Commission Minutes ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
October 31, 1995
A regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, October 31,
1995, in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Chairman Dan Johnson, Commission Members Sid Blair, Rick Brausen, Pat
Gleeson,' Kate Kinnich, William Schumacher, and Council Representative Bob Anderson.
Also present were City Planner Nancy Anderson and City Attorney Jerre Miller.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Schumacher moved and Mr. Gleeson seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the
September 26, 1995, meeting. The motion was approved unanimously.
CASE NO. CUP 95 5 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TAIT'S SUPERVALU
The applicant, Mr. Mike Tait, presented his proposal to construct additions to the existing
building. Staff noted that the addition on the northwest corner of the existing building has been
eliminated from the plan.
A public hearing was opened at 6:47 p.m. No one came forward to speak. Mr. Blair moved
and Mr. Schumacher seconded the motion to close the public hearing at 6:48 p.m. The motion
was approved unanimously.
Mr. Schumacher moved and Mr. Gleeson seconded the motion to approve Resolution RZ95 24,
recommending approval of a conditional use permit to construct additions to the existing building.
The motion was approved unanimously.
CASE NO. WVR95 WAIVER OF PLAT--TAIT'S SUPERVALU
Staff reviewed the need for the waiver of plat.
Mr. Schumacher moved and Mr. Blair seconded the motion to approve Resolution RZ95 23.
The motion was approved unanimously.
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CASE NO. CUP95 6 REVIEW MATT'S TOWING
Staff explained that this was a review of a conditional use permit that was granted in 1994. The
conditional use permit required a one year review. Staff is recommending amendments to the
original conditional use permit. Staff did note that because of recent changes in the building code,
it is now possible to have a temporary building on the site.
Mr. Matt Strodel, president of Matt's Towing Service, Inc., was present. The Commission
discussed the five -day limit for cars in a demolished condition and the screening from County
Road 3.
A public hearing was opened at 6:54 p.m. No one came forward to speak. Mr. Blair moved
and Mr. Gleeson seconded the motion to close the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. The motion was
approved unanimously.
Mr. Blair moved and Mrs. Kinnich seconded the motion to approve Resolution RZ95 26,
recommending approval of amending the conditional use permit to operate an auto storage lot.
The motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO. CUP95 7 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT--R.L. JOHNSON
Staff reviewed the need for the conditional use permit.
Mr. Chuck Youngquist, representing R. L. Johnson Company, presented building plans, including
landscaping. Mr. Blair noted a concern about future traffic problems. Ms. Anderson noted that
the site plan allows for a 25 -foot right -of -way to be taken in the future.
A public hearing was opened at 7:15 p.m. No one came forward to speak. Mr. Blair moved
and Mr. Brausen seconded the motion to close the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. The motion was
approved unanimously.
Mr. Schumacher moved and Mr. Brausen seconded the motion to approve Resolution
RZ95 27, recommending approval of conditional use permit to construct two office/warehouse
buildings on the 13 -acre parcel owned by R.L. Johnson. The motion was approved unanimously.
CASE NO. ZN95 15 ZONING AMENDMENTS
Staff reviewed the proposed amendments with the Planning Commission.
A public hearing was opened at 7:22 p.m. No one came forward to speak. Mr. Blair moved
and Mrs. Kinnich seconded the motion to close the public hearing at 7:23 p.m. The motion was
approved unanimously.
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Mr. Blair moved and Mr. Brausen seconded the motion to approve Resolution RZ95 -28,
recommending approval of various amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. The motion was
approved unanimously.
CASE NO. ZN95 -14 APPROVE RLS
Staff reviewed the reasons for the Registered Land Survey (RLS) for the Hopkins Activity
Center. Staff noted that the City Council has already approved the RLS.
Mr. Brausen moved and Mr. Blair seconded the motion to approve Resolution RZ95 -25
approving the Registered Land Survey for the Activity Center. The motion was approved on a
5 -1 vote. Mr. Schumacher voted nay.
CASE NO WVR95 -3 WAIVER OF PLAT 15 EIGHTH AVENUE SOUTH
Mr. Brausen moved and Mr. Gleeson seconded the motion to approve Resolution RZ95 -29,
recommending approval of a waiver of plat at 15 Eighth Avenue South. The motion was
approved unanimously.
ADJOURN
Mrs. Kinnich moved and Mr. Blair seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was
approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
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