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• • • • L A N D F O R M From Site to Finish • • 0 105 South Fifth Avenue Tel: 612 - 252 -9070 Suite 513 Fax: 612- 252 -9077 Minneapolis, MN 55401 www.landform.net TO: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director FROM: Kendra Lindahl, Landform DATE: July 3, 2012 for the July 9th City Council Meeting RE: Update to Industrial Zoning District Standards Background Landform was asked by the City of Lino Lakes to review the existing Industrial Zoning district standards in Section 8 of the Zoning Ordinance to ensure that the ordinance standards were consistent with the recently adopted 2030 Comprehensive Plan, that allowed uses were consistent with the City vision, goals and policies and that the development standards were appropriate for the different uses. We have reviewed the 2030 Lino Lakes Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Ordinance dated October 2011 and the Redevelopment Task Force Workbook. Additionally, prior to preparing these recommendations, we met with staff to understand the issues identified previously by the City (staff, Commissioners and Council members) and we spoke with site selectors and developers to better understand how the Zoning Ordinance standards could affect their decision to locate in a community. Summary of July 2, 2012 City Council Work Session At the July 2nd work Session, the City Council questioned why screening would be required between industrial properties. Staff indicated that the recommendation is included because there are many different types of uses allowed in the industrial district and outside storage should be screened from any adjacent landowner. The City Council directed staff to review the draft language to consider changes to allow some discretion for screening between industrial properties. Following the City Council work session, staff reviewed the ordinance language and is recommending that this screening flexibility be provided in the landscape ordinance section (Section 3, Subd. 4 of the Zoning Ordinance). The Industrial District language for outside storage is drafted to read: 1. Open and outdoor storage (not outdoor sales lots) as an accessory use provided that: a. The designated storage area shall comply with all building setback requirements for the district. Outside storage is prohibited between the principal structure and any public right -of -way. Landfonn°, SensiblyGreen' and Site to Finish °are registered service marks of Landform Professional Services LLC.