ZN 95-15 CITY OF HOPKINS
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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
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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:
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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
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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.
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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
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Nanc . Anderson, AICP
Planner
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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.
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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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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.
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—� 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.
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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
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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.
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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
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R districts.
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540.03. Conditional uses: I districts. The following uses are permitted conditional uses in I
districts:
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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
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James A. Genellie, City Clerk -
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
City Attorney Signature Date
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