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01-27-1987 i CITY OF HOPKINS Hennepin County , Minnesota NOTICE OF HEARING The Zonin� and Planning Commission of the City of Hopkins will hold a hearing on Tuesday , January 27 , 1987 , at 7 : 30 p .m. , in the Council Chambers of the City Hall to consider an application by Barbara Raygor for a Conditional Use Permit to allow Day Care at 39 - 5th Avenue South , Apartment 312 . If you have any interest in this matter we ask that you attend this meeting . — For further information contact Nancy Anderson , Community Development Analyst or James Rerrigan , Planning and Economie Development Director , 935-8�+7� • I .,+ `. ' i� ._ / •, r _ i . Nanc�' S. Anderson Community Development Analyst To be published in the HOPKINS SAILOR , January 12 , 1987 • � i � CITY OF HOPKINS Hennepin County , Minnesota NOTICE OF HEARING The Zoning and Planning Commission of the City of Hopkins will hold a hearing on Tuesday, January 27 , 1987 , at 7 :30 p .m. in the Couneil Chambers of the City Hall to consider an application by Accent Engraving to locate a sign in a lesser setback than required at 1600 Second Street South. If you have any interest in this matter we ask that you attend this meeting . "�` For further information contact Nancy Anderson , Community Development Analyst , or James Rerrigan , Planning and Economic Development Director , 935-8�47� • �� �1 G'� ;� ���.UU 6�-� Nancy S. Anderson Commu ity Development Analyst To be published in the HOPKINS SAILOR, January 12 , 1987 . � � �. CITY OF HOPKINS Hennepin County , Minnesota NOTICE OF HEARING The Zoning and Planning Commission of the City of Hopkins will hold a hearing on Tuesday, January 27 , 1987 , at 7 ; 30 p .m. , in the Couneil Chambers of the City Hall to consider an application by Debra Packard for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Day Care at 83 Renaissance Court . If you have any interest in this matter we ask that you attend this meeting . For further information regarding this matter contact Naney Anderson , Community Development Analyst , or James Kerrigan , Planning & Economic Development Direetor. ` � 1 �C�mr� ��`�.����Y� Nancy��S. Anderson Community Development Analyst To be published in the HOPKINS SAILOR , January 12 , 1987 • � � + A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Co��ission was held on Tuesday, January 27 , 1987 , at 7 :30 p .m. , in the Council Chambers of the City Hall . Present were Chairman Anderson , members Brandon , Denny, Ebel , MeGlennen and Shirley. Also present were Community Development Director Mielke , Planning & Economie Development Director Kerrigan , and Community Development Analyst Anderson . Item: ( 2-6 ) t�rs . Brandon moved and Mrs . Ebel seconded a motion that the minutes of the November 25 , 1986 meeting be approved and signed . Motion carried unanimously. CASE N0: ZN86-1 (6-114) Review of an application by Dennis Madden of Bursch' s to vacate a portion of the North-South alley in Bloek 3 , West Minneapolis , behind the restaurant , continued from the November 25 , 1986 meeting . Mr. Madden reviewed the request with the Commission stating his concern about residents of the Hopkins Plaza apartments using his parking lot as a short-cut to their apartments . The building extends below the area in which the traffic is taking this short-cut and he is concerned this extra traffic will cause problems for the building below. It was the consensus of the Commission that the vacation of the alley would not solve his problem and there is an access requirement for fire trueks of 150 feet . Mr. McGlennen moved and Mrs . Brandon seeonded a motion recommending to the Council denial of the request for vacation of the alley with the Findings of Fact: 1 . That there is an access requirements for fire trucks of 150 feet . 2 . That the vacating of the alley would limit fire access . — 3 . That access points to the adjacent apartment will be limited to a one way. Motion carried unanimously. CASE N0: 86-13 � 122-137) Hearing to consider an application by Dennis Madden of Bursch' s for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a canopy pro�ecting into the public right-of-way at 17 - 8th Avenue South , continued from the November 25 , 1986 meeting . Mr. Madden stated that the request for the canopy was to keep the entrance free of snow. Mr . Denny moved and Mrs . Brandon seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit to construct a canopy into the public right- of- way with the Findings of Fact : 1 . That the canopy meets the conditions for a Conditional Use Permit and with the Condition: 1 . That the applicant provide proof � of Liability Insurance holding the City free of all responsibility. Motion carried unanimously. Zoning & Planning minutes of January 27, 1987, page 2 ..-. CASE N0: CUP87-1 ( 138-140 ) Hearing to consider an application by Barbara Raygor of 39-5th Avenue South for a Conditional Use Permit to allow Day Care . The application was withdrawn as the owner refused to allow a business in the eomplex . CASE N0: CUP87-2 ( 1 �10-207) Hearing to consider an application by Accent Engraving to locate a sign in a lesser setbaek than required at 1600 Second Street South. Mr. Chuck Taegre and Mr. Reuven Rahamin appeared before the Commission and explained that many of the old signs on the building will be removed and consolidated into .^ the proposed sign . It was also noted that the proposed sign will be attached to the planter. It was the Peeling of the applicant that the planter will soften the size of the sign . The City staff stated concern With the overal bulk of the sign and planter. Mr. McGlennen moved and Mrs . Ebel seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval the Conditional Use Permit to locate a sign in a lesser setback at 1600 Second Street South with the Findings of Fact: 1 . The proposed signage meets the requirements for the I-1 District ; and with the Condition that the applicant remove all other signs . Motion carried unanimously. CASE N0: CUP87-3 �210-270) Hearing to consider an application by Debra Packard of 83 Renaissance Court for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Day Care . ,. Debra Packard appeared before the Commission and stated that she is licensed for up to 11 children but does not plan on having that many. She stated that her backyard is fenced along the road and there is a common play area near. She also stated that there is a real need for home day care because of the high cost in the centers . Mrs . Brandon moved and Mrs . Ebel seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit for day care at 83 Renaissance Court with the Findings of Faet: 1 . That the applicant meets the conditions for a Conditional Use Permit ; and with the Conditions: 1 . That the applicant is licensed by the State of Minnesota. 2 . That the residence is inspected by the City Inspectors . Motion carried unanimously. CASE N0: VN87-1 (279-505) � Hearing to consider an application by Zion Lutheran Church at 241 - 5th Avenue North for a Variance to construet an addition within the 50 foot sideyard setback . Zoning & Planning minutes of January 27, 1987, page 3 � Mr. Orlan Narr and Mr . Joel Raffenbuel of Zion Church reviewed the expansion plans with the Commission , stating their needs for a better entrance system, additional office and education Pacility. Mr. MeCardy and Mr. Hennemuth of RCM showed drawings of the proposed expansion stating that the additions would match the existing exterior of the building . They also noted that the 50 foot setbaek for the side yard is one of the largest in the zoning ordinance . There was some confusion regarding the front and side yards due to the corner lot . There was no one present at the meeting objecting to the proposed additions . A letter was presented to the Commission from Mr. Don J . Milbert , 206 5th Avenue North , stating that he was in favor of the proposal and that he felt it was a �` benefit to many . Mr . McGlennen moved and Mr. Denny seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the Variance to construet an addition within the 50 foot sideyard setback at Zion Lutheran Church with the Findings of Fact: 1 . That it does present a unique cireumstance and hardship that would �ustify the varianee . 2 . That part of the building is already non-conforming and this would enlarge on the non-conformity but not intensify. 3 . Visual impaet of the intersection is not adversely impacted by the development . Motion carried unanimously. ITEM: (518-848) Discussion to eonsider changing the lot size in the Bellgrove Area . The Commission , staff and residents of the Bellgrove + area discussed the various lot size requirements . The residents of Bellgrove stated that they did not want to affect other parts of Hopkins , only deal with their neighborhood . It was their desire to create a new zoning district with a lot area requirement of �0 ,000 square feet . It was noted that a change in the zoning ordinance allows those existing non-conforming structures to be enlarged or altered . The Commission instructed staff to draft a proposed ordinance creating an "R-1 -E" District with a minimum lot area of 40 ,000 square feet for the Bellgrove area and set the date for hearing on February 2� , 1987 . ITEM: (849-878) Discussion regarding the use of skateboard ramps . Staff recommended a proposed ordinance to eliminate skateboard ramps in residential districts . After some discussion it was the feeling of the Commission that — the issue was best handled in this respect . The Commission instructed staff to set a hearing on the proposed ordinance for the February 24 , 1987 meeting . _ Zoning & Planning minutes of January 27, 1987, page 4 ITEM: Discussion regarding a joint meeting with Zoning and Planning and City Council to exchange ideas . Staff was instructed to see if either February 25 or March 4 would be convenient for both groups . Staff will notify Council and Commission when a date has been set . There is to be a one hour work session before the February 24 , 1987 Zoning and Planning meeting . Mrs . Brandon moved and Mrs . Ebel seconded a motion that the meeting be adjourned . Motion carried . MEM -- - --�-- -- -- ---�"��-��'--�=� ) �'-- _�� � � . ----- --------------- -- ------- ----r----- � li � � � ' � _� ----------------- -- � AT . • � e s n , Chairman �_ ''� � - - - - - - - -.