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01-25-1972 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, J anuary 25, 1972, at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Present were members Knickerbocker, Lund, Shirlev, Sidla and Slaton. Also present were City Manager Novak, Zoning Administrator Blomquist, City Engineer Stro,�an and City Planner Hawks, In the absence of Chairman Lohmann, Dr. Slaton acted as chairman. Case No. 72-01 Hearing to consider an even exchange of the following described properties : That part of the Southwest 4 of. the Southeast i of Section 25, Township 117, Range 22, lving Northeast of Nine Mile Creek, presently owned bv Richard C. Neslund. and the Easterly 195 feet + of the Northwest 4 of the Southwest 4 except roads, of Section 25, Township 117, Range 22, nresently owned by the Cityo uf Hopkins. Mr. Hawks and Mr. Novak presented the nlan in which the City would trade the easterly 195 feet + of the Northwest 4 of the Southwest 4, except roads, of Section 25, Township 117, Range 22, for that part of the Southwest 4 of the Southeast 4 of Section 25, Township 117, Range 22, lying N,E. of Nine Mile Creek, both properties subject to certain use restrictions. Roger Ulstad, representing Mr. Neslund clarified the use as proposed � for the first described narcel. Action: Mr. Knickerbocker moved and Mr. Sidla seconded a motion to recommend that the council enter into the trade, sub.ject to the regulations and restrictions as stated in the nroposal. Motion carried. Case No. 71-09 Hearing to consider rezoning the South 2 of Section 25. Mr, Hawks and Mr. Novak explained the various proposed zoning changes as shown on the large map. Miss Mary Feltl asked ti�hat zoning was proposed for the 25 acres owned by Stanley Feltl in the SW4 of Section 25 . She also requested information about how the change in zoning would affect tax rates, Richard Simon, 316 Seventh Street South questioned the desirability of having the R-6 zone directly abutting his rear nroperty li_ne. He stated he felt that the R-6 zoning should be south of 8th Street �rojected. Action: Mr. Sidla moved and Mr, Lund seconded a motion to recommend that the Council rezone all lands as proposed, except that the North line of the R-6 District in the NE4 of the SE4 of Section 25, Township 117, Range 22, be changed to the centerline of 8th Street South extended. � Item: Resolution re: Minnesota State Highway Department Basic Transportation Policies and Proposed I-394. Action: Mr. Sidla moved and Mr. Lund seconded a motion to recommend that the Council adopt a Resolution similar to that adopted by the Golden Valley council regarding the nroposed I-394 highway. Motion carried. Item: Proposed plat of nronerty at Monk and Excelsior Avenues and variance to density and Conditional Use Permit for nursing home in the R-4 District, Gene Reilly, representing Martin Hellman and Rudy Luther, presented the background and history of the total pro,ject involving Mr. Luthers' property at Monk and Excelsior Avenues, Uldis Triebergs, architect for the proposed nursing home, presented a plot plan and building elevation for the nursing home. P�r. Hellman told of the advantages of the site for a nursing home. Michael Wright, 109 Interlachen Road objected to the building being located close to Excelsior Avenue when the bui_ldings of the adjacent properties to the east are all set back much further. He also requested that the city make a traffic study to see how this project would effect -- the traffic in the area. Dr. Slaton stated he felt that the density of units was greater than �- would be desirable and also expressed concern for the size of the individual patient rooms. Act�ont Mr. Lund moved and Mr. Sidla seconded a motion to continue this matter to the regular meeting on February 29, 1972 with the suggestion that the proponents attempt to acquire more land for the project, that they provide a greater front yard setback and that they present plans for Zoning and Planning minutes of January 25, 1972, continued. outside wall treatment and a preliminary plat. Motion carried. '� Item: Mr. Robert Carroll and Terry Novak advised the commission of a proposal made to the Hopkins HRA by Hopkins Development Co. to nurchase lands in Blocks 5 and 6, West Minneanolis for the development of a six story bank and office building. They requested that the commission would take advisory action on the proposal at their meeting on Feb. 8, 1972. Item: Mr. Gale Mauk, architect for the City Public Works Denartment for street improvements in the business section, nresented plans for ornamental street lights, bus shelters, parking lot landscaping etc. Action: Mr. Shirley moved, and Mr. Lund seconded a motion to advise the council that the commission apnroved the concent as nresented. Motion carried. Item: Mr. Novak e�lained the solution of the State and County Highway Departments problem with the pr000sed anartment development on the NW and SW quadrants of the intersection of the present County Highway 18 and State Highway 7. Both nrojects have been designed to have the structures located outside of the proposed highway rights-of-way. The NW project is under way, the SW project should being this spring. Item: Architectural Review Board � Mr. Lund informed the Commission that the Council feels there is great need for architectural control on buildings built in Hopkins. The Council suggests that the Zoning and Planning Commission perform this function. Gene Reilly suggested that such need exists also for direction for the remodeling and renovation of old buildings in the business district. The Zoning and Planning Commission agreed to function as an Architectural Board to perform said service. Item: Ken Lang presented a preliminary official map showing various properties designated as needed for future oublic acquisition, The Commission asked for copies for use by individual members in studying said map for additional properties that might be added. A �roposed map will be presented at the February 8, 1972 meeting. Item: Planning for temporary access to South Honkins from Highway 18 during construction neriods was continued to the Februarv 8, 1972 meeting. Action: Mr, Sidla moved and Mr. Knickerbocker seconded a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried, � MEMBERS: /! /� d�_.1" a-.. .C-c-��_ ,��. -� G' 1 �% �� ��GG�L- , ���t. �2�' /� � r r . t,r F� ' � ,, j ,, j �lr�.:.�y;/� �...� ; ..�" ��s��.�:.�� ATTEST: �;%�? - �� '-�- � '����l-i. Dr. Slaton, Chairman Pro-tem ._.. (Official Publication) CITY OF HOPKINS MINNESOTA i1r NOTICE OF HEARING " �. � WHEREAS, the Zoning and Planning Co�mission has ordered a hearing to consider an even exchange of the following described properties : That part of the Southwest 4 of the Southeast 4 of Section 25, Township 117, Range 22, lying Northeast of Nine Mile Creek, presently owned by Richard C. Neslund; and the Easterly 195 feet ± of the Northwest 4 of the Southwest 4, except roads, of Section 25, Township 117, Range ?_Z, presently owned by the City of Hopkins. �, NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby ordered that the Zoning and Planning Commission of the City of Honkins will hold a hearing on s�id exchange of properties in the Council Chambers in the City Hall of the City of Hopkins on January 25, 1972, at 7:30 P.M. o'clock and that the Zoning Administrator shall give ten days published notice in the official news- paper of the City of Hopkins by publishing a copy of this hearing notice therein. C. K. Blomquist Zoning Administrator Published in the HOPKINS SUN, Januar_y 13, 1972. �\ ...,,-.- Y � (Official Publication) CITY OF HOPKINS M�NNESOTA NOTICE OF HEARING WHEREAS, the Zoning and Planning Commission has ordered a hearing to consider rezoning the following described properties : � From R-2 (One & Two Family Residential) To R-6 (Multiple Residential District) The North Z of the Southeast 4 of the Southeast 4 of Section 25, Township 117, Range 22, lying Northerly of Nine Mile Creek; and beginning on the East line of the Northeast 4 of the Southeast 4 at a point 395 12/10� feet south from the Northeast corner thereof; thence Southwesterly at an angle of 92° 31' with said East line a distance of 579 8/10 feet to actual noint of beginning; thence South parallel with the East line of said Northeast 4 of the Southeast 14 a distance of 767 feet, thence East to a point in the East line of the Northeast 14 of the Southeast 4 distant 1132 12/100 feet South from the Northeast corner thereof; thence South to the Southeast corner of the North- east 4 of the Southeast 4; thence West to the Southwest corner thereof; thence North to the Southwest corner of Registered Land Survey No. 682; thence Easterly to beginning. From I-1 (Industrial Limited) to R-2 (One & Ttao Family Residential) That part of the North z of the Northwest 4 of the Southwest 4 lying South of the North 600 feet thereof and lying West of the Easterly 195 feet thereof� also that part of the North 2 of the South Z of the Northwest 4 of the South- west 4 lying West of the East 195 feet thereof. From I-1 (Industrial Limited) To R-3 (One Family Town House Residential) That part of the East 195 feet of the North 3/4 of the Northwest 4 of the Southwest 4 lying South of the North 250 feet thereof; also that part of the North 3/4 of the West Z of the Northeast 14 of the Southwest 4 lying West of the East 250 feet thereof and South of the North 250 feet thereof; also the Easterly 250 feet of the North 3/4 of the West 2 of the Northeast 4 of the Southwest 4 lying South of the North 493 feet thereof. From R-1 (One Family Residential) To R-6 (Multiple Residential District) Blocks 1 and 2, Davisons Addition to West Minneapolis. From R-1 (One Family Residential) To R-2 (One & 1�ao Family Residential) The North 250 feet of the West 250 feet of the West Z of the Southwest 4 of the Southwest 14 of Section 25, Township 117, Range 22; and that part of the West 250 feet of the South 4 of the Northwest 4 of the Southwest 14 of Section 25, Township 117, Range 22, lying South of the North 2�0 feet thereof. From R-1 (One Family Residential) To R-3 (One Family Town House Residential) That part of the North 250 feet of the West Z of the Southwest 4 of the South- west 4 of Section 25, Township 117, Range 22, lying East of the West 250 feet _ thereof; also that part of the West 2 of the South 4 of the Northwest 4 of the Southwest 14 of Section 25, Township 117, Range 22, lying East of the West 250 feet and South of the North 20� feet thereof; also the North 250 feet of the West 250 feet of the East z of the Southwest 4 of the Southwest �; also the West 250 feet of that part of the East 2 of the South 4 of the Northwest 4 of the Southwest 4 lying South of the North 200 feet thereof. From R-3 (One Family Town House Residential) To R-2 (One & Ttao Family Residential) The West 250 feet of the North 200 feet of the South 4 of the Northwest 4 of the Southwest 4 of Section 25, Township 117, Range 22. From R-1 (One Family Residential) To R-6 (Multiple Residential District) That part of the West Z of the Southwest 4 of the Southwest 4 of Section 25, Township 117, Range 22, lying South of the North 250 feet thereof; also the East 2 of the Southwest 4 of the Southwest 4 of Section 25, Township 117, Range 22, except the North 250 feet of the West 250 feet; also the Northwest 4 of the South- east 4 of the Southwest 4 of Section 25, Township 117, Range 2?_; also that nart of the East 2 of the South 4 of the Northwest � of the Southwest 4 of Section 25, Township 117, Range 22, lying South of the North 200 feet and East of the West 250 feet thereof; also that part of the West z of the South 4 of the Northeast 4 of the Southwest 4 of Section 25, Township 117, Range 22, lying ^ South of the North 200 feet thereof, and east of the West 250 feet thereof. ' ` T10W, THEREFORE, it is hereby ordered that the Zoning and Planning Commission of the City of Hopkins will hold a hearing on said re-zoning in the Council Chambers in the City Hall of the City of Hopkins on January 25, 1972, at 7:30 P.M. o'clock and that the Z oning Administrator shall give ten days published notice in the official newspaper of the City of Hopkins by publishing a copy of this hearing notice therein. C. K. Blomquist Zoning Administrator Published in the HOPKINS SUN� January 13� 1972.