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08-30-1988• A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, August 30, 1988, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Present were Chairman E. Anderson, members R. Anderson, Denny, Maxwell, Pavelka and Woodrich. Member McGlennen arrived at 8:20. Also present was Community Development Analyst N. Anderson. ITEM: Mr. Maxwell moved and Mr. Denny seconded a motion that the minutes of the July 26, 1988 meeting be approved and signed. Motion carried. CASE NO: CUP88 -12 WILLIAM McCOY (6 -136) Hearing to consider an application of William H. McCoy for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 10 foot front yard setback for a 69 square foot pylon sign at 1102 Second Street N.E. Steve Hurtz of Nordquist Signs and William McCoy appeared before the Commission. Mr. Hurtz explained that currently McCoy Petroleum has no identification sign. Mr. McCoy stated that the old price sign would be painted to match the new sign. The Commission had considerable discussion on the removal of the old price sign and incorporating a new price sign with the new identification sign. Mr. Hurtz stated that a new price sign would cost approximately $1500 additional. Mr. Pavelka moved and Mr. Denny seconded a motion to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow a 10 foot front yard setback for a 69 square foot pylon with the Findings of Fact: 1. That the proposed sign will be an identification sign; 2. That the proposed sign presents no traffic visibility problem. Mr. Woodrich and Mr. Maxwell voting nay. Chair abstained. Commission refers to Council without recommendation. CASE NO: CUP88 -13 SPANTEK (137 -168) Hearing to consider an application by Spantek for a Conditional Use Permit to construct an addition of approximately 25,000 square feet to the building at 1520 Fifth Street South. Mr. George Baldwin of Spantek appeared before the Commission. He stated that they would like to construct a 25,000 square foot addition. There was very little discussion on the request. It was noted that the plan complied with all the ordinance requirements. Mr. Maxwell moved and Mr. Denny seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the Findings of Fact: 1. That the proposed addition meets the requirements for the I -2 District; 2. That the proposed addition meets the requirements for a Conditional Use Permit. Motion carried unanimously. CASE NO: CUP88 -14 GREGORY & REBECCA WELLENS (169 -318) Hearing to consider an application by Gregory and Rebecca Wellens for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 6 foot high special purpose fence at 533 East Park Valley Drive. The Wellens appeared before the Commission and stated they were requesting the fence for privacy. They presented pictures supporting their request. John Hutchison, neighbor to the north, appeared before the Commission and stated that he objects to privacy fences. There was considerable discussion about the fence and the affect on the neighborhood. The Commission noted that if this fence was allowed it would open the door for all of Park Valley to have 6 foot privacy fences between homes. Mr. Maxwell moved and Mr. Woodrich seconded a motion recommending to the Council denial of the 6 foot special purpose fence. Mr. McGlennen voting nay; Mr. Denny abstained. Motion carried. CASE NO: VN88 -8 NORTH COAST PARTNERS (319 -517) Hearing to consider an application by north Coast Partners for a variance to allow parking in their front yard setback at 1600 Second Street South. Bill Morin and Ron Clark, representing North Coast Partners, appeared before the Commission to explain their request. They stated that the site does not have enough parking. Mr. Morin stated that Electro -Craft is leaving and it is unlikely they will be able to lease this space to one tenant. They will divide the space and feel they will need more parking closer to the building for the new tenants. Residents from the abutting residential neighborhood appeared before the Commission. They stated they did not want parking along the front of the building. They also stated their concern over the noise. It was noted by the Commission that the applicants have no hardship as required for the granting of a variance. • HEARING: Public hearing to consider a proposed ordinance for temporary civic signs. ITEM: ITEM: 411) ATTEST: Mr. Woodrich moved and Mr. Maxwell seconded a motion recommending to the Council denial of the Variance to allow parking in the front yard setback at 1600 Second Street South with the Findings of Fact: 1. That there are no warrants presented by the applicant in regard to hardship or unique circumstance to justify the requested variance; 2. The applicant has reasonable use of the property without the variance. Mr. Pavelka and Mr. Anderson voting nay. Motion carried. No one was present regarding the proposed ordinance. Mr. Denny moved and Mr. Maxwell seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of Ordinance No: 88 -619 pertaining to signs. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Maxwell moved and Mr. Denny seconded a motion that a public hearing be scheduled for September 28, 1988 to consider amending the Zoning Ordinance in regard to sign setbacks. Motion carried unanimously. Review of 5 Year Capital Improvement Program. Steve Mielke, Community Development Director, reviewed the Capital Improvement Program with the Commission regarding improvements in specific areas, City Policy on assessments, City Hall remodeling and improvements to the Community Center. He stated that he would like the Commission to review the proposal and be ready with comments and suggestions at the September meeting. Mr. Maxwell moved and Mr. Woodrich seconded a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously. Edward Anderson, Chairman MEMBERS: