July 7, 2025 Planning Commission: Part Two
Monday, July 7, 2025
Construction of a surface parking lot for the CPAC amphitheater
Variances for parking space quantity and lot frontage dimensions
Variance for EV charging station requirements
Variance for off-site parking in CM2/PR1 zoning districts
Site plan review and landscaping compliance conditions
Event Transportation Management Planning
Future potential use of parking for housing developments (Parcel 6A)
Notable Quotes (3)
If we limit it to 40 feet on Dowling or 40 feet on Washington, we'd severely limit... the need for the CPAC.
Frontage VarianceExplaining the necessity of the parking frontage variance.
The CPAC is being development in the city that has limited on-street parking and limited transit access.
TransportationContextualizing the regional investment and site constraints.
I'm worried that if it has an event... instead of going to the paid parking they're going to park all the way up Washington and 2nd street.
TrafficCommenting on potential overflow traffic from the CPAC.
People (4)
HilaryCity Planner/Staff
Presents staff recommendations for CPAC parking variances and site plan requirements.
Commissioner ThompsonCommissioner
Advocates for the project as a necessary development for the industrial North Minneapolis site.
Commissioner ConleyCommissioner
Questions the utility of the parking lot when not in use for events.
Alan TuckerLocal Business Owner
Expresses concern regarding traffic congestion and overflow parking near his business.
Places Mentioned
3501 West River Road North (CPAC Site)3701 and 3601 Washington Avenue NorthDowling Avenue NorthUpper Harbor Terminal Area
Events & Meetings (1)
- Planning Commission Hearing on CPAC Parking