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CR 91-266 CUP - Outside StorageNovember 27, 1991 Council Report 91 -266 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - OUTSIDE STORAGE Proposed Action. Staff recommends the following motion: Move to approve Resolution 91 -151 approving an outside storage area at 620 12th Avenue South. The Zoning and Planning on a 5 -0 vote approved Resolution RZ91 -21 recommending an outside storage area at 620 12th Avenue South. Mr. Racek abstained from voting. Overview. Central Contractors is proposing to relocate to Hopkins at 620 12th Avenue South. This building was the former site of Crown Fixtures. This site has a vacant area to the south of the building. The applicant is proposing to level this area, construct a fence, and use it for an outside storage area. The site is zoned I -1 Industrial. The Zoning Ordinance requires district, any use not within conditional use permit. The applicant is not proposing exterior of the existing building. that in an industrial a building requires a any improvements to the The staff reviewed the proposal with the Commission. Dave Moline, the applicant stated that a screened fence as recommended by the staff would be constructed. The Commission discussed additional landscaping around the outside storage. The Commission was concerned about the appearance of a fence and that additional landscaping would break -up the fencing. The Commission decided to have the applicant submit a revised landscape for review by the Commission. Primary Issues to Consider. o What improvements to the site is the applicant proposing to complete? o Is staff recommending any other improvements? Supporting Documents. o Analysis of Issues o Site Plan o Location Map o Resolution 91 -151 Th r n i I A Nancy S. Anderson Plann r ATTEST: RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WHEREAS, an application for a conditional use permit entitled CUP 91 -7 made by Central Contractors Supply is approved. WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows: 1. That an application for conditional use permit CUP 91 -7 was filed with the City of Hopkins on October 28, 1991. 2. That the Hopkins Planning Commission reviewed such application on November 26, 1991. 3. That the Hopkins Planning Commission, pursuant to published and mailed notices, held a hearing on November 26, 1991; all persons present at the hearing were given an opportunity to be heard. 4. That the written comments and analysis of the City Staff and the Planning Commission were considered. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that application for CUP 91 -7 is hereby approved subject to the following Findings of Fact: 1. That an outside storage area is allowed in the I -2 zoning district. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that application for CUP 91 -7 is hereby approved subject to the following Conditions: 1. That an opaque fence is constructed on the site in accordance with a plan acceptable to staff. 2. That only building materials and trailers are stored in the storage area. 3. That a revised landscaping plan with be submitted by the applicant for review by the Commission on or before the March Zoning and Planning meeting. 4. That the applicant comply with all of the requirements of an open sales lot as outlined in the zoning ordinance. 5. That the storage of material in the storage area is limited to 10 feet in height. Adopted this 3rd day of December, 1992. James A. Genellie, City Clerk CITY OF HOPKINS Hennepin County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO: 91 -151 Nelson W. Berg, Mayor Primary Issues to Consider. CR91 -266 Page 2 o What improvements to the site is the applicant proposing? The applicant is proposing to fence the storage area with a 6 foot chain link fence and barbed wire. Section 435 of the City Code states the following: "Open outdoor storage yards or areas located and used on premises zoned for commercial or industrial purposes shall be enclosed by a durable, permanent fence which shall be of dense, sturdy materials and be not less than six feet in height and maintained as may be needed or required to prevent any unauthorized entrance into or on such premises." The chain link fence as proposed by the applicant does not meet this requirement. A chain link fence is not a dense type material as required by the ordinance. The applicant is concerned with security of the site. However, staff is recommending an 8 -foot chain link fence with slats and barbed wire on the top should provide adequate security. Access to the storage area is from the west side of the site. The applicant is also proposing to put additional landscaping on the south and east sides. The plan submitted shows only two additional trees planted on the east side. The staff is recommending that additional trees and landscaping be planted on the east and south sides outside of the fenced area in accordance with a plan acceptable to staff. The applicant is proposing to use compacted gravel as a surface for the storage lot. o Is staff recommending any other conditions? Staff is recommending that the storage area be used for the storage of building supplies and trailer parking. A trailer parking lot is also detailed in the southwest corner of the lot. The applicant has identified only building supplies on his site plan. The staff is concerned that this storage and trailer parking area will become used for something other than what is identified on the site plan. Also, because there will be sales occurring in the storage lot, staff is recommending that the applicant comply with all the requirements of an open sales lot. These are as follows: 1. The lot is graded and surfaced according to a plan submitted and approved by the city engineer that will adequately provide for drainage and dust control. 2. That the storage on such lot be so organized that a space of 15 feet of vehicular accessible open Alternatives. CR91 -266 Page 3 space remain between storage area with such areas not to exceed 40 feet in width. 3. That the height of such open storage shall not exceed 15 feet. 4. That the storage area shall be fenced in such a way as to screen from the street right -of -way. 5. That the area shall be landscaped and maintained according to a plan submitted and approved by the building inspector. 1. Approve the conditional use permit to allow a storage area. By approving the conditional use permit, the applicant will be able to use the south side of the site for an outside storage area. 2. Deny the conditional use permit to allow an outside storage area. 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