Commission Minutes ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
February 22, 1994
A regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission was held
on Tuesday, February 22, 1994 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Commission members Reuter, Day, Johnson, Hutchison,
Racek, and Bob Anderson.
Also present were staff member Nancy Anderson and City Attorney
Miller.
Absent were Commission members Gullickson and Winship.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 by Chairperson Reuter.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Day moved and Mr. Hutchison seconded the motion to approve
the minutes of the January 25, 1994 meeting. The motion carried
unanimously.
ITEM: PRESENTATION BY HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INC. ON THE
COUNTY ROAD 3 STUDY.
Staff introduced Mark Koegler of the Hoisington Koegler Group
Inc. who was there to inform the members of the Zoning and
Planning Commission, Neighborhood Advisory Board and the audience
of what action has taken place with the County Road 3 Study.
Mr. Koegler stated that his company has attempted to get
information to the public through committees, newsletters, and
the newspapers. Mr. Koegler stated that a steering committee and
four segment committees were formed to set objectives for the
study. They began to meet in September and are looking at the
County Road 3 corridor from Shady Oak Road to the St. Louis Park
City limits.
The committees have been looking at land uses in the corridor,
and at the last meeting began to look at design alternatives.
One of the proposals is to provide a median with lighting and
landscaping. Mr. Koegler stated that three bike /walking trails
proposed by Hennepin County would have a natural hub on the
corridor. Hennepin County will soon be starting design work on
the corridor from Shady Oak Road to 11th Avenue or 8th Avenue.
Reconstruction of the road will begin following the completion of
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February 22, 1994
1111 Karen Alexander and Mike Miller from the Neighborhood Advisory
Board spoke. Their questions regarded the effect of roadway
chemicals on the landscaping and whether homes or businesses
might be taken. Other comments regarded the number of accesses
to County Road 3 and affirmed the proposed median with
landscaping and lighting.
CASE NO. SUBD94 -1 PRELIMINARY /FINAL PLAT, 1300 SECOND STREET
SOUTH
Staff reviewed the applicant's request with the Commission. The
owner is proposing to divide the lot into two lots. Lot 2 will
be owned by the applicant and used for his auto repair facility.
Applicant Ed Stiele appeared before the Commission. Applicant is
opposed to having just one access point for both lots, stating it
would have an undesirable affect on his business.
There was much discussion in regards to the number of access
points for the proposed lot split and how it would work.
The public hearing was opened at 7:40.
No one appeared in regards to this matter.
The public hearing was closed at 7:41.
4110 Mr. Hutchison moved and Mr. Racek seconded the motion to approve
Resolution RZ94 -2 recommending approval of a preliminary /final
plat to divide the lot at 1300 Second Street South, with the
understanding that the City Council may change the resolution.
The motion passed unanimously.
CASE NO. SUBD 94 1 REAR YARD VARIANCE, ONE FARMDALE ROAD
Staff reviewed the proposed variance with the Commission and
stated staff recommends granting the variance.
Applicant Jim Justus appeared before the Commission and stated he
wishes to move a two car garage slightly forward and to build a
one car garage alongside. Applicant stated he would like to
begin work on the addition in April.
There was little discussion on this matter.
Mr. Racek moved and Mr. Johnson seconded the motion to approve
Resolution RZ94 -3 recommending approval of a rear yard variance
at One Farmdale Road.
The motion passed unanimously.
ITEM: ANOTHER APPLICANT FOR USED CAR LOT
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41/1 Staff stated that an applicant has expressed an interest in
opening a used car lot on Mainstreet. Staff asked for input from
Commission members and if there was a concern about there being
too many used car lots in the City.
Commission members felt there is a need to look at enforcement of
what is approved, closeness to residential area, lighting,
loudspeakers, etc.
Mr. Racek moved and Mr. Day seconded a motion to adjourn the
meeting at 8:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned by unanimous consent.
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