16-11232r RESOLUTION 11232
APPROVING AN INTERIM USE PERMIT
TO ALLOW SOCIAL, MEETING, AND OFFICE SPACE
FOR USE BY MINNESOTA LIFE COLLEGE
AT 2000 WEST 76TH STREET
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield (the City) adopted a Comprehensive Plan in 2009 to
guide the development of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted a Zoning Ordinance or other official controls to assist
in implementing the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the City of Richfield, which requests an
interim use permit to allow Minnesota Life College (the "Applicant") to develop space for social,
meeting, and office uses at property legally described as follows:
The South 183.1 feet of the following described tract: That part of the South 1/4 of the
Northwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, Township 28, North, Range 24, West
of the 4th principal meridian described as follows: Beginning at a point on the South line
thereof distant 983.1 feet East of West line thereof; thence North parallel with the West
line thereof 328.1 feet to a point; thence West on line parallel with the South line thereof
131 feet to a point; thence South line on line parallel with the West line thereof 328.1
feet to a point; thence East on a straight line 131 feet to the place of beginning,
Hennepin County, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the Property is zoned Single Family Residential (R); and
WHEREAS, office and meeting space uses are not permitted as a principal use of
property in this zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the temporary nature of the proposed interim use
eliminates the adverse effects the prohibition was intended to prevent; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 22, 2016 to
review the application for an interim use permit, following mailed and published notice as
required by law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed all materials submitted by the Applicant;
considered the oral and written testimony offered by the applicant and all interested parties;
and has now concluded that the application is in compliance with all applicable standards and
can be considered for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. The proposed interim use permit request meets all applicable conditions and restrictions
stated in Subsection 547.15 of the 2007 Zoning Ordinance except as follows:
The proposed interim use is not a permitted primary use in the Single Family
Residential (R) Zoning District. In accordance with Subsection 547.15 Subd. 3e
the City Council finds that the temporary nature of the interim use eliminates the
detriment that a non-residential primary use will have to a residential area. The
property is located on a corner lot, and is adjacent to other single family
residential properties to the north, west, and east, and to the Best Buy
headquarters building to the south. Woodlake Lutheran Church, Richfield Middle
School, and numerous multi-family properties are also located nearby. Minnesota
Life College has operated out of the Colony Apartments located one block to the
east for 20 years.
2. An interim use permit for social, meeting, and office space by Minnesota Life College at
the property legally described above, as described in City Council Staff Report No. 128
is approved with the following conditions:
a. The interim use permit will expire one (1) year from the date a certificate of
occupancy is issued (tentatively June 1, 2017), or upon violation of the conditions
under which the permit was issued, whichever occurs first.
b. The Community Development Director may issue an administrative extension of
this permit for up to four additional years if there are no major issues or serious
complaints in the first year of operation. The interim use permit shall be reviewed
periodically by the City to ensure compliance with the conditions set forth in this
resolution.
c. The annual monitoring fee, as dictated by City Code, will apply to this extension.
d. If building permits have not been issued and substantial work has not been
performed, the permit shall expire one year from the date of approval below.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 13th day of
September 2016.
Michael Howard, Mayor Pro Tempore
ATTEST:
Eli b n oose, City Clerk