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CR2002-066 Misc Zoning Ord Amendments .' CITY OF ~ . May 1, 2002 HOPKINs Council Report 02-66 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Proposed Action. Staff recommends the following motion: Move to adopt Resolution 02-35. approving Ordinance 02-874, making amendments to the zoning ordinance for first reading. At thc Zoning and Planning meeting, Mr. Thompson moved and Mr. Halverson seconded a motion to adopt Resolution RZ02-8, recommending approval of Ordinance 02-874, making amendments to the zoning ordinance. The motion carried unanimously. Overview. At various times the staff assembles sections of the zoning ordinance that need to be updated. These amendments are to correct inconsistencies or problems the staff has identified or just to update the ordinance. Several of the proposed amendments are basically housekeeping- type amendments. . Primary Issues to Consider. . What are the proposed amendments? . What was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting? Supportin2. Documents. . Analysis of Issues . Resolution 02-35 . Ordinance 02-874 Nanc . Anderson, AICP Plam1cr Financial Impact: $ N/A Budgeted: YIN Source: - Related Documents (eIP, ERP, etc.): Notes: e CR02-66 . Page 2 Primary Issues to Consider. . What are the proposed amendments? 515 - Zonin!!: code: policy~ definitions 515.07 Subd. 00 Bank: a corporation under public control. having a place of business where credits are opened by the deposit or collection of money and currency, subiect to be paid or remitted upon draft, check or order, and where money is advanced, loaned on stocks, bonds, bullion, bills of exchanges, and promissory notes, and where the same are received for discount or sale; and all persons and co partnerships, respectively, so operating, are bankers. New definition 515.07 Subd. 00 Credit Union - a cooperative society, incorporated for the twofold purpose of promoting thrift among its members and creating a source of credit for them at legitimate rate of interest for provident purposes. New definition 5l5.07Subd.125. Porch: a one story, covered entrance to a building, with full or partial . walls and a separate roof that is not used for livable space. Clarifying what a porch is. Section 520 - Zonin!!:: !!:eneral provisions 520.09 Not encroachments. The following are not encroachments on yard and setback requirements: 1) In front yards eaves that are supported and do not pro;ect more than six feet into the porch front yard setback. Allowing eaves to be larger in the setback area. Section 525 - Zonin!!: administration and enforcement 525.13 Subd. 15. j) a development in the B-2 zoning district may require a parking study. If it is determined that a project requiring a conditional use permit will have a parking shortage, the City can require that the applicant provide on-site parking, enter into an agreement to pay the costs of off-site parking, or a combination of both. . May require on-site parking in the B-2 if it is determined there will be a parking shortage. . CR02-66 . Page 3 . What was the discussion at the Zoning and Planning meeting? Ms. Anderson reviewed the proposed amendments with the Commission. Ms. Anderson stated that the proposed amendments are basically housekeeping. No one spoke at the public meeting regarding the proposed amendments. Altern atives. 1. Approve the amendments to the zoning ordinance. By approving the amendments to 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 altemative, 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: 02-35 RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING VARIOUS ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS WHEREAS, an application for Zoning Amendments ZN02-4 has been made by the City of Hopkins; WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows: l. That an application for zoning amendments was made 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 April 30, 2002: all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard; 3. That the written comments and analysis of City staff were considered. . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for Zoning Amendments ZN02-4 is hereby approved based on the following Findings of Fact: l. That the proposed amendments protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community. Adopted this 7th day of April 2002. Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor ATTEST: TelTY Obelmaier, City Clerk . ------ . . CITY OF HOPKINS Hennepin County, Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 2002-274 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Hopkins as follows: That the Hopkins City Code Section 551-570 be, and the same is hereby amended, as follows: 515 - Zoning code: policv~ definitions 515.07 Subd. 00 Banle a corporation under public control. having a place of business where credits are opened by the deposit or collection of money and currency, subiect to be paid or remitted upon draft, check or order, and where money is advanced, loaned on stocks, bonds. . bullion, bills of exchanges, and promissory notes, and where the same are received for discount or sale; and all persons and co partnerships. respectively, so operating, are bankers. 515.07 Subd. 00 Credit Union - a cooperative society, incorporated for the twofold purpose of promoting thrift among its members and creating a source of credit for them at legitimate rate of interest for provident purposes. 515.07 Subd. 125. Porch: a one story, covered entrance to a building, with full or partial walls and a separate roof that is not used for livable space. Section 520 - Zoning: general provisions 520.09 Not encroaclunents. The following are not encroachments on yard and setback req uirements: f) In front yards eaves that are suppOlied and do not proiect more than six feet into the porch front yard setback. Section 525 - Zoning: administration and enforcement 525.13 Subd. 15. j) a development in the B-2 zoning district may require a parking study. If it is determined that a proiect requiring a conditional use permit will have a parking shortage, the City can require that the applicant provide on-site parking. The developer shall enter into an - agreement to pay the costs of off-site parking, or a combination of both. - , . Other uses listed in Sections 515, 520, and 525, are to be renumbered accordingly. First Reading: May 7, 2002 Second Reading: May 21,2002 Date of Publication: May 29,2002 Date Ordinance Takes Effect: June 18,2002 Eugene J. Maxwell, Mayor ATTEST: . Teny Obennaier, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: City Attorney Signature Date .