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ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
January 27,2009
A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday,
January 27, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Commission Members Tom Jenny, Kyle Skiermont, Kathy Newcomb, and
Bob Hatlestad. Commissioners Patrick Beddor, Kate Reilly and Linda Flynn were absent.
Also present was staff inember Nancy Anderson.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Skiermont called the meeting to arder at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Hatlestad moved and Ms. Newcomb seconded the motion to approve the minutes of
_ the November 25, 2008, regular meeting. The motion was approved unanimously.
CASE NO ZN09-12010-2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Ms. Anderson reviewed the eight planning districts and the proposed land use changes.
Ms. Anderson also stated that the majority of the land use changes are related to the three
proposed light rail stations.
The public hearing was opened at 6:45 p.m. No one appeared at the public hearing. Mr.
Hatlestad moved and Ms. Newcomb seconded a motion to close the public hearing. The
motion was approved unanimously. The public hearing was closed at 6:46 p.m.
Mr. Jenny moved and Mr. Hatlestad seconded a motion to approve the 2010-2030
Comprehensive Plan. The motion was approved unanimously.
ITEM: DISCUSSION REZONING 525 BLAKE ROAD
Ms. Anderson stated that the existing zoning of 525 Blake Road is B-3, General Business.
With the expected redevelopment in the Blake Road area, there will be rezonings along
Blake Road. One site being considered for rezoning is the BP gas station south of
Highway 7 on Blake Road, which is currently vacant. The staff has had some inquiries
regarding the redevelopment of the site. Staff is suggesting that this site be rezoned to B-4.
The Commission recommended that the zoning remain B-3, but that the Commission
revisit the rezoning of this site in a few months.
MINUTES OF THE ZONING AND PLANNING MEETING
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ADJOURN
Mr. Skiermont moved and Mr. Jenny seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The
motion was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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