01-27-2004 ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
`" January 27, 2004
A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday,
January 27, 2004, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Commission members Michael Kjos, Jeffrey Paul, Peter Sholtz, Kristi Halverson,
Robert Hatlestad, and Mary Hatcher. Jannina Aristy was absent.
Also present was City Planner Nancy Anderson.
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Hatcher called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ITEM: ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR
Mr. Hatlestad moved and Ms. Hatcher seconded a motion to elect Ms. Halverson vice-chair.
There were no other nominations. Ms. Halverson was unanimously elected vice-chair.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Halverson moved and Mr. Hatlestad seconded the motion to approve the cninutes of the
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December 30, 2003, regular meeting. The motion was approved unanimously.
CASE NO: CUP04-1 EISENHOWER SIGN
Ms. Anderson reviewed the change in the proposed monument sign for Eisenhower Community
Center. The public hearing was opened at 6:32 p.m. No one appeared at the public hearing
regarding this item. Mr. Paul moved and Ms. Hatlestad seconded a motion to close the public
hearing. The public hearing was closed at 6:33 p.m. The motion was approved unanimously.
Mr. Sholtz arrived at this time.
Mr. Hatlestad moved and Ms. Halverson seconded a motion to approve Resolution RZ04-1,
recommending approval to amend the conditional use permit far the monument sign and add an
automatic changing sign area at Eisenhower Community Center. The motion was approved
unanimously.
CASE NO: ZCR04-1 CONCEPT REVIEW—LUTHER MAINSTREET SITES
Ms. Anderson briefly reviewed the preliminary site plan. Colleen Carey, representin� Tl1e
Cornerstone Group, appeared before the Commission. Ms. Carey reviewed and updated the
Commission on the Marketplace Lofts project. Ms. Carey stated that there would be
approximately 6500 square feet of retail space, condos and townhomes in the proposed
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development. Wayne Olson of the Cornerstone Group reviewed the site plan with the
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The timeline for construction depends on the construction of the new facility for Hopkins Honda.
Ms. Carey stated they would like to start construction in the summer of 2005, but they could
move up the construction timeline if the Honda facility is ready sooner.
The question was asked if Hopkins Honda leases part of the Hennepin County Regional Railroad
Authority (HCRRA) property. Kyle Allison of Hopkins Honda stated that they do lease the part
between Sixth and Seventh Avenues.
The Commission looked favorably on the proposed development.
CASE NO: ZN03-6 EAST END OVERLAY DISTRICT
Mr. Hatlestad moved and Ms. Halverson seconded a motion to continue ZN03-6 to the February
meeting. The motion was approved unanimously.
ADJOURN
Mr. Sholtz moved and Mr. Hatlestad seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion
was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
EMBERS
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ATTEST:
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Mary Hat r, Chair
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