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12-30-1985A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Monday, December 30, 1985, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Present were Chairman Folk, members Berg, Bourne, Brandon, Janke and Kirscht. Also present were City Engineer Strojan, Community Development Analyst Anderson. Mr. Rapp, Mr. Shirley and Mr. Kerrigan arrived at 8:40 due to a special Council Meeting. Item: Mr. Kirscht moved and Mr. Janke seconded a motion that the minutes of the 2 -4 November 26, 1985 meeting be approved and signed. Motion carried unanimously. Case No: Public Hearing to consider an application by Richard Neslund for Centurion SUBD85 -1 Company for Subdivision Approval at the northeast corner of Edgemoor Drive 5 -254 and State Highway No. 7. Mr. Len Theil, representing Richard Neslund, explained the preliminary plat to the Commission stating that the plat contained two lots with the - necessary easements. He also stated that he had contacted Roger Hork, Knollwood Association President, in regard to the plat. Action: Mr. Berg moved and Mrs. Brandon seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of a resolution approving application for subdivision approval based on the Findings of Fact that the subdivision will form two conforming lots; that single family dwellings may be built on each lot; that the proposed sub- division conforms to all requirements of the City's zoning and subdivision ordinance; and subject to the conditions that access to the lots be from Edgemoor Drive and that all easements including road as shown on the plat be recorded as permanent easements. Motion carried unanimously. Residents of the Knollwood area arrived at the meeting just as the Commission voted on the above motion. Being late they asked the Commission to still hear their concerns. Residents spoke in regard to access thru the Knollwood area, setting a minimum value or minimum square footage on any proposed con - struction, review of site plans before any permits are issued and the need for protection from any traffic from Amhurst entering onto Edgemoor Drive. It was also stated by the residents that the developer of Amhurst has not provided all the necessary landscaping or replanted areas where needed. The Commission did not change their motion. Case No: Public Hearing to consider an application by Han -san Lee for the following VN85 -3 variances; parking, front yard and sideyard setback, to operate a quick 255 -716 order restaurant at 1601 Mainstreet. Han -san Lee, applicant, and Myrle Mackenzie of Merrill Lynch Realty, reviewed the proposed plans with the Commission stating the need for remodeling to provide a kitchen. It was also stated that additional parking could be provided in the future by removal of the existing garage if necessary. Residents of the area expressed concern about a traffic problem and stated that they would rather not have the garage removed. They stated that the use which exists now does not create a parking or traffic problem and also that the hours of operation are from 9 to 5 leaving the neighborhood quiet for the evening other than normal traffic. The hours of operation for the quick order restaurant would be open from 11 to 9 p.m. Action: Mrs. Bourne moved and Mr. Berg seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the variances as requested for a quick order restaurant at 1601 Mainstreet. Mrs. Brandon, Mr. Janke, Mr. Kirscht, Mr. Shirley and Mr. Folk voting nay; Mrs. Bourne and Mr. Berg voting aye. Motion failed. Mr. Berg left the meeting at 9:15. Case No: Public Hearing to consider an application by Han -san Lee for a Conditional CUP85 -1 Use Permit to operate a quick order restaurant at 1601 Mainstreet. 716 Mr. Janke moved and Mr. Kirscht seconded a motion recommending to the Council denial of the application for Conditional Use Permit CUP85 -1 based Zoning and Planning Minutes of December 30, 1985 continued. Item: Review of proposed changes to the sign ordinance. 917 -1051 ATTEST: James Folk, Chairman MEMBERS: on the fact that the variances as needed were disapproved. Mrs. Brandon, Mr. Janke, Mr. Kirscht, Mr. Shirley and Mr. Folk voting yea; Mrs. Bourne voting nay. Motion carried. Mr. Rapp pointed out that approval or denial of a request should be ac- companied by Findings of Fact. Mr. Janke moved and Mr. Kirscht seconded a motion recommending to the Council adoption of a resolution denying CUP85 -1 based on the Findings of Fact: 1. that there is an existing parking problem 2. that there is opposition from the neighbors 3. that a hardship does not exist to justify the variance 4. need for additional parking created by development 5. there is a limited ability to create parking at this site. Motion carried. Mrs. Bourne voting nay. Item: Review of amendment of Conditional Use Permit. 756 -916 Mr. Kerrigan informed the Commission that Council has requested that they review the Conditional Use Permit section of the ordinance and revise where necessary. Mr. Kirscht moved and Mr. Janke seconded a motion instructing staff to draft an ordinance, have the City Attorney review for hearing at the January meeting. Motion carried. Staff reviewed proposed changes with the Commission. It was suggested that staff review the sign ordinances of Excelsior and Wayzata to see how they handle the issue. Staff is also to review how to handle painted signs in windows. An Ordinance is to be drafted for the January meeting. Mr. Kirscht moved and Mrs. Brandon seconded a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously.