CR 90-186 CUP - Harley Hopkins•
410 August 29, 1990
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Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Move to a o
Be oluj,o t atip ovjra the Conditional Use Permit to allow
ctanstructi®ra of a new school structure at 125 Monroe AveJp Ssau h.
Approval of this motion will allow construction of a new school at 125
Monroe Avenue South.
Overview.
The Hopkins School District is proposing to demolish the existing
Harley Hopkins school and construct a new building at the same
location. A new building is desired because the existing building is
not efficient and does not meet all the school districts needs.
Currently the existing building is being used for preschool children.
The new building will continue to be used for preschool children.
During construction the children will be housed at Eisenhower.
Staff is recommending approval because the new building meets the
requirements for a school.
Ken Zastrow of the School District and Tim Murnane of Told Development
appeared before the Commission. Mr. Zastrow and Mr. Murnane explained
the proposed development. Mr. Murnane stated that the drainage plan
will be changed to reflect the concerns of the Engineer. The
discussion focused on the drainage, retention pond, exterior
materials, landscaping and use of the building.
The Commission unanimously approved Resolution No: Z90 - 12 recommending
approva]. of CUP9O -4 to construct a new school at 125 Monroe Avenue
South.
FrAaMMIAAMMMet9 Cane
o Does the proposed building meet the zoning requirements?
o What will the new building be used for?
o Is a school allowed in the R-1 -A district?
o Detailed Background
o Analysis of Issues
o Alternatives
o Location Map
o Resolution No 90 -88
. Anderson, Planner
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
HALEY HOPKINS
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The zoning ordinance requires the following for a school:
Public or equivalent private schools provided no buildings are located
less than 50 feet from any lot line and that a fence is erected along
the boundary line which is common with abutting private property.
g e eral Site Plan
The new building will be situated on the south end cf the site The
building will be a low profile building, one story high. All of the
parking will be on the north side of the site
E encina.
The retention pond to the east has fencing around the retention pond.
This fence will separate the school from the retention pond.
Parkins.
The parking will be on the north side of the building. The site plan
shows a total of 80 spaces. The ordinance requires 39 spaces.
jandscaping.
The site will preserve almost all of the existing trees. The
landscape plan shows 31 trees plus the retention of 17 existing trees.
The site requires 41 trees. Only one existing tree will be removed.
The landscaping plan also shows shrubs on the perimeter of the parking
area The neighborhood to the north will be screened by the shrubs on
the perimeter of the parking area.
Dra iMat
The drainage plan has been reviewed by the Director of Engineering
Dale Folen of RCM. They both have made recommendations which have
been forwarded to the Applicants. Any approval should be contingent
on the applicants changing the drainage plan as per the
recommendations.
Fire star �yaal.
The Fire Marshal has reviewed the plans and found them acceptable.
iReet reriQ l a1 ff
The exterior of the building will be a combination of brick and
architecturally designed block. Brick will be on the majority of the
building with the top and bottom constructed of the block.
Access to the site will be from Monroe and First Street South. There
is a drop-off area on the north side of the building which will
provide parents an easy drop -off area not on the street. The parking
area is currently on the south side of the building, but the access to
the parking area is from lst street and runs behind the existing
building. The traffic patterns should remain the same.
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Light m,
Each access point to the site will have a light pole. The other
lighting on the site will be for security purposes and will be on the
building.
He ht.
The new building is a one story building, approximately 14 feet in
height.
Tom_ S hadMie.
Upon the proper approvals the applicant will start demolition of the
existing building immediately. The plan is to get the footings in
before winter, so construction can start in early spring. The
building has to be completed by August so the children at Eisenhower
can move back to the new building.
!rte Ysauoe to geaneidsr
o Does the proposed building meet the zoning requirements?
The new building meets all the zoning requirements for a school. The
site plans shows more parking than required and also more landscaping
than required. The proposed building also meets the requirements for
e. conditional use permit for a school.
o What use is proposed for the building?
The existing building is used for preschool for approximately 400
children. During construction these children will be moved to
Eisenhower and when the construction is completed they will return
back to the new building.
o Is a school allowed in the Relee district?
A school is a conditional use within the residential districts. The
conditions required by the ordinance are that the school have 50 foot
setbacks and that the school is separated with common abutting private
property by a fence. The proposed building meets both of these
requirements.
alts r ti��aa.
1. Approve the Conditional Use Permit. By approving the
conditional use permit the applicant will be able to construct
a new building.
2. Deny the Conditional Use Permit. By denying the conditional
use permit the applicant will not be able to construct the new
building. The Planning Commission will have to state findings
of fact to support the denial of the conditional use permit. .
3. Continue for further information. If the Commission feels
further information is needed, the item should be continued.
COUNCIL REPORT: 90-136
CUP: 90-4
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ATTEST:
James A. Genell e, City Clerk
CITY OF I OPKINS
Hennepn County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NQ: 90-88
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING
APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUPS 90 -4
WHEREAS, an application by Hopkins School District 0270 for a
Conditional Use Permit to allow coYi ;.ruction of a new
structure at 125 Monroe avenue South is hereby
approved.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the amendment is as follows:
1. That the application for Conditional Use Permit
CUP9O -4 was filed with the City of Hopkins on
August 6, 1990.
2. That the Hopkins Planning Commission reviewed such
application on August 28, 1990.
3. That the Hopkins Planning Commission, pursuant to
published and mailed notices, held a public
hearing on August 28, 1990; 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 :90 -4 is
hereby approved subject to the following Findings of
Fact:
1. That the new building meets the requirements for a
Conditional Use Permit.
2. That a school is permitted in R -1 -A districts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that application for CUP:90-4 is hereby
approved subject to the following Conditions:
1. That the Waiver of Plat is granted.
2 . That the drainage plan is changed and found acceptable
to the Engineering Supervisor.
Adopted this 4 day of September, 1990.
Nelson W. Berg Mayor