7001 York Ave. S., Southdale Library

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Approved at City Council April 16, 2025.


Hennepin County is proposing to tear down the existing 76,000 square foot Hennepin County Regional Library and 38,000 square foot Service Center building to construct a new 43,107 square foot Hennepin County Library and 16,164 square foot Art Center. The Edina Art Center would be a tenant in the building. The building would be located on the north half of the 7.75-acre site; the south half of the site would include green space with sidewalks/bike paths through the site to connect to the regional bike trail through Adams hill park to the south. The green space would include support activities from the art center and library. Vehicle access is proposed off 70th Street with the existing access off York Avenue closing. Pedestrian access into the building would be off the north, south and east sides of the building. Underground parking is proposed with a surface parking lot along 70th Street.


The request requires the following:


1. Site Plan Review and revised Conditional Use Permit.

2. Variance for building height from 40 feet to 59 feet.


Approved at City Council April 16, 2025.


Hennepin County is proposing to tear down the existing 76,000 square foot Hennepin County Regional Library and 38,000 square foot Service Center building to construct a new 43,107 square foot Hennepin County Library and 16,164 square foot Art Center. The Edina Art Center would be a tenant in the building. The building would be located on the north half of the 7.75-acre site; the south half of the site would include green space with sidewalks/bike paths through the site to connect to the regional bike trail through Adams hill park to the south. The green space would include support activities from the art center and library. Vehicle access is proposed off 70th Street with the existing access off York Avenue closing. Pedestrian access into the building would be off the north, south and east sides of the building. Underground parking is proposed with a surface parking lot along 70th Street.


The request requires the following:


1. Site Plan Review and revised Conditional Use Permit.

2. Variance for building height from 40 feet to 59 feet.


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    What is the budget for the rental space and the build out?

    Lois L Ring asked about 1 month ago

    Please reference the City Council packet from September 19, 2023. The Council approved the LOI. Thank you. 

    City Council Packet Link

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    How will the actual building drawings compare to the concept drawings?

    Lois L Ring asked about 1 month ago

    Building renderings are meant to depict what the building and building materials will generally look like on the site.  There may be some alterations to the final building drawings. 

    -Cary Teague, Community Development Director

Page last updated: 17 Apr 2025, 11:10 AM