HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2023-57 Approving Findings of FactCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
state of Minnesota
RESOLUTION INU. 2023-57
Motion By: Nichols
Seconded By: Vehrenkamp
June 22, 202J
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 1030.010 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CORCORAN CITY CODE RELATED TO NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS OR
STRUCTURES.
(CITY FILE 23-011)
WHEREAS, the City of Corcoran proposed amendments to the administrative approval process for
nonconforming buildings or structures; and
WHEREAS, the City has an interest in encouraging ongoing investment in housing stock within the
community; and
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 Section 1030.010 within 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 reinstate the authority of the Zoning Administrator to approve
expansions of some residential nonconforming buildings or structures when the
proposed expansion is no closer to a property line or no taller than the nonconforming
structure.
2. The amendments allow the Zoning Administrator to deny expansion requests that will
have an external negative impact upon adjacent properties or public rights -of -way.
3. The amendments will reduce the number of and need for variance requests for the
expansion of nonconforming buildings or structures.
4. The amendments are consistent with State Law, other City Code standards, and City
policies.
VOTING AYE
� McKee, Tom
® Bottema, Jon
® 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 INU. 2023-57
June 227 2023
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 22nd day of June
2023.
ATTEST:
Michelle Friedrich —City Clerk
McK�e -Mayor
City Seal
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