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CUP 88-06 .� . - � CITY OF HOPKINS APPLICATION FOR: AMENDMENT OF ZONING ORDINANCE DATE: ? � , _ �"�' � � - �, CONCEPT REVIEW CONDITIONAL USE PERh1IT � CASE N0: �!L ;�� .�,�� � SUBDIVISION APPROVAL VARIANCE FEE: WAIVER OF PLATTING REQUIREMENTS OATE PAID: 1. Street Location of Property: (1 d �1n�1 �Qmcl LS S �e�7� So 1'� 2. Legal Description of Property: 3. Owner: Name Address(d1(��k�`�'po� S Phoneg� 4. Applicant's Name:�'{� Of I-�d��CiY� AddresslO(C��YS� �-i�t��' S. Phone 5. Description of Request: (��{"l6� l!�—�J�tn� `f0 C��UC� O-- un i t �� rc�rnD oning D stric Use �` Present Proposed 7. Present P oposed t3 - � r r�� , 8. Reason for Request:� T (�]- ���)�� P;OTE: If request is for variance, please also compiete attached page_ 9. What error, if any, in the existing Ordinance would be corrected by the proposed amendmant? (for Zoni�g Ordinance amendme�t only) 10. Exhibits submitted: Map or plat showing the lands proposed to be changed 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 herein requested, that all statements herein are true and that all work herein mentioned will be do�e in ac- _ cordance .with the Ordinances of the City of Hopkins and the laws of the State of Minnesota. ,--� Signature of Applicant: Signature of Owner: . " -� �. RECORD OF ACTION TAKEN BY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION _,..� Application for: Conditional Use Permit - Parking Ramp Case No: CUP88-6 On the 26 day of A ril 19 88 , the action requested in the foregoing petition was approved X disapproved�—) subject to the following conditions : 1 That a Waiver of Plat is qranted 2 Council will review�etition �and determine if an Environmental Assessment Worksheet is required CITY COUNCIL ACTION Approved X Denied by the Council this 3 day of May 19 88 . Resolution No: R88-28 Special Conditions: 1. That a Waiver of Plant is qranted 2. Council will review petition and determine if an Environmental ` Assessment Worksheet is required. � . � . ames 0. Kerrigan Planning & Economic Development Director If you have any further questions as relates to this matter, please call Nancy Anderson, 935-8474, extension 146. � � Note: A Conditional Use Permit shall expire one year after it has been issued unless the use for which the permit has been granted is in effect, except that, upon written application of the owner of the effected land for which the permit was granted prior to the end of said year may request and the Council may grant an extension not to exceed one year. .,�s• •�,," . CITY OF HOPKINS ^ Hennepin County, Minnesota RESOLUTION N0: 88-28 RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP88-6 WHEREAS, an application for a Conditional Use Permit entitled CUP88-6 has been made by the City of Hopkins to construct a parking ramp between 10th � 11th Avenues South , north of the Norwest Bank building . WHEREAS , the procedural history of the application is as follows: 1 . That an application for a Conditional Use Permit CUP88-6 was filed on March 30 , 1988 . 2 . That the Hopkins Planning Commission reviewed such application on April 26 , 1988 . 3 . That the Hopkins Planning Commission , pursuant to published and mailed notices , held a public hearing on April 26 , 1988 ; 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 CUP88-6 : 1 . That the parking facility meets the requirements for a B-2 District . 2 . That the parking facility meets the requirements for a Conditional Use Permit . 3 • That the parking facility will provide needed parking for the downtown area . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED , that application for Conditional Use Permit CUP88-6 is hereby approved subject to the following Conditions: 1 . That a waiver of plat is granted . 2 . Couneil will review petition and determine if an Environmental Assessment Worksheet is required . Adopted this 3rd day of May , 1988 . Donald J. Milbert , Mayor ,� - .,` . . . ` ' u 0 . ��� -� y y O t� P K \ April 28 , 1988 Couneil Report : 88-8� CITY OF HOPKINS - PARKING RAMP Proposed Action. � Based on the report of the Director of Engineering , staff recommends the following motion: That the re4uest for an EAW for the parkin� ramp is denied . Staff recommends approval of the following motion: T_he request by the City of Hopkins to construct a parkinQ ramp be approYed . Approval of this. motion will allow the City to construct a parking ramp. The Zoning and Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the Conditional Use Permit to construct a parking facility. Overvie�. The City is proposing to construct a parking ramp on the property between 10th & 11th Avenues South, north of the Norwest Bank. A portion of this property is on an existing public parking lot and a portion is parking for the Norwest Bank Building. � This ramp will be constructed in two phases . The first phase has a tentative starting date in early June and the second phase in September/October. The first phase will accommodate approximately 300 cars and the second phase approximately 100 cars . The ramp will have free short term parking and long term permit parking. Issues to eonsider. o What is the impact on the surrounding area? o Will the parking ramp affect the �raffic flow in the area? o What will be the visual affeet of the ramp? o Is there a significant environmental impact created by the construction of the ramp? Supporting Documents: o Site Proposal o Site Plan o Analysis o Resolution o Planning & Zoning Discussion 1 �� � r, Nanc3 S. Anderson • Community Development Analyst � .--, ` Council Report : 88-84 ,--, Page 2 SITE PROPOSAL Location. The parking ramp will be situated on both the existing City parking lot and the Norwest Bank parking lot which Kill be transferred to public ownership . This issue will be addressed in the application for a waiver of plat on the lot. The first phase will be constructed approximately �5-50 feet from the back of the existing buildings along Mainstreet. This will provide 18 angle parking spaces along the north wall oP the ramp for the ad�acent buildings along Mainstreet. Aecess to this area will be from 11th Avenue. This road will be a one-way. The following is the required and proposed setbacks: Required Proposed Front yard 1 East - approx. 7 feet West - approz. 3 feet Side yard 0 North - approx. 45 Peet South - approx. 48 feet The site has two front yards because it abutts two streets and is -� considered a through lot. Pedestrian Movement . The architect is planning on having marked walkWays between the ramp and the adjacent businesses . Two marked walkways are planned from the ramp to the bank and one from the ramp to the Crestland building. The architect would like a different type surface for the walkways , rather than using paint to mark them. The ramp will have one stairway/elevator. This stairway/elevator will be located on the southeast corner of Phase I . Sidewalks will be located along 10th Avenue and 11th Avenue and on the south side of Phase II . In the future , new sidewalks may be added behind the Mainstreet businesses . Signage . The Norwest Bank sign will be relocated on the southwest corner of Phase II . Signage will also be placed on the north side of Phase I for the Mainstreet businesses . Currently the ordinance does not allow off-premises signs in a B-2 District . The staff is determining if a variance should be applied for or if there should be an amendment to the ordinance . — Signage for the ramp itself has not been finalized . The architect is considering a sign along 11th Avenue and a sign on the stairway tower on the southeast corner of Phase II . f� ,, . , Council Report: 88-84 � PaBe 3 Internal Funetions. The trash enclosures for the Mainstreet businesses will be located along Phase I ' s north side . This enclosure will probably be constructed of brick. The plan has provided for snow to be dropped in two spots . One area is along 11th Avenue and the second area is located on the east side of Phase II . The parking area on the north side of NorWest Bank is one-xay angle parking. This parking will be short-term. The _ time limit will be determined later by the Parking Committee. The distance from the ramp to the bank is approximately 48 feet . There Will be 15 parking spaces behind the Crestland building and the K of C Hall. This road will be a one-Kay road . Access to this parking area Will be from 11th 9venue and the exits will be on 10th Avenue . The time limit for parking in these areas will be determined later by the Parking Committee. The Pirst phase �ill have two entrance points , one on 11th Avenue and one on 10th Avenue . The only exit for both Phase I and II will be on 10th Avenue. The ramp is designed for an additional exit on 11th --� Avenue if it becomes necessary. All the exit points along 10th Avenue will be identified with 'DO NOT ENTER' signs. DrainaAe. The drainage on the site xill remain the same . Water is currently going to the storm sewer at the north end of the property whieh will continue once the ramp is constructed . External Features . The ramp is designed with an off-white , pre-cast concrete on the upper sections and brick around the base . The stairway towers will be an exterior of brick . Part of the Phase II ramp will have a higher ceiling . This higher ceiling area will be along 11th Avenue . This area can be used for future commercial development in the ramp . The stairway towers will have windows on various sides . These windows have been placed on the exposed areas to the public . The stairway tower on the southeast corner of Phase II can be expanded to construct a skyway from the bank to the ramp . ^ The height of the parking ramp will vary . Phase I will be three floors and Phase II will be one floor. The arehitect has provided for expansion in the future . Phase I can be expanded to two more floors and Phase II three more floors . The highest points of the ramp will be approximately 30 feet . The ordinance allows a maximum height of 70 feet . , . . � , Council Report: 88-8u ,._ P a g e �1 The parking ramp will be lit both internally and externally. The ramp has been designed with lighting to make the ramp appealing and safe looking to the public . Inside high pressure sodium yellow lighting will be used with a white lighting outside. The white lighting will be used on the outside to prevent the existing building colors from being distorted . The plan shows landscaping along 11th and 10th Avenues . The exact plantings have not yet been determined . The architeet is planning on using plantings that will not hide the ramp. The parking ramp does not require landscaping because it is located in a B-2 district . Other Issues. The Director of Engineering has been working with an electrical engineer on the possibility of underground Wiring behind the Mainstreet businesses. This will probably be done at a future date along with the new proposed sidexalk. The underground eleetrical �iring to the Crestland building and K of C Hall will be done in con�unction with the construction of the ramp. A plan is being developed for temporary parking during the ^ construction of Phase I . The City owned property to the west should accommodate most of the lost parking during construction. Analysis . - What is the impact on the surrounding area? The parking facility is being constructed to address the parking shortage in this area. Many businesses will be inconvenienced during the construction but the end result will outweigh the temporary inconvenience . The staff has worked with the architect to minimize the problems and to aceommodate the concerns of the surrounding businesses . Temporary parking arrangements are being made while the ramp is being eonstructed . - Will the parking ramp affect the traffic flow in the area? The ramp has been designed to minimize any traffic problems . The only exit at this time from the ramp will be on 10th Avenue . Tenth Avenue is a less busier street than 11th Avenue and can handle the increase in traffic . Exiting traffic will be able to make both a left and right turn . There should be little impact on 11th Avenue , sinee all traffie will be entering on this street . Internally all roads are one way , exiting again on 10th Avenue ' . . ` , Couneil Report: 88-8u � Page 5 - What will be the visual affect of the ramp? The ramp has been designed to create a friendly and appealing appearance to the user. It is well lit and not hidden by landscaping to make the user feel safe at all times . The inside of the ramp is painted white for a lighter appearance . The architect has placed the ramp 45-50 feet behind the Mainstreet businesses so as not to create a small dark alley between the ramp and businesses . The burgundy color of the brick Will contrast very nicely with the pre-cast concrete for a neat clean visual impact. - Is there a significant environmental impact created by this pro�ect? As was stated before , the staff has received a petition for an Environmental Assesment Worksheet. The petitioners are concerned that there will be a change in drainage created by the construction of the parking ramp which will create a flooding problem on the abutting properties . An EAW is not mandatory in this situation. However, the � Council can request an EAW if they Peel it is necessary. The staff feels that the EAW is not needed in this case. The Director of Engineerings report is enclosed . " Alternatives . 1 . Approve the Conditional Use Permit to construct the parking facility. By granting the Conditional Use Permit the parking facility will be able to be built . 2 . Deny the Conditional Use Permit to construct the parking facility. By denying the Conditional Use Permit the parking facility will not be able to be constructed . The Commission will have to identify findings of fact to support their denial . 3 . Continue for further information . If the commission feels that further information is needed , the item should be continued . � . : Zoning & Planning Discussion ^ P .S. Vedi , architect , appeared before the Commission. Mr. Vedi explained the parking facility. He stated that there had been numerous meetings with many groups and the proposed plan was the final result of the input . _ Mr. Vedi stated there Would be handicapped parking on the second and third floors of the ramp. A resident was concerned that there Would be no green area between the ramp and the Mainstreet businesses. Mr. Vedi stated that there was no room because of the parking. He might be able to design some green space around the dumpster. The City staff noted that We have received a petition from the EQB which is signed by local residents to undertake an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for the parking ramp. Most specifically, they are concerned about the increased drainage from this site and the potential flooding to neighboring properties. We received this petition on the day oP the Zoning and Planning meeting and therefore did not have time to complete a review for this meeting. An EAW is not mandatory under state requirements for a parking facility of this size . However, if it is found that the pro�ect could cause a significant environmental impact , the Council may require an EAW. � Mr. Vedi stated that in his experience an EAW is not done on a ramp for under 500 vehicles. The covered area of the ramp is the same as the current parking lot and the ramp has also added no green space. The staff noted that the two proposed signs on the north end of Phase I are considered off-premises and not a1loWed . The staff will determine if a variance should be applied for or if there should be an amendment to the ordinance. � ) ) l .� � _ � � . � � � , � � 11TH AVE. SO. �� ' - - _ � �- � --�-- � � — � -- —`_ �— � , �— . i -- � � —1— �_ �_ � —L— ---�--- —� _ � , , � o �— � y I F H � ---L- 2 y I N � �- � � 10TH AVE. 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A portion of this property is on an existing public parking lot and a portion is parking for the Norwest Bank Building. This ramp will be constructed in two phases . The first phase has a tentative starting date in early June and the second pha-se in September/October. The first phase will accommodate approximately 300 cars and the second phase approximately 100 cars . The ramp will have free short term parking and long term permit parking. Issues to consider. o Will the parking ramp help alleviate some of the parking problems in Hopkins? o Will the parking ramp provide adequa�e public parking? ' Supporting Documents : � o Detailed Background o Site Plan o Analysis o Resolution C Nancy . Anderson Commu ity Development Analyst �� � . 1 Planning Report : CUP88-6 --- P a g e 2 Detailed Background . The parking ramp will be situated on both the existing city parking lot and the Norwest Bank parking lot which will be transPerred to publie ownership. This issue will be addressed in the application for a waiver of plat on the lot . The Pirst phase will be construeted approximately 45-50 feet from the back of the existing buildings along Mainstreet . This will provide 18 angle parking spaces along the north wall oP the ramp for the ad�acent buildings along Mainstret . Access to this area will be from 11th Avenue . This road �rill be a one way. The trash enclosures for these businesses will also be located along Phase I ' s north side . This enclosure will probably be made out of brick . The first phase will have two entrance points , one on 11th Avenue and one on 10th Avenue . The only exit for both Phase I and II will be on 10th Avenue . The ramp is designed for an additional exit on 11th Avenue if it beeomes necessary. — Part of the Phase II ramp will have a higher ceiling. This higher ceiling area will be along 11th Avenue . This area can be used for future commercial development in the ramp . The ramp is designed with an off-white pre-cast concrete on the upper sections and briek around the base . The stairway towers will have an exterior of brick . The ramp will have one stairway/elevator. This stairway/elevator will be located on the southeast corner of Phase I . The stairway towers will have windows on various sides . These windows have been placed on the exposed areas to the public . The stairway tower on the southeast corner of Phase II can be expanded to construct a skyway from the bank to the ramp . The height of the parking ramp will vary . Phase I will be three floors and Phase II will be one floor. The architect has provided for expansion in the future . Phase I can be expanded to two more floors and Phase II three more floors . The highest points of the ramp will be approximately 30 feet . The ordinance allows a maximum height of 70 feet . � . . . . . _ , Planning Report: CDP88-6 ,.�. p a g e 3 The plan has provided for snoW to be dropped in two spots . One spot is along 11th Avenue and the second area is located on the east side of Phase II . The parking area on the north side of Norwest Bank is one-way angle parking. This parking will be short-term. The time limit will be determined later by the Parking Committee . The distance from the ramp to the bank is approximately 48 feet . The parking ramp will be lighted both internally and externally. The ramp has been designed with lighting to make the ramp appealing and safe looking to the public . Inside high pressure sodium yellow lighting will be used With a white lighting outside . The white lighting will be used on the outside to prevent the existing building eolors from being distorted . The plan shows landscaping along 11th and 10th Avenues . The exact plantings have not yet been determined . The architect is planning on using plantings that will not hide the ramp . The parking ramp does not require landscaping because it is located in a B-2 district . -� The following is the required and proposed setbacks : Required Proposed Front yard 1 East - approx. 7 feet West - approx. 3 feet Side yard 0 North - approx . 45 feet South - approx. 48 feet The site has two front yards because it abutts two streets and is considered a through lot . The architect is planning on having marked walkways between the ramp the the ad�acent businesses . Two marked walkways are planned from the ramp to the bank and one from the ramp to the Crestland building. The architeet would like to have a different type surface for the walkways , rather than using paint to mark them. The Director of Engineering has been working with an electrical engineer on the possibility of underground wiring behind the Mainstreet businesses . This will probably be done at a future date along with the new proposed sidewalk . The underground electrical wiring to the Crestland building and K of C Hall will be done in conjunetion with the construction of the ramp. .--� . . . . �_ , Planning Report: CIIP88-6 --� Page � There will be 15 parking spaces behind the Crestland building and the K of C Hall . This road will be a one-way road . Access to this parking area will be from 11th Avenue and the exits will be on 10th Avenue . The time limit Por parking in these areas Will be determined later by the Parking Committee . A plan is being developed for temporary parking during the construction of Phase I . The City owned property to the west should accommodate most of the lost parking during construction . The NorWest Bank sign will be relocated on the southwest corner of Phase II . Signage will also be placed on the north side of Phase I Por the Mainstreet businesses . Signage for the ramp itself has not been finalized . The arehiteet is thinking of a sign along 11th Avenue and a sign on the stairway tower on the southeast corner of Phase II . All the exit points along 10th Avenue will be identified with 'DO NOT ENTER' signs . The drainage on the site will remain the same . Water is currently going to the storm sewer at the north end of the property which will --� continue once the ramp is constructed . Analysis. The parking facility is being constructed to address the parking shortage in this area. Many businesses will be inconvenienced during the construction but the end result will outweigh the temporary inconvenience . The staff has worked with the architect to minimize the problems and to accommodate the concerns of the surrounding businesses . The current City and Norwest parking area has 214 parking spaces . Of the 21 �1 spaces 98 are permit spaces , which allows 116 spaces for short term public parking. Approximately 213 parking spaces will be added with the completion of Phase I and Phase II . The ramp will also have the ability to be expanded if the need arises . The parking ramp will have a total of approximately 427 spaces of which 120 will be dedicated for use by Norwest Bank . The remaining number of permit spaces are yet to be determined by the Parking Committee . However , because of a gain of 213 spaces both permit and the free short term parking will be able to be inereased . This increased parking area will allow both the office buildings and retail business customers adequate parking. � The architect has designed the ramp to make it appealing to the user. It is well lighted and not hidden by landscaping to make the user feel safe at all times of the day. . , . . � . Planning Report : COP88-6 --� Page 5 The staff feels that the ramp will provide the businesses a solution to the lack of parking in Hopkins . Alternatives . 1 . Approve the Conditional IIse Permit to construet the parking facility. By granting the Conditional Use Permit the parking facility will be able to be built . 2 . Deny the Conditional Use Permit to construct the parking facility. By denying the Conditional IIse Permit the parking facility will not be able to be constructed . The Commission will have to identify findings of Pact to support their denial . 3 . Continue for further information . If the commission feels that further inPormation is needed , the item should be continued . -� ��