2019-021 Approving the Second Reading of Ordinance 2019-1138 Amending Sections 515, 535, 540, and 550 of the City Code related to Automobile Repair, Automobile Sales, Outdoor Storage and Junk Vehicles CITY OF HOPKINS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION 2019-021
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2019-1138
AMENDING SECTIONS 515, 535, 540 AND 550 OF THE CITY CODE RELATED TO
AUTOMBILE REPAIR, AUTOMOBILE SALES, OUTDOOR STORAGE & JUNK VEHICLES
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins initiated an application to amend the Zoning Ordinance for
automobile related uses and outdoor storage; and
WHEREAS, the procedural history of the application is as follows:
1. That an application to amend the Zoning Ordinance for auto related uses was initiated by the
City of Hopkins on January 26, 2018; and
2. That the Hopkins City Council reviewed and discussed this item during their February 13,
2018 work session; and
3. That the Hopkins Planning & Zoning Commission, pursuant to published notice, held a
public hearing to review such application on February 27 and March 27, 2018 and all persons
present were given an opportunity to be heard; and
4. That written comments and analysis of City staff were considered.
5. That the Hopkins City Council was updated on this item during their March 20, 2018 City
Council meeting; and
6. That the Hopkins City Council reviewed this item on April 3, 2018 and continued voted to
continue it to allow more time for study; and
7. That the Hopkins City Council reviewed this item on April 17, 2018 and voted to approve
Resolution 2018-033 approving the first reading of Interim Ordinance 2018-1131, regarding
the regulation of automobile repair and automobile sales or leasing uses; and
8. That the Hopkins City Council reviewed this item on May 1, 2018 and voted to approve
Resolution 2019-040 approving the second reading of Interim Ordinance 2018-1131,
regarding the regulation of automobile repair and automobile sales or leasing uses and
authorizing its publication on May 1, 2018; and
9. That Ordinance 2018-1131 was published on May 10, 2018 and established a one year
moratorium on auto related uses to allow more time to study and engage the public; and
10. That the Hopkins Planning & Zoning Commission, pursuant to published notice, held a
public hearing to review such application on February 26, 2019 and all persons present were
given an opportunity to be heard; and
11. That written comments and analysis of City staff were considered; and
12. That the Hopkins City Council reviewed this item during their March 5, 2019 meeting and
agreed with the findings of the Planning & Zoning Commission and approved the first
reading.
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.191, Subd. 4, allows publication by title and
summary in the case of lengthy ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the following summary would clearly inform the public
of the intent and effect of the Ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hopkins
hereby approves Resolution 2019-021 approving the second reading of Ordinance 2019-1138 amending
Sections 515, 535, 540 and 550 of the city code related to automobile repair, automobile sales, outdoor
storage and junk vehicles and authorizing its publication.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall cause the
following summary of Ordinance 2019-1138 to be published in the official newspaper in lieu of the
entire ordinance:
Public Notice
In summary, Ordinance 2019-1138 amends Sections 515 (Policy; Definitions), 535 (Business Districts),
540 (Industrial Districts) and 550 (Off-Street Parking) of the city code related to zoning standards for
automobile repair, automobile sales, outdoor storage and junk vehicles.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hopkins this 19`h day of March 2019.
Jason Gadd, Mayo
ATTEST:
Amy Domeier, City Clerk