VII.1. Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Short-Term Rental at 29 Van Buren Avenue South; Gallagher
CITY OF HOPKINS
City Council Report 2025-162
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
From: Sam Gallagher, Associate Planner
Date: November 18, 2025
Subject: 29 Van Buren Avenue South Conditional Use Permit for Short-term Rental
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OVERVIEW
The applicant, Anthony Yanchuk, has submitted an application for a conditional use
permit to allow short-term rental of their property located at 29 Van Buren Avenue
South. The request is to allow short-term rental of both of the 2 units in the duplex. The
site is currently guided by Traditional Urban land use by the 2040 Comprehensive Plan
and zoned N3-B, Small Lot Traditional Neighborhood. Short-term rental uses are a
conditional use in the N3-B Zone. Based on the findings in this report and the
recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission made at their October 28,
2025 meeting, staff recommends approval of this application subject to the conditions in
the attached proposed resolution.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the following motion: “Move to adopt
Resolution 2025-067, approving the Conditional Use Permit application for 29 Van
Buren Avenue South to be used for short-term rental, subject to conditions.”
ANALYSIS
BACKGROUND
The property at 29 Van Buren Avenue South contains a duplex constructed in 1912 per
County records. Both units in the duplex contain two bedrooms and one bathroom. The
property also contains four off-street parking spaces located off the alley. The property
was purchased by the applicants in August of 2025 and is currently used as a
homestead for the applicant in one unit and vacant in the second unit. The applicant has
applied for a conditional use permit to allow for both units on the property to be used for
short-term rental.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REVIEW
At their October 28, 2025 meeting, the Planning & Zoning Commission held a public
hearing pursuant to the procedures detailed in Article 13 of the Development Code to
consider the conditional use permit application. One person who is a neighbor of the
applicant spoke during the public hearing to share support for approval of the
conditional use permit application. The City did not receive any additional comments on
the application. During their discussion, Planning & Zoning Commission discussed the
duration of guest stay, vetting of guest occupants, and broader questions about the
regulations of short-term rentals within the City of Hopkins in general. The Planning and
Planning & Development
Zoning Commission unanimously approved a motion recommending the City Council
approve this application.
ZONING AND LAND USE REVIEW
The 2040 Comprehensive Plan – Cultivate Hopkins guides the future lane use of this
property as Traditional Urban. Traditional Urban land use is characterized by moderate
density residential dwellings which are predominantly single family dwellings but include
a mix of duplexes and attached units. The property is zoned as N3-B, Small Lot
Traditional Neighborhood. This zone is primarily intended to accommodate detached
houses, semi-detached houses, two-unit houses, and attached houses in a traditional
neighborhood context featuring smaller lots. The Development Code identifies use of
the property for short-term rental as allowable subject to the supplemental use
regulations that are detailed on the following pages and upon approval of a conditional
use permit.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REVIEW AND APPROVAL CRITERIA
A conditional use permit may be approved only if it is determined that the proposed
conditional use meets all of the following criteria:
1) The proposed conditional use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the
purposes of the Development Code
Finding: Staff finds that the proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan and the purposes of the Development Code. Use of the property as a short-
term rental will not significantly alter the property’s relationship to or impact on
the surrounding neighborhood. The built form of the property will not change and
is consistent with the character of the Traditional Urban land use.
2) The proposed conditional use complies with all applicable provisions of the
Development Code
Finding: Staff finds that with the proposed conditions detailed in the attached
resolution, the proposed conditional use complies with the applicable provisions
of the Development Code. Staff review of the applicable supplemental use
regulations are detailed on the following pages of this report.
3) The proposed conditional use will not be injurious to the neighborhood or
otherwise detrimental to the public welfare.
Finding: Staff finds that the proposed conditional use will not be injurious to the
neighborhood or otherwise detrimental to the public welfare. Use of the property
as a short-term rental will not significantly alter the property’s relationship to or
impact on the surrounding neighborhood.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Vote to Approve. By voting to approve the conditional use permit, the applicant
will be approved to use their property for short-term rental.
2. Vote to Deny. By voting to deny the conditional use permit, the applicant will not
be approved to use their property for short-term rental. Should the City Council
consider this option, it must also identify specific findings that support this
alternative.
3. Continue for further information. If the City Council concludes that further
information is needed the item should be continued.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
x Zoning Review: 29 Van Buren Avenue South Conditional Use Permit for Short-
term Rental
Review Key
9 Meets or exceeds
regulation 8 Does not meet regulation ? More Information Needed
N/A Regulation does not apply Cond. Met per conditions PUD PUD Deviation
ZONING MAP LOCATION MAP
ZONING REVIEW: 29 VAN BUREN AVENUE SOUTH CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
Zoning Application 2025-09 Review Date: October 28, 2025
Address: 28 Van Buren Avenue S
Applicant/Owner: Anthony Yanchuk, Property Owner
PROJECT DECRIPTION:
Application for a conditional use permit to use existing duplex for short-term rental.
BASE ZONE: N3-B EXISTING USE: Household Living, 2 unit
BUILDING TYPES
ALLOWED:
Detached House,
Semi-Detached
House, Two-Unit
House
PROPOSED USE: Household Living, 2 unit
BUILDING TYPE
SELECTED: Two-Unit House PERMITTED/CONDITIONAL: Conditional
SITE AREA 0.14 ac
(5,982 sf) DENSITY: 14 units/ac
BUILDING SIZE: One 2 Story
Duplex
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
DESIGNATION:
Traditional Urban (5-12
units/ac)
LARGE PUD REQUIRED? No DEADLINE FOR ACTION November 29, 2025
ARTICLE 5 PRINCIPAL USES
Section
of Code Regulation REVIEW NOTES
102-580(j) SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS
Cond. 102-580(j)(1) LICENSING AND PERMITTING
Short-term rentals must comply with all applicable
licensing and permit requirements of the City and
Hennepin County.
Proposed condition requires that City licensing
requirements be met prior to the use
commencing. The City is not aware of any
County licenses that need to be obtained.
Cond. 102-580(j)(2) MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY
No more than 6 adults and their dependent children
may occupy rooms within a short-term rental.
Proposed condition prohibits more than 6 adults
and their dependent children occupying the
short-term rental at one time.
9 102-580(j)(3) ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
Short-term rentals are not permitted on lots occupied
by accessory dwelling units.
No accessory dwelling unit is present on the
property.
Cond. 102-580(j)(4) STRUCTURE AND SITE ALTERATIONS
External structural alterations or site improvements
that change the residential character of the lot upon
which a short-term rental is located are prohibited.
Examples of such prohibited alterations include the
construction of a parking lot, the addition of
commercial-like exterior lighting, and signage.
No external structural alterations that change the
residential character are proposed.
Cond. 102-580(j)(5) REGISTER OF RENTAL GUESTS
A register of short-term rental guests must be
maintained and made available to the City upon
request.
Proposed condition requires a register of short-
term rental guests to be maintained and made
available to the City upon request.
Cond. 102-580(j)(6) SPECIAL EVENTS
Short-term rentals may not be used for special
events to be attended by individuals who are not
registered guests of the short-term rental unit.
Proposed condition prohibits use of the short-
term rentals for special events attended by
individuals who are not registered guests.
CITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2025-067
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SHORT-TERM
RENTAL AT 29 VAN BUREN AVENUE SOUTH
WHEREAS, the applicant, Anthony Yanchuk, has submitted an application for a
conditional use permit to allow short-term rental of their property located at 29 Van
Buren Avenue South; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is legally described as Lot 27, Block 20, West
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That the above application was initiated by the applicant on September 24, 2025
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 October 28, 2025; all persons present were given the opportunity
to be heard; and
3. That written comments and analysis of City staff were considered; and
4. That the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Hopkins unanimously
approved a resolution recommending the City Council approve the conditional
use permit for 29 Van Buren Avenue South to be used for short-term rental,
subject to conditions; and
WHEREAS, staff recommended approval of the above stated application based on the
findings outlined in the staff report dated November 18, 2025,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hopkins
hereby approves the conditional use permit application from Anthony Yanchuk to use
the property at 29 Van Buren Avenue South for short-term rental, subject to the
conditions listed below.
1. All applicable licensing and permitting requirements of the City must be met
before the use commences.
2. No more than 6 adults and their dependent children may occupy the short-term
rental at one time.
3. A register of short-term rental guests must be maintained and made available to
the City upon request.
4. Use of the short-term rental for special events attended by individuals who are
not registered gusts is prohibited.
5. A Resolution approving the conditional use permit must be recorded against the
property with the Hennepin County Recorder’s Office and receipt of said
recording must be provided to the City before the use commences.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 18th day of November, 2025.
By:___________________________
Patrick Hanlon, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk