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04-25-1978 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, � April 25, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. , in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Present were Chairman Hance, members Eaves, Marker, Slaton and Treanor. Also present were City Manager Craig, City Engineer 5trojan, Zoning Administrator Kohnen and City Planner Hawks. Case No: 78-05 & 05 Hearing on an application by Mr. Anthony R. Tempesta for a Conditional Use Permit to construct eight - 4 plex's and a front yard variance from 35 feet to 25 feet for the project to be located at the southwest corner of 7th Street and 9th Avenue South, continued from the March 28, 1978 meeting. Mr. Tempesta reviewed the request with the commission and the letter that was received from the Watershed District. Action: Dr. Slaton moved and Mr. Marker seconded a motion to recommend to the Council approval of the variance for the front yard but to continue the Conditional Use Permit to the next meeting so that the outside architecture can be varied on the eight buildings and the commission can review the plan and final grading approved by the Watershed District. Motion carried. � Case No: 78-07 Hearing on an application by b4r. Hammerlund for a variance to construct an eight foot security fence around Lots 19, 7_0 and 21, Block 2, West D4inneapolis also known as 58 6th Avenue South. Mr. Hammerlund presented his request to the commission. Mr. Duda, resident adjoining the Hammerlund property, wanted to be sure that work would not be done outside in the fenced area due to a noise problem. Mr. Robbins of Robbins Auto Cleaners stated that he was not opposed to the fence. Action: Mr. Marker moved and Mrs. Treanor seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the variance to construct the security fence. Mr. Eaves and Dr. Slaton voting no. Mr. Hance broke the tie voting no. Recommendation to the Council would be to deny the request for the variance. Item: Concept review of Perkin�s to be located at Highway No. 7 and Shady Oak Road. Mr. John Solar of Perkins presented the proposed plan to the commission. � Mr. John Stech of 226 West Park Road stated that 21 residents in the area were very much opposed to that type of business. They prefer to keep it residential. Action: Dr. Slaton moved and Mr. Eaves seconded a motion to recommend to the Council that the commission was not in favor of that type use in the area. Item: Appearance by Mr. Jim Howe concerning a possible restaurant in one of the old Moline buildings. Mr. Howe explained to the commission the type of restaurant he was interested in building and wanted the feelings of the commission before he went further with his plans. The commission viewed his ideas favorably. Case No: 78-09 Hearing on an application by D4r. Curt Reinhold to consider Waiving of Platting requirements to allow division of a property into two parcels at 228 Tyler Avenue North. � Action: Mr. Marker moved and Dr. Slaton seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the waiver subject to publication of the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and a 25 foot right-of-way easement across the back of the property. Motion carried. Planning Commission minutes of April 25, 1978 continued. / ` � Case No: 78-10 Hearing on an application by Gregory R. Rusch for side yard, rear yard and parking variances to construct a building at 1842. Excelsior Avenue West. Mr. Rusch presented his plans to the commission. Action: Dr. Slaton moved and Mr. Eaves seconded a motion to continue this case to the next meeting so that Mr. Rusch can work with staff to come up with a new plan which would fit the property better. Motion carried. Item: Concept review for expansion of the First National Bank Drive-In facility at First Street North and llth Avenue. Mr. Maser presented the plans to the cor.imission. Concern was expressed about traffic problems on First Street North. Mr. Feyereisen suggested possible four-way stop at llth Avenue if it were necessary. Action: Mr. Marker moved and P�r. Eaves seconded a motion recommending to the Council ` approval of the concept. Motion carried. Case No: 78-11 Hearing to consider an application by Douglas Dahlberg for Waiver of the Platting requirements to allow division of the property at 313 East Farmdale Road. Mr. Dahlberg explained the reason for the request to the commission. Mr. Schreier of Madison Avenue spoke against cor.unercial development in the area. Mr. Schatz wanted the commission to take a look at the area very closely. Action: Mr. Marker moved and Mr. Eaves seconded a motion recommending to the Q�.ouncil denial of the request for waiver of the platting requirements. Motion carried. Item: Appearance by Mr. Gary Mammen of Cricket Photo regarding a booth by the Hopkins House. �. Action: The commission discussed the location of the proposed photo booth and recommended to the applicant that they consider a different location on the Hopkins House property. Action: Dr. Slaton moved and Mr. Eaves seconded a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. MEMBERS: W ��`-`-_ .:_✓,1— ,�-,'`� �`� �� - � i � i � �- ,. . c :i�.. . . � AT T: ,� =� � � _ �'71.,�� ^ �� � ��ytiyL . Jam Hance, Chairman ��..