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05-26-1987 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, May 26 , 1987 , at 7 : 30 p .m. , in the Council Chambers of the City Hall to consider the vacation of all alleys in Block 7 , West Minneapolis , the block between 11th & 12th Avenues South , and north of First Street South , for the purpose of constructing condos/townhouses . r If you have any interest in this matter we ask that you attend this meeting . For further information contaet Naney Anderson or James Kerrigan at 935-8�74 . - ���� „•'� v'�i y_i� ._� r I 1�1 U,��J�,'i l Nanc3� S . Anderson Community Development Analyst To be published in the HOPKINS SAILOR, May 11 , 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 , May 26 , 1987 , at 7 : 30 p .m. , in the Council Chambers of the City Hall to consider an application by Jeff Mackenstadt for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a six foot high fence at 1417 Boyce Street between his property and St . Johns Chureh. ,^ 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 . �(�Sr�C ���,lrru;�S�;t;�;`Y^\ Nancy�S. Anderson Community Development Analyst To be published in the HOPKINS SAILOR , May 11 , 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, May 26 , 1987 , at 7 : 30 p .m. , in the Council Chambers of the City Hall to consider an application by the Hopkins School District for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 10 'x6 ' sign at 1001 Highway �7 , the present site of Hopkins Eisenhower Community Center. 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 935-8474 . r ''���ru.� �� ��,m�Q���'����1 Nancy�'�S. Anderson Community Development Analyst To be published in the HOPKINS SAILOR , May 11 , 1987 . -�. n 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 , May 26 , 1987 , at 7 : 30 p .m. , in the Council Chambers of the City Hall to consider an application by Super Valu for a Conditional Use Permit to construet an addition to the existing freezer facility at 101 Jefferson Avenue South. 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� . �� -, _ -,�\i I.:i;��`,��!y� r � � i ; , � Naney% S. Anderson Community Development Analyst To be published in the HOPKINS SAILOR , May 11 , 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 , May 26 , 1987 , at 7 � 30 p .m. , in the Council Chambers of the City Hall to consider an application for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a condo/townhouse project and the vacation of all alleys in Block 7 , West Minneaplis , the block between 11th & 12th Avenues South , north of First Street 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 935-847� • �� �� {�1.`1'�C_?J '�J��,Y����1:��'� Nancy'�. Anderson Community Development Analyst To be published in the HOPKINS SAILOR , May 11 , 1987 . ^ � A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning _ Commission was held on Tuesday, May 26 , 1987 , at 7 :30 p .m. , in the Council Chambers of the City Hall . Present were members Denny , MeGlennen , Richardson and Shirley. Also present were Community Development Director Mielke , Planning and Economie Development Director Kerrigan and Community Development Analyst Anderson . In the absence of Chairman Anderson , Mr. MeGlennen ehaired the meeting. ITEM: ( 1 -8) Mr. Shirley moved and Ms . Riehardson seconded a motion that the minutes of the April 28 , 1987 meeting be approved and signed . Motion earried unanimously. CASE N0: CUP87-10 ( 17-185) Hearing to consider an application by Knox Lumber Company, 250 - 5th Avenue South, for a Conditional Use Permit to construet a warehouse on the property west of their current building , continued from the April 28 , r.. 1987 meeting. Mr. Jameson , representing Knox Lumber , appeared before the Commission and stated that the proposed building has been reduced in size and the exterior has been ehanged from metal to precast concrete . The warehouse will mateh the existing building. Mr. Constable , representing the owner of the property , stated that the new exterior was more acceptable . Ms . Riehardson moved and Mr. Denny seconded a motion recommending to the Couneil approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the Findings of Fact: 1 . That a warehouse is a permitted use in an I-2 District .2 . That the proposed warehouse meets the requirements for an I- 2 District . 3 . That the proposed warehouse meets the requirements for a Conditional Use Permit ; and with the Condition : 1 . That landscaping and screening are provided on the west and south lot lines as aeceptable by staff. Motion carried unanimously. � CASE N0: CUP87-12 ( 186-190) Hearing to consider an application by Mark Eklo Homes for a Conditional Use Permit to construet an eight unit townhome at the rear of properties east of Van Buren Avenue North and south of Oak Park Lane , continued from the April 28 , 1987 meeting. This hearing was continued to the June meeting at the request of the applicant . ITEM: ( 191 -195) Review of a Varianee request by Roberto & Peggy Hammeken of 525 7th Avenue South to allow the use of their home as a triplex. The use was continued for one year with conditions and to be reviewed by the Commission in one year. This item was continued to the June meeting at the request of the applicant . �"� 5/26/87 - 2 - ^ CASE N0: CUP87-�4 ( 195-233) Application by Jack Welsh for a Conditional Use Permit to eonstruet a convenience store/car wash at 7th Street South and 11th Avenue referred from Couneil back to Planning Commission for review. The applicant presented new plans for the pro�eet that has a drive-thru car wash instead of the four bay car wash as previously submitted , and the northerly ingress on 11th Avenue will be a right-in only and provide stacking for two ears . The proposed site plan is the result of input from Benshoof & Associates . There was no one present in opposition to the pro3eet . Ms . Richardson moved and Mr. Denny seconded a motion recommending to the Couneil approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the following Findings of Fact and Conditions: 1 . The proposed plans meet the requirements for a motor fuel station . 2 . The proposed plan meets the " requirements for a car wash. 3 . That a motor fuel station and car wash are permitted uses in a B-3 Distriet ; and with the Condition: 1 . That the northerly aceess point be an ingress only. Motion carried unanimously. CASE N0: SUBD87-1 (233-235) Application by Jack Welsh for Subdivision approval to divide the lot at the southwest corner of 7th Street South & 11th Avenue , referred from Couneil back to Planning Commission for review. With approval of Conditional Use Permit CUP87-4 with the revised plans , the subdivision was not necessary and the application was withdrawn . CASE N0: CUP87-13 (242-719) Hearing to consider an application by Eugene Maxwell for a Conditional Use Permit to allow gas pumps at 5 - 6th Avenue South , site of the Midnight Market and Jim's Liquor. Mr. Maxwell reviewed the proposed plans with the Commission and stated that no variances will be required . He also stated that the County right-of-way property is a year-to-year lease and he has the first option to buy. He submitted an alternate plan without the right-of-way property. It was noted that he will meet the ordinanee requirements without the County right-of-way. Ms . Jacob , Distriet Manager for Jet Gas , stated that they had applied for a liquor license and was denied . She felt that if gas pumps are allowed on this site with the liquor store it would be the same as Jet selling beer. Staff will check with the City Attorney prior to the Council meeting regarding the issue . .-. 5/26/87 - 3 - A resident stated concern of inereased traffic in the alley. Mr. Maxwell stated that if a problem oceurred in the future he would be willing to work with the City to resolve the problem. Mr. Denny moved and Ms . Richardson seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the Findings of Fact : 1 . That a motor fuel station is a permitted use in the B-3 District , 2 . That the motor fuel station meets the requirements as outlined and no variances are required ; and with the Conditions: 1 . If the applicant ceases or loses his lease to the Hennepin County right-of-way property the applicant be required to implement the alternate plan as submitted , 2 . If found by the City Couneil at some future date that traffie in the residential alley is a problem due to this parcel of property, the Conditional Use Permit may be re-examined and additional conditions attaehed to the Conditional Use Permit . Motion carried . unanimously. CASE N0: CUP87-14 (724-764) Hearing to consider an application by Jeff Maekenstadt for a Conditional Use Permit to construet a six foot fenee at 1 �17 Boyce Street , between his property and St . Johns Chureh. Mr. Maekenstadt appeared before the Commission and stated that they wanted the fenee for privacy from the playground . He also presented a letter from the adjacent property owner stating that they had no objection to the fence . It was also stated that St . John's has no ob�eetion to the fence . Ms . Riehardson moved and Mr. Denny seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit to construet a six foot fence with the Findings of Fact: 1 . The fenee is necessary to protect and buffer the applicants property from the playground . 2 . Use abutting sideyard where sub�ect fence is to be � construeted is more intense than that of a single family dwelling . 3 . Special Use Fence is allowed by Conditional Use Permit ; and with the Conditions: 1 . The fence will be made of cedar and maintained to an aeceptable standard . 2 . The fence will not exeeed six feet in height . Motion carried unanimously. CASE N0: CUP87-15 (765-823 ) Hearing to consider an application by the Hopkins School Distriet for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 10 'x6 ' sign at 1001 Highway No . 7 , site of Hopkins Eisenhower Community Center. Mr. Keith Kerstetter, representing the Hopkins Sehool Distriet , stated they were in two years ago for a larger sign and were denied their request . The previous sign request was 160 square feet per side . CCDC has reviewed the proposed sign and had no comments . Mr. Kerstetter stated the sign was to give a central location for news and events . ,-. 5/26/87 - 4 - — No one appeared in opposition to the request . Mr. Denny moved and Ms . Richardson seconded a motion recommending to the Couneil approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a 10 'x6 ' sign with the Findinga of Fact; 1 . The sign meets the conditions as outlined in the ordinance; and with the Condition: 1 . That no portable signs are used on the Community Center site . Motion carried unanimously. CASE N0: VN87-4 (825-1150) Hearing to consider an application by Midwest Auto Malls for variance requests to exceed the square footage allowed and maximum sign area at the northeast corner of County Road 3 and 11th Avenue South, future site of the Auto Mall. Mr. Riehard Lang of Sign Consultants presented the sign plans to the Commission . It was stated they need 90 square feet of the pylon signs because there will be _ seven tenants to advertise on the sign . It was also stated that the tenants will not be allowed window signs . Both upper and lower case letters will be used . The Commission stated concern over the use of tempera paint on the windows . Ms . Richardson moved and Mr. Denny seconded a motion recommending to the Couneil approval of the sign varianee with the Findings of Fact: 1 . That a hardship exist due to the shape oF the property, 2 . That a hardahip exists because of the amount of frontage the site has ; and with the Conditions: 1 . That no temporary signs are used ineluding tempera paint on the windows , 2 . That the businesses will have uniform signage , 3 . That 3 foot letters be allowed for faseia signs if both upper and lower case lettering is used , and 2 Poot letters if only upper case is used . Motion carried unanimously. CASE N0: CUP87-16 91155-1332) � Hearing to consider an application by Super Valu Stores Ine . for a Conditional Use Permit to construct an addition to the existing freezer facility at 101 Jefferson Avenue South. Mr. Dave Linner, Arehitect for Super Valu , presented the plans to the Commission. He stated that the new freezer will oecupy space currently used by a tractor storage and general merchandise area, located in the northwest corner of their main complex , and will be constructed of insulated metal panels . He pointed out that the present offices are higher than the proposed freezer facility. An ad�acent property owner stated coneern about more noise being created on the site . It was stated that the sound wall will be started this summer and should take care of most of the noise problems . Mr. Denny moved and Ms . Richardson seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the Conditional .... 5/26/87 - 5 - "" Use Permit to construct a freezer facility at Super Valu with the Findings of Fact: 1 . That the proposed addition meets the requirements for an I-2 Distriet , 2 . That the proposed addition meets the requirements for a Conditional Use Permit . Motion carried unanimously . CASE No: vN87-6 ( 1332-� 350) Hearing to consider an application by Super Valu Stores Ine . for a variance to the height restrietions for the new freezer addition at 101 Jefferson Avenue South. The Commission considered the variance during their diseussion concerning the Conditional Use Permit . Ms . Richardson moved and Mr. Denny seconded a motion reeommending to the Council approval of the height variance for the freezer facility at Super Valu with the Findings of Fact : 1 . That the limitation of 35 feet in height within the ordinance is inadequate and perhaps should be revised to �5 feet , 2 . The variance would not cause a hardship on surrounding properties ; — and with the Condition: 1 . That the Conditional Use Permit is granted . Motion carried unanimously. CASE N0: VN87-5 (Tape 2 , 1 -514) Hearing to consider an application by Baton Corporation for Varianees to allow construction of a condo/townhouse pro3eet on Block 7 , West Minneapolis for front yard setbaek , sideyard setback , rear yard setback , distance between buildings and building coverage . The Commission reviewed these varianees along with the requested Conditional Use Permit at one time . Mr. Gilyard reviewed the proposed plans for eonstruetion of 48 townhouses on a portion of Bloek 7 , West Minneapolis with the Commission. He stated the townhouses will be owner oecupied with a starting price of approximately $75 ,00 . The owner will have the option of designing the interior. Mr. Gilyard also presented an alternative plan with 26 condos and 32 � townhomes . This alternative plan will provide some flexibility in design to respond to market ehanges . The pro�ect will be constructed in four phases starting at the southeast corner of the bloek and move in a cloekwise direetion . Mr. Gilyard stated the varianees are needed to provide more parking and also from a design perspective . Mr. Grossman of Suburban Chevrolet was concerned with the landseaping on the north side of the property whieh abuts his property. They have had a problem with sap falling from the tress and ruining the paint on the cars. No one appeared in opposition to the pro�eet . 5/26/87 - 6 - Ms . Riehardson moved and Mr. Denny seeonded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the varianees with the Findings of Fact : 1 . That a unique cireumstance exists due to the extensive amount of frontage on public streets , 2 . The HRA in their request for proposal stated that they wanted , from an architectural standpoint , 11th Avenue should be treated as the front yard even though this is not the front yard by ordinance , 3 . Architect , parking and design constraints , requested by the City Couneil make varianees from the ordinance required , 4 . That the price paid for the site would necessarily decrease with a lower unit count ; if the site price remains the same the price of the units would rise and , therefore , put the pro�ect potentially on a slower development traek; the tax base return to the City would be adversely affected with a lower unit count , 5 . By significantly reducing the density , the vitality of the pro�eet design would be diminished ; if more conventional spacings and setbaeks were to be incorporated , the ._ overall arehiteetural statement would lose some of its unique appeal within the buyer marketplace for ' edge of do�ntown' townhomes , 6 . That the granting of the variances would not adversely affect the surrounding area, 7 . That the ordinanee does not adequately facilitate a high density residential development in the CBD of this type ; and with the Conditions : 1 . That the Conditional Use Permit is granted , 2 . That the alleys in Bloek 7 are vacated . Motion carried unanimously. CASE N0: CUP87-17 (482 - ) Hearing to consider an application by Baton Corporation for a Conditional Use Permit to construet owner oecupied condo/townhouses on Bloek 7 , West Minneapolis . Ms . Richardson moved and Mr. Denny seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit to construet condo/townhouses on Block 7 , West Minneapolis with the Findings of Faet: 1 . That the development meets the requirements for a P . U.D. , 2 . .-.. That the development meets the requirements for a Conditional Use Permit ; and with the Conditiong : 1 . That the requested varianees are approved , 2 . That the applicant seeures ownership of the property , 3 . That both plans are accepted , � . That the applicant provide an aceess plan for the first two phases , 5 . Landscape plan be amended to provide proper sereening but not infringe on the property to the north . Motion carried unanimously. CASE N0: vAC87-1 (633-68�) Hearing to consider the vacation of all alleys in Bloek 7 , West Minneapolis , for the purpose of construeting condo/townhouses . There are two utilities in the alley, eleetrie and cable . Both utilities were notified . .� 5/26/87 - 7 - Mr. Denny moved and Ms . Riehardson seconded a motion to recommend to Council approval of the Ordinanee to vacate the alleys in Bloek 7 for first reading with the condition that the second reading of the Ordinance be delayed until the developer starts on Phase II . Motion carried unanimously. ITEM: (685-763 ) Continued hearing on proposed ordinanee restrieting the use of skateboard ramps in residential districts . A resident of Interlachen Park spoke in regard to the proposed ordinance . She stated that the ramp infringes on the en�oyment of the property of others due to the noise generated from the ramps . They feel there is a need for the ordinance. Another resident asked if the proposed ordinanee would restrict the use of existing ramps . It was noted that they will be grandfathered in , but would be dealt with as a nuisance . — Mr. Denny moved and Ms . Riehardson seconded a motion recommending to the Couneil approval of the ordinanee restricting the use of skateboard ramps in residential distriets . Motion earried . Mr. MeGlennen voting nay. ITEM: Review of proposed ordinance changes regarding Planned Unit Development , continued from the April 28 , 1987 meeting. It was the decision of the Commission and staff to review the proposed ordinance changes at 6 : 30 p .m. prior to the regular Zoning and Planning Commission meeting , June 30 , 1987 . Ms . Richardson moved and Mr. Denny seeonded a motion that the meeting be ad�ourned . Motion carried . MEMB RS: .�. �' 'I ` ` � �.�` 4C�. � � � ` ' � 1J' � AT E�T � : � � � Miehael MeGlennen, Chairman Pro-tem --�