HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2021-141 Approving Findings of Fact for Zoning OrdinanceCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
Motion By: McKee
Seconded By: Nichols
December 22, 2027
ENDiING THE TEXT OF SECTIONS 1020.02011040u040� 1040m0455 1040w050,
CORCORAN CITY CODE
(CITY FILE 21-034)
WHEREAS, the Corcoran City Council requested amendments to Section 1040 (District
Regulations) of the Zoning Ordinance to establish performance standards for Places of
Worship and educational facilities, K-12 located in urban residential zoning districts within
the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA); and
WHEREAS, the performance standards are consistent with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan,
City Code standards, and City policies; and
WHEREAS, the proposed performance standards reflect the City's governmental interest to
protect the residential character of existing neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the proposed performance standards reflect the City's vision to retain the rural
we of Corcoran; and
WHEREAS, the proposed performance standards represent the least restrictive means to
advance the City's interests; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed text amendments at a
duly called Public Hearing;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Corcoran,
Minnesota, that it approves amendments to Section 1020 (Definitions) and Section 1040
(District Regulations) of the Zoning Ordinance of the City Code to establish performance
standards for assembly uses allowed by conditional use permit in urban zoning districts,
based on the following findings:
1. The proposed amendment includes renaming the definition of "Places of
Worship/Assembly" to "Place of Worship" since the definition specifically
excludes other known assembly uses not specifically places of worship.
2. The proposed amendment includes a definition of "Impervious Surface" that is
consistent with the definition utilized by Elm Creek Watershed and minimizes
for other land uses, such as pervious sports
large parking areas while allowing
fields.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
state of Minnesota
December 22, 2027
3. The proposed setback, maximum impervious surface limit, and landscaping zone
standards provide transitional green space corridors as the intensity of use and
site size increases.
4. The proposed maximum building height is consistent with what is allowed for
permitted structures in urban residential zoning districts and allows for
architectural elements, such as spires and bell towers.
5. The proposed parking lot screening and landscaping standard provides
screening to adjacent properties and landscaping throughout the parking area.
6. The proposed site access standard requires assembly uses to locate in areas
with access to roadways that are designed to accommodate higher levels of
traffic.
7. The proposed noise standard provides the ability for educational facilities and
Places of Worship to utilize exterior bells and loudspeakers during daytime hours
while limiting hours for the benefit of nearby neighborhoods and remaining
consistent with noise standards for similar uses throughout Corcoran.
8. The proposed amendments provide clear guidance for future proposals for
educational facilities and Places of Worship while still allowing discretion for the
City Council to attach additional conditions when necessary to protect the
residential character of the neighborhood.
9. The proposed amendment includes a
t
"safe harbor" provision that allows the City
o waive any standards that may later be found to create a substantial burden for
eligious uses, consistent with federal statute 42 U.S.C. 2000cc-3(e).
VOTING AYE
® Nichols, Jeremy
® Schultz, Alan
® Vehrenkamp, Dean
VOTING NAY
❑ McKee, Tom
❑ Bottema, Jon
❑ Nichols, Jeremy
❑ Schultz, Alan
❑ Vehrenkamp, Dean
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION IAU. 2021-141
December 22, 2027
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this Zmtm day of
December, 2021.
ATTEST:
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City Seal
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