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06-24-1986• A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, June 24, 1986, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Present were Chairman Folk, members Berg, Bourne, Brandon, Janke, Kirscht and Shirley. Also present were Community Development Director Kerrigan and Community Development Analyst Anderson. Item: Mr. Kirscht moved and Mrs. Brandon seconded a motion that the minutes of the May 27, 1986 meeting be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Case No: Hearing on an application by Jim Lindstrom for a Variance to the parking VN86 -7 requirements in conjunction with the Hopkins Car Care Center at 404 Main - 6 -223 street. Mr. Lindstrom, Mr. McCardy and Mr. Hennemuth reviewed the proposed expan- sion plans with the Commission. The addition is to be on the west side of the present site and remodeling of the existing building. The drain- age on the site will be surface drainage and there will be landscaping to the front of the building and throughout the site. A letter was presented to the Commission from Hagen & Mason Investments stating that he had talked with Mr. Lindstrom and asked if the surface water could be carried entirely on his own land to the eastern border. He said that this could be accomplished by grading of the parking area. That was the only concern of Mr. Hagen and he stated that the project would be an improvement to the business district. Mr. Lindstrom stated that he had favorable comments from the Downtown Development Committee with regard to the project. Mr. Kirscht asked that guardrails be provided along the west property line at the drop -off area for safety purposes. Action: Mr. Shirley moved and Mrs. Brandon seconded a motion recommending to Council approval of the parking variance for 55 spaces on site and the leased property with the Findings of Fact (1) that the parking requirements are an estimate of what the applicant will need (2) the leased parking area pro- vides the applicant sufficient parking and with the C9ndition that the . applicant provide sufficient off -site parking if it is dectermined to be necessary. Motion carried unanimously. Case No: Hearing on an application by Jim Lindstrom for a Conditional Use Permit CUP86 -4 to construct a 8672 square foot addition to the existing Car Care Center 223 -253 at 404 Mainstreet. Mr. Berg moved and Mr. Janke seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit to construct an addition to the existing Car Care Center at 404 Mainstreet with the Findings of Fact that (1) a parking variance was granted and (2) that the proposed development meets the requirements for a Conditional Use Permit, and with the Conditions that (1) The applicant provide sufficient off -site parking if it is deter- mined to be necessary, (2) A guardrail be provided along the west property line at the drop -off area, (3) that drainage on the leased parking be pro- vided to ensure that excess water does not drain onto adjacent apartment property, (4) Waiver of landscape requirements be granted as set forth on revised plan as submitted, (5) Review and approval by the Director of Engineering and Fire Marshal. Motion carried unanimously. Case No: Hearing on an application by White Castle for a parking variance to reduce VN86 -6 the number of parking spaces when adding a drive -up window. 255 -385 Mr. Jeff Sauer of White Castle and Mr. Jack Vosler of Schoell & Madson reviewed the proposed plans with the Commission. They indicated that the existing parking is more than adequate and that with the drive -up window they would need less parking. They had contacted adjacent property owners and there were no objections to the proposal. Ms. Bourne moved and Mrs. Brandon seconded a motion recommending to the Council u,,proval of the parking variance based on the Findings of Fact Zoning and Planning Commission minutes of June 24, 1986 continued. (1) that a unique circumstance is present due to the storm water deten- tion basin and the 35' easement and (2) a hardship exists due to the com- bination of the storm water detention basin and 35' easement which pre- vents the applicant from expanding. Motion carried unanimously. Case No: Hearing to consider amending the Zoning in the 1990 Comprehensive Plan ZN86 -4 from R -4 to B -3 on Lots 1 -9 and Lots 40 -42, Block 2, West Minneapolis. 387 -515 also known as the site of the Hopkins Village Apartments, 9 - 7th Avenue South, Staff stated that the purpose of the proposed change was to bring the Comprehensive Plan into conformance with the Zoning Ordinance and that the change was in keeping with the present use of the area. Mr. Hagen, one of the owners of the apartment, stated that he was in agreement with the proposed change. Owners of several single family homes south of the apartment were concerned with the effect this would have on the value of property in the area. Ms. Bourne moved and Mrs. Brandon seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of amending the Comprehensive Plan from R -4 to B -3 Lots 1 -9 and Lots 40 -42, Block 2, West Minneapolis to bring them into confor- mance with the Zoning Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. Item: Discussion on Capital Improvement Program. It was noted that Mr. Rapp would not be able to discuss the Capital Improve- ment Program with the Commission at this meeting. It was decided that this would be the first item on the Agenda for the July 29, 1986 meeting with the meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. ATTEST: James Folk, Chairman Mr. Kirscht moved and Mrs. Brandon seconded a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously. MEMBERS: A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, July 29, 1986, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Present were members Berg, Bourne, Brandon, Janke, Kirscht and Shirley. Also present were City Manager Rapp, Planning & Economic Development Director Kerrigan, and Community Development Analyst Anderson. Item: Item: 6 -10 Item: 11 -230 In the absence of Chairman Folk, Mr. Berg chaired the meeting. Mr. Janke moved and Mrs. Brandon seconded a motion that the minutes of the June 24, 1986 meeting be approved and signed. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion on Capital Improvement Program. Mr. Rapp discussed the various items with the Commission. After review of the various projects, it was noted that the high priority . items would be sprinkling of city buildings, thermal imaging camera, Central Park walkway lights, Community Center renovation and pistol range ventilation. The lowest priority item being the sidewalk snow plowing. Case No: Hearing to consider amending Ordinance No. 427 prohibiting waste facili- ZN86-5 ties from locating within all zoning districts of the City. 231 -259 Mr. Kerrigan explained to the Commission the purpose of adopting an ordinance of this type. Mrs. Brandon expressed concern over who would handle the waste from Hopkins. Mr. Rapp stated Hopkins waste is handled by Hennepin County, and that they operate four waste transfer stationswhich bring waste to the burn site in Minneapolis. Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Kirscht seconded a motion recommending to the Council adoption of the proposed ordinance. Motion carried. Mrs. Brandon voting nay. Case No: Hearing to consider an application by Marvy Advertising Photography Inc. VN86 -9 for a variance to exceed building coverage requirements at 37/41 12th 260- Avenue North. Mr. Marvy explained to the Commission the need for additional storage space and that the proposed addition would connect the two existing buildings, have a full basement, and the exterior of the proposed structure would be stucco to match the existing church building. The Commission asked for clarification regarding non - conforming uses and structures and if it was possible to grant a variance on this parcel. It was stated that the use is permitted and the variance would not increase the non - conformance on the parcel. Residents of the area spoke favorably on the issue stating that Marvy was a very good neighbor and kept the property in a neat, well landscaped manner. It was noted that a resident was concerned about the access to the property not changing. Mr. Marvy said there would be no change in the access. Mr. Kirscht moved and Mrs. Brandon seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the variance with the Findings of Fact (1) that a unique circumstance is present due to different elevations and roof lines of the existing buildings and (2) the negative impact of the variance will be minimized due to the use of the addition; a Condition of the variance is that the addition is to be used primarily for storage. Motion carried unanimously. Case No: Hearing to consider an application by Marvy Advertising Photorgraphy Inc. CUP86 -5 for a Conditional Use Permit to construct an addition to the existing 449 structure at 37/41 12th Avenue North. 1 Zoning and Planning Commission minutes of July 29, 1986 continued. Ms. Bourne moved and Mr. Janke seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit to construct an addition to the existing structures at 37/41 12th Avenue North with the Findings of Fact (1) the proposed addition meets the requirements for a Conditional Use Permit (2) the proposed addition meets the requirements of the R -4 District and with the Conditions that (1) a variance is granted for building coverage and (2) the proposed addition is to be used primarily for storage. Motion carried unanimously. Case No: Hearing to consider an application by Reuter Inc. for a Conditional Use CUP86 -6 Permit to construct an addition to the structure at 410 llth Avenue South. 450 -451 At the request of the applicant, the Commission continued this case to the August 26th meeting. Case No: Hearing to consider an application by A & J Partnership for a Concept CR86 -4 Review regarding development of the White Motors property. 452 -711 Mr. Dave Constable presented the plans to the Commission stating that the present buildings would be demolished and the proposed development would be approximately 80% office and 20% other uses. Parcel 'C' is proposed to be low -rise service. Parcel 'A' is proposed to be developed first with possible construction this year. Comments from the Commission included the additional traffic on llth Avenue South, access at 8th Avenue and County Road 3 being a conflict with future lite rail transit, cost of railroad signals at 8th Avenue, no curb cuts onto the residential streets unless necessary for emergency access. Case No: Hearing to consider an application by Mike Briggs for a Waiver of the WVR86 -3 Platting Requirements to divide the property at 1615 -1625 Fifth Street 712 -742 South into two parcels. Mike Briggs reviewed the request with the Commission stating that the purpose of the waiver was to divide the property into two parcels to receive two tax statements as there are two different tennants. He also stated that he thought he had accomplished this division at the time the buildings were constructed. Mrs. Brandon moved and Mr. Kirscht seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the Waiver of the Platting Requirements to divide the property at 1615 -1625 Fifth Street South into two parcels as proposed on Survey #2, with the Findings of Fact (1) that the waiver of the plat will form two conforming lots (2) that the proposed lots conform to all requirements of the City Zoning Ordinances; and with the Condition that approval be granted by Hennepin County. Motion carried unanimously. Item: Review of proposed changes to the building of St. Therese since approval 743 -776 of the Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Dan Swedberg explained to the Commission the changes that have been made since the time of Conditional. Use Permit approval. The chapel and dining area have been moved to the first floor, the east side of the project will be a paved terrace with 28 additional parking spaces, and the buidling will be moved 15 feet east. There were no objections to the revisions of the plans. Item: Discussion on proposed ordinance change regarding non - conforming buildings 777 -827 and lots. Nancy Anderson explained the issue to the Commission and how it would relate to structures in the Bellgrove or any other area. Mr. Kirscht moved and Mr. Janke seconded a motion that a hearing date be set for the August 26th meeting for the proposed ordinance change. Motion carried unanimously. • Zoning and Planning Commission minutes of July 29, 1986, continued. Item: Review of the proposed modification of the Redevelopment Plan and review of the proposed Modification #4 of the Tax Increment Finance Plan for the Hopkins HRA of Hopkins, MN, continued to the August 26th meeting. Action: Mr. Kirscht moved and Ms. Bourne seconded a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST: Nelson Berg, Chairman Pro -tem MEMBERS: