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ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
January 31, 2006
A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday,
January 31, 2006, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Commission Members Virgil Aarness, Peter Sholtz, Mary Hatcher, Jeffrey Paul,
and Jannina Aristy.
Also present was City Planner Nancy Anderson.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Sholtz called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Hatcher moved and Ms. Aristy seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the
December 27, 2005, regular meeting. The motion was approved unanimously.
CASE NO. CUP06-1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT—AUTO SALES
�" Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed expansion to the former Hopkins Honda site. John Baker,
Luther's architect, and Linda McGivney of Luther appeared before the Commission. Mr. Baker
reviewed the site plan with the Commission.
The public hearing was opened at 6:36 p.m. At the public hearing the fence along First Street
was discussed. There were differences of opinion on whether the chain link fence should stay or
a new wood fence should be constructed. After considerable discussion it was determined there
would be a wood fence, and it would be six feet and stepped up to eight feet going to the east.
Ms. Hatcher moved and Mr. Aarness seconded a motion to close the public hearing. The motion
was approved unanimously. The public hearing was closed at 6:55 p.m.
Ms. Hatcher moved and Mr. Paul seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ06-1,
recommending approval of a conditional use permit for The Luther Company to expand
their auto sales lot. The motion was approved unanimously.
CASE NO. SPR06-1 SITE PLAN REVIEW—LUTHER HOPKINS DODGE
Ms. Anderson reviewed the site plan for the expansion of the auto sales lot. John Baker,
Luther's architect, and Linda McGinty of Luther appeared before the Commission
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The public hearing was opened at 7:13 p.m. A resident appeared and asked if this site is larger
` than the present Town and Country site. Ms. McGinty stated that there are more parking spaces
on the former Honda site. Mr. Aarness moved and Ms. Hatcher seconded a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion was approved unanimously. The public hearing was closed at 7:14
p.m.
Mr. Aarness moved and Mr. Paul seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ06-2,
recommending approval of a site plan to include 401 and 426 Mainstreet for Luther
Hopkins Dodge. The motion was approved unanimously.
CASE NO. ZN06-1 REZONING 415 17TH AVENUE NORTH
Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed rezoning. Ms. Anderson stated that this was a less intense
zoning district and such uses as a gas station and fast food restaurant are not allowed in the B-4
zoning district.
The public hearing was opened at 7:15 p.m. No one appeared at the public hearing. Ms. Hatcher
moved and Mr. Aarness seconded a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was
approved unanimously. The public hearing was closed at 7:16 p.m.
Ms. Hatcher moved and Mr. Paul seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ06-3,
recommending approval of a rezoning at 415 17th Avenue North. The motion was approved
unanimously.
�" CASE NO. ZCR06-1 CONCEPT REVIEW OPUS CORPORATION/SUPERVALU
NORTH ANNEX
Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed concept. David Menke, representing Opus Corporation,
appeared befare the Commission. Mr. Menke reviewed the proposed development. Mr. Menke
stated that the first item to get approved would be the redevelopment agreement and after the
agreement was approved they will seek PUD approval of a master plan and then site plan
approval when each building was constructed.
ITEM: RETAIL IN INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed uses for the industrial building. It was a consensus from
the Planning Commission that to consider a zoning amendment to allow more retail in industrial
districts, the Commission will need more information on the use.
ADJOURN
Ms. Aristy moved and Ms. Hatcher seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion
was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
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MEMBERS
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ATTEST:
Peter Sholtz, Chair
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