2016-035 Accepting Shady Oak Station Area Development Strategy CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County,Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: 2016-035
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE SHADY OAK STATION AREA DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGY AND DIRECTING STAFF TO PREPARE RELATED ZONING REGULATIONS
WHEREAS the City of Hopkins, in partnership with the City of Minnetonka, retained Crandall
Arambula to complete the Shady Oak Station Area Development Strategy;
WHEREAS the document formulates an articulated station area vision, draft zoning to support
the vision, and an implementation strategy that can be approved by both cities;
WHEREAS the development strategy includes a master plan for the station area and reviews
both Hopkins' and Minnetonka's existing zoning and entitlement processes with a goal of removing
barriers to the redevelopment process;
WHEREAS the document develops a master plan and draft zoning district that is buildable,
station-specific, shared by the two communities, transit-oriented and supports sustainable development;
and
WHEREAS the City of Hopkins, in partnership with the City of Minnetonka,held a series of
meetings throughout 2015 to review this document,receive public comment and finalize the report.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hopkins
hereby accepts the Shady Oak Station Area Development Strategy and directs staff to prepare related
zoning regulations.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 5th day of April 2016.
Alt �- r
MollyCummin
gs� Mayor
ATTEST:
Amy Domeier, City Clerk