CR 91-177 Moratorium - Religious InstitutionAugust 15, 1991
Supporting Documents.
o Analysis of Issues
o Zoning Map
o Zoning Ordinance
o Resolution 91 -107
o Ordinance 91 -693
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MORATORIUM - RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS
Council Report 91 -177
Proposed Action.
Staff recommends approval of the following motion: Move to
approve Resolution 91 -107 approving Ordinance 91 -693 for
first reading establishing a moratorium on religious uses in
the B -2 and B -3 districts.
Overview.
On July 30, 1991 the Zoning and Planning Commission
recommended to the City Council to adopt a interim ordinance
placing a moratorium on permitting religious institutions in
the 8 -2 and B -3 zoning districts. Currently religious
institutions are allowed as a permitted use in all the
business districts. The Commission was concerned with
religious institutions occupying buildings in the B -2 and B-
3 districts. Recently interest has been expressed by a
church to locate in the Hopkins House which is in a B -3
zone.
The old Medalist Sports Club is in the process of being
rezoned to B -1 and will not be affected by this moratorium.
Religious institutions are also allowed in all residential
districts with a conditional use permit. This moratorium
will not affect any religious use wanting to locate in a
residential district.
Primary Issues to Consider.
o How long should this moratorium last?
o Why have a moratorium for religious uses in the B -2
and B -3 districts?
What is the difference in the B -1, B -2, and B -3
districts?
Primary Issues to Consider.
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o How long should the moratorium last?
Staff is recommending that the moratorium last a year or
until an ordinance is enacted. It is not intended that the
moratorium will last a year. However, six months probably
is not enough time for an ordinance change because the
Planning Commission only meets once a month.
o Why have a moratorium for religious uses in the B -2 and
B -3 districts?
The existing ordinance allows religious institutions in the
B -1, B -2 and B -3 zoning districts. Religious institutions
are becoming less traditional in their locations and are
moving into locations that in the past usually would not be
used for a religious use. This moratorium will give the
Planning Commission time to review the existing ordinance
and determine if religious institutions should continue to
be a permitted use in the B -2 and B -3 zoning districts. The
outcome of the moratorium may be to leave the ordinance as
it is.
o What is the difference between the B -1, B -2 and B -3
districts?
The difference in the business districts is in the uses that
are allowed. The B -1 district is a limited business
district, the least amount of uses are allowed in this
district. The B -2 district is only the downtown area. The
B -3 district is the general business district area which
allows most business uses.
Alternatives.
1. Approve the ordinance to place a moratorium on religious
institutions in the B -2 and B -3 zoning districts. By
approving Ordinance 91 -693 religious institutions will not
be allowed in the B -2 and B -3 districts.
2. Deny the ordinance to place a moratorium on religious
institutions in the B -2 and B -3 zoning districts. By
denying the Ordinance 91 -693, the existing ordinance will
remain the same which allows religious institutions in the
B -2 and B -3 districts.
3. Continue for further information. If the Council
indicates that further information is needed, the item
should be continued.
Hopkins City Code (Zoning) 535.01, Subd. 3, 74.
74. Leather goods - luggage
75. Library public or private
76. Liquors
78. Locker plan - 6,000 sq. ft. maximum
79. Locksmith and fixit shop
80. Lumber and related items
82. Meats
83. Mortuary
84. Motor fuel station
85. Motors repairing
86. Music store
88. Newsstand
90. Offices
91. Open sales lot
92. Optical jewelry mfg.
93. Orthopedic - medical supplies
(sales and.manufacturing)
95. Paint and wallpaper
96. Parking ramps and lots
97. Pawn shop - antiques used materials
99'. Pharmacy - drug store
100. Photography - studio
101. Picture framing - art shop
102. Pipe - tobacco shop
104. Post office
105. Print shop
106. Public auction (see auction)
108. Records, TV, radio, sound, phono
109. Religious institutions, etc.
110. Rental service
111. Research labs
112. Residential
113. Restaurant
114. Restaurant -
115. Restaurant -
117. Roller rink
119. Shoes - boots store
120. Sporting goods
cafe -tea room
drive -in
quick order
ice arena
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R -I -A SINGLE AND TWO FAMILY HIGH DENSITY
R -I -8 SINGLE FAMILY HIGH DENSITY
R -I -C SINGLE FAMILY MEDIUM DENSITY
R -I -D SINGLE FAMILY LOW DENSITY
R -I -E SINGLE FAMILY LOW DENSITY
R -2 LOW DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY
R -3 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY
R -4 MEDIUM HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY
R -4 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
R -5 HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY
R -6 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY
13-1 LIMITED BUSINESS
8 -2 _CENTRAL BUSINESS
8 -3 GENERAL BUSINESS
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CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -107
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON RELIGIOUS
P INSTITUTIONS 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 received several inquires
regarding locating religious institutions in the B -2 and B -3
districts in the City of Hopkins; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has concerns regarding the
ability for the City's existing code to adequately regulate
religious institutions 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
pertaining to religious institutions in the B -2 and B -3
zoning districts and possible amendments to the City Code to
better regulate said religious institutions.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a moratorium
prohibiting the use of religious institutions in the B -2 and
B -3 districts is approved. Said moratorium shall extend
until October 8, 1992 or upon the enactment of a zoning
amendment concerning this matter, whichever comes first.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, City Council adopts an interim
Ordinance 91 -693 conforming in all respects to the
moratorium adopted by this resolution.
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of
Hopkins, Minnesota at a regular meeting held the 20th day of
August, 1991.
JAMES A. GENELLIE NELSON W. BERG
City Clerk Mayor
JERRE MILLER
City Attorney
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins has adopted Ordinance No.
515 -570 approving a zoning ordinance.
WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary
for the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the
City of Hopkins to study and consider an amendment to this
ordinance regarding religious institutions in the B -2 and B-
3 zoning districts.
WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statues 462.355 subd. 4 allows
a city to adopt an interim ordinance when undertaking 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 religious
institutions in the B -2 and B -3 zoning 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 religious institutions in the
B -2 and B -3 zoning districts and shall expire October 8,
1992 or upon the enactment of a zoning amendment concerning
this matter, whichever comes first.
First Reading: August 20, 1991
Second Reading: September 3, 1991
Date of Publication: September 18, 1991
Date Ordinance is Effective: October 8, 1991
ATTEST:
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON RELIGIOUS
INSTITUTIONS'IN THE B -2 AND B -3 ZONING DISTRICTS
James A. Genellie, City. Clerk
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO:91 -693
Nelson W. Berg, Mayor