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MEETING DATE: April 2, 2012
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance Review
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Discuss proposed Ordinance amendment and determine
which if any are ready for public hearing.
PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Three ordinances have previously been discussed by the
Planning Commission and City Council and were left open for additional discussion. The ordinances
include:
Corridor Overlay Ordinance — This Ordinance included considerable discussion and some
modifications were made to include correction the location of the overlay district and revising the
exemption clause. The remaining proposed changes were not finalized. Staff has tried to encompass the
discussion over the past year through the use of comment boxes located on the right side. Included also
are the past minutes where the Ordinance was discussed.
Fence - The Council had requested the Planning Commission review the provision in the fence
Ordinance as it relates to the location of the fence. Fence currently constructed of maintenance free
material can be constructed on the property line.
Parking Pads — This Ordinance has been the subject of many discussion and the Council has
forwarded a proposed Ordinance for Planning Commission consideration and possible amendment.
ATTACHMENTS: Request for Planning Commission Action
Ordinance 52.21 Transportation Overlay
Extract of Minutes — Ordinance 52.21
Ordinance 56 Fence
Ordinance 52.10 — Parking.
REQUESTED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Discuss proposed Ordinance amendment
and determine which if any are ready for public hearing.
Section 52.21: TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT SITE AND
DESIGN STANDARDS
Subd. 1: Intent.
a) This district is intended to protect and promote the health, safety and general
welfare of the public; to enhance the visual appearance of the corridor; to protect
and promote the appearance, character and economic values along the corridor
and the surrounding neighborhoods.
b) This district is furthermore intended to maintain the long -term function of arterial
and collector roadways; to limit access and the number of conflict points; to
promote vehicular circulation; and to promote prevention or reduction of traffic
congestion and danger in the public streets.
O ubd, 2: Scop. Comment [mdgl]: Central to previous
discussions was whether or not to
include previously built -up areas
a) The Transportation Corridor Overlay District shall be defined as follows: adjacent to CR75 as they were
developed previously with smaller
lots and buildings set forward on
1. CSAH 75 Corridor: lots in several cases. If the
Commission wishes to EXEMPT areas
*,,� between 1st Ave NW and 4th Ave
A. rEast of 1 Avenue NW: : areas k'1tll 300 _ om the nearest NE /SE the verbiage should be
edge of the CSAH 75 right of way.
changed to reflect the exemption.
Comment [mdg2]: NOTE: This
description means the Corridor
B. CSAH 75 West of 4` Avenue N: areas within 300 feet from the overlay applies only to areas east
nearest edge of the CSAH 75 right of way. of l Ave NW and West of 4' Avenue
N. Those were are adjacent to CR
75 previously contemplated for
2. 20th Avenue Corridor: exemption from this Ordinance.
Comment [note3]: The Planning
Commission routinely spoke of
A. South of CSAH 75: areas within 300 feet from the nearest edge of changing this to loo• vs. 300'.
the 20th Avenue right of way.
B. North of CSAH 75: areas within 300 feet from the nearest edge of
the 20th Avenue right of way.
3. CSAH 2 /CSAH 3 Corridor:
A. South of CSAH75: South of CR75 and West of 6` Avenue NW:
areas within 300 feet from the nearest edge of the FUTURE CSAH
2 right of way & South of the Wobegon Trail.
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B. North of CSAH 75: areas within 300 feet from the nearest edge of
the CSAH 2 /CSAH 3 right of way & North of the Wobegon Trail.
4. 1 -94 Corridor:
A. 500 feet from the nearest edge of the 1 -94 right of way.
Subd. 3: Exemptions.
A. Single and two - family residential uses shall not be subject to the
standards of the transportation corridor overlay district. However,
at such time that a single or two - family residential use is to be
converted to another use it will be subject to the standards of the
transportation corridor overlay district.
B. Structures existing prior to adoption of the Ordinance.
Subd. 4: Uses Allowed. Permitted, conditional, interim and accessory uses allowed
within the transportation corridor overlay district shall be the same uses those allowed in the
applicable underlying zoning district(s).
Subd. 5: Setbacks, site coverage, building height, building requirements contained within
the applicable underlying zoning district shall apply. In addition the following standards shall be
observed. All buildings shall maintain a minimum setback of lone hundred (100) feet from the comment [ note4]: The Planning
road right -of -way limit. Corner lots shall maintain two front setbacks. commission previously looked at
changing this from 100 feet to 40
feet (discussion on Aug. 2 2010.
Subd. 6: Parking Standards. The following standards shall be in addition to those
required within Section 84 of this ordinance relating to off - street parking and loading. Where
standards conflict the most restrictive standard shall apply.
a) Parking areas shall be designed and located so as to have minimal visual impact
along transportation corridors. Therefore, all parking areas shall be constructed in
the rear or side yards, unless specifically permitted in the front yard by the
Planning Commission. When permitted in the front yard, additional landscaping
and buffering may be required by the Planning Commission to minimize visual
impact. No parking will be allowed within a 'fifty (50) foot setback 'from the comment [notes]: The Planning
nearest external boundary of the applicable transportation corridor right -of -way commission previously looked at
changing this from 100 feet to 40
]lmlt. feet (discussion on Aug. 2 2010.
b) Where a development application covers land located adjacent to an existing
parking lot used for similar purposes, a vehicular connection between the parking
lots shall be provided wherever possible. For development applications adjacent
to vacant properties, the site shall be designed and constructed to provide for a
future connection.
c) Parking lot landscaping. All development sites shall landscape an area equivalent
to fifteen (15) percent of the total area of the required parking lot. Said required
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landscaping shall be employed within the subject parking lot and adjacent to
walkways within and leading to /from the subject parking lot.
Subd. 7: Sign Standards. The following standards shall be in addition to those required
within Section 52.11 of this ordinance relating to signs. Where standards conflict the most
restrictive standard shall apply.
a) Free - standing signs shall not be placed nearer than twenty (20) feet from the
nearest edge of the transportation corridor right -of -way.
b) Free - standing signs within the required landscaped greenway shall be designed in
a manner complementary to the landscaped greenway.
c) Free - standing identification signs shall have a low- profile design not more than
eight (8) feet in height land shall be designed to complement and reflect the co�ament;
architecture of the building. so1it
Subd. 8: Site Design Standards. , : i
a) Viewsheds.
1. Viewsheds shall be defined as the area between two separate locations
wherein an uninterrupted view of each point is maintained. The viewshed
in the transportation corridor overlay district shall at a minimum
correspond to a forty (40) foot landscaped greenway as measured from the
nearest edge of the applicable right of way.
2. Viewsheds shall be considered in all development proposal applications
within the transportation corridor overlay district.
3. Development shall be designed to minimize the visual intrusion of all
buildings, structures, and landscaping in the viewshed.
b) Outside storage /display of goods. Outside storage or display of goods except
automotive and similar large item sales shall be completely screened from the
view of the corridor roadway by the employment of a vegetative buffer. This
standard is in addition to those required within the underlying zoning
classification and Section 52.10, Subd. 10 of this ordinance relating to outdoor
storage. Where standards conflict the most restrictive standard shall apply.
c) Utilities. Utility lines, including electric, cable and telephone, to serve the
development project shall be installed underground. All junction and access boxes
shall be screened. All utility pad fixtures, meter boxes, etc. shall be shown on the
site plan and integrated with the architectural elements of the site. In redeveloping
areas within the transportation corridor overlay placement of utility lines
underground is highly encouraged.
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d) Fences.
1. This standard is in addition to those in Section of this ordinance relating to
fencing. Where standards conflict the most restrictive standard shall apply.
2. Fences exceeding four (4) feet in height shall be located in the side and
rear yards only.
3. Chain link fences, including those with slats are prohibited when visible
from the public right -of -way.
4. No fence shall be permitted in the front yard, except that those provided to
enhance the visual appearance of the site/landscaping plan may be allowed
provided they do not exceed two feet in height and are of a reasonable
linear length. -- comment [noted: Previousl the
Commission looked at deleting all
items relating to fences from this
e) Mechanical equipment. Mechanical equipment shall be shielded and screened Ordinance in favor of incorporating
from the public view and designed to be perceived as an integral part of the With fencing standards. These
standards Were not deleted as part
building] of updating this Ordinance on
5/2011.
0 Street tree landscaping. In all instances where commercial and/or multi - family Comment [notes]: This section was
proposed for deletion as it mirrors
residential districts are adjacent to any public street, street tree /landscaping will be standards included within zoning
required as approved by the City. districts.
Subd. 9: Building Layout /Design.
a) Integrated development. All buildings within the property shall be developed as a
cohesive entity, ensuring that building placement, architectural treatment,
vehicular and pedestrian circulation and other development elements work
together functionally and aesthetically. Architectural treatment shall be designed
so that all building facades of the same building (whether front, side, or rear) that
are visible from the public right -of -way, shall consist of similar architectural
treatment in terms of materials, quality, appearance and detail.
b) Clustering. Buildings shall be clustered together to preserve natural and landscape
open areas along the transportation corridor. Buildings shall be arranged in a
manner that creates well - defined open space that is viewable from the traveled
portion of the corridor.
c) Architectural Appearance /Scale.
1. New buildings shall have generally complex exterior forms, including
design components such as windows, doors, and changes in roof and
facade orientation. Large flat expanses of featureless exterior wall shall be
avoided. The treatment of buildings shall include vertical architectural
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treatment at least every 25 -30 feet to break down the scale of the building
into smaller components.
2. Orientation. Building facades and entrances should be oriented in a
manner toward the primary means of vehicular access.
3. Scale and proportion. New construction should relate to the dominant
proportions of buildings and streetscape in the immediate area. The ratio
of height to width and the ratio of mass (building) to void (openings)
should be balanced.
4. Architectural details shall continue on all facades visible from the public
right -of -way.
5. Any facade with a blank wall shall be screened with vegetative treatments
and/or the installation faux architectural treatments (e.g. fenestrations) so
as to break up the mass and bulk of the facade in a manner fitting the
intent of this section.
d) Materials. Building materials shall be typical of those prevalent in commercial
areas, including, but not limited to, stucco, brick, architectural block, decorative
masonry, non - reflective glass and similar materials. Architectural metal may be
used for a portion of facades facing public rights of way but shall not be the
dominant material employed with windows and doors being excluded from this
calculation.
e) Color. The permanent color of building materials (to be left unpainted) shall
resemble earthen tones prevalent in nature. Showy and striking colors shall be
avoided.
f) Lighting:
1. All outdoor lighting fixtures shall be down - directed, with light trespass not
to exceed b 5tobt can es` Iat the property line. "7,
2. All island canopy ceiling fixtures shall be recessed.
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3. Whenever possible commercial lighting should be reduced in
volume /intensity when said commercial facilities are not open for
business.
Subd. 10: Vegetative Screening/Buffers.
a) This standard is in addition to those in Section 52.12, Subd. 3 of this ordinance
relating to landscaping. Where standards conflict the most restrictive standard
shall apply.
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b) Any required vegetative /planting screen shall be designed, planted and maintained
in accordance with a landscaping plan approved by the Zoning Administrator.
c) The ipaint ni screen shall provide an effective buffer between the area to be comment [noteso]: This Mond °vas
screened and the adjoining roadway or commercial /industrial development. proposed to be changed to
planting" from ,`painting'.-
d) The planting screen may be comprised of previously existing vegetation (provided
that the majority of such existing vegetation is trees), new plantings or any
combination of existing vegetation and new plantings. When complete, the
vegetation and plantings shall provide a dense year -round screen satisfying the
purpose and intent of this section.
e) The planting screen may consist of a mixture of deciduous and evergreen trees
and/or shrubs or a planting of evergreen trees and/or shrubs.
f) The planting screen shall be subject to on -site inspection by the City which, if
necessary, may prescribe that additional plantings be made in order to satisfy the
standards set out herein.
g) The property owner shall maintain vegetative /planting screening in accordance
with the approved landscaping plan and to abide by requirements for any
additional plantings.
h) Vegetative buffering. In all instances where commercial and/or multi - family
residential districts are adjacent to single - family residential districts and in all
instances where commercial districts are adjacent to multi - family residential
districts, there shall be established within the commercial and/or multi - family
district, as applicable, a screened yard of vegetative buffering between the
districts. The arrangement and spacing of the vegetative buffer shall be provided
in such a manner as to effectively screen the activities of the subject lot. It shall
generally be provided along the property line, unless topographic or other
considerations would make it more effective if located back from the property
line.
Ordinance 52.21 Amended 05/05/11
This amendment was adopted on the 5 day of May, 2011, and shall be effective upon
publication.
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
By:
Rick Schultz, Mayor
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By:
Judy Weyrens, Administrator
This amendment was published on .
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