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Ordinance No. 2566-19
An ordinance extending a moratorium on
the use and development of the building and lands
located at 3745 Louisiana Avenue South
The City of St. Louis Park does ordain:
Section 1. Findings.
1.01. The City adopted Ordinance No. 2542-18 An Interim Ordinance Establishing a
Moratorium on the Use and Development of the Building and Lands Located at 3745 Louisiana
Avenue South on August 27, 2018.
1.02. The City made the following findings in support of adopting Ordinance No. 2542-
18:
There are substantial concerns that the city’s official comprehensive plan future
land use map and zoning ordinance provisions relating to the Subject Property do
not adequately address issues relating to the present use, future land use,
development or redevelopment of this vacant property.
The city’s concerns include, and are not limited to, compatibility with existing uses,
recent public improvements, planned future land uses, and the planned light rail
transit station in the area surrounding the Subject Property.
As a result of the important land use and zoning issues cited above the city council
finds that it is necessary to conduct a study to address the types of
developments and land uses that are appropriate on the Subject Property. The
study may also identify appropriate changes, if any, that should be made to the
city’s official land use controls, including but not limited to the city’s zoning
ordinance and comprehensive plan.
The city council directs the planning and zoning division staff to conduct a study for
the purpose of consideration of possible amendments to the city’s official controls
to address the issues concerning the subject property.
The city finds that this interim ordinance must be adopted to protect the planning
process and the health, safety and welfare of the citizens.
1.03. Ordinance No. 2542-18 expires on September 14, 2019.
1.04. The City is considering a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for 3745 Louisiana
Avenue South.
1.05. The City held a neighborhood meeting on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment
for 3745 Louisiana Avenue South on August 8, 2018.
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1.05 Minn. Stat. § 462.355 subd. 2 requires a planning commission to hold a public
hearing before a city adopts a comprehensive plan amendment.
1.06 A City Planning Commission Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment for 3745 Louisiana Avenues South is scheduled for August 21, 2019.
1.07 Minn. Stat. § 462.355 subd. 4 (d) permits cities to extend an interim ordinance
“up to an additional 120 days following the completion of any other process required by state
statute, federal law, or court order, when the process is not completed at least 30 days before
the expiration of the interim ordinance.”
1.08 The public hearing required by Minn. Stat. § 462.355 subd. 2 will not be
completed 30 days before the expiration of Ordinance 2542-18.
1.09 The City Council will not be able to review the Planning Commission’s
recommendation on the proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment until after September 14,
2019.
Section 2. Interim Ordinance Extension. Ordinance No. 2542-18 is hereby extended for
120 days.
Section 3. Duration. This Ordinance takes effect fifteen days after its publication and
shall remain in effect January 12, 2020.
First Reading August 19, 2019
Second Reading August 26, 2019
Date of Publication August 29, 2019
Date Ordinance Takes Effect September 13, 2019
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council August 26, 2019
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest: Approved as to form and execution:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Soren Mattick, city attorney
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