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MINUTES
SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 13, 1990
6 p.m.
Meeting was called to order by E. Finegan at 6:10 p.m.
PRESENT:
E. ~`inegan, J. Duncan, L. Barry, C. Nestingen, J. Gibson Talbot
ABSENT:
L. Boche, D. Daykin
Fred Hoisington, Planning Consultant, reviewed the concept plan
prior to the third community land use forum (attachemnt 1).
Mr. Hoisington stated it was very general purposely because we
don't want to get involved with the exact locations of
apartments and other uses at this time.
The discussion focused on "neighborhoods" , the sense of
neighborhoods, what comprises neighborhoods in a rather broad
fashion. Neighborhoods consist of single family homes,
apartments, retail on a very limited scale and schools, parks.
• There probably won't be a good deal of change in the
configuration of the neighborhoods. The basic boundaries are
going to remain the same and we will try to protect the edges
because they are most vulnerable as time passes.
Draft Concept Plan
The draft concept plan identifies areas for residential,
commercial and institutional uses (see attached). Mr.
Hoisington explained that the proposed changes on the existing
land use includes:
1. Identifying the residential area on the southside of
Larpenteur where Hermes and Guardian Photo are
2. Locating a neighborhood commercial center somewhere
between Fairview and Lindig
3. Expanding the light business area with Stratford to
include City Hall land
4. No strip development along Larpenteur
University of Minnesota and State Fair Lands
Mr. Hoisington explained that there were no planned changes in
University of Minnesota and Minnesota State Fair lands.
However, if a change occurred, the City would encourage the
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University of Minnesota to hold onto the land south of
Larpenteur for agricultural research due to its one hundred year
historic significance and valuable open space for the City. He
also said that if the University proposed to sell the land to
the north of Larpenteur, he recommends that the land bordered by
Fairview, Roselawn and Larpenteur be used primarily for single
family residential. He suggested that the land bordered by
Cleveland, Roselawn and Larpenteur might be used for light
business. He said that if the Minnesota State Fair land
adjacent to Hollywood Court was ever sold, it might be a good
place to expand the Larpenteur/Snelling commercial area.
Questions/Comments
Commissioners inquired about the City's authority over state-
owned land. Mr. Hoisington explained that the City has no
control, but it can have policies to address these lands.
Commissioners questioned the desirability of a neighborhood
commercial center along Lindig Street. Commissioner Barry
suggested that many residents did not support more neighborhood
commercial centers in the draft goal statements.
Commissioners also discussed the proposed access to the
University of Minnesota campus from Hoyt and Snelling Avenues.
The University proposes to promote this entrance, but it did not
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Commissioners asked about the value of a policy limiting
development to three stories in height due to the pro osed
developments at the SE corner of Larpenteur and Snelling. Mr.
Hoisington said that this would likely be the only corner where
an increase in height might be necessary or desirable. He said
that the policy could be three stories with the idea that an
exception be negotiated for the SE corner, or the policy could
be revised.
The special meeting was adjourned at 6:50.
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Dee Swenson, ec r ing Secre ary
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