Zoning and Planning MinutesA regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Wednesday,
February 24, 1982, at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall.
Present were Chairman McDonald, members Eddy, Lavin, Reinehr and Tickle. Also present
were City Manager Craig, City Engineer Stro3an, Community Development Director Kerrigan
ara Assistant Community Development Director Norris.
Item: Mrs. Lavin moved and Ms. Eddy seconded a motion that the minutes of the
2 -8 January 26, 1982 meeting be approved and signed. Motion carried.
Item: Capital Improvement Program.
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The Commission discussed Item #3 Smetana West of llth Avenue South.
Residents of the Patio Homes were present also. It was decided that it
would be more desireable to avoid straight access out of the area and have
something more comparable to the Opus design.
Mrs. Lavin moved and Ms. Eddy seconded a motion to continue the item to the
March meeting to see the results of the meeting with Minnetonka regarding
development of the southwest corner. Motion carried.
Item: Review the Downtown Plan in regard to the Comprehensive Plan.
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Mr. Kerrigan stated that there are no concerns at this time in regard to the
Downtown Plan and the present zoning.
Item: Discussion on development of the landfill area.
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Mrs. Lavin moved and Ms. Reinehr seconded a motion that the item be continued
to the March meeting pending the meeting with Minnetonka. Motion carried.
Item: Proposed amendment to the Ordinance in regard to parking requirements in the
322 -420 residential districts.
Mrs. Lavin moved and Mrs. Tickle seconded a motion that the matter be sent
back to the City Attorney for drafting an ordinance amending off street
parking requirements as to One and Two Family Dwellings 427.45(1) and
Multiple Dwellings 427.45(3) and to include amendment of 427.36H(a) to
provide for two off street parking spaces for each dwelling unit. The
requirements to apply only to new construction. Motion carried.
Item: Discussion on the land on the west side of Shady Oak Lake referred to Zoning
420 -762 and Planning by Council.
Item: Mrs. Lavin moved and Ms. Reinehr seconded a motion that the meeting be
adjourned. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Mr. Craig explained to the commission how the land was acquired years ago
and brought the commission up to date on the matter.
Mrs. Lavin moved and Mrs. Tickle seconded a motion that the Planning Commission
concurs with the motions of the Park Board and recommend to the City Council
that the land be sold to Minnetonka or the developer to be maintained as a
public park. If unrealistic offers are received, proceed to sell on the open
market.
Mrs. Lavin restated the motion as follows: Recommend to the City Council that
the parcel be sold to Minnetonka or the developer to be maintained as a public
park, that appraisals be obtained and that if a reasonable purchase price is
not agreed upon, other alternatives for sale be sought. Seconded by Reinehr.
Motion carried.
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