HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2014-138CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION 2014-138
APPROVING FINDING OF FACT DENYING AN APPLICATION FOR AN
AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 21 OF THE PLYMOUTH CITY CODE, THE ZONING
ORDINANCE, CONCERNING DOCKS
WHEREAS, Daniel Gustafson has applied for a text amendment to Chapter 21 of the Plymouth
City Code, the Zoning Ordinance, to allow docks as a principal or an accessory use with no setback in the
RSF zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the application at a duly called Public
Hearing.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA, that Gustafson's application for a text amendment is denied based on the following
findings:
1. Setbacks from lot lines for docks are necessary to reduce boating safety hazards,
provide space to maneuver boats, provide separation of uses, and to prevent conflicts
with uses on abutting lots.
2. The Purpose of the RSF zoning districts is single and two family homes and
neighborhoods. Docks as a principal use would be inconsistent with that purpose. The
docks could be used for commercial purposes and could result in increased activity and
traffic, which would conflict with the quietude of the neighborhoods. Since no one
would reside on property with a dock as a principal use, upkeep and maintenance
would be problematic.
ADOPTED by the Plymouth City Council on May 13, 2014.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
(ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed City Clerk of the City of Plymouth, Minnesota,
certifies that I compared the foregoing resolution adopted at a meeting of the Plymouth City Council on
May 13, 2014, with the original thereof on file in my office, and the same is a correct transcription
thereof.
WITNESS my hand officially as such City Clerk and the corporate seal of the City this day of
12014.
City Clerk
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