Conditional Use Permits - Resolution 23-07 - Hotel - 1/17/2023 CITY OF SPRING PARK
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 23-07
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A HOTEL
WITHIN A C-4 COMMERCIAL OFFICE ZONING DISTRICT AT 4165
SHORELINE DRIVE WITHIN THE CITY OF SPRING PARK
WHEREAS,the property at 4165 Shoreline Drive is zoned C-4 Commercial Office District
which allows for a hotel by conditional use permit; and
WHEREAS, Yachtzee Holdings, LLC has submitted a conditional use permit application
and plans sets for the development of a hotel at 4165 Shoreline Drive: and
WHEREAS, City Staff have reviewed submitted application, narrative and plans and
prepared planning reports dated December 5, 2022, January 11, 2023 and January 17, 2023; and
WHEREAS,the Spring Park Planning Commission met and held a public hearing on
December 14, 2022 and on January 11, 2023 to consider the conditional use request, the staff
reports, and to take public testimony.
WHEREAS,upon closing the public hearing, the Planning Commission recommended that
the City Council approves the Conditional use permit for a hotel at 4165 Shoreline Drive subject
to the conditions outlined in the January 11, 2023, Planning Report and based on the following
findings:
1. The location of the subject property is as follows:
4165 Shoreline Drive
2. The planning report dated January 11, 2023 prepared by WSB is incorporated herein by
reference.
3. The Applicant submitted applications for three conditional use permits to allow for the
construction of a hotel, restaurant and outdoor dining accessory to the restaurant in a C-
4 Commercial Office District.
4. Requests for conditional use permits require Planning Commission review and City
Council approval.
5. Upon review of the planning report and application information, the Planning
Commission found that the proposed plans, not including the proposed plunge pool,
which has been removed from the request at this time, meet all Ordinance requirements
and requirements set forth in Section 42-140 of the Zoning Ordinance. The following
findings support the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval:
a. The proposed improvements (except the proposed plunge pool which has been
removed from the request) meet Zoning and Shoreland Overlay District
requirements.
b. The proposed uses present no unreasonable hazard to the surrounding area and
community as a whole.
c. Specific problems with the proposed location of the uses, as set forth in the staff
report will be overcome.
d. The proposed uses are compatible with present and future land uses of the area
where the use is proposed to be located.
e. There will be no significant negative impact on the peaceful and quiet enjoyment
of surrounding property with regard to these uses.
WHEREAS, the Spring Park City Council met on January 17, 2023, to consider the
conditional use permit application; and
WHEREAS,the Spring Park City Council has received the aforementioned plans, staff
review documents, and the Planning Commission recommendation, and agrees with the findings
and recommendation of the Planning Commission.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Spring Park,
Minnesota hereby approves the conditional use permit for a hotel to be located at 4165 Shoreline
Drive in Spring Park per the narrative and plans sets for the hotel presented to the City Council
on January 17, 2023, subject to the following conditions:
1. All applicable American Disability Act (ADA) requirements related to parking, site
and building access shall be satisfied.
2. Docks associated with the proposed hotel use shall be subject to review and
approval by the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District.
3. The parking of boat trailers upon the subject site be prohibited. Applicant shall
provide additional information regarding trailer access and egress of the trailer
storage site and verification that the proposed storage site is allowed to conduct
trailer storage.
4. If it is demonstrated that hotel, restaurant patrons, or staff are illegally trespassing
and parking on private property,beyond 4165 Shoreline Drive, the City reserves the
right to require the Yacht Club to pursue a conditional use permit for off-site
parking.
5. If the City approves the removal of the oak tree in the southwest portion of the
parking lot, the applicant shall convert this area into parking and wider drive aisles
and add vertical planting (trees or shrubs) along the edge of the parking lot at the
southwest corner of the building to screen the lights and activities within the
outdoor dining area.
6. The landscape plan be revised to install turf and shrubs in the area east of the pool
instead of sand to provide plantings in the shoreland impact zone, storm water
absorption and to prevent erosion.
7. Rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from view of adjacent properties
and public rights-of-way (Shoreline Drive).
8. The trash enclosure shall be remotely locked to prevent access. Access to the trash
enclosure shall take place only between the hours of 7 am and 10 pm on weekdays
and 8 am and 8 pm on weekends and holidays.
9. Issues related to grading, drainage and utilities shall be subject to comment and
recommendation by the City Engineer.
10. The developer to consider modifying the striping on Shoreline Drive to
widen/extend the shoulder as per Hennepin County request. This would create
more space for people driving east bound on Shoreline Drive and making right
turning movements into the site.
11. The approval of the hotel, restaurant and outdoor dining conditional use permits are
predicated on the applicant removing the plunge pool from the site plans until a
conditional use permit amendment or variance can be considered for the proposed
pool. The pool, as it is shown on the plans, does not meet the required setback from
the OHWL. All other aspects of the proposed plans are recommended for approval.
12. Staff is directed to draft and transmit these recommendations and information in
accordance with the City Code.
13. A construction phasing plan to be submitted prior to any work being performed on
site.
14. Yachtzee Holdings, LLC agrees to be in compliance with any and all City
Ordinances of the City of Spring Park before any certificate of occupancy is issued.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Spring Park this 17 day of January, 2023.
By
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Jerome P. Rock am, Mayor
Attest:
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