P&Z Resolution 2023-11 - Resolution Making Findings of Fact and Finding that the Hopkins Rail Support Facility is in Compliance with the Comprehensive PlanCITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-11
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 LRT 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
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning & Zoning Commission 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 this 22nd day of August 2023.
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d w Wright, Chair