04-24-1984A
A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday,
April 24, 1984, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall.
Present were members Berg, Janke, Kirscht, Milbert and Tickle. Also present were
City Manager Craig, City Engineer Strojan, and Community Development Director
Kerrigan.
In the absence of Ms Eddy, Mrs. Tickle chaired the meeting.
Item: Mr. Janke moved and Mr. Milbert seconded a motion that the minutes of the
March 27, 1984 meeting be approved and signed. Motion carried.
Case No: Hearing on an application by J. D. Athletic Inc. at 1002 Second Street N.E.
84 -10 for a Conditional Use Permit to construct an addition to the existing
6 -121 structure to house a swimming pool, continued from the March 27, 1984
meeting.
Mr. Jim Simon, representing J. D. Athletic, reviewed the request with the
Commission.
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Action: Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Berg seconded a motion recommending to the Council
approval of the Conditional Use Permit to construct an addition to the existing
structure with the conditions that the mechanical devices on the roof be
screened, curbing be installed at the entrance to the property, hedging be
planted along the parking area, lighting for the parking on the east, and
elimination of the volley ball court. Motion carried unanimously.
Case No: Hearing on an application by A. R. Tempesta for a Conditional Use Permit to
84 -11 construct a 32 unit townhouse development at the southwest corner of 9th
121 -159 Avenue and 7th Street South.
Mr. Tempesta reviewed the plans with the Commission and stated that there have
been no changes in the plans that were submitted for approval previously. He
also stated that they are ready to apply for permits within 30 days.
Mr. Craig Hinricks representing the Park Valley Association spoke in regard
to no enclosed parking, buildings too close to the street due to the Flood
Plain.
Action: Mr. Janke moved and Mr. Berg seconded a motion recommending to the Council
approval of the Conditional Use Permit based on previous approval and no
change in the plans. Motion carried unanimously.
Case No: Hearing on an application by Jeffrey Kinney for a Variance to reduce the
84 -12 rear yard setback from 25 feet to 10 feet for an addition to the building
160 -263 at 1505 West Excelsior Avenue.
Mr. Kinney reviewed the expansion plans with the Commission. He stated that
the hours of operation are to remain the same. The Commission recommended
that the applicant study the drainage by the retaining wall as it may be a
problem.
Action: Mr. Berg moved and Mr. Kirscht seconded a motion recommending to the Council
approval of the variance to reduce the rear yard setback from 25 feet to 10
feet for an addition with the requirement to use decorative block on the east
wall, and that there is a unique circumstance to substantiate the variance
because of the retaining wall and the height of the alley in relationship to
the lot and the shape of the structure on the property. Motion carried
unanimously.
Case No: Hearing on an application by Robert Phillips of 10600 Minnetonka Bouelvard
84 -14 for a Waiver of the Platting Requirements to divide a single residential lot
264 -357 into two parcels.
Pat Niemi of Realty World and Mr. Phillips reviewed the request with the
Commission. Concern with curb cuts on Minnetonka Boulevard were discussed.
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Action: Mr. Kirscht moved and Mr. Berg seconded a motion recommending to the Council
approval of the Waiver of the Platting Requirements to divide the property
at 10600 Minnetonka Boulevard into two parcels. Motion carried unanimously.
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Zoning and Planning Commission minutes of April 24, 1984 continued.
Case No: Hearing on an application by Oakridge Country Club for a Conditional Use
84 -15 Permit to allow one additional tennis court directly west of the existing
358 -517 tennis courts.
Mr. Ed Cohen, and Mr. Herb Margolis, Project Coordinator, reviewed the plans
with the Commission.
Action: Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Kirscht seconded a motion recommending to the
Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit for one additional tennis
court with the letters of April 20th (from Oakridge Country Club) and
April 23rd (from Edward Winer) and the plans submitted being a part of the
required conditions. Motion carried unanimously.
Item: Due to conversation concerning the Conditional Use Permit granted 2/28/84
for construction of a six foot fence around a portion of the Oakridge property
which was to have both a top and bottom rail, Mr. Cohen asked that the
Conditional Use Permit be amended by use of a tension wire in place of the
bottom rail due to the'cost of said rail.
Action: Mr. Kirscht moved and Mr. Berg seconded a motion to forward to Council
recommendation to amend Conditional Use Permit #84 -02 to use tension wire
in lieu of bottom rail except in the area of the tennis courts. Motion
carried unanimously.
Case No: Hearing on an application by the City of Hopkins for a Conditional Use Permit
84 -16 to install a seven foot Special Purpose Fence around the Blake Hill Water
518 -565 Tower located at 147 Harrison Avenue South.
Mike Lauseng, Hopkins Water Superintendent,discussed the request and
vandalism problems on the site.
Action: Mr. Kirscht moved and Mr. Janke seconded a motion recommending to the Council
approval of the Conditional Use Permit to install a seven foot Special
is Purpose Fence around the Blake Hill Water Tower to increase the security
and safety around the tower. Motion carried unanimously.
Item: Proposed landscape ordinance review continued to the May 29, 1984 meeting.
Item: Changes to the sign ordinance continued to the May 29, 1984 meeting.
Item: Ken Hall of Spantek asked that the Commission consider a pre- concept review
for an addition to the present building of approximately 28,000 sq. ft. which
would involve a variance for parking of 6h -7 feet on easement on 15th Avenue.
He stated that if they were unable to use easement for parking, they would
have to reduce the addition to under 20,000 sq. ft. and that it would not be
desirable to proceed with plans.
It was suggested that they proceed with plans and work with the parking.
Mr. Milbert moved and Mr. Kirscht seconded a motion that the meeting be
adjourned. Motion carried.
MEMBERS
ATTEST:
Martha Tickle, Chairperson Pro-tem
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