P&Z Resolution 2020-01 - Recommending the City Council Approve the Site Plan Application from Bear Cave Brewing to Rehabilitate the Property Located at 1201 Mainstreet (PID 24-117-22-31-0059) into a BrewpubCITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2020-01
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE 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 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: all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard; and,
3. That written comments and analysis of City staff were considered; and,
WHEREAS, staff recommended approval of the above stated application based on the findings
outlined in the staff report dated May 26, 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the
City of Hopkins hereby recommends the City Council approve 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 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. Approval of all necessary permits from the Building, Engineering and Fire Departments.
3. The applicant shall revise their plans to include an adequate screen along the entire north side
of the rooftop patio. That screening should include 3 1/2 foot solid masonry base with
additional 3 1/2 feet of lattice fencing. The final design should be approved by the City
Council.
4. The hours of operation for the outdoor patio areas shall not extend beyond 10 PM.
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 eliminate at least one-half of the 145
stall summer parking deficit, or 73 stalls. The applicant shall also post and maintain
information about parking options for their patrons throughout Downtown Hopkins both at
their physical location and on their website.
7. Approval of the development by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and conforms with
all related conditions.
8. Payment of all applicable development fees including, but not limited to SAC and City
Attorney fees.
Adopted this 26' day of May, 2020.
Gerard Balan, Chair