
is no drainage eas~ent on the particular lot line in question. No one
appeared to oppose the requested variance.
-Notion by Johnson, second by Wahl to approve the 'variance as requested under
Planning Case No. 69-2. Motion declared passed on voice vote.
Case No. 69-~, reTmest from ~rsch Bros. to rezone the property at the north-
east corner of Courtly Road 18 ar~ County Road 9 fr~n SR to I~R to permit the.
construction of a 3~1 u~it apartment project, was heard. The tract, in ques-
tion is a 32 acre site. Mr. Ph~_l }~rsch appeared before the ~s§ion a~d
sented pre]~m~na~ff site plan for the proposed multiple. Mr. Hirsch states
that the proposed Lnterchange for 18 and 9 with the high speed ram~ makes the
property no lom~er desirable for single family residential. He is. proposing
to cle~n out the ~s and create cle~n water areas. Discussion held as to
ingress ~nd e~ess to the area m~d cor~.?.er, ts were made that the request appeared
premature.
Planning commission minutes - 2 - January 7, 1969
Motion by Bosacker, second by Johnson to recommend to the Council that the
rezoning requested under Planning Case No. 69-~ be denied. F~llowing further
discussion and upon voice vote the motion to deny the rezoning was carried.
6~ Case. No. 69-3, request from Earl Rosengren for a variance in a rear yard
setback for an industrial building located on the West side of Quebec - 300
feet north of ~2nd Avenue and for approval of site plan, was heard. The sits
in question abuts the existing multiple development to the west and the re-
quirement is for a 100 foot setback. The petitioner is proposing a 35 foot
rear yard with a small loading dock extending into this rear yard.
Mr. Ken Benson was present representing the petitioner..He stated that ~
wanted to amend the site plan as presented to provide for blacktop back to1
the fence at the rear line. The building is to be occupied by Medco Stamping.
Motion by Sucker, second by Ouimette to recommend to the Council approval of
the variance for rear yard setback and site plan as amended Under Planning
Case No. 69-3.
7. Case. No? 69-~, request from George Zubeck for approval of' Planned Development
for the property at the southeast corner ~of County Road 18 and ~gth Avenue
North, was heard. The present plan calls for 33~ apartment units and 261
single family lots on 28.5 acres of land. Mr. Zubeck stated that the Village
Engineer had requested more ponding and that he had revised this proposal
to accommodate the ponding.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Sueker to table the planning case'to giVe':the'
staff time to check the new site plan. Upon voice vote the motion was carried,
NEW BUSINESS
8. The Council minutes of the meeting of December 23, 1968, were reviewed by
the Planning Commission.
9. Motion by Wahl, secind by Ouimette to ~approve the Planning CommiSsi°n minutes
of the meeting of December 3, 1968, as presented. Upon voice vote the motion
carried.
9a. Informal discussion was held on the Hirsch apartment site plan, ~2nd Avenue
and County Road #18.
10. The Chairman announced that the nomination for officers for the Planning
Commission for 1969 was open'
Planning Commission Minutes - 3 - January ?, 1969
The candidates nominated for' the office of Chairman were Mr. Richard Plufka
and Mr. Wilfred Wahl.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Ouimette to close the nom~uations for chairman.
Upon voice vote the motion carried.
The candidates nominated for the position of Vice Chairman were Mr. Neil
On, metre and. Mr. Wilfred Wahl.
Motion by Johnson, second by Ouimette to close the nominations for Vice
Chairman. Upon voice vote the motion carried.
The candidates nominated for the office of Secretary were Mr. Wayne Sucker
and Mr. Merle Johnson.
Motion by Wahl, second by ohman to close the nominations for SecretarYo Upon
voice vote the motion was carried.
ll. Additional coments and requests were called from the Commissioners, Pmblic
mm st f.
Discussion held as to outside storage on' residential lots with~ reference made
to boats, camping trailers and other recreational equipment. The Village
Manager advised that it is permissable to have the recreational e~uipment
on the residential lot.
Motion by Member Ouimette, second by Wahl to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
Upon voice vote the motion was declared carried.
-~3etty Pouliot,
Recording Secretary
Plannihg Com~ssion Minutes - 1 - January 21, 1969
1. A. regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Comission was held at the
Village Hall, 7701 - 42nd Avenue North, in said Village on Tuesday, January
21, 1969.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Plufka at 8:00 p.m.
2. Roll call was taken as follows:
Present: Plufka, Ouimette, Wahl, Ohman, Johnson, Rauch, Swanson, Ostlund.
Absent: Sueker and Bosacker. (Bosacker arrived at 8:1~ p.m. ).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Plann~n.' g Case No. 69r5 Planned Development approval requested by George
Zubeck for the property at the southeast corner of County Road 18 and ~gth
Avenue, case held over from January 7, 1969, was again reviewed. Mr. Zubeck
is planning 334 units and 26 single family lots on 28.5 acres.
The Village Manager called to the attention of the Planning Commission that
the elevations of the garages were missing from the plan and that the dimen-
sions o~ the building locations were minimal but that it would be up to the
Commission whether they wanted to accept the plans as complete.
Discussion held as to the only access point being on 49th, with question
raised as to whether the distance between the two driveways was sufficient
for proper traffic flow. Mr. Zubeck said the matter had been studied and
that he felt it would work. The building is to be done in stages, with the
southern group of apartments to be constructed first together with the
recreational building, and the balance of the development depending on rental
market.
Discussion held as to whether the efficiency units actually meet the square
foot requirement, seven square feet below minimum as quoted by Mr. Costa,
Architect. There is a question as to this computation and it is to be re-
figured measuring to the center of the outside walls which should result in
the additional footage required.
The soil condition.~ found on the property was reviewed~with Mr. Zubeck stating
there is eleven feet of bad material at the worst point and the property is
now below grade which makes the cost of developing for single family resi-
dential prohibitive.
Appearing in regard to the Zubeck Planned Development were:
Tom Smith, 4791 Flag Avenue, questioning the timing of the residential devel-
olment on the Zubeck proposed plat and the type of homes to be built. He
was also concerned about any further extension of the MR zoning in this area
and asked if the residential lots could qualify for FHA. Mr. Zubeck assured
that they could.
Planning Commission Minutes - 2 - January 21, 1969
Mr. ~V~kota Takemoto, ~692 Gettysburg, questioning the time this would beI'
under construction and the controls the village ~Lll have over the devel-
opment. He asked who would be responsible for the snow removal within the
site. ..
The plans, as presented by Mr Zubeck, show spaces in the recreational build-
ing for a beauty shop and coffee shop. Mr. Zubeck was advised that this
type of operation is not to be considered as part of the planned development
but rather as a separate issue requesting variance for the retail sales.
Discussion held with Mr. Z.ubeck concerning experience with garage rental
and whether one garage and open stall is the proper ratio for his proposed
complex. Mr. Zubeck said that he felt 1.25 open stalls to .75 garages would
be a more practical ratio for parking facilities.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Rauch that we recommend to the Council approval
of the Planned Development under Planning Case No. 69-5, subject t° submission
of garage elevations with presentation to the Council, that a variance-for
~93 square foot efficiency units be approved if necessary, that the lighting
and landscapping plans as presented be considered final plans, and that the
approval of this Planned Development is in no way intended to include a var-
iance for retail sales operation such as a beauty parlor or a coffee shop.
Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
Motion by Johnson, second by Wahl that the Planning Commission at this time
recommend to the Council approval of rezoning property for the Zubeck mul-
tiple complex from SR to MR. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
Motion by Plufka, second by Wahl to recommend to the Council that they give
serious consideration to a variance from the one to one ratio" for garages
and open stall parking with the stipulation that any reduction in garages
be replaced by open parking, this pertaining only to the Zubeck Planned
Development. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
A letter dated January 20, 1969, was received from Wayne Sueker, advising
that he would be attending an employer sponsored after hours course on Tuesday
nights from January 13 through April 8, 1969, and will therefore be unavailL
able for Planning Commission meetings. Mr. Sueker requested a leave of absence
for this period and wishes to resume his commission position after completion
of the course.
Motion by Ostlund, second by Bosacker to grant leave of absence to Mr. Sueker
as requested and to so recommend to the Council. Upon voice vote the motion
was carried.
Planning Commission Minutes - 3 - January 21, 1969
NEW BUSINESS
~a. The election of Planning Commission officers by secret ballot was held with
the results being as follows:
Chairman Richard Plufka
Vice Chairman Nell Ouimette
Secretary Merle Johnson
5. Mr. Wahl~ Chairman of Committee on Codes and Standards reported that his
committee felt that something should be done on lighting of industrial sites
and proposes that meetings be held with the police and other parties concerned
to work out standards. The committee is also working on landscapping require-
ments. Mr. Wahl stated this his committee feels that consideration of police
surveillance not be a consideration under planned development as it might tend
to hamper design.
6. There was no report from the Land Use Committee.
Discussion held as to the appointment of a Chairman for the Land Use Committee
in as much as Mr. Sueker has requested a leave. Following further discussion,
Chairman Plufka appointed Ray Rauch as the Chairman for the Land Use Committee
for 1969.
· 7. Discussion follow-up on the apartment seminar was held by the Commission.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Ostlund to recommend to the Council that a task
force of experts be established to review the present village land use and
propose a modified plan as needed and that the Council should appropriate the
necessary monies for same. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
8. Motion by Wahl, second by Ouimette to approve the minutes of the Planning
Commission meeting of January 7, 1969, as presented. Upon voice vote the
motion was carried.
9. The Council Minutes of the meeting of January 13, 1969, were reviewed with
the Village Manager.
lO. Questions were raised concerning the signs at the Shell Station at 36th Avenue
and CSAH #18 and status of Winnetka improvement.
ll. Motion by Bosacker, second by Ouimette that the meeting be adjourned at 10:O8 p.m.
Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitt ed,
Betty Pouliot
Recording Secretary
Commission Minutes - 1 - February ~, 1969
1. A regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at the Village
Hall, ??Ol-~d Avenue North, in said Village on Tuesday, February ~, 1969.
The meeting ~s called to order by Chairman Plufka at 8:00 p.m.
2. Roll was t~ken as follows:
Present: Ostlund, Bosacker, Plufka, Ouimette, Swanson, Rauch,
Ohman, Wahl.
Absent:. Johnson (Tll with flu) Sueker (on authorized leave of absence)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Plann!n~ Ca_se No...6.9~..., request from Stanley Peterson for variance in yard
size and waiver of Platting Ordinance to permit the division of Lot 13,
Block 3, ~ Terra Linda Addition (8009-28th Avenue North)t was reviewed.
Mr. Peterson and Robert Fetch were present regarding this request. The
petitioner lives in a double bungalow situated on aforesaid lot. The other
half of the double bungalow is owned and occupied by his son-in-law. He is
requesting the division of the lot so that both f_~mtltes become entitled to
homestead classification for tax purposes. The lot and the building would
be split at the party wall. The proposed lots would be 7,200 square feet each.
The Village N~,nage~~ stated that he does not have definite word from the County
as to their ~,,l~ug on this, but he feels they will be receptive. It was also
pointed out that the same tax advantage could be obtained through the con-
dominium laws or the cooperative apartment procedures, both being more time
consuming and costly that the request for division of property.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Ouimette to recon~nend to the Council approval
of the variance in yard size and waiver of the Platting Ordinance as requested
under Planning Case No. 69-6. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
.P. lann.~e C6p~e No~.6~q~r.~, request for approval of preliminary plat at the south-
east corner of ~9th Avenue and CSAH #18, George Zubeck, applicant, was re-
viewed. This is the area adjoining the Zubeck multiple development~ approved
by the Planning Commission at the last meeting. Discussion held as to some
of the lots on the cul-de-sac not meeting the minimum depth requirement of
125 feet. This was called to Mr. Zubeck' s attention. Mr. Zubeck agreed that
he would have to fit the houses to the lots instead of expecting yard variances.
Mrs. Phyllis Bake and Mr. John Angel appeared before the CommissiOn to view
the proposed plat, being concerned with traffic flow and the development of
the residential plat. No objections were offered.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Ostlund to reco~end to the V~'llage Council
that the pre!ir~inary plat be approved as .presented under Planni~ Case No.
69-?.. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
Planning Commission Minutes - 2 - February,, 1969
5. Planning Case No. 69-8, request for variance in side yard setback of
twenty feet from 49th Avenue to construct a home with attached garage on
Lot 8, Block 1, Royal Oak Hills 9th Addition, southeast corner of 49th
and Aquila, was reviewed. The applicant is Quality Homes. Mr. Larry
Couture, Quality Homes, Inc., was at the meeting to present the request.
Mr. Couture said the buyer wanted this type of house on this particular
lot. Discussion held as to whether any hardship existed.
Notion by Member Bosacker, second by Ouimette to recommend denial of the
variance requested under Planning Case No. 69-8. Upon voice vote the motion
was carried.
6. Planning Case No. 69-9~ variance and approval of site plan for the property
at the south~side of the Bass Lake Road and ~00 feet west of Winnetka, was
considered. The proposal is to construct a 16,800 square foot Country Club
Market on the 2.3 acre RB tract. The minimum square footage required for
an RB building is 20,000 square feet and minimum are~ requirement is three
acres. The developer and the owner appeared before the Commission to review
the proposal. They presented a revised plan as suggested by the Village
Engineer. Upon questioning it was determined that the revised site plan
had not been checked by the Village staff.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Ostlund to table Planning Case 69-9 until such
time as the site plan has been checked by the Village staff. Upon voice
vote the motion was carried.
Discussion held as to the exterior of the proposed Country Club Store with
the developer being advised to take the matter up with the Village Manager,
NEW BUSINESS
7. ~. Ray Rauch, Chairman of the Land Use Committee, inquired as to the Counei~
action relating to a task force review of land use in the Village, with the
comment that he did not feel that the matter should be left for too long of
a time. It was decided that the Planning Commission should meet with the
Industrial Co~w~_~_ission to discuss the industrial property in the village.
The meeting is tentatively set for the 18th of February at 9:00 p.m.
8. Mr. Will Wahl, Chairman of the Code and Ordinance Committee, reported that
they had nothing new to report. This committee was asked to look into th®
matter of dividing lots upon which double bungalows are situated.
9. Motion by Ouimette, second by Bosacker to approve the minutes of the Pla~.
Commission meeting of January 21, 1969, as presented. Upon voice vote the
motion was carried.
Planning Commission Minutes - 3 - February 4, 1969
lO. The Council minutes of the meeting of January 27, 1969, were revieeed
with the Village Manager. ~
ll. Discussion held as to snowplowing of sidewalks.
Motion by Member Ouimette, second by Member Swanson to adjourn the meet-
ing at 9:~0 p.m. Motion carried on voice vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Betty Pouliot
Village Clerk-Treasurer
Planning Commission M~u'~tes -1- February 18, 1969
1. A regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at the
Village Hall, 7701 - &2nd Avenue North, in said Village on Tuesday,
February 18, 1969.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Plufka at ~8:00 ~p.m.
2. Roll call was taken as follows:
Present: Plufka, O~imette, Wahl, Olmnan~ Johnson, Rauch, Swanson,
Ostlund.
Absent: Bosacker (Sueker on leave).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Mr. John Miller asked the Commission to hold the continuation of hearing
on Plannin~ Case No. 69~9 later in the meeting when all interested
parties would be in attendance.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Ostlund to hold said matter'until later
in the meeting as requested~ Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
Plannin~ Case ~o~ 69-1~0, request for a sideyard variance by Robert
Norberg to construct a house with an iattached garage on Lot 6, Block
4, Nolberg Heights~ 3301 Hillsboro Avenue~ to extend within 24 feet
of 33rd Avenue North, ~.~as heard°
Mr. Norberg, the petitioner, was present to review his proposal. The
church owns the property immediately to the west. Mr. Norberg said
the house was sold and this is the way the buyer wants it located. He
said he could not turn the house the other way because of a grade
problem. Mine Norberg stated that he owned the abutting lot to the
north and that the lot was vacant° Suggestion was made to construct
the house within five feet of the north lot line resulting in a set-
back of 19 feet fre~u 33rd Avenue° Mr. Norberg stated that a 46'foot
house with a tuck-~under garbage wdll be built on the vacant lot to the
north and he ~_ll set this house fifteen feet from the property line
thus giving twenty feet between houses~
Motion by Ohman~ second by Ostlund that a five foot variance be
granted on the north lot line and a one foot variance on the south tot
line of Lot 6~ Block ~ Holberg Heights and further providing that
a fifteen foot setback be required for the south property line on Lot
5, Block ~ abutting to the north, to get an effective distance of
twenty feet between houses~ Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
Planning Commission Minutes -2- February l~, 1969
Discussion was held with filling station operators present regarding
the proposed ordinance on control of automobile service. The stations
represented were:
Phillips 66 corner of 62nd and West Broadway- - Mr. Mannie
New Hope Mileage - - -corner Nevada and ~2nd
Winnetk~kelly .... 3535 Winnetka Avenue Mr. Klinkner
M & O Oil Coo - ~ - - near Nevada and Bass Lake Road - - Mr. Dahlstrom
The Commission reviewed the proposed ordinance point by point.
9~neral. Requ~rements
Section No~ ~ ~s questioned by~. Mannie. He has a problem with the
snow obscuring vision on the corner.
Section No. ~ relating to fencing, was questioned as to whether abutting
properties would participate in the cost. This will be the responsi-
bility of the station owner.
~pecific Re~ui_=~ments
1, Mr. Mannie was concerned as to whether his outside car wash would meet
requirements.
2b. Discussion held as to the forty-eight hour limit for parking of
vehicles. The service station operators contended that sometimes they
must wait longer than this for parts. The station operators agreed
that cars should be parked in an orderly manner in designated areaSo.
Discussion also held as to storage of wrecked cars that have been
towed in.
2c. Mr. Dahlstrom feels that they should be able to have food items at
stations to enable them to meet their competition and if such sales
are properly controlled it would cause no problem.
Sd. It was pointed out that standards for paving should be established...
~pecial Use Permits
Mr. Klinker asked if U-Haul trailers would have to be fenced~
Mr. Mannie stated that sale of newspapers at station sites cause many
traffic problems.
Upon question, the Village Manager advised the service station owners
that trash problems for burnable materials were controlled under the
Fire Code or th~ Zonio~g Code. It was decided that the sections of
these ordinances relating to trash should be referenced in the filling
station ordinance°
Planning Commission Minutes -3- February lB, 1969
The gentleman representingthe Mileage station statedthat they had
a problem with the apartment dwellers ~o the south baeking.- into the
fence ibeb~nd the station. He said they have to spe~d a~mt $~.00
a year,on fence maintenance- The,POssibility of requiring curbs
abutting properties to t~e care of such problems as Mileage has
with their fence is to be investigated.
It was suggested by the station operators present that if the village
was ,~ving a problem with a speci~c atation,~ a call or notice to the
suPPlierormajoroil company should take care of the problem.
The Commissionadvisedthe operators that they.~Duld ~eview the pro-
posed ordinance,
The operators,asked for copies of the ord/nanee in its final form
beforeit is acted uponbythe Council.
Plarm,~ug Ca~e N0. 69~9, variance and approval of site 'plan for the
pro~y at the south side of the Bass Lake Road ~and ~ feet west
of Winnetka, waS~Considered, This matter was held over~ from the
meeting.of Febr~ te Eiye the village staff ~imetO check'the
reviaed plans,~Hessrs. Walch, Stenberg and Miller ~~~'in
regard to this case. Discussion held as to the use ~the 19,000
square feet not included in the site plan. It was a~ th~t~!~
was a separate problem and Codes wouldhave te Be men,the deValo~-
ment of it,
The bUilding planswere,also shOwnto the Commission withdisCUSsion
centering around the exterior materials to hoUSed,
Motion by johnSon,,seeondbyWahl,to recommend approval cf variance
and acceptance of site plan as shown thisidate'i,(~g. Oase No,
69-9), Upon voice vote.the motionwas carried~with Plufka voting
against.
The chairman of the Land Use Committee reported that~they.~are ,
waiting for the joint meeting with the Industrial Cc~niSsi~n before
they proceed any further. ,
The Industrial Comm~_ssion is to be invited to the Commission meeting
of March 18. ,
The Codes and Standards Committee was. asked to further study the pro-
posed ordinance to regulate automobile service.
Mr, Wahl said his committee will also be look/rig into dividing of
lots.uponwhich double bungalows ,are situat'ed,
Planning Commission Minutes -~- February l8, 1969
$. Motion by Ouimette, second by Wahl to approve the minutes of the
Planning Commission meeting of February ~, 1969, as presented. Upon
voice vote the motion was carried.
9. The Council minutes of the meeting of February 10, 1969, were
reviewed by the Planning Commission.
1O· DiscuSsion held as to traffic problems created by the mail box in
. front of Sully,s restaurant and newspaper sale stands along major
thoroughfares. The Village Manager is to look into the problem.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Ostlund to adjourn the meeting at 10:30
P.m. Upon voice vote the motion ~s carried.
Planning Commission Minutes -1- March 4, 1969
1. A regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at the
Village Hall, 7701 - 42nd Avenue North, in said Village on Tuesday, March
4, 1969.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Plufka at 8:00 p.m.
2. Roll call was taken as follOWs: ~
Present: Johnson, Wahl, Bosacker, Swanson, Plufka, Ouimette, Ostlund,
Rauch
Absent: Ohman (Sueker on leave)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. plan~in£. 0~s_e No...69,1i. request for apProval of a special use permit for
the o~ration of an outdoor sales area for flowers and nursery items in
the Ne~ HoPe ShoPPing Center, applicant being Mr. Garrell Naylor, was
.heardby the Co~ssion~ ~ Naylor waS at the meeting. THe actual sales
~eaWOUldbeat the north edge 0f the existing..p~r~king lot, 100 feet in
f~omWtnnetka Avenue. The principal products ~be cash And carry plants.
The ~,tldingi. muld be of a POrtable nat~e~ ~ Naylor prOposed to operate
the sa~ hours as the shopping center. He stated hewould be open on Sat-
~f~ay and Sunday. Discussion held as to lighting for the area. Hr. Naylor
said service would be available from the shopping center, if needed.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Ouimette to recommend approval of the special
use permit to operate an outdoor sales area for flowers and nursery items
in the New Hope Shopping Center from April 1, 1969 to October 1, 1969, sub-
Ject to annual renewal at the &iscretion of the Planning Co~,~ssion. Motion
carried on voice vote.
4. Planning Case No. 69-12, request for approval of preliminary plat and' re-
zon~'from'"SR %%--}&~'Of Lot 1, Block 1, West Winnetka Park, was reviewed.
Mr. David Fink appeared before the Commission, representing the proponents.
Mr. Fink stated that they are proposing to build nine family homes to the
north of Decatur Avenue.. It is further proposed to vacate Decatur Avenue
on the east side of the proposed multiples as it abuts the school property.
There are four buildings housing 216multipleunits proposed for the MR
development. The Village Mana~ger advised that the County wants seven more
feet of right of way on 27th and that the County wants the access for the
proposed multiple complex to b~ onto Flag Avenue.
The following people appeared and spoke in opposition to the proposed ~e-
zoning:
Mr. Richard Allshire, 9008 - 30th'Avenue, objected to additional traffic
onto Flag.
Mr. James Bartlett, 9398 MedicLue Lake Road, felt this would make too
heavy of a concentration of ~mltiples in this immediate vicinity.
Mrs. Oliver Clausen, 9009 - 30th Avenue, stated she had a petition from
people objecting to the rezoning on the basis that this is too heavy of
Planning Comm~ssionMinutes -2- March ~, 1969
a concentration of apartments in this area--this complex making 756 units
in .3 of a mile. She stated they would continue to get names.on the pet-
ition and present to the Council instead of leaving the petitiOh with the
Planning Commission~
Mr. Donald Shannon, 9001 - 30th Avenue, objected to more apartments in the
area.
Mr. Dick Hunt, Medicine Lake Road and Cavell, questioned ratio now e~ist-
ing between multiples and single f~m~lywithinthe Village~
Mr. Floyd Duffy, 30th and Flag, was concerned with the number of children
in apartments.
Mr'~ Karl I~in, 3015 Ensign, aakedwhat size the units would be.
M~'. Ray Peterson, 8816 - 30th AVenue~ asked at what point apartment con-
structi~nwould be stopped.
~r~ JaCk Gentry, 30~SEnsignAvenue, inquired as to who would get title
to Decatur AVenue if it is vacated.
'Mrs Fred Alsight, 9011 Medicine Lake Road, Golden Valley, was concerned
about the number of children frcm the proposed apartments coming across
into Golden Valley to play in the park and crossing private property in
so doing.
Discussion held by the Planning Commission as to the time table for the
upgrading of Medicine Lake Road and as to the feasibility of developing
as single f~m~lyo
Motion by Bosacker that the Planning Commission recommend to the Village
Council denial of the preliminary plat and rezoning requested under
Planning Case No. 69-12. The motion was seconded by Ostlund. Upon roll
call vote, the vote was as follows:
In favor: Johnson, Bosacker, Swanson, Ostlund, Rauch.
Opposed: Plufka, Wahl, Ouimette.
Motion carried. (Rezoning and plat denied).
5. .~~'~.g Case. No. 69-13, request for rezoning from SRand LB to G~an~
approval of preliminary plat of Sharon's Addition proposed by the
Carlsberg Company (Robert Hurd), was reviewed. A filling station is
proposed for the corner of Gettysburg and the Bass Lake Road with a
dairy store to the west of the filling station site. Sixty multiple
units are proposed for the balance of the remaining LB zoned property.
Eight single residential lots are included in the proposed plat.
No one appeared to object to the proposed rezoning.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Ostlund to recommend to the Council that
the proposed plat of Sharon's Addition be approved and that the request
for rezoning under Planning Case No. 69-13 be granted~ Upon voice vote
the motion was carried.
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6. plannin.' g....Case No. 69-.14, request for re~o~g from LI to GI and var-
lance in rear yard setback for Perry-Kuch property (Lot 1, Block 3,
Perry's' Sprucewood Terrace and Lot 1, Block 3' Winnetka Hills 2nd
Addition) in the vicinity of Quebec AVenUe and dTth Avenue extended,
was heard. Messrs. Kuch and Perry were at the meeting to explain the
proposal. The owners of the property are proposing to divide the
property into four lots of approximately 2.9 acres each. Warehousing
and office space will be built on speculation.. The variance requested
is to permit the buildings to come within 20 feet of the Railroad
right of .way.
Motion'by Wahl, second by Ostlund to recommend to the Council that the
rezoning from LI to GI mhd the reqUest for variance in rear yard set-
back be granted as requested under Planning Case No. 69-14. Upon voice
vote the motion was carried.
Pl~in~ Qase No.~. 69-15, request for approval of Site plan, preliminary
plat and variances from LI performance standards for the property sit-
uated between the Soo Line tracks and Advanced Engineering, west of
Boone Avenue, was reviewed. The Rauenhorst Corporation is acquiring
the land, is proposing to plat same and will build proposed Keelor
Steel building and lease it to Keelor. The proposed Keelor Steel
building is 79,980 square feet of warehouse and 525d square feet of
office space. A future addition is also planned which would double the
size of the warehouse. The Keelor site is ten acres. Several varl~lC$~
are requested as follows:
A. Setback from the railroad~huilding is to be right against
the tracks
B. dO feet of height instead of 35 feet code l~mit - needed for
crane clearance
C. Parking spaces - code requires 112 spaces - company needs
only dO spaces
D. Permission for parking on the Boone Avenue side
E. Lack of formal landscapping in the swamp area
Mr. Stan Beckstrom, Keelor Steel & Aluminum Co., and Mr. Keith
Bednarowski of Rauenhorst Corporation appeared before the Commission to
explain the proposal.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Bosacker to recommend to the Council
proval of the preliminary plat, site plan for Keelor Steel and the five
variances as requested. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Wahl that the Planning Commission recom-
mend to the Council that a variance to the building code be granted so
that a sprinkling system not be required for this particular use, but
such requirement to be reviewed if the occupancy of the b,,ilding should
change at a future date. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
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8. Pl~n~, Case No. 69~16, request for variance in yard setback to con-
struct a garage on Lot 4, Block 1, Barrett's Terrace, 4075 Boone Avenue
North, applicant being Mr. Larry H. Sheeley, was heard. Mr. Sheeley
was at the meeting to disCUss the request. Two suggestions were offered.
An'-attached twenty foot garage would extend to within 2 feet of the ~side
lot line with any overhang coming closer to the line~ The secondl~p~o-
posal is a 2~ foot wide detached garage to be located 10 feet be~$ the
house, 3 feet from the side lot line, and 17.51 feet from the rear lot
line. Mr. Sheeley stated that he would prefer the attached garage.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Ouimette to grant a variance for construction
of the attached garage as shown on Drawing No. 1, under Planning Case No.
69-16. This garage to extend within two feet of the south lot line with
the provision that the roof overhang not exceed six inches. Upon voice
vote the motion was carried.
9. Plannit. Case No..69-17, request from Standard Oil Company for a var-
iance in side yard and site plan approval to redo their existing station
at M~dicine Lake Road and Winnetka Avenue. Standard Oil is proposing to
move the station to within 2~.6 feet of the rear lot line and 3 feet
from the east lot line. It is necessary to relocate because of the
additional right of way taken by the County for the improvement of
Winnetka Avenue. The style of the building is to be changed to "Early
American" o
Motion by Ostlund, second by Rauch to recommend to the Council approval
of site plan and variances as requested. Upon voice vote the motion was
carried..
10. ...PlanninE Case No. 69-18, request for approval of site plan for a major
furniture warehouse to be located at the southeast corner of CSAH ~18
and West Research Center Road, was heard by the Commission. Mr.
Ouimette asked to be excused from the Commission while Case No. 69-18
is considered as he works for the construction company involved. The
chairman then excused Mr. Ouimette as requested.
A 79,000 square foot building is proposed which includes 60,000 square
square feet of warehouse, 15,O00 square feet of retail sales area and
4,000 square feet of office space, Messrs. Lundberg and Skare appeared
before the Commissi°n to review the proposal. Discussion was held as
to providing additional acceSs off the County Road 18 service drive.
Mr. Skare feels that he does not need all the parking required by
ordinance.
There will be fifteen employees in the warehouse, seven or eight office
employees and three sales people.
· . The applicants were asked to revise the site plan to show a more
' · realistic parking for the operation, future access to service read and
the future addition to the building.
Motion by Member Ostlund, second by Member Wahl to table Planning Case
No. 69-18 until meeting of April 1, 1969e Upon voice vote the motion
was carried.
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11. DiScussion held regarding serVice station control. The matter was
refe~ed to the Codes and Standards Committee to draft an ordinance
regarding same.
NEW BUSINESS
12. The Council Minutes of the meeting of February 24, 1969, were reviewed
with the Millage Manager.
13, Motion by Ostlund, second by Ouimette to approve ~he Planning Commission
minutes of the meeting of FebrUary i8~ 1969, as P~esented. Upon voice
vote the motion was c~rried.
1~. Mr. Wahl, Chairman of the Codes and Standards Committee, reported that
they had a meeting at which they discUssed diVision of lots for double
bungalows and possible establishment of another MR classification for
townhouse or something less than full scale ~. No recommendation
given at this time.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Member Ostlund that rhe meeting be ad-
journed. Upon vote, the motion was carried. (Time - 11:30 p.m. )
PI~ C~m,~_ssion - 1 - March 1~,
1. A regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at
the V~ll~_~e Hall, ??O1 - ~ Avenue North, in said V~l~e on Tuesday
March 18, 1969.
The meeting was c~l~ed to order by Vice Chairman On~ette at 8:00 p.m.
2. The meeting was a Joint discussion between the Planning Commission
and the Industrial Commission. The following members were present:
Johnson, Wahl, Swanson, O,,~mette, Ostlund, Rauch and Ohman of the
Planning Commission.
Johnson, Pray, Chouinard, Rudolph, Demeules, Frost, Spears and Herman
of the Industrial Commission,
Dyson, Hoff and Bormer attended from the Council.
3. Ouimette opened with a brief introduction of the purpose of the meeting
and then turned the meeti~ over to Rauch, Chairman of the Land Use
Committee, who presented the Ccmmiesion'~ concern with development
pressures and problems.
Following the presentatign a general discussion was held on various
land use problems as the~ affect the vacant industrial land in the
vi]_lage. Current development proposals were discussed.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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1. A regular meetinE of .the New Hope Planni.ng Commission was held at the
Village Hall, 7701 - 42nd Avenue North, in said Village on Tuesday, April
l, 1969.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Plufka at 8:00 p.m.
2. Roll call was taken as follows:
Present: Plufka, Ouimette, Wahl, Johnson, Swanson, Ostlund, Bosacker
Absent: Ohman (Military leave), Sueker (Leave of absence~ Rauch
(arrived shortly after the meeting started).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Planning Case No. 69-18, held over from the meeting of March 4, 1969, was
again heard. This' is a request for the approval of the site plan for a
major furniture warehouse to be located at the southeast corner of CSAH #18
and West Research Center Road. Mr. Ouimette asked to be excused from the
commission while this case was being considered. The Chairman granted the
request.
Messrs. Lundberg and Sklar appeared before the CommisSion to review the
proposal. Revised site plans were presented to the Commission. Mr. Lund-
berg was advised that the future expansion would require a variance which
would have to be considered at the time the request was made for the actual
expansion. The landscaping plans were reviewed. Plans for the site grading
were not available at this time and can not be finalized until information
can be obtained from the County as to the service drive. The County has
requested a 40 x 40 triangle on the northwest corner of the property for
the radius needed to tie the service drive to West Research Center Road.
The petitioner agreed that this property would be given to the County.
Commissioner Rauch arrived.
Discussion held as to the variance requested for parking. 124 spaces are
being provided instead of the requirement for 195 spaces. 42 more spaces
will be provided at the time of expansion.
Motion by Johnson~ second by Wahl to recommend to the Council approval of
the site plan and variance for parking as requested under Planning Case No.
69-18, subject to the petitioners dedicating the 40 x 40 triangle as re-
q ~u~.'red by the County and approvkl df the' Final drainage plans by the Villa. ge
Engineer. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
Planning Case N.~..69-19, request from Nadine Svetc for a special use permit
to temporarily operate a beauty salon in her home while the building for
Vera Lyn Beauty Salon is being completed was heard. The temporary permit
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would cover a three month period and would be in the basement of the home.
Discussion held as to the parking needed for the temporary use. Mrs. Svetc
said that four cars at a time would be maximum mhd that the driveway could
handle this number of cars.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Ostlund to recommend to the Village Council
approval of the special use permit for a three month period for the opera-
tion of a beauty sh6p at 4601 Boone Avenue as requested under Planning
Case No. 69-19. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
5. Planning Case No. 69-20~ request for a variance to permit Leslie A. Kehn
to construct a 22 x 22 foot detached garage on Lot 2, Block 3, Meadow Lake
Park, such garage to extend within 16 feet of the rear lot line. Mr. Robert
Nickelson, 6085 Yukon Avenue, stated by letter that he had no objections to
Leslie A. Kehn constructing a garage within 16 feet of the rear Lot line.
Motion by Wahl, second by Johnson to recommend to the Village Co~mcil that
the variance to construct a garage within sixteen feet of the rear lot line,
of Lot 2, Block 3, Meadow Lake Park be granted as requested under Planning
Case No. 69-20. Upon voice vote, the motion was carried.
6. Planning Case. Ng~.69r~l, request for waiver of platting ordinance and approval
of site plan for Glen L. Kuch to create an individual lot and construct a
warehouse on the property located on the east side of Quebec Avenue and north
of the 45th Avenue extended, was heard. The ~o~m.as proposed, will consist
of the south 420 feet of his property (Lot l~t~uetka Hills 2nd Addition).
with frontage onto Quebec. The lot is 310 feet deep and will have an area
of 2.98 acres.
The building proposed is 300 x 200 feet, setback twenty feet from the rail,
road and 60 feet from the side and front lines. The parking to be provided
is in excess of ordinance requirements. Discussion held as to whether sixty
feet is ample space for truck loading area. It was suggested to Mr. Kuch
that the site plan be revised to provide an additional 20 feet on the south
side of the building and l0 feet on the north side of building to make a
lot with 450 feet frontage. Also the Commission suggested that five addi-
tional feet be provided between the two rows of parking in front of the build~.
lng and that sixteen spaces be eliminated, eight spaces each on north side
and on south side of site.
Motion ~by Basacker, second by Rauch to recommend to the Council denial of
site plan and waiver of the platting ordinance as requested under Planning
Case No. 69-21. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
7. Planning Case No. 69r22, preliminary review of planned multiple development
project for Miles Construction for property near Bass Lake Road and Pennsyl-
vania Avenue was heard. Mr. David Bennett, Architect for the project pre-
sented the preliminary plans. A 138 unit project is proposed consisting of
three separate buildings and 1~2 garages. Mr. Bennett stated there is a
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drainage problem for the site which they are now trying to work out with
the City of Crystal. Mr. Bennett showed the Commission a sample of the
exterior material proposed for the buildings~ this being all wood exterior
of rough sawn cedar.
Motion by Wahl, second by ~uimette to advise the Council that the Planning
Commission feels favorable toward the all wood e~terior treatment proposed
by Mr. Bennett. Upon voice vote, the motion was carried.
Mr. Bennett was advised that drainage for the site must be provided to the
satisfaction of the Village Engineer.
Discussion held as to the requirement for garage construction versus open
parking spaces.
8. Planning Case N.o.~ 69-2~, request for variance for Bennie A. Crandall, 4609
Rhode Island Avenue North, Lot 7, Block l, Winnetka Hills, to construct a
20 x 22 foot detached garage with an eight foot wide patio to come within
26 feet of the rear lot line, was heard. Mr. Bennie Crandall appeared and
asked that he be permitted to amend his request so that the proposed garage
could come within 24 feet of the rear property line.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Rauch to recommend to the Council that a
variance be granted for Lot 7, Block l, Winnetka Hills to permit the con-
struction of a detached garage within 24 feet of the rear lot line. (Plann-
ing Case No. 69-23, as amended). Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
9. Plannin~ Caste No. 6~-2~, request for rezoning~from single family to multiple
f~m~ly residence to permit construction of a two family dwelling on the open
lot at the northeast corner of Boone and the Bass Lake Road intersection,
part of Lot l, Block 2~ Meadow Lake Terrace, was heard. The applicant, Mr.
David Seppett, appeared before the Commission to discuss the proposal. The
Village Manager advised the Commission that a waiver of the Platting Ordin-
ance was not required as the lot does exist as a separate parcel. No one
appeared to object to the proposal. The building is estimated at $28,000
to $30,000.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Ostlund to table Planning Case No. 69-24
until the applicant comes back to the Commission with a planned development
proposal for the lot in question. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
10. Planning Case N0. 69-2~, request for approval of site plan for the construc-
tion of a 200 bed, full care nursing home on the southwest corner of Boone
and ~2nd Avenue, was heard. Mr. Pat Rooney, applicant~ was present to
review the proposal. The special use permit for this type of use was ap-
proved on January 22~ 1963. At that time, 60 beds were proposed. Mr.
Rooney stated that a sixty bed home was not economically feasible. Fifty
parking spaces plus one for each employee are proposed. Discussion held
as to relocating the parking for the employees and as to the number of
spaces actually needed. The Village Manager is to con'duct a study of the
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parking facilities at the existing rest homes to determine the adequacy
of our parking requirements. The Commission felt that the abutting prop-
erty owners should be notified that the site plan was before the Planning
Commission for reviewal.
Motion by Plufka, second by Ostlund to table Planning Case No. 69-25 for
two weeks with the Village Manager to provide for notice to the abutting
property owners. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
NEW BUSINESS
ll. Discussion held as to changing rezoning procedures. Mr. Walter Barkniskis~
3601 Flag Avenue appeared before the Commission to discuss what he, and
other citizens, consider the weak points in respect to present zoning pro-
cedures. ~o Barniskis would like to see the ordinance amended to provide
for notification to property owners as to the date that a zoning matter
will come off the table and that the distance for notification be increased
to 1500 feet instead of the 200 feet now required. He also requested that
the notifications carry description of the property involved in such terms
that the affected property owners can readily determine what property is
being considered for rezoning or special use.
Motion by Rauch, second by Ostlund that the Council consider providing
for separate publication in the New Hope - Plymouth Post (in addition to
legal notices) to advise the home owners of upcoming public hearings. Upon
voice vote the motion was carried.
Motion by Ouimette second by Wahl recommending to the Council that the
two hundred foot requirement for notificaion remain, but that the Council
establish a requirement that the Village Manager provide notification to all
properties immediately surrounding the petitioners property even if more
than two hundred feet away. Upon voice vote, the motion was carried.
Motion by Member Johnson, second by Ouimette recommending that any tabling
of a public hearing, whether by the Planning Commission or the Village
Council, be to a specific date and time. Upon voice vote the motion was
carried.
Motion by Cuimette, second by Ostlund to recommend that action must be
taken by the Village Council within ninety days of the first Council meet-
ing following recommendation from the Planning Commission as to rezoning
matters. Upon voice vote, the motion was carried.
Motion by Bosacker~ second by Johnson to recommend to the Council that
procedures be established to send notices on planned development approval
on the same basis as presently used for rezoning and other public hearing
items. Upon voice vote, the motion was carried°
Motion by Bosacker, second by Ostlund that if a public hearing matter is
tabled at the request of the petitioner, a fee of $25.00 be charged, the
tabling to be to a specific date and a notice would then be sent to the
original mailing list for the matter. Upon voice vote, the motion was
carried.
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12. The Planning Commission reviewed the Crystal apartment complex proposed
for the property lying south of 36th Avenue between Louisiana and Nevada
Avenues.
13. Motion by Ouimette, second by Wahl approving the Planning Commission
minutes of the meetings of March &th and March 18th as presented. Upon
voice vote, the motion carried.
]3.. The Council minutes of the meetings of March lOth and March 24th were re-
viewed by the Planning Commission.
15. Motion by Bosacker, secon by Rauch that the Planning Commission recommends
that the Council again give serious consideration to reducing the require-
ment for the number of enclosed garages on planned development only to
somewhere in the area of 60%, citing the Miles Construction planned develop-
ment reviewed this evening as a prime e~ample where this unflexibility works
against the benefit of the Village.
Motion by Rauch, second by Wahl that the mobion be amended to show that
the Miles Construction planned development reviewed this date is only one
of many examples seen recently by the Planning Commission. Upon voice
vote, the amendment to the motion was carried.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Ouimette that the motion be amended to provide
that any reduction in garages be replaced by open parking spaces on a one
to one basis thus leaving space available for garages if later needed. Upon
voice vote, the amendment to the motion was carried.
The original motion was then voted on and was carried.
There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, the
meeting was adjourned at /2:25 a.m. until April 15, 1969, at 8:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Minutes -1- April ~, 1969
1. A regalar meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at
the Village Hall, 7701 - ~2nd Avenue North, in said village on
Tuesday, April ~$t, 1969.
The meeting was called to order by chairman Plufka at 8:00 p.m.
2~ Roll call was taken as follows:
Present: Plufka, 0uimette, Wahl, Johnson, Ostlund, Bosacker, Ohman,
Rauch and Sueker,
Absent:Swanson.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Planning Case No. 69-25 continued from ~-1-69 was brought up for
discussion on motion by Ouimette, second by Bosacker.
The following residents of the general area were present: ~
Name Address
Harold Moir ~156 Ensign Avenue North
Mr. & Mrs. George Windsperger 86~0 - ~2nd Avenue North
Mr. & Mrs. William Laidlaw ~132 Ensign Avenue North
Mrs. James P. Hand ~12~ Ensign Avenue North
William A. Wiggins ~1~8 Ensign Avenue North
Discussion was held as to parking, screening, location of building,
traffic patterns and activity areas.
Residents were generally concerned with why the building could net
be moved further east and what screening would be provided.~.
Motion was made by Sueker, second by Johnson, to recommend to the
village council that the site plan be approved as presented, subject
to drainage and grading plans being approved by village engineer.
Motion declared carried on voice vote.
Screening problems were discussed separately with the advantages of
plantings 'versus fence discussed.
On motion by Plufka, second by Bosacker, it was recommended that
plantings (tree screening) be used on the south side of the property
and that a chain link fence with slat at least four feet high be
provided on the west side. Motion declared carried on voice vote.
Further discussion was held as to what the adjacent property owners
wanted. It was decided that the neighborhood would discuss the
problem and if plautings were preferred further consideration would
be given by the village.
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Case 69-26, site plan approval for the American Machine and Tool
Co. at Boone and Science Center Drive w~s discussed.
Ken Benson presented the plans. Most of the discussion centered
on parking needs. It was decided that parking more than met code
requirements and if a problem did develop parking could be expanded.
On motion by Ouimett% second by Wahl, it was recommended to the
village council that the site plan be approved as presented. Motion
declared carried on voice vote.
5. Case 69-21 - Kuch waiver of platting ordinance and site plan ap-
proval. This case had been referred back to the commission by the
council. Commission's action on April 1st was to de~ny, the re-
quest. Adjustments had been made in the site plan to meet the
earlier requests by the commission.
Following a review of the new plan a motion was made by Bosacker,
second by Ouimette, to recommend approval of the new plan subject
to drainage and grading approval by the village engineer. Motion
declared carried on voice vote.
6. Discussion held as to plans for extension of Quebec Avenue south
of ~2nd Avenue. Village Manager Larson reviewed the present plans
for the commission. No action taken.
7. Service station problems were reviewed. Upon recon~endation by
Village Manager it was decided not to pass additional regulations
for the operation of stations.
On motion by Plufka, second by Wahl, a recommendation was made that
a performance standard be added to the village code which would re-
quire all surface area of service station sites to be either land-
scaped or permanently surfaced. Motion declared carried on voice
vote.
Following a discussion on control of rental equipment and overnight
parking at stations a motion was m~de by Ostlund, second by Johnson,
to table further discussion of a special use provision, until the
possibility of licensing such use could be investigated. Motion
declared carried on voice vote.
Chairman Plufka then referred the matter to the Code and Standard
C ommitt ee.
8. The Land Use Committee ~reported nothing new. Short discussion of
need for land use study. Consensus was that no further action
should be taken on this matter at this time.
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Further discussion was held as to desirability of having
representative of Metropolitan Council Planning Section out to dis-
cuss plans with commission. It was decided that commissioner
Rauch should set up a meeting for May 2Oth.
9. Code and Standard Committee reported that they were ready to rec-
ommend on change in rear yard setback for industrial areas next to
railroads.
On motion by Wahl, second by Ouimette, it was recommended to the
village council that the rear yard setback in residential areas
next to railroad tracks be established at ten feet. Motion declared
carried on voice vote.
lO. Commission minutes of April l, 1969 were approved on motion by
Bosacker, second by Ostlund.
ll. There being no further business to come before the commission the
meeting was adjourned at lO:31 p.m. on motion by Ouimette, second
by Wahl.
Respectfully Submitted
Harlyn G. Larson
Acting Secretary
Planning Commission Minutes - 1 - May 6, 1969
1o A regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at the
Village Hall, 770t-~2nd Avenue North, in said Village on Tuesday May 6, 1969.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Plufka at 8:00 p.m.
2. Roll call was taken as follows:
Present: Plufka~ Wahl, Johnson, Swanson, Ostlund, Ohman, Sucker.
Absent: Bosacker, Rauch, Ouimette.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
Planning Case No. 69-227 approval of planned development for 138 unit
apartment complex, to be located north of the Bass Lake Road, between
Pennsylvania and Rhode Island Avenue~ was ~scussed. Mr. Bennett,
architect for Miles Construction, was present. The Village Manager
advised that the Council had not approved of the all wood exterior pre-
sented to the Commission and tentatively approved by the Commission
at its meeting of April 1, 1969. Mr. Bennett said that he would present
a proposal for a combination of materials for exterior finish, perhaps
epoxy and wood, but that this matter was not ready for presentation at
this time. Mr. Bennett asked that the planned development be approved
subject to approval of exterior material at a later date. Two letters
from the City Engineer, City of Crystal, relative to the proposed
multiple project were reviewed by the Commission. One letter relates
to storm water drainage and recommends changes to better accommodate
same. The second letter suggests that screening be provided for the
single family residence~ in Crystal.
Discussion was held as to the height of the buildings and whether a
variance was needed to meet the requirement for space between buildings
and from lot line based on height of buildings. Mr Bennett stated that
the plan did not now meet this requirement but that it could be revised
to do so. The Commission suggested that the size of a parking space be
cut from ten feet to nine feet thus making better access to the end spaces.
Motion by Ostlund, second by Johnson that Planning Case No. 69-22 be
tabled until the meeting of May 20, 1969, at 7:30 p.m.
Upon voice vote, ~he motion carried.
Planning Case No. 69-2~, continutation of hearing of April 1, 1969
for.rezoning of lot at the northeast corner of Boone Avenue and Bass
Lake Road and the approval of planned development for the construction
of a double bungalow on said site, was heard. Mr. Seppelt was present
to discuss the matter. Discussion held as to why the lot should not be
developed as a single family residence. It was noted that the neighbors
had been notified and that there were no objections to the rezoning and
proposed use.
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Motion by Johnson~ second by Ostlund to recommend to the Village
Council approval of rezoning from SR to MR and approval of planned
development for the lot at the northeast corner of Boone Avenue and
the Bass Lake Road as requested under Planning Case No. 69-2~.
Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
5. Plar4n. in~ Case No. 69-27.., request for rezoning from LI to GB and ap-
proval of site pl~t to permit the construction of a gasoline filling
station between the service drive and the northeast leg of the inter-
change proposed at CSAH #18 and ~9th Avenue North, was reviewed. Mr.
Grant Merritt, Attorney, was present representing the petitioner,
Girard Minea¢ Representatives from the Standard Oil Company were also
present. A ranch style station is proposed to serve normal filling
station operation. The petitioners stated that the plans had been
approved by Hennepin County.
Motion by Sueker, second by Wahl that the request for rezoning from
LI to GB as requested under Planning Case No. 69-27 be approved.
Roll call vote was taken as follows:
Voting yes: Ohman~ Sueker, Wahl, Swanson
Voting no: Plufka, Ostlund, Johnson.
Motion carried°
The members voting against were opposed for the following reasons:
(1) Felt no need for the second station at this corner
(2) More land may be available, thus increasing the site to con-
form with LI district requirements
(3) Whether more land will be available or not there is still a
better use for the land.
6, Plann~.' ~ ~ase ,No. 69_-,28, request for a variance on a sign setback
to permit a sign to project into the front yard setback. The sign
is proposed to come wlthin 21 feet of the front property line, in-
stead of the required ~8 feet~ The representative from United
Hardware stated that the sign is for identification purposes only
and is not to be illuminated. Out of town visitors have trouble
locating the building.
Motion by Ostlund, second by Ohman to approve the variance in sign
setback for United Hardware as requested under Planning Case No. 69-
28. Upon voice vote the motion was carried°
7. Planninz C.ase No. 69-29, request for approval of planned development
~or a 32 unit apartment project on the northeast corner of Xylon and
27th Avenue for George Johnson, was reviewed by the Commission. Con-
siderable discussion was held as to the site plan with primary con-
cerns being better buffering for the single family residential property
in the area and better planning as to surveilance of the parking lots
as laid out. It was suggested that the complex should be interior
orientated.
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Motion by Sueker, second by Wahl to recommend to the Village Council
that the planned development presented this date under Planning Case
No. 69-29 be denied. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
Mr. George Johnson was advised that, if revisions are made to the site
plan to remove objections, the Commission would be willing to again
consider the planned development at their meeting of May 20, 1969.
8. Plannin~ Case No. 69-50, request for variance in side and rear yard
setback to permit the construction of a detached garage in the north-
east corner of his lot extending to within three feet of either prop-
erty line.
Mr. Dodge was present and advised the Commission that the existing
garage would be converted to a playroom for his children. Discussion
held as to utility easement on side yard.
Motion by Wahl~ second by Ohman to grant variance for the construction
of a garage to come within fi..v.e feet of the rear and side yard lot
lines on Lot 5, Block 3, Winnetka Hills, Planning Case No. 69-30.
Upon voice vote, the motion was carried.
9. PlanninE Case No. 69-31, request for a special use permit to place a
directional sign on the property at the southwest corner of Boone
Avenue and the Bass Lake Road, applicant being the Dietrick Co., was
reviewed. The sign is to give directions to the company's Cherokee
Village apartment project in Brooklyn Park. The applicant did not
appear. The Village Manager advised that the sign that now exists on
said site is a legal use under our code.
Motion by Ostlund, second by Johnson that the request for special use
permit under Planning Case No~ 69-31 be denied. Upon voice vote, the
motion carried.
10. Plannin~ Case No. 69-$2, William Simertz request for variance to per-
mit the construction of an attached garage to extend within three feet
of the south lot line of Lot 7, Block 2, Golden Rule 2nd Addition,
3708 Maryland Avenue North, was discussed. Mr. Simertz was at the
meeting. Considerable dirt work would be required to construct a
garage to the rear of the house~
Motion by Sueker, second by Swanson that the Planning Commission
recommend to the Council approval of the variance as requested under
Planning Case No. 69-32. Upon voice vote, the motion was carried.
11. Plannin~ Case No. 6.9-~, request from Tom Wilder for approval of
Planned Development for a twelve unit apartment project proposed for
the northeast corner of d2nd Avenue and Zealand was reviewed. Mr.
Tom Barrett and Mr. Tom Wilder were at the meeting to discuss the
proposal. There are to be ~ - 2 bedroom units and 8 - i bedroom units.
The primary concern on the Planning Commission was the intervening
garages between the building and the parking lot itself.
Motion by Johnson, second by Ostlund to recommend to the Village
Council denial of the Planned Development as presented this date under
Planning Case No. 69-33° Upon voice vote, the motion was carried.
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12. Plannin~ Case No. 69r,B4, request for rezoning and duplex approval for
northeast corner of Boone and 27th Avenue (second lot), applicant,
James B. Cradit, was reviewed. The legal description of the property
is Lot 7, Block l~ Midland Terrace 1st Addition. A two story
house with an attached triple garage is the structure proposed.
Discussion was held as to why this property should develop single
family residential~
Motion by Ostlund, second by Sueker to recommend to the Village Council
that the request for rezoning under Planning Case No. 69-3~ be denied.
Upon roll call vote being taken~ the vote was as follows:
Yes: Ohman, Sueker, Ostlund, Swanson
No: Johnson~ Plufka, Wahl
Motion carried-request denied.
13. Plannin~ Case No....69-~5, request for waiver of Platting Ordinance from
George Johnson to redesign two of his lots on Aquila in Twin Terra
Linda 2nd Addition, was reviewed. Mr. Johnson wants to make each lot
75 feet wide at the rear property lines. Both lots would still meet
the minimum square foot requirement and Mr. Johnson feels this is
simply a correction of an error in the original plat. As the lots
now exist, there is a problem in meeting side lot requirements.
Motion by Sueker, second by Johnson to recommend approval of the
waiver of Platting Ordinance as requested under Planning Case No.
69-35. Upon voice vote, the motion was carried.
1~. Plannin~ Case No. 69r~6, request for approval of site plan for con-
struction of 60 X 28 foot building for Alano Group Inc,, property at
7615 Bass Lake Road was discussed. Mr. Barton Marshal and Mr. Dan
Sibinski appeared with respect to the site plan. The club would like
to use the existing facilities for perhaps five more years. The
Planning Commission felt that this problem could be worked out.
Motion by Ohman, second by Swanson to recommend approval of the site
plan for the Alano Group Inc o and approval of a waiver to permit
second structure on the lot. Upon voice vote, the motion was carried.
l~a. P!..ann.in~ Case N0....69-~7, request for approval of site plan for a
building in proposed plat of Olson Industrial Park, was discussed.
The building is to house Olson Concrete Company (contracting business).
The Village Manager advised that the sewer and water should be ex-
tended to the site by the time the building is completed this fall.
Discussion held as to whethor there might be a fire protection problem
during construction since water was not available.
Motion by Wahl, second by Ostlund to recommend to the Village Council
that the site plan for the Olson Concrete building in Olson Industrial
Park be approved (Planning Case No. 69-~7). Upon voice vote, the
motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS
15. Motion by Wahl, second by Ostlund to approve the Planning Commission
minutes of the meeting of April 15, 1969, as presented. Upon voice
vote, the motion was carried.
16. The Council minutes of the meetings of April ld and April 28, 1969,
were reviewed bythe Planning Commission°
17. Additional comments or requests from Commissioners, public or staff
were called for at this time.
Discussion held as to banning of exterior burning and air pollution.
Motion bySueker, second by Johnson to recommend to the Village Council
that an ordinance be drafted banning all exterior burning of trash and
garbage, but not banning of outdoor cooking.
Upon roll call vote, vote was as follows:
Yes: Ohman, Sucker, Johnson, Wahl, Plufka
No; Ostlund, Swanson°
Motion carried.
Motion by Ostlund, second by Wahl to adjourn the meeting at ll:12 p.m.
until 7:30 p.m. on May 20, 1969.
Planntng Commission Minutes -1- May 20, 1969
1. A regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at
HostermanJunior High, 5530 Zealand Avenue North, in said Village
on Tuesday, May 20, 1969.
The meeting was called to order by chairman Plufka at 7:35 p.m.
2. Roll call was taken as follows:
Present: Plufka, Johnson, Sucker, Rauch, Ohman, Bosacker, Wahl,
Ostlund and Ouimette.
Absent: Swanson.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Planning Case No. 69-38, a request for a variance in the rear yard
setback by Jerome Loushin, 8801 - 61st Avenue was discussed. Mr.
Loushin was proposing to construct a 16 X 30 foot addition at the
rear of his house.
A general discussion was held regarding possible alternate methods of
designthat might eliminate the variance need.
Chairman Plufka noted that Mr. Kalvestran, 8800 - 60~Avenue and Mr.
Dordan, 8710 - 60~ Avenue had submitted letters noting that they did
not object to the proposed variance.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Ostlund, that the Com~mission recommend
to the Council that the variance be approved as requested. Motion
declared carried on voice vote.
A. Planning Case No. 69-39, a request for approval of a site plan for
Big Save Furniture was discussed. Mr. Bill Leunberg presented the
plan, noting that soil problems had been encountered with the earlier
layout. The petitioner now had obtained 11 acres of property w~ich
gave them reemto include their expansionprogram-withinthe present
request.
A motion was made by Johnson, second by Bosacker, to recommend ap-
proval of the site plan subject to approval by the Village engineer,
dedication of the &O foot triangle en the NWcorner for street and
noting that West Research Road is the front of the lot for ordinance
purposes. Motion declared carried on voice vote.
$. Planning Case No. 69-22, planned development for Miles Construction,
tabled at the May 6, 1969 meeting was brought up for further discussion.
Village Manager Larson pointed out that the buildings now met the side
yard setback requirements, but that the distance between the major
buildings and two of the garages was somewhat less than required. Also
no screening fence was shown on the east and west sides of the pro-
ject.
Planning Commission Minutes -2- May 20, 1969
Mr. Bennet, architect for Miles, reviewed the plan for the Commission
pointing out the nesd for the minor setback problems and showing the
new exterior treatmont of wood, apoxy and stone.
A discussion was held in which it was pointed out that the setbacks
met the intent of the ordi~nce and that screening should be' provided
for the Crystal residences~
Motion by Ouimette, second by Wahl, to recommend approval of the pro-
ject as presented including the proposed exterior treatment and setbacks
subject to providing screening as requested by Crystal and fencing on
the exterior east s~ud west sides and subject to the drainage plan being
approved by Crystal° Motion declared carried on voice vote.
6. Planning Case No. 69-29, planned development for George Johnson at
Xylon and 27th Avenue was discussed. It had been referred back to
the Commission by the Council.
The new layout was discussed with no problems noted.
On motion by Bosacker, second by Johnson~ ~pproval of the project was
recommended to the Village Council. Motion declared carried on voice
vote.
?. Planning Case No. 69-33, planned development for Tom Wilder at Zealand
and ~2nd Avenue was tabled until June 3, 1969 on motion by Ohman,
second by Wahl. Motion declared carried on voice vote.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Maurice Dorton, Community Services Specialist for the Metropolitan
Council was present and presented an outline of the Council's activities
and legislative proposals. Following the presentation a film "A Million
Lights" was shown and a question and answer period was held.
Following the Metropolitan Council presentation a discussion was held
between the Planning and Human Rights ConL~ssion regarding housing for
the low income.
Many problems were presented, few &nswers were obtained, and the Planning
Commission noted that they felt this activity should be encouraged; they
would be willing to help when they could and they felt constructiom
standards should not be lo~ered but that higher density housing and/or
subsidized housing might have some possibility.
There being no further business to come before the Commi ssion the meeting
was adjourned at 10:~5 p.m. on motion by Sueker, second by Rauch.
Respectfully Submitted
Harlyn G. Larson
Acting Secretary
Planning Commission Minutes -1- June 3, 1969
1. A regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at the Village
Hall, 7701 - 42nd Avenue North in said Village, on Tuesday, June 3, 1969.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Plufka at 8:00 p.m.
2. Roll call was taken as follows:
Present: Plufka, Sueker, Rauch, Ohman, Wahl, Ostlund, Ouimette
Absent: Swanson, Johnson, Bosacker who arrived at 9:07 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Continuation of hearing on Planning Case No. 69-33, request for approval of
Planned Development for Tom Wilder for multiple complex at Zealand and ~2nd
Avenue North, was held. Mr. Tom Wilder appeared before the Commission and
presented a revised site plan for the development. No one appeared to ob-
ject to the development. Mr. Wilder stated that the exterior of the buildings
are to be all brick. The property will be fenced on the north and east.
Motion by Wahl, second by Ouimette, to recommend to the Council approval of
the Planned Development for Tom ~ilder as presented this date. Upon voice
vote the motion was carried.
Planning Case No. 69-40, request for variance for the R. H. Sweeney Co~any,
7724 Winpark Drive, to permit plastic letter sign bearing the firm name to
be on the north side of the building in order to identify the structure from
36th and/or Winnetka, was discussed. This sign would be the second sign on
the building with only one sign being permitted by code. No one ~s present
to represent the petitioner.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Wahl to table Planning Case No. 69-40 until
later in the meeting. Motion declared carried on voice vote.
5. Planning Case No. 69-41, request for a special use permit for a nonconforming
home occupation for the home at 4849 Aquila Avenue North, Lloyd Kirsches,
applicant, was heard. Mr. Kirschenmann operates a home photography shop
from said property. Mr. Kirschenmann also wants to hang a 6 X 3 foot sign
from the redwood deck at the rear of the house for advertising his business.
The sign would remain for eighteen months and would be painted to match the
house. Question was raised as to whether a photography shop did or did not
fit ordinance requirements as a home occupation. The applicant stated that
he wants to build up his business and feels that within eighteen months he
should be able to move it out of his home. He maintains hours from 9:00 to
5:00, Tuesday through Saturday. Mr. Kirschenmann said most of the sales of
portraits were handled by mailing out. He also said that the chemicals used
in developing pictures were non-flamable.
Mr. Johnson, 8608 48th Avenue, objected to placing of an advertising sign
and states that it would also violate the protective covenants for the Quality
Homes addition.
Motion by Sueker, second by Rauch, to recommend to the Council that permis-
sion for the sign as requested under Planning Case No. 69-41 be denied.
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6. Planning Case No. 69-~2, request for special use permit for non-conforming
home occupation at 89~9 - ~Sth Avenue North for John P. Anderson, was heard.
The petitioner is now operating a small parts finishing shop from his base-
ment at said location. The operation includes small parts finishing with
lapping machines, a grinder and a drill press. Mr. Anderson stated that he
does have one employee other than a family member. He does his own pick-up
aud delivery.
Appearing in regard to this matter were:
Mr. Orlin Fick, 89~1 - ~Sth Avenue, said that his bedroom window was next to
the Anderson shop and that he heard noise at ll:OO or 12:00 p.m. and did not
feel that this should go on.
The applicant stated that he felt this objection could be removed.
Mr. Jerry Quinn, neighbor to rear of property, said this operation, as it now
exists, is not a nuisance to him, but he would be concerned if the operation
changed or increased.
Mr. Stanley Peterson, 89~O - ~Oth Avenue, inquired as to how long the special
use permit would be valid, if issued.
Mr. Howard Lueck, ~9~8 - ~8th Avenue, said he had heard ~hat there have been
semi-trucks at the Anderson premises. Mr. Anderson stated this was not in
connection with the building, but rather in connection with regular house-
hold deliveries only.
Two former neighbors of Mr. Anderson, appeared and stated that the applicant
had run the same operation in their neighborhood without causing an~ problem
to neighbors.
Discussion held as to whether Mr. Anderson could rent space in an industrial
building.
Motion by Rauch, second by Wahl, to recommend to the Council denial of the
special use permit to operate non-conforming home occupational (small parts
finishing shop) from the home at 89~9 - ~8th Avenue North. Upon voice vote
the motion was declared carried. The prime objection of the Commission is
the full time employee.
7. Planning Case No. 69-~, request for rezoning from LB to RB of the property
at the southeast corner of 36th Avenue and CSAH #18 intersection, applicant,
Clarence T. Holberg, was heard.
Mr. Nason, Nason~ Wehrman, Knight and Chapman appeared representing the ap-
plicant. They are asking for RB zoning for a 5.7 acre tract for development
of a 23,000 square foot shopping center. A plan for the development of the
property was shown.
Mr. Walter Barniskis, 3601 Flag, appeared as spokesman for the people in the
area to oppose the rezoning. He presented a petition bearing 220 signatures
of property owners in the immediate vicinity.
Planning Commission Minutes -3- June 3, 1969
Mr. Bosacker arrived at 9:07 p.m.
Discussion held as to undeveloped property lying to the east of the site in
question and as to why the property should not be developed as presently
zoned. Limited access to the site was discussed.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Ostlund, to recommend to the Village Council
that the request for rezoning from LB to RB under Planning Case No. 69-~A be
denied. Upon voice vote, the motion was declared carried.
Planning Case No. 69-~5, request from Darrell Farr for rezoning from LI to
MR of 27 acres at the northwest quadrant of East Research Center Road and
Boone Avenue and approval of Planned Development was heard by the Commission.
Mr. Farr was advised that the planned development would be considered after
the rezoning matter but the Commission would look at site plan in connection
with the rezoning. The plans were not complete enough for the consideration
of a planned development. Mr. Farr is proposing 300 apartment units. He
stated that it is not feasible to develop the site industrially because of
the soil condition. The ten acre ponding area to meet village requirements
is incorporated in the multiple site and would be built and maintained by
the owner of the complex.
Mr. Wahl, Commission member, being familiar with the soil borings of the site,
stated that perhaps approximately lO acres of the site could be developed
industrial within a reasonable period of time, lO acres are required for
ponding, leaving seven acres not feasible to develop industrial within the
forseeable future. Discussion held as to timing of the development and tax
return to the village, industrial versus multiple.
The proponets were asked if they had given consideration to developing the
site far office buildings. Mr. Chido, Knutson Company, and Mr. Fart said
they had not investigated this possibility.
Appearing in regard to the proposed rezoning were:
Richard Walker, 5809 Ensign, inquiring as to use of 300 foot strip between
proposed site and the Bass Lake Road and to the development of ponding area-
depth and safety of children.
Mr. Charles Brandt, 5801 Decatur, con¢$rned with property abutting the Bass
Lake Road.
Mrs. Brandt, 5801 Decatur, concerned with safety of children in connection
with ponding. Mrs. Brandt was advised that the ponding will have to be
developed whether multiples are permitted or not.
Mr. Chido, Knutson Company, stated that an industrial park should be 85%
developed within five years, this being the average development. The Science
Industry Park is only 50% developed and the Knutson Company has never had an
offer for the 27 acres in question.
Planning Commission Minutes -~- June 3, 1969
Mr. Floyd Dahlin, 5817 Ensign, questioned the 'extra cost to develop this
site for industry because of existing soil conditions.
The Planning Commission expressed their concern with the 300 foot strip
which would remain abutting the Bass Lake Road.
Motion by Sueker, second by Ostlund to recommend denial of the rezoning from
LI to MR requested under Planning Case No. 69-45.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Ouimett% that Planning Case No. 69-~5, rezoning
for Science Industry site, be tabled until the meeting of July l, 1969.
Roll call vote taken as follows:
Yeas: Bosacker, Ohman, Wahl, Ouimette, Rauch
Nays: Ostlund, Plufka, Sueker
Motion to table Planning Case No. 69-~5 carried.
(The Planned Development may be discussed informally in two weeks).
9. Planning Case No. 69-46, request for site plan approval for addition of an
office wing to the existing warehouse building at the southwest corner of
Boone Avenue and East Research Center Road, applicant - Smith Architects,
Inc., was heard. The swimming pool room now existing is to be taken off
and a 1,894 square foot office area added. Discussion held as to the ex-
terior finish of the addition. The applicant did not appear.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Wahl to recommend to the Village Council ap-
proval of the site plan for the addition to warehouse building at 5555
Boone Avenue North, Planning Case No. 69-~6.
Upon voice vote the motion was declared carried.
&. Motion by Ouimette, second by Wahl to bring Planning Case No. 69-40 off the
table. Motion carried on voice vote.
Discussion held with it being felt that the applicant should be present to
discuss the matter.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Wahl to table Planning Case No. 69-40 until
the meeting of June 17, 1969. Upon voice vote, the motion was declared
carried.
10. The Public Hearing on proposed Ordinance No. 69-11, relating to rezoning
procedures was called to order. The Village Manager reviewed the proposed
ordinance with the Commission. No one appeared with respect to this matter.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Ouim~tte to recommend to the Village Council
that proposed Ordinance No. 69-11 be adopted. Motion declared carried on
voice vote.
Planning Commission Minutes -5- June 3, 1969
ll. The PuBlic Hearing on proposed Ordinance No. 69-10, relating to setbacks
adjacent to railway right of ways, was called to order. The Village Manager
reviewed the proposed ordinance, this ordinance having been drafted at the
request of the Planning Commission and covers side yard as well as rear
yard setback. No one appeared in regard to this proposed ordinance.
Motion byWahl, second by Sueker to recommend to the Village Council that
proposed Ordinance No. 69-10 be adopted. Upon voice vote the motion was
declared carried.
NEW BUSINESS
12. Motion by Bosacker, second by Wahl, to approve the Planning Commission
minutes of the meeting of May 6, 1969, as presented. Motion carried by
voice vote.
Motion by Ostlund, second by Wahl, to approve the Planning Commission minutes
of the meeting of May 20, 1969, as presented. Motion carried on voice vote.
13. The Village Manager reviewed the C&uncit minutes of the meetings of May 12th
and 26th with the Planning Commission. Councilman Thorson, being pres'en~,
was asked to elaborate on reasons for denial of Miles Construction multiple
complex -- cedar siding.
1~. Planning Commission attendance was reviewed. No one has missed five meetings.
Mr. Plufka advised that Mr. Swanson is going to submit his resignation be-
cause of personal business. It is felt that the Commission should wait to
act on resignation until it is received in writing.
15. Commissioner Ouimette advised the Commission that he was going into building
construction in New Hope. At this time he will be building on property
ready platted. The consensus was thatThis s~ create a conflict of
interest for Mr. Ouimette. ~'~
16. Mr. Sueker stated that he would like to have the Planning Commission
recommend drafting of an ordinance to control fencing of front yards.
Upon polling of the Commission the matter was referred to the Codes and
Standards Committee for consideration.
Discussion held as to dandelion control on village owned property.
Motion byOuimette, second by Ostlund to adjourn the meeting at ll:30 p.m.
Upon voice vote, motion carried.
Planning Commission Minutes -1- June 17, 1969
1. A regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at the Village
H~1]_, 7701 - 42nd Avenue North, in said Village, on Tuesday, June 17, 1969.
The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Ouimette at 8:05 p.m.
2. Roll c~ was taken as follows:
Present: Ohman, Wahl, Rauch, Ouimette, Johnson, Bosacker.
Absent: Plufka, Ostlund, Swanson, Sueker. (Sueker arrived at 8:13 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Planning Case No. 69-40, held over from the meeting of June 3, 1969, was heard.
The request is for a variance to permit a second sign on the north side of R. H.
Sweeney Co. building at 7724 Winpark Drive. Mr. Blomfield, LeRoy Sign Co., was
present to review the request. The sign in question faces toward the church
property.
Motion by Ohman, second by Rauch to recommend to the Council approval of the
variance for the additional sign for R. H. Sweeney Co. as requested unde~
Planning Case No. 69-40. Upon voice vote, the motion was carried.
NEW BUSINESS
~e ~Ji~e-~z~rman calIed for a report from the Lend Use Co_mmv_tree.
stated the co~+~*.e~ h~ noth~ug to r~port at this time.
$. The Vice-Chairman called for a report from the Codes and Standards Committee.
Mr. Wahl had nothing specific to report. He said this committee should look
into the status of controlling outside storage at service stations.
Mr. Sueker arrived at 8:13 p.m.
Mr. Wahl further stated that he feels the Village should have another categor~
for m~ltiple dwellings, covering town houses with less density than MR now
provides. This will be taken up by the Codes and Standards Committee.
Discussion held as to ~hether any consideration was being given to low income
housing with the consensus being that the open land in New Hope, primarily
zoned for industry, is too ~xpensive and is no longer feasible for development
for low income housing.
$. The Council Minutes of the meeting of June 9, 1969, were reviewed by the
Planning Co~ ssion.
7. Motion by Sueker, second by Wahl to approve the Plamling Commission ~L~utes
of the meeting of June 3, 1969, with the following correction:
Item 16 relating to drafting of ordinance to control fencing of front yards
should read - "Upon polling of the Commission the matter was no~ referred
the Cedes and Standards Committee for consideration."
8. Consideration was given to the cancelling of the second meeting in the months
of July and August, 1969.
Motion by Johnson, second by Bosacker to cancel the second meeting in July
and the second meeting in August ~f 1969. Upon voice vote, the motion was
carried.
Planning ¢ommt_ssion Minutes -2- June l?, 1969
9 & 10. Additional comments/requests from Commissioners, public oF staff were ea~!ed
for.
Motion by Sueker, second by Ohman that the Planning Commission go on record
to the Council recommending modification of the present code to require any
house with basement sleeping quarters to have a second egress or an approved
size window, as the Council is now considering; this being necessary for
public safety. Upon voice vote, the' motion was carried.
Discussion held as to the status of ordinance relating to fire control for
apartment buildings.
Discussion held as to the County time table for improvement of County Road 18.
Discussion held on Boone Avenue traffic and control of same.
11. Motion by Bosacker, second by Ohman to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m. until
July 1, 1969, at 8:00 o'clock p.m.
Planning Commission Minutes -1- July l, 1969
1. A regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at the Village
Hall, 7701 - ~2nd Avenue North, in said Village, on Tuesday, July l, 1969.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Plufka at 8:00 p.m.
2. Roll c~! was taken as follows:
Present: 0hman, Wahl, Plufka, Johnson, Ostlund, Rauch, Bosacker.
Absent: 0uimette, Swanson, Sueker.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. The continued hearing on Planning Case No. 69-~5, request for rezoning from
LI to MR for the northwest quadrant of Boone Avenue and East Research Center
Road and approval of Planned Development to permit construction of a 300
unit apartment complex for Darrell Farr, was held. Mr. Darrell Farr was at
the meeting and presented to the Commission a more comprehensive site plan
rendering than was available at the last meeting.
At this time discussion was also held as to the proposed use of the property
up for consideration under Planning Case No. 69-~7, which site abuts the
proposed multiple site in the Science Industry Center. Mr. Fart stated that
he was .not involved with Planning Case No. 69-~7, the property being that of
Knutson Co. Mr. Chido of the Knutson Company said that the request for re-
zoning of the tract abutting the Bass Lake Road from LI to LB had been pre-
sented so as to substantially restrict use of the site and provide a buffer
for the people to the north. The Knutson Co. has no plans for the develop-
ment of this site at this time.
The Chairman stated that, in addition to the rezoning, approval of the
Planned Development was also included in Planning Case No. 69-~5. The Vil-
lage Manager advised that the plan presented only provides for 36 feet be-
tween buildings and ~0 feet is necessary to meet code requirements. Mr.
Farr said that he was not asking for any variance and the 36 feet was an
oversite which would be corrected to ~O feet.
Discussion held as to the zoning of the Clemens property on the southwest
corner of Bass Lake Road and Boone. The zoning is LIo
Discussion held as to ponding requirements in the area. Ten acres of ponding
is to be provided with the multiple site with the ponding acreage to be kept
as private property.
All persons present were then extended the opportunity to make themselves
heard in respect to Planning Case No. 69-~5. Appearing were:
Richard Burgin, 59~1 Decatur, inquiring as to the square footage of the
apartment units. He was advised that the apartments exceeded the minimum
requirements by 200 feet.
Mary Lundquist, 5825 Decatur, stated that he was acting as spokesman for
the people from the northwest section of the Village and was presenting a
petition signed by 322 people objecting to the proposed rezoning.
Planning Commission Minutes -2- July 1, 1969
Milton Crampton, Bass Lake Road and Ensign, said that Boone is not built to
withstand heavy traffic and could not support increased load from the mul-
tiple complex.
Roger Nelson, 5809 Cavell, cited the large number of signatures on the pet-
ition objecting to the rezoning.
Charles Brandt, 5801 Decatur, asked if the people would be notified prior
to development of site abutting the Bass Lake Road.
Mrs. Brandt, 5801 Decatur, concerned with impact of apartment buildings on
school district facilities.
Robert Reinking, 5832 Decatur, concerned with amount of apartment develop-
ment in New Hope.
Bruce Donalds, 58~0 Ensign, expressed concern as to additional land in the
Science Industry Center being developed for multiples.
Mr. Chido of the Knutson Company stated that his firm was actively pursuing
the sale of the balance of the property for industrial development with this
site being proposed for multiple because of the soil conditions making it
unfeasible to develop as industrial.
Further discussion held with the citizens as to soil conditions of the site
and the resulting cost of development. The tax return from the proposed
development was discussed.
Motion by Ostlund that the Planning Commission recommend to the Village
Council the rezoning requested under Planning Case No. 69-&5, together with
the proposed Planned Development, be denied. Motion lost for lack of
second.
Motion by Rauch, second by Wahl to recommend to the Village Council that the
land under consideration, Planning Case No. 69-~5, be rezoned from LI to MR.
Further discussion held by the Commission as to whether use for office
buildings had been thoroughly considered. It was felt that the demand would
not support development of the site for office buildings.
Roll call vote was taken on the question.
Voting in favor: Ohman, Rauch, Wahl, Plufka, Johnson, Bosacker.
Voting against: Ostlund.
Motion carried. (Rezoning approved by Commission).
The Planned Development portion of Planning Case No. 69-~5 was then consid-
ered by the Commission~
Mr. Forest Jensen, 5817 Decatur, inquired as to the ingress and egress for
the complex.
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Motion by Wahl, second by Johnson to recommend to the Village Council that
the Planned Development under Planning Case No. 69-~5 be approved as pre-
sented with the understanding that the required ~0 feet will be provided
between buildings. On voice vote, the motion was declared carried.
Planning Case No. 69-~7~ request from Knutson Company for rezoning of the
property abutting the Bass Lake Road between the Clemen's property and the
Sun-Ray DX site in the Science Industry Center from LI to LB, was heard.
The petitioner, as stated under Planning Case No. 69-~5, had requested this
rezoning to substantially restrict the use of the property to alleviate the
fears expressed at the last Commission meeting as to the development of the
site. Discussion held as to whether there could be a zoning classification
covering office and medical buildings but eliminating the nmltiple use per-
mitted under the current LB classification.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Ostlund to table Planning Case No. 69-~7 until
the meeting of August 5, 1969.
Further discussion held with the motion and the second being withdrawn.
Mr. Chico of the Knutson Company stated that the parcel would be hard to
develop industrial as it could not be serviced by rail and industries would
not care to locate on a street like the Bass Lake Road. Mr. Chico said the
Knutson Company be willing to have restriction that the property only be
developed as offices or medical building. The people present appeared to
be in favor of property being developed for offices or medical buildings
but objected to further multiples or filling stations.
Motion by Wahl, second by Johnson to recommend to the Village Council that
the request for rezoning under Planning Case No. 69-~7 be denied. Upon
voice vote, the motion was declared carried.
~. Planning Case No. 69-~, request from Jerry Harrington for rezoning from
SR to MR of a thirty foot strip to serve as driveway to Nevada from his
apartment complex at ~Sth and Nevada and for approval of revised site plan,
was reviewed. Mr. Harrington stated that additional studies had been done
as to traffic pattern for the site and it is again felt that access to
Nevada near the middle of the project is needed. Changes are to be made
at the north end of the site because of the completion of ~Sth Avenue.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Wahl to recommend to the Council approval of
rezoning of 30 foot strip from SR to MR and for approval of the revised
site plan as requested under Planning Case No. 69-~8. Upon voice vote the
motion was carried.
6. Planning Case No. 69-~9, request from Mr. Elmer Lamphere for rezoning from
RB to GB of the property abutting the Mr. Steak site on 42nd Avenue, waiver
of platting ordinance to permit parcel to be split into two tracts and for
approval of site plan for car wash, was heard. Messrs. Lamphere, McFetridge
and Whinery appeared before the Commission to present the case.
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The car wash is the same building that had previously been approved for the
property to the east of the Municipal Liquor Store. The lot proposed for
the car wash would be 125 feet by 200 feet. The request is for rezoning of
the entire tract to GB and then split out the smaller lot for the car wash.
Discussion held as to use for the residue tract. Mr. Lamphere stated that
he was considering a furniture store at this time.
Discussion held as to traffic control and employee parking with Mr. Lam~here
indicating that employee parking could perhaps be worked out on residue
tract.
The Planning Commission was advised that the west 33 feet of the entire
tract in question is now zoned GB.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Ostlund to recommend approval of rezoning to
GB for the proposed car wash site only, (excluding residue parcel and ex-
cluding that portion of the tract now so zoned), approval of waiver of
Platting Ordinance and approval of proposed site plan subject to the ap-
proval of the County as to curb cuts and driveways and that the owner pro-
vide "no left t~urn'' signs onto ~2nd Avenue e
Roll call vote was taken as follows:
Voting in favor: Ohman, Wahl, Plufka, Bosacker, Ostlund.
Voting against: Johnson, Rs~uch.
Motion carried.
7. Planning Case No. 69-50, request for variance to construct a detached 2~ X
24 foot garage on Lot 3~ Block 2, Gwynnco 2nd Addition to come within 19
feet of the rear lot line, was heard. The street address of the property
is 3900 Nevada Avenue North. The owner, Kenneth Anderson, was present to
review the proposal.
Mr. R. B. Ebersberger, 3909 Maryland, appeared and asked to see the proposed
layout. He did not object to the location.
Motion by Johnson, second by Ostlund to recommend approval of the variance
for construction of detached garage within nineteen feet or rear property
line for Lot 3, Block 2, Gwynnco 2nd Addition as requested under Planning
Case No. 69-50. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
8. The Planning Commission Chairman announced that the public hearing for two
proposed amendments to the zoning code was called to order. The first
amendment would provide for changes in the regulation regarding truck parking
in residential areas and will include a new definition of "Truck", and is
proposed Ordinance No. 69-9.
The second amendment would provide for new performance standards for land-
scaping and surfacing of automobile service station sites, this being pro-
posed Ordinance No~
Planning Commission Minutes -5- July 1, 1969
Discussion held by Planning Commission on proposed Ordinance No. 69-12.
The operator of the Medicine Lake Texaco station at County Road 18 and
County Road 70 was at the meeting. He did not object to the proposed ordin-
ance but did inquire of the Commission as to avenue of approach for sup-
plementary business on his station site to make the operation profitable.
The matter of supplementary businesses was referred to the Codes and Stan-
dard Committee.
Motion by Wahl, second by Ostlund to recommend to the Village Council ap-
proval of proposed Ordinanance No. 69-12, landscapping for service stations.
Upon voice vote, the motion was carried.
9. Discussion held on proposed Ordinance No. 69-9 relating to truck parking
regulations in residential areas.
Motion by Ostlund, second by Johnson to recommend to the Village Council
approval of proposed Ordinance No. 69-9. Upon voice vote the motion was
carried.
NEW BUSINESS
10.~ The Village Manager presented the scheme for development of the southeast
corner of the Village; this being the plan developed by Tom Hodne, Planning
Consultant, at the request of the City of Crystal. The matter was taken for
further consideration.
ll. Motion by Ostlund, second by Wahl to accept the Planning Commission minutes
of the meeting of June 17, 1969, as printed. Motion carried.
The Council minutes of the meeting of June 23, 1969, were reviewed with the
Village Manager.
12. The Chairman asked the Codes and Standards Committee and the Land Use Com-
mittee for reports. No reports offered at this time.
13. There were no announcements.
l~. Motion by Ostlund, second by Bosacker to adjourn the meeting at 11:56 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
· .~ ~ - _.~.,: .. ~" -
Betty Pouliot
Acting Secretary
Planning Commission Minutes - 1 - August 5, 1969
1. A regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at _
the Village Ha.il, 7701 - 42nd Avenue North, in said Village, on Tues
day, August 5, 1969.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Plufka at 8:00 p.m.
2. Roll call was taken as follows:
Present: Wahl, Plufka, Johnson, Rauch, Ouimette, Sueker, Ohman.
Absent: Swanson, Ostlund, Bosacker.
3. Plannin~ ~C.a. se~ 69-~51 Request of Kay Erickson to have her homestead
rezoned l'rom SR to GB for purpose of having a dog kennel.
Village Manager outlined problem and request.
O~imette asked if rezoning wo~ld actually help petitioner because of
the limit of l0 dogs and lO chickens.~ Petitioner stated no, she had
not been aware of these restrictions.
Ouimette moved, second by Johnson, to table request until September
meeting. Motion carried on roll call vote.
Further discussion h~ld, residents of apartments to east and SR homes
north of Bass L~ke Road stating problems existed with smell, noise and
traffic.
Sueker moved, second by Rauch, to bring matter off table for further
discussion. Carried on roll call vote.
Questions from the Commiss~ as to other uses that could go in GB, if
GB is right zond_ng for lo~to surrounding development and if kennel
as such was a problem.
Sueker moved, second by Wahl, that the Commission recommend to the Council
that the request for rezoning SR to GB be denied. Motion declared carried
on voice vote.
Chairman Plufka offered a~cistance 6f~ Commission to work out solution
for kennel problem.
Planning Case 69-52 Gilfillan for variance was reviewed. Petitioner
was not present: case tabled on motion by Ohman, second by Ouimette.
Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
Discussion continued after Case 69-54. Motion to bring the case off
~ table by Ohman, second by Wahl, carried upon voice vote. Owner of pro-
~ perty to th~ south was present and objected to the rezoning on grounds
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that there would be only about 9 feet between eves of his house and
the proposed garage. Also other people in neighborhood had buil~ their
garages in the rear area.
Commission questioned the petitioner in length regarding need for garage
in side area, step arrangement and location of door in house.
Sueker moved, second by Ouimette, to table further consideration until
the September 2nd meeting in order to give petitioner and neighbor a
chance to review alternative location plans.
5. Planning Case 69-53 Reinke for variance was reviewed. Petitioner
outlined problem of attaching garage - windows - need for wider garage.
No one appeared on case.
Motion made by Wahl, second by Ouimette, to recommend to the Council that
the petition be approved as requested. Motion declared carried on voice
vote.
6. Pla~ Case 69-54, Sussel Company for variance was reviewed. The owner,
James Ohman, and representative of Sussel both appeared. They expls~ed
proposal. No one appeared in opposition. Mr. Ohman stated after further
review of plans they felt the proposed garage should be moved in an addi-
tional · 5 feet on the lot.
Motion made by Ohman, second by Ouimette, to recommend to the Village
Council that a variance be granted to permit constructio~ of a garage
within l0 feet of the rear lot line.
7. Planning Case 69-55 Edward Svetz on swimming pool in rear yard was
reviewed. Yin. Svetz stated that it would be necessary to build the desk
of the in groundpool over the drainage easement at the rear of the lot.
The Commission questioned the need for the easement and the affect on
the existing block wall because of the addition of the pool.
A motion was made by Sueker, second by Ohman, to recommend to the Council
that the pool be permitted as proposed subject to a review by the Village
Engineer of the wall and drainage easement. Motion declared passed on
voice vote.
8. Planning Case 69-56, Robert Doar was reviewed. No action was taken.
Formal hearing will be at 6:00 p.m., on August il, 1969.
9. Discussion held as to blocking of Terra Linda Drive as requested by
petition. Following discussion Plufka moved, second by Johnson, to
table further consideration until special meeting of August ll, 1969.
10. Discussion held as to need for maintaining 35 foot rear yard setback j
for garages. Motion by Plufka, second by Wahl to recommend to Council
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that an ordinance be drawn that would permit garages as an encroach-
ment on the normal rear yard setback.
ll. Discussion held on attendance, with notice made~ that Swanson has not
been attending. Letter is to be received from Swanson noting his resig-
nation. Application also received from Walter A. Barniski's for mem-
bership on the Commission.
Following discussion no action was taken with consensus being that matter
of vacancy should be held over until August ll, 1969.
12. Commission Minutes of July l, 1969 were approved on motion by Wahl,
second by JOhnson, carried on voice vote.
13. Council Minutes of July l~th and July 28th, 1969 were reviewed.
1~. There being no further business to come before the Commission the meet-
ing was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. on motion by Ouimette, second by Thorson,
carried on voice vote.
Respectfully Submitted
Harlyn G. Larson
Act~ixlg Secretary ~
Planning Commission Minutes -1- August ll, 1969
A special meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at the
Village Hall, 7701 - &2nd Avenue North, in said Village on Monday, August
ll, 1969.
The meeting was c~_~led to order by Chairman Plufka at 6:00 p.m.
Roll call was taken as follows:
Present: Johnson, Wahl, Ouimette, Plufka, Ostlund, Bosacker, Sueker.
Absent: Rauch,. Swanson, Ohman.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Planning Case No. 69-56, applicant Robert Doar, 8200 Del Drive North was
considered. Mr. Doar was requesting permission to construct a detached double
garage that would extend to within 21 feet of the rear lot line. Lewis
Neuburger, 8220 Del Drive appeared on the petition. Mr. Neuburger was con-
cerned with the effect the proposed construction would have on an addition
he was planning to his house. After the petition was explained Mr. Neuburger
had no objection to the proposal. Following the discussion a motion was
made by Bosacker, second by Ouimette, to recommend to the Millage Council
that the variance requested in Case No. 69-56 be approved as requested. Motion
declared carried on voice vote.
2. Second item for consideration was a petition to block off Terra Linda Drive
at Winnetka Avenue. Several of the Commissioners noted they had personally
observed the area over the weekend and felt that any blockage of Terra Linda
Drive at this point would be premature.' Discussion followed as to other
means of access to the Terra Linda area, proposed construction on Winnetka
Avenue divider strips and a time table for the completion of the scheduled '
work. Following the discussion a motion was made by Sueker, second by Wahl,
to recommend to the Village Council that the aCcess on Terra Linda Drive be
left as is until County Road #156 is completed. If after completion the
problem still exists, the matter can be reviewed again. Motion declared
carried on voice vote.
3. Consideration of vacancies on the Commission. Chairman Plufka read the
letter from Merle Johnson resigning from the Commission to accept an appoint-
ment to fill a vacancy on the Village Council. Following the reading, motion
by Sueker, second by Ouimette, to accept the resignation and to instruct the
Village Manager to write a letter to Mr. Johnson expressing the appreciation
of the Commission for his work. Motion declared carried on voice voteJ
~. Discussion held as to current status of Commission Swanson. No letter has
been received from Mr. Swanson with his resignation although he has stated
to several people he was resigning. Following the discussion, motion was
made by Wahl, second by Ouimette, to accept the oral resignation of
Con~nissioner Swanson and to instruct the Village Manager to write Mr.
Swanson a letter noting the Commissioner's appreciation for the services
rendered by Mr. Swanson. Motion declared carried on voice vote.
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5. Nine applications for the openings on the Commission were reviewed.
Following the discussion a motion was made by Sueker~ second by Ouimette,
to recommend to the Village Council that Allan Greenberg be appointed to
fill the vacancy created by the resignation of ~. Johnson. The Village
Manager was instructed to contact the earlier applicants to see if they
were still interested in serving on the Commission. Those who are still
interested are to be invited to appear before the Commission on the
second of September~ 1969 for further interviews for possible appoint-
ment to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Swanson.
There being no further business to come before the Commission the meeting
was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. on motion by Ouimette, second by Wahl declared
carried on voice vote.
Respectfully Submitted
Acting Secretary
Planning Commission Minutes -1- September 2, 1969
1. A regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at the Village
Hall, 7701 - ~2nd Avenue North, in said Village, on Tuesday, September 2, 1969.
The. meeting was called to order by' Chairman Plufka at 8:00 p.m.
2. Roll call was taken as follows:
Present: Wahl, Plufka, Greenberg, Rauch, Ouimette, Ostlund.
Absent: Bosacker, Ohman, Suekero
(Bosacker arrived at 8:08 p.mo)
3- Plan~i~'.n~ Case No. 69-52, continued from the meeting of August 5, 1969, was
again considered. Mro Gilfillan, the applicant, was present. He is pro-
posing to construct an attached garage that would extend to within 3 feet of
the sidey~rd instead of the required five feet°
Mr. Gordon Ellingsworth, 5317 Quebec Avenue, neighbor to the garage side,
appeared before the Commission and stated that he does object to the place-
ment of the garage as proposed° Mro Ellingsworth feels that the other
garages in the area were located in accordance with code and sees no need for
a variance for the Gilfillan loto
Mr. Bosacker arrived°
Motion by Ouimette, second by Wahl to recommend to the Village Council ap-
proval of the variance as requested under Planning Case No. 69-52e Roll call
vote was taken on the question°
Voting yes: Wahl, Rauch, Ouimette
Voting no: Ostlund, Greenberg, Plufka, Bosacker
Motion lost~ (Variance denied)
4. The Planning Commission chairman noted that the applicant on Planning Case
No. 69-57, was not present.
Motion by Ostlund, second by O~imette to table PlanninE Case No. 69-57 until
later in the meeting pending arrival of the petitioner° Motion carried.
5. Planning Case Noo 69-58, request for variance in yard setback adjacent to
Boone Avenue to come within 32 feet of Boone instead of the required 35 ieet
to permit construction of an additional eighteen feet of garage on Lot 16,
Block 2, Sandra Terrace, 8610 Rockford Road, was heard. The petitioner, Mro
Dale Jeske, was present to discuss the proposal. Mr° Jeske presented state-
ments from Mr. and Mrs° Richard Stump, 4202 Boone Avenue North, and from Mr.
W. Co Duncan, ~208 Boone Avenue North, saying that they have no objection to
the proposed variance for Mro Jeskeo Mr. Jeske stated that he has access
from both 42nd Avenue and Boone and that both drives would be retained°
The Village Manager advised that ;.~th the proposed garage addition the g~r-
age would b~ in excess of 700 square feet°
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Motion by Member Bosacker, second by Uahl to recommend to the Village Council
approval of the variance as requested under Planning 0ase Nco 69-58 including
the implied variance of oversizing of garage. Motion carried°
Motion by Ostlund, second by Ouimette to bring Plann~_'n__g_ Case No. 69-57 off
the table. Motion carried. Planning Case Nco 69-57 is a request from Scherer
Brothers Lumber to rezone Lots i - 15~ Block 3, Wick's Terrace 2nd Addition
from single family residential to multiple family residential for the purpose
of permitting construction of double bungalows° The lots in question back up
to the MN&S railroad tracks and face on to Oregon from 45th to 47th Avenue.
Mr. Roger Scherer appeared for the applicants. Mr. Scherer stated that they
had been unable to sell the property for sir~le family development. Two-bed-
room double bungalows are proposed with Mr o Richard Dempsey to be the developer°
Mro Scherer presented schematics of two proposed plans° It was called to Mr~
Scherer's attention that this proposal was not submitted as a planned develop-
ment.
Appearing and objecting to the proposed rezoning were:
Mr. David Sundquist 4600 Oregon Avenue North
Mro Luverne Iverson 4701 Oregon Avenue North
Mr o William Siegler 4616 Oregon Avenue North
Mr. James Hagen 4617 Nevada Avenue North
Mro Luverne Iverson presented a petition, numbering five pages containing
names of residents living on Oregon and Nevada Avenues, objecting to the pro-
posed rezoningo The petition was accepted by the Pla~naing Com.~ission and is
to be made part of the pcrmanent record°
Oral objections to rezoning included reliance on zoning when homes were pur-
chased, concern over increased traffic in a residential area, and existing
homeowners found no problem v~th the railroad track abutting the rear yards°
Motion by Bosacker, second by Wahl to recommend to the Village Council denial
of rezoning requested under Planning Case No~ 69-57. Motion carried°
6. PlanninE Case No. 69-_5~9_, request by Hazel Tuseth for w-aiver of Platting
Ordinance to permit dividing of large tract abutting 62nd Avenue into two
residential lots. The proposed lots would be 86 feet by 150 feet and 84 feet
by 150 feet respectively. Discussion heldo
Motion by Ouimette, second by Ostlund to recommend to the Village Council
approval of the waiver of the Platting Ordinance as requested under Planning
Case No. 69-59° Motion carried°
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7. Plauning Case No. 69-60, request for variauce for William G. Simertz, 3708
Maryland Avenue North, Lot 7, Block 2, Golden Rule 2nd Addition, to construct
a s~imming pool in the rear yard to within 12~- feet of the rear lot line, was
heard. ~r. Simertz appeared before the Commission. In the course of the
discussion, it was noted that the petitioner wanted to place the slab for the
pool heater and filter equipment up to the side property line. The Village
Manager advised that notice had only been given providing for variance on the
rear yard setback and that a side yard variance could not properly be con-
sidered at this time. Following further discussion ~. Simertz agreed that he
would keep the heater and filter slab five feet from the side lot line.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Wahl to recommend to the Village Council approval
of the variance on rear yard setbaCk as requested under Planning Case No. 69-60.
Motion carried.
8o Pl~.n.g ,Case No. 69-6~1, request for site plan approval for a ~0 by 66 foot
office building to be located just west of the Bass Lake Road M & 0 Service
Station as proposed by Leo Cavanagh, was heard° ~'~o Leo Cavanagh ~,~as present
to review the plans with the Commission.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Ostlund to recommend to the Village Council ap-
proval of the site plan for an office building as requested under Planning Case
No. 69-61. Motion carried.
9. Plannin~ Case Noo 69-62, request by ~,~o and ~So Edward Yoraway for approval
of site plan and building plan for enlarging of beauty parlor facilities at
~215 Louisiana Avenue North, was heard. Mr~ and Mrs° Yoraway were present°
The zoning of the property is presently GB. The home then exists as a non-
conforming use in the GB district. It is proposed that the existing garage
will be remodeled for more beauty parlor space° ~o Yoraway stated that it
was their intention to build a new garage at the same time°
Motion by Bosacker, second by Ouimette approving in concept the site plan and
building plans as presented under Planning Case No. 69-62° Motion carried°
10. PlauninE Case No o 69-63, request for approval of site plan ±'or Robert Johnson
for an industrial building to be located north of ~9th Avenue just east of
Midto~n Manufacturing, was heard° Discussion held as to the location of doors
in respect to the parking loto
Motion by Ouimette~ second by Ostlund to hold over Planning Case Noo 69-63 ior
the meeting oi~ September 16 pending submission of revised site and building
plano Motion carried.
ll° Chsirman Plufka announced that the public hearing on an amendment to the Zoning
Code to permit garages to encroach within l0 feet of the rear lot line, if it
be on an interior lot and does not exceed 528 square ieet, was called to order°
No one appeared in regard to this matter°
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Motion by Ouimette, ~ second by -Wahl to recommend to the Village Council adoption
of the ordinance changing setback requirement from rear lot lines for garages
on interior lotso Motion carried.
N~'{ BUSINESS
12o o o DiscUssion of possible expansion to the Ben Franklin Warehouse was held for
later in the meeting.
13. Discussion held on proposed 1~ development at 27th and Hillsboro (Bartlett
property). Mr. Ron ICrank, Architect lot the project, presented the proposal°
The site plan was reviewed on an ini'ormal basis. Four-?2 unit buildings with
underground parking are proposed at this time° 1,1ro Krank requested that the
formal hearing be September 16, 1969o
14o Messrso Walter Barniskis and Nell Richards appeared before the Planning Com-
mission to discuss their qualifications for appointment to the Planning Com-
mission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Lyle Swanson. l~o
Pakonen, who was also being considered for the appointment, did not attend
the meeting° Following the interview the candidates were excused from the
meeting o
Motion by Wahl, second by Ostlund to recommend to the Village Council that
l~ir. Walter Barniskis, 3601 Flag Avenue, be appointed to the Planning Commission
to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Lyle Swanson. Motion carried.
15o The Council l~nutes of the meeting of August ll and August 25, 1969 were
reviewed by the Commission.
16. Motion by Ouimette, second by Ostlund approving the minutes of the Planning
Commission meeting of August 5, 1969 ~4th the following correction:
Page 3, Item l~ - the second to the motion to adjourn was made by Wahl, not
by Thorsono
Motion carried.
Motion by Ouimette, second by OstlU~d to approve the minutes of the special
Planning Commission meeting of AugUst ll, 1969, as presented° MOtion carried.
17o Additional comments were heard from the Commissioners. Mr. Wahl called the
Commission's attention to the change in Bloomington parking requirements°
The Codes and Standards Committee was asked to report at the next meeting as
to how the burning ban was working out in St° Louis· Park°
12o Discussion held as to possible expansion of the Ben Franklin Warehouse.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Ostlund to adjourn the meeting at ll:13 p.m°
Motion carried°
1~~ Camm.'1.seion l~fnutes - i - 3el~ember ~6, I969
1. A regular meet/~ of the Ne~ Hope Planrfl~ Comflssion ~s he~ at the
W~a~e H~, 770~ - ~ Avenue North, ~ ~d V~ase on ~d~,
Se~er 16, 1969.
The me~ ~s ~ to o~e~ by C~~ Pl~ka at 8:~ p~m.
2. Ro~ call ~s t~en as fo~o~:
· '~es~t: W~i, Pl~ka, Oreenberg,~ ~ueh, O~tte, O~1~, Bo~er,
0~, Sucker,
Absent: N~e.
3. PI~ ~se No.. 69-~2 h~ been referr~ back to the C~ssion for
f~her re~. The O~~. ~ ~. ~~o~h, the ~i~r to
the south, ~re present.
Discussion he~ as to ~ ~. E3~~h object~ ~.~, ~ the o~
ion of the C~ssioners, the g~e w~ depreciate the ~j~en~ p~-
pe~y.
A ~tion ~s ~de ~ Ostl~, seco~ by Greenberg, to rec~e~ to the
Co~e~ that the r~uest be de~. On ro~ o~ vote the ~tion f~l~
on a~- 6 vote.
A motion ~s made by Bo~cker, seco~ by ~ette, to rec~ a~ro~
of the v~i~ce. The motion ~s deol~ to have e~ri~ on a voice
vote.
~. ~. Ron ~, ~e~te~ for a propos~ a~ment project at H~sbo~
~ 3~h Avenue, present~ a propos~ site ~ for a 2~ ~t project.
~e pl~ ~s re~ed, the probl~ of ~er~o~ g~es ~s referr~
to the C~es ~d St~ C~ttee for re~ ~d a ~s~ble o~oe.
~. R.L Jonson ~vea~ C~p~ present~ a site ~ for con~r~ion
of a ~ X 2~ f~t i~u~ri~ b~d~ that ~ ~ loeat~ on the ea~
side of the ~dto~ ~act~ b~ on ~h Avenue.
~er re~ by the C~ssion, a motion ~s ~e by Bo~er, seeo~
by Ostl~ to rec~e~ approv~ of the site pl~ as present~. ~tion
decl~ c~i~ u~n ~ice vote.
6. Discussion he~ on ne~ for double sheetrock ~ apa~t g~es. ~e
co~ssion ~ers po~ out that the r~n for the do~le sheet~ok
~s not pr~r~y for fire ~otection, but to ~~te ~e ~ssib~ty
of u~ the ~os~ studs for stor~e ~eas, to pro,de a cle~ s~ce
and e~ate the du~ bl~g bet~en stalls ~en a g~e d~r is left
open ~ to pro,de gener~ o~]~ness.
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A motion was made by Ostlund, second by Bosaoker, to reco~ae~ to the
Council that the apartment garage requirements be left as now drawn.
Motion declared carried upon voice vote.
7. The Land Use Committee had nothing to report.
8. The Codes and Standard Committee had checked with St. Louis Park re-
garding the anti burning omiinance. Their report was the same as the
earlier manager' s report to the council. The biggest item still in
question was leaf pick-up this fall. The "Park" had received almost
no complaints regarding the burning ban itself. No further action until
late fall.
9. The Commission Minutes of September 2, 1969 were approved on motion by
Sueker, secor~ by Ohman.
10. The Council Minutes of September 8, 1~69 were reviewed.
11. The Commission ~uestioned the street SAght program;
12. There being no further business to come before the Commission the
mestiDg was adjourned at 9:50 p.m, on motion by On'metre, seeond by
Ostlund, earried upon voice vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Harlyn G. Larson
Acting 0le~k
Planning CommissionMinutes - 1 - October ?, 1969
1. A regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at the
Village Hall, 7701 - ~d Avenue North, in said Village on Tuesday,
October 7, 1969.
An informal discussion was held with Tom Wilder relative to requested change
in planned development as to the exterior finish above the entrances on the
north and west sides of the apartment building under construction at the
northeast corner of Zealand and ~2nd Avenue. Mr. Wilder states that there
was an error in the original design of the buildingand the structural mem-
bers are not such as to support brick above the entry ways. Mr. Wilder is
proposing either stucco or rough sawn cedar. This matter is to be further
discussed during the meeting.
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by Chairman Plufka.
2. Roll call was taken as follows:
Present: Wahl, Plufka, Barniskis, Rauch, Sueker, Ohman, Greenberg,
Bosacker~
Absent: Ouimette, Ostlund (Ostlund arrived at 8:15 p.m.)
P~BLIC HEARINGS
3. ~lannin~ Case No. 69-6~, request from Leon S. Brewer, ~O~7 Nevada Avenue,
Lot il, Block 6, Rockford Park, for a variance to permit construction of an
attached garage to extend within 16 feet of the front property line, was
heard. Mr. Brewer stated that the existing driveunder garage would be used
primarily for storage, but that it could serve as a garage for a third
vehicle, if necessary. The proposed garage is to be at the same level as
the existing tuck-under garage and will extend to the front of the house.
Mr. Clayton Meese, ~O~6 Nevada Avenue, asked the Commission to consider
what ~ happen when the neighbors ~ant this type of variance also. Mr.
Meese stated that he thought some of the neighbors objected to the variance.
Chairm~ Plufka asked that this variance be given further consideration as
to whether we want to encourage this type of thing in view of today's housing
market, this type of request being a radical departure from the current
requirements. Standards should be reviewed.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Wahl to table Planning Case no. 69-6~ u~til
the meeting of October 21, 1969, to give the Planning Commission the opportun-
ity to study the problem in detail and Mr. Brewer and Commissioner Ohmam are
to canvas the neighbors as to feelings in respect to this type of'garage
addition. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
Chairman Plufka then referred the matter to the Codes and Standards Committee
and requested that the entire Commission look at this particular case before
the meeting of October 21, 1969.
Planning Commission Minutes - 2 - October 7, 1969
P1..annin~.~a.~e N~.. 69-~ request from the Mennonite Brethren Church of New
Hope for a special use permit to use the existing house at 8620 - ~2nd
Avenue North as a Sunday School and for meeting rooms for youth activities,
was heard. Mr. Ary States, 13~16 Wayzata Boulevard, appeared representing
the church. He said there would be a small interior remodeling but that
the exterior of the house would remain as is. The house will primarily be
used on Sunday morning from 9:30 to 10:30. It is planned that there will
be three class rooms upstairs and two classrooms in the basement. Dis-
cussion was held as to the advisability of closing access to this property
from both Boone and ~2nd Avenue, with access then being only from the church
property to the north. Mr. States said the house would also be used for
church youth activities and perhaps for a nursery school.
Mr. States was advised by the Planning Commission that the special use, if
g~anted, would not cover the nursery school operation which would have to
be handled as a separate matter.
Mr. States said that he did not think that the taking of access to the
property would cause the church any problem.
Appearing in regard to the proposed special use permit were the following:
Mr. W. C. Duncan, ~20~ Boone Avenue, asked what the eventual plans for the
property might be. Mr. States said the church had no specific f~rther plans
at this time.
Mrs. George Windsperger, ~6~O - ~nd Avenue North, was concerned with noise
that might result from the teen activities.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Greenberg to recommend to the Village Council
that the special use permit for the Mennonite Brethren Church to use the
house at 8620 - ~2nd Avenue North for a Sunday School and for church youth
activities be approved.
Discussion held. Motion by Plufka, second by Ostlund to amend the motion
to provide that the approval of the special use permit be conditioned upon
· there being no access to that lot other than from the church property and
that there be a physical interruption to potential traffic from or to Boone
Avenue and ~2nd Avenue. Upon voice vote the amendment to the motion was
approved.
Further discussion was held as whether sidewalk back to the church property
and screening for the property to the west should be required. It was de-
cided that neither should be conditions for the special use permit. The
Commission again advised the interested parties that the special use permit
does not cover any use as a nursery school.
Vote was then called on the motion as amended. Motion carried. (Special Use
permit recommended for approval).
Planning Commission Minutes - 3 - October ?, 1969
OLD BUSINESS
SA. Mr. Bennett, Architect representing Miles Construction Company, appeared
before the Commission to request a revision to the planned development for
the apartment complex near Bass Lake Road and Quebec Avenue. The change
requested is that the turret portion of the buildings be changed from semi-
circular to rectilinear to increase the size of the dining rooms.
Motion by Wahl, second by Ostlund to recommend to the Village Council ap-
proval of the change in planned development for the Miles Construction apart-
ment complex at Bass Lake Road and Quebec Avenue as represented to the
Commission on this date. Motion carried on voice vote.
5B. Discussion held relative to proposed ordinance requirements for underground
garages.
Motion by Sueker, second by Ostlund to recommend to the Village Council that
the building code be amended so as to require that underground apartment
building garages ventilating systems shall be in continuous operation be-
tween 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and between ~:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. each day.
Motion carried on voice vote.
Motion by Sueker, second by Wahl to recommend to the Council inclusion of
provision in building code that there be a Siamese connection installed on
the outside of the building so that the fire department can hook directly
in to the sprinkler system for underground garages and further providing
that a check valve be installed in the line feeding the sprinkler system.
Upon voice vote, the motion was carried.
Motion by Wahl, second by Ohman to recommend to the Council that the building
code be amended so that garages which must be heated have a device that will
maintain a minimumtemperature of 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Upon voice vote
the motion was carried.
Motion by Ostlund, second by Ohman to table further discussion or require-
ments for underground garages and general mnltiple parking requirements
until later in the meeting. Motion carried on voice vote.
~C. Motion by Bosacker, second by Ohman to remove the matter of request for
change in planned development for the Tom Wilder apartment building from
the table. Motion carried on voice vote.
Following discussion, Mr. Wilder was advised to consult a structural engineer
as to the problem, the Planning Commission feeling that the structural
problem can easily be corrected.
Motion by Ostlund, second by Bosacker that request for change in planned
development for Tom Wilder be held over for the meeting of October 21, 1969.
Motion carried on voice vote.
5B. Motion by Ostlund, second by Wahl to bring the matter of ordinance require-
ments for underground garages and general multiple parking requirements off
the table. Motion carried on voice vote.
Planning Commission Minutes - ~ - October 7, 1969
Discussion held as to heating of driveways to underground garages.
Chairman Plufka appointed Walter Barniskis to the Codes and Standards Com-
mittee and Allan Greenberg to the Laud Use Committee.
Mr. Barniskis was asked to check into the hea~ing of the driveways at the
Towers apartments in downtown ~nneapolis.
The matter of heating~ security systems and doors for underground garages
and other items included in the Manager's report on general multiple parking
was referred to the Codes and Standards Committee for report at the next
meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
6. Mr. Ray Rauch, Chairman of the Land Use Committee said they had nothing to
report at this time.
Discussion was held on the Industrial Day held in the Village on September
2~, 1969, with comments being favorable.
Motion by Ostlund, second by Bosacker asking the Village Manager to convey
to the Industrial Commission that the Planning Commission thought that the
Industrial Day was a job well done. Motion carried on voice vote.
7. Mr. Wahl said that the Codes and Standards Committee was working on further
classifications relating to multiple dwellings. Discussion was also held on
air pollution control as now required by State statute.
Motion by Wahl, second by Bosacker to approve the minutes of the Planning
Commission meeting of September 16, 1969, as presented. Motion carried on
voice vote.
9. The Council minutes of the meetings of September 22 and 29, 1969, were re-
viewed by the Planning Commission.
10. The Village Manager advised the Planning Commission that variances will be
handled at the meeting of October 21, 1969.
The Village Manager called to the attention of the Planning Commission that
the first meeting in November would fall on election day which would
a problem as far as attendance at the meeting by the Manager and the Village~
Clerk.
Motion by Ostlund, second by Bosacker to hold the first meeting in November
on November 5, 1969, at 8:00 p.m. Motion carried on voice vote.
Motion by Ostlund, second by Bosacker and carried to adjourn the meeting at
lO:SO p.m.
Respectfully S~bmitted,
Recording Secretary
Planning Commission Minutes - 1 - October 21, 1969
1. A regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at the Village
Hall, 7701 - ~2nd Avenue North, in said Village on Tuesday, October 21, 1969.
The meeting was c~11ed to order at 8:00 p.m. by Chairman Plufka.
2. Roll call was taken as follows:
Present: Wahl, Plufka, Barniskis, Sueker, Ohman, Bosacker, Ouimeette,
Ostlund.
Absent: Rauch, Greenberg. (Greenberg arrived at 8:05 p.m.)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Motion by Sueker, second by Ostlund to bring Plannin~...Case No. 69~6$ off the
table. Motion carried on voice vote.
Plann.'~mnM ..Case.. No. 69-6&, request from Leon S. Brewer, ~047 Nevada Avenue,
for a variance to permit construction of an attached garage to extend withi~
16 feet of the front property line, was heard. The hearing had been con-
tinued from the meeting of October 7, 1969, at which time Mr. Brewer and
Commissioner Ohman had been asked to canvas the neighborhood as to the resi-
dents' feelings'in respect to the requested variance. Commissioner Ohman
reported that seven families did not object to the proposed construction
and five families did object. Mr. Wahl, Chairman of the Codes and Standards
Committee, offered the following comments: 1). Thus far only minor
variances of this type have ever been granted, 2). This would be opening
the door to further variances of this type, 3). This type of variance does
infringe on the rights of other people, 4). If this type of variance were
to be granted, it would have to be based on a planned development type
proposal for the entire area.
Discussion held with Mr. Brewer as to possibility of a different location
for the garage. It appeared that a garage could be located differently.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Ostlund to deny the request for variance under
Planning Case No. 69-64. Upon voice vote the motion was carried, with Mr.
Greenberg voting against and Mr. Ohman abstaining.
Plannin~ Case No. 69-67, request from Sussel Co. to construct a garage at
3616 Ensign, Lot 8, Block 3, Northwood Terrace 1st Addition for Mr. Norman
Janzen, garage to be attached and come within 3 feet, eight inches of the
.side lot line, was heard.
The lot line runs at an angle and the front corner of the garage does meet
code requirements. Mr. John Polymeros, Sussel Co., and Mr. Janzen presented
a letter from Mr. John Clifford, 362~ Ensign Avenue stating that Mr.
Clifford has no objection to the variance as requested.
Motion by Ostlund, second by Wahl to recommend to the Village Council ap-
proval of the side yard variance for Lot 8, Block 3, Northwood Terrace 1st
Addition as requested under Planning Case No. 69-67. On voice vote, the
motion carried.
Planning Commission Minutes - 2 - October 21, 1969
5. Planning Ca.se. No.. 69-.68, request from Leo J~. Cavanagh and John T. Schaefer
for a request for variances to permit construction of a sign on the site
of the Cavanagh-Schaefer office building to be built at 7232 Bass Lake
Road, was heard. Mr. Cavanagh was at the meeting and presented a rendering
of the proposed sign. If the sign is to be constructed as proposed three
variances would be needed: L). size, 2).. height, 3). setback from
building. Mr. Cavanagh also presented au alternate proposal for a sign.
The Planning Co~ission advised Mr. Cavauagh that they would like to see a
sketch showing the relation of the sign to the building and suggested
further that the sign be scaled down. ~. Cavanagh asked the Planning
Commission to then consider the variance as to the location of the sign so
he could proceed with the preliminary work on the site.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Wahl to table that portion of planning Case
No. 69-68 relating to size and height of sign proposed by Leo J. Cavanagh.
Motion carried by majority voice vote.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Wahl to recommend to the Village Council
approval of variance as to setback for the sign requested under Planning
Case No. 69-68, allowing it to project 12 feet into the front yard setback.
Motion carried by majority voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Discussion held regarding underground garages. Mr. Barniskis reported on
his findings in connection with the underground garages at the Towers
apartments in Minneapolis and Crystal apartments. Mr. Wahl, Chairman of
the Codes and Standards Committee, said that the standards for underground
garages should put emphasis on safety factors. Mr. Sueker felt that il-
lumination should also be defined. The Codes and Standards Committee were
asked to come back with standards for the Commission to consider.
6a. Motion by Bosacker, second by Ouimette to bring the matter of the request
from Tom Wilder for change in planned development for the apartment building
at Zealand and 42nd Avenue North off the table. Motion carried by voice
vote.
Motion by Ostlund, second by Wahl to deny request for change in planned
development for the Wilder apartment at Zealand and 42nd Avenue North.
Upon voice vote, the motion was carried.
?. Discussion was held regarding the November meeting date (first meeting of
the month). The Commission agreed that the meeting could be scheduled for
6:30 p.m. at the Council Chambers, new Village Hall, ~401 Xylon Avenue
North.
NEW BUSINESS
8. No report was received from the Laud Use Committee, the chairman being absent.
Planning Commission Minutes - 3 - October 21, 1969
9. Report from the Codes and Standards Committee had been handled earlier
in the meeting in connection with Planning Case No.. 69-6~ and the discussion
relating to requirements for underground garages.
lO. The Council Minutes of the meeting of October 13, 1969, were reviewed by
the Planning Commission.
ll. Motion by Ostlund, second by Wahl to approve the Planning Commission
minutes of the meeting of October 7~ 1969, as presented.
12. Mr. Pierre Demeules of the Industrial Commission appeared befere the
Plauning Commission to present letters of thanks to the Commission for their
assistance with the Industrial Tour Day held on September 2~, 1969, The
letters were acknowledged and placed on file.
Discussion held as to the roof construction of filling station at 27th and
~innetka Avenue.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Ohman and carried to adjourn the meeting at
9:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
~-~y~Ou-lio~t-
~cting Secretsry
Flann_~g Co*~ ss~n lttnutes -1- Nov~ber 5, 1969
A regu2~ meeting of the New Hope Planing Ccsmission ~s ~ld at the
V~ge ~, ~0~ ~lon A~o No~th, ~ saSd ~e on
Norther ~, 1969, at 6:~ p.m.
The mee~g ~s ea~ to o~er ~ 0~i~n
2. ~ ~ ~ ~ as fo~:
~es~t: W~, ~, ~s~s, ~eke~, ~ette, Ostl~, ~uch.
A~t: Gre~rg, Sueker, OB~.
(~. Sueker a~ ~. O~ a~v~ ~ter ~ the meetS).
3. ~t~n ~ ~saeker, second ~ Ostl~d to br~ ~ Case No. 69~8
off the ~ble. ~tion ~rri~ on ~e ~te.
~ ~ces to ~t conat~etion of a s~ on the site of the ~~-
Se~efer office ~d~ were ~er consideration, the first ~i~ce re~t~
to height of the s~ ~d the second to s~re f~t~e of the ~ ~r.
~. ~o ~a~ ~ ~, Ron ~~, ~~ Si~ Co~, ap~ ~fo~
the ~ssion ~ dis~s the request~ ~r~ces. ~e over~ he~t of the
si~ ~s ~ ~t ~ ~ feet. ~e ~ of the s~ ~ st~
~. ~~ stated t~t t~s size si~ ~s ne~ as he ~ ~ve five t~ts
~ he ~ts the letter~g ~ ~ rea~ble ~ ~rsons ~g ~ on the ~ss
~e R~d. ~e ~ld~ is ~ a co~c~ area ~d the~ ~e other ~rger
si~s close ~.
~. ~, ~iv~.
~tion ~ ~sacker, second ~ ~s~s t~t, ~eh as a r~est for
~r~ee ~ p~ ~er the o~nce ~ ~use of the lo~t~n of the
site ~ a ~e~ ar~ ~th other ~ch si~, the P~g C~ssion
r~o~e~ ~ the V~e Co~cil app~ of the v~ces as to h~t ~d
size as ~es~ted to the ~ C~ssion t~s ~te. ~t~ ~i~
~rity ~te.
6. ~~ Case No, 69~. r~est f~ L. A. ~ekel, 2931 3~ter Av~e to
coat,et a 15 ~ 23 foot s~rage ~d~ ~t~ t~ feet of the ~r
and t~ee feet of the side ~ on ~t 2, ~ock 5, T~a ~ Addition,
dis~ss~, ~. ~el ~ ~t present.
Motion by ~ette, second ~ Ostl~ ~ table P~g Case No. 69~
~ter ~ the ~g. ~tion ~rri~ on ~iee ~te.
~ Case ~. 69-~. r~uest for ap~l of prel~ ~at of ~t 1,
Block 1, ~d ~ts 1 t~ 8, Block 2~ West W~et~ P~k 1st ~tion,
h~. ~e p~y ~ quest~n is the ~ at t~ ~h~t ~tersection
of F~g ~ ~c~e ~e ~ad. ~e petitioner is ~i~e ~l~s,
1'~ Coz~cl. ssion l~nutee -~- Novem~r 5, 1969
The plat contains 53 proposed single family residential lots and the extra
seven feet has been given for the Medicine Lake Road. Messrs. Mike Landacker
and Don Fischer appeared before the Commission to discuss the proposed plat.
Hr. Wayne Sueker arrived at 6:~5 p.m.
Several citizens from the area were present. No one objected to the proposed
plat. Mr. Fischer stated that all lots did meet the minimum square footage
requirements.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Ostlund to recommend to the Village Council that
the preliminary plat for Oakridge Holdings, as presented under Planning Case
No. 69-70, be approved. Motion carried on voice vote.
6. P.lanning Case No. 69~_ ,~re~est for waiver of Platting Ordinance from Richard
Hipp to permit the sifting of the lot line be%ween Lots 8 and 9, Block 3,
Towers South, 8500 and 8508 - 3~ Circle, was heard. Mr. Hipp was at the
meeting. It is proposed to take approximately 1140 square feet from Lot 8
and add to Lot 9. Both lots are well over the m~nimum. The changing of lot
line is proposed to make both lots more usable.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Ohman to recommend to the Council that the'
waiver of Platting Ordinance, as requested under Planning Case No: 69-71, be
approved. Motion carried on voice vote.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Wahl to bring Planning Case No. 69~ off the
table. Motion carried on voice vote.
Hr. Hackel had arrived at the meeting. Mm. Hackel stated that he had a storage
building before and that this was a replacement.
The neighbors living on both sides of the Hackel property were at the meeting.
Hr. Henry Gangl, neighbor to the south side said he does not object to the
granting of the variance as requested.
~r. Clifford Bigley, neighbor to the north side said he does not object to the
variance As Mr. Hackel does keep his property up very well.
Motion by Sueker, second by Ostlund to recommend to the Village Council approval
of variance requested under Planning Case No.. 69-6~9. Upon voice vote, the
motion was carried.
NEW BUSINESS
7. Mr. Ray Raueh said there was no report from the Land Use Committee.
8. Mr. Will Wahl, Code and Standards Committee, advised the Commission that he
had contacted a few people as to whether heated driveways were required for
underground garages. He could find no one else requireing this. It was
decided that the Code. and Standards Committee would meet immed~&tely follow~
this Planning Commission meeting.
Planning Commission ~nutes -3- November 5, 1969
9, The Council m~nutes of the meeting of October 27, 1969, ~ere reviewed with
the Village Manager.
Mr, Richard Plufka stated that the matter of a comprehensive review of the
problem the Village will be faced with in the older areas as to encroachment
on setback requirements when trying to enlarge existing homes or garages
was referred to the Codes and Standards Committee.
10. Motion by Ouimette, second by Bosacker to' approve the Planning Commission
minutes of the meeting of October 21, 1969, as presented. Motion carried by
voice vote.
11. Mr. Sucker stated that he believes that there are many apartment complexes
being built which are not meeting the lighting requirements provided by code.
He particularily mentioned the Skyline complex at 58th and Winnetka and the
apartments ~mediately west of Hosterman Jr. High School. The Village
Manager advised that the final certificates of occupancy had not been issued
for either complex and the lighting would be checked out to see that it does
meet requirements.
Discussion held as to sign ordinance and as to the number of church directional
signs being placed around the village. The Village ~E~uager said he will
check into the church signs.
Motion by Plufka to recommend to the Village Council that the ~
Com~ssion have a member present at each Council meeting to bring forward
from the Commission all pertinent information relating to Planning Cases
from the Planning Commission meeting, this to be done on a trial basis.
Motion was seconded by Ostlund.
Following discussion, the motion vms defeated by majority vote.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
:..,.. ',..-'./__ ... -..
P~_c~xrding secretary
Planning Commission Minutes - 1 - November 18, 1969
1. A regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at the
Village Hall, ~J~O1 Xylon Avenue North, in said Village on Tuesday,
November 18, 1969, at 8:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Plufka.
2. Roll call was taken as follows:
Present: Wahl~ Plufka, Barniskis, Ouimette, Ostlund, Rauch, Green-
berg, Sueker and Ohman.
Absent: Bosacker (who arrived at 8:05 p.m.)
S. Planning Case No. 69~72, request for a variance and approval of site plan v
for a major addition to the Ben Franklin Warehouse at 5201 Winnetka Avenue,
was heard. The proposal is for a 120 X 420 foot addition to the west side
of the building. The variances requested are as to green area, setbacks,
lot coverage and parking spaces.
Commissioner Rauch was excused from his seat on the commission while
Planning Case No. 69-72 was under consideration.
Messrs. Rauch, Link and Rudolph appeared before the Commt~ssion on behalf of
the Ben Franklin proposal.
Commissioner Bosacker arrived.
Discussion was held as to how much of the traffic problem on Winnetka, due
to truck staging, would be eliminated by the 5~th Avenue access. The Ben
Franklin representatives stated that only the Ben Franklin fleet would be
using the Winnetka access.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Bosacker that a committee, consisting of
two members from the Land Use Committee and two members from the Codes
and Standards Committee together with a fifth member from the Planning
Commission to serve as the chairman, be appointed to work with Ben
Fr~uklin representatives to study' the proposed site plan and come up with
a recommendation to the Commission and' that Planning Case No. 69-72 be
tabled until the meeting of December 2, 1969. Upon roll call vote the
motion carried with six voting in favor and three voting against. (Com-
mittee is Sueker, G~reenberg,~ e °mR charBarniskis'mWahl' Ouimette as Chairman).
4. Planning Case No. 69-73, r qu st fr ' hard Hipp for a variance to
construct a single family home within twenty-eight feet- of the' rear lot
line at 8500 - 36½ Circle, Lot 8, Block 3, Towers South, was con- ·
sidered. M~. Hipp appeared before the Co~w,~ssion to present the proposed
site plan.
Mr~ Peter Roess, 8316 Northwood Parkway, appeared before the Commission,
being concerned with the exact nature of the proposal under Planning Case
No. 69~73. He did not object to the requested variance.
Further discussion held by the Commission as to reversing the house on
the lot and permitting it to come within 25 feet of the front lot line.
Mr. Hipp stated that he thought his buyer would be amenable to this
suggestion.
Planning Commission Minutes - 2 - November 18, 1969
Motion by Wahl~ second by Ouimette to grant variances for construction
of a home en Lot 8, Block 3, Towers South, with setbacks to meet these
minimum requirements: Reverse the house plans, maintain a 30 foot set-
back on front corner of the house at the SE side, permit a maximum seven
foot variance from the rear lot line at the northwest corner of the
house, and a maximum variance of five feet on the front yard setback.
Motion carried by voice vote.
5. Motion by Ostlund, second by Ouimette to table Planning Case No. 69-74
until later in the meeting. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
6. Planning Case No. 69-75, request for approval of a planned unit develop-
ment for 288 apartment units with underground garages, was heard. Mr.
Ron Krank, Architect for the project, was at the meeting to review the
proposal.
A letter, dated November l~, 1969, was received from Mr. Krank assuring
the Village that they will provide a level of illumination of ½ foot-
candle in all parking areas and will obtain a certification from NSP
and/or from a registered electrical engineer attesting to conformance
with the lighting requirements.
Discussion held as to the parking area on the Flag Avenue side with
concern . being expressed as to the view for the single family homes to
be located across Flag. It was proposed that a berm be constructed
along the east line of the proposed Presidential Estates apartment com-
plex which, together with hedging, would provide screening of the
parking areas.
Discussion held as to the proposed underground garages.
Motion by Sueker, second by Ouimette to table Planning Case No. 69-75
until later in the meeting. Motion carried by voice vote.
7. NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Wahl, Chairman of the Codes and Standards Committee, presented the
recommendations of said committee as to underground garage standards.
The recommendations cover heating of entrance slabs, size of parking
stalls and lighting of the underground garages.
a. Motion by Wahl, second by Ouimette to recommend to the Village Council
that an ordinance be adopted to provide that the entry slabs to under-
ground garages be heated where the grade exceeds five percent. Discus-
sion held as to the whether the length of the drive to be heated might
be established.
Motion by Sueker, second by Rauch that the motion be amended to change
the wording from "entrance slab" to "entrance driveway" and that we put
a distance limitation for the heating requirement that, when the grade
going up away from the building exeeds 5%, a minimum of 50 feet must be
heated and if the grade does down from the building and exceeds 5% a
minimum of 25 feet must be heated.
?lanning Commission Minutes - 3 - November lQ, 1969
Upon roll call vote, the motion to amend the original motion was defeated.
Motion by Sueker, second by Greenberg to amend the motion to provide for
changing the wording from "entrance slabs" to "entrance driveways". Upon
voice vote, the motion was carried.
The Chairman then called for a vote on the original motion as amended.
The motion was carried.
b. Motion byWahl, second by Ostlund to recommend to the Village Council
that an ordinance be adopted to provide that stalls in underground
garages be 9½ feet, 20 feet deep and have 20 feet maneuvering room.
Discussion held as to whether it might not be preferrable to set
standards by requiring a specified number of square feet.
Motion bySueker, second by Greenbe~g to amend the motion to provide
that these parking stall standards are for 90 degree parking only and
any other parking other than 90 degree must meet the normally accepted
standards as laid out by the F. W. Dodge Corporation, Architect's Graphic
standards or any other recognized authority.
Upon roll call vote, the motion to amend the original motion was defeated.
Mr. Ostlund then withdrew his second to the original motion and Mr. Wahl
withdrew the motion.
b-2. Motion by Ouimette, second by Bosacker to recommend to the Council that
standards for underground garages provide a minimum of 2~ square feet~
this including ½ of the maneuvering space. Discussion held.
Motion by Bosacker to amend the motion to include a requirement for a
twenty foot minimum maneuvering space. The motion was seconded by
Ouimette. Upon voice vote the amendment was defeated.
A roll call vote then taken on the motion resulted in five ayes and five
nays. The motion was declared lost for lack of a majority.
Chairman Plufka asked for a show of hands as to whether the matter of
standards for underground garage stalls should be pursued further.
Motion by Greenberg, second by Ostlund to recommend to the Council that
no standards be adopted for underground garages.
Upon polling the Commission, the motion was defeated.
¢. Motion by Wahl, second by Ouimette to recommend to the Council adopting
an ordinance providing for standards for lighting of underground garages
as follows: 5 foot candles measured pO inches above the floor and 50
foot candles in the entrance ways with all measurements to be taken with
no cars in the garage. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
6. Motion by Ostlund, second by Ouimette to bring Planning Case No. 69-75
off the table. Motion carried on voice vote.
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Discussion held on proposed planned development for Presidential Estates.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Ouimette to recommend to the Council ap-
proval of planned unit development under Planning Case No. 69-75, subject
to the previously adopted recommendations for standards for underground
garages, certification as to lighting standards and that a revised
elevation be presented to the Council showing the construction of a berm
and shruberryalongthe east property line to hide the parking lotso
Motion carried on voice vote.
5. Motion by Member Ouimett% second by Member Wahl to bring the Planning
Case No. 69-7~ off the table. Motion carried on voice vote.
Motion by Ostlund, second by Sueker to table Planning Case No. 69-7~ until
the meeting of December 2, 1969. Motion carried on voice vote.
Mr. Rauch, Chairman of the Land Use Committee, said his committee had no
report at this time.
9. The PlanninE Commission reviewed the Council minutes of the meeting of
November lO, 1969.
10. Motion by Bosacker, second by Ouimette to approve the minutes of the
Planning Commission meeting of November 5, 1969, as presented. Upon voice
vote, the motion carried.
ll, The chairman called for additional comments or requests from commissioners
or citizens present.
Discussion was held as to the function of the Planning Commission.
12. Discussion held regarding cancellation of the mid-December meeting. The
Chairman stated that it would be necessary to hold amid-December meeting
because one planning case was scheduled. Discussion held as to changing
date or time of the meeting.
Motion by Plufka, second by Ouimettethat the mid-December Planning Com-
mission meeting be held on Wednesday, December 17, at 7:00 p.m. Motion
carried by majority voice vote.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Greenberg to reconsider the previous motion
with the meeting to be then scheduled for Monday, December 15, at 7:00 p.m.
Motion defeated on voice vote.
13. Motion by Bosacker, second by Ouimette to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m.
Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Betty ~ouliot
Acting Secretary
Plar~ Commission Minutes - 1 - December 2, 1969
1. A regualr meeting of the New Hope Plam~ Commission was held at the
Village Hall, ~401 Xylon Avenue North, in said Village on Tuesday, Decem-
ber 2, 1969 at 8:00 p.m.
~h~ ~eetiug. ~ called to order by Chairman Plufka.
2. RoLl call was taken as foLlows:
Present: Wahl, Plufka, Barniskis, Ouimette, Ostlund, Rauch,
Greenberg, Sueker, Ohman and Basacker.
Absent: None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. The first public hearing item on the agenda was the continuation of
Planning Case No. 69-72, request for a variance and approval of site
plan for a major addition to the Ben Franklin warehouse at 5201 Winnetka
Avenue North. The proposal is for a 120 x 420 foot addition to the west
side of the bn~di~ with variances requested as to green area, setbacks,
lot coverage and parking spaces.
Commissioner Rauch was excused from his seat on the commission while
Planning Case No. 69-72 was under consideration.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Wahl to bring Planning Case No. 69-72 off
the table. Motion carried on voice vote.
Mr, Ouimette presented the foLlowing report from the committee appointed
last meeting to study the request for the addition to the Ben Frankltu
warehouse:
The special committee of the New Hope Planning Commission met at 7:30 p.m. on
November 25, 1969 to conside~:~he request of Ben Franklin Division to construct
an addition to their pres~ warehouse facility and the related variances that ·
would result with such an addition.
Inasmuch as the Ben Franklin building was constructed prior to our present
codes with regard to green area, parking, etc., it would appear that their
request is only a further extension of existing variances. While their re-
quest does not relieve any of the conditions under the existing code it will,
however, relieve the extremely hazardous traffic condition that now exists on
Winnetka Avenue. The relief of the traffic situation on Winnetka Avenue and
the staging of incom~_ug trucks upon their own property and not in the street
appears to be the most single significant factor related to this request.
The committee's findings were that the request coVered under ~ Case
No. 69-72 be approved.
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Motion by Ouimette, ~cond by Wahl, that in accordance with the committee's
findings and the before mentioned considerations, the Planning Commission.
recommend to the Village Com~cil that site plan and variances as re-
quested under ?l~ning Case No. 69-72 be approved.
Discussion held as to whether the County should be requested to put no
parking signs on Winnetka Avenue abutting %he Ben Franklin warehouse site.
It was decided by the P~C~.~uing Commission to wait until after the proposed
addition with access to the rear of the building was constructed to see
if their was still a problem on Wir~uetka Avenue and, if so, to then con-
tact the County.
Messrs. Link aud Rudolph appeared before the Commission on behalf of Ben
Franklin Division. These gentlemen, upon being questioned, assured the
Commission that there is no problem at this time with employee parking
and they do not anticipate any employee parking problem in the future.
Upon voice vote on the question, the motion to recon~end approval of the
Ben Franklin request was carried.
Commissioner Rauch took his s~at on the Planning Commission.
Motion by Ostlund, s~cond by Ouimette to bring Planning Case No. 69-?~
off the t~ble. Motion carried on voice vote.
Planning Case No. 69-7/+ is the request from Benson-Orth Associates,
Inc. for the approval of a site plan for property on Q~ebec Avenue, just
south of Display Ma, sters. The petitioner is proposing to construct a
~,512 square foot industrial building with a 5,100 square foot one story
office addition. The site in qusstion is 1~6,5~3 square feet and is prop-
erly zoned. The site plan ha.~ been adjusted and now meets the 50 foot
front yard setback req~iremsnt. Mr. Ken Benson was present to review the
Proposal with the con'~i, ssion.
Motion by O~mette, s~cond by Ostlund that the Planning Commission rec-
on, end to the Vil,l~~ge Co~ucil approval of the site plan for the industrial
building as proposed uuder Planning Case No. 69-7&. Upon voice vote the
motion was carried.
$~. Discussion held ~s to whether parking requirements for warehousing opera-
tions should be upgraded. The discussion was deferred until later in the
meeting.
5. Planning Case No. 69-76, request from Clark Oil Company for rezoning from
Limited Industry to General B~.siness of a site on the south -~.~de of 36th
Avenue just east of the driveway to the Holy Nativity Lutheran Church.
Mr. Rona2d Keefer of Clark Oil Company was in attendance to present the
request.
Planning Commission ~nutes - 3 - December 2, 1969
The Planning Commission members stated that the site does not meet the
criteria for rezoning, that the land is developing industrial in the area,
it is good buildable land, there are enough other stations in the vicinity
to serve the people and that a service station at this location would con-
stitute a traffic hazard.
Motion by Sueker, second by Ouimette that the Planning Commission recom-
mend to the Council the request for rezoning under Planning Case No. 69-76
be denied. Upon voice vote, the motion carried.
NEW~ BUSINESS
6. Commissioner Rauch stated that the Laud Use Committee had nothing new
to report.
Discussion was held as to the possible disposition of the Suburban San-
itary Disposal Authority site located on County Road #18 south of the Soo
Line tracks. ~he Village Manager advised that the site was currently under
consideration as a fire training center.
The Village Manager presented a survey based on the school census showing
population in single family homes and in multiple units of people under
twenty-one and over twenty-one years of age.
The Village Manager reviewed the Maple Grove comprehensive plan with
the Planning Commission.
7. ~. Wahl said that the Codes and Standards Committee had nothing new to
report.
8. Motion by Ouimette, second by Ostlund to approve the minutes of the Planning
Commission meeting of November 18, 1969, as presented. Motion carried on
voice vote.
9. The Council minutes of the meeting of November 2~, 1969, were reviewed
by the Planning Commission.
10. Discussion held as to the proposed purchase by the Village of the Village
Greens Golf Course.
ll. The Village ~nager advised the Commission that a lighted sign would be
installed at Xylon and ~2nd Avenue designati~.~ location of the Village Hs_11.
The Planning Commission was also advised that the semiphore at Boone and
~2nd is scheduled for inst~11 ation along with the construction of the inter-
change at ~2nd Avenue and CSAH #18.
Planning Commission Minutes - ~ - December 2, 1969
Discussion held as to the shrubbery being planted in the ViLlage Parks.
12. Motion byOuimette, second byOstlund to adjourn the Planning Commission
meeting at 9:30 p.m. Motion carried on voice vote.
(Next Planning Commission meeting is to be December 17, 1969, instead
of December 16, 1969)o
Recording secretary
Planning Commission Minutes - 1 - December 17, 1969
1. A regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at the
Village Hall, ~401 Xylon Avenue North, in said Village on Wednesday,
December 17, 1969, at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was ca~l ed to order by Chairman Plufka.
2, Roll call was taken as follows:
Present: Wahl, Plufka, Barniskis, Ouimette, Ostlund, Ohman,
Bosacker. Rauch arrived at 7:07 p.m., Sucker at 7:17 p.m.
Absent: Greenberg (excused absence).
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. The first public hearing item on the agenda was Case 69-77, the rezoning
for Standard Oil at the Southeast corner of the intersection of Hillsboro
Avenue and 36th Avenue. Attorney Grant Merritt presented the petition
explaining that 36th Avenue was carrying a heavy concentration of traffic
which would increase as County Road 18 was improved. He also pointed out
various development factors in the area that he felt made this an ideal
corner for a service station.
On the completion of Mr. Merritt's presentation, Mr. Ouimette asked ~hat
actual changes have taken place in the area from the original land use
concept developed in 1960, or i£ there was any evidence a mistake has
been made in the original zoning. Commissioners Wahl, Bosacker, Ostlund,
Rauch, Plufka and Barniskis all offered coments regarding the history of
the development proposals for the area; refuting the ~argument that there
has been major changes that were not foreseen in the original development
plan.
It was pointed out that there were several service stations in the area and
that existing and any possible increase of traffic was more than adequately
served by existing or proposed stations.
Barniskis explained the detail history of former development proposals and
pointed out that if the proposed rezoning was approved, it would be some-
what unique in New Hope and that other service stations were located in
industrial or commercial developments and not in direct conflict with
residential property.
Following the questioning and comments by the Commission, Mr. Blackburn, a
representative of Standard Oil, explained Standard's marketing procedures,
their management concept and stated that if the station was approved the
Commission could be assured that it would be maintained and managed in a
manner that would not be detrimental to the surrounding area.
Three area residents, David Stolee, 3600 Jordan Avenue North, Harold Stein,
3600 Gettysburg Avenue North and Duane Quiggle, 9133 - 35th Avenue North,
offered several comments and questions similar to those of the Planning
Commission.
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Following the completion of this discussion, Commissioner Bosacker moved,
second by Wahl, to recommend to the Village Council that the request for
rezoningunder Case No. 69-77, be denied because: (1) the petitioner had
failed to present any evidence that a mistake had been made in the original
zoning or that there were any major changes in the development in the
surrounding land use from the original plan; (2) creating a spot com-
mercial zone on the east side of Hitlsboro would open the way for additional
rezonings adjacent to the single family residential property; (3) that no
partial rezoning for the entire area on the east side of Hillsboro should
be considered Without a plat and a comprehensive land use plan for the en-
tire area.
It was also noted that this access is in no way a reflection on Standard
Oil's management practices or the market research that had gone into
selecting this particular site.
Upon voice vote motion was declared carried.
The Land Use Committee requested that they be given the responsibility to
review the development problems in the general area of Case 69-77. Mr.
Barniskis was assigned to the committee by Chairman Plufka because of his
knowledge of the past history of the site.
5. The Code and Standards Committee had nothing to report. Chairman Wahl
requested an expression from the commission as to interest in the establish-
ment of several residential zones to give more flexability in residential
development. Following a short discussion, it was decided that the Com-
mittee should at least look at what other communities were doing in this
area.
6. The December 8, 1969 Council Minutes were reviewed.
7. The Commission Minutes of December 2, 1969 were approved on motion by
Ouimette, second by Wahl, carried on voice vote.
8. Possible changes in membership were discussed. Mr. Bosacker indicated he
would not serve on the Commission after taking office as Councilman. The
four members whose term ran out 12-31-69 indicated they would like to
continue to serve. No formal action taken. The standard procedure is to
be followed in election of officers and in recommending new members.
Village Manager Larson, was instructed to check the appointment dates for
Greenberg and Barniskis.
Mr. Sueker moved, second by Rauch, that the village install a lighted sign
at ~2nd and Xylon as soon as possible. Carried on voice vote.
Mr. Larson presented an outline of a planning seminar that is to be held
at North Hennepin. Since the seminar Will conflict With regular meetings,
it was decided to enroll one member who could report back to the whole
commission. Members would attend on a rotating basis.
Planning Commission Minutes - 3 - December 17, 1969
10. There being no further business to come before the Commission the meeting
~as adjourned at 8:27 p.m. on motion by Ouimette, second by Ostlund, carried
on voice vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Harlyn G. Larson
Acting Secretary