2023-029 A Resolution Making Findings of Fact and Finding the Hopkins Rail Support Facility is in Compliance with the Comprehensive Plan CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2023-029
A RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND FINDING THAT THE HOPKINS RAIL
SUPPORT FACILITY IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
WHEREAS, the property at 1515 — 6th Street South with PID 25-117-22-23-0050 (the
"Subject Property") is owned by the Metropolitan Council, and
WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Council via Metro Transit's Green Line Light Rail Transit
Extension project is proposing to construct an approximately 24,000 square foot maintenance
facility on the Subject Property; and
WHEREAS, The Subject Property is guided by the 2040 Comprehensive Plan as being
within the future land use category of Activity Center; and
WHEREAS, The 2040 Comprehensive Plan establishes goals to maintain and diversify
the city's strong employment base and participate in the development of the Green Line
Extension project to expand transportation and development benefits for the community; and
WHEREAS, The 2040 Comprehensive Plan also establishes sustainability-related goals
to increase the use of solar power and other renewable sources and improve water quality
through management of stormwater; and
WHEREAS, The Hopkins Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the proposed
project plans and approved Planning and Zoning Resolution 2023-11 finding that the proposed
Hopkins Rail Support Facility is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hopkins
hereby finds that the proposed Hopkins Rail Support Facility at 1515 — 6th Street South is in
compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 5th day of September 2023.
By:
Pa ric anion, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk