V.3. Adopt Resolution 2015-023, Approving Ordinance 2015-1087, Amending Zoning Ordinance Eliminating Trade Schools and Restaurants from the I-1 Zoning Districts 2015-30-coFebruary 25, 2015 Council Report 15-30
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT — INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
Proposed Action
Staff recommends the following motion: Move to adapt Resolution 15-23, approving
Ordinance 15-1087, amending the zoning ordinance eliminating trade schools and restaurants
from the I-1 zoning district.
At the Zoning and Planning meeting, Mr. McNeil moved and Mr. Hunke seconded a motion to
adopt Resolution RZ15-6, recommending approval of Ordinance 15-1087, amending the zoning
ordinance eliminating trade schools and restaurants from the I-1 zoning district. The motion
was approved on a 6-1 vote. Mr. Tait voted nay.
Overview
In reviewing the Industrial districts permitted uses, staff is recommending removing trade
school and restaurant uses from the I-1 districts. To staff's knowledge there are no trade
schools or restaurants in the I-1 zoning district. Hopkins is such a compact city that keeping
the restaurants in the business districts is a logical step. If a business has a cafeteria in their
building, it would be considered an accessory use and be allowed continue.
Primary Issues to Consider
+ Should trade school and restaurant uses be eliminated in the I-1 zoning district?
• What was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting?
Supporting Documents
• Analysis of Issues
• Resolution 15-23
+ Ordinance 15-1087
Nancy Anderson, AICP
City Planner
Financial Impact: $ NIA Budgeted: Y/N N_ Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
CR15-30
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Primary Issues to Consider
• Should trade school and restaurant uses be eliminated in the I-1 zoning district?
Hopkins is four square miles and has very limited industrial land. Because Hopkins is so
compact, it is a short drive to the restaurants on Mainstreet. Although trade schools have been
allowed for years, to staffs knowledge there never has been a trade school in the Industrial
area.
• What was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting?
Ms. Anderson reviewed the reasons for the deletion of the two uses. Mr. Tait indicated that he
was not in favor of the amendments. No one appeared at the public hearing.
Alternatives
1. Approve the proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance. By approving the amendments
to the zoning ordinance, the zoning ordinance will be amended.
2. Deny the amendments to the zoning ordinance. By denying the amendments to the zoning
ordinance, the Zoning ordinance will not be amended. If the City Council considers this
alternative, findings will have to be identified that support this alternative.
3. Continue for further information. If the City Council indicates that further information is
needed, the item should be continued.
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: 15-23
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING
ZONING AMENDMENTS TO THE INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, an application for Zoning Amendment ZN15-3 has been initiated by the City of
Hopkins;
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for zoning amendment was initiated by the City of Hopkins;
2. That the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission published notice, held a
public hearing on the application and reviewed such application on February 24,
2015: all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard; and,
3. That the written comments and analysis of City staff were considered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for Zoning Amendment ZN15-3
is hereby approved based on the following Findings of Fact:
1. That the Zoning and Planning Commission reviewed the proposed
ordinance.
2. That it was determined that trade schools and restaurants will be removed
as permitted uses in the I-1 zoning district.
Adopted this 3rd day of March 2015.
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
ATTEST:
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2015-1087
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOPKINS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
That the Hopkins Zoning Ordinance No. 540, is the same and is hereby amended by deleting the
following strikethFough language, which reads as follows:
540.01 Industrial districts
Permitted uses 1-1
Restaufant X
First Reading:
March 3, 2015
Second Reading:
March 16, 2015
Date of Publication:
March 26, 2015
Date Ordinance Takes Effect:
March 26, 2015
ATTEST:
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
City Attorney Signature
Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor
Date