1968 Planning
A
HOPE PLANNING C~.$LISSION
'~ P~ Con~sion 1.[inures January 2, ~968
A regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was called to order at 8 p.m.
by Chairman Plufka:
~E~S PRES~: Bonner, Johnson, Krueger, Ohman, Plufka, Sueker, $~mnson, Wahl
~E~BERS ABSEklT: 0uimette (Ill~:..
1. Continuation of Case #67-40 on Rezoning from SFR to ~R, and site plan approval
for L. R. Embretson (see Planning Commission ~nutes of December 5, 1967) of
property at the northeast corner of 56th and Boone Avenues North.
'1-~. Embretson presented proposed site plan for "Continental Village", which
calls for t~m 23-Unit apartment buildings, &8 garage stalls, recration areas
an~ lighting for the area.
Discussion held as to the zoning of adjacent properties and the future develop-
ment of such. Member Krueger stated that 30' along the east boundary of the
church property had been offered for the use of a street for three years or so,
and up to now the Ericksons had not presented any development for same.
The lighting scheme ~.ms discussed and the Village i'.~nager s~ated .'.-~. Embretson's
engineer had contacted the Mpls. Gas Co.. and N.S.P. and this plan twill give
accurate lighting.
;~tion by Member Krueger, seconded by Member Swanson, that the Planning Commission
recommend to the Village Council that it approve the rezoning from Single Family
Residential to ~altiple Family Residential of the property at the northeast cor-
ner of 56th and Boone Avenues North for L.R. Embreteon. ~tion carried.
Discussion ~.ms held as to the location of the garages and the fact that %here
was only one drive,.my on 56th Avenue North.
Motion by Member Plufka, seconded by ;dember Swanson, to accept the site plan
as printed and recommend to the Village Council that it approve the site plan,
subject to the developer providing an additional access onto Boone Avenue at
the North end of the property and subject to a detailed landscaping plan and
lighting plan (with a statement from an accredited engineer that the minimum
lighting requirements vdll be met) being presented. Motion carried.
2. Case ~[68-1 Request for ~.miver of platting ordinance by Harold Durant.
Location: h~est side of Nevada, 700 feet North of A2nd Avenue
(4353 Nevada).
In the absence of ~. Durant, the Village 1.~nager presented the request for
waiver of platting ordinance for Lot 23+, Auditor's Subdivision #323+, except
the East 130 feet thereof. The proposed split of the lot w~uld allow the
rear 380.98 feet of this lot to be combined %,ith the adjacent properties and
would follow the zoning district boundary (Case 67'29 - Harrington), leaving
an adequate single family lot of 75' x 125' on Nevada Avenue.
P~ Cc~ssion l:L~utes -2- January
Discussion held. i-btion by 1.Iember Plufka, seconded by l~Iember l',rahl, that the
Conmiss~on recommend to the Vi~ge Co~c~ that it ap~ve the ~est for
~.~ver of platt~g ore,ce ~ H~old ~r~t on the ~operty as °urged;
I~tion ~ied.
Case ~8-2 Request for rezo~g from L~ to i.~R ~ B; T. & A; Co~t~ction
Com~. ~cat~on: South ~d I:lest of ~l~k
of l-~et~ Avenue; ~t 1, Block 1 ~d ~tlot 1,
~stri~ Park.
The re,est for rezo~g ~ms presented ~ ~. Ool~, president of B.T.
Const~ction Co. He stated that he ~.~as o~y as~g for rezo~ at t~s t~e
~d ~d not ~ a site pl~.. A brochure shov~g a compl~ of theirs
C~t~ ~s pres~ted. I-M. Paz~k ~.ms ~so present.
Dis~ssion ~-ms held re~g prope~ies a~o~g t~s pro~Y; It ~s ~ted
t~t the p~rty on the ~st is ~ C~s~l ~d zoned for ~act~g.
Go~ s~t~ t~t this also ~s ~g ~ be deve~ i~ti~e.
F~her d~ssion ~,ms held concer~g access be~ ~t off on
The ViH~e ;~er stated t~t C~stal objects to pro~sed rezo~g of the
~tlot. Dis~sion ~s also held as to access ac~ss ra~ tracks ~d
f~her develo~nt of 3~ A~nue No~h as a S~te ~d street.
l-~otion ~ 1.i~r Bo~er, seconded ~ M~ber Jonson, that the Co~ssion r~-
o~ to the V~e Co~cil that it de~ the request for rezo~ by
B, T. & A.. Correction C~p~y . i~iotion carried.
Case [~8-3 Request for rezon~ f~m LI to ~R ~ Ray Per~ ~d ~g~
~ons. ~cation: Betv~een Rhode Is~d ~d ~ebec, ~h
of $Tth, South of ~8~ ~ended; ~t 16, ~. 2, Per~'s
Sp~ce~od Terrace ~d ~tlot 1, RepOt L~croft 1st Ad~..~
(See Case Nos. 67~!~ and 67-33)
I~M.. Per~ ~es~ted reused site p~n, noting that the ~ild~s ~e ~ch closer
to %~e~a Avenue, ~.~th a large ~een area between ~ages ~d a~tt~ resi-
d~ti~ ~a. ~ ~ts are ~tici~t~, x.~ich is 85% of ~ density
re~~nt. Fence or scree~ ~.~ be prodded to screen ~es.
The fo~o~g residents, who ~ve on the c~-de-~c a~tt~g t~ p~y,
append ~d op~s~ the rezo~g as they felt they ~ere ~i~ ~~d~
~tiple developer and ~-~o~d have little privacy:
;-~. ~d Mrs. Ve~on Peterson - 7629-&Sth Avenue No~h
~-M. ~d ~.Ms. l~ce I. ~~ - 77Ol~th Av~ue No~h
i-M. lTa~e Fern - 76/+O-~8th Avenue North
l~;r. ~old R. i-~ler - 76~-~h Avenue North
~sion h~d on action t~en ~e~ously ~ Co~c~ ~ J~e of
t~t the lo~r ~rtion of pro~s~ su~tted at t~t t~ ~d be~
Plannin~ Commission I.~hnutes -3- Jarmary 2, 1968
I~iotion by i,lember Erueger, seconded by 1.1ember ~[ahl, that the Commission recommend
to the Council that they approve the rezonir~ from LI to 2,~E of property as
outlined for ~ay Perr~ and Logan F~mons, ~ith the stipulation that any devia-
tion from the site plan as presented and the percentage of density indicated
~-~uld be looked upen by the Commission ~.~th disfavor, l~lotion carried.
~. ~M. ~obert Erause appeared ~ith a proposed development plan for property in the
vicir~ty of ~6th Avenue ~'~orth and Nevada Avenue. No action taken..
6. The Council minutes of December 26, 1967, ~-~re rev~m-~d ~.~th the Village I,~na~er
commentin~ on Commission Case 1{o. 67-~L, acted upon by the Council.
?. The Plannin~ Commission minutes of December 19~ 1967 [.~re reviewed. There beir~.
no corrections or additions~ the minutes [.~ere approved as printed.
8. Chairman Plufka acknowledged and read the letter of resignation received from
1,[ember aonner~ thanking him for his service and ~ishing ~/m on behalf of the
Commission, the best in his future position.
9. Applications for Planning Commission vacancies ~ere revie~ed briefly~ ~ith those
candidates in attendance at the meeting bein~ introduced. Because of the large
number of applications~ and upon further discussion by the Cc~mission~ it was
decided that more time ~.~uld be needed to scan these applications.
l:Iotion by l.Iember Bonner~ seconded by l~Iember Ohman, asking the Village
to have copies of the applications made for each Commission l..[ember~ and
~.~th the recommendation of Chairman ?lufka~ call a special meeting for con-
sideration of new and retirin~ applicants~ said meeting to be held on Thursday~
January &~ 1968 at ?:OO p,m.. i~btion carried.
Chairman Plufka referred to Article II-Election of Officers, as contained in
B~les of Procedure, Adopted l.~rch 22~ 1966. ~btion by l-'lember Bonner~ seconded
by l~Iember 'Jab1 to t,~ive the nomination of officers as indicated in Section 1
of Article II from the first Tuesday in January to the third Tuesday in Januar~
of 1968. [.lotion carried.
10. The ¥illa~e ~.~na~er announced tb~t there would be a meetin~ of the Hennepin County
League in Golden Va]Icy on January &, 1968 at 8:00 p.m. ~dth ~M.- Dave Keanedy
speakin~ on ne[,~ State Department of State e~nd Urban Affairs. Co--sion
~,~ere invited to attend.
11. Discussion held on ~oals that the Plannin~ Commission members should be con-
cerned [,r.[th in the year 1968.
12. There Be~ng no further business to come before the Co~mission, the meetir~
adjourned at 10:30 p.m. until Thursday, January ~ 1968, at ?:OO p.m. or until
the call of the chair,
New Hope Planning Commission
Planning Commission ~iinutes January ~, 1968
A special meeting of New Hope Planning Commission was called to order
at 7: OO p.m. by Chairman Plufka:
Members Present~ Plufk~, Bonner, Johnson, Krueger, Ohman
Sueker, Swanson, Wahl
Members Absent: Ouimette (had not been informed)
1. The Commission reviewed the vacancies and List of candidates for reappoint-
ment or initial appointment.
Motion by Bo~uer, seconded by Ohman, recommending that Johnson, Sueker
and Swanson be reappointed to three year terms and that the secretary
be instructed to cast an unanimous ballot for the reappointment. Motion
carried unanimously.
Motion by Sueker, seconded by Wahl, recommending that Ouimette be appointed
to fill the one year remaining of CLick's term. Term to expire on
12-31-68. Motion carried.
The applications of the new candidates were reviewed. It was decided
that a written vo~e would be taken with the candidate getting the
biggest number of votes being recommended to fill the remainder of
Bonner's ~erm and the second highest being recommended to fill the one
year term.
Upon a canvas of the ballots Dennis Ostlund 'was reco~nended to fill
Bonnet's term expiring on December 31, 1968 and Charles C. Bosocker was
recommended for appointment to the one year term.
2. Nominations for Commission officios was the second, item on the agenda.
Nominations for chairman were considered first.
A. For position of Chairman
Krueger moved that Wahl be nominated for position of chairman. Wahl
would not accept the nomination - citing personnel reasons.
Sueker moved, seconded by Wahl, that P!uf_~a~be nominated for the position
of chairman.
Ohman moved, seconded by Bonner, that nominations for chairman be closed.
~.~tion carried.
B. For position of Vice-Chairman
Ohman moved, seconded by Plufka, that W~hl be nominated for the position
of Vice Chairman.
Swanson moved, seconded by Sueker that nominations for Vice Chairman be
closed. ~tion carried. ~
C. For ~osition of Secretar~.
Bonner moved, seconded by Swanson, that Sueker be nominated for the position
of secretary.
Plufka moVed~ seconded by Wahl~ that Johnson be nOminated for the position of
sec. etary.
Johnson moved, seconded by Ohman, that Swanson Be nominated for the
position of Secretary. ~f
Bonner moved, seconded by Ohman, that nominations for secretary be
closed. Motion carried.
3. There being no further business to come before the special meeting,
the meeting was adjourned at 8:&O P.M. until Tuesday, January 16, 1968
at 8:00 P.M. or until the call of the chair.
New Hope Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes January 16, 1968
1. The regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was called to
order at 8:O5 P.M. by Chairman Plufka.
2. Roll call was taken.
Members Present: Ptufka~ Johnson, Krueger, Ohman, Sueker, Swanson
Wahl, ~,imette Bosacker, Ostlund.
Members Absent: None.
3. Chairman Plufka intruduced the new appointees Bosacker and Ostlund and
outlined the Council appointments which were:
Apoointee Term ends
Dennis Ostlund Replace Bonnet 12-31-68
Charles Bosacker One year 12-31-68
Merle Johnson Reappointed 3 years 12-31-?0
Neil Ouimette Replace Click 12-31'68
Wayne Suecker Reappointed 3 years 12-31-?0
Lyle Swanson Reappointed 3 years 12-31-~0
Review of Commissions minutes of January 2nd and ~th.
Motion by Wahl, seconded by by Johnson, to approve minutes of January 2nd
as printed. Motion carried.
Minutes of January 4th, item. 2B were amended to show: Born%er moved,
seconded by Swanson~ that Johnson be nominated for the position of
Vice-Chairman.
Motion by Sueker~ seconded by Ohman to approve minutes of January ~th
as amended. Motion carried.
5. Election of officers for 1968 Commission was discussed. The slate of
nominations from the meeting of January ~th was reviewed. One
nomination was made from the floor - Motion by Bosocker, seconded
by Plufka that Wahl be nominated for the position of Secretary.
Election of officers was by written ballot. Upon a count of the ballots
the following were declared elected:
For Chairman: Plufka
For Vice - Chairman: Wahl
For Secretary: Sueker
6. The Council minutes of January 9th were reviewed.
7. The duties of the two standing Committees were reviewed and new appoint-
ments made. ~. Bosacker was appointed to the Land Use Committe - Chaired
by Sueker. ~. Ostlund was appointed to the Or~i nance Review Committee -
Chaired by Wahl.
8. A discussion was held regarding the Zubeck property at the S.E. corner
of County # 18 and >h Ave. Chairman Plufka had attended a meeting of
Interested Citizens. After a lengthy discussion reguarding the property--
Wahl moVed, seconded by Sueker, to recommend to the Village Council
that the Village Engineer be instructed to review the drainage problems
~h the area in question and report on the feasibility of development
of a storm sewer system tied into the improvement of County # 18 that
would move storm water south instead of north and what affect this
would have on development of the area, and of the proposed ponding
area north of &9th Avenue.
9. The question of possible development of an apartment complex West of
Boone Avenue in the Science Center was reviewed. Plufka moved, seconded
by Kruger, that the Commission go on record as violently opposim~ an~
rezoning of the Science Cen~er for Apartment Development. Motion Carried.
10. There being no further business to come before the meeting Ohman moved,
seconded by Bosacker, that the meeti~ be adjourned. Motion carried,
Meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M. until Tuesday, February ?th at 8:00 P.M.
New Hope Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes February 7, 1968
1. The regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at the
Village Hall, 7701-&2nd Avenue North, in said Village on Wednesday, Feb.7, 1965,
at 8:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Plufka.
2. Roll call was taken as follows:
Present: Plufka, Johnson, Sueker, Ostlund, Wahl, Ouimette
Absent: Krueger, Ob~an, Bosacker, Swanson
3. Case No. 6~-4 Request for variances by Robert Kruse for property in the
vicinity of 36th Avenue North and east of the MN & S Railroad
R/~--rear yard setback, employee parking in front of the
building and the required 35% green area.
Mr. Robert Kruse was present regarding the variance requests. A paper box
company is proposing to locate on the site which is approximately six acres.
The initial building is to be 200 feet by 300 feet, and is to be located
within twelve feet of the back property line (near trackage). Mr. Kruse is
further proposing 40 parking spaces in the front of the building with 180 feet
of green area between the parking lot and the street (proposed Nevada Avenue).
The variance from the 35% green area requirement is not needed for the initial
building. Mr. Kruse stated that the MN&S is agreeable to the variance for
the rear yard setback.
,~ PThe Planning Commission advised N~r. Kruse that a ten foot set back from the side lot line"was also required for the parking facilities.
Motion by Member Sueker, seconded by Member :Johnson to recommend to the Village
Council that the request for the variance on the rear yard set back for the
building now proposed be approved, and to f~rther recommend that the request
fo.r the variance for employee parking in front of the building be denied and
that the green area requirements be in accordance with Village ordinance.
Motion carried.
Discussion with apartment developers regarding possible changes in the construction
code and safety requirements was held. Numerous developers were presmnt upon
invitation.
- The .fi~t item. d~scussed was ~rhe~nat~er of sound transmission between floors
and the decibel rating that should be required. Messrs. Embretson, Harrington,
Bennett, Sopczyk, Perry and Ken Peterson spoke on the matter. The developers
present felt that the between floor construction as described by Mr. ~nbretson
and Mr. Harrington should be satisfactory. The Planning Commission is to
look into the Brooklyn Center ordinance requirements and come ..~p with
recommendation as to decibel requirement between floors.
Plsnning Commission Minutes - 2 - February 7, 1968
The second point discussed was the fire raring to be required between floors.
It was agreed that safety of life should be the prime consideration with property
damage the secondary consideration. It was also pointed out that smoke was the
major cause of death not the fire itself. Mr. Harrington presented some statistics
as to apartment fires in New Hope o~er the years. Consideration is to be given
to the installation of a fire alarm head in each apartment, fire doors at the ends
of hallways, door closers on hallway doors, and wiring for alarm systems to .be
enclosed in approved raceways.
The third point of discussion was lighting standards for ~arking lots. Mr. Charles
Cowan of the Minneapolis Gas Company was present. He advised the Planning Commission
that the Minneapolis Gas Company did not meet the code requ~irements in New Hope.
The Gas Company suggests that the code be drawn to permit installation of gas
lights at 30 foot intervals whic~ would give ~ candles at ground level and ½ candles
at six feet from ground level. T. he gas Company feels that this would be ample
lighting. To produee the ½ foot 'candle now required at ground level ~h~y would
have to install standards at lesser intervals and they do not feel this would be
of pleasing appearance. Mr. Cowan was advised that the Planning Commission would
give consideration to their requ~tf~or change in standards for the lighting of
multiple parking lots.
The fourth point discussed was the general construction of multiples. The necessity
of a two hour fire rating on the exterior walls was reviewed with Mr. Bennett,
Architect, saying that this requirement is an outgrowth of high density construction
and with the exterior windows involved it does not achieve its p~rpose. Discussion
held as to the two hour fire rating requirement for walls to the common hallways.
E~erior finishes for buildings were discussed.
The matter of requiring all masonary construction was discussed with those present
objecting to such a requirement on an economic basis..
Mr. Jim Bartlett and Mr. Gary Lyons of Miles Construction brought up the question
of the requirement for a $~rage plus an outside parking space for each unit. The
dev~elopers felt that the requirement should be lowered to perhaps 50% garages. With
the difference to be made up in parking spaces. Mr. White, Skyline Builders~
stated they had found a 60 - ~O ratio~very satisfactory.
Discussion held as to incinerator requirements with the Eepresentatives from
S~fline objecting to incinerators within the building. They much prefer contracting
for rubbish removal. Other builders present stated that the incinerator housed in
a separate building was satisfactory. The possibility of eliminating all burning
was discussed.
The possibility of locating charcoal burning facilities in a central area was
discussed, th~sr~ eliminating burners being used on balconies.
Discussion was held on the merits of twwn houses versus apartments..
The developers present were advised that the Planning Commission would not be
ready to recommend to the Count. il as to apartment standards until possibly the
meeting of February 20~ 1968.
Planning Commission M~nutes -3- February 7,1968
5. The Village Manager presented the proposal for the Plymouth Zoning Districts.
This~as reviewed by the Commission.
6. The final plans for the interchange at County Road 18 and 42nd Avenue North
were presented to the Planning Commission by the Village Manager. The plans
are dated January 16, 1968 and numbered Plan 7-C..
7. The Council M~nutes for the meeting of January 23, 1968 were reviewed. The
Village Manager advised the Planning Commission of the special Council
meeting of February l, 1968,
8. Motion by Member Sueker, seconded by Member Wahl to approve the minutes of
the Planning Commission meeting of January 16, 1968, as presented.
Motion carried.
9. The matter of upgrading of apartment construction standards in connection
with the moratorium on multiples was referred to the Ordinance Review
Committee, Nr. Wahl being the chairman. At. meeting of this committee was
scheduled for Tuesday, February 13, 1968. For purposed of this meeting and
because of the importance of the matter the entire commission will sit.
Motion by Member Sueker, seconded by Member W~hl to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 12:lO a.m. until February 20, 1968, at ~:QO p.m.
New Hope Planning Commission
Planning Commission Minutes February 20, 1968
1. The regular meeting of the NeW Hope Pl~ng Commission was held
at the Village Hall~ 7701 - ~2nd Avenue North~ in said Village on
Wednesday~ February 20~ 1968~ at 8:00 p.m.
~ 'The meeting was called to order by Chairman Plufka
2. ROll call was taken as follows:
Present: Plufka, ~Qhnson, Sueker, Ostlund, Wahl, Ouimette, Ohman
Absent: None (Krueger~ Bosacker, Swanson)
3. Mr. Roger Dahl ef the Cooper High Key Club appeared before the
Commission to request permission to install a directional sign for
Cooper High at the 6orner of Winnetka Avenue and ~Tth Avenue. After~
general discussion regarding the problems and possible location - -
Motion by Sueker, second by Ohman, that the Key Club apply for a
special use permit for the sign and that the $25.0Cj 'fee be waived
providing the Key Club would develop the list of Property owners
within 150 feet and handle the delivery of the notices.
MotiOn carried on voice vote.
&.~eneral discussion held relative to proposed standards for apartment
construction.
Item A. Annual inspection and Certification.
Motion~ as amended~ by Plufka, second by Ouimette, to recomme~ed
that the Council provide for an annual Certificate of Occupancy to
be issued afte~ an inspection and payment of a $25.00 ~uspec~iSn~fee
for each Apartemnt Building. In order to recieve the certificate
the apartment would need to meet all applicable performance standards.
Motion carried on voice vote.
Item B. Standards for Sound Transmission.
~') Motion by Wahl~ second by Johnsoo,~ to recommend to the~'Villa~e
Council that the Building Code b~ amended to provide that all
party walls, and all floor and ceilings in apartment be constructed
of an assembly that would provide a S.T.C. of 50. The aSsembly
design to be certified by a reconized testing lab that ,i~' would
meet t~e S.T.C. 50 standard. Motion carried on Voice Vote.
(2) Motion by Wahl second by Ohman~ to recommend to the Village
COuncil that the Buildin~ode be. amended to pr°vide'~that all
corridor walls~ and do°rs~ ~ ~n~4cte.d~f ~q~a~_s~mbly that WOuld
roY' ~ ~'~ ~ '~'
p rode a S.T.C. of ~ as ~e~f~~y ~ reconm~ testmng lab.
Motion carried on Voice Vote. ~
It~ C. Fire Alarm System New .Construction.~
Motion by Sueker~ socond by ¥~ahl~ to recommend to the Village Council
that the Building Code be smended to require an automatic fire
detection and alsrm system (similier to that proposed by the state
Fire Marshall) in all new aPartment buildings Motion carried on
Voice Vote.
Insert to Planning Comm~ s~ion Minutes of February 20~ 1968
Item K, Page 2
shOuld read
Item .K, Improved Stairwells Ln Old Construction
Motion by SUeker, second Wahl, to recommend to Village Council that
the Building Code be amended to provide that all existing apartments
and those under, const~_uction~ ~, , providei within one year of t~he~a~s~e~
of the ordmnance~ ~ o~ ~ ~-~-~cd enclosed stairwell~~6~al
rack and pinion door closere on all doors. Motion carried on voie~ vote.
A New It. em K(1) should be added to read
~tem K(1) Iucinerators in Old Construction.
Motion by Sueker, seconded by Oslund, to recommend to the Village
Council that all incinerators within existing apartments be completely
sealed up within six (6) months of the passage of the ordinance.
Motion failed on voice vote.
Respectfully ~ubmitt ed,
Harlyn G. Larson
Village Manager
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Item D. Door Closers in New Constructions
Motion by Sueker~ second by Johnson, to recommend to the Village
Cuuncil that the Building Code be amended to require an automatic
door closer o~f the-$ r~ck and pinon type on all d~mrs l~ading
from the apartment uhits to common areas of apartment buildings.
Motion carried on Voice Vote.
Item E. Stair~,ells in New Construction
Motion. as amended~ by Sueker~ second by Bosacker~ to recommend to the
Village Council that the Building Code be amended to require that all
stairwell in apartment buildings be enclosed with one (1) hour rated
ceilings walls and doors and that all stairwell doors and ~xterior
doors be equiped with ~ r~ck and pinon door eleeePs. Motion
carried on Voice Vote.
Item F. Fire RatinE
~otion as amended~ by Plufka, seconded by Ouimette~ to recommend to
Village Council that the Building Code be amended to provide for one
(1) hour fire rating throughout\including roofs (except doors within the
actual apartment living units an~the windows in the exterior walls).
Motion carried on Voice Vote.__ ~partment
Ite~m G. Incinerators
Motion by Sueker~ socond by Wahl~ to recommend to the Village COuncil
that the Building Code be amended to state that no incinerators be
permitted within apartment buildings. Motion carried on Voice Vote.
Item I. Fire Alarms in~_e_xistinE buildin, n,n~.
Motion by Sueker~ second by Wahl, to recommend to the Village Council
that the building Code be amended to provide that all existing
apartments and all apartments under construction be required to
provide an fire alarm system similiar to that recommended for new
construction (except that ex!Sting construction could install the
wiring in a surface raceway) v~thin one ~(1) year from the adoption of
the ordinance. Motion carried on Voice ~ote.
Item J. Door Closers in existin~ buildings.
Motion by Sueker second by Ouimette~ to recommend to the Village
Council that the Building Code be amended to require that al 1_ existing
apartments and those under construction install door closers as regaled
on new construction within six (6) months of the passage ~f the e~d~nance.
Motion carried on Voice Vote.
Item K. Improved Stairwells on old oo~ruction.
Motion by Sueker seco~.d by Ostlund to recommend to the Vill~e
Council that all incinerators within existing apartments be cm~letely
sealed up within six (6) months of the passage of the ordinance.
Motion fa&led on Voice Vote.
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Item Z. Open Burners
Motion by Plufka.. second by Wahl. to recommend to the Village council
that an ordinance be adopted prohibiting the use of burners with opera'
fires on balconies above ground floor on apartment buildings.
Motion carried on Voice Vote.
Item M. Planned Development~.
Motion by Ouimette secnnd by Plufka to recommend to the Village
Council that the Zoning OrdinAnce b~ .amended as follows:
Re commendat ion:
Double the lot sJ~.e square fobtage requirement under Section
&.22 for all units over single fem~ly and revise the Planned
Development (Section ~.23 Subdo 9) to include relatively the same
area requirements shown under
Intent:
This would encourage apartment develo~rs to submit all multiple
dwelling proposals as a Planned Unit Development~ _to get greater
density and provide the Planning Commission and Council with a
more effective control over placement~ density~ ementies~ and design.
The apartment developers would be discouraged by density alone~
from building~ under multiple zoning alone and would prOvide the
Village a powerful control even over small parcels of land already
zoned multiple.
Motion carried on Voice Vote.
~tem N. Garages
Motion by Plufka second by Ostlund.~ to recommend to the Village
Council that the requirement for one (1) garage per apartment unit
be amended~ to require that garage~ spaces equal to 6/10 of the
number of apartment units be constructed provided, however~ that
there shall be a minimum of two (2) parking spaces per unit on the
site. The 6/10 ratio would only apply when the proposed development
is submitted under the ,,planned unit,, provision.
Motion carried on Voice Vote.
Motion by Ohman~ second by Kruger, to ehaD4~e the 6/10 ratio to
75% failed on Voice Vote.
It_em O. Exterior Finish
Motion by Plufka, second 'by Wahl, to recommend to the Village Council
that there be no change in the exterior material requirement for
apartments. Motion carried on Voice Vote.
Item P. Gas Lights
Motion by Plufka, second by Bosacker, to recommend to the Village
CounCil that the Lighting Code be amended to provide that the lighting
standards to be met by parking lot and exterior lighting shall be
½ foot candle power measured any hi~tt between ground level and
six feet above ground.
It. ~.emL_Q~~ Security? Locks
Motion, as amended, by Plufka, second by Ostlund, to recommend to
the Village Council that the Building Code be amended to require the
installation of a device to control access in all new apartments
and the installation of a s~mi liar device in existing, apartments or
those under construction withi~ .£ix (6) months of the passage of the
ordinance. Motion carried on Voice Vote.
~ 3. The Council minutes of February 13, 1968 were reviewed. ~~
6. The ~ommission minutes of February 6~ 1968 were declared approved ~'~'~'J~ ~
as printed.
?. On motion by Ostlund, second by Swanson, the meeting was adjourned
at 12:~3 a.m. until ~uesday, February 27, 1968 at ?:00 p.m.
(joint meeting with Council.).
Respectfully Submitted
Harlyn S. Lar~n
Acting Secretary
NEW HOPE PLANNING COMMISSION
1. The regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at the
Village Hall 7701-~2nd Avenue North in said Village on Wednesday,
March 6, 1968, at 8:00 o'clock p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Plufka.
2. Roll call was taken ae
Present: Plufka, Johnson, Wahl, Ouimette, Bosacker
Absent: Eruegar, Ohman, Sueker, Swanson, Ostlund
(~tlund and Swanson arrived latter in the meeting)
3. Case No. 67-2~+ continuation: Request for a special use permit fora
service station at the southeast corner
of Bass. Lake Road and ~International
Parkway relocated, applicant being
Knutson C~npanies, Inc.
Mr. Lauren Knott, Attorney representing the Knutson Co. was present
together with an Engineer representing the service station company.
The Proposal for the service station is the same as the proposal
presented last August with the exception of the relocation of Inter-
national Parkway in connection with the interchange at County Road 18
and the Bass Lake Road. The landscapping plan for. the proposed
site was presented. Discussion was held as to the various styles
of filling stations that could be constructed.
Motion by Mamber Johnson, seconded by Member Ouimette to recommend
to the Village Council issuance of the special use permit subject
to the approval of the Village Engineer as to the final grades and
the drainage and this site tying into the overall requirements of the
area. Motion carried unanimo~y.
~. Case No. 68-5 Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance
by Minnesota Ohio Oil Co. to separate
their property frc~ the apartment site
located to the north of said filling
station, located near 7200 Bass Lake
Mr. Vincent Johnson, Attorney for Mr. ~achtler, owner of the M & 0
site, appeared before the Commission to review the request.
Vincent Johnson stated that the owner had been unable to pay his taxes
because the property was not divided and that they felt that the
sale of the apartment buildings to individual owners should not be
a factor in determining this waiver as Mr. Wachtler had sold as one
parcel and the problem developed after that.
Motion by Member Ouimette, seconded by Member Wahl that the Planning
Ccam~ission recommend to the Village Council approval of the ~aiver
of the platting ordinance as to the Minnesota-Ohio site as requested
by Mr. Wachtler and that the Village M~ger notify the mortgage holder
on Parcel A, apartment site, of the delinquent taxes against the prop-
erty. Motion carried.
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5. Cas® No. 68-6 Request for variance in front yard setback
for the purpose of constructing an attached
porch and garage that would extend eight
feet in front of the existing home~ Mrs.
James' L. Fiala, 3648 Ensign Avenue North.
Mrs" Fiala was in attendance to discuss the topography of the lot and
the need for the variance.
Motion by Member Bosacker, seconded by Member Johnson that the Planning
Commission recommend to the Council that the request for the variance
by Mrs. Fiala be granted, the Planning Commission being in favor of this
type of home improvement and the neighbor not objecting. Motion carried.
M~ber Os~lund arrived.
6. Case No. 68-7 Request for variance to permit undersize
home on west side of Cavell, 325 feet North
of 40½ Avenue North.
Mr. Richard Anderson, the future owner of the home, was present. He
stated that he had commenced· the deal to build this home prior to the
change in Village Ordinance requiring 1260 square feet and that the house
has exceeded the old requirements.
be approved 5
Motion by Member Bosacker,~conded by Member Johnson to recommend to the
Council that the variance forlthe construction of the undersize house as
requested by Richard Anderson~in as much as the deal was commenced previous
to the 1260 square foot requirement and that the house did exceed the old
requirements by a substantial amount. Motion carried.
?. Case No. 68-8 ReqUest for Waiver of Platting Ordinance and
Variance to create under width lot, West Side
of Winnetka Avenue, 160 feet south of 49th
Avenue, Lots 12, 13 and 14 of Block 4, Lynncroft
Addition, submitted by Peavey Company.
Messrs. Emmons and Grabski appeared before the Commission to discuss the
request. They want to redivide the lots int~ three new lots which WOuld
b.~ 72 feet, 84 feet and 72 feet in width. The reason for the request
is to permit the construction of a house on the larger lot which will not
fit on the 75 foot lot. The builders agreed that they could meet setback
requirements on the 72 foot lots.
~tion by Member Ouimette, seconded by ~Member Bosacker that the'' Planning
Co~ission recomend in favor of granting ~the Waiver of the Platting Or-
dinance and variance to create under width lots in, connection ~with Lots
12, 13 and 24 of Block 4, Lyrmcroft Addition, subject to 'the dedication
of seven feet for widening of Winnetka and alsb recommending that in
the future no variances be granted for sideyard requirements on the under-
size lots. ~otion carried.
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8. Case No. 68-9 Request for a special use permit for a
rectional sign for Cooper High School to
be located at the southwest corner of ~?th
Avenue and Winnetka Avenue, applicant, Cooper
Key Club.
The proposed sign is to be 2~'~ x 30I', orange Cooper High .Scho~....! letters on
a blue background.
Motio~ by Member Wahl, seconded by Member Ostlund to recommend in favor of
the granting of the special use permit for the Cooper High directional sign
as requested with the actual location of the sign to be determined by the
Police and Street Departments. Motion carried.
9. 0ase No. 68-10 Approval of site plan for P~obert Krause.
M~tion by Member Wahl, seconded by Member Ouimette recommending approval of
the site plan, Case No. 68-10, as presented by Mr. Robert Krause. Motion
carried.
10. ~. ~a~es Bartlett appeared before the Commission regarding propose~ multiple
complex. He stated that he had given up the idea of underground garages
because the cost made it economically unfeasible. He said he wished to obtai~
the feelings of the Oommission as to granting a variance as to density if
such factor was offset by other amenities. Mr. Bartlett was advised that
variance as to density had been approved on his previous proposal because
of the ur~erground garage feature which in turn provided more green area f~r
the complex. Future variances as to density would not be considered unless
the plan presented was very unusual and in keeping with the open area idea.
11. Mr. Larry Sigurdson, Mobile Oil Corporation, and Mr. Joe Teresi appeared
before the Commission for informal discussion regarding the problems of site
development on the northeast corner of ~innetka Avenue and ~ Avenue North.
The construction of a Mr. Steak restaurant is proposed to be located to the
east of the existing Mobil Station. A formal request is to be made for Waiver
of the Platting Ordinance and for a sideyard variance.
Member Swanson arrived.
Motion by Member Ouimette, seconded by Member Bosacker to approve the Planning
Commission minutes of the meeting of February 20~ 1968 with the following
corrections:
Item ~-B-2 should read
Motion by Wahl, seconded by Ohman, to recon~end to the Village Council that
the Building Code be amended to provide that corridor walls and door frames
be constructed of an assembly that would provide a S.T.C. of ~O and the d~ors
~pening onto the corridors shall meet a S.T.C. of 30, assembly designs to be
~ertified by a recognized testing lab. ~otion carried on voice vote.
Item K should read
MotiOn by Sueker, seconded by Wahl, to recommend to Village Council that the
Building Code be amended to provide that all existing apartments and those
under construction provide within one year of the passage of the ordinance
an enclosed stairwell with all interior walls and ceilings having a one hour
fire rating and approved rack and pinion door closers on all doors. Motion
carried by voice vote.
12. Member Johnson reported on garbage coll~.on in the Village. He feels that
the Village should continue as is rather using or, collector. Motion by
Member Johnson, seconded by Member Ouimette to recommend to the Village
Council that the garbage collection in the Village be left as is because there
is insufficient facilities at the Village Hall to otherwise handle and the
service we now have is on a competitive basis. Motion carried.
The Chairman requested that a report be given at the mid-month meeting by
the Land Use Committee headed by ~. Sucker and by the Ordinance Review
Committee headed by Mr. k~ahl.
The matter of retail sales on industrial property was discussed. This matter
is to be further considered.
Motion by Member Johnson, seconded by Member Ouimette to adjourn the meetingJo
Minutes New Hope Planning Commission March 19, 1968
1. The regular meeting of the New Hope Planning commission was held at the
Village Hall 7701-~!nd Avenue North in said Village on Tuesday, March 19, 1968.
at 8:00 o'Clock P.M.
2. Roll Call was taken
Present: Plufka, WI~hl, Ouimette, Krueger, Ohman, Swanson
Absent: Johnson, Boaacker, Sueker, Ostlund
(~ohnson arrived at 9:45 -Sueker at 8:07 - Bosacker at 8~11)
3. Three gentlemen ~epresenting the Alcoholics Anonymous Club x~. present and
requested an opportunity to discuss with bhe Commission the possibility of
establishing a local AA Club at 7115 Bass Lake Road. Problems of size of the
lot and building, parking, a possible expansion, and how the Club would operate
were discussed.
At the close of the discussion the Chairman polled the Commission with the
members present indicating that the Club was not an objectionable use and
that they wuuld be willing to accept a special use permit applicant. Approval
could not be assured, but if all zoning restrictions were met the petition,
would probably receive f~or~ble action.
Planning Commission minutes of March 6, 1968 were approved as printed.
5. Council minutes of March ll, 1968 were reviewed.
6. Bob ~ller, Village Attorney~ presented a review of the use of the special or
conditional use permit in zoning control. Recent case law on the subject
was reviewed with the main point expressed being t~at if a petitioner met all
of the requirements set out as conditions for issuance of the permit~ the
commission under 'the recent case law must issue the permit. A general discuss-
ion followed. ·
7. The Industrial Development Commission proposal to have the industrial area
between 45th and ~9th Ave. West of Quebec Ave. rezoned to a classification other
than industrial was reviewed and referred to the land use committee.
~ proposed ordinances on apartment standards x~ reviewed. The Commission~~
were requested to let the Village Manager know if they found any changes that
should be made.
9. The special committee on land use reported they had not~ing new to report at
this time. The commission requested that the corners of: SE of 49th &18--
SW of ~2nd and Boone - SE of 26th and 18, and the area south of Sunset Heights
and north of the railroad-~be added to the areas under review.
10. The special committee on codes and standards reported they had nothing new at
this time, but that they were reviewing duplexes ~nd service station problems.
11.The Village ~&~nager reviewed very bristly the proposed park plan and stated
a presentation of the detailed plan would be arranged for the Commission.
Minutes 2 March 19, 1968
12. The problem of retail sales in Industrial areas was brought up for discussi°n.
The three problem."areas at this time being the two Winnetka Ave bakeries and
the new Boutell building. After general discussion:
A motion by Plu~Ea, second by Ouimette, to recommend to the Village Council
that the Commission felt general retail business of the hype conducted by
the three above concerns was not a desiraable use for an industrial area.
A motion was made by Sueker, seconded by Kruger, to amend °' the motion to
read that the Commission recommends that the Village Council take immediate
action to enforce the zoning ordinance and that the bakery and furniture sales
be stopped.
The amendment was declared passed on a voice vote.
The emended motion was declared passed on a voice vote.
In the general discussion that followed it was suggested that the Council consider
issuance of a license for warehouse sales on an occasional basis (two or three times
a year) with a permit fee and for a specified number of hours ar days.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, the me~n~as adjourned
on motion by Bosacker, seconded by Kruger, at 11:28 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted
Harlyn G. Larson
Acting ~eCretary
Planning Commission Minutes - 1 - April 2, 1968
1. The regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at
the Village Hall, 7701 - ~2nd Avenue North in said Village on Tuesday,
April 2, 1968, at 8:00 p.m.
The ~eeting was cal~d' ~o~ or,er by~~:PRmfka~
2. Roll call was taken as follows:
Present: Plufka, Wahl, Ouimette, Krueger, Ohmam' Swanson,
JohnSon, Sueker, Ostlund. ~
Absent: Bosacker (who arrived at 8:05)
Case No. 67-23 continUation: Request for rezoning from Single Family
Residence to ~Generat Business vicinity
of the 9300 block eh' ~2nd Avenue North,
applicants being Ea~le Strande and Adfur
Investors, /nc. ,.
Mr, Richard Furseth, Adfur Investors, Ins., and Mr. W~ G~ Nelson of
the Phillips 66 Company were present regarding the matter. Discussion
held as to the access for the property to the south and west of the
proposed filling station and restaurant sits and status of upgrading
of the interchange- Mr. Ralph Collier, property oWner at 9&O1 Rock-
ford Road, was present and advised the Commission that he did not want
his property landlocked. Reverend Schupmann, of Holy Trinity Lutheran
Church, was presmnt and informed the Cemmi~mioni~that the Church was
in favor of the proposed rezoning. Further dim,ussien held as te the
access to the site in question.
Motion by Krueger, seconded by Sueker to recommend to the Village
COuncil that the request for rezoning £~om Adfu~ Investments,
(Planning Case No~ 67-23) be denied. Motion carried,
&. Case N9. 68-11: Request for Waiver of .Platting Ord~ce
and Variance in side; ~a~d amd sign re-
strictions - property in the vicinity
of ~2nd Avenue and Winne~,ka Avenue, east
of Mobil Station, applicant being Mr.
Cliff Teresi.
Mr. Teresi, Res-Mar Inc., and ~r. L. A~ Sever~on,. Mobil Oi~ Co~cration,
were present. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed RLS~
Motion by Bosacker, seconded by Ouimette to recommend to the Council
approval of the RLB as presented splitting the property into Tracts
A, B, C, and D. Motion carried.
Motion by Bosacker, seconded by Wahl to recommend to the Villag~
Council that the request for variance for the five feet side yard
on Parcel A be approved, subject to execution of an easement over
Tract D and access to tract A across Tract B being p~?~-ided, with
approval of aame to be obtained from the Village Attorney. Motion
carried.
Planning Commission Minutes - 2 - April 2, 1968
Motion by Member Ouimette, seconded by Johnson to recommend to the
Village Council the approval of the variance for the front yard sign
on Parcel A of the proposed RLS, on the Condition that there never be
any parking permitted in front of the building. Motion carried~
Motion by Kruegerlto recommend to the Council that the request for
variance to place a sign on Tract B, for .the business on Tract A, be
denied. Motion lost for lack of second.
Motion by Bosacker, seconded by Wahl to recommend to the Council
approval of the variance to permit a sign on' Tract B for the business
on Tract Al
Motion by Ouimette~ seconded by Ohman to amend the motion to include -
subject to sign conforming in other matters to the Village Ordinances.
Motion carried.
Upon vote being taken on the motion as amended, the motion was declared
carried.
Motion by Wahl, seconded by Swanson to. recommend to the Village Council
that the site plan for "Mr. Steak" be approved~ subject to the approval
of the drainage and grading ~ the Village Engineer. Motion carried.
5. Case No. 68-12: Request for variance in rear yard setback
for lot on the northwest corner of 3~th
and GettySburg Avenues, applicant being
Mr. Richard Dempsey,
Mr. Dempsey appeared before the commission to review the request. Motion
by Ohman, seC~ded by Sueker to recommend to the Council approval of
the three foot rear yard setback.
Motion by O~ett~ seconded by Sueker to amend the above motion by add-
ing - subject to a double permit fee being charged.
Upon a vote being taken on the mctio~ as.amended, the motion was declared
carried.
6. Case No. 68-13: Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance for
Lot 23 and Lot 28, Auditor's SubdiviSion No.
32~ (Nevada Avenue between ~nd and ~Sth),
Applicants being Naugle and Kavli.
The request is to waive the platting ordinance to provide for the Split-
ting of the lots at a depth of about 130 feet~ with the portion abutting
Nevada Avenue remaining single family residence and the westerly portions
of the lots fitting into the "Harrington~ apartment complex which was
previously approved.
Motion by Bosacker~ seconded by Erueger to recommend to the Council
approval of the Waiver of the Platting Ordinance as requested under
Planning Commission Minutes - 3 - April 2, 1965
Planning Case No. 68-13. Motion Carried.
7. Case No. 6~-L4: ReqUest for Waiver of Platting Ordi~nce,
division of Outlots 2, 3 ~ud ~, Holberg
Heights into six tracts to fit existing
~u~tiple dwellings, applicant W. I. Ashkar~
Mr. Don Peterson of Oakridge Mortgage and ContraCt Corporation appeared
before the Commission to review the request~
Motion by SUeker, seconded by Oui~ette to recommend approval of the
Waiver of the Platting OrdinanCe for the division of Outlots 2, 3, aud
~, Holberg Heights into six tracts as shown on survey presented.
Motion carried~
8. Case No. 6~-15: ReqUest for variance in side yard, Lot 8,
Block 5, MeadOw Lake Park, applicant be-
ing RiChard Board,
The request is to add an eight foot addition on the garage side of the
home. The proposed addition would be within &½ feet of the lot line
at the closest point.
Motion by O~m~n, seconded by Ostlund to recommend approval of the
six inch variance as requested for Lot 8~ Block 5, Meadow Lake Park.
Motion carried.
9. Case No. 68-16: ReqUest for Variance and Planned DeVelop-
ment for multiples, Southwest corner of
&7th Avenue and Iudependence~ for Camco,
inc.
The Case was held over for the meeting of May 7, 1968~ pending com-
pletion of plans for presentation.
10. Case No. 68-17: Request for site plan approval for an
addition to the New Hope Nursing Home,
8~10 - 5~th Avenue North.
~. Frank Pattee~ Architect for the proposed addition to the nursing
home, was present. They are proposing 138 additional beds.
Motion by Bosacker, seconded by S~anson to table the request pending
presentation of the lighting and landscapping plans and resolving
extension of the special use permit for the westerly protion of the
Thompson-Pattee proper-by (nursing home site). Motion carried.
~. Bloom, Sidley Corporation~ appeared before the Planning Commission
to discuss the fire alarm requirements for mmltiple dwellings, being
primarily concerned with the requirement for wiring for alarm systems
being in conduit or raceway. Mr. Bloom contends that this places an
undue burden on the apartment owner..
· The Planning Commission Chairman appointed Members Bosacker, Os%lund
and Ouimette to serve on a committee to further study fire alarm
requirementS, aS requested by Mr. SUeker.
12. The Council minutes of the meetings of March 25 and 26, 1968, were
reviewed by the Commission,
A date was established for the Planning Co,~ASsion to revie~ the
proposed park development Plans. This is to b® Thursday, April 18,
1968, at 6:30 p'm, at the Village Hall'
13. Motion by Johnson, seconded by Wahl to approve the Planning Commission
minutes of the meeting of March 17, 1968, as presented.
The minutes of the Industrial Commission meeting of March 26%h were
reviewed by t~e Planning Commission.
33.. DiScussion held regarding feasibility of changing names of streets in
the Village, particularily streets bearing numbers such as 6~ Avenue.
Motion by Sueker~ seconded by Ostlund to recommend to the Council that
the present system of naming streets be left as is, and that the names
of streets be left as they are, inasmuch as this meets the approval of
the Postoffice. Motion carried.
Discussion held regarding Section ~.61 of the Platting and Zoning
"~, relating to exterior sto~age in residential areas. The Plan-
ning ~mmis~on is to review this section for possible recommendations
to the Village Council.
Motion by Krueger, seconded by Bosacker to adjourn the meeting at 11.10 p.m.
Respectb,~ly Submitted,
B~tSy Pouliot
Recording Secretary
Pla~.nAr~ C~ission ~¥'~Autes - 1 - April 16, 1968
1. A regular meeting of the New Hope Planning C_~=,~ssion was held at the
Village Hall, 7701 - ~2nd Avenue North in said Village on Tuesday April 16, 1968~
at 8:00 P.M.
2. Roll Call was taken as follows.-
Present: Wahl, Ouimette, Kruger, Ohman, Swanson, Johnson, Sueker,
Ostlund.
AbSent: Bosacker (arrived at 10:14 P.m.) Plufka (arrived at 9:11 p.m.)
3. Case No ~8'17: Request for special Use permit for nursing home in residential
zone and approval of site plan for 138 bed expansion to existing h~ne.
Mr. Richard E. Olson, of Pattee Architects, represented the petitione~
New Hope Nursing Home.
Motion by Kruger, seconded by ~_,_imette, to rec_~_~m~e__ nd to the Village Council
that a special use permit for a nursing home be granted for the entire
residential zoned block that is bounded o~ the east by Zealand, an the North
by 55th Avenue, on the ~est by Boone Avenue and on the south by 54th Avenue.
Motion declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Ouimette, seconded by Johnson, to recommend approval of the proposed
site plan subject to the village engineer approval of the drainage system.
Motion deelared carried on a voice vote.
The proposed site plan for industrial building in the Science Center was
withdrawn.
5. The Land Use Committee, chai~ed by Suekert reported they had reviewed 8 of the 13
undeveloped sites they were stud~g and would recommend as follows:
Site 1- N o~. C°r~er of Village now zoned R.B. ia suggested for L.B.
Site 2- The Nels Jessen property ~mmediately north of Bass Lake Road now
zoned L.B. should r~m~ L.B.
Site 3, N.E. 'Corner of the Village between 62nd Avenue and the area now zoned
cc~mercial or multiple currently zoned S.R. is rended for ~.R.
Site ~. Zubeck'e Corner S.E. of ~gth & ~18 now zoned S.R. should be left as
S.R. until definite development proposal having general approval of
area residences is submitted. (Discussion held on this problem with
some feeling for immediate consideration of M.R. for the western
portion of corner). ' ~sout~ o~' ·
Site ~- Area north of Sault S~_~n~ Marie Railroad and~sout~ line of Sunset
Heights now zoned S.R. is recommended for purchase as ~illage park
land.
· Site 6- Area S.E. of MN&S and north of ~gth Avenue now zoned S.R. recce~ended
for purchase by Village as possible park nursery.
Site 7- Area 'west of MN&S between ~Sth and ~gth Avenue and ~est of platted
property on Rhode Island now zoned L.I. is recommended for M.R. with
the area between ~6th and ~?th ~est of Quebec to be reserved for
duplexes.
Planning Commission Minutes - 2 - April 16, 1968
Site 8- S.W. Corner of Boone and 42nd Avenue now zoned S.R. to remain as S.R.
After some discussion it was agreed that all recommendations were to serve as
guidelines only, and any rezoning must await the submission of an actual
development proposal.
The Land Use Committee will hold another meeting and submit recommendations on
the remaining five parcels at the next meeting.
6. The ~odes and Standards Committee reported with a recommendation - on two
family dwellings.
Motion by Ouimette, seconded by Wahl, to recommend that 2 F.D.'s remain as a
permitted use in M.R. districts only and that the required living area of the
2 F.D'.!S be increased to 980 sq.ft. (area not including any allowance for
garage) and that the party wall between the two living units be of one (1)
hour fire rating with a STC of 50 as required in multiples.
Motion declared carried on a voice vote.
In the general discussion it was explained that the committee felt %hat the
special use provision should not be used for 2 P.P.s- because of the possiblity
of permitting too much 2FD development on throughfares. Requiring the rezoning
would permit positive control of 2 FD development under the planned development
concept.
7. · The Fire Alarm System Committee report was given by 0stlund who stated that
after review the statements of Mr. Bloom it was felt by the Committee that the
original fire alarm system proposed was a sound system and should be kept/with
the exception that a flexible raceway should be permitted. The current
w~ing of conduit, by definitiontdoes not permit the Greenfield type of
raceway.
Motion by Ostlund, seconded by Ouimette to recommend to the Village Council that
Ordinance 68-9 (Subd D - 1) be amended to include the wor~ "installed
in metallic raceway approved for concealment',.
Motion declared carried on voice vote.
7a. Mr.. Themeo Ellis appeared before the Commission on behalf of Mr. John Ellis
to question the Commission regarding its feeling on a possible rezoning of
property owned by John Ellis from the present GI to MR. The general feeling of
the Cammission was that the property should stay industrial.
8. The problem of trailer rental from service stations was reviewed. Village Manager
Larson noting that the use was permitted in the GC zones and that the police were
checking out stations for major problems.
9. The problem of placement of apartment- structures was discussed with it generally
being felt that any problems could be handled under existing regulations.
Planning Commission Minutes - 3 - April 16, 1968
10. The problem of exterior storage in residential areas was discussed and generally
felt that the present proceedures should ~e continued in this area.
ll. Retail sales in industrial areas werediscussed again by the Commission.
Motion by Plufka, seconded by Wahl, to Snform the Council that while it was
felt that the Industrial Commission floor area percentage approach was reasonable~
the planning ~ommisSion feels consideration should be given to permitting retail
sales under an annual license issued on the basis of established performance
standards~ snd that the Planning Commission would like time to review this
approach before CounCil action is taken.
Motion declared carried On voice vote.
Chairman Plufka referred the matter to the C~ommittee on Codes and Standards for
a report to be returned within 45 days.
12. The Planning Commission minutes of April 2, 1968 were approved on motion by
Johnson, seconded by Wahl, carried on voice vote.
13. The Council Minutes of April 8, 1968 were reviewed.
14.~ Problem of residential trash burning was discussed. Motion by Sueker, seconded
by Plufka, to recommend to the Council that all residential trash burners be
prohibited. Following discussion, motion by Bosacker, seconded by On~mette,
to table the matter until the citizens group meets with the Council.
Motion declared carried by voice vote.
15. Motion by Ouimette, seconded by Wahl, to recommend that the floor area
requirements for single family homes be amended from the present 1260 to 1240 sq.ft,~
to provide better modular d~m~ension for construction.
Motion declared carried on voice vote.
16. ~,~mette suggested a tour of apartment developments and offered to set up tour
i~ other memberS were interested. Tour was set for May llth at l:OO p.m.
17. There being no further business to come before the Commission the meeting
was adjourned at 10:~O pom~ on motion by Kruger, seconded by Swanson.
Respectfully Submitted,
Harlyn G. Larson
Acting Secretary
Planning Commission Minutes - i - May
1. The regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at the
Village Hall, 7701 - &~ud Avenue North in said Village on Tuesday, N~y 7, 1968,
at 8:00 p.m.
Roll Call was taken as follows:
Present: Johnson, Sueker, Wahl, Ouimette, Plufka, Ostlund, Ohman, Swanson.
Absent: Krueger, Bosacker (who arrived at 8:20 p.m.)
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Plufka.
3. Case No. 67-31. continuation from Octob..er. 3, 1967, was discussed. This is a
request for a special use permit for the construction of a service station
at the northeast corner of County Road 18 and 49th Avenue North. Mr. C.A.
Brandell, the petitioner, was present. Mr. Brandell stated that the Couhty
had assured him that the plans for the intersection were final as far as
they were concerned and that the building could be buil~ anytime. Mr. Larson
stated that he had contacted the County Highway Department to verify this
statement. Discussion held as to the location of the center line of &9th
Avenue North. There is twenty-five feet of blacktop to the north of the
centerline and 15 feet to the south of aaid center line. The commission
recommended that the parking be put toward the rear of the site with the
green area then being to the front. Brandell said that he would give fiwe
additional feet to the Village for &9th Avenue. A typical Manaard Type
Gulf station is proposed.
Motion by Member Sueker, seconded by Member Ohman that the Planning Commission
recommend to the Village Council that the special use permit for a gasoline
filling station be approved for the northeast corner of County Road 18 and
&9th Avenue North (Planning Case No. 67-31), subject to the stati°n meeting
all ordinance requirements. Motion carried.
4. Case No. 68-16~ planned development for ap~?tments for Camco Inc. proposed at
&621 Independence Avenue, was reviewed. Mr. Peter Campion was present to
e~plain the proposal. This is basically the same plan that was approved by
the Council last November. A variance is also requested to place garages
within five feet of proposed County Road
Mr. Bosacker arrived at 8:20 p.m.
Motion by Ouimette, seconded by Wahl to recommend to the Village Council
approval of variance for garages and building to encroach on the required
setback from County Road 18. Motion carried.
Motion by Wahl ~ seconded by Ouimette to recmmmehd to the ~i~llage Council
that the planned development for multiples to be constructed under Planning
Case No. 68-16 be approved as submitted. Motion carried.
5. Case No. 68-18, variance for Northern Land & Realty Co. to construct a home
with the garage side within three feet of north propert~ line on Lot
Block ~ Mork Campion Hieghts 2nd Addition, 6024 Winnetk~a AVenue North, was
discussed. The abutting property owner furnished a letter stating that
he does not object to the variance as request. Mr. Harold Anderson, Northern
Land & Realty Co. ~ was present. The Planning Commission advise~ him that
the square foot requirements woUld be reduced so that a house &O x 26 would
meet the code and it was then suggested to Mr. Anderson that the smaller house
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be built, thus requiring no variance. The house is bo be built for
speculation.
Motion by Bosacker, seconded by Sueker, that the Planning Commission recommend
to the Village Council that the request for variance under Planning Case 68-18
be denied due to the code change in the square footage requirements. Motion
carried.
6. Case No. 68-19, public hearing on proposed plat Lots 1 through 6, Hazel Hills
and unplatted portions of NE ¼ of of Section 6 located at the southwest corner
of 62nd and Winnetka Avenue (Hubbard), was held. Among those present in
regard to this matter we~the Hubbards, Hazel Tuseth, Elmer Johnson, Merrill
Temple and Mrs. Schmidt.
Mrs. Schmidt was representing Petersons who own the corner property. She
questioned the desirability of developing the Peterson property with single
~amily residences.
Discussion held as to access to the Peterson property.
Motion by Johnson, seconded by Ouimette to recommend to the Village Council
that the following portions of the proposed Plat (Case No. 68-19) be
accepted: Lots 1 through 6 and Lot 10 of Block 1, Lots 3 through 8 of
Block 2, Lots 6 through 9 of Block 3. Motion carried.
7. Case No. 6~20, variance request to build an attached 24 x 24 garage that
would extend to.within four feet of the property line, for Clark C. Leikam,
3849 Jordan Avenue, Lot 6, Block 3, Northwood Terrace 5th, was reviewed.
A letter extending permission for the variance was received from the abutting
property owner.
Motion by Ostlund, seconded by Ouimette to recommend to the Village Council
to grant the variance for the garage on Lot 6, Block 3, Northwood Terrace
5th Addition, 3849 Jordan, to be built within four feet of the property line.
Motion carried.
8. Case No. 68-2~, variance request from David J. ~oat to construct a home on the
northeast corner of 60th and Xylon Avenue, Lot 9, Block 2, Hazel Hills 2nd
Addition, that would have only a twenty foot setback from both streets.
Motion by Bosacker, seconded by Ostlund to recommend to the Village Council
that the variance be granted for the front yard setback subject to the house
having a thirty foot setback from Xylon Avenue. Motion carried.
9. Case No. 68-22, variance request from Wesley Urspringer, Lot 8, Block 4,
~arrett"~ '~r~ace, 8901 - 40½ Avenue North, to construct a garage within
4.27 feet of the east lot line, was reviewed. A letter was received from
the abutting property stating that he had no objection to the variance.
Motion by Ohmsn, seconded by Ostlund to recommend to the Village Council
approval of the variance as requested under Case No. 68-2~. Motion Carried.
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10. ~ase No. 68-23, request for waiver of Platting Ordinance, variance in rear
yard setback and approval of site plan for the property located on the west
side of Quebec ~Ivenue between ~2nd and 45th Avenues. The petitioner is
proposing to divide the property into three tracts. This property is zoned
General Industry.
Motion by Bosacker that the matter be referred to the Industrial Commission.
Motion lost for lack of second.
Motion by Wahl, seconded by Ouimette that the Planning Commission recommend
to the Village Council approval of the waiver of the Platting Ordinance as
requested under Planning Case No. 68-23 for Earl Rosengren. Motion carried.
Mr. Rosengren is proposing to construct a building on the most northerly
tract of the above mentioned property. He requests a variance of the Zoning
Ordinance to permit construction within 38 feet of the west property line
abutting the multiple site.
Motion by Johnson, seconded by Wahl, to recommend to the Village Council that
the variance for the construction of the industrial building within 38 feet
of the west property line as requested under Planning Case No. &,~-23 be
approved. Motion carried.
Motion by Sueker to recommend to the Village Council approval of the site
plan for the industrial building to be constructed on proposed Lot A of the
Rosengren plat, motion was seconded by Swanson and carried.
Motion by Sueker that the Planning Commission recommend to the Village
Council that the Council give consideration to amending the code relating to
General Industry to stipulate that all unoccupied land be required to be
sodded or seeded at the time the General Industry property is being
developed. The motion was seconded by Ostlund and upon voice vote was
carried.
ll. Case No,. 68-24, request for variance in side yard setback for Pow-Bel Construction
to come within 15.5 feet of ~6th Avenue, Lot 13, Block 4, Del Heights
2nd Addition, 4600 Aquila Avenue, was reviewed. The variance is needed because
of the curve in 46th Avenue. The front corner of the house would be 24 feet
from the street. Motion by Wahl, seconded by Ouimette to recommend to the
Council that the variance be approved as requested. Motion carried.
12. Case No. 68-2_5, for C. S. O'Bannon for approval of planned development and
waiver of Platting Ordinance for a 120 unit apartment complex to be located
between 45th and 46th ~
e~.~ bf Xylon as extended, was reviewed.
The property is to be recorded as a Registered Land Survey, having one
~ ~ tract. Motion by Ouimette, seconded by Wahl to recommend that the Conncil
approve the waiver of the Platting Ordinance providing for the recording of
a RLS. Motion carried.
Motion by Sueker, seconded by Ostlund to recommend to the Village Council the
approval of the planned development for the 120 unit apartment complex
proposed by Sam O,Bannon under Planning Case 68-25. Motion carried.
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13. .C. as.e_ No. 68-26,request for waiver of Platting Ordinance from Miles
Construction Company to split the proposed 134 unit apartment complex
property on the large unplatted parcel between Rhode Island and Pennsylvania
south of 58th Avenue from the front portion of the property abutting the
Bass Lake Road. The property division, as proposed, will follow the zoning
district line.
Motion by Bosacker, seconded by Ouimette to recommend to the Village Council
the approval of the waiver of the Platting Ordinance for Miles Construction
to divide the multiple complex from the balance of the parcel, ~art of Lot 34,
Auditor's Subdivision No. 226, descriptions to be by metes and bounds. Motion
carried.
14. Case No. 68-2~, request for waiver of' Platting Ordinance for Lil General
Stores Inc. to divide their parcel at northwest corner of Bass Lake Road
and ~innetka into two tracts. Discussion held as to area requirements in
Retail Business districts and as to access and traffic problems that could
be created by the proposed division of the property.
Motion by Plufka, seconded by Swanson to recommend to the Council that the
request from Lil General Stores Inc. for further division of their property
be denied. Motion carried.
15. Case No. 68-2.8, request for side yard variance at 8509 - ~6th Avenue North,
Lot 10, Block 3, Del Heights 2nd Addition, by Pow-Bel Construction to construct
a house with an attached garage to extend within 8.60 feet at the rear corner
and 9.45 feet on the front corner, was reviewed.
Motion by Sueker~ seconded by Johnson to recommend to the Council approval
of the varisnce as requested under Planning Case No. 68-28. Motion carried.
16. Case No. 68-29_, request for rezoning from Single Fmmily to Multiple Family
of Lots 17, 18~ and 19 of Block 1, Hopewood Hills Addition, waiver of Platting
Ordinance and approval of planned development and variance in lot size,
applicant Righard Hipp was reviewed. ~ir. Richard Hipp was not present
to discuss the matter with the Commission. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Beto
appeared in opposition to the rezoning.
Mr. Ostlund left the meeting.
Motion by ~ember Bosacker, seconded by Member Swanson to recommend to the
Council that the Pequests under Planning Case No. 68-29 be denied. Motion
carried.
17. Case No. 68-30, request for approval of planned multiple development includiz~
a waiver of the Platting Ordinance and a variance in set back requirement for
an eighteen unit apartment structure proposed for Lots 10, 11, 12 and the
south 54 feet of Lot 9, Hillsborough Manor (west of Independence between
45th and 46th). The variance is requested to permit the garages to come
within 5 feet of County Hoad 18 when upgraded, and that the apartment
building within 30 feet of the highway right of way.
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Motion by Bosacker, seconded by Johnson recommending to the Council approval
of the planned multiple development, waiver of the Platting Ordinance and
variance as requested under Planning Case No. 68-30. Motion carried.
18. Case No. 68-31, request for variance in rear yard requirement to permit
placing a detached garage within 31 feet of the rear lot line, Clair W.
Madsen, 3747 Independence Avenue North, Lot 18, Block 2 Northwood Terrace
4th Addition, was reviewed.
Motion by Ouimette, seconded by Bosacker to recommend that the Council approve~
the variance in rear yard requirement for placing of garage within 31 feet
of the ~.ear lot line~ Lot 18~ Block 2, Northwood Terrace 4th Addition.
Motion carried.
Discussion held as to whether consideration should be given to amending the
Zoning Code to provide for a lesser rear yard setback, The Planning Commission
feels that the rear yard setback requirement is all right as is.
19. Case No. 68-32, request to rezone Tract C and D~ Registered Land Survey
523 from Single Family Residential to Multiple Family Residential, 8104
Bass Lake Road, was discussed. Mr. Zubeck was present to review the request.
Mr. Rogers, the abutting property~ owner, stated that he objected to the
proposed rezoning. The Planning Commission asked Mr. Zubeck to work with
Mr. Rogers to see if his proDerty could be included in the plans for multiple
development.
Motion by Plufka, seconded by Swanson to hold the matter over for two weeks
and that this be the first time on the agenda of the meeting of May 21, 1968.
Motion carried.
~0. Case No~ 6~-~, request for variance in rear yard set back to permit place-
ment of a garage within 27 feet of the lot line, applicant being Ernest Engel,
4020 Oregon Avenue, Lot 23, Block 6, Rockford Park Addition, was reviewed.
Motion by O~man~ seconded by Wahl to approve the request for an eight foot
variance in the rear yard setback on Lot 23, Block 6~ Rockford Park, Planning
Case No. 68-3~. Motion carried.
21. Case No. 68-34~ approval of site plan for R. H. Sweeney Company to construct
a ~80 x 151 warehouse with a 32 x llO foot office in front of the lot between
the bakery and Minnesota Paint Co. ~ 7716 and 7724 Winpark Drive, was reviewed.
Motion by Wahl, seconded by Bosacker to recommend that the Council approve
the site plan and building as presented. Motion carried.
22. Case No. 68-35, request for variance in side yard set back for Re~ Const.
Company, Lot 8, Block l, Towers South, 8~24 Northwood Parkway, was reviewed.
It is proposed to construct an attached garage within two feet of the walkway
on She east side of the lot.
Motion by Sueker, seconded by Wahl to recommend to the Council that the
variance be approved as requested, Motion carried.
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23. Case No. 68-36~ request for approval of planned development for apart-
ment construction on Lodoen Addition, east side of Xylon Avenue
between 56th and Bass Lake Road~ was reviewed. The petitioner is
proposing to construct two apartment buildings~ totaling ~.4 units.
Mr. James Cooperman of the LCL Company was present to review the pro-
posal. Messrs Grapetin and Davis were present. They were concerned
with the exterior of the buildings and with fencing to be provided between
the single family residential and multiple complex. A five foot high
chain link fence with redwood slats is to be installed on the east line.
Motion by Oui~ette, secon~ded by Wahl to recommend~ to the Council that the
planned development for the multiple construction on Lodoen Addition be
approved~ subject to requiring a fence on the east property line. Motion
carried.
Discussion held as to whether cedar shakes meet the ordinance requirements
for multiple dwellings. It is proposed to use cedar shakes on the multiples
in the Lodoen Addition to create a mansard roof effect.
Motion by Sueker~ seconded by Ouimette to recommend to the Council that
the Planning Commission feels that cedar shakes to creatza mansard roof
effect is desirable and that it be allowed if the material under the
shakes meets the one hour fire rating requirement. Motion carried.
24. The Council minutes of the meeting of April 22~ 1968~ were reviewed
with the Village Manager.
25. Motion by Ouimette~ seconded by Wahl to approve the Planning Commission
Minutes of April 16~ 1968~ as presented. Motion carried.
Discussion held relative to apartment tour scheduled for S~turday, May ll
at 1: O0 O' Clock.
26. Motion by Bosacker, seconded by Sueker that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion carried. (11:25 p.m. )
Planning Commission ~tinutes - i - May 21~ 1968
1. The regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Con~nission was held at the
Village Hall~ 7701 - ~2nd Avenue North in said Village on Tuesday~
~y 21~ 1968 at S'~O0 P.M.
Roll Call was t~en as follows~
Present~' Johnson~ Wahl~ Ouimette~ Plufka~ Ostlund~ Bosacker
Absent: Sueker~ Ohman (arrived at 9:50) Kruger~ Swanson.
2. C__a.s.~e__N~. ~_8r~_2 continued from May 7~ 1968 was discussed. George Zubeck
was present and stated he had arranged to purchase the a~jacent property.
He had submitted a rezoning request for the second property and it~
together with the request for a planned development, would be before the
Commission on June 4~ 1968.
A motion was made by Wahl~ seconded by Johnson~ to recommend to the
Council that the property in Case 68-32 be rezoned to ~. Motion was
declared to have passed on a voice vote.
3. Case 68-29 Which had been referred back to the Planning Commission by
the Council was discussed. Mm. Hipp was present and stated he would
like to have permission to construct duplexes on the lots in question
because he had been unable to move them for single family homes.
Three adjacent property owners were present and commented that Mr. Hipp
had not really tried to move the lots~ that they did not ~ant rental
property next to them, and that the area was almost completly deweloped
as originally zoned so the last lots should also be sold as single family.
After considerable discussion the Planning Commission decided that the
proposed' land use was reasonable and should be pern~itted.
A motion was made by Johnson~ seconded by Wahl~ to recommend to the
Village Council that the three lots in ~uestion be rezoned to MR and
that the Platting Ordinance be waived to permit the middle lot to be split
and half joined to each of the other two lots. Motion declared carried
on voice vote.
A motion was made by Ouimette> seconded by Wahl~ to table the request
for approval of a variance and planned development pending submission of
a complete~ detailed plan. Motion declared carried on voice vote.
4. Case 68-37 - Si~te_~_Ol.~an_A_~_proval for NorE_e__V~_l~a~ was discussed. Mr.
Bls ck of Beim Construction Company presented the plans. Discussion centered
on the number of parking spaces and the block exterior of the three sides
of the building.
The Commission felt that the parking would be adequate and that the
block~ with the proposed wall design~ and painted would be O.K.
A motion was made by Ouimette~ seconded by Ostlund~ to recommend to the
Council that the site plan be approved as submitted. Motion declared
carried on voice vote.
The Land Use Committee had no Report.
6. The Code and ~tandard Committee reported on two items,
a. A further review had been held on the duplex problem and it was
felt by the Committee that the present method of handling duplex
development should be kept, The Committee also asked that they
have a chance to meet with the Council and explain their reasoning
before the Council took different action,
A motion was made by ~,~Tahl~ seconded by Johnson~ to recommend to the
Council that the duplex control be kept as is. Motion declared
carried on ~, voice rote.
b. The problem of retail sales in industrial areas was discussed
with the following recommendations being moved for adoption by
~Jahl~ seconded by Ouimette:
1. The percentage of floor area to be used as retail sales area
should not exceed the percentages listed by the Industrial Comm-
ission snd equivalent retail parking space must be provided.
2. There shall be no access to major arterial streets unless there
is also access to a secondary street.
~. Thene should be an annual license~ inspection and fee charged.
~. The retail sales ~uust be accessar~y to the principle occupancy.
5~ Any variances needed to conduct the retail portion of the
business should be referred to the Planning Commission.
Upon voice vote the motion carried and was referred to the Council for
further action.
It was also ~oted that the Planning Commission is not in favor of
retail sales in industrial areas~ but felt that the above would give
some control since both the Council and Industrial Commission apparently
felt that retail sales were all right.
7. The Council minutes of May t3~ 1968 were reviewed.
8. The Commission n~inutes of May 7~ 1968 were accepted as printed on
motion by l~ahl~ seconded by Bosacker~ motion carried on a voice vote.
9. The Commission tour of May ll~ 1968 to apartment developments was
discussed and it generally was felt a second tour should be held.
Council is to be invited if they wish to go .. Man~ager Larson was
directed to write a letter to Larry Nelson of the Mpls. Home Builders
Association thsnking him for his work in arranging the tour,
lO. There being no further business to come before the Commission Bosacker
moved~ seconded by Ohman~ to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 P.M.
Planning Commission Minutes -1- June A~ 1968
1. The regular meeting of the New Hope 91anning Commission was held at the Village
Hall~ 7701 - 42nd Avenue North in said Village on Tuesday~ June 4~ 1968 at
8:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call was taken as . follows:
Present: johnson~ krahl, Sueker, 0hman, Krueger, Swanson
Absent: Ouimette~ Os~P~und, Bosacker,
(Mr. Plufka arrived later in the meeting. )
(Mr. Ostl,ond arrived later in the meeting. )
The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Wahl.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Case No. 68-2~,variance and planned development for Richard Hipp covering
Lots 17, 18, and 19~ Block l~ Hopewood Hills Addition, three lots on the
north side of 40th Avenue just west of Winnetka Avenue, was discussed. Mr.
Hipp is planning two double bungalows. One of the proposed lots is 425
square feet short of the required lot area. Mr. Richard Hipp was present to
discuss the proposal. He gave the value of the double bungalows at $28,000
each excluding land value, and stated that there is to be 30 feet between
structures.
Motion by Sueker, seconded by Johnson to recommend to the Village Council
approval of the planned development and acknowledging approval of the
variance as to lot size on the one lot. Motion was declared to have
carried on voice vote.
4. Case No. 68~-3_~8, waiver of Platting Ordinance for Sun Ray Oil, southeast corner
of Bass Lake Road and proposed International Parkway, was discussed. Under
Planning Case 67-24, a special u~e permit was issued for a service station but
the necessity for approval of the lot split was overlooked.
Motion by Johnson, seconded by Swanson to recommend to the Council approval
of the waiver of the Platting Ordinance for division of the site for the
Sun Ray Oil Co~p~ny under Planning Case No. 68-38. Upon voice vote thc.mot&on
was declared carried.
5. C~as~e N.q.~. 6~.8-~9~ prel~xna~ plat for Richard Dempsey of the property in the
vicinity of 27th Place and Aquila Avenue, was reviewed. ~tr. Richard Dempsey
was before the Com~ission to answer qu~estions. ~. Jim Mosefin, 2?08 Zealand
Avenue, and l~r. Jim Sutherlan, 8416 - 27th Place, appeared to view the
proposed plat and stated theY had no objection to the platting as proposed.
~r. George Johnson, developer of Twin Terra Linda 3rd Addition lying~ east of
the proposed plat, was present and stated that he had constructed Zealand
Avenue as it abuts ¥~. Dempsey's proposed plat and thus far he has not been
reimbursed for the expenditure. Until he is sure that this will be taken care
of he can not go along with the proposed plat. ~. Johnson was advised~ that
this was a matter for the Council to look into and the Village Manager advised
Mr. Johnson that he would check this out before the Council meeting.
Motion by Krueger to recommend to the Village Council that the proposed plat
be approved and noting that Lots 1,2,and 3 of Block 2 do not meet the m~uimum
depth requirc~ent but do meet the area requirement. The motion was seconded
by Ohman and upon voice vote was carried.
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C._a~s_e~ No. 68-~0~ variance request for Fichard Foesch, 6008 Yukon Avenue to ·
place a detached garage within 20 feet 6 inches of his rear lot line~. The
neighbor to the rear states that he does not object to the proposed location.
Mr. Foesch was present to discuss the matter with the Planning Commission.
Motion by Ohman, seconded by Johmson to recommend to the Village Council that
the variance request under Planning Case No. 68-40 be approved. Upon voice
vote the motion was carried.
7, Case No. 68~-%1z request for rezoning from SR to MR of the property at the
southwest corner of Boone and 42nd Avenue North, was discussed. Messrs..
Darrel Farr, Rod Bernu and Pat Rooney, applicants end owner were present.
The applicants stated that due to the soil conditions, the topography and
location of the site, multiples would be a good use.
A total of llO units are planned with 55 units each of one end two bedroom
units. The proposed site plan showed the corner area not being used on this
multiple, complex. It was stated that it would cost ~23,000 for the necessary
fill for the corner and the developers feel this corner has a higher commercial
usage. They were advised that thus far there is no commercial development
on Boone. Mr. ~Rooney noted that in 1963 the Council had agreed to a special
use permit for the construction of a nursing home facility. Mr. Rooney
stated that there was 17 feet of peat in the area and that he did have soil
bori~gs in his files to show this.
~. Richard Harbeck, 8832 - ~lst Avenue, presented a petition bearing 68 sig-
natures objecting to the requested rezoning.
~. Richard Plufka arrived.
Other persons appearing andobjecting to the proposed rezoning were:
Mr. James R. Hand 4124 Ensign Avenue North
Mr. W. C. Doncan ~208 Boone Avenue North
Mr. Donald Prall 8830 - 42nd Avenue North
Mr. Charles Boos 8810 - ~2nd Avenue North
Mr. Charles Devert 8716 - ~lst Avenue North
~. Wm. Guernsey 4133 Ensign Avenue North
Discussion held as to the sanitary sewer main running across the property.
Motion by Plufka, seconded by Swanson to recmmmend to the Village Council
that the rezoning of the southwest corner of Boone and ~2nd Avenue North
be denied. The motion was declared carried upon a voice vote.
Mr. Ostlund arrived.
Mr. Plufka took the chair.
8. Case No. 68-~ variance request from Joel Rasmussen, 8409 - 62nd Avenue, to
build a detached garage within 16 feet of the rear lot line was reviewed.
The abutting property owners have stated that they do not object.
Motion by Erueger to recommend to the Village Council approval of the
variance as requested. The motion was seconded by Ostlund and upon vote
was carried.
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9. Case No. 6___8-_~arikuc~ request from Richard Paulsen~ 6CO1 Ensign Avenue
North, to build a detached garage within 20 feet of the rear lot line was
reviewed. The affected property owner has agreed to the variance.
Motion by Johnson, seconded by Wahl, to recommend to the Village Council
approval of the variance as requested under Planning Case No. 68-43. Upon
voice vote the motion was declared carried with Krueger voting against.
10. Case No. 68r~ request from Dave Anderson to permit exterior storage at
Apeco Station~ 7305 - 42nd Avenue North, was discussed. ~. Anderson
was not present.
Motion by Wahl~ seconded by Krueger to recommend to the Council that the
request for variance to permit exterior storage at the Apco Station be
denied. Upon voice vote the motion was declared carried.
11. Case No..~8-__~_5., request for rezoning from SR to ~ from Zachman Corporation
of the property abutting both sides of Ensign Avenue between 42nd and 45th
Avenues, was discussed. Messrs. Zachman and Macek were present to review the
proposal. The topography of the land is the basis for the rezoning request.
There .is no fill available on the site for the low area. ~ir. Zachman said
the alteraative would be to construct $13,000 to $14,000 homes.
Mr. Robert Snodgrass, ~425 Decatur, presented a petition objecting to the
proposed zezoning. He said the petition had been signed by 39 persons.
Others appearing and objecting to the rezoning were:
Mr. L~ont Scott 4417 Decatur Avenue
Mr. Gerald Morris ~OO Decatur Avenue
Mr. Don Lunzer 4225 Decatur Avenue
~. Don Prall 8830 42nd Avenue N.
Motion by Sueker, seconded by Swanson to recon~nend to the Village Ceuncil
that the request for rezoning by Zachman Corporation be denied. Following
voice vote the motion was declared carried.
12. Case No. 68-~6_~ request for special use permit to operate a private club at
7~5 Bass Lake Road was discussed. Mr. Don Dahlstrom~ applicant, appeared
to answer ~uestions. It was noted that a letter had been received from
Father Fenelon~ Church of St. Raphael, stating that the private club could
use the parking facilities at St. Raphael Church. ~. Dahlstrom stated
that the normal operating hours of such a facility is from 7:00 p.m. to
10:OO p.m. on week days and from 2:00 p.m. to 10:OO p.m. on week ends.
Their meetin~ are On Tuesday evening. The present membership is 55 to 58 members.
Mr. and ~s. John Dolan~ 7643 Bass Lake Road, and ~. Matt Hillges, property
owner abutting west side of proposed private club site, appeared to ask
questions regarding the nature of the operationallY. Hillges was advised
that Alano Inc. would build a privacy fence between the properties.
Motion by Swsnson, seconded by Ohman to recommend to the Village Council
that a special use permit be granted to operate the club as requested. Upon
voice vote being taken the motion was declared carried.
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13. Case No. 68-~7~ rezoning request for George Zubeck to rezone from SR to ~
the balsnce of RLS 523, 8110 Bass Lake Road, was reviewed. ~. Rogers was
present and asked if the property concerne~ wo~d support l0 multiple units.
He was assured that it would.
Motion by Wahl, seconded by Johnson to recommend approval of the rezoning as
requested under Planning Case No. 68-47. Upon voice vote the motion was
declared carried, with ~rueger voting against.
lA. Ca__~se~__Noo___68~-~8, request for variance in rear yard set back for a placement
of garage within fifteen feet of the rear lot line, Arvid H. Olson, 4055 Oregon
Avenue North, was reviewed. The property abutts the railroad right of ws~v.
A letter was received from the MN&S stating that they do not object to the
encroachment.
Motion by Ohman~ seconded by Ostlund to recommend to the Village Council that
the variance be approved as requested. Upon voice vote the motion was
declared carried.
15. Case No. 68-~.9~ approval of a preliminary plat for Olson Concrete Co. of the
property immediately east of County Road 18 and 630 feet north of ~9th Avenue,
was reviewed. Stan Piper of Mid~est Planning was present to present the
proposed pl~t for the applicant. Also appearing in regard to the matter
was Mr o Bob Smith~ President of All State Steel Erection. Mr.. Smith asked
that the platting be held over until the next meeting so he wo~uld have an
opportunity to discuss the pl~t with ~. Olson.
Motion by Krueger~ seconded by Ostlund to recommend to the Council approval
of the proposed plat of Olson Industrial Park. Upon vote the motion was
declared carried.
Mr. Smith was advised that he should contact Mr. Olson and ~dwest Planning
prior to the Council meeting at which time he could further discuss the matter.
16. C~s~e No. 6~8-~ request for variance in rear yard setback to constr~ct a
garage at 9025 3Otb Avenue North within 20 feet of the side street.
Motion by Johnson~ seconded by Ostlund to recommend to the Council approval
of the variance as requested under Planning Case No. 68-50. Upon voice
vote~ the motion was declared carried~
17. Case No. 68-~1~ approval of site plan for J. R. Jones Fixture Company located
at the northeast corner of Winnetka Avenue and 32nd, was discussed. This
is a five acre tract~ with expansion to the present building planned. The
proposed addition is 60 by 164 feet and will be added to the south side.
Access would be changed to 32nd Avenue instead of Winnetka. Discussion held
as to set back from 32nd Avenue.
Motion by Plufka~ seconded by Sueker to recommend approval of the site plan
subject to a 35 foot set back from 32nd and before a building permit is
issued a landscaping ~lan be presented and the yard area of the site be cleaned
up~
Upon voice vote the motion was declared carr~ied.
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18. ~?se~68.r52, site plan for a seven unit shopping center at the northeast
corner of 36th and County Road 18, was discussed. Messrs. McFetridge snd
DeVries were present to discuss the proposal.
Motion by Plufka~ seconded by Sueker to approve the shopping center subject
to the approval of the Couuty. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
1Sa. Case No. 68-~ Mr. Jerry Harrington appeared before the Commission for
approval of planned development for the multiple complex near ~Sth and MN&S.
The Village Manager stated that there were several items missing on the plans
presented and that the land area was not sufficient for the number of units
proposed.
Motion by Member Krueger~ seconded by Ostlund to table the matter until the
next Planning C~ommission meeting. Upon voice vote~ the motion was carried.
19. The Planning Commission reviewed the Council minutes of the meeting of
May 27~ 1968~ with the Village Manager commenting on matters concerning the
Planning Commission.
20. Motion by Wahl~ seconded by Johnson to approve the Planning Commission minutes
of the meeting of May 21~ 1968 as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Krueger~ seconded by Wahl to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Planning Commission ~nutes -1- June 18, 1968
1. The regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at the
Village Hall, 7701 - ~2nd Avenue North in said Village on Tuesday, June 18,
1968 at 8:00 p.m.
2. Roll call was taken as follows:
Present: W~hl~ Sueker, Ohman, Krueger, Ouimette, Ostlund, Bosacker,
Absent: Johnson, Swanson, Plufka
3. Discussion was held with ~. Gorra regarding proposed .p~lanned development
project of 288 units on the Bartlett property north of 27th Ave. between Flag
and Hillsborough. The variance in lot size and underground garages had been
approved earlier in Case 67~13.
A motion was made by Sucker, seconded by Ostlund, to reeofamend to the
Village Council that the planned development of 288 units bo approved
subject to: (1) submission and approval by the Village Engineer of the
drainage and topo and (2) exterior finish being approved by the Council.
Motion declared passed on voice vote.
The Land Use Committee submitted their final report on undeveloped areas
of the village as follows:
Site ~9- NE Corner of 42nd & #.18 - Zoning to be left as is until final
interchange plans are done - even then it appears the best land use
is single family.
Site ~0- SE Corner of 42nd & ~8 - Same as for above.
Site #11- SE Corner of 36th & #18 - Now zoned LI recommended to be left L~.
Site #12- Donnay - Welsh property at 36th - RR - Now zoned LI recommended to
be left LZ.
Site #13- Area north of 27th between Flag Avenue & Ensign Avenue now zoned
~ ~ 'SR recommended to ramain SR.
In addition to the recommendation on the land use the committee also recommended
on motion by Sueker, §econded by Krueger, to recommend to the Village Council
that the five service stations now in the RB districts by special use be re-
zoned to ~B and that the special use provision for service statics be removed
entirely from the zoning code. Motion declared carried on voice vote.
The intent of the above is to permit service stations only in the G.B. zone
in order to provide better control over their location.
5. Discussion held with Mr. Narkenwald and ~. Fernelly regarding possible
rezoning of the area between Louisiana Ave. and the Railroad tracks just
south of the New Hope - Crystal line. Following the discussion Chairman
Wahl referred the request to the Land Use Committee for a report at the July
2, 1968 meeting.
6. Discussion held with Councilman Thorson and Bonner regarding 2 FD~S and
retail sales in industrial areas.;
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The Commission explained that they preferred to keep the existing procedure for
2 FD'S because it gives them absolute control over both the ~ocation and the
type of development. No formal action was taken.
The Commission presented their feelings on re~ail sales in industrial areas
noting that they were against any retail sales but if they were to be permitted
a secondary access should be provided to help traffic movement. After
discussing this and other itens regarding problem with retail sales in
industrial areas the following motions were made:
1. Motion by Sueker - seconded by Ouimette - to recommen~ to the Village
Council that they look into why Wonder Bread Bakery is~ ~elling without
food license. Motion declared carried on voice vote.
2. Motion by Ouimette, seconded by Krueger, to recommend to council that the
Boutell sales be reviewed and that they be required to have only occasional
~ sales~. Motion withdrawn.
3. Motion by Bosacker, seconded by Ostlund, to recommend to Village Council
that an ordinance be drawn that would prevent any future retail sales in
industrial areas and that the council attempt to limit the existing operations
as much as cau legally be done.
Motion by Ouimette, seconded by Krueger, to amend the above motion, to read
that the problem be referred to the Code Committee for the drafting of an
ordinance as wanted by the Commission. Motion to amend declared carried
on a voice vote.
Amended motion, declared carried on voice vote.
7. Councilman Bonnet eutlined to the Commission the results of an earlier meeting
between the Council and Industrial Commission regarding the duties of the
Industrial Commission. After reviewing the points in the Cemmission memo~
and holding a general discussion~it appeared that the majority view of the
Planning Commission is that the Industrial Commission should be a promoting body
for in~uostrial development and should not be involved in variances, platting
and ~milar planning problems. No~ formal action was taken.
The Council Minutes of June lO, 1968 were reviewed.
9. On motion by Sueker, seconded by Ohman, the Commission M~nutes of June &, 1968
were approved.
10. Neil O,,~.mette offered to set up another tour of apartment projects. After
some discussion it was decided to have the next tour on July 16, 1968, Council
to be invited, in place of the second general meeting. ~. Ouimette to set
up time and place and inform Mr. Sueker who will contact other members of
the Commission.
ll.There being no further business to come before the Commission %he meeting
was .adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Harlyn G. Larson
A~t ing Secretary
Planning Commission Minutes -1- July 2, 1968
1. The regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at the
Village Hall, 7701 - &2nd Avenue North, in said Village on T~esday, July
2, 1968, at 8:00 p.m.
Roll call was taken as follows:
Present: Wahl, Sueker, Krueger, Ouimette, Ostlund, Bosacker, Johnson,
Swanson.
Absent:Plufka, Ohman.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. 0ase No.. 67-28, request for rezoningI from single family residential to
multiple, family residential of the six lots lying east of Wisconsin Avenue
and just north of the Hosterman Junior High School site, was reviewed. ¥~.
John A. Miller, applicant, was present. The case was first heard on
October 3, 1967, at which time it was held over so that the applicant could
obtain more information and work out access to the Bass Lake Road through
the Texaco property. Mr. Miller stated that he had purchased the property
needed from the Texaco Company and now has access to get out to the Bass
Lake Road. He stated that the property proposed for rezoning to multiple
is about eight to nine feet below the grade of Wisconsin Avenue. He is
planning to use about three feet of fill... Question was raised as to what
his plans were for the balance of the property purchased from Texaco. Mr.
Miller stated that the property he purchased from Texaco is to retain its
present zoning and that he would hope to sell the RB and MR property as a
package for development.
Mr. Clarence Schmitz, 8115 Bass Lake Road, appeared before the Commission
to inquire into the drainage provisions if the property is developed
multiple. He stated that he had no particular objection to the proposed
rezoning if the drainage is properly provided for.
Motion by Ouimette, second by ~ Bosacker that the request for rezoning from
single family residential to multiple family residential as presented under
Planning Case No. 67-28 be approved subject to providing the additional
access to the Bass Lake Road. Upon voice vote, the motion was declared
carried with Krueger voting against.
Cas. e No. 68-.5.3, waiver of Platting Ordinance and approval of Planned
Development for Jerry Harrington for the apartment site near tSth and Nevada
Avenue, was reviewed. The Village Manager advised that Mr. Harrington had
asked that the matter of the Planned Development be postponed until the
next meeting.
Discussion held as to the waiver of the Platting Ordinance for Jerry
Harrington. Motion by Bosacker, second by Ouimette to recommend to the
Village Council that the waiver of the Platting Ordinance as requested by
Jerry Harrington be granted. Upon vOiCe vote the motion was carried.
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5. Case, .No. 6 .8r5£, request for variance in sideyard setback for Ronald D.
Eri~kson, 793~ - 38~ Avenue North to convert existing attached garage into
additional living area and to build a detached garage at the rear of the
lot within five feet of rear lot line, was discussed. Mr. Erickson was not
present and the Village Manager ~eport~ed that a letter from the abutting
property ~er h~d not been pre~nted.
Motion by Krueger, second by Ostlund to recommend to the Council to deny
request for variance under Planning Case 68-54. Upon vote, motion was carried:
0ase No. 68-55, requost from William D. Rooney, 37~1 Hillsboro Avenue North,
for a variance in the rear yard setback that would permit a detached garage
to be built within 32 feet of the rear lot line. Mr. Rooney appeared before
the Commission. Mr. Rooney stated that if he were to build an attached
garage he would loose window areas. Motion by Sueker, second by Ostlund to
recommend to the Villag~ Council approval of the request for variance under
Planning Case No. 68-55. Upon voice vote, the motion was carried.
7. Case Nq.. ~6.8-5_6, request from Douglas Prellwitz and Olaf Anderson for waiver
of the platting ordin~uce to permit revision of lot lines for 7911, 7921 and
7931-60~ Avenue to provide for the addition of three feet to the Prellwitz
lot at 7931-60½ Avenue North. The additional three feet is needed to provide
better access to the garage.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Ostlund to recommend to the Village Council
approval of the w~iver of the Platting Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the
motion was declared carried.
8. Case No. 68-5_7, request for variances in the front yard and rear yard
setbacks for the rambler proposed for Lot 14, Block 2, Hazel Hills ~d
Addition, 8120-60½ Avenue North, was reviewed. Mr. Ed Dooley is the
applicant for the proposal. Mr. Dooley stated that he has a buyer for the
house proposed. This is an odd shs~ped lot and no other placem~t of this
particu~.~ house on same is possible.
Motion by Krueger, second by Ouimette to recommend to the Village Council
approval of the vari~nccs as to front and rear yard setbacks as requested
by Mr. Dooley under Planning Case No. 68-57. Upon vote, the motion was
carried.
9. Case No. 68-5~_8, request for variance in both the side and rear yard require-
ments in order to construct a detached garage at the rear of the lot at
60&9 Xylon Avenue North, Lot 7, Block 3, Meadow Lake Park, for Robert Miller.
Mr. Miller appeared before the Commission to review the proposal. The
garage is to be three feet from the side line and nineteen feet from the
rear lot line.
Motion by Sueker, second by Ostlund to recommend to the Village Council
approval of the variances as requested by Mr. Miller under Planning Case
No. 68-58. Upon voice vote, the motion was declared carried.
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10. Case No. 68-~, request for approval of preliminary plat of Gordonts Lakeview
Terrace, vicinity of County Road 18 and 40½ Avenue, was reviewed. Messrs.
Gordon and Knutson were present to discuss the proposed plat. A letter,
dated July l, 1968, was received from the Village Engineer expressing
concern over development of the low area for park~termination of Jordan
Avenue at the rear of Lot l, Block 3 instead of as proposed, development
plan for Lot 12, Block 2 being shown, and drainage for Lot 12, Block 2. A
letter, dated July 2, 1968, was also received from Hennepin County Highway
asking for dedication of the property need for right of way for the
construction of the off ramp from CSAH 18 to CSAH 9.
Appearing in regard to the proposed plat were:
Mrs. Cleo Grabowske, 2922 Hampshire Avenue North, owner of abutting property,
was present. She did not object to the platting.
Mr. Gary Grover, 4036-37th Avenue North, objected to the traffic flow that
will be generated through the single family residential area if multiples
are constructed. He was advised that this is a matter for consideration at
the time the Planned Development for multiples is presented.
Mr. Robert Krause, showed a proposal for the development of his property as
it abutts the Gordon property. This was for informational purposes only.
Motion by 0uimette to recommend to the Village Council that the proposed
plat be approved provided that the minimum area requirements are met at
the time of final platting and contingent upon dedication of the property
needed for County Road 18 ramp to the County. Upon voice vote, the motion
was carried with Krueger, Ostlund and Johnson voting against.
ll. Case~No. _68-62~ application for rezoning from General Industry to Retail
Business and Multiple Residential of the Ellis property at approximately
7601 42nd Avenue North, was reviewed. The applicant is Mr. Ken Nordling.
At this time a restaurant is proposed for the front portion of the property.
It is to be a "Dog & Suds'~ restaurant. Mr. Nordling stated that this is
not a drive-in enterprise. The food is eaten within the building. The
building proposed is to be 48 feet by 42 feet. Parking for sixty cars is to
be provided. Discussion held as to additional access for the Ellis property.
Mr. Lyle Lund of Sheridan Sheet Metal and Owen Ro~th of Hilltop Cabinets
appeared in regard to the proposed rezoning. Mr. Lyle Lund stated that
before Sheridan Sheet Metal moved to New Hope, they were located across from
multiples and this was the main reason why they relocated. He said they
would prefer to see the property developed industrial.
Mr. Owen Roath stated that the restaurant would be all right as long as it
was not a drive-in and that Hilltop would want a fence between the properties.
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Messrs. Joe Pazandak, John Ellis and Themeo Ellis were also present. Mm.
Pazandak presented a statement from several New Hope merchants supporting
the request for the rezoning as proposed.
Motion by Sueker, second by Johnson to recommend to the Council that this
request be broken into two pieces and that the Planning Conmission recon~end
the request for rezoning to Retail Business of the north 398 feet of the
property be approved and the rezoning to Multiple Residential be denied,
subject to the dedication of additional land for Quebec Avenue. Motion lost.
Motion by Sueker, second by Bosacker that the Council do all within their
power, if necessary proceed with condemnation, to get adequate access into
this property to facilitate the development of same. Chairman Wahl ruled
that the motion was out of order°
Motion by Member Krueger, second by Member Bosacker t9~ recommend to the
Village Council that the request for rezoning the ~ 398 feet of the Ellis
property to Retail Business be denied. Upon voice vote, the motion was
declared defeated.
Motion by Ouimette to recommend to the Village Council approval of the Retail
Business portion of the rezoning only, as shown on sketch presented, subject
to provision for a reasonabl~e secondary access, other than Quebec Avenue,
onto the Rockford Road being worked out. The motion was seconded by Krueger.
Upon the Commission being polled, the motion was declared carried with
Krueger, Swanson and Sueker voting against.
Motion by Sueker, second by Ouimette that the request for rezoning of the
rear portion of the Ellis property to Multiple Residential be denied. Upon
voice vote the motion was carried.
12. Case No. 68-63, request for waiver of the Platting Ordinance to split the
proposed filling station site at the northeast corner of ~9th and County
Road 18 from the balance of the Brandell property, was reviewed.
Motion by Johnson, second by Ostlund to recommend to the Village Council
approval of the waiver of the Platting Ordinance as requested under Planning
Case No. 68-63. Upon voice vote being taken, the motion was carried.
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OLD BUSINESS
13. Mr. Sueker advised the Commission that the Land Use Committee report on
MR rezoning at 31st Avenue extended and Nevada Avenue extended was not ready.
Mr. Darkenwaldt, Eberhardt Realty, and ~. Jim Finley~ Bermel Smaby, were
present to discuss the possibility of obtaining rezoning from Limited
Industry to Multiple Residential of the property near 31st Avenue extended
and Nevada Avenue extended. M~. Darkenwaldt stated that he does not feel
this property has an industrial atmosphmre. They are proposing 2~O
multiple units with a value of $2,500,000 to $3,000,000.
The Planning Commission advised that they do not feel that an increased tax
base is a proper consideration for rezoning. It also appears that the
Planning Commission does not tend favorably toward rezoning of this parcel.
14. The Council minutes of the meeting of June 2~, 1968, were reviewed by the
Commission.
15. Motion by Krueger, second by Ostlund approving the Planning Commission
minutes of the meeting of June 18, 1968, as presented. Motion carried.
Motion by Krueger, second by Ouimette to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
?
Betty Poutiot
Acting Secretary
Planning Commission Fdmutes -1- July 16, 1968
1. The second regular monthly meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was
held at the Village Hall, 7701 - ~nd Avenue North, in said Village on
Tuesday, July 16, 1968 at 8:00 p.m.
The Commission members had toured the Hirsch apartment project prior to the
meeting.
2.. Roll Call was taken:
Present: Plufka, Wahl, Sucker, Ouimette, Ostlund, Bosacker, Johmson, Swanson,
Absent: Ohman, K~ueger
3. The 8ommittee on Land Use repot, ted no new recommendations.
Chairman Wahl of the Committee on Codes and Standards stated he felt the
"all brick., requirement should be reviewed. The one garage per apartment
requirement was also discussed with the general feeling appearing to~e that
the Commission felt that the planned development~encept could control
development so that some deviation from the brick and garage unit might be
possible.
Following the discussion, Sucker moved, second by Ostlund, that a joint
meeting be arranged with the Village Council to discuss these two problems...
The aeeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. on August 6, 1968, priQr to the regular
Commission meeting. Motion declared to have carried~m voice vote.
5. The building inspector§ recommendations to require 30 feet between garages in
apartment developments, with at least a 10 X 20 garage space and a minimum
of 9 foot door were discussed. Following the discussion Sucker moved,
second by Wahl, to recommend that an ordinance be drawn to require 30 feet
between garage ~ structures, with a 10 X 20 individual garage stall and
a 8 foot door. }~otio~ declared carried on a voice vote.
6. The Council minutes of July 8, 1968 were reviewed.
7. On motion by Ostlund, second by Johnson, the Commission minutes of'July 2, 1968
were approved..
8. ~he Industrial Commission minutes of July 9, 1968 were reviewed.
9. There being no further business to come before the Commission the meeting
was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. on motion by Bosacker, second by Wahl.
Respectfully ~ubmitted
Harlyn G. Larson
Acting Secretary
NEW HOPE PLANNING COi,~[[SSION
Planning Commission }.~inutes -1- August 6, 1968
The regular meeting of the New Hope Plsr~uing Commission was held at the
Village Hall, 7701-42nd Avenue North, in said Village on Tuesday, August 6,
1968, at 8:00 p.m.
1. Roll call was taken as follows:
Present: Plufka, Wahl~ Ouimette, Ostlund, Bosacker, Johnson, Swanson,
Ohman.
· Absent: Krueger, Sueker.
2. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Plufka.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Case No. 68,53, approval of planned development for the Jerry Harrington
~-pa~tment Complex proposed near 42nd and the Minneapolis~ Northfield and Southern
Railway was discussed. Seven buildings housLng 159 units are now proposed.
There will be 19~-3 bedroom unit~,~ 108u-2 bedroo~ units and 32~1 bedroom'~
~its. ~'There are two recreational facilities to be developed on the site
both containing swimming pools, recreation rooms, and s~$nas. The exterior-
of the bUildings are to be all brick. There is to be a fence between the
residential property and the apartment site. The present requirements are
for a chain link fence with redwood slats. A letter, dated August 1, 1968,
was received from Mergens Electric, Inc. stating that the electrical layout
for the project would provide the minimum of ½ foot candle per square foot
exterior illumination.
Motion by Johnson, second by ~ahl that the Planning Commission recommend
approval of the planned development as presented this date under Planning
Case No. 68-53, subject to the approval of the Fire ~L~rshal as to the fire
protection system. Upon voice vote the motion was declared carried.
~. Case No. 68-6A, variance for Zubeck Construction at ~701 Flag Avenue wa~
held over until laterl in the meeting ~as requested by ~ir. Zubeck.
5. Case No. 68~5, preliminary plat for the Peterson property at the southwest
corner of Winnetka and 62nd Avenue North, was reviewed by the Commission.
~s. Schmidt, real estate broker representing the Petersons, appeared before
the Commdssion to present the proposal. At this'~time .eight residential lots
abutting either side of proposed Virginia Avenue extended are proposed with
the corner property to be platted as an 0utlot. ~rs. Schmidt stated that
the corner property is to be left as an outlot at this time as there is a
house on the property which is rented. The owners feel that time will take
care of the development of the outlot. With the use of a cul de sac street
into the outlot off 62nd Avenue, it can be developed residential.
~. Earl Hubbard and Miss Grace Hubbard appeared. They did not object to
the proposed platting.
Motion by Ohman to recommend to the Village Council that the preliminary
plat of Peterson's Hazel Hill be approved. The motion was seconded by
Bosacker and upon voice vote was carried.
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6. Case No. ~.8-.~ request for variance in sideyard setback to permit an attached
garage to be built within 12 feet of 49th Avenue~'~North for Mr. Henry B.
Forrest, 4840 Decatur Avenue, Lot 30, Block l, gubeck's Rolling Hills, was
reviewed. Mr. Forrest was present. Discussion held on possible placement
of the garage. Motion by Plufka, second by Bosacker that the matter be
tabled until the meeting of August 20th and in the interim period the Village
Manager will have~ the police department go out and check the site as to
matter of traffic problems if the garage is placed as proposed. Upon
voice vote, the motion was declared carried.
7. Case No. 68~, request for variance in rear yard setback to permit the
construction of a detached garage to extend within 17 feet of the rear
property line, for Owen Roath, Lot 22, Block 7, Allan Hills, 9130-60th
Avenue North, was reviewed. ~. Owen Hoath was present. A letter from
the abutting property owner stating that he had no objection to the placement
of the garage as proposed was presented. Motion by Bosacker to recommend to
the Council that the request for variance be denied. Motion lost for lack
of second.
Motion by Ohman, second by Ouimette to recommend to the Council that the
variance as requested under Case No. ~68~7 be approved. Motion carried by
voice vote majority vote.
8. Case No. 68_~z request for approval of rezoning from SH to ~ waiver of
Platting Ordinance variance in ot size and planned development for Richard
Hipp for Lots 17, 18 and 19 of Block l, Hopewood Hills, northwest corner of
Winnetka Avenue and 40th Avenue, was reviewed. This is the same request
as previously handled under Case No. 68-29. He is ~equesting permission to
construct two double bungalows on the three lots, with the middle lot to
be split and combined to the parcels on either side.
Appearing in regard to the matter were:
Mr. Bill Baumgarten, 7932-~Oth Avenue, appeared and objected to the proposed
use of the property and stated he bought relying on the existing zoning.
Mr. Chet Beto, 7909-4Oth Avenue, objected to the rezoning stating he
thought this' could be developed for single families.
~. Bob Anderson, 8108~h Avenue, objected to the rezoning. He sai~ he bought
from Hipp Construction/was told at the time that the entire area would be
developed for single family.
Further discussion held V~th Mr. Hipp.
Motion by Bosacker that the Planning Co~mmission recommend approval of the
rezoning from SR to MR~ ~waiver of ~the Platting Ordinance and granting
variance as to lot size ~or Lot l?~nd the west ½ of Lot 18 as requested
by ~.~. Hipp, Case No. 68~. Seco~ by Ouimette.
Further discussion held.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Ouime~te to call for a vote on the question.
Motion carried on voice vote.
Upon a vote being called on the question there were five yeas and three nays
as follows:Ae:~a~: Plufka, Wahl, Ouimette. Bosacker, Johnson
Ohman, Swanson, Os~lund.
Motion declared carried.
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Discussion held as to planned development for ~. Hipp, for Lots 17, 18 and
19 of Block l, Hopewood Hills, Planning Case No. 68~.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Wahl to recommend approval of the planned
development for the eonstruction of two double bungalows on Lots 17, 18 and
19 of Block l, Hopewood Hi.lis as presented. Upon voice vote the motion was
carried.
9. Case No. 68-69, request to rezone from LI to GB of the property lyihg west
of Winnetka Avenue and South of the Soo Line tracks to permit construction
of a service station and merchandise store for Western Oil ~uel Division
of Continental Oil Company, was reviewed. Messrs. Tom Kelley and G. W. Olausen
were present to represent Western Oil & Fuel. They want to operate the
filling station in connection with the balance of thei~ property. The~ present
plans call for a company warehouse at the Western end of the property. At
this time they have no plans for that portion of the property abutting the
proposed service station site.
People in the immediate vicinity appearing and objecting to the proposed
rezoning were as follows:
l~r. Robert Burke, 7916- 50th Avenue
t~M. Harold Lucas, 7915-5Oth Avenue
Mrs."Pat~icia Nordby~ 7908~50th-Avenue North
~s. Rcddy, no address given
The above listed people objected to the rezoning on the basis that it woul~
create additional traffic and that there is no need for a service station
in this area.
A letter, dated August 2, 1968, was received from the Robert J. NcNulty &
Company, owner of the property at 7908-7918 51st Avenue, objecting to the
re, ..moning .
Motion by Johnson~ second by Ostlund to recommend to the Council denial of
the request for rezoning proposed under Planning Case No. ~8-69. Upon
voice vote the motion was carried.
Case No. 6~-6~, request for sideyard variance to constuct a home ardattached
garage on Lot 15, Block 6, Zubeck's Ro~ling Hills Addition, 4701 Flag Avenue
North, to within 16 feet of ~Tth Avenue, was reviewed. The applicaut is
George Zubeck. The home is to be constructed to acconmodate a party in
a wheelchair and e~ra length is needed ~or a ramp for access to the house.
Motion by Wahl~ second by Ostlund recommending that the vari2nce be approved
as requested under Planning Case .No. 68-6~. Upon voice vote the motion was
carried.
~. James Taplin, representing George Zubeck, was in attendance at the meeting
and asked that the Planned Development for multiple dwellings on RLS No. 523
be approved. This is Planning Case-No. 68-7~.
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A total of 33 units is proposed with the exterior to be all brick. Discussion
held as to space required between garages. ~r. Taplin said he would rework
the plans and that he thought he could provide four extra feet between the
garages.
Motion by Plufka, second by O~tlund to recon~end approval of the planned
development for multiples on RLS 523, Planning Case No. 68-73; subject to
submission of lighting plans to the Council, approval of the drainage by
the Village Engineer and a minimum of four more feet between the garages.
Upon voice vote, the motion was declared carried.
10. Case No. 68-70,. the matter of rezoning from KB to GB five existing service
station~sites, was discussed.
~. John Bauer, 5539 Winnetka Avenue North, appeared to inquire about - his
property abuting the Texaco site at, Bass Lake Road and Winnetka. He was
advised that it was not the intent of the Commission that his property be
included.
Motion by Ostlund, second by Ouimette to table th& matter until later in
the meeting. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
11. Case No. 68-71,_request for variance in sign ordinance for Boutells Warehouse,
5600 County Road 18, was discussed. Boutells want to paint a large sign on
the north wall of their store. This is not a permitted use in the LI diAtrict.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Ohman to recommend approval of the variance for
the sign for Boutells Warehouse. Discussion held.
Motion by Ohman, second by Ostlund to amend the motion so as to limit the
time that the sign' may remain to one year, and then it be removed in its ~
entirety. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
A vote was called on the question as amended. There war four ayes and
four nays. Motion lost for lack of majority vote.
The matter is sent onto the Council with the notation that it was a tie vote.
12. Case No. 68-72, request for a special use permit for Catholic Parish facilities
at the southwest corner of Boone and 36th Avenue intersection, was reviewed.
Reverend Barr was at the meeting to discuss the plans for the property. He
stated that they anticipate one community type building to serve as worship
and educational facility.. A parachial school is not planned for the site.
Appearing in regard to the matter were:
Mr. Jerry Miller, 8708-36th Avenue, concerned with the parking lot and lights
from the cars shining into his house as well as traffic.
Mr. Tom Dempsey, 3512 Boone Avenue, concerned with which way the church facility
would face -- 36th or Boone Avenue. Reverend Barr said it would be Boone.
Mr. Don ~ttson, 39~8 Aquila Avenue, concerened with the development of the
property other than residential.
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Mr. James Johnson, 3617 Gettysburg~ asked if they would be notified when
the site plan was presented.
Motion by Ostlund~ second by Johnson to recommend to the Village Council
approval of the request subject to review of the site plan when presented.
Upon voice vote the motion was declared carried.
14. Case No. 68-61~.~ preliminary plat for Marvin Gordon, was referred back to the
Planning Commission by the Council? Messrs. Gordon, Knutson, Nason, Krause,
Furseth and Fletcher were present regarding the development of the general
area.
Mr. Willard Nelson, 4057 Ensign, stated that he was the spokesman for the
Hopewood Hills Homeowners' Association. He presented a letter for the
Association, dated August 6, 1968, asking that the land use, zoning, and
traffic patterns of the whole area be studied prior to approval of any
proposed development. They also asked that 40~ Avenue not be extended west.
The letter was accepted and ordered filed.
Messrs. Knutson and Gordon stated that they wanted to proceed with the
residential plat at this time.
Messrs. Krause and Fletcher stated that the major portion of their property
was zoned MR and that Studies show that MR produces less car t~ips per unit
than SR units do. Therefor, they feel there is no appreciable traffic
increase. Mr. Fletcher also said that the installation of signals at
~2nd and Gettysburg would handle the problem.
Mr. F~.~tcher said that development will depend on how strongly the Village
of New Hope will help support the traffic light installation at Gettysburg
and ~2nd Avenue.
Further discussion was held with the residents of Hopewood Hills.
Motion by Plufka, second by Wahl that the Planning Commission send this matter
back to the Council with the recommendation to table the preliminary plat
pending review of the entire area by an outside p~nning agency. Upon
voice vote the motion was defeated.
Motion by Bosacker that the Planning Commission recomend approval of the
Gordon preliminary plat subject to its being developed as represented by
Messrs. Gordon and Knurson wi~h Lots i through 4, Block 15 Lot 12, Block 2;
Lot l, Block 6, not to be developed at this time. The motion was seconded
by Ostlund. Upon voice vote the motion was declared carried with Plufka
voting against,
Motion by Plufka that the Council be asked to authorize the funds for a study
to be made of the entire area excluding the residential portion of the Gordon
plat, such sutdy to be conducted by an odtside planning agency not now
concerned with the development of the properby, with the study to cover both
adcess and reviewal of land use~ that portion of the property held out of
the residential plat for Marv Gordon to be included in the study. Second
by Ostlund. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
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lO. Motion by Wahl~ second by Ostlund to bring the matter of Planning Case No. 68-70
off the table. Motion carried by voice vote.
Motion by Plufka~ second by Ostlund that the zoning for the five stations
~isted under Planni~g Case No. 68-70 remain as special uses~in the RB zone
(as they now exist). Upon voice vote~i'bhe motion was carried.
13. Motion by Plufka~ second by Ostlund that the Eoning Code be amended by the
deletion of sections 4.44 (3) and ~.~ (5)~ providing for the deletion of
· ~ ~ special u s e provisions for service stations being placed in Retail Business ss
and ~ndustrial zones. Motion carried upon voice vob~e.
l~A. Messrs. Traeger and Don Perrenoud appeared before the Commission asking
approval of the site plan for Computer Metal Products building proposed in
Winnetka I~dustrial Park. Motion by Ostlund~ second by Wahl to recommend
approval of the site plan as presented. Motion carried by voice vote.
15. The Village Manager reviewed the Council ~nutes of the meeting of Ju1~26,1968
with the Planning Commission.
16. Motion by Ouimette, second by Ostl~ud to approve the Planning Commission minutes
of the meeting of the July 16, 1968. Motion carried by voice vote.
17. Discussion held as to attendance at the Planning Commission meetings. The
Village ~nager was ask~d~to advise the Council that ~. Krueger has missed
slx commission meetings this year. Mr. Krue~er is also to be advised of this
matter.
Motion by Ostlund, second by Wahl to adjourn the meeting at l:OO a.m.
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Planning Commission ~nutes - i - August 20, 1968
The regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at the Village
Garage - 7701 - ~2nd Avenue North, in said Village en Tuesday, August 20, 196~,
at 8~.00 p.m.
1. Roll Call was taken as follows:
Present: Plufka, Ouimette, Ostlund, Bosacker, Johuaon, Swanson, Ohman, Sueker.
Absent: Wahl (Krueger- resigned)
2. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Plufka
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. I'~. ~ ~so Forrest - ~8~0 Decatur Avenue - were in attendance to request approval
of a sideyard variance. Discussion held regarding grade, plantings~ sight line
etc.
Motion by Sueker, second by Ohman, to recommend to Village Council that Case 68-
66 be approved. ~
Motion by Ouimette, second by Bosacker, to amend motion to indtude statement
that approva~ was subject to no planting on the N. W. corner of the lot as
recommended by the police department..
Motion to amend declared carried on voice vote.
Original motion as amended, voted on and declared carried on voice vote.
~,~. Schendel presented proposed 68 unit planned development for Skyline
Builders - 6Oth & West Broadway. Discussion held as to landscaping needs,
lack of certified lighting plan and changes in parking lot and easement for
lower access drive.
Motion by Sueker, second by Ohman to recommend approval of planned development
subject to~'
(1) Artificial lighting plan
(2) Revision of parking lot
(3) Submission of easement agreement.
Motion by Ouimette,. second by Johnson, to table further consideration until
all details had been submitted.
Vote on motion ~$ table carried 6-2.
&a. Discussion held regarding i to i garage requirement. No action taken.
5. Discussion held on appointment of new Commissioner to replace Krueger with
size of Commission center of discussion. Some feeling size should be reduced.
Motion by Sueker, second by Ohman, to review present applicants and recommend
person~ for appointment.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Bosacker, to table consideration until at
least the next meeting.
On roll call vote motion to table failed 6 - 2 with Ouimette and Bosacker
asking to be recorded as voting no.
Vote on original motion was dec~lared carried on voice vote.
Chairman aaked that copies of all current applications be made and given to
each member.
5a~ Paul Castonquay appeared before Commission to ask their opinion of convertiug
Woodward Building into truck storage garage with fuel supplies for trucks and
retail service station in front.
Commission f&tt idea was good with the exception of retail service station.
If station was necessary for business it was felt that Commission would
be against proposal. Discussion followed as to other areas where business as
proposed could locate. Petitioner is to look for spot and return to discuss
with Commission.
6. Committee on Code had no report. Chairman assigned ~eview of landscaping
for apartment and additional retail sales in industrial areas for further
study and report.
7. Committee on Land Use reported that the property at 32nd and Louisiana
had been discussed and it was the opinion of the Committee that the property
should remain as is. One member felt the area should be rez~ned at once to
single family the other two felt if development did not occure with in a
reasonable period of time the possibility of rezoning to SR should be
studied.
8. Council minutes of August 12, 1968 were reviewed.
9. Commission minutes of August 6, 196~ were approved as printed on ~iotion by
Johnson, second by Bosacker.
10. Discussion held as to junk on Hilltop lot. Motion by Ouimette, second by
0stlund, to recommend that~t~pshbe taken immediately to have the lot cleaned
up. Motion declared passed on voice vote.
S Discussion held as to cars - sale of and storage - on service station lots -
Standard station at Winnetka and Bass Lake in particular.
The ~ommission on unanamous vote recommended to ~ouncil that all muto sales
from §ervice stations be stopped.
Motion by Sueker, second by Johnson, to recommend that any station with a
contract for Village ~o~ing a~d storage be required to furnish a fenced a6d
screened holding area and that cars "For Sale'~ not be stored outside
area~
Motion failed ~ - 5 on roll call vote.
There being no further business to come before the Commission the meeting was
adjourned at 10:~O p.m. on motion by ~ette, second by Ostlund~
Respectfully au~ bmitte d,
'H~~. Larson - ~ng Secretary
September 3~ 1968 - i - Planning Commission
A regular meeting of the New Hope Village PlanninE Commission was held at
the Village Hall~ 7701 - 42nd Avenue North~ in said Village on Tuesdays
September 3~ 1968 at 8:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Plufka.
2. Roll call was taken as follows~
'Pressnt~ Plufka~ Ouimette~ Ostlund~ Bosacker~ Ohman, Sueker~ ~ahl.
Absent: Johnson~ Swanson.
PUBLIC HE~2~INGS
3. C_~a~2_~p.~.~r~, approval of planned development for Skyline Builders, 60th
and West Broadway~ held over from meeting of August 20~ 1968~ was discussed.
Messers. Ronald Stinske and Ray~ite were present, lJ~. Larson~ Village
Manager~ stated that a signed letter had not been received from Northern
States Power Company certifying that the artificial lighting meets village
code. However~ ~. Larson said he had talked to Northern States Power and
the letter was forthcoming.
The requested changes on the garage parking and blacktop areas were made
by the proponets.
~. Stinske stated ths£ they were unable to give the easement until such
time as the deal was completed and then they would give the requested
easement.
Motion by Sueker~ seconded by Ostlund to recommend to the Village Council
approval of the planned development for Skyline Builders~ Case No.
subject to the receipt of the signed letter fromNSP. Upon voice vote the
motion was carried.
4. Case No. 68~76~ waiver of Platting Ordinance on that partof Lot one~ Block
one~ ~inne~ks Industrisl Park lying North of the North line of the SW¼ of
~ of Sec. 20~ ~P. llS~ REe 21~ except the ~est 288.~7 feet thereof~ for
Leo D. Clifford Properties~ Computer Metal Products~ was reviewed. Mr.
Stan Traeger was present representing Computer Metal Products.
Motion byBosacker~ second by Ouimette to recozmnend to the Village Council
that the waivarc~ the Platting Ordinance as requested under Planning Case
No. 68-76 be approved. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
5. Case No. 68-7~ variance and waiver of Platting Code for Eagle Investment
to develop the two lots at 32nd and Boone~ wasreviewed. The waiver of the
Platting Ordinance is requested in order to tske 4.33 feet from the corner
lot and add it to the interior lot (Lots l0 and ll~ Block l~ Royal Oak
Hills 6th Addition.) The variance is requested on said Lot ll to permit
construction within 28.5 feet of Boone Avenue instead of the required 35
feet. ~. Ls~ry Couture of Eagle Investment was present. Both lots are
to have houses and attached garages totaling 6~,4,~.
Motion by Ouimette~ second by Ostlund to recommend to the Village Council
that the waiver of Platting Ordinance and variance as requested under
Planning Case No. 68-77 be approved. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
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6. Case No. 68-?~ approval of preliminary plat of Wright's 1st Addition~
property immediately north of 46th Avenue and west of Winnetka~ developer
being Jerry Harrington~ was reviewed. Twenty-seven single family lots are
proposed. ~. Harrington appeared before the Commission regarding the plat.
~6½ Avenue is being platted as a fifty foot street with the lots having
120 feet of depth. Ail of the lots meet the 9~500~ square foot requirement.
Mr. Harrington said that the setback for the houses will be measured from
the center of the street to give the same setback as if ~6½ were a 60 foot
street. Mr. Harrington said he wanted to get sewer and water installed yet
this year and that the streets would be gravelled. Two residents from Del
Heights were present to view the plat. They did not object.
Motion by Ohman~ second by Bosacker to recommend to the Village Council that
the preliminary plat of k~right,s 1st Addition be s~pproved (Case No. 68-78).
Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
7. Case No. 68-~ request for rezoning from SR to LB for the property at
7801 Bass Lake Road~ Applicant-Gordon Nelson~ was reviewed. Mr. Nelson was
present and said he wants to construct an office building housing five to
nine offices~ including his own office which will take up about 25% of the
space. The building is to have all brick facing.
Motion by Sueker> second by Ostlund to recommend to the Village Council
that the rezoning proposed under Planning Case No. 68-80 be approved.
Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
8. ~C ~ase~__No. 68r8__1~ request from Dean W. Johnson~ 5816 Cavell Avenue, for a
variance to construct a l& x 26 addition to the rear of his home with the
rear corner to come within 9 ft. 2 inches of the side lot line. A letter
from the abutting property owner saying he does not object to the variance
was received. The proposed addition is to house a bedroom and a f~m~ly
room.
Motion by Ohman~ second by Ostlund to recommend to the Village Council that
the variance as requested under Case No. 68-81 be approved. Upon voice
vote~ the motion was carried.
9. C_~a~s~e~ N_9_.~6.8r~82- rezoning and waiver of Platting Ordinance for John A. ~iller~
for property west of the Texaco Station~ Bass Lake Road and Winnetka~ was
reviewed. ~. }&iller appeared before the Planning Commission. The property
to be rezoned to ~1 is to provide access to the Bass Lake Road other than
Wisconsin and part of the parcels to the north sine to be combined to the
~ller apartment site. The aforesaid parcels to the north currently are
used for multiples under the special use provision. It is also proposed
that two small parcels of land will be swapped by ~. 2~ller and Texaco.
Motion by ~'~ahl~ second by Ouimette to recommend to the Village Council
approval of the variance and rezoning as requested under Planning Case No.
68-82. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
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lO. Case No. 68-4~ preliminary plat for Stan Olson~ Olson Industrial Park~
County Road 18 near Soo Line tracks, was reviewed. }~. Stan Olson was in
attendance. The road layout has been changed so that a street abuts the
All State Steel Erection site on the east side. Otherwise the plat is
essentially the same as the first presentation.
Motion by Ouimette~ second by Bosacker to recommend to the Village Council
approval of the revised preliminary plat for Olson Industrial Park. Upon
voice vote the motion was carried.
NE~I BUSINESS
ll. Discussion held as to a joint meeting with Crystal Planning Commission
tentatively schedt~led for September 9~ 1968. This meeting is to be con-
firmed by the Village i~ianager.
12. The Council minutes of the meeting of August 26~ 1968~ were reviewed by
the Planning Commission.
13. Motion by Bosacker~ second by Ohman to approve th~ minutes~ of the Planning
Commission meeting of August 20-~ 1968, as presented. Upon voice vote~
motion carried.
14. Discussion held as to the replacement for the vacancy existing on the
Planning Commission. It was dscided that the Commission should stay at
ten members.
Motion by Ouimette> second by Ohman to take a secret vote and select the
three persons receiving the most votes to come before the Planning Commission
for an interview on the vacancy existing.
Motion by Sueker~ second by Bosacker to amend the motion so that two people
would be called in for the interview. Upon voice vote motion carried.
Upon vote on the original question as amended~ the motion was carried. (Two
people to be called in for interview).
Secret ballot was taken with Messrs. Rauch and Greenberg receiving the most
votes.
The Village Manager was asked to send a letter to these two gentlemen asking
them to attend the next Planning Commission meeting to discuss the opening
on the Commission.
Following discussion of exterior finishing of buildings, Member Wahl intro-
duced the following resolution:
Under our present orddmance~ the tendency is to encourage the construction
of "brick boxes" and this is not the type of architecture that the Planning
Commission wishes to encourage.
We wish to encourage the construction of buildings that are well designed~
both structurally and esthetically, and that hs~ve a reasonable low maintenance
factor.
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As a result of the constant change in construction materials~ we do not
feel that it is wise to set a standard based on material rather than
performance. Therefore we recommend that the "All brick or equal" ordinance
be revised. We recommend the following ordinance be adopted:
Under the planned development concept~ the use of materials other than
brick will be considered. Materials whichwill be considered will beLones
that in their natural or processed state will'not require further treat-
ment and will not be subject to excessive damage.
As a result of the passing of the recent apartment building ordiua~ces,
any mechanical damage will be corrected prior to the issuance of the yearly
certificate of occupancy.
The motion was seconded byOuimette and upon voice vote was carried.
Discussion held as to what constitutes a permanent structure or a temporary
structure.
Motion by Ouimette~ second by Sueker to adjourn the meeting, Motion carried.
Betty Pouliot
Acting Secretary
Planning Commission Minutes -1- September 17, 1968
1. A regular meeting of the New Hope V~e Planning Commission was
held at the Village Hall, 7701 -$2nd Avenue North, in said Village
· on Tuesday, September 17, 1968 at 8:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Plufka.
2. Roll call was taken as follows:
Present: Plufka, Ouimette, Ostlund, Bosacker, Sucker, ~ahl,
Johnson
Absent: Swanson~ Ohman (Ohman arrived shortly after meeting
started)
3. PUBLIC HEARinGS
.Ca. se No.. 68-83. request for approval of a preliminary plat for MAry
Gordon, property in the vicinity of ~0~ Avenue and Gettysburg, was
reviewed. This is the same plat as was presented under Planning Case
No. 68-61. The multiple and single family split conforms ~o the exist-
ing zoning.
Mr. Ohm~ ~n arrived.
Mr. Rosen, attorney for Marvin Gordon, said that the plat was identical
to those previously presented on t~o separate occasions. Ail require-
ments of the platting ordinance are met. Upon being asked ~at the
intentions were for the multiple zoned area, Mr. Gordon stated that he
wants to get the residential portion under development and that he will
work with the abutting property owners at a later date as to the property
zoned for MR.
Discussion held as tO access to the area.
Mr. Gerald Christie, ~101 Ensign Avenue North, representing the Hopew~od
Hills Homeowners Association, appeared before the Council and read a
formal statement from the association asking that approval of the Gordon
plat be held until access and zoning of the adjoining area is resolved.
The written statement, dated September 17, 1968, was then presented to
the Planning Commission to be incorporated in the permanent records.
Mr. Rosen, Attorney for Mary Gordon, objected to any further delay on
approval of the plat.
Mr. Willard Nelson, ~O~7 Ensign Avenue, asked that the "ifs" be re-
solved before approval of plat is given.
Motion by O~imette, second by Johnson to recommend to the Village
Council that the proposed plat of Gordon's Lakeview Terrace be approved
for single residential develo~nent as sho~m, with the area presently
zoned MR t~ be shown as Outlot A.
Upon voice vote the motion was carried with Plufka voting against.
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Motion by Plufka that the Planning Commission recommend to the Village
Council that the portion of Gordon's Lakeview Terrace preliminary plat
be placed for public hearing for rezoning from ~ to SR. Second to the
motion by Ostlund.
Motion by Bosacker to ~mend th~ motion to include not only O~tlot A of
the Gordon Plat but all of the property to the north which is not already
zoned SR, up to County Road 18 on the west, 42nd Avenue on the no,th and
Flag Avenue on the e~st including the property now zoned RB. Second by
Ostlund.
Discussion held as to previous study given to the m~tter.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Bosacker to call for the question. Motion
carried.
Vote was then taken on amendment to the motion and it was carried.
The question as amended was then voted on and was carried.
Further diseussion~as held~ith the property owners to the north and
west of the Gordon property.
5. Case No~ 68_-8_4, request for variance in front yard setback for Lot 15,
Block 5, Meadow Lake Park to construct an attached 22 x 22 ft. garage
that would extend eight (8) feet into the front yard setback. Letters
were received from the o~ners of the property on either side of the lot'
stat~g that they do not object to the proposed variance. ~. Pearson,
applicant, was in attendance. The variance is requested because of the
topography of the lot.
Motio~by Bo~acker, second by Johnson. to recommend approval of the
variance as requested under Planning Case No. 68-84. Upon voice vote
the motion was carried.
6. Ca,eNo. 68-~, variance request by Walter W. Olson, 3956 Oregon Avenue,
Lot 4, Block 5, Gwynnco Addition, to construct a detached 22 x 22 ft.
garage that would extend to within 23 feet of the rear lot line instead
of the required 35 feet. ~. 01son was in attendance. A letter is on
file from Robert E. Salmi, 3917 Nevada Avenue North, stating that they
do not object to the variance requested.
Motion by Sueker, second by Ouimette to recommend to the Village Council
that the variance be approved as requested under Planning Case No. 68-85.
Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
?. Case N~....6~8-~, request for variance for Paul G. Pruess, 6064 Quebec
Avenue, Lot 8, Block l, Mork Campion Heights, to construct a detached
double garage that would enchroach on the rear yard to within 12 feet of
the rear lot line. The proposed garage is 24x 24 ft. Following discussion
with the applicant, it seemed that he would prefer an attached garage
excpet for the cost involved. The commission suggested that he investigate
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costs further.
Motion by Sueker, second by Ostlund to table this matter for two
weeks to give the gentlemen time to reconsider.
Motion defeated by tie vote.
Following further discussion, motion by Sueker, second by Ouimette to
recommend approval of the variance as requested under Planning Case
No. 68-86.
Motion passed by majority vote.
NEW BUSINESS
8. Discussion with candidates for commission appointment was held until
after discussion on Councilman Thorson's proposal for commission re-
organization.
9. Discussion held regarding Councilman Thorson's proposal for commission
reorganization. Motion by Sueker, second by Ohman that the Planning
Commission again go on record as recommending to the Village Council
that said commission remain at ten members. Upon vote the motion was
carried.
8. Messrs. Greenberg and Rausch appeared before the Commission, upon
invitation, to discuss possible appointment to the Planning Commission.
Both gentlemen answered questions asked by Commission members. The
applicants for the position were advised that later in the meeting a
secret ballot would be taken to select the person to be recommended to
the Council for appointment to the Commission.
10. The L~nd Use Committee said that it had no'rig new to report.
11. The Code and Standard Committee brought up the matter of retail sales in
Industrial areas.
~gotion by ;~ember Wahl to recommend the following for control of retail
sales in Industrial areas.
1. The percentage of floor area to be used as retail sales
area should not exceed the percentages listed by the Industrial
Commission and equivalent retail parking space must be provided.
2. There shall be no acc~ess to major arterial streets unless
there is also access to a secondary street.
3. There should be an annual license, inspection and fee
charged.
~. The retail sales m~st be accessary to the principle
occupancy.
5. Any variances needed to conduct the retail portion of the
business should be referred to the Planning Commission.
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Second by Ostlund.
Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
The Village Manager was asked to comment to the Council that the
Planning Commission still is opposed to retail sales in Industrial
areas.
12. The Council .~inntes of the meeting of September 9, 1968, were reviewed
by the Village Manager with the Planning Commission.
Question was raised as to what had happened to the matter of storage
at filling stations. The Village ~anager reported that this was under
study and would be back before the Planning Commission within the next
month or so.
13. Motion by Ostlund, second by OuLmette to approve the Planning Commission
minutes of the meeting of September 3, 1968, as presented. Motion Carried.
l&. Addition comments or requests from Commissioners, staff or public were
called for.
The Chairman of the Commission requested that the record show that
~{r. Lyle Swanson has missed five meetings to date and that the Manager
advise Mr. Swanson of this fact.
Mr. Ostlund inquired as to whether the County had acquired the right of
way at County Road 18 and 36th Avenue. He said sixty days had elapsed
since the Village requested the County to do so. The ~{anager advised
that the County was working on this.
Question was raised as to whether the three signs at the Shell Station,
36th and Jordan, exist in conformance with the Zoning Ordinance. This
is to be checked out.
Discussion held as to joint meeting with Crystal Planning Commission
regarding the proposed multiple complex near 32nd and Louisiana Avenue.
15. Secret ballot was taken on person to recommend to the Council for appoint-
ment to the Commission. Upon counting of the ballots, it was determined '
that the Commission recommend to the Council that Mr. Ray Rausch be
appointed to fill the vacancy existing on the Planning Commission.
16. Motion by Ostlund, second by Johnson to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried. (10:28 p.m. )
Recording Secretary
Betty Pouliot
Planning Commission Minutes - 1 - October 8, 1968
A regular meeting of the New HoPe Village Planning Commission was held at
the Village Hall, 7701 -' ~2nd Avenue North, in said Village on Tuesday,
October 8~ 1968, at 8:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Plufka.
Roll call was taken as follows~
PreSent: Plufka, Ouimette, Sueker~ Wahl~ Ohman, Rauch
Absent: Johnson, Bosacker, Ostlund, Swanson
(Members Bosacker, Ostlund and Johnson arrived later in the
meeting),
PUBLIC HEARINGS
C..as..e. No. 68-79~ request to rezone from Limited I~ustrial to Multiple
Residential from MesSrs, Zollie Baratz and Joseph Pazandak of the property
in the vi.¢inity of 32nd and Louisiana, was discussedj A request was received
to table this matter until later in the meeting so that Jim Hawks, Midwest
Planning and Research, might be present,
MotiOn by Ouimette~ second by Wahl that consideration of Planning Case No.
68-79 be tabled until later in the meeting. Upon voice vote, the motion
was carried.
CaS.e~N~. 68-87, request for a special 'use permit from James and Audrey H~egel
to enable them to use bheir home at 5901 Ensign as distribution p~_int for
chemical specialty products, was reviewed. The legal description of the
property is Lot 9, Block 3, Meadow Lake Heights 1st Addition. Mr. Huegel
was present to explain the proposal. He stated that he would be the distributor
of cleaning products and that the salesmen would be coming to his house to
pick up the products, (about six people about once a week). He would be
receiving deliveries about once a month and will store, the ~oducts in the
basement of his home. He says that the stock should not exceed 30 cases at
any one time. The training meetings for the salesmen will n~t be held .at
his house. The products are sold through a party plan operation. No one
appeared to object to the issuance of the special use permit.
Motion by Sucker, second by 0uimette to recommend to the Council that the
special ~use permit be granted to use the home at 5901 Ensign, Lot 9, Block 3,
Meadow Lake Heights 1st Addition, as a distribution center for chemical
specialty~ products as requested under Planning CaSe No, 68-87~ subject ~o permit
teing reviewed on."an ar~ual basis by the fire marshal. Motion carried on voice
Vote.
case No. 68~88~ request for variance to donstruct an attached garage and
kitchen that, at the rear corner, would only have a three foot setback
from the adjacent sideyard, on Lot 2, Block lO, Northwood Terrace 1st
Addition, 3632 Flag Avenue North, was reviewed~.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Ohman to table the matter until later in the
meeting as ~. Warmbo, applicant, may come in later.. Upon voice vote the
motion was carried.
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6. Ca~__se No. 68-89, request for variance in rear yard setback for Russell Pulkka,
4090 Cave~--~enue, Lot 15, Block l, Br~rret~'s Terrace, to construct a detached
garage. 22 x 22 feet to come within 20 feet of his rear lot line, was discussed.
Mr. ~a was present. He advised the commission that the topography of
the lot does not lend itself to an attached garage.
Motion by ehman, second by Ouimette that~ based on the topography of the
lot, the Planning Cinmuission recommend to the Council that the Variance as
~equested under Planning Case No, 68-89 be approved. Motion carried by
voice VOte.
5. Motion by Ouimette, second by Sueker to bring .P.l~.ng ~Case No. 68-88
off the table. Motion carried.
Mr. Warmbo, applicant, was present. He presented a letter from the adjacent
property owners Robert H. Nuyttens, stating that they did not object to
the proposed variance.
~tion by Wahl, second by Ouimette to recommend to the Council that the
v~riance as requested under Planning Case No. 68-88 be approved. Motion
carried on voice vote.
7. Case No. 68-90, request for variance, waiver of platting ordinance and
rezoning from. single family residential t.o multiple, family residential
for Larry R. Embretson of the propertyn~o~6th Avenue between the' developed
apartment project on Zealand and Sheeone under development at Boone and 56th,
was reviewed. ~fr. Stau Sopczyk made the presentation for Larry Embretson.
Mr. F~nbretson was also present. ~. Sopczyk presented a-rovis~d~site.~plan.
Ee~sion ~as necessary due to results of additional soil tests.
Member Ostlund arrived~ at 8: 30.
No one appeared to oppose the rezoning. The Planning Commission advised
~tr. S6pczyk that they felt the variance as to units should properly be
consider~ed along with the ~lanned development.
Motion by Ouimette, eecond by Wahl to recommend to the Council that the
waiver of the platting ordinance and the rezoning requested under Planning
Case No. 68-90 be approved and the variance be denied without prejudice.
Upon voice vote, the motion was carried.
3. Motion by Rauch, second by Wahl, that Planning Case No. 68-79 be taken off
the table. Motion carried.
~r. jim Hawks of Midwest Planning and Research appeared before the Ocmmission
representing Messrs. Pazandak and Baratz. Discussion held as to traffic
pattern and the proposed multiple complex.
Member Bosacker arrived at 8:40.
Member Johnson arrived at 9:10.
Sueker reviewed the findings of the Land Use Committee in regard to this site,
stating that the committee felt that at the present time the land was best
suited to the existing zoning.
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Motion by Sueker, second by Ostlund that the Planning Commission recommend
to the Council that the request for rezoning under Planning Case No.
68-79 be denied.
~. Ouimette stated that he felt the matter should be referred back to the
Land Use Con~r~ttee for further study because at the time of the ~irst
study the multiple residence question had not really come up.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Bosacker to table the motion. Motion carried
with Member Sueker voting against. Member Sueker stated his reason for
voting against is that the Land Use Committee was aware of the multiple
proposal for the area in question.
Motion by Ouimette, second by BoSacker that the Land Use Committee again
study the area near 32nd and Louisiana Avenue. Upon voice vote the motion
was carried.
lit. Hawks asked if they would be permitted to attend the Land Use Commitbee
meetings. He was advised that they could come.
Chairman Plufka asked that the entire .Planning Commission be advised of the
meeting of the Land Use Committee.
~J~. Baratz requested that the Council be advised that the applicants for
the rezoning ask that the Council hold the matter pending completion of the
study bY the Land Use Committee and report from the Planning Commission.
Several members of the Crystal Planning Commission were in attendance at the
m~eting, being concerned with rezoning for Baratz and Pazandak in as much as
a portion of the proposed multiple.complex will be within the Crystal limits.
Case No. 68~-9~1~ request for variance in rear yard setback at 6150 Zealand,
Lot 3, Block 2, Meadow Lake Park, to permit construction of a detached garage,
22 x 26 feet~ to come within 14 feet of the lot line, was reviewed. Mr.
Dan Schulte, applicant, was at the meeting. Notices were sent to the abuttinE
property owners to see if they had any objections. No answers were received~
Motion by Wahl, second by Johnson to recommend to the Coufmil that the
variance for set back from rear lot line be approved with the provision that
the setback be 18 feet instead of the 14 feet requested. Motion carried.
Motion by Sueker that the Village Manager be asked to poll the neighbors.
Motion lost for lack of second.
Case No. 68-92. request for variance in rear yard setback to permit construction
of a house on a corner lot that would have only a 29 foot rear yard~ 8901-~9th
Avenue, Lot 17, Block 3, Zubeck's Rolling Hills, was discussed. The applicant
is George Zubeck.
Motion by Ouimette~ second by Rauch to recommend approval of the variance as
requested under PlanningCase No. 68-92. Motion carried on voice vote.
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10. Case No2 68-93, reqUest for variance in sideyard setback for the lot on the
southeast corner of &Sth and Boone, Lot 17, Block l, Royal Oak Hills 9th
Addition, was discussed. The side yard will be against Boone Avenue and
it is proposed to come within 30½ feet of Boone, ~. Jim Parker of Quality
Homes was present.
Motion by Bosacker~ second by Wahl to recommend to the Council that the side
yard variance of ~.5 feet be approved for Lot 17, Block l, Royal Oak Hills
9th as proposed' under Planning Case No. 68-93. Up°n voice vote the motion
was carried.
ll. Case No. 68,9&, request for approval of planned development for a twelve unit
apartment building in a Limited BuSiness district on.&2nd Avenue, Tract C,~
Registered Land Survey No. 32&, was reviewed. Mr. Rodney Bernu, applicant,
was in attendance. A letter certifying that the lighting for the proposed
multiple met village code was received from Northern States Power. The
Planning Commission noted the variance from the current ordinance as to
exterior finish but felt that the togany meets the proposed ordinance.
Motion by Johnson, second by~Ouimette to recommend to the VillageCouncil
approval of the Planned Development as propOsed under Planning Case No.
68-~. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
lla. ~. and ~.~s. Moles, 7929 - 59th Avenue, appeared before the Planning Commission
to discuss the possibility of locating a beaut~ shop in New Hope, p~Bferrably
someplace along Winnetka Avenue. They were advised to get further information.
NAY BUSINESS
12. DiscuSsion held as to the proposed vacation of Maryland and/or Louisiana
Avenue.
Motion by Member Wahl, second by Member Ostlund that the Planning Commission
recommend that Louisiana Avenue be closed and that Maryland be put through~..
Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
13. TheCouncil N~nutes of September 23, and September 30, 1968, were reviewed
by bhe Planning Commission.
l~. Motion by k~ahl, second by Bosackerto approve the PlanningCommissionminutes
of the meeting of September 17, 1968 as presented. Motion carried.
15. ~;~, Wahl, Chairman of the Ordinance Committee, stated that the committee is
working on landscaping control for planned developments.
M~. Sueker, Chairman of the Land Use Committee, asked that an additional
member be appointed to serve on that committee.
Chairman Plufka then appointed Mr. Rauch to serve on the Land Use Committee.
Discussion held as to further ordinance control needed in connectionwith
safety.
A. Present Ordinance does not require window locks on apartments.
B. Do not have exterior lighting requirements on industrial and
commercial areas as there is for multiple areas.
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C. Ease of police Surveillance ~ should be .-considered when
looking at planned development ~Sites.
Motion by Ouimette~ seconded by Ostlund to adjourn the meeting. (11:00 p.m.)
Motion carried.
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Pl~uning Commission - I - October 15, 196~
1. Aregular meeting of the New Hope Village Planning Commission was held at
the Village Hall, 7?Ol-~2nd Avenue North, in ssid Village, on Tuesday,
October 15, 1968, at 8~00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Plufka.
2. Roll call was taken as follows:
Present: Plufka~ Ouimette, Sueker, Wahl, Obman, Johnson, Ostlund, Rauch
Absent: Swanson, Bosacker. (Bosacker arrived shortly)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Case No. 68-79~ continued from October 8~ 1968, request to rezone from
Limited Industrial to Multiple Residential for Messrs. Baratz and ?azan-
dak of the property in the vicinity of 32nd and Louisiana Avenue, was
discussed.
Chairman Plufka turned the meeting over to Mr. Wayne Sueker~ Chairman
of the Land Use Committee. Discussion held with the Commission members
as to the best use of the property near 32nd and Louisiana Avenue with
the topography of the land and street access being given consideration.
Motion by Ostlund, second by Ouimette to table the matter until later in
the meeting. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
Case No. 68u95, approval of preliminary plat for Metro Corporation of the
property at the southeast quadrant of intersection of 45th and Gettysburg
Avehue, was discussed. Mr. Kenneth Westrand was at the meeting. Discussion
oheld as to the double and triple frontage lots and whether houses would
require variances.
Motion by Sueker~ second by Wahl to recommend to the Village Council that
the preliminary plat for Metro Corporation be approved as presented.
Further discussion held as to the moving of the lot line between Lots 5
and 6 so that Lot 5 would not have frontage on Gettysburg. ~
Motion by Sueker to amend the motion to recognize that three lots have
double frontage and asking that the lot line between Lots 5 and 6 be
changed to eliminate Lot 5 fronting on Gettysburg. Second by Wahl.
Upon voice vote the motion for the amendment was carried.
Upon voice vote the motion as amended was carried with Ouimette voting
against.
5. Case No. 68-96, request from Zachmau Corporation for a variance to
construct a home and attached garage on Lot l~ Block 2, Midwestern
Properties Addition with a twenty-three foot back yard.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Sueker to recommend to the Council that
the variance as requested under Planning Case No. 68-96 be approved.
Motion carried on voice vote.
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6. Motion by Plufka, second by Ouimette to bring Planning Case No. 68-79
off the table. Motion carried.
Chairman Plufka turned the meeting over to Mr. Sueker, Land Use Committee
Chairman.
DiscUssion held as to eStablishing a new MR zoning classification having
a loWer density than present MR districts. Discussion also held as to
having MR districtS with greater density than now permitted in MR district.
The need for a consUltant planner to.discuss proposed new MR classifications
Motion 'by 0stlund, second by RauCh to table Planning Case No~..6~-79.
Upon voice Vote the motion was carried.
Mo~--Ostlund,...second. by Rauch..to-request t~e ~VLklag~ .C~uncil...to"
retain a planning consultant to discuss with the Planning Commission
the poss:[b~]~ty o£ additional MR zoning-districts of lower and higher
densities than presently established and to come up wi.th ~-.projection ....
of land use balance in New Hope.
Disc~sion held as to whether an entire -new conrprehensive., plaI1- ~ '
needed.
Motion by Ostlund, second by O;4met%e to amend the motion t~ provide
for the Planning Commission taking the request ~ to the
in a joint meeting. Motion flor the amendment carried.
Upon voice vote the motion as amended was carried.
?.Mr. Wahl. stated there was nothing new .to ~epor~ on codes and s~
8.The Village Manager reviewed the Council agenda of 0ctober. 1~, 1968.
Motion by Ou~ette, second by Wahl to approve the minutes of the Planning
Commission meeting of October 8, 1968, with the following, correction:
Page 2, Item 6, Paragraph 2--.correct .spelling of Pulkka.
Motion carried.
9. The-Chairman asked the Codes and Standards Committee .to consider these
items as listed under Item 15, minutes of October 8, 1968, and that
the Ordinance Committee also study lot size and setback r~uirementso
...... 10~ -Motion by ~tm~tte, second by Ostlund to adjourn the meeting. Motion
...... carried.
Respectively ?tgmmitted,
VillaEe Clerk .TW~asure~
Planning Commission Minutes -1- November 5, 1968
1. A regular meeting of the New HopeVillage Planning Commission was hel~atthe
Village Hall, 7701 - &2nd Avenue North, in said Village,~ on T~esday, November
5, 1968.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Plufka at 7:&5 p.m.
2. Roll call was taken as follows:
Present: Plufka,. Ouimette, Wahl, Ohman, Johnson,. Ostlund, Rauch,
Swanson, Bosacker.
Absent: Sueker.
12,~ The Commission reviewed the Council minutes of the meeting of October28,
1968, with the Village Manager.
13. Motion by Ostlund, second by Wahl to approve the PlanningCommissiOnminUSes
of the meeting of October 15, .1968, ~as presented.~ Upon voice vote, the
motionwas carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3- At 8:00 o'clock p.m., the public hearings were-commenced.
Ca~e 'N~....68r~/,. request from Holy Nativity Lutheran Church, 35~0 Winnetka
Avenue North, for a special use permit to place eight directional signs at
various intersections in the Village, was reviewed by the Commission.
A representative from HolyNativity Church was present to explain their
reasons for wanting the signs. He said their building does not have a
definite .appearance of a church andwhen people move into New Hope, they
might not realize it is a church.
Discussion held as to the number of churches inNew Hope, with comments
that if each church wanted eight directional signs., this would be a large
number.
Motion by Bosacker, second by Ostlund to recommend to theCouneil that the
special use permit for placing eight directional signs by the Holy Nativity
Lutheran Church be denied and that the churches now having directional signs
be asked to take the signs down.
Further discussion held. Motion by Plufka,. second by Ouimette to amend the
motion .to allow each church to place two directional signs with the church
to select the location and the Planning Commission to approve. Upon voice
vote the motion to amend was-carried.
Roll call vote was. taken on them orion as amended. Voting in favor: Ohman,
BosaCker, Swanson, ~;ahl, Johnson, Ouimette. Voting against:. Rauch, Plufka,'~
Ostlund. Motion carried.
Motion by Plufka, second by Ouimette to recommend to the Council that the
Holy Nativity Church be granted a special use permit to place two directional'
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signs, one sign to be approximately 150 feet east of County Road 18 on 36th
Avenue North and the second sign to be on the west side of Winnetka approxi-
mately 150 feet north of the New Hope Shopping Center. Upon voice vote the
motion was carried.
~. Case No... 68r.~8, request from Sunray DX Oil Company for rezoning from LB to
GB and waiver of Platting Ordinance to permit the construction of a gasoline
filling station at the southwest corner of intersection of 36thAvenue and
Hillsboro, was reviewed. Mr. W~iamRosen, Attorney, appeared before the
Commission on behalf of the SunrayDX Oil Company. Mr. Rosen said that the
rezoning is justified because Shell Oil has located a station across 36th,
there is a station on the Plymouth side of the intersection, this is a major
interchange with County Road 18 and it is a suitable and desirable location
for a filling station.
Question was raised as to whether DX had approval from the County as to the
proposed openings onto 36th Avenue. ~. Rosen said they had not checked with
the County on this matter yet, but assumed that they would be permitted
access similar to that of the Shell station.
Mr. James Johnson, 3617 Gettysburg Avenue, appeared and stated that he objected
to the proposed rezoning. He feels another station is unnecessary, is concerned
about lights at the site and also feels that the entire tract of land at the
southwest corner of 36th and Hillsboro should be considered at the same time.
Motion by BOsacker, second by Ostlund to recommend to the Village Council
that the request for rezoning to GB and waiver of Platting Ordinance,
Planning Case No. 68-98, be denied. Upon voice vote the motion carried.
8. Case No. 68-103, rezoning from SR to MR and approval of planned development
for George Johnson, was reviewed. It is proposed to extend the multiple
zoning to include four lots to the north of the present M~ site. A large
group of citizens were present regarding this matter. The Village Manager
stated that he had not received the planned development in time to have a
report for this meeting.
Motion by Plufka, second by Wahl that Planning Case No. 68-103 be tabled for
two weeks pending report from the Village Manager on the planned development.
Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
Members Plufka and Bosacker left the meeting.
Vice Chairman Wahl took the chair.
5- Case No. 68r~9, request for a variance to permit construction of a detached
20 by 26 foot garage to extend to within seventeen feet of the rear lot line,
Richard Feigum, 6017 Xylon Avenue, Lot ll, Block 3, Meadow I~ke Park, was
reviewed. Mr. Feigumwas present and stated he could not locate the garage
closer to the house and still have driveway access to it.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Johnson to approve the variance as requested
under Planning Case No. 68-99. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
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6, Case No. 68-100 & lO1, request for rezoning from RB to GB and request in rear
yard setback for Kraus-Anderson to permit construction of a 42 by 38 foot
addition to the Lil General Store, Bass Lake Road and Winnetka, addition to
house a G & K cleaning plant, was reviewed.
Question was raised as to changing ordinance to permit this type use under
Retail BUsiness since the fire problem in connection with cleaning establish-
ments is pretty well eliminated and the state regulations control the hazard.
Motion by Ouimette, second by Ostlund to approve the rezoning as requested
under Planning Case No. 68-100 and the variance requested under 68-101.
Upon voice Vote the motion was carried.
Mr. Wahl stated that the Code and Standards Committee would investigate
whether this type of use should be permitted in RB district.
7. Case~N~.._~68~102, request for approval of site plan and waiver of Platting
Ordinance to permit the construction of a car wash on GB zoned parcel
located just east of the Municipal Liquor Store, was reviewed. The building
is 27 by 90 feet. It is a drive-through car wash with the occupants of the
car remaining in the car during the operation. The exterior of the building
is to be all brick or lava rock. There will be fencing abutting the multiple
complex on the north. A letter was received from Hennepin County giving
approval to the curb cuts proposed subject to the proposed car wash meeting
local ordinances and stipulating that the operator of the car wash furnish
an attendant to prevent vehicles from parking or stopping on 42nd Avenue
North because of lack of vehicle storage on the site.
Mr. Whinnery stated that the system proposed will take care of 150 cars per
hour and they will be satisfied if they run from ten to twenty cars per hour.
The car wash is to be open from lO:OO a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Motion by Ostlund, second by Swanson to recommend to the Village Council that
the site plan for the car wash and the waiver of Platting Ordinance be
approved. Upon voice vote the motion was carried.
9. Case No. 68-104, request for rezoning from SR to RB and a variance to permit
the construction of a 4 operator beauty shop at the northwest corner of ~Oth
and winnetka, Lot 19, Block l, Hopewood Hills, was reviewed by the Commission.
Mr. and Mrs. Moles were at the meeting to answer questions regarding their
proposal. Mr. Richard Hipp, owner of the lot, was also present. Mr. Hipp
stated that they have shown access onto 40th instead of Winnetka as they have
not yet obtained approval from the County for access to Winnetka. Mrs. Moles
said the shop would run from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and she does not plan on
evening hours. Eleven parking spaces are provided with room for expanding
to fourteen spaces.'
Mr. Don Newall, 3948 Utah Avenue, aPPeared and objected to the proposed
rezoning. He feels this lot should remain SR. A beauty shop would create
more traffic into the single family area and constitute a danger to the
children.
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Motion by Wahl, second by Ostlund to recommend to the Council that the
rezoniug under Case No. 68-10~ be denied. Upon roll call vote, Ostlund and
Wahl voted in favor, with 0hman, Rauch, Johnson, Ouimette votinE against the
motion and Swanson abstaining. Motion lost.
Motion by Ohman, second by Johnson to recommend to the Council approval of
the rezoning and var~snc-e as requested under Case No. 68-10~.
Motion by ~mette, second by Ostlund to amend the motion to provide for~-no
parking on $Oth Avenue and a feasibility study being made by the Police
Department as to the reasonableness of request for venting traffic onto
Winnetka instead of 4Oth Avenue. On voice vote the amendment to the motion
was carried.
The motion as amended was then .voted on and was carried by voice vote.
lO. Case No. 68-10~, request for waiver of Platting Ordinance and a variance ta
permit a parcel 300 by 145.2 feet being divided from .the large LI parcel
located north of ~9th and west of Boone and the construction thereon of a
62 by 96 foot industrial building, was reviewed. Three variances are needed:
(A) permit width less than 150 feet, (B) building of lems than lO,OOO square
feet, and (C) curb cuts less than 150 feet apart. Mr. Goetzke, Midtown
Manufacturing, was at the meeting. This is the firm proposing to locate on
the site, (Tool and Metal Works). T~elve employeem are anticipated. Citi~ens
present inquired as to noise, smoke or incinerators, on the site. Mr. Goetzke
said noise was no problem and that there is to be no burning on the site.
The build~_ug proposed is to be of cement block with brick front.
Motion by Rauch, second by Ostlund to recommend to the ~illage Council waiver
of the Platting Ordinance and approval of the three variances as requested
under Planning Case No. 68-105. Upon voice vote, the motion was carried.
il. Case No .__68-106, request for variance in side yard setback to permit the
construction of a house within 35 feet of Winnetka Avenue, Lot 4, Block l,
Hubbard Addition, was reviewed. This setback would be the same as other
homes previously constructed along Winnetka and would also permit construc-
tion without ~removal of trees.
Motion by Johnson, second by Ouimette to approve the variance as requested
under Planning Case No. 68-1~6. Upon voice vote, the motion was carried.
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15.There were no announcements or requests from the Commismioners, public or
staff.
16. Motion by Ostlund, second by Ouimette bo adjourn the meeting at 9:47 p.m.
Planning Commission Minutes -1- November 19, 1968
A regular meeting of the New Hope Planning Commission was held at the
V~lage Hall, 7701 - ~2nd Avenue North, in said Village, on Tuesday,
November 19, 1968 at 8:00 p.m.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Plufka at 8:00 p.m.
Roll call was taken as follows: Present:
Plufka, Ouimette, Sueker, Wahl, Ohman, Johnson, Os~lund, Rauch, Swanson.
Absent: Bosacker (Bosacker arrived at 8:45 p.m. )
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(1) Case No. 68..- 10~, continued from November 5, 1968, request to rezone from
SR to Mr for George Johnson of the property described as Lots 6 - 7 - 14 - 15
Block l, lh~in T~rra T.~nda 3rd Addition and approval of planned development
for the same area and Lot 5 of same block.
2.~. Johnson presented his proposed development.
i~. Fine, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the homeowners in the area to
state their opposition to the proposed rezoning. His main point.was~hAt
the people had purchased their homes from Me. Johnson and had been told
that no further multiple zoning would be done in the area and that there
was no evidence now to show that any change had occurred which made the
original zoning wrong.
In response to questions Mr. Johnson indicated that he had some 35 lots
left to develop in the area - most were some distance away from the site
in question.
Several comments were made from the floor to back up Mr. Fine,s statement
that home purchasers in the area had been told that no further MR zoning
was to be done in the area.
~otioD by Sueker, second by Ostlund, to recommend to the Village Council
that the rezoning request be denied. Motion declared carried on voice vote.
i~. Sueker stated his reason for voting to deny was that no change had taken
place in the area which would justify a change from the original zoning plan.
(2) Chairman Plufka recognized a group of people in attendance who were opposed
to the construction of the Jordan Avenue crossing of the creek. Mr, Plufka
explained that the Commission had no jurisdiction in the matter but that
they would listen to the complaint. In general, the people who spoke wanted
to know why they were not notified, who would pay for the work, who would
· '~.'~. maintain the streets and what would be done about the increased traffic.
An answer was given to each of the questions and a general discussion was
held regarding the need for the crossing. No action was taken.
Planning commission ~Lnutes '2-L November 19, 1968
3. Mr. Herb Margolis attended the meeting to discuss informally with
the Commission the possibility of ~ development on the area north
of 27th Avenue between the Sunny Hollow School and Flag Avenue.
Following the discussion, the Commission was polled as to what their
feelings would be. Gener~!ly it was felt that ~ was reasonable land
use but that a good buffering would be needed for homes to the north.
A park - tow~n· houses - two family dwellings - single f~m~ly homes
with a street and green space were all discussed as possible methods
of buffering.
Mr. Glen KuCh attended the meeting to discuss informally~development
p~oblem with his property on?~he~c*~h~ of Quebec Avenue between
45th and ~7th Avenues. ~. Kuch did not have a definite plan to
present. The Commission made some suggestions and then asked Mm.
Kuch to develop ~ more definite plan stating that they would be
willing to discuss his plans and to assist in development of the area.
5. The Committee on Codes and Standards had no report, but were to meet
in the near future on the landscaping problems.
6. The Land Use Committee had no report at this time~
7. Commission minutes of November 5, 1968, were not available for review.
8. The Village Manager reviewed the Council action of November 12, 1968.
9. The request of Councilman Bonnet to review the 2~ as a permitted use
in the !2~ zone was considered. Following the discussion a motion was
made by Johnson, second by Ouimette, that the use list for the LB
district remain as now stated. Motion declared carried in voice vote.
10. A short discussion was held regarding the need for additional traffic
control at 36th Avenue and CSAH ~18.
~i~. Motion by Ostlund, second by Sueker, to adjourn the meeting at 11:10 p.m.
Harlyn Larson ......
Acting Secretary
Planning commission minutes - 1 - December 3, 1968
A regular meeting of the New Hope Village Planning Commission was held at
the Village Hall, 7701 - ~2nd Avenue North, in said Village on Tuesday,
December 3, 1968.
1. 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, Ostlund, Rauch
Swanson, Bosacker.
Absent: Sueker.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Case No. 68 - 107, request of Embretson for approval of planned development
with density variance. Mr. Stan Sopczyk presented the proposal pointing
out that the subject site would, in affect, be an extension of the site to
the west and when the two ~ites were considered together there would be a
surplus of land for the total units planned. He stated that the site to
the west was costing more to develop than had been anticipated and conse-
quently the developer was trying to save some moneyby using the ~0 unit
plan for which plan had already been prepared. Financing had also been ap-
proved for the~Ounit structure.
A short discussion wss held on the lighting standard, the green area and
the possibility of actually combining the two sites.
Following the discussion Bosacker moved, second by Wahl, to recommend to
the Village Council that the proposed&Ounit planned development be ap-
proved (including the density variance). Motion declared passed on voice
vote.
~. The Land Use Committee had no report.
5.~ Chairman Wahl of the Codes Committee reported that he had obtained several
ordinances on landscaping but that they didnot provide an~realguidelines.
A further report will be presented later.
6. The Council Minutes of November 25, 1968were reviewed by Mr. Larson.
7. The C~mmissionMinutes of November 5, 196~were approved on motionby
Ouimette, second byBosacker, passed on voice vote.
The Commission Minutes of November 19, 1968were approved on motionby
Cnimette, second byWahl, passed on voice vote.
8. Chairman Plufka presented a list of those Commissioners whose terms of
office would expire on December 31, 1968.
Planning Commission Minutes - 2 - December 3, 1968
On amended motion by Wahl, second by Johnson, the Ccm~ssion reco~ends
to the Council that:
Charles Bosacker, Nell' Ouimette, and Dennis Ostlund be appointed for
three (3) year terms beginning January l, 1969 and that Ray Rauch be
appointed to the .~ne (1) year term beginning January 1, 1969.
· Motion declared passed on voice vote.
9. On .motion by ~!mette., second by Ostlund, the Dec~.mber 17, 1968 meet~ of
the-C~n~ as!on was ~cancelled. Motion declared passed on voice vote. ....
IO. Village ~r Lamson announced that the s~m!nar on apartment development
has tentatively been set for the afternoon of ~aturday, December 21st '
: beginning at 1.~00 p.m.
11. There being no further business to come before the Commission Ou/mette , moved, second by Bosacker, to adjourn the meeting at 9:27 p.m.
Respectfu3_ly submitted, ' '
Harlyn G. Larson
Acting Secretary '. ....