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July 7, 2025 Planning Commission: Part Two

Minneapolis City CouncilTuesday, July 8, 2025
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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)

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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.

— Hilary
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.

— Hilary
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.

— Alan Tucker
TrafficCommenting on potential overflow traffic from the CPAC.

People (4)

HilaryCity Planner/Staff

Presents staff recommendations for CPAC parking variances and site plan requirements.

1 quote

“If we build it they will bring the routes.”

Regarding long-term expectations for future public transit routes to the CPAC.

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.

1 quote

“The intersection down there right now is already overcrowded.”

Voicing concern about existing and future traffic at the site.

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
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