CR 11-115 Conditional Use Permit - Gas Station 1120 7th St Sis
November 30, 2011 N 0 P K i N S Council Report 11-115
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — GAS STATION
Proposed Action
Staff recommends the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution 11-65 approving a
conditional use permit for operation of a gas station at 1120 Seventh Street South.
At the Zoning and Planning meeting, Ms. Allard moved and Mr. Fisher seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution RZ11-19, recommending approval of a conditional use permit for operation
of a gas station at 1120 Seventh Street South. The motion was approved unanimously.
Overview
Mourad Zahi has purchased the former gas station at 1120 Seventh Street South. The gas
station was formerly an Oasis Market. All of the Oasis Markets were closed in the Twin City
area and then auctioned off. The gas station was closed for over six months, so the
conditional use permit for a gas station has expired.
The gas tanks have been tested by the MPCA and they have passed. The applicant will be
operating as a Marathon gas station.
• Primary Issues to Consider
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• What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan
designated the subject site?
• What are the conditions for a gas stations?
• What was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting?
Supporting Documents
• Analysis of Issues
• Site Plan
Neighborhood Minutes
Resolution 11-65
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Primary Issues to Consider
• What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan
designated the subject site?
The subject property is zoned B-3, General Business. The Comprehensive Plan has
designated the site as Commercial. The proposed use complies with both documents.
• What are the conditions for a gas station?
Service Station provided:
1. The site shall be constructed for drainage according to a plan submitted and approved
The gas station complies with the above conditions.
• What was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting?
Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed gas station. Mourad Zahi, the applicant, and Rabie
Yousfi, the owner of the property appeared before the Commission. No one appeared at the
public hearing regarding this item. '
• Alternatives.
1. Approve the conditional use permit. By approving of the conditional use permit, the
applicant will be able to operate the gas station as proposed.
by the city engineer and fire marshal.
2.
The entire site not covered with building or landscaping shall be hard surfaced.
3.
The lighting shall be accomplished in such a way as to have no direct source visible
from the public right-of-way or adjacent land in the residential district.
4.
No driveway access shall be less than 40 feet from a street intersection.
5.
Any other business operated on the site shall conform to this code.
6.
The site shall be constructed for parking and traffic according to a plan submitted and
• 7.
approved.
Stacking for gas pumps shall be provided for at least one car beyond the pump island
in each direction in which access can be gained to the pump. The required stacking
shall not interfere with internal circulation patterns or with designated parking areas
and shall not be permitted on any public right-of-way, private access easement or
within the required parking setback.
8.
The front year shall be landscaped and ten feet in depth; if station is non -conforming
a curb shall be constructed to separate the drive from public walk.
9.
No vehicles which are unlicensed and inoperable shall be stored on premises except
in appropriately designed and screened storage areas.
10.
All repair, assembly, disassembly and maintenance of vehicles shall occur within
closed buildings except minor maintenance, including tire inflation, addition of oil
and wiper replacement.
The gas station complies with the above conditions.
• What was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting?
Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed gas station. Mourad Zahi, the applicant, and Rabie
Yousfi, the owner of the property appeared before the Commission. No one appeared at the
public hearing regarding this item. '
• Alternatives.
1. Approve the conditional use permit. By approving of the conditional use permit, the
applicant will be able to operate the gas station as proposed.
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2. Deny the conditional use permit. By denying the conditional use permit, the applicant
will not be able to operate the gas station as proposed. If the City Council considers this
alternative, findings will have to be identified that support this alternative.
3. Continue for further information. If the City Council indicates that further information is
needed, the item should be continued.
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November 7th 2011 at 8:00 pm
. 1120 7th St S Hopkins MN 55343
Neighborhood meeting for conditional use permits and rezoning regarding Hopkins Express gas
station
Meeting led by Mourad Zahi
In attendance;
Mourad Zahi, business owner of Hopkins Express
Rabi Yousfie, land lord of the gas station
Molly Cummings of Hopkins Zoning and Planning
Ann Hanke
Barb Lehman
Dan Damschon
Meeting began by Mourad Zahi at 8:12 pm
Mourad Zahi informed everyone that the purpose of this meeting is to inform the neighborhood of
the intent to reopen a gas station under the Marathon branding at 1120 7th St S Hopkins MN
55343.
Mourad Zahi opened the floor for questions and comments to those in attendance.
Barb Lehman inquired what hours they intend to operate Hopkins Express.
Mourad Zahi informed them that the plan was to operate from 6:00 am until 11:00 pm daily.
Barb Lehman commented that she hopes if they ever expand the operation to 24 hours a day that
they would not be operating the car wash during the full 24 hours.
Mourad Zahi informed them that they would not be.
Molly Cummings asked if they have owned any other gas stations.
Mourad Zahi responded that they have not.
Dan Damschon inquired as to when Hopkins Express planned to open.
Mourad Zahi informed them that they can get the license as soon as after the first Tuesday of
• December; and that they are ready to open as soon as they get the license.
Barb Lehman asked if that meant the anticipated open date would be mid-December.
Mourad Zahi answered yes.
Molly Cummings inquired if Hopkins Express would be equipped with "pay -at -the -pump" gas
pumps.
Mourad Zahi informed them that there would be "pay -at -the -pump" gas pumps, and some "pay -
inside" pumps.
Molly Cummings inquired about any comments or concerns that had been brought to Mourad Zahi
about Hopkins Express by people in the community not in attendance at this meeting.
Mourad Zahi informed them that there had not been any concerns brought to him; but that there
had been many people asking when the Hopkins Express would open, as well as general
excitement from the community.
Molly Cummings commented that taking the building from empty to enterprise is a positive thing
and that she feels they are doing a great job and a great thing for the community.
Mourad Zahi asked for any other questions or comments; there were none.
Mourad Zahi called the meeting to a close at 8:20 pm.
Zahi;
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: 11-65
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A SERVICE
STATION AT 1120 SEVENTH STREET SOUTH
WHEREAS, an application for a Conditional Use Permit CUP II -1 has been made by Mourad
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for zoning amendment was made by Mourad Zahi on October
19, 2011.
2. That the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission published notice, held a
public hearing on the application and reviewed such application on November 29,
2011: all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard.
3. That the written comments and analysis of City staff were considered.
• 4. Legal description of the parcel is as follows:
The north 221.25 feet of the east 250 feet of the west '/2 of the Northeast '/ of
Southwest % except roads
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for Conditional Use Permit
CUP I-1 is hereby approved based on the following Findings of Fact:
1. That the service station meets the requirements for a conditional use permit.
2. That the existing tanks meet the requirements for the MPGA.
Adopted this 6th day of December 2011.
ATTEST:
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
0 Kristine A. Luedke , City Clerk