12-28-2004 _ �
ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
December 28, 2004
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A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday,
December 28, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Commission Members Peter Sholtz, Kristi Halverson, Michael Kjos, Jannina
Aristy, Virgil Aarness, Mary Hatcher, and Jeffrey Paul
Also present was City Planner Nancy Anderson.
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Hatcher called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Aarness moved and Mr. Sholtz seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the
November 30, 2004, regular meeting. The motion was approved unanimously.
CASE NO: SPR04-5 SITE PLAN REVIEW - MINI STORAGE
Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed mini storage area with the Commission. Joe Samuel of
RLK, representing the applicant, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Samuel reviewed the
� site plan with the Commission. The Commission discussed the access points, hours of operation,
and fencing.
The public hearing was opened at 6:40 p.m. No one appeared at the public hearing. Ms.
Halverson moved and Mr. Sholtz seconded a motion to close the public hearing. The motion
was approved unanimously. The public hearing was closed at 6:41 p.m.
Mr. Aarness moved and Mr. Kjos seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ04-41,
recommending approval of a site plan for a mini storage at 11001 Excelsior Boulevard. The
motion was approved unanimously.
CASE NO: CUP04-14 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT—OPEN STORAGE
Ms. Anderson stated that the proposed mini storage area meets the requirements for open
storage. Mr. Samuel of RLK, representing the applicant, appeared before the Commission.
The public hearing was opened at 6:45 p.m. No one appeared at the public hearing. Ms.
Halverson moved and Mr. Sholtz seconded a motion to close the public hearing. The motion
was approved unanimously. The public hearing was closed at 6:46 p.m.
Mr. Sholtz moved and Ms. Aristy seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ04-42,
recommending approval of an amendment to the conditional use permit for open storage. The
� motion was approved unanimously.
NIlNUTES OF THE ZONING AND PLANNING MEETING
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UPDATE CORNERSTONE—LUTHER PROPERTIES
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Ms. Anderson briefly updated the Commission with the status of the Cornerstone development
on the Luther properties. Heidi Kurtz could not make the meeting tonight, but will be at the
_ 7anuary meeting to give a more complete update.
ITEM: REVIEW COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Commission was given a Comprehensive Plan to review for discussion at tonight's meeting.
The Commission selected the following sites to discuss in the future:
• ABM on Second Street N.E.
• Shady Oak Road
• Rainbow
• Property on the north side of Mainstreet between Fifth and Sixth
Ms. Anderson stated that there would be a joint meeting on January 25 with the City Council,
and Shady Oak Road will be discussed.
ADJOURN
_ Ms. Halverson moved and Mr. Sholtz seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion
was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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