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04-28-1987A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, April 28, 1987, at 7:30 p.a., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Present were Commissioners Brandon, Ebel, MoGlennen and Richardson. Also present was Community Development Analyst Anderson. In the absenoe of Chairman Anderson, Mrs. Brandon ohaired the meeting. ITEM: (4 - Ms. Richardson moved and Mr. MoGlennen seconded a motion to approve and sign the minutes of the Maroh 31, 1987 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. CASE No: WVR87 -1 (7 -28) Hearing to consider an applioation by Sohan Uppal for a Waiver of the Platting" Requirements to divide Lots 3, 4, & 5, Blook 1, Uppals Addition, for the purpose of oonstruoting a four family dwelling on each lot (located on the east side of 9th Avenue South, north of Nine Mile Creek), continued from the March 31, 1987 meeting. Mr. Uppal reviewed the request with the Commission and stated that he would not be requesting any variances. It was also noted that the requeat would be for fewer dwellings than previously approved. No one appeared objecting to the request. Mr. MoGlennen moved and Mrs. Ebel seconded a motion reoommending to the Council approval of the Waiver of Platting Requirements with the Findings of Fact: 1. That the subjeot lots meet the minimum lot requirements for an R -2 District; and with the Condition: 1. That the Waiver of the Plat is accepted by the Hennepin County Reoorder. Motion oarried unanimously. CASE N0: CUP87 -9 (29 Hearing to consider an application by Mizpah United Churoh of Christ, 412 - 5th Avenue North, to locate a sign in a lesser setback than required and to exceed the maximum size requirement. Mr. Paul Hedblom, representing Mizpah Churoh, stated the sign is for better identifioation for the ohuroh. The new sign will face north /south. He also stated the existing signs would be removed but they would like to erect a directional sign at their driveway to designate the entranoe. There were no neighbors present to speak for or against this issue. Ma. Richardson moved and Mr. MoGlennen seconded a motion reoommending to the Counoil approval of the Conditional Use Permit to erect the sign in a leaser setback and to exceed the maximum size at Mizpah United Church of Christ, 412 - 5th Avenue North. Motion carried unanimously. Z & P Minutes of 4/28/87 CASE N0: CUP87-10 (74 -324) Rearing to consider an applioation by Knox Lumber Company, 250 5th Avenue South, for a Conditional Use Permit to oonatruot a warehouse on the property west of their ourrent building. Mr. Joseph Jameson, arohiteot, reviewed the plane with the Commiaaion. He stated that the new structure would be on leased land to the west of the current building. He stated that the exterior surface of the building would be metal, gray in oolor. The present entranoe will be relocated to the north aide of the building and the interior of the building will be changed to a000mmodate the new entranoe. They will have thirty additional parking stalls added to the site. Mr. Dave Constable of the R.L. Johnson Company, stated that they were not aware the proposed building wan a metal building. He felt that a metal building would depreciate the value of their proposed development to the west. Hr. Bob HoDonald, of the CCDC stated that they had not reviewed the plans to date, that they were opposed to metal buildings and asked that the Commission not act on this issue until the CCDC meets with the applicant. A meeting has been set of Monday, May 4, 1987. Hr. Jameson stated that the proposed building materials are consistent with the zoning district. Mrs. Ebel moved and Mr. MoGlennen seconded a motion to continue this case to the May 26, 1987 meeting which would give the applicant time to meet with the CCDC. The Commission also stated that they would like to see a sample of the proposed exterior material at the next meeting. Notion carried unanimously. CASE N0: 7N87 -3 (325 -413) Hearing to consider an application by Rudy Luthers Hopkins Motors for variances for the square footage of the sales lot to exceed the square footage of the building and a 15 foot variance to allow parking in the front yard setback of a proposed auto sales lot at the southwest oorner of 5th Avenue South. Mr. John Simons, used oar manager, reviewed the plans with the Commission. He stated that the proposed lot will be for used oars and will be an extension of the existing dealership across the street. The design of the sales lot will be a mirror image of the new oar sales lot. He also stated that landsoaping will be added between the oar lot and Dow To /ers with a 5 foot ohain link fence. It was also stated the need for this lot due to possible future redevelopment of the lot at 7th Avenue. Ms. Richardson moved and Mr. MoGiennen seoonded a motion recommending to the Counoil approval of the variances with the Findings of Fact: 1. That a unique oiroumstanoe is present due to the shape of the Z & P Minutes of 4 /28/87 3 property, 2. A 20 foot setback would reatriot the use of the property, 3. That a building on the site would restriot the use of the property;_ and with the Conditions: 1.That the applicant:. be granted a Conditional Use Permit to operate an Auto Sales Lot, 2. That the variances be reviewed if the applicant doea not lease the abutting right -of -way. Motion carried unanimously. CASE N0: CUP87 -11 (414 -452) Hearing to oonaider an applioation by Rudy Lutbera Hopkins Motors for a Conditional Use Permit for an auto sales lot at the southwest corner of 5th Avenue South & Mainstreet. Ms. Richardson moved and Mr. MoGlennen seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit for an Auto Sales Lot with the Findings of Faot: 1. That an auto sales lot is an efficient use of the site. 2. That an auto sales lot is a permitted use in a B -3 District; and with the Conditions: 1. That the requested varianoes are granted, 2. At auoh time as the County makes a final determination on the implementation of light rail transit or should the applicant loose the lease to the County property, the Zoning and Planning Commission should have the opportunity to review the appropriateness of the Conditional Use Permit. Motion carried unanimously. CASE N0: CUP87 -12 (458 -465) Hearing to oonaider an application by Mark Eklo Homes for a Conditional Use Permit to oonstruot an eight unit townhoae at the rear of properties east of Van Buren Avenue North and south of Oak Park Lane. The applicant requested that this request be continued to the May 26, 1987 meeting. Ma. Richardson moved and Mrs. Ebel seconded a motion to continue this case to the May 26, 1987 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. CASE N0: 87- WVR87 -2 (466 - 487) Hearing to consider an application by Jon Schwartzman for a Waiver of the Platting Requirements to add a 15 foot wide strip of land to the west side of 413 Cottage Downs. Mr. Schwartzman stated that he wishes to sell the property to the west of his home and the proposed lot division would give him a greater side yard. No one appeared in opposition to this request. Ma. Richardson moved and Mrs. Ebel seconded a motion reooaaending to the Counoil approval of the Waiver of Platting Requirements to divide the property at 413 Cottage Downs with the Findings of Fact: 1. That the lots meet the minimum lot size for an R -1 -D District, Z & P Minutes of 4/28/87 2. That the existing setbacks will not be decreased by the Waiver, 3. That the Commission has previously granted Waiver of the Plat for a single property division; and with the Condition 1. That the Waiver is aooepted by the Hennepin County Reoorder. Motion oarried unanimously. Item: (488 -802) Discussion regarding the use of skate boards in residential diatriota. This hearing had been oontinued for 60 days to give staff and akateboard users the opportunity to obtain additional information regarding the issue. Hrs. Wonson of Interlaohen Park spoke on the use of skateboard ramps in residential diatriota in regard to on street parking of up to 15 oars at one time, noise level, use from afternoon until dark weekdays and longer on weekends, unattractiveness of atruoture. It was pointed out that the ramps draw young people from all over, not just a neighborhood recreation facility. She stated that if the City deals with the issue as a nuisance it plaoea the burden of complaint on the neighbors, therefore creating neighbor problems. She felt that the use of skateboard ramps should be prohibited in residential districts. Mr. Lavin and Hr. Guldberg of the Bellgrove area stated that the noise from these skateboard ramps is very annoying and that people are unable to enjoy their own yards due to the noise level. They feel that they are a nuisance and their use should be prohibited in residential districts. It was noted that the existing skateboard ramps would probably be grandfathered in if the City adopted an ordinanoe prohibiting them in residential districts. It was also the feeling of the Commission that they would not want to prohibit the small temporary ramps that ohildren use from time to time. Mrs. Ebel moved and Ms. Richardson seconded a motion to have staff see if the City Attorney could draft an ordinance to prohibit permanent type skateboard ramps and their use in residential districts, but not prohibit the temporary ramps. Motion carried. Hr. MoGlennen abstained. ITEM: (803 -806) Set date for Public Hearing for vacation of alleys in Blook 7, West Minneapolis. Hrs. Ebel moved and Ms. Richardson seconded a motion that a publio hearing date be set for Hay 26, 1987 regarding the vacation of alleys in Blook 7, Weat Minneapolis. Motion oarried unanimously. ITEM: (807 -810) Review of proposed ordinance changes. 1 Z & P Minutes of 4/28/87 5 Ms. Richardson moved and Mrs. Ebel seconded a motion that this item be continued to the next meeting. Motion oarried. ATTEST: Mr. MoGlennen moved and Ma. Richardson seconded a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously. Suzanne Brandon, Chairperson Pro -tem MEMBERS: