01-27-1998 JANUARY FEBRUARY MEMBERS
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S GLEESON BOEN
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BLAIR ENGEL
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11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 HESCH SCHUMACHER
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 GROSS
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AGENDA
ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, January 27, 1998
REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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ITEM: Approve and sign minutes of the December 30, 1997, regular meeting.
COMMISSION ACTION: / / / /
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ITEM: Approve and sign minutes of the January 8, 1998, special meeting.
COMMISSION ACTION: / / / /
CASE NO.
ZCR98-1 CONCEPT REVIEW-APARTMENTS
Consideration of a concept review for a 254 apartment complex in the
southeast corner of Hopkins
ITEM: REVIEW DOWNTOWN PARKING
ITEM: UPDATE ON PARK VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC
RESPONSE FOR SUPERVALU DEVELOPMENT
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ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
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January 27, 1998
A regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, January 27, 1998, at
6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Commission members Sid Blair, Dorothy Boen, Randy Engel, Roger Gross, Pat
Gleeson, Rick Brausen, and Council Representative Fran Hesch.
Also present were City Planner Nancy Anderson, Economic Development Coordinator Jim Hartshorn,
Economic Development Director Jim Kerrigan and City Attorney Jerre Miller.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Brausen called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Boen moved and Mr. Engel seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the December 30,
1997, regular meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Engel moved and Ms. Boen seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the January 8,
� 1998, special meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO. ZCR 98-1 CONCEPT REVIEW-APARTMENTS
Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed development with the Commission. Dave Clark, representing
the applicant, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Clark reviewed the site plan with the
Commission. Mr. Clark stated that they are creating a dense footprint to leave as much site vacant as
possible. Mr. Clark also stated that the proposed development is upscale in terms of apartments.
Paul Klodt, the developer, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Klodt stated that the one bedroom
unit would rent from $800-1000 and the two-bedroom unit for approximately $1200. If the units are
converted to condos, the price range would be approximately $100,000.
Duane Dietrich appeared before the Commission. Mr. Dietrich is the developer of Nine Mile Cove,
the new development north of the proposed development. Mr. Dietrich expressed a concern regarding
the density of the proposed development. Mr. Dietrich stated that it was a nice project somewhere--
not next to our project.
Ron Clark appeared before the Commission. Mr. Clark is the builder for the Nine Mile Cove
development.
Mr. Blair arrived at this time.
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Mr. Clark stated that the Comprehensive Plan encourages owner occupied single family homes. The
�— new development is only 120 feet from the buildings at Nine Mile Cove, not enough setback for a
four-story apartment building. The Commission asked Mr. Clark if a development with the R-2
zoning would be acceptable. Mr. Clark stated that it would.
The Commission discussed this development. Mr. Gross stated that we should stay the course with
the single vs. multi-family in the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Gleeson and Mr. Brausen agreed.
Paul Steiner, the owner of the property, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Steiner stated that he
owned the property since 1982. In the past, he wanted to build an industrial building but could not
find a buyer. He said the site is dif�icult to build on because the site needs massive soil improvements.
He also said do not turn down an excellent project; if not approved, the land will sit vacant.
ITEM: REVIEW DOWNTOWN PARKiNG
Jim Hartshorn reviewed the downtown parking with the Commission. Mr. Hartshorn stated that the
City Council decided not to increase the parking fees for 1998. The staff will be working to explore
alternative financing to fund the maintenance of the ramp.
1TE1VI: UPDATE ON PARK VALLEY
Gail Navratil wrote a letter regarding the recommendation of the Park Valley neighborhood for the
SuperValu development traffic. Sid Blair stated that 42 people attended the neighborhood meeting.
The plan recommended by Park Valley neighborhood is very similar to the plan approved by the
�" Planning Commission. The Park Valley plan will be presented at the February 3 City Council meeting.
ITEM: EAST END TRAFFIC UPDATE
Jim Kerrigan appeared before the Commission. Mr. Kerrigan reviewed the previous City Council
action regarding the County Road 3 improvements. Mr. Kerrigan also stated that there has been no
action taken to upgrade the intersections on the east end.
John Heegard of 13 Monroe Avenue appeared before the Commission. Mr. Heegard wanted to know
if the County Road 3 plans and the SuperValu development were separate plans.
Segment 3 of the County Road 3 improvement is scheduled for property acquisitions in 1998 and
construction in 1999.
Mr. Gleeson left at 7:50.
Steve Stadler arrived at 7:51.
Mr. Heegard was concerned with the traffic in the alleys and the safety of the children in the area.
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Mr. Stadler stated that the County Road 3 plans addressed the rerouting of the alley and will curtail
�-- cars from cutting through the alleys.
ADJOURN
Ms. Boen moved and Mr. Gross seconded a motion to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Rich Brausen, Chair
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