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10-28-1986A regular meeting of the Hopkina Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, Ootober 28, 1986, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambera of the City Hall. Present were Chairman Folk, members Anderson, Brandon, Denny, Richardson and Shirley. Mr. MoOlennen arrived at 8:00 p.m. Also present were City Manager Rapp, Community Development Director Mielke, Planning & Eoonomio Development Director Kerrigan, and Community Development Analyst Anderson. ITEM: (5 -6) Approve and sign minutes of the September 30, 1986 meeting. Mrs. Brandon moved and Mr. Denny seconded a motion that the minutes of the September 30, 1986 meeting be approved and signed. Motion carried unanimously. ITEM: At this time, Mr. Folk introduced the new members on the Commission: Mr. Anderson, Mr. Denny, Mr. MoGlennen and Mrs. Richardson. CASE NO: WVR86 -4 (16 -41) Hearing to consider an application by L.E. Johnson of 100 Farmdale Road for a Waiver of the Platting Requirements permitting him to add approximately 3300 square feet from the property at 357 Althea Lane. Mr & Mrs. Johnson appeared before the Commission to review their request to add property for the purpose of an addition to the home. There were no objections from neighbors in the area. Mra. Brandon moved and Mr. Anderson aeoonded a motion reoommending to the Council approval of the Waiver of Plat at 100 Farmdale Road with the Findings of Fact: 1. That the Iota meet the minimum lot area requirements; 2. That the Waiver of Plat will not affeot the minimum setbaok requirements; and with the Condition that the Waiver be accepted by the Hennepin County Recorder. Motion carried unanimously. CASE NO: CUP86 -11 (45 -125) Hearing to consider an application by Elizabeth Harrison of 57 Renaissance Court for a Conditional Use Permit to allow day care for 6 -11 children. Elizabeth Harrison with Mike Horheim and Joseph Lorenzo, representing the management of the Renaissanoe, reviewed the application with the Commission. Hs. Harrison stated that she would not have more than nix children and that she is in the process of getting her State License. There was no one present objecting to the request. Mrs. Brandon moved and Mrs. Richardson seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of CUP86 -11 for Day Care at 57 Renaissance Court with the Findings of Fact: That the applicant meets the conditions for a Conditional Use Permit; and with the Conditions: 1. That the applioant is licensed by the State of Minnesota; 2. That the residence is inspeoted by the City Inapeotors. Motion carried unanimously. ITEM: Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Denny seconded a motion to hear Case No: WVR86 -5 at this time due to the number of people involved in the next oase. The applicant for that case was not available so the Commisaion proceeded on the regular agenda. CASE NO: CR86 -5 (143 -902) Hearing to consider an applioation by Ryan Construotion Company for a Concept Review for rezoning and oonstruotion of a neighborhood shopping center at 2012 Mainstreet, the present site of the Pines Mobile Home Community. Mr. Bill MoHale, representing Ryan Construotion, reviewed the plans with the Commission for the shopping center. Mr. MoHale detailed a few minor changes that they are proposing. The square footage of the buildings has been reduced slightly, the ingress on 19th Avenue has been eliminated, and the proposed occupants are a super market, a hardware store and related retail uses. He stated that they have net with the surrounding neighbors and are working to resolve their concerns regarding traffio patterns, berm and fencing, and trunk loading areas. He also stated that with the necessary rezoning and permits required that it would be about one year before construction could begin. Residents from the area spoke in regard to ingress /egress along 19th Avenue, landscaping along 19th Avenue, traffic problem at Mainstreet and Shady Oak Road, one -way traffic exit /entrance for the development, use of 20th Avenue as an alley, safety of the children, preservation of the neighborhood, they felt that the project would detract from the downtown. A representative for the Pines Mobile Home Community spoke against the development and stated that it would be a great financial loss to the residents of the park. One of the problems is that many of the trailers oan only be moved to two other parks within the area because of their size. The residents would like to clean up the park and find a new owner that would help in the process. Residents voiced concern that if the development occurs, they would have trailers that would only be worth salvage value. Comments from the Commission were as follows: Mr. Anderson stated that he was against the proposal unless it can be demonstrated that it is the highest and best use of the property. Mr. Shirley is unconvinced that the property should be rezoned, and feels the development would have a considerable impact on the Mainstreet. He does not like rezoning because people rely on current zoning. Mrs. Brandon stated concern regarding the impact on downtown, impact on all of Hopkins, and what we are as neighbors. • Mr. Denny has empathy for people fighting for their homes - it does not matter how much money they make, their homes are still important to them. Mr. Folk stated that in the past few years, we have had business development in residential areas. Officials oan stop rezoning but they cannot stop ohange. In good oonsoienoe, he cannot vote for the development. CASE NO: WVR86 -5 (904 -1047) Hearing to consider an application by Johnson Enterprises, Inc. for a Waiver of the Platting Requirements to divide the lot at 2100 Mainstreet into two paroels. Mr. Earl Dahlberg represented Johnson Enterprises, Ina. and stated the there are no proposed changes for the property, the waiver was for the purpose of receiving two tax statements only. Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Anderson seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the waiver of plat to divide the lot at 2100 Mainstreet with the Findings of Faot: 1. The lots conform to the minimum lot size for the 8 -3 District. 2. The existing parking lots are legal, non - conforming, which will remain the same, and with the Condition: 1. The applicant complies with the Building Code requirements. Motion carried unanimously. ITEM: Discussion regarding recreational facilities. ATTEST: The Commission and staff discussed the use of skateboard ramps in residential areas. The City Attorney and staff are of the opinion that recreational equipment should be handled as a nuisance. Mr. Anderson moved and Mr. Denny seconded a motion to refer this item to staff to handle as a nuisance as suggested by staff and the City Attorney. Staff instructed to keep in touoh with other communities to see how they handle the situation. Motion carried. Mr. Folk voting nay. Mrs. Richardson moved and Mr. Anderson seconded a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously. James Folk, Chairman MEMBERS: