01-28-2003 ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
�-- January 28, 2003
A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday,
January 28, 2003, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Commission Members Ross Bartz, Kristi Halverson, Mary Hatcher, Jay Thompson,
Eric Rudolf, Maureen Allen and John Szuba. Ross Bartz was absent.
Also present were City Planner Nancy Anderson and City Attorney Jerre Miller.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Thompson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Hatcher moved and Ms. Halverson seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the
November 26, 2002, regular meeting. The motion was approved unanimously.
CASE NO: ZN03-1 ZONING AMENDMENT- CLUBS
� Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed zoning amendment. Jeff Holle and Mark Olson,
representing the Elks Lodge, appeared before the Commission. The Commission discussed
amending the zoning ordinance. No one appeared at the public hearing regarding this item.
The public hearing was opened at 7:00 p.m. No one appeared at the public hearing regarding
this issue.
Ms. Allen moved and Ms. Hatcher seconded a motion to close the public hearing. The public
hearing was closed at 7:01 p.m. The motion was approved unanimously.
Mr. Rudolph moved and Ms. Allen seconded a motion to approve the zoning amendment with
the following finding of fact:
1. That the existing location has not had an adverse impact on the downtown area.
The motion was approved unanimously.
CASE NO: CUP03-1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT—ELKS LODGE
Ms. Anderson reviewed the new building with the Commission. Jeff Holle and Mark Olson
appeared representing the Elks. Mr. Holle reviewed the interior plans with the Commission. It
was noted that there is a national convention for the Elks in 2004, and this Elks Lodge is the
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closest to the downtown Minneapolis area. The Commission did discuss the parking and the
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additional parking that will be available at Park Nicollet Clinic to the south. There will be a
� formal agreement with Park Nicollet and the Elks Club regarding this parking. No one appeared
at the public hearing regarding this item.
The public hearing was opened at 7:02 p.m. No one appeared at the public hearing regarding
this issue.
Ms. Halverson moved and Mr. Szuba seconded a motion to close the public hearing. The public
hearing closed at 7:03 p.m. The motion was approved unanimously.
Ms. Halverson moved and Ms. Allen seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ03-2,
recommending approval of a conditional use permit to construct a new Elks Lodge at 30
Eighth Avenue South. The motion was approved unanimously.
CASE NO: SUBD03-1 PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAT—ELKS LODGE
Ms. Anderson reviewed the reasons for re-platting the property.
The public hearing was opened at 7:03 p.m. No one appeared at the public hearing regarding
this issue.
Ms. Hatcher moved and Ms. Halverson seconded a motion to close the public hearing. The
public hearing was closed at 7:04 p.m. The motion was approved unanimously.
� Mr. Szuba moved and Ms. Halverson seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ03-3,
recommending approval of a preliminary/final plat at 30 Eighth Avenue South. The motion
was approved unanimously.
ITEM: BUS SHELTERS
Steve Stahmer reviewed the bus shelter proposal. The Commission discussed the pros and cons
of having a private company provide bus shelters throughout the City. The Commission asked
Mr. Stahmer to get more information for a future meeting.
ITEM: REVIEW PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS
Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed zoning amendment with the Commission. The
Commission reviewed the amendments and a public hearing will be set for the February meeting.
ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING BYLAWS
Ms. Anderson reviewed the amendment to the bylaws regarding elections. The Commission
discussed this item and indicated the month elections are held should be changed to May. Mr.
Szuba moved and Ms. Hatcher seconded a motion to change the election of officers to the May
meeting. The motion was approved unanimously.
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ADJOURN
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Mr. Szuba moved and Ms. Halverson seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion
was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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