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01-08-1998 JANUARY FEBRUARY MEMBERS S M T W T F S S M T W T F S GLEESON BOEN 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BLAIR ENGEL � 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 BRAUSEN AN�ERSON 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 HESCH SCHUMACHER 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 GROSS 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 AGENDA ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION Thursday, January 8, 1998 SPECIAL MEETING 6:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS ----------------------------------------------------- ITEM: APPROVAL OF DRAFT TRAFFIC REPORT FOR THE SUPERVALU DEVELOPMENT � COMMISSION ACTION: / / / / ADJOURNMENT � ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES � January 8, 1998 A special meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Thursday, January 8, 1998, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall. Present were Commission members Sid Blair, Dorothy Boen, Randy Engel, Roger Gross, Pat Gleeson, Bill Schumacher, and Council Representative Fran Hesch. Also present were City Planner Nancy Anderson, Economic Development Director Jim Kerrigan and Public Works Director Steve Stadler. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Engel called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. ITEM: TRAFFIC ANALYS�S FOR SUPERVALU Benshoof and Associates has completed a traffic analysis for the redevelopment of the Hennepin County site. Jim Kerrigan reviewed the draft traffic analysis with the Commission. Mr. Benshoof appeared before the Commission. \`" Mr. Benshoof stated that they had focused in on the concerns regarding Sth Street that had been raised by the residents. The following are the four specific concerns of the residents Mr. Benshoof discussed: 1. Traffic volume on Sth Street 2. High traffic speeds on Sth Street 3. Lack of sidewalks on Sth Street 4. Sth Street is too narrow for parking Mr. Benshoof stated with these concerns in mind they examined four alternatives for Sth Street. Mr. Benshoof reviewed the four alternatives for Sth Street with the Commission. He stated that based on their analysis they are recommending alternative D. Mr. Benshoof reviewed alternative D with the Commission. Mr. Benshoof stated that alternative D would provide the following advantages: 1. Lower volume on Sth Street, west of 6th Avenue 2. Traffic noise minimized by the buffer area 3. Better traffic control by striping the lanes 4. A sidewalk is provided along Sth Street 5. Parking is provided on south side of Sth Street. � MINUTES OF THE ZONING AND PLANNING MEETING Page 2 Mr. Benshoof stated that with alternative D, Sth Street would meet the design standards for state aid. � Ben Hurda, representing SuperValu, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Hurda reviewed the buffer area with alternative D along Sth Street with the Commission. SuperValu is proposing a wall with landscaping to the north of Sth Street. Mr. Engel asked if the height of the wall was high enough to screen the building. Mr. Blair asked if alternative C would be eligible for state aid. Mr. Stadler stated that the City would be responsible for the cul-de-sac road. Deb Carlson, representing SuperValu, appeared before the Commission. Ms. Carlson stated that with alternative C there is additional land that SuperValu is purchasing that cannot be used for development and they would have to move the building to the north. By moving the building to the north, the site becomes narrower and adds problems to the project. Ms. Carlson stated that alternative D is a compromise to address the residents' concerns and it is a good compromise. Don Roesner of 618 West Park Valley Drive appeared before the Commission. Mr. Roesner stated that he has been working on plans and that he had just finished the plans tonight. Mr. Roesner showed various plans regarding Sth Street to the Commission. Mr. Roesner stated that the concerns of the neighborhood from the first meeting are still valid today. �'" Paul Lund appeared before the Commission. Mr. Schumacher left at 7:20 p.m. Mr. Lund asked if Buffer Park was really needed. Mr. Lund suggested putting the berm on the south side of Sth Street. Angie Roesner of 601 7th Avenue South appeared before the Commission. Ms. Roesner wants multiple accesses to Sth Street so 7th Avenue does not become a major through-fare. Ms. Roesner stated that she preferred alternative C. Roger Peterson appeared before the Commission. Mr. Peterson stated that Buffer Park is used quite a lot. Mr. Peterson stated that alternative D was a reasonable plan. Gail Navratil, president of the Park Valley Association, appeared before the Commission. Ms. Navratil stated that Buffer Park would be used more if there was a sidewalk and she would also like a sidewalk along Second. Ms. Navratil stated that they had not discussed all the alternatives with the neighborhood, but would send out a flyer. Ms. Navratil thought that alternative C is the preferred plan but has not discussed alternative D with the neighborhood. � MINUTES OF THE ZONING AND PLANNING MEETING Page 3 Tim Ralston of 500 Sth Avenue South appeared before the Commission. Mr. Ralston stated that the �'-" information prepared suggested that alternative D is the way to go. Mr. Ralston stated that he does not allow his children to use Buffer Park because he is worried about strangers in the park. There is too much traffic going by Buffer Park. Mr. Ralston stated that he has contacted the police about the speed on Sth Street. Mr. Ralston also stated that painting lines on the street are not going to slow traffic down. The south side berm is a good idea. Mr. Stadler stated that he would be concerned about a berm on the south side of Sth Street. Alternative D is better than having a hill in residents'yards. Mr. Ralston stated there are other options that have not been explored-quick decision-someone selling something. Mr. Blair stated that he likes alternative C. Mrs. Boen asked how the Commission can make a decision if the neighborhood has not made a recommendation. Mr. Gross stated that he favors alternative C. Mrs. Hesch stated that the Commission needed to recommend what is the best alternative and what is best for the future. Residents may not want a cul-de-sac near a park. � Mr. Stadler stated that a lot of thought has gone into the recommendation of alternative D. Staff has considered a second road alternative. Alternative D is more than other neighborhoods have in other parts of the City. Staff did not gloss over alternative C, but they do not feel the need for a second road and alternative D addresses issues at hand. Mrs. Boen moved and Mr. Blair seconded a motion to continue the discussion and recommendation on the SuperValu trat�ic analysis until the January 27, 1998, Zoning and Planning meeting. There was considerable discussion regarding what new information would be available before the January 27 meeting. There was a discussion of the south side berm. Mr. Benshoof stated that there could be a south side berm, but maintenance of a south side berm would be the responsibility of the City. The vote on the motion to continue this item to the January 27, 1998, regular Zoning and Planning meeting was 1-4. The motion failed, Mrs. Boen voting aye. Mr. Blair moved and Mrs. Boen seconded a motion to recommend alternative C to the City Council. The vote was 2-3. The motion failed, Mr. Blair and Mrs. Boen voting aye. �� MINUTES OF THE ZONING AND PLANNING MEETING Page 4 Mr. Gross moved and Mr. Gleeson seconded a motion to approve the stat�' recommendation as �— detailed in the staff report. There was a friendly amendment to include in the motion that the staff investigate ways to control the speed on Sth Street and return to the Commission on January 27 to review the recommendations. Mr. Gross and Mr. Gleeson agreed to the friendly amendment. The vote was 4-1. The motion was approved, Mrs. Boen voting nay. ADJOURN Mr. Blair moved and Mr. Gleeson seconded a motion to adjourn at 8:40 p.m. The motion carried unanimously. ME ERS: / G /I�t-�._ ,--- - �.� � , , . � � i ATTEST: , $�. .f., . j�,._ , ..�..,p. -� � :y : = '....r,,.� �,: Randy Engel, Vice�han✓ ��