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crrr OF ST.JOSErn Planning Commission Agenda Item 6
MEETING DATE: July 2, 2012
AGENDA ITEM: Ordinance Amendments
a. Ordinance 52.21 Corridor Overlay District
b. Ordinance 56 Fence
SUBMITTED BY: Administration
PREVIOUS PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: On June 4, 2012 the Planning Commission conducted a
public hearing to consider the amendment to Ordinance 52.21 Corridor Overlay and Ordinance 56
Fence. Upon closing the public hearing the Planning Commission tabled action and requested staff
provide additional information.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: On June 20 the staff meet to consider the Ordinance Amendments listed
above. Staff participating in the discussion included: Pete Jansky, Terry Thene, Tom Jovanovich, Randy
Sabart, Lori Bartlett, Joann Foust and Judy Weyrens. The following is a summary of the unanimous
recommendations of staff.
CORRIDOR OVERLAY The Ordinance has been revised as follows:
• Impact area has been re- written to add clarity and remove the six block
developed area.
• Setback area has been reduced to aflow additional developable area.
• Sign height has been raised to accommodate traffic speeds and need for
visibility.
• Viewshed has been modified
• Fence provision has been removed and placed within the fence
ordinance to avoid confusion.
• Mechanical provision was a duplicate of commercial districts and has .
been removed
• Grammatical error corrected
• Outdoor lighting standard was updated to reflect general provisions.
FENCE The staff had considerable discussion on this amendment. First, the
amendment was brought to the Planning Commission for consider by request of
the Council. One of the Council members requested the Planning Commission
consider changing the setback of the fence ordinance based on a resident
concern. The matter was delayed due to a compliance matter and was ready
for discussion again in 2012. The Planning Commission spent considerable time
reviewing and proposing a revised Ordinance.
At the June Planning Commission testimony was received on the proposed
amendment opposing the amendment as it related to allowing a fence to be
located adjacent to a property line as in the residents opinion that provided
ownership of the property line. The resident requested that the fence only be
allowed adjacent to the property line if the adjacent property owner consents in
writing.
Staff discussed this provision and does not recommend requiring a signature to
place the fence adjacent to the line for the following reasons:
1. The City could be creating adverse possession matters for property owners.
If the property owner does not maintain the area, the adjacent property
owner could make a claim after a number of years.
2. Maintenance could become an issue as two feet does not allow much room
for maintenance and therefore it may not be completed.
3. Is changing the Ordinance to a two foot setback unless consent for the
majority of the population or is the decision for a small percentage. Policy
should be based on the greater good.
4. An adjoining property owner should not have veto rights to prohibit
someone full use of their property. If there is a dispute and the neighbor
wants a maintenance free fence and the neighbor objects, that owner
would lose the right to use two feet of property.
The current Ordinance without amendment already allows construction to the
property line with a maintenance free fence. It is not understood what is
meant by owning the property line as everyone is entitled to use their property
up to the line. Property owners have utilized corners of fences to connect fence
without issue.
To address the testimony on competing ordinances and fence provisions, the
section referred to has been removed from the Overlay district and placed in
the fence ordinance.
For ease of reading the Ordinances have been provided with redline and without.
ATTACHMENTS: Request for Planning Commission Action
Ordinance Amendment 52.21 Transportation Corridor Overlay
Ordinance Amendment 56 Fence
REQUESTED PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: Forward a recommendation to the City Council for
possible adoption.
RESOLUTION 2012 -013
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 52.21
(Transportation Corridor Overlay)
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, on July 5, 2012, the City Council for the City of St. Joseph amended Ordinance
52.21, entitled "Transportation Corridor Overlay District "; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Joseph desires to publish the Ordinance by Summary Publication; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amended prescribes the development requirements when developing
property located with the described districts in Ordinance 52.21
THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
1. The City Council has reviewed the proposed Summary Publication and finds that the
summary of the Ordinance clearly informs the public of the intent and effect of the
Ordinance.
2. The City of St. Joseph directs the City Administrator to publish the Ordinance by
Summary Publication.
Adopted this day of 2012, by a vote of in favor and opposed.
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
By
Rick Schultz, Mayor
By
Judy Weyrens, Administrator
THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE 52.21
TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT
The City Council for the City of St. Joseph hereby ordains:
That Ordinance 14 is revoked in its entirety and the following language is enacted in its place.
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.
Subd. 2: Scope.
a) The Transportation Corridor Overlay District shall be defined as follows:
1. West CSAH 75
A. North of CSAH 75: areas within 300 feet of the CSAH 75 right-of-
way from CSAH 3 east to 1 Avenue NW.
B. South of CSAH 75: areas within 300 feet of the CSAH 75 right -of-
way from the western city limits east to 1 Avenue NW.
2. East CSAH 75:
A. North of CSAH 75: areas within 300 feet of the CSAH 75 right -of -way
and north of the Wobegon Trail from Northland Drive east to CR 134
B. South of CSAH75: areas within 300 feet of the CSAH 75 right of way
from 4 Avenue NE east to the easterly city limits (east of CR 34).
3. 1 -94 Corridor:
A. 500 feet from the nearest edge of the 1 -94 right -of -way.
Subd. 3: Exemptions.
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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.
C. Areas along CSAH 75 located between 1 Avenue NW and 4
Avenue NE.
Subd. 4: Uses Allowed. Permitted, conditional, interim and accessory uses allowed
within the transportation corridor overlay district shall be the same uses as 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 forty (40) feet from the road right -
of -way limit. Front setbacks on each side of corner lots shall be maintained.
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 forty (40) setback from the nearest
boundary of the applicable transportation corridor right -of -way limit.
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
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.
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a) Free - standing signs shall not be placed nearer than twenty (20) feet from the
nearest edge of the 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
fifteen (15) feet in height and shall be designed to complement and reflect the
architecture of the building.
Subd. 8: Site Design Standards.
a) Viewsheds.
1. Viewsheds shall be defined as the natural environment or landscaped
topography that is visible from one or more viewing points. 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
structures 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.
d) Street tree landscaping. In all instances where commercial and /or multi - family
residential districts are adjacent to any public street, street tree /landscaping will be
required as approved by the City.
Subd. 9: Building Layout/Design.
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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
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.
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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 0.4 foot - candles at the property line.
2. All island canopy ceiling fixtures shall be recessed.
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.
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 planting screen shall provide an effective buffer between the area to be
screened and the adjoining roadway or commercial /industrial development.
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
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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.
Subd. 11: Design Flexibility. Alternatives to the requirements listed above may be
approved by the City Council, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission for
existing lots of record prior to July, 2012, where due to the lot size and/or configuration it
is determined it is not feasible to reasonably accommodate the increased setbacks,
parking design or landscape requirements required within the overlay district.
Ordinance 52.21 Amended 05/05/11
This amendment was adopted on the day of , 2012, and shall be
effective upon publication.
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
By:
Rick Schultz, Mayor
By:
Judy Weyrens, Administrator
This amendment was published on
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Section 52.21: TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT SITE AND
DESIGN STANDARDS
Subd. 1: Intent.
a) This district is intended to protect and promot : ` = ; , ealth, safety and general
welfare of the public; to enhance the visual ;N :, : ce of the corridor, to protect
and promote the appearance, character • I ;• mic values along the corridor
and the surrounding neighborhoods.
This district is furthermore int ;. . • maintain the :pTF,6, teen function of arterial
and collector roadways; to lim and the number r nflict points; to
promote vehicular circulation - • romote prevention • .,,. uction of traffic
congestion and danger in the publi ts.
Subd.2: Scope.
a) The Transportation Co t t- Ov �' ` , r , s istrict • defined as follows:
1. �., E: 75
No E , ; f CSAH ' within 300 feet of the CSAH 75 right -of-
wa SAH 3 `:, „, to 1 Avenue NW.
a e of CS within 300 feet the CSAH 75 right -of-
�.� wa the wes ' city limits east to 1 Avenue NW.
East 75:
• . No CSAH 75: areas within 300 feet of the CSAH 75 right -of -way
and n ¢ g of the Wobegon Trail from Northland Drive east to CR 134
B. _'• of CSAH75: areas within 300 feet of the CSAH 75 right of way
from 4 Avenue NE east to the easterly city limits (east of CR 34).
3. 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,
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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.
C. Areas along CSAH 75 located between 1 Avenue NW and 4
Avenue NE.
Subd. 4: Uses Allowed. Permitted, conditional, int ' .' .; ; 1 d accessory uses allowed
within the transportation corridor overlay district shall be th r *�;`" uses as those allowed in the
applicable underlying zoning district(s).
Subd. 5: S e t b a c k s , site coverage, building e i ' . uil u i -. . uirements contained within
the applicable underlying zoning district shall a t d . 1 addition ■ owing standards shall be
observed. All buildings shall maintain a mini 4 etback of forty (• o .- from the road right -
of -way limit.. Front setbacks on each side o l '' ,4 er lots shall be main,
Subd. 6: Parking Standards. l e following E g a 11 be in additi . j , I those
required within Section 84 of this o tip f ,„e relating t. P parking and loa a ' ng. Where
standards conflict the most restrictiv .• e o ,,, hall appl
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a) Parking areas, shall be des':-,o, ed and' ®: c d so as o nave minimal visual impact
along tr . .t i Q n corrido'. ere . • arks eas shall be constructed in
the r . - de a unless t p r ).'" i•-...t in the front yard by the
Plann _ ommiss r'' . When Too teed in the • ont yard, additional landscaping
and bu ' i ,may = ' aired by , ;: Planning Commission to minimize visual
ct. No �o� l Lowe s -tea thin a forty (40) setback from the nearest
0 ; , • e �. oun .. i 7 (® the a : .
4 „ .` a ° 4 la a transportation corridor right-of-way limit.
k Where a , .. , en lication covers land located adjacent to an existing
t i arking lot u4 or siurposes, a vehicular connection between the parking
a s shall be provided wherever possible. For development applications adjacent
t. ,, t proper, the site shall be designed and constructed to provide for a
fu>" nnectio F
c) Parking l c , " aping. All development sites shall landscape an area
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p' g• p p equivalent
to fifteen (1 . ercent of the total area of the required parking lot. Said required
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.
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a) Free- standing signs shall not be placed nearer than twenty (20) feet from the
nearest edge of the 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
fifteen (15) feet in height and shall be designed to complement and reflect the
architecture of the building.
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Subd. 8: Site Design Standards.
a) Viewsheds.
1. Viewsheds shall be defin = e natural i . ent or landscaped
topography that is visa one or more vi ° points. The viewshed
in the transportation co overlay district shal minimum
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correspond to a forty (40) ands F a greenway, � • easured from the
nearest edge o i e applicabl .t y.
2. Viewsheds sh i { > :dered in . elopment proposal applications
within the - ' b' : dor ov u istrict.
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3. visual intrusion of all
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.. . • e view '
b) Outside eJdr t„ of goods. 'c i. tside storage or display of goods except
otive Y�t: t Q E •tem shall be completely screened from the
e co road . • e 4 e ployment of a vegetative buffer. This
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standard a • j to those a s - • within the underlying zoning
classificat on, d S :0, £ , 52.10, Subd. 10 of this ordinance relating to outdoor
z ,storage. Wh � dar , ! ■ flirt the most restrictive standard shall apply.
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lities. Utility dies, including electric, cable and telephone, to serve the
dev ent pr shall be installed underground. All junction and access boxes
shall b = a f ene 1 utility pad fixtures, meter boxes, etc. shall be shown on the
site plan : • i tegrated with the architectural elements of the site. In redeveloping
areas within the transportation corridor overlay placement of utility lines
underground is highly encouraged.
d) Street tree landscaping. In all instances where commercial and/or multi - family
residential districts are adjacent to any public street, street tree/landscaping will be
required as approved by the City.
Subd. 9: Building Layout/Design.
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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. Bu; „B 'ngs shall be arranged in a
manner that creates well - defined open space ,. ', s viewable from the traveled
portion of the corridor.
c) Architectural Appearance/Scale. �” �,‘
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1. New buildings shall ha ,\, erally complex e a .,•r forms, including
design components suc 1 ' indows, doors, and _es in roof and
facade orientation. Large fla xpanses of featureles - 'or wall shall be
avoided. T h e ' t m e n t of b u r l ® 6�
f include verhhitectural
treatment at 1;,7:56' 25 -30 f ' eak down the scale of the building
into smaller co , •
2. Orientation. Buil• faca. s d entranc should be oriented in a
m 1. a nd the . \, ;.ary �' �� ,.�
i C ehi ' access.
3. . e and p ortion a ii nstruction . ould relate to the dominant
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p � � ons .uildin g treetscape in the immediate area. The ratio
of h 1 . � �, i �. the • „of mass (building) to void (openings)
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5 Any fac ith a blank wall shall be screened with vegetative treatments
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sto br , A 1 '.., p the mass and bulk of the facade in a manner fitting the
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in :, c e ,� • is 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.
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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.
fj Lighting:
1. All outdoor lighting fixtures shall be down - directed, with light trespass not
to exceed 0.4 foot - candles at the property line.
2. All island canopy ceiling fixtures shall
3. Whenever possible commercial li ould be reduced in
volume/intensity when said co lities are not open for
business.
Subd. 10: V 9 five S
a) This standard is in addition to tho `. Sectio .12, Subd. this ordinance
relating to landscapin Where stand:. .r the most res e standard
shall apply.
b) Any required vegetativ shal esigned, planted and maintained
in accordan with a land . ing p 6 rov - . a the Zoning Administrator.
c) The . _ 'A, ' . g s < hall pro • ` eon % er between the area to be
s ' d the • : , ng roa • `, ` r commer al /industrial development.
d) em . of previously existing vegetation (provided
;_; ajon ` f such e qtr ve �� x = tion is trees), new plantings or any
comb t of e`.4 : vegeta o .. d new plantings. When complete, the
vegetation .lan .. shall provide a dense year -round screen satisfying the
.. urpose and R t of • , section.
e) .ranting s z may consist of a mixture of deciduous and evergreen trees
an • • ; _ . bs or anting of evergreen trees and/or shrubs.
f) The plan II shall be subject to on -site inspection by the City which, if
necessary, m : 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
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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 a long the property line, unless topographic or other
considerations would make it more effective if located back from the property
line.
Subd. 11: Design Flexibility. Alternatives to the requi d, ents listed above may be
approved by the City Council, upon recomendatio' ci - Planning Commission for
existing lots of record prio m
r to July, 2012, where d
1 e lot size and/or configuration it
is determined it is not feasible to reasonably a the increased setbacks,
parking des or landscape requirements r ®ui ' wi ' ' overlay district.
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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.
a) The Transportation Corridor Overlay District shall be defined as follows: oej to "cR7a as + °
B. CSAH 75 West of 4 ;
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2. : West CSAH 75
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A. North of CSAH 75: areas within 300 feet o°°"i..i n .cb ='pv t�'°1 p acgiLg tHl.i try 100' ='vs .30 -
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the-20th- Avenue of the CSAH 75 right -of -way from CSAH 3 east to
1" Avenue NW
B. South of CSAH 75: areas within 300 feet of
the -2Oth A enue the CSAH 75 right -of -way from the western city
limits east to 1" Avenue NW.
3. : East CSAH 75:
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A. North of CSAH 75: areas within 300 feet of the
CSAH 75 right -of -way S AH 2 C A H 3 rig ht o f wny and north of the
Wobegon Trail from Northland Drive east to CR 134
B. South of CSAH75: a '�:
areas within 300 feet
of the CSAH 75 right of way NithIlfzItegitH, from 4
Avenue NE east to the easterly city limits (east of CR 34).
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 A ,P,>
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transportation corridor overlay district.
B. Structures existing prior to adoption of the Ordinance.
C. Areas along CSAH 75 located between 1" Avenue NW and 4`
Avenue NE,
Subd. 4: Uses Allowed. Permitted, conditional, interim and accessory uses allowed ` V
within the transportation corridor overlay district shall be the same uses as those allowed in the , ,
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applicable underlying zoning district(s). t -
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 1 forty (40) comiaen( E ' '
f eet from the road right -of -way limit. : - : • . : . • . Front'° 0° ", Y
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setbacks on each side of corner lots shall be maintained. sett Idiscuapian ?m `iu jj 2 •2 ` '
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 forty (40) y {550) feet setback oon nopesji ,e'i s"o
oo0pisria®. psevit
din tb u fi*,. eet . to 0
feet (diecR 0 w a0io
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from the nearest external boundary of the applicable transportation corridor right -
of -way limit.
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
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 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
fifteen (15)feet ` I ;�� tend shall be designed to complement and
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reflect the architecture of the building. r
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Subd. 8: Site Design Standards. = . � -
a) Viewsheds.
1. Viewsheds shall be defined as the
. natural
environment or landscaped topography that is visible from one or more '
viewing points. 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 �k� •
within the transportation corridor overlay district.
3. Development shall be designed to minimize the visual intrusion of all
buildings, structures andlendseaping in the viewshed.
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b) Outside storage/disalav 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.
d) Iencos:
1. This standard is in addition to those in Section ofthis ordinance relating to
fencing. Where conflict the most rest iictive star **MIl ip1y
2. Fences exceeding four SI fe 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,
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enhance, the visual appei nee of the site/landscaping plan;may be bed
providedlthey do not exceed two feet in height and are of a reasonable
linear length. jlev tis :*,
building oe
f) Street tree landscaping. In all instances where commercial and/or multi - family Il This section was„
residential districts are adjacent to any public street, street tree/landscaping will be poopeeei s <;aeleeica as
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required as approved by the City. , °i °s=
Subd. 9: Building Lavout/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
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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 Amrearance✓Scale. Y ..
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 x
avoided. The treatment of buildings shall include vertical architectural
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 ar
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 ..M,
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:
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1. All outdoor lighting fixtures shall be down - directed, with light trespass not
to exceed b.5 foot - candles lat the property line. >maunenti The s on
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.\ not ,
2. All island canopy ceiling fixtures shall be recessed. incitaiied is the ,tea" am s/2O1L
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.
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 planting screen shall provide an effective buffer between the area to 4$r
be screened and the adjoining roadway or commercial /industrial development. Pioidivid t° be
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.
1) 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 m 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
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considerations would make it more effective if located back from the property
line.
Subd. 11: Design Flexibility. Alternatives to the requirements listed above may be
approved by the City Council, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission for
existing lots of record prior to July, 2012, where due to the lot size and/or configuration
it is determined it is not feasible to reasonably accommodate the increased setbacks,
parking design or landscape requirements required within the overlay district.
Ordinance 52.21 Amended 05105/11
This amendment was adopted on the m day of , 2012, and shall be effective upon
publication.
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
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By:
Rick Schultz, Mayor
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Judy Weyrens, Administrator
This amendment was published on
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