P&Z Resolution 2023-15 - Resolution Recommending the City Council Approve an Ordinance Amending Chapter 102 of the City Code Regarding Office Uses in Mixed-Use ZonesCITY OF HOPKINS
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2023-15
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 102 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING OFFICE USES IN
MIXED-USE ZONES
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins' updated Zoning Code establishes provisions related to
Office Uses in mixed use zones; and
WHEREAS, in the MX -D, Mixed Use Downtown Center and MX-TOD, Mixed -Use
Transit Oriented Development Center zones office uses are permitted in the upper
stories only; and
WHEREAS, the proposed ordinance is intended to modify this restriction to allow first
floor office uses on the interior of the block, while maintaining the limitation on buildings
on and intersection (MX -D) within 50 feet of the street corner (MX-TOD); and
WHEREAS, the Hopkins Zoning and Planning Commission, pursuant to published
notice, held a public hearing on and reviewed the proposed ordinance on September
26, 2023: all persons present were given an opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the written comments and analysis of City staff were considered.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning & Zoning Commission of the
City of Hopkins hereby recommends the City Council of the City of Hopkins approve
Ordinance 2023-1201 amending Chapter 102 of the City Code Regarding Office Uses in
Certain Mixed Use Zones.
Adopted this 26th day of September, 2023.