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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 &gth 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 2 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. 3 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. -2- 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. -3- 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 Planning Commimsion Minutes - 2 - May 7, 1968 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. Planning Commission Minutes - 3 - May 7, 1968 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. Planning Commission Ydnutes - 4 - May 7, 1968 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. Planning Commission ~nutes - 5 - May 7, 1968 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. Planning Commission Minutes - 6 - May 7, 1968 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. Planning Commission ~4nutes -~- June 4, 1968 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. Planning Commission ~nutes -3- June 4, 1968 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. Planning Commission Minutes -4- ~une 4, 1968 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. Planning Commission ~nutes -6- June &, 1968 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.; Planning Commission i~inutes -2- June 18, 1968 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. Planning Commission ~Hnutes -2- July 2, 1968 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. Planning Commission Minutes -3- July 2, 1968 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. Planning Commission Ydnutes -~- July 2, 1968 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. Planning Commission l~dnutes -5- July 2, 1968 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. Planning Commission Minutes -2- August 6, 1968 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. Planning Commission ~nutes -3- August 6, 1968 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~. · P~ Oommission Minutes -~- August 6, 1968 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. Planning Commission Minutes -5- August 6, 1968 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. Planning Commission Minutes -~- August 6, 9968 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. New Hope Planning Commission 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. September 3, 1968 - 2 - Planning Commission 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. September 3~ 1968 -~3 - Planning Commission 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. September 3 1968 - 4 - Planning Commission 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. Planning Commission ~ftnutes - 2 - September 17, 1968 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 Planning Commission Minutes - 3 - September 17, 1968 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. Planning Commission Minutes - ~ - September 17, 1968 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. Planning Commission ~iinutes - 2 - October 8, 1968 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. Planning Commission Minutes - ~ - October· 8, 1968 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. Planning Commission ~Snutes - & - October 8, 1968 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. Planning Commission Minutes - 5- October 8, 1968 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. .~ ,.'.-~ ~ I'-., / ~-~" -~-~-'~-~v' ',~ Recording Secretary 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. ~lanning Commission · . - 2 - October 15, 1968 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' Plar~g Commission Ydnutes -2- November 5, 1968 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. Planning Clmmission Minutes -3- November 5, 1968 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. Planning C!mmission Minutes -~- November 5, 1968 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. 1~ & 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 '. ....