P&Z Resolution 2020-10 - Recommending the City Council Approve an Ordinance Amending the Hopkins City Code Chapter 6 and Chapter 102 Regarding Backyard Chickens and Single Family Dwellings in the R-2 DistrictCITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2020-10
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE HOPKINS CITY CODE CHAPTER 6 AND CHAPTER 102 REGARDING
BACKYARD CHICKENS AND SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS IN THE R-2 DISTRICT.
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:
1. 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the
City of Hopkins hereby recommends the City Council of the City of Hopkins approve an ordinance
amending the City Code regarding backyard chickens and single family dwellings in the R-2 district
based on the findings of fact detailed in the staff report dated November 24, 2020.
Adopted this 24th day of November 2020.
Gerard Balan, Chair