HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2019-37 Approving Findings of Fact for Amending Text of Chapter 940City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-37
Motion By: Schultz
Seconded By: Keefe
June 2/1 2019
A RESOLUTION APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
TEXT OF CHAPTER 940 OF THE CORCORAN CITY CODE RELATED TO OPEN SPACE
AND PRESERVATION PLATS (CITY FILE 18-014)
WHEREAS, the City Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance amendment to update the
City Code to update the Open Space and Preservation plat ordinance to make it easier to
develop land; and
WHEREAS, the amendment would be consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and the
draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the amendment would be consistent with other City Code standards and City
policies; and
WHEREAS, the amendment would require permanent preservation of high -quality natural
communities, which is a priority for the City of Corcoran; and
WHEREAS, the amendment would require preservation of open space, not considered high -
quality, until municipal sewer and water are available to serve the site, which would preserve
land for future development consistent with City policy; and
WHEREAS, the revisions provide additional development options for Corcoran residents; and
WHEREAS, the revisions reflect the City's goals for balancing land owner rights and rural
preservation; 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 Subdivision Ordinance
text amendment based upon the finding that the proposed amendments would be consistent
with State law and the City's Comprehensive Plan and compatible with other
VOTING AYE
® Thomas, Ron
® Bottema, Jon
❑ Dejewski, Brian
® Keefe, M i ke
® Schultz, Alan
provisions of the
VOTING NAY
❑ Thomas, Ron
❑ Bottema, Jon
❑ Dejewski, Brian
❑ Keefe, Mike
❑ Schultz, Alan
Page 1 of 2
City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION No. ZU Vm%57
June 27, 2019
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this zi day of June 2019.
ATTEST
ssica Beise —
Ron Thomas -Mayor
Administrative Services Director
City Seal
Page 2 of 2