Land Use
Larkin Hoffman attorneys understand that land use matters require more than legal skills. They require the ability to build effective relationships among private parties, communities and governmental entities.
Our firm’s long tradition of strong connections with key government officials, policy makers, community organizations and other groups are important to effectiveness in land use and development issues. The Land Use practice group represents both developers and governmental entities in all aspects of the land use process, including zoning and comprehensive plan changes; subdivision and preliminary plat approvals; planned unit developments; and permitting and licensing. If you are contemplating development or are in the midst of the approval process, our experienced attorneys can assist with streamlining the process and negotiating the approvals necessary to get the project done.
Additionally, our Real Estate Litigation practice group offers a full range of litigation and dispute resolution services for land use disputes, including challenges to comprehensive plan amendment, preliminary plat, zoning, variance and conditional use permit denials. Our real estate litigation attorneys are the leading practitioners in the state of Minnesota on claims arising under the Minnesota 60-day rule, which requires an agency to grant a zoning request if the agency fails to act on it within 60 days.
The Larkin Hoffman Government Relations team also works with clients to resolve land use and real estate issues through statutory and rule change. At the Minnesota capitol and in front of state agencies, our government relations team works hard to make the zoning, development and land use process function better on local, regional and statewide levels. We have a strong reputation at the capitol and a broad base of experience on land use and real estate issues, making our team an experienced ally.
Plan Approval and Rezoning for Luxury Apartments
Larkin Hoffman's Real Estate team obtained approval from the City of Bloomington of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning for 418 luxury apartment units on behalf of The Richdale Group, an Omaha-based developer of multi-family residential and commercial projects.
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning for Mixed-Use Redevelopment
When Wayzata Bay Development and Presbyterian Homes sought approval of a mixed-use redevelopment of the Wayzata Bay Shopping Center, the client turned to Larkin Hoffman for advice on comprehensive plan and zoning issues, including a major ordinance amendment, without which the project could not proceed.
Larkin Hoffman Successfully Represents Property Owners in Contested City Regulations
A group of property owners in western Wisconsin learned of an airport overlay ordinance that their neighboring city planned to adopt and sought assistance from Larkin Hoffman’s Land Use team.
Larkin Hoffman Secures Public Funding for Radisson Blu Hotel at Mall of America
A developer seeking to move ahead with construction of a hotel at Mall of America contacted Larkin Hoffman for legislative and real estate services. The Larkin Hoffman legislative team, led by Bill Griffith, secured legislative approval of public funding on behalf of Mall of America for the stalled project as part of the 2010 jobs bill.
Drive-Thru Lane Approvals
A national retail food chain seeking to add drive-thru lanes turned to Larkin Hoffman for support. The Larkin Hoffman team, including Julie Perrus and Bill Griffith, led by Tom Alexander, represented the retailer in obtaining land use approvals from cities and landowners for adding drive-thru lane improvements at locations in Minnesota, New York and Texas.
Our firm’s long tradition of strong connections with key government officials, policy makers, community organizations and other groups are important to effectiveness in land use and development issues. The Land Use practice group represents both developers and governmental entities in all aspects of the land use process, including zoning and comprehensive plan changes; subdivision and preliminary plat approvals; planned unit developments; and permitting and licensing. If you are contemplating development or are in the midst of the approval process, our experienced attorneys can assist with streamlining the process and negotiating the approvals necessary to get the project done.
Additionally, our Real Estate Litigation practice group offers a full range of litigation and dispute resolution services for land use disputes, including challenges to comprehensive plan amendment, preliminary plat, zoning, variance and conditional use permit denials. Our real estate litigation attorneys are the leading practitioners in the state of Minnesota on claims arising under the Minnesota 60-day rule, which requires an agency to grant a zoning request if the agency fails to act on it within 60 days.
The Larkin Hoffman Government Relations team also works with clients to resolve land use and real estate issues through statutory and rule change. At the Minnesota capitol and in front of state agencies, our government relations team works hard to make the zoning, development and land use process function better on local, regional and statewide levels. We have a strong reputation at the capitol and a broad base of experience on land use and real estate issues, making our team an experienced ally.
Plan Approval and Rezoning for Luxury Apartments
Larkin Hoffman's Real Estate team obtained approval from the City of Bloomington of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning for 418 luxury apartment units on behalf of The Richdale Group, an Omaha-based developer of multi-family residential and commercial projects.
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning for Mixed-Use Redevelopment
When Wayzata Bay Development and Presbyterian Homes sought approval of a mixed-use redevelopment of the Wayzata Bay Shopping Center, the client turned to Larkin Hoffman for advice on comprehensive plan and zoning issues, including a major ordinance amendment, without which the project could not proceed.
Larkin Hoffman Successfully Represents Property Owners in Contested City Regulations
A group of property owners in western Wisconsin learned of an airport overlay ordinance that their neighboring city planned to adopt and sought assistance from Larkin Hoffman’s Land Use team.
Larkin Hoffman Secures Public Funding for Radisson Blu Hotel at Mall of America
A developer seeking to move ahead with construction of a hotel at Mall of America contacted Larkin Hoffman for legislative and real estate services. The Larkin Hoffman legislative team, led by Bill Griffith, secured legislative approval of public funding on behalf of Mall of America for the stalled project as part of the 2010 jobs bill.
Drive-Thru Lane Approvals
A national retail food chain seeking to add drive-thru lanes turned to Larkin Hoffman for support. The Larkin Hoffman team, including Julie Perrus and Bill Griffith, led by Tom Alexander, represented the retailer in obtaining land use approvals from cities and landowners for adding drive-thru lane improvements at locations in Minnesota, New York and Texas.
