Memo Ramsgate Townhouse ProjectCITY OF HOPKINS
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 30, 1991
TO: City Council
FROM: Jim Kerrigan,.Director of Planning & Economic
Development
SUBJECT: Ramsgate Townhouse Project - Acquisition of Property
At the last Council meeting, representatives of Mark Jones were
.asked to discuss with Mr. Jones his interest in selling or
trading the subject property. Attached is a letter which was
received from his attorney. In summary, he states that Mr. Jones
has no interest in trading the property but would be willing to
sell the subject property, exclusive of the parking area, for
$310,000.00.
In conjunction with this letter, staff has reviewed the value of
this property with the City assessor. The City - assessor has
determined the estimated - market value of this property to be
$90,000. This value is substantially less than the asking price.
However, the owner is probably basing the asking price not only
on what he feels is the value based upon the developed value, but
also costs, i.e., taxes, interest that have been incurred while
the property has been held:
At the present time, it appears that the Council has a variety of
different alternatives available. These would include the
following:
o Purchase the property at the owner's asking price.
o Attempt to negotiate a different purchase price which
is acceptable to both parties.
o Undertake condemnation proceedings.
o Do not undertake any acquisition proceedings.
Based upon the alternatives detailed above, the Council needs to
be aware of the following:
o If the property is acquired, specific funding sources
would need to be identified.
o If the property is acquired by the City,. it would
become tax exempt. Presently the property pays $4,783
in property taxes. Following Completion of
development, it is estimated that the site would
generate $32,300 in property taxes.
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C I T Y O F H O P K I N S
MEMO
Date: February 15, 19 91 '
To: Nancy Anderson
From: Jerre Miller
Re: Ramsgate Townhomes
You have asked that I commit and 'furnish my interpretation of
a condition pertaining to Ramsgate contained in Council
minutes of March 18, 1969.
The precise condition attached to the permit for Ramsgate is
as follows
"5. That no access to the site shall be permitted
from Hiawatha Avenue except to service the proposed
townhouses on the east side of the site."
At the time, the Council was considering the .grant of a
Conditional Use Permit for the Ramsgate site. The site also
included property abutting Hiawatha Avenue which was to be
used for the development of certain townhomes.
The purpose of the condition is to make sure, the Ramsgate
site was not accessed through to Hiawatha Avenue and that
Hiawatha Avenue access would be limited to the townhomes
which at the time were purposed to be constructed.
I don't know how it can be interpreted any other way.
I don't think it has anything to do with a sidewalk being
considered as access because the ncern was vehicular
traffic to and from Ram at to Hiawatha which the
neighborhood opposed at the ime.
1010 First Street South, Hopkins, Minnesota 55343, 612/935 -8474
An Equal Opportunity Employer
MEMO
Date: April 2, 1991
To: Nancy Anderson
From: Jerre Miller
Re Hiawatha Avenue Project
You have asked me to review Ordinance 530.05 and Ordinance
560.03 because of an assertion by the homeowners as to the
appropriate application of the front yard setback measurement
with respect to the Hiawatha townhome project.
Section 530405 requires a minimum front yard setback of 35
feet in R- 1- D,*R -1 -E, R -2, R -3 and R -6 zoning districts.
Section 560 contains additional requirements and benefits.
Section 560.03 provides for a variance in any R district.
Wherever a subdivided area has dwellings on 50% or more of
the parcels, front yard setback lines can be reduced below
the minimum of 35 feet but in no case less than either the
average front setback lines which are already established by
existing dwellings or-15 feet whichever is greater.
In applying the two Ordinances to the Hiawatha project, it is
obvious to see that Section 560 is inapplicable because there
are no existing dwellings on 50% or more of the land to be
developed. The only ordinance applicable to the Hiawatha
project to determine the front setback measurement is Section
530.05.
I have already furnished you. a memorandum concerning the
interpretation of where a fron and is determined for such a
measurement.
I trust this answers yc
1010 First Street South, Hopkins, Minnesota 55343 612/935 -8474
An Equal Opportunity Employer
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: 91 -7
RESOLUTION.MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING
AN, APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP:91 -1
WHEREAS, an application for a Conditional Use Permit entitled CUP91 -1
submitted by Mark Z. Jones to construct 12 townhomes at
.Cambridge & Hiawatha Avenues is hereby approved.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for Conditional Use Permit CUP 91-
1 was filed with the City of Hopkins on December 31,
1990.
2. That the Hopkins Planning Commission reviewed such
.application on January 29, 1991.
3. That the Hopkins Planning Commission, pursuant to
published and mailed notices, held a hearing on January.
29, 1991 and February 26, 1991, and March 26, 1991: all
persons present at the hearing were given an
opportunity to be heard.
4. That the application for CUP91 -1 was referred back to
the Planning Commission on March 5, 1991.
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
Permit CUP:91 -1 is hereby approved subject to the following
Findings of Fact:
1. The townhomes are a permitted use within the R -2 district.
2. That the proposed development complies with the zoning
requirements for the district.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that application for CUP,91 -1 is hereby
approved subject to the following Conditions:
1. That the Watershed District approves the drainage plan for
the site.
2. That the final plat reflects an additional 10 feet of right-
of-way on the west side of Hiawatha.
3. That the applicant widens Hiawatha by four (4) feet to the
west pursuant to -City specifications.
4. That the Metropolitan Council approves the Comprehensive
Plan change.
5. That the final plat is approved.
6. That Lot 2 is platted as an outlot.
7. That the parking area be allowed to be used by the townhomes
for overflow-parking.
8. That the developer is responsible for the maintenance of
ponding area.
9. That approval is conditioned on final approval of the
grading, and utility plans for the project.
10. That the applicant provide erosion control measures
approved by the Staff.
11. That the. townhomes are not occupied until the sanitary
sewer problems are resolved and the applicant has granted
an easement through his property for the rerouting of the
sanitary sewer.
12. That the applicant provide copies of private easements for
storm water, driveway, water mains and sanitary sewer.
Adopted this 6th day of August, 1991.
Nelson W. Berg, Mayor
Attest:
James A. Genellie, City Clerk
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: 91 -7
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING
AN APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP:91 -1
WHEREAS, an application for a Conditional Use Permit entitled CUP91 -1
submitted by Mark Z. Jones to construct 12 townhomes at
Cambridge & Hiawatha Avenues is hereby approved.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for Conditional Use Permit CUP 91-
1 was filed with the City of Hopkins on December 31,
1990.
2. That the Hopkins Planning Commission reviewed such
application on January 29, 1991.
3. That the Hopkins Planning Commission, pursuant to
published and mailed notices, held a hearing on January
29, 1991 and February 26, 1991, and March 26, 1991: all
persons present at the hearing were given an
opportunity to be heard.
4. That the application for CUP91 -1 was referred back to
the Planning Commission on March 5, 1991.
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
Permit CUP:91 -1 is hereby approved subject to the following
Findings of Fact:
1. The townhomes are a permitted use within the R -2 district.
2. That the proposed development complies with the zoning
requirements for the district.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that application for CUP:91 -1 is hereby
approved subject to the following Conditions:
1. That the Watershed District approves the drainage plan for
the site.
2. That the final plat reflects an additional 10 feet of right-
of -way on the west side of Hiawatha.
3. That the applicant widens Hiawatha by four (4) feet to the
west pursuant to City specifications.
4. That the Metropolitan Council approves the Comprehensive
Plan change.
5. That the final plat is approved.
6. That Lot 2 is platted as an outlot.
7. That the parking area be allowed to be used by the townhomes
for overflow parking.
8. That the developer is responsible for the maintenance of
ponding area.
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9. That approval is conditioned on final approval of the
grading, and utility plans for the project.
10. That the applicant provide erosion control measures
approved by the Staff.
11. That the townhomes are not occupied until the sanitary
sewer problems are resolved and the applicant has granted
an easement through his property for the rerouting of the
sanitary sewer.
12. That the applicant provide copies of private easements for
storm water, driveway, water mains and sanitary sewer.
Adopted this 20th day of August, 1991.
Attest;
Nelson W. Berg, Mayor
James A. Genellie, City Clerk