09-27-1988A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was
held on Tuesday, September 27, 1988 at 7 :30 p.m., in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall.
Present were Chairman E. Anderson, members Maxwell, Pavelka,
Richardson and Woodrich Jr. Also present were Community Development
Director Steve Mielke and Community Development Analyst Nancy
Anderson.
ITEM: APPROVE MINTUES
Mr. Maxwell moved and Mr. Pavelka seconded a motion that the
minutes of the August 30, 1988 meeting be approved and
signed. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO: CR88 -1 PAUL STEINER (5 -174)
Concept review for a proposal to construct an
office /showroom /warehouse approximately 64,000 square feet in
size, in the southeasterly corner of Hopkins.
Mr. Steiner reviewed the proposal with the Commission. He
stated that the structure would be hi -tech with little
traffic generated through the area He has owned the
property for six years. The property is difficult to develop
due to lack of access and soil conditions. He would like the
City to provide access off Smetana Road and hopes to get
utilities from the City of Minnetonka.
Staff stated that the traffic study for the area will not be
completed for the next two to three months.
The project would require a change in zoning. The Commission
spoke in regard to residential vs industrial use It was
noted that there is existing residential to the west and
southwest and the property to the north is zoned residential.
The Commission was undecided about the use of this property.
Much will depend on the reflection of the neighborhood. The
applicant was asked if he had contacted the neighborhood
residents. He stated that at this point he had not talked
with them.
The three access points were discussed and Mr. Steiner will
have to work out the most practical access point before a
final site plan is submitted.
Mr. Steiner will have to negotiate with the City
Minnetonka for connection to their utilities.
HEARING: ORDINANCE 88 -621 - SIGN SETBACKS (175 -180)
Public hearing to consider a change in the Zoning Ordinance
regarding sign setbacks.
Z & P Minutes 9 /27/88- Page 2
ITEM: REVIEW 5 YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (181 -285)
Steve Mielke reviewed the plan with the Commission and
answered questions concerning the proposal.
ITEM:
ACTION:
ATTEST:
Mr. Woodrich moved and Ms. Richardson seconded a motion
recommending to the Council approval of first reading of
Ordinance No. 88 -621 pertaining to sign setbacks. Motion
carried unanimously.
Items that were noted:
Ice arena ice time is a problem and should receive a high
rating.
Street problems - how is the need determined; method of
payment; Mainstreet reconstruction.
Light rail - is the figure realistic?
Funding sources: state aid, tax increment, assessments,
bonds. Mr. Mielke reviewed the sources with the Commission.
ITEM: PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS (288 -297)
The Commission requested that a public hearing be held at the
October 25, 1988 meeting to consider changing sideyard
setbacks in Industrial Districts.
Ms. Richardson volunteered to serve on the committee to up-
date the Comprehensive Plan. She noted that she would not be
present for the meeting on October 19th. Mr. Anderson stated
he would attend that meeting.
Mr. Woodrich moved and Mr. Maxwell seconded a motion that the
meeting be adjourned. Motion carried unanimously.
Edward Anderson, Chairman
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