P&Z Resolution 2024-04 - A Resolution Recommending the City Council Approve the Site Plan for 1225 2nd St NE (325 Blake Road Site D), Subject to ConditionsCITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2024-04
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE SITE PLAN
FOR 1222 2ND STREET NE (325 BLAKE ROAD SITE D), SUBJECT TO
CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the applicant, Alatus, LLC on behalf of the property owner the
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD), initiated site plan review application for
1222 2nd Street NE (325 Blake Road Site D) within PID 19-117-21-14-0013, and
WHEREAS, this property is legally described as follows:
Lot 2, Block 2, Mile 14 on Minnehaha Creek, Hennepin County Minnesota
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That the above stated application was initiated by the applicant on December
22, 2023; and,
2. That the Hopkins Planning & Zoning Commission, pursuant to published and
mailed notice, held a public hearing on the application and reviewed such
application on January 23, 2024 and 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 January 23, 2024.
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 for 1222 2nd Street NE (325 Blake Road Site D), subject to the conditions
listed below.
1. Approval of the associated Planned Unit Development Amendment
application and execution of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Agreement
in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
2. Conformance with all applicable standards of the RX-TOD district and
approved planned unit development agreement.
3. Modifications to the proposed roofline to incorporate parapet cap per parapet
design standards or incorporation of a flat roof.
4. The Development Code requires facilities to be in building unless they are not
able to function. If shown equipment is located outside, said equipment would
need to be screened, with fencing and landscaping per Code.
5. Modification of driveways to increase fire vehicle access around the building.
6. Provision of a landscape security equal to 1.5 times the cost of all plantings
and streetscape improvements in a form acceptable to the City Attorney prior
to issuance of a building permit. The City shall hold this security until all
streetscape improvements have been installed and all plantings have
survived at least one full growing season.
7. The applicant shall designate an on-site location for trash pickup. Trash pick-
up shall not occur within the public right-of-way.
8. Submission and approval of exterior lighting and photometric plans prior to
issuance of a building permit.
9. Submittal of building plans that demonstrate compliance with the requirement
that 70% of all street facade upper story windows are operable.
10. Submittal of building plans that demonstrate compliance with the requirement
that commercial grade quality doors, windows, and hardware are used.
11. Submittal of building plans that demonstrate compliance with the requirement
that shadow lines delineate changes in materials with a thickness that is
greater than 1.5 inches.
12. Conformance with all requirements of the City Engineer.
13.Approval of all necessary permits from the Building, Engineering and Fire
Departments.
14. Approval of the development by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and
conforms with all related conditions.
15. Payment of all applicable development fees including, but not limited to SAC,
park dedication and City Attorney fees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED approval by the City Council supersedes and replaces
the site plan approval granted through Resolution 2021-082.
Adopted this 23rd day of January 2024.
Whitney Terrill, Acting Chair