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12-28-1976 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on � Tuesday, December 28, 1976, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Present were Chairman Arnold, members Hance, Morrill and Slaton. Also present were City Engineer Strojan, Zoning Administrator Kohnen and City Planner Hawks. Mrs. Morrill moved and Dr. Slaton seconded a motion to suspend the rules and hold the meeting. Motion carried. Item: Mrs. Morrill moved and Mr. Hance seconded a motion to approve and sign the minutes of November 30, 1976. Motion carried. Item: Report by Jim Hawks regarding the parkina at St. Johns Church. It was brought out that the church does not have sufficient on site parking. The conditions of the original building permit stated that a Part II could be implemented if the existing conditions were not satisfactory. Part II requires that the area of the two homes owned by the church be used for parking purposes. Mr. Bob Speeter, resident of 110 Interlachen Road and member of the church spoke in behalf of the church stating the different things they have tried. It was his understandina that the fencing and landscaping would not be installed unless the expanded parking plan was implemented. There has been no review `, by the City since the permit was issued in 1967. Mr. David Murrin of 1409 Boyce Road, stated that he would be opposed to the removal of the home located at 1417 Boyce Road for a parking lot since there was no indication that the future parking plan would ever be put into effect when he purchased his house. Father Robert Thurner was also present at the meeting. It was decided that Mr. Chuck Tralle, in charge of maintenance at the church, would meet with the City staff to see what can be worked out and the staff will report back to the commission at the February meeting. Item: Report by Jim Hawks regarding the typical house, garage and lot sizes in Hopkins. After considerable discussion on accessory building sizes the commission decided to continue this item to the March meetinq. Item: Dr. Slaton wanted to know the commissions feelings on the proposed changes for Excelsior Avenue east of Ashley Road by Hennepin County so he could report back to the Council. The main concern was the bus bays and left turn lanes and the taking of property from the Crow property rather than from the golf `.. course. Mr. Bennet informed the commission of his recollection of the neighborhood. meeting in regard to this project. Item: Review of plans for a dental clinic at lOth Avenue North and First Street. Dr. Slaton reviewed the plans with the commission. The only change in the plans from those previously approved was that the roof line was changed from a flat roof to a slope which fits the residential area. Dr. Slaton moved and Mr. Hance seconded a motion to recommend approval to the City Council of the change of the roof line in accordance with plans submitted. Motion carried. Item: Mr. Arnold read a copy of a letter sent to Mayor Miller concerning his resigna- tion from the commission by his recent move from Hopkins to Minnetonka. Mr. Arnold will stay on the commission as long as is possible until someone can be appointed to fill his position. Item: The commission stated their desire to have Mr. Hawks continue to supply them `— with planning information on various items with their regular agenda material. ._ Zoning and Planning minutes of December 28, 1976 continued. Item: Mr. Arnold was instructed by the commission members to send a letter to Mayor Miller stating their desire to have commission members appointed so they may work with a full commission very soon. Item: Dr. Siaton moved and Mr. Hance seconded a motion asking the Council for an extension af Resolution No. 76-2518 "RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR TRANSMISSION OF BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR ANY CONSTRUCTION EXCEPT ONE AND TWO FAMILY RESIDENCES IN THE CITY OF HOPKINS TO THE HOPKINS ZONING AND PLANNING COMMIS5ION AND THE HOPKINS CITY COUNCIL FROM AND AFTER JULY 6, 1976, UNTIL ADOPTION OF NEW ZONING ORDINANCE OR DECEMBER 31, 1976, 69HICHEVER DATE IS SOONER" to July 6, 1977. Motion carried. Item: Dr. Slaton moved and Mr. Hance seconded a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. MEMBERS : � � � ..��' �• t: ��:- � �:, c-�. ���"J^.�_ �i:.,�.C� / ATTE S'I'�: � ' -� /,7 . ,���-l�'��!•�-f.-�-�� David Arnold, Chairman � \..