08-10 Resolution No. 11760
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION GRANTING APPROVAL OF A
REQUESTED AMENDMENT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (ACUP)
TO ALLOW BUILDING RENOVATIONS AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT
HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 7132 PORTLAND AVENUE
WHEREAS, an application has been filed with the City of Richfield which requests
approval of an amendment to a conditional use permit for a parcel of land commonly known as
7132 Portland Avenue (the “property”) and legally described as:
ot 1, Block 1, HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ADDITION, according to the
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recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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That part of the South Half of the South Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast
Quartere of the Northeast Quartere of Section 34, Township 28, Range 24 lying south
and east of Lot 1, Block 1, HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ADDITON, except road.
WHEREAS, Hope Church has existed as a congregation since 1954 and this location
holds ACUPs for programs such as a high school, a Montessori School, an adult daycare, a
preschool, and after-school programs; and
WHEREAS, the requested amendment to the conditional use permit meets those
requirements necessary as specified in Richfield’sZoning Code, Section 514.07, Conditional
uses, Subd. 7,conditions for religious institutions and related convents or parsonages; and
WHEREAS, the requested amendment to the conditional use permit meets those
requirements necessary as specified in Richfield’s Zoning Code, section 514.11, Lot Area,
dimensions and coverage; and section 514.13, building setback and height; and
WHEREAS, the property will be brought into compliance with the parking maximum
section of the zoning code, 544.13, Subd. 7, upon any future modifications to the parking lot
south of the proposed limits of construction or upon requests for redevelopment of the
currently vacant land.
REAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Richfield held a public hearing for
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the requested amendmentat its July 27, 2020 meeting; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was published in the Sun Current newspaper
and mailed to properties within 350 feet of the subject property; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Richfield, Minnesota, as follows:
With respect to the application for requested amendment to a conditional use permit at the
above mentioned property, the Planning Commission makes the following findings:
1.The City Council adopts as its Findings of Fact the WHEREAS clauses set forth
above.
2.An amended conditional use permit isapproved to allow modifications to an existing
building
3.The approved, amended conditional use permit is 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;
The property owner is responsible for the ongoing maintenance and tending
of all landscaping in accordance with approved plans;
The southern, undeveloped portion of the property be maintained as
landscaping or grass for as long as it remains undeveloped;
A comprehensive review of parking would be required prior to any future
modifications to the parking lot south of the proposed limits of construction, or
any requests for redevelopment of the currently vacant land.;
The applicant is responsible for obtaining all required permits, compliance
with all requirements detailed in the City’s Administrative Review Committee
Report dated July 7, 2020, and compliance with all other City and State
regulations;
Approval of the vacation of the portion of 5th Avenue at the northern
boundary of the site prior to issuance of a building permit;
Community development approval of final bike rack quantities and locations.
One bike rack must be on Portland Ave side of the building;
Community development approval of trash enclosure materials and design;
Approval of separate sign permits is required;
Approval of a final landscaping plan and lighting plan prior to issuance of the
building permit;
The approved, amended 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, amended conditional use permit shall remain in effect for
so long as conditions regulating it are observed.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 10th day of August
2020.
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Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Elizabeth VanHoose, City Clerk