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AGENDA
ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ITEM: Approve and sign minutes of the June 24, 2014, regular meeting.
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COMMISSION ACTION: / / / /
CASE NO.
ZN14-2 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT— PROJECT FOR PRIDE IN
LIVING (PPL)
Public Public Hearing to consider a comprehensive plan amendment to change
Hearing the land use plan from low density residential to mixed use 1202-1304 Oxford
Street
COMMISSION ACTION: / / / /
CASE NO.
ZN14-3 REZONING - PPL
Public Public Hearing to consider rezoning of the property at 1202-1304 Oxford
Hearing Street from R-2 to Mixed Use.
� COMMISSION ACTION: / / / /
AGENDA
ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION
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CASE NO.
ZN14-4 REZONING PUD — 1202-1304 OXFORD STREET
Public Public Hearing to consider a Planned Unit Development overlay for the
Hearing redevelopment of 1202-1304 Oxford Street
COMMISSION ACTION: / / / /
CASE NO.
SUBD14-1 PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAT - PPL
Public Public Hearing to consider combining the lots at 1202-1304 Oxford Street
Hearing into one lot
COMMISSION ACTION: / / / /
CASE NO.
SPR14-1 SITE PLAN APPROVAL - PPL
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Public Public Hearing to consider constructing a 51-unit apartment building at
Hearing 1202-1304 Oxford Street
COMMISSION ACTION: / / / /
CASE NO.
VN14-1 VARIANCE - PARKING SPACE SIZE ALICE SMITH ELEMENTARY
COMMISSION ACTION: / / / /
CASE NO.
ZCR14-2 CONCEPT FOR A NEW BUILDING AT 1609 MAINSTREET
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ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
July 29, 2014
A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, July
29, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Commission Members Brian Hunke, Scott Kerssen, Matt McNeil, Mike Tait,
Andrew Fisher, Jennifer Allard and Charles Firth.
Also present was staff inember Nancy Anderson.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Kerssen called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Allard moved and Mr. Fisher seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the June 24,
2014, regular meeting. The motion was approved unanimously.
ITEM: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT — PROJECT FOR PRIDE IN
LIVING (PPL)
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Ms. Anderson reviewed the reasons for the Comprehensive Plan aamendment. The public
hearing was opened at 6:48 p.m. Don Nelson appeared at the public hearing; Mr. Nelson was
concerned about the amount of apartment buildings being constructed. Doug Holmes from
Oxford Street also spoke, opposing the proposed development. Mr. Firth moved and Mr.
McNeil seconded a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was approved unanimously.
The public hearing was closed at 6:51 p.m.
Mr. Firth moved and Mr. McNeil seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ14-2,
recommending approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Low Density
Residential to Mixed Use at 1202-1304 Oxford Street. The motion was approved
unanimously.
ITEM: REZONING— 1202-1304 OXFORD STREET PROJECT FOR PRIDE IN LIVING
Ms. Anderson reviewed the reasons for the rezoning from R-2 to Mixed Use. The public hearing
was opened at 6:52 p.m. No one appeared at the public hearing. Mr. Fisher moved and Mr.
McNeil seconded a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was approved unanimously.
The public hearing was closed at 6:53 p.m.
Mr. McNeil moved and Ms. Allard seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ14-3,
^ recommending approval of a rezoning of property at 1202-1304 Oxford Street from R-2 to
Mixed Use. The motion was approved unanimously.
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ITEM: REZONING PUD — 1202-1304 OXFORD STREET PROJECT FOR PRIDE IN
LIVING
Ms. Anderson reviewed the overlay with the Commission. The public hearing was opened at
6:54 p.m. No one appeared at the public hearing. Mr. Firth moved and Mr. McNeil seconded a
motion to close the public hearing. The motion was approved unanimously. The public hearing
was closed at 6:55 p.m.
Mr. Fischer moved and Mr. Hunke seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ14-6,
recommending approval of Ordinance 14-1076, placing an overly zoning of Planned Unit
Development (PUD) for Oxford Village Apartments. The motion was approved unanimously.
ITEM: PREMININARY/FINAL PLAT—PROJECT FOR PRIDE IN LIVING
Ms. Anderson stated that the six lots would be combined into one to allow for the construction of
the proposed apartment building. The public hearing was opened at 6:56 p.m. No one
appeared at the public hearing. Mr. Tait moved and Mr. McNeil seconded a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion was approved unanimously. The public hearing was closed at 6:57
p.m.
Mr. McNeil moved and Mr. Firth seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ14-4,
recommending approval of a preliminary/final plat to combine 1202-1304 Oxford Street
'"`� into one lot. The motion was approved unanimously.
ITEM: SITE PLAN APPROVAL—PROJECT FOR PRIDE IN LIVING
Ms. Anderson reviewed the development with the five actions required that night. Chris Wilson
and Matt Soucek from Project for Pride in Living and Michelle Baltus-Pribyl, their architect,
appeared before the Commission. Ms. Baltus-Pribyl reviewed the site plan with the
Commission. Mr. Kerssen noted that this proposal had been before the Commission last month
for a concept review. The Commission discussed the income requirements for the residents,
bike parking, and rents.
The public hearing was opened at 6:58 p.m. No one appeared at the public hearing. Mr.
McNeil moved and Mr. Tait seconded a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was
approved unanimously. The public hearing was closed at 6:59 p.m.
Mr. Firth moved and Mr. Hunke seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ14-5,
recommending approval of a site plan to construct a 51-unit apartment building at 1202-
1304 Oxford Street. The motion was approved unanimously.
ITEM: VARIANCE—PARKING SPACE SIZE ALICE SMITH ELEMENTARY
� Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed parking lot and the reasons for the variance. The
Commission was concerned about the removal of the sidewalk and that it might not be
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Mr. McNeil moved and Mr. Firth seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ14-7,
recommending approval of a parking space size variance for a 9' x 18' parking space on
the former Minnetonka Mills Road on the south side of Alice Smith Elementary School.
The motion was approved unanimously.
ITEM CONCEPT FOR A NEW BUILDING AT 1609 MAINSTREET
Ms. Anderson reviewed the concept for the new building at 1609 Mainstreet. Tim Witten,
representing the property owner, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Witten reviewed the site
plan with the Commission. The Commission looked favorably on the proposed building.
ADJOURN
Ms. Allard moved and Mr. Firth seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was
approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: RZ14-7
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF A PARKING SPACE VARIANCE ON THE FORMER MINNETONKA
MILLS ROAD ADJACENT TO 801 MINNETONKA MILLS ROAD
WHEREAS, an application for Variance VN14-1 has been made by Neil Tessier on
behalf of School District#270, and
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for Variance VN14-1 was made by Neil Tessier on
behalf of the Hopkins School District#270 on July 8, 2014;
2. That the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission, pursuant to mailed
notice, held a meeting on the application and reviewed such application on
July 29, 2014: all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard;
3. That the written comments and analysis of the City staff were considered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ZONING AND PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HOPKINS, MINNESOTA, that application for Variance
VN14-1 to reduce the parking space size from 9' x 20' to 9 x 18' for the proposed parking lot is
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hereby recommended for approval based on the following Findings of Fact:
L That the applicant does have a circumstance peculiar and unique to the parcel
because of the placement of the existing trees.
2. There exists a practical difficulty because if the proposed parking space size
was required, the parking area would move closer to the abutting residential
home.
3. That the variance will not alter the essential character of the surrounding area.
BASED ON THE FOREGOING FINDINGS OF FACT, the Zoning and Planning
Commission of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota, hereby determines that the literal enforcement
of the 9' x 20' parking space size would cause practical difficulties because of circumstances
unique to the subject property, that granting of the requested variance to the extent necessary to
compensate for such practical difficulties is in keeping with the intent of the Hopkins City Code,
and that the variance of two feet is reasonable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that application for variance VN14-1 is hereby
recommended for approval based on the following conditions:
1. That a sidewalk is constructed in 2015.
Adopted this 29th day of July 2014
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: RZ14-6
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE
REZONING THE 1202-1304 OXFORD STREET
WITH AN OVERLAY PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
WHEREAS, an application for Zoning Amendment ZN14-4 has been made by Project
for Pride in Living(PPL);
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for zoning amendment was made by PPL;
2. That the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission published notice, held
a public hearing on the application and reviewed such application on July
29, 2014: all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard;
,..� 3. That the written comments and analysis of City staff were considered.
4. The legal description of the property is as follows:
That part of South 40 feet of Lot 69 and of the north 98 feet of Lot 70
lying west of east 495 feet thereof and east of west 33 feet thereof,
Auditor's Subdivision No. 239
West 55 feet of east 495 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of
east 495 feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No 239
West 55 feet of east 440 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of
east 440 feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No. 239
West 55 feet of east 385 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of
east 385 feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No. 239
West 55 feet of east 330 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of
east 330 feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No. 239
West 55 feet of east 275 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of
east 275 feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No. 239
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for Zoning Amendment
ZN14-4 is hereby recommended for approval based on the following Findings of Fact:
^ l. That the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed development.
2. That the proposed development use is consistent with Mixed Use zoning
� 3. That the overlay district is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
4. That the underlying zoning of Mixed Use remains.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that application for Zoning Amendment ZN14-4 is hereby
recommended for approval subject to the following conditions:
1. That the Applicant and the City enter into an agreement that satisfies all
the conditions and requirements for this PUD development.
2. That the Applicant reimburse the City for Attorney's fees associated with
the PUD agreement.
3. That the applicant reconstruct the alley to the lot line with a minimum
width of 24 feet and be constructed to City of Hopkins standards.
Adopted this 29th day of July 2014
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Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: RZ14-5
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDiNG
APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN TO CONSTRUCT 51 APARTMENTS
AT 1202-1304 OXFORD STREET
WHEREAS, an application for Site Plan Review SPR14-1 has been made by Project for
Pride in Living(PPL);
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for Site Plan approval was made by PPL on June 27,
2014;
2. That the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission, pursuant to mailed
and published notice, held a public hearing on the application and
reviewed such application on July 29, 2014: all persons present were given
an opportunity to be heard;
^ 3. That the written comments and analysis of City staff were considered; and,
4. A legal description of the subject property is as follows:
That part of South 40 feet of Lot 69 and of the north 98 feet of Lot 70
lying west of east 495 feet thereof and east of west 33 feet thereof,
Auditor's Subdivision No. 239
West 55 feet of east 495 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of
east 495 feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No 239
West 55 feet of east 440 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of
east 440 feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No. 239
West 55 feet of east 385 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of
east 385 feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No. 239
West 55 feet of east 330 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of
east 330 feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No. 239
West 55 feet of east 275 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of
east 275 feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No. 239
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for Site Plan Review
SPR14-1 is hereby recommended for approval based on the following Findings of Fact:
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1. That the Planning Commission reviewed the site plan for the proposed
redevelopment.
2. That the proposed use meets the requirements for site plan review.
�� 3. That the proposed use is a permitted use within the Mixed Use zoning.
4. That the proposed use conforms to the vision for the Blake station area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that application for Site Plan Review SPR14-1 is hereby
recommended for approval subject to the following conditions:
1. That the site be rezoned to Mixed Use.
2. That the Comprehensive Plan designation be changed to Mixed Use.
3. That the City Engineer approves the final plans.
4. That the bike plan is detailed and meets the ordinance requirements in the
final plans.
5. That the site have an overlay PUD zoning.
6. That the site be replatted.
7. That the watershed district approves the proposed development.
8. That the police department reviews the security camera placement and the
lighting plan.
Adopted this 29st day of July 2014
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CITY OF HOPKINS
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RESOLUTION NO: RZ14-4
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF A PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAT FOR 1202-1304 OXFORD STREET
WHEREAS, an application for a preliminary/final plat SUBD14-1 has been submitted by Project
for Pride in Living(PPL);
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for preliminary/final plat was submitted by PPL on June 27, 2014;
2. That the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission, pursuant to mailed and published
notice, held a public hearing on the application and reviewed such application on July 29,
2014: all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard; and
3. That the written comments and analysis of City staff were considered.
4. Legal description of the parcel is as follows:
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That part of South 40 feet of Lot 69 and of the north 98 feet of Lot 70 lying west
of east 495 feet thereof and east of west 33 feet thereof, Auditor's Subdivision
No. 239
West 55 feet of east 495 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of east
495 feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No 239
West 55 feet of east 440 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of east
440 feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No. 239
West 55 feet of east 385 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of east
385 feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No. 239
West 55 feet of east 330 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of east
330 feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No. 239
West 55 feet of east 275 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of east
275 feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No. 239
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for a preliminary/final plat
SUBD14-1 is hereby recommended for approval based on the following Findings of Fact:
1. That the preliminary/final plat meets the subdivision requirements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that application for preliminary/final plat SUBD14-1 is hereby
�` recommended for approval based on the following conditions:
1. That the applicant must provide current evidence of title, in the form of a commitment for
title insurance, to the City Attorney.
2. That the applicant pay the attorney's fee for title review.
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Adopted this 29th day of July 2014
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Scott erssen, Chair
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Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: RZ14-3
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE REZONING OXFORD VILLAGE FROM R-2, LOW DENSITY
MULTIPLE FAMILY, TO MIXED USE
WHEREAS, an application for Zoning Amendment ZN14-3 has been initiated by Project for
Pride in Living(PPL);
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
l. That an application for zoning amendment was received from Project for Pride in
Living;
2. That the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission published notice, held a
public hearing on the application and reviewed such application on July 29, 2014:
all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard;
3. That the written comments and analysis of City staff were considered.
� 4. The legal description of the property is as follows:
That part of South 40 feet of Lot 69 and of the north 98 feet of Lot 70 lying west
of east 495 feet thereof and east of west 33 feet thereof, Auditor's Subdivision
No. 239
West 55 feet of east 495 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of east
495 feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No 239
West 55 feet of east 440 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of east
440 feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No. 239
West 55 feet of east 385 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of east
385 feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No. 239
West 55 feet of east 330 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of east
330 feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No. 239
West 55 feet of east 275 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of east
275 feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No. 239
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for Zoning Amendment ZN14-3
is hereby recommended for approval based on the following Findings of Fact:
1. That the rezoning is necessary for future redevelopment of the site.
2. That the zoning and Comprehensive Plan will be consistent.
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Adopted this 29th day of July 2014
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: RZ14-2
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
FOR OXFORD VILLAGE
WHEREAS, an application for Zoning Amendment ZN14-2 has been made by Project
far Pride in Living (PPL);
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for a Comprehensive Plan amendment was made by PPL on
June 30, 2014;
2. That the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission, pursuant to mailed and
published notice, held a public hearing on the application and reviewed such
application on July 29, 2014: all persons present were given an opportunity to be
heard;
-� 3. That the written comments and analysis of City staff were considered; and
4. A legal description of the subject property is as follows:
That part of South 40 feet of Lot 69 and of the north 98 feet of Lot 70 lying west of
east 495 feet thereof and east of west 33 feet thereof, Auditor's Subdivision No.
239
West 55 feet of east 495 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of east 495
feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No 239
West 55 feet of east 440 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of east 440
feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No. 239
West 55 feet of east 385 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of east 385
feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No. 239
West 55 feet of east 330 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of east 330
feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No. 239
West 55 feet of east 275 feet of south 40 feet of Lot 69 and west 55 feet of east 275
feet of north 98 feet of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No. 239
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for Comprehensive Plan
Amendment ZN14-2 is hereby recommended for approval based on the following Findings of Fact:
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1. That the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan will make the zoning and the
land use plan consistent.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that application for Comprehensive Plan Amendment ZN14-2 is
hereby recommended for approval based on the following conditions:
1. That the Metropolitan Council approves the proposed amendment.
Adopted this 29th day of July 2014
Scott Ke ssen, chair
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