HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/07/2012 Council PacketREVISED
WORK SESSION AGENDA
CITY OF LINO LAKES
Monday, July 2, 2012
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Community Room (not televised)
5:30 P.M.
1. Zoning Ordinance Amendment — Industrial Zoning Districts
2. Establishment of Cartway, Otter Lake Drive
2a. Proposal on Otter Lake Road
3. Traffic Signal Project Update
4. Zoning Ordinance Amendment — Landscaping Standards
5. Charter Commission Budget Request
6. Revised Personnel Policy
7. Social Media Update
8. Review Regular Council Agenda
9. Adjourn
Upon adjournment of the regular work session, the council will reconvene to a
closed session to discuss labor negotiations.
WORK SESSION AGENDA
CITY OF LINO LAKES
Monday, July 2, 2012
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Community Room (not televised)
5:30 P.M.
1. Zoning Ordinance Amendment — Industrial Zoning Districts
2. Establishment of Cartway, Otter Lake Drive
3. Traffic Signal Project Update
4. Zoning Ordinance Amendment — Landscaping Standards
5. Charter Commission Budget Request
6. Revised Personnel Policy
Review Regular Council Agenda
Adjourn
Upon adjournment of the regular work session, the council will reconvene to a
closed session to discuss labor negotiations.
WS — Item 1
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
Work Session Item No. 1
Date: July 2, 2012
To: City Council
From: Paul Bengtson, Associate Planner
Re: Industrial Zoning District Amendment
Background
The City Council engaged the planning consulting company Landform to complete a review of
the existing Industrial Zoning Districts within the zoning ordinance and ensure that the standards
were consistent with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and ensure a continued quality of
development in the city's industrial districts.
SCHEDULE OF ACTIONS:
P &Z Board / EDAC Discussion April 16, 2012
Planning & Zoning Board (Public Hearing) June 13, 2012
City Council Work Session July 2, 2012
City Council First Reading July 9, 2012
City Council Second Reading July 16, 2012
Publication of Ordinance TBD
Ordinance Effective TBD
Action Deadline Staff initiated, no deadlines
Draft language was discussed by the Planning and Zoning Board at the April 16, 2012 meeting,
which was held in conjunction with the Economic Development Advisory Committee. The
comments made by both the advisory boards were collected by staff and considered for inclusion
in the proposed amendment.
Kendra Lindahl, of Landform has prepared the draft ordinance language which is attached. A
memorandum from Ms. Lindahl explains the process Landform has followed and a summary of
the proposed changes. Ms. Lindahl will be presenting the ordinance language.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed zoning ordinance text amendment
ATTACHMENTS
1. Memorandum from Kendra Lindahl, Landform
2. Draft ordinance language for Section 8
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TO: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director
FROM: Kendra Lindahl, Landform
DATE: June 25, 2012 for the July 2nd City Council Work session
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 June 13, 2012 P8Z Public Hearing
The Planning and Zoning Board held a public hearing on this item on June 13 and voted
unanimously to recommend approval with two changes:
1. Modify the draft Manufacturing definition to read as follows: "Manufacturing. An
establishment engaged in the indoor manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, packaging or
other industrial processing, primarily from previously prepared materials, or the indoor
provision of industrial services, where there are few external effects across property lines.
This term includes but is not limited to a business engaged in the processing, fabrication,
assembly, treatment, or packaging of food, textile, leather, wood, paper, chemical, plastic, or
metal products."
2. Modify the Research Laboratories definition to read as follows: "Research Laboratories. A
use engaged in research and development, testing, assembly, repair, and manufacturing.
Examples include research labs in the following industries: biotechnology, pharmaceuticals,
medical instrumentation or supplies, communications and information technology, electronics
and instrumentation, and computer hardware and software. Office, warehousing,
wholesaling, and distribution of the finished products produced at the site are allowed as part
of this use."
Landform`, SensiblyGreer,® and Site to Finish' are registered service marks of Landfonn Professional Services LLC.
There was a question at the meeting about why motor fuels stations are no longer allowed in the
industrial districts. Staff noted that these types of uses are more retail uses that should be located in
commercial zoning districts with convenient road access. Site selectors for those types of
businesses are more interested in those retail sites with good access and that frees up industrial
land for true industrial uses.
There was a question about why the draft language allows outside storage adjacent to residential
and continues to prohibit it adjacent to the I- 35E/W. We noted that currently the ordinance prohibits
outside storage adjacent to residential and I- 35E/W, but allows it adjacent to residential via an IUP.
There are at least two businesses that have outside storage and the city has expressed some desire
to allow outside storage for industrial districts to be more business friendly and to bring these
existing businesses into compliance. In exchange for more opportunities for outside storage, the
City has increased the performance standards, including the setback and screening standards for
outside storage. When this issue was discussed at the staff level and at the March 14th workshop,
there was a general sense that it was important to preserve the gateway into the City along the
interstate and, therefore, outside storage would continue to be prohibited in those areas. After some
discussion, the P8Z recommended keeping the language as drafted.
Summary of March 14, 2012 Workshop
On March 14th joint Planning and Zoning Board /Economic Development Advisory Committee
meeting, we presented a summary of proposed changes to the industrial zoning district standards to
ensure consistency with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan and ensure a continuation of quality
development that meets market demand.
At that meeting, there was significant discussion about the proposed change to the outside storage
standards. While the majority seemed to be in agreement that this type of use is appropriate in
industrial districts, there were a number of concerns about screening and what constitutes effective
screening. Furthermore, while there was an acknowledgement of the importance of standards to
ensure quality development, there were also comments that the ordinance should not be so
restrictive that it discourages quality businesses from locating in Lino Lakes. Consensus was to
increase the performance standards in exchange for increased opportunities for outside storage.
Many of the concerns related to the standards in the landscape /screening standards in Section 3 of
the Zoning Ordinance. Therefore, after the meeting, staff prepared an update to those standards for
consideration at the June 13th meeting in a separate action.
Additionally, the Commissioners suggested that "Research Laboratories" be defined, so we have
prepared a definition for consideration.
The Commissioners also suggested that Kennels /Pet hotels be added as a conditional use in the
Industrial districts. Therefore, we have added "Commercial Kennels" as a conditional use in both
industrial districts subject to the same standards used elsewhere in the City Code.
Summary of Proposed Changes
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We are recommending a number of revisions to the ordinance based on discussions with City staff
and our professional experience writing and implementing ordinances. The proposed changes have
been shown as deleted text in strikethrough, added text in underline in the attached document.
Background
In our initial meeting with City staff we discussed the City's concerns with the existing Industrial
zoning districts and begin discussion of potential changes to help the City implement their vision.
The following key issues were discussed:
• Non - conforming uses in the Industrial districts
• The challenges specific to the Light Industrial area on Lake Drive (e.g. non - conformities,
proximity to single family residential, lack of municipal sewer and water, zoning that is
inconsistent with Comprehensive Plan)
• Need to balance property owner rights with the rights of adjacent landowners
• Need to analyze the long term goals vs. short term requests
• Need to analyze tax impacts for the city as a whole
• Importance of Lake Drive as a gateway for the City
• Outside storage needs to be clearly addressed, including updated definition of outside
storage to address vehicle parking, dumpsters, display areas, etc.
It is our understanding that there were some in the City who felt that the existing ordinance may
have been overly restrictive and discouraged new businesses from locating in Lino Lakes. Our
experience shows that one of the roles of zoning is to protect property rights of existing landowners
and businesses by maintaining a standard that ensures quality and maintenance of adjacent
properties, which helps to maintain property values. My conversations with site selectors and
developers indicate that few buildings are being built on speculation. The only buildings being built
are for specific tenants and each tenant has specific locational criteria that will drive site selection
more that any zoning standards. The general consensus is that businesses are looking for land as
close to the central cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul as possible and those businesses generally
will not move out from that core until they can find land that is priced to fit their needs. The supply of
industrial land in places like Blaine is diminishing, which will make land in Lino Lakes more
appealing. Throughout the metropolitan area, performance standards have been increased and
businesses seem to understand this baseline expectation has increased over what might have been
acceptable 30 years ago. None of site selectors I spoke to cited Lino Lakes as having an ordinance
that was too restrictive, but all noted the importance of flexibility for users.
Proposed Revisions
One of the significant changes relates to the general format of the Zoning Ordinance. It is our intent
to make the Industrial district standards clearer with these updates. However, it should be noted an
update to Section 3 (general performance standards) will be required to supplement these updates.
The key changes proposed in the LI and GI districts are as follows:
• Eliminated motor fuel stations as an allowed use in both the LI and GI zoning districts. We
believe that these users should be located on commercial property with convenient access.
This will free up the remaining Industrial land for true industrial uses.
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• Added new permitted uses, such as research laboratories and trade /business schools in both
LI and GI and food processing in GI. This is reflective of the current economy and is
consistent with the intent of these zoning districts.
• Made accessory indoor retail, rental or service activities an accessory use rather than a
conditional use permit. This provides more flexibility for landowners and eliminates the time -
consuming conditional use permit for these accessory and incidental uses.
• Eliminated redundant standards for conditional uses. If the standard is addressed in the
general performance standards section of the Zoning Ordinance or the Building Code, there
is no reason to repeat those standards and, therefore, they have been eliminated. We
understand that staff plans a future update of the general performance standards in Section
3 of the Zoning Ordinance as well.
• Added Mini - Storage as a conditional use in the LI district (it was already a conditional use in
the GI district). This type of use is commonly located in the Tight industrial zoning districts
and would be compatible with other allowed uses.
• Added Commercial Kennels as a conditional use in both the LI and GI districts, subject to the
same standards used elsewhere in the City Code.
• A number of changes were made to outside storage standards (for outside storage as an
accessory use). These changes will allow outside storage accessory to the principal use as
an option for more properties in the Industrial zoning districts, but will increase the
performance standards for outside storage:
o Outside storage areas must be completely enclosed in a fenced area and this area
must comply with the structure setbacks for the district. There are currently no
setback requirements for outside storage areas.
o Outside storage may now be allowed adjacent to residential properties, parks,
schools, and businesses provided they meet the structure setback, buffering and
other performance standards. The only prohibition that remains in place is abutting
interstates, and abutting will no longer mean across a right of way.
o Setbacks from residential will be based on the land use classification in the 2030
Comprehensive Plan rather than the Zoning Map classification.
o The ratio of outside storage area to building footprint has been eliminated in the GI
district and reduced from 3.5:1 to 2.5:1 in the LI district.
o Outside storage as a principal use had been eliminated from LI district where it was
previously allowed as an interim use permit.
Definitions
In addition to the changes to the Industrial district uses and standards, I would suggest the following
new definitions be included in the Ordinance when the City updates Section 1, Subd. 2 (Rules and
Definitions) of the Zoning Ordinance:
Mass Transit Terminal. The property, equipment and improvements owned, used,
constructed, maintained, controlled, or operated to provide mass transportation for
passengers or to provide for the movement of people, including park- and -ride stations,
transfer stations and parking lots.
3. Manufacturing. An establishment engaged in the indoor manufacturing, assembly,
fabrication, packaging or other industrial processing, primarily from previously prepared
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materials, or the indoor provision of industrial services, where there are few external effects
across property lines. This term includes but is not limited to a business engaged in the
processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, or packaging of food, textile, leather, wood,
paper, chemical, plastic, or metal products.
Outside StorageExtcrier Storagc /Storagc Yards. An outside area where equipment,
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storage of goods, materials, equipment, manufactured products and similar items not fully
enclosed by a building for a period greater than 24 hours.
We note that the existing ordinance currently uses the terms "outside storage" and "exterior
storage" interchangeably. We recommend that future ordinance updates replace the term
"exterior storage" with "outside storage" for consistency and clarity.
Research Laboratories. A use engaged in research and development, testing, assembly,
repair, and manufacturing. Examples include research Tabs in the following industries:
biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical instrumentation or supplies, communications and
information technology, electronics and instrumentation, and computer hardware and
software. Office, warehousing, wholesaling, and distribution of the finished products
produced at the site are allowed as part of this use.
Trade or Business Schools. A specialized instructional establishment that provides on -site
training of business, commercial, and /or trade skills such as accounting, data processing,
and computer repair. This classification excludes establishments providing training in an
activity that is not otherwise permitted in the zone. Incidental instructional services in
conjunction with another primary use shall not be considered a business and trade school.
Wholesale Businesses /Showrooms. An establishment or place of business primarily
engaged in selling and /or distributing merchandise to retailers; to industrial, commercial,
institutional, or professional business users, or to other wholesalers; or acting as agents or
brokers and buying merchandise for, or selling merchandise to, such individuals or
companies. This is not considered a general commercial use.
Zoning Map
We recommend that the City update the zoning map to be consistent with the adopted 2030 Future
Land Use Map as required by State Statute and to eliminate any confusion about appropriate land
uses on properties. However, this item is not required immediately and can be completed in the
future.
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Recommendation
Review and consider adoption of the proposed revisions to the Definitions in Section 1, Subd. 2 (of
the Zoning Ordinance and the Industrial Ordinance standards in Section 8 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Attachments
1. Draft Ordinance Revisions
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SECTION 8. INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
Subd. 1. LI, Light Industrial District.
A. Purpose. These areas are intended to attract and encourage new light
industrial, high -tech business and professional services. These areas have the
prerequisites for industrial development, but because of proximity to residential
areas or the need to protect certain areas or uses from adverse influences, high
development standards will be necessary. LI uses include service industries and
industries which manufacture, fabricate, assemble or store, where the process is
not likely to create offensive noise, vibrations, dust, heat, smoke, odor, glare, or
other objectionable influences. Generally, these include wholesale, service and
light industries which are dependent upon raw materials refined elsewhere. No
new land shall be zoned LI, Light Industrial unless the site or area lies within the
City's MUSA and sanitary sewer and municipal water is available.
B. Lot and Yard Requirements.
1. Minimum Lot Size.
a. Sewered Lot. One (1) acre.
b. Unsewered Lot. Ten (10) acres in accordance with applicable
provisions of Section 3, Subd. 2. of this Ordinance.
2. Minimum Lot Width. One hundred (100) feet.
3. Setbacks. (The greater of the following:)
a. From Streets.
1) Principal and Accessory Building - Local Street. Thirty (30)
feet.
2) Principal and Accessory Building - Collector or Arterial
Street. Fifty (50) feet.
3) Parking Lot. Fifteen (15) feet.
b. Rear Yard.
1) Principal Building. Fifteen (15)feet.
2) Accessory Building. Ten (10) feet.
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3) Parking Lot. Five (5) feet.
c. Side Yard.
1) Principal Building. Ten (10) feet.
2) Accessory Building. Ten (10) feet.
3) Parking Lot. Five (5) feet.
d. From property guided by the comprehensive plan for residential
development . Seventy -five (75) feet.
e -N t Tess than tie sum
of -t#e- ing heights -o - the- twe {2)buildings•.
C. Buffer. Where a side or rear lot line in an LI District coincides with an adjacent
public road right -of -way or property guided by the comprehensive plan for
residential or commercial development, a landscape buffer area shall be
provided along such side or rear lot line not Tess than forty (40) feet in depth and
shall contain landscaping, planting, berminq or other effective screening suitable
to provide an effective screen in compliance with Section 3, Subd. 4.Q.6 of this
Ordinance.
D. Maximum Building Height - Regulations.
erected rstructurally- -to seed (Forty -five (45) feet in height, except as
allowed by Section 3y Subd. 4.C.
DE. Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage.
eightySeventy -five (8575) percent of the lot area - resulting+n4ess4ha fifteen (4
pervious fandscaped ea.
EF. Building Requirements. All newly constructed industrial buildings shall meet
the exterior building standards of Section 43, Subd. 4.B.4 of this Ordinance.
area shall be provided along -such side -Fea -than #afty {40}feet
in - depth and shall contain I andssaping, --plaRt+ng, - effective
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G. Permitted Uses. Subject to applicable provisions of this Ordinance, the
following are permitted uses itn the LI District,
be erected, or structurally- altered-excep the follov -uses.
1. Beverage production and bottling, including public tours of the facilities
and gift shops containing merchandise directly related to the facility.
Building material sales.
3. Carpet and rug cleaning.
Community gardens operated by the city.
4-5. Construction- related businesses,w_ including_ sShops and offices for
contractors including- plumbing, heating, glazing, painting, paper hanging,
roofing, ventilating, electrical, carpentry, welding, landscaping, excavating,
and general contracting and similar uses, including contractor storage of
equipment and building materials if enclosed within a building, but not
storage yards.
5-6. Feed and seed sales.
6-7. Greenhouses, nurseries.
7.8. Laundry, dry cleaning or dying plant.
8,- - Machine shops ipped -with
(50) ton pressure) punch pressos, drop forges,
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noise;
vibration - spoke; odors; heat, or- glare, etc., 4 adjacent- property
occupants
6 -9 Manufacturing or assembly of a wide variety of products that produces no
exterior noise, glare, fumes, obnoxious products, by- products, or wastes,
or creates other objectionable impact on the environment, including the
generation of large volumes of traffic. Examples of such uses are
Fabrication of
electronic,
Wig-
assembly of small products such as optical,
and equipment. Printing and
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10. Mass transit terminals.
9-11. Office business— clinic and generaleffises.
44-12. Radio and television stations.
44-13. Recreational business contained entirely within the principal building.
14. Research laboratories
12. Mass transit terminals.
15. Trade or Business schools.
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4 -4-16 Warehousing and distribution facilities, but not including truck freight
trucking terminal or mini self- storage facilities per Section 1, Subd. 2.8 of
this Ordinance.
15.17. Wholesale businesses /showroom _
H. Accessory Uses. Subject to applicable provisions of this Ordinance, the
following are accessory uses in the LI District:
1. Accessory buildings and structures as regulated by Section 3, Subd. 4.D.9
10 of this Ordinance.
2. Accessory indoor retail, rental or service activities other than that allowed
as a permitted or conditional use within the Light Industrial zoning district,
provided such use is related and accessory to a principle use allowed
within the Light Industrial zoning district.
23. Fences as regulated by Section 3, Subd. 4.R of this Ordinance.
3/1. Off- street loading as regulated by Section 3, Subd. 6. of this Ordinance.
4-5. Off- street parking as regulated by Section 3, Subd. 5. of this Ordinance.
5-6. Radio and television receiving antennas, satellite dishes, TVROs three (3)
meters or less in diameter, short-wave dispatching antennas, or those
necessary for the operation of electronic equipment including radio
receivers, ham radio transmitters and television receivers as regulated by
Section 3, Subd. 45 -4of this Ordinance.
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6.7. Signs as regulated by the city sign ordinance, Ord. No. 12 97, a&
amended-,-Chapter 1010 of the City Code.
Brewer taprooms accessory to a malt liquor beverage production and
bottling facility.
8,79. Liquor sales, on sale through brewer taprooms and off sale pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes section 340A.301, subdivision 7(b), all accessory to a
malt liquor beverage production and bottling facility.
Conditional Uses. Subject to applicable provisions of this Ordinance, the
following are conditional uses in the LI District ,,_,These uses require a
conditional use permit based on criteria and procedures outlined in Section 2,
Subd. 2. of this Ordinance.
-Accessory, indoor retail, rental, seaAse -- ;tivity -ref khan #hat a owed
as a permitted trsa -er- conditional- ese-within thissection, provided that;
a- Such - assessor -and -related 4a411epermitted industrial--use
allowed-within-the -L4 District .
gross loor -ate of -the - pri
1. 2 Automobile and truck repair provided that:
a The architectural- appearance - _functional plan of the building
and cite mall --no 4e^ -the existing -buildings-of--area
as-to-cause ' +n -property values or constitute a- blighting
Ail- u+lding materials- and - construction Ong - those- - - accessory
-with- Section 3, Subd. 4.D. of
this Ordinance,
s. Not -4ess than twenty- five -{ }percent - -of he let -parcel- tract of
land shall -remain as landscaped green- area according -to--414e
el The entire area -ether than occupied -b buildings or structures -or
planting- shall be surfaced -with 4944411444046- or concrete which- -will
curb barrier, a storm wator drainage system and is e
approval --ef the -City Engineer
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an enclosed trash receptacle aroa in conformanco with tho
following
1) Exterior wall treatment shall be similar and /or complement
2+ The enclosed- trash -r-eoeptaole--afea shall be-located— —414e
rear or in a side yard which is not abutting a streot.
3+ The trash -E nclosufe- -in- an accessible - location -for
picl�#ag vehicles-
adiasenE:
a. -- All painting must be conducted in an approved paint booth per
Section 3, Subd. H.
operation- -shall thoroughly -- control - the - ►fission of fumes, Aust - other
particulated utter -so- that the- -use shall - be --in -- compliance with 4he
State- -o€- Minnesota -Pollution -Stn ards, Minnesota Regulation
APC 1 15, as amended,
g - emission —of odor by apse shall -- be --in- compliance with --and
regulated by the State -ef—M esota - Pollution Control Standards,
bbl - All flammable materials, including liquids and rags, shall conform
with the applicable provisions of the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code.
cc - -- All outside storage shall be prohibited except the storage of
customer vehicles waiting for repair.
Off stroet parking shall be in conformance with Section 3, Subd. 5.
and a loading
conformance -witty Sectier}-3T rbd. 6. of this -Ordinance
when the -
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public betterrf can be served
2. 3---- Commercial and Public Radio and Television Transmitting
Antennas, and Public Utility Microwave Antennas greater than forty -five
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(45) feet in height and less than two hundred (200) feet in height as
regulated by Section 3, Subd. 45--14 of this Ordinance.
3. Commercial Kennels, provided that.
a. The applicable provisions of Chapter 503 are determined to be
satisfied.
b. Cages, enclosures and housing facilities shall be at least five
hundred (500) feet from any residential property line.
c. An enclosed indoor or exterior exercise area shall be provided to
accommodate the periodic exercising of animals boarded at the
kennel. Exterior exercise areas shall be enclosed by an eight (8)
foot high solid fence.
d. All animals shall be housed indoors for overnight boarding.
4. Mini self - storage facilities provided that
a. No single building shall be greater than one hundred fifty (150) feet in
length.
b. If an "on-
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construction of said dwelling unit shall conform to all design standard
regulations for multiple family dwelling units of the Minnesota State
Building Code.
c. No retailing, wholesaling, manufacturing, repair, or other such activity
other than storage is to occur within the mini self - storage facility.
- provided that:
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space shall be- $revided --4o -- - access- -fuef - pumps -mod -allow
maneuver-ability- around the - -pumps- - Underground -fuef - storage
transports -and-- -un-loading—obecations
bir-dulatien7ascecs and- other astivities -he site. -Fuel-bumps- shall
be installed en- pump1st ands.
b. Architoctural Standards.
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As a part of the conditional use permit application, a color
The appearance, 6caI- oaf of
the building(s) and canopy shall be complementary and
neighborhood setting
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Ordinance
decorative concrete block and ctuGGo shaft be used-
Earth - tone-- GeterS - including #be canopy
columns shall be requirod. "Earth tono colors" shall bo
deft-Red as any various soft colors4ike those -found -i-R--Ratuce
in soil, vegetation, etc., such colors are limited 4e- brown;
black, gray, tan, beige, brick -4ed7 soft green, soft blue, -or
white
6-)- Ten (10) -percent e ##e - buliding facade nay contain
colors -shall-be- #dose seters
color bands or accent lines- not to exceed -an
width e€-feur- (44-+ncbes shall
not-beiIIuminated.
Canopy. A protective canopy structuro may bo locatod ovor tho
pump island(s), as anaCCessofy structure. The-canopy -shall -meet
the fottewtng ante standards
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the front and/or side -lot line, - provided that - adequate y
both on site -and cites- maintained,
2-)- The canopy shall not exceed eighteen (18) feet -in- height -and
(14) feet of -deaf-a-Roe-4a accommodate
aaenai- trailer truck-
Wit.
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Canopy lighting shall - consist of canister spotlights rocessed
extend - below -- the ceiling of the canopy. Total canopy
illumination may not -exceed- one - -hundred" fifteen {415) foot
_ _ _ • _ _ _ _ :: _ _ _ _ _ , and character of the -canopy
shal4-bOEconsistent with the the- site.
detached canopy in lieu of wall
sign-age he-pdncipal
a-)- The individual canopy sign does - net - exceed more
a-s- fight
7} Canopy posts /sign poste - shall - obstruct-- tra#+e -#fie safe
d-: Pump Islands. p islands shad -copy with- -the following
performance standards.
f-} -- - -Rump - islands shall be–elevated six (6} inches - above -the
traveled -s rfase of the - -site-
from --anjt property tine Additionally, the setback- between the
pump-islands curb face must-beat-least twenty-- four -(24-) feot,
a-- building, structure, or plantings shall be surfaced with asphalt,
concrete; sebblestone, -Of paving brill- Plans -for -- surfacing and
drainage shalt -be- -- subject 49 - approval of the City -Engineer:
areas- shall be directed to +t
include thefellgwing
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gallons
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and /or aftor measurable spill events. A measurable spill
shall-be-defined -1 - the - --AA i n nesata
(M PCA).. Any measurable event- -fie - re-ta-the
MRCA-
bandseaping.
1) At least twenty five (25) percent of the lot, parcel or tract of
a-- grass - - • - - - - - • ' - - - -fencing
and shall be- Iandtscaped. -Required--minim green area
should--be- emphasized in the front and -side yards abutting
2-)- At--the boundaries of .the - let; -the -following - Iandssape area
sly -bo- required
a)— F-romr side , area - of - -Iess
than five (5) feet wide -- shall - be--landsoaped< in
compliance with Section 3, Subd. 4.Q -of- -this
Ordinance-
,all- -read -- rights -o€ -way, an area of not -less -than
fifteen -{ 5) feet -wide shall be -in
..
Ordinance-
Where lots abut reside i - property, - a -bu#ar
yard of not Tess than twenty (20) feot wide shall bo
- Subd. 4.Q of thic-- Ordinance.
d} The property owner shall be responsible -for
boulevard
as to- have- --of
residential {use or from --he public- right -of way and shall -be 4n
sempliance - with -- Section 3, Subd. 1.F of this Ordinance. -A
conditional- use permit application, and shall bo subjoct to tho
standard
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Industrial Districts
1) Canopy Lighting. Canopy lighting shall only be permittod
recessed into - the - canopy. -No- portion -of- lie- -light -- seine -er
fixture -may extend below-the-ceiling -of --the canopy. Total
2) Perimeter Lighting, -Li -at periphery- o e a
lumination- -Maximum site 411umination shalt hot- exceed
four•- tenths- (.4) level- when} measured- at
as • • •
44 Access. Vehicular access - shall create
Section - Subd- a-e€ -t ia- Ordnance.
- Circulation -arid Loading The -site design must abbommodate
truck. De ignated loading - areas- must -be- exclusive -e# -o#- street
parking stalls and- -drive aislos. A situ must be- premed -fie
illustrate—adequate turning radius, -using - appropriate engineering
temigiatee.
Parking-
1)
used - upon --the
Parking - spaces shall be from --abutting residential
Ord inance-
Noise: Public - address system -shall -otbe audible at --any property
line -- Play of
Section Subd- -4-d -of 4hie- Ordinance.
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Public phones may be located on site as long as they do not
-locker -end meets all -State iform -- Building -an Fire -Godes
3-} A compressed - -aw service -area- may be- Iesated site as
tong-as-it-does traffic circulation.
4-)- Outsidee-cervices, sates; -arm egu meta - rental accescory4o
the principal �+se -and -limited +r} area 4o .twenty—five {9 )
percent -of- the -gross floor.area- €-the-principal buliding-:
Litter Control. The operation - chalthe responsible -for Control
er} -the subject property, whion -i --te sour -on-a daily- basis- Trash
receptacles shall ---fie provided --at -a -convenient--location--on site 4e
m Additional . . All conditions - pertaining- -te- -a
are subject -to -change— when --4he Council, spon - --- investigation --ire
relation to a
t
bet°u�termcent can be served as well or better -by Wig- -or
expandingthe-oond-itions -set forth herein.
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.
bb ®a The storage area is landscaped and screened from view of
neighboring uses, properties guided by the comprehensive plan for
residential development , and public rights -of-
way via a fence and greenbelt planting strip, in accordance with per
Section 3, Subd. 4.Q.6 of this Ordinance.
c. The entire storage area is fenced and secured in an appropriate
manner.
d Storage areas fenced +11- by he City.
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des —The sStorage area is blacktopped or concrete surfaced, unless an
alternative wear - resistant material is determined by the City Engineer
to be suitable to control dust and drainage and is specifically approved
by the City Council.
aear-eval-
ee.e-- The storage area does not take up parking space or loading space
as required for conformity to this Ordinance and is not located in the
front yards.
asFess a street.
f g-- The property shall not abut 1 -35W or 1 -35E.
h. The storage
a+—The ratio of storage area to building footprint shall not exceed
a-h. All parking, loading and truck staging activities shall occur on site.
On- street parking and loading associated with the use is prohibited.
i. Storage shall not include material considered hazardous under Federal
or State Environmental Law.
6. 6-- - - - -- Veterinary Hospitals provided that:
a. All areas in which animals are confined are located indoors and are
properly soundproofed from adjacent properties.
b. Animal carcasses are properly disposed of in a manner not utilizing
on -site garbage facilities or incineration and the carcasses are
properly refrigerated during periods prior to disposal.
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c. An indoor animal kennel is permitted as a use accessory to the
veterinary hospital provided that:
1) The number of animals boarded shall not exceed forty (40).
2) An enclosed indoor or exterior exercise area shall be
provided to accommodate the periodic exercising of animals
boarded at the kennel. Exterior exercise areas shall be
limited to a maximum of twenty -five (25) percent of the gross
floor area of the principal use.
3) A ventilation system shall be designed so that no odors or
organisms will spread between wards or to the outside air
and will be capable of completely exchanging internal air at a
rate of at least twice per hour. Air temperature must be
maintained between 60 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
4) A room separate from the kennel area shall be provided of
sufficient size to adequately separate animals that are sick
or injured from healthy animals.
5) Indoor animal kennel floors and walls shall be made of non-
porous materials or sealed concrete to make it non - porous.
6) Animal wastes shall be flushed down an existing sanitary
sewer system or enclosed in a container of sufficient
construction to eliminate odors and organisms and shall be
properly disposed of at least once a day.
The appropriate license is obtained from the City and the conditions
of Chapter 503 relating to the keeping of animals are satisfactorily
met.
e. All State Health Department and Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency requirements for such facilities are met.
J. Uses by Administrative Permit. Subject to applicable provisions of this
Ordinance, the following uses are allowed by administrative permit, as may be
approved by the Zoning Administrator:
1. Personal wireless service antennas as secondary uses as regulated by
Section 3, Subd. 4. -14 of this Ordinance.
2. Telecommunication towers as regulated by Section 3, Subd. 1-514 of this
Ordinance.
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3. Temporary mobile towers as regulated by Section 3, Subd. 15 14 of this
Ordinance.
4. Open Air Markets.
5. Transient Merchants.
6. Accessory outdoor dining or seating facilities intended for consumption of
food or beverages purchased on site, provided that requirements of
Section 3, Subd, 15 are met.
K. Interim Uses. Subject to applicable provisions of this Ordinance, the following
are interim uses in the LI District and are governed by Section 2, Subd. 3 of this
Ordinance:
O end door storageas a principal or-assesse -use prewded that
a At setback of -seventy-five-474y feet is --provided .-along
abu#+eg residentially - -zoned operties-
b---- setback shall include a buffer yard not Tess than twenty (20)
feet width - fovided---aIong - eside#+ally -zoned properties
compliance v -Sestina- -Sebd -4:Q- ef-this- aflce.
�g -str4 a comb+ +en
+n- compliance -wit# Section 3, Subd. 4.Q
e- Iigbt g be - compliance wily Section - - Subd. 4.-F of this
Ordinance-
I" The stefage ,area-is#encedand- seocured ie -manner.
g— - a-- ,storage area
determined by the
drainage .
is surfaced
in a wear resistant -- material
-shall occur on site.
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Noises emanating from the use are in compliance with and
Minnesota atienc MPC 7030, as amended -an -Gode.
specified date or the happening of an
event -as-d-etaFmi-hed-lay444e-G-ity,
Temporary Batch Plants.
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Subd. 2. GI, General Industrial District.
A. Purpose. These are areas which, because of availability to thoroughfares,
suitable topography, and isolation, are appropriate for industrial uses of a more
intense nature and ones which may have certain nuisance characteristics. No
new land shall be zoned GI, General Industrial unless the site or area lies within
the City's MUSA and sanitary sewer and municipal water is available.
B. District, Lot and Yard Requirements.
1. Minimum Lot Size.
a. Sewered Lot. One (1) acre.
b. Unsewered Lot. Ten (10) acres in accordance with applicable
provisions of Section 3, Subd. 2. of this Ordinance.
2. Minimum Lot Width. One hundred (100) feet.
3. Setbacks. (The greater of the following:)
a. From Streets.
1) Principal and Accessory Building - Local Street. Fifty (50)
feet.
2) Principal and Accessory Building - Collector or Arterial
Street. Fifty (50) feet.
3) Parking Lot. Fifteen (15) feet.
Rear Yard.
1) Principal Building. Fifteen (15) feet.
2) Accessory Building. Ten (10) feet.
3) Parking Lot. Five (5) feet.
c. Side Yard.
1) Principal Building. Ten (10) feet.
2) Accessory Building. Ten (10) feet.
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3) Parking Lot. Ten (10) feet.
d. From property guided by the comprehensive plan for residential
development . One hundred (100) feet.
e- -Not -less than one half (lI2) „&
{2) buildings-
Buffer. Where a side or rear lot line in a GI District coincides with an adjacent
public road right -of -way or property guided by the comprehensive plan for
residential or commercial development, a landscape buffer area shall be
provided along such side or rear lot line not less than forty (40) feet in depth and
shall contain landscaping, planting, berminq or other effective screening suitable
to provide an effective visual screen in compliance with Section 3, Subd. 4.Q.6 of
this Ordinance.
GD. Maximum Building Height Regulations. No- g e Distr ct salt be
erected er- ctructuralfy- -aftered -to- exceed (Forty -five (45) feet-in height, except as
allowed by Section 3, Subd. 4.C.
DE. Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage. In-no-event -shalt-off-street parking
space-,----structures- of any type, -buildings; — other features cover- mere -4han
eightySeventy -five (5575) percent of the lot area resulting in Tess than fifteen (15)
percent pery -la soaped -area.
Where a sido or rear lot - line -in a -Gf District colnoides- i## n- adjacent
in---depth and shall contain - landscaping, planting, berming -sr s#ective
screening- suitable4e-- provideai -- effectivev-iseal-screen
F Building Requirements. All newly constructed industrial buildings shall meet
the exterior building standards of Section 3, Subd. 4.B.4 of this Ordinance.
G. Permitted Uses. Subject to applicable provisions of this Ordinance, the
following are permitted uses, iln the GI District:,
and -no —building shall -be erected, converted -or- --structurally altered ►less
otherwise provided- herein, except for anew more- 1he#ellewing uses-
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1 Beverage production and bottling, including public tours of the facilities
and gift shops containing merchandise directly related to the facility.
2._ 2-- Building material sales.
3. Commercial (production) bakery.
Community gardens operated by the city.
5. 3- - - - -- Construction- related businesses, including sShops and offices for
contractors Wig` plumbing, heating, glazing, painting, paper hanging,
roofing, ventilating, electrical, carpentry, welding, landscaping, excavating,
and- general contracting and similar uses, including contractor storage of
equipment and building materials if enclosed within a building, but not
storage yards.
4 — Feed and seed sales.
-6 Greenhouses, nurseries.
Laundry, dry cleaning or dying plant.
- - Machine shops and metal products manufacturing when not
equipped with head - {exceeding ton-ressufe-)- mss,
dno forges - rivet+n -an4 grinding nnashines- -any 43-q-u-ipgrent -which may
create noise; vita-ration; smoke, - odors, heat; -Or bare, -e c-; drstur-bing--to
9._ or assembly of a wide variety of products that
produces no exterior noise, glare, fumes, obnoxious products, by-
products, or wastes, or creates other objectionable impact on the
environment, including the generation of large volumes of traffic.
Examples -of -such- -Uses- are
a,— . Fabrication or assembly of small products such -
g-a nd -
10. Mass transit terminals.
11. 9-- - -Professienal- +sesOffice business — clinic and general.
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12. 48 —Radio and television stations.
44—
13. 12. Warehousing and distribution facilities, but not including truck
freight transfer stations or mini self- storage facilities -pec-- Section` 4, bd-
2.B of this.
14. 13. Wholesale businesses /showroom
Wises.
4
H. Accessory Uses. Subject to applicable provisions of this Ordinance, the
following are accessory uses in the GI District:
1. Accessory buildings and structures as regulated by Section 3, Subd. 4.D.9
10 of this Ordinance.
Accessory indoor retail, rental or service activities other than that allowed
as a permitted or conditional use within the General Industrial zoning
district, provided such use is related and accessory to an allowed principal
use in the district.
3. Crude oil, gasoline or other liquid storage tanks (not including bulk
propane at motor fuel stations for providing service to the general public)
where related and accessory to an allowed principal use in the district.
2.4. Fences as regulated by Section 3, Subd. 4.R of this Ordinance.
3-5. Off- street loading as regulated by Section 3, Subd. 6. of this Ordinance.
4,6. Off- street parking as regulated by Section 3, Subd. 5. of this Ordinance.
5-7. Radio and television receiving antennas, satellite dishes, TVROs three (3)
meters or less in diameter, short-wave dispatching antennas, or those
necessary for the operation of electronic equipment including radio
receivers, ham radio transmitters and television receivers as regulated by
Section 3, Subd. 1-5 14 of this Ordinance.
6-8. Signs as regulated by
ame ed,Chapter 1010 of the City Code.
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Industrial Districts
7-0. Brewer taprooms accessory to a malt liquor beverage production and
bottling facility.
8. -10. Liquor sales, on sale through brewer taprooms and off sale pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes section 340A.301, subdivision 7(b), all accessory to a
malt liquor beverage production and bottling facility.
Conditional Uses. Subject to applicable provisions of this Ordinance, the
following are conditional uses in the GI District: _ These uses require a
conditional use permit based on the criteria and procedures outlined in Section 2,
Subd. 2 of this Ordinance.
1. Accessory, indoor l rental, or service -activity -ether than -that-allowed
Luc# use-4s -accessory and -related 4e - ise
allowedwithin- thetl- istrict
-Such -use does het constitute -more --than 414-44y (30) -percent -ef -the
grass -leer -,area -ef ##e-pri ncipal-build} ng
1. 2. Automobile and truck repair provided that:
a Tha- arohiteotur-al- appearance - functional plan of the -building
and site shall -het be -se existing-buildings -er -urea
use - within a- reasenabledistance-ef -the let
-All - -building materials arid- ronstruction including these -of- accessary
structures must be -in- conformance with Section 3, Subd. 1.D. of
this Ordinance
c
Net less -than 4wenty-- fi-ve -{ } percent of -the- lot, parcel or tract -et
-area according to tho
The entire area other than-occupied -by buildings -er -structures-or
control dust and drainago. Tha -a- perimeter
s barrier, -a storm water drainage system- and 4s -subject 4o -the
approval -of4he City €ngineen
e- -ae-
an enclosed trash -receptacle or a` - -irr--- senformance with 4146
fallowing
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Industrial Districts
1) Exterior wall treatment shall be similar and/or complement
2) The enclosed trash receptacle in --the
a} -trash enclosure must- be -14 e-4 aesessibleAosation -for
44 The -trash enclosure must be telly-- eereened -from- --of
adjacent-
a. f— All painting must be conducted in an approved paint booth per
Section 3, Subd. H. A1.1-paint. booths and alt of activities—of---414e
operation - shall - thoroughly- control- #be , - dust or-ether
pa#lsuulated matter -so- that -the - use with the
APC 1 15, acamended.
The - a--use with and
regulated
Minnesota - Regulations -ARC as- amended
b. h. All flammable materials, including liquids and rags, shall conform
withto the applicable provisions of the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code.
C. All outside storage shall be prohibited except the storage of
customer vehicles waiting for repair. The storage --of damaged
Off street -parking shall be- -6on ance -with- testier}
conformance with Section 3, Subd. 6. of this Ordinance.
-All conditions pertaining 4o -a -specific -site- are -- subject 4o change
.. •
•
2. 3,--Commercial and Public Radio and Television Transmitting
Antennas, and Public Utility Microwave Antennas greater than forty -five
(45) feet in height and less than two hundred (200) feet in height as
regulated by Section 3, Subd. 15 of this Ordinance.
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Industrial Districts
4.- Concrete product plants, building materials production and similar
uses provided that:
- - . _ 1 1 ••:_e _ _ . . _ . . - • - . • - :e_ - • • - • - -
satigaGtorily -met
subject-- te-the rovat -of-t e
be- instal lod .
as G-- Storage areas are landscaped, fenced and screened from view of
neighboring uses, properties guided by the comprehensive plan for
residential or commercial development, -zoning
Viand public rights -of -way in compliance with Section 3, Subd.
4.& - -Q.6 of this Ordinance.
Vehicular - access -points- shall create- a -mini of - conflict -with
City Engineer.
made to control and i
water poIIutien:
f Alf condition -site ace - subject- 4o -change
- - - - - - - - - • - -request
finds- that - the - general welfare- or-pub-4G be sewed -as
well --or- better -by- modifying --the conditions
5---- Crude oil, gasoline or other liquid storage tanks as an accessory use (not
a-
1 4 ••:_e • . _e•
satisfastorily -met
A -drainage - system subject 4o- the approval- of the City -Engineer
- :Storage areas ace and screened -from iew of
neighboring -uses, abutting residential- - zoning districts and public
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Industrial Districts
�. Vohicular assess points shall creato a minimum of conflict with
City Engineer
boundary lines - ate- - setback {} feet#fer -any
adjoining residential zoning district. Flo tanks shall be permitted -wi
Storage-tanks shall - twe five --{2,53--feet of- -open
area. - torage of any - kind- -is --pry +e said open ea, except
equipFnent ncidental- ta-the- storage tack. Approved farking must
g: -be set -back -from existing-structures7 -as tlined
in- 4
4. Commercial Kennels, provided that.
e. The applicable provisions of Chapter 503 are determined to be
satisfied.
f. Cages, enclosures and housing facilities shall be at least five
hundred 500 feet from an residential •ro•ert line.
An enclosed indoor or exterior exercise area shall be provided to
accommodate the periodic exercising of animals boarded at the
kennel. Exterior exercise areas shall be enclosed by an eight (8)
foot high solid fence.
h. All animals shall be housed indoors for overnight boarding.
5. 6 - Manufacture of materials, including but not limited to, rubber,
corrosive acids, petroleum and chemical products, which pose potential
health and safety risks and which when produced give off potentially
noxious odors. - provided -hat
a: ion_
satisfactorily-met:
- - • a ' -- - - -- - - -
l -A drainage system eubject -to -the -Engineer
shalt-be-installed
nghts- €-way+n- cenpliance wit# Sect - mod- -4 Q 4. Vehicular accee&
City Engineer.
Exterior - liquid storage tanks- shaft comply with- the standard& -$f
Section 8, Subd. 2.1.5 of this Ordinance:
g- - All - conditions pertaining- #s -a- specific -site -a-Fe subject -te change
when-414e-Council, upon investigatiee -w relation4G-a -request,
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Industrial Districts
6. Mini self- storage facilities provided that:
a- At least twenty five (25) percent of the cito is opon groon spaso
which -is- sodded -a-Rd-intensely - tandssaped -+n with a
plan-approved-by-the City Council .
each parking loading driveway and fire-lanes
&-- No single building shall be greater than one hundred fifty (150) feet
in length.
Adequate -for-snow storage-
All structures are to
All storage - buildings are to be equipped with an approved fire
suppression • - e: - - - _ - e eviewand approvat-- of -* e
- • •.
(2, 000) - square -feet-of-414s-storage structure-- is--to
be wail- and -a complete and sornprehensive fire
subject# -#he review and approval of -the Fire Department.
h. All -driveways ate- parking-- areas --a e #a-be- hard - {blacktop• or concrete)
is to be provided to insure adequate and safe assess - -ng winter
Months:
b. 1,—If an "on- premises" caretaker dwelling unit is provided on site,
construction of said dwelling unit shall conform to all design standard
regulations for multiple family dwelling units of the Minnesota State
Building Code.
Any- strustorss-having-exposure 449 use--or-public
park, or -similar- publisuse areas shall be -of brick, natural
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c. k--No retailing, wholesaling, manufacturing, repair, or other such
activity other than storage is to occur within the self
wareheuusingmini self - storage facility.
a Motor- Fuel Facilities. Motor- fuel facilities shall be -installed-in
accordance -with State -and- City mss: - Additional -adequate
space shall be provided to access fuel pumps and allow
maneuverability -
taaks, are to --lae positioned 4o- allow - adeguate- assess- motor --€uel
transports and loading- operations which---de----not- conflict- wi*
circulation, access and other--activities OR- the site. el purnps -shall
- •
b: Architectural- Standards.
a+ As a part of the conditional -use permit application, a color
illustration-of-a44-building-elevations shall bo wed-
the , and -functional- --Tarr of
tha-building(s)- and canopy shall be complementary and
compatible with each other and the - existing buildings -in4he
3} All sides -of- the principal and accessory structures aro to
have essentially the harmonious
finish treatment -3; Subd- 4-B of this
Ordinance.
decorative -concrete bleckand stucco shall be used-
columns "Earth tone colors" shall bo
defined as any various soft colors like-those -found -in nature
-soil; vegetation -, eta --such colors ire limited 4e brown,
black, gray, tan, beige, brick red, soft green, soft blue, or
white,
6+ Ten )4 - - percent -of- -the building facade- may - contain
contrasting colors. Contrasting colors shall
net—defined-
contrasting color -bands of accent lines -net 4s exceed -an
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accumulativo width of four (1) inches. The color bands shall
Canopy. A structure -ma-y--be -located over--the
The - edge - of the canopy shall be thirty (30) feet or more from
- The -- canopy- shall -not—exceed--eighteen (1 8 )4eet4- " wand
must p (14) feet of stearance- teacsemmodate
3)- - -- The- -canop - ascia - shat}- exceed three (3) feet in--vertical
height
canopy tighttng -shaft - consist canister spotlights recessed
inter -the canopy. -Ne--portionof4he tight -eF-fixtu-re -nay
extend - below --he- ceiling of the canopy- Total y
san6les ketew4he-saaepya6QreunA level.
and character of- tiwsanopy
6)- -Sign age - be-allowed --on a detached canopy Iieu"s#
signage on the -principatstructure, - rovided that;
a)-- -- The individual canopy
than--twenty-(20- percent of -the canopy -facade facing
aoublis-right-ef-way
7-}-- shall not obstruct traffic or the safo
operationof
Pump Islands.
1-)- Rump islands -shalt -be - elevated six (6) inches -above the
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2) All pump islands shall be set at least thirty (30) feet back
•: e... e:• ::• *-
pump islands Gu-na4aGe--raust-be--at least twenty four (24) feet
e- Dust Control and Drainage. The entire site other than taken up by
concrete, -Gebblestene-7- or-paving- brick. Plans -for-suFfaGing .and
drainage. -shaft -be subject to approval of -414e City Engineer.
Drainage from all fueling areas -shaW---be-difeeted-te-ai:i--eilign4
inC41:16944e-following4
14 -A-minimum - 4eur-441:indfed- 000y-cuble -feet -of-permanent
2-)- -A-Fainienum--poel-depth-offed-r--(4)-4eet„
3) A minimum oil containment capacity of eight hundred (800)
gallons-
4+ Minimum -mai-nte-n-ansekns-pestio+4 4we- (2) --tiines-peF--year
and4r-aftec-inearAir-able- spill evonts. A measurable spill
shall -be---defined--by -the- -Minnesota -P-el-k;ition-Contfel- Agency
(MPCA). -Any measurable &p114- event must be--reporte44G4he
1412GA,
f. Landscaping,
-At-4east-4wenty-five-(25)--peceent- -of-the lot, parcel -e-,tract of
and shall be -landscaped. -ReqUife4--RIliffic14614:11- -green area
sneu14 be emphasized 414 The -front -and -side- yar-ds--abutting
streets-GF4esidential-Gropecty,
2+-
-A1-the- bei:indane,s-ef--tne 4otr--414e--follewing- 4-andseapo area
shall -19e-felitii-F€4
f.! eet• •:.. - e •e
than -five (5) feet wide shall bo- landscaped in
compliance with Section 3, Subd. of this
Ordinance.
b-)- From all road Tights-4# --way7-a-n- area of not less 4han
fifteen- 41-5* feet -wide shall -4zie- -landscaped
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WAlhere lets --a-bu residentially -z - property a buffer
•
ee
ordinance.
d}- The property owner shall bo responsible for
boulevard:
g: Extorior -Lighting. The lighting shall - beaccompliched +r4-such a way
ac to havo no direct sourco of Tight visible from adjacent land in
residential- use- or from the public fight-of-way shall -be-----in
compliance -with Section bbd= € -ef this Ordinance. -A
comprehensive-- -4+ghting- plan -shall -be-- submitted as- part -of-the
following ormance standards.
44- Canopy Lighting. -- Canopy-- lighting shall e --be- permitted
under the canopy structure, and consist of canistor spotlights
recessed -4ts the canopy. -NG portion- $€- theIight -€ource -er
fixture may-extend---below the -bottom dace of the
Total canopy -illumination be-low-4 4e -Ganopy---may-not-sxseed
Perimeter Lighting. Lighting site sand
building -shall -be- directed downward, -and-individual- lights
3-} Maximum -s4e illumination shall not exceed
few-tenths (.4) foot candloat ground- level-when measured-at
4�
Assess, points-shalt create -a minimum -of
Section 3, Subd. 5 of this Ordinance.
Circulation and Loading. -Thhe- site design must accommodate
truck. Designated loading areas - n st be exclusive of off street
parking stalls -and bfive aisles. A sites -plan n -be-- provided 4o
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Industrial Districts
uses) and- hesguarefoetage
Ordinance-
Noise, Public - system - s#atl- -net- -be iblea y er y
line. Play of music or advertisement from the public - address
system is- prohibited -: -Noise control aha I I be required as regulated in
Section 37-Subd 1,J of 4#is-Ordinance..
shallbeallowed, except as- fellows=
1-3- Public phones- maybe located on site as long- as they do -net
interrupt on site traffic circulation, and are not located in a
yard -abutting-residentially--zerned -my.
Propane - sales -f - twenty{} -pound capacity tanks may be
locker andmeet- atl_State Uniform il-ding-and Fire Codes
Large, bulk- sale -propane -#arks -must meet -all applicable
34 A used -a - service - rea -be located-on-site-as
long as +t- dees -i t- terrupt -err si e-
the principal kiss and -- limited 4n area to - twenty -five {25-}
percent ef-the press -floor -area of the principalt-building-
Litter Control. The operation shall be responsible for litter control
an the subject property, deli is to occur any daily basis. --Trash
receptacles shall -be provided -at- -a convenient -location en-site-4)
Additional Stipulations. All conditions pertaining 4e -a - specifier site
are subject 4e change --when the Council, upon - investigation an
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Industrial Districts
relation to a formal request, finds that the general welfare and
expanding set forth herein.
7. Q --- Open and outdoor storage (not outdoor sales Tots) as an accessory
use provided that:
a. The designated storage area shall comply with all building setback
requirements for the district.
a b. The storage area is landscaped and screened from view of
neighboring uses, properties guided by the comprehensive plan for
residential developmentrecide -zoning- districts, and public rights -of-
way via a fence and greenbelt planting strip, in accordance withper
Section 3, Subd. 4.Q.6 of this Ordinance. The - storage- erea-shafl- be
screened ena#undred- (100) �er643.111-fr-Gfa residential properties
c. The entire storage area is fenced and secured in an appropriate
manner.
b Storage - area +& - fenced- in«- acnanoer approved by the City.
mod. The storage area is blacktopped or concrete surfaced, unless an
alternative wear - resistant material is determined by the City Engineer
to be suitable to control dust and drainage and is specifically approved
by the City CouncilSterage -- area acktepped-or concrote - surfaced
G- Alt - lighting shall be -in- compliance -with- Section 3, Subd. 4.F of this
Ordnance or other fighting standards +r} place at - the - time -ef-- project
approvah
d-e The storage area does not take up parking space or loading space
as required for conformity to this Ordinance and is not located in the
front yards.
e- The property shall a -fareperfy zoned 4er *esidentiaI, rural; sr
business use, -including land-4 a city. "Abutting" inGludes
9l
f. The property shall not abut I -35W or I -35E.
The ratio -of- storage area4o. building- footprint- shalfeet- exceed 3.51.
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Industrial Districts
k-g. All parking, loading and truck staging activities shall occur on site.
On- street parking and loading associated with the use is prohibited.
h. Storage shall not include material considered hazardous under Federal
or State Environmental Law.
88 1� Refuse /garbage collection - transfer stations provided that:
a_ a-- -No refuse or garbage shall be stored or in any way disposed of on
the site.
bib- The storage of refuse or garbage in the front yard shall be
prohibited.
e- 4ehicle parking and storage areas -a-re screened from view of
neighboring uses abutting- residential zo g districts -and- ublie- fights
el„ - - - - - - - - - - - - - _ - - shall -fie a bituminous
material-with- curb and fitter, to control -bust- and shalt be - screened
c. e, The site shall be maintained free of litter and any other undesirable
materials and will be cleaned of loose debris on a daily basis.
der One (1) off - street parking space shall be provided for each
commercial vehicle operated by the business. Parking requirements
will otherwise be as mandated by the provisions of Section 3, Subd. 5.
of this Ordinance.
ee. All in bound and out bound trucks and equipment, excluding
employeeeemplovee's personal vehicles, shall be restricted to
designated routes established by the City, except for times when
providing collection service to customers within the City limits.
ff. - The hours of operation shall be limited as necessary to minimize
the effects of nuisance factors such as traffic, noise, and glare upon
any existing neighboring residential uses, or residential zoning districts.
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Provisions are made to control and minimize noise, air and water
pollution,
I- pertaining specific site are je4 -4a change when
the-
.:
betterby -mod g conditions
9..- 4-4- -- Trucking terminals provided that:
a. Vehicular access points shall be located along arterial streets and
shall be limited and designed and constructed to create a minimum
of conflict with through traffic movement.
A drainage - system- cubject4G -the approval of the City Engineer
shalbe nstalled.
neighboring-446-965 abutting -residential- zoning - distracts -and public
with Section 3, -Subd. 4 O-
d-
traffic - movement --and shall` -b - subject- -4s -naval -e#- -the
G ty en
poiwtion,
Alt conditions etaining--to-- - specific -site are subject 4a change
when-the- -- -- -- -- -a st
wel- -orbetter by Ongthe - conditions
J. Uses by Administrative Permit. Subject to applicable provisions of this
Ordinance, the following uses are allowed by administrative permit, as may be
approved by the Zoning Administrator:
1. Personal wireless service antennas as secondary uses as regulated by
Section 3, Subd. 14.14 of this Ordinance.
Telecommunication towers as regulated by Section 3, Subd, 1- 14 of this
Ordinance.
3. Temporary mobile towers as regulated by Section 3, Subd. 45 14 of this
Ordinance.
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4. Open Air Markets.
5. Transient Merchants.
6. Accessory outdoor dining or seating facilities intended for consumption of
food or beverages purchased on site, provided that requirements of
Section 3, Subd. 15 are met.
Interim Uses. Subject to applicable provisions of this Ordinance, the following
are interim uses in the GI District:
1. Temporary Batch Plants.
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WS — Item 2
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
Work Session Item No. 2
Date: July 2, 2012
To: City Council
From: Michael Grochala
Re: Otter Lake Drive Cartway
Background
A petition to establish a cartway was submitted from Mr. Adam Johnson, 2055 Otter
Lake Drive, to establish a cartway easement to provide access to a landlocked parcel he
owns.
Minn. Stat. § 435.37 provides that upon petition presented to the city council, by the
owner of a tract of land containing at least five acres, who has no access thereto except
over a navigable waterway or over the lands of others the city council by resolution shall
establish a cartway of at least two rods wide (33 feet) connecting the petitioner's land
with a public road.
On March 26, 2012 the City Council called for a hearing to be held on July 9, 2012 to
consider the establishment of a cartway. Since this request is somewhat unique for the
City staff is providing an overview of the procedure to be followed at the hearing:
1. Mayor calls the agenda item
2. Staff introduces the subject matter and the parties, and outlines issues to be
addressed by the Council.
3. Mayor opens hearing.
i. Note: the parties can present their case and others may offer commentary,
and the Council can ask questions, but the parties have no right to cross
examine each other.
4. The petitioner, Mr. Johnson should present his case first. There are 3 issues to be
addressed:
i. Whether the threshold requirements for establishing a cartway are met.
Those requirements are:
• Petitioner owns a tract of land at least five acres in size; and
• He has no access to it except over a navigable waterway or over
the lands of others.
ii. Where the cartway should be located
iii. Damages
5. The affected property owners would then have an opportunity to respond on the
same issues.
6. The petitioner should be allowed to rebut the property owner's case.
7. Council may ask follow -up questions for the parties and staff.
8. Mayor closes the hearing.
9. Council deliberates on the three issues.
10. Council approves a resolution with their findings and conclusion.
This is intended to be a simple overview of the process. Staff will provide additional
guidance at the meeting.
Council Direction
None required.
Attachments
Cartway Location Map.
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2nd 8td Perolini: 80
Lalttude of Origin: 40
WS — Item 3
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
Work Session Item No. 3
Date: July 2, 2012
To: City Council
From: Michael Grochala
Re: Traffic Signal Project update
Background
TKDA is nearing completion of design for the Lake /Main and Birch/Ware Intersection
Improvement projects. The tentative schedule is as follows:
Approve Plans & Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids - July 25
Bid Opening — August 30
Award Contract — September 10
Start Construction — October 1st
Construction Complete — June 2013
It is likely that the majority of roadwork will be completed in the fall and the signals
installed during the winter. Final restoration will be completed in the spring of 2013.
Anoka County is still in the right -of -way acquisition process. This will need to be
completed prior to award of the contract.
The city engineer has initiated contact with property owners along Sioux Lane and Hokah
Drive to discuss the improvements and potential impacts to adjacent yards. We will
likely schedule a more general informational meeting following selection of a contractor
for the project.
Staff will be available at the meeting to address any council questions or comments.
Council Direction
None required.
WS — Item 4
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
Work Session Item No. 4
Date: July 2, 2012
To: City Council
From: Paul Bengtson, Associate Planner
Re: Landscaping Regulations Amendment
Background
The City Council engaged the planning consulting firm Stantec (formerly Bonestroo) to
complete a review of the existing Landscaping section of the zoning ordinance as part of the
2030 Comprehensive Plan update process. This work was completed over a year ago, but was
not adopted as the City Council had not yet adopted the 2030 Comprehensive Plan.
The Planning and Zoning Board and the City Council have reviewed the proposed language
previously, but staff updated portions of the proposed language as part of the comprehensive
review of Industrial Zoning Districts and outdoor storage uses.
SCHEDULE OF ACTIONS:
Planning & Zoning Board (Public Hearing) June 13, 2012
City Council Work Session July 2, 2012
City Council First Reading July 9, 2012
City Council Second Reading July 16, 2012
Publication of Ordinance TBD
Ordinance Effective TBD
Action Deadline Staff initiated, no deadlines
The proposed language follows the same format that the Planning and Zoning Board saw
previously, however the language has been simplified and shortened to make it easier for staff to
enforce and for developers /residents to understand.
The landscaping requirements are still composed of five distinct standards: Canopy Cover,
Foundation Landscaping, Open Area Landscaping, Buffer and Screen, and Boulevard Trees.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending approval of the proposed language.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft ordinance language for Section 3.4.Q
Q Landscaping, Screening and Tree Preservation Standards
1. Purpose. To establish landscaping and tree preservation standards to
promote high quality site development, compatibility of uses, biodiversity,
tree preservation, and to enhance the health, safety and general welfare
of the residents of the community.
a. Definitions. For the purpose of the Landscaping, Screening and
Tree Preservation Standards, the following definitions shall apply:
Basic Use Area. Area dedicated to site's use, including buildings,
parking, loading, driveways, streets, outbuildings, trash enclosures,
utilities, landscaping, and grading necessary for the construction of
the above uses. Surface water detention ponds are not part of the
basic use area.
Biodiversity. The variety, distribution and abundance of living
organisms in an ecosystem.
Damage. Action or inaction which does not follow good
arboriculture practices. Damage may include damage inflicted
upon roots by machinery, changing the natural grade above the
root system or around the trunk, destruction of the natural shape or
any action which causes infection, infestation or decay.
DBH. Diameter at breast height, typically measured at 4' -6' above
the ground.
Detention Area. Area of a detention pond from the normal water
level and up the side slopes to 10' offset from the high water level.
Disturbance. Any construction, development, removals, earth
movement, clearing or other similar activity.
Drip Line. Imaginary line on the ground that is extended straight
downward from the outermost edge of the canopy.
Foundation Landscape Zone. Within 15' of the building.
Invasive Species. A plant non - native to the local ecosystem which
exhibits, or has the potential to exhibit, uncontrolled growth and
invasion or alteration of the natural functions of any native habitat.
Large Shrub. Large shrubs have a mature height over 6'.
Large Tree. Over story deciduous trees with a mature height of at
least 40'.
Medium Shrub. Medium shrubs have a mature height of 3' -6'.
Medium Tree. Deciduous trees with a mature height over 18' and
up to 39'.
Removal. Actual removal or effective removal through actions
resulting in the death of a tree.
Root Protection Zone. A protected area around an existing tree
established by offsetting the drip line 5' away from the tree center.
Screen. A barrier that hinders sight and, potentially, access.
Small Shrub. Small shrubs have a mature height of less than 3'.
Small shrubs are interchangeable with perennials, ornamental
grasses and groundcovers to fulfill landscape standards.
Small Tree. Understory deciduous trees with a mature height of 18'
and under.
Tree. Any self supporting woody plant, growing up the earth with
one trunk of at least 3" dbh, or a multi- stemmed trunk system with a
definitely formed crown.
Undesirable Tree. Trees that are dead, diseased, structurally weak,
invasive or trees that are hazardous to people, infrastructure or
buildings.
2. Landscaping Standards. New residential platted subdivisions, mixed
use, commercial, institutional and industrial uses shall be subject to the
landscaping standards unless specifically excepted. The landscape
standards have been divided into five categories: Canopy Cover,
Foundation Landscape, Open Areas Landscape, Buffer and Screen, and
Boulevard Trees. Projects shall comply with the applicable requirements
of all five categories.
3. Canopy Cover Standards. The purpose of this requirement is to mitigate
the effects of vehicular hardscape by establishing tree canopy cover to
intercept rainfall, protect pavement from sun deterioration, reduce the heat
island affect, and improve aesthetics. Vehicular hardscape areas includes
loading drives, parking lots, driveways, drop -offs and other areas covered
with a hard surface intended for vehicles. Canopy cover requirements do
not apply to single family residential development, nor to multi - family
residential development without surface parking other than individual unit
driveways.
a. The required minimum canopy coverage for all uses is 40 %.
b. The following equation shall be used to calculate required canopy
coverage:
Vehicular Hardscape (Square Feet) x Canopy Cover Percent =
Required Minimum Canopy Cover (Square Feet)
CO C
N
0
The total of the assigned canopy coverage values for all the trees in
or near the vehicular hardscape must be equal or greater than the
required minimum. Pervious pavements are considered 50%
hardscape.
c. The assigned canopy coverage value of each tree is based on
planting location, tree size and anticipated tree canopy size 15
years after planting. The assigned canopy cover value to each
deciduous tree is described in the following table and illustrations:
Assigned Canopy Cover Value
Planting Location
for new trees)
Assigned Canop
Coverage Value
Large Tree
Medium Tree
Small Tree
Existing
Tree:
6 -12 "dbh
Existing
Tree:
12+ "dbh
i /i~ I
-�,-^, ---Large trees in an island containing
3 more trees are given additional
Canopy Value. See Canopy Coverage
Table.
Interior
parking lot
islands
100% of the
canopy
square
footage
950 SF (or
1200 SF in
islands of 3
or more
trees)
500 SF
250 SF
1900 SF
2850 SF
Within
less than
7' of
vehicular
hardscape
edge
50% of
the
canopy
square
footage
600 SF
250 SF
125 SF
950 SF
1425 SF
-H
7' -12'
from
vehicular
hardscap
e edge
25% of
the
canopy
square
footage
300 SF
125 SF
NA
NA
NA
Tre- s surrounded by hardscape on 3
sides are valued at 100% Canopy.
Trees with access to planting soil
outside of the island are required to
meet soil volume requirements for a
shared bed.
Trees in interior islands are valued at
100% Canopy
d. Existing trees may be used to fulfill canopy coverage, as described
in Section 3.Subd. 4.Q.8, when the drip line has proximity to the
edge of the hardscape; therefore, existing trees do not need to be
within less than 7' feet of the vehicular hardscape edge.
4. Foundation Landscape Standards. The purpose of these standards is to
soften and enhance building architecture, define access points, add color
and seasonal interest, and to blend buildings in with the natural
environment. Foundation Landscaping Standards do not apply to single
family residential development.
a. The foundation landscape planting standards are described in the
following table:
Foundation Landscape Standards
Location
Rear and Side
Front and Stree
Per 100 linear
ee'
LF) of Bui'ding
Trees
and Shrubs
1 large
2 large
3 large
6 large
* Rounded to the nearest tenth, with a minimum factor of one.
b. Round all calculations to the nearest whole number of plants.
c. The required plant materials shall be planted in the foundation
landscape zone adjacent to the building face where the
requirement applies. The City may allow flexible planting locations
where service areas or other constraints make the standards
difficult to meet.
d. Existing trees may be used to fulfill the Foundation Landscape
Standards as described in Section 3 Subd.4.Q.8.
e. Smaller landscape materials may be substituted at the following
rates:
1 Large Tree = 1.5 Medium or 2 Small Trees
3 Large Shrubs = 5 Medium or 10 Small Shrubs
f. The design of landscaping for ground areas under the building roof
overhang must take into account the potential effects of runoff from
the roof edge.
5. Open Areas Landscape Standards: The purpose of these standards is
to provide general site beautification and high aesthetic quality with a mix
of plant materials in open areas. Open areas include disturbed site areas,
such as cul de sac islands, boulevard medians, storm water management
areas, common areas in multifamily sites that are not for recreation
facilities, and disturbed areas that are not located within the foundation
landscape zone, vehicular hardscape area or the building footprint. Open
Area landscaping standards do not apply to single family residential lots.
Open areas landscaping shall meet the following standards.
a. The open areas planting standards are described in the following
table:
Open Areas Landscape Standards
Per 2 000 SF*
Trees and Shrubs
1 large
3 large
* Rounded to the nearest tenth, with a minimum factor of one.
b. Round all calculations to the nearest whole number of plants.
c. Only land above the normal water level shall be included in the
open area calculation for storm water detention areas. Planting
shall be located above the normal water level in detention areas.
The City may require specific tree species in locations where water
levels vary.
d. Existing trees may be used to fulfill Open Areas Landscape
Standards as described in Section 3, Subdivision 4.Q.9.
e. Smaller landscape materials may be substituted at the following
rates:
1 Large Tree = 1.5 Medium or 2 Small Trees
3 Large Shrubs = 5 Medium or 10 Small Shrubs
f Areas that are included in a project- specific natural resource
management plan that addresses vegetation are not subject to the
open areas landscaping standards.
9.
All lot areas not used for off - street parking, off - street loading,
sidewalks, driveways, building sites or other requirements shall be
landscaped with grass, shrubs, trees or other acceptable vegetation
or treatment as required by this chapter prior to issuance of a
certificate of occupancy. Exceptions to this requirement are listed
in Section 3, Subdivision 4.Q.14.
6. Buffer and Screen Standards: The purpose of this requirement is to
separate and buffer different land use types, screen roads and parking,
and screen utility and loading areas. The location of buffers and screens
are listed below, while the width of the buffer yard can be found in the
respective zoning districts. Buffers and screens shall meet the following
standards.
a. Required screen location, height, and materials are described in the
following table:
Landscape Screen Location, Height and Materials
Location
Required
Screen
Height
Required Screen Materials
Between a
parking lot
and
public right of
way or sidewalk
30 inches
• Year round continuous planting
screen in accordance with
paragraph 6.b.
Or
• A combination of berm and
year round continuous screen
in accordance with paragraph
6.b.
Between
residential uses
and
arterial or
collector road
6 feet
• Year round continuous planting
screen in accordance with6.b.
Or
• Wall or fence and plantings
shall provide shrub cover for
50% of the wall or fence on the
exterior side
Or
• A combination of berm and
year round continuous screen
in accordance with paragraph
6.b.
Between any
development
and
adjacent, Tess
intense,
residential land
uses
(this includes
across a street
from residential)
Between
loading /service
area
and
public view
Outdoor Storage
Yards
8 feet
• A wall or fence of permanent
materials and planting shall
provide shrub cover for 50% of
the wall or fence on the
exterior side
b. All continuous year round planting screens shall
require at a minimum a double row of plants with
triangulated spacing. See illustration. Planting plans shall include
species which are sized to appropriately screen visibility within five
years of planting. Small shrubs shall be a planted at a maximum
interval of 3' on center; medium shrubs shall be planted at a
maximum interval of 4' on center; and large shrubs shall be planted
at a maximum interval of 6' on center unless; otherwise authorized
by the City.
c. A wall or fence intended to provide a continuous year round screen
shall block visibility completely.
d. In addition to the shrub cover required in the table above, all
screens shall be planted with large trees every 50 LF, medium
trees every 35 LF, or small trees every 25 LF or some combination
thereof, along the length of the screen.
e. Existing vegetative screens should be left in place unless
composed of invasive species or otherwise directed by the City.
Existing screens may be enhanced with new plantings to comply
with the standards.
f. Berms shall be irrigated, have maximum side slopes of 3:1, and
have no less than four (4) inches of topsoil.
g.
Permanent walls and fences shall be
offset by a minimum of 2' at intervals
of 75' maximum length for stability and
visual relief. See illustration.
75' niax
2' min cffser
i
h. Approved permanent wall /fence materials shall include wood,
metal, masonry, concrete stone, or other prefabricated and /or
sustainable materials. Non - decorative concrete block is prohibited
for screening walls: rock face block or other decorative material is
required for masonry walls. Chain link fences with slats are
prohibited for screening walls.
Maintenance of the required buffer strip planting and /or fence shall
be the responsibility of the individual property owners or, if
applicable, the homeowners association.
7 Boulevard Tree Standards:
a. Boulevard trees are required at the rate of one tree per 70 linear
feet of road frontage where property fronts any public road. The
City shall collect a standard fee per tree based on the estimated
market rate cost to purchase and install trees within the
development site.
b. Existing trees may be used to fulfill boulevard tree standards at the
City's discretion.
8. General Landscaping Standards:
a. Desirable existing trees may be used to fulfill Canopy Cover,
Foundation Landscape and Open Areas Landscape standards if
applicable by placement. Desirable existing trees are valued
according to the following table:
Existing Tree Value
deciduous
trees under
Trey: 6" DBH or
Size evergreen
ees under
2' tall
deciduous
trees
between 6"
12" DBH or
evergreen
trees
between
12"-20' tall
deciduou
trees over
12" DBH or .
evergreen
trees over 20'
tall.
1 large tree
2 large trees
3 large trees
b. Plantings may be grouped if part of an approved landscape plan.
c. Standards may be met with different sizes of trees and shrubs.
d. New trees may fulfill Canopy Coverage, Foundation Landscape and
Landscape Screen standards simultaneously if applicable by
placement.
e. An existing tree is considered to be removed if the tree trunk is
damaged or if more than 30% of the drip line area is disturbed
during the construction process.
f. The City may allow flexibility in landscape standards if there are
conflicts with solar power, wind power, water harvesting, food
production or other innovative measures proposed for the site.
g.
The landscape plan shall be compared to all applicable CPTED
(Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) standards and
reviewed by the police department.
h. Trees and shrubs shall not be planted in the right of way without
City authorization and shall not be planted in easements without
authorization from the holder of the easement.
Turf slopes in excess of three to one (3:1) are prohibited.
9. Tree Preservation and Mitigation Standards: The purpose of these
standards is to protect valuable trees and stands of vegetation, while not
interfering with landowners' reasonable use and development of property.
The goal is to minimize unnecessary loss of habitat, biodiversity and forest
resources and to replace removed trees in areas where tree cover is most
critical. Unless specifically excepted, tree preservation and mitigation
standards apply to all plats, site plans, conditional use permits, interim use
permits, grading, building, and other activity that requires a city permit or
approval.
a. Tree preservation and mitigation standards are described in the
following table:
Tree Preservation and Mitigation Standards
Environmentally
Sensitive Area
(ESA) Category
Non -ESA
Natural Resource
Conservation
Area or Natural
Resource Corridor
Enhancement
Area
Natural Resource
Protected Area
Tree
Location
within Basic
Use Area
deciduous
trees 6" dbh
and over or
evergreen
trees
between
12' -20' tall
no mitigation
required
provide
one tree per
four trees
removed
provide one
tree per two
trees
removed
Tree Location: not
within Basic Use Area
deciduous
trees 6 -12"
dbh or
evergreen
trees
between
12' -20' tall
provide
one tree
per tree
removed
provide
two trees
per tree
removed
provide
two trees
per tree
removed
deciduous
trees over
12" dbh or
evergreen
trees over
20' tall
provide
two trees
per tree
removed
provide
three trees
per tree
removed
provide
three trees
per tree
removed
b. Trees used for mitigation may also fulfill the Open Areas
Landscape Standards at the discretion of the City.
c. Trees with thirty percent (30 %) of the roots damaged are
considered to be removed and must be mitigated for at the
applicable rates.
d. Undesirable trees are not subject to the Tree Preservation and
Mitigation Standards.
e. On existing lots with existing buildings where no building or
development activity that requires a permit or approval from the
City is occurring, the removal of trees is not subject to tree
preservation and mitigation standards.
f. Replacement trees shall be planted on site.
g.
The applicant may request to pay a fee per tree in lieu of some or
all of the trees required for mitigation. At the City's discretion, the
City may accept the fee for planting trees within the general area of
the development project. The City shall maintain a standard fee
per tree based on the estimated market rate cost to purchase and
install trees.
10. Landscaping Guidelines and Technical Specifications: The selection,
installation and maintenance of all planting materials shall be in
accordance with the City's Landscaping Guidelines and Technical
Specifications Manual.
11. Tree Survey:
a. A tree survey is required for all property that contains a deciduous
tree greater than 6" dbh or an evergreen tree greater than 12' tall.
b. The tree survey shall be the basis for the tree preservation plan,
tree mitigation standards, and the use of existing trees to fulfill
landscape standards.
c. The tree survey shall provide the following information:
1) In the basic use area and other areas where tree removal is
proposed, for all deciduous trees over 6" dbh and all
evergreen trees greater than 12' tall:
a) tree species
b) size
c) location
d) drip line
e) tree condition
2) the location of the combined drip lines of all tree stands
designated for preservation on the development property
3) on adjacent properties, the drip line of deciduous trees over
6" dbh and evergreen trees greater than 12' tall where the
drip line is within 5' of the development property.
d. For a new plat or new Planned Unit Development, the tree survey
shall be one plan sheet and the tree preservation plan shall be a
separate plan sheet.
e. For a building permit for a new structure on an existing lot, the tree
survey and preservation information may be included on the lot
survey typically required for a building permit instead of on a
separate document. For a building permit for an addition to an
existing structure, the tree survey information may be provided in
an informal medium that sufficiently conveys the information.
f. At the City's discretion, the tree survey requirement may be waived
under the following circumstances:
1) Deciduous trees greater than 6" dbh or evergreen trees
greater than 12' tall will not be removed and are not likely to
be impacted by construction.
2) Deciduous trees greater than 6" dbh or evergreen trees
greater than 12' tall will only be removed within the basic use
area and the basic use area is not an ESA.
12. Tree Preservation Plan:
a. A tree preservation plan shall be required for all soil disturbance
activities where Tree Preservation and Mitigation Standards apply.
A tree preservation plan shows how the Tree Preservation and
Mitigation Standards will be met and how preserved trees will be
protected during construction and other potentially harmful
activities.
b. The tree preservation plan shall be based on the tree survey.
c. If a tree survey shows that no desirable deciduous trees over 6"
dbh or evergreen trees greater than 12' in height on the
development property or adjacent properties are near the
construction area, the City may waive the tree preservation plan
requirement.
d. A tree plan shall identify:
1) The basic use area.
2) The disturbance area.
3) Tree size (dbh), species, condition, location, and root
protection zone (5' out from the drip line) for all deciduous
trees over 6" dbh or evergreen trees greater than 12' tall to
be preserved, or;
The combined root protection zone of all stands of trees
designated for preservation, whichever is applicable.
4) Location and type of tree protection fence.
5) Staging areas.
6) Temporary construction access routes when temporary site
access is necessary within root protection zone of any tree
or tree stand designated for preservation.
Temporary access shall be routed in a manner that is
least disruptive to the tree or tree stand per the
approval of the City Forester..
ii. Temporary access roads shall not exceed twenty -five
(25) feet in width and shall be delineated by snow
fencing or safety fencing.
iii. An eight (8) inch deep cover of wood chip mulch shall
be placed over the temporary access road to cushion
the root protection zones from compaction.
7) Concrete washout areas.
8) Existing and proposed grading.
9) The plan shall show directional felling and trenching to
separate root systems prior to bulldozing trees or stumps if
necessary to avoid damage to adjacent trees.
10) Coordination of utility planning so that utilities are installed in
a manner that protects trees intended to be saved.
a) Trees to be preserved shall be tagged in the field and
keyed to the tree preservation plan. The City may
inspect the trees to verify compliance with the
preservation plan at any time during construction.
b) If a natural resource management plan has been
approved for the site, the tree preservation plan shall
be in accordance with said plan.
c) See City Code Chapter 1011, Stormwater and
Erosion and Sediment Control, for other construction
related requirements.
e. The following shall occur prior to soil disturbance:
1) The tree preservation plan shall be approved by the City.
2) Fencing and all tree protection measures shall be installed
and inspected by the City.
3) Erosion control measures shall be installed and inspected by
the City.
4) All required financial securities have been submitted.
5) Any required development agreement has been approved.
13. Tree Preservation during Construction: Trees that are to be preserved
must be protected by the following methods unless otherwise approved by
the City.
a. Tree protection fencing shall be installed and maintained 5' out from
the identified drip line of the trees (Root Protection Zone) prior to
soil disturbance. Fencing shall be a minimum of 4' high and of a
highly visible material, such as snow fence or polyethylene laminar
safety netting, and must be standing throughout the construction
process. Cut roots with clean, pruning cuts at the fence line prior to
fence installation to avoid later tearing of the roots. Signage shall
be installed to instruct workers to stay out of the Root Protection
Zone.
b. Areas where development must encroach upon the root protection
zone must be identified on the tree preservation plan in which case
the fencing shall be installed at that edge.
c. No actions that may harm the health of the tree, including but not
limited to construction, traffic, compaction, storage of equipment or
materials including soil, grading, or concrete washout areas may
occur in the Root Protection Zone.
d. Trees damaged by construction, or with more than thirty percent of
the roots disturbed, shall be counted as removed and mitigated at
applicable rates.
e. Tree protection measures shall remain in place until all grading and
construction activity is terminated.
14. Final Inspection: Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the
project developer, builder, or representative shall certify in writing to the
City that all elements of the tree preservation plan and landscaping plan
were completed. These must be confirmed by the City. However, the City
may issue a certificate of occupancy prior to completion of landscaping in
the following situations:
a. If winter weather will prevent healthy planting practices, a security
shall be posted to ensure the remaining planting is accomplished
and all planting must be installed by the fifteenth of June the
following spring.
b. A certificate of occupancy may be issued by the City on residential
lots prior to lawn seeding or sod, provided an escrow security is
submitted sufficient to ensure that the work will be completed and
the date of completion is specified.
15. Non - Compliance: If the City finds that the property is not in compliance
with the approved landscaping plan or tree preservation plan, it shall
inform the property owner or, if applicable, the homeowners association,
regarding the non - compliance and describe, in writing, the steps needed
to bring the property into compliance within a reasonable timeframe, not to
exceed sixty (60) calendar days.
16. Performance Security: The City may require performance security to
ensure conformance with the requirements of this chapter.
a. The performance security shall extend for two (2) years from the
date of planting. The form of the security (cash, letter of credit, or
other form) shall be determined by the City.
b. If after notification of non - compliance the property owner or, if
applicable, the homeowners association fails to achieve the
compliance within sixty (60) calendar days, the City may exercise
its authority to use the performance security to address compliance.
Lino Lakes Charter Commission
Chair Christopher Lyden
600 Town Center Parkway
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
June 24, 2012
Dear Mayor and Council,
The scope of the remaining 2012 Charter's budget with the approximate balance of the Charter's
budget $1200.00 to be used as follows:
1. $300.00 or more for questions on Council proposed ballot language for Charter's two
amendments on the ballot this fall.
2. The remaining dollars to be used for questions relating to framing and amending the
Charter Commission amendments.
In view of the short time still allotted and based on the previous years 2007 and 2008 costs for
reviewing Council proposed amendments the Commission is requesting the Council for the
amount of $7,000 which includes the initial amount of $1400. If the Charter Commission does
not use the full amount the remainder goes back into the general fund.
It is imperative the Charter Commission receives the initial payment of $1400 (for 8 hours of
work) to start the review of the Council's proposed Charter amendment.
The failure to provide the Charter Commission the initial $1400 with the additional amount of
$5600 for the legal review of the City Council's proposed Charter amendment will be considered
a serious obstruction of the Charter Commission's ability to perform its duty in a timely manner
as set forth in the state statute.
Sincerely,
Christopher Lyden
Chair Lino Lakes Charter Commission
WS — Item 6
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
Work Session Item No. 6
Date: July 2, 2012
To: City Council
From: Jeff Karlson, City Administrator
Re: Revised Personnel Policy
Background
To indicate which sections of the revised Personnel Policy are included in the collective
bargaining agreements, I have attached the Table of Contents and highlighted each
section.
3.3 Probationary Period 6
3.4 Work Schedule 7
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** Highlighted sections are included in the collective bargaining agreements.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE PAGE
1.1 Purpose 1
1.2 Scope 1
1.3 Applicability to Unionized Personnel 1
1.4 Statement of Non - Discrimination 1
1.5 Confidentiality /Data Practices Advisory 2
1.6 Minnesota Personnel Record Review and Access Act 4
SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS
2.1 Definitions 5
SECTION 3 APPOINTMENTS AND EMPLOYMENT
3.1 Physical & Psychological Examination 6
3.2 Background Investigations 6
3.5 Performance Evaluations 7
3.6 Promotions 7
3.7 Veteran's Preference 7
3.8 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 8
3.9 Disciplinary Steps 8
3.10 Grievance Procedures 9
SECTION 4 COMPENSATION
4.1 Position Classifications 11
4.2 Compensation Plan 11
SECTION 5 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
5.1 Health Care Benefits 12
5.2 Pre -Tax Benefits 12
5.3 Health Insurance Continuation (COBRA) 12
5.4 Deferred Compensation 13
5.5 Long -Term Disability 13
5.6 Safety Committee 13
5.7 Employee Wellness 13
5.8 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 14
5.9 Computer Purchase Plan 14
5.10 Post Employment Health Care Saving Account 15
5.11 College Savings Plan 15
6.1 Holidays 16
6.2 Vacation Leave 16
6.3 Sick Leave 17
6.12 Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 21
6.13 Parental Leave 23
6.14 Personal Leave of Absence 24
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SECTION 6 ATTENDANCE AND LEAVES PAGE
6.4 Leave Donation Program 17
6.5 Workers' Compensation 19
6.6 Sick Child/School Child Leave 19
6.7 Funeral Leave 20
6.8 Military Leave 20
6.9 Time Off to Vote 20
6.10 Jury Duty 20
6.11 Serving as an Election Judge 21
6.15 Leave without Pay 24
6.16 Bone Marrow Donation Leave 24
6.17 Absence without Leave 25
6.18 Severe Weather 25
6.19 Personal Time Off (PTO) Leave 25
III SECTION 7 EDUCATION AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
7.1 Tuition Reimbursement 29
7.2 Travel Reimbursement 29
7.3 Mobile Phones 31
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SECTION 8 CONDUCT AND ETHICS
8.1 Conduct as a City Employee 32
8.2 Political Activity 33
8.3 Conflict of Interest 33
8.4 Nepotism 33
8.5 Omnibus Child Support Enforcement Act 33
8.6 Workplace Harassment 33
8.7 Reporting Workplace Harassment 34
8.8 Drug and Alcohol Testing 35
8.9 Drug and Alcohol Testing for Commercial Drivers 45
8.10 Professional Appearance 48
8.11 Computer Use Policy 48
SECTION 9 SEPARATION FROM CITY EMPLOYMENT
9.1 Voluntary Resignation 52
9.2 Reduction in Force 52
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9.3 Termination 52
9.4 Severance Pay 53
SECTION 10 DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS
10.1 Request for Hearing 54
10.2 Pre - Termination Hearing 54
10.3 Post - Discharge Hearing 54
10.4 Veterans' Preference Hearing 54
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Tuition Reimbursement Survey
City
Annual Incentive
Includes
Requirements
% Reimbursed
Andover
$0 - discontinued in
2007
Anoka
$3,000
Tuition only
"C" or better
70%
Brooklyn Center
Suspended policy in
2008
Columbia Heights
$1,500
Tuition only
"C" or better
100% job- related
50% other
Champlin
No max. — based on
credit cost at UM
Tuition only
"C" or better
100%
Chaska
No maximum
Tuition only
"C" or better
100%
Crystal
$1,200
Tuition &
Books
"C" or better
60%
Fridley
No maximum
Tuition only
"C" or better
50% initial; 50%
after completion
Golden Valley
$5,250
Tuition &
Books
`B" or better
100%
Hopkins
$3,400
Tuition &
Books
"C" or better
100%
New Brighton
$2,000
Tuition & fees
`B" or better
50%
New Hope
No maximum
Tuition, fees &
books
Initial — 50%
Final — 25%
Ramsey
No maximum
Tuition, books
& fees
"B" or better
50%
Rosemount
$1,250; 50% above
initial $1,250
Tuition, book &
fees
"C" or better
100% up to $1250
50% above $1250
Shoreview
$5,000
Tuition only
"C" or better
100%
South St. Paul
LELS - $4,000;
$12,000 in 5 -year
period
Tuition, books
& fees
"C" or better
80%
Richfield
$2,000
Tuition only
"C" or better
85%
West St. Paul
No max. — based on
credit cost at UM
Tuition only
"C" or better
75% for A
50% for B or C
AVERAGE
ANNUAL MAX.
$3,039