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VN 86-11 / CITY OF NOPKINS � APPLICATION FOR: AMENDMENT OF ZONING ORDINANCE OATE: ,�-/S- ,� (� CONCEPT REVIEW CONDITIONAL USE PERh1IT CASE N0: �j� �(,- // SUBDIVISION APPROVAL VARIANCE v FEE: ..50- �� WAIYER OF PLATTING REQUIREMENTS DATE PAID: �- /:�- �(? 1. Street Location of Property: �j� ��p�� �� �����'(n 2. legal Description of Property: �p_ �(,'���,(/1,� � �' ��IVTL. �L`1 . . , 1 'I o t �.ac uN�� • o 3. Owner: Name � � Address Phone�}}� - � � 4. Appl icant's Name: 'b���p �'phS'�Lp Address '' 4 Phone �� 5. Description of Request: ��� (�,tnep_ p`� -�p�,�� U�d ��ai C� _ � Zoning District Use 6. Present Proposed 7. Present Propos � � -2 �t,�.� o_ 0 �c � . 1 �8. Reason for Request: ` NOTE: If request is for variance, please also complete attached page. 9. What error, if any, in the existing Ordinance would be corrected by the proposed amendment? (for Zoning Ordinance amendment only) 10. Exhibits submitted: Map or plat showing the iands proposed to be cha�ged Other 11. Acknowledgement and Signature: The undersigned hereby represents upon all of the penalties of law, for the purpose of inducing the City of Hopkins to take the action herei� requested, that all statements herein are true and that all work herein mentioned will be done in ac- cordance with the Ordinances of the City of Hopkins and th laws of the State of Minnesota. � Signature of Applicant: Signature of Owner: � RECORO OF ACTION TAKEt� BY PLANNING & ZONING COr�MISSIOP� �" Oa te: 8/26/86 Application for Variance to Park in Front Yard Setback CASE N0: VN86-11 PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENOATIONS On the �� day of 19 86 , the action requested in the foregoing petition was approved ( X) disapproved subject to the following conditions: Recommend approval based on Findings of Fact: 1. unique circumstance is present due to the shape of the lot; 2. negative impact of the variance will be re ue the fact the building has a 75' minimum setback. Chairman: CITY COUNCIL ACTION Approved _� penied by the Council this 2 day of September 19 86 Approved with fo] lowing amendment: Adopt Resolution No. 86-52 granting Variance VN86-11 .-- ;� � Clerk: � . �C�_,-fi� 1 `��u`-� � � Following to be filled in by City Action of City Officials Chronolo Date B Rec 'd by Bldg Dept. � Published by Bldg Dept. On Pl . Corrm. Agenda 8/26/86 JK P1 . Comm. Postponement P1 . Conm. Action 8/26/86 JK Recommend approval of variance as stated above. On Council Agenda JK i ICouncil Postponement i � I ' uncil Action 9/2/86 JK Approved Resolution No. 86-52 granting variance CITY OF HOPKINS Hennepin County, Minnesota � RESOLUTION N0: 86- 52 RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE VN86- i,' WHEREAS, an application for a Variance entitled VN8o-11 has been made by R. L. Johnson Investment Company, to allow parking in the 75 foot f ront yard setback, for the proposed construction at Fifth Street South & Seventh Avenue. WHEREAS, the procedural history of the ap�lication is as follows: 1. That an application for Variance VN86-11 was filed with the City of Hopkins on August 15, 1986. 2. That the Hopkins Planning Commission reviewed such application on August 26, 1986. 3. That the Hopkins Planning Commission , pursuant to mailed notices, held a public hearing on August 26, 1986 ; all persons present at the hearing were given an opportunity to be heard. 4. That the written comments and analysis of the City Staff and the Planning Commission were considered. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hopkins City Council makes the following Findings of Fact in respect to VN86-11: 1. A unique circumstance is present due to the shape of the lot �-- 2. The negative impact of the variance will be reduced due to the fact the building has a 75' minimum setback 3. Elevation will provide screening of the project. Adopted this 2nd day of September, 1986. Ellen Lavin, Mayor � � Plannin� Commission Report� August 14, 1986 VARIANCE REQUEST - A & J PROPOSAL PURPOSE : To review and recommend action on a variance request to allow parking in the front yard setback. BACKGROUND: Name of Applicant: R. L. Johnson Investment Company Address of Property: Fifth Street and Seventh Avenue South Present Zoning : I-1 Nature of Request : To allow parking in the 75 foot front yard setback. Reason for Request: To provide sufficient parking if the office/ warehouse ratio changes. This variance request is in conjunction with the Conditional Use Permit application at this site to construct an office/warehouse. 427.43(4) states parking areas shall be subject to front yard setback re- quirements in accordance with the district in which such parking areas are located. The ordinance requires a front yard setback of 75 feet when across �" from an ' R' District. The parking area will be setback approximately 15 feet. This area will be bermed and landscaped to minimize the visual impact from 7th Avenue. The applicant has more than the required parking for this site, however, if at some future date this building were to be used for more office versus warehouse , the applicant will have the necessary parking. The proposed building conforms with all other requirements for an I-1 District. ANALYSIS: This lot has a unique shape which the ordinance requires 7th Street to be the front yard which is unfortunate for the appli- cant since it abutts an ' R' district and requires a large setback. The applicant intends to use 5th Street side as the front of the building so activity on Seventh Avenue will be limited. RECOMMENDATION: I recorr�nend approval of the variance. The following are suggested Findings of Fact should the Commission recommend approval : 1. A unique circumstance is present due to the shape of the lot. 2. The negative impact of the variance will be reduced due to the fact the building has the 75' minimum setback. � NQ. VN86-11 PLANNING REPORT VN86-11 �- Page 2 Conditions: 1. The buffer between the parking lot and road to be landscaped to provide proper screening of the parking lot. � �� ����i � � Nancy Anderson , Analyst Community Development � � � Plannin� Commission Report August 14, 1986 REPORT ON TRAFFIC A & J PROPOSAL FOR WHITE MOTOR PROPERTIES PURPOSE: The purpose of this report is to inform the Commission on traffic problems that may be encountered. BACKGROUND: The proposal conce►�ns four parcels. Each has traffic flows that will have to be addressed separately. The southerly property, Site 'A' , never had any occupancy so no historical data is avail- able. The property between the railroads, Site ' B' was used by Minneapolis- Moline and had some parking where Reuter Co. is rrow and more parking north of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway, where the third parcel , Site ' C' is. The fourth parcel , Site ' D' is just south of City Hall and will not be re- viewed at this time. ANALYSIS: Site 'A' There is an indication that up to 440 cars will be parked when � the proposed building is fully occupied. Generally, arriving traffic poses fewer problems then leaving traffic. The flow of traffic from the property from 4-6 p.m. will enter Fifth Street South at a peak load. Drivers will be seeking relief from the backups that would be expected at the controlled intersection at 6th Avenue and at llth Avenue. It is expected that they will attempt to use other local streets to avoid these backups. This could have a negative impact on the neighborhood and should be considered. "No Turns" onto these local streets at peak times would be one way that could eliminate this impact. Closing the local streets off from 5th Street South would be an undesirable solution. An exit is shown close to the northeast corner of the property. This exit is close to the intersection of 7th Avenue South and could pose a problem in that area. A relocation to the west end of the parking lot may be more desirable. Any exit to 6th Street South or Seventh Avenue South could have a negative impact on the neighborhood. Turning radius for trucks will have to be reviewed for access to bays as shown. Site 'B' Parking area is shown for up to 907 cars. Three exits are shown, two on llth Avenue and one through Site ' C' unto County Road #3 at the 8th Avenue traffic light. Delays can be expected exiting unto llth Avenue South This road is a major carrier of traffic into south Hopkins. Backups are already experienced because of the light at County Road #3 and the railroad crossing. Left turns to go south on llth Avenue will be difficult because � of the traffic density. No. TRAFFIC REPORT � A & J PROPOSAL PAGE 2 The southerly exit unto llth Avenue South as shown is close to the intersection of 5th Street South. This could cause interference and should be studied for a possible relocation that would allow a greater• separation between intersections. Truck bays are shown at buildings 2, 3 & 4. Turning radius 's will have to be reviewed to see if the parking lots as shown are adequate to handle the truck traffic. If a railroad crossing permit is not obtained for the northerly exit, the impact on llth Avenue South will be greater. S i te ' C' Parking as shown for the number of cars indicated should not pose any problems. Entrance on llth Avenue South is in an area of a "right turn lane" for north bound traffic. The location will have to be reviewed as to the verticle curve sight distance and the location of opposing driveways. The joint exit with Site ' B' unto County Road #3 at 8th Avenue South should be without problems. Adequate waiting storage area is located in the area. An easement for entry and exit from the City Water Well and Treatment building and the water tower will have to be a part of any sale of property. � The Engineering firm of Benshoof & Associates has been retained by the developer to study the traffic impact upon the area. The study is still being conducted so we have not had an opportunity to see the results of that study. Resp�tfully submitted, / �6'_—.�����`'\ ordon P. Anderson Director of Engineering �