PZ Minutes 10-25-2022HOPKINS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING PROCEEDINGS
OCTOBER 25, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Hopkins Planning &
Zoning Commission was held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall, 1010 1st Street South.
Vice Chairperson Terrill called the meeting to order with Commission Members Wright,
Sedoff, Goodlund, and Green attending. Chairperson White joined the meeting late.
Commissioner Nur was absent. Also present were Planning & Zoning Commission
Youth Members Georgia Erickson and Oliver Stiele, City Planner Krzos and Planner
Howard, and representatives from Kaas Wilson Architects and IPG.
ADOPT AGENDA
Motion by Sedoff. Second by Green.
Motion to Adopt Agenda as presented.
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Absent: Nur, White. Motion carried.
COMMUNITY COMMENT
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion by Wright. Second by Goodlund.
Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda
1. Minutes of the September 27, 2022 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Absent: Nur, White. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. 2022-12 513 7th Avenue South Short-Term Rental CUP
Planner Howard summarized the conditional use permit request to allow short-term
rentals at the property located at 513 7th Avenue South. Staff recommends approval of
the request, subject to conditions detailed in the resolution.
Vice Chairperson Terrill opened the public hearing. Chairperson White joined the
meeting at 6:40 p.m.
Luke Slindee, resident at 130 8th Avenue North, questioned how many properties in the
city are currently licensed for short-term rentals.
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The applicants, Yevgeniy Ogranovich and Anna Ovsyannikova, addressed the
Commission to provide additional information for their request. Commissioner Green
asked for more information on the applicant’s short-term rental operations in other
communities. Commissioner Sedoff questioned the number of dedicated off-street
parking spaces for the home.
Motion by Terrill. Second by Green.
Motion to close the Public Hearing.
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Absent: Nur. Motion carried.
Commissioner Wright requested clarification on the motion being made by the Planning
& Zoning Commission for this item. Planner Howard further explained the Conditional
Use Permit approval criteria. Additional comments from the Commission were regarding
short-term rentals as a broader topic for further policy discussion outside of this specific
request.
Motion by Terrill. Second by Goodlund.
Motion to adopt Planning & Zoning Commission Resolution 2022-09,
recommending the City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit application for 513
7th Avenue South to be used for short-term rental, subject to conditions.
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Absent: Nur. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
1. 2022-13 Knollwood Towers North Concept Plan Review
City Planner Krzos summarized the staff report for Planning Application 2022-13. As a
concept review, the application does not require formal action by the Planning & Zoning
Commission or City Council. The applicant, Kaas Wilson Architects on behalf of the
property owner, Hopkins Apartments LLC, is requesting concept review for a proposed
7-story, 139-unit building. The proposed building would be constructed in place of the
two existing structured parking buildings located at the southwest corner of Blake Road
and Lake Street. The existing East and West multi-family buildings would remain as is.
As a concept review, the item does not require a public hearing. However, the
Commission agreed to allow public comment during the meeting.
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Christina, a resident at Knollwood Towers East, expressed frustration with ongoing
issues in the two existing apartment buildings on the site, and concern that the new
proposed parking ramp will not have a connection to those existing buildings.
Luke Slindee, 130 8th Avenue North, commented on the setback requirements,
pedestrian access along Blake Road and park dedication fees.
Ben Delwiche with Kaas Wilson Architects provided detail on the discussion and
feedback received during the neighborhood meeting. One of the main concerns heard
from residents was parking during construction of the ramp. Mr. Delwiche shared the
proposed construction phasing and temporary parking plan for the project. Accessible
parking stalls will be added to the new parking ramp as well as in the temporary surface
parking. The new ramp will take an estimated 16 weeks to complete.
Chairperson White commented that he did not see an issue moving forward with a
Planned Unit Development (PUD) agreement as long as the parking ratio was met. Mr.
Delwiche stated that the current plan will have 1.26 stalls per unit. Commissioner Sedoff
shared concern about the inconvenience to residents during construction and requested
further clarification on the parking deficit during the construction phases. During Phase I
the deficit would be 206 stalls with an approximate added 65 temporary parking spaces.
Chairperson White questioned the setbacks and said that if the building could not be
moved closer to the street that consideration should be given to creating a more
pedestrian-friendly environment. Commissioner Wright also commented on the
setbacks and questioned if retail would be allowed in the development. Commissioner
Goodlund asked if additional parking levels could be added to the underground parking
of the new building. Further discussion from the Commission included parking, trash
storage, setbacks, access along Blake Road, and impact on residents of the existing
East and West buildings. Commissioner Wright spoke to the feedback and comments
received from those residents and how their concerns will be addressed. Commissioner
Wright continued, asking if improvements to the existing buildings could be an
acceptable condition of a PUD agreement. Commissioner Green asked what amenities
would be included in the new building. Commissioner Sedoff also spoke to the issues
and concerns expressed by residents of the existing buildings. City Planner Krzos
stated that there are a number of corrective orders with those two buildings.
Chairperson White mentioned including sustainability features.
City Planner Krzos stated that the concept plan will also be reviewed at the November 1
City Council meeting.
2. 2022-15 102 &106 11th Avenue South Concept Plan Review
City Planner Krzos summarized the staff report for Planning Application 2022-15. As a
concept review, the application does not require formal action by the Planning & Zoning
Commission or City Council. The applicant, Sachin Chauhan, is requesting concept plan
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review for redevelopment of the properties at 102 and 106 11th Avenue South. The
concept proposal calls for a five-story, 36-unit multi-family apartment building. The
applicant, Sachin Chauhan and colleague Fernando, provided the Commission with
additional information regarding their proposed plans for the development. Discussion
with the Commission included density, sustainability measures, parking and traffic
concerns, trash storage and collection, unit types and affordability,
As a concept review, the item does not require a public hearing. However, the
Commission agreed to allow public comment during the meeting.
Luke Slindee, 130 8th Avenue North, spoke in favor of the project.
City Planner Krzos stated that the concept plan will also be reviewed at the November 1
City Council meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Planner Krzos shared the following updates and announcements:
• On November 14 the 2023 Planning & Zoning Commission Work Plan will be
presented to the City Council.
• Building permit applications have been submitted for the Ovation Apartments
redevelopment.
• The City has contracted with Culture Brokers, a local consultant, to do an
organizational assessment and racial equity strategic action plan. As part of the
assessment, they will be sending a survey to stakeholders which includes the
Planning & Zoning Commission members.
• State of the City and Taste of Hopkins event will be on January 26.
• Commissioner Green shared that Saturday, October 29 is Halloween in Hopkins
and November 12 is the Art Center’s Art from the Attic fundraiser.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Sedoff. Second by Terrill.
Ayes: All.
Nays: None. Absent: Nur. Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
Courtney Pearsall, Administrative Assistant
ATTEST:
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Nathan White, Chairperson