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April 7, 2005 Planning Report VNO5 -2
HEIGHT VARIANCE SUPERVALU
Proposed Action
Staff recommends the 'following: motion: Move to adopt Resolution RZ05 -10,
recommending denial of a height variance for the east addition to Supervalu's site at 300
Second Avenue South.
Overview
Supervalu is proposing to construct a 130,000- square -foot addition to the existing
building at 300 Second. Avenue South. The proposed addition will be located on the east
side of the existing building. The existing parking on the east side of the building will
be relocated to the south side
The industrial district maximum height for a building is 45 feet. The existing building
was granted a height variance. The building at its highest point is 47.5 feet. The
applicant has also applied for a front yard setback variance. i
Primary Issues to Consider
What does the ordinance require?
What are the specifics of the applicant's request?
What is the staff's recommendation?
Supporting Documents
Analys of Issues
Site Plans
Resolution RZ05 -10
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Nancy Anderson, AICP
Planner
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Related Documents (CIF', ERP, etc.):
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Primary Issues to Consider.
What does the ordinance require?
The height for an industrial building abutting a residential district is 35 feet.
What are the specifics of the applicant's request?
The applicant is requesting a height variance of 12.5 feet. The addition at its
highest point will be 47' 6
What is the staff's recommendation?
In this case, the applicant's same hardships exist for the height variance for the
south addition, as for the east addition. Staff feels that a height variance can be
supported, but the Planning Commission denied the height variance for the south
addition. Because staff feels that the addition to the east will have more of an
impact to the neighborhood, staff is not recommending approval of the site plan.
A height variance can be supported if the site plan for the east is approved.
Alternatives.
1. Recommend approval of the variance. By recommending approval of the variance,
the City Council will consider a recommendation of approval. If the Planning
Commission considers this alternative, findings of fact will have to be stated that
support this recommendation.
2. Recommend denial of the variance. By recommending denial of the variance, the
City Council will consider a recommendation of denial.
3. Continue for further information. If the Planning Commission indicates that further
information is needed, the item should be continued.
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: RZ05 -10
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDING
DENIAL OF A VARIANCE FOR HEIGHT
WHEREAS, an application for Variance VN05 -2 has been made by Supervalu; and
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for Variance VN05 -2 was made by Supervalu on
March 25, 2005;
2. That the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission, pursuant to mailed
notice, held a meeting on the application and reviewed such application on
March 25, 2005: all persons present were given an opportunity to be
heard;
3. That the written comments and analysis of the City staff were considered;
and
4. Legal description of the parcel is as follows:
Lot 1, Block 1, Supervalu Addition
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that application for Variance VN05 -2 is
hereby recommended for denial based on the following Findings of Fact:
1. That the Planning Commission found no hardship was demonstrated for the
height variance for the south expansion and the same conditions exist with the
addition to the east.
Adopted this 12 day of April 2005.
ATTEST:
Mary Hatcher, Chair
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