CR 2000-197 Parking Lot- Alliant Tech
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November 30,2000 Council Report 2000-197
PARKING LOT- ALLIANT TECH
ProDosed Action.
Staff recommends the following motion: Move to approve Resolution 2000-87. approving a
conditional use permit to permit parking on the north side of Second Street N.E.
At the Zoning and Planning meeting Mr. Ross moved and Mr. Szuba seconded a motion to
approve Resolution RZOO-22, recommending approval of a conditional use permit to permit
parking on the north side of Second Street N.E., with conditions as identified in the
resolution. The motion was approved unanimously.
Overview.
In 1963, special use permits were approved for the parking areas used by Alliant
Techsystems, north of Second Street N.E. This special use was granted for one year. No
records of a renewal of the permit were found. Alliant Tech is in the process of selling the
building and parking areas to CSM Investors IT, Inc.
The City Attorney reviewed the history of the parking area and determined that Alliant
Techsystems should apply for a conditional use permit to allow the existing parking areas.
The three lots have 711 parking spaces. There are 399 parking spaces for the building on the
. south side of Second Street N.E.
The parking lots will remain basically the same.
Primary Issues to Consider.
. What is the zoning of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan
designated the subject site?
. What does the zoning ordinance allow?
. What are the specifics of the parking area?
. What was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting?
SUDDortim! Documents.
. Analysis oflssues
. Site Plans
. Resolution 2000-87
Nanc . Anderson, AICP
Planner
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. Primary Issues to Consider.
. What is the zoning and of the property, and how has the Comprehensive Plan
designated the subject site?
The parking lots are zoned R-I-A and R-I-C. The Comprehensive Plan has designated the
site as low density residential. Parking is allowed in residential districts with a conditional
use permit.
. What does the zoning ordinance allow?
The Zoning Ordinance states the following:
530.09 Subdivision 1 f) Off-street parking for abutting B or I uses provided:
1. Such parking may be extended the width of three contiguous lots or 150 feet, whichever
is more onto land that is zoned for residential use~
2. The land is under the same ownership or control as the abutting B or I uses land which is
to be served;
3. Said parking is not located between two existing abutting dwelling units subject to
. conformance with parking lot standards in the code;
4. Such off-street parking shall not be allowed on any lot on which a dwelling is located at
the time of application for the conditional use permit or on which a dwelling was located
but has been removed by or on behalf ofthe applicant at any time prior to the date of the
application for the conditional use permit; and
5. Such off-street parking shall otherwise be subject to the standards and requirements
stated in Section 525.13 of these ordinances.
The existing parking areas are three contiguous lots and are under the same ownership as the
building to be served.
. What are the specifics of the parking area?
Sidewalk
There is an existing sidewalk along Second Street; this sidewalk will remain.
Access
Access to the parking areas will remain the same. The orange lot has access from Jackson
and Monroe Avenues, the blue lot from Van Buren and Jackson Avenues and the Yellow lot
from Van Buren and Second Street N.E.
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Fencing
The applicant will be constructing a four-foot solid fence between the residential property to
the north and the parking lots.
Landscaping
There is existing landscaping on the yellow lot. This landscaping will remain.
Surrounding uses
The parking lots are surrounded by residential to the north and east, and industrial to the west
and south.
. What was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting?
Representatives from A1liant Tech and CSM appeared at the Zoning & Planning meeting.
Alliant Tech will be moving in the fall of 2001. Several neighborhood representatives spoke;
some were concerned about drainage, and most were not in favor of a fence.
. Alternatives.
1. Approve the conditional use permit. By approving the conditional use permit, the
applicant will be allowed to continue parking on the subject parking lots.
2. Deny the conditional use permit. By denying the conditional use permit, the applicant
will not be allowed to have parking on the subject lots. 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.
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: 2000-87
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO PERMIT
PARKING ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SECOND STREET N.E.
WHEREAS, an application for Conditional Use Permit CUPOO-7 has been made by
Alliant Tech and CSM Investors II, Inc.;
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for a conditional use permit was made by Alliant
Techsystems Inc. and CSM Investors II, Inc., on November 6,2000;
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 November 28, 2000: 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:
Lots 1, 2, 22, 23, and 24, Block 1; and Lots 1 and 2 except the west
25 feet thereof; and the east half or that part of Lot 3, lying east of
the west 25 feet thereof; and Lots 23 and 24 except the easterly 25
feet thereof; Block 2, Stevens Oakwood Park.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for Conditional Use
Permit CUPOO-7 is hereby approved based on the following Findings of Fact:
1. That the parking area is allowed in a residential zoning district; and
2. That the parking area meets the requirements for a conditional use permit.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that application for Conditional Use Permit CUPOO-7 is
hereby recommended for approval based on the following conditions:
. 1. A landscaping plan shall be submitted and approved by staff for the north side of
the subject property that abuts residential lots. The applicant shall provide a copy
of this landscape plan to the owners of these properties for their review and
comment;
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2. That if, at a future date, the owners of the abutting residential lots indicate that a
fence is needed, the owner of the parking lot will construct a fence in accordance
with a plan acceptable to staff; and
3. That the existing landscaping is to remain, and the hard surface area will not be
expanded.
Adopted this 5th day of December 2000.
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Terry Obermaier, City Clerk
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