09-02-1986 Resolutions
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: 86-51
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP86-7
WHEREAS, an application for a Conditional Use Permit entitled CUP86-7
has been made by W. Pitt Rolfe, to construct an office building in excess
of $75,000.00 on Second Avenue South & 7th Street.
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WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for CUP86-7 was filed with the City of Hopkins
on July 31, 1986.
2. That the Hopkins Planning Commission reviewed such application on
August 26, 1986.
3. That the Hopkins Planning Commission, pursuant to mailed notices,
held a public hearing on August 26, 1986; 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
Plannlng Commission were considered.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hopkins City Council makes the
following Findings of Fact in respect to CUP86-7:
1. That the structure is the same building as previously proposed
in August 1984.
Adopted this 2nd day of September, 1986.
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Ellen Lavin, Mayor
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
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RESOLUTI ON NO: 86- 52
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING
APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE VN86-
WHEREAS, an application for a Variance entitled VN86-11 has been made by
R. L. Johnson Investment Company, to allow parking in the 75 foot front yard
setback, for the proposed construction at Fifth Street South & Seventh Avenue.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for Variance VN86-11 was filed with the City of
Hopkins on August 15, 1986.
2. That the Hopkins Plannlng Commission reviewed such application on
August 26, 1986.
3. That the Hopkins Planning Commission, pursuant to mailed notices, held
a public hearing on August 26, 1986; 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 the Hopkins City Council makes the following
Findings of Fact in respect to VN86-11:
1. A unique circumstance is present due to the shape of the lot
2. The negative impact of the variance will be reduced due to the fact
the building has a 751 minimum setback
3. Elevation will provide screening of the project.
Adopted this 2nd day of September, 1986.
Ellen Lavin, Mayor
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 86- 53
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
APPLICATION FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP86-8
WHEREAS, an application for a Conditional Use Permit entitled CUP86-8 has
been made by R. L. Johnson Investment Company, to construct an office/warehouse
facility as Fifth Street South & Seventh Avenue.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for Conditional Use Permit CUP86-8 was filed with
the City of Hopkins on August 15, 1986.
2. That the Hopkins Planning Commission reviewed such application on
August 26, 1986.
3. That the Hopkins Planning Commission, pursuant to published and mailed
notices, held a public hearing on August 26, 1986; 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 the Hopkins City Council makes the following
Findings of Fact in respect to CUP86-8:
1. The development meets the minimum I-I requirements.
2. The development meets the requirements for a Conditional Use Permit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that applicati~n for Conditional Use Permit CUP86-8
is hereby approved subject to the following conditions:
1. Approval by the Watershed District.
2. Approval by the Fire Marshal.
3. That the dralnage plan be approved by the Director of Engineering.
4. Sixty feet of evergreen plantings be added on each side of the plan
of the north-south plantings on the Seventh Avenue perimeter.
5. Plan to incorporate low evergreens against the building.
6. Site to have an irrigation system.
Adopted this 2nd day of September, 1986.
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Ellen Lavin, Mayor
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 86-54
A resolution approving Modification #4
of the financing plan for the original
Hopkins CBD Redevelopment Tax Increment
District (North Sector Project)
Whereas, lt has been the lntent and deslre of the City
Council of the Clty of Hopklns to improve the conditions
wlthin the City of Hopkins.
Whereas, the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of
Hopklns, Minnesota (the Authority), has now prepared a
modiflcatlon of the tax lncrement flnancing plan to include
a parklng structure for the Clty of Hopklns, Minnesota dated
August II, 1986 WhlCh detalls the followlng action:
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1. Modiflcatlon #4 of the Financing Plan for the
Orlglnal Hopkins CBD Redevelopment Tax Increment
Dlstrlct (North Sector Project); as addendum A to
the document tltled: Modiflcatlon #3 to the
Hopklns CBD Redevelopment Project Boundary and
Create Tax Increment Distrlct and Adopt Financing
Plan for the CBD South Sector Project and
Modlficatlon of the Flnancing Plan for the
Original Hopkins Redevelopment Tax Increment
District (North Sector Project), Dated: November
15, 1985.
Whereas, the Clty Zoning and Plannlng
recelved a copy of the Modiflcatlon #4 and
the opportunity to reVlew and comment and
oplnlon has been presented to the Hopklns City
Commission has
has been given
said written
Councll.
Whereas, the Hopklns Housing and Redevelopment
Authority has informed the members of the local School Board
of the Independent School Dlstrlct #274 and the Board of
CommlSSloners of Hennepin County of the modiflcatlon.
Whereas, a publlC hearing was held on September 3, 1986
at 7:30 p.m. before the City Council in the Councl1 Chambers
in the Clty Hall, ln Hopklns, Minnesota, notice of WhlCh had
been publlshed once ln the offlcial newspaper for the City,
not less than ten, no more than thlrty days prlor to
September 3, 1986.
Now, Therefore Be It Further Resolved, By the City
Councl1 of Hopkins that:
the City of Hopklns does hereby approve ln all respects
the Modlflcatlon of the Financlng Plan for the Origlnal
Hopkins CBD Redevelopment Tax Increment Dlstrict (North
Sector Project) to lnclude a parklng structure.
Be It Further Resolved, that said approval is based
upon the followlng flnding:
1. that the redevelopment plan conforms to a general
plan for the development as of the City as a whole;
2. the proposed actlvity wl11 be undertaken in order
to elimlnate bllghtlng influences WhlCh impede
potential development;
3. to provlde maXlmum opportunity for redevelopment
by private enterprlse ln a manner conslstent with the
needs of the Clty of Hopklns as a whole and to
encourage prlvate rehabllitatlon of structures within
the area;
4. to accomplish flnancially feasible development or
redevelopment the Houslng and Redevelopment Authority
ln and for the Clty of Hopklns has been glven certaln
powers pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, 462.411 et seq.
5. the Authority lS not prohibited in the use of
revenues from tax increments for the constructlon or
renovation of a parking structure, pursuant to
Mlnnesota Statutes, Sectlon 273.75, Subd. 4, 11mltatlon
on use of tax lncrement.
Now Therefore Be It Further Resolved, that Modlfication
#4 of the Flnancing Plan is approved for the Orlglnal
Hopkins CBD Redevelopment Tax Increment Distrlct (North
Sector Project).
Now Therefore Be It Further Resolved, that the
Modificatlon is now on file wlth the City Clerk is approved
and the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute and
deliver the Modlfication plans on behalf of the City.
Passed and adopted by the City Councll 9~~he City of
Hopkins at their regular meeting the 2nd dg~~~-Sept~~pe(~
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J. SCOTT RENNE
City Clerk
ELLEN LAVIN
Mayor
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 86-55
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING UNITED
WAY1S SALUTE TO SMALL BUSINESS
WHEREAS, the United Way of Minneapolis Area currently provides funding
to nearly 390 programs in 107 agencies, many located in and serving suburban
communities. For example, in the Hopkins area agencies such as Vail Place
and the Sojourner Shelter provide programs ranging from vocational training
and job placement to a program at a battered women's shelter designed to re-
duce the impact of family violence on children through counseling, support
group services, education and advocacy; and
WHEREAS, the efforts of thousands of community volunteers enable the
United Way to maintain fundraising and administrative costs under nine cents
to a dollar; and
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WHEREAS, in 1986 funds are being distributed to guality programs that
reach more people in suburban communities. The United Way works with county
planning boards and private planning groups to identify gaps in service in a
continuing effort to meet the comprehensive needs of people in the six county
service area.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of Hopkins hereby support
United Way1s Salute to Small Business, Wednesday, September 17, 1986, in the
Hopkins community and encourage local business and their employees to partici-
pate in this event.
Adopted by the Hopkins City Council, thlS 2nd
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION 86-56
RESOLUTION PROVING PETITION FOR AND ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, Hopkins House 4, Inc., a Minnesota corporation
d/b/a Hopkins House has petitioned for an improvement
consisting of the installation of a fire protection system
pursuant to Minnesota Statute 1429.031, subd. 3; and
WHEREAS, the petition and accompanying documents
thereto complies with the requirements of the aforementioned
statute.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HOPKINS:
1. Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed and
requested in the petition.
2. That the Director of Engineering, Gordon Anderson,
and Fire Marshall, George Magdal, be directed to review and
approve the plans and specifications accompanying the
petition for the construction and installation of the fire
protection system.
3. That said installation and construction be in
conformance with Minnesota Statute Chapter 429 and all state
and municipal codes, ordinances and regulations pertaining
thereof.
4. That periodic inspections be conducted by the City
of Hopkins to assure compliance with said codes and
requirements.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of HO~Kin~,
Minnesota this 2nd day of September, 1986
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J. Scott Renne
City Clerk
Ellen Lavin
Mayor
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 86-566
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 427.06 PERTAINING
TO NON-CONFORMING USES AND NON-CONFORMING
STRUCTURES
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Clty Council of the City of Hopkins as
follows:
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That the Hopkins Zoning Ordinance No. 427.06 be and the same is hereby
amended by additing the following provisions:
427.06 (10) A non-conforming use shall not be extended but an
addition to a permitted use shall not be deemed the
extension of a non-conforming use, if the addition
meets all other provisions of this ordinance.
(11) An existing non-conforming structure in which a
permitted use is conducted on a lot of sub-stand-
ard size may be improved if such improvement meets
all other provisions of this ordinance.
Rirst read at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Hopkins held on and finally read, approved, adopted and ordered
published at a regular meeting of said Council of said ~tty- on /
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J. SCOTT RENNE
City Clerk
ELLEN LAVIN
Mayor
JERRE MILLER
City Attorney