RZ94-04 �
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: RZ94-4
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF CHANGES TO THE
ZONING ORDINANCE TO ADD A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, an application for a zoning amendment ZN94-1, made by
the City of Hopkins to amend the Zoning Ordinance to add a storm water
management ordinance.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for a zoning amendment ZN94-1 filed with
the City of Hopkins on February 25, 1994 .
2 . That the Hopkins Planning Commission, pursuant to published
and mailed notices, held a public hearing on the application
and reviewed such application on March 29, 1994 : all
persons present were given an opportunity to be heard.
3 . That the written comments and analysis of the City staff and
the Planning Commission were considered.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for a Zoning
Ordinance amendment ZN94-1 is hereby recommended for approval based on
the following Findings of Fact:
1. The City of Hopkins hereby finds that uncontrolled and
inadequately planned use of wetlands, woodlands,
natural habitat areas, areas subject to soil erosion
and areas containing restrictive soils adversely
affects the public health, safety and general welfare
by impacting water quality and contributing to other
environmental problems, creating nuisances, impairing
other beneficial uses of environmental resources and
hindering the ability of the City of Hopkins to provide
adequate water, sewer, flood control, and other
community services. In addition, extraordinary public
expenditures may be required for the protection of
persons and property in such areas and in areas which
may be affected by unplanned land usage.
Adopted this 29th day of March, 1994.
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Patricia M. Reu er, hairperson