Commission Minutes ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
November 25, 1997
A regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, November 25, 1997,
at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Commission members Sid Blair, Dorothy Boen, Randy Engel, Roger Gross, Rick
Brausen, Pat Gleeson, and Council Representative Fran Hesch.
Also present were City Planner Nancy Anderson, Economic Development Director Jim Kerrigan and
Public Works Director Steve Stadler.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Brausen called the meeting to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Boen moved and Mr. Blair seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the October 28,
1997, meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
0 ITEM: DESIGN STANDARDS FOR SUPERVALU
Mark Koegler of Hoisington Koegler appeared before the Commission. Mr. Koegler reviewed the
direction they are heading to develop the design standards for the SuperValu development on the
Hennepin County site. The design standards are proposed to be incorporated into the development
agreement.
ITEM: TRAFFIC STUDY FOR SUPERVALU
Benshoof and Associates has completed the preliminary traffic study for the redevelopment of the
Hennepin County site. Jim Benshoof appeared before the Commission. Mr. Benshoof reviewed the
preliminary traffic study with the Commission. Mr. Benshoof stated that they are recommending
Scenario B, which is no new access on the west ramp. Scenario B also includes a full intersection at
Jackson Avenue. Mr. Benshoof also discussed improvements to Fifth Street South.
Mr. Gross left at 7:17 p.m.
Mr. Engel asked Mr. Benshoof if the additional one foot additional right -of -way to widen Fifth Street
was necessary. Mr. Benshoof stated that he thought the additional one foot was necessary. The
additional one foot of right -of -way is necessary to meet the City standard for a boulevard.
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0 Mr. Engel asked Mr. Benshoof how many homes would have to be removed for the Jackson Avenue
intersection. Mr. Benshoof stated that additional work would have to be done to determine the exact
number, but at this point he could identify at least two.
Mr. Gleeson left at 7:25 p.m.
Mr. Benshoof was asked about the need for the Jackson intersection. Mr. Benshoof stated that the
intersection would provide full access to the North Annex and other properties north of Excelsior
Boulevard and to enhance the redevelopment of the North Annex. The intersection would also
provide a safety of movement at the intersection.
Don Roesner of 618 West Park Valley Drive appeared before the Commission. Mr. Roesner stated
that the neighborhood wants a new Fifth Street moved to the north of the existing Fifth Street. Mr.
Roesner was concerned that Fifth Street would become a high speed short cut.
Paul Labounty of 537 Seventh Avenue South appeared before the Commission. Mr. Labounty had
concerns about the following:
o North Annex development not quite sure how that is going to work
o How many employees at the new development? concern of how many employees
o Intersections have A -D ratings how many more cars does it take to reduce rating
fromaCtoaD
11/ 0 Most people will use 1 lth Avenue not the new frontage road
o SuperValu will want more curb cuts in the future
o Buffer along Fifth Street will buffer 20 years down the road not now
o Still get the trucks in the neighborhood not going to stop truck traffic in south
Hopkins
Virginia Moll of 604 Fifth Avenue South appeared before the Commission. Mrs. Moll was concerned
with the proposed sidewalks on Fifth Street and did not want children on 1 lth Avenue.
Gale Navratil, president of the Park Valley Association, appeared before the Commission. Ms.
Navratil stated that the neighborhood wants Fifth Street relocated to the north. She also stated that it
would be nice for the children to have access to downtown Hopkins and the sidewalks on 1 lth
Avenue do not seem safe.
Paul Lund of 614 West Park Valley Drive appeared before the Commission. Mr. Lund asked where
all the trucks were going to come in and out. Mr. Lund also stated that the sidewalk on the west
frontage road would have no value.
Mr. Brausen left at 8:00 p.m.
Don Roesner stated that the neighborhood wants to be proactive and willing to work with SuperValu
and the City for the development of the Hennepin County site.
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Mr. Benshoof responded to some of the residents' concerns. Mr. Benshoof stated there could be a
parking lane or boulevard between the sidewalk and Fifth Street. There are limitations to the
intersection of 1 lth Avenue and Excelsior Blvd; but with the improvements to the intersection next
year the intersection will function much better.
Mrs. Hesch left at 8:10 p.m.
Mr. Koegler stated that the design standards will spin off the Benshoof study.
Jim Kerrigan stated that the City Council would be reviewing the traffic study at their December 9
work session.
ADJOURN
Mr. Blair moved and Ms. Boen seconded a motion to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. The motion carried
unanimously.
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