Z & P Commission Minutes 11-30-82A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday,
November 30, 1982, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall.
Present were Chairman McDonald, members Berg, Eddy, Lavin and Tickle. Also present
were City Manager Craig, City Engineer Strojan, Community Development Director
Kerrigan and Assistant Community Development Director Norris.
Item: Election of Chairman and Vice- Chairman.
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Mrs. Lavin nominated Jim Folk Chairperson and Jeanne Eddy Vice Chairperson.
No second to the nomination.
Mrs. Tickle nominated Jeanne Eddy Chairperson and Jim. Folk Vice Chairperson.
Nomination seconded by Mr. Berg.
Chairperson McDonald declared nomination closed.
Mr. Berg moved and Mrs. Tickle seconded a motion that a unanimous ballot
be cast for Jeanne Eddy Chairperson and Jim Folk Vice Chairperson.
Motion carried.
Ms. Eddy took over the meeting at this time.
Item: Mrs. Lavin moved and Mrs. Tickle seconded a motion that the minutes of the
54 -57 October 26, 1982 meeting be approved and signed. Motion carried
unanimously.
Case No: Continued hearing to consider a proposed change in Section 427.51(1) and (3)
82 -02 and 427.36H(a) of the Hopkins Zoning Ordinance increasing the number of
28 -53 required car parking areas for certain residential properties.
Mrs. Lavin moved and Mr. Berg seconded a motion to forward the proposed
ordinance to Council with approval from the Planning Commission. Motion
carried. Mr. McDonald voting nay.
Case No: Hearing on an application by Mr. Tempesta for Conditional Use Permit to
82 -44 construct 32 townhouses in the R -2 District on the southwest corner of
58 -347 9th Avenue 7th Street South.
Mr. Tempesta reviewed the plans for the 32 two bedroom townhouses for the
Commission. He explained that the outside design had been changed from
the Concept Review, exterior to be of insolite and earth tones. Parking
will be sufficient if the parking ordinance does change.
Mr. Craig Hinricks of the Park Valley Association noted the concerns of
the neighborhood: lack of garages, exterior materials and proper landscaping.
He stated that they were pleased with the exterior design of the structures
and feel that the parking area is properly screened.
Mrs. Lavin moved and Mrs. Tickle seconded a motion recommending to the
Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit for 32 townhouses on the
southwest corner of 7th Street 9th Avenue South based on approval by the
Fire Marshal and the Watershed District. Applicant is to bring a sample
of the exterior material and a detailed landscape plan to the Council.
Motion carried. Mr. McDonald abstained.
Item: Discussion of the Centeral Business District Redevelopment Program.
Mr. McDonald reviewed the progress with the Commission and stated that there
is possible development of a hotel near the theatre and parking lot revision
plans are moving ahead.
Item: Mr. Craig talked to the Commission regarding tax increment funding, PIR
funds and Industrial Bonds.
Item: Mr. McDonald moved and Mrs. Tickle seconded a motion that there be no
Zoning and Planning meeting in December. If something important comes in,
a special meeting could be scheduled. Motion carried.
Zoning and Planning minutes of November 30, 1982 continued.
Item: Mrs. Tickle moved and Mr. McDonald seconded a motion that the meeting be
adjourned. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
Jeanne Eddy, Chairperson
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