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CUP 88-18 CITY OF HOPKINS �--� ZONING APPLICATION MMARY FORM � Application Number�����/_ ' �-� � ��' p ,I ,D , �; 24-117-22-34-0120 plicant ' s Name ( Last , First ) OWner (if other than applicant ) Donald F. Hagen Parkview Office Associates Donald F. Hagen, Herbert A. Masori iling Address (Street , City , State , Zip Code) 33-lOth Avenue South, Hopkins, Minnesota 553�+3 �one Number: (Day) 938-7684 (Evening) 938-1277 •operty Address 33-10th Avenue South, Hopkins, Minnesota 553�3 PPLICABLE CURRENT ZONING DISTRICT(S) TYPE OF ZONING REQUEST ] R-1-A [ ] R-2 [ ] B-1 [ ] Concept Review ] R-1-B ( ] R-3 [X] S-2 [,Y� Conditional Use Permit . �-1 -C [ ] R-4 [ ] B-3 [ ] Variance -1-D [ ] R-5 [ ] I-1 [ ] Zoning District Change 1 R-1-E [ ] R-6 [ ] I-2 [ ] Subdivision Approval [ ] Ordinance Amendment [ ] Other hereby certify With my signature that all data ontained herein as well as all supporting data (� �n , re true and correct to the best of my knowledge: ��--e�-�%./ �,�sv.�-�_ /� : .� �a� Applicants" S�g�ature Date ���_��v;Z; ��-y-�-,,_ /�,�X �� Owners Signat�Xre ' Date Managing General Partner ADMINISTRATIVE DATA SUMMARY rX ] Proper addendum to application Application received : '"_ - - _ �X ] Detailed plans submitted X � Written pro�ect deseription submitted Fee Paid: Referred to City PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Engineer: '.pproved: X without modifications Referred to City [ ] with modifications Attorney �enied [ ] Referred to Watershed District �-a-� December 27, 19£38 Date of Public Hearing Notice /'�;-- i�_-- '� ' COUNCIL ACTION Date of Public �pproved: X without modifications Hearing /�-'- =' 7 - _ � [ ] With modifications �enied: [ ] ,ate: January 3, 1989 RESOLUTION N0: 89-4 �-� CITY OF HOPKINS SUPPLEMENTAL DATA FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Application No .,�l.;�f � ` • - P . I . D . No . 2L1-1 17-22-34-01?_0 A. GENERAL DATA '.ME OF APPLICANT: Donald F. Hagen ie above named individual , firm or corporation hereby respectfully submits the �llowing data in support of the preliminary information provided on the �companying Zoning Application Summary Form dated 12/2/88 for the purpose of -�curing a Conditional Use Permit . Contact Person Last Name , First Day Phone No . Evening Phone No . Hagen Donald 938-768� 938-1277 B. PROJECT INFORMATION Specify the section of the ordinance which applied to this project: . �ief narrative description of this request ; Request is to expand the present rking lot to the north on land owned by the applicant. See attached narrative. , Written justification for request including discussion of how any potential conflicts with existing nearby land uses will be minimized : 7'here should be no conflict with adjoining park land. Our parking lot would be similar to the cities parkir�g lot on the north side of the Downtown Park. . Check all additional supporting documents and data which are being submitted to help explain this project proposal: [� sketeh plan , [ ] topographic map , [�Q detailed narrative , [ ] operation plans , [ ] engineering plans , [ ] flood plain hydraulic analysis , [ ] flood proofing plans and specifications , [ ] other (specify) hereby certify xith my signature that all data �n my application forms , plans and specifications ` /,n y . :re true and correct to the best of my knowledge: �i�Y ��" . Signature of Ap li n Date CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT n aeeordanee with Subsection 2(c) of 525. 13 , the (Section of Ordinanae) (Ordinance No . ) ity of Hopkins hereby [X ] approves , [ ] denies the foregoing Application for op.��tional, Use Permit . If approved , said approval is subject to the following al and Special Provisions : .�'1 /, ���� ;�,�� � Econ.Dev. Director 1-5-89 (Authorized S�gnature) (Title) (Date) SEE REVERSE FOR GENERAL AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS PAGE 2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ,../ GENERAL PROVISIONS 1 . This permit is not valid until it has been recorded at the Office of the County Recorder . A true and correct copy of the full legal description of the affected property must be attached to this document . 2 . This permit does not constitute a building permit , sewage system permit , grading permit , land alteration permit , well permit or the like . Separate permits may have to be applied for and obtained in order to accomplish all the goals of the project authorized herein . 3 . The issuance of this permit does not negate the need to secure other permits from other local units of government , state agencies or federal agencies who may also have jurisdiction over portions of your project . SPECIAL PROVISIONS That the 20 foot buffer area is only used for parking. .� � � E%PIRATION. A Conditional Use Permit expires one year after it has been issued unless the use for which the permit has been granted is in effect . Extensions may be granted provided the applicant submits a letter to the Zoning Administrator requesting an extension 30 days before the expiration of said approval . The letter shall state the facts of the request , shoWing a good-faith attempt to utilize the Permit , and it shall also state the additional time being requested to begin the proposed construction. The City Council may grant extensions not to exceed one year. � � ' ' o G �\ �"""(((��������, �� ti Z O � K , N December 28 , 1988 Couneil Report : 89-13 COtdDITIONAL USE PERMIT - HAGEN 33 - lOth Avenue South Proposed Action . Staff recommends the following motion : "N�ove that the request to allow parking in the 20 foot green area adiacent to the East 1 /2 of the Downtown Park is allowed " This action will allow the applicant to use the 20 foot green area adjacent to the Dotantown Park . The Commission unanimously recommended approval of Resolution No . $9-U to allow parking on the 20 foot buffer area between the Downtown Park and parking area for the Hopkins Office Center . Overview. The applicant , Mr . Hagen , is one of the owners of the Hopkins Office Center at 33 10th Avenue South . The Hopkins Office Center and the old Schoell & Madson building at 50 9th Avenue South currently share 9y existing parking spaces . Eoth office buildings are alnost at 100% --� occupancy and are ex_perienciriL a �horta.�e of parking . When the Hopkins Office Ruilding Conditional Use Permit was approved on September 2 , 1980 , one condition was that a 20 foot green area be retained as a buffer zone adjacent to the East 1 /2 of the Downtown Park . Mr . Hagen is requesting this condition be removed to allow parking in this 20 foot �reen area . The site plan submitted by Nr . Hagen shows 34 new spaces will be added to the site . The site is zoned B-2 which does not have any parking requirements or landscaping requirements . Staff is recommending approval because the area will be used for parking only which will allow sunlight into the park . Mr . Don Hagen appeared before the Commission . Mr . Hagen explained the additional parking area and the parking shortage he is experiencing for the tenants . It was noted that because Mr . Hagens property is in the B-2 district no parking is required . Issues to Consider . o What was the purpose of the 20 foot buffer? o Is the additional parking needed? o Is there any other alternative for the applicant? SupportinA Information o Detailed Background o Site Plan o Existing CUP ^ o Location Map o Narrative o Resolution �`n�`` ml��,�'`�� 1 Nancy . Anderson Community Development Analyst ---�. CR89-13 Page 2 Detailed Background Existing Site Characteristies : The existing parking lot has 91 spaces which are shared by the Hopkins Office Center and the building at 50-9th Avenue South . The existing parking lot stops approximately 4�1 feet from the City Park . This area is currently green space . The parking lot currently has access from First Street SouLh and 9th Avenue . The access will remain the same witk� the additional parking . Prot�o:<e� Site ct,aracttr•istics : The new proposed parking area will have a new entrance/exit on 9th Avenue . The existing parking lot will be remarked slip;htly to move the spaces further south . Tt1e existing entrance/exits will be changed where necessary . The new parking spaces are 8 x 16 which is the size for compact cars . The Director of En�ineerin� has reviewed the pr•oposed site plan and found it a.cceptabl.e . ---� Staff Analvsis of Issues - - 4Jhat was the purpose of the 20 foot buffer? In researching the past actions , the buffer area was renuired because any construction would block sunlight into the park . In looking at the existing conditions , it appears that the existing hill serves as a buffer and will block the sight line of the cars frou� the park . The parking area will not affect the park . - Is the additional parking needed? One of the reasons the parking ramp was needed was a lack of parking . The applicant has stated that one of the leasin� features of his building is free parking . Thirty-four additional spaces can be added to the site which will take considerable parkin� pressure away from the site . - Is there any other alternative for the applicant? There is the alternative of allowing only one row of parking on the � south end of the 4�4 foot strip . This would increase the parking area by 17 spaces . Sixteen feet would remain as green space with one row of parking . --� CR89-13 Page 3 Alternatives . 1 . Approve the additional parking . This alternative will allow the applicant to construct 3� additional parking spaces . 2 . Deny the additional parking . This alternative would not allow the applicant to construct the ?4 additional. parking spaces . 3 • Al1ow only one row of parki.n� , This wii ] alloia a �reen �pace. of 1 G fc:cL . U . Continue for further information . If tt�e Com�aission feels that further information is needed , the item should be conti.nued . �\ /� CITY OF HOPKINS ^ Hennepin County , Minnesota RESOLUTION N0: 89-4 RESOLUTION MAKIidG FINDIP7GS OF FACT AND APPROVING APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP88-18 WHEREAS , the original Conditional Use Permit for the Hopkins Office Center reo,uired a 20 foot green area between the Downtown Park and the parking area of the Hopkins Office Center , and WFiEREAS , Mr . Hagen has now applied for a Conditional Iise Permit entitled C[ip$�- 1 � , to a�end Y.he �i•i�,�i<<+ l ConuiLio,,<iI lis� Fei•u�� t to �1).ow ��ar•ki�i� iii Lhe 20 foot green area is approved . WHEREAS , the procedural history of the application is as follows : 1 . Tt�at an application for Conditional Use Permit CUP88-18 was filed with the City of Hopkins on December 2 , 1988 . 2 . That the Hopkins Flannin�� Cor�r:ission reviwed �� such applica.tion on December 27 , 19�8 • 3 • That the Hopkins Plannin� Commission , pursuant to pubiished and mailed notices , held a public hearing on December 27 , 19$$; all persons present at the hearing were given an opportunity to be heard . � . That the written comments and analysis of the City Staff and the Planning Commission were considered . NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED , that application for Conditional Use Permi CUP88-18 is hereby approved subject to the following Findings of Fact : 1 . That the additional parking area will provide additional parking for the applicant . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that application for Conditional Use Permit CUP88-18 is hereby approved subjeet to the following Condition: 1 . That the 20 foot buffer area is only used for parking . Adopted this 3rd day of January , 1989 • ---� Donald J . Milbert , Mayor � U G � ��� 'S- 9 O P K ` c� December 14 , 1988 Planning Report : CUP88-18 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - HAGEN 33 - 10th Avenue South Proposed Action . Staff recommends the following motion: ��Move that the request to allow parking in the 20 foot green area adiacent to the East 1 /2 of the Downtown Park is allowed" . This action will allow the applicant to use the 20 foot green area adjacent to the Downtown Park . Overview. The applicant , Mr . Hagen , is one of the owners of the Hopkins Office Center at 33 10th Avenue South . The Hopkins Office Center and the old Schoell & Madson building at 50 9th Avenue South currently share 91 existing parking spaces . Both office buildings are almost at 100$ occupancy and are experiencing a shortage of parking . When the Hopkins Office Building Conditional Use Permit was approved _ on September 2 , 1980 , one condition was that a 20 foot green area be retained as a buffer zone adjacent to the East 1 /2 of the Downtown Park . Mr . Hagen is requesting this condition be removed to allow parking in this 20 foot green area . The site plan submitted by Mr . Hagen shows 3�4 new spaces will be added to the site . The site is zoned B-2 which does not have any parking requirements or landscaping requirements . Staff is recommending approval because the area will be used for parking only which will allow sunlight into the park . Issues to Consider. o What was the purpose of the 20 foot buffer? o Is the additional parking needed? o Is there any other alternative for the applicant? Supporting Information . o Detailed Background o Site Plan o Existing CUP o Location Map o Narrative o Resolution � 1 � � � Nancy . Anderson Community Development --� Analyst CUP88-18 � Page 2 Detailed Background . Existing Site Characteristics: The existing parking lot has 91 spaces which are shared by the Hopkins dffice Center and the building at 50-9th Avenue South . The existing parking lot stops approximately �4 feet from the City Park . This area is currently green space . The parking lot currently has aceess from First Street South and 9th Avenue . The access will remain the same with the additional parking . Proposed Site eharacteristics : The new proposed parking area will have a new entranee/exit on 9th Avenue . The existing parking lot will be remarked slightly to move the spaces further south . The existing entrance/exits will be changed where necessary. The new parking spaces are 8 x 16 which is the size for compact cars . The Director of Engineering has reviewed the proposed site plan and found it acceptable . � Staff Analysis of Issues : - What was the purpose of the 20 foot buffer? In researching the past actions , the buffer area was required because any construction would bloek sunlight into the park . In looking at the existing conditions , it appears that the existing hill serves as a buffer and will block the sight line of the cars from the park . The parking area will not affect the park . - Is the additional parking needed? One of the reasons the parking ramp was needed was a lack of parking . The applicant has stated that one of the leasing features of his building is free parking . Thirty-four additional spaces can be added to the site which will take considerable parking pressure away from the site . - Is there any other alternative for the applicant? There is the alternative of allowing only one row of parking on the south end of the �� foot strip . This would increase the parking area , by 17 spaces . Sixteen feet would remain as green space with one row of parking . � CUP88-18 Page 3 Alternatives . 1 . Approve the additional parking . This alternative will allow the applicant to construct 3� additional parking spaces . 2 . Deny the additional parking . This alternative would not allow the applicant to construct the 3� additional parking spaces . 3 . Allow only one row of parking . This will allow a green space of 16 feet . 4 . Continue for further information . If the Commission feels that further information is needed , the item should be continued . �� --� ATTACHED NARRATIVE When Ll�� [Iopkir�� Office Center, (Ii.O_C. ), was starLed in ttie fall of 1981 , we desil;r�ed a parkin� lot which we wa��ted to be jointly shared with the old Schoell and Madson building on the corner at 50-9th Avenue South. Twenty parking spaces were laid out on the south end of the H.O.C_ building, and 70 on the east side, and 7 behind 50-9th Avenue South for a total of 87 spaces. The stri� of land from the building east to 9th Avenue was left as undeveloped. Discussion from the city suggested that this could be a future site for an additional of'fice building at sometime_ We su�,gest ttiat at some point it might be needed for additional parl<ing but we would not do anything with it until the need was shown. One person on the council wanted an open strip between our parking lot and the ciyt park so that the changes to other uses could come before the council for appr�oval and ttiat was the way it was approved_ Both office buildings have been at almost 100% occupancy for some time and parking for� our tenants has become a problem. At times our lot is 100% � full and some tenants cannot park in our lot when they leave and return to their of'fices during the day. The 2 hour parking on lOth Avenue South and on the or�e side of 9th Avenue South eliminates the street parking for workers • who do not leave the building during the course of the day. We do not expect the new city ramp to help our situation because we already discourage outsiders, (past off'ice employees and tenants of the Norwest Bank Building) , by threatening to tow their cars. Plenty of free adjacent parking to a tenants office has been one of the great incentives of all suburban office buildings. We need the extra parking spaces to hel� 1<eep the H.0_C. and 50--9th Avenue South building filled. We appreciate your favorable consideration to this problem. � � T.EC0J2D OF T.CTIO:l T7�1:E:21 IIY PLT4�tlI2:G & zO:ZSf;G C0:•�`�Z�SIOid � Datc 8/26/80 � . 1►p�lication for Conditional Use Permit Casc No. 80-29 PL7�1.?�It;G CO::!•lISS10;1 RECO:u`L2:DITIONS On the 26 day of Aucrust Z9�Q_. t}ic action requcstcd in thc foregoing peti t��as a�proved ( x ) disapproved ( ) subject to the follo�ring conditions: Approved subject to s.taff approval of the landscape and trash pick up plans plans prior to the Council meeting. ClicliY7i1c1]7 � � - ' CSTl COL^.•:CIL I�CTIO,I " I�pProved X Denied by the Council this 2nd day of September, 1980 1 ItpProved wiih folloc.�ir:g arr.endnent_ . ,..� Approved as recommended by Zoning and Planning and that a 20 ft. green area be retained as a buffer zone adjacent to E� of the Downtown Par3c. ' • _ Clcr}: i�'�-1t-t�l' !��-�—r Follo�ving to be filled in �y City Rction of City Of�icials Chronolo�v Datc Bv ec'd by �31c3g.D�pt. � ublished by B1dg.Dept. n P1.Comm. Agenda 8 26 80 RK . l. Com�n. Postponenent 1. Co_�nm. Action g/26/80 RK . see above � . n Council l.genda 9/02 80 RK � Council Postponement • . . 9 Oouncil Act-ion � 0/2/80 RK approved as stated above. --� CITY OF HOPKINS Hennepin County , Minnesota RESOLUTION N0: 89-� RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP88-18 WHEREAS , the original Conditional Use Permit for the Hopkins Office Center required a 20 foot green area between the Downtown Park and the parking area of the Hopkins Office Center , and WHEREAS , Mr . Hagen has now applied for a Conditional Use Permit entitled CUP88-18 , to amend the original Conditional Use Permit to allow parking in the 20 foot green area is approved . WHEREAS , the procedural history of the application is as follows : 1 . That an application for Conditional Use Permit CUP88- 18 was filed with the City of Hopkins on December 2 , 1988 . --� 2 . That the Hopkins Planning Commission reviwed such application on December 27 , 1988 . 3 . That the Hopkins Planning Commission , pursuant to published and mailed notices , held a public hearing on December 27 , 19$$: 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 application for Conditional Use Permi CUP88-18 is hereby approved subject to the following Findings of Fact : 1 . That the additional parking area will provide additional parking for the applicant . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that application for Conditional Use Permit CUP88-18 is hereby approved subject to the following Condition: 1 . That the 20 foot buffer area is only used for parking . Adopted this 3rd day of January , 1988 . � Donald J . Milbert , Mayor