04-28-1987 —
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 , April 28 , 1987 , at
7 : 30 p .m. , in the Couneil Chambers of the City Hall to
consider an application for a Conditional Use Permit by Knox
Lumber to construet a warehouse on the property west of
their current building at 250 - 5th Avenue South.
If you have any interest in this matter we ask
that you attend this meeting .
— For further information contact Naney Anderson or
James Kerrigan at 935-8474 •
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Community Development
Analyst
To be published in the HOPKINS SAILOR, April 13 , 1987 .
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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 , April 28 , 1987 , at
7 : 30 p .m. , in the Couneil Chambers of the City Hall to
consider an applieation for a Conditional Use Permit by
Mizpah United Chureh of Christ , 412 - 5th Avenue North, to
locate a si�n in a lesser setback than required and to
exceed the maximum size requirements
If you have any interest in this matter we ask
that you attend this meeting .
For further information contact Nancy Anderson or
James Kerrigan at 935-847� .
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Nane,y�� S . Anderson
Community Development
Analyst
To be published in the HQPKINS SAILOR , April 13 , 1987 .
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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 , April 28 , 1987 , at
7 :30 p .m. , in the Council Chambers of the City Hall to
consider applieations by Rudy Luther for a Conditional Use
Permit for an Auto Sales Lot and Variances for the square
footage of the sales lot to exceed the square footage of the
building and a 15 foot front yard varianee which would allow
parking in the front yard setback at the southwest corner of
5th Avenue and Mainstreet .
If you have any interest in this matter we ask
that you attend this meeting .
For further information contact Naney Anderson or
James Kerrigan at 935-8�7u •
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Nane�:�S . Anderson
Community Development
Analyst
To be published in the HOPKINS SAILOR , April 13 , 1987 .
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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 , April 28 , 1987 , at
7 : 30 p .m. , in the Council Chambers of the City Hall to
consider an application by Mark Eklo Homes for a
Conditional Use Permit to construct an eight unit townhome
on the rear of properties east of Van Buren Avenue North and
south of Oak Park Lane .
If you have any interest in this matter we ask
that you attend this meeting .
For further information contact Nancy Anderson or
James Kerrigan at 935-8�+74 .
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Nancy�S. Anderson
Community Development
Analyst
To be published in the HOPKINS SAILOR , April 13 , 1g87 .
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.. A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning
Commission was held on Tuesday, April 28 , 1987 , at 7 : 30
p .m. , in the Council Chambers of the City Hall .
Present were Commissioners Brandon , Ebel , MeGlennen and
Richardson . Also present was Community Development Analyst
Anderson .
In the absence of Chairman Anderson , Mrs . Brandon ehaired
the meeting .
ITEM: (4-6 )
Ms . Riehardson moved and Mr. McGlennen seconded a
motion to approve and sign the minutes of the March 31 ,
1987 meeting. Motion carried unanimously .
CASE N0: WVR87-1 (7-28)
Hearing to consider an application by Sohan Uppal for a
Waiver of the Platting Requirements to divide Lots 3 ,
4 , & 5 , Block 1 , Uppals Addition , for the purpose of
eonstrueting a four family dwelling on each lot
� ( located on the east side of 9th Avenue South , north of
Nine Mile Creek) , continued from the March 31 , 1987
meeting.
Mr. Uppal reviewed the request with the Commission and
stated that he would not be requestin� any varianees .
It was also noted that the request would be for fewer
dwellings than previously approved . No one appeared
ob�eeting to the request .
Mr. MeGlennen moved and Mrs . Ebel seconded a motion
recommending to the Council approval of the Waiver of
Platting Requirements with the Findings of Fact : 1 .
That the sub�ect lots meet the minimum lot requirements
for an R-2 District ; and with the Condition: 1 . That
the Waiver of the Plat is accepted by the Hennepin
County Recorder. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE N0: CUP87-9 �29-73 )
Hearing to consider an application by Mizpah United
Church of Christ , 412 - 5th Avenue North , to loeate a
— sign in a lesser setback than required and to exceed
the maximum size requirement .
Mr. Paul Hedblom, representing Mizpah Chureh , stated
the sign is for better identification for the church.
The new sign will face north/south. He also stated the
existing signs would be removed but they would like to
erect a direetional sign at their driveway to desi�nate
the entrance .
There were no neighbors present to speak for or against
this issue .
Ms . Richardson moved and Mr . MeGlennen seconded a
motion recommending to the Council approval of the
Conditional Use Permit to ereet the sign in a lesser
setback and to exceed the maximum size at Mizpah United
Chureh of Christ , 412 - 5th Avenue North . Motion
carried unanimously .
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_ CASE N0: CUP87-10 (74-324)
Hearing to consider an application by Knox Lumber
Company , 250 5th Avenue South , for a Conditional Use
Permit to construct a warahouse on the property weat of
their current building .
Mr. Joseph Jameson , architect , reviewed the plans with
the Commission . He stated that the new structure would
be on leased land to the west of the current building.
He stated that the exterior surface of the building
would be metal , gray in color. The present entranee
will be relocated to the north side of the buildin� and
the interior of the building will be changed to
aceommodate the new entrance . They will have thirty
additional parking stalls added to the site .
Mr. Dave Constable of the R. L. Johnson Company, stated
that they were not aware the proposed building was a
metal building . He felt that a metal building would
depreciate the value of their proposed development to
the west .
Mr. Bob MeDonald , of the CCDC stated that they had not
reviewed the plans to date , that they were opposed to
metal buildings and asked that the Commission not act
on this issue until the CCDC meets with the applicant .
A meeting has been set of Monday , May 4 , 1987 .
Mr. Jameson stated that the proposed building materials
are consistent with the zoning district .
Mrs . Ebel moved and Mr. MeGlennen seconded a motion to
continue this case to the May 26 , 1987 meeting which
would give the applicant time to meet with the CCDC .
The Commission also stated that they would like to see
a sample of the proposed exterior material at the next
meeting. Motion earried unanimously.
CASE N0: VN87-3 �325-413)
Hearing to consider an application by Rudy Luthers
Hopkins Motors for variances for the square footage of
the sales lot to exceed the square footage of the
_ building and a 15 foot variance to allow parking in the
front yard setback of a proposed auto sales lot at the
southwest corner of 5th Avenue South.
Mr. John Simons , used car manager , reviewed the plans
with the Commission . He stated that the proposed lot
will be for used cars and will be an extension of the
existing dealership aeross the street . The design of
the sales lot will be a mirror image of the new car
sales lot . He also stated that landscaping will be
added between the car lot and Dow Towers with a 5 foot
chain link fence . It was also stated the need for this
lot due to possible future redevelopment of the lot at
7th Avenue .
Ms . Riehardson moved and Mr. MeGlennen seconded a
motion recommending to the Couneil approval of the
varianees with the Findings of Fact : 1 . That a unique
cireumstance is present due to the shape of the
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property , 2 . A 20 foot setback would restrict the use
— of the property, 3 . That a building on the site would
restrict the use of the property; and with the
Conditions : 1 . That the applicant be granted a
Conditional Use Permit to operate an Auto Sales Lot , 2 .
That the variances be reviewed if the applicant does
not lease the abuttin� right-of-way. Motion carried
unanimously.
CASE N0: CUP87-11 (41 �-452)
Hearing to consider an application by Rudy Luthers
Hopkins Motors for a Conditional Use Permit for an auto
sales lot at the southweat corner of 5th Avenue South &
Mainstreet .
Ms . Richardson moved and Mr. MeGlennen seconded a
motion recommending to the Council approval of the
Conditional Use Permit for an Auto Sales Lot with the
Findings of Fact: 1 . That an auto sales lot is an
efficient use of the site . 2 . That an auto sales lot is
a permitted use in a B-3 District ; and with the
Conditions : 1 . That the requested variances are
^ granted , 2 . At sueh time as the County makes a final
determination on the implementation of light rail
transit or should the applicant loose the lease to the
County property , the Zoning and Planning Commission
should have the opportunity to review the
appropriateness of the Conditional Use Permit . Motion
carried unanimously.
CASE N0: CUP87-12 ( 458-465 )
Hearing to consider an application by Mark Eklo Homes
for a Conditional Use Permit to eonstruct an eight unit
townhome at the rear of properties east of Van Buren
Avenue North and south of Oak Park Lane .
The applicant requested that this request be continued
to the May 26 , 1987 meeting.
Ms . Richardson moved and Mrs . Ebel seconded a motion to
continue this case to the May 26 , 1987 meeting . Motion
carried unanimously .
" CASE N0: 87-WVR87-2 (�66-u87 )
Hearing to consider an application by Jon Schwartzman
for a Waiver of the Platting Requirements to add a 15
foot wide strip of land to the west side of 413 Cottage
Downs .
Mr. Schwartzman stated that he wishes to sell the
property to the west of his home and the proposed lot
division would give him a greater side yard .
No one appeared in opposition to this request .
Ms . Richardson moved and Mrs . Ebel seconded a motion
recommending to the Couneil approval of the Waiver of
Platting Requirements to divide the property at 413
Cottage Downs with the Findings of Fact : 1 . That the
lots meet the minimum lot size for an R-1 -D Distriet ,
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— 2 . That the existing setbacks will not be deereased by
the Waiver , 3 . That the Commission has previously
granted Waiver of the Plat for a single property
division ; and with the Condition 1 . That the Waiver is
aceepted by the Hennepin County Recorder. Motion
carried unanimously.
Item: (488-802)
Diseussion regarding the use of skate boards in
residential districts .
This hearing had been continued for 60 days to give
staff and skateboard users the opportunity to obtain
additional information regarding the issue .
Mrs . Wonson of Interlachen Park spoke on the use of
skateboard ramps in residential districts in regard to
on street parking of up to 15 cars at one time , noise
level , use from afternoon until dark weekdays and
longer on weekends , unattractiveness of strueture . It
was pointed out that the ramps draw young people from
._ all over , not �ust a neighborhood recreation facility.
She stated that if the City deals with the issue as a
nuisance it places the burden of complaint on the
neighbors , therefore creating neighbor problems . She
felt that the use of skateboard ramps should be
prohibited in residential districts .
Mr. Lavin and Mr. Guldberg of the Bellgrove area stated
that the noise from these skateboard ramps is very
annoying and that people are unable to enjoy their own
yards due to the noise level . They feel that they are
a nuisance and their use should be prohibited in
residential districts .
It was noted that the existing skateboard ramps would
probably be grandfathered in if the City adopted an
ordinanee prohibiting them in residential districts .
It was also the feeling of the Commission that they
would not want to prohibit the small temporary ramps
that children use from time to time .
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Mrs . Ebel moved and Ms . Richardson seconded a motion to
have staff see if the City Attorney could draft an
ordinanee to prohibit permanent type skateboard ramps
and their use in residential distriets , but not
prohibit the temporary ramps .
Motion carried . Mr. MeGlennen abstained .
ITEM: (803-806 )
Set date for Public Hearing for vaeation of alleys in
Block 7 , West Minneapolis .
Mrs . Ebel moved and Ms . Richardson seconded a motion
that a public hearing date be set for May 26 , 1987
regarding the vacation of alleys in Bloek 7 , West
Minneapolis . Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM: (807-810)
Review of proposed ordinanee changes .
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— Ms . Richardson moved and Mrs . Ebel seconded a motion
that this item be continued to the next meeting .
Motion carried .
Mr. MeGlennen moved and Ms . Richardson seconded a
motion that the meeting be ad�ourned . Motion carried
unanimously .
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