PZ Minutes 09-26-2023HOPKINS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins Planning &
Zoning Commission was held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at City Hall, 1010 1st Street South.
Chairperson Wright called the meeting to order with Commission Members Terrill,
Green, Fauchald, Ilstrup and Goodlund attending. Commissioner Nur joined the meeting
late. Also present was City Planner Krzos.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Terrill. Second by Ilstrup.
Motion Adopt Agenda as presented.
Ayes: Terrill, Green, Fauchald, Ilstrup, Goodlund.
Nays: None. Absent: Nur. Motion carried.
COMMUNITY COMMENT
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Ilstrup. Second by Green.
Motion Approve the Consent Agenda
1. Minutes of the July 25, 2023 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Ayes: Terrill, Green, Fauchald, Ilstrup, Goodlund.
Nays: None. Absent: Nur. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. 2023-13 Cassia Chapel View Care Center – Planned Unit Development and
Conditional Use Permit
City Planner Krzos provided a summary of Planning Application 2023-13. Augustana
Land Development, LLC, requests land use approvals to allow redevelopment of the
former Mizpah Church at 412 – 5th Avenue North into a two-story, 88-bed skilled nursing
facility adjacent to their existing Chapel View campus. Andrew Centanni, Vice President
of Building Design and Development for Cassia, addressed the Commission to share
more information on the proposed development.
Chairperson Wright opened the public hearing. Lynn Bialick, resident at 320 5th Avenue
North, expressed concern regarding the neighboring rental properties. Sarah Flake,
resident at 355 Sweet Briar Lane, shared concern about the former Chapel View facility
potentially remaining vacant for many years once the new care center is constructed.
Motion by Green. Second by Nur.
Motion Close the Public Hearing.
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Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
The Commission discussed concerns regarding the rental properties and requested
corporate responsibility. Mr. Centanni stated that they are aware of the issues and that it
is in the process of being addressed.
Motion by Ilstrup. Second by Nur.
Motion Adopt Planning & Zoning Resolution 2023-13, recommending the
Hopkins City Council approve the PUD Overlay Rezoning Ordinance and granting PUD
Site Plan approval for 412 – 5th Avenue North, adding a condition to the PUD
recommendation that the applicant provide additional information in the narrative
discussing how they comply with the Community Connections section of the
Comprehensive Plan, their position on corporate accountability, resolution of complaints
and corporate social responsibility.
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Motion by Goodlund. Second by Ilstrup.
Motion Adopt Planning & Zoning Resolution 2023-14, recommending the
Hopkins City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit allowing an 88-bed Skilled
Nursing Facility at 412 – 5th Avenue North.
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
2. 2023-14 Zoning Text Amendment for Office Uses in Mixed Use Zones
City Planner Krzos summarized Planning Application 2023-14. The City’s updated
zoning code established new provisions related to office uses in certain areas of
Hopkins. Specifically, office uses are permitted only in upper stories in the MX-D and
MX-TOD zones. New offices uses are prohibited from being located on the first floor
within buildings within these zones. In the time since the code was adopted, staff has
fielded inquiries from prospective office tenants about occupying spaces within the first
floor of Mainstreet buildings. Staff revisited the policy and is proposing an ordinance
amendment to expand eligibility for first floor offices uses in the MX-D and MX-TOD
zones while still excluding first floor uses in certain buildings.
There were no community members in attendance for the public hearing.
The Commission discussed whether the amendment would be in keeping with the
Comprehensive Plan’s guidance around a vibrant, active downtown, how the new
provisions would be implemented, and whether additional areas of the first floor should
be eligible.
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Motion by Green. Second by Ilstrup.
Motion Adopt Planning & Zoning Resolution 2023-15, recommending the
Hopkins City Council approve an ordinance amending Article 5, Chapter 102 of the City
Code Regarding Office Uses in Mixed Use Zones.
Ayes: Terrill, Fauchald, Ilstrup, Nur, Green, Wright.
Nays: Goodlund. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Planner Krzos updated the Commission on past projects and upcoming agenda
items.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning & Zoning Commission and
upon a motion by Terrill, second by Green, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at
8:05 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Courtney Pearsall, Administrative Assistant