CR 05-086 Conditional Use Permit - Office Building 415 Blake Rd
CITY OF
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June 29, 2005
HOPKINS
Council Report 05-86
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - OFFICE BUILDING 415 BLAKE ROAD
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution 05-57, approvmg a
conditional use permit for an office use in the B-1 zoning district.
At the Zoning and Planning meeting Mr. Aarness moved and Ms. Halverson seconded a
motion to adopt Resolution RZ05-18, recommending approval of a conditional use permit for
an office use in the B-1 zoning district. The motion was approved unanimously.
Overview.
The property at 415 Blake Road is currently zoned R-4 Medium High Density Multiple
family; however, the use of the site is an office use. The building that was constructed on the
site is a commercial building. The applicant is requesting a rezoning to B-1, limited
business.
An office use within the B-1 zoning district requires a conditional use permit. With
rezoning of the site and a conditional use permit for office use, the use will conform to the
zoning. Attached is the list of B-1 uses. The building can be converted to other permitted B-
I uses in the future; the only limiting factor will be parking. The site has a limited amount of
parking.
Primary Issues to Consider.
· What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan
designated the subj ect site?
· What are the requirements for an office use in the B-1 zoning district?
· What was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting?
Supportine: Documents.
. Analysis of issues
. Resolution 05-57
Financial Impact: $ _N/ A_Budgeted:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
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Source:
CR05-86
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Primarv 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 B-1, Limited Business. The Comprehensive Plan has
designated the site as Commercial. The proposed use is a conditional use within the B-1
zoning district.
. What are the requirements for an office use in the B-1 zoning district?
The following is the requirement for offices in the B-1 zoning district:
Offices provided:
1. That not more than 30 percent of the first floor space is devoted to storage, repair,
fabricating or assembly of goods.
The use as proposed will comply with the above requirement.
. What was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting?
Ms. Anderson reviewed the reasons for a conditional use permit. Alex Ugorets, the
applicant, appeared before the Commission. No one appeared at the public hearing on this
Issue.
Alternatives.
I. Approve offices in the building. By approving the conditional use permit, offices will be
allowed in the building at 415 Blake Road.
2. Deny offices in the building. By denying the conditional use permit to allow offices, at
415 Blake Road, the applicant will not be able to have offices at this location. If the City
Council considers this alternative, findings will have to be identified that support this
alternative.
3. Continue for further information. If the City Council indicates that further information is
needed, the item should be continued.
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: 05-57
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
APPROVING AN OFFICE USE IN THE B-1 ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, an application for Conditional Use Permit CUP05-5 has been made by Ugorets
Properties, LLC;
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for a conditional use permit was made by Ugorets Properties,
LLC on June 2, 2005;
2. That the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission, pursuant to mailed and
published notice, held a public hearing on the application and reviewed such
application on June 28, 2005: all persons present were given an opportunity to be
heard;
3. That the written comments and analysis of City staff were considered; and
4. A legal description ofthe subject property is as follows:
That part of Lot 70, Auditor's Subdivision No. 239, Hennepin County, Minnesota,
lying Southwesterly of Minnehaha Creek except that portion conveyed to
Hennepin County for Highway Purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for Conditional Use Permit
CUP05-5 is hereby approved based on the following Findings of Fact:
1. That the proposed development meets the requirements for a conditional use
permit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that application for conditional use permit CUP05-5 is
hereby approved based on the following conditions:
1. That site is rezoned to B-1.
Adopted this 5th day of July 2005.
ATTEST:
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk