Commission Minutes ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
November 28, 1995
A regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, November 28,
1995, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Commission members Pat Gleeson, Sid Blair, Kate Kinnich, Rick Brausen, Dan
Johnson, Bill Gullickson.
Also present was City Planner Nancy Anderson, Director of Planning and Economic Development
Jim Kerrigan, Public Works Director Steve Stadler, and City Attorney Jerre Miller.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Johnson called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Blair moved and Mr. Brausen seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the October
31, 1995, meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
S CASE NO. CUP 95 8 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT OFFICES
Star reviewed the proposed use with the Commission. Jeff Schmidt, the applicant, appeared
before the Commission. Mr. Schmidt stated that they will have eight full -time employees and will
continue to use the buildings as offices.
The public hearing was opened at 6:38 p.m. No one came forward to speak. Mr. Gullickson
moved and Mr. Blair seconded a motion to close the public hearing at 6:39. The motion was
approved unanimously.
Mr. Brausen moved and Ms. Kinnich seconded a motion to approve Resolution RZ95 30,
recommending approval of a conditional use permit to allow offices at 37 -41 12th Avenue North.
The motion was approved unanimously.
Mr. Gleeson arrived at this time.
CASE NO. CUP95 9 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND RESTAURANT
Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed development with the Commission and updated the
Commission on various aspects of the plan that have been revised since the staff report was
written. Jim Kerrigan noted that HBCA had reviewed the proposed development and had
0 received a letter from them regarding this development. HBCA was concerned with the parking
in the area. Bill Beard and Paul Gamst, the applicants, and Bob Vanney, the architect, appeared
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before the Commission. Mr. Beard and Mr. Vanney reviewed the site plan with the Commission.
The Commission reviewed the exterior materials, landscaping, lighting, signage, and parking.
The public hearing was opened at 7:25. No one came forward to speak. Mr. Gullickson moved
and Mr. Blair seconded a motion to close the public hearing at 7:26. The motion was approved
unanimously.
Mr. Gullickson moved and Ms. Kinnich seconded a motion to approve Resolution RZ95 31,
recommending approval of a conditional use permit to construct a theater and restaurant on the
southwest corner of Mainstreet and 11th Avenue. The motion was approved unanimously.
Mr. Gullickson left at this time.
CASE NO. VN95 3 VARIANCE- -SIGNS
Star reviewed the need for the sign variances for the movie theater and restaurant site. Mr. Blair
asked if the sign on the east side of the theater was the same as the St. Louis Park theater sign.
Mr. Vanney stated that it would be very similar.
Mr. Gullickson moved and Mr. Gleeson seconded a motion to approve Resolution RZ95 34,
recommending approval of sign variance for the theater and restaurant development. The motion
carried unanimously.
CASE NO. CUP95 10 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT- -AUTO SALES
Staff reviewed the applicant's request with the Commission. Scott Duneman, the applicant,
appeared before the Commission.
The public hearing was opened at 7:42. Verna Lundeen of 18th Avenue South appeared before
the Commission. Ms. Lundeen spoke against the auto sales lot at this location. Mr. Blair moved
and Ms. Kinnich seconded a motion to close the public hearing at 7:50. The motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Brausen moved and Mr. Johnson seconded a motion to approve Resolution RZ95 33,
recommending approval of an auto sales lot at 2021 Mainstreet. The motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO. CUP95 11 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT- FENCE
Steve Stadler, the Public Works director, reviewed the proposed fence with the Commission.
The public hearing was opened at 7 :58. Laurel Nelson of 135 18th Avenue South and Merrill
Burgstahler of 136 18th Avenue South appeared before the Commission. They both stated they
were in favor of the fence. Gail Robins of 136 17th Avenue South appeared before the
Commission; Ms. Robins was also in favor of the fence.
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a Mr. Blair moved and Mr. Gleeson seconded a motion to close the public hearing at 8:15. The
motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Kinnich moved and Mr. Brausen seconded a motion to approve Resolution RZ95 33,
recommending approval of a conditional use permit for a seven -foot high fence on the north side
of County Road 3 from 20th Avenue to 17th Avenue. The motion was approved unanimously.
CASE NO. ZCR95 -2 CONCEPT REVIEW- -PINES
Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed redevelopment of the Pines. Ms. Anderson noted that this
was a concept review and that there would be no action taken at this meeting. Terry Troy and
Keith Jans of Real Estate Equities and Charles Liddy, the architect, appeared before the
Commission. Mr. Troy reviewed the proposed development. Mr. Troy stated that they would
construct 60 townhomes. Mr. Troy stated that the price range of the townhomes will be
$105,000 to $115,000
Mr. Gleeson left at 8:29.
Jim Irrgang of 19th Avenue appeared before the Commission. Mr. Irrgang wanted the park
redeveloped, but wanted a quality type development constructed.
Mark Steiner of 20 18th Avenue South appeared before the Commission. Mr. Steiner was in
favor of the redevelopment, but did not want another Meadowbrooke.
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The following are the Commission comments regarding this development:
Sid Blair nice project, like to see different exits and entry points into project.
Dan Johnson right concept, likes greenspace, market is stronger than you think- other projects
price per square foot is higher, strong market now, especially one level townhomes.
Rick Brausen agree with residents that spoke wants to see it as upscale as possible wants to
see people put money down.
Kate Kinnich entryway into Hopkins wants quality exterior materials and landscaping.
ADJOURN
Mr. Blair moved and Mr. Brausen seconded a motion to adjourn at 8:55 p.m.. The motion
carried unanimously.
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