HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2016-87 Findings of Fact Resolution for Residential Design Standard for Single Family HomesCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -87
Motion By: Keefe
Seconded By: LaFave
November 211 2016
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
TEXT OF SECTION 1040.040, SUBD. 8 OF CHAPTER 10 (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE
CORCORAN CITY CODE (CITY FILE NO. 16 -024)
WHEREAS, the City of Corcoran initiated an amendment to update the City Code to update the
Zoning Ordinance regarding residential design standards; and
WHEREAS, the amendment would be consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the amendment would be consistent with other City Code standards and City
policies; and
WHEREAS, the amendment would clarify the intent of the design standards and reflect modern
building material standards; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed text amendments 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 text
amendment based on the following findings:
1. The existing ordinance was not clear as it could be as it includes a mix of natural
and manufactured materials, the update will allow more clear communication of
allowable building materials.
2. Vinyl siding is a permitted building material in the Corcoran City Code and the
quality and variety of styles for vinyl siding has improved in recent years and is
an acceptable type of siding for the front elevation of homes.
3. Vinyl siding on homes will not decrease the value of other homes in the
community nor will it cause health, safety or other public concerns to the
homeowner's or the community.
4. Requiring different styles and or /materials on the front of homes will establish a
consistent, high quality baseline design standard as well as maintain a
harmonious visual environment.
5. Including architectural elements on front facades will provide a harmonious visual
environment.
6. Requiring a breakdown of the percentage of materials used on plans will allow
clear communication of expectations for new development and implementation of
residential design standards.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
VOTING AYE
® Guenthner, Ken
® Hank, Pat
® Keefe, Mike
® LaFave, Tonya
® Thomas, Ron
November 21, 2016
RESOLUTION NO. 2016 -87
VOTING NAY
F-1 Guenthner, Ken
El Hank, Pat
F-1 Keefe, Mike
❑ LaFave, Tonya
[-] Thomas, Ron
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 21St day of November
2016.
Kenneth Guenthner -Mayor
ATTEST:
Jessica Beise —City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator
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