CR 95-097 Rezoning And Comprehensive Plan ChangeJune 1, 1995 Council Report 95 -97
REZONING AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHANGE
() Proposed Action.
Staff recommends the following motion. Move to approve Resolution 95 -44 approving Ordinance 95 -767 that
will rezone the easterly part of the bowling alley parking lot located at 107 Shady Oak Road from R -2, Low
Density Multiple Family to R -1 -B, Single Family High Density and amend the Comprehensive Plan from
Commercial to Low Density Residential for the west side of 20th Avenue between the Pines Mobile Home Park
and County Road 3 for first reading.
At the Zoning and Planning meeting, Mr. Hutchison moved and Mr. Day seconded a motion to approve
Resolution RZ95 -14, recommending approval of rezoning and Comprehensive Plan change on the west side of
20th Avenue. The motion carried unanimously.
Overview.
In an effort to reduce the number of potential multi - family units within the City, the Planning Commission has
previously undertaken a process of amending the Comprehensive Plan to reflect new goals for the City regarding
multi - family sites. One of the goals in the Strategic Plan for Economic Development details for Staff to review
the potential multi - family sites and recommend changes. In conjunction with this process, the Planning
Commission has also reviewed several sites in the City that are either zoned or guided for multi- family to
determine if a change is appropriate.
One of the areas identified previously by the Staff and the Zoning and Planning Commission to be changed is the
residential area between 17th Avenue and 20th Avenue, south of Mainstreet. This property is in the process of
being rezoned to R -1 -B. In conjunction with this change a small part of the bowling alley parking lot which is
zoned R -2, Low Density Multiple Family, and was not included in the most recent rezoning discussion along
20th Avenue now also will be changed to R -1 -B.
The Comprehensive Plan designates the area on the west side of 20th Avenue as commercial. Staff is proposing
to change the property along the west side of 20th Avenue to Low Density Residential in the Comprehensive
Plan that will allow the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance to be in agreement as relates to the future
reuse of this property. The residential area to the east is designated as Low Density Residential.
Primary Issues to Consider.
o How is the area currently zoned?
o What has the Comprehensive Plan designated the subject area?
o What types of uses are in this area?
o What notification has the neighborhood received?
o What has the Planning Commission previously recommended for the site?
o Why is the Staff recommending a change?
o What is the impact of this change?
o What occurred at the Zoning and Planning meeting?
Supporting Documents.
o Analysis of Issues
o Resolution 95 -44
o Ordinance 95 -767
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( Issues to Consider
o How is the site currently zoned?
The zoning of the east side of the bowling alley property is R -2, Medium Density Multiple Family. Although this
property is presently used as a parking lot it could be developed under the present zoning for two - family
dwellings, two -four family dwellings, and townhomes.
o What has the Comprehensive Plan designated the subject site?
The Comprehensive Plan has designated the area on the west side of 20th Avenue as Commercial, which does
not correspond to the existing land uses in the area.
o What types of uses are in this area?
This area consists of mostly single family homes and the bowling alley parking lot.
a What notification has the neighborhood received?
The owners of the properties and all the owners of the parcels within 350 feet of the area to be rezoned and the
Comprehensive Plan amended were notified of the proposed changes and of the public hearing at the May 30
Zoning and Planning meeting. A public hearing notice was also published in the paper.
• o What has the Planning Commission previously recommended for the site?
In a previous discussion of the area, the Planning Commission recommended that the site be rezoned to R -1 -A,
Single and Two - Family High Density and that the Comprehensive Plan is amended from Commercial to Low
Density Residential. The Planning Commission has since recommended that the abutting area is rezoned to
R -1 -B.
o Why is the Staff recommending a change?
o What is the impact of this change?
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The Staff is recommending a rezoning to R -1 -B. This zoning is the same as the proposed rezoning for the area
between 17th and 20th. The Comprehensive Plan change will make the area consistent with the zoning.
The Staff is recommending amending the Zoning Ordinance in order to maintain the single and two - family homes
in the area. The Strategic Plan has also recommended that various multi- family sites be reviewed within the City
and that amendments be made to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance to preserve the single - family
homes within Hopkins.
The bowling alley parking lot will remain a parking lot. If in the future this use is discontinued, the parking lot
will be zoned for single family homes. The Comprehensive Plan change will make the Comprehensive Plan and
the zoning consistent.
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What occurred at the Zoning and Planning meeting?
Staff reviewed the proposed changes. Staff noted that the little area of the bowling alley parking lot was not
included in the rezoning of the area. There was one person in the audience who did not identify himself that
asked why the Comprehensive Plan was changed. Staff stated that the Comprehensive Plan was being amended
so that the zoning and Comprehensive Plan would be the same.
Alternatives
1. Approve the zoning amendment. By approving the zoning amendment and Comprehensive Plan amendment,
the area will be rezoned and the Comprehensive Plan amended for the subject area.
2. Deny the zoning amendment. By denying the zoning amendment and Comprehensive Plan amendment, the
area will be rezoned and the Comprehensive Plan amended for the subject area. If the City Council considers
this option, findings of fact will have to be stated that support the alternative.
3. Continue for further information. If the City Council indicates that thrther information is needed, the item
should be continued.
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ATTEST:
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO. 95 -767
AN ORDINANCE REZONING THE EAST SIDE OF THE BOWLING
ALLEY PARKING LOT
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Hopkins as follows.
That the present zoning classification of R -2, Low Density Multiple Family, upon the
following described premises is hereby repealed, and in lieu thereof the said premises is hereby
zoned as R -1 -B, Single Family High Density.
Except for the most westerly 220 feet thereof, as measured from the center line of Shady Oak
Road, the following described parcel: That part of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter
of Section 23, Township 117, Range 22 described as follows: Beginning at the northeast corner
of Tract A Registered Land Survey Number 610; thence west along the north line to the
northwest corner thereof; thence south along the west line thereof 113 feet; thence west parallel
with the westerly extension of the south line of said Tract A to the west line of the southeast
quarter of the southeast quarter of said section 23; thence north along the west Iine thereof a
distance of 388 feet; thence east 168 feet; thence south 90 feet; thence east to the west line of
20th Avenue South; thence south along the west line thereof to the point of beginning except
road.
That the presently existing Hopkins Zoning Map adopted as part of Hopkins Zoning
Ordinance is hereby amended and changed in accordance with the above provision.
First Reading: June 6, 1995
Second Reading: June 20, 1995
Date of Publication: June 28, 1995
Date Ordinance Takes Effect: July 18, 1995
James A. Genellie, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
City Attorney Signature Date
Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor
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ATTEST:
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: 95 -44
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE
AND THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
WHEREAS, an application for a rezoning and Comprehensive Plan change, ZN95 -8 for the west
side of 20th Avenue, 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 and Comprehensive Plan change ZN95 -8
was made by the City of Hopkins on April 28, 1995.
2. That the Hopkins Planning Commission, pursuant to published and mailed notices, held a
public hearing on the application and reviewed such application on May 30, 1995: all
persons present were given an opportunity to be heard.
3. That the written comments and analysis of the City Staff were considered.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application for Ordinance Amendment and
Comprehensive Plan change ZN95 -8 is hereby approved based on the following Findings of Fact.
1. That a goal in the City of Hopkins Strategic Plan for Economic Development is to review
the multi - family zoned and guided property.
2. That the City has undertaken a detailed analysis of multi - family zoned and /or
guided sites in Hopkins, including the subject site.
3. That the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan
change is consistent with the goals /policies in the Comprehensive Plan including:
o The City will work to provide an overall mixture of residential land use in the City.
o The City will work to correct the disproportional amount of multiple family land
uses within the City.
o The City will work to provide a balance of land uses within the City.
o The City will seek to provide housing opportunities for people in all segments of
the life cycle.
4. That the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive
Plan will be consistent with the future land use for the property in question.
Adopted this 6th day of June, 1995
James A. Genellie, City Clerk
Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor