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07-28-2015 JUL'Y AUGUST MEMBERS / ; S M T W T F S S M T W T F S �'I�CNEIL v�H KE ^ 1 2 3 4 1 b�TEWHOUSE IT � 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 '✓jcdARDEN ALLACE—JACKSON 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 ✓KERSSEN �.�ANDERSON 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 AGENDA ZONING & PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, July 28, 2015 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS ----------------------------------------------------- ITEM: Approve and sign minutes of the June 30, 2015, regular meeting. ^ COMMISSION ACTION: r� � I �r �; ��c�.�c;' / / / / ITEM: BLAKE ROAD LISC REPORT CASE NO. CUP15-2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - FAST FOOD Public Public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for a fast food restaurant Hearing at 919 Cambridge Street COMMISSION ACTION: �� t� �c��c ►� / / / / CASE NO. SPR15-4 SITE PLAN APPROVAL - TACO BELL Public Public hearing to consider the construction of a new Taco Bell at 919 Hearing Cambridge Street n COMMISSION ACTION: ��l � n {��c✓ 1 / / / ADJOURNMENT . , ��y�3 ��` �� : � ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES June 30, 2015 A regular meeting of the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Hopkins City Hall. Present were Commission Members Brian Hunke, Andrew Fisher, Scott Kerssen, Mike Tait and Emily Wallace-Jackson. Matt McNeil and Charles Firth were absent. Also present was staff inember Nancy Anderson. . CALL TO ORDER Mr. Kerssen called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Fisher moved and Mr. Tait seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the May 26, 2015, regular meeting. The motion was approved unanimously. ---� ITEM: PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAT - NAPA AUTO PARTS Ms. Anderson stated the reason for the replat. Ryan Politz, representing the applicant, appeared before the Commission. The public hearing was opened at 6:35 p.m. No one appeared at the public hearing. Mr. Tait moved and Mr. Hunke seconded a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was approved unanimously. The public hearing was closed at 6:36 p.m. Mr. Fisher moved and Ms. Wallace-Jackson seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ15-11, recommending approval of a preliminary/final plat at 1842 Mainstreet. The motion was approved unanimously. ITEM: SITE PLAN APPROVAL—NAPA AUTO PARTS Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed addition with the Commission. Ryan Politz, representing the applicant, appeared before the Commission. The public hearing was opened at 6:38 p.m. No one appeared at the public hearing. Mr. Hunke moved and Mr. Fisher seconded a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was approved unanimously. The public hearing was closed at 6:39 p.m. Mr. Tait moved and Ms. Wallace-Jackson seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ15-12, ^ recommending approval of an addition to the existing building at 1842 Mainstreet. The motion was approved unanimously. ��=`f�;��' _ MINUTES OF THE ZONING AND PLANNING MEETING, June 30, 2015 Page 2 ITEM: EASEMENT VACATION—MARKETPLACE AND MAIN � Ms. Anderson stated that this was a housekeeping item and needed to be vacated for the property to sell. The public hearing was opened at 6:40 p.m. No one appeared at the public hearing. Mr. Tait moved and Mr. Hunke seconded a motion to close the public hearing. The motion was approved unanimously. The public hearing was closed at 6:41 p.m. Mr. Fisher moved and Mr. Tait seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ15-13, recommending approval of a vacation of utility easement at Marketplace and Main apartments. The motion was approved unanimously. ADJOURN Mr. Hunke moved and Ms. Wallace-Jackson seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. MEMBERS � ATTEST: Scott Kerssen, Chair � '� MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission Nancy Anderson, City Planner FROM: Meg Beekman, Community Development Coordinator DATE: July 28, 2015 SUBJECT: Corridor Development Initiative (CDI)—Process and Report Background Between April and May 2015, the Twin Cities Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)/ Corridor Development Initiative(CDI) was invited by the Blake Road Corridor Collaborative (BRCC) and the City of Hopkins to facilitate a series of four community workshops to engage community members to explore scenarios for redevelopment near the future Blake Road LRT station area and provide recommendations for community and design guidelines for future development. --� The Corridor Development Initiative(CDI) offers the opportunity for the community to help guide future development rather than simply react to specific development proposals. As the Green Line LRT extension and the Blake Road LRT Station area proceeds from planning to implementation, the CDI process was identified as a way to engage the community and create a vision for what is possible. The sites that were selected for the CDI exercise include some aspect (or intent) of public ownership, and are in close proximity to the Blake Road LRT Station: A. The Joint Development site, south of the Blake Road LRT Station (proposed for a park-and-ride and possible joint development by Metro Transit) B. 43 Hoops Basketball Academy site and adjacent parcel to the north of the Blake Road LRT Station (43 Hoops site is owned by the Hennepin County Rail Authority) C. Cold Storage site(owned by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District) Overview of the CDI Process The CDI consisted of four community workshops held at The Blake School. Approximately 85 community members attended the workshops, aimed at gathering input on community values and concerns and exploring a variety of development scenarios that could meet those values. The process involved a technical team of facilitators, designers, developers, and city staff to inform and support participants as they considered options. Included throughout the process was �-.� information and updates on the status of the Green Line LRT extension by Metro Transit's Southwest LRT Project Office. The purpose of the CDI process is to identify guidelines or objectives for redevelopment that will advance community goals and respond to market forces. Memorandum to Planning Commission, et al., July 28, 20l 5 —Page 2 •� The first workshop offered an opportunity to gather information about the Blake Road corridor, both for the residents and also the facilitators. Presentations from the City of Hopkins, the Southwest LRT Project Office, Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, Hennepin County, and the Metropolitan Council helped inform residents about the context of the sites. Residents were then asked to share both what they saw as assets for the area and their concerns about future development. The second workshop asked residents to create their own development scenarios using blocks that represented various land uses and densities. Architects on hand then sketched the development scenarios while a developer ran the scenario through a pro forma to see if it was financially feasible. At the third workshop a developer round table was asked to provide their input on the scenarios that were created in the second workshop. Residents then were able to ask the developers questions regarding what might be possible around the station area in the future. At the fourth and final workshop residents worked together to draft the Hopkins Blake Road LRT Station Area Development Guidelines that reflected the community's vision for the area (see attached). A full Summary Report and Final Recommendations can be found on the City's website here: http•//www hopkinsmn com/news/2015/blake-road-lrt-workshops.php � Next Steps Gretchen Nicholls will be at the July 28 Planning Commission meeting to present an overview of the CDI process and the resulting Development Guidelines report created by the community for your information. The City Council will hear a presentation of the CDI process, summary report, and Development Guidelines at their August 3 regular meeting. The Council will be asked to accept the Hopkins Blake Road LRT Station Area Development Guidelines, prepared by the community through the CDI process at that meeting. Attachment: Hopkins Blake Road LRT Station Area Development Guidelines � r�� . >�: .�' ° r ��. ,.dy�,;:.�.`'^�G� , ■ � � :'� E 1 � � � �. , ' r. .. k � •. , � � � t �� *. ��:.� �� I � � � , e .�� .,.w. �: . .... _. _. .r ,- -�. " �� .� _ � . �� -_T ._ __ •�I I . _.. �...__ �� '� �' - ��.� , _ � � . ,, � . � : � , . . .�„ .. . , � • � '��e ... � . � �- - —__ _ ,._`. d' . l �' �.- _ - _ ° - � . , ,. . r :. ' Sponsored by: � Blake Road Corridor Collaborative City of Hopkins _ j �` �` . : a � , � 1: . � �L Twin Cities � }-��,n neople Sw/sty•Nsl�bborhood Improvement•Vouth Cit� �f 11�IJ1�llls ;rJ;��,;� !•.,.,+,., 1 Overview Hopkins is a dynamic community of over 17,000 residents located just 13 minutes west of the Twin Cities. Founded rich in tradition and growth, Hopkins offers the advantages and conveniences of a large city with the security of a small town. The residents and the business community have an enormous sense of pride and sup- port for their City. Travel any street and you will see and feel the reflections of pride and vitality. Three of the Southwest LRT transit stations will be located in Hopkins, one of which is the Blake Road Station. Already a mixed-use, higher density district, the transit stop will offer greater regional access to jobs and ameni- ties.A partnership between the City of Hopkins, Hennepin County Community Works, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) and the Met Council, is transforming Cottageville Park to increase the amount of green space along Blake Road, improve the water quality of the Creek, and make the creek more accessible and visible to the community. Phase one of this $3 million project will be completed in October of 2015. The new park will include new play equipment, trails, lighting, a permanent community garden with water source and tool shed, and extensive new landscaping. When the project is complete the park will be nearly three times �rger. 1 HOPKINS BLAKE ROAD LRT STATION AREA:Development Guidelines A � �'� . �'� -% Blake Road Potential Development Sites N ��< � / � � av a_ �^ � A v�W� 0 100 200 400Feet � �~l :r' I QV �� .'v�, � ��I� > ,� 1 � . ` � � � h. irei. �t,. i .�a.� M ��.. ..�. ..q•_�'J� .%,1p►'.�� • w� .�,s • �� _ .. . . . . �� 4.jr . A .. �� ;� \ �� t., �� .� • � C, f1► �,.� ,:x' � �' j .. '� .� "��''^►- � �� ;� � .�, ;r�' :�' . �' '.�"'�" � � �' ,jy�� b� 4��„� :� � �, f ` Y � � �� '� i c4,-.r . � �� `�' rd � ""r �- � , e�a� �Ji-. .'. . ^ _ ` � .� .�� y .',,,n,:. �� v4. - � ' ��, i. � � !'� �� ^ , �,,� i 'z _• `4� ► � .� Q' � � 4�. '�� r � i R y•' c �ii ,.y . 1� k _ '''{� 'r^ �' � ��y>M.f�.i� Q /� � ".h` •,y� f`F . ` � � t1 � �`� B f . � ��Yt�,fiV� .j� '{ . �. �' \ I� . � , i- � �,. ��k� , ' . ' '� . ..__, . . c -� T�./ � �_ µ �� . ... _ - . .. . � / y -- - - ....�4i ,m-�-: • . � � . , ,.. '�'. ._r�.�:. :*'�--lk'�l!'m/� '_'_ . .. . . � . 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I�T acks .� -. . .. b ��- {� . . � - � ..,` , , �i��/•� �w �� -� j�� .. , � .�, � ��` ��I'� OTrails �,/' v :� ,�� ,y: �,� FreiBhtRail ' S y�T_.� ` �i�/'��'eN./^, � , C� �p, n o � With the advent of the light-rail transit investment, the Blake Road Corridor Collaborative and the City of Hopkins partnered with Twin Cities LISC / Corridor Development Initiative to lead a series of community workshops to explore development options and scenarios for existing or proposed redevelopment sites that include public ownership near the Blake Road LRT station area. These development objectives are the result of the community workshops, and serve to inform the future development of the area surrounding the Blake Road LRT Station. Through the CDI process,three key sites that include some aspect of public ownership were identified for their redevelopment potential: A. The Joint Development site, south of the Blake Road LRT Station (proposed for a park-and-ride and possible joint development by Metro Transit) B. 43 Hoops Basketball Academy site and adjacent parcel to the north of the Blake Road LRT Station (43 Hoops site is owned by the Hennepin County Rail Authority) C. Cold Storage site (owned by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District) All three sites will be integrated with Blake Road and its improvements in pedestrian, bike, and vehicle access. v 2 HOPKINS BLAKE ROAD LRT STATION AREA:Development Guidelines � �.: �� -� �� -� _ _� ,, � . � � .�;� ,� � _ � '� -_z r+:�:� ''� � ,,s;�:- ,�� - :.�3 `�, °" � � ��. �� -� �.� _ ry - '� �,� ,��.r �,._. � - =: HOPKINS L,.. ;� � "�'• DOWNTOWN � � - �;. � �y'A�:',�ti !��„�, �s f �_�nr . _�� :v�r / � *'.'T - - - A. � � �s K • _ .�l.t . y � � G ?'-� �,,y r.c ��.. „�..�'.e �JF"lY •If � ' ' . , . -. , . -�. v 'Y��ar .� :A�:L:!�iv��.�� '-9�Ji1��p� I._. r� 1�. � 1 1(.�. 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Above: Images from Downtoivr� H��kins ASSETS The City of Hopkins offers a wonderful quality of life through: • Its spirit of community where people are treated with respect, and where the community participates in building culture, character and common bonds; •A thriving Mainstreet featuring an array of local shops, restaurants, the Hopkins Art Center, a movie theater, and residential components. • Support for business growth, and home of corporate campuses such as Cargill and SuperValu; • Outstanding schools and a community that offers and values diversity and cultural heritages; quality parks, housing and public services. • Hopkins is home to over 20 community education facilities, including public, charter, private and adult education schools. � •Numerous regional trails and parks that connect to downtown Minneapolis, the Uptown area, St. Louis Park, and Minnetonka. • The surrounding Blake Road area includes parks, educational institutions, athletic center, large and small companies and retail businesses. 3 HOPKINS BLAKE ROAD LRT STATION AREA:Development Guidelines <.,�.s�r�... �F�,_. _ .,�. ti,�., .— � �_ � I�i�- `" � � � � � ` '� ,s� - � ��i �_ - __ .. u ��3L =-��rr i�•�� . . �. ,� _ � ,* ,,,, , �,�� .� :; ,,k��. � � 1 1 � �. / .s�� ,a ,: f.; r �k� 1�� . '� � �. ', _ ` '� .�" __ _ - �:� � � 1� �` ' � :_ ,� . , " ' - '` "�1�i' :,,' .1i J��r�.�' -- il '� Yi:'r^` ' �f '�'r ,, ii l 1 � _ '� 1- 1 1 � �-- � - � �� t .�w .~,�,—: ' r ,;� a ,�:•.� _ �'',S�� ,; , ' — = ��{r� �� :.�:`�'� � ��.�� '�� - - �� ,+ .1 � + _� �,,,,.� ��.w�... _: . ,. . . � � ��_ .� .. _ _ Above: Sites near the Blake Road LRT Statio�a. C/ock�,�ise from 1 to �-:Joint Development site, 43 Hoops Basketball Academy, Cold Storaage site, and the Cedar Lake LRT regional trail. DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES The Blake Road Station has been noted for its strong redevelopment potential along the Southwest LRT Corridor in various planning studies. Factors supporting redevelopment in the Blake station area include a lai� and diverse population base, good station access, several strategic sites available for redevelopment, a number of underutilized properties, and open space amenities such as Minnehaha Creek and Cottageville Park. Near the proposed station platform, the Hennepin County-owned 43 Hoops site presents a near-term redevelopment opportunity for transit supportive uses. The Cold Storage site, now owned by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, and several underutilized sites along Excelsior Boulevard offer additional redevelopment opportunities near the station.A potential joint development project includes a park- and- ride ramp that may be able to be incorporated with a mixed-use development facing Blake Road and the station platfonn, located just south of the station. The Joint Develonment (A) proposed for the three parcels, including the Pawn America site, immediately south of the Blake Road LRT Station will house a structured parking ramp (245 parking stalls) to help increase access and ridership of the Green Line. Currently, SPO and the City of Hopkins are partnering to explore working with a private developer to incorporate additional components to increase the functionality, value and appeal of the site. The 43 Hoops Basketball Academv B11 and adjacent site B21 Well loved by the Blake Road community, the 43 Hoops Basketball Academy sits on a site owned by the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority situated just north of the proposed Blake Road LRT Station. The parcel was purchased for potential transit purposes, and offers the opportunity for higher density residential and other transit-related uses given its proximity to the transit station. The adjacent site is considered to be underutilized given the future potential of the area. The community has expressed strong desire for a community center in the area, for which 43 Hoop� has served as a surrogate. � 4 HOPKINS BLAKE ROAD LRT STATION AREA:Developmeni Guidelines �� . . „ ---� - � T 1�� -�-''7-'�"�` . � y- � { t � , � F'i-��-'�Y.t,` � ` �� `` Ili� � '� � ` ' a �� , �]f..! , � ' � 'i' - �;Y". 1 '•I '�-��f� � �� ' ` �i_ "� I.i ' ' �.. i�� .�, lb�:,j��, � � �. I �.. � ''' . � }� - �, . ,�i '1�! � � �# � l .� ��, ��,�l�!�' -�,� _ . ., ... _ ��..,.� ,_ _ . , �, ..,�.�► _ _ . .1.. - -- _ --- � ,�...� � �. -- _ . , . . . . _ __ --- -�---� _ : xirr . . . -_-:.aJt ..�--�� -.,.._ -,...:.,= -' � _..�..- - � ..r�:;..�1�. " , ._. . . ��t:� � a.:4��.r�t�' _ ��-� ,�. L..,.. 1 _ - ,.;.��5. i �'Xr ':y "��e:r. ,.. .> . �` t~/ ; � _ ,i - _—�� ,�__ ,n �' I/fli �� . � : s; � r. �..,f a_..�� . , - - - �� - ,_ ,_..�1 _ ;: �__---�" ' � � _... - . , - -_ ..::s�=--�.._ ,�� .._.. ...�-,-- - �'.-,,.�� .,.,. _ ._...d __, , ��w�� \ .--+ �' :u+ r"'=,n �ove: Sorne of�the many amenities Hopkins has to offer. Top: Cargill campus, Bottom r: Blake School, Bottom l: New commercial development on Blake Road. The Cold Storage site (C) was seen as the site with the greatest redevelopment potential because of its size (approximately 17 acres), proximity to natural amenities which also buffer nearby uses, and visibility and access to Blake Road. Of critical importance on this site will be the integration of storm water management and expansion of the Minnehaha Creek Greenway. This section of the creek is currently the worst offender for pollutants draining into the creek's watershed. Because of the site's central location and size, attention should be given to creating connectivity to the surrounding amenities (e.g. Minnehaha Creek, Cottageville Park, Three Rivers Bike Trail, Blake Road LRT Station), and providing for walkable areas. The opportunity is great to explore how transit-oriented development could further enhance the area by addressing accessibility, livability, and strengthening the pedestrian environment for people of all ages and abilities. It might be advantageous to move the smaller sites to the south and north of the Blake Road LRT station for redevelopment first,which could strengthen the market for the more desirable Cold Storage site. It is important that the Blake Road Station maintain its neighborhood character, diversity, and sense of place. This can be accomplished by enhancing the pedestrian flow of the area, attracting smaller scale retail and services, and utilizing public art or green space to make it memorable. The Blake Road LRT Station offers an important opportunity to capitalize on the transit and natural amenities in the area, strengthen the multi-modal access, and provide for a mix of housing options to -^prve the needs of the community. 5 HOPKINS BLAKE ROAD LRT STATION AREA:Development Guidelines ,�, ��. , .,,� ., . , , �;:,_` .��. , �118 i '`, � �� .. �. ,:�. '( _ �_`':_ / � // l' ��"; � .�/ � : ''� �%--,�-. / . ___'-. _ , _ �-_.�--- . ,;% �/ T�/ :. fi . ,, �� _ >,�-.- � ---, -_.;,___�_" �I � �_�� . ,. �� .� � � � � ` ; , .._ .__ _ ..� r-,; � ec,. __ �,F_ ��", . ' . ... ._.,.. __ . v 'r _ . .. ..T_.�,��r' �� _ •_ ' ' '" '_ _' . � .. .. - . — . __. . .. . _ . _. .. _ _..�_'__ . . . .. ' .� . �� . • . . . Above: Pizza Luce located near the�uture Blake Road LRT station. Recommendations for redevelopment of the site include: Goal 1 : Create stronger connections and walkability for the Blake Road area A. Create a connected, walkable, mixed-use, sustainable neighborhood, with a pedestrian-oriented and human-scale streetscape. B. Greater pedestrian/bicycle safety through better signage and slowing cars on Blake Road. C. Improve the permeability of Blake Road by creating more areas for pedestrians to cross safely. D. Improve safety and security through partnership with the City's Police Department, Three Rivers Police, and Metro Transit, with strategies such as greater security presence, improved lighting, and other practices such as CPTED (Community Policing Through Environmental Design). E. Pursue transit-oriented design that enhances multi-modal access, and provide for bicycle � accommodations (racks, lockers, etc.) for businesses and residents. F. Connect site/LRT station area to bike trail. G. Pedestrian access to the Blake Road LRT Station from the north (e.g. 43 Hoops site) H.Add green space to soften the built environment that would allow for outdoor use year-round. I. Utilize landscaping and streetscape amenities to create stronger pedestrian district. J. Limit surface parking with new development encourage underground or structured parking. K. Improve connections with the Cargill Corporate Headquarters to strengthen local businesses. Goal 2: Preserve the neighborhood diversity L. Maintain cultural and ethnic diversity, and the needs of those communities. M. Provide for a range of housing types and affordability to meet the needs of all people throughout their life and changing lifestyle needs. N. Utilize universal design principles that can respond to changing demographic needs and anticipate in innovative ways to address the dynamic and changing needs of residents. O. Strengthen the vitality of the area through increased density and mixed commercial and residential uses. P. Encourage businesses that fit into and serve the needs of the community. Q. Enhance the intergenerational opportunities in the community. R. Engage neighborhood residents in planning for redevelopment projects early in the process. S. Promote high-quality design. T. Enhance a sustainable neighborhood by promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy. U. Create opportunities to live, work, learn, play—the spectrum of elements for a healthy community. � 6 HOPKINS BLAKE ROAD LRT STATION AREA:Development Guidelines �f . �� i . � .„ . .' . �� 1'1 �` M.;. �y�,�.; �Cr`.�.. 7� "��' � ' �'��:.;�..'� i ��+r''�w �{.i��11� 3'Ly�' ro •. �► � �` ta�.! � ?��"' .�� , q� t .� .. �,'� ��w ��y�c ,'� '��.a-� .,,•..�. � •+f Y�. • �.�., .� ':s + .. ��. ��- ^ �� T, r �.rl• .� . ' ,� i .4�'. ►� ` 1 ��.�"'��,�,��-tiw� ,�yy�aaR�:�,��.� . . �� t. ':.r r. 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Goal 3: Improve water and environmental quality V.Align with efforts to expand the Minnehaha Creek Greenway to promote and integrate 260 acres of regional storm-water management to improve water quality for Minnehaha Creek. W. Connect the Minnehaha Creek Greenway to the newly expanded Cottageville Park and downstream trails and open space. X. Ensure community access to the Minnehaha Creek Greenway, the Three Rivers Park bike trail, and other public open spaces. Y. Reduce the area's carbon footprint. Z. Incorporate sustainable development practices into new construction projects. �-Goal 4:Strengthen residential and neighborhood-oriented retail to enhance vitality and livability Support was expressed for: •A mix of housing types, including senior housing, that can accommodate a range of incomes, ages and family size (both rental and ownership options). • Multi-family housing amenities such as guest suites and shared space for larger gatherings. • Medium to high density residential, to preserve green space and enhance street-level amenities. • Locally owned businesses and increased opportunities for residents of all ages to live and work in the area. • Commercial uses that enhance rather than compete with downtown Hopkins Mainstreet vitality. •A hotel or motel. • Redevelopment that works to incorporate existing local businesses into new construction projects. • Creative ways to support small cultural businesses that serve the community. • Maintaining existing assets such as 43 Hoops Basketball Academy in the area. •A community center that supports activities for all generations. • Convenience services (e.g. fast food, bike repair, etc.), especially near the transit station. • Flexible space that can adapt as needs change. • The option of a trail attraction, offering a convenient stop-off spot for bikers and pedestrians. • Encourage public private partnership for infrastructure •A connected and complementary system of parks and other privately owned but publicly accessible (POPS-Privately Owned Public Spaces) open spaces that ensures higher quality development and weaves the neighborhood together to enhance livability (see Trust for Public Land's report: Greening ^ the Green Line http://www.tpl.org/our-work/parks-for-people/green-line-parks-and-commons). • Welcome developers and businesses that operate with equity principles of hiring and wages. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Kersten Elverum, DirectorofEconomicDevelopment&Planning 952-548-6340/kelverum@hopkinsmn.com 7 HOPKINS BLAKE ROAD LRT STATION AREA:Development Guidelines ---� July 21, 2015 Planning Report CUP15-2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT—TACO BELL Proposed Action. Staff recommends the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution RZ15-14 recommending approval of a conditional use permit to construct a Taco Bell at 919 Cambridge Street Overview. The applicant, Border Foods, is proposing to construct a new Taco Bell restaurant at 919 Cambridge Street. 919 Cambridge Street is the former site of Lindee's Saloon. The existing vacant building will be razed and a new Taco Bell restaurant will be constructed. A conditional use permit is required for a fast food restaurant. The existing Taco Bell will remain until the new Taco Bell is constructed. At this time it is not known what will be constructed on the old Taco Bell site. � 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 fast food restaurant? Supporting Documents. • Analysis of Issues • Site Plans • Resolution RZ15-14 Nanc� . Anderson, AICP City P er Financial Impact: $_N/A Budgeted: Y/N Source: ---� Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): Notes: CUP 15-2 Page 2 '� Primarv Issues to Consider. • What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan designated the subject site? The property is zoned B-3, General Business, and the Comprehensive Plan has designated the site as commercial. A fast food restaurant is a conditional use within the B-3 zoning district. • What are the conditions for a fast food restaurant? 1. The site is designed and constructed to handle parking and traffic flow according to a plan submitted to and approved by the city; 2. The site drainage is designed and constructed according to a plan submitted to and approved by the city; 3. That screening be provided along the property lines to control headlight beams when abutting an R residential district 4. The lighting shall be accomplished in such a way as to have no direct source of light visible from the public right-of-way or adjacent land in an R residential district; 5. That the front yard and side yard shall be landscaped with the front yard not less than 20 feet and side yard not less than ten feet; ^ 6. That the provisions be made to pick up the adjacent neighborhood daily relative to material initiated on the site; 7. Drive-through address systems shall not be audible from any residential parcel. The following are actions that Taco Bell has taken to comply with the requirements: 1. The new site will provide a stacking lane for 11 vehicles and more than enough parking as compared to the original site. 2. A drainage plan has been submitted. 3. There is not a residential district that will be affected by the parking area. 4. There is not a residential district that is near the site. A lighting plan has been submitted. 5. The front setback is 20 feet and the side setback is 10 feet. 6. Trash pickup will be once a day. 7. The drive-through is on the north side of the property and not near property zoned residential. Alternatives. 1. Recommend approval of the conditional use permit. By recommending approval of the conditional use permit, the City Council will consider a recommendation of approval. � 2. Recommend denial of the conditional use permit. By recommending denial of the CUP 15-2 Page 3 conditional use permit, the City Council will consider a recommendation of denial. If the Planning Commission considers this alternative, 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 item should be continued. � � I Pm Olt, S Axa 9 pip fi 1-11 gfi ?p im il m 6d 1R.01 A 1 FI g Is '11 Pill pi l Hok Ill P IN i I i Y I 1 1 1� v .;I oil ill a gig jj W, is' IRE b- flill 1 1 X us 1911. p la 12, 3 jr p -Al 11 3 ME i1A Rill 'I'm I . ill gig g 01. R 5 1 R al 1011. 11 ;!Jill � CITY OF HOPKINS Hennepin County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO: RZ15-14 RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT AT 919 CAMBRIDGE WHEREAS, an application for Conditional Use Permit CUP 15-2 has been made by Border Foods; WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows: 1. That an application for a conditional use permit was made by Border Foods on June 25, 2015. 2. That the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission published notice, held a public hearing on the application and reviewed such application on July 28, 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: Tracts A and D, Registered Land Survey No. 1250, Hennepin County Minnesota NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for Conditional Use Permit CUP15-2 is hereby recommended for approval based on the following Findings of Fact: 1. That the Planning Commission reviewed the conditional use permit. 2. That the proposed building meets the requirements for a conditional use permit. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that application for Site Plan approval CUP15-2 is hereby recommended for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Based on the applicant's intended use and anticipated water and sanitary sewer usage, the applicant will enter, prior to any permits being issued for the property, into an agreement, drafted by the City, to transfer ownership of the lift station serving the property and maintenance obligation thereof. Adopted this 28th day of July 2015. --�. ATTEST: Scott Kerssen, Chair �� /� r� ---� July 21, 2015 Planning Report SPRI S-4 SITE PLAN REVIEW—TACO BELL Proposed Action Staff recommends the following motion: Adopt Resolution RZ15-15, recommending approval of a site plan to construct a Taco Bell at 919 Cambridge Street. Overview The applicant, Border Foods, is proposing to construct a new Taco Bell restaurant at 919 Cambridge Street. 919 Cambridge Street is the former site of Lindee's Saloon. The existing vacant building will be razed and a new Taco Bell restaurant will be constructed. The new building will be located on the west side of the site. The applicant has also applied for a conditional use permit. A conditional use permit is required for a fast food restaurant. The existing Taco Bell will remain until the new Taco Bell is constructed. At this time it is not known what will be constructed on the old Taco Bell site. �-. Primarv Issues to Consider • What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan designated the subject site? • What are the specifics of the redevelopment? • What is the applicant's time line? SupAorting Documents • Analysis of issues • Resolution RZ 15-15 • Site plans �'��,� Nanc S. Anderson, AICP City anner Financial Impact: $ N/A Budgeted: Y/N N_ Source: Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.): ^ Notes: �� i� �� , . , SPR15-4 Page 2 ---� Primary Issues to Consider • What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan designated the subject site? The zoning of the property is B-3, General Business. The Comprehensive Plan has designated this site as Commercial. The proposed use complies with the zoning and Comprehensive Plan. • What are the specifics of the redevelopment? Building The building will be situated on the west side of the site, with the drive-through on the west side of the building. The drive-through lane will have stacking space for 11 vehicles. The placement of the building will provide a long drive-through waiting lane. The building will also have a covered patio with a fireplace on the north side of the building. The building will have a parapet to screen the mechanicals on the roof. The east side of the building will have a mural. Exterior The exterior will be of various surfaces. The exterior will consist of fiber cement panels, brick, ^ fiber cement board and trim and metal panels. The color will be a variety of browns and grays. Parking/Access Access to the site will be from Cambridge Street. The parking area will be located on the east side of the site. The plan indicates 62 parking spaces. The site requires 39 parking spaces. Landscaping The site is required to have 17 trees of the required size. The landscape plan indicates 17 trees of the required size. There is also a variety of ornamental trees, deciduous and evergreen shrubs, and perennials and grasses surrounding the site. Sidewalk There is a sidewalk along Cambridge Street on the south side. This sidewalk will remain. Setbacks The following are the required and proposed setback and height requirements for the B-3 zoning district: --� B=3 proposed Front yard 20 feet 31 feet SPR15-4 Page 3 West side yard 10 feet 22.7 feet East side yard 10 feet 143 feet Rear yard 15 feet 15 feet �' Height 45 feet 19 feet Signage The applicant will construct a new pylon sign. A sign permit will be required for all signage. Engineering The engineering comments are as follows: • The flared end section and riprap at the SE corner of the site should be shifted to make sure they are outside of the Cambridge Street right-of-way. • The biofiltration basin at the SW corner of the site must not encroach into the right-of-way. • The boulevard grade behind the curb along Cambridge Street should not exceed 2%. • The applicant will be responsible for restoration of impacts to Cambridge Street. Pavement must be restored to the City standard section. Lift Station There is a lift station that serves the current Taco Bell and former Lindee's site. The applicant will take over the responsibility for this lift station. Fire Marshal � The Fire Marshal has reviewed the preliminary plans. He has found them acceptable. Trash The trash will be located within the building on the south side. Lighting The parking area will be lit with two poles in the center parking area. There will be three single poles for the drive-thru lane, and the building will have gooseneck lights. Surrounding Uses The site is surrounded by Highway 7 to the north, commercial to the east and west and a wetland to the south. • What is the applicant's time line? The applicant is planning to start construction as soon as possible. Alternatives � SPR15-4 Page 4 .--. 1. Recommend approval of the site plan to construct a Taco Bell at 919 Cambridge Street. By recommending approval of the site plan, the City Council will consider a recommendation of approval. 2. Recommend denial of the site plan to construct a Taco Bell at 919 Cambridge Street. By recommending denial of the site plan, the City Council will consider a recommendation of denial. If the Planning Commission considers this alternative, 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 item should be continued. � � CITY OF HOPKINS Hennepin County, Minnesota `• RESOLUTION NO: RZ15-15 RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A SITE PLAN TO CONSTRUCT A TACO BELL RESTAURANT AT 919 CAMBRIDGE STREET WHEREAS, an application for Site Plan approval SPR15-4 has been made by Border Foods; WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows: 1. 'That an application for Site Plan approval was made by Border Foods, on June 25, 2015; 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 July 28, 2015: 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 of the subject property is as follows: Tracts A and D, Registered Land Survey No. 1250, Hennepin County� Minnesota NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for Site Plan approval SPR I S-4 is hereby recommended for approval based on the following Findings of Fact: 1. That the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed building.�pf�� 2. That the proposed addition meets the requirements for site plan approval. 3. That the existing use is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. 4. That the existing use is in compliance with the B-3 zoning. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that application for Site Plan approval SPR15-4 is hereby recommended for approval subject to the following conditions: 1. That the watershed district approves the improvements. 2. That the City Engineer approves the final drainage, grading and utility plans. 3. Based on the applicant's intended use and anticipated water and sanitary sewer usage, the applicant will enter, prior to any permits being issued for the property, into an agreement, drafted by the City, to transfer ownership � ^ of the lift station serving the property and maintenance obligation thereof. Adopted this 28th day of July 2015. ATTEST: Scott Kerssen, Chair � �� order F000s 5425 Boone Ave. North �� New Hope, MN 55428 June 16, 2015 Border Foods Application Narrative for City of Hopkins Staff, Planning Commission and City Council Border Foods is a franchisee of Taco Bell Corp. and has been operating the Taco Bell Restaurant at 819 Cambridge Street in Hopkins since 1996. Our principals, Lee and Jeff Engler, have operated restaurants in Minnesota since 1980 beginning with Los Primos Restaurant in Southdale. Since 2009, our company has completed Taco Bell scrape and rebuild projects at Rice Street in St. Paul, Columbia Heights, Rochester, Brooklyn Center, Edina and an offset location in Eagan in addition to fourteen remodel projects throughout the metro and in greater Minnesota. Border Foods is proposing to offset the existing Taco Bell, on the parcel formerly occupied by Lindee's Saloon, with a newly designed image for Taco Bell. This image introduces an outside patio area, with fireplace, soft seating and landscaping underneath a covered patio area. The exterior materials are a combination of white brick veneer,grey and brown Hardie siding, pre weathered galvalume for the awning, cooler walls and patio roof, and a corner tower of rust wall panels. High parapet walls extend across the front of the building providing for varying heights and also screen the mechanicals o�the roof. An internal trash room has been incorporated into the design which eliminates the need for an exterior trash corral. The proposed use is for a Taco Bell restaurant with a drive thru window. The site plan proposes a rectangular � building that is 2,463 sq. ft.for the building and 280 sq. ft.for trash and provides circulation that moves the drive ihru lane to the perimeter of the parcel. This is beneficial in two ways: 1) provides a safer travel path for those guests who prefer to park and dine inside the restaurant and 2) provides a car stack of eleven. Two curb cuts exist on the parcel and we are proposing to utilize two curb cuts which will provide better internal circulation and, based on our experiences,enhances safety for pedestrians and traffic flow. Sixty-two parking stalls are available. Site elevation design is mindful of adjacent Minnehaha Creek and associated flood plain elevation. The building and parking lot elevations have been designed with no impact to the existing 100-year floodplain water storage for Minnehaha Creek. Our proposal has been reviewed by and received input from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District staff. Our impervious surface has been reduced by almost 35%. An underground retention system with outlet control as well as a rain garden along Cambridge Street have been designed for the storm water management. Our landscape plan incorporates eleven over story trees of combination of oaks, maples and honey locusts with perennials and grasses to provide interest throughout the seasons. The menu board and audio system placement are facing Highway 7 and other commercial properties and are not in close proximity to any residence. The existing pylon sign will be removed and a new pylon sign, conforming to city requirements, will be installed. Deliveries shall be made at night time off peak hours to minimize interference with operations. 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