07-26-1988ITEM:
A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was
held on Tuesday, July 26, 1988, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers
of the City Hall.
Present were Chairman E. Anderson, members R. Anderson, Brandon,
Denny, Maxwell, McGlennen, and Pavelka. Also present was Community
Development Analyst N. Anderson.
Mr. Maxwell moved and Mr. Denny seconded a motion that the
minutes of the June 28, 1988 meeting be approved and signed.
Motion carried.
CASE NO: ZN88 -3 CITY OF HOPKINS
Hearing to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance in
regard to fences around swimming pools, continued from the
June 28, 1988 meeting.
Nancy Anderson brought the Commission up to date on the
progress of the proposed ordinance. She stated that the
requirements have been considered in regard to the fence
ordinance by increasing residential fencing from 3 1/2 feet
to 4 feet and that the required fencing for pools be 4 feet.
No one was present in regard to the proposed ordinance.
Mrs. Brandon moved and Mr. Maxwell seconded a motion
recommending to the Council approval of the proposed swimming
pool ordinance. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO; CUP88 -11 SUPER VALU STORES, INC.
Hearing to consider an application by Super Valu Stores, Inc.
for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 27,545 square
foot refrigerated warehouse at 715 Fifth Street south.
Mr. Gary Ostberg representing Super Valu appeared before the
Commission. He reviewed the plans with the Commission and
stated that this addition would not create more traffic to
the site. He also stated that the internal traffic pattern
would remain the same.
Mr. Maxwell was concerned if more condensers would be added.
Mr. Ostberg stated that there would be no new condensers.
No one was present to speak in regard to the proposal.
Mrs. Brandon moved and Mr. Denny seconded a motion
recommending to the Council approval of the Conditional Use
Permit for a 27,545 square foot refrigerated warehouse
addition at 715 Fifth Street South. Motion carried
unanimously.
Planning Commission minutes of 7/26/88 - Page 2
CASE NO: VN88 -7 LARRY & SHARON SMOOTS
Hearing to consider an application by Larry & Sharon Smoots
for a one foot sideyard variance to construct a 22'x 22'
garage at 215 Sixth Street South.
Mr. Larry Smoots appeared before the Commission. He stated
that he had talked with the inspection department last year
about the proposed garage. The proposed plans met the
existing ordinance and the retaining wall was constructed.
At that time he decided that because the site had been
filled, he would delay construction until the following year
giving the site time to settle properly. When he applied for
the building permit this year he was told that the ordinance
had been changed and the plan did not conform to the required
sideyard.
The Commission asked what would be involved in moving the
steps. He stated that the wall and steps are tied together
and that it would be major reconstruction.
The Commission was concerned about setting a precedent by
allowing the variance, but felt that the situation was unique
and that granting a variance was proper.
There was no one present in regard to the request. Some of
the neighbors had been contacted and were in agreement with
the request.
Mr. McGlennen moved and Mr. Maxwell seconded a motion
recommending to the Council approval of the 1 foot variance
with the Findings of Fact:
1. That the applicant has been made the victim of a hardship
by the unique circumstance in that he contacted the City when
a variance was not needed; 2. That the plans conformed to the
then existing setback requirements; 3. That he took steps to
begin the project; 4. Delay was consistent with good building
practice for this part of the country; 5. Was not
specifically informed of the change in the ordinance; 6.
Change in ordinance took place without his actual knowledge
of such change; 7. The re- structure of the underlaying
foundation of the retaining wall to conform to the new
ordinance would amount to substantial hardship; 8. Re-
structure would not be consistent with the use of the
property in the neighborhood; 9. Proposal suited to the
property; 10. Neighbors do not object to the proposal.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Meeting adjourned.
ATTEST:
Proposed ordinance for temporary signs.
Nancy Anderson reviewed the proposed ordinance with the
Commission. She stated that there is no organization to
review this proposal at the present time.
Mr. Denny moved and Mrs. Brandon seconded a motion to set the
date for a public hearing of the proposed ordinance for
August 30, 1988. Motion carried unanimously.
Review staff's selection of firm to up -date the Comprehensive
Plan.
Nancy Anderson reviewed the reasons for updating the
Comprehensive Plan and the proposals that have been submitted
for the project. Three consultants submitted proposals.
Staff recommended the proposal of B.R.W.
Rose Fages - Easton, representing B.R.W. gave a brief summary
of the work to be done.
Mr. Denny moved and Mr. Pavelka seconded a motion
recommending to the Council approval of the firm B.R.W. to
up -date the Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried, unanimously.
Review of 5 Year Capital Improvement Program.
Staff requested that this item be continued to the August
30th meeting.
Annual Meeting - Election of Officers.
Mr. Ed Anderson was unanimously elected Chairperson for the
year and Ms. Toni Richardson was unanimously elected Vice -
chair for the year.
Edward Anderson, Chairman
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