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MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: RE: FILE NO: northwest associated consultants, inc. Little Canada Planning Commission Stephen Grittman 10 January 1989 Little Canada - I -1 District Standards 758.09 - 88.69 The following performance standards are listed to generate discussion about possible amendments to the I -1, Light Industrial District. The particular items have been selected to target the primary enforcement problems which have been encountered by City staff in the industrial areas. Outside Storage. Currently, outdoor storage is an allowed accessory use in the I -1 District under certain restrictions. It can not occupy a front or side yard and must be "grassed or surfaced to control dust ". Staff recommends changing to wording such as "surfaced with gravel or paved ". There has been very little regulation of this item and the wording is vague. Another problem is that the definition between parking, loading, landscaping, and storage areas has become obscured on many properties, resulting in storage placed indiscriminately on the site, and taking up required parking spaces. Parking Areas. Currently, parking areas must be set back from any property line at least five feet. The City recently passed a requirement that all parking areas must be paved and curbed. No changes are suggested to these requirements. Landscaping. Currently, landscaping is required by the Zoning Ordinance text only in a five foot strip surrounding all parking areas. The inference is made that all areas not occupied by a building, storage, or parking must be landscaped and we would suggest making this a stated requirement of the Ordinance. In addition, we would recommend adding a minimum percentage of 15 percent lot coverage be landscaped. In addition, we would suggest that at least two thirds of the landscaping be located forward of the rear building line of the principal building. In Page 9 4601 excelsior blvd., ste. 410, minneapolis, mn 55416 (612) 925 -9420