CR 93-178 Moratorium - Pawn Shops
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. October 27, 1993 .y. '" I Council Report 93-178
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MORATORIUM - PAWN SHOPS
ProDosed Action.
Staff recommends the following motion: Move to approve Resolution 93-114 approving
Ordinance 93-733 for first reading establishing a moratorium on pawn shops in the B-2 and
B-3 zoning districts,
Overview.
The City of Hopkins has three business zoning districts, B-1, B-2 and B-3. The B-2 zoning
district is the downtown area. The B-3 zoning district is the general business district and is
the business zoning in most ofthe City.
Currently pawn shops are allowed as a permitted use in the B-2 and B-3 zoning districts.
Over the past few years four pawn shops have located in the City. Members of the' City
. Council recently expressed a concern about this issue, they are concerned about the various.
negative impacts. In response to this concern staff is proposing a moratorium on pawn shops
within the City. A moratorium will allow the staff to examine how other cities regulate pawn
shops andto recommend possible changes to the Zoning Ordinance.
Primary Issues to Consider.
0 How long should this moratorium last?
0 What process will the staff follow in studying this issue?
SUDDortim! Documents.
0 Analysis of Issues
0 Resolution 93-114
0 Ordinance 93 -73 3
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. Primary Issues to Consider.
0 How long should this moratorium last?
Staff is recommending that the moratorium be established for up. to a year, This' time' frame
should allow the staff sufficient time to review information and make a recommendation to the
Planning Commission. The moratorium can be extended up to 18 additional months
0 What process will the staff follow in studying this issue?
Staff proposed the following process:
0 staff gather background information
0 contact other communities to review how they are dealing with this issue
0 discuss issue with existing pawnshop operators and HBCA
0 meet with Zoning and Planning Commission to discuss various alternatives
0 schedule public hearing if ordinance change is proposed.
Alternatives.
1. Approve the Ordinance to place a moratorium on pawn shops. By approving the
. Ordinance new pawn shops will not be allowed in the City.
2. Deny the Ordinance to place a moratorium on pawn shops. By denying the Ordinance
new pawn shops will be allowed in the City.
3. Continue for further information. If the City Council indicates that further information
is needed the item should be continued.
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. CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 93-114
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON PAWN SHOPS
IN THE B-2 AND B-3 ZONING DISTRICTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins, has adopted Ordinance No. 515-570 approving a zoning
ordinance, and
WHEREAS, the City has four pawn shops in the City, located in the B-2 and B-3 zoning
districts:
WHEREAS, the City Council has .concerns regarding the ability of the City's existing
codes to adequately regulate pawn shops in the B-2 and B-3. zoning districts in the City of
Hopkins and .protect the public health, safety and welfare;
WHEREAS, it has been determined necessary, to protect the public health, safety and
welfare, to establish a moratorium to allow the City of Hopkins to study issues to pertaining pawn
shops in the B-2 and B-3 zoning district and possible amendments to the City Code to better
. regulate said pawn shops.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a moratorium prohibiting pawn shops in
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the B-2 and B-3 district is approved. Said moratorium shall extend until December 6, ~ 994 or
upon the enactment of a zoning amendment concerning this matter, whichever comes first.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, City Council adopts an interim Ordinance 93-733
conforming in all respects to the moratorium adopted by this resolution.
Passed. adopted by the. Council of the. City of Hopkins, Minnesota at a regular meeting held the
2nd day of November, 1993.
JAMES A GENELLIE CHARLES D. REDEPENNING
City Clerk Mayor
JERRE MILLER
City Attorney
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. CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO: 93-733
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON PAWN SHOPS IN THE
BUSINESS DISTRICT
WHEREAS, it has been determined that is necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of
the residents of the City of Hopkins to study and consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
regarding pawn shops in the B-2 and B-3 zoning districts..
WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statues 462.355 subd. 4 allows a city to adopt an interim
ordinan~e when undertaking a.study to revise the zoning ordinance by amendment.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Hopkins, Minnesota,
Effective upon adoption of this ordinance, a moratorium shall be. imposed upon the
approval of all pawn shops in the business districts,
This moratorium shall be for the purpose of allowing the City of Hopkins to study and
. consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding pawn shops in the business district and
shall expire December 6, 1994 or upon the enactment of a zoning amendment concerning this
matter, whichever comes first.
First Reading: November 2, 1993
Second Reading: November 16, 1993
Date of Publication: November 24, 1993
Date Ordinance is Effective: December 14, 1993
Charles D. Redepenning, Mayor
ATTEST:
James A. Genellie, City Clerk
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