CR 91-87 Comprehensive Plan Change - TownhomesIII '
March 28, 1991
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends approval of the following motion:. Move to approve
Resolution No: 91 -9 approving a change in the comprehensive plan from
high density multiple family to medium density multiple family.
Approval of this motion will recommend approval of a change in the
comprehensive plan from high density multiple family to medium density
multiple family. These property is located east of Ramsgate, on
Hiawatha.
There was little discussion on the item at the Zoning and Planning
meeting.
Overview.
The applicant, Mark Z. Jones, is proposing to construct 13 townhomes
on a site just east of Ramsgate. This site is currently zoned R -2,
low density multiple family. Mr. Jones proposed project is allowed in
an R -2 zone. However, the comprehensive plan has designated this site
as high density multiple family. A high density zoning would allow a
3 story apartment building on this site. As a general rule, the
Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan should be consistent with one
another.
Mr. Jones has applied for approval of a conditional use permit for the
construction of the townhomes and a preliminary plat.
Any approval will be contingent on the Metropolitan Council approving
this change.
Primary Issues to Consider.
o If the zoning were changed to be consist with the
comprehensive plan, what could be constructed on the site?
o What is the result if the comprehensive plan is not changed?
Supporting Documents.
o Analysis of Issues
o Land Use Map
o Alternatives
o Resolution No: 91 -9
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHANGE - TOWNHOMES
Council Report: 91 -87
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Primary Issues to Consider.
CR: 91 -87
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o If the zoning were changed to be consistent with the comprehensive
plan, what could be constructed on the site?
A higher density zoning would result in the possibility of a 3 story
multiple dwelling being constructed. Approximately 31 to 50 units
could be constructed on just the site that the townhomes will be built
on.
o What is the result if the comprehensive plan is not changed?
The courts have ruled that if the comprehensive plan and the zoning
are not consistent, the existing zoning is what the owner has the
right to develop under. However, if Mr. Jones requested a rezoning of
the subject property to a higher density, the comprehensive plan in
its current state would support the rezoning request.
Alternatives.
1. Approve the change in the comprehensive plan from high density
multiple family to medium density multiple family. This
change will make the zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan
consistent with each other.
2. Deny the change in the comprehensive plan from high density
multiple family to medium density multiple family. By denying
the change the applicant will still be able to construct the
proposed development because the zoning is consistent with the
proposal. However, by denying the change the applicant could
request a zoning change and construct a higher density
development than proposed
3. Continue for further information. If the Commission indicates
that further information is needed, the item should be
continued.
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RESOLUTION NO: 91 -9
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING APPLICATION
FOR A CHANGE IN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ZCP:91 -1
WHEREAS, an application by Mark Z. Jones for a Change in
the Comprehensive Plan is hereby approved.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the amendment is as
follows:
1. That the application for a Change in the
Comprehensive Plan was filed with the City of
Hopkins on December 31, 1990.
2. That the Hopkins Planning Commission reviewed
such application on January 29, 1991.
3. That the Hopkins Planning Commission,
pursuant to published and mailed notices,
held a public hearing on January 29, 1991;
all persons present at the hearing were given
an opportunity to be heard.
4. That the written comments and analysis of the
City Staff and the Planning Commission were
considered.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that application for a Change
in the Comprehensive Plan ZCP: 91 -1 is hereby
approved subject to the following Findings of
Fact:
ATTEST:
1. That a medium density designation will
provide for a buffer between the high density
and single family homes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that application for ZCP:91 -1 is
hereby approved subject to the following
Conditions:
1. That the Metropolitan Council approves the change.
Adopted this 2 day of April, 1991.
James A. Genellie, City Clerk
Nelson W. Berg, Mayor