10-23-2023 Council Meeting Packet

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10 b. A written extension is submitted and approved by the Building Official. Such an extension may be granted in the event that a natural disaster or a calamitous event occurs which unavoidably delays the completion of the building project. 4. For building permits issued prior to the effective date of the ordinance amendment establishing the time limits in paragraphs 1. and 2. above (Ordinance No. 01-08), the time period for the limits begins with the effective date of the amendment establishing the time limits. Off-Street Parking The old ordinance requirement for Fast Food parking spaces was fifteen (15) spaces per 1,000 sf of gross floor area. The new ordinance is one (1) space per 50sf of floor area plus one (1) space for each employee. Staff recommends going back to the old ordinance. Applying the new ordinance results in an overabundance of parking spaces than needed. For consistency with other parking requirements, staff recommends changing the requirement based on 1 space per 67 gross sf (1,000/15 = 67). • Proposed Amendment Section 1007.044 Off-Street Parking. (6) Number of Spaces Required. The following minimum number of off-street parking spaces shall be provided and maintained by ownership, easement and/or lease for and during the life of the respective uses hereinafter set forth: Fast Food Restaurant 1 space for each 50 67 square feet of gross floor area., plus 1 space for each employee of the maximum work shift. Native Landscapes Minnesota passed a new law effective July 1st that requires municipalities to allow property owners and occupants to install and maintain managed natural landscapes. This statute needs to be adopted into City ordinances. See attached State Statute 412.925 Native Landscapes language. • Proposed Amendment Section 1007.043(17) Screening, Landscaping, Buffer Yards and Tree Preservation.