04-27-1999�
APRIL MAY MEMBERS
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S GLEESON BOEN
1 2 3 1 BLAIR ENGEL
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11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 HESCH GROSS
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 28 19 20 21 22 SWANSON
25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
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AGENDA
ZONING & PLANNING CONIMISSION
Tuesday, April 27, 1999
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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ITEM: Approve and sign minutes of the March 23, 1999, special meeting.
COMMISSION ACTION: / / / /
ITEM: Approve and sign minutes of the March 30, 1999, regular meeting.
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COMMISSION ACTION: / / / /
CASE NO.
ZCR99-2 CONCEPT REVIEW—ALLIANT TECH PARKING LOT
Consideration of a concept review for the Alliant Tech parking lot
COMMISSION ACTION: / / / /
CASE NO.
VN99-2 VARIANCE—BOWLING ALLEY SIGN
Consideration of a variance for the bowling alley sign
COMMISSION ACTION: / / / /
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AGENDA
ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION
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�.-- ITEM: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
ITEM: AUTO SALES LOTS
ADJOURNMENT
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ZONING AND PLANNING COMMI5SION MINUTES
April 27, 1999
A regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, April 27, 1999, at
6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Commission members Roger Gross, Randy Engel, Dorothy Boen, Sid Blair, and Maura
Swanson.
Also present were City Planner Nancy Anderson and City Attorney Jerre Miller.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Engel called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Blair moved and Ms. Swanson seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the March 23,
1999, special meeting. The motion canied unanimously.
Mr. Blair moved and Ms. Boen seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the March 30, 1999,
regular meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO. ZCR99-ALLIANT TECH PARKING LOT
� Ms. Anderson reviewed the concept with the Commission. Bill Beard, Debbie Brodsho and Wayne
Soojian appeared before the Commission. Ms. Brodsho reviewed the site plan with the Commission.
Mr. Soojian, representing Ryland Homes, stated that they are the fifth largest homebuilder in the
country and they build approximately 9000 homes per year. Ryland Homes has been in the Twin
Cities since 1995. The Commission discussed the housing market, homeowners association, lot size,
financing, size of homes, and exterior materials.
The following residents spoke regarding the development:
Firmus Opitz—the square footage of the homes is not that large— a lot of homes on site and does not
fit the area
Steve Shaw—reminds me of south Minneapolis—not opposed to a lot of homes—better use of land
than ABM
Vince Schrier—not opposed—shocked with density—Will there be a traffic light? —traf�ic is terrible
on Second Street
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MINUTES OF THE ZONING AND PLANNING MEETING
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The following were the comments from the Commission:
Blair—do not like the density—will be a nice addition to Hopkins
Gross—the garages seem predominate to the homes—too much density
Boen—garage is too predominate—do not like front door on side—too much density
Swanson— support the density of the site—market does not want large lots—traffic is a concern
Engel—too dense—could make better by reducing density.
CASE NO. VN99-2 VARIANCE—BOWLING ALLEY SIGN
Ms. Anderson reviewed the applicant's request with the Commission. Gene Wright, the applicant,
and Larry Marofsky, the applicant's lawyer, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Marofsky stated
that the existing sign is a landmark and identifies the business. He also stated that the County is
requiring that the sign be moved and it is not the fault of Mr. Wright. The Commission noted that the
sign has not been maintained.
Maura Swanson left at 7:50 p.m.
Ms. Boen moved and Mr. Gross seconded a motion to approve Resolution RZ99-4,
� recommending approval of the variance. The motion carried unanimously.
ITEM: COMMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Mark Koegler appeared before the Commission. Mr. Koegler reviewed several draft sections of the
Comprehensive Plan with the Commission.
ITEM: AUTO SALES LOTS
This item is on the agenda for the review of several auto sales lots and the requirement regarding the
number of cars. All auto sales lots within the City require a conditional use permit. One condition
for auto sales lots is that the square footage of the sales lot not exceed the square footage of the
building on the site. Recently the auto lots that have this requirement have exceeded the number of
cars allowed. This item is on the agenda for discussion. Ms. Anderson reviewed several proposed
amendments with the Commission. Mr. Engel stated that because many of the Commission members
were not present,this item should be discussed at the May meeting.
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ADJOURN
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Ms. Boen moved and Mr. Gross seconded a motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. The motion was
approved unanimously.
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