2019-048 Approving the Second Reading of Ordinance 2019-1142 Amending Sections of the City Code Related to Accessory Buildings & Structures and Authorizing its Publication CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION 2019-048
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2019-1142
AMENDING SECTIONS 520.07 OF THE CITY CODE RELATED TO ACCESSORY
BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES AND AUTHORIZING ITS PUBLICATION
WHEREAS, Robb Stephens initiated an application to amend the Zoning Ordinance related to
standards for accessory buildings or structures; and
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application to amend the Zoning Ordinance related to accessory buildings or
structures was initiated by Robb Stephens on April 26, 2019; and
2. That the Hopkins Planning & Zoning Commission, pursuant to published notice, held a
public hearing to review such application on May 28, 2019 and all persons present were
given an opportunity to be heard; and
3. That written comments and analysis of City staff were considered; and
4. That the Hopkins City Council reviewed this item during their June 4, 2019 meeting and
adopted a motion approving the first reading of this ordinance.
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.191, Subd. 4, allows publication by title and
summary in the case of lengthy ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the following summary would clearly inform the public
of the intent and effect of the Ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hopkins
hereby approves Resolution 2019-048 approving the second reading of Ordinance 2019-1142 amending
Sections 520.07 of the City Code related to Accessory Buildings or Structures based on the findings
detailed in City Council Report 2019-062.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall cause the following
summary of Ordinance 2019-1142 to be published in the official newspaper in lieu of the entire
ordinance:
Public Notice
In summary, Ordinance 2019-1142 amends Section 520.07 of the City Code related to accessory
buildings or structures as follows:
• Allows properties in the R-1-E district to have up to 3 accessory buildings totaling no more than
1,400 square feet, provided no individual building is larger than 1,000 square feet.
• Prohibits accessory buildings or structures in front of the principal building or structure (house) in all
residential zoning districts, except the R-1-E district where they shall continue to have a minimum
front yard setback of 35 feet.
• Requires all accessory buildings or structures greater than 200 square feet in size to be substantially
compatible in design and materials with the principal building (house).
• Includes minor text revisions to clarify and organize the zoning standards.
Adopted this 181" day of June 2019.
r
ason Gadd, Mayor
ATTEST:
Amy Domeier, City Clerk