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ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
September 29, 1998
A regular meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, September 29,
1998, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Commission members Sid Blair, Dorothy Boen, Pat Gleeson, Roger Gross, Maura
Swanson, and Rick Brausen.
Also present were City Planner Nancy Anderson and City Attorney Jerre Miller.
CALL TO ORDER
Mrs. Boen called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Brausen moved and Mr. Blair seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the August 25,
1998, regular meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO. VN98 -5 VARIANCE ACCESSORY BUILDING
This item was continued from the August meeting. The Commission approved the variance at the
August meeting and directed staff and City Attorney to determine findings of fact.
Mr. Gleeson moved and Mr. Gross seconded a motion to approve Resolution RZ98 -19, approving
a variance to the existing accessory building at 314 10 Avenue North. The motion was
approved on a 5 -1, vote, Mr. Blair voting nay.
CASE NO. CUP98 -11 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -SIGNS
Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed signs with the Commission. Ms. Anderson stated that the site
was large and that the proposed signs meet the requirements for the Conditional Use Permit.
The public hearing was opened at 6:35. No one in the audience spoke regarding this issue. Mr. Blair
moved and Mr. Brausen seconded a motion to close the public hearing at 6:36. The motion was
approved unanimously.
d r to approve RZ98 -23,
recommending Mr. Brausen moved approval an of a Mr. conditional Blai use seconded permit a to construct motion signs at Meadow Resolution Creek Condos.
The motion was approved unanimously.
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CASE NO. CUP98 -9 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SUPERVALU HENNEPIN COUNTY
SITE
Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed amendment to the previously approved conditional use permit.
Ms. Anderson emphasized that this was an amendment to the conditional use permit and SuperValu
has shown the proposed addition on their previous plans. SuperValu is proposing to add
approximately 88,000 square feet to the proposed warehouse located on the former Hennepin County
site.
Lloyd Johnson and Sher Azizi, representing SuperValu, appeared before the Commission. Mr.
Johnson reviewed the changes to the site plan.
The public hearing was opened at 7:00 p.m. Angie Roesner appeared before the Commission. Ms.
Roesner asked if SuperValu could flip -flop the building. Ms. Roesner indicated that she wanted the
building flip- flopped because she felt that the quieter side was the office side and that would then be
closer to the residential district. Don Roesner also appeared before the Commission. Mr. Roesner
supported Ms. Roesner's idea of flip- flopping the building.
Mr. Brausen moved and Ms. Swanson seconded a motion to close the public hearing at 7:15 p.m.
The motion was approved unanimously.
Mr. Brausen moved and Mr. Gleeson seconded a motion to approve Resolution RZ98 -21,
approving a conditional use permit recommending an amendment to the Conditional Use
0 Permit 98 -5 to construct an additional warehouse area on the former Hennepin County site.
The motion was approved on a 5 -0 vote. Ms. Swanson abstained
CASE NO. SUBD 98 -2 PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAT HENNEPIN COUNTY SITE
Ms. Anderson stated that the former Hennepin County site is platted with the original plat of several
lots. In order to construct the proposed office /warehouse the site needs to be platted into one lot. The
plat will also dedicate the additional right -of -way for the development.
The public hearing was opened at 7:20 p.m. Virginia Moll appeared before the Commission. Mrs.
Moll spoke against the proposed SuperValu development. Mr. Blair moved and Mr. Gleeson
seconded a motion to close the public hearing at 7:30 p.m. The motion was approved unanimously.
Mr. Gleeson moved and Mr. Gross seconded a motion to approve Resolution RZ98 -25, approving
a preliminary /final plat for the former Hennepin County site. The motion was approved
unanimously.
CASE NO. CUP98 -8 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SUPERVALU 101 JEFFERSON
ADDITION
Ms. Anderson stated that SuperValu is proposing to raze approximately 27,000 square feet and
construct a 35,974 square -foot addition. Lloyd Johnson and Sher Azizi of SuperValu appeared
before the Commission.
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The public hearing was opened at 7:35 p.m. No one in the audience spoke regarding this issue. Mr.
Blair moved and Mr. Brausen seconded a motion to close the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. The motion
was approved unanimously.
Mr. Brausen moved and Mr. Gleeson seconded a motion to approve Resolution RZ98 -20,
approving a conditional use permit to construct a 35,974 square foot addition at the 101
Jefferson site. The motion was approved unanimously.
CASE NO. CUP98 -7 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT STIELE/BAKKEN
Ms. Anderson stated that this item was continued from the September meeting and reviewed the
proposed development with the Commission. Bill Beard and Paul Gamst appeared before the
Commission. Mr. Beard reviewed the proposed development with the Commission.
The public hearing was opened at 7:50 p.m. No one in the audience spoke regarding this issue. Mr.
Gleeson moved and Mr. Gross seconded a motion to close the public hearing at 7:51 p.m. The
motion was approved unanimously.
Mr. Brausen moved and Mr. Gleeson seconded a motion to approve Resolution RZ98 -17,
recommending approval of a conditional use permit to construct a bank and office- warehouse
buildings. The motion was approved unanimously.
CASE NO. WVR98-3 WAIVER OF PLAT— STILEIBAKKEN
S Ms. Anderson reviewed the reasons for the waiver of plat. The new legals were just completed, and
are acceptable to staff.
Mr. Gleeson moved and Mr. Gross seconded a motion to approve Resolution RZ98 -24,
recommending approval for a waiver of plat to move the lot lines at 10889 Excelsior Boulevard.
The motion was approved unanimously.
CASE NO. ZN98 -4 TAX INCREMENT DISTRICTS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Ms. Anderson stated that the Planning Commission needs to find that Tax Increment District No 2 -10
and 2 -11 conform to the general plan for the development and redevelopment of the City. Mr. Blair
moved and Mr. Gross seconded a motion to approve Resolution RZ98 -27, finding that the
modification to the redevelopment plan for Redevelopment Project Nos. 1 and the tax
increment financing plans for Tax Increment Districts Nos. 2 -10 and 2 -11 conform to the
general plans for the development and redevelopment of the City. The motion was approved
unanimously.
CASE NO. CUP98 -10 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -DRIVE IN
Mr. Brausen moved and Mr. Gleeson seconded a motion to continue CUP98 -10 to the October
meeting. The motion was approved unanimously.
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CASE NO. VN98 -6 VARIANCE DRIVE IN
Mr. Brausen moved and Mr. Gleeson seconded a motion to continue VN98 -6 to the October
meeting. The motion was approved unanimously.
ADJOURN
Mr. Gross moved and Mr. Gleeson seconded a motion to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. The motion was
approved unanimously.
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