HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2016-71 Findings of Fact Resolution Floodplain Ordinance AmendmentCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-71
Motion By: Hank
Seconded By: Keefe
August 25, 2016
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
TEXT OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE,
ENTITLED CORCORAN ZONING ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the legislature of the State of Minnesota has, in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103F
and Chapter 462 delegated the responsibility to local government units to adopt regulations
designed to minimize flood losses; and
WHEREAS, the Floodway Overlay District regulates development in the flood hazard areas of
the City of Corcoran as determined by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency); and
WHEREAS, the City of Corcoran initiated an amendment to update the Zoning Ordinance
requirements for the Floodplain Overlay District and the related definitions in order to comply
with FEMA requirements; and
WHEREAS, these flood hazard areas are subject to periodic inundation, which may result in
loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce and governmental
services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood protection and relief, and impairment of the
tax base; and
WHEREAS, it is the purpose of this ordinance to promote the public health, safety, and general
welfare by minimizing these losses and disruptions; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is adopted to comply with the rules and regulations of the National
Flood Insurance Program codified as 44 Code of Federal Regulations Parts 59 -78, as
amended, so as to maintain the community's eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program;
and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is also intended to preserve the natural characteristics and functions
of watercourses and floodplains in order to moderate flood and stormwater impacts, improve
water quality, reduce soil erosion, protect aquatic and riparian habitat, provide recreational
opportunities, provide aesthetic benefits and enhance community and economic development.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance at a duly called public hearing and recommends approval;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORCORAN, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the Zoning Ordinance
amendment based upon the finding that the proposed amendments would be consistent with
State law, City policies and the City's Comprehensive Plan, and compatible with other
provisions of the City Code; and
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -71
August 25, 2016
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amendment is adopted contingent upon approval by the
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
VOTING AYE
F-1 Guenthner, Ken
Fq Keefe, Mike
® LaFave, Tonya
® Hank, Pat
® Thomas, Ron
VOTING NAY
❑ Guenthner, Ken
F-1 Keefe, Mike
❑ LaFave, Tonya
❑ Hank, Pat
r-1 Thomas, Ron
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 25th day of August 2016.
Ron Thomas - Acting Mayor
ATTEST:
City Seal
Jessica Beise- City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator
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