IV.6. Second Reading of Ordinance 2017-1127 Amending Off-Street Parking Standards and Authorizing its Publication; Lindahl (Memo)MEMO
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Jason Lindahl, City Planner
Date: November 21, 2017
Subject: Second reading of Ordinance 2017-1127 amending Off-Street Parking
standards and authorizing its publication
Proposed Action
Adopt Resolution 2017-080 approving the second reading of Ordinance 2017-1127 amending
Sections 550.01 the City Code related to Off-Street Parking standards and authorizing its publication
Overview
The applicants, Barbara and Mohsen Zadeh, request an amendment to Section 550 of the City Code
- Off-Street Parking Standards. The Zadehs made this request because they are seeking a tenant for
their property at 1605 Mainstreet and are finding it challenging to meet the current off-street parking
standards. The owner of the property at 65 – 7th Avenue South, Paul Pokorny, is experiencing
similar challenges with his property. The proposed zoning ordinance text amendment would revise
the City’s off-street parking regulations to allow on-street parking as a credit toward a site’s off-street
parking requirement and encourage the use of transit and bicycles. Should the City approve the
proposed zoning code text amendment, it would:
1. Revise the City’s parking regulations to allow off-street parking reductions for on-street
parking, transit service or bicycle parking.
On November 6, 2017, the City Council approved Resolution 2017-077, approving the first reading
of Ordinance 2017-1127 amending Sections 515.07 and 535 of the City Code related to off-street
parking standards. Prior to the City Council’s action, the Planning & Zoning Commission held a
public hearing to review this item during their regular meeting on October 24, 2017. During that
meeting, the Commission voted unanimously to recommend the City Council approve this request.
Attachments
Resolution 2017-080
Ordinance 2017-1127
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: 2017-080
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2017-1127
AMENDING SECTIONS 550.01 THE CITY CODE RELATED TO OFF-STREET PARKING
STANDARDS AND AUTHORIZING ITS PUBLICATION
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins initiated an application to amend Sections 550.01 of the City
Code related to zoning standards for off-street parking standards;
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1.That an application to amend Sections 550.01 of the City Code related to zoning
standards for off-street parking standards was initiated by the City of Hopkins on
September 22, 2017;
2.That the Hopkins City Council reviewed and discussed this item during their October 17,
2017 meeting;
3.That the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission, pursuant to published notice, held a
public hearing on the application and reviewed such application on October 24, 2017: all
persons present were given an opportunity to be heard;
4.That the written comments and analysis of City staff were considered; and,
5.That the City Council approved the first reading of this item on November 6, 2017.
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.191, Subd. 4, allows publication by title and
summary in the case of lengthy ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the following summary would clearly inform the public
of the intent and effect of the Ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hopkins
hereby approves Ordinance 2017-1127 amending Sections 550.01 the City Code related to Off-Street
Parking standards based on the findings detailed in City Council Report 2017-129.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall
cause the following summary of Ordinance 2017-1127 to be published in the official
newspaper in lieu of the entire ordinance:
Public Notice
In summary, Ordinance 2017-1127 makes the following changes to Sections 550.01 the City
Code related to Off-Street Parking standards:
1.Revise the City’s parking regulations to allow off-street parking reductions for on-street parking,
transit service or bicycle parking.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 21st day of November 2017.
_______________________
Molly Cummings, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-1127
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 550.01 OF THE CITY CODE RELATED TO
ZONING STANDARDS FOR OFF-STREET PARKING
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOPKINS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. 550.01 Subdivision 2, B-3 Districts, is hereby amended as follows:
Subd. 2. B-3 districtsOff-Street Parking Exception and Reductions. Except in any B-2 district, and in
any lot or parcel of a B-3 district which abuts upon a B-2 district, the owner or occupant of all parcels
and lots in a B district shall provide such an off-street parking area as is required by this code. B-2 and
B-3 premises separated only by a public road are deemed to be abutting. The following off-street
parking reductions may be utilized jointly or separately.
A. On-Street Parking Credit. Properties located in the West Mainstreet Overlay District or having
frontage along 2nd Street South between 6th Avenue South and 7th Avenue South may reduce their
off-street parking requirements on a one-for-one basis through the use of on-street parking
abutting the parcel. To qualify, adequate pedestrian access must be available between the principal
structure and all on-street parking spaces. On-street parking reductions may be approved by the
Zoning Administrator, subject to a determination by the City Engineer that adequate off-street
parking will be available to accommodate vehicles during snow removal and other periods of
parking restrictions.
B. Transit Service. Properties in the West Mainstreet Overlay District may reduce their off-street
parking requirement by ten (10) percent for any parcel located within one-quarter of a mile of a
transit stop. To qualify, adequate pedestrian access must be available between the transit stop and
the parcel.
C. Bicycle Parking. Properties in the West Mainstreet Overlay District may reduce their off-street
parking requirement by up to five (5) percent by providing bicycle parking. In calculating the
reduction, each required off-street parking space is equal to five (5) bicycle parking spaces. Such
bicycle parking shall be located on private property and an approved surface.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force upon its publication, in accordance
with Section 3.07 of the City Charter.
First Reading: November 6, 2017
Second Reading: November 21, 2017
Date of Publication: November 30, 2017
Date Ordinance Takes Effect: November 30, 2017
______________________
Molly Cummings, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
Amy Domeier, City Clerk