04-26-1977 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was heZd on Tuesday,
Apri1 26, 1977, at 7:30 p.m. , in the Council Chambers in the City Ha11.
Present were Chairman Gaskell, members Loberg, Marker, Slaton and Stefan. AZso present
were City Manager Craig, City Engineer Strojan, Zoning Administrator Kohnen and City
Planner Hawks.
Item: Approve and sign Minutes of the March 29, 1977, meeting.
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Action: Dr. Slaton moved, and Mr. Stefan seconded the motion that the Minutes be approved
and signed. Motion carried.
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Item: Discussion of oId and new business by Cornrnission members.
The Commission discussed the downtown park and downtown parking, and noted
that they were favorable to the sub-Ievel parking, the park and housing for
the elderly but felt that the housing for the elderly would possibly be better
at some other Iocation.
It was suggested that in the long range p.Zanning it shouZd be kept in mind
that the Suburban Chevrolet property would be a desirable parking site if they
were to move out of town.
Item: Mr. Hawks showed a film on PZanned Unit Development.
Item: The Commission decided to have a special work session on May 24, I977, at 7:30 p.m.
for the purpose of reviewing the Comprehensive Plan and Ordinance No. 427.
Case No. 77-02. Hearing on an application by Mr. David R. Adams for a Conditional Use
`" Permit to construct a tennis court on his property located at 10 Manitoba
Road.
Action: Dr. Slaton moved, and Mr. Marker seconded the rr�otion, to recommend approval of
the Conditional Use Permit for the tennis court with the stipulation that the
fence be 8 feet from the property line and the light and noise performance
standards be followed. Motion carried.
Case No. 77-03. Hearing on an appZication by Sunrise Homes, Inc. , for variances to the
Iot area and width, also to the front and rear yard requirements to
construct a double residence on Lot 4, Block 2, Meaths Addition, also
known as 502-504 Sunnyside Lane.
Mr. Bob Merit of Sunrise Homes presented the plans to the Commission.
Action: Dr. SZaton moved, and Mr. Loberg seconded the motion, to recomrriend to the Counci.Z
that a variance of 35 feet in lot width, 4720 sq. ft. of lot area and 5 feet of
rear yard be granted for the construction of a double residence being that it
was in keeping with the existing neighborhood. Motion carried.
� Item: Request from Five Associates, Inc. , for approval of division of plat to create
three equal sized double residential lots of 68 feet adjacent to and across the
street from other double residences, known as South Meadows.
Mr. Andy Justus appeared before the Commission to present the proposed plans.
Action: Mr. Stefan rr�oved, and Mr. Marker seconded the motion, to recommend to the Council
approval of the di vision of Iots and variance of from 100 feet to 68 feet of Zot
width from 12000 sq. ft. to 8500 sq. ft. of Zot area for the construction of
three double residences on 6th Avenue South. Motion carried. It is being noted
that this is a violation of the spirit of the ordinance, but keeping of confor-
mance of the existing neighborhood.
Item: Request by Gerald C. Wille, 300 North 21st Avenue for removal of the 33 ft. roadway
easement from his property.
Action: Dr. SZaton moved, and Mr. Stefan seconded the motion, that Mr. WiIZe make a
formal request for vacation of the roadway easement and the hearing for said
vacation be scheduled for May 3Z, I977. Motion carried.
Item: Preview of Super Valu pZans.
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Mr. Frank ZeIZe of Ryan Construction presented the pre.Ziminary plans to the
Commission.
The Commission was favorabZe to the preliminary pZans and requested that they come
back with complete plans with the following items to be included: one more emergency
(see next page)
Minutes of the Zoning & Planning Commission meeting, cont. Page 2.
Item: Preview of Super Valu pZans, cont.
exit at the rear of the store, that the garbage containers be concealed,
that the deliveries be limited to the one side of the building, and plans
for the landscaping, lighting and signing of the building be included.
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Item: Mr. Hawks informed the Commission that they should review the ordinance in regard
to commercial property being able to use vacated railroad ri ght-of-way property
being that it was not included in the B-4 District of the ordinance.
Mr. ChiZds had requested the right to use vacated property for an addition to his
building.
The Commission stated that he shouZd go ahead with plans to abutt the trackage.
Item: Mr. Stefan moved, and Mr. Loberg seconded the motion, that the foZlowing be made a
part of the By-Laws of the Commission:
The Chairman of the Planning Commission be responsible for: preparation,
coordination and approvaZ of a1Z future appropriations for the Zoning
and Planning Comm.ission; - because he prepares and approves it, he is
responsible for review of any variance in performance to that budget, over-
runs or under-runs, in the future - or his or her designate. Motion carried.
Action: Mr. Stefan moved, and Dr. Slaton seconded the motion, that the meeting be
adjourned. Motion carried.
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