07-31-2001 � ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
July 31, 2001
A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, July 31,
2001, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Commission Members Bruce Rowan, Jay Thompson, John Szuba, Maureen Allen,
Ross Bartz and Eric Rudolf. Maura Swanson was absent.
Also present were City Planner Nancy Anderson, Director of Public Works Steve Stadler and City
Attorney Jerre Miller.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Szuba called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Mr. Rowan nominated Mr. Szuba for Chair. Mr. Bartz seconded the motion. There were no other
nominations for Chair. Mr. Szuba was elected Chair unanimously.
Mr. Rowan nominated Mr. Bartz for Vice Chair. Mr. Rudolph seconded the motion. There were
no other nominations for Vice Chair. Mr. Bartz was elected Vice Chair unanimously.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Bartz moved and Mr. Szuba seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the June 26, 2001,
regular meeting. The motion was approved on a 6-0 vote.
CASE NO: CUPO1-02 WALSER
Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed addition with the Commission. David Phillips, the architect
for Walser, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Phillips stated that there would be better
circulation on the site with the additional property. He also stated that they wanted to start this fall
and complete by early winter.
The public hearing was opened at 6:40 p.m. No one appeared at the public hearing regarding this
issue. Ms. Allen moved and Mr. Rowan seconded a motion to close the public hearing at 6:41 p.m.
The motion was approved unanimously.
Mr. Rowan moved and Mr. Bartz seconded a motion to approve Resolution RZO1-8, recommending
approval of a Conditional Use Permit to construct an addition to Walser. The motion was approved
unanimously.
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�'" CASE NO: SUBDOI-02 PRELIMINARY FINAL PLAT- WALSER
Ms. Anderson stated that they are re-platting the lots to combine the new property acquired to the
existing site. This is being done to comply with building code requirements.
The public hearing was opened at 6:45 p.m. No one appeared at the public hearing regarding this
issue. Mr. Bartz moved and Mr. Szuba seconded a motion to close the public hearing at 6:46 p.m.
The motion was approved unanimously.
Ms. Allen moved and Mr. Bartz seconded a motion to approve Resolution RZO1-9, recommending
approval of a preliminary/final plat for the Walser site. The motion was approved unanimously.
CASE NO: ZNO1-4 REZONE KNOX SITE
Ms. Anderson reviewed the reasons for the rezoning. The public hearing was opened at 6:50.
Lonny Thomas, the attorney for the landowner, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Thomas
asked the Commission to delay the action for a few months because Knox will be closing.
Jim Benshoof appeared before the Commission. Mr. Benshoof is the property owner to the north of
the Knox site. Mr. Benshoof spoke in favor of the rezoning.
Jonathon Marshall appeared before the Commission. Mr. Marshall spoke in favor of the rezoning.
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Mr. Szuba moved and Mr. Bartz seconded a motion to close the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. The
motion was approved unanimously.
Mr. Rowan moved and Mr. Bartz seconded a motion to approve Resolution RZO1-10,
recommending approval of Ordinance 01-858, rezoning the Knox site to Business Park. The
motion was approved on a 3-1 vote. Ms. Allen voting nay and Mr. Rudolf abstained.
ITEM: REVIEW PRELIMINARY LAYOUT FOR MILWAUKEE/JACKSON/
EXCELSIOR INTERSECTION
Steve Stadler, the Public Works Director, reviewed the preliminary intersection layout with the
Commission.
Mr. Thompson arrived at 7:15 p.m.
Paul Janke of 57 Monroe Avenue appeared and was opposed to the limited access on Monroe.
John Hegard of Monroe Avenue appeared before the Commission. Mr. Heagrd was in favor of the
cul-de-sac for Monroe.
Jonathon Marshall of 301 Sweet Briar appeared before the Commission. Mr. Marshall wanted to
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know who was paying for the intersection and if the traffic study took into account the
� redevelopment of the Alliant Tech site.
Bob Healy of 215 Van Buren appeared before the Commission. Mr. Healy was concerned that the
north side of Second Avenue residents have been forgotten.
Kristia Halverson of 33 Van Buren appeared before the Commission. Ms. Halverson was in favor
of the limited access to Excelsior from Monroe.
Steve Levy, president of the Presidential Avenues, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Levy read
the letter that was a survey to the Presidential Avenues regarding the access to Excelsior from
Monroe.
Guy Knowan of Hennepin County Dept. of Transportation appeared before the Commission. Mr.
Knowan stated that there are not warrants to have another signalized intersection east of the
proposed new intersection.
Jim Benshoof appeared before the Commission. Mr. Benshoof is the City's traffic consultant. Mr.
Benshoof stated that the following were the major benefits to the limited access option:
1. signalized intersection
2. better balance of traffic throughout the neighborhood
3. traffic will not increase on Monroe
� Mr. Rowan moved to approve the preliminary intersection layout with the cul-de-sac on Monroe.
Mr. Rowan withdrew his motion.
Ms. Allen moved and Mr. Bartz seconded a motion to approve the preliminary intersection layout
with the cul-de-sac on Monroe. The motion failed on a 2-3 vote. Ms. Allen and Mr. Bartz voting
aye. Mr. Rudolph, Mr. Szuba, and Thomson voting nay. Mr. Rowan abstained.
Mr. Thompson moved and Mr. Rudolph seconded a motion to approve the preliminary intersection
layout with the limited access from Monroe. The motion was approved on a 4-1 vote. Ms. Allen
voting nay and Mr. Rowan abstaining.
CASE NO: ZCRO1-3 CONCEPT REVIEW—MEDICA
Ms. Anderson reviewed the concept for the Medica development with the Commission.
Steve Elison from Medica, John Dietrich from RLK Kuusisto LTD, and Patrick Bougie from RSP
appeared before the Commission. Mr. Bougie reviewed the site plans and showed elevations to the
Commission.
Mr. Elison stated that the Second Street access would be an exit only.
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`"' ITEM: DISCUSSION ON THE PARKING OF NON-PASSENGER VEHICLES
Mr. Thomson moved and Mr. Rudolph seconded a motion to continue this item to the August
meeting. The motion was approved unanimously.
ITEM: MORATORIUM STUDY
At the work session in June the Commission and the City Council discussed placing a moratorium
on the study area for the east end. As a follow-up to that discussion, the staff is seeking more
information. There are several zoning items on which a moratorium can be placed. The
Commission is recommending that a moratorium be placed on re-zonings and re-plattings. The
Commission also recommended that the North Annex and Alliant Tech sites be put into the
secondary study area.
ADJOURN
Mr. Thompson moved and Ms. Allen seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion
was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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