2020-033 Approving the Site Plan Application from Bear Cave Brewing to Rehabilitate the Property Located at 1201 Mainstreet (PID 24-117-22-31-0059) into a Brewpub, Subject to Conditions CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-033
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SITE PLAN APPLICATION FROM BEAR CAVE
BREWING TO REHABILITATE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1201 MAINSTREET (PID
24-117-22-31-0059) INTO A BREWPUB, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the applicant, Brian Grafton of FMD Architects on behalf of Bear Cave Brewing,
initiated an application for site plan approval to Rehabilitate the Property Located at 1201 Mainstreet
(PID 24-117-22-31-0059) into a Brewpub, and;
WHEREAS, the subject property is legally described as Lots 10 & 11, West Minneapolis
Second Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That the above stated application was initiated by the applicant on April 24, 2020;
2. That the applicant held a virtual neighborhood meeting in accordance with Chapter 7 of the
City's Legislative Policy Manual to expand and enhance the dissemination of information to
the residents of the City and to encourage involvement by residents in the planning process.
3. 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 May 26,
2020 in accordance with all applicable state and local laws: all persons present were given
an opportunity to be heard; and,
4. That comments and analysis of all persons present, including City staff, were considered by
the Hopkins Planning and Zoning Commission who, pursuant to Planning and Zoning
Resolution 2020-01, recommended the City Council approve said Application following the
aforementioned public hearing; and
WHEREAS, City staff has also recommended approval of the Application based on the findings
outlined in the staff report presented to the City Council on the date of this Resolution, which is
incorporated into this Resolution as additional findings of the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hopkins that all
recitals set forth in this Resolution are incorporated into and made part of this Resolution, and more
specifically, constitute the express findings of the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Hopkins, Minnesota that based on the findings contained herein, the Application meets all of the City's
applicable regulations and is hereby approved, subject to the conditions listed below:
1. Conformance with all applicable standards of the City Code in Article VII - the B-2, Central
Business District, Article XVII - the Downtown Overlay District and Article IV - Site Plan
Review Standards.
2. Adherence to all necessary permits and requirements of the City's building, engineering and
fire departments.
3.
4. Conformance with City Code Chapter 28, Article I — Nuisances which prohibits activity in
any outdoor areas between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
5. The applicant shall prepare and receive staff approval of a detailed exterior lighting and
photometric plan prior to issuance of a building permit. This plan shall include any exterior
lighting for the building and both the ground floor and rooftop patio areas and minimizing
and managing the impact of any exterior lighting on neighboring properties.
6. The applicant shall implement the potential solutions listed in the Traffic and Parking Study
prepared by SRF Consulting dated May 20, 2020 to manage potential parking demand and
direct it to the downtown parking system.
7. The plans also show a proposed dumpster enclosure in the northeast corner of the site behind
the building. The applicant's trash shall be stored inside the building or located in an
enclosure that meets the design requirements of the City Code and the Downtown Overlay
District.
8. Approval of the development project by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and any
other entity with jurisdiction, and adherence to all related conditions.
9. Payment of all applicable development fees including, but not limited to SAC and City
Attorney fees.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 2nd day of June 2020.
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