MemoTo: Zoning and Planning Commission
From: Nancy Anderson
Subject: Moratorium on Subdivisions
CITY OF HOPKINS
March 12, 1986
The following resolution is to place a moratorium on subdivisions
in R -1 -D Districts. The Bellgrove Improvement Association has asked the
Commission to consider a zoning change for larger lots. This moratorium
would provide time for the staff to research the feasibility of changing
the minimum lot size in R -1 -D Districts.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Hopkins,
Minnesota,
Effective immediately, a moratorium shall be placed upon the approval
of all subdivisions within R -1 -D Districts
This moratorium shall be for the purposes of zoning review, and shall
expire upon the enactment — of zoning amendment concerning this matter, or
upon March 4, 1987, whichever shall come first. This moratorium shall not
affect subdivisions in other districts.
Whereas, the City of Hopkins has approved Ordinance no. 427 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 amend this
ordinance,
Whereas, Chapter 462.355 Subd.4 allows a City to adopt an interim
ordinance when undertaking a study to revise the zoning ordinance.
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota,
at a regular meeting held the day of 1986.
J. SCOTT RENNE
City Clerk
JERRE MILLER
City Attorney
CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO: 86-
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM
ON THE SUBDIVISIONS WITHIN A DESIGNATED AREA
ELLEN LAVIN
Mayor
February 5, 1986
Jim Karrigan
Community Development Director
City of Hopkins
Dear Mr. Karrigan:
The Bellegrove Improvement Association would like to request
that the Zoning and Planning Commision consider a zoning
change. This action would provide for larger lot sizes in
Bellgrove. Thank you for your attention in this matter.
Respectfully,
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Jack C. Guldberg
President
Bellegrove Improvement Association
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