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. September 1, 2004 HOPKINS Council RepOli 04-146
SITE PLAN REVIEW - STARBUCKS COFFEE
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution 04-69, approving the
construction of a building that will be used for a Starbucks Coffee.
At the Zoning and Planning meeting Mr. Paul moved and Mr. Aamess seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution RZ04-31, recommending approval to construct a building that will be used
for a Starbucks Coffee business. The motion was approved unanimously.
Overview.
Mathwig Development is proposing to constmct a Starbucks Coffee on the retail pad south of
the f0l111er Hopkins House site. This site was re-platted and a B-3 pad was separated from
the condo/townhouse site. The fanner Hopkins House site was approved for redevelopment
to condo and townhomes by the City Council earlier this month.
. The applicant has requested a conditional use permit for a drive-thTOugh.
Primary Issues to Consider.
. What is the zoning of the propelty, and how has the Comprehensive Plan
designated the subject site?
. What are the specifics of the site plan?
. What was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting?
Supporting Documents.
. Analysis ofIssues
. Site Plans
. Resolution 04-69
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Planner
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. Primary 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-3, General Business. A restaurant is a pennitted use within
the B-3 zoning district. The Comprehensive Plan has designated the site as CommerciaL
The proposed use complies with both documents.
. What aloe the specifics of the site plan?
Exterior
The exterior will be a combination of stucco and siding. There will also be a standing seam
metal roof and canvas awnings.
Landscaping
The site is required to have nine trees. The plan as proposed indicates nine trees of the
required size. There are also additional trees and shrubs on the right-of-way. The applicant
will have to get pennission from the City for these plantings. In addition to the required trces
. there, are additional shrubs and perelU1ials.
Par-king
The parking will be located on the north and south sides of the site. The site is required to
have 10 parking spaces; the site will have 11 spaces plus three available to use at the
Walgreens site.
Engineering/Public Works
The City Engineer is reviewing the plans. Any approval will be contingent on his approval.
Fire Marshal
The fire marshal has reviewed the preliminary plans and found them acceptable.
Trash
The trash area will be located on the north side of the site behind the building. The trash area
will be enclosed as required.
Sidewalk
. There is a sidewalk along Robinwood Lane, and the sidewalk will remain.
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. Access/Parking
The entrance to the drive-through, will be from Robinwood Lane. Access to the parking will
be from the drive-through area and the existing drive off of Robinwood Lane.
Setbacks
The following are the required and proposed setbacks:
B-3 Proposed
Front yard 20 feet 65 feet
West side yard 10 feet 10 feet
East side yard 10 feet I 0 feet
Rear yard 25 feet 40 feet
Building Height 45 feet 20 feet
Watershed District
The watershed district will have to approve this development.
Sunounding uses
. The site is sUlTounded by Highway 7 to the south, Brentwood to the east, former Hopkins
House to the north, and Walgreens to the west.
. \Vhat was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting?
Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed building. Jack Boarman and Troy Mathwig, the
architect and property owner, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Boarman stated that
they wanted it to look like a continuous development. The manager of Caribou Coffee
appeared at the public hearing, she was concemed with the parking and hmv it would
negatively affect her business.
Alternatives.
1. Approval the site plan to construct the building. By approving the building, the applicant
will be able to constmct the building as proposed.
') Deny the site plan to constmct the building. By denying the construction of the building,
the applicant will not be able to construct the building as proposed. If the City Council
considers this alternative, findings will have to be identified that support this altemutive.
3. Continue for further information. If the City Council indicates that further information is
needed, the item should be continued.
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
. RESOLUTION NO: 04-69
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
APPROVING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A STARBUCKS COFFEE ON THE RETAIL PAD
SOUTH OF THE FORMER HOPKINS HOUSE HOTEL
WHEREAS, an application for a Site Plan Review, SPR04-3, has been made by Mathwig
Development;
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
l. That an application for a site plan review was made by Mathwig Development on
July 30, 2004;
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 August 31, 2004: 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:
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Block 1, Lot 2, Crossroads Addition
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for Site Plan Review SPR04-3 is
hereby approved based on the foJlowing Findings of Fact:
1. That the proposed development meets the requirements for a site plan review.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that application for Site Plan Review SPR04-3 is hereby
approved based on the following conditions:
1. That the Watershed District approves the development.
2. That the final drainage, grading and utility plans are approved.
3. That the plat is filed.
Adopted this 7th day of September 2004.
ATTEST:
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Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
. Terry Obennaier, City Clerk
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