07-12-2022 Resolution No. 11988Resolution No. 11988 1
RESOLUTION NO. 11988
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERIM USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
SOCIAL, MEETING, AND OFFICE SPACE FOR USE BY
MINNESOTA INDEPENDENCE COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY
AT 2000 - 76TH STREET WEST
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield (the City) adopted a Comprehensive Plan in
2019 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 Independence College and
Community (MICC) (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 June 27, 2022 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.
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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. The Best Buy headquarters building lies to the south. Woodlake
Lutheran Church, Richfield Middle School, and numerous multi-family
properties are also located nearby. Minnesota Independence College and
Community has operated out of the Colony Apartments located one block
to the east for over 20 years.
2. An interim use permit for social, meeting, and office space by Minnesota
Independence College and Community at the property legally described above,
as described in City Council Staff Report No. 102 is approved with the following
conditions:
a. The interim use permit will expire five (5) years from the date of approval
(tentatively July 12, 2022) or upon violation of the conditions under which
the permit was issued, whichever occurs first.
b. 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.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 12th day of
July 2022.
Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kari Sinning, City Clerk