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ZN 95-15 CITY OF HOPKINS -- ZONING APPLICATION S_ .�RY FORM Application Number ��5 -1C� P .I .D .#: Applicant ' s Name (Last , First ) Owner (if other than applicant) . Mailing Address (Street , City, State , Zip Code) �r--,�c; �_--; ; .. � <- t r�� �� 1� Phone Number: (Day) I,J� ' ��"� � (Evening) Property Address _ APPLICABLE CURRENT ZONING DISTRICT(S) TYPE OF ZONING REQIIEST [ ] R-1-A [ ] R-2 [ ] B-1 [ ] Coacept Review [ ] R-1-B [ ] R-3 [ � B-2 [ ] Conditional IIse Permit [ ] R-1 -C [ ] R-� [ ] B-3 [ ] Variance [ ] R-1 -D [ J R-5 � 7 I-1 [ ] Zoaing District Change [ -� R-1 -E [ ] R-b [ ] I-2 [ ] Subdivision Approval [� Ordinance Amendmeat [ ] Other I hereby certify with my signature that all data contained herein as well as all supporting data are true and correct to the best of my knowledge: Applieants Signature Date Owners Signature Date ADMINISTRATIVE DATA �SIIMMARY [ ] Proper addendum to application Application received: � l (� [ ] Detailed plans submitted [ ] Written pro�ect description submitted Fee Paid : Referred to City PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Engineer: Approved : �.� without modifications Referred to City [ ] with modifications Attorney Denied [ 1 ReFerred to Watershed District Date • ��" � � � '"1� Date of Public r, Hearing Notice �,�� -��5 -"1 � COUNCIL ACTION Date of Public l p ^ oved : without modiPications Hearing `� '�� '�S [ ] with modifications Deuied : [ ] Date : l� `�'v ,`�5 ' � iY� rtL�s�n"`�,�ht RESOLUTION N0: �'� j ` 1,�. 1 l l �l-�I 5 �E.ar c� �M/�_ U � � Y 0 G � < ;?�: — ti � October 23, 1995 � P K � � Planning Report ZN95-15 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Proposed Action. Staff recommends the following motion: Move to anprove Resolution RZ95-28 recommendin�pproval Ordinance 95-777 that will make various amendments to the zoning ordinance. Overview. Usually, once a year staff assembles various 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. The proposed amendments are basically housekeeping type amendments. The major changes being proposed are as follows: o Allow fences to be completely opaque if a home abuts a state or county road. � o A semi-truck trailer will not be able to be parked for a period of more than 30 days in the business districts. o Conditional use permits will expire after one year if the use is discontinued. Primarv Issues to Consider. o What are the amendments, additions, or deletions to the zoning ordinance? Suqnorting Documents. o Analysis of Issues o Resolution RZ95-28 o Ordinance 95-777 � Nanc . Anderson, AICP Planner ^ ZN95-15 -1 Page 2 Primarv Issues to Consider. o What are the amendments, additions, or deletions to the zoning ordinance? Proposed chan�e 520.08. Trailers trrpeses. in business districts. Subdivision 1. No house trailer, truck trailer, m�*�� -��"���� or similar mobile structure of any kind shall be used for storage purposes or parked within the business districts of the City, except that such a use may be permitted in connection with a construction project or a temporary period of time not to exceed 30 days per year. Rationale Trailers are being parked in the business districts and not used for storage. This will prohibit these trailers to be parked in the business district. Proposed chan�e 520.03. Subd. 11. Continuation of use. Part of an existing use may continue if the o eration ^ as a whole changes to another permitted use. Rationale This will allow a part of a use that is pernutted to continue even if the definition of the total use changes. Proposed chan�e 520.13. Fences. Subdivision 1. No person may construct, or cause to be constructed or erected within the City, any fence without first making application for and securing a permit therefor from the zoning administrator. Rationale The zoning administrator issues the fence pernuts, not the building official. Pronosed chan�e 520.13 Subd 6 hl the side/s of residentiallv zoned properties abuttin� a State or Countv Road may have an �aque fence. ,-. ZN95-15 ^ Page 3 1) the side of the fence facin��the public ri�ht-of-wav shall not contain the structure and /or support of the fence. Rationale Because of the noise problem that exists with abutting a State or County Road most of the property owners desire a solid fence. Proposed chan� 540.03 m) 5. that the area shall be landscaped and maintained according to a plan submitted and approved. '�•�*��'����'a��� � ��*��. Rationale The building inspector does not approve landscape plans. Proposed change 570.03 Permit required. No sign shall be erected, altered, reconstructed, maintained or moved in the City without first securing a pernut therefor from the City. Application for a --� pernut shall be in writing addressed to the ���i��-e�al zoning administrator and shall contain at least the following information: Rationale The zoning administrator issues sign pernuts, not the building official. Pro.�osed chan� 525.13 Subd. 17. Expiration of use. If a use�ranted by conditional use permit to operate ceases to exist for one year, the conditional use �ranted for that propertv will expire. Rationale A conditional use permit cunently not does not expire. This new section requires conditional use permits to expire after one year if the property is not used for that use. Proposed chan� 530.09. Conditional uses within R districts. Subdivision 1. The following are conditional uses in R districts. � 530.09 . ZN95-15 � Page 4 Rationale This would require a resident to receive a conditional use permit to construct a shed. This section has never been used, and in staffs opinion, does not serve a purpose. Proposed chan� 540.03. Conditional uses: I districts. The following uses are permitted conditional uses in I districts: 540.03 „� n,.,.o ,�.,,:�a:.,,. .,�a �+�,,.+,,..o� Rationale This requires a conditional use permit for all accessory buildings. A conditional use permit is required for all construction over $150,000. Alternatives. 1. Recommend approval of the zoning ordinance amendments. By recommending approval of the zoning ordinance amendments, the City Council will consider a recommendation of — approval. 2. Recommend denial of the zoning ordinance amendments. By recommending denial of the zoning ordinance amendments, the City Council will consider a recommendation of denial. If the Planning Commission considers this alternative, findings will have to be identified that support this alternative. 3. Continue for further information. If the Planning Commission indicates that further information is needed, the item should be continued. � —� CITY OF HOPKINS Hennepin County, Minnesota RESOLUTION NO: RZ95-28 RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMNIENDING APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE WHEREAS, an application for amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, ZN95-15, has been made by the City of Hopkins; and WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows: 1. That an application for Ordinance Amendment ZN95-15 was made by the City of Hopkins on September 29, 1995. 2. That the Hopkins Planning Commission, pursuant to published notice, held a public hearing on the application and reviewed such application on October 31, 1995: all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard. 3. That the written comments and analysis of the City staffwere considered. .-�� NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for Ordinance Amendments ZN95-15 is hereby recommended for approval, based on the following Findings of Fact: 1. That the proposed amendments protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community. Adopted this 31 st day of October, 1995. Dan Johnson, Chair � CITY OF HOPKINS Hennepin County, Minnesota ORDINANCE NO. 95-777 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZO1vING ORDINANCE That the Hopkins Zoning Ordinance No. 515-570 be and the same is hereby amended by amending and/or adding the following sections: 520.08. Trailers F� ���������eses in business districts. Subdivision 1. No house trailer, truck trailer, or similar mobile structure of any kind shall be used for storage purposes or ap rked within the business districts of the City, except that such a use may be permitted in connection with a construction project or a temporary period of time not to exceed 30 days per year. 520.03 Subd. 11. Continuation of use. Part of an existine use may continue if the o�eration as a whole changes to another permitted use. --.. 520.13. Fences. Subdivision 1. No person may construct, or cause to be constructed or erected within the City, any fence without first making application for and securing a pernut therefor from the b � ' zoning adrrunistrator. 520.13 Subd 6 h) the side/s of residential zoned properties abutting a State or County Road mav have an opaque fence. i) the side of the fence facing the public area 540.03 m) 5. that the area shall be landscaped and maintained according to a plan submitted and approved. �,*�,e�.,,:�a;.,,. :., o,.+,,.. 570.03 Permit required. No sign shall be erected, altered, reconstructed, maintained or moved in the City without first securing a permit therefor from the City. Application for a permit shall be in writing addressed to the zoning administrator and shall contain at least the following information: 525.13 Subd. 17. Expiration of use. If a use granted by conditional use permit to operate ceases to exist for one year, the conditional use granted for that property will expire 530.09. Conditional uses within R districts. Subdivision 1. The following are conditional uses in � R districts. --� 530.09 . 540.03. Conditional uses: I districts. The following uses are permitted conditional uses in I districts: 540.03 � R .�..,:�a:., .,a �+� ,.�„ o �� �����J�� First Reading: November 7, 1995 Second Reading: November 21, 1995 Date of Publication: November 29, 1995 Date Ordinance Takes Effect: December 19, 1995 Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor � ATTEST: James A. Genellie, City Clerk - APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: City Attorney Signature Date ,-_.