2020-063 Resolution Approving the First Reading of Ordinance 2020-1160 Amending the Hopkins City Code Chater 6 and Chapter 102 Regarding Backyard Chickens and Single Family Dwellings in the R-2 DistrictCITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-063
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2020-1160
AMENDING THE HOPKINS CITY CODE CHAPTER 6 AND CHAPTER 102 REGARDING
BACKYARD CHICKENS AND SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS IN THE R-2 D-ISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins initiated an application to amend the City Code regarding
backyard chickens and single family dwellings in the R-2 district; and
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
That an application to amend the City Code related to backyard chickens and single family
dwellings in the R-2 district was initiated by the City of Hopkins on October 23, 2020; and
2. That the Hopkins Planning & Zoning Commission, pursuant to published notice, held a
public hearing to review such application on November 24, 2020 and all persons present
were given an opportunity to be heard; and
3. That written comments and analysis of City staff were considered.
4. That during the November 24, 2020 regular meeting the Planning & Zoning Commission of
the City of Hopkins approved a mot'ron recommending the City Council approve this item.
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Hopkins reviewed this item during their December
1, 2020 meeting and agreed with the findings and recommendation of the Planning & Zoning
Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hopkins
hereby approves the first reading of Ordinance 2020-1160 amending the City Code regarding backyard
chickens and single family dwellings in the R-2 district based on the findings of fact detailed in City
Council Report 2020-094 dated December 1, 2020.
Adopted this lsl day of Deceinber, 2020.
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Amy Domeier, City Clerk ;�� Jason Gadd, Mayor
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