2018-036 Approving the First Reading of Ordinance 2018-1132 Amending Sections 520 of the Code Related to Solar Energy Systems CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION 2018-036
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2018-1132
AMENDING SECTIONS 520 OF THE CODE RELATED TO SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins initiated an application to amend the Zoning Ordinance related
to Solar Energy Systems; and
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. The Hopkins Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed the SolSmart Program during
their July and August 2017 meetings; and
2. That the Hopkins City Council reviewed and discussed this item during their September
5, 2017 meeting; and
3. That an application to amend the Zoning Ordinance related to Solar Energy Systems was
initiated by the City of Hopkins on December 22, 2017; and
4. That the Hopkins Planning & Zoning Commission review and heard presentations on
such application during the January 23 and February 27, 2018 meetings; and
5. That the Hopkins Planning & Zoning Commission, pursuant to published notice, held a
public hearing to review such application on March 27, 2018 and all persons present were
given an opportunity to be heard; and
6. That during the March 27 meeting, the Hopkins Planning & Zoning Commission voted to
continue this item until their April 24, 2018 meeting to allow more time for study; and
7. That the Hopkins Planning & Zoning Commission, continued the public hearing to
review such application on April 24, 2018 and all persons present were given an
opportunity to be heard; and
8. That written comments and analysis of City staff were considered; and
9. That the Hopkins Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend the Hopkins
City Council approve an ordinance amending the zoning standards for Solar Energy
Systems.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hopkins
hereby approves the First Reading of Ordinance 2018-1132 amending Sections 520 of the City Code
related to Solar Energy Systems based on the findings detailed in City Council Report 2018-051.
Adopted this Pt day of May 2018.
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Molly Cummings, Mayor
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk