10-27-2015 OC'TOBER NOVEMBER MEMBERS
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AGENDA
ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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ITEM: Approve and sign minutes of the September 29, 2015, regular meeting.
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COMMISSION ACTION: / / / /
CASE NO.
ZN15-11 REZONE FROM INDUSTRIAL TO MIXED USE - 810 FIRST STREET
SOUTH
Public Public hearing to consider rezoning 810 First Street from I-1, Industrial, to
Hearing Mixed Use
COMMISSION ACTION: / / / /
CASE NO.
SPR15-5 SITE PLAN APPROVAL - 241-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING
Public Public hearing to consider the construction of an apartment building at 810
Hearing First Street South
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COMMISSION ACTION: / / / /
AGFNDA
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CASE NO.
VN15-4 SIDE YARD VARIANCE — 140 - 11TH AVENUE NORTH
Consideration of a three feet, 10-17/32 inches side yard setback variance to
construct an addition at 140 - llth Avenue North
COMMISSION ACTION: / / / /
ADJOURNMENT
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� ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
September 29, 2015
A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday,
September 29, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Commission Members Brian Hunke, Gary Newhouse, Scott Kerssen, Mike Tait,
Emily Wallace-Jackson, Matt McNeil and James Warden.
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
Mr. McNeil moved and Ms. Wallace-Jackson seconded the motion to approve the minutes of
the August 25, 2015, regular meeting. The motion was approved unanimously.
ITEM: COMPLIANCE WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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Ms. Anderson stated that the vacated Second Street property has to be found in compliance with
the Comprehensive Plan in order to be sold.
Mr. Warden moved and Mr. Hunke seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ15-18,
recommending approval that Second Street South is in compGance with the
Comprehensive Plan. The motion was approved unanimously.
ITEM: VACATION— SECOND STREET SOUTH
Ms. Anderson reviewed the reasons for the vacation. Tony Kuechle, representing Kelly Doran,
the applicant, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Kuechle reviewed the vacation with the
Commission.
The public hearing was opened at 6:58 p.m. Jim Hudy, the postmaster of Hopkins, appeared at
the public hearing. The postmaster was concerned about the removal of the parking on Second
Street South. 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 7:02 p.m.
Mr. McNeil moved and Mr. Newhouse seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ15-19,
recommending approval of Ordinance 15-1999, recommending the vacation of Second
Street South. The motion was approved unanimously.
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ITEM: PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAT—810 SECOND STREET SOUTH
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Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed plat. Tony Kuechle, representing the applicant, appeared
before the Commission.
The public hearing was opened at 7:03 p.m. No one appeared at the public hearing. Mr. Warden
moved and Mr. Tait seconded a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was approved
unanimously. The public hearing was closed at 7:04 p.m.
Ms. Wallace-Jackson moved and Mr. McNeil seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ15-
20, recommending approval of a preliminary/fmal plat at 810 First Street South. The
motion was approved unanimously.
ITEM: CONCEPT REVIEW- 245-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING
Ms. Anderson reviewed the concept plan with Commission. Tony Kuechle, representing the
applicant, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Kuechle reviewed the proposed apartment
building with the Commission. Mr. Kuechle discussed the parking areas, amenities in the
building, the biking area for the public on Eighth Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard, and
entrances to the building/parking areas. No one appeared at the meeting regarding this item.
ITEM: ORDINANCE AMENDMENT—MIXED USE
Ms. Anderson stated that the staff is amending the Mixed Use ordinance to reflect the market. �
This is the second amendment made to this ordinance to refine it.
The public hearing was opened at 7:07 p.m. No one appeared at the public hearing. Mr.
Newhouse moved and Mr. Hunke seconded a motion to close the public hearing. The motion
was approved unanimously. The public hearing was closed at 7:08 p.m.
Mr. Newhouse moved and Mr. Warden seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ15-21,
recommending approval of Ordinance 15-2000, recommending amendments to the mixed
use ordinance. The motion was approved unanimously. -
ITEM: REAR YARD VARIANCE— 145 20TH AVENUE NORTH
Ms. Anderson reviewed the variance with the Commission. Ms. Anderson stated that all the
comments from neighbors were positive. Christopher Polston, the applicant, appeared before the
Commission. Mr. Polston stated they would be adding two bedrooms and a bathroom. No one
appeared at the meeting regarding this item
Mr. Hunke moved and Ms. Wallace-Jackson seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ15-22,
recommending approval a rear yard setback variance at 145 20�h Avenue North. The
motion was approved on a 6-1. Mr. Newhouse voting nay.
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� ITEM: SIDE YARD VARIANCE—241 20T" AVENUE NORTH
Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed variance. Ms. Anderson stated that she received positive
comments for this variance. Kevin and Julie Eiden, the applicants, appeared before the
Commission. No one appeared at the meeting regarding this item.
Mr. Newhouse moved and Mr. McNeil seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ15-23,
recommending approval of a side yard setback variance at 241 20�h Avenue North. The
motion was approved unanimously.
ADJOURN
Mr. Tait moved and Mr. McNeil seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was
approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
MEMBERS
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ATTEST:
Scott Kerssen, Chair
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October 19, 2015 Planning Report ZN15-11
REZONING—810 FIRST STREET SOUTH
Pronosed Action
Staff recommends the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution RZ15-25, recommendin�
�proval of Ordinance 15-2002, rezoning 810 First Street South from I-1, Industrial, to
Mixed Use.
Overview
The property at 810 First Street South is currently zoned I-1, Industrial. Doran 801, LLC, the
applicant, is proposing to construct a 241-unit apartment complex on this site. There
currently is an office/warehouse building on the site. The existing building will be razed in
November/December, and the construction of apartment building will start in the spring.
Last month Second Street South was vacated. The site will be replatted at this meeting and
the vacated Second Street will be added to the property along with this rezoning and site plan
'-' approval.
Primarv Issues to Consider
• What is the Comprehensive Plan designation?
• What does the Mixed Use zoning allow?
• Should the site be rezoned from I-1 to Mixed Use?
Supporting Documents
• Analysis of Issues
• Resolution RZ15-25
• Ordinance 15-2002
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Nancy Anderson, AICP
City Planner
Financial Impact: $ N/A Budgeted: Y/N Source:
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Notes:
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Primarv Issues to Consider.
• What is the Comprehensive Plan designation?
The Comprehensive Plan has designated the site as Mixed Use. With this rezoning the
Comprehensive Plan and zoning will be consistent.
• What does the Mixed Use zoning allow?
The Mixed Use zoning district allows both residential and commercial uses.
• Should the site be rezoned from I-1 to Mixed Use?
This rezoning is for the construction of the 241-unit apartment building.
Alternatives
1. Recommend approval of the rezoning. By recommending approval of the rezoning, the
City Council will consider a recommendation of approval.
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2. Recommend denial of the rezoning. By recommending denial of the rezoning, the City
Council will consider a recommendation of denial. If the Planning Commission
considers this alternative, findings will have to be identified that support this alternative.
3. Continue for further information. If the Planning Commission indicates that further
information is needed, the item should be continued.
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
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RESOLUTION NO. RZ15-25
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF A REZONING FROM I-1 TO MIXED USE
WHEREAS, an application for Zoning Amendment ZN15-11 has been made by Doran 810,
LLC;
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for zoning amendment was made by Doran 810, LLC, on
September 29, 2015;
2. That the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission published notice, held a
public hearing on the application and reviewed such application on October 27,
2015: all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard;
3. That the written comments and analysis of City staff were considered;
4. A legal description of the property is as follows:
Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19 and 20, all in Block 13, West �
Minneapolis, Together with: Those parts of the adjoining north-south alley and of
the adjoining easterly-westerly alley adjoining said Lots that accrued to said Lots
by reason of the vacation thereof, and Together with: That part of 2nd Street
South adjoining said Block 13, lying northerly of the center line thereof, and lying
between the extensions across it of the west and east lines of said Block 13.
Together with: Lots 1, 16, 17 and 18; Torrens Property Together with: That part
of the adjoining vacated North-South alley lying West of the centerline thereof
and between the extensions across it of the North line of said Lot 18 and the
Southeasterly line of said Lot 16; Torrens Property Together with: That part of the
adjoining vacated Easterly-Westerly alley lying Northerly of the center line
thereof and between the extensions across it of the West line of said Lot 16 and
the center line of the adjoining vacated North-South alley; Together with: That
part of the adjoining vacated alley lying East of the center line thereof and
� between the extensions across it of the North and South lines of said Lot l; Block
13, "West Minneapolis". Torrens Property Together with: That part of 2nd Street
South adjoining Block 14, West Minneapolis, lying southerly of the center line
thereof, and lying between the extensions across it of the west and east lines of
said Block 13. Torrens Property.
And the vacated Second Street as follows:
That part of 2nd Street South as dedicated on the plat of WEST MINNEAPOLIS, �-'
according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying
between the southerly extension of the east line of Block 13, said WEST
MINNEAPOLIS, being common with the west right of way line of 8th Avenue,
� and the southerly extension of the west line of said Block 13, being common with
the east right of way line of 9th Avenue. Said line extensions to be prolonged to
terminate at the southerly right of way line of 2nd Street South, being common
with the north right of way line of H.C.S.A.H. No. 3
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for Zoning Amendment ZN15-11
is hereby recommended for approval based on the following Findings of Fact:
1. That the Comprehensive Plan has designated the site as Mixed Use.
2. That with this rezoning the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning will be
consistent.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that application for Zoning Amendment ZN15-11 is hereby
recommended for approval subject to the following conditions:
1. That the site plan is approved for a 241 unit apartment building.
2. That the final plat for this site is filed.
Adopted this 27th day of October 2015.
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ATTEST:
Scott Kerssen, Chair
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 15-2002
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AN ORDINANCE REZONING 810 FIRST STREET SOUTH
FROM I-1, INDUSTRIAL, TO MIXED USE
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOPKINS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
That the present zoning classification of I-1 Industrial upon the following described premises is
hereby repealed, and in lieu thereof, the said premises are hereby zoned as Mixed Use.
The legal description of the property to be rezoned is as follows:
Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19 and 20, all in Block 13, West Minneapolis,
Together with: Those parts of the adjoining north-south alley and of the adjoining easterly-
westerly alley adjoining said Lots that accrued to said Lots by reason of the vacation thereof, and
Together with: That part of 2nd Street South adjoining said Block 13, lying northerly of the
center line thereof, and lying between the extensions across it of the west and east lines of said
Block 13. Together with: Lots 1, 16, 17 and 18; Torrens Property Together with: That part of the
adjoining vacated North-South alley lying West of the centerline thereof and between the
extensions across it of the North line of said Lot 18 and the Southeasterly line of said Lot 16;
Torrens Property Together with: That part of the adjoining vacated Easterly-Westerly alley lying
Northerly of the center line thereof and between the extensions across it of the West line of said �
Lot 16 and the center line of the adjoining vacated North-South alley; Together with: That part of
the adjoining vacated alley lying East of the center line thereof and between the extensions
across it of the North and South lines of said Lot 1; Block 13, "West Minneapolis". Torrens
Property Together with: That part of 2nd Street South adjoining Block 14, West Minneapolis,
lying southerly of the center line thereof, and lying between the extensions across it of the west
and east lines of said Block 13. Torrens Property.
And the vacated Second Street as follows:
That part of 2nd Street South as dedicated on the plat of WEST MINNEAPOLIS, according to
the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying between the southerly extension of
the east line of Block 13, said WEST MINNEAPOLIS, being common with the west right of
way line of 8th Avenue, and the southerly extension of the west line of said Block 13, being
common with the east right of way line of 9th Avenue. Said line extensions to be prolonged to
terminate at the southerly right of way line of 2nd Street South, being common with the north
right of way line of H.C.S.A.H. No. 3
First Reading: November 2, 2015
Second Reading: November 17, 2015
Date of Publication: November 26, 2015 �
Date Ordinance Takes Effect: November 26, 2015
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Eugene Maxwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
City Attorney Signature Date
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October 19, 2015 Planning Report SPR15-5
SITE PLAN REVIEW—THE MOLINE
Prouosed Action
Staff recommends the following motion: Adopt Resolution RZ15-26, recommending approval
of a site plan to construct a 241-unit apartment complex at 810 First Street South.
Overview
The applicant is proposing to construct a 241-unit market rate apartment building at 810 First
Street South. There is currently an office/industrial building on the site. The existing building
will be razed and the new apartment building will be constructed. The proposed apartment
building will have a below ground resident parking area, an at grade public parking area and five
stories of apartments above the parking areas.
There will be a patio/pool area for the residents on the Second floor of the Ninth Avenue side of
the building. Second Street South will be vacated and the building footprint will extend over
this area. The majority of the units will have balconies.
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Primary Issues to Consider
• What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan
designated the subject site?
• What are the specifics of the apartment building proposal?
• What is the applicant's timeline?
SuAAortin�Documents
• Analysis of issues
• Site plans
• Resolution RZ15-26
Nanc . Anderson, AICP
City anner
Financial Impact: $ N/A Budgeted: Y/N Source:
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Notes:
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Primary Issues to Consider
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• What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan
designated the subject site?
The zoning of the existing property is I-1, Industrial. The Comprehensive Plan has designated
the site as mixed use. The property will be rezoned to mixed use.
• What are the specifics of the apartment building proposal?
Building
The building, as proposed, will be a six-story building with parking on the first floor. An
additional parking area will be below ground. The first floor parking area will be public, and the
below ground parking area will be for resident parking.
Along Ninth Avenue there will be an outdoor pool on the second floor. This pool area will also
have a putting green and bocce ball area. In addition, the building will have amenities such as a
state-of-art fitness center with a spa, fire pits, grilling kitchens, community entertainment rooms,
business center and a pet spa. Six of the units will have walk-up entrances along Eighth Avenue.
The building will be a secure building with security cameras.
On the sixth floor on the Eighth Avenue side there will be a sky lounge and deck for the
residents. There will also be a private patio area on Eighth Avenue. This area will be for the �—
residents of the building and will consist of a fire element, television, grill areas and seating.
There is a 5000 square feet reception/leasing area for the building on the southeast corner.
The building will have 119 one-bedrooms, 103 two-bedrooms, 13 three-bedrooms and six one-
level, walk-up units, for a total of 241 units.
The building will also have a driver break area on the southwest corner of the building for Metro
Transit.
A dog run has been added on Ninth Avenue.
Parking/Access
Access to the parking areas will be from First Street South. The public and resident parking
areas will have separate parking entrances. The lower resident parking will have 256 heated
parking stalls, and the public parking will have 190 parking stalls. There are three elevators
from the resident parking area to the apartments. In addition to the three elevations, there are
two resident access points on the Ninth Avenue side, one on Eighth Avenue and one internally
from the parking area. The public walking entries to the public parking area are on the southeast
and Ninth Avenue sides of the building.
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The ordinance requires a minimum of one space per unit. The parking ratio for the residents is
one. There also are 15 spaces required for guests, for a total of 256.
The mechanical and maintenance areas for the building are located on the first floor parking area.
Setbacks
The following are the required and proposed setback and height requirements for the Mixed Use
zoning district:
Mixed Use Proposed
Front yard 1/5 minimum/maximum 1 foot
West side yard 0 minimum 16' 2"
East side yard 0 minimum 0
Rear yard 0/1 minimum/maximum 0
Height four stories minimum six stories
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 3-5 minimum/maximum 4.46
Exterior
-� The exterior will consist of masonry, glass, metal panels, stone, cementitious panels, and natural
wood accents. The two main materials of the exterior will be face brick and metal panels.
Some of the metal panels will have the colors of blue and red. There are mechanicals on the roof
that will be screened by a four-foot parapet.
On the west, south and north sides most of the first floor, public parking exterior will have a
frame set into an opening for an open air garage, in addition to brick and stone.
Landscaping
The landscape plan details plantings on First Street, Eighth and Ninth Avenues and Excelsior
Boulevard. There will be seven trees planted on the boulevard on Ninth Avenue. A variety of
shrubs will be planted along the building on Eighth and Ninth Avenues and Excelsior Boulevard.
Three evergreens will be planted along First Street.
The areas on Eighth Avenue where the walkups are located are separated from the sidewalk by
planters. The plan details perennials/ornamental grasses in the planters. The walk-ups will have
a cedar trellis above each entry.
Interior
The apartments will have granite countertops, washers and dryers, large closets, and the majority
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will have balconies.
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Engineering/Public Works
The following are the comments from the city engineer:
• The sanitary sewer cannot connect to the existing 8" line in Ninth Avenue as shown; the
line must connect to the 30" city sanitary sewer line at the intersection of Excelsior
Boulevard and Ninth Avenue.
• The water main cannot connect to the existing line in Ninth Avenue as shown; the line in
Ninth Avenue is actually a 6" diameter line. The water main must connect to the 12"
water main in First Street South.
• Existing city utilities within the Second Street South right-of-way must be removed in
their entirety. The sanitary sewer shall be removed to the manhole in Ninth Avenue and
the invert shall be plugged. The water main must be removed between the Eighth and
Ninth Avenues; the tee fittings at the existing mains shall be plugged.
• The City will coordinate an analysis of the water system based on the new development.
The City's consultant, PCE, will complete the analysis. The developer will be responsible
for the costs to complete the analysis.
• Disturbed City streets curb and sidewalks shall be repaired per City specifications and
standards.
• More detail is needed regarding the design of the storm water facility along the west side
of the building. The applicant is required to obtain the proper permits from the Nine Mile
Creek Watershed District. �'
• The existing City monument at Eighth Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard is proposed to be
relocated by others this year. The applicant shall not disturb and/or shall protect the
monument.
Artery
The applicant is aware of the Artery and the improvements on Eighth Avenue and is working
with the City's consultant to mesh the applicant's development with the Eighth Avenue
improvements. Staff is recommending that the site plan be approved with the condition that the
applicant return to the Council to review the plan when designs for the Artery have been
completed. There will be a 10-foot easement from the applicant for the Artery.
Resident Courtyard on Eighth
There is a proposed courtyard for the residents on Eighth Avenue. The access to the area is from
gated stairs off of Eighth Avenue. The courtyard will be separated from Eighth Avenue by
raised planters and screening. Staff is recommending that there are be prohibitive signs at the
outdoor space. The outdoor space will have a grill, television and fire element area. There is a
considerable area in the courtyard for landscaping.
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Sidewalk
In addition to the improvements on Eighth Avenue, the site will have sidewalk on the three other
sides.
Fire Marshal
The fire marshal has reviewed the preliminary plans and found them acceptable. One comment
on the preliminary plans is there will have to be stand pipes in the stairwells.
Building Official
The building official has reviewed the preliminary plans and found them acceptable.
Lighting
The applicant is proposing accent lighting around the building. There will be lighting for the
entry area for the walk up townhomes. The entries to the building will be lit and also down
lighting in the overhangs in front of the public spaces.
Trash
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There are two trash areas for the building on the first floor parking area. These trash areas are
located on the Ninth Avenue side. There are garage doors located at the trash areas which will
allow the trash containers to be taken outside the building for removal of the trash.
Bike Storage/Racks
The ordinance requires bike parking at one space for every two units, which would be 120
spaces. The area for the bike parking for the residents is located in the resident parking area.
There are 124 bike parking spaces for the residents. The ordinance also requires 12 bike spaces
for short term. There will be seven bike racks in the bike lounge which will meet the short term
bike requirements.
Signage
The plans identify two signs on the building that identify the building as The Moline. The size
of each sign is 79 square feet. The maximum a sign can be in the Mixed Use district is 96 square
feet. The applicant has not identified other signage for the building.
Bike Lounge
On the northwest corner of Excelsior and Eighth Avenue, or the southeast corner of the
^ development, will be a public bike lounge. There will be vending machines, bike repair station,
electronic device changing station, hydration station, bike storage, and dog watering station.
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Staff recommends that the applicant submit additional details for the bikers lounge and before
staff approves the final plans.
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Watershed District
The applicant will need watershed district approvals.
Surrounding Uses
The site is surrounded by Excelsior Boulevard to the south, residential to the east and north, and
the Post Office and auto mall to the west.
• What is the applicant's timeline?
The applicant is proposing to raze the existing building in November and December and start
construction in the spring.
Alternatives
1. Recommend approval of the site plan to construct a 241-unit apartment building at 810 First
Street South. By recommending approval of the site plan, the City Council will consider a
recommendation of approval.
2. Recommend denial of the site plan to construct a 241-unit apartment building at 810 First
Street South. By recommending denial of the site plan, the City Council will consider a �--
recommendation of denial. If the Planning Commission considers this alternative, findings
will have to be identified that support this alternative.
3. Continue for further information. If the Planning Commission indicates that further
information is needed, the item should be continued.
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
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RESOLUTION NO: RZ15-26
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN TO CONSTRUCT
A 241-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX AT 810 FIRST STREET SOUTH
WHEREAS, an application for Site Plan approval SPR15-5 has been made by the Doran
810, LLC (the "Applicant"); and
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for Site Plan approval was made by Doran 810, LLC
on September 29, 2015;
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 October 27, 2015: all persons present were
given an opportunity to be heard; and
3. That the written comments and analysis of City staff were considered; and
--1 WHEREAS, A legal description of the subject property is as follows:
Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19 and 20, all in Block 13, West
Minneapolis, Together with: Those parts of the adjoining north-south alley and of the
adjoining easterly-westerly alley adjoining said Lots that accrued to said Lots by reason
of the vacation thereof, and Together with: That part of 2nd Street South adjoining said
Block 13, lying northerly of the center line thereof, and lying between the extensions
across it of the west and east lines of said Block 13. Together with: Lots 1, 16, 17 and 18;
Torrens Property Together with: That part of the adjoining vacated North-South alley
lying West of the centerline thereof and between the extensions across it of the North line
of said Lot 18 and the Southeasterly line of said Lot 16; Torrens Property Together with:
That part of the adjoining vacated Easterly-Westerly alley lying Northerly of the center
line thereof and between the extensions across it of the West line of said Lot 16 and the
center line of the adjoining vacated North-South alley; Together with: That part of the
adjoining vacated alley lying East of the center line thereof and between the extensions
across it of the North and South lines of said Lot 1; Block 13, "West Minneapolis".
Torrens Property Together with: That part of 2nd Street South adjoining Block 14, West
Minneapolis, lying southerly of the center line thereof, and lying between the extensions
across it of the west and east lines of said Block 13. Torrens Property.
And the vacated Second Street as follows:
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That part of 2nd Street South as dedicated on the plat of WEST MINNEAPOLIS,
according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying between the
southerly extension of the east line of Block 13, said WEST MINNEAPOLIS, being
common with the west right of way line of 8th Avenue, and the southerly extension of the
west line of said Block 13, being common with the east right of way line of 9th Avenue.
Said line extensions to be prolonged to terminate at the southerly right of way line of 2nd
Street South,being common with the north right of way line of H.C.S.A.H. No. 3
(the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has submitted the site plan, for the review and approval of the �
City, drafted by Doran Architects, LLC, dated October 15, 2015 (the "Plans").
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for Site Plan approval
SPR15-5 and the Plans are hereby recommended for approval based on the following Findings of
Fact:
1. That the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed development.
2. That the proposed use meets the requirements for site plan approval on the
condition that the requirements below are met to the satisfaction of the City.
3. That the proposed use is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan on the
condition that the requirements below are met to the satisfaction of the City.
4. That the proposed use is in compliance with the Mixed Use zoning on the
condition that the requirements below are met to the satisfaction of the City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that application for Site Plan approval SPR15-5
and the Plans are hereby recommended for approval subject to the following conditions that must
be met, to the satisfaction of the City, prior to the issuance of any permits for the development of
the Property, unless otherwise expressly provided for below:
1. The Plans and the contemplated improvements on the Property are subject to the
review and approval of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. The Plans shall
be modified as required by the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District and approved `�
by the City.
2. The final drainage, grading and utility plans are subject to the review and
approval of the City Engineer. The Plans shall be modified as required by the City
Engineer.
3. Application to rezone the Property to mixed-use shall be made by the Applicant,
subject to the review and approval of the City.
4. Application for final plat of the Property shall be made by the Applicant, subject
to the review approval of the City.
5. 'I'he sight lines on Ninth Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard are subject to the
review and approval of the City Engineer. The Plans shall be modified as
required by the City Engineer regarding the sight lines. The sight line area shall
remain in public ownership or an easement shall be granted to the City by the
Applicant.
6. An agreement or plan shall be submitted, subject to the review and approval of
the City Engineer, for the relocation of the CenterPoint Energy utilities, which
relocation shall be completed by either CenterPoint Energy or the Applicant.
7. Applicant shall provide information regarding the existence of any utilities
owned by Xcel Energy in Second Street South, subject to the review and approval
of the City Engineer. In the event any utilities owned by Xcel Energy exist in
Second Street South, an agreement or plan shall be submitted, subject to the
review and approval of the City Engineer, for the relocation of the Xcel Energy
utilities, which relocation shall be completed by either Xcel Energy or the �--�
Applicant.
8. The Applicant shall enter into a purchase agreement, drafted by the City, for the
vacated Second Street South.
9. The Plans shall be modified to provide greater detail and final configuration of the
bikers lounge, subject to the review and approval of the City.
^ 10. That the outdoor space on Eighth Avenue has no probative signage.
11. That the Applicant shall provide the cost of the landscaping and pedestrian
improvements, subject to the review and approval of the City to ensure that the
ordinance requirements are met. The Plans shall be modified as required by the
City.
12. That once the final design of the Artery is completed the Applicant shall return to
the City Council for final approval of that area on Eighth Avenue.
13. The Applicant shall enter into an agreement, drafted by the City, for a 10-foot
easement along Eighth Avenue.
14. The Plans shall be modified, subject to the review and approval of the City
Engineer, to provide for the sanitary sewer line to connect to the 30 inch city
sanitary sewer line at the intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and Ninth Avenue.
15. The Plans shall be modified, subject to the review and approval of the City
Engineer, to provide for the water main to connect to the 12 inch water main in
First Street South.
16. The Plans shall be modified, subject to the review and approval of the City
Engineer, to provide for the removal of existing city utilities within Second Street
South right-of-way with the sanitary sewer being removed to the manhole in
Ninth Avenue and the invert plugged, the water main being removed between
Eighth Avenue and Ninth Avenue and the tee fittings at the existing mains shall
be plugged.
17. The Plans shall be modified, subject to the review and approval of the City
'' Engineer, to provide for more detail regarding the design of the storm water
facility along the west side of the proposed building. The Applicant shall obtain
all permits required from the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District.
18. The Applicant shall pay to the City all fees and costs that the City incurs in
coordinating and completing an analysis of the water system based on the
proposed development, including, but not limited to, fees associated with the
City's consultant.
19. The Plans shall be modified, subject to the review and approval of the City
Engineer, to provide for disturbed City street curb and sidewalks to be repaired by
the Applicant per City specifications and standards.
20. The existing City monument on Eighth Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard is
proposed to be relocated by others. The Applicant shall not disturb and/or shall
protect the monument.
21. At all times, all construction on the Property shall be made in compliance with the
Plans, as modified herein, all applicable local, state and federal rules and
regulations.
Adopted this 27th day of October 2015.
ATTEST:
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Scott Kerssen, Chair
acres Current Improved Change to Pros* Cons
value value Hopkins
Option 1: Increase in Compromise �
taxable value integrity of
Re-zone 7630 No $1,288,000 $4,030,000 $2,742,000 zoning
Excelsior Blvd change Job creation
from Business Building over
Park to Industrial city
boundaries
Limits future
development
Option 2: Creates future Lose taxable
(SLP redevelopment value in
recommendation) opportunity short term
Exchange (combined
property: 1.28 acres with 7900
7630 Excelsior 2.11 $1,288,000 $4,030,000 Excelsior Blvd)
Blvd (2 parcels) in ($329,800)
Hopkins current All one
for value property
8050 Powell Rd (2 3.39 $958,200 unknown owner
parcels) in SLP Unknown
future �'
value
Option 3: Both cities gain Not agreed
taxable value to by SLP
Add 8000 Powell 1.94 $1,775,500 unknown 3.22 acres in short
Rd in SLP to term(?)
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current Enhanced
value future
redevelopment
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future
value Still all one
property
owner
*Minnehaha Creek Watershed District gains from any option that allows Japs Olson to expand
Issues to consider:
• Are there other options?
• Who takes lead on property owner discussions, legal work, public engagement,etc.
• Cost of making new maps
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October 19, 2015 Planning Report VN 15-4
SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE— 140 11TH AVENUE NORTH
Proposed Action
Staff recommends the following motion: adopt Resolution RZ15-24 recommending approval
of a side yard setback variance at 140 11 th Avenue North.
Overview
The applicant at 140 11`h Avenue North has requested a 3' 10 17/32" side yard setback
variance to construct an addition. In 1966 the home was granted a side yard setback variance
to construct a garage on the south side of the property. The property abuts tne Hennepin
County Regional Railroad Authority's (HCRRA) property. The new property owner
assumed that the fence and patio were on their property. Parts of the fence and patio are on
the HCRRA property. The fence was constructed without a permit.
The current home does not have access from the garage into the home. The addition would
'� provide access to the home from the garage.
Primarv Issues to Consider
• What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan
designated the subject site?
• What does the ordinance require?
• What are the specifics of the applicant's request?
• What practical difficulties does the property have?
Supportin�Documents
• Analysis of Issues
• Site plans
• Resolution RZ15-24
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City Planner
Financial Impact: $ N/A Budgeted: Y/N Source:
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Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
VN 15-4
Page 2
Primarv Issues to Consider
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• What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan
designated the subject site?
The subject property is zoned R-1-A, Single and Two-Family High Density. The
Comprehensive Plan has designated the site as Low Density Residential.
• What does the ordinance require?
The ordinance requires an eight-foot side yard setback.
• What are the specifics of the applicant's request?
The applicant is requesting a three foot 10 17/32 inch side yard setback.
• What practical difficulties does the property have?
The new state statute requires three standards for the granting of a variance. The three
requirements are:
1. Practical difficulties cited in connection with the granting of a variance, i.e.,
property owner proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not
permitted by an official control; �"
2. The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property,
not created by the landowner; and
3. The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality.
The applicant meets the requirements to grant a variance.
Alternatives
1. Recommend approval of the side yard setback variance. By recommending approval of
the side yard setback variance, the City Council will consider a recommendation of
approval.
2. Recommend denial of the side yard setback variance. By recommending denial of the
side yard setback variance, the City Council will consider a recommendation of denial. If
the Planning Commission considers this alternative, findings will have to be identified
that support this alternative.
3. Continue for further information. If the Planning Commission indicates that further
information is needed, the item should be continued.
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�' CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: RZ15-24
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A SIDE YARD SETBACK VARIANCE
WHEREAS, an application for Variance VN15-4 has been made by Howard Johnson and
Billee Kraut; and,
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for Variance VN 15-4 was made by Howard Johnson
and Billee Kraut on September 25, 2015;
2. That the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission, pursuant to mailed
notice, held a meeting on the application and reviewed such application on
October 27, 2015: all persons present were given an opportunity to be
heard;
3. That the written comments and analysis of the City staff were considered.
4. A legal description is as follows:
^ Lot 2 Block 77 West Minneapolis 2"d Division
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ZONING AND PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF HOPKINS, MINNESOTA, that application for VN15-4 for a
three foot 10 17/32 inch side yard setback variance to construct an addition on the south side of
the existing home at 140 11`�' Avenue North is hereby recommended for approval based on the
following Findings of Fact:
1. That there exists a practical difficulty because of the location of the existing
home.
2. That the proposed garage cannot be moved to the east because of the
topography of the rear of the site.
3. That the variance will not alter the essential character of the surrounding area.
4. That the landowner did not create this circumstance.
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 side yard setback 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
side yard setback variance of three foot 10 17/32 inch is reasonable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that application for Variance VN 15-4 is hereby �
recommended for approval subject to the following conditions:
1. That the fence and patio are removed from the Hennepin County Regional
Railroad property.
Adopted this 27th day of October 2015.
Scott Kerssen, Chair
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