Concept Review. March 13, 1985
Case No: 85 -12
Applicant: Rudy Luthers Hopkins Motors Inc.
Location: Northeast corner of 5th & Excelsior Avenue
Subject: Concept Review
STAFF FINDINGS & COMMENTS: Kerrigan
I. The subject site is now occupied by the Hopkins Theatre and its' related
parking. The applicant is proposing to remove the existing building and
replace it with his new car operation presently operating at 8th & Excel-
sior. The used car operation and body shop are to remain in operation on
the existing site.
2. The southerly 300' of this parcel is zoned B -3 Business with the northerly
portion zoned R -1 -C Residential. An auto sales use is allowed in B -3 Dis-
trict with the granting of a Conditional Use Permit. Thus the applicant
would be required to have the residential portion of the parcel rezoned
to B -3. In accordance with 427.36 A an auto sales lot must meet the follow-
ing requirements:
A. Auto sales including sales lot and major auto repair provided:
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(a) the sales lot shall not be larger in square footage than
the square footage of the building devoted to the realted
business.
(b) the 20 feet required front yard shall be landscaped and
should the front yard be less than 20 feet due to non-
conforming use, a permanent barrier at least 18 inches
high shall separate the sales lot from-the public walk.
(c). lighting of the sales lot shall be totally from indirect
lighting
(d) should the lot abutt an "R" district an acceptable design
of screening fence 5 feet in height shall be constructed
along the abutting lot line.
(e) the auto sales lot shall not include vehicles over a
9000 lb. rated weight.
3. The building as proposed would be one level with approximately 22,590 sq. ft.
The main orientation of the building will be to Excelsior & 5th Avenue North.
The applicant is proposing to retain the existing theatre tower on the site
as a structure for signage. Because of the height and possible location in
the front yard setback this aspect of the plan would require a variance.
4. The entire parcel contains approximately 121,000 sq. ft. 293 parking spaces
• are proposed to be provided. The existing dealership presently has a problem
with parking. The applicant should be required to provide documentation that
adequate off - street parking will be avilable to meet their needs. Three access
points to the site are proposed along 5th Avenue North, one on Excelsior Avenue.
The present curb cut on First Street North is proposed to be eliminated.
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5. A 20' setback area is proposed along Excelsior Avenue. Parking would be
directly adjacent to the westerly property line. The applicant has stated
that he will have a preliminary landscape plan prepared prior to the Concept
Review.
6. One problem created by a new use of this site relates to Burger King. They
presently have an agreement with the theatre to use their site for overflow
parking during the noon hour.
7. Applicant has met with the neighborhood and the CCDC.
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