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RESOLUTION NO. 8512
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A STUDY TO BE CONDUCTED PERTAINING TO
USES OF LAND IN AN AREA ADJACENT TO MAJOR HIGHWAYS AND PLACING A
MORATORIUM ON SUCH USES
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has recently modified its comprehensive plan;
and
WHEREAS, the modification, among other things, provides for the
encouragement of office use along the entire 1-494 corridor; and
WHEREAS, the modification calls for an emphasis on industrial uses of land east
of Cedar Avenue and the conversion of existing industrial uses elsewhere to uses of a
more commercial nature; and
WHEREAS, the modification calls for the development of properties along the
newly upgraded 77th Street corridor for commercial purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City is desirous of conducting studies to determine the most
desirable and appropriate measures to modify its official controls in order to implement
the provision of its modified comprehensive plans within an area of the City which is
bounded by Pleasant Avenue, Cedar Avenue, 77th Street and 1-494 ("Study Area"); and
WHEREAS, the City is concerned that continued development along existing
zoning patterns may frustrate implementation efforts and be detrimental to the best
interest of the public; and
WHEREAS, the City deems it desirable to place a moratorium on the
development within the Study Area until the study has been completed and
amendments to the zoning ordinance are adopted.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Richfield as follows:
1. The City staff is directed to conduct a study to determine the appropriate
land use regulations to be placed upon land lying within the Study Area. The scope of
the study would include whether existing or new zoning classifications should be
established in the Study Area, what uses should be permitted and what uses should be
conditional and the standards for each, and whether any design or performance
standards should be applicable to developments within the Study Area.
2. Upon completion of the study, the matter is to be considered by the
Planning Commission for its review and recommendation to the City Council.
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3. A moratorium on the development or redevelopment of land within the
Study Area is hereby adopted pending completion of the study and the adoption of any
amendments to the City's zoning regulations. Except as provided below, no building
permit may be issued, nor may any rezoning, platting, replatting or land divisions or
consolidations be granted by the City within the Study Area during the moratorium
period. The moratorium period created under this resolution shall expire 12 months
from the date hereof or at such earlier date as may be further determined by the City
Council. The moratorium period may be extended for a reasonable time, as may be
necessary to complete the study and adopt the necessary amendments to the City's
zoning regulations.
4.
which:
The moratorium shall not be applicable to the issuance of building permits
(a) are necessary to repair existing structures, or
(b) involve the remodeling or improvement of existing structures which
do not result in a change of use and which involve construction
work of not more than $25,000.00
5. This resolution is effective immediately upon its adoption.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 22nd day of
September, 1997.
ATTEST:
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Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk