Resolution NO:RZ93-10 (2) Ihqb
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: RZ93 -10
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
WHEREAS, an application for an Ordinance Amendment ZN 93 -2
made by the City of Hopkins is recommended for approval.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as
follows:
1. That an application for an ordinance amendment ZN 93 -2 was
filed with the City of Hopkins on April 23, 1993.
2. That the Hopkins Planning Commission reviewed such
application on June 29, 1993.
3. That the Hopkins Planning Commission, pursuant to published
notice, held a public hearing on the application on June 29,
1993: 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 the application for
ZN 93 -2 is hereby recommended for approval based on the following
Findings of Fact:
1. The standards for the B -2 and B -3 zones which regulate
density, setbacks, etc., promote a highly intensive
commercial development pattern. Based on these
standards churches do not constitute the highest and
best use of land which is zoned B -2 and B -3.
2. The nature and timing of general church activities is
in contrast to the business environment and to the
business hours of the downtown. Therefore, no business
or retail contribution or activity is generated which
is contrary to the intent of the B -2 and B -3 zones and
the goals and objectives of the Hopkins Comprehensive
Plan and the Strategic Plan for Economic Development.
3. The basic purpose of the zoning ordinance is to ensure
the public health, safety and general welfare in
accordance with the official comprehensive plan of the
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City of Hopkins, and with adopted development goals,
policies and proposals contained therein. Toward this
end, the ordinance has divided the City of Hopkins into
zoning districts. These districts contain standards
which are intended to retain the integrity of
residential, commercial and industrial areas.
Religious institutions in the B -2 and B -3 zoning
districts are not consistent with the intent of the B -2
and B -3 zoning districts.
A. .ted th'- 9th :ay .f Jun 1993.
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