HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000050_pg134June 11, 1979 Page 6
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL--GEORGE HALVORSON--2908 HIGHWAY 10
Official Rose explained this matter had been tabled at the May 14 meeting
and more information had been requested regarding off-street parking, a
buffer for the homes to the south, Highway 10 access, data pursuant to
Resolution #983, and a Fire Dept. report. The developer has provided this
information,would like Council views for their consultants to look at, and
have agreed to the possibility of tabling the matter to give time for
Council clarification.
Thomas Steffans, 3250 W. 66th St., Edina, attorney for the developer,
stated they have a site plan which attempts to respond to Council requests.
The plan shows more detail as to buffer as requested. A letter is furnished
from the State Highway Dept. that indicates approval and a permit is in
process for access to Highway 10. The site plan and accompanying memo
detail how to handle drainage problems per Resolution #983. There is also
a letter from the Fire Dept. in agreement, assuming site plan includes
satisfactory information. The only remaining item is that of drainage.
He stated it is their understanding this site plan and memos are to be
submitted to the City Engineer for review and comment.
Mayor McCarty inquired as to the number of curb cuts to be made. Mr.
Lundquist stated there would be just one; that the Highway Dept, will
permit repositioning it a few feet, and the Fire Dept. suggested enlarging
it. Bonding has been done with the Highway Department.
Mayor McCarty asked Mr. Lundquist to explain the buffering proposed. Mr.
Lundquist stated they propose to put up a finished fence to contain the
tenants. Building A would have no windows facing neighborhood houses.
Suitable trees and sod would be provided.
Mayor McCarty asked if the developer still felt it necessary for the
private driveway. Mr. Lundquist replied they did and the Fire Marshal
has indicated he wants it for vehicle access. He went on to explain it
would be 4 or 5 feet wide for only emergency vehicles.
Mayor McCarty expressed concern regarding the amount of traffic pouring
into the residential neighborhood.
Councilmember Ziebarth inquired as to the zoning on the east side of the
building and what screening was proposed. Mr. Lundquist indicated it was
zoned the same as this property and felt it was difficult to screen 5 feet.
Councilmember Ziebarth asked Mr. Lundquist to explain his solution to the
summer parking problem. Mr. Lundquist explained that an arrangement could
be used where certain doors in the garage could be held open in the summer,
thereby releasing 14 spaces to the outside and providing use without charge
in the garage. This would increase the code requirement 1.5 spaces per
unit to the outside. In the winter the door arrangement would be such that
62 spaces would be provided. The City could determine when the door
arrangement could take effect for the summer or winter. Councilmember
Ziebarth indicated he had wanted an arrangement providing adequate parking
in the summer so there would be no need to park anywhere than the stalls.
He further stated he didn't feel that adding the 14 spaces would be
sufficient to keep tenants from parking in the R-1 area.