V.2. Adopt Resolution 2015-021, Approving a Condition Use Permit for a Lift Station at 402 Hiawatha Ave 2015-028February 25, 2015 -ca Council Report 15-28
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – LIFTSTATION
Proposed Action
Staff recommends the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution 15-21, ypproving a
conditional use permit for a lift station at 402 Hiawatha Avenue.
At the Zoning and Planning meeting, Mr. McNeil moved and Mr. Firth seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution RZ15-3, recommending approval of a conditional use permit for a lift
station at 402 Hiawatha Avenue. The motion was approved unanimously.
Overview
In 2010 the Metropolitan Council approved reconstruction of its regional sanity sewer lift
station in Hopkins. It was determined that the existing site at Blake and Lake Street could
not be used. The Metropolitan Council evaluated other sites and selected a portion of Oakes
Park for the: new site for the lift station. The Hopkins City Council approved the Oakes Park
site location in 2011. After further investigation it was determined that the Federal Land and
Water Conservation Fund Act would not allow this use in the park. The Metropolitan
Council looked at other sites, and the residents at 402 Hiawatha were willing sellers. The
Metropolitan Council purchased the site in August of 2014.
The building will also need site plan approval.
Primary Issues to Consider
What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan
designated the subject site?
What are the conditions for a Municipal Service Structure?
W"hat was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting?
Su orcin Documents
• Analysis of Issues
Resolution 15-21
Nancy Anderson, AICP
City Planner
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Primary Issues to Consider
What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan
designated the subject site?
The subject property is zoned R -1-C, Single Family Medium Density. The Comprehensive
Plan has designated the site as Low Density Residential. The proposed use complies with
both documents.
What are the conditions for a Municipal service structure?
530.09 c)
1. Any structures involving a use in connection with the transmission of electric, telephone,
telegraph, gas, water, sewer and other public or private utilities including any fence in
connection therewith shall conforrn to yard requirements, architectural style and landscaping
of the immediate neighborhood;
2. Electric power transmission lines shall be located along public street (R.O.W.) or along
railroad R.O.W.;
3. Buildings in public parks provided they are 50 feet or more from all lot lines in an R
district.
The building as proposed meets the above requirements. The proposed building is a 'one-
story flat roofed building. This building matches the architectural. style of the apartments to
the east.
0 What was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting?
Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed lift station. Adam Gordon of the Met Council appeared
before the Commission. Mr. Gordon stated that the old lift station was constructed in 197,1
and if it fails, there is only a 10 -minute response time. The new lift station will have an hour
response time. Mr. Gordon reviewed the building and site improvements with the
Commission. Mr. Gordon also stated that an employee will be at the station Monday -Friday
for about 15 minutes. No one appeared at the public hearing.
Alternatives
1. Approve the conditional use permit to site a lift station at 402 Hiawatha. By approving of
the conditional use permit, the lift station will be constructed.
2. Deny the conditional use pennit to site a lift station at 402 Hiawatha. By denying the
conditional use permit, the left station will not be constructed. If the City Council
considers this alternative, findings will have to be identified that support this, alternative.
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3. Continue for further infori-nation. If the City Council indicates that further information is
needed, the item should be continued.
RESOLUTION NO: 15-21
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A LIFT STATION AT 402 HIAWATHA AVENUE
WHEREAS, an application for Conditional Use Permit CUP15-1 has been made by the
Metropolitan Council.;
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
I That an application for a conditional use pennit was made by the Metropolitan
Council on January 26, 2015,
2,. That the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission published notice, held a
public hearing on the application and reviewed such application on February 24,
2015: all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard.
3. That the written comments and analysis of City staff were considered.
4. Legal description of the parcel is as follows:
Lot 8 Block 1, Minnehaha Oaks.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for Conditional Use Pen -nit
CUP 15-1 is hereby approved based on the following Findings of Fact:
1. That the Planning Commission reviewed the conditional use pen -nit.
2. That the proposed lift station meets the requirements for a conditional use pen -nit.
Adopted this 3rd day of March 2015.
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
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