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01-26-1988III regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, January 26, 1988, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Present were Chairman E. Anderson, members R. Anderson, Denny, Ebel, and McGlennen. Also present was Community Development Analyst Nancy Anderson. Mr. Anderson called the meeting to order at 7 :30 p.m. ITEM: Mr. Denny moved and Mr. McGlennen seconded a motion that the minutes of the December 29, 1987 meeting be approved and signed. Motion carried unanimously. CASE NO: ZN87 -3 PAUL STEINER (9 -167) Hearing to consider an application by Paul Steiner for rezoning the property located at 708 12th Avenue South from B -3 Business to I -1 Industrial, continued from the December 29, 1987 meeting. Mr. Steiner and Mr. Hustad reviewed the request with the Commission. Mr. Steiner stated that it was the suggestion of, the City staff to change the zoning because the use is not allowed in a B -3 District. The site is surrounded by industrial on two sides. There was no one present in opposition to the request. Mr. McGlennen stated that he was against the rezoning and felt that the B -3 designation was more appropriate for the area. Mr. Denny moved and Mrs. Ebel seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the rezoning with the Findings of Fact: 1. That the zoning change from B -3 Business to I -1 Industrial is compatible with the surrounding area; 2. That the subject lot meets the minimum lot requirements for an I -1 District; and with the Conditions: 1. That no variances are granted for the proposed project; 2. That the Comprehensive Plan is changed from R -2,3 to I -1 Industrial. Motion carried. Mr. McGlennen voting nay. CASE NO VN87 -11 PAUL STEINER Hearing to consider an application by Paul Steiner for a 10 foot rear yard setback variance to allow construction of a mini storage facility at 708 12th Avenue South, continued from the December 29, 1987 meeting. Mr. Denny moved and Mrs. Ebel seconded a motion that the request by the applicant for withdrawl of the request due to the purchase of additional property be accepted. Motion carried unanimously. Z & P Minutes 1 -26 -88 Page 2 CASE NO: CUP87 -28 PAUL STEINER Hearing to consider an application by Paul Steiner for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a mini storage facility at 708 12th Avenue South, continued from the December 29, 1987 meeting. HEARING: Mr. Steiner and Mr. Hustad reviewed the building plans with the Commission. They showed an example of the exterior building surface which received favorable comment. Comment was also made regarding sprinkling of the building. Mr. Steiner presented a letter to the Commission which will also be given to the Council. It was the consensus of the Commission that the storage buildings should not being sprinkled. Mr. Steiner stated that a market survey had been done and he felt that this use would be successful because there is no other storage facility in the area. Mr. McGlennen 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 mini - storage development meets the requirements_ for a Conditional Use Permit; 2. That the proposed mini - storage development meets the requirements for an I -1 district;_ and with the Conditions: 1. That . the subject site is rezoned from B -3 to I -1; 2. That the requirements of the Fire Marshal are met; 3. That the two parcels are to be combined; 4. That the Metro Council approve the change in the Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried unanimously. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (198 -205) Hearing to amend the Comprehensive Plan from R -2,3 Residential to I -1 Industrial, the property located at 708 12th Avenue South to bring the zoning and Comprehensive Plan into conformance, continued from the December 29, 1987 meeting. By amending the Comprehensive Plan it would bring the designation into conformance with the request for zoning change by Mr. Steiner. There was no discussion on this item. Mr. Denny moved and Mrs. Ebel seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried. Mr. McGlennen voting nay. � -1 • • 4/ • • Z & P Minutes 1 -26 -88 Page 3 CASE NO: CUP87 -29 GREENFIELD APARTMENTS (206 -226) Hearing to consider an application by the Stuart Corporation for a Conditional Use Permit to place a sign with a larger area and a lesser setback then allowed by ordinance at the Greenfield Apartments, 920 Feltl Court , continued from the December 29, 1987. Mr. Steinbaugh reviewed the request with the Commission and stated that the proposed sign would be 29 square feet with a zero setback and cost about $4000. The sign will identify the new apartments. Mr. McGlennen moved and Mrs. Ebel seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the Findings of Fact: 1. That the proposed sign is needed to identify the site; 2. That the proposed sign is in proportion to the site; 3. That the proposed sign presents no traffic visibility problems. Motion carried unanimously. CASE NO: ZN88 -1 STOBBE DEVELOPMENT (230 -350) Hearing to consider an application by Stobbe Development Company to rezone the property located at the southeast corner of State Highway #7 and County Road #18 from R -2 Residential to R -4 Residential to allow construction of a 63 unit apartment building. CASE NO: CUP88 -1 STOBBE DEVELOPMENT Hearing to consider an application_ by Stobbe Development Company for a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a 63 unit apartment building to be located at the southeast corner of State Highway #7 and County Road #18. Mr. Stobbe, developer, and Mr. Wells, architect, reviewed the proposed plans with the Commission. The exterior of the building will have white siding and black shutters. The road within the complex has been moved to the north to satisfy the concerns of the adjoining property owners. Mr. Stobbe stated that they have not yet received their Environmental Assessment Worksheet. The Commission commented favorably on the project but continued the hearings on both the rezoning and the Conditional Use Permit until they receive the Environmental Assessment Worksheet. ITEM: (351 -369) Proposed changes to the Zoning and Planning Commission By Laws. Mr. Denny moved and Mrs. Ebel seconded a motion to approve the proposed changes to the By -Laws. Motion carried unanimously. Z & P Minutes 1 -26 -88 Page 4 ITEM:. (370 -386) Proposed language for side yards in Industrial districts. The Commission continued this item to the next meeting due to the absence of three members. Mr. Denny moved and Mr. McGlennen seconded a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously. MEMBERS: ATTEST: Edward Anderson, Chairman