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10-25-1988( • A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was 0 held on Tuesday, October 25, 1988, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Present were Chairman Ed Anderson, members R. Anderson, Maxwell, McGlennen, Pavelka, Richardson and Woodrich Jr. Also present were Nancy Anderson, Community Development Analyst, and Jim Kerrigan, Planning & Economic Development Director. ITEM: Approve and sign minutes of September 27, 1988 meeting. Mr. McGlennen moved and Mr. Maxwell seconded a motion that the minutes of the September 27, 1988 meeting be approved and signed. Motion carried unanimously. APPEARANCE: (8 -91) Mr. Ken Stevens of Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority appeared before the Commission to review the LRT. He stated that the long range plan is over a 20 year period and the short range plan is over an 8 year period. He also stated that an environmental impact study and preliminary engineering study is underway. The preliminary design is proposed for February, 1989 and the complete design for December 1989. CASE NO: CUP88 -15 MARCUS CORPORATION (92 -142) Hearing to consider an application by Marcus Corporation for rehabilitation of the building at 906 -908 Mainstreet. Mark Senn, President of Marcus Corporation appeared before the Commission. Mr. Senn reviewed the renovation. He stated the building would be restored to its original appearance. He stated that there would be an addition to the building on the east side for an elevator and stairway. The first floor will be retail, second floor office and the third floor has not yet been decided. The Commission asked if the building would be sprinkled. Mr. Senn stated that some of the building will be sprinkled. Mr. Woodrich moved and Ms. Richardson seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of Conditional Use Permit 88 -15 and adoption of Resolution No 88 - 87. Motion carried unanimously. CASE NO: CUP88 - GP -BAJR, INC. (143 -627) Hearing to consider an application by GP -BAJR, Inc. - , for a Conditional Use Permit to construct a restaurant, gas station and oil change facility on the southeast corner of ,11th Avenue South & County Road #3. Z & P Minuest 10/25/88 - Page 2 Gene Peterson, principal of the Auto Mall, reviewed the proposal with the Commission. He stated that all the buildings will be brick. He also stated that if the County will allow an access on County Road #3 and if it was in the right spot, the access on 11th Avenue is not needed. HEARING: Nelson Berg appeared before the Commission. The Hopkins Business Council submitted a letter regarding the development of this site. Mr. Berg reviewed the letter with the Commission. Jim Justus appeared before the Commission and spoke regarding access to his site. Richard Thompson, representing Country Kitchen, stated that the proposal will have a financial impact on his business. He also stated that two family restaurants will not draw more people into Hopkins. He would like to see the previous proposal. Dick Eastling, representing Amoco, was concerned with access, traffic on 11th Avenue and affects on his business. Mr. Woodrich moved to recommend to the Council approval of CUP88 -16. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. McGlennen moved to continue the hearing for 60 days for additional information on traffic and the impact on the businesses. Mr. Peterson stated that, he would withdraw his application if the hearing was continued. Mr. McGlennen withdrew his motion. Mr. McGlennen moved to recommend to the Council denial of the Conditional Use Permit with the Findings of Fact that the development was not in the best interest, for use of the City owned property. Mr. Maxwell seconded the motion Mr. Anderson and Mr. Woodrich Jr. voting nay. Motion, carried. Public hearing to consider changing the zoning ordinance in regard to sideyards in Industrial Districts. Nancy Anderson reviewed the proposed change stating that it would allow existing industrial buildings to expand and follow the existing building line. No one appeared before the Commission in regard to the proposal Mr. Maxwell moved and Mr. MoGlennen seconded a motion recommending to the Council approval of the proposed ordinance for first reading. Motion carried unanimously. • • t . • Z & P Minutes 10/25/88 - Page 3 Mr. MoGlennen moved and Mr. Maxwell seconded a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried. ATTEST: Edward Anderson, Chairman MEMBERS: