HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2023-49 Approving Findings of FactCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION 11U. 2023�49
Motion By: Nichols
Seconded Bye Schultz
May 25, 2023
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTIONS 1040.140 AND 1070.010 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF
THE CORCORAN CITY CODE RELATED TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS.
(CITY FILE 22-045)
1NHEREAS, the City of Corcoran has proposed amendments to the standards and approval
process of Planned Unit Development districts; and
WHEREAS, the City has an interest in protecting the public health, safety, morals, comfort,
convenience, and general welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City has an interest in implementing the approved Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council worked with staff to identify desirable public benefits to satisfy the
needs of the larger community and honor the rural character of the City.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed amendments at a duly called public
hearing and recommends approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Corcoran, Minnesota,
that it does approve an amendment to Title X (Zoning Ordinance) of the City Code to amend the
review standards and process for Planned Unit Development districts, based on the following
findings:
1. The amendments will provide for the establishment of PUD districts in appropriate
settings and situations to create or maintain a development pattern that is consistent
with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
2. The amendments will provide for variations to the strict application of the land use
regulations to improve site design and operation, while at the same time incorporating
design elements that exceed the City's standards to offset the effect of any variations.
3. The amendments will ensure a high quality of design and designs that are compatible
with surrounding land uses, both existing and planned.
4. The amendments provide guidance to Council, staff, and developers in the negotiations
of public benefits with desirable development features tailored to the City's development
goals.
5. The amendments will protect the interests of t
he City by requiring
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-49
6. The amendments are consistent with State Law, of
policies.
VOTING AYE
® McKee, Tom
❑ Bottema, Jon
N ® ichols, Jeremy
® Schultz, Alan
® Vehrenkamp, Dean
May 25, 2023
her City Code standards, and City
VOTING NAY
U McKee, Tom
❑ Bottema, Jon
❑ Nichols, Jeremy
❑ Schultz, Alan
❑ Vehrenkamp, Dean
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 25�" day of May
2023 M
ATTEST
Michelle Friedrich —City Clerk
Tc�n McKee
- Mayor
City Seal
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