Resolution 2016-16 CITY OF HOPKINS
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Hennepin County, Minnesota
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2016-16
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A FENCE FRONT
YARD SETBACK VARIANCE FOR THE SOUTHWEST LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY
WHEREAS, the Southwest Light Rail Transit Office of Metropolitan Transit initiated an
application for a fence front yard setback variance for the properties currently known as 1600 - Sth Street
South, 544 - 16th Avenue South, 610 - 16`h Avenue South and 1515 - 6th Street South;
WHEREAS, these properties are legally described as Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 2 and Outlot A,
South Hopkins Industrial Park, on file and of record in the Registrar of Titles and County Recorder,
Hennepin County, Mimlesota;
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application for a fence front yard setback variance was initiated by the applicant
on November 25, 2016;
2. That the Hopkins Planning and Zoning Commission, pursuant to published and mailed
notice, held a public hearing on the application and reviewed such application on
^ December 20, 2016: all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard; and,
3. That the written comments and analysis of City staff were considered.
AND, WHEREAS, staff recommended approval of the proposed site plan based on the findings
outlined in the staff report dated December 20, 2016.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that an application for a fence front yard setback
variance is hereby recommended for approval based on the following Findings of Fact:
1. The variance request is in harmony with the purposes and intent of the ordinance.
2. The variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
3. Granting of the variance allows reasonable use of the property.
4. There are unique circumstances to the property which are not created by the landowner.
5. Granting of the variance does not alter the essential character of the locality.
Adopted this 20t"day of December 2016.
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ri n Hunke, Chair