07-25-1978 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday,
July 25, 1_978, at 7:30 p.m. , in the Council Chambers of the City Hall.
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Present were Chairman Hance, members Eaves, Loberg, Marker, Slaton and Treanor. Also
present were City Manager Craig, City Engineer Strojan, Zoning Administrator Kohnen
and City Planner Hawks.
Action: Dr. Slaton moved and Mrs. Treanor seconded a motion that the minutes of
June 27, 1978 be approved and signed. Motion carried.
Item: Hearing on proposed improvement of County Road 3 (Excelsior Boulevard) from
2000 feet east of County Road 20 (Blake Road) to 400 feet west of Louisiana.
Mr. Dennis Hanson of Hennepin County explained the plan to the commission.
Residents of the area expressed concern over bicycle safety, use of land on
the north side of the road, traffic flow after the completion of County
Road 18.
Action: Mr. Loberg moved to recommend denial of the proposal.
After some discussion Mr. Loberg withdrew his motion.
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Dr. Slaton moved and Mr. Eaves seconded a motion to continue this hearing to
August 29, 1978 meeting to explore the possibility of sidewalk on the north
side of the road. Motion carried.
Case No: 78-10 Hearing on an application by Gregory R. Rusch for variances to con-
struct a building at 1842 Excelsior Avenue West, continued from the June 27
1978 meeting.
Action: Dr. Slaton moved and Mr. Eaves seconded a motion to continue this case to
the August meeting on request from the applicant. Motion carried.
Case No: 78-17 Hearing on an application by Super Valu Stores Inc. for the following:
l. Conditional Use Permits
A. to construct a parking lot in the R-1-A zone
B. to apply for a Building Permit
C. To construct a special purpose fence to enclose the parking lot
2. Variance for front yard set back in the R-1-A district of 25 feet to 17
feet
3. Vacate First Street South from the west line of Monroe Avenue South to
the west line of the alley in Block 23 and 33, West Minneapolis Center,
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and that part of the north-south alley in Block 33, West Minneapolis Center
from the south line of First Street South to the south line of Tract C
Registered Land Survey No. 1143.
continued from the June 27, 1978 meeting.
Mr. Sher Azizi and Mr. Lowell Janke of Super Valu informed the commission
that they had met with the residents of the area to resolve concerns that
were expressed at the last meeting. Driveways were removed on Monroe,
sidewalk to be removed on Monroe and replaced with plantings, parking area
will be for employee cars only, fence to be constructed 8 feet high instead
of 10 feet, noise problem area possibly to be enclosed and the unloading of
box cars to be done until 6:00 p.m. possibly extended to 9:00 p.m. until
an enclosure is completed and that there will be no trailer parking on the
southeast corner of the property.
Dr. Slaton commended Super Valu on the effort that has been made to work out
the problems with the residents.
Action: Mr. Eaves moved and Dr. Slaton seconded a motion recommending to the Council
approval of the Conditional Use Permits:
1. A. to construct a parking lot in the R-1-A zone with the following stipulations
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l. driveways to be removed on Monroe Avenue, 2. sidewalk replaced with
plantings 3. parking area for employee cars only
B, to apply for a Building Permit
C. to construct a special purpose fence 8 feet high.
Motion carried.
Planning Commission minutes of July 25, 1978 continued.
2. Mr. Eaves moved and Mr. Loberg seconded a motion recommending to the Council
�. approval of the Front yard set back variance of 25 feet to 17 feet due to the
uniqueness of the property. Motion carried.
3. Dr. Slaton moved and Mrs. Treanor seconded a motion recommending to the
Council approval of the street and alley vacation subject to easement for
storm sewer in First Street South. Motion carried.
Case No: 78-27 Hearing on an application by Mr. Rudy Luther and Mr. Martin Hellman to
construct a nursing home at Blake Road & Excelsior Avenue.
Allene Evans, attorney for Mr. Luther presented the plans to the commission.
Representatives of the Metropolitan Senior Federation and West Hennepin Human
Services spoke in regard to the certification of the Nursing Home.
Mr. Craig Falkman, president of the Interlachen Park Association spoke in
regard to the the appearance and location of the building on the site.
Action: Mrs. Treanor moved and Mr. Eaves seconded a motion recommending to the
Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit to construct a nursing home
�„_ at the northeast corner of Blake Road & Excelsior. Motion carried.
Mr. Loberg voting no.
Item: Concept review for an "Arby's" to be located at 502 Blake Road North
Mr. George �adler, Charles Nadler, Don Liemondt, John Holmes and Brad Hanson
were present to explain the proposal.
Action: Mr. Eaves moved and Mr. Loberg seconded a motion approving the concept.
Item: Town's Edge Ford Special Use Permit renewal to continue the use of a mobile
home as the office on th� truck sales lot.
Mr. Ben Stroh of Town's Edge was present to explain the permit. He stated
that Town's Edge will be relocating in the future.
Action: Mr. Loberg moved and Mr. Eaves seconded a motion recommending approval of the
Special Use Permit for one year. Motion carried.
Case No: 78-23 Hearing on an application by Rutledge Construction Company for a
Conditional Use Permit to construct a one story warehouse addition for
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Millwork Inc. at 140 Washington Avenue South.
Mr. Rutledge presented the plan to the commission.
Action: Mrs. Treanor moved and Dr. Slaton seconded a motion recommending approval of
the Conditional Use Permit with the condition that consideration be taken to
make the exterior of the building as attractive as possible. Motion carried.
Case No: 78-24 Hearing on an application by Rutledge Construction Company for a
variance to use the front yard setback to construct a parking area.
Action: Dr. Slaton moved and Mr. Eaves seconded a motion recommending approval of the
variance due to the peculiar nature of the front yard. Motion carried.
Case No: 78-25 Hearing on an application by R. H. Gardner of Metro Contracting Inc.
for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a proposed one story warehouse
building and contractors equipment storage lot on Lot 6, Auditor's Subdivision
No. 195 also known as 1102 Fifth Street South.
Mr. Gardner explained his request to the commission.
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Action: Mr. Eaves moved and Mr. Loberg seconded a motion to continue this case to
the August 29, 1978 meeting to resolve the drainage and access problems.
Motion carried.
Case No: 78-26 Hearing on an application by Pako for a Conditional Use Permit to
Planning Commission minutes of July 25, 1978 continued.
construct a photo drive-in pick-up building at 18 Shady Oak Road.
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Randy Toth of Pako presented the plans to the commission. Mr. Duneman
expressed concern over maintenance of the parking lot.
Action: Mr. Eaves moved and Dr. Slaton seconded a motion to continue this case to
the August meeting to get more information. Motion carried.
Item: Concept review for remodeling of the Dahlberg building at llth & Excelsior
Avenue for offices in the front and warehouse in the back.
Mr. Mason explained that the plans were to remove the front of the building
and construct a new structure across the front to the gun shop.
Action: Mrs. Treanor moved and Dr. Slaton seconded a motion to continue this item
to the August 29, 1978 meeting to resolve parking and loading for the warehouse.
Motion carried.
Case No: 78-28 Hearing on an application by Steiner & Koppleman for approval of a
Conditional Use Permit to construct an office-warehouse at 529 15th Avenue
South.
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Mr. Steiner presented the plans for the proposed building to be constructed
for Farmhand.
Action: Mr. Eaves moved and Dr. Slaton seconded a motion to send this to Council
with stipulation that the Watershed approval be obtained and Planning
Commission has inclination to recommend approval but feel there is a need
for more staff review. Motion carried.
Item: Special meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 8, 1978 at 7:30 p.m. for a
hearing on the upgrading of County Road 18 from County Road No. 3 to Second
Street North.
Action: Dr. Slaton moved and Mr. Loberg seconded a motion that the meeting be
adjourned. Motion carried.
MEMBERS:
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• Jame Hance, Chairman
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