09-29-1987A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning
Commission was held on Tuesday, September 29, 1987, at 7:30
p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall.
Present were members R. Anderson, Brandon, Ebel, McGlennen,
and Richardson. Also present were Community Development
Director Mielke, Planning and Economic Development Director
Kerrigan, and Community Development Analyst Anderson.
In the absence of Chairman Ed Anderson, Mrs. Brandon chaired
the meeting.
ITEM:
(2 -5)
Mr. McGlennen moved and Ms. Richardson seconded a
motion that the minutes of the August 25, 1987 be
approved and signed. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO: VN87 -8 (6 -9)
Hearing to consider an application by Claude H.
Black for a 5 foot side yard variance to construct
an addition to the building at 620 12th Avenue
South, continued form the August 25, 1987 meeting.
At the request of the applicant, Ms. Richardson
moved and Mr. McGlennen seconded a motion that the
hearing be continued to the October 27, 1987
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO: CUP87 -23 (6 -9)
Hearing to consider an application by Claude H.
Black for a Conditional Use Permit to construct an
addition to the building at 620 12th Avenue South,
continued from the August 25, 1987 meeting.
At the request of the applicant, Ms. Richardson
moved and Mr. McGlennen seconded a motion that the
hearing be continued to the October 27, 1987
meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO: CUP87 -24 (10 -77)
Hearing to consider an application by Eooff &
Turcotte for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a
retail shopping area at 1410 Mainstreet, current
site of Country Club Market.
Mr. Eooff and Mr. Turcotte appeared before the
Commission. Mr. Ecoff stated that Country Club
would be leaving November 30. Other grocery
operations have expressed interest in the space
currently used by Country Club. Mr. Ecoff also
stated that Jonathan Dental will be one of the new
tenants. Other retailers have expressed an interest
in this mall.
Construction would start as soon as possible.
Blacktopping would be done before the weather gets
cold. It was noted that trees would be planted in
the right -of -way along 15th Avenue. The Commission
and staff support this plan.
There was no one present in opposition to the
proposal.
Ms. Richardson moved and Mr. McGlennen seconded a
motion recommending to the Council approval of the
Conditional Use Permit with the Findings of Fact: 1.
That the proposed plan meets the requirements for a
B -3 District; 2. That the proposed plan meets the
conditions for a Conditional Use Permit. Motion
carried unanimously.
CASE NO; CUP87 -25 (83 -143)
Hearing to consider an application by St. Therese
Care Center, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit to
locate a sign with a zero setback and to allow a
larger sign than permitted at the northeast corner
of Smetana Road and Feltl Court.
Mr. Ludwig, of St. Therese, appeared before the
Commission and stated that they would like to change
their request. Instead of a zero setback, they are
now requesting a 20 foot setback from Felt]. Court
and a 10 foot setback from Smetana Road. He also
stated that the size of the sign has been changed to
32 square feet (8'x4'). The ordinance allows up to
60 square feet.
Mr. Ludwig stated the reason for their requests were
for visibility.
No one was present in opposition to the request.
Mr. McGlennen moved and Ms. Richardson seconded a
motion recommending to the Council approval of the
Conditional Use Permit with the Findings of Fact: 1.
That the size of the sign and its location are
appropriate with the use and size of the property;
and with the Condition: 1. That the sign is setback
20 feet from Feltl Court and 10 feet from Smetana
Road. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO: VN87 -9 (146 -245)
Hearing to consider an application by Jeffrey Palm
for a 4 1/2 foot side yard variance to construct a
garage at 126 20th Avenue North.
Mr. Palm reviewed his request with the Commission
for a new garage to be attached to his home. He
stated that his old garage was ruined by the water
run -off due to the topography of his lot.
The neighbors have reviewed the plans and have no
objections to the request.
The Commission was concerned with the change in
drainage and run -off on the neighbors. They
requested that a drainage plan be submitted to
assure that run -off will not create any problems.
Mrs. Ebel moved and Mr. McGlennen seconded a motion
recommending to the Council approval of the variance
with the Findings of Fact: 1. A unique circumstance
exists due to the pond in the rear of the lot. This
prohibits access from that side of the lot; 2. A
hardship exists due to the topography of the lot.
Putting the garage at a lower elevati.oy than
proposed could potentially result in foundation
damage from storm run -off; and with the Condition:
1. An acceptable drainage plan to be submitted to
the City prior to a permit being issued. Motion
carried unanimously.
ITEM:
ITEM:
ATTEST:
Discussion regarding a request for an ordinance
amendment to the minimum square footage required for
efficiency apartments.
The Commission tabled the item at the request of the
applicant.
Review of Capital Improvement Program.
The Commission continued this item to the October
27, 1987 meeting.
Ms. Richardson moved and Mr. MoGlennen seconded a
motion that the meeting be adjourned. Motion
carried unanimously.
Suzanne Brandon, Chair, Pro -tem
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