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11-25-1986A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, November 25, 19804 in the Council Chambera of the City Hall. Present were members Anderson, Brandon, Denny, Ebel, MoGlennen and Shirley. Also present were Community Development Director Mielke and Community Development Analyst Anderson. ITEM: (3 -20) Eleotion of Chairperson and Vice - Chairperson. Hr. Anderson was elected Chairperson and Mrs. Brandon was elected Vice- Chairperson. ITEM: (21 -25) Approve and sign minutes of the October 28, 1986 meeting. Mr. Denny moved and Mr. MoGlennen seconded a motion to approve and sign the minutes of the October 28, 1986 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. CASE NO: VAC86 -2 (31 -605) Review of an application by A & J Partnership to vacate a portion of Seoond Street South lying between 9th and 11th Avenue South. Chairman Anderson suggested that the two preceding cases for a Rezoning and Conditional Use Permit be considered at the same time as they relate to the same parcel of property. Mr. Krank, Mr. Peterson and Mr. Sweet spoke representing Midwest Auto Malls. The vacation is requested to meet the parking requirements for the project. The auto mall would be specialty services which are auto oriented with uniform exterior design and signage. The applicant is working with a traffic consultant for the project. They have met with staff regarding the project and stated that staff is comfortable with the ingress /egress points from 9th Avenue, 11th Avenue and County Road 3. They also stated that used oil would be stored underground and hauled away when necessary, there would be no overnight outside parking on the site, trash would all be stored inside, a landscape plan has been submitted which complies with the ordinance. Mr. Miller, representing the CCDC, presented a memo to the Commission stating the concerns of the Economic Development Committee. He stated that the CCDC Board has not acted on the development formally and would request that no city action be taken until the CCDC Board has acted. He stated that they would meet on December 4th and will consider the development at that time. The next council meeting will be December 9th which would allow the CCDC time to review and act on the project. He reviewed the points stated in the memo: 1. Overall concept was viewed as a positive development; 2. General appearance was well received and considered compatible with the area; 3. Strong concern regarding the traffic impact on County Road 3; Planning Commission Minutes of November 25, 1986 - page 2 4. Strong concern regarding impact on future Light Rail Transit development; 5. Concerns regarding pedestrian traffic flow into downtown, outside storage of materials, oars. It was also noted that the proposal appears to inolude several businesses in direot competition with existing downtown businesses. Mr. Hendrickson, owner of Midas Muffler, appeared before the Commission stating concern about parking on site but sees no problem with the concept. Jim Lindstrom, owner of Hopkins Car Care Center, asked the Commission if they were promoting the downtown or Minneapolis Moline. He also stated that 11th Avenue is the entrance to the City. Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. 'McGlennen seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the vacation of Second Street South lying between 9th and 11th Avenue with the Findings of Fact: 1. There exists a lack of public need for Second Street South. 2. The vacated right -of -way provides the necessary parking for the proposed plan; and with the Condition: 1.That the vacation be referred to the City Attorney for processing. Motion carried unanimously. CASE NO: ZN86 -7 (606 -632) Hearing to consider an application by A & J Partnership to rezone the property between 9th and 11th Avenues South and north of Second Street South from B -2 to B -3. Mr. MoGlennen moved and Mrs. Brandon seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the rezoning of the property between 9th and 11th Avenue South and north of Second Street South B -2 to B -3 with the Findings of Fact: 1. The proposed use is consistent with the surrounding uses; 2. That the subject lot meets the minimum requirements for a B -3 District; 3. That the proposed zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan; and with the Condition: 1. The applicant secures use or ownership of Second Street South. Motion carried. Chair voting nay. CASE NO: CUP86 -12 (633 -693) Hearing to consider an application by A & J Partnership for a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of an Auto Service Center at Second Street South between 9th and 11th Avenues South and north of Second Street South. Mrs. Brandon moved and Mr. McGlennen seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of an Auto Service Center with the Findings of Fact: 1. That the proposed development meets the requirements for a Conditional Use Permit; 2. That the proposed development meets the minimum requirements for a B -3 District; and with the Conditions: 1. That the applicant secure ownership or use of Second Street South; 2. That the subject property is rezoned from B -2 to B -3; 3. That a 5 foot sidewalk be constructed along the southerly property line which will join existing sidewalk along 9th Avenue Planning Commission Minutes of November 25, 1986 - page 3 and 11th Avenue; 4. That when the adjacent intersection is completed the 11th Avenue ingress /egress is right in - right out only; 5. That the proposed hydrants on the west end of the property be looped with the hydrant to the east to secure proper water pressure; 6. That overnight storage be inside; 7. Inside storage of all materials be maintained; 8. Review before the CCDC Board before action by Council; 9. Staff review Light Rail Transit at 9th Avenue. Motion carried. Chair voting nay. CASE NO: VAC -1 (701 -707) Review of an application by Dennis Madden of Bursoh's to vaoate a portion of the North -South alley in Block 3, West Minneapolis, behind the restaurant. Mrs. Ebel moved and Mr. MoGlennen seconded a motion to continue this oase to the next meeting as there was no one present regarding the issue. Motion carried unanimously. CASE NO: CUP86 -13 (708 -715) Hearing to consider an application by Dennis Madden of Bursoh's for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a canopy projecting into the public right =of -way at 13- 8th Avenue South. Mrs. Ebel moved and Mr. M0Glennen seconded a motion to continue this case to the next meeting as there was no one present regarding the issue. Motion carried unanimously. ITEM: (716 -768) Discussion regarding the moratorium prohibiting lot divisions in Bellgrove. Staff reviewed the issue with the Commission. After discussion it was the feeling of the Commission that it would be most logical to create a new residential district for Bellgrove with a minimum lot size of one acre. Staff was instructed to notify the property owners in Bellgrove and schedule a Public Hearing regarding amending the Zoning Ordinance by creating a new residential district. ITEM: (769 -800) Discussion regarding development west of the landfill area located in Minnetonka. Mr. Mielke reviewed the proposed development with the Commission stating that the proposal was for warehouse with some office which may require access via 7th Street South in Hopkins. He also stated that the proposal may be in trouble and perhaps not the best for the site. Commission stated that it was not the most desirable next to the development of The Hills of Oakwood Apartments and the Nursing Home. ITEM: Due to the holidays and no pending applications the Commission voted unanimously to convene again on January 27, 1987. Planning Commission Minutes of November 25, 1986 - page 4 Hr. HcGlennen moved and Mrs. Brandon seconded a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST: Edward Anderson, Chairman MEMBERS: