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Check out the City’s map of current development projects below or click the links below to find more information about projects being proposed, those that were recently approved or are under construction, and those that have been completed.
Proposed Developments
Approved Developments
Project Summary
Two four-story market rate apartments are planned to replace the old Tenant office building at the corner of Douglas Dr and Golden Valley Rd. Both buildings will be set close to the street right-of-way and parking will be to the rear. The north building will have 103 units; the south building will have 104 units. Planned amenity spaces include a fitness lab, golf simulator, community kitchen, game room, swimming pool, and a roof deck.
Documents and Plans
- Site Plans (PDF)
Meeting Dates and Outcomes
- December 14, 2021 – Planning Commission meeting
- Approval of site plan
Applicant/Developer
The Simmons Group
Eric Kaphingst
(612) 247-6582
eric@tsg-re.com
City Staff Contact
Jason Zimmerman
Planning Manager
(763) 593-8099
jzimmerman@goldenvalleymn.gov
Project Summary
The proposal is for a five-story 78-unit senior cooperative building to be constructed on a new parcel located on the southernmost portion of the driving range at the Golden Valley Country Club. City approvals are needed for a Future Land Use Map Amendment, a Zoning Map Amendment, and a Subdivision of land.
Documents and Plans
- Project Narrative (PDF)
- Renderings (PDF)
Meeting Dates and Outcomes
- September 20, 2022 – fourth City Council meeting to consider final plat and Affordable Housing Plan (Consent Agenda)
- March 15, 2022 – third City Council meeting to evaluate zoning change and subdivision request (Old Business)
- Approval of zoning change and preliminary plat
- February 2, 2022 – second City Council meeting (Public Hearing)
- Approval of land use change; forwarded to the Metropolitan Council for review
- January 24, 2022 – second Planning Commission meeting (Public Hearing)
- Recommendation of denial for land use and zoning changes; recommendation of approval for subdivision request
- January 4, 2022 – City Council meeting (Public Hearing)
- Project sent back to the Planning Commission to evaluate changes made to the plans
- December 13, 2021 – Planning Commission meeting (Public Hearing)
- Recommendation of denial for land use change, zoning change, and Conditional Use Permit; recommendation of approval for subdivision request
- December 2, 2021 – Neighborhood meeting to hear proposal details from applicant
Applicant/Developer
Artessa Development, LLC
Ben Landhauser, Vice President
(612) 875-1618
ben@thislifestyle.com
City Staff Contact
Jason Zimmerman
Planning Manager
(763) 593-8099
jzimmerman@goldenvalleymn.gov
Project Summary
The existing Blue Pearl veterinary clinic north of Olson Memorial Hwy near Schaper Park will be relocating to a new and larger building at 760 Boone Ave N. The facility will provide emergency services as well as specialty surgical procedures.
Documents and Plans
Meeting Dates and Outcomes
- TBD – Board of Zoning Appeals (Public Hearing)
- Approval of variances for number of compact stalls, width of drive aisle, and drive aisle setback to a principal structure
- January 5, 2021 – City Council meeting (Public Hearing)
- Approval of conditional use permit
- December 14, 2020 – Planning Commission meeting (Public Hearing)
- Recommendation of approval of conditional use permit
Applicant/Developer
Joshua Pardue
GNP Development Partners
646-634-0888
joshpardue@gnpdev.com
City Staff Contact
Jason Zimmerman
Planning Manager
(763) 593-8099
jzimmerman@goldenvalleymn.gov
Project Summary
The proposal is for seven single-family homes to be constructed on the northwesternmost portion of the Golden Valley Country Club. The site will be subdivided using the Planned Unit Development process, which has requirements for protections around Bassett Creek, a seating area, and natural landscaping by the Plymouth Ave/Pennsylvania Ave intersection.
Documents and Plans
- Project Narrative (PDF)
- Approved Site Plans (PDF)
Initial Project Timeline
Below is an estimate of the early development timeline and what types of work will be occurring on-site over the summer. The goal is to have site work (grading, utilities, landscaping) all in place before the winter.
Private development work is to be completed by the developer, Ron Clark Construction.
- May 16, 2022 – Tree clearing
- May 23, 2022 – Clearing & grading
- June 20, 2022 – Private utility work (storm sewer)
- July 15, 2022 – First building pad ready for construction
Public work will be performed under a City contract by City selected contractors.
August 1, 2022 Public work (Sewer, Water, & Street)
September 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022 Wear course placed on public street
Meeting Dates and Outcomes
- April 5, 2022 – City Council meeting (Consent Agenda)
- Consideration of PUD Permit, Final Plat, and development agreement
- December 7, 2021 – City Council meeting (Public Hearing)
- Approval of Final PUD Plan
- November 8, 2021 – Planning Commission meeting (Public Hearing)
- Recommendation of denial of Final PUD Plan
- September 9, 2021 – City Council meeting (Public Hearing)
- Approval of Preliminary PUD Plan
- August 23, 2021 – Planning Commission meeting (Public Hearing)
- Recommendation of denial for Preliminary PUD Plan
- August 16, 2021 – Neighborhood meeting
- August 4, 2021 – City Council meeting (Public Hearing)
- Approval for zoning change
- May 4, 2021 – City Council meeting (Public Hearing)
- Approval for land use change, forwarded to the Metropolitan Council for review. Zoning change tabled pending Met Council review.
- April 12, 2021 – Planning Commission meeting (Public Hearing)
- Recommendation of denial for land use change, zoning change
Applicant/Developer
Ron Clark Construction & Design
Mike Waldo, CEO
(952) 947-3037
mwaldo@ronclark.com
City Staff Contact
Myles Campbell
Planner
(763) 593-3979
mcampbell@goldenvalleymn.gov
Project Summary
The proposal is to demolish the existing vacant Optum building and replace it with two office/warehouse buildings that will house an office, showroom, R&D, and other light industrial uses. The parcel will be subdivided to create two lots—one north, one south—and the City will control a new stretch of right-of-way between them. City approvals were needed for a Future Land Use Map Amendment, a Zoning Map Amendment, and a Subdivision of land.
Documents and Plans
Meeting Dates and Outcomes
- September 6, 2022 – third City Council meeting to consider final plat (Consent Agenda)
- Approval of final plat
- January 18, 2022 – second City Council meeting
- Approval of zoning change and preliminary plat
- December 7, 2021 – City Council meeting (Public Hearing)
- Approval of land use change; forwarded to the Metropolitan Council for review
- November 16, 2021 – City Council meeting
- Agenda item tabled to the December 7 meeting
- October 25, 2021 – Planning Commission meeting (Public Hearing
- Recommendation of approval for land use change, zoning change, and subdivision request
Applicant/Developer
United Properties
Connor McCarthy
(952) 837-8649
connor.mccarthy@uproperties.com
Staff Contact
Jason Zimmerman
Planning Manager
(763) 593-8099
jzimmerman@goldenvalleymn.gov
Project Summary
The Luther Company are pursuing an amendment to their existing PUD No. 91 in the Southwest corner of the City, at 8805 and 8905 Wayzata Boulevard. The amendment would allow for a new Genesis dealership building centered on the lot, and a new parking ramp for vehicle inventory storage.
Documents and Plans
Project Narrative
Meeting Dates and Outcomes
- May 16, 2023 – City Council
Authorize Signatures for PUD Permit - April 18, 2023 – City Council
Approval of Amendment
Applicant/Developer
The Luther Company, LLP
Linda McGinty
(952) 258-8800
linda.mcginty@lutherauto.com
City Staff Contact
Myles Campbell
Planner
(763) 593-3979
mcampbell@goldenvalleymn.gov
Project Summary
Menards is seeking to convert 11 existing parking stalls into six Level 3 electric vehicle charging stations in the southeast corner of their parking lot at 6800 Wayzata Boulevard.
Documents and Plans
Meeting Dates and Outcomes
- May 23, 2023 – City Council (Public Hearing)
Approved Major PUD Amendment - April 24, 2023 – Planning Commission (Public Hearing)
Recommended approval of Major PUD Amendment
Applicant/Developer
Christopher Arroyo
Land Services Manager
Black & Veatch
(917) 710-8612
arroyoc@bv.com
City Staff Contact
Jason Zimmerman
Planning Manager
(763) 593-8099
jzimmerman@goldenvalleymn.gov
Project Summary
This proposal is to amend the existing Planned Unit Development (PUD) in order to remodel the exterior façades of the building and to add a second queuing lane for drive-thru service. Additional pedestrian and landscaping improvements would be included.
Documents and Plans
Meeting Dates and Outcomes
November 15, 2022 – City Council meeting
October 24, 2022 – Planning Commission meeting (Public Hearing)
Recommended approval of PUD amendment
Applicant/Developer
Kevin Shay, of Landform, on behalf of Kurtis DeMarse for McDonald’s USA
105 South Fifth Avenue, Suite 513
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 638-0228
kshay@landform.net
Staff Contact
Jason Zimmerman
Planning Manager
(763) 593-8099
jzimmerman@goldenvalleymn.gov
Project Summary
Sentinel Management Company is requesting a land use change, a zoning change, and a modification of the existing property lines at 8200 Golden Valley Rd and 8240 Golden Valley Dr. If approved, the existing Wells Fargo bank and the vacant office building at this location would be demolished. In their places, a small bank branch and a 302-unit multifamily building would be constructed.
Documents and Plans
Meeting Dates and Outcomes
March 2024 - 2025 – Construction of Apartment Building
February 2024 – Demolition of previous Wells Fargo building
September 2023 - January 2024 – Construction of new Wells Gargo building
August 2023 – Demolition of Park Nicollet building
July 5, 2023 – City Council (Public Hearing)
- Approval of conditional use permit for bank drive-thru
June 20, 2023 – City Council (Public Hearing)
- Approval of final plat and Tax Increment Financing
April 10, 2023 - Planning Commission (Public Hearing)
- Approval of site plan
March 21, 2023 – City Council (Public Hearing)
- Approval of land use change, zoning change, and minor plat modification
February 27, 2023 – Planning Commission (Public Hearing)
- Recomendation of approval of land use change, zoning change, and minor plat modification
Applicant/Developer
Sentinel Management Company
Fabrizio Montermini
(952) 831-5002
management@sentinelapts.com
City Staff Contact
Jason Zimmerman
Planning Manager
(763) 593-8099
jzimmerman@goldenvalleymn.gov
Project Summary
This request is for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in order to demolish the existing manufacturing building and construct a 50,000-square-foot structure for automobile sales and service.
Documents and Plans
Meeting Dates and Outcomes
November 15, 2022 – City Council meeting
October 24, 2022 – Planning Commission meeting (Public Hearing)
Recommended approval of CUP
Applicant/Developer
Tom Meyer, of Landform, on behalf of Drake Motor Partners GV, LLC
105 South Fifth Avenue, Suite 513
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 638-0228
tmeyer@landform.net
Staff Contact
Jason Zimmerman
Planning Manager
(763) 593-8099
jzimmerman@goldenvalleymn.gov
Project Summary
The Xenia Apartments are a 369-unit development at 770 Xenia Avenue North. The four-story building includes two internal courtyards, an indoor and outdoor pool, bicycle storage and electric vehicle charging stations, and other tenant amenities. An attached parking ramp provides a buffer from the railroad tracks and includes a rooftop sports deck. Initially approved in late 2013, the first phase of occupancy is expected in the spring of 2022.
Meeting Dates and Outcomes
- July 16, 2019 – City Council meeting (New Business)
- Denial of Minor PUD Amendment to increase the number of units to 370 and relocate the business center within the building
- August 21, 2018 – City Council meeting (New Business)
- Approval of Minor PUD Amendment to increase the number of units to 369 and the number of parking spaces to 714
- July 26, 2017 – Administrative action
- Approval by the City Manager of Administrative PUD Amendment to reduce the number of units to 354 and the number of parking spaces to 711
- 2013 – Planning Commission and City Council meetings (Public Hearings)
- Approval of PUD 113 with 372 units and 745 parking spaces
Applicant/Developer Staff Contact
Jerry Kavan
SFI Ltd. Partnership 20
(402) 391-7900
jkavan@slosburg.com
Staff Contact
Jason Zimmerman
Planning Manager
(763) 593-8099
jzimmerman@goldenvalleymn.gov
Completed Developments
Project Summary
10 West End is an 11-story office building and 7-level parking ramp that spans the municipal boundary between St. Louis Park and Golden Valley. The office building is over 344,000 square feet in size and has an 1,800 square foot sky deck on the top floor. The parking ramp has space for more than 1,200 vehicles and contains electric charging stations. A 10 West End had its official grand opening late in 2021. A second building, 20 West End, is anticipated in the near future.
Project Website
Project Summary
Damascus Way is a facility providing transitional housing for those recently released from the correctional system. The new building is capable of serving up to 30 clients and has been designed to complement surrounding properties.
Project Website
Project Summary
An existing vacant industrial building and campus at 8810 10th Ave N are being converted to be the new location for the Academy of Whole Learning (AoWL). AoWL is a charter school specifically catering to students on the autism spectrum. The building will be renovated to provide classrooms, labs, and professional and workforce training, as well as a new outdoor play area for students. The school is targeting the completion of all site work in time for the 2022 school year.
Documents and Plans
Meeting Dates and Outcomes
- October 19, 2021 – City Council meeting (Public Hearing)
- Approval of final plat for minor lot consolidation
- September 21, 2021 – City Council meeting (Public Hearing)
- Approval of preliminary plat for minor lot consolidation
- August 23, 2021 – Planning Commission meeting (Public Hearing)
- Recommendation of approval for minor lot consolidation
- November 17, 2020 – City Council meeting (Public Hearing)
- Approval for land use change, zoning change
- Approvals contingent on Met Council approval of Comprehensive Plan change (future land use map)
- October 26, 2020 – Planning Commission meeting (Public Hearing)
- Recommendation of approval for land use change, zoning change
Applicant/Developer
Academy of Whole Learning
952-522-1910
office@aowl.org
City Staff Contact
Myles Campbell
Planner
763-593-3979
mcampbell@goldenvalleymn.gov
Project Summary
Hopkins Public Schools would like to incorporate the 5300 Glenwood Ave building into the Meadowbrook Elementary School campus. This would allow for an improvements to the east entrance drive to prevent traffic back-ups onto Glenwood. Stormwater treatment infrastructure, replacement lighting, and new landscaping would be added. Future special education and virtual programs would be located in the 5300 building. City approvals are needed for a Future Land Use Map Amendment, a Zoning Map Amendment, and a Major Amendment to the existing Planned Unit Development (PUD), or master plan for the campus.
Documents and Plans
- Site Plan
Meeting Dates and Outcomes
- September 5, 2023 - third City Council meeting
Approval of PUD Permit and final plat; vacation of City-owned right-of-way
- May 17, 2022 – second City Council meeting
- Approval of zoning change and Major PUD Amendment
- April 5, 2022 – City Council meeting (Public Hearing)
- Approval of land use change, zoning change, and Major PUD Amendment
- March 14, 2022 – Planning Commission meeting (Public Hearing)
- Recommendation of approval for land use change, zoning change, and Major PUD Amendment
- March 7, 2022 – Neighborhood meeting to hear proposal details from applicant
Applicant/Developer
ISD #270 - Hopkins Public Schools
Kevin Neuman
(952) 988-4264
kevin.neuman@hopkinsschools.org
Staff Contact
Jason Zimmerman
Planning Manager
(763) 593-8099
jzimmerman@goldenvalleymn.gov
Project Summary
Located just north of Interstate 394, a new Spire Credit Union location is planned to replace an existing vacant building at 6440 Wayzata Blvd. The project will involve the demolition of the old building, the installation of a new underground stormwater system, and construction of a new building. The credit union will also provide a multi-lane drive-thru option for simple transactions.
Documents and Plans
- Site Plan (PDF)
- Renderings (PDF)
Meeting Dates and Outcomes
- December 21, 2021 – Second City Council meeting (Public Hearing)
- Approval of Final Plat
- November 16, 2021 – City Council meeting (Public Hearing)
- Approval of Conditional Use Permit and Preliminary plat for subdivision
- October 25, 2021 – Planning Commission meeting (Public Hearing)
- Recommendation of approval for minor subdivision request and conditional use permit
Applicant/Developer
Spire Credit Union/HTG Architects
Josh Longo
952-278-8880
JLongo@htg-architects.com