07-24 Resolution No. 11526
RESOLUTION NO. 11526
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED
FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF A K-8 SCHOOL
AT THE HUB SHOPPING CENTER PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS
, an application has been filed with the City of Richfield which
requests approval of an amended final development plan and conditional use permit to
allow construction of a new K-8 public school building to replace the Bremer Bank
building in the planned unit development at Hub Shopping Center, located at 6500
Nicollet Avenue, property legally described as:
Lot 1, Block 1, RICHFIELD HUB SUPERBLOCK, according to the recorded plat
thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota
WHEREAS
, the public school would initially serve approximately 380 students in
grades K-5, expanding to a projected enrollment of 470 students in grades K-8; and
WHEREAS
, the Planning Commission of the City of Richfield held a public
hearing and recommended approval of the requested amendment to the final
development plan and conditional use permit at its June 25, 2018 meeting; and
WHEREAS
, notice of the public hearing was mailed to properties within 350 feet
of the subject property on June 12, 2018 and published in the Sun Current newspaper
on June 14, 2018 and; and
WHEREAS
, the requested amendment to the final development plan and
conditional use permit meets those requirements necessary for approving a planned
unit development as specified in Richfield’s Zoning Code, Section 542.09, Subd. 3 and
as detailed in City Council Staff Report No. 126; and
WHEREAS
, the request meets those requirements necessary for approving a
conditional use permit as specified in Richfield’s Zoning Code, Section 547.09, Subd. 6
and as detailed in City Council Staff Report No. 126; and
WHEREAS
, the City has fully considered the request for approval of an amended
planned unit development, final development plan and conditional use permit; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
, by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota, as follows:
WHEREAS
1. The City Council adopts as its Findings of Fact the clauses set forth
above.
2. An amended planned unit development, final development plan and conditional
use permit are approved to allow a new K-8 public school building at 6500
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Nicollet Avenue, as described in City Council Report No. 126; on the Subject
Property legally described above.
3. The approved planned unit development, final development plan and conditional
use permit are subject to the following conditions:
A recorded copy of the approved resolution must be submitted to the City
prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Fence height shall not exceed six (6) feet. Fence material shall be a
decorative metal style. Chain link or vinyl fence shall not be used in areas
visible from public right-of-way. Along Nicollet Avenue, fence shall not extend
into the required five (5) foot front yard setback.
The property owner is responsible for the ongoing maintenance and tending
of all landscaping in accordance with approved plans.
Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant must provide
proof to the City that a minimum of 64 parking spaces are available to staff
and visitors. 75 parking stalls are required for maximum enrollment of 470
students. Parking may be provided through a combination of any of the
following: (i) constructing additional parking on site or (ii) securing additional
parking on adjacent property. Plans for construction of additional on-site
parking must be approved by the Community Development Department.
All required parking spaces shall remain available year round and shall not be
used for snow storage.
A parking utilization study may be used to reduce required parking at the
Community Development Director’s discretion.
Separate sign permits are required. This resolution does not constitute
approval of any signs.
The applicant is responsible for obtaining all required permits, compliance
with all requirements detailed in the City’s Administrative Review Committee
Report dated May 10, 2018 and compliance with all other City and State
regulations.
Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit the developer must submit a
surety equal to 125% of the value of any improvements not yet complete.
Unless specifically modified by this resolution, all previous conditions of
approval remain in place.
4. The approved planned unit development, final development plan and conditional
use permit shall expire one year from issuance unless the use for which the
permit was granted has commenced, substantial work has been completed or
upon written request by the developer, the Council extends the expiration date
for an additional period of up to one year, as required by the Zoning Ordinance,
Section 547.09, Subd. 9.
5. The approved planned unit development, final development plan and conditional
use permit shall remain in effect for so long as conditions regulating it are
observed, and the conditional use permit shall expire if normal operation of the
use has been discontinued for 12 or more months, as required by the Zoning
Ordinance, Section 547.09, Subd. 10.
Resolution No. 11526
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 24th day of
July, 2018.
Pat Elliott, Mayor
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Resolution No. 11526