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Concept Review-Expand Existing StructureJuly 17, 1985 Case No: 85 -37 Applicant: Hopkins Commerce Center Location: 1007 -1021 East Excelsior Avenue Request: Concept Review to expand existing structure STAFF FINDINGS & COMMENTS: Anderson 1. The applicant is proposing to expand the existing building at 1007 -1021 East Excelsior Avenue. 2. The proposed addition is to be 4000 square feet and located on the east side of the existing building. 3. The proposed addition is to be used for retail space for small businesses which would occupy one or more small areas of the building. 4. Ordinance 427.45(18) Retail Store or Service Shop - at least one (1) off- street parking space for each two hundred (200) square feet of floor area. The parking requirement for the building with the proposed addition is 147 spaces, however, the applicant has stated minor adjustments can be made to comply with the re- quirements. 5. This proposed addition is within a shopping center and hence an overall parking plan should be submitted. 6. The applicant would also like to relocate the existing curb cut to the east. This relocation is necessary to accomodate the new parking design. 7. Ordinance 427.35 requires a Floor Area Ratio of 1.5. A survey was not provided to determine this ratio. If the applicant applies for a Conditional Use Permit at a future date a survey will have to be provided. 8. Without a survey, the effects on the setbacks with the addition cannot be deter- mined. The applicant will have to comply with setbacks of a B -3 district as re- quired in ordinance 427.35. Stuart Corporation 300 Shepard Pa: k Ofnce Center 2177 Youngman Avenue St. Paul. Minnesota 55116-30 (612) 698 1302 July 11, 1985 Planning Commission City of Hopkins Hopkins, MN RE: Blake Road & Excelsior Boulevard Dear Commission Members; Please find attached our proposed concept for 4000 S.F. addition to the existing strip center located at the Northwest corner of Blake Road and Excelsior Boulevard. It is our desire to construct an addition which conforms with the existing space on speculation. This addition would be for perspective small tenants which would occupy one or more small areas of the building. You will notice we have redesigned the parking lot layout to accomodate adequate parking in accordance with the city of Hopkins current requirements. At this time I would like to point out an error on our parking requirement calcualtions. They should read as follows: PARKING REQUIREMENTS VEHICLES * Retail = 23,850 119 Restaurants = 84 people 28 Total 147 Existing Proposed *Includes 4000 S.F. proposed. We can make minor adjustments on drawing to comply with the requirements. We hope this information which you have been provided is sufficient at this time. We respectfully request the commission to review and approve for further action. Very truly yours, STUART CORPORATION Mark R. Youngdahl Director of Construction MRY:sja cc: Mr. Marion Newman 90 146 ' `•`, ' \,‘ v - \ . \\■ V.T\ \\.\\\\:\ ‘‘, 4.1 £116N . 1 • k ,A‘ \ \ \ • \ j=eiet:. gLAitc:046 • July 11, 1985 Mr. Craig Rapp City Manager 1010 So. First Street Hopkins, MLA 55343 Re: The Blake Schools Dear Mr. Rapp: We have been employed by the Blake Schools to pursue several options for school bus exit routes in an attempt to alleviate traffic congestion and ensure student safety. After discussions with the cities of Edina and Hopkins, Blake hosted a meeting for concerned neighbors at the Hopkins campus July 10, 1985. We have determined that the best option for both Blake and the neighborhood would be to route school bus traffic out the southwest corner of the parking lot, onto the vacated streetcar right -of -way, exiting onto Second Street South (see map). Edina and Hopkins each own a portion of the streetcar rightrof - The distance from the parking lot to the street is approximately one tenth of a mile. Currently, it is being used as a bike path. The Blake Schools respectfully request permission to widen that portion of the streetcar right - of-way mentioned above to accommodate one -way bus traffic leaving the Hopkins campus at 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Nbnday through Friday. The Blake Schools would monitor the use of this exit by putting a gate at the street exit, and locking the gate at all times other than 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Further, Blake is willing to improve the path at its own expense, maintain it throughout the school year and after one year hold another meeting with the neighbors. If, after one year, the neighbors are opposed to continuation of Blake's use of this path, Blake will honor their wishes. 3250 West 66th Street P.O. Box 1385 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55440 612/920 -9280 JUL 1 5 1985 • • The Blake Schools want to solve this traffic and safety problem with a minimum of disruption to the neighborhood. If the City Councils approve this request, Blake would like to complete the path - widening before the 1985 school year begins, September 3, 1985. We understand that the next Planning Commission meeting is Tuesday, July 30, followed by a City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 6. We would like to be on the agenda for those meetings. Please contact me at your earliest convenience to let me know if this is possible. Thank you very much for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, " f(*-64 Marlys J. Carer, A&Dciate Consulting Se ices feo cc: John Stander I itt go 1 0 ) Awl bib MUM MIN NUM Ins u i� sum m>•iao- awn. 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