Commission Minutes (11) e.
ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
III February 25, 1997
A regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, February 25, 1997,
at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Commission members Sid Blair, Rick Brausen, Bill Schumacher, Dorothy Boen, Randy
Engel, Roger Gross, Pat Gleeson and Council Representative Fran Hesch.
Also present were City Planner Nancy Anderson and City Attorney Jerre Miller.
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CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Schumacher called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Blair moved and Mr. Brausen seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the January 28,
1997, meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO: CUP97 1 TOWNHOMES
Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed development. Stuart Nolan, the applicant, appeared before the
0 Commission. Mr. Nolan reviewed the proposed development with the Commission. Mr. Nolan
presented an elevation to the Commission and reviewed the exterior treatments. The rents for the
townhomes are approximately $850- $1300.
The public hearing was opened at 6:52 p.m. Mary Beth Davis, representing St. Therese, appeared
before the Commission. Ms. Davis was concerned about the speed of traffic on Feltl Court. Mr. Blair
moved and Mrs. Boen seconded a motion to close the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. The motion was
approved unanimously. The Commission discussed having the applicant putting stop signs for the
residents leaving Raspberry Woods. Mr. Nolan suggested that maybe a better solution would be
putting speed limit signs on Feld Court. Staff will contact public works regarding these signs.
Mrs. Boen moved and Mr. Gleeson seconded a motion to approve Resolution RZ97 2,
recommending approval of a conditional use permit to construct 64 townhomes. The motion carried
unanimously.
Mr. Engel left at this time.
CASE NO: CUP97 2 WALGREENS AND WHITE CASTLE
Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed development. Craig Christensen, representing Semper
Development, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Christensen reviewed the proposed development
with the Commission. Mr. Christensen stated they would build the White Castle first and then the
0 Walgreens. Mr. Christensen also stated the experience with Walgreens is that they do approximately
10 percent of their business through the drive -thru, which is approximately 30 -50 cars a day.
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The public hearing was opened at 7:15 p.m. Bob Lindy appeared before the Commission. Mr. Lindy
asked questions regarding the wetlands and the ponding area. Mr. Christensen stated that the existing
wetland will remain and they are adding a storm water retention pond. Joey Carlson appeared before
the Commission. Mr. Carlson was concerned about the traffic. The Commission asked Mr. Lindy his
opinion regarding the traffic. Mr. Lindy indicated that he thought the traffic would improve because
of the new site design. The Commission also indicated that the traffic would improve with the new
site design.
Mr. Blair moved and Mr. Brausen seconded a motion to close the public hearing at 7:25 p.m. The
motion was approved unanimously. Mr. Blair moved and Mr. Brausen seconded a motion to approve
Resolution RZ97 3, recommending approval of a conditional use permit to construct a Walgreens and
White Castle on the southwest corner of Highway 7 and Blake Road. The motion carried
unanimously.
CASE NO: ZCR97 1 CONCEPT REVIEW- -8TH AVENUE AND MAINSTREET
This is a concept review, which requires no action from the Commission. Ms. Anderson reviewed the
proposed development. The development will involve three vacant lots, the Garment Letting building,
and Vic's Red Door. The existing buildings will be razed. Roman Roos, the applicant, appeared
before the Commission. Mr. Roos reviewed the elevation with the Commission. Mr. Roos stated that
they would use an exterior block similar to the movie theater for much of the building. Mr. Roos
stated that Glenrose Floral is one tenant, an architectural firm will be on the north property, and he is
still working with other tenants for the retail space. The Commission indicated that they were in favor
of the development.
ADJOURN
Mr. Blair moved and Mr. Brausen seconded a motion to adjourn at 8:00 p.m. The motion carried
unanimously.
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Bill Schu her, Chair