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02-25-1986A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, February 25. 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 City Manager Rapp, City Engineer Strojan, Community Development Director Kerrigan and Community Development Analyst Anderson. Item: Mrs. Brandon moved and Ms. Bourne seconded a motion that the minutes 3 -5 of the January 28, 1986 meeting be approved and signed. Motion carried unanimously. Case No: Hearing to consider an application by Marvel Eggum for 0 & E Ventures WVR86 -2 for a Waiver of the Platting Requirements to divide a single lot at 6 -310 #1 Loring Road, continued from the January meeting. Mr. Eggum stated that he met with the Bellgrove Association to review the request and show them possible buildings plans for the proposed lot split. He stated that the easement would be for utilities and access would be from Minnetonka Boulevard He also stated that the lot had not been sold so he could not say exactly what would be constructed. Members of the Bellgrove Association again stated their concerns re- garding the lot split in regard to drainage, size of the lot which restricts placement of a home on the property, the desire to keep the area with large lots. They also questioned the title and liens against the property. Action: Mrs. Brandon moved and Mr. Janke seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the Waiver of Platting Requirements for #1 Loring Road based on the findings that the waiver of the plat will form two conforming lots, that a single family dwelling may be built on the proposed lot, that the proposed lots conform to all requirements of the City's zoning ordinances and with the condition that a silt fence be built and that access be on Minnetonka Boulevard. Motion carried unanimously. Case No: Hearing to consider an application by Oakwood Development Company for CUP86 -2 a Conditional Use Permit and Planned Unit Development to permit con - 316 -858 structi.on of two apartment buildings on one parcel of land located at Smetana Road and Felti Court in southwest Hopkins. Mr. John Bergly introduced the development team of Mike Finneman, Jerry Pautz, Jim Benshoof, Mark Finneman and Orlin Miller who all took part in the discussion regarding the development. The proposed development is for two three story buildings with 324 units on a 20 acre site which will require platting to allow construction in two phases for financing under FHA. Access will be from Felt] Court with emergency access from Smetana Road. An access easement will be needed from Opus Corporation, and a Fire Lane will be provided with stabilized base and landscaped cover. All the requirements of the City's zoning ordinance have been met and the team talked of traffic problems and upgrading of traffic control on various streets. Action: Mr. Berg moved and Mrs. Brandon seconded a motion recommending to the City Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit for a PUD develop - ment to be built in two phases, allowing the applicant to subdivide with the following conditions: (1) that a favorable outcome of the Environ- mental Assessment Worksheet, (2) approval of the subdivision, (3) ap- proval of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District as applicable, (4) pro - viding contingent plans for expansion of parking as set forth, (5) se- curing a driveway easement, (6) provide required access points for emer- gency vehicles or alternative arrangement as set forth by the Fire Mar- shal: and the following Findings of Fact: (1) that the proposed develop- ment conforms to the requirements for a Conditional Use Permit (2) that no variances are required. Motion carried. Ms. Bourne abstained. 1 Zoning and Planning Commission minutes of February 25, 1986 continued. Case No: Hearing to consider an application by Lawrence Flake of 302 Sweet Brair VRN86 -4 Lane for a rear yard setback variance for construction of a breezeway 860 -911 from house to garage. Mr. Mike Merrigan representing Mr. Flake, reviewed the plans with the Commission. The Commission is interested in why the garage was built just recently without the breezeway. Mr. Merrigan was unable to answer the question as Mr. Flake is away on vacation. Action: Mrs. Brandon moved and Mr. Berg seconded a motion that Case No. VRN86 -4 be continued to the April meeting at which time Mr. Flake would be back in town to answer questions of concern. Motion carried unanimously. Case No: Hearing to consider an application by Hopkins Block Partners for a CR86 -2 Concept Review for an office - warehouse building located on a line east 912 -1169 of 11th Avenue South, north of the Soo Line Railroad right -of -way, south of the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad right -of -way and west of Knox Lumber. Item: 1170 -1220 Mr. Richard Anderson, one of the Hopkins Block Partners, reviewed the plans with the Commission. He stated that the revised plans for ware- housing were to be for Knox Lumber and for Costco, a company that sells to businesses and selected groups, a membership type of business with annual dues. The Commission expressed disfavor for the proposed plan as it was not in keeping with the original concept, it being a retail type operation that would take away from the downtown, design of the building and traffic generated from that type of operation. After the Commission stated their views and concerns with the proposed development, the applicant withdrew his request. Hearing to consider amending the zoning ordinance relating to billboards. No one was present to speak in regard to the proposed changes. Staff was instructed to forward a copy of the proposed ordinance to those companies having billboards within the city limits before the Council meeting of March 4, 1986. Ms. Bourne moved and Mr. Janke seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the proposed billboard ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. Item: Review of window signs in the downtown. Mr. Berg stated that it was the consensus of the Downtown Committee that limiting window signs would be detrimental to businesses. Members of the Commission stated that they thought some control was necessary for aesthetics. Mr. Folk stated that he would draft a letter from the Commission to the president of the CCDC stating concerns of the Commission and possible suggestions, and need of a joint meeting to resolve the issue. Action: Mr. Berg moved and Mr. Kirscht seconded a motion to continue the item to the May meeting and send the letter stating their concerns and scheduling of a special meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Action: Mr. Kirscht moved and Mrs. Brandon seconded a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously.