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CITY OF LINO LAKES
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, July 10, 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: June 12, 2013
4. OPEN MIKE
5. ACTION ITEMS
A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING to consider a rezone of property located at
7880 Sunset Avenue (PID #07- 31 -22 -23 -0004) from R -Rural to PUD- Planned
Unit Development and an Amendment to the Development Stage
Plan/Preliminary Plat of Century Farm North to expand project boundary and
include certain property located at 7880 Sunset Avenue.
B. PUBLIC HEARING to consider amending Section 3 of the Zoning Ordinance
which includes requirements for Landscaping Regulations
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Project Updates
B. Orange St. & Lake Dr. Commercial Area Planning Study
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.
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guidelines:
• Please address the meeting chair.
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• 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.
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MINUTES
DATE
TIME STARTED
TIME ENDED
MEMBERS PRESENT
MEMBERS ABSENT .
STAFF PRESENT
June 12, 2013
6:30 P.M.
7:50 P.M.
Neil Evenson, Michael Hyden (Vice Chair), Perry
Laden, Lou Masonick, Robert Nelson, Michael
Root, Paul Tralle (Chair)
None
Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Chair Tralle called the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Board meeting to order at 6:30
p.m. on June 12, 2013.
2. APROVAL OF AGENDA
The Agenda
as approved as presented.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
May 8, 2013
Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to approve the May 8, 2013 Meeting Minutes. Motion was
supported by Mr. Laden. Motion carried 6 - 0. (Tralle abstained.)
4. OPEN MIKE
Chair Tralle declared Open Mike at 6:32 p.m.
There was no one present for Open Mike.
Mr. Hyden made a MOTION to close Open Mike at 6:33 p.m. Motion was supported by
Mr. Laden. Motion carried 6 - 0. (Tralle abstained.)
5. ACTION ITEMS
DRAFT MINUTES
Planning & Zoning Board
June 12, 2013
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A. PUBLIC HEARING to consider a rezone of property located at 7880 Sunset
Avenue (PID #07- 31 -22 -23 -0004) from R -Rural to PUD- Planned Unit
Development and an Amendment to the Development Stage Plan/Preliminary
Plat of Century Farm North to expand project boundary and include certain
property located at 7880 Sunset Avenue
Katie Larsen, City Planner, presented the staff report. Staff recommended continuing the
Public Hearing and requesting the applicant resubmit plans addressing all conditions
listed in the staff report.
Staff addressed questions of the board.
Chair Tralle declared the Public Hearing open at 7:00 m.
Gary Uhde, President of Century Farm Development, 3157 Berwick :o11, Brooklyn
Park, was present to address the board. Mr. Uhde explained how the market change
affected his development. He explained that his goal is to provide good development that
the city can be proud of. Mr. Uhde added that new residents will be provided a
disclosure to sign that they are aware of the location of the nearby airport.
Chair Tralle thanked Mr. Uhde fort" •rts to get development moving again.
Mr. Hyden made a MOTION at 7:20-p.m. to continue the Public Hearing to the next
meeting. Motion was supported by Mr. Nelson. Motion carried 6 - 0. (Tralle abstained.)
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Project Updates
Michael Grochala, Community Development Director, gave an update on current city
protects inluding Bill's Superette /G -Will Liquors, Metro Transit Park & Ride, Main
Sr Shoppes /McDonald's, Lino Lakes Assisted Living Addition, Century Farm North
PU ndment and Preserve at Lino Lakes. He updated the board on the status of the
Hamm eart Brewery, marketing of the Legacy at Woods Edge and amending the city's
design standards.
B. Landscaping Regulations
Mr. Grochala reviewed the staff report. Staff is seeking input from the board on potential
amendments to the city's current landscaping requirements.
Board comments included:
What if property owner wants prairie grasses in front yard vs. seed or sod?
Does ordinance address prohibited trees? Diversity?
DRAFT MINUTES
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Planning & Zoning Board
June 12, 2013
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Sod cannot grow in shady areas.
Hydro- seeding has been effective.
Strong opinion to keep option for sod -seed or hydro- seeding.
Review commercial and industrial foundation plantings again — side & rear yards.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Laden made a MOTION to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m. Motion was supported
by Mr. Hyden. Motion carried 6 - 0. (Tralle abstained.)
Respectfully submitted,
Dawn Bugge
Community Development Assistant
DRAFT MINUTES
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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
AGENDA ITEM 5A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Katie Larsen, City Planner
P & Z MEETING DATE: July 10, 2013
REQUEST: Continued Public Hearing, Century Farm North,
Rezoning, Amendment to Development Stage
Plan/Preliminary Plat
Case No. PD2013 -001
APPLICANTS:
OWNERS:
Gary M. Uhde
3157 Berwick Knoll
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Jeff Morell
7880 Sunset Avenue
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Same
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION SCHEDULE:
Complete Application Date:
May 13, 2013
Environmental Board Meeting:
May 29, 2013
EDAC Meeting:
NA
Park Board Meeting:
June 12, 2013 @ 5:30 p.m.
P & Z Board Meeting:
June 12, 2013 @ 6:30 p.m.
City Council Meeting:
July 8, 2013
60 -Day Review Date:
July 12, 2013
120 -Day Review Date:
September 10, 2013
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
The applicant has submitted a land use application for the following:
• Rezone property located at 7880 Sunset Avenue from R -Rural to PUD- Planned
Unit Development.
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Century Farm North P & Z Report 7/10/13
• Amendment to Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat of Century Farm North
to expand project boundary, realign Robinson Drive and create new parcels.
• Vacation of dedicated parkland (City Council action)
The proposed Development Stage Plan/Preliminary Plat amendment (PUD amendment)
occurs within Outlot A of Century Farm North 5th Addition. This will be the second
PUD Amendment to Century Farm North.
The applicant is requesting an amendment to the Development Stage Plan/Preliminary
Plat of Century Farm North to include a 0.991 acre parcel located 7880 Sunset Avenue
owned by Jeff Morell. This parcel is currently zoned R -Rural and requires rezoning to
Planned Unit Development in conjunction with Century Farm North.
The project also includes the realignment of Robinson Drive. The current
PUD/Preliminary Plat as it relates to Century Farm 5th Addition has 10 detached single
family lots and 16 single family lots. The proposed rezoning, PUD amendment and road
realignment will create an additional 12 single family lots and convert the 10 detached
single family lots to single family lots.
A portion of dedicated parkland will need to be vacated to accommodate 3 proposed new
lots. The Park Board will review the proposal and make recommendation and the City
Council will hold a public hearing.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends continuing the public hearing and requesting the applicant resubmit
plans addressing all conditions listed in Staff Report.
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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
AGENDA ITEM 5B
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala
P & Z MEETING DATE: July 10, 2013
REQUEST: Public Hearing — 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.
The Planning and Zoning Board discussed these potential changes in February of 2013
and on June 12, 2013. Based on the comments received staff has prepared the draft
ordinance for consideration.
ANALYSIS
The following is a summary of the proposed changes:
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Section 1 a. Definitions.
The definition of "Foundation Landscape Zone" was modified to better define the zone.
Section 3. Canopy Cover Standards.
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 -
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.
The draft ordinance eliminates the phrase "loading areas" and exempts permitted outdoor
storage areas.
Section 4. Foundation Landscape Standards.
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.
The proposed changes eliminate the requirements for foundation planting on rear and
sides but requires all front and street facing sides to include plantings. This includes
sides facing private streets. Additionally, staff is proposing to allow trees planted within
30 feet of the building to be considered part of the foundation plantings. The purpose of
this change is to provide for plantings within landscaped areas lying between the building
and parking/hard surface areas. This also provides flexibility in locating landscaping to
maximize view sheds.
The substitution ratios for smaller plant materials was also changed allow for easier
calculations.
Section 5. Open Areas Landscape Standards.
The substitution ratios for smaller plant materials was also changed allow for easier
calculations.
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Subpart g that establishes the requirement for areas to be landscaped was deleted and
relocated to the General Landscaping Standards section (Section 9).
Section 6. Buffer and Screen Requirements.
The screening requirement for development abutting adjacent, less intense, residential
uses was amended to clarify that screening would not be required on the side considered
to be the front of a property.
Section 7. Boulevard Tree Standards.
Subpart a. was amended to clarify that boulevard trees are required in new residential
subdivisions. Commercial, Industrial and Institutional uses would not be subject to this
provision. Those areas are subject to the Canopy Coverage and Open Areas
requirements. Prior language of subpart a. was moved to subpart d.
Subpart b. establishes the rate of planting. Single family and two family lots require one
tree per frontage. All other residential properties are subject to 1 tree per 70 lineal feet.
Subpart c. Trees are required to be planted within 14 feet of the curb /pavement line or as
determined by the City Forester.
Subpart d. Allows for City planting of boulevard trees and establishment of standard tree
• fee. This provision was previously included in subpart a.
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Section 8. Sod and Ground Cover
This is a new section to address standards erroneously deleted in prior ordinance update.
The section establishes the requirement for ground cover including top soil and sodding.
Allows for seeding in lieu of sod under certain cases which include single family and
two - family home construction.
Also includes exception to sod/seed requirements for future expansion areas, mulched
areas and native planting areas.
Section 9. General Landscaping Standards.
Subpart a. was inserted regarding the requirement for landscaping. This language was
previously located in Section 5. Open Area Landscape Standards.
Subpart b. was inserted to clarify that a landscaping plan is required for Commercial,
industrial public /semi - public, institutional and multi - family uses.
Subparts c through k were renumbered.
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Subpart 1. was inserted to require irrigations. This language was erroneously deleted in
the prior ordinance update.
Sections 10 through 17 were renumbered.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending approval of the proposed Landscaping Ordinance amendment.
REQUESTED BOARD DIRECTION
Hold the Public Hearing and consider and recommendation for council consideration.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Landscaping Amendment
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Required Screening, Landscaping, and Buffer Yards.
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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. An area located -Wwithin 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'.
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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 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 and permitted exterior storage areas in Industrial
Districts.
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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)
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 Canopy
Coverage Value
Large Tree
Medium
Tree
Small Tree
Existing
Tree:
6- 12 "dbh
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
Within
less than
7' of
vehicular
hardscap
e edge
50% of
the
canopy
square
footage
600 SF
250 SF
125 SF
950 SF
7' -12'
from
vehicula
r
hardsca
pe edge
25% of
the
canopy
square
footage
300 SF
125 SF
NA
NA
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one.
Large trees in an island containing
3 more trees are given additional
Canopy Value. See Canopy Coverage
Table.
Trees 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.
plants.
a. The foundation landscape planting standards are described
in the following table:
Foundation Landscape Standards
Existing
Location
Trees and Shrubs
Rear-and-Side
1 large
Tree:
2850 SF
1425 SF
NA
2 large
12 + "dbh
Street
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one.
Large trees in an island containing
3 more trees are given additional
Canopy Value. See Canopy Coverage
Table.
Trees 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.
plants.
a. The foundation landscape planting standards are described
in the following table:
Foundation Landscape Standards
* Rounded to the nearest tenth, with a minimum factor of
b. Round all calculations to the nearest whole number of
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.
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Per 100 linear feet (LF) of Building *'
Location
Trees and Shrubs
Rear-and-Side
1 large
3 large
Front and
Public /Private
2 large
6 large
Street
* Rounded to the nearest tenth, with a minimum factor of
b. Round all calculations to the nearest whole number of
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.
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d. Existing trees may be used to fulfill the Foundation
• Landscape Standards as described in Section 3 Subd.4.Q.8.
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e. Smaller landscape materials may be substituted at the
following rates:
1 Large Tree = 1.5 Medium or 2 Small Trees
3-1 Large Shrubs = 5-1.5 Medium or 1-0-3 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.
Trees planted within 30' of the building shall be considered
within the foundation landscape zone
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.
plants.
a. The open areas planting standards are described in the
following table:
Open Areas Landscape Standards
Per 2000 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
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.
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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
3-1 Large Shrubs = 5-1.5 Medium or 10 3 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.
g.
All lot areas not used for off street parking, off street loading,
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 arc 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:
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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)
but not on the side of a
use considered to be
the front (as determined
by the Zoning
Administrator
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. At its discretion,
the City Council may approve
a modification or waiver from
these standards where the
affected property line adjoins
another industrial property.
b. All continuous year round planting screens shall
require at a minimum a double row of plants with
triangulated spacing. See illustration. Planting
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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.
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.
i. 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 shall be required in all new residential
subdivisions. Boulevard trees are required at the rate of one
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any public road. The City shall collcct a standard fee per
and install trecs within the development site.
b. Boulevard trees are required at the rate of one tree per lot
frontage for single family and two family lots. Townhome
and Multi- family properties shall provide boulevard trees at a
rate of 1 tree per 70 linear feet of road frontage where
property fronts any public road.
c. Boulevard trees shall be planted within 14 feet of the curb
line or as otherwise determined by the City Forester.
bd. Existing trees may be used to fulfill boulevard tree standards
at the City's discretion.
e. The City may, at its discretion, purchase and install the
required boulevard trees. In such case the City shall collect
a standard fee per tree. Said fee shall be established by the
City Council and based on the estimated market rate cost to
purchase and install trees within the development site.
8. Sod and Ground Cover. All areas not otherwise improved in
accordance with the approved site plans shall have a minimum depth of
four (4) inches of topsoil and be sodded including boulevard areas.
Exceptions to these criteria may be approved by the Zoning Administrator
as follows:
a. Seed may be provided in lieu of sod in any of the following
cases:
1) Where the seed is applied to future expansion areas as
shown on the approved plans.
2) Where the seed is applied adjacent to natural areas or
wetlands. Seed mixture shall be approved by the City.
3) For single - family and two- family residential properties,
Proper erosion control measures shall be implemented
and maintained until vegetation is established. Sod may
be required in areas subject to erosion as determined by
the Building Official or City Engineer.
b. Undisturbed areas containing existing viable natural vegetation
which can be maintained free of foreign and noxious plant
materials.
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c. Areas designated as open space or future expansion areas
properly planted and maintained with native grasses or wild
flowers indigenous to Minnesota. Seed mixture shall be
approved by the City.
d. Use of mulch materials such as bark, wood chips and
decorative rock in support of shrubs and foundation plantings.
e. Natural Prairie Restoration Areas. Native grasses and wild
flowers indigenous to Minnesota, planted and maintained on
any occupied lot or parcel of land, setback a minimum of 20 feet
from the front property line and /or side property line abutting a
public street, as part of a garden or landscape treatment.
89. General Landscaping Standards:
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a_a —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.15.
b. Commercial, industrial, public /semi - public, institutional, and
multi - family residential uses shall be required to submit a site
landscape plan for approval by the city prior to issuance of a
building permit.
c. 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
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deciduous
trees
deciduous
trees under
between 6 "-
trees over
Tree
6" DBH or
12" DBH or
12" DBH or
Size
evergreen
evergreen
evergreen
trees under
trees
trees over 20'
12' tall
between
tall.
12' -20' tall
Tree
Value
1 large tree
2 large trees
3 large trees
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bd. Plantings may be grouped if part of an approved landscape
plan.
oe. Standards may be met with different sizes of trees and
shrubs.
df. New trees may fulfill Canopy Coverage, Foundation
Landscape and Landscape Screen standards
simultaneously if applicable by placement.
eg. 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.
fh. 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.
gi. The landscape plan shall be compared to all applicable
CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)
standards and reviewed by the police department.
I. 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.
ki. Turf slopes in excess of three to one (3:1) are prohibited.
I. Commercial, industrial multi - family, public /semi - public and
institutional uses shall install irrigation systems to ensure survivability of
landscape materials,
910. 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.
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a. Tree preservation and mitigation standards are described in
the following table:
Tree Preservation and Mitigation Standards
Environmentally
Sensitive Area
(ESA) Category
Tree
Location:
within Basic
Use Area
Tree Location: not
within Basic Use Area
deciduous
trees 6" dbh
and over or
evergreen
trees
between
12' -20' tall
deciduous
trees 6 -12"
dbh or
evergreen
trees
between
12' -20' tall
deciduous
trees over
12" dbh or
evergreen
trees over
20' tall
Non -ESA
no mitigation
required
provide
one tree
per tree
removed
provide
two trees
per tree
removed
Natural Resource
Conservation
Area or Natural
Resource Corridor
Enhancement
Area
provide
one tree per
four trees
removed
provide
two trees
per tree
removed
provide
three trees
per tree
removed
Natural Resource
Protected Area
provide one
tree per two
trees
removed
provide
two 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.
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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.
1-011. 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.
1412. 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
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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.
4213. 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.
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6) Temporary construction access routes when
temporary site access is necessary within root
protection zone of any tree or tree stand designated
for preservation.
a) 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..
b) Temporary access roads shall not exceed
twenty -five (25) feet in width and shall be
delineated by snow fencing or safety fencing.
c) 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
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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.
1-314. 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.
4415. 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:
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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 Tots 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.
4516. 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.
4617. Performance Security: The City may require performance
security to ensure conformance with the requirements of this
chapter.
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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.
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