01-25-2017HOPKINS PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
AGENDA
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
6:30 pm
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL THE START OF
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ADOPT AGENDA
III. OPEN AGENDA – PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes of the December 20, 2016, Planning & Zoning Commission meeting
V. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Planning Application 2017-01-CUP: The Blake School Campus Improvements
2. Planning Application 2017-02-VAR: Tonka Medical Supplies (Tabled to February)
VI. OLD BUSINESS
VII. NEW BUSINESS
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Cultivate Hopkins – 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update
IX. ADJOURN
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
December 20, 2016
A regular meeting of the Hopkins Planning & Zoning Commission was held on Tuesday,
December 20, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. in the Raspberry Room of Hopkins City Hall.
Present were Commission Members Laura L. Daly, Kristin Hanneman, Brian Hunke, Matthew
McNeil, Gary Newhouse, and James Warden. Commissioner Emily Wallace-Jackson was
absent. Also present was City Planner Jason Lindahl.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hunke called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ADOPT AGENDA
Commissioner Newhouse moved, Commissioner McNeil seconded, to adopt the agenda. The
motion was approved unanimously.
OPEN AGENDA – PUBLIC COMMENTS/CONCERNS – none.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner McNeil moved, Commissioner Newhouse seconded, to approve the minutes of
the November 29, 2016, regular meeting. The motion was approved unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Southwest Light Rail Transit Operation and Maintenance Facility (Planning Application 16-
22-SP)
Planner Jason Lindahl summarized the application for the Planning & Zoning Commission. The
Southwest Light Rail Transit Office of Metropolitan Transit requests site plan approval and a
fence setback variance. This request will also require administrative subdivision, street vacation
and right-of-way dedication approvals prior to receiving a building permit. Those applications
are on hold until the applicant can fully acquire the properties and provide a final legal
description for the consolidated parcel. These approvals will allow the applicant to redevelop the
four existing properties located at 1600 - 5th Street South, 544 - 16th Avenue South, 610 - 16th
Avenue South and 1515 - 6th Street South into one lot that will contain the operations and
maintenance facility for the Southwest LRT line between Eden Prairie and Downtown
Minneapolis. Staff recommends approval of the site plan and fence setback variance
applications and will continue to work with the applicant on the remaining applications.
The Commission asked questions about exterior lighting, the amount and design of off-street
parking and the proposed fence. Planner Lindahl stated the applicant’s exterior lighting plan
does not meet the City’s lighting standards but was designed under the Federal Transit
Authority’s design requirements. Staff will work with the applicant to resolve these conflicts to
the extent possible. Planner Lindahl also explained the site meets the City’s minimum off-street
parking standards, but the Commission could request the applicant consider a proof of parking
design instead of constructing all the parking. Planner Lindahl stated that City staff and the
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applicant had spent a considerable amount of time negotiating the fence design and believed it
was the best possible combination of mitigation characteristics. Commissioner McNeil asked if
the applicant could install boulevard trees to help minimize the visual impact from the street.
The applicant replied they would consider it if there is adequate room in the boulevard.
Tats Tanaka, Operation and Maintenance Facility Design Lead, presented an overview of the
facility to the Commission and thanked staff for their work on the project.
Chairman Hunke opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Lisa Moe with Stuart Companies came
forward with concerns about external impact from the Operation and Maintenance Facility on the
Greenfield, Deer Ridge and Raspberry Woods apartment properties. Assistant Director for
Design and Land Use for the LRT project Ryan Kronzer stated that his office is aware of these
issues and is working with Stuart Companies through the Environmental Impact Statement
process to address these concerns. Commissioner Warden moved, Commissioner Hanneman
seconded, to close the public hearing. The motion was approved unanimously. The public
hearing closed at 7:57 p.m.
Commissioner McNeil moved, Commissioner Hanneman seconded, to adopt Planning & Zoning
Resolution 2016-15, recommending the City Council approve the site plan for the Southwest
Light Rail Transit Operation and Maintenance Facility, subject to the conditions. The motion
was approved 4-2 with Warden and Newhouse voting against.
Commissioner McNeil moved, Commissioner Daly seconded, to adopt Planning & Zoning
Resolution 2016-16, recommending the City Council approve a fence setback variance for the
Southwest Light Rail Transit Operation and Maintenance Facility, subject to the conditions. The
motion was approved 5-1 with Newhouse voting against.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
During the announcements, Mr. Lindahl informed the Commission that the City Council was
considering a moratorium on pawn shops, currency exchange businesses and coin dealers at their
meeting later this same night. Staff will update the Commission on this item during the January
meeting. Planner Lindahl also asked the Commission about rescheduling the January meeting so
the Commission could attend a workshop hosted by the Nine Mile Watershed District. The
consensus of the Commission was to reschedule the meeting.
ADJOURN
Commissioner Newhouse moved, Commissioner McNeil seconded, to adjourn the meeting. The
motion was approved unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jason Lindahl, City Planner
January 25, 2017 Planning Application 2017-01-CUP
Conditional Use Permit for the Blake School Campus Improvements
Proposed Action: Staff recommends the Planning & Zoning Commission approve the
following motion:
• Move to adopt Planning & Zoning Resolution 2017-01, recommending the City Council
approve a conditional use permit for The Blake School, subject to conditions.
Overview
The applicant, The Blake School, requests approval of a conditional use permit to allow
construction of their campus improvement plan. This plan includes a series of projects to
modernize and expand The Blake School’s facilities over the next three years. Blake’s plans
include renovations to their existing ice arena, dining commons, admissions offices, main entry
hall, western driveway and southern parking lot. Staff recommends approval of this request
subject to conditions.
Primary Issues to Consider
• Neighborhood Meeting
• Background
• Conditional Use Permit
• Site Plan
• Alternatives
Supporting Documents
• Planning & Zoning Commission Resolution 2017-01 Approving a Conditional Use Permit
• Applicant’s Narrative
• Plans and Building Elevations
_____________________
Jason Lindahl, AICP
City Planner
Financial Impact: $ N/A Budgeted: Y/N ____ Source: _____________
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): _________________________________________
Notes:
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Primary Issues to Consider
Neighborhood Meeting. City policy requires conditional use permit (CUP) applicants to hold
a meeting to provide information and answer questions from the surrounding neighborhood.
This meeting took place on January 9th from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at tTe Blake School and was
attended by 18 people from both Hopkins and Edina. Questions from the attendees related to
traffic access and circulation, bus and automobile parking, the trail along the south side of the
campus and changes to Blake Road. The Blake School staff took minutes during this meeting
and they are attached for your reference.
Background. Blake campus improvement plans will occur in three phases over the next three
years. Phase 1 will be a 4,900 square feet addition to the existing ice arena and include a new
entry vestibule, expanded locker rooms and larger public restrooms. Phase 1 is scheduled to
begin in March of 2017 and conclude by the end of the year. Phase 2 will be a 16,000 square
feet addition to the dining commons and admissions offices. The second phase is scheduled to
begin in August of 2017 and be completed by August of 2018. Phase 3 calls for a new 20,000
square feet entry hall that will provide a singular entry point into the Hopkins facility, as well as a
new parking lot and drop-off/pick-up system. Phase 3 is scheduled to begin in the summer of
2018 and be completed by August of 2019. In total, these improvements will provide
modernized and expanded facilities, improved ADA access and increase life safety and security
for all students, faculty and visitors.
Conditional Use Permit. Conditional use permit applications are considered quasi-judicial
actions. In such cases, the City is acting as a judge to determine if the regulations within the
Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance are being followed.
Generally, if the application meets these requirements they are approved. In evaluating a
conditional use permit application, the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council shall
consider and require compliance with the standards, conditions and requirements detailed in
Section 525.13, Subdivision 15, of the City Code. In many cases these requirements overlap
with, and are covered in more detail in, the site plan review section of this report.
Given the timeline for this project, it should be noted that a conditional use permit expires one
year after it has been granted unless the use for which the approval had been granted is in effect.
Extensions may be granted provided the applicant submit a letter to the Planning department
requesting an extension 30 days before the expiration of said approval. The Planning
Department may grant the extension if it is determined that construction will be commenced
within the one-year extension period. Only one such extension may be granted. A second
request for a time extension shall be presented to the City Council for consideration.
a) The consistency with the elements and objectives of the City's development plan, including
the comprehensive plan and any other relevant plans at the time of the request.
Finding: The land use and zoning designations are consistent with the proposed
improvements to The Blake School campus. The subject property is both guided and zoned
Institutional. According to the Comprehensive Plan, the Institutional land use category is
intended to capture public and semi-public uses such as schools, churches, government
buildings and other civic use. By comparison, the Institutional zoning district identifies
schools and all structures, facilities and physical improvements as a conditional use.
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b) Consistency with this ordinance;
Finding: The subject property and proposed development are consistent with the city
ordinances. More specifically, these ordinances relate to the City’s development standards
contained in the zoning regulations. Staff’s review of this project and the City’s zoning
regulations are detailed in the site plan section of this report.
c) Creation of a harmonious relationship of buildings and open spaces with natural site features
and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship to the development;
Finding: Staff finds the proposed campus improvements will not significantly alter the
existing relationship of buildings and open space with natural site features or their visual
relationship to the development.
d) Creation of a functional and harmonious design for structures and site features, with special
attention to the following:
1.) An internal sense of order for the buildings and uses on the site and provision of a
desirable environment for occupants, visitors and the general community;
2.) Finding: The proposed campus improvements will improve the internal sense of order
for the buildings and uses on the site and provide a desirable environment for occupants,
visitors and the general community. In total, these improvements will provide
modernized and expanded facilities, improved ADA access and increase life safety and
security for all students, faculty and visitors.
3.) The amount and location of open space and landscaping;
Finding: The proposed campus improvements will improve the amount and location of
open space and landscaping. These improvements are detailed in the landscaping
section of the Site Plan Review.
4.) Materials, textures, colors and details of construction as an expression of the design
concept and the compatibility of the same with the adjacent and neighboring structures
and uses.
Finding: The proposed campus improvements include additions to the ice arena, dining
commons and entry hall. In each case, these additions were designed to use materials,
textures, colors and details that are consistent with the City’s zoning standards and
compatible with both the surrounding neighborhood and the school’s existing buildings.
The proposed additions and their exterior materials are detailed in the exterior building
materials section of the Site Plan Review.
5.) Vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including walkways, interior drives and parking in
terms of location and number of access points to the public streets, width of interior
drives and access points, general interior circulation, separation of pedestrian and
vehicular traffic and arrangements and amount of parking.
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Finding: The proposed campus improvements will improve vehicle and pedestrian
circulation throughout the site. These improvements are detailed in the Access and
Parking and Pedestrian Circulation section of the Site Plan Review.
e.) Promotion of energy conservation through design, location, orientation and elevation of
structures, the use and location of glass in structures and the use of landscape materials and
site grading;
Finding: The applicant’s plans do not provide information on how this project will promote
energy conservation.
f.) Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provision for surface
water drainage, sound and sight buffers, preservation of views, light and air and those
aspects of design not adequately covered by other regulations which may have substantial
effects on neighboring land uses, and;
Finding: The applicant has taken several steps to protect adjacent and neighboring
properties. These steps are detailed in the Landscaping and Engineering section of the Site
Plan Review.
g.) The use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate
vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor tend to or actually diminish and impair
property values within the neighborhood.
Finding: The proposed campus improvements will not be injurious to the use and
enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity or diminish and impair property
values within the neighborhood.
h.) In Institutional zoning districts, the Conditional Use Permit application shall comply with
the standards, conditions and requirements stated in Section 542.03 of this Ordinance.
Finding: Section 542.03 provides for standards related to a conditional use that includes
demolition or removal of dwelling units and does not apply to this application.
i.) Traffic impacts such as increases in vehicular traffic, changes in traffic movements, traffic
congestion, interference with other transportation systems or pedestrian traffic, and traffic
hazards shall be considered by the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council in
evaluating an application for a Conditional Use Permit.
Finding: The proposed campus improvement will both reduce the impact of traffic from
The Blake School on the adjacent residential neighborhoods and improve internal traffic
circulation. However, the Institutional district development regulations require additional
screening and buffering of the expanded parking lots and access drives that abut residential
uses. Details about the proposed changes can be found in the Access and Parking and
Landscaping sections of the Site Plan Review.
Site Plan Review. Standards for reviewing a site plan application are detailed in Section 526 of
the City Code. This section establishes site plan review procedures and provides regulations
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pertaining to the enforcement of site design standards consistent with the requirements of this
section. These procedures are established to promote high quality development to ensure the
long-term stability of residential neighborhoods and enhance the built and natural environment
within the City as new development and redevelopment activities occur.
Land Use and Zoning Standards. The land use and zoning designations are consistent with
the proposed improvements to The Blake School campus. The subject property is both guided
and zoned Institutional. According to the Comprehensive Plan, the Institutional land use
category is intended to capture public and semi-public uses such as schools, churches,
government buildings and other civic use. By comparison, the Institutional zoning district
identifies schools and all structures, facilities and physical improvements as a conditional use.
Lot and Building Standards. The subject property is zoned Institutional and the lot and
building standards for this district are detailed in the table below. Given the size of The Blake
School property (more than 49 acres) and the internal orientation of the existing buildings and
proposed additions, the site remains in compliance with the setback standards listed below.
Lot & Building Standards for the Institutional District
Standard Required
Front Setback 35 feet
Side Setback (east) 35 feet
Side Setback (west) 35 feet
Rear Setback 35 feet
Maximum Height 35 feet
Exterior Building Materials. While the Institutional district does not provide specific exterior
building materials criteria, the conditional use permit standards do require building materials,
textures, colors and details are compatible with the adjacent and neighboring structures and uses.
The proposed additions were designed to use materials, textures, colors and details that are
consistent with the City’s zoning standards and compatible with both the surrounding
neighborhood and the schools existing buildings. Specifics for each building are detailed below.
According to the applicant, the ice arena addition will make use of cement board panels for
cladding the new exterior walls, and include storefront glazing at the vestibule entry for light and
visibility. A plaza area will be created in front of the new entry vestibule, using retaining wall
construction and concrete paving to provide ample space for people entering and exiting the
arena for events.
The new additions for the Dining Commons and Entry Hall will be constructed of brick, cast
stone, and limestone in order to relate harmoniously with the school’s existing buildings,
including the original 1912 building. Both additions also make ample use of glazing via large
storefront and curtain wall window systems in order to lend the new spaces plenty of light, open
views, and an updated feel. Metal panels clad interstitial volumes and other minor elements. New
entries at the additions will be marked by phenolic resin soffit and siding panels which resemble
wood and create a connection between outdoor and indoor materials.
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Access and Parking. The current access and parking configuration will remain in place until
construction of the Phase 3 (Entry Hall addition) in the summer of 2018. During Phase 3, bus
storage will be moved to the southwest corner of the property and existing parking lot and drop
off and pickup area will be reconfigured.
Currently, buses park in a lot along Excelsior Boulevard and queue for drop off and pickup in
the main parking lot, reducing available parking for vehicles during busy hours. The new design
will reconstruct the existing drive lane on the west side of the ice arena and dedicate it as one-
way, southbound bus traffic only. In addition, the access from Harrison will be dedicated as
emergency access only. Together, these changes will reduce vehicle traffic adjacent to the
neighborhood west of the campus and create additional vehicle parking next to the ballfields
south of Excelsior Boulevard where buses park. The existing parking lot at the south end of the
campus will also be reconstructed with a net increase of 24 stalls (from 119 to 143) and
significant landscaping improvements.
Pedestrian Circulation. The proposed campus improvements will improve pedestrian
circulation in two areas. First, as part of Phase 1 the existing drive lane on the east side of the
ice arena will be closed to vehicle traffic and become a pedestrian-only path. This will both
reduce traffic adjacent to the neighborhood west of the campus and create a continuous
north/south pedestrian path along the west side of the campus linking the trail along Excelsior
Boulevard with the trail running east/west south of the school. Second, reconfiguration of the
southern parking lot will include sidewalk that will improve pedestrian access from the parking
lot to the school’s main entrance.
Landscaping. The applicant’s landscape plans call for significant improvements adjacent to the
proposed building expansions and parking lot reconfiguration but rely on existing plantings to
screen and buffer the redesigned bus traffic and storage areas. Section 542.05 requires new or
expanded parking lots or access drives that abut or are across the street from an
existing dwelling or dwellings shall be screened by a landscape buffer at least 15 feet in width.
Buffer areas shall be planted with a mixture of not less than 50 percent coniferous
plantings to facilitate year-round screening. Berming may also be required for screening
purposes.
Given this standard, staff recommends a condition of approval require the applicant to revise
their plans to meet the buffering requirement along both the south and west sides of the
campus. Staff also recommends a condition of approval require the applicant provide a
landscape security in the form of a letter of credit equal to 1.5 times the value of the proposed
plantings. The letter of credit shall be provided prior to the issuance of any building permit and
shall be valid for a period of time equal to two growing seasons after the date of installation of
the landscaping.
Signage. The applicant’s plans include new wall signs. It should be noted that any new signage
must conform to the City’s sign regulations and be approved through a separate administrative
sign permit.
Exterior Lighting. The applicant’s plans do not include an exterior lighting plan or light fixture
details. Staff recommends that a condition of approval require the applicant to receive approval
of their exterior lighting plans and light fixture details prior to issuance of a building permit.
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Trash Enclosure. The applicant’s plans do not include information about how trash will be
contained and stored. Staff recommends a condition of approval require the applicant revise
their plan to provide this information.
Engineering Standards. The City Engineer has reviewed the applicant’s plans and offers the
following comments:
• There is additional impervious surface being created around the ice arena; additional
runoff created by the new surface must be captured and treated on-site.
• Additional information must be provided regarding existing drainage patterns around the
ice arena and changes to discharge locations/concentrations. Staff has concerns with the
creation of new point discharges.
• Additional information must be provided regarding how drainage is conveyed to the
underground treatment systems.
Staff recommends a condition of approval require the applicant to comply with all conditions of
the City Engineer and receive all necessary approvals from the Minnehaha Watershed District.
Alternatives
1. Recommend approval of the conditional use permit application. By recommending approval
of these applications, the City Council will consider a recommendation of approval.
2. Recommend denial of the conditional use permit application. By recommending denial of
these applications, the City Council will consider a recommendation of denial. If the
Planning Commission considers this option, findings will have to be identified that support
this alternative.
3. Continue for further information. If the Planning Commission indicates that further
information is needed, the items should be continued.
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2017-01
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR THE BLAKE SCHOOL CAMPUS IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, The Blake School initiated a conditional use permit (CUP) application for the
properties currently located at 110 Blake Road;
WHEREAS, these properties are legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, The Blake School
Addition, except that part embraced within the east 1/2 of the southwest 1/4 of Section 19 Township 117
Range 21 Hennepin County, Minnesota;
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That a site plan application was initiated by the applicant on December 23, 2016;
2. That the Hopkins Planning and Zoning Commission, pursuant to published and mailed
notice, held a public hearing on the application and reviewed such application on January
25, 2017: all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard; and,
3. That the written comments and analysis of City staff were considered;
AND, WHEREAS, staff recommended approval of the site plan based on the findings outlined
in the staff report dated January 25, 2017.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the
City of Hopkins hereby recommends the City Council approve a conditional use permit for The Blake
School, subject to the conditions listed below.
1. Issuance of a building permit.
2. Approval of revised plans in conformance with the screening and buffering requirements
of Section 542.05 related to parking lots and access drives.
3. Submission of a landscape security in a form acceptable to the City Attorney equal to 1.5
times the value of the proposed plantings. The letter of credit shall be provided prior to
the issuance of any building permit and shall be valid for a period equal to two growing
seasons after the date of installation of the landscaping.
4. All exterior signage shall be approved through a separate sign permit.
5. Approval of an exterior lighting plan prior to issuance of a building permit.
6. Approval of revised plans demonstrating how and where trash will be contained and
stored.
7. Conformance with all conditions of the City Engineer listed in the January 25, 2017, staff
report.
8. Approval of all necessary permits from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District prior to
issuance of a building permit.
Adopted this 25th day of January 2017.
________________________
Brian Hunke, Chair
Blake Campus Renewal Projects
Detailed Narrative – Conditional Use Permit Application 12/22/16
The Blake School’s Hopkins campus serves the entire Blake community, functioning as an
academic center for Pre-K through Grade 8, provides athletic facilities and performing arts for all
students, and houses the school’s admissions and business offices. The original building on
this campus was established in 1912, and has been added on to many times over the past
decades.
Blake has undertaken an initiative to provide much needed major facility improvements to the
Hopkins campus. There will be a series of projects over the next four years that will require a
Conditional Use Permit. These projects are summarized below:
Ice Arena
The first addition will be a small 4,900 SF addition and renovation to the Ice Arena. The Ice
Arena addition will begin in March 2017 and complete by November 2017. It will provide:
� New vestibule and entry
� Expanded community locker rooms and shower facilities
� Larger public restroom capacity
The Ice Arena addition will make use of cement board panels for cladding the new exterior
walls, and include storefront glazing at the vestibule entry to bring light into the arena and give
the entry higher visibility. A plaza area will be created in front of the new entry vestibule, using
retaining wall construction and concrete paving to provide ample space for people entering and
exiting the arena for events.
As a result of the expansion to the Ice Arena, the current drive lane on the east side of the
building will be closed to vehicle traffic, and become a pedestrian only path. This will help to
reduce the amount of vehicle traffic on the West side of the campus, where it is closest to
adjacent residential homes.
Dining Commons & Entry Hall
The second addition will be a new 16,000 SF Dining Commons and relocated Admissions
Offices. Dining is planned for construction start in August 2017 to be complete in August 2018.
Key elements of this addition are:
� Larger dining room
� New kitchen
� Dual serving area for variety of ages
� Enclose the existing Loggia to house new Admissions Offices
The third addition to the Blake Campus will be a 20,000 SF Entry Hall that will provide singular
point of entry and a clear connection to the Lower and Middle School. The Entry Hall and
adjoining site work is currently anticipated to start in Summer of 2018 and complete in August
2019. This addition will include:
� Large lobby and gathering space
� New corridors to provide connectivity throughout the school
� Improvements to the performing arts center - new restrooms and back of house spaces
� Re-work parking lot and drop-off/pick-up system for both buses and cars
� Relocate play areas displaced by the new parking areas and drive lanes
� Storm water retention per Watershed requirements
The new Additions for the Dining Commons and Entry Hall will both make use of masonry
materials like brick, cast stone, and limestone in order to relate harmoniously with the school’s
existing buildings, including the original 1912 building. At the same time, both make ample use
of glazing via large storefront and curtainwall window systems in order to lend the new spaces
plenty of light, open views, and an updated feel. Metal panels clad interstitial volumes and other
minor elements. New entries at the additions will be marked by phenolic resin soffit and siding
panels which resemble wood and create a connection between outdoor and indoor materials.
Site Work
In conjunction with the Entry Hall addition, the site on the south end of the campus will undergo
significant revisions. Currently, buses park in a lot along Excelsior, and queue for drop off and
pickup in the main parking lot – reducing the available parking for vehicles during busy hours.
By re-working the drive around the Ice Arena and allowing the buses to queue instead along the
west of the parking area in dedicated parking spots, the need to park buses in the highly visible
Excelsior lot is eliminated and frees up parking in the main lot. Additionally, the lane around the
west of the Ice Arena will be dedicated to one-way bus traffic only, significantly reducing the
volume of vehicle traffic at the closest points to the homes west of the school.
A complete campus survey of tree species and size was completed in 2014 when campus
master planning began, and is included with the submittal documents. Blake appreciates the
value that the mature trees bring to the property, therefore this information was taken into
serious consideration when planning building additions and site work, to balance the needs of
the school with the placement of established trees.
In addition to the individual gains listed above for each project, the campus renewal effort as a
whole will increase the ADA accessibility across the entire campus and provide increased life
safety & security for all students, faculty and visitors.
A neighborhood meeting has been scheduled for the evening of January 9th, to be held at The
Blake School. The team looks forward to further discussing the details of these projects with the
greater community.
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DNDNRENOVATED ICERINK BUILDINGEXISTING PARKINGLOTEXISTING SCHOOL BUILDINGEXISTING DRIVEEXISTING DRIVENEWTURFNEW CONC.WALKWAYEXIST. CONC.SIDEWALKEXIST. STAIRNEW ONE STORY ADDITIONNEW CANOPYENTRYADDITIONNEW CONC WALK(SHADED)EXISTSTAIRSNEW RETAININGWALL & GUARDRAILEXISTING RAMPNEW CURB @ NEWDRIVE INFILLPHASE I:EXIST. BUILDINGTO REMAINEXISTINGBLEACHERSEXISTSTAIRSEXIST RAMPNEW CONC.WALK(SHADED)EXIST. ELECT.TRANSFORMERSEXISTING ONE STORYBARREL VAULT BUILDINGDEMO CURB &DRIVE LOOPNEW CONC.WALKWAY(SHADED)EXISTTREESTYP.EXIST.RETAININGWALLEXISTLIGHT POLEEXISTLIGHT POLEEXISTHYDRANTEXISTSTORMMANHOLEEXISTSTORMMANHOLESTORMINLETEXISTINGDRAINAGESWALEEXISTLIGHT POLE5' - 0"NEW CURBCUTCANOPYABOVENEW CONC WALK(SHADED)NEW LIGHTBOLLARDNEW LIGHTBOLLARDNEW LIGHTBOLLARDDateDrawn ByChecked ByProject NumberJAMES DAYTON DESIGN1515 CENTRAL AVE NEMINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413MEYER | BORGMAN | JOHNSONjames dayton designArchitectT 612.338.0005 F 612.338.0141Structural EngineerArchitect SealI hereby certify that this plan, specifications or report wasprepared by me or under my direct supervision and that Iam a Registered Architect under the Laws of the Stateof MinnesotaIssue / RevisionIssue:12 SOUTH SIXTH STREET, SUITE 810MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402-1564T: 612.338.0713F: 612.337.5325C 2015NOT FORCONSTRUCTIONTHE BLAKE SCHOOLIce Rink ConsultantRINK-TEC INTERNATIONAL, INC.310 E. COUNTY RD DLITTLE CANADA, MN 55117T: 651.481.1190F: 651.481.1178Mechanical EngineerElectrical EngineerPREMIER ELECTRICAL CORP.4401 85TH AVE NORTHBROOKLYN PARK, MN 55117T: 763.424.6551F: 763.424.5225A1.0Site PlanPRES12.21.2016Blake Ice110 Blake RoadHopkins, Minnesota 55343Progress Set 2016-11-17Blake IceSCALE:A1.0 1" = 20'-0"1Site PlanNNo. Description Date
UPUPPF234567891011ABCDEFGHJKLMNPQR121AARRP.6HOME PLAYER BENCHVISITORS PLAYER BENCHBLAKEBEARSBALKEAEBRSEXISTING DRIVENEW SIDEWALKOFFICIALSPHOTOGRAPHER'S BENCHNO WORK IN THISAREAVESTIBULE100BOX OFFICE102RINK OFFICE104TEAM ROOM 'B'106Team Rm C107TOILET108Team Rm D109TOILET110TEAM ROOM 'E'111TEAM ROOM 'F'113Girls JV Locker Rm123Girls Varsity Locker Rm121Weight Room119Boys Varsity Locker Rm117Boys JV Locker Rm115STORAGETEAM RM 'A'132TOILET/SHOWERS112TOILET/SHOWER105STORAGE136STORAGE135JAN134MECH133STORAGE137STORAGE138JAN/STOR139Women Shower131Girls Shower122Coach120Coach118Restroom129Boys Shower116Coach114Coach124LOBBY101NEW RAMPNEW ACCESSIBLEVIEWING PLATFORMIce Rink141WOMENS129MENS128TRAINER127CONC.126Player Entry118Ice Resurfacer125NEW STAIRNEW STAIRNEW ACCESSIBLEVIEWING PLATFORMCONCOURSE103NEW WALKOffice104BStor149DateDrawn ByChecked ByProject NumberJAMES DAYTON DESIGN1515 CENTRAL AVE NEMINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413MEYER | BORGMAN | JOHNSONjames dayton designArchitectT 612.338.0005 F 612.338.0141Structural EngineerArchitect SealI hereby certify that this plan, specifications or report wasprepared by me or under my direct supervision and that Iam a Registered Architect under the Laws of the Stateof MinnesotaIssue / RevisionIssue:12 SOUTH SIXTH STREET, SUITE 810MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402-1564T: 612.338.0713F: 612.337.5325C 2015NOT FORCONSTRUCTIONTHE BLAKE SCHOOLIce Rink ConsultantRINK-TEC INTERNATIONAL, INC.310 E. COUNTY RD DLITTLE CANADA, MN 55117T: 651.481.1190F: 651.481.1178Mechanical EngineerElectrical EngineerPREMIER ELECTRICAL CORP.4401 85TH AVE NORTHBROOKLYN PARK, MN 55117T: 763.424.6551F: 763.424.5225A1.01Floor PlanCheckerAuthor12.21.2016Blake Ice110 Blake RoadHopkins, Minnesota 55343Progress Set 2016-11-17Blake IceNo. Description DateSCALE:A1.01 3/32" = 1'-0"1Main Level Plan
ABCDEFGHJKLMNPQREXISTING ICERINK BUILDINGVERTICALWOOD SIDINGT.O.F.F.0'-0"T.O.PARAPET21'-0"CEMENT BD.AARRNEWENTRANCEP.6ALUMCANOPYMTL PANELBEYOND.ANOD. ALUMCANOPY BEYOND.12'-0"T.O.PARAPETFLOW THROUGHSCUPPER BEYOND.EXIST GARAGE DOOREXISTING ICE RINKBUILDINGVERTICAL WOODSIDINGEXIST LIGHTEXIST LIGHTEXIST SIGNABCDEFGHJKLMNPQRT.O.F.F.0'-0"T.O.ROOF @ENTRY12'-0"EXISTING BUILDINGAARRNEW ALUM CANOPY &REVERSE CHANNEL LETTERILLUMINATED SIGNAGECURTAINWALL &ENTRANCE SYSTEMPNTD.FLATSEAMMTL PANELSP.6T.O. PARAPET @STAIR TOWER21'-0"234567891011EXISTINGBITUMINOUSROOFT.O.F.F.0'-0"T.O.ROOF @ENTRY12'-0"NEW ALUM CANOPY &REVERSE CHANNEL LETTERILLUMINATED SIGNAGECURTAIN WALL &ENTRANCE SYSTEMCEMENT BD.TYP.EXISTING BUILINGALUM. CURTAIN WALL& ALUM TRIMALUM. CURTAIN WALL& ALUM TRIMPNTD. FLATSEAMMTL PANEL.ALUM. CURTAINWALL & ALUM TRIMEXISTING BUILING121NEW PARAPET WALL,CAP, SCUPPER, & DNSPOUTALUM. CAP &OVERFLOW SCUPPER,EXIST TRANS.NEW ANODALUM CANOPYT.O.PARAPET21'-0"T.O.PARAPET12'-0"T.O.BARREL39'-0"PNTD. FLATSEAMMTL PANEL.ALUM. CAP &OVERFLOW SCUPPER,NEW ALUM CANOPY &REVERSE CHANNEL LETTERILLUMINATED SIGNAGECURTAINWALL &ENTRANCE SYSTEMPNTD.FLATSEAMMTL PANELSCEMENT BD PANELSBOX OFFICETICKETWINDOWILLUMINATEDSIGNAGEFirst Floor0' - 0"Roof24' - 0"91011T.O. Barrel Vault39' - 0"12DateDrawn ByChecked ByProject NumberJAMES DAYTON DESIGN1515 CENTRAL AVE NEMINNEAPOLIS, MN 55413MEYER | BORGMAN | JOHNSONjames dayton designArchitectT 612.338.0005 F 612.338.0141Structural EngineerArchitect SealI hereby certify that this plan, specifications or report wasprepared by me or under my direct supervision and that Iam a Registered Architect under the Laws of the Stateof MinnesotaIssue / RevisionIssue:12 SOUTH SIXTH STREET, SUITE 810MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402-1564T: 612.338.0713F: 612.337.5325C 2015NOT FORCONSTRUCTIONTHE BLAKE SCHOOLIce Rink ConsultantRINK-TEC INTERNATIONAL, INC.310 E. COUNTY RD DLITTLE CANADA, MN 55117T: 651.481.1190F: 651.481.1178Mechanical EngineerElectrical EngineerPREMIER ELECTRICAL CORP.4401 85TH AVE NORTHBROOKLYN PARK, MN 55117T: 763.424.6551F: 763.424.5225A2.0Exterior BuildingElevationsPRES12.21.2016Blake Ice110 Blake RoadHopkins, Minnesota 55343Progress Set 2016-11-17Blake IceSCALE:A2.0 1/8" = 1'-0"1South Building ElevationSCALE:A2.0 1/8" = 1'-0"2North Building ElevationSCALE:A2.0 3/32" = 1'-0"3East Building ElevationNo. Description DateSCALE:A2.0 1/4" = 1'-0"4Northeast Building ElevationSCALE:A2.0 3/32" = 1'-0"5West Building ElevationWEST ELEVATIONNO WORK
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7'-10 1/2"PANEL JOINT(TYP)PANEL JOINT(TYP)EXISTING BEYONDPANEL JOINT(TYP)SEAM IN STPL-1(TYP)MECHANICALDUCT (SEEMECHANICAL)RAMP BEYONDMECHANICALUNIT BEYONDANODIZED AND SHOPPRIMED ANDPAINTEDSTEEL GATE FORROOF ACCESS.BEYONDDEMO EXISTINGWINDOWS. INFILLWITH NEW BRICK(BRK-2)DEMO EXISTINGWINDOWS. INFILLWITH NEW BRICK(BRK-2)3'-1 3/8"LOWER PARAPETHEIGHT AS SHOWNALTERNATE #42'-9 1/4"ALTERNATE #45'-3 1/4"ADD PRIMED ANDPAINTED GALVANIZEDSTEEL GUARDRAIL(SHOWN DASHED)ALTERNATE #4ADD PRIMED ANDPAINTED GALVANIZEDSTEEL GUARDRAIL(SHOWN DASHED)ALTERNATE #4ALTERNATE #4BEYOND*DINING HALLADDITIONPROJECT LEVELS*DINING HALLADDITIONPROJECT LEVELS*DINING HALLADDITIONPROJECT LEVELS*DINING HALLADDITIONPROJECT LEVELS*DINING HALLADDITIONPROJECT LEVELS*DINING HALLADDITIONPROJECT LEVELSEXTERIOR ELEVATIONSDrawings IssuedDateU+B2609 Aldrich Avenue SouthSuite 100Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408T | 612-870-2538www.uplusb.comProject Contactsarchitecture & design, inc.SignaturePrinted NameRegistration NumberI hereby certify that this plan, specification or reportwas prepared by me or under my direct supervisionand that I am a duly Licensed Architect under thelaws of the State of Minnesota2014 U+B Architecture & Design, Inc.Paul Udris, AIA, LEED APC | 612-616-1915paul.udris@uplusb.comJim Lindborg, AIAC | 612-310-8403jim.lindborg@uplusb.comBLAKEHOPKINS CAMPUSRENEWALDINING HALLADDITION12.22.16Not For ConstructionBlake110 Blake Road SouthHopkins, MN 55343Project: 2014020BLKE-2