03-25-2003 ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
�. March 25, 2003
A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday,
March 25, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Commission Members Ross Bartz, Mary Hatcher, Jay Thompson, Eric Rudolf,
Maureen Allen, John Szuba, and Kristi Halverson.
Also present were City Planner Nancy Anderson and Housing and Development Coordinator
Kersten Elverum.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Hatcher moved and Mr. Szuba seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the
February 25, 2003, regular meeting. The motion was approved unanimously.
CASE NO: ZN03-2 ZONING AMENDMENT—DESIGN STANDARDS
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Ms. Elverum and Hillary Feder appeared before the Commission. Ms. Feder was on the
committee that worked on the design standards. Ms. Elverum stated that the committee was
formed approximately two years ago for the Marketplace Lofts development and was expanded
to inciude more of the downtown area. Ms. Elverum also stated that they have held several
meetings for the owners of the affected area.
Mr. Rudolph arrived at 6:33 p.m.
The Commission discussed signage, exteriar materials, window signage, and enforcement.
The public hearing was opened at 7:05 p.m. No one appeared at the public hearing for this item.
Ms. Hatcher moved and Ms. Allen seconded a motion to close the public hearing. The public
hearing was closed at 7:06 p.m.
Mr. Bartz moved and Ms. Allen seconded a motion to recommend approval of the Downtown
Overlay District Design Guidelines and adopt Resolution RZ03-4, recommending approval of
Ordinance 03-900, creating a downtown overlay district. The motion was approved
unanimously.
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MINUTES OF THE ZONING AND PLANNING MEETING
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CASE NO: ZCR03-1 CONCEPT REVIEW—EDCO
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Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed addition with the Commission. Ms. Anderson stated that
EDCO has looked for additional warehouse space in the Hopkins area and has been unable to
find any space. Alan Kimpell, Jerry Gustafson, Tom Mankowski and Jim Severud, representing
EDCO, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Kimpell reviewed the site plan with the
Commission. Mr. Kimpbell stated that they are working with Excel to move the power poles.
The Commission discussed the building height, exterior materials, landscaping on the HCRRA
property, fire access, and agreements with the HCRRA.
The Commission looked favorably on the proposed addition.
CASE NO: ZN03-3 ZONING AMENDMENTS
Mr. Szuba moved and Ms. Hatcher seconded a motion to continue the item to the April meeting.
The motion was approved unanimously.
ADJOURN
Ms. Allen moved and Mr. Szuba seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was
approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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