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03-31-1987A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, March 31, 1987, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Present were Chairman Anderson, members Denny, McGlennen, Richardson, and Shirley. Also present were City Manager Rapp, Community Development Director Mielke, Planning and Eoonomio Development Director Kerrigan, and Community Development Analyst Anderson. ITEM: Approve and sign minutes of the February 24, 1987 meeting. Mr. McGlennen moved and Ms. Richardson seconded a motion that the minutes be approved and signed. Motion carried unanimously. ITEM: (10 -689) Public Hearing to consider changing the Comprehensive Plan from R -4 Medium High Density Multiple Family to B- 3 General Business the property at the southeast corner of Shady Oak Road and Mainstreet, current site of the Pines Mobile Home Community. Mr. Mielke reviewed the events leading up to this meeting. The consultants that prepared the Land Use Study reviewed their report with the Commission. Mr. McDonald of the CCDC reviewed the report that the CCDC had submitted. Residents of the Pines Mobile Home Community spoke in regard to the impact of a land use change on the 113 families located there. They stated a number of concerns such as no low income facilities available, no other park that will take their trailers because they are old, the residents do not have the money to move if they had a place to go, most families have an income of $8,000- $20,000, families will be forced on to welfare, the study is working under the assumption that the land is vacant. They also stated that they would like an impact study to be made. The representative also stated that they have formed a co -op called the West End Estates. To date 51 -53 families have committed to the concept to buy the land. More will be committed if they are sure the land use will not be changed. Residents expressed concern over the condition of the property and asked why the City cannot force the owners of the property to clean up the area. Staff noted that many attempts have been made to no avail and that the City has almost no regulations governing mobile home parks. Mr. McGlennen Moved and Mr. Denny seconded a motion to reject the findings of the Study. Motion carried, Ms. Richardson and Chairman Anderson voting nay. Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. McGlennen seconded a motion to turn down the suggested recommendations. Motion carried. Ms. Richardson abstained. CASE NO: CUP87 -4 (690 -849) Hearing to consider an application by Jack Welch for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a Convenience Store /Car Wash at the southwest corner of 7th Street & 11th Avenue South, continued from the February 24, 1987 meeting. Mr. Bob Fields, representing the land owner, and Mr. Chris Ogren, developer, reviewed the development plans with the Commission. A Conditional Use Permit for a oar wash was granted in December of 1985 for this parcel of land, and an extension of that permit granted in December 1986. The applicant has revised the original plan by adding a convenience store. Concern was stated regarding the turning radius at the car wash. Mr. Fields stated that the radius does work well and the Director of Engineering has determined it to be adequate. Mr. McDonald of CCDC appeared before the Commission and stated their concern with the potential traffic conditions on 11th Avenue. The curb cut on 11th Avenue is a concern because of its location in relation to the intersection. The applicant stated that he would not object if the curb out was for an ingress only. If that were not possible, then they would consider eliminating the access completely. Ms. Richardson moved and Mr. Shirley seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a Convenience Store /Car Wash with the Condition 1. That permanent parking easements are obtained, recorded and a copy supplied to the City; 2. Prior to review by the Council, the northerly access point on 11th Avenue be redesigned to restrict it to an entry only drive, and should this not be accomplished to the satisfaction of the staff this drive would be eliminated. Motion carried unanimously. CASE NO: SUBD87 -1 (850 -857) Hearing to consider an application by Jack Welch for Subdivision Approval to subdivide the property at the southwest corner of 7th Street & 11th Avenue South, continued from the February 24, 1987 meeting. The applicant stated that the purpose of the subdivision is for mortgage purposes. Ms. Richardson moved, and Mr. McGlennen seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the subdivision with the Condition: 1. That the Conditional Use Permit is approved for the car wash /convenience store. Motion carried unanimously. CASE NO: CUP87 -5 (858 -887) Hearing to consider an application by Bertha Dyer of 103 Blake Road North #110, for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a Day Care in her residence. Ms. Dyer stated that she has done day care for seven years and that she has the approval from management of the apartment complex. No one was present in opposition to this request. Ms. Richardson moved and Mr. MoGlennen seconded a motion recommending to Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit for Day Care with the Findings of Fact: 1. A licensed Day Care is a permitted use in a multi - family residential zone; 2. The applicant has sufficient protected play area for the children, and with the Conditions: 1. The residence is inspected by the City Inspectors; 2. The applicant is licensed for Day Care. Motion carried unanimously. CASE NO: CUP87 -6 (888 -1047) Hearing to consider an application by Merchants Refrigerating Company, 325 Blake Road North, for a Conditional Use Permit to construct additions to the south side of the existing building. Mr. Dunwell, architect, and Bob Franklin, General Manager of Merchants Refrigeration Company appeared before the Commission to review the proposed plans. The Commission stated concerns regarding the landscaping on the site. It was noted that plantings along Blake Road are difficult to maintain because of snow and salt. The applicant stated they would be willing to submit a new landscape plan to meet the concerns of the Commission prior to the Council meeting. There was no one present in opposition to the request. Ms. Richardson moved and Mr. Shirley seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the Findings of Fact: 1. That the proposed additions meet the requirements for a Conditional Use Permit; 2. That the proposed additions meet the requirements for an I -2 District; and with the Conditions: 1. That the applicant stripe the parking area along Blake Road; 2. That the applicant provide a landscape plan which conforms to the ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. CASE NO: VN87 -2 (1048 -1049) Hearing to consider an application by Super Valu Stores Ino., 101 Jefferson Avenue South, for a variance to reduce the required off- street parking spaces, in conjunction with the proposed expansion plans. Applicant withdrew application as they were able to provide the necessary parking spaces. CASE NO: CUP87 -7 (10.49 -1123) Hearing to consider an application by Super Valu Stores Inc., 101 Jefferson Avenue South, for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a 9000 square foot addition to the south side of the existing building. • ATTEST: Mr. Dave Linner, representing Super Valu, reviewed the expansion plans with the Commission. He noted the grade change between Super Valu and the abutting residential property. He also stated that they had met with the neighborhood prior to this meeting. Mr. Paul Janke, resident of Monroe Avenue South, spoke in favor of the project. No opposition was stated. Mr. Denny moved and Mr. Shirley 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 of an 1 -2 District; 2. That the proposed addition meets the requirements of a Conditional Use Permit; and with the Conditions: 1. That the Fire Marshal approves the plans; 2. That the applicant secure an easement for the relocated watermain. Motion carried unanimously. CASE NO: WVR87 -1 (1124 -1206) Hearing to consider an application by Sohan Uppal for a Waiver of the Platting Requirements to divide Lots 3, 4 & 5, Block 1, Uppals Addition, for the purpose of constructing a four family dwelling on each lot (located on the east side of 9th Avenue south, north of Nine Mile Creek). A resident appeared and stated that they would be in favor of more single family homes in the area. She was not aware that the applicant had previous approval for ten units to be placed on the subject parcel. She felt then that this proposal would be more acceptable. The applicant was not present at the meeting. Mr. McGlennen moved and Hr. Denney seconded a motion to continue the case to the April meeting due to the absence of the applicant. Motion carried unanimously. ITEM: (1207 -1236) Planning Commission to work on CBD Comprehensive Redevelopment Study. Mr. Mielke stated that there would be two individuals from the CCDC, and the need of two individuals from the Planning Commission to work on this study with staff and a consultant. Mr. Denny and Mr. Anderson volunteered to work on the study. Mr. McGlennen moved and Mr. Shirley seconded a motion that the meeting be adjourned. unanimously. Motion carried Edward Anderson,Chairman MEMBERS: 4