06-30-1987•
A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning
Commission was held on Tuesday, June 30, 1987, at 7:30 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers of the City Hall.
Present were Chairman Anderson, members Denny, Ebel,
McGlennen and Shirley. Also present were Community
Development Director Mielke, Planning & Economic Development
Director Kerrigan and Community Development Analyst
Anderson.
Item:
(3 -6)
Mr. Shirley moved and Mrs. Ebel seconded a motion
that the minutes of the May 26, 1987 meeting be
approved and signed. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO: CUP87 -12 (7 -52)
Hearing to consider an application by Mark Eklo for
a Conditional Use Permit to construct an eight unit
townhome at the rear of properties east of Van Buren
Avenue North and south of Oak Park Lane, continued
from the May 26, 1987 meting.
Mr. Eklo appeared before the Commission. He stated
that he hoped to get approval from the Commission
and resolve the concerns of the Fire Marshal on
access prior to the Council meeting.
It was stated by the Commission that they did not
feel comfortable approving incomplete plans.
Mr. Denny moved and Mr. McGlennen seconded a motion
that the hearing be continued to the July 28, 1987
meeting to give the applicant sufficient time to
resolve access problems suitable with the Fire
Marshal. Motion carried unanimously.
ITEM: (53 -97)
Review of a Variance request by Roberto & Peggy
Hammeken of 525 - 7th Avenue South to allow the use of
their home as a triplex. The use was continued for
one year with conditions and to be reviewed by the
Commission in one year.
Roberto & Peggy Hemmeken appeared before the
Commission and stated there is a hearing scheduled
for September and they would like to have the
variance continued to such time that the legal
proceedings are resolved or until they move or sell
the home.
Mr. McGlennen moved and Mr. Shirley seconded a
motion that the variance be allowed to continue for
one year. Applicant to keep the City informed of
the proceedings. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NO: VN87 -7 (97 -205)
Hearing to consider an application by Hopkins
Commerce Center for a Variance to exceed the total
square footage of all signage at 1007-1021 Excelsior
Avenue East.
Mr. Newman appeared before the Commission and
reviewed the plans for upgrading of the property.
He stated the problems with frontage on Pierce
Street and the amount of footage along Excelsior
Zoning & Planning minutes of June 30, 1987 - page 3
ITEM:
ATTEST:
The Commission decided to review the proposed
ordinance changes at the July Zoning and Planning
meeting.
Mrs. Ebel moved and Mr. McGlennen seconded a motion
that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried
unanimously.
Edward Anderson, Chairman
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