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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/13/2013 P&Z Packet• CITY OF LINO LAKES PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING Wednesday, February 13, 2013 6:30 p.m. Council Chambers Please be courteous and turn off all electronic devices during the meeting. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 12, 2012 4. OPEN MIKE 5. ACTION ITEMS A. Final Plat for Rademacher Addition 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Sign Regulations B. Landscaping Regulations C. 2012 Year End Board Summary 7. ADJOURN Meeting guidelines on reverse side. City of Lino Lakes Planning & Zoning Board MEETING GUIDELINES Open Mike — The purpose of a Board Meeting is to accomplish the business of the city. When presenting at a meeting please remember to be respectful, and follow these guidelines: • Please address the meeting chair. • State your name and address for the record. • Please observe a 4- minute limit. • The topic must relate to city business. • Open Mike is for items not on the agenda. • A spokesperson must represent a group of five or more — groups will have 8 minutes. • The Presiding Officer may limit duplicative presentations. • Remember, the meeting is to discuss city business only. Public Hearing - Held as a separate item of business on the agenda. The public hearing segment is your opportunity to tell the Board how you feel about issues scheduled to be heard. Typically, a hearing follows these steps: • The Presiding Officer (Chair or Vice - Chair) will announce the proposal to be reviewed and ask for the staff report. The presiding Officer shall maintain strict order and etiquette at all meetings. • Staff will present their report on the proposal. • Board members will then ask City Staff questions about the proposal. • The Presiding Officer will then open up the public hearing for anyone present who wishes to comment on the proposal. This is the time for the public to make comments or ask questions about the proposal. Comments should be limited to four (4) minutes unless further time is granted by the Presiding Officer. All comments should be directed to the Board as a body and not to any individual Board Member or City Staff Member unless permission is granted by the Presiding Officer. No person shall be permitted to enter into any discussion, either directly or through a member of the Board without the permission of the Presiding Officer. • After everyone in the audience wishing to speak has given his /her comments, the Presiding Officer shall close the public hearing. • The Board will then discuss the proposal. No further public comments are allowed. • The Board will then make a recommendation(s) and /or a decision. When you are called upon for your comments, please step to the microphone at the podium and state your name and address for the record. Occasionally, the Board may continue a hearing to another meeting before taking action. Meeting Etiquette The Planning & Zoning Board must preserve order and decorum while the meeting is in session. A resident shall not, by conversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings or the business of the Board, nor disturb any resident or Board Member while speaking or refuse to obey the orders of the Board. PLANNING & ZONING BOARD AGENDA ITEM 5A STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala P & Z MEETING DATE: February 13, 2013 REQUEST: Final Plat Approval, Rademacher Additions Case No. FP2013 -001 APPLICANT: Grant Rademacher Rademacher Family Partnership, LLP REVIEW DEADLINE: Application Deemed Complete - January 18, 2013 60 - Day Review Deadline - March 19, 2013 BACKGROUND The City Council approved the preliminary plat for Rademacher Addition, formerly known as Bill's Superette on December 10, 2012 with Resolution No.12 -129. Radamacher Additions is a 2 -lot commercial subdivision on the NE corner of Lake Drive and Main Street. The City Council approval included the following conditions: 1) A trail is installed along both Lake Drive and Main Street; 2) Cross access easements are submitted and approved by city staff to allow both businesses to utilize both accesses; 3) Obtain all necessary permits from the Rice Creek Watershed District, and provide a copy of that permit to the city; 4) Pond areas must be planted with a native seed mix acceptable to the city and managed for a minimum of three years by an approved city contractor; 5) Execution of a Stormwater Operation and Maintenance Agreement between the City and/or RCWD prior to issuance of a building permit; 6) All outstanding land use fees or escrows shall be paid in full prior to issuance of a building permit; 7) Title work satisfactory to the City Attorney shall be submitted and reviewed prior to final plat recording; 8) A development agreement is entered into between the City and the Developer as part of the final plat approval process; 9) All development fees shall be calculated according to the fees in effect at the time of the final plat; 10) Preliminary plat approval shall be valid for one year from the date of this approval. The plat and associated development agreement shall be recorded within one year of approval; Page 1 Rademacher Addition Final Plat P &Z Report 2/13/13 ANALYSIS The final plat is generally consistent with the approved preliminary plat. Drainage and utility easements have been provided for. The additional right -of -way for Main Street has been included on the drawing. All required title work has been submitted. However the following items need to be corrected on the plat document: 1. The owner name needs to be corrected consistent with the Title Commitment. 2. The dedication statement should be changed to read as follows: "and do hereby donate and dedicate to the public for public use forever the street, and drainage and utility easements as shown on this plat." 3. The dedication statement should include a statement dedicating to Anoka County right of access to Lake Drive and Main Street. 4. Access Control should be depicted on the map with an opening located at the two access points. 5. The signature block for the Planning Commission should be removed. 6. The plat name should be corrected in the City Council signature block. Park Dedication A payment in lieu of park dedication is required for the proposed subdivision. The City's fee for commercial property is $2,175 per acre. The total site area is 4.47 acres. The total payment is lieu of dedication is $9,722.25. The developer will be installing bituminous pedestrian and bicycle trail both north and east of the Lake and Main intersection. The park dedication fee will be credited back to the developer for this improvement. Agreements The developer has submitted a "Reciprocal Access and Maintenance Agreement" for review. The purpose of the agreement is to insure access across both lots for ingress and egress to the properties. Additionally, the agreement provides for shared maintenance responsibilities of the storm sewer system including ponds. The development of the site will require the execution of both a Development Agreement and a Stormwater Treatment Operation and Maintenance Agreement. The development agreement will address responsibilities for installation of both public and private improvements, subdivision fees, financial securities and permits. The stormwater agreement provides for ongoing maintenance of facilities, annual inspections and reporting. These will be entered into as a condition of Final Plat approval. RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending approval of the final plat with the following conditions: Page 2 Rademacher Addition Final Plat P &Z Report 2/13/13 • 1. The changes to the final plat, enumerated within the staff report, are completed prior to City Council approval. 2. The payment in lieu of park dedication shall be $9,722.25. The fee shall be credited back to the developer for trail improvements. 3. Execution of development agreement and stormwater treatment operation and maintenance agreement between the developer and the City. ATTACHMENTS 1. Final Plat, Radamacher Addition Page 3 Rademacher Addition Final Plat P &Z Report 2/13/13 • • NORTH 40 80 SCALE IN FEET RECEIVED JAN 18 2013 CITY OF LINO LAKES / / / / �/ / /g /J2` -/ �/4g1 j og - i/ N. LINE, LOT 5 -,\ gg9•9'35'E 28241 RADEMACHER ADDITION O DENOTES 1/21001 BY 141004 IRON MONUMENT SET AND MARKED BY LICENSE NO.47481. O' DENOTES ANOKA COUNTY MONUMENT • DENOTES IRON MONUMENT FOUND AND MARKED AS SHOWN. THE EASf"UNE OFTHE PLAT OF FOREST VIEW ACRES 5 ASSUMED TO HAVE A BEARING OF SOUTH 00 DEGREES 00 MINUTES 25 SECONDS WEST. O' Sri' CDR., 5`C. 4, t 181'. 31, RGE. 22 (A RED AND 04117E 2" SO. STEEL TELSPAR MONUMENT) t„- // tt'-‘2:":2/ e2-1-1-7 Y'9tY u / f ` / 2�sf` // / /,`/ Qo // a ^I, / 4i /1 • - /ti P /pry / /:1:7 1 (-) ,7 - „, t // ', o / _ 1 / leas r ` f s7 _a /;- 2 / - / `xrha /., A-b — — 19472 :sl o`" p-: ;% ! p'' , / -18279 tin a EAST 4{16.51 cc /: / / ' SW COR., SEC. 4, / T6P. 31, RGE 22 (CAST IRON MONUMENT) 080. P 9235 FT81 8 {4188 L •Z __/____5797 56i70'SrE t Tom\ a9ABYAGE d' 1119.117 L456 E717 LOT 1 ti 29 004. P P0101 TOP f • L =26.20 X755'53' S. LINE, SEC. 4, "MP. 31, RGE 22 N8359:1i 6 64392 \t 29 4 • 1712.411145E" f1 ' d UD'EAEilLY7 - - -' 10171 N6959731r 27554 0 MAIN STREET Na7twl '•-' C.S.A.H. NO. 14) --”"Ss \\{ 15955 i e _ w LOT 2 LOT 7 7j 0 DRAYAGE S t/]H!7 EtSF]151r N8959'3611391.89 4 n° g rs • 29 M. IF 9235 N. UNE, ANOKA co. _ -- N8959•35'W 367.96 R/YI PLAT N0. 17 (EXCEPTION) PARCEL 5 , -- Er g — ,°° S LINE, FOREST VIEW ACRES- - �- hiAIN STREET (C.S.A.H. NO. 14) FHA 1 NCH P w 0 z F18 {acre ua 811 3 p • „ RA/D0Y YC6 00S )o. 1k17 2.7'123 P N00°00.25'E1 1 N8959'351W I � CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA SEC. 4, T. 31, R. 22 KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That Michael J. Wagner, K., fee owner, of the following described property situated In the County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, to wit All of tots 5, 6 and 7, Forest View Acres AND All those parts of the vacated service mad, and Lot 1, Forest View Acres, lying South of the North fine of Lot 5 extended Westerly to the highway right of way, EXCEPT THEREFROM the following parse s: Parcels 60 and 61, Anoka County Highway Right-of Way Plat No. 17, azording to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the Mola County Recorder. Parcel 51, Anoka County Highway RightofWay Plat No. 25, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the Anoka County Recorder. The Northwesterly 30 feet of tot 1, Forest Yew Acres, lying South of the Westerly extension of the North line of Lot 5, Forest View Aces Has caused the same to be surveyed and platted as FOREST VIEW ACRES SECOND ADDITION, and do hereby donate and dedicate the easements as shown on this plat for drainage and utility purposes only. In witness whereof said Michael 1. Wagner, Jr., Fee Owner, has mused these presents to be signed this SIGNED: Michael i. Wagner, Jr., Fee Owner STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this Notary Public, My Commission Expires day of 20 . day of 20_, by Michael 1. Wagner, Jr., Fee Owner. County, Minnewta Notary Printed Name SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE I Marais F. Hampton do hereby certify that this plat was prepared by me or under my direct supervision; that I am a duly Licensed Land Surveyor in the State of Minnesota; that this plat is a correct representation of the boundary survey, that all mathematical data and labels are correctly designated on this plat that ail monuments depicted on this plat have been, or will be correctly set within one year, that all water boundaries and wet lands, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 505.01, Subd.3, as of the date of this certificate are shown and labeled on this plat and all pubtcways are shown and labeled on this plat Dated this day of 20 . Manaus F. Hampton, Licensed Land Surveyor, Minnesota license No.47401 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF . The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before metre day of 20_, by Marais F. Hampton, a Licensed Land Surveyor. Notary Public, County, Minnesota Notary Printed Name My Commission Expires PLANNING COMMISSION LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA Be it known that at a meeting held on this day of review and approve this plat of FOREST VIEW ACRES 500)00 ADDMON. Planning Commission, Cdy of Lino takes, Minnesota By Chairman cm COUNGL LINO LAXES, MINNESOTA 20_, the planning commission of the Cdy of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, dud hereby This plat of FOREST VIEW ACRES SECOND ADOMON was approved and accepted by the Gty Council of the Gty of Lino Lakes, Minnesota at a regular meeting thereof held this day of 20 and said plat is in compliance with the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 505.03, Subd.2. Gty Council, Uno Lakes, Minnesota By, , Mayor By. , Oerk ANOKA COUNTY SURVEYOR I hereby certify that in accordance with the Minnesota Statutes 505. 021, Subd. 11, this plat has been reviewed and approved this day of 20 . By. Larry D. Hoium, Anoka County Surveyor MFRA, INC. ENGINEERING, PLANNING AND LAND SURVEYING PLANNING & ZONING BOARD AGENDA ITEM 6A STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala P & Z MEETING DATE: February 13, 2013 REQUEST: Discussion Item — Sign Regulations APPLICANT: City of Lino Lakes REVIEW DEADLINE: Not Applicable — City Initiated BACKGROUND Following a City Council request to review the City's temporary sign regulations, the Planning and Zoning Board held a public forum to solicit comments from area businesses and institutional uses. Staff also completed a survey of sign regulations for surrounding communities. Nine (9) individuals brought forth suggestions regarding signage needs. In general the respondents requested more flexibility in the annual day allowance, location and duration of temporary sign permits. • Based on these comments and the Planning and Zoning Board's discussion, staff has developed alternatives for board consideration. • ANALYSIS Sign regulation is not unique to the City of Lino Lakes. Most cities provide for some measure of sign regulation for both aesthetic and safety reasons. The City's Sign Code is intended to establish a comprehensive and balanced system of sign control that accommodates the need for a well- maintained, safe and attractive community, and the need for effective communications including business identification. There is no ideal system of sign regulation. Sign requirements can vary from city to city, although there are generally accepted parameters that communities commonly use. As shown in the attached sign code summary, the Lino Lakes requirements for both permanent and temporary signs are generally consistent with surrounding communities. It should be noted that temporary signs were originally intended to provide relief from the standard sign requirements for "special" events such as grand openings. The city should be careful not to expand temporary sign requirements as a substitute for location or as a replacement for other advertising devices such as flyers, newspaper ads and the like. Page 1 Signage Regulations P &Z Report 2/13/13 Alternatives for consideration 1. Eliminate the one per quarter temporary sign permit restriction and provide for a temporary sign allowance of 90 days annually. This is roughly equivalent to one week a month. The City currently allows one permit each quarter for a maximum of 17 days each totaling 68 days. Business owners would determine dates but display would be limited to a certain period such as no more than 14 consecutive days. 2. Allow for the option of per event permits or an annual permit. Business would be allowed to choose the permit that best meets their needs. Owners choosing an annual permit would need to specify dates in advance. While the annual permit fee would likely be higher than the single permit fee, the one -time fee would be less overall than purchasing several individual permits. The P & Z had inquired about a no fee allowance for non - profits. Staff did review this with the City Attorney and concluded that there is no basis for this allowance and that it would constitute a violation of equal protection regulations. In simpler terms, zoning regulations need to treat similar uses equally. 3. Allow one banner per property as part of base signage. Limit to a maximum of 32 square feet. One sign would be allowed per parcel. Multi -tenant facilities would need to be coordinated with owner. Banner would still need to be affixed to the building as required by current regulations. This provision would essentially mean an expansion of our maximum wall signage requirements. 4. Increase allowance for wall signage for institutional uses in residential areas. Staff also suggests an amendment to allow for both a wall sign and a monument sign for these uses. The City currently allows one ground sign of 32 sq.ft. or one wall sign with a maximum size of 50 sq.ft. Staff would recommend 50 sq.ft. for ground signs and 80 sq.ft. for wall signs. 5. Change limit on wall signage in commercial districts to one per facade limited to a percentage of the wall surface area. The city currently limits the number of wall signs to one unless the business fronts 2 streets. In this case a second sign is allowed. The proposed change would simply allow limited amount of signage on each wall oriented to each abutting street. REQUESTED BOARD DIRECTION Staff is seeking board input on the suggested modifications. ATTACHMENTS 1. Sign Survey (from December 12 meeting) Page 2 Signage Regulations P &Z Report 2/13/13 • • • E E O C10 c O t bA G) Z \4- O c O f0 3 OA G1 CC c N O L CO E E 3 Temporary Signs 1 Size N M 6 s.f. for residential it N m N m Number Allowed I Allowed one banner and /or portable sign per permit per quarter of any calendar year. The permit is good for 17 consecutive days. v 0 c F ° c c v c !' v -o y - c m v `° v v v Q c E To 0— n a Z N c c o-0 v m v 3 3 E ° a E ° = o m E v E L o 0) ' n v. 0 ° Allowed four temporary banners per year, but not more than one at a time, up to 60 days each. Special event signs not allowed in commercial districts Residential uses allowed one special event sign per property at a given time. Allowed 30 days per sign and 90 total display days per year. Each sign counts as a minimum of 7 days. Ground Sign Size j 2 s.f. per frontage foot or max 200 s.f. N c v c :D v 7,`', v c O o c 35 s.f. per face 25 s.f. per face Number Allowed Allowed one ground sign per business only if not part of an integrated retail complex. v v ° Q o E o CO ° r. c _ o. z 3 O m c L U a W c O Q O h 8, L _4 To O v m + ,To E c O v N E. Is 0 3 '7, E `-^ -o O m c L ° is °2 N 7 N a+ 0 H > J J N = c 0 `a 'E : c v v m a •- E co E v o a 72 v v v v ` a u o O ,_ c z o Y oo . ro m a o Allowed one monument sign (Pylon signs only allowed in Business Warehouse District and Industrial Districts) One ground sign for multi- family and subdivisions only Wall Sign Size Allowed the greater of 100 s.f. or 10% of building face. 0 Max 10% on front and 5% on sides and rear of wall area; Total s.f. of wall signs depends on building s.f. 40 s.f. for non- residential uses. 10 s.f. for apartments Number Allowed Single frontage: one wall sign. Double frontage or corner lot may have one additional wall sign on any wall. C v m o0 a -c > v v C c `° E° o w o m c `g m . • .0 m ' m 9 — v a3 v 0 C 5 z v o a For single tenant buildings, itwo wall signs per side except that signs may not abut residential property on the sides or rear. One wall sign for non- residential uses and apartments only 'Lino Lakes A Commercial Residential 'White Bear Lake Commercial Residential Residential Commercial W of 0 fD Residential Commercial 2 C 0 Residential Commercial 'Andover Home occupations, churches, schools, fire stations, golf courses, or other public buildings allowed one wall sign. Allowed one wall sign except where the building abuts two or more streets. Then one oriented to each abutting street shall be permitted. For single tenant buildings, 1 per facade if it is an entrance or visible from the street. For single tenant buildings, one per facade if it is an entrance or visible from the street. One total sign (wall or ground) per lot frontage Not limited Number Allowed WaII Sign Max 2.5 s.f. for home occupations and 80 s.f. for other uses Max 10% of the gross wall area or 200 s.f., whichever is more restrictive Max 10% of the gross wall area Max 10% of the gross wall area For residential, depends on parcel size. For institutional, up to 32 s.f. or 64 s.f. for multiple frontages The aggregate s.f. per lot shall not exceed 4 s.f. front foot of building. No sign shall exceed 250 s.f. Size Public places /institutions, residential subdivisions and multi - family complexes allowed one monument sign One monument sign 1 monument sign (or 1 Pylon sign by CUP) One monument sign (or 1 Pylon sign by CUP) One total sign (wall or ground) per lot frontage Not limited Number Allowed Ground Sign w m 140 s.f. 32 s.f. per face 40 s.f. per face For residential, depends on parcel size. For institutional, up to 32 s.f. or 64 s.f. for multiple frontages The aggregate s.f. per lot shall not exceed 4 s.f. front foot of building. No sign shall exceed 250 s.f. Allowed four temporary sign permits per year for a period of 14 days each. Allowed four temporary sign permits per year fora period of 14 days each. One per business per year (total not to exceed 90 days) One per business per year (total not to exceed 90 days) One per institutional use (60 total days per institution per year) One per business (60 total days per business per year) I_ Number Allowed Temporary Signs 1 Not specified but must be approved by City through a sign permit Not specified but must be approved by City through a sign permit Depends on type of sign Depends on type of sign W NJ W NJ 1 Size • • • Temporary Signs Size M 18 s.f. when located on property used for residential purposes and 32 s.f. for any other land use. co V co Number Allowed Allowed a banner attached to a principal structure. No more than two per year, not to exceed 7 days each. 30 days shall be required between temporary sign permits One civic event sign per property, not posted more than 30 days prior to event. One temporary sign. A single permit shall not exceed 30 consecutive days. Each property is allowed 90 days per year of temporary signage One temporary sign. A single permit shall not exceed 30 consecutive days. Each property is allowed 90 days per year of temporary signage c on in 73 0 0 0 Size o v 2 r _ L oro 3 a O a V 12 O C N C a v v E v O v v 2 o m 0 , h E '7, o For non - residential uses in residential districts, same as Commercial. 125 s.f. C CO 3 a, °1 v , Number Allowed One freestanding sign unless abutted by two or more arterial roadways, in which case two may be allowed subject to a Comprehensive Sign Plan. For non - residential uses in residential districts, same as Commercial. One monument sign C 3 a, a, v, Wall Sign P.; Max 10% of the gross wall area with a minimum of 20 s.f. Max 20 s.f. in R2, R3, and T Districts. 40 s.f. in Public /Quasi - Public District. Not to exceed 200 total s.f. per occupancy Max 16 s.f. for apartments and condominiums. For nonresidential uses, 96 s.f. or 192 s.f where a lot exceeds 1,000 linear feet of street frontage so long as no sign is greater than 96 s.f. Number Allowed One wall sign unless abutted by two or more arterial roadways, in which case two may be allowed subject to a Comprehensive Sign Plan. Not permitted for detached residential uses. All other uses same as for commercial. ITwo per business One identification sign per apartment or condominium complex. For nonresidential uses, one freestanding sign and one wall sign is allowed. 'Shoreview Commercial Residential 1Elk River Commercial Residential Residential Commercial !Ramsey Residential n ) R. 0 \ ƒ Residential ( j \2 * 0 / z z } signage may be located ny building facade allowed wall sign for each street Cage imited Number Allowed Wall % { ® )\/ § c o ^ y \( f! & ; } * & may f the ling f ed 2C i0 s.f ) \\ /ƒ o \{ #2\ 0 g. )\\ /\ identific r vehicular ✓elopment 1 one grou . d frontage i one sign board per e for publii Tonal use estanding ed for eacl per street e 0 -- }} mber Alio% cro Ground 9 xmr, BNB\ /5�� ceed 32 s.f. in ;round sign p to 100 s.f. and the second be up to 50 s.f. ceed 24 s.f. f. for the first additional be no greater half the area t sign \ \ \ \\� \\\ azlS eEge# »2E® ;E a ,* -§ ©a g �;\!§ )& / § /\ /Qa —E >o ( . . ( vo t( )arc( Jp t( vo t( )arc( apt( DOVE d chi )m p nts, freqi =_nt s (wici d of ys e „( � \\ }� k/ \\ ber, , )> _ — -a ° ro ® . - ( \ 3\ )/) \k7 — co , _ 3aQ (D. /= Temporary Signs o ca Not specified but must be approved by City through a sign permit Not specified but must be approved by City through a sign permit Special events: banners not more than 32 s.f. and pennants not more than 50 lineal feet. Longer term banners allowed the less restrictive of either 32 s.f. or 5% of the area of the wall with a max of 80 s.f. Special events: banners not more than 80 s.f. and pennants no more than 200 lineal feet. Longer term banners allowed the less restrictive of either 32 s.f. or 5% of the area of the wall with a max of 80 s.f. Size • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD AGENDA ITEM 6B STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala P & Z MEETING DATE: February 13, 2013 REQUEST: Discussion Item — Landscaping Regulations Case No. TA2013 -001 APPLICANT: City of Lino Lakes REVIEW DEADLINE: Not Applicable — City Initiated BACKGROUND The City Council approved Ordinance No. 08 -12, amending the zoning ordinance landscaping requirements, in July of 2012. The requirements addressed five areas of landscaping including; 1) Boulevard Trees; 2) Canopy Coverage; 3) Foundation Landscape; 4) Open Areas Landscape; and 5) Buffer and Screen. The requirements were applied for the first time with the Bill's Superette project and appear to have achieved the desired level of landscaping. However, as staff began working with the ordinance on other sites we have identified the need to review and potentially amend the ordinance requirements. Changes that staff believe should be considered include the following: 1) Exception from Canopy Coverage requirements for Industrial storage /delivery areas and/or 2) Reduction in the coverage percentage and/or different levels for commercial and industrial properties. 3) Limit foundation planting requirements to front and street facing facades. 4) Requirements for residential lawns need to be added. ANALYSIS Canopy Coverage The Canopy Coverage requirement is intended to mitigate the effects of impervious areas by intercepting rainfall, protecting pavement, reducing the heat island effect and improving aesthetics. These areas include loading drives, parking lots, driveways, drop- Page 1 Landscaping Regulations P & Z Report 2/13/13 offs and other areas covered with a hard surface intended for vehicles. The minimum canopy coverage for all uses is 40 %. As noted, all hard surface areas are included for canopy coverage calculation purposes. However, industrial uses often have sizable loading areas and working yards that 1) substantially increase the Canopy Coverage requirement; and 2) are extremely difficult or impractical to insert landscaping into. Staff is of the opinion that exempting these areas from the calculation requirement should be considered. In addition, the board may wish to consider different Canopy Coverage levels based on the land use type. Commercial and Industrial areas tend to have somewhat different site characteristics. The board may wish to consider reducing the coverage percentage for industrial properties. Staff would also like to further review the existing 40% requirement for commercial uses. Foundation Plantings The foundation planting requirements currently provide for plantings along all four sides of a building. While an allowance is made for loading areas, staff is of the opinion that in all practicality the provisions should only apply to street facing sides of the building and /or general parking areas. This is more of a concern in industrial areas where loading areas may take up more than one side of a building. Residential Lawn Requirements The City requires all residential properties to install landscaping including ornamental grass i.e., sod or seed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. However, the specific citation was inadvertently deleted when the revised ordinance was adopted. Staff is proposing language be added addressing minimum residential landscaping requirements. REQUESTED BOARD DIRECTION Staff is requesting board direction to pursue possible amendments to the landscaping requirements. ATTACHMENTS None. • Page 2 Landscaping Regulations P & Z Report 2/13/13