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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-05-15 City Council Packet Pt 1Our _Vii.o701: Jo Propid,. ,Quatity S 0177,*e.c /11 a iSCaill ReSt011,177,1e A1,1111/er 11-111 Prelerl'ill () NOTICE OF MEETING City Council Meeting Tuesday, May 5, 2015 7:00 P.M. City of Lake Elmo 3800 Laverne Avenue North Agenda A. Call to Order 7:00 PM B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Roll Call D. Order of Business E. Approval of Agenda F. Accept Minutes 7:05 PM la. Approve April 7, 2015 City Council 'Veering Minutes m. Approve April 14, 2015 Special Ciry Council Meeting Miiiurcs G. Council Reports 7:10 PM H. Presentations/Public Comments/Inquiries 7:20 PM a) Lake Elmo Jaycees b) Stillwater Area School Districr Bond 2015 — Dennis Bloom 0 First Quarter 2015 Financial Snapshot Report I. Proclamation — PowerUp for Kids Week J. Finance Consent Agenda 8:00 PM 2. Approve Payment of Disbursernent and Payroll K. Other Consent Agenda 3. Zoning Tcxt Amendment — Freestanding Freeway Signs (Rihni Kenworth): Ordinance 08-119, Resolution No. 2015-29 (4/5 vote required) 4. Downtown Street, Drainage and Utility improvements — Resolution Restricting Parking along Laverne Avenue and Upper 33'3 Street North: Resolution No. 2015-30 L. Regular Agenda 8:10 PM 5. Hunters Crossing 2nd Addidon Final Plat; Resolution No. 2015-31, Resolution No. 2015-32 6. Hunters Crossing 2nd Addition Developers Agreement: Resolution No, 2015-33 7. Village Preserve Final Mar; Resolution No. 2015-34 8:20 PM 8. Approve Sale of Aerial Fire Truck 8:30 PM 9, Approve Hiring of. Taxpayer Relations Coordinator 10. Approve Hiring of Receptionist it Growth ,Management Strategy Preview (Flillet Rcryllest) 9:00 PM M. Staff Reports and Announcements 9:25 PM N. Executive Session — Closed Session per NIN Stature 13D.05, Subd. 3(1) Attornev-Client Privilege: tot' the purpose of discussing legal action against Priorir One Inc. O. Adjourn 9:55 PM "'"'9- Item time. etre estimates and cri)/oi to chanr'''''" CITY OF LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 7, 2015 vor Pearson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, PRESENT: Mayor Mike Pearson and Council Members _It& Fliflet, Anne Smith, Justin Bic:wet, and jilt Lundgren. Staff present: Cin- Administrator Zuleger, Cin. Attorney Snyder, Community Development Director Klatt, Cin- Engineer Griffin. Assistant City Engineer Srempski, Finance Director Bendel, and Ciw Clerk Bell, PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Coitneil Member Fliflet moved TO PULL ITEM 6 FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION AND POSTPONE ITEMS 9, 10, 13, 14, 16,, 18, AND 19 TO NEXT MEETING. Collwil Member 3'mifi, seconded molioll. Community Development Director Klatt explained why some of the development items were nine -sensitive. It was explained that Council Member Fliflet previously made a request to not have a long agenda. The Council addressed each items agenda placement separately. Postpone Item 9: MOTION PASSED 4-1 (BLOIER — NA I) Postpone I rem 10: MOTION PASSED 3-2 (PEARSONAND BLOIER — NA 17 Postpone Item 13: MOTION PASSED 3-2 (PEARSONAND BLOIER — NA }7 Postpone 1 tem 14: MOTION PASSED 3-2 (PEARSONAND BLOIER — NA I) Postpone Item 16: MOTION PASSED 4-1 (BLOIER — NAI) Postpone Item 18: MOTION PASSED 3-2 ('PEARSONAND BLOYER —NAY) Postpone Item 19: MOTION PASSED 3-2 (PEARSON AND BLOYER — NA17 Council Member Blover asked that Item 17 be postponed. There was no opposition. MOTION: Cotahi/ Member moral TO APPROVE THE APRIL 7, 2015 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMEATDED. Coupcil Me•mby Smith seconded the motioll. MOTION PASSED 3-2 ('PEARSONAND BLOYER — NAY). ITEM 1: ACCEPT MINUTES THE MARCH 10, 2015 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES W'E PRESENTED BY CONSENSUS. PROVED AS THE MARCH 17, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES WERE APPROVED AS PRESENTED BY CONSENSUS. COUNCIL REPORTS: Mayor Pearson: Met with Metro Transit and local property owner regarding potential Park and Ride: met with Waslungton Cowin' and staff on property acquisition for downtown stormwater provement; attended Meeting regarding property acquisition for water tower; met with staff to discuss 39th Street difficulties: congratulated Mike Reeves on appointment to County Library Board. fie believes it will be beneficial to both County and City; he addressed the previous comments from the public regarding council actions and suggested thar Council reconsider FIR Committee appointments. He also believes that the current conflicts the Council is experiencing are not due to the issue of growth. He stated that contrary to some assertions he would be happy to call for a special election if there was a change of Council make-up. Fie again sug-gested that meetings be recorded. Due to Council response, he believes the scants of the Administrator is settled. Council Member Fliflet: no report Council Member Smith: no report. Council Member Moyer: spoke about changes to the Source. As he did not get chance to have the thanks published, he commended Alyssa Macleod for her service; he explained his called for Smith to step down. Hc considers current environment at City to be hostile. He alleged witnessing, abuses of power, and stared he disagreed with assertion of no complains having been filed. City Attorney Sneder renuncled Council that if employee matters are to be discussed, it is hest to do it as a separate agenda item. Council Member Bloyer called for a full investigation on the status of employee complaints. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 7, 2015 Council Member Smith also thanked Alvssa 'Macleod for her service. Council Member Lundgren: Thanked Alvssa Macleod for her help in initiating the FarmersMarket. Farmers' market meeting will bc held on 4/13 for anyone interested; she explained her reasons for wanting the use of plastic water bottles reevaluated; she proposed starting a neighborhood watch. P R OCLAMAT I ON Mayor Pearson read the National Library Week proclamation. PUBLIC COMMENTS/INQUIRIES Jim Blackford, 9765 55th Sr., wants to he the change he wants to see in Lake Elmo. He asked that evervone improve their' tone. He appreciated meeting he had \vith Mavor Pearson. Mr. Blackford stated his support for Council Member Smith. He believes she serves the city in a good manner. He doesn't want to see whole city polarized. He asked Council Member Blover to reconsider his rhetoric. He stated that he supports Administrator Zuleger. He pledged to personally tone his rhetoric back, Dean Johnston, 10677 Cedar Heights Trail' Hastink,ts, MN, supports the principles of the "We Love Lake Elrno" group. He agrees there should be more open transparency. He ciairried to possess a copy of the draft summary of complaint against Council Member Smith. He questioned allegation of the existence of other complaints. He accused Council Member Blover of leaking the document ro the press and called for his resignation. Nicole Park, 404 Lake Elmo Ave, spent two years as Council Member working with Adniinistrator Zuleer. She described -Mr. Zuleger as amazing. He was always a kind and respectful administrator and a good listener. He helped purchase the Library Building, started the EDA, brought new businesses to the cint and works well with the business communim and helped elitninate rhe Met Council MOU. Zuleger has always gone above and beyond. Ben Roth, I (6 1'.) Pl., asked that threat of litigation against the ciry by an employer he taken off the table, Brenda Taylor, 7945 Hill Trail thanked Mayor Pearson and Council Member Mover for bringing up issues that need ro be addressed, She questioned the purpose of placing something on the agenda if it is taken off. She questioned the status of the previously mentioned third-parn investigation and the tired for the Council Driven Workshop. Both items were clarified as to what they entailed. It was noted that the third party review vas as initiated as a result of an employment matter. Ms, Taylor called for Council Member Smith to resign. Deb Krueger, 44-52 Lake Elmo Ave.., spoke about- her disappointment in Lake Elmo. She asked public to stop because no one knows all the facts. She claimed to be a victim of bullying and intimidation at City Hall. She is embarrassed by behavior in Lake Elrrio, She asked the public to be more respectful. Neal Krueger, 4452 Lake Elmo Ave., read letter previously submitted for 3/17/15 meeting. S ee Evbibit 201 504071-1. Dale Dorschner, 3150 Lake Elmo Ave, spoke in support of maintaining the City Administrator during everything that is going on in Lake Elmo. He questioned the timing of getting rid of 1\ir. Zuleger and is concerned about losing, more staff. Fir spoke about the value of staff and the cost of turnover. He spoke about civdiry and how the Ciry vas trying to increase it. He is concerned that the Cite business is not being done and asked how it will be done if staff is disrupted. He asked about alleged additional complaints and asked for outside review of complaints. Cin Attorney Snyder spoke about the complaint process and stated that all complaints, formal or informal, are handled in the best interest of the City. lt \vas clarified that Mr, Snyder did provide counsel to the cin Council regarding the previous restrictions against Council Member Smith, Council Member I3loyer stated that the previous Council did everything they could do to address the past issue involving the restrictions. He also asked Dean Johnston how he obtained the draft complaint. Mr.1ohnston declined to answer. FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA 2. Approve Payment_ of Disbursements and Payroll in the amount of S164.164.62 3. Accept Building Report dated February 28. 2015 4. Approval for 21115 Tax abatement: Resolution No. 2D15-26 Page 2 of 5 MOTION: Comir: Meother Fhf moPed PRESENTED. i\Lyor Pearson sf,conded thc OTHER CONSENT AGENDA 5. LNICIT Waiver Form 6. Workshop Date Changepaliir disci/scion 7. Order Abalement Action — 8085 Hill Trail North:Resolution No, 2015-21 8. Approve Encroachment Agreemen — 8591 ulep Avenue North 9. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 7, 2015 TO APPROVE THE FINANCE CONSENT AGENDA AS mot/oh,. MOTION PASSED 5-0. 10. Easton H. ,c Developer greement positioned Council 1\ Iembers Lundgren and Smith were designated Council liaisons on abatement action MOTION: Comm'!.' t\lember Blow moved TO APPROVE THE OTHER CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. Comkil Member iZt seconded the 171011'01. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM 6: WORKSHOP DATE CHANGE The Council discussed movnig the workshop from the proposed 5/13 date to 5/14 as two council members could not attend the 5/13 dare. MOTION: Council illemberFWet moped TO APPRO VE MOVING THE TUESDAI; MAI'12, 2015 COUNCIL WORKSHOP TO THURSDA I; MAY14, 2015, DUE TO THE ISD 834 SPECIAL ELECTION. Coninii Member Smith seconded the 1110i1-012. Council Member Lundgren asked for Council Driven Workshcip to be held on 5/14. MOTION PASSED 5-0. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM 11: APPROVE ELMO LIQUOR INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE: PUBLIC HEARING City Clerk Bell explained license application. Applicant Keith Carlson provided an overview of the proposed store. The suggested security system vas discussed, The store will include a security system, It was noted that tins license application is for an Off -Sale Intoxicating Liquor License. Motion: Counch' Member Smith moved TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. Comnil Member Bniver seconded the mothm. MOTION PASSED 5-0. Public Hearing was opened at 8:12 pm. Motion: C.oanci/ Member Blow moved TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Connci/ Member I...m*ren seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. Public Hearing was closed at 8:13 pin. MOTION: Council Member Blow moved TO APPROVE A NEW OFF -SALE INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ELMO LIQUOR, LOCATED AT 11029 1077-1 STN. Gon,i/ Alember Lundyfn: seconded ilit motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. MeetingMeering was recessed at 8:13pm. Meeting was reconvened at 8:20pin ITEM 12: EAGLE POINT BOULEVARD STREET IMPROVEMENTS — IMPROVEMENT HEARING: ORDER PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS: PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION NO. 2015-22 Assistant Citt- Engineer Stempski presented a summary of the proposed improvement proiect. Area assessment method is bein., used. He explained the schedule: flavor Pearson asked about TKDA and Focus both being used for engineering. It was explained that by using. Focus to contract out some work, it allows the city to use a save on engineering costs. Motion: C0/117,7,1 Member Lund:Ten mored TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. Corm;',' lleothcr fccothieri MOTION PASSED 5-0. Public Hearing was opened at 8:33 pm. Page 3 of 5 LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 7, 2015 Kathy Tucci from Bremer Bank explained that Bremer has been a good partner with city and commended Mr. Stempskis work on project. She attested to the poor condition of the road and urged the Council to do the project, Lee Casey, 8617 Eagle Point Boulevard, questioned why he is being assessed so much when Ins 1.1` ripact on the road is less than the hanks. Motion: Coin/// Alemher Bloyer moped TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. Couricil ,Viemi)cr seconded thr mmion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. Public Hearing was closed at 8:37pm. N[r. Stetnpski further explained the assessment methodology. It was noted that the principal petitioners would be the major contributors to thc assessments. MOTION: Coon/ Member Blow moved TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2015-32, ORDERING THE EAGLE POINT BOULEVARD STREET AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AND THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. Cattatif Membcr sivoviled /be .voiitp:. MOTION PASSED 5-0 MOTION: Cow/a./ Alembrt- Lllue-(mli moped TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES CONTRACT TO TADA IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF 542150. Member S mitt) seconded Ii inot/of,.. MOTION PASSED 5-0. 7 Item postponed ITEM 14: WILDFLOWER PRELIMINARY PLAT-, RESOLUTION NO. 2015 21 Item postponed ITEM 15: 39TH STREET: STREET AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS — CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 City Engineer Griffin provided an update on the project. Due to unexpected geological issues larger pipe will be required. Increase to project budget will be SI5-1,440,00. It wt.!) be paid our of sewer fund. There will be no additional change orders. Council Member Fliflet asked what other options are available to pav for project. The funding options were briefly discussed. Alternate Funding options would be looked :IT. MOTION: Collihil Aleml,er F moped TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 FOR THE 39Ti1 STREET NORTH: STREET AND SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS THEREI3I INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT Bi- $154,440.00 Comi/ Ale:mkv. ,L/oicip17: 1-{,'conded /1) inotioo. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM 16: DISCUSSION OF CITY HALL WATER SOLUTION Item postponed ITEM 17: COUNCIL DIIIVEN WORKS' 1-OP Item postponed 7 Item postponed ITEM 19: THIRD PARTY REVIEW OF FINANCES DISCUSSION Item postponed Council Nlember Bloyer asked if he can make a motion after the closed session. City Attorney Snyder explained that any action decided must be taken after the closed session during an open meeting. STAFF REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Page 4 of 5 LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 7, 2015 City Finance Director Bendel: finishing up audit work: first quarter financial statements: prepping up 2015 CIP bonding, Cite Attorney Snyder: working with staff on 39th Street and development documents, Community Development Director Klatt: upcoming workshop with Met Council and East I\lctro Strong regarding transit. City Engineer Griffin: workiiv on keeping Eagle Point Blvd project on schedule as well as 39,6 Street project, supporting. CM- Planner -Johnson on CSAII 1/Lake Elmo Ave project, and development proposals. City Administrator Zuleger: working on water supply study, water tower. MnDEED grant, state bonding funds: Washington County Sheriff and Red Zone enforcement; staff is working on communications role distribution, City Clerk Bell: working with County on transfer O annex building and election preparation: attended first cotrunittee meeting of the year, Meeting adjourned to closed session at 9:02 pm. City Attorney Snyder summarized the closed session: Cin- Council met in execuuve session to discuss recommendations by a 3"1 part reviewer in connection with a confidential employment matter related to an employee of the City, He reiterated that tt was an employee of the City.. Council will be implementing those recommendations. It was clarified that the employee matter it did not involve a council member, MOTION: Couna7 Alember Lim-1pm moved TO ADOURN. N 0 1 of second, MOTION PASSED 5-0. Mayor Pearson Adjourned the meeting at 11:55 pm. Adam R. Bell, Ciry Clerk LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL .1\Iike Pearson, Mayor Page 5 of 5 EXHIBIT 20150407A A Letter for the City of Lake Elmo to be read at the City Council meeting during public comments March 24, 2015. We have watched with concern over the past week the anger and lack of civility displayed in our city of Lake Elmo, People have gathered and tempers have flared before all the facts and truths are known. We hope these comments will cause everyone involved to take a deep breath and work towards consensus rather than division. One of the things that concerns us the most is the public display of a matter that should be resolved in within city government rather than in the public arena. There are policies and procedures in place to resolve personnel issues and even disagreements. Let's use the system that's already in place. We look like a city out of control. Personnel issues require a level of privacy to protect the individuals involved. Let's have enough respect for each other to act in a professional manner. Otherwise half truths become exaggerated and facts are blurred. This will only further divide our city. We need to trust our elected officials and paid staff to make the right decisions for our city whether we agree with them or not. There needs to be an atmosphere of civility and cooperation instead of fear and anger. Neil and Deb Krueger 4452 Lake Elmo Ave N CITY OF LAKE ELMO SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 14, 2015 Mayor Pearson called the meeting ro order at 9:25pm. PRESENT: Mayor Mike Pearson and Council Members Julie Fliflet, Anne Srnith, Jusun Blover, and lill 1..undgren. Staff present: Ciry Administrator Zuleger, Conrununin Development Director Klatt, City Engineer Griffin, Finance Director Bendel, and CitY Clerk Belk PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE Approval of agenda by consensus WILDFLOWER PRELIMINARY PLAT; RES. NO. 2015-2.3 Community Development Director Klatt provided sumrnary c.)1 the proposed PUD development and the process for a PUD. He explained the minor changes from the concept plan approved on 6717/2014. The fiexibiliry that a PUD affords was explained. Mr. Klatt went over the critical path issues and provided an update on issues identified during the Planning Conunission public hearing. Staff recommends adding- one additional condition of allowing 10 foot side yard setbacks. The alley streets were discussed, Conservation easements were discussed. Median mairitenancc and rain gardens were discussed. Street naming was discussed, The sanitary sewer construction from 300' St lift station to 39th St, was explained. The previously discussed conditions placed on the Concept. Plan and Comp Plan amendment were discussed. Staff reported that all conditions have been met, The proposed home size was explained to be about 1500 to 2200 for courtyard homes (Garden Villas): the other lots include one stories with about 1800 sq ft and nvo stories with about 2200 sq ft. It was noted that there are design standards in place, but they are not mandated br the Gin-. Staff supports the proposed PLTD variances. It was pointed out that the 6ft fences in courtyard homes have not been specifically reviewed, but if allowed they will be outside of the current fence regulations. The plantings in the development- were discussed, Neil Krueger, 4452 Lake E11110 AVC, is concerned about the water issue. He thanked staff for addressing issue. Richard Smith, 11514 Stillwater Blvd, spoke on behalf of Man- Jane Dupuis. He spoke in opposition to the walking trail on Outlot H. It was noted that the HOA could create a trail at any later time if it vas removed from the plans. Bob Engstrom, developer, spoke about the proposal and its unique features, Mayor Pearson read letter from MaryJane Dupuis, Set! Exhibit 201 50-11-4_1 It was confirmed that the courtvard teuces would have to be 4 feet max, but line allowed. or p ,acv fencing could be The acconunodations afforded the surrounding piopertv owners be the developer were explained. Council Member Fhfiet is strongly against adoptingadopung the Comm- street naming convention. She is concerned about safety as many of the streets do not extend through and It can cause contusion for emergency services. Street naming was further discussed Mr. Klatt explained that this is a bigger issue that needs resolution for fumre developments. MOTION: Coll mit .11ember muvai ro adopt Resolution No. 2015-23, approving the Wildflower at Lake Elmo Preliminary Plat and Preliminary PUD Plan subject ro 20 conditions of approval Com:,i: Ale/7/1)er Fli,1/1 seconded thr motioh, LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 14, 2015 Friendly amendment by Council Member finger ro amend motion to allow 10 foot side yard setback. Accepted by Council Member Smith Friendly amendment bv Council Member Rifler to amend motion ro remove the Out/or H loop trail from the plan. Accepted by Council Member Smith. The existence of the loop trail and what ability the city has to resinct the use of the property were discussed. Council Member Blover is opposed to Council restricting use of other partiespropel-fr. Lundgren supported Council Member Bkver called the question. CALL TO QUESTION PASSED 5-0 MAIN MOTION FAILS. 2-3 (Pearson, Bloyer, and Lundgren). MOTION: Council' Member Smith moved to adopt Resolution No. 2015-23, approving the Wildflower at Lake Elmo Prefix' ninary Plar and Preliminary PUD Plan subject to 20 conditions of approval and allow 10 foot side yard setback. Comil Member Liincl,ven .woncied the motion. Council Member Hiflet wishes all the developments in Lake Elmo were like Mr. Engstrom's. fits proposal is exactly that she wants for the Village. and she hopes that future developments follow suit. Public versus private road maintenance vas discussed, MOTION TO AllfEND: Maror Pearon moped to AMEND THE MOTION TFL4T THE ALLEYWA1S BE PRIVATELY MAINTAINED. CoNna7 Member Blow se,vnaid the motion,. MOTION TO A11END FAILS 1-4 (Finger, Smith, Moyer, and Lundgren - ATav). Council Member Bloyer questioned why this development was not scr amized strictly as others. Mayor Pearson voiced his support for the proposal despite it not being completely perfect as it brings diversity in development. He expressed his desire that all developments can be treated with fair scrutiny despite not being perfect. Friendly amendment by Council Member Smith to remove condition #12. Accepted by Council Member Lundgren. Roll Call Vote called for by Council Member Mover Rifler YEA Smith: I EA Pearson: YEA Moyer: JEA Lundgren: TEA MOTION PASSED 5-0. Mayor Pearson Adjourned the meeting at 11:39 pm. ATTEST: LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL 1\like Pearson, Mayor Adam R. Bell, City Clerk Pate 2 of 2 Mary Jean. Dupuis Richard Smith To: Lake Elmo aty Council & Kyle Kiafl From: Mary Jean Dupuis Richard Smith Subject: Wildflower Development Date: April 6, 2015: Mary Jean Dupois reside at 11676 Stillwater Blvd North. have been a resident of Lake Elmo on this property for 42 years. Richw-d Smith resides at 11514 Stillwater litd North and has been a resident of Lake Elmo and n his property for 2 years. Richard Smith lives directly west of my h what is currently kno re am Out!ot H in th Develop, ent e divided only by 'Idflower 1) This is an updated eIiinate the proposed grss trail between the Smith Ws properties on Outlot h. We feel we were entirely isied by the developer di,ring the FOSC le development some years ago with respect to the future use of the approximately 16 acres of property between us and south to MN 5: However, we want to make it clear that this specific request pertains only to the area between Smith and Duputs. Since WE were advised that no one was ever picina to occum, or use this section of property " we are ,1 not at all in frnor of people walking thry that area between o r ho es. We therefore request your support to eliminate the proposed grass walking path. 2) Dupuis is requesting that the pothway running south from the development to the ponding area adjacent to fN 5 be located on the east side of the development and not along the west side of the Dupuis property. Lastfrli, Engstrom Companies did hi.ive trees installed per agreement with Dupuis toassist in some &ffering from the develop ent th t will be very veisibie from my (Dupuis) backyard an deck. There are still some piantin s and clean up to be co, pleted but they h ve done a nice job so far hich ppreciate. This in no way eliminates my/our esire to have the grass alking path removed between our h Ties. Since the intended use of the I reversesi from the F SC II eveIo.. very reas n ble requests and ask support. Respectfully Mary Jecen Rich upuis th c e - referred to here os ent, I feel these 2 items or your consideration and PowerUp* and PowerUp 4Kids Week Proclamation WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo wants to support its children, families and residents in leading healthy lives; WHEREAS, the foods and beverages provided to children, and the lack of physical activity contribute to the rising rates of childhood obesity in recent years. WHEREAS, if something is not done to reverse these trends, children will, for the first time in history, have shorter life and less healthy lives than their parents; WHEREAS, we believe that we can work together transform the places where children and families live, learn and play to do what's best for kids; WHEREAS, we are in a position to provide, promote and support opportunities for recreation, physical activity and access to better food and beverages through our programs, events, partnerships, practices and policies; WHEREAS, we also have the opportunity to support health for the whole community through supporting bike and pedestrian friendly streets, public transportation, access to healthy food and beverages, and easy access to parks, trails, and active spaces; WHEREAS, PowerUp is a community -wide initiative, supported by Lakeview Hospital and HeolthPartners, to make it easy, fun and popular for kids and families to eat better and be active so that kids in our communities reach their full potential. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Lake Elmo does hereby proclaim support and partnership with PowerUp and the shared goal of working together to create healthier community for our kids. ATTEST/WTINE55: And we proclaims that May 9-16, 2015 is PowerUp 4 Kids Week in Lake Elmo on this 5th day of May, 2015. Clerk Mayor/Chair * PowerUp is a community -wide initiative to make our communities a place where it's easy, fun and popular for kinds to eat well and be active. It is long-term commitment to create change over 10 yeors in the Sr Croix Valley in partnership with schools, businesses, health care, civic groups, families, kids and the entire community. PowerUp is committed to working collaboratively to help kids in the Volley to be healthy today and reach their full potential in life! PowerUp is supported by Lakeview Health Foundation and HealthPartners, in partnership with Lakeview Hospital. Stillwater Medical Group, Hudson Hospital and Clinic and Westfields Hospital and Clinic. ELMO AGENDA ITEM: SUBMITTED BY: THROUGH: REVIEWED BY: A --1, DATE: CONSENT ITEM MOTION May 5, 2015 #2 Approve Disbursements in the amount of S154,076.40 Cathy Bendel, Finance Director Cathy Bendel, Finance Director Dean Zuleger, City Administrator SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS: Introduction of Item ..... ..... ....... ........ ....... . ..... City Administrator Report ..... Administrator Questions from Council to Staff ........ .......... ....... Mayor Facilitates Call for Motion ..... ',Mayor & City Council Discussion ........ ..... r.vlayor & City Council Action on Motion.... ...... ...... ...... Mayor Facilitates ,POLICY RECOMMENDER: Finance FISCAL IMPACT: S154,076.40 SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED: As part of its Consent Agenda, the City Council is asked to approve disbursements in the amount of S154.076.40. No specific motion is needed as this is recommended to be part of the Consent Agenda. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: NA City Council Meeting [Consent Agenda hen May 5, 2015 BACKGROUND INFO ATION/STAFF REPORT: The City of Lake Elmo has the fiduciary responsibility to conduct normal business operations. Below is a summary of current claims to be disbursed and paid in accordance with State law and City policies and procedures. Claim Amount Description ACH 5 11,566.01 Payroll Taxes to IRS & MN Dept of Revenue 4/30/2015 ACH $ 6,372.06 Payroll Retirement to PERA 4/30/2015 DD6168-DD6194 5 29,600.12 Payroll Dated (Direct Deposits) 4/30/2015 42727-42771 $ 105,998.21 Accounts Payable 5/05/2015 2719-2727 $ 540.00 Library Card Reimbursement 5/05/2015 TOTAL S 154,076.40 RECOMMENDATION: Based on the aforementioned, the staff recommends the City Council approve as part of the Consent Agenda the aforementioned disbursements in the amount of $154,076.40 . ATTACHMENTS: Accounts Payable — check registers -- pave 2 -- Accounts Payable To Be Paid Proof List User PattvB Printed: 04/28/2015 - 4:56 PM Batch: 012-04-2015 In ), trice ft itii Date Amnia( Quantity l'int Date Description Reference Task Type lO# Close l'OLine ACROSS Across the Street Productions 0-1/22/2015 385i00 0.00 (15/05/2015 Officer Incident Command 'Fraining 101-420-2720-44370 Conferences & Training 122826 'Fool: 385,00 ACROSS Total: 385.00 AA1DAI1L Chris Amdahl Locksmith, Inc 114 18 (14/18/2015 1 29,00 0,00 05/05/2015 °Bice keys 101-410-1940-44010 Repairs/N/1unit Contractual Bldg 11418 Total: 129.00 11422 04118/2015 524.80 0,00 05/05/2015 Lock 601-494-9400-42270 Utility System !Maintenance 11422 Total: 524,80 ANIDAI IL Total: 653.80 ANIMALHLI Animal Humane Society 2272 07/01/2014 480.00 0,00 05/05/2015 Animal Impound 4/1-7/1/14 101-470-2700-43150 Contract Services 2277 Total: 480.00 ANIM ALI Ill Total: 480,00 ASPENN4 I Aspen Mills. Inc. 163940 04/17/2015 46.50 0.00 1)5/05/2015 Pants 101-420-2220-44170 Uniforms 163940 Toial: 46.50 163941 04/17/2015 8.1)(1 0.00 05/05/2015 Patches sewn 101-420-2220-44170 163941 Total: 8.00 163967 04/17/2015 64.00 0.00 05/05/2015 Command Vests I 01 -420-2220-42400 Small Tools & Equipment 163967 Total: 64.00 AP - To Bc Paid Proof List (04/2S/ )5 - 4:56 PM) No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No ONO No 0000 No 0000 Page I Invoice In Dale Atnoun( Quantity Plot Date Description Reference Task Type l'O tt Close POLine fi ASP EN M I Total: 118.50 131.,ACKBUR Blackburn tvl F. Co. 0-185701-1N 04/16/2015 001-494-9-100-17270 Utility System Maintenance 0485701-IN 04/16/2015 607-405-9450-47270 Utility System Taint Supplies 04857111-IN Total: 111...ACI:13UR Toial: CAN1ERON Cameron lloines 7014-4133 04/14/2015 803-000-0000-229011 Deposits PaYahle 7014-433 Total-. CAkIERON Total: 82.19 0.00 05/05/2015 Utility maintenance 82.19 0.00 05/05/2015 Utility maintenance 164.38 164,38 4,750,00 0,00 05/05/2015 Escrow Release - 11928 58th Si 4,750.00 4,750.00 CA R DNIEN1 B Cardinember Service 04170/7015 474.30 0,00 05/05/2(115 Water maintenance 601-494-9400-42270 Utility System Maintenance 04120/2015 250.00 0.00 05/05/2015 Trees 101-450-5200-42250 Landscaping Materials 0417001115 191.75 0.00 05/05/2015 Parts 101-430-3100-42400 Small 'Fools & Minor Equipment 114120/2015 53.51 0,00 05/0572015 lloliday 101-420-2770-44300 N1isecllancous 04/20/2015 6.21 0.00 05/05/2015 Supplies I 01-420-2220-44040 Repairs/Mann Eqpt 04/20/21115 417.75 0,00 05/05/2015 Rehab supplies 101-420-7220-44300 kliseellaticous 04/700015 40.00 0,00 115/05/2015 N1SFCB renewals 101-420-2720-44370 Conterences & Training 04/70/7015 48.52 0.00 05/05/2015 Pager cleaning supplies 101-420-2220-43230 Radio 04/200015 28,99 0.00 05/05/2015 WSJ 10 I -410-1320-44330 Dues & Subscriptions /20p015 71.70 0.00 05/05/2015 Fuel I 01-470-2-100-42120 Fuel, Oil and Fluids 04120/7015 228.68 0,00 05/0512(115 Vehicle maintenance 101-420-2400-44040 Repairs/NI:lint Eqpt 01170/7015 16.02 0.00 05/05/2015 Audible 101-410-1370-43210 Telephone (14/2(1/2015 770,06 0,00 05/05/2(115 Water 101-410-1940-443110 iscellancons AP - To Be Paid Proof' List (1(4/28/15 - 4:56 PM) No ONO N o 0000 No 00011 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 Page 2 invoice ti In. Dale .Inionni Quantity Punt Date Description Reference Task Type P0 # Close P()Line ti 04/20/2015 410.00 0.00 05/05/2015 Conference - Adam No 0000 101-410-1320-44370 Conferences & Training 04/10;2015 306,00 0.00 05/05/2015 Conference - Adam & Beckie No 0000 101-410-13211-44370 Conferences ,.C: Training, (14/200015 48.92 0.00 05/05/2015 City Hall repairs No NM) 1(11-4 10-1940-44010 RepoirslIMaint Contractual Bldg 04/20/2015 41.70 0.00 05/05/2015 Meals No 0000 101-410-1320-44300 Miscellaneous 04/200015 34,16 0.00 05/05/2015 Speaker cables No 0000 101-110-1110-44300 Miscellaneous 04/20/2015 3.63 0.00 05/05/2015 Pen refills No 0000 101-410-1320-42000 Office Supplies 114/20/2015 11 3,02 0.00 05/05/2015 Binders - parks No 0000 I (11-450-5200-42000 Orrice Supplies 04/".)0.00 15 35A 7 0.00 05/05/2015 interest No 0000 101-41(1-1520-44300 Miscellaneous Total: 3,040.49 CAIZ1)MEMB Total: 3,040,49 CFNTUIZY L CenturvLink 04119/2015 206-450-5300-43210 Telephone 04/19/1015 1116-450-5300-43250 Internet Total: C'ENTURYL Total: C VYOAK DA City l/ Mal:dale 1111504224676 0407,( )015 loi_d )1yr/70_4.4040 Repairs/Maint Eqpt 101504221676 Total: CIYOAKI)A liink DPCINDUS DPC Induslries, Inc. 827000506-15 0411142015 601-494-9400-12160 Chemicals N770(10506-15 Total: 1)PCINDUS Tont]: LAS I ENA L rostenal C01111'011)/ 1\INOAK9653 0413/2015 101-430-3100-12150 Shop Materials NP o Be Paid PP,OrLitii (04/2S/15 - 4;56 PM) 128,20 0,00 05/050015 Phone - Library 44.93 0.00 05/0512015 Intemel - Library 173.13 173.13 104,00 (1.00 05/0512015 CV-2 Oil change 104.110 104,00 507.75 0.00 05/(15/21)15 Hydrofluoric Acid 5(17,75 507.75 24.82 0,00 05/05/2015 Parts No 0000 No 0000 No ONO No MOO No (1000 Page 3 Invoice # Inv 1)a le Amount Quantity Pm11. Date Description Reference Task Type PO # Close POLine # NINOAK0653 Toiuk 24.82 FASTEN/1f, Total: 24,82 FILTER Filter Recycling Services Adj2633 0.41/20015 10 I —430-3 I 004401 0 Repairs/Haint Bldg Adj2633 Total: FILTER Total: rocus Focus Engineering, Inc. I 86 I - I S65 04125/2015 I 01-420-2400-43030 Engineering If-101-1865 0-05/2015 101-430-3100-413030 Engineering Services 1S61-165 04/75/2015 i --1 ()-1 030-43030 Engineering Services 1561-1865 04/2512015 101-410-19 0.43030 Engineering Services 1861-1865 04/25/1015 I 01-430-3100--0030 Engineering Services 1S61-1865 Total: 1866 04/75/7015 (01..41)4-(4100-43031/ Engineering Services I tinn 04/25P0 5 602-195-0450-13030 Engineering Set lees I 80n 04115,0015 003-496-0500-43030 En7incering Services 1866 'Total: ISO? 041'5/2015 409-480-S000-43030 Engineering Services 1867 04/25/2015 409-480-8000-4311.30 Engineering Services 1867 Total: 1868 141/75,'10 5 (4)) -494-9400-43030 Enginceling Services 1868 'Lola!: 1 4.)Q 04J2512015 001-404-9400-43030 Engineering Services 1860 04/15/1015 612-4195-0450-43030 Engineering Services 1869 To[aj: 1870 04/15/2015 (;01..4 o5.,o,I50...130311 Engineering Services I 871) Total: Al` -lo 13e Pahl Proof' 1 (0-1/2/15 - 4:56 P81) /30.00 0.00 05/05/?015 Recycle used filters/oil 230.00 230.00 668.45 0.00 05/05/2015 Building 180.00 0.00 05/05/2015 PW 3,588.60 0,00 05/05/2015 General 2,418,00 0,00 05/05/2015 Planning 706,25 0,00 05/05/2015 ROW 7,56E30 694,75 0,00 05/05/2015 Water 130.00 0.00 05/05/2015 Sewer 1,456.25 0.00 05/05/2015 Surface Water 7,281.00 575.75 0.00 05/05/2015 2015.113 Transportation & Traffic 771,40 0.00 05/0512015 21115.115 Street Maintenance 1,246,65 225,75 0.00 05/05/2015 2013.125 Production Well 4 225,75 40.00 0.00 05/05fl015 2013.126 Section 34 Water 60.00 0,00 05./050015 2013.126 Section 34 Sewer 100.00 88.50 0.00 05/05/2015 2013.127 CSAI I 15 88.50 No 0000 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 011(10 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 00110 Paige 4 oiee ft Inv Date 1871 04/25/2015 _104_0400-43030 Engineering Services 1871 Total: I872 04,05/2015 409-480-8000-43030 Engineering Services 1872 Total, 1873 0405/71115 .400_480_8000-431130 Engineering Services 1873 Total: 1874 (14/25/7015 601-494-9400-43030 Engineering Services 1874 Total: 1875 0405;2015 109-480-8000-43030 Engineering Services 1875 Total: 1876 04/75/2015 -109-480-8000-43030 Engineering Services 1876 Total: 1877 04/25/2015 607-495-9450-43030 Engineering Services 1877 Total: 1878 04/25/7015 41,9-480-8000-43030 Engineering Services 1878 Total: I 879 04/25/2015 -109-4S0-8000-45030 Engineering Services 187) Total: 1880 04175/7015 409-480-8000-43030 Engineering Services 1880 Total: 1881 04/7517(115 400-480-8000-43030 Engineering Services 1881 Total: 1881 0405/7(115 803-000-0000-22910 Developer Payments 1882 Total: I S83 0405/7015 803-000-0000.-27010 Developer Payments 1883 Total: IRS-1 o4//511015 803-000-0000-'/7910 Developer Payments 1884 Total: 188.5 04i/5/7015 803-000-0000-22910 Developer Paymenls 1885 Total: AP - To Be Paid Proof List (041281(5 - 4:56 PN1) !moon) Quantity Plot Date Deseriptioo Reference Type PO Close POILine ' 1,667.53 0.00 05/05/2015 2013.133 LE Ave Trunk Waterrnain No 0000 1_667.53 8.736,30 0.00 05/05/2015 2013.134 LE Ave Corridor No 11000 8,736,30 435.75 0.00 (15/05/2015 2013.135 21)14 Street Improve No 0000 435.75 1.085,00 0.00 05/05/7015 2014.129 Inwood Booster (1000 1,085.00 /.518,75 0.00 05/05/2015 2(114.131 390i St No 0000 '7,518,75 666.25 0.00 05/05.72015 2(114,135 Beehive Asset No 0000 666. )5 133.5(1 0.0)) 05/050015 2(114.140 Jane Road 70) No 0000 133.50 1,741.43 0.00 05/05/1015 2014.117 2(115 Seal Coat No 00(10 1,741.43 1,106.50 0,00 05,'11517015 2015,11 S 2015 Crack Seal Coat No 0000 1,1 06.50 3,557,00 0.00 05/05/2015 2015,120 Eagle Point Blvd Street Nn 0000 3,557.00 50,00 0.00 05/05/20 I 5 2015.125 CSA11 13 - Ideal Ave No 0000 59.00 1,438.05 0.00 ((510512015 2012.130 Lennar Nn 0000 1,438.05 4,642.90 0.00 (15/05/2015 2(113.128 Boulder Ponds No (1000 4,642.9(1 709.50 0.00 05/051/015 7013. P9 1 la,nn,v N, 0000 -100.50 330.95 0,00 05/05/2015 2013.130 Hunters Crossing No 0000 330.95 Page 5 hn,oice Inv 1)ate Amount Quantity Pmt Date Description Reference Task l'ype PO I Close POLitie 1886 04/25/2015 974,51) 0,00 05/050015 2014.124 Wildflower No 0000 803- 0(10-00(111-229 I (I Developer Payments 1886 Total: 974,50 1887 04/25/2015 1,679.60 0.00 05/05/2015 2(114.125 Village Preserve No 00(1() 803-0(10-00110-229 I 0 Developer Payments 1887 'iotal: 1,679,60 1888 04/25/2015 3,425.50 0,00 05/05/2015 2(114.126 Easton Village No 0000 8(13-000-00(10-T)9 I 0 Developer Payments 1888 Total: 3,475.50 I 889 (141)5/2015 8,754,15 0,00 05/05/2015 2014.138 Savonna 2nd addition No 0000 803-000-0000-22910 Developer Payments 1889 '141tal: 8,754,15 I NQO 04/15/2015 5,181,10 0.00 (I5/05/2015 2014,139 'tans tlagen No 0000 S(13-00(1-01100-229 0 Developer Payments 1890 Total: 5,181,10 1891 04125/2015 2,422.75 0.00 05/05/2015 2015.123 Ilunters Crossing - 2nd No 0000 1--01)(1-(10111)-229 I II Developer Payments 1891 Total: 1,427.75 189' 04125/2015 1,058.25 0.00 05/0512015 2015,124 Leimar - 3rd - No 0000 8113-000-00100-22910 Developer Payments 1892 Total: 1,058.25 FOCI. IS Total: 63,327.46 GI:SER V IC G&K Services 1 1 28(),18S11 (1-1/1.7 P015 38,14 0,00 05705/2015 Uniforms No 0000 10 —13(1-3100-4417(1 Uniforms 1187863880 Total: 38.14 CIKSER VI(' Total.. 38,14 FATAN1 Great America Financial 16845927 (14/15/2(115 831.43 0.00 05/05/2015 Copicr M1laintenance No 0000 I1) I -410-IQ-JO—NM° Repairs/Maim Contractual Eqpt 168459)7 Tom]: 831.43 CIREATAM Total: 831,43 11AG 13 ERGS II aghergs Counity Market 8)8525 04'0717015 7.90 0.00 05/05/2015 Yellow Dye No 111100 60 /-495-9450-41770 Utility System Maint Supplies 828525 Total: 7.90 [ LAG13 ERGS Total: 7,90 AP - To Re Paid Proof List t04/28/15 - 4:56 PM) Pagt. 6 In) nice ti Ihr% 1101e I IN.IDAYC I loliclay Credit Orrice 04il 5./1015 101-420-2220-42120 Fuel, ()il and Fluids *Total: 11()LIDAY( -Fond: [hi )R0 I lydromethOds 201504511 04:10.12015 803-000-0000-?-",) I 0 Developer Payments 101504511 Total: 11YDRO Toral: 1NNOV AT innovative Orrice Soliition 01QX4832 04/1149015 I 01-420-2220-42000 Office Supplies 011),X-1832 04/10/2015 101-410-132.0-42000 011ice Supplies 0 I QX4832 Total: 01QX6-167 04115/7015 101-450-5200-42000 Office Supplies 0 I (2X6467 Total: INNOVAT kat]] fuel Kat,' Fuel Oil Service Co 506884 041612015 101-430-3100.42120 Fuel, Oil and Fluids 506884 Total: 506885 04/16/2015 101-4.10-3100--I2120 Fuel, Oil and Fluids 506885 Total: 5116886 04/1612015 'n1,430-3100-42120 Fuel, Oil and Fluids 506886 Total: kailliticl Total: LTG PNVI-Z LTA), Power Equipment 188357 0-1r22/20 I 5 101-450-5200-4221D Equipment Parts 188357 Total: LTG P\VR Total: fa - Re Paid proof Lict (04/28/15 - 4:56 I'Nl) mount Quantity Pint Date Description Reference Task Type PO it Close POLine fi 276,09 0,00 05/05/2015 Fucl 776.09 270.09 990.00 0,00 0.5/05/2015 E3oulder Ponds Stormwater Review 990,00 99(1,00 0,00 05/05/7015 Toner 38332 0,00 05/05/2015 Paper 576.16 =16.92 0,00 05/050015 Binder tabs 46.92 623.08 751.57 0.00 05105/2015 Fuel 751.57 924.76 0.00 05/05/2015 Fucl 924.76 924.76 0.00 0510512015 Fuel 924.76 /.601.09 65.89 0,00 05/0520 I 5 Mist,: Parts 65.89 65.89 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 01100 No 0000 No MOO Page 7 IIIl)ate McPhilli Mike McPhillips Inc 44226 04/11/2015 6113-496-95141-140 I 0 Street Sweepitm 44226 'Total: NIcrhiIli Total: EN.ARDSO Menords - Oakdale 73583 04/ 41/2015 101-430-3110-42240 Street Maintenance Materials 73513 Total: ENARDSO Total: N 1 FiS NIunicipal Emergency Sys. Inc, 006' '637 SNV 0.311112015 1(11 -470-2220-42400 Small Tools & Equipment 00622637 SNV Total: N I II'S Total: Amount Quantity Pent Date Description Reference Task Type PO # Close POI.ine # 10,438,00 0.00 05/05/2015 Street Sweeping 10,438.00 10,438.00 93.50 100 (15/05/2015 Maintenance supplies 93.50 93.50 53258 0.00 05/05/2015 firefighting Gloves 532.58 537.58 NIILLERFX Miller F_xenvaiiqL Inc, 19267 04/17/1015 3,972.56 0.00 (15/05/2015 Water main break patches 601-494-9400-4'270 Utility System Maintenance 19267 Total: 3,971.56 MILIEREX Total: 3,972.56 NF1R ECII NIN State Fire Chiefs Assn 1(114 04117/1015 4 I 0-480-8000-45500 Vehicles 1014 Total: MNFIRFC11 .Total: OAKDRC Oakdale Rental Center 101770 04/17/2015 101-430-3100-44010 Repairs/Mann Bldg 101270 Total: OAKDRC PINKY Pinky's Sewer Service, Inc. 71()78 0415.0015 206-450-5300-440 I lepairs/N4ainti3Idg 72978 Total: AI' - To Ile Paid Proof List (01/28/15 - 4:56 PM) 85.00 0.00 05/05/2015 3 month ad kw sale orfahoe 85.00 85.11(1 714.00 0.00 05/05/2015 Concrete mixer 214.101 214,00 IMMO ONO 05/05/7015 Pump two tanks 100410 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 tJu 0000 No MOO No 0000 No 0000 rage 8 In\ oiceIiiv Dale Amount ()tumidly I'm1)ate Description Reference Tfik '1'pe 1'0 # Close POLine PINK\ -1(01: 100 00 l'IZ;NIrdE, Prairie Resiorations, hie. 04/13121115 80,00 0.00 05105/2015 Refund burn permit I 295 Neal Ave No 0000 101-1100-0000-37260 Burnitir Permit 1 oink 80.00 PRAIRIE Total; 811,00 RCNIRCNI Specialties, Inc 4822 04120015 356.13 0.00 05/05/2015 En iulsion Nn 0000 101-430-3120-42240 Street Ivlailitcnance Nlaterials 4822 Total: 356.13 RCM Tula!: 356.13 RULTINGS RollingAndrew Special assess 04/11P015 421.50 0.00 05/050015 Abatement Refund Nn 0000 311-000-0000-12300 Special AssmIs Rec - Deferred Special Assess Total: 421.50 R01.1„INGS Total: 421,50 SAFFFAST Sole -Fast, Inc. INV151924 (14/15/21)15 67,50 0,00 05/0512015 Gloves No 000 101-430-3100-42150 Shop Matcriak INVI51924 Total: 67,50 sA Er As-r Total: 67.50 SFIJ/CTAC SeleetAcconni 1094798 04/08/2015 6,33 0.00 05/05/2(115 Participant fee 4/01-4/30/15 101-410-1520-43150 Contract Services 1094798 Total: 6.33 SELECTAC Total: 6,33 No (1411)(1 SPRINT Sprint 761950227-144 ((4/18/2015 59.19 0.00 05/05/2015 Admin No 101_,410_1940-43210 Telephone 76195027-144 04/18/2015 72 i 76 (1,10 05/05r2015 Fire No 101-420-2220-43210 Telephone 761951027-144 04/18/2015 43,61 0,00 05/05/2015 Building No 101-420-2400-43210 Telephone 0000 0000 AP - fie Paid Proof ((o./2:if 15 - 4:56 ['MI Page 9 Invoice /1 Inv Dale 761950227-144 OA 182015 101-430-3100-13210 Telephone 761950227-144 04/18/2015 I (11-450-5-q10-43210 Telephone 76105(F227-144 04/18/2015 101-410-1450-43210 'Telephone 761950727-144 0118/2015 101-110-1910-43210 Telephone 76195(1227-144 Total: SPIZ1 NT Total: TK.DA T1(1)A, Inc. (10 n1150009S0 04/1(1/21)15 601-194-9100-43030 Engineering Services 002015000980 Tolal: TI(DA TN T Nlobile 04.1 1/2015 601-40-1-94110-43210 Telephone Total: TN401311,„E Total: VE.1:17,,ON Veri7on Wireless 9743812362 04/10/2015 101-420-2220-43210 Telephone 9743812362 Total: VFRIZON WASHCONS WaQ,Iiing(on Consemition 1)is1. 3152 04/22/2015 603-490-9500-41370 Conferences & Training 3157 Total: Tree order 04/70/2015 ‘104-480-8000-45300 Improvements Other Than Bldus 'Free order Told!: WASI ICONS Total: \VIiiteani \\line Anita CC 421:15 04/212015 I 01-110-1,150-13620 Cable Operations' AP - In Be Paid Proof Lk, (('-1128.!15 - 4:56 PM) Amount Quantity Pint Date Description Reference 85.37 0.00 05/05/2015 PW 85,31 0,00 05/0512015 Parks 55,82 0,00 05/05/2(115 Taxpayer Services 14„42 0,00 05/05/2015 Planning 565.48 565,48 596,09 0.00 (15/05/2015 2013,133 Lake Elmo Ave Frunk Watermain 506,09 506,09 21,34 0,00 05/05/2015 SCADA line 21,34 21,34 68.89 0,00 05/05/2015 Wireless - 1re tablets 68.89 68,89 55625 0,00 05/05/2015 1st or 4 quarterly billing Shared Educal 55(05 149.10 0,00 05/05/2015 Tree order 149.40 705.65 55,00 0,00 05/05/2015 Cable operations Task Type I'() # Close POLine No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 No 0000 Page 10 oicc Inv Date CC 4/21/15 04/2111015 101-410-1450-43620 Cable Operarions CC 4/21/15 Total: 04/14/2015 101-410-1450-43620 Cablc Operations 04/1412(15 11)1-410-1450-43620 Cable Operations CCW Total: 1V1iiteatifotill; X CFI_ Xcel Energy 057080015 101-410-1940-43S10 Electric Total: XCEL Total: 1Zcpor - To Be raid Proof -I ist (0-4/28.'15 - 4:56 1)1`,1) Amount OnantiO ?5,00 S0.00 55,00 `'.5.01) 60 0)) 72.11 72.11 72.11 97,949.61 it Date Description Reference TasI TYPe 0,00 05/05/2015 Bonus 0,00 05/05/2015 Cahle Operations 0.00 05,105/2015 Bonus 0,00 05/05/21)15 Electrical Services PO # Close POLine # No MOO No 0000 No 0000 Page II Accounts Payable To Be Paid Proof List User Patty!" Printed: 04/2812015 - 5:09 PM Batch: 013-04-2015 Piivoict # Inv Pale DELTA Delia Denial 01-Minnesota 5967756 04/15/1015 101-000-0000-21706 Medical Insurance 5967756 Total: DELTA Total: LEASSOC Lake Elmo Associates, L1,1' May-15 05/(11/2015 101-410-1940-44120 Rentals - Building May -15 Total: LFASSOC Total: NCI' FAS 566200-N('PERS Minnesota 566).415 04/23/1015 1111 -000-0000-2 I 71)8 Other Benefits 5662415 Total: NCP FRS Total: RABOUIN RABOLIIN. INC 051011015 101-110-1320-43100 Assessing Services Total: RAROUIN Total: ‘VASHPRTA \Vashington County 05./01/2015 )06-450-530(1-45200 13uildings 0-12812015 803 -000-0000-729 I 0 Developer Payments 05101/1015 803.000,0000_22010 Developer Payments Amount. Quantity Plot Date Description Reference AP - To Ile Paid Pi ool list 014/28'I 5 - 5:09 PM) 1,724,60 1,724.60 1,724,60 2,461.00 1,46 1,00 2,461.00 160.00 160.00 160.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 1,500.00 1,167.00 18.00 18.00 0.00 05/05/2015 May Premium 0,00 05/05/2015 May Rent 0.00 05/05/2015 May Premium 0.00 05/05/2015 May Monthly Installment 0.00 05/05/1015 Property Tax - 3537 Lake Elmo Avenue 0.00 051'05/2015 Property Tax - Savonna Lot G 0.00 05/05/7015 Property Tax - Savanna Lot D Task Type PO # Close POLine No No No No No 0000 0000 0000 000(1 0000 000(1 0000 Page 1 Iiii 1111% 1)a1e Total: \VASI IPRTA Total: I2eport Total: Amount Quantity Pint Date Description Reference 'fask type P() # Close POLitie fr! 1.203.00 1,203.00 8,0-13.60 Al - To Paid Proof List (0-1128/I 5 - 5:09 PM) Page 2 TI IF t:ITY LAKE ELMO AGENDA [TEM: SUBMITTED BY: THROUGH: REVIEWED BY: AYOR & COUNCIL CO UNICATION DATE: CONSENT ITEM# Zoning Text Amendment — Freeway Signs for 1-94 Nick M. Johnson, City Planner Dean Zuleger, City Administrator Planning Commission Kyle Klatt, Comrnunity Development Director May 5, 2015 SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS (if removed from the Consent A2enda): Introduction of Item Development Director Report/Presentation........ ..... . ..... ...........Community Development Director Questions from Council to Staff ............... ............... .,............. Mayor Facilitates Call for Motion .............. ........ ......................................... Mayor & City Council Discussion ....... ................ ...... Mayor & City Council Action on Motion........................ ....... .................. ...... ............. Mayor Facilitates POLICY RECCOMENDER: Planning Commission FISCAL IMPACT: None — The City's review of the requested Zoning Text Amendment is reimbursed through the submitted application fee. SUMMARY AND ACTION REOUESTED: The City has received a request from Rihm Kenworth, 11530 Hudson Blvd. N., Lake Elmo, MN, to amend the City's Sign Ordinance to allow freeway signs for commercial properties adjacent to 1-94 up to 25 feet in height and 250 square feet in area. After reviewing the request and conducting research, the Planning Commission and Staff are recommending approval of an amendment to the Sign Ordinance to allow freestanding and pylon signs only on commercial properties within 150 feet of Interstate Highway 94 right-of-way. The maximum recommended height is 25 feet, with the maximum recommended surface area is 150 square feet. Should the item be removed from the Consent Agenda, the motion to take the recommended action on the request is as follows: "Move to adopt Ordinance 08-119, amending the Sign Ordinance to allow freeway signs only for commercial properties within close proximity to 1-94." -- page City Council Meeting 1Conscnt Agenda bon 3,/ May 5, 2015 In addition. Staff is reC0771171C1101ing that the City Council authorize summary publication of the approved ordinance through thefbllowing motion: "Move to adopt Resolution No. 2015-29, authorizing summary publication of Ordinance 08- 119. BACKGROUND INFORMATION/STAFF REPORT: Rihm Kenworth recently began business operations in Lake Elmo in the beginning of 2015 just west of Manning Ave. N. on Hudson Boulevard. In January of 2015, Mr, Dan Dunn of Rihm Kenworth contacted City staff to inquire about the possibility of installing a business identification sign that would be visible from Interstate 94. City staff explained that under the current signage provisions, the maximum size for a ground sign at the applicant's location would be 10 feet in height and 72 square feet in area. In addition, pylon and freestanding signs are not listed as a pennitted sign type in the City's signage regulations. At this point, Rihm Kenworth inquired about the process to amend the City's signage regulations, wherein staff assisted in explaining the correct procedure. Rihm Kenworth ultimately submitted a zoning text amendment requesting that freeway signs be allowed for commercial properties adjacent to 1-94. In addition, they requested these signs be allowed up to 25 feet in height and 250 square feet in area. The request was heard by the Planning Commission at a public hearing on April 13, 2015. In researching the request to allow freeway signs, planning staff conducted research of multiple other communities in the Twin Cities Metro Area. The results of this research can be found in Attaclunent #7. In addition, staff also researched the previous Lake Elmo Sign Ordinance (Attachment #8) to see if these sign types were previously allowed. The previous Lake Elmo signage regulations did allow freestanding signs in the 1-94 Sign District. These signs were allowed to be 30 feet tall and up to 150 square feet in surface area. In 2013, the City adopted new signage regulations as part of numerous updates to the City's Zoning Code. These updates were made to prepare the City for sewered growth and development. The new signage regulations did not list pylon or freestanding signs as a permitted sign type. Given Lake Elmo strategic location on the 1-94 Corridor, a heavily travelled corridor, it is not surprising that commercial businesses are seeking greater visibility through pylon signage. It should be noted that staffhas received multiple inquiries regarding these sign types in the 1-94 Corridor. Rihm Kenworth is the first inquirer to take the formal step to request amendment of the City's signage regulations. Staff anticipates that as the 1-94 Corridor develops commercially, there will be more and more requests of this nature. Staff recommends allowing freestanding or pylon signs only for properties within close proximity to the corridor. in addition, staff recommended a smaller size allowance than what was requested by Rihm Kenworth (150 sq. ft. vs. 250 sq. ft.). In the judgment of staff, providing some allowance for this sign type with some size restrictions represents a balanced approach. Should the City desire to attract more commercial development in the 1-94 Corridor, signage visible to the nearby highway is a desired feature for some business types. -- page 2 -- City Council Meeting /Consent Agcnda TYlay 5, 2015 PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: The Planning Commission reviewed the applicant's request at a public hearing on April 13, 2015. No one spoke during the public hearing and no written correspondence was received. During the meeting, the Planning Commission discussed the appropriate height and size of signage visible to 1-94. In addition, the Planning Commission agreed that if these sign types are allowed, some base level of design standards was appropriate. The Planning Commission directed staff to research other communities about design standards for freeway signs. The information gathered by staff can he found in Attachment #9. The majority of the standards related to building materials and pylon or pole covers. Based on the research, staff proposed a section relating to design standards requiring that the sign and pylon covers be constructed out of attractive materials that are consistent with the principal building. The Planning Commission reviewed the updated ordinance on April 27, 2015. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the zoning text amendment to allow freeway signs for commercial properties in close proximity to 1-94 (Vote: 5-0). STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, OPPORTUNITIES, THREATS: Strengths: In the judgment of the Planning Commission and staff, some allowance for pylon or freestanding signs in this area is reasonable. An allowed height of 25 feet and surface area of 150 square feet is not too large to create a visual nuisance, but large enough to allow for visibility. The size proportions are in keeping with surrounding communities, as well as the previous 2009 Lake Elmo Sign Ordinance. Weaknesses: In the view of some observers, pylon or freestanding signs are not an attractive sign type when compared to other signs. However, these are the only sign types that allow for reasonable visibility for an interstate highway due to distance and travel speed. The Planning Commission did direct the staff to include design standards, supporting pylon covers to promote attractive signs for the 1-94 commercial area. Opportunities: Signage that allows for visibility for to 1-94 may be an important consideration for a business to locate in Lake Elmo, depending on the business type. Modest allowances for these sign types may aid the City in recruiting additional commercial development in the 1-94 Corridor. Threats: The City has emphasized a desire to attract additional commercial development to Lake Elmo as of late to balance out the ratio of residential to commercial properties in the community. While it difficult to draw concrete conclusions on the impact of not allowing signage that is visible to 1-94, it is possible that reduced amounts of signage will reduce certain types of businesses locating in Lake Ehno. RECOMMENDATION: Based on the aforementioned, the Planning Commission and staff are recoirunending that the City Council approve the proposed amendment to the Sign Ordinance to allow for freestanding or pylon signs on commercial properties within 150 feet of Interstate 94. The maximum City Council Meeting [Consent ..tgenda Iten 3 May5, 2015 recommended height for the freestanding signs is 25 feet, while the maximum recommended surface area is 150 square feet. Should the item be removed from the Consent Agenda, the motion to take the recommended action on the request is as follows: "Move to adopt Ordinance 08-119, amending the Sign Ordinance to allow reeway signs only for commercial properties within close proximity to 1-94. In addition, Staff is recommending that the City Council authorize suinniary publication of the approved ordinance through the jbllowing motion; "Move to adopt Resolution No. 2015-29, authorizing summary publication of Ordinance 08- 119." ATTACHMENTS: 1. Ordinance 08-119 2. Resolution No. 2015-29 3, Excerpt from Lake Elmo Sign Ordinance w/Proposed Changes 4. Staff Report to the Planning Commission, dated 4-13-15 5. Staff Report to the Planning Commission, dated 4-27-15 6. Land Use Application Form, Narrative, and Supporting Materials 7. Freeway Signs Comparison Chart 8. Excerpt from Lake Elmo 2009 Sign Ordinance — I-94 Sign District 9. Design Standards Comparison Chart -- page 4 -- CITY OF LAKE ELMO COUNTY OF WASHINGTON STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 08-119 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKE ELMO ZONING CODE BY AMENDING THE SIGN ORDINANCE BY MAKING PYLON AND FREESTANDING SIGNS A PERMITTED USE WITHIN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 94 SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby amends Title XV: Land Usage; Chapter 154: Zoning Code; Section 212; Subsection B to add the following: B. Definitions, The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Freeway Sign, A pole or freestanding sign adjacent to Interstate 94. To be a permitted freewav sign, the sign must be located within one -hundred and fifty (150) linear feet of the freewav right-of-way. A single sign structure having two identical or nearly identical faces back to back shall constitute a single sign. SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby amends Title XV: Land Usage; Chapter 154: Zoning Code; Section 212; Subsection G to add the following: G. Limitations According to the Type of Land Use. Unless exempt under 5154.Z12.K or as expressly provided elsewhere, no permanent or temporary signs shall be displayed except in conformity with the following regulations as they correspond to the type of land use and districts in which the sign is to be displayed. 3. Commercial, Mixed -Use and Industrial Districts a. Ground Signs b. Directory Signs c. Awning and Canopy Signs d. Wall Signs e. Projecting Signs f. Hanging Signs g. Window Signs h. Directional and Informational Signs i. Corporate Flags and Decorative Banners j. Temporary Signs k. 1-94 Freeway Signs SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo hereby amends Title XV: Land Usage; Chapter 154: Zoning Code; Section 212; Subsection H to add the following: H. Regulations Pertaining to Specific Sin Type. Except as expressly provided elsewhere, signs shall meet the following regulations according to sign type: 3. Freeway Signs a. Number. Properties that are adiacent to Interstate 94 may have one (1) freeway sign in addition to the permitted number of ground signs on the property. b. Location. Freeway signs are only permitted within one -hundred and fifty (1501 linear feet of the freeway right-of-way. Freeway signs shall be placed with consideration for visibility, access, maintenance, and safety, consistent with the provisions of Section 154.212.F.2. A freeway sign shall be located no closer than 100 feet of another freeway sign or the furthest distance possible from another freeway sign. No freeway sign may be located closer than 5 feet to a property line, roadway easement, or other public easement. c. Height. The maximum height for all freeway signs is twenty-five (25) feet. d. Surface Area, No freeway sign shall exceed one -hundred and fifty (1501 souare feet in size. e. ,Des(qnStandards. Signs shall be constructedof similar materials, style„ and color as that of the principle building. Pylon signs must have a pole cover or pylon cover. The pole or pylon cover must be constructed of similar materials and have a similar appearance as the principal building. SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption and publication in the official newspaper of the City of Lake Elmo. SECTION 5. Adoption Date. This Ordinance 08-119 was adopted on this fifth day of May 2015, by a vote of Ayes and Nays. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL Mike Pearson, Mayor Al !EST: Adam Bell, City Clerk This Ordinance 08-119 was published on the day of . 2015. F rmattad: Font: Italic Formatted: Outline numbered + Level: 5 + Numbering Style: a, b, c, + Start at: 1 + Alignment: Left + Aligned at: 035" + Tab after: 1" + Indent at: [Formatted: Font: (Default) Trebuchet5, 0 pt, Font color: Auto CITY OF LAKE ELMO COUNTY OF WASHINGTON STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2015-29 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE 08-119 BY TITLE AND SUMMARY WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo has adopted Ordinance No. 08-119, an ordinance to the City's regulations pertaining to Signage Regulations; and WHEREAS, the ordinance is lengthy; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 412.191, subd. 4, allows publication by title and summary in the case of lengthy ordinances or those containing charts or maps; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes that the following summary would clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo, that the City Clerk shall cause the following summary of Ordinance No. 08-119 to be published in the official newspaper in lieu of the entire ordinance: Public Notice The City Council of the City of Lake Elmo has adopted Ordinance No. 08-119, which adds provisions to the City Code pertaining to freestanding and pylon signs adjacent to Interstate 94. The revised ordinance adds the following revisions from the previous ordinance: The definition of freeway signs is added to the definition section of the Sign Ordinance. Freeway signs are a permitted use for commercial districts \,vithin 150 feet of Interstate 94. Freeway signs are allowed to be a maximum of 25 feet in height and 150 square feet in area. All perinitted freeway signs must include pylon or pole covers that are constructed of similar materials and match the appearance of the principal building. The full text of Ordinance No. 08-119 is available for inspection at Lake Elmo city hall during regular business hours. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo that the City Administrator keep a copy of the ordinance at City Hall for public inspection and that a full copy of the ordinance be placed in a public location within the City. Dated: May 5, 2015. Resolution No. 2015-29 Page 1 of 2 Mayor Mike Pearson ATTEST: Adam Bell, City Clerk (SEAL) The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against same: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. Resolution No. 2015-29 Page 2 of 2 Article 5 - General Regulations 5154.212 Sign Regulations 5154,212 Sign Regulations A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose ofthis Ordinance is tuprovide standards to safeguard Ufe, health, and property and to promote the public welfare by regulating the design, area, number, construction, location, and installation o/all signs referred to hereunder. The City Council and Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elmo find that the visual environment has an effect on the welfare of the citizens of Lake Elmo and that careful control o/signagecan protect and enhance the community. Tocarry out this general purpose, the regulations set forth herein are intended to: 1. Protect the public from hazards that result from signs which are structurally unsafe, obscure the vision of motorists and/or compete or conflict with necessary traffic signals and warning signs. Z. Preserve the land value ofprivate property by assuring the compatibility ofsigns with nearby land uses. 3. Foster high quality commercial and industrial development and to enhance economic development ofexisting businesses and industries bypromoting reasonable, orderly, attractive and effective sign that meet the need for business identification' advertising and communication. 4. Encourage creative and weU'designed signs that contribute ina positive way tothe community's visual environment, express local character and help develop adistinctive image inthe city. When appropriate, siynagebencouraged toutilize design elements that are consistent with the Lake Elmo Branding and ThemingStudy. 5. Recognize that signs are a necessary form ufcommunication and provide flexibility within the sign review and approval process toallow for unique circumstances. 6. Provide applicants with clear and consistent rules and regulations. B. De/kn/t/uro. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them inthis subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Abandoned Sign. Any sign remaining in place which for a period of ninety (90) consecutive days or more no longer advertises oridentifies an ongoing business' product, service, idea' or commercial activity located on the site or has not been property maintained in accordance with the requirements ofthis Ordinance. Ancillary Sign. Awak sign separate from and subordinate in area to the principal sign, identifying generic services, goods or departments in the building, such as pharmacy' optical, auto repair' or garden center, but not including the identification of brand names. Attention -Attracting Object. Any streamer, pinwheel, pennant. Nag, propeller, inflatable sign, statuary, teLberedbaUoon' bunting, beacon, orother artificial device, figure, shape, color, sound, tight orexhibit, whether live, animated, or still, that is intended toattract attention to the use or business being conducted on the site. Attention ' attracting object does not include the flag ofany governmental entity. Awning. 4 rnoAike cover consisting of fabric, plastic or structural protective cover that projects from the wall of building which generally serves the purpose nfshielding a doorway, entrance, window, uroutdoor service area from the elements ortoprovide decorative DRAFT5/5/15 1 Sign Ordinance @onner. 4suspended sign made ofa flexible material such as canvas, sailcloth, plastic, paper, or fabric ofany kind, and intended to be displayed on a temporary basis. Adecomhve banner is a banner containing no message or logo that is displayed for the purpose ofadding color or interest tathe surroundings ortothe building to which it is attached. Aflag orcanopy shalt not beconsidered abanner. Beacon. 4stationary or revolving light that flashes or projects Kiuminatinn, single color or multicolored, in any manner that isintended toattract ordivert attention. Business Opening Sign. 4 temporary sign displayed prior orin addition to permitted permanent signs to promote the opening ofa new business, a change of name orchange nf ownership. Canopy. Adetachabie' rnof'Ukecover' supported from the ground or deck, floor urwatts of structure, for protection from the sun or weather, Changeable Copy Sign. A sign or portion thereof with characters, letters, or illustrations that can be changed or rearranged manually without altering the face or the surface of the sign and on which the message changes less than eight times a day and less than once per hour, Asign on which the only copy that changes is an electronic or mechanical indication of time or temperature shalt not be considered a changeable copy sign. Commercial Message. 4 message that directs attention tooracts as advertising for a business, commodity, product, service or form nfentertainment ortends Lmencourage the occurrence of acommercial transaction related thereto. Comprehensive Sign Plan Acomplete dyna8eplan for abuilding or lot that has been approved by the City. Construction Sign. A sign identifying individuals orcompanies involved in design, conoruction, wrecking, finandn8, or development ofabuilding or tot upon which the sign sits and/or identifying the future use ofthe building or tot upon which the sign sits. Copy. Words, letters, numbers' figures, dedgos, orother symbolic representations incorporated into asign. Directional Sign, On -Premise. 4sign without commercial message erected for the purpose of indicating the required or preferred direction of vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian traffic on private property including, but not limited to "no parking." "entrance." "exit oniy`" "loading only." and other similar si8nage. Direct/ono/ Sign, Off -Premise. Any sign without commercial message that b displayed for the purpose of informing people of or guiding people to a particular place for a specified event, including, but not limited to, an open house, garage sate, estate sate or other similar event. Directly Illuminated Sign. Any sign designed togive any artificial light directly through any transparent ortranslucent material from asource uftight originating within ornnsuch sign, Directory Sign. Asign which serves as acommnn orcollective identification for agroup of persons orbusinesses operating nnthe same tot. Such asign commonly lists the tenants, occupants, floor plan, addresses or suite numbers ofan office complex, shopping center or residential building complex. Election Campaign Period. Aperiod prior toageneral election starting onAugust 1 undi1O days following the genera( election, or a period prior to a special election starting 13 weeks prior tothe special election until 10days following the special election, Electronic Variable Message Sign, Achangeable copy sign orportion thereof which can be electronically changed or rearranged without altering the face or the surface of the sign, not including dgnagenr portions thereof displaying time and temperature. DRAFT5/5/15 5'2 Sign Regulations Facade. Any separate face orsurface ofa buUding, including parapet watts, and roof surfaces or any part of building which encloses orcovers usable space, Where separate facades are oriented in the same direction, urwhere the inside angle at the intersection of two surfaces is greater than one'hundredand thirty-five (135)degrees, they are tobeconsidered as part ofa single facade. Rog. Adevice generally made offlexible material, such as cloth, paper, or piasdc, and displayed from a pole, cable or rope. It may or may not include copy. FreewmvS/9n. Avole u/ freestond/nq ' s/onod/oceot to Interstate 44, Tobe000/m/tted /rpe*mvs/«n. the d9nmust be located within onp'hundrpdand f/fty//5D///npurfeet of the yree*nyrk7h('of'wov. A s/nq/esi«nstructure huviny two idpodco/ or noudy kdpot/co/ faces buck tubooksho//cm/sdtuteus/nn/es/vn. Frontage. The boundary ofotot that abuts apublic street. Garage Sale Sign. Asigo advertising the sale of personal property including estate sates, yard sates orrummage sates used todispose o/ personal household possessions. Government Sign. Any sign erected bythe City of Lake Elmo or any other governmental entity in the exercise ofofficial government business and authority. Ground Sign. Any free-standing sign that is supported by structures o, supports in or upon the ground and independent of support from any building. A single sign structure having two identical or nearly identical faces back to back shalt constitute a single sign. For the purposes of this definition, aground sign isintended to refer toa primary, permanent, ground -mounted siyn, not temporary sign or sign that is ancillary tothe primary sign, such as directional sign orportable sign. Hanging Sign. A sign that is suspended from the underside of a surface and is supported by such surface. Indirectly Illuminated Sign. A sign that is illuminated from a source outside of the actual sign, inflatable Sign. Afreestanding ormoored sign expanded orinflated with air oranother gas, like a balloon, and which may rise and float above the ground. Legal Non -Conforming Sign. Any sign which was lawfully erected and displayed on [City Clerk to insert effective date], but which does not conform to the requirements and limitations herein, or any sign which was (awfully erected and displayed unthe effective date ofany amendment to this Section, but which does not conform to such amendment. Logo. 4symbol ortrademark commonly used toidentify a business nrorganization. Wpmo,/u/ Sign. Asign or tablet memorializing a person' event' place or structure. Menu Sign. A permanent changeable copy sign associated with restaurants with drive -through windows, car washes, or other businesses with drive -up services which gives a detaiied list of food or services available. Monument Sign. 4ground sign having a monolithic base nrsupport structure of any material measuring noless than one-third (1/])ofthe greatest width ofthe sign atany point, Noncommercial Message. 4 message intended to direct attention to political, social, community or public service issue oran idea, aim viewpoint, aspiration or purpose and not intended toproduce any commercial benefit ortend toencourage acommercial transaction. Off -Premise Sign. A sign which displays any message directing attention to a business, product, service, pnofeoimn, commodity, activity, event, person, institution orany other commercial message, which isgenerally conducted, sold, manufactured, produced, offered oroccurs elsewhere than nnthe tot where such sign is located. 0n'pTembeSh/n. Asign which displays any message directing attention to business, product, service' profesdon, commodity, activity, event, person, institution orany other commercial DRAFT5/5/15 5-3 Sign Regulations ground cxbui Iding- mounted sign for each additional frontage provided that such additional sign may not exceed 50% of the area allowed by the primary frontage and is oriented toward the additional frontage. For purposes ofthis cnde, the primary frontage shalt be presumed to be the frontage upon which the main entrance to the building is located. The applicant, however, may identify different frontage as the primary frontage to maximize the effectiveness of the signage. 11. Resemblance to Traffic Signs. No sign shalt contain or resemble any sign resembling in size, shape, message, u,color any traffic control devices compliant with the Minnesota State Manua( on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. G. Limitations According to the Type ofLand Use. Unless exempt under5154.21Z.K or as expressly provided ebewhe'e, no permanent o,temporary signs shalt be displayed except in conformity with the following regulations as they correspond tuthe type of land use and districts in which the sign is tobedisplayed. 1. Residential Uses inResidential Districts. a. In connection with legal home occupations, asingle sign which is limited in content to the name, address and legal. home occupation of the owner or occupant of the premises' and which does not exceed two (2) square feet in area. Signs under this paragraph shall bewatt signs only. b. A residential condominium or mu(ti-famity apartment complex may display signs identifying the name ofthe condominium or apartment complex if the total acreage of the lot is one (1) acre or more and the condominium or apartment includes eight (8) or more units, One (1 ) watt sign and one (1) ground sign per street frontage may be displayed, with a maximum of two (I) watt signs and two (2)ground signs per lot. No identification sign shalt exceed thirty-two (]Z) square feet io area, and the maximum height is one (1) story or twelve (12) feet above curb level, whichever is lower. For purposes of this paragraph. the term "tot," when used in reference to n condominium means all property within acommon interest community. c. Asubdivision identification sign not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in sign area as approved bythe City. 2. institutional Uses /nResidential Districts. Nonresidential uses located in residential districts, such as churches and schools, located in residential districts may erect signs as follows: a. Watt and Ground Signs i. Area and Number: One (1) wall sign and one (1) ground sign per street frontage may bedisplayed, identifying the entity, with maximum o/two (l) wall signs and two (Z) ground signs per tot. Additional wall nrground signs forwayUndin8 purposes may be permitted when the size of the tot, number ofvehicular or pedestrian entrances, and layout ufthe buildings require additional signs inorder topromote traffic and pedestrian safety. Signs under this paragraph, whether displayed on avvaU or on the ground, shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet in area, except such signs may be increased in area by one (1) square foot for each additional foot that the sign is set back more than twelve (12) feet from a tot tine. No sign under this section shalt exceed thirty-two (lZ) square feet in area. ii. Height. No identification sign shalt project higher than one story, or twelve (12) feet above curb level, whichever is tower. b. Temporary Signs 3, Commercial, 86ixed'Uxeand Industrial Districts a. Ground Signs DRAFT5/5/15 5-9 Sign Regulations h, Directory Signs c. Awning and Canopy Signs d. Walt Signs e. Projecting Signs f. Hanging Signs g. Window Signs h. Directional and Informational, Signs i. Corporate Flags and Decorative Banners ]. Temporary Signs k. 1'94 Freeway Signs 4. Planned Development Districts. No permanent sign shalt be displayed except a sign authorized by the City and included in the Comprehensive Sign Plan pertaining to the site. Temporary signs are permitted for commercial, institutional or industrial uses unless prohibited bythe Comprehensive Sign Plan. 5. Conservancies and Parks. No sign shalt be permitted except those installed by direction of the Public Works Director. h. Agricultural Sales Businesses, Si8nage related toagricultural sates business may beerected as follows: a. On Premises Signs, Agricultural Sales Businesses. One (1)ormore on -premises signs may be erected on a property inconjunction with an operating agricultural sales business subject tothe following requirements and restrictions: i. Agricultural sates businesses utilizing less than 1Oacres of(and specifically for the growing of agricultural crops for the business are allowed 1 on -premises sign not to exceed thirty-two (]Z)grmss square feet ofadvertising surface, ii. Agricultural sates businesses utilizing more than 1Oacres of land but less than 40 acres ofland specifically for the growing of agricultural crops for the business are allowed up to two (2) on -premises signs not to exceed forty-eight (48) gross square feet of total advertising surface, with no individual sign surface exceeding thirty- two (]l) square feet in size. i1i. Agricultural sales businesses utilizing more than 40 acres ofland specifically for the growing ofagricultural crops for the business are allowed up to three (])on - premises signs not toexceed sixty-four (64)gross square feet of total advertising surface, with no individual sign surface exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet in iv. Any illuminated sign shalt be consistent with 5154.212.F.7 and illuminated only during those hours when business isopen tothe public for conducting business, b. Temporary Off Premises Signs, Agricultural Sales Businesses. Independent of the total allowable sign area for an individual property anywhere within the city, a temporary off -premises sign may beerected on apozpe/ty in conjunction with an operating agricultural sates business subject to the following requirements and restrictions: i. Maximum Number. Every agricultural sates business shalt have nomore than three (]) off -premises signs atany given time to direct the public tothe location of the business. ii Time Frame of Use. Temporary off -premises signs may be erected for 45'daytime periods no more than 4 times in any given calendar year. The required temporary DRAFT5/5/15 5'10 Sign Regulations sign permit shalt stipulate the range ofdates for each of the 4allowable time periods inany given calendar year. iii. Size and Height. An off -site agricultural sates advertising sign shalt not exceed 50 square feet in area and shalt not be tatter than 10 feet in height. iv. Setbacks. Off -premises signs shalt beaminimum of25 feet from aKside property hoes, and minimum of5Ufeet from other off -premises advertising signs. v. Permission Required. Applicants for off -premises signs shalt acquire permission from the property owner upon whose land the sign istobeerected. H. Regulations Pertaining to Specific Sign Type. Except asexpressly provided elsewhere, signs shalt meet the following regulations according to sign type: 1. VYaii Signs a. Number. No building occupant shalt display more than one (1) wall sign per street frontage except asprovided below: i. One additional watt sign may bedisplayed onabuilding with nofront setback provided that such sign ba fiat sign that is either painted upon the building ordoes not extend outward more than six (6)inches. #. Uptothree (3) ancillary watt signs may bedisplayed on buildings measuring at least 100 feet in length along the front lot line. Any ancillary sign displayed under this paragraph shalt not exceed 50%of the net area or 50% of the height of the largest permitted wall sign displayed onthat fa�ade, nor shalt the aggregate area nfthe ancillary signs exceed 5O%ofthe net area nfsuch watt sign. b. Surface Area. The tuLui permitted sign surface area of all vvaii signs on a fa�ade shalt not exceed one (1) square foot of signage for each lineal foot of building frontage that iscoterminous with the occupancy tnwhich the sign refers, unless different amount allocated to the building occupant is identified in an approved Comprehensive Sign Plan pursuant to5154.Z1Z.|. In addition, noindividual watt sign shalt exceed one hundred (1DQ)square feet inarea, c. L000bon. Watt signs shalt be mounted parallel tobuilding walls and only on apordon of an exterior wall that bcoterminous with the occupancy towhich the sign refers, unless a different location isidentified in an approved Comprehensive Sign Plan pursuant to 5154.212.1. No watt sign shalt extend above or beyond the wall to which it is attached. d. Installation Requirements. No wall sign shalt cover orinterrupt significant architectural elements such as columns, column caps, friezes, dour or window heads, embellishments, adornments, fensstradon, urornamental detailing on any building. AU mounting brackets and other hardware used toaffix a sign to vvaU aswell as all electrical service hardware and equipment shalt be concealed by architectural elements ofthe building urthe sign itself. l. Ground Signs a. Number. There shalt be no more than one (1) ground sign for each street on which the lot has frontage, except one additional ground sign per tot frontage may be allowed for any tot frontage over one thousand (1,000) linear feet. On intn occupied by two (Z) or more occupants, orwhere a second ground sign ispermitted, three (3)or more occupants, adirectory sign shalt beused in lieu ufmultiple ground signs. No single business orbuilding occupant shalt beallowed signageon both anindividual ground sign and aground directory sign on the same street frontage. On premises having no principal buiiding, there shalt be no more than one (1) ground sign for the premises. b. Surface Area. No ground sign shalt exceed the size listed in Table S']. DR4F75/5/15 5'11 Sign Regulations c. Type oƒSign. Any permanent ground sign shalt be erected as monument sign. Poie signs are prohibited unless the pole portion of the sign isenclosed in a shroud that causes the sign to appear to have monolithic base or support structure of any material measuring noless than one-third (1/J)ofthe greatest width ofthe sign atany point orunless the height is nogreater than three (l) feet. The base mfthe monument sign shall not exceed the width of the widest portion nfthe sign face by more than twenty-five percent (Z5%). d. Location. Ground signs shalt be placed with consideration for visibility, access, maintenance' and safety, consistent with the provisions ofSection 154.21I.F.2. Grounds signs shalt belocated beyond required setbacks adistance equal tnorgreater than the height of the sign. If this is not possible, ground signs shalt be located as far from required setback lines as possible. In nocase shalt a ground sign, asdefined in this Ordinance' extend beyond a lot line of a property. Aground sign larger than 6 sq. ft. shalt belocated no closer than 100feet of another ground sign orthe furthest distance possible from another ground sign, whichever distance is shorter. e. Height i The height of a ground sign shalt be measured from the approved grade at the base ofthe sign orthe elevation nfthe street upon which the sign faces, whichever is tower, to the top ofthe highest attached component ofthe sign. ii. Aground sign shall bemounted on n base not to exceed four(4) feet in height. iii. Allowable height o/a ground sign shalt be as set forth (nTable 5']. iv. No ground sign shalt betatter than the principal building on the premises to which it pertains. f. Landscaping. Perennial plantings, grass orother landscaping features shalt be incorporated around the base ofall ground signs. g. Exempt nrSpecial Purpose Ground Signs. The location of and maximum height and surface area of any other exempt or special-purpose ground sign expressly authorized by another section of this ordinance, shall boas set forth in such other section, Table 5'3Ground Signs Table 5'} describes the zoning districts in which ground signs may be displayed, and the maximum height and area ofthe signs, as determined by the speed limit on the adjacent roadway. For ground signs on zoning lots with more than one street frontage, use the miles per hour unthe street with the faster speed limit todetermine the maximum height and area Ground Signs Aa,LDR,OP, RE, RS,R&°. BP.C.CC, GB, �mDi strict R� MDR, MDR ' LC, VMX No. of Total Speed Traffic Limit MaxHeight/ MaxHeight/ MmxHeight/ Lanes (MPH) Area(Sq. pt.) Arem(Sg. Ft.) Area(Sq. F\.) 1.3 0'34 6'/32 10'/32 35-44 6'/32 10'/50 DRAFT5/5/15 4'5 Notes toTable 5'l 45+ O'l4 ]5'44 45+ 6'/3l 6'/]2 6'/]2 6'/]2 10^/7I 1O'/4O 10'/64 12'/U0 a. Ground signs are only permitted in the A, RR and RT districts in conjunction with agricultural sates business. l Freeway Signs a. Number, Properties that are adjacent to Interstate 94 mayhave one (1) freeway sign il. addition tothe permitted number nfground signs oil the Pnooertv. b. Location. Freeway signs are only permitted within one -hundred and fifty 050> Linear feet ofthe frem*av riqht-of-way. Freeway signs shalt beplaced with consideration for vbibihtv, access, maintenance, and safety, consistent with the provisions ofSection 1 54.212.F.2. A freeway sign shall be located no closer than 100 feet of another freeway sip n nrthe furthest distance possible from another freeway sign. Nofreewavsign may be located closer than 5 feet to Property Une, roadway easement, orother public easement` c Hei9ht. The maximum height for at[ fneewavsigns b twentv'five(Z5) feet. d. Surface 4roo. No freeway sivn shalt exceed one -hundred and fifty (150) square feet in size, e. Desiqn5tundords. Signs shalt be constructed cfshn8armaterials, s|yie, and cob/ as that o/the Phociu|ebuilding. Pylon signs must have poiocover or pylon cover, The pm(eorpyhnocover must beconstructed nfsimilar materials and have similar appearance as the principal building, 4. Window Signs a. Location: All window signs must be located inside an exterior window unless the sign is weatherproof and dues not pose a danger from falling or being blown by the wind, Lettering or graphic elements that are directly mounted on a window shall not encroach upon the frame, mullions, nrother supporting features of the glass. b. Permonent5k/ro. When asign ispainted onorotherwise attached orapplied tothe window area in apermanent manner, then such sign shalt be included inthe total allowable wall sign area for the building and shall not exceed twenty (lO) percent of the total ground'Moorwindow area of the building, excluding the door windows. AU permanent window signs which have their lettering or graphic elements directly on the glazing shall bepainted, metal ieafed, vinyl transferred, or in some other manner permanently applied to the interior side of the glass of an exterior building window or door. No application using atemporary adhesive shalt be permitted unless the Planning Director determines the application tobereasonably safe. c Temporary Signs. Signs advertising sates and specials shalt not exceed thirty (]O) percent of the total gnound'fioorwiodow area of any building, excluding the door windows, Such signs must be displayed in conformance with the temporary sign regulations listed in 5154.21 2J. DR4FT5/5/15 5'13 Sign Regulations I'l UlT1 )1 ELIV 0 PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: 4/13/15 AGENDA ITEM: 4B - PUBLIC HEARING CASE # 2015-15 ITEM: Zoning Text Amendment — Pylon and Freestanding Signs SUBMITTED BY: Nick Johnson, City Planner REVIEWED BY: Kyle Klatt, Community Development Director Casey Riley, Planning Intern Adam Bell, City Clerk SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Planning Commission is being asked to hold a public hearing on a request submitted by Rilun Kenworth to amend the City's Sign Ordinance to allow pylon and freestanding signs with a maximum height of 25 feet and 250 sq/ft surface area for properties within all commercial zoning districts abutting Interstate 94. The current zoning districts with frontages along 1-94 include Business Park (BP), Commercial (C), and Rural Transitional (RT). Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission reconunend approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to allow freestanding signs with a maximum height of 25 feet and an area of 150 square feet on properties adjacent to interstate highways. GENERAL INFORMATION Rihm Kenworth of Lake Ehno, 11530 Hudson Boulevard, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Property Owners: EN Properties EEC, 11530 Hudson Boulevard, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Location: N/A — Request would allow for pylon and freestanding signs with a maximum height of 25 feet and 250 square feet of surface area for commercial properties abutting Interstate 94. Request: Rilun Kenworth of Lake Elmo is requesting to amend the City's Zoning Code to allow pylon and freestanding signs with a maximum height of 25 feet and 250 square feet of surface area in the Business Park (BP), Commercial (C), and Rural Transitional (RT) zoning districts for properties along 1-94. Existing Land Us'e: N/A Existing Zoning: N/A Surrounding Land Use: N/A Surrounding Zoning: N/A Comprehensive Plan: N/A Proposed Zoning: N/A PUBLIC HEARING - ITEM 4B In advance of sewered growth in Lake Elmo, a major update to the Zoning Code was completed in 2012. As pan of this Zoning, Code update, the previous signage regulations were replaced by the current Sign Ordinance. Prior to the adoption of the current Sign Ordinance, pylon and freestanding signs were allowed for certain parcels along 1-94 tvith a maximum height of 30 feet and a maximum area of 150 square feet, Attachment #2 includes the previous signage regulations for the City of Lake Elmo. Page 9 of the previous signage regulations include the provisions for the I-94 District. The current Sign Regulations do not allow pylon and freestanding signs. The Code acknowledges that these signs exist and are defined in the "definition" section °Idle code. However, pylon and freestanding signs are not included in the current permitted signs for Commercial, Mixed -Use and Industrial. It should also be noted that in section L, Prohibited Signs, pylon and freestanding signs are not identified as a prohibited use. Applicuble Regulations: Sign Regulations (§154.212) in Current Zoning Code Signs: 1-94 District ( 151.115) in Previous Zoning Code REQUEST DETAILS Rihm Kenworth has applied for a zoning .ext amendment to amend the City's Zoning Code to allow pylon and freestanding signs as a permiteed use in the Business Park (BP), Commercial (C), and Rural Transitional (RT) zoning districts that abut Interstate 94, The Planning Commission is asked to hold a public hearing on the request, as all changes to the City's Zoning Code require a public hearing. The applicants currently operate a business at 11530 Hudson Blvd. N. along Interstate 94 on a parcel that is zoned Rural Development Transitional (RT). BACKGROUND Rihm Kenworth currently operates a business at 11530 Hudson Boulevard. The property is located along Interstate 94 in the southeast corner of the City west of Manning Avenue. They recently started operations on this site and are interested in marketing their business with a sign on 1-94. The applicants met with City staff in late January of 2015 to leant more about the City's Sign Regulations along I-94. Upon review of the sign requirements, it was found that pylon and freestanding signs are currently not pennitted in any zoning districts along Interstate 94. The best option remained a Ground Sign with a maximum height of 10 feet and maximum area of 72 feet. Unfortunately, with these requirements, the sign would not be legible from a car traveling 65 mph along 1-94. After reviewing the sign requirements in the City's Zoning Code, the applicant chose to request a Zoning Text Amendment. It should be noted that a variance request was also explored by the applicant. However, Mier discussing the desired outcome with City staff, it was determined that such a signage change would be more appropriate as an amendment to the Sign Ordinance, as there are many properties along 1-94 that will likely have similar requests or be affected by such change. After conducting research and consulting with City staff, the applicant recommends to amend the Sign Ordinance to allow pylon and freestanding signs with a maximum height of 25 feet and a maximum 250 sq. ft. surface area for properties abutting Interstate 94. The recommendation takes into consideration the elevation of the Interstate, and the 65 mile per hour travel speed. The applicant PUBLIC HEARING - ITEM 4B has provided several supplemental documents including the United States Sign Council (USSC), the Woodbury Freestanding Sign Code, and the Oakdale Sign Code for consideration by the City. STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS: In order to review whether or not pylon and freestanding signs are an appropriate use along Interstate 94, staff reviewed sign requirements from numerous cities within the Metro. The results of staff research are found in Attachment 3, a table providing the provisions of various cities with regards to freestanding signs. The maximum height for a freestanding sign in the broader area was 50 feet in Albert Lea. The maximum surface area was found to be 250 square feet in Albert Lea, Richfield, Sauk Centre, and Bloomington. In the East Metro, Stillwater allows a maximum sign height 0125 feet and 200 square feet. Woodbury has a maximum sign height of 30 feet and 150 square feet. Oakdale allows freestanding signs to he a maximum of 25 feet in height and 80 square feet in area, whereas pylon signs are permitted to be a maximum of 30 feet in height and 150 square feet in area. In addition, staff reviewed the sign requirements for Business Park, Commercial, and Rural Transitional zoning districts. It was found that pylon and freestanding signs are not a permitted use in Commercial, Mixed -Use and Industrial Districts. Based upon a number of previous inquiries, as well as the future context of a growing 1-94 Corridor with additional commercial properties, it is staff s recommendation to provide some signage allowance for freestanding signs for commercial properties abutting the 1-94 Corridor. It should be noted that from a planning perspective, most cities have a supplemental code for businesses and commercial properties along an interstate as they are presented with different opportunities and challenges than typical businesses and commercial centers, The interstate allows the public and potential visitors to see a business from the highway, but can be a problem at the high speed of travel. The sign must be large enough to be both visible and readable at the travel speed. The applicant has included the "Sign Rules of Thumb" by the United States Sign Council to better inform the Zoning Text Amendment request. Staff has deterinined that a height of 25 feet is appropriate for the 1-94 Corridor, but have also determined that an area of 250 square feet exceeds the size that is consistent with the desired character of Lake Elmo. Staff recommend that an a maximum area of 150 square feet would be appropriate for Lake Elmo, which would be consistent with other neighboring communities. In addition, in determining whether or not pylon or freestanding signs are appropriate for the Commercial, Business Park and Rural Transitional zoning districts along Interstate 94, it should be noted that the proposed action does not remove or replace the sign regulation requirements. It is recommended that freestanding or pylon signs only be allowed for properties adjacent to interstate highways (I-94 in Lake Elmo's case). Different communities have different approaches to determine which parcels are eligible for freestanding signs. For example, the City of Woodbury requires that a freestanding freeway sign not be more than 100 feet from the freeway right-of-way or boundary. In order to further clarify staff s recommended amendment to the City's Sign Ordinance, staff will provide recommended ordinance language at the Planning Commission meeting, As far as a general recommendation is concerned, staff recommends that the Planning Commission consider some allowance for freestanding signs, as the City has received a number of requests inquiring about taller freestanding signs adjacent to the 1-94 Corridor, It is the opinion of staff that these requests will only increase as additional commercial development occurs within the 1-94 Corridor. At this time, staffis recommending to allow signs that are 25 feet in height and 150 square feet in area tbr signs that are in proximity to the interstate highway. PUBLIC HEARING - ITEM 4B 4 RECCONIENDATION: Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the requested zoning text amendment to allow pylon and freestanding signs with a maximum height of 25 feet and 150 square feet for commercial properties abutting Interstate 94. The recommended motion is as follows: "Move to recommend approval of the request amend the Sign Ordinance to allow pylon and freestanding signs for commercial properties adjacent to interstate highways. These sign should not exceed 25 feet in height and 150 square eet in area." ATTACHMENTS: 1. Land Use Application and Supporting erials 2. Previous Signage Regulations 3. Staff Research of Metro Sign Ordinances ORDER OF BUSINESS: Introduction ..... Community Development Director Report by Staff ..... ..... ..... ..... City Planner Questions from the Commission Chair & Commission Members Open the Public Hearing ..... .......... ..... .... .......Chair - Close the Public ..... ....... _Chair Discussion by the Commission ...... . ........ Chair & Commission Members - Action by the Chair & Commission Members PUBLIC HEARING - ITEM 4B E EL VIO „ [TEM: SUBMITTED BY: Nick Johnson, City Planner PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: 4/27/15 AGENDA ITEM: 5A CAsE# 2015-15 Zoning Text Amendment — Pylon and Freestanding Signs REVIEWED BY: Kyle Klatt. Community Development Director Casey Riley, Planning Intern Adam Bell, City Clerk SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Planning Commission is being asked to review precedents for design standards for freestanding and pylon signs for the 1-94 corridor, A public hearing was held on April 13, 2015 for a request submitted by Rihm Kenworth to amend the City's Sign Ordinance to allow pylon and freestanding signs with a maximum height of 25 feet and 250 sq/ft surface area for properties within all commercial zoning districts abutting interstate 94. At that time the Planning Commission requested research be done for design standards for freestanding and pylon signs. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission review the precedents from surrounding cities and discuss design standards for the properties with frontages along 1-94. Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission recommend approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to allow freestanding signs with a maximum height of 25 feet and an area of 150 square feet on properties adjacent to interstate highways. GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Rihm Kenworth of Lake Ehno, 11530 Hudson Boulevard, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Property Owners: EN Properties LLC, 11530 Hudson Boulevard, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Location: N/A — Request would allow for pylon and freestanding signs with a maximum height of 25 feet and 250 square feet of surface area for commercial properties abutting Interstate 94. Request: Rihm Kenworth of Lake Elmo is requesting to amend the City's Zoning Code to allow pylon and freestanding signs with a maximum height of 25 feet and 250 square feet of surface area in the Business Park (BP), Commercial (C). and Rural Transitional (RT) zoning districts for properties along 1-94. Existing Land Use: N/A Existing Zoning: N/A Surrounding Land Use: N/A Surrounding Zoning: N/A Comprehensive Plan: N/A PUBLIC HEARING - ITEM 5A P10170Sed Z017 fug: N/A History: The Planning Commission discussed Freestanding and Pylon signs at the April 13, 2015 Planning Commission meeting and public hearing regarding the Zoning Text Amendment. No members of the public spoke at the public hearing on April 13. The discussion focused design standards and possibly adding a theming element to the 1- 94 corridor. The clarification was made that the Damon Farber Branding and Theming Study was aimed at public signs, and that the 1-94 corridor would host private signs. Currently, the only mandatory' element in the sign code is that signs must be constructed of high quality durable materials. Applicable Regulations: Sign Regulations ( 54.212) in Current Zoning Code Signs: 1-94 District ( 151.115) in Previous Zoning Code REQUEST DETAILS The zoning text amendment was brought forward by Rihm Kenworth. a business located on the 1-94 corridor. The zoning text amendment would permit freestanding and pylon signs for properties adjacent to the freeway within the Business Park (BP), Commercial (C), and Rural Transitional (RT) zoning districts. At the April 13, 2015, Planning Commission meeting, the zoning text amendment was postponed and design standards were requested and discussed. BACKGROUND Rihm Kenworth currently operates a business at 1 1530 Hudson Boulevard. The property is located along Interstate 94 in the southeast corner of the City west of Manning Avenue, They recently started operations on this site and are interested in marketing their business with a sign on 1-94. Al the April 13 Planning Commission meeting, the company stated that 150 square feet of surface area would he an acceptable amount to market the business along 1-94. The Planning Commission met on April 13ffi, to consider amending the zoning text to allow freestanding and pylon signs along 1-94. Design standards were requested at that time to move forward with the zoning text amendment. Questions and comments at the meeting focused on clarifying the proposed zoning amendment. In summary, the amendment would pertain only to properties abutting 1-94. The recommended 150 sq. ft, surface area would be permissible per side, with two sides maximum. The 150 sq. ft, sign area refers to the commercial area of the sign, excluding the pole or supporting structure. The City has adopted Design Standards. The standards were prepared by Damon Farber and Associates and include signage. The recommendations are as follows: Goal: Residential signage should be subtle in nature and utili:ed to promote building identity and to properly direct automobile and pedestrian traffic, a. Signs shall be consistent with the architectural style of the building on which they are placed, including scale. lighting levels, color and material. PUBLIC HEARING - ITEM 5A b. Signs shall be constructed of quality materials. c. All signage should be illuminated and clearly visible after dark. d. Signs are encouraged to be creative in the use of two and three-dimensional forms, lighting and graphic design, and use of color, patterns, typography. and materials. e. interior vehicle and pedestrian routes should be clearly marked. f. All buildings are encouraged to incorporate elements of community themin,.., e signage, supporting district and city identity. STAFF REVIEW COMMENTS: Design Standards for freestanding and pylon signs from numerous cities within the metro were reviewed by staff. The majority of cities within the Metro along and interstate do not have design standards for freestanding and pylon signs. Those that do were reviewed and compiled into a table for review by the Planning Commission, see Attachment 1. The key cities that address design standards are Belle Plaine, Brooklyn Center, Forest Lake, Roseville, and Woodbury. Belle Plaine requires a landscaped area surrounding the sign, as well as a pole cover or pylon cover for pylon signs. They specifically discourage pylon signs. Brooklyn Center specifies that freestanding signs that exceed 16 feet in area shall not impede vision between a height of 2 1/2 and 7 1/2 feet above the centerline grade oldie street. This means that freestanding signs cannot have a large and wide pole that obstructions vision. Roseville requires freestanding signs to include materials that complement the architectural design/existing building materials, including but not limited to face brick, natural or cut stone, integrally colored concrete masonry units/rock faced block, glass, pre -finished metal stucco, and factory finished metal panels. Roseville also specifies that freestanding signs cannot be closer than 5 feet to a property line. Woodbury is the only city found that includes an aspect ratio, or addresses the width of the sign compared to the base of the sign. Woodbury stipulates that "freestanding signs shall be attached to a base which is at least 75 percent of the width of the sign but shall not exceed the width of the sign by more than 20 percent," Specific design standards, such as renderings or images, for pylon and freestanding signs were not found for any city in the Metro area, The majority of cities addressed design standards in their code by requiring "quality materials," or "similar materials and architecture to that of the primary structure:. RECCOMENDATION: Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the requested zoning text amendment to allow pylon and freestanding signs with a maximum height of 25 feet and 150 square feet for commercial properties abutting interstate 94. The recommended motion is as follows: "Move to recommend approval of the request amend the Sign Ordinance to Mina pylon and freestanding signsfor commercial properties adjacent to interstate highways. These sign should not exceed 25 feet in height and 150 square feet in area." PUBLIC HEARING - ITEM 5A 4 ATTACHMENTS: 1. Staff Research of [Vletro Sign Design Standards ORDER OF BUSLNESS: Introduction Community Development Director Report by Staff . City Planner Questions from the Commission ..... ... ....... Chair & Commission Members Discussion by the Commission . Chair & Commission Members Action by the Comniission Chair & Commission Members PUBLIC HEARING - ITEM 5A Date Received: Received By. _ Permit #: THL CITY )1," LAKE ELMO 651-747-3900 3800 Laverne Avenue North Lake Elmo, MN 55042 LAND USE APPLICATION E] Comprehensive Plan ri Zoning District Amend Zoning Text Amend D Variance*(see below) Zoning Appeal Ell Conditional Use Permit (CUP.) El Flood Plain C,U,P, El Interim Use Permit (I.U.P.) Ei Excavating/Grading El Lot Line Adjustment Li Minor Subdivision El Residential Subdivision Sketch/Concept Plan El PUD Concept Plan Ei PUD Preliminary Plan El PUD Final Plan Applicant: Rihm Kenworth of Lake Elmo Address: 11530 Hudson Boulevard Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Phone # 612.860.1612 Email Address: dan c-lunn@ri hmkenworth com Fee Owner: Rihm Kenworth of Lake Elmo Address: 11530 Hudson Boulevard Lake Elmo, MN 55 42 _ Phone # 612.860.1612 Email Address: dan . dun n@rihmkenworth , com Property Location (Address and Complete (long) Legal Description: See attached. Detailed Reason for Request: Identification of our building & location from the Interstate 94 corridor for our customers and associates is critical to the successful operation of our business. 'Variance Requests: As outlined in Section 301,060 C. of the Lake Elmo Municipal Code, the applicant must demonstrate practical difficulties before a variance can be granted. The practical difficulties related to this application are as follows: In signing this application, I hereby acknowledge that I have read and fully understand the applicable provisions of the Zoning ordinance and current administrab procedu. 1 further acknowledge the fee explanation as outlined in the application procedures and hereby agre y all sreceive' from the City pertaining to additional application expense. Signature of applican Signature of fee o Date,_ Dale: Property Description: All that part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, City of Lake Elmo, Washington County, Minnesota described as follows: Commencing at the southwest corner of said Southeast Quarter; thence North 00 degrees 54 minutes 36 seconds West, assumed bearing, along the west line of said Southeast Quarter a distance of 418,40 feet; thence North 89 degrees 04 minutes 57 seconds East, a distance of 67.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 89 degrees 04 minutes 57 seconds East, a distance of 472.00 feet; thence South CO degrees 54 minutes 36 seconds East, a distance of 259.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 04 minutes 57 seconds West, a distance of 222.00 feet thence North 00 degrees 54 minutes 36 seconds West, a distance of 44.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 05 minutes 24 seconds West, a distance of 34.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 54 minutes 36 seconds East, a distance of 94.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 04 minutes 57 seconds West, a distance of 36.01 feet; thence North 00 degrees 54 minutes 36 seconds West, a distance of 34.00 feet; thence south 89 degrees 04 minutes 57 seconds West, a distance of 94.99 feet; thence North 00 degrees 54 minutes 36 seconds West, a distance of 97.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 05 minutes 24 seconds West, a distance of 85.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 54 minutes 36 seconds West, a distance of 177.99 feet to the point of the beginning. Containing 5 acres, more or less. 23 March 2015 Lake Elmo Planning Commission and City Council 3800 Laverne Avenue N. Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Re: Zoning Text Amendment Request. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Planning Commission and Council, We are a new business in the Lake Elmo community located at 11530 Hudson Boulevard. Identification of our building and location for our customers and associates from the Interstate 94 corridor is critical to the successful operation of our business. The current provisions of the Lake Elmo Zoning Text for Directory signs of 10in height and 50 sq/ft surface area does not allow for that. Additionally, pylon signs are not currently permitted according to the City's signage provisions. Our branch locations in the cities of Albert Lea and Sauk Centre, MN., which also have Interstate frontage, have such provisions in their local zoning codes. Our signs in those communities are effective in communicating our whereabouts. We recommend a change in the Zoning Text to allow for pylon and free standing signs with a maximum height of 25' and 250 sq/ft surface area per side, two sides total. We further suggest that pylon or freestanding signs be allowed for properties that abut Interstate 94 based on the elevation of the Interstate, and the 65 mph travel speeds on the Interstate highway along this frontage. We respectfully submit two articles of expert testimony to support that request. One is the document Sign Legibility Rules Of Thumb published by the United States Sign Council, and the other a Letter Visibility Chart produced by the California Institute of Technology. Also tendered with this request are sign codes from the Cities of Oakdale and Woodbury, MN., which outline provisions in sign height of 25' and 20' respectively. This proposed change to the Zoning Text would benefit not only our needs, but other commercial endeavor this corridor of Lake Elmo, both existing and in the future. Sin an nn Dirctor of Dealership Infrastructure and IT LETTER VISIBILITY CHART READABLE IAADITAIIM 1-LiTEN Or:STANCE FOR REMO= HDGMT AtICIMUld DISTARCE IMPACT 3' 100' 30' 4' 150' 40. 6' 200' 60' Er 350' 80' 9' 40090' 10' 450' 100' 12' 525' 120' 15' 630' 150' 18' 750' 180' 24' 1000' 240' 30" 1250' 300' 36' 1500' 360' 42' 1750' 420' 48' 2000' 480' 54' 2250' 540' 60' 2500' 600' MOTE: m. blowing discolor roll vary unsay i ID% utell void) odor combidelors. Magnum Ototirmo in cob, 'WO o• RED at MAO! on • *the bod4grovArt too CAIrrornis Insuorlt or Two:woofs I SIGN LEGIBILITY By Andrew Bertucci, United States Sign Council Since 1996, the United States Sign Council (USSC) and its research arm, the United States Sign Council Foundation (USSCF) have funded an extensive array of studies into the legibility of on -premise signs and the manner in which motorists react to these signs in various roadside environments. Because of these ground breaking studies, it is now possible to determine, with a degree of certainty, the size of letters as well as the size of signs necessary to ensure motorist legibility. Most of this work has been synthesized in the current USSC publication entitled USSC Best Practices Standards for On -Premise Signs, which details methods for ascertaining sign size, legibility, and height for on -premise signs that are directly in view of a motorist approaching the sign. In addition, a study completed in 2006 and entitled On -Premise Signs, Determination of Parallel Sign Legibility and Letter Heights now provides similar methods for ascertaining legibility factors for signs not directly in view, such as wall mount building signs usually parallel to a motorist's viewpoint. The USSC Best Practices Standards and the parallel sign study offer relatively detailed analysis of the legibility factors involved with on -premise signs, and certainly should be utilized whenever such analysis is warranted. A number of equally useful generalizations, or time -saving rules -of -thumb based on the studies, however, can be applied to arrive at results which reflect legibility values which can be used as a general average applicable to most conditions. These are detailed below. On Premise Sign Legibility Simplified Rules Of Thumb How Motorists React To Signs !n The Roadside Environment Detecting and reading a roadside on -premise sign by a motorist involves a complex series of sequentially occurring events, both mental and physical. They include message detection and processing, intervals of eye and/or head movement alternating between the sign and the road environment, and finally, active maneuvering of the vehicle (such as lane changes, deceleration, and turning into a destination) as required in response to the stimulus provided by the sign. Complicating this process is the dynamic of the viewing task, itself, involving the detection of a sign through the relatively constricted view provided by the windshield of a rapidly moving vehicle, with the distance between the motorist and the sign quickly diminishing. At 40 miles per hour, for example, the rate at which the viewing distance decreases is 58 feet per second, and at 60 miles per hour, it becomes an impressive 88 feet per second. Further complicating the process is the relative position of the sign to the eye of the motorist, whether directly in his/her field of view (perpendicular orientation), or off to the side and turned essentially parallel to the motorist's field of view (parallel orientation). Research has now been able to quantify the viewing process and set a viewing time frame or viewing Window of opportunity for both types of sign orientation. In the case of signs perpendicular to the motorist, this time frame is measured as Viewer Reaction Time (VRT), or the time frame necessary for a motorist traveling at a specific rate of speed to detect, read, and react to a sign within his/her direct field of vision with an appropriate driving maneuver. The driving maneuver itself can entail a number of mental and physical reactions, usually involving signaling, lane changes, acceleration and/or deceleration, and finally, a turn into the site of the sign. In the case of signs parallel to the motorist's view, detecting and reading a sign is generally restricted to quick sideways glances as the sign is approached and the angle of view becomes more constricted. Because of this, the VRT involving these signs is, at best, necessarily compromised. Compensation for this reduction in the time frame involved in detecting and reading parallel signs is made through increases in letter height and size designed to facilitate rapid glance legibility. It must be understood however, that the parallel orientation will always present legibility problems, and in many cases, even if the sign is detected and read, sufficient time for a motorist to complete a driving maneuver in response to the sign may not be available. Perpendicular Signs TYPICAL PERPENDICULAR SIGNS/ HEAD•ON VIEWS FREE STANDING PROJECTING SIDE WALL f. ROADWAY Figure 1. Perpendicular Sign Types Perpendicular signs include most free standing signs, projecting signs, and, in some cases, flat wall signs placed on building walls that directly face on -coming traffic. (see figure 1). These signs are generally placed close to property lines and fall into the motorist's so-called "cone of vision'', which is a view down the road encompassing ten degrees to the right or left of the eye, or twenty degrees total view angle. Signs falling within this cone can usually be viewed comfortably without excessive eye or head movement, and generally can be kept in the motorist's line -of -sight from the time they are first detected until they are passed. (see figure 2, cone of vision). Cone of Vision / Extends 10 degrees to right and left of viewer (11 Initial detection distancp. to sign, (For optimum datectability, sign must be within cone at initial detet on) Figure 2. Cone of Vision Because of this relatively constant view window, perpendicular signs can be designed and sized to provide for viewing time sufficient to allow for adequate detection, reading, and driving maneuvers, The key to providing adequate viewing time is an understanding of Viewer Reaction Time and Viewer Reaction Distance, and how these factors can be computed to provide for adequate letter heights and sign sizes under varied traffic conditions and vehicle speeds. Viewer Reaction Time / Viewer Reaction Distance Viewer Reaction Time is simply the time necessary for a motorist to detect, read, and react to the message displayed on an approaching on - premise sign that lies within his or her cone of vision. The USSC Guideline Standards offer precise mathematical procedures for calculating VRT for specific signs with specific copy located in varied locations of increasing traffic complexity and speed. As a rule -of -thumb for average usage with signs displaying six words of copy (or 30 letters) or less however, VRT for vehicles traveling under 35 miles per hour in simple two to three lane environments can be estimated at eight (8) seconds; for vehicles traveling over 35 miles per hour in more complex four to five lane environments, at ten (10) seconds; and for vehicles traveling over 35 mph in high speed multi -lane environments at eleven to twelve (11-12) seconds. These values include a maneuvering time of 4 seconds in the simple environment, 5 seconds in the complex environment, and 6 seconds in the high speed multi -lane environment. Although most roadside on -premise sign installations require a motorist to make the driving maneuver before the sign is passed and thus require the full VRT value, occasionally the maneuver can safely be made after the sign location has been passed. Where this is the case, the driving maneuver time of either 4, 5, or 6 seconds should not be included in computing Viewer Reaction Time. Once VRT is ascertained, Viewer Reaction Distance for a given sign location, or the distance in feet which a vehicle travels during the VRT interval, can be calculated. It is necessary to know this distance because it determines the size of the letters and the size of the sign necessary for legibility to take place over that distance. It represents, in lineal feet, the distance between the motorist and the sign from the moment he or she has first detected it, and it rapidly diminishes as the motorist closes the distance at speed. It is calculated by first converting travel speed in miles per hour (MPH) to feet per second (FPS) by using the multiplier 1.47, and then multiplying the feet per second by the Viewer Reaction Time, For example, a vehicle traveling at sixty miles per hour covers eighty-eight feet per second (60 x 1.47 = 88). Eighty-eight feet per second times a Viewer Reaction Time of ten seconds equals eight hundred eighty feet (880) of Viewer Reaction Distance. The computation can be expressed also es this equation: VRD -.7 (MPH) (VRT) 1.47 Determining Letter Height and Sign Size Thp overall legibility of a sign is essentially determined by the height, color, and font characteristics of the letters making up its message component. To this end, the USSC has, through extensive research, developed standard legibility indices for typical letter types and color combinations (see table 1, USSC Standard Legibility Index). The Legibility Index (LI) is a numerical value representing the distance in feet at which a sign may be read for every inch of capital letter height. For example, a sign with a Legibility Index of 30 means that it should be legible at 30 feet with one inch capital letters, or legible at 300 feet with ten inch capital letters. The USSC Standard Legibility Index also reflects the 15 percent increase in letter height required when all upper case letters (all caps) are used instead of more legible upper and lower case letters with initial caps. Table 1. The USSC Standard Legibility Index ILLUMINATION External External External External External Interna1 Translucent nternal Translucent tern al Translucent ternal Translucent LETTER LETTEF. STYLE COLOR Helvetica Black i Helvetica Yellow j Helvetica White Clarendon Black Clarendon Y&low Clarendon White Helvetica Black Helvetica Yellow Clarendon Black Clarendon 1 Yellow I Internal Opaque jHelvetica Internal Opaque Helvetica nternai Opaque Clarendon nternal Opaque Clarendon Yellow White Yellow Red Helvetica White LEGIBILITY INDEX Lower Case Upper ALL CAPS 29 25 26 22 26 22 28 24 26 24 20 29 25 37 31 .„ .„ 31 26 Background COLOR White ,„... .„ Green White Green Black Vhite Green White Green Black Green slack Black Illumination Variations: External light source Internal light source with fully translucent background Internal light source with translucent letters and opaque background Exposed neon tube To use the Legibility Index table to determine letter height for any given viewing distance, select the combination of font style, illumination, letter color, and background color that most closely approximates those features on the sign being evaluated. Then, divide the viewing distance (Viewer Reaction Distance) in feet by the appropriate Legibility Index value. The result is the letter height in inches for the initial capital letter in upper and lower case configurations, or for every letter in an all caps configuration. For example, if the Viewer Reaction Distance is 600 feet, and the Legibility Index is 30, the capital letter height would be 20 inches (600'/30 = 20"). VRD (in feet) / Li = Letter Height (in inches) The Legibility Index rule-of-thumb...30 In addition to the use of the Legibility Index chart, a simpler, rule -of -thumb Legibility Index of 30 is frequently used as an average to address most legibility requirements. Although generally acceptable, it should be understood that this is an average only, and it may fall short of meeting the legibility needs of any specific sign or environment. The USSC On - Premise Sign Standards provides a much more precise means of establishing this requirement, particularly for complex environments, and should be used whenever such precision is warranted. Sign Copy Area and Negative Space — Computing Sign Size The computation of overall sign size is of vital concern to anyone involved in designing or building on -premise signs, since it relates directly to both sign cost as well as to adherence to local building and zoning ordinances, it is for this reason that USSC has devoted so much research resources into developing methods for computing adequate sign sizes for varied environments, and into providing the industry with the means to compute the size of signs necessary to adequately transmit communicative messages to motorists traveling at different rates of speed. The use of the Legibility Index is the vital first step in this process, but there is frequently more involved than just letter height, especially in perpendicular signs involving the use of background panels. Clearly, in these instances, an understanding of how sign copy area and negative space interact to bring about optimum viewer legibility is critical. In instances in which only letters comprise the total sign, such as channel letters on building walls, however, the computation of total sign size in square feet is relatively simple. In the case of these types of individual letter signs, overall size is frequently considered as the product of the height of the letters times the length of the line of letters. For example, if capital letter height is two feet, and the line of letters measures thirty feet horizontally, sign size would be calculated at sixty square feet (2 x 30 = 60). There is an important exception to this mode of calculation in which only the space actually taken up by the letters themselves in square feet, and not the space between letters, is considered. In these cases, overall size becomes simply the sum of all the individual letter areas, and is generally a fairer method of computation when the letters and or/symbols are spread out over a large area of building wall. In any event, for individual letter signs, it is essentially the height of the letters which is the prime determinant of overall sign size, and as we observed above, this can be calculated with some precision through use of the Legibility Index. In this context, there is also another useful rule of thumb which can be used to give a working approximation of how much horizontal length a given number of letters would require once the letter height is established by simply multiplying capital letter height by the number of letters. For average fonts, this rule of thumb takes into account the space between letters in a line (usually 1/3 the width of an individual letter and referenced as letterspace) and can give a surprisingly close determination of the actual length of the line of letters. In the case of signs utilizing background areas, however, computation of the amount of space occupied by the lettering, also called copy area, is only the first step in computing overall sign size. Of equal importance in signs of this type is the amount of negative space surrounding the letters or copy area. It is this negative space which provides the background for the letters, makes legibility possible, and which must be accounted for in any computation to determine overall sign size. Copy Area The copy area of a sign is that portion of the sign face encompassing the lettering and the space between the letters (letterspace), as well as any symbols, illustrations, or other graphic elements. It is a critical component of effective sign design because it establishes the relationship between the message and the negative space necessary to provide the sign with reasonable legibility over distance. Figure 3, Copy Area 7 The illustration on the left depicts a typical on -premise sign face; while the one on the right, with black rectangles covering the copy area, affords a visual of the message layout Negative Space Negative space is the open space surrounding the copy area of a sign. It is essential to legibility, particularly in signs in which the copy is displayed within a background panel. Negative space ideally should not be less than 60 percent of the sign or background area. This requirement for a 40/60 relationship between the copy area and negative space is the minimum USSC standard. It is intended only to establish a measurable baseline for the negative space component of a sign, such that a reasonable expectation of legibility will exist. Figure 4. Relationship Between Copy Area And Negative Space The bottom sign panel illustrates how the aggregate copy area comprises 40 percent of the total sign panel area, with the remaining 60 percent forming the negative space area. DETERMINING SIGN SIZE Calculation Methodology The size of a sign is determined by the size and length of the message and the time required to read and understand it. It can be calculated once the numerical values of the five size determinants —Viewer Reaction Time, Viewer Reaction Distance, Letter Height, Copy Area, and Negative Space — have been established. The step-by-step process to determine sign size, which is explained below, is useful not only as a calculation method, but also as a means of understanding the elements involved in the calculation. Area of Sign / Computation Process: 1. Determine speed of travel (MPH) in feet per second (FPS): (MPH x 1.47). 2. Determine Viewer Reaction Time (VRT). 3. Determine Viewer Reaction Distance (VRT x FPS). 4. Determine Letter Height in inches by reference to the Legibility Index (LI): (VRD/LI). 5. Determine Single Letter Area in square inches (square the letter height to obtain area occupied by single letter and its adjoining letterspace). 6. Determine Single Letter Area in square feet: Single Letter Area in square inches/144). 7. Determine Copy Area (Single Letter Area in square feet x total number of letters plus area of any symbols in square feet). 8. Determine Negative Space Area at 60% of Sign Area (Copy Area x 1.5). 9. Add Copy Area to Negative Space Area. 10.Result is Area of Sign in square feet. Computation Process / Calculation Example Figure 5. Calculation Example Sign Location: Complex Driving Environment Posted Traffic Speed oi 40 MPH Sign Background: White Sign Copy: 23 Letters, Upper & Lower Case Clarendon Style, Black internally Illuminated, Translucent Face 4'4 r 1. Determine speed of travel in feet per second; 40 MPH x 1.47 = 59 FPS 2. Determine Viewer Reaction Time — Complex Environment Detection and Message Scan....... ..... .,......... 5 seconds ........ seconds Total Viewer Reaction Time = 10 seconds VRT 3. Determine Viewer Reaction Distance; 59 (FPS) x 10 (VRT) = 590 feet 4. Determine Letter Height in inches -, Refer to Legibility Index, Table 1 Black Clarendon letters on White background = Index of 31 590 (VRD) / 31 (LI) = 19 inch letter height 5. Determine Single Letter Area in square inches 19 x 19 = 361 square inches, single letter area 6. Determine Single Letter Area in square feet 361 / 144 = 2.5 square feet, single letter area 7, Determine Copy Area; single letter area (sq. ft.) x number of letters 2.5 x 23 = 57.5 square feet, copy area 8. Determine Negative Space @ 60% of sign area 57.5 x 1.5 = 86.25 square feet, negative space 9. Add Copy Area to Negative Space 57.5 + 86.25 = 143.75 square feet 10. Result is Area of Sign, 144 square feet 1 () AreaofSiQn—Equation/SpecifiuUsage |naddition hzthe computation method above, the USSChas developed an o|gab:sio equation to determine the Area for signs containing letters only, which will provide the same result but will simplify the process. The equation allows for inaa�ionofall ofthe size determinants, except for Negative Space, which is flixed at the standard 40/60 ratios. (Note: If numbers are rounded off in the computation process, a very slight difference in result may occur between the computation process and the equahon). Fixed Value: 40/60ratio, letters/negative space Variable \/a|UeS: Number of| etteFs/D\ Viewer Reaction Time (VRT) Miles Per Hour (MPH) Legibility |\ Here's how to work the equation: Start with the first porltionofthe equation which icthree times the number of letters divided by8O. Three times 23 letters is89;when divided by8Othe result is .8625, Keep this number ready for later use. Compute the second part of the equation in brackets by multiplying VRT (Viewer Reaction Time), which /s 10 by the MPH (miles per hour), which is 40. The multiplication product ia4UO. Divide 400 by the LI (Legibility Index), which is 31, and the result is 12,90. Square the 12.8Obymultiplying itbvitoelfM2.3Ox12,9D\foroproducto[1OG.Flna|k/. multiply the 166 by the .8625 obtained from the first part of the equation, and the resulting square footage is 143, I Area of Sign — Equation / Broad Usage To allow for a broader scientific evaluation of sign size and satisfy the minimal legibility requirements across a full range of reaction times and speed zones, USSChas also developed asecond more simplified equation shown below. This formula fixes the average sign size determinants, leaving only Viewer Reaction Time (VRT) and iha speed of travel /KJPH\ as the oO|e variables. /t can be used effectively asabroad uJe-oAhumbtoascertain the general size ofsigns necessary to adequately and safely convey roadside information to motorists traveling at a given npto of speed as well as to establish size parameters for signs across an entire community and/or road system. Table 2 below provides a handy look -up reference ofthe use ofthe equation. Fixed \/a|U8S: 3O>ettBFS Lp�'b'|Hv�% |0�/}|\nf3O Legibility '' dOA6Oratio, letters/negative space Variable Values: Viewer Reaction Time (VRT) Miles Per Hour /[NPA\ Here's how b`work the equation, assuming Viewer Reaction Time of10seconds and speed a\5Omiles per hour: Compute the values inthe brackets bymultiplying the VRT(Viewer Roecbnn Time) of 10 seconds by the MPH (miles per Hour), which is 50. The multiplication product is5OO.Square the 5OObymultiplying iibyitne|f/5OOx5OO\hzraproduci of25U.OUO.Divide 250.OU0hy8OOfor the resulting square footage o[312. |7 60 complex! 4 lane 10 65 multi lane ti lane ulti lane Table 2. Freestanding Sign Sizes Freestanding Sign Size in Square Feet Sign Size (Square Feet) = EVRT)(1111PH)]2/ 800 VRT = Viewer Reaction Time MPH = Miles Per Hour VRT varies with roadside complexity: • simple or 2 lane = 8 seconds / complex or 4 lane = 10 seconds / multi lane = 11 seconds MPH Road ; Sign Complexity VRT Size 25 simple / 2 lane 25 30 30 101.1.11t 35 35 40 40 8 50 complex / 4 lane 10 78 simple / 2 lane complex / 4 lane simple / 2 lane complex / 4 lane simple / 2 lane complex / 4 lane 8 72 10 112 8 98 10 153 8 128 10 200 45 simple / 2 lane 8 162 45 complex / 4 lane 10 253 .00 50 simple / 2 lane 8 200 50 complex [4 lane 10 312 55 complex / 4 lane 10 378 450 11 639 11 741 11 850 11 431 . , , 17;111.170,311); Average sign size related to speed of travel and reaction time Illustration from Street Graphics and the Law, American Planning Association, 2004 14 Parallel Signs TYPICAL PARALLEL SIGNS - ANGULAR VIEV/S 7 ROADWAY Figure 6. Parallel Sign Types Everyday experience teaches us that parallel signs are more difficult to read than perpendicular signs simply because their orientation to the eye of any observer is at an acute angle. Now USSC research has corroborated this subjective impression with scientific evidence, and has made it possible to construct a mathematical model and attendant equations to account for the size increases necessary to allow parallel oriented signs to achieve at least some measure of the legibility quotient of perpendicular signs in a motorist oriented environment. Parallel signs are harder to read because their orientation, or tilt, with respect to the driver makes it impossible to see the sign face at certain distances and offsets. When the driver can see the sign face, the content is often foreshortened and distorted. The driver must get close to the sign in order to increase the viewing angle to the point where the sign becomes legible. However, as drivers approach the sign, the time they have to read it gets shorter, while the sign moves further into their peripheral vision. This condition places parallel signs at a threefold disadvantage relative to perpendicular signs. First, they are inherently more difficult to read because of the foreshortening of the message content caused by the angle of view. Second, because they become legible only after the angle of view exceeds 30 degrees, the time frame during which legibility can take place is compressed, and third, because they are usually placed back from the roadside well outside a driver's cone of vision, they are viewed by drivers only during short sideway glance durations, usually measured in fractions of seconds. Is In many cases, their orientation causes not only severely compromised legibility compared to perpendicular signs, but results in the sign not being seen at all. In the USSC study, Real World On -Premise Sign Visibility, in which people were asked to drive through typical suburban shopping areas and locate specific signs, perpendicular signs were almost never missed while the subjects drove past 30 percent of the parallel signs, even though the parallel signs were two and three times larger than the perpendicular signs and the drivers were actively looking for them. Parallel signs, therefore, must be read using a series of very quick glances at large visual angles during small windows of opportunity. Because of this, letter heights developed for perpendicular signs, where drivers have more time and can take longer straight ahead glances, cannot provide for adequate parallel sign legibility. As we have noted in the case of perpendicular signs, the minimum distance at which a sign must become legible is a function of the time it takes to read the sign and the decisions and maneuvers required to comply with the sign. This is the Viewer Reaction time (VRT), which when combined with the speed of travel, becomes the Viewer Reaction Distance (VRD). Given the VRD, a perpendicular sign's letter height can be calculated using the Legibility Index. The legibility of parallel signs, however, depends not on a driver's line of sight to a sign down the road, but rather when the sign becomes visible to the driver at a sight angle sufficient to allow at least some glance legibility to take place. A significant amount of research has now determined that this angle should be no less than 30 degrees to the driver's line of sight, and it is the visual restriction imposed by this angle, along with the number of lanes of travel, and the sign's offset from the curb, which determines the Maximum Available Legibility Distance, (or MALD) for a given parallel sign While traversing this distance, however, a driver cannot be expected to register much more than a few quick glances at the sign without adversely affecting his/her view of the road. Thus it is essential to optimize reading speed for parallel signs in order to minimize the duration and frequency of glances that drivers must make to read the sign. Research has shown that reading speed increases to its maximum as letters are enlarged by a factor of three, and then tends to level off; and to ensure adequate letter height for parallel signs, a multiplier of three is used in the mathematical model to determine the letter heights and the legibility index for parallel signs. Using this multiplier of three as a benchmark or rule of thumb, the Legibility Index for parallel signs falls to 10, instead of the Legibility Index of 30 we have shown as a rule of thumb for perpendicular signs. Thus a 16 parallel sign with a MALD of 500 feet, for example, would require a capital letter size of 50" (500/10=50). Conversely, a perpendicular sign at the same location, but directly viewable 500 feet down the road, would require a capital letter size of 17" (500/30=17) Equations and Lookup Table The following equations can he used to determine appropriate letter heights for parallel mounted signs given the number of lanes of travel and the lateral offset of the sign from the curb. Equation #1 uses an average LI of 10, while Equation #2 allows users to input the LI that most closely matches their sign conditions from the USSC Legibility Index table (Table 1) and applies the three times threshold constant to that LI. A parallel sign letter height lookup table is also provided for typical roadway cross - sections and lateral sign offsets (Table 3). When using the equations or the lookup table always use the maximum number of lanes on the primary target road. Parallel Letter Height Model Equations Equation #1: LH = (LN x 10 LO) / 5 Equation #2: LH (LN x 10 LO) / (LI / 6) where: LH is letter height in inches. LN is the number of lanes of traffic. LO is the lateral offset from curb in feet. LI is the legibility index from Table 1 17 Examples of how to work the equations 2-Lane Roadway Lateral offset is 37 feet from the curb, User does not know the letter style. Equation #1: LH = (LN x 10 + LO) / 5 LH = (2 x 10 + 37) / 5 LH = 57 I 5 LH = 11.4 inches Same scenario, but user knows the sign is: Externally Illuminated, Helvetica, all Caps, Light Letters on Dark Background (USSC LI = 22 ft/in) Equation #2: LH = (LN x 10 + LO) (L! / 6) LH = (2 x 10 + 37) / (22 / 6) LH = 57 / 3.67 LH = 15.5 inches Table 3. Parallel sign letter height lookup table. Letter Height in Inches Number of Lanes Offset from Curb (ft) 1 2 3 4 5 10 4 6 8 10 12 20 6 8 10 12 14 40 10 12 14 16 18 60 14 16 18 20 22 80 18 20 22 24 26 100 22 24 26 28 30 125 27 29 31 33 35 150 32 34 36 38 40 175 37 39 41 43 45 200 42 44 46 48 50 225 47 49 51 53 55 250 52 54 56 56 60 275 57 59 61 63 65 300 62 64 60 68 70 325 67 69 71 73 75 350 72 74 76 78 80 375 77 79 81 83 85 400 82 84 86 88 90 308;2015 Woodbury, MN Code of Ordinances Sec, 18.5-56. - Freestanding signs. (a) Number. Each building may have one freestanding sign per street frontage. (b) Area, (1) A building site having one street frontage may have one freestanding sign not to exceed 80 square feet. (2) Building sites with two or more frontages may have one freestanding sign not to exceed 80 square feet and other freestanding signs not to exceed 40 square feet. (3) Building sites adjacent to the freeway may have one freestanding sign on the freeway frontage not to exceed 150 square feet and one freestanding sign on a second frontage not to exceed 80 square feet and other signs not to exceed 40 square feet. (c) Location, (1) All portions of the sign shall be at least 15 feet from property lines. (2) Freeway signs must be not more than 100 feet from the freeway property lines. (3) No freestanding sign over three feet high shall be erected or maintained within the clear vision triangle. (4) Freestanding signs shall not be erected or maintained any closer than three feet to any building, (d) Height. The maximum height for freestanding signs shall be 20 feet except freeway signs may be 30 feet. (e) Design. Freestanding signs shall be attached to a base which is at least 75 percent of the width of the sign but shall not exceed the width of the sign by more than 20 percent. The base shall be constructed of class I materials that match those used on the building for which the sign is installed. If no class I materials are used on the building, class I or II materials shall be used. (Ord, No. 1641, § 1647.02, 1-10-96; Ord. No. 1764, ,§ 1764.01, 8-24-2005; Ord, No, 1816, § 7876.01, 3-11-2009) about:blank 111 City of Oakdale Chapter .73 fthe Zoning Cade ARTICLE 19. SIGNS Sec. 25-181 Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Ordinance is to protect and promote the general welfare, health, safety and order within the City of Oakdale through the standards, regulations and procedures governing the. erection, use and/or display of devices, signs or symbols serving as visual communicative media to persons situated within or upon public rights -of -way or properties. The provisions of this Ordinance are intended to encourage creativity, a reasonable degree of freedom of choice, an opportunity for effective communication and a sense of concern for the visual amenities on the part of those designing, displaying or otherwise utilizing needed communicative media of the types regulated by this Ordinance, while at the same time assuring that the public is not endangered, annoyed or distracted by the unsafe, disorderly, indiscriminate or urmecessary use of such communicative facilities. Sec. 25-182 Definitions. (a) Accessory Sign: A sign relating in its subject matter to the premises on which it is located, or to products, accommodations, services or activities on the premises on ‘vhich it is located. (b) Accessory Use: A use which is subordinate to the principal use being made of a parcel of land, Accessory uses are defined in the Zoning Code, (c) Address Sign: Postal identification numbers only, whether written or in numeric form. (d) Area Identification Sign: A free-standing sign which identifies the name of a neighborhood, a residential subdivision, a multiple residential complex consisting of three (3) or more structures, a shopping center or area, an industrial area, an office complex consisting of three (3) or more structures or any combination of the above that could be termed an area, Banners and Pennants: Attention -getting devices which resemble flags and are of a non -permanent paper, cloth or plastic -like consistency. Bench Signs: A sign which is affixed to a bench or shelter at a bus stop. Billboard: A large outdoor advertising structure mounted on one or more legs and designed to display posters, composite graphics and electronic (Dynamic Displays) advertisements. (h) Electronic Message Signs: Displays, devices or portions thereof with lighted messages that change at intermittent intervals by electronic process or remove control. Also known as an automatic Changeable copy sign, dynamic display message sign, electronic variable message center, electronic dynamic business sign, or video display sign. Electronic message signs are not identified as flashing or motion signs. Free -Standing Sign: A sign which is placed in the ground and not affixed to any part of any structure, (j) Illuminated Sign; Any sign which is illuminated by an artificial light source. (k) Institutional Sign: Any sign or bulletin board which identifies the name and other characteristics of a public or private institution on the site where the sign is located. (e) Section 25-181 to 25-200 Revised: July 2008 Page 94 City r,f Oakdale Chapter 25 of ihe Zoning Code (2) Commercial District: a) Wall Sigus: One wall sign for each street frontage shall be permitted on a building for each business located within such building. The total area of all wall signs affixed to a building wall shall not exceed twenty (20) percent of the total area of that wall. No individual wall sign shall exceed 150 square feet. A wall sign shall not project more than eighteen (18) inches from the wall to which the sign is to he affixed. Furthermore, wall mounted signs shall not exceed the roofline on any building. Banners shall be included in the allowance for wall sions. The design and construction of all banners shall he professional looking and not be allowed to become torn or weathered. b) Free-Standin2.Sign: One freestanding sign is permitted for each building for each street frontage. The total area of a freestanding sign for a building having one street frontage shall not exceed eighty (80) square feet. Where a building has two (2) or more street frontages, each permitted freestanding sign in excess of one shall be no greater than one-half the area of the first sign. No part °Ca freestanding sign shall be closer than ten (10) feet to the front property line or exceed twenty-five (25) feet in height. The height shall he measured from the base of the sign or grade of the nearest adjacent roadway, whichever is lower. Bulletin Signs: Bulletin signs may have individual face areas of up to fifty (50) percent of the area of the display surface area of the business' identification or free-standing sign. Bulletin signs which are not wall - mounted must have a minimum elevation of ten (10) feet. Bulletin signs which are not wall -mounted must have a minimum elevation of ten (10) feet. One portable bulletin sign up to 15 square feet may be displayed only during the merchant's business hours, with a permit. Such signs shall be located within the width of the storefront to \vhieh it is related. d) Pvlon Sims: Retail and service establishments on property abutting an interstate freeway right- of -way may erect one pylon sign not exceeding 150 square feet of display surface area in addition to their one free- standing sign. The minimum allowance distance of a pylon sign to an interstate right-of- way is fifty (50) feet, with a maximum height of thirty (30) feet. Section 25-181 to 25-200 Revised: Ju1). 2008 Page 99 City Zone Freestanding Freeway Location Height Sign Sign Requirements Dimensions Albert Lea 13-2`1-1.1-2.1'3 ZSOo[per Sign must 50ft. side, max be at least sides. lDOftfrom other freestanding dQ»s including billboards. Bloomington Class 5Sigo District, Iidentihcgioo Max surface If the sign Final Pylon Commercial and [/R sign allowed area for lights up, it shall not along |'35VV,i'494 per frontage, ground, must bel8U have any andTH'77 pylon or ftaway part ofthe monument from the sign above bZSOc[All surrounding 4Sft. the other residential final grade. frontages buildings. Signs on the I58rt same property haveto match their final sign elevations. Eden Prairie Commercial NTE8Osq. Sign can be Max Z0ft� Additional no closer frontages than 3UOft may have sin to any other NTE36st free- standing sign upon the building site, and 2O ft.frnm ROW, Maplewood Business Commercial 1freestanding Max size l80 Max Z5ft. along Principal sign permitted sf. Arterial per frontage, if 2fnonta8es, signs must be 1OOft.from each other New Commercial and B'3 lground sign Max size of Must be Max 35ft. Brighton is permitted freeway l3.Sft. from per street ground sign ROVV� frontage. |sl7OsU Oakdale Commercial Richfield [-I, K4U'[ |'K4U'R lpylon sign allowed if retail is abutting freeway. Total ofall freestanding signs =4dper ft of lot frontage. 2onmultiple frontage lot Sauk Centre General Commerce, lfneestanding Industrial/Commercial sign, two sides per frontage. Plus one area identification sign per 6nntageNTE 64st Stillwater 8P District (HVVY3G) lf/eestanding sign per development site. Woodbury Nonresidential IfreestaodinQ sign per frontage, I" frontage 8Qs[ sign, 3"" frontage 48sf sign Py|onNTE 15Um[Pylon binaddition to the freestanding sign (NTE8O sf) 20Usfper surface 25Osfper surface. 1OOsfmax on a single loaded sign, J8Uftmax on double loaded sign, NTEZB)sf oneach side Pylon must bevtleast 5Dftfrom interstate ROVV� l5ft. min from property line Max height 3Oft, Max Z5ft. Cannot be Upto4Sft. placed within lUft of ROW NTElUOs[ 15ft. from Max ZSft. For each KOVV exposed face nor exceed an aggregate surface area of2OUr[ Adjacent to Freeway freeway, signs not to sign on be more freeway not than 1O0ft to exceed away from 1SOsf,and freeway, 2"ofrontage NTEOOsf. Other freestanding signs NTE4U st Freeway signs can be upto3Oft high. Other freestanding uptoZ0ft 2. 1 he scale and suitability ofthe mural sign shall he appropriate in the context (lithe surrounding properties: dhe arlistis) commissioned to complete the mural must provide documentation ofdemonstrated craftsmanship on similar projects: 4.•11-ic applicant shall pi ode sureties to the eit) guaranteeing completion of the project within the proposed tirrieframe: 5. 'Hie applicant shall demonstrate that the necessary limits are available for the proposed project: and 6. 'the applicant mast he able to show the final mural will last a minimum of 5 ears and be reasonably resistant to vandalism and i.‘at I le (3) Projecting., awning, and canopy signs. (a) Projecting signs and awriu signs shall he located on street level. (b) lflighted, projeeting, awning, and canopy signs shall use indirect illtunination, (c) Awning or canopy signs shall not project higher than the lop °idle awning or canopy or below the awning or canopy, Id) Clearance. The bottom ofa projecting sign or awning shall be a minimum of 8 feet above the ground surface when projecting over a private or public walkway. (4) Freestanding signs. freestanding signs shall not be erected or maintained any closer than 3 feet to any building. (Q) Separation angle. So as not to create a double exposure or increase sign size limitations, there shall he a maximtun separation angle of45 degrees for signs \filch are hack to hack. In all residential districts, double- iced slims shall be parallel. (R) Signs needing electricity. Signs needing electricity shall he subject lo all applicable electrical codes as may be amended, Overhead wiring tier such slots is prohibited. (S) Special sign districts. All general egut ions shallapply to shrns within each of the special sign districts except -as' specifically noted herein. (I) Old Village, (a) Boundary. The boundary of the Old Village Sign District is depicted on the city's official sign district map. Modifications to the district boundary may he completed using the zoning map amendment process. (h) Illumination. Indirect illiunination or reverse lit letters shall he the permitted techniques fOr *ling, all slims within the Old Village Sion District, Other forms of direct illumination are pi:obit-flied, te I Wall signs. I. Vila!l signs in the Oki Village Sign District shall not project higher than the parapet line of& Nvall to which the sign is to be affixed or 15 feet as measured from thc base of the building all to which the sip is affixed, whichever is lower. 2. Wall signs in the Old Village Sign District authorized h) a master sign program shall not exceed 20 square feet per business, and all signs shall be visually consistent in location. design. and scale, (d) Freestanding signs. I. The area ofa freestanding sign in the Old Village Sign District shall not exceed 31) square feed 2. Freestanding signs in the Old Village Sign District shall not project higher than 6 feet, us measured from the average grade at the base oldie sign or grade of the nearest roadw-ay. whichever is lower. (2) igricultural Sales District, (a) Boundary. line Agricultural Sales District shall include all properties zoned -agricultural or rural residential, (b) On -premises sign(s). Independent of the total allowable sign area tor an individual property within the agricultural sales district. one or more additional on -premises signs may be erected on a. property in conjunction with an operating agricultural sales business subject to the following requirements and restrictions: I. Agriculiural sides businesses utilizing less than I ) acres of land specifically for the growing of agricultural crops for the business are allowed 1 on -premises sign 00110 exceed 32 gross square feet of advertising surface: 2. Agricultural sales businesses utilizing more than 10 acres olland bat less than 40 aci•es ofland specifically' for the growing of agricultau-al crops for the business are allowed 1 or 2 on -premises signs not to exceed 48 gross square feet oladvertising 'au -the (with no sign surlitce exceeding 32 square feet 41 3. Agrieultui-al sales businesses utilizitg, more than 40 acres °flood specifically thr the growing ofagrieulwral crops for the business are allowed I , 2 or 3 on -premises sips not to exceed 64 gross square feet of advertising surttice (with no sip surface exceeding 32 square feet 'in size); 4. Sign(s) shall be i the form ()fan allowable sign type in the underlying zoning district; 5. No dimension orall). sign shall exceed 15 !eel exclusive ol supporting structures: [Ind 6. Any illuminated sign shall he illuminated only during those hours when business is open to the public ibr conducting business. (c) Temporary off -premises Sin)sf Independent of the total allowable sign area for an individual property anywhere within the city, a temporary o ti-premises sign may' he erected on a property in conjunction with an operating agricultural sales business subject to the lollowing requirements and restrictions. 1. Maximum number. EVc:ry agricultural sales business shall have no more than 2 otf-premises signs at anygiven time to direct the public to the location ofthe bus6ess. 2. Time frame of use. Temporary oil -premises sips may be erected for 45-day tine periods no inure than 4 times in any given calendar yvar. The required temporal sip permit shall stipulate the range vitiates lOr each ()Hite 4 allowable time periods in any given calendar y‘ear. 3. Size and height. An off -site agricultural sales advertising sign shall not exceed 50 square feet 'HI area and shall not he taller than 10 feet in height. 4. Setbacks. Off -premises signs shall he a minimum o 1 25 feet tiom all site property lines. and a minimum 0150 feet troin other oi1:. premises advertising signs. 5. Permission required. Applicants llir off -premises signs shall acquire permission from the property owner upon whose land the sign is to be erected. (3) 1-94 District. (a) Boundary, The 1-94 district shall 'include parcels within the BP. GB. HB. (B, and LB zoning districts which meet one o Hite following eriteria: 1. The property is a buildable lot located to the south ofFludson Boulevard and to the north o 'Interstate 94. or 2. The property's southern boarder abuts Hudson Boulevard, and is not directly north, either kvhully or partially. ofa developable parcel lying between Hudson Boulevard and Interstate 94. (b) Permits. Signs in the 1-94 District may be erected in confomiince with sign regulations governing the underlying zoning district without additional approvals. Signs proposed to conlimn to the special standards established tor the 1-94 District shall only he authorized through approval of an interirn use permit, (c) Illumination. All fomis o 1 illumination which conform to the general illumination standards For all signs shall he the permitted Within the 1-94 Sign District, (d) Maximum total square footage or all sign surfaces. The maximtun total square tbotagc ()ran sigh surfaces in the 1-94 district shall he dictated by the maximum sign sizes for allowable slim types, (e) Wall signs. The least restrictive of the Following may he used to determine the allowable area kw \'all signs in the 1-94 District: The total area old wall siints on an wall shall not exceed 10"/o of the area (lithe wall tvita maximuni allowable area °ISO square feet: or The total area of all wall signs on any.. Vs'an shall not exceed 50 ofthe area ofih.' val) with a maximum allowable area of 300 square feet. (11 Freestandin2 siqrn. In lieu ofa freestanding sign meeting underlying zoning requirements, a building sitewithin the 1-94 District may have one treestanding ignwithin 50 feet ofthe property, line nearest the interstate provided Ilte sial does not exceed 150 square teet per side (3)0 square feet total) or 30 teet in height. The base of such a sign shall be at least 75.'/0 of the width of the sim and be constructed ofmateritls that match those used on the building tier which the _sign is .uistalled. d) Window .signs. Window signs in the 1-94 district shall not cover more than 1/3 of the window iirea. (In Awning, canopy, and projecting signs, One awnind, canopy or pi-Li:Jo:tine sign, in contbrmance rvith the underlying zoning requirements tOr height. location. and maximum size may also he erected tor each business on a building site in the 1-94 Distriet, CO Substitution clause. The owner ()Ian) sign which is otherw is c allowed by this subchapter may substitute non-commercial speech signs in lieu of any other commercial speech signor other non-commercial speech sig.nthe purpose of this provision is to prevent any inadvertent favoring of commercial speech over noncommercial speech. or favoring of any particular noncommercial speech over any other noncommercial speech. This provision prevails over any more specific provision to the contrary. (Li) Temporary signs. 11) Special eVcnts, Temporary signs may be allowed upon issuance of a permit tbr on -site advellising of special events such as openings and closings. change in manadement, sales events, or other special occasions. No more than 4 temporary sign penults may be issued in any calendar ) ear for a given destination. and each temporal), sign permit shall run trir 15 days. Temporary signs for special events shall be subject to the following redulations; (al Only I on -premises temporary sip shall be allowed per business or event: (b) Temporal) signs shall be in the form of an allowable sign type in the underlying zoning district; and (c) Temporary signs shall not exceed 32 square feet in area and shall not he taller than 10 feet in height. (2) Residential development advertising signs, Independent olthe total allow'able sign area for individual properties or residences \vithin a residential zoning district, one or more additional ta-mind signs may he erected within a newly established unified residential area development subject to the following; (a) Nlinimum development size. Projects ()Hess than 25 acres Which create 10 or more dwelling units are allowed 1 on -premises ground sip not to exceed 100 square feet ofacIvertisirig surface: 2. Projects of 26 throuL_41150 acres which create 10 or nore dwelling units are allowed I or 2 on -premises ground signs not to exceed 200 aggregate square feet of advertising surface on the project site, and 3. Projects over 50 acres which create ten or more dwelling units are allowed 1, 2. or 3 on -premises ground sims not to exceed 200 aggregate square feet oladvertising surface on the project site. ( ) Restrict ions. I. No dimension shall exceed 25 feet exclusive of supporting structures. 2. 'The sign shall not remain once 90 o ofthe lots hi the development have been issued building pemlits. 3. The peimit for the sign must be renewed annually hy the Council. 4, Only indirect illumination Ls permitted and shall onk. occur during those hums when an on -site sales office or model home is open for conductingcond ucl ino husiness, (3) Temporary off -premises signs, Temporary on -premises signs may he erected if all olthe following criteria are met: (a) The destination to Which the off -premises sign is advertising is a property kw sale; (b) An agent must he present at the destination properly ter sale. and the property mils( he open tor viewing: (c) The sign irust he located on private property, and permission must have been obtained li-om the private property owner to erect the temporary signc (d) The temporary otf-premises sign shall not exceed 6 square lee( in size: and (e) The tempol al). off:premises sign shall not cause the total square feet of signagL: on a property to exceed the allowed maximum in the underlying zoning district. (1') Warning signs, Warning signs which do not exceed the minimtun siatutory requirements for size and number may he posted. and shall not count towards the overall permitted signage on a glen property. Increases in either size or number over minimum statutory requirements shall court Bloomington BcUePloinc Brooklyn Center ' Construction Standards Highway design shall provide architecture, landscape architecture, and u,bandcxi�n guidelines that provide comp|eoxentury aesthetic tnthe Downtown District and embrace the large-scale nub/rc of highway development. pnocn. Landscape/Spatial Design Standards Other Standards Frecstandingoi�ns must be placed in a landscaped area vvith vegetation u rniuinounn of feet from the sign in each direction. Monument Sign: One xqUarefoot may hcadded [b, each linear foot over one hundred (|OO) feet Lip iou nousinoum sign su,bucrarea ofone hundncd'fiftv(|50} nquunc feet. Pylon signs must have upole cover mr pylon cover. Pm|c signs are discouraged. Freestanding: On|cso setback |O or more feet from the street right o, way |ine,tile supporting un}unoo(s)n[u freestanding sign exceeding \0feet io area shall not nnu(criaUy impede vision between height o[2 \'2 and 7 Pylon Sign: {}nesquon: foot may be added for cacti linear foot over onebuodrcd (|OU)Krct upu)a rnuxinnum sign surface areuofmne hundred twenty-five (|25)square fcd. PUBLIC HEARING -ITEM 5/\ Fridley Forest Lake Inver Grove Heights Determines uUonmb)eoignugc b»lot size. Larger lots rcnu|tin |orcle, signs. Parcels within 5V0 feet ofl-35shall bc allowed ! udddnnu| frerstanJio', monument orpylon sign. Monunnult sign bases shall be constructed of similar materials, style, and color as that ofthe principal building. Signs, billboards and other advertising- stnxxunsdhoJ|be designed and conotmc1edtv withstand amind prenxo/-Co[not less than thirty (3V)pounds per xquxnfoot ofarea, and shall bc constructed inugood `nntmnn|ikemonuer sou»to hcusafe stn/c1on:;nd shall be ocumTb 6gcoCdSoao not mhcohazard vn persons orpvopcnv. feet above the centerline grade m( thcotrca Freestanding sighs located within dhr si�ittriangle shall have uxnininnonu vcrticm|clearance o[ |Ofeet above the centerline grade of the intersecting streets. Torcdoouc|uiuer. nignageshall bc distinct and nnini/nuiNo"box- style signs shall be permitted. One sign for multiple residents, osign plan must bo submittednnd approved. h One 6restaodin� nnonunnon, is allowed with sur6aceuot to exceed \00squo,c PUBLIC HLAK|NO' ITEM 5/\ ' New 8nalitun SionoxhuU he desioncdund � constructed to meet �the standards ofthe � International Building Code, All swnsshall bc constructed insuch umanner and o[ such material that they shall be safe ondsubotontiai Signs that become Unsafe shall be ordered repaired or removed bythe Oakdale Knncvi||o SiOnS MUst be compatible with their surroundings. Sshall be Signs o designed. construcb:d, installed, and nnujuiuiocd in manner that does not adversely impact pUblic No freestanding sign shall he located closer than 5 [crt tnoproperty line, roadway casement, or other yubUcroscmcnr. SiOnsnnustnot interfere inany wav with the proper functioning The bzN| sign area u[any multi -faced hcc'stundingnr d U projecting sign shall not exceed twice the permitted area o[utwo-sided sign ordz,ee times the area u[xthree- sided sign. All applications for signs u[more than two sides shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission and Council, All freestanding signs h U i \ud s o nc e materials that complement [lie architectural design/existing buiidino muteriuls, including, but not limited to face brick, natural o, cu\ stone, Integrally 7 The City determine areas of special control to e«tuhUnh special n:Ou|ahons fnrsimno that are citliomure restrictive or less restrictive than those provided by this Chapter. PUBLIC HEARING -|TBN5A Shoreview Stillwater safety or unduly distract motorists. All signs must be maintained by the sign owner in a safe, neat. clean, and attractive condition. A sign must be replaced or refurbished so as to restore the original appearance thereof whenever it begins to fade, chip, or discolor, rust. cease to be in good repair or become unsightly. All sign components shall be kept in a sound structural and attractive condition; replacement of defective, missing, or broken parts, including lighting; periodic cleaning. or purpose of a traffic sign or sio,nal.No freestanding sign shall be located in the Traffic Visibility Triangle. Permanent freestanding signs shall have self- supporting structures erected on and permanently attached to concrete foundations. colored concrete masonry units/rock faced block, glass, pre -finished metal stucco, factory - finished metal panels. Signs must be proportioned to the size of, and architecturally compatible with, the structures and other signs on the premises. At least 75 feet between freestanding signs, must be 5 feet from property line. 7otul allowable ,vign arc(!. The total aggregate sign area allowed on a property for all signs permitted in subparts (a) through (e) above shall be as follows: a minimum of 100 square feet: and at a rate of 15 percent of the building ‘vall area facing a public street. up to a maximum of 300 square feet. 8 PUBLIC HEARING - ITEM 5A W oodbury Freestanding signs shall be attached to a base which is at least 75 percent or the width of the sign but shall not exceed the width or the sign by more than 20 percent. The base shall be constructed of class I materials that match those used on the building for whieh the sign is installed. If no class 1 materials are used on the building, class I or 11 materials shall be used. 9 PUBLIC HEARING - ITEM 5A tE\ NE ELM AGENDA ITEM: SUBMITTED BY: THROUGH: REVIEWED BY: f 4' 4 DATE: CONSENT ITEM # • May 5, 2015 Old Village Phase 1 Street and Utility Improvements — Resolution restricting parking along the east side of Laverne Avenue North Chad Isakson, Project Engineer Dean A. Zuleger, City Administrator Jack Griffin, City Engineer Adam Bell, City Clerk 4 SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS (if removed from thcConsentAgenda): Questions from Council to Staff. . Mayor Facilitates Public Input,. if „Appropriate...__. ..... ...... _ Cali for Motion ...... ........... ...... ..... ,......„.........Mayor & City Council Dtscussion N1aor & City Council Action on Motion Mayor Facilitates POLICY RECOMMENDER: Engineering. FISCAL IMPACT: None. Approval of this resolution is required for Municipal State Aid money to be applied to the 2015 portion of the \Tillage Street and Utility Improvements. SUMMARY AND ACTION REOUESTED: The City Council is respectfully requested to consider approving Resolution No. 2015-30, restricting parking along the east side of Laverne Avenue North from Upper 331) Street North to Trunk Highway 5. If pulled from consent, the recommended motion for this action is as follows: "Move to approve Resolution No. 2015-30_. Restricting parking along the east side of Laverne Avenue North from Upper 33'd Street North to Trunk Highway 5." LEGISLATIVE HISTORY/BACKGROUND INFORMATION: 2015, the City intends to reconstruct Laverne Avenue North from Upper 33'd Street North to Trunk Highway 5. The approved 32-foot wide street section design for Laverne Avenue meets Municipal State Aid design standards with an 8-foot parking lane on the west side of the street and with no parking on the east side. State Aid rules require a council resolution restricting parking along the eastern side of the page 1 -- City Council Mee May 5, 2015 [Consent ,z1gclida Iron improved corridor. The resolution must be submitted together with the completed project plans in order to initiate State Aid review and plan approval and before State Aid funds may be expended on the improvement. Parking is currently prohibited along the east side of Laverne avenue, from Upper 33'd Street to Trunk Highway 5, and along the west side of Laverne Avenue from Upper 33rd Street to 36th Street, RECOMMENDATION: Staff is recommending that the City Council approve Resolution No, 2015-30, restricting parking along the east side of Laverne Avenue North from Upper 3.3`d Street North to Tnmk Highway 5. If pulled from consent, the recommended motion for this action is as follows: "Move to approve Resolution No. 2015-30, Restricting parking along the east side of Laverne Avenue North front Upper 331 Street North to Trunk Highway 5." ATTACHMENT(SI: 1. Resolution No. 2015-30 -- page 2 -- CITY OF LAKE ELMO WASHINGTON COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2015-30 A RESOLUTION RESTRICTING PA ING ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF LAVERNE AVENUE NORTH FROM UPPER 33R© STREET NORTH TO TRUNK HIGHWAY 5 FOR S.A.P. 206-106-001 WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo. Minnesota has planned the improvement of Laverne Avenue North. State Aid Route No. 206-106-001 from Upper 331d Street North to Trunk Highway 5 and, WHEREAS. the City may be expending Municipal Street Aid Funds on the improvements of this Street; and, WHEREAS, this improvement does not provide adequate width for parking on the east side of the street; and approval of the proposed construction as a Municipal State Aid Street project must therefore be conditioned upon certain parking, restrictions. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, That the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo shall ban the parking of motor vehicles on the east side of Laverne Avenue North from Upper 3r1 Street North to Trunk Highway 5 at all times. ADOPTED BY THE LAKT ELMO CITY COUNCIL ON THE FIFTH DAY OF MAY 2015. CITY OF LAKE ELMO By: Mike Pearson Mayor (Seal) ATTEST: Adam Bell City Clerk Resolution No. 2015-30 TH[Ty cfr, E ELN/ 0 7.2 DATE: REGULAR ITEM # May 5, 2015 AGENDA ITEM: Hunter's Crossing 2" Addition — Final Plat and Set Public Hearing to Vacate Easements SUBMITTED BY: Kyle Klatt, Community Development Director THROUGH: Dean Zuleger, City Administrator REVIEWED BY: 'Planning Commission Nick Johnson, City Planner SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS: Introduction of Item .....................................Community Development Director Reporf'Presentation„ ............................Community Development Director uestions from Council to Staff ',Mayor Facilitates Call for Motion ..... N/layor & City Council Discussion ...... ..... ..... Mavor & City Council Action on Motion..... ..... Mayor Facilitates POLICY RECCOMENDER: The Planning Commission is recommending that the City Council approve a final plat request from The Ryland Group for the second phase of a planned 51 unit residential development to he located on 23.1 acres immediately east of Lake Elmo Avenue approximately 14 mile north of Interstate 94. The final plat will include 29 single-family lots located within the southern portion of the overall subdivision area. Staff is also recommending that the City Council also adopt a related resolution calling for a public hearing to vacate a public roadway and utility easement and drainage and drainage and utility easements that were approved either prior to or as part of the first addition. The road dedications and easements within the second addition final plat will take precedent over these prior easements. The Planning Commission considered the final plat at its April 1.3, 2015 meeting and a summary of the Commission's report and recommendation are included below. City Council Meeting [Regular Ageucla Item May 5„ 1015 FISCAL IMPACT: TBD — the City will be asked to review a developer's agreement concerning the final plat at the same meeting. The agreement will include a detailed accounting of any development costs that will be the responsibility of the developer and/or the City. Ryland has previously paid the Water Availability Charge (.WAC) for the entire development as part of the first addition, SUMMARY AND ACTION REOUESTED: The City Council is being asked to consider a final plat request from The Ryland Group for final plat approval of the second phase of the Hunter's Crossing residential subdivision. The area to be platted represents a little over half of the lots that were approved with the preliminary plat. and will include 29 single-family lots. All outlots for storm water management facilities, trails. and other common features were previously approved as part of the initial final plat. The City approved the Hunter's Crossing, Preliminary Plat on July 1. 2014, and the final plat represents the southern portion of the overall area to be subdivided. The applicant has provided a detailed project narrative (attached) that provides summary of the request with information updated from the preliminary plat review where appropriate. The Planning Commission considered this matter at its April 13. 2015 meeting and recommended approval of the final plat as presented and subject to conditions of approval. The suggested motion to adopt the Planning Commission recommendation is as follows: "Move to adopt Resolution No. 2015-31 approving the final plat for Hunters Crossing 2" Addition" The City Council is further requested to approve Resolution No. 2015-32, a resolution calling for a public hearing to vacate a public roadway and utility easement and drainage and utility easements by taking the following action: "Move to approve Resolution No. 2015-32, A Resolution Calling fir a Public Hearing to Vacate a Public Roadway and Drainage and Utility Easetnents" LEGISLATIVE HISTORY/PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT: The attached Staff report to the Planning Commission includes detailed information concerning the final plat in addition to the staff review and analysis of the request. The preliminary plat was approved by the City Council on July 1. 2014, and this approval included a series of conditions that must be met by the applicant. Included in the Staff analysis is a line -by-line review of the conditions attached to the preliminary plat. The Planning Commission considered the proposed final plat at its April 13. 2015 meeting and recommended approval with all conditions as recommended by Staff. The Commission generally discussed the issues associated with landscaping throughout the development and the lighting to he used within the subdivision. The Commission also recommended that the findings be updated to reflect that compliance with certain issues pale 2 -- City Council Meeting May 5.2015 [Regular Agenda Item _ identified in the Staff report were necessary for the plat to compiy with all applicable City standards and ordinances. The Planning Commission adopted a motion to recommend approval of the final plat consistent with the findings as noted in the attached Resolution No. 2015-31 and including all conditions of approval as listed in the resolution. The vote on the motion was unanimous (7 ayes. 0 nays). LEGISLATIVE. HISTORY/ROAD AND EASEMENT VACATION: Prior to the platting of Hunters Crossing, the property owners provided an easement to the City for roadway and utility purposes in order for the sanitary sewer trunk line to be installed within this easement. Now that the Hunters Crossing development is moving forward, the trunk sewer line will be located within the platted right-of-way for 5th Street. and this older easement is no longer necessary. In addition. the first addition final plat included a blanket drainage and utility easement over all of Outlot C. which is now being replatted into the second addition. This easement will need be removed in order to allow the final plat to be recorded, and the second addition final plat will include separate drainage and utility easements for each lot consistent with the City's Subdivision Ordinance. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 412.861 and 462.358, subd. 7, a city may vacate a public utility easement in the same marmer as vacating streets. By lays,. in order to vacate a recorded easement. Council must hold a public hearing on the vacation and then pass a resolution vacating the easement. Presently before the council is a resolution calling for the required public hearing. Notice of the hearing is required to be published and posted by the City Clerk at least two weeks prior to the hearing and mailed by the City Clerk to affected property owners at least 10 days prior to the hearing. The soonest that a public hearing can be held is on June 2. 2015 at 7:00 p.m. BACKGROUND INFORMATION (SWOT): Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats The proposed plat is consistent with preliminary plat subject to the conditions being recommended by Staff and the Planning Commission. Several conditions of approval must be met by the applicant. including revisions to the final construction plans to address comments from the City Engineer. The plat includes the additional sanitary sewer connections into the Cottage Grove Sewer Interceptor. The plat will connect to the water main constructed by the City within Lake Elmo Avenue. In order to complete 5th Street, the adjacent property owner or City will need to bring a project forward. No adjacent property will be able to develop without constructing e northern half of cth Street in this area. -- page 3 -- City Council Meeting [Regular Agenda hem 5) May 5, 2015 RECOMMENDAT ON: The Planning Commission and Staff are recommending that the City Council approve the final plat for Hunter's Crossing 2" Addition with 9 conditions of approval. The suggested motion to adopt the Planning Commission recommendation is as follows: "Move to adopt Resolution No. 2015-31 approving the final plat fir Hunter's Crossing 2" Addition" Staff is further recommending that the City Counci] approve Resolution No. 2015-32. a resolution calling for a public hearing to vacate a public roadway and utility easement and drainage and utility easements by taking the following action: "Move to approve Resolution No. 2015-32, A Resolution Calling for a Public Hearing to Vacate a Public Roadway and Drainage and Utility Easements" ATTACHMENTS: 1, Resolution No. 2015-31 2. Resolution No. 2015-32 3, Public Healing Notice 4, Planning Commission Staff Report — 4/13/15 5. Application Form 6. Application Narrative 7 City Engineer Review Letters — 4/2/15 and 4/3/15 S. Hunter's Crossing Final Plat 9, Construction Plans: Utility and Street Construction 10. Final Landscape Plans 11. 5th Street Construction Plans (Partial — Full Plans Available Online) 12. Application Form — Easement Vacation 13. Roadway Easement -Vacation Description 14. Drainage and Utility Easement Vacation Description page 4 -- CITY OF LAKE ELMO WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2015-31 A RESOLUTIONAPPROVING .4 FINAL PLAT FOR HUNTEl?'S CROSSING 21\J) ADDITION WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elmo is a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota; and WHEREAS, The Ryland Group, 7599 Anagram Drive. Eden Prairie, MN (Applicant) has submitted an application to the City of Lake Elmo (City) for a Final Plat for Hunter's Crossing 2nd Addition, a copy of which is on file in the City of Lake Ehno Community Development Department; and WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 23. 2014 to consider the Hunter's Crossing Preliminary Plat; and WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission submitted its report and recommendation concerning the Preliminary Plat as part of a memorandum to the City Council for the July 1. 2014 City Council Meeting; and WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission adopted a motion recommending approval of the Preliminary Plat; and WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the Preliminary Plat request at its July 1. 2014 meeting and adopted Resolution No. 2014-053 approving the Preliminary Plat; and WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission met on April 13, 2015 to review the Final Plat for Hunter's Crossing consisting of 29 single-family detached residential lots; and WHEREAS, on April 13, 2015 the Lake Elmo Planning Conunission adopted a motion to recommend that the City Council approve the Final Plat for Hunter's Crossing with conditions; and WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the Final Plat for Hunter's Crossing at a meeting held on May 5. 2015; and NOW, THEREFORE, based upon the testimony elicited and information received, the City Council makes the following: 1) That the procedure for obtain Code. Section 153.08. FINDINGS approval of said Final Plat is found in the Lake Elmo City That all the requirements of said City Code Section 153.07 related to the Final Plan and Final Plat have been met by the Applicant. Resolution No. 2015-31 3) That the proposed Final Plat for Hunters Crossing 2" Addition consists of the creation of 29 single-family detached residential structures. 4) That the Hunters Crossing 2' Addition Final Plat is consistent with the Preliminary Plat and Plans as approved by the City of Lake Elmo on July 1. 2014. 5) That the Hunters Crossing 2" Addition Final Plat is consistent with the Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map for this area. 6) That the Hunters Crossing 2' Addition Final Plat complies with the City's Urban Low Density Residential zoning district regulations. 7) That the Hunters Crossing 2'd Addition Final Plat complies with all other applicable zoning requirements. including the City's landscaping. storm water. sediment and erosion control and other ordinances with the exception of issues identified in the April 13, 2015 Staff report to the Planning Commission, 8) That the Hunters Crossi ordinance. ddition Final Plat complies with the City's subdivision 9) That the Hunters Crossing 2nd Addition Final Plat is consistent with the City's engineering standards with the plan revisions as requested by the City Engineer in his review comments to the City dated .April 2 and April 3. 2015. CONCLUSIONS AND DECISION NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council does hereby approve the Final Plat for Hunters Crossing 2" Addition subject to the following conditions: 1) Final grading, drainage. and erosion control plans, utility plans, sanitary and storm water management plans, and street and utility construction plans shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to the recording of the Final Plat. All changes and modifications to the Hunters Crossing 2" Addition and 5th Street Construction plans requested by the City Engineer in review letters dated 4/2/15 and 4/3/15 shall be incorporated into these documents before they are approved. 2) Prior to the execution of the Final Plat by City officials, the Developer shall enter into a Developer's Agreement acceptable to the City Attorney and approved by the City Council that delineates who is responsible for the design, construction. and payment of the required improvements with financial guarantees therefore. 3) Al] easements as requested by the City Engineer and Public Works Department shall be documented on the Final Plat prior to the execution of the final plat by City Officials. 4) A Common Interest Agreement concerning management of the common areas of Hunter's Crossing and establishing a homeowners association shall he submitted in final form to the Community Development Director before a building permit may be issued for any structure within this subdivision. The applicant shall also enter into a maintenance agreement with the City that clarifies the individuals or entities responsible for any landscaping installed in areas outside of land dedicated as public park and open space on the final plat Resolution No. 201 5-31 5) The final landscape plan shall he subject to review and approval bv the Community Development Director. 6) The final construction plans for 51h street shall include the construction of all improvements within the Lake Elmo Avenue (CSAH 17) right-of-way as required by Washington County and further described in the review letter received from the County dated September 2, 2014. 7) The developer is encouraged to incoiporate elements from the Lake Elmo Theming Study into the final design of the community mailboxes within Hunter's Crossing. 8) The developer shall pay a fee in lieu of park land dedication equivalent to the fair market value for the amount of land that is required to be dedicated for such purposes in the City's Subdivision Ordinance less the amount of land that is accepted for park puiposes (or trails) by the City. Any cash payment in lieu of land dedication shall be pro -rated based on the percentage of the overall lots to he platted within the subdivision and shall be paid by the applicant prior to the release of the final plat for recording. 9) The applicant shall deed Outlot A. to the City upon recording of the final plat. Passed and duly adopted this 5 day of May 2015 by the City Council of the City of Lake Ehno, Minnesota, ATTEST: Adam Bell, City Clerk Mike Pearson, Mayor Resolution No, 20 5_ CITY OF LAKE ELMO WASHINGTON COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 2015-32 A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A VACATION THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO, MINNESOTA DOES HEREBY' RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, the City Council pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 412.861 desires to consider the vacation of Drainage and Utility Easements on the subject propertylegally described as: HUNTER'S CROSSING 1ST ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof, Washington County, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, that said drainage and utility easement located in the City of Lake Elmo. County of Washington. State of Minnesota is described as follows, to -wit: Drainage and utility easement over all of Outlot C, HUNTER'S CROSSING 1ST ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof, Washington County, Minnesota, as delineated and dedicated on said HUNTER'S CROSSING 1ST ADDITION. and furthermore WHEREAS, the City Council pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 412.861 desires to consider the vacation of a Permanent Public Roadway and Utility Easement on the subject property legally described as: Lots 1, 2, and 3. Block 2, Lots 1 , 2, 3, and 4, Block 4, and Outlots D and E, HUNTERS CROSSING 1ST ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof, Washington County, Minnesota. and WHEREAS, that said public roadway and utility easement located in the City of Lake Ehno, County of Washington. State of Minnesota is described as follows. to -wit: That part of a 120.00 foot wide easement for public roadway and utility purposes created by document number 3967889, lying over, under, and across Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 2, Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4. Block 4, and Outlots D and E, HUNTERS CROSSING 1ST ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof, Washington County, Minnesota. The centerline of said easement is described as follows: Commencing at the West Quarter corner of section 36, township 29 North, Range 21 West, Washington County, Minnesota; thence on an assumed bearing of South 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West along the west line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Resolution No, 10 15-3"' Quarter of said Section 36, a distance of 41 4.09 feet to the point of beginning of said centerline; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 29 seconds East, a distance of 238.45 feet; thence southeasterly a distance of 176 .86 feet along a tangential curve concave to the southwest having a radius of 667.00 feet and a central angle of 15 degrees 11 minutes 34 seconds; thence South 74 degrees 59 minutes 57 seconds East tangent to said curve, a distance of 50.99 feet; thence southeasterly a distance of 176.87 feet along a tangential curve concave to the northeast having a radius of 667.00 feet and a central angle of 15 degrees 11 minutes 37 seconds; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 26 seconds East tangent to said curve, a distance of 77.17 feet; thence southeasterly a distance of 440.75 feet along a tangential curve concave to the southwest having a radius of 667.00 feet and a central angle of 37 degrees 51 minutes 38 seconds; thence South 52 degrees 19 minutes 56 seconds East tangent to said curve, a distance of 51.70 feet; thence southeasterly a distance of 173.84 feet along a tangential curve, concave to the northeast, having a radius of 667.00 feet and a central angle of 14 degrees 55 minutes 58 seconds, to the east line of said Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter and there terminating. The sidelines of said easement shall be prolonged or shortened to terminate on said east line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO, COUNTY OF WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA: I. The Council will consider the vacation of such Easements and a public hearing shall he held on such proposed vacation on the 2nd day of June, 2015, before the City Council in the City Hall located at 3800 Laverne Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 at 7:00 p.m. 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to give published. posted and mailed notice of such hearing as required by law. ADOPTED BY THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL ON THE FIFTH DAY OF MAY, 2015. CITY OF LAKE ELMO (Seal) ATTEST: By: Mike Pearson Mayor Adam Bell City Clerk Resolution No. 2015-32 CITY OF LAKE ELMO WASHINGTON COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON VACATION OF EASEMENTS PIJRSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTE § 412.861 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hearing will he held before the City Council on the 2nd day of June, 2015, in the City Hall located at 3800 Laverne Avenue North, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 at 7:00 p.m. to consider a proposed vacation of Drainage and Utility Easements on the subject property legally described as: HUNTER'S CROSSING 1ST ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof, Washington County, Minnesota; and that said drainage and utility easement located in the City of Lake Elmo, County of -Washington. State of Minnesota is described as follows, to -wit: Drainage and utility easement over all of Oudot C, HUNTER'S CROSSING 1ST ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof, Washington Count). Minnesota, as delineated and dedicated on said HUNTER'S CROSSING 1ST ADDITION. and furthermore the vacation of a Permanent Public Roadway and Utility Easement on the subject property legally described as: Lots 1, 2. and 3, Block 2, Lots 1 , 2, 3, and 4, Block 4, and Outlots D and E, HUNTERS CROSSING 1ST ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof, Washington County, Minnesota; and that said public roadway and utility easement located in the City of Lake Elmo, County of Vvrashington, State of Minnesota is described as follows, to -wit: That part of a 120.00 foot wide easement for public roadway and utility purposes created by document number 3967889, lying over, under, and across Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 2, Lots 1 , 2, 3, and 4, Block 4, and Outlots D and E, HUNTERS CROSSING 1ST ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof, Washington County, Minnesota. The centerline of said easement is described as follows: Commencing at the West Quarter corner of section 36, township 29 North. Range 21 West, Washington County, Minnesota; thence on an assumed bearing of South 00 degrees 02 minutes 54 seconds West along the west line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 36, a distance of 41 4.09 feet to the point of beginning of said centerline; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 29 seconds East, a distance of 238.45 feet; thence southeasterly a distance of 176 .86 feet along a tangential curve concave to the southwest having a radius of 667.00 feet and a central angle of 15 degrees 11 minutes 34 seconds: thence South 74 degrees 59 minutes 57 seconds East tangent to said curve, a distance of 50.99 feet; thence southeasterly a distance of 176.87 feet along a tangential curve concave to the northeast having a radius of 667.00 feet and a central angle of 15 degrees 11 minutes 37 seconds; thence North 89 degrees 48 minutes 26 seconds East tangent to said curve, a distance of 77.17 feet; thence southeasterly a distance of 440.75 feet along a tangential curve concave to the southwest having a radius of 667.00 feet and a central angle of 37 degrees 51 minutes 38 seconds; thence South 52 degrees 19 minutes 56 seconds East tangent to said curve, a distance of 51.70 feet; thence southeasterly a distance of 173.84 feet along a tangential curve, concave to the northeast, having a radius of 667.00 feet and a central angle of 14 degrees 55 minutes 58 seconds, to the east line of said Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter and there terminating. The sidelines of said easement shall be prolonged or shortened to terminate on said east line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter. Dated this Fifth day of May, 2015, SIGNED BY: By: Adam Bell Clerk 'I I II (:l F 1 ( 11' LL\KE ELMO ITEM: SUBMITTED BY: Kyle Klatt, Planning Director REVIEWED BY: Nick Johnson. City Planner Jack Griffin. City Engineer PLANNING COMMISSION DATE:4/13/15 AGENDA ITEM: 5A - BusiNEss ITEM cAsE 2015-13 Hunter's Crossing 2" .Addition Final Plat SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Planning Commission is being asked to consider a Final Plat request from The Ryland Group for the second (and final) phase of a planned 51 unit residential development to be called Hunter's Crossing. The proposed subdivision is located within the original 23.10 acre parcel immediately east of Lake Elmo Avenue and approximately V4 mile north of Interstate 94, The final plat includes 29 single-family lots located within the southern portion of the overall subdivision area, Staff is recommending approval of the request subject to compliance with the conditions listed in this report. GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: The Ryland Group (Tracey Rust). 7599 Anagram Drive. Eden Prairie_ MN Property Owners: The Ryland Group (Tracey Rust). 7599 Anagram Drive. Eden Prairie, MN Location: Part of Section 36 in Lake Ehno. north of 1-94. east of Lake Elmo Avenue. and south of the Cimarron Golf Course property. North of 275 Lake Elmo Avenue North, P[D Number 36.029.21.32.0033 Request: Existing Application for final plat approval of a 29 unit residential subdivision to be named Hunter's Crossing 21" Addition. -se and Z011ing: Larger platted outlot within the Hunters Crossing preliminary plat are - undeveloped land. Current Zoning: LDR - Low Density Residential Surrounding Land Use and Zoning: North - Hunters Crossing (first phase), vacant land. and Cimarron Manufactured Horne Park: East - Trans -City industrial building; West - The Forest residential subdivision: South - currently vacant/agricultural but future site of proposed Air Lake Development business park: also two existing home sites located adjacent to development along Lake Elmo Avenue Comprehensive Plan: Urban Low Density Residential (2.5 - 3.99 units per acre) History: Sketch Plan reviewed by Planning Commission on 9/23/13. The site has historically been used for a golf driving range and practice facility. The City approved a BUSINESS ITEM 5C Conditional Use Permit for tile driving nontycin }99O.00ddhispon/it.whichixnn |on�erva\id. has been amended at least tv ce since this date. Al some point in the pusL tile home intile cz1rcmr northwestern portion of the site (and outside the area k/ be platted) was split off fiom the larger parcel. Thcpre}iminury plat was approved by the City Council oil July 1. 2014. and tile final plat for tile first phase Of Hunters Crossing was approved oil September 16, 20 14. /\nn|ico1ino Complete - ]/9/15 60Day Deadline -5/9Vlj Extension Letter Mailed -No Chapter l53-Subdivision Regulations &nic|c 10 - Urban Residential Districts (LDK) § 150.2 70 Storin Water. Erosion, and Sediment Control REQUEST DETAILS Tile City ofLake Elmo has received arequcx/from The Ryland Gvnupfor fion|plat approval ofthe second phase wfdhc Hunter's Crossing residential subdivioiun. Themex'[o be platted n:prcmcnm a little over half o[[hc lots that were approved with the preliminary p}uc and will include 29 uing\c' fami|y \ooz All cx/dnts for storm water management fbci)bies. trails, and other common features `verrprcvioudy approved uspurt.ufthe initial Dmd plat. Tile City approved the Hun1er'sCrossing Preliminag' Plat oil JLII!' 1, 2014. and tile final plat represents tile southern portion of the overall area (mbcsubdivided. Tile applicant has provided adetailed pn�c�na�utivc(u�achcd)dhu provides summa�u[the uqm�twhhin�nnubmu�u�d�� omd�rebmhnanplo1nvinvwhere appropriate. HuniomCrossing 2"' Addition will be located xouth oftile firg subdivision phase, which is Situated immediately adjacent to the planned 5o' Street minorcollector route. The second addition will complete the planned looped road through the development and dc back into the portion of Laverne Avenue North that «vcn\uo|)?zmnnoum s �o 5 Stn:cL There have been no obun-es to tile urron4emcnk mrlocation oflots usdepicted oil tile preliminary plat, When d/r applicant Submitted 1bc fiou} plat for the first addition ofHunters Crossing. dlo associated construction plans did not include any portion of 5"' Street that is planned along the northern bnundun'o[the platted area. The developer asked touse xnexisting private access into the development for tile fir* phase with tile understanding that his temporary access road `vou|d be eliminated when dlc second phase was constructed, The second addition plans include the � oonst�/crmonf5/� Street, which auproposed, wnuldbesplit into two proJect phases yothat the applicant Could built tile southern portion ofthe road o1the same time uxthe Huuteo[,osshm, 2'm Addition improvements. Lonoor. which is planning to build nuvvnhou^eaon the prnpcUyno4l, of HontcmCrns»in-' cannot develop its land without tile 5'" Street improvements in place or under construction. Tile c 5 Street prgeci IS Unique because the rigN'uf-vmyfor 5m Street straddles dne houodarybetxeen the Ryland property to |he south and dle land that Leunur will be developing for townhouses to 1he north. Both parties have stated that thc!' r/ou|d prefer to hoiN 5m 5rnce\ as one p 'ect and sbnnc the coan{hrddsoonon/clinnru1bcrdbonbui\din�bal[ufthcrouUvithcachdcvc)opmenL \oorder io keep the Hunters Crossing project movina forward, Staffhas previously aureed to allow tile split BUSINESS ITEM jA construction of 5th Street. but is strongly recommending that both parties reach agreement to build the entire road in one phase. In either case. the applicant will he providing public access to Hunters Crossing via 5th Street with this plat and will need to eliminate the private access road along Lake Elmo Avenue once 5th Street is open for traffic. Please note that the Cities preliminary plat approval authorized the use of this temporary access to serve up to 25 lots. Because the .2"d Addition \vill include the construction of 5' Street. this condition will be met with the City's acceptance of all final plat improvements. Washington County does expect the temporary access to he eliminated once 5th Street is in place. Consistent with the approved preliminary plat. the final plat does not include either of the two exception parcels along Lake Elmo Avenue, both of which will be provided with potential future connections to the streets internal to Hunters Crossing. As depicted in the attached plans. the southwest exception parcel will have access to Langley Avenue North via Oudot A: access to the other exception parcel was platted as part of the first addition. In both cases. these parcels will still he allowed to access Lake Elmo Avenue until they are redeveloped at some point in the future (both are guided for Medium Density Residential development). The applicant has provided an updated landscape plan for both the first and second additions that addresses previous review comments from the City's landscape architecture eonsultant. Staff is waiting for final approval of these plans from the consultant, which are expected to meet the developer's requirements for landscaping within the overall project area. In terms of public park land dedication. the preliminary plat was approved without the dedication of land and the City and developer agreed to a cash payment in lieu of any land dedication (minus a credit for the construction of a public trail within the project area). The developer's agreement for the first addition allowed the developer to divide the cash payments to the City between the two project phases. The grading plans for the first addition included the mass grading work for the portion of the site that is being platted as the second addition: therefore. the submitted construction plans do not duplicate and work that was previously approved by the City. The applicant has submitted detailed construction plans related to sanitary sewer, water main. storm sewer, landscaping. and other details that have been reviewed by City Staff. The Ciry's subdivision ordinance establishes the procedure for obtaining final subdivision approval, in which case a final plat may only be reviewed after the City takes action on a preliminary plat. As long as the final plat is consistent with the preliminary approval, it must he approved by the Cit. Please note that the City's approval of the Hunters Crossing Preliminary Plat did include a series of conditions that must be met by the applicant. which are addressed in the "Review and Analysis - section below. There are no public hearing requirements for a final plat. The Citv's zoning map for all of the area included in the preliminary plat for Hunters Crossing 2nd Addition has previously been updated to be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. All of the site is zone LDR — Urban Low Density Residential. and the proposed lots. setbacks, streets. and other plan elements have been found to be consistent with the LDR district requirements. Staff has reviewed the final plat and found that it is consistent with the preliminary plat that was approved by the City. Please note that the final plat now includes proposed street names as recommended by the Planning Department. The City Engineer has reviewed the construction plans plat. and these comments are attached to this report. Although there are some additional revisions to these plans that will need to he addressed by the applicant. all of these revisions can be made before the City releases the final plat for recording. BUSINESS ITEM SA 4 REVIEW AND ANALYSIS The preliminary plat for Hunters Crossing was approved with several conditions. which are indicated below along with Staffs comments on the status of each. The applicant has also provided overall narrative for the project with additional details concerning the work that will he performed within the 2"d Addition. Staff is recommending approval of the final plat with conditions intended to address the outstanding issues that will require additional review and/or documentation, ln order to assist the Planning Commission with its review. Staff is also including a summary the critical issues that need to be resolved for the subdivision to move forward. Critical Issues Summary: ) The developer has submitted construction plans for 5th Street that splits the project into two distinct phases (north and south). This would allow the project to move forward in case the two developers with parcels adjacent to 5' Street. Ryland and Lennar, cannoi reach agreement to build the entire road as one project. Both parties have indicated that they intend to work together on this project. and Staff will continue to help facilitate a joint project as needed. 2) Washington County has previously submitted comments concerning the improvements necessary within the Lake Elmo Avenue right-of-way at 5th Street. These improvements will need to be incorporated into the final construction plans for 5th Street and the developer has consented to make any improvements as required by the County. 3) All other recommended conditions of approval relate to final details that must be addressed by the applicant and can be handled prior to release of the final plat for recording. Preliminary Plat Conditions — With Staff Update Comments (updated information in bold italics): ) Within six months of preliminary plat approval. the applicant shall complete the following,: a) the applicant shall provide adequate title evidence satisfactory to the City Attorney: and b) the applicant shall pay all fees associated with the preliminary plat. The above conditions shall be met prior to the City accepting an application for final plat and prior to the commencement of any gading activity on the site. Comments: a) title work has previously been submitted and reviewed by the City _.4ttorney; b) the applicant has submitted an escrow payment related to the preliminary plat application that is being used to cover Staff and consultant expenses relined to the City's review. The landscape plan and tree preservation plan shall be reviewed and approved by an independent forester or landscape architect in advance of the approval of a final plat and final construction plans. Comment: the applicant has submitted an updated landscape plan lin- both the first and second phases of Hunters Crossing that addresses previous commentsfrom the City. The updated plans are being reviewed ky the City's landscape consultant and will need to be finalized before landscape work commences on the site. 3 The final landscape plan shall incorporate additional planting where feasible adjacent to the shared property lines with the parcels at 404 and 275 Lake Elmo Avenue North. Comments: The final landscape plan includes additional plantings along the southwestern property boundary. The number of plantings along the northwestern property boundary is similar to the BUSINESS ITEM 5A preliminary plat: however, the location of the future access in this location (Oudot B) limits the developer's ability to add substantially more plantings along this boundary. 4) The applicant shall be responsible for updating the final construction plans to include the construction of all improvements within the Lake Ehno Avenue (CSAH 17) right-of-wav as required by Washington County and further described in the review letter received from the County dated June 17, 2014. The required improvements shall include. but not he limited to the construction of a northbound right turn lane and southbound center tum lane. Comments: The 5llt Street Plans will need to be update to address all review comments from Washington County. The developer will need to secure a permit from the County to make the proposed connection to Lake Elmo Avenue from 511 Street. 5) The developer shall follow all of the rules and regulations spelled out in the Wetland Conservation Act. and shall acquire the needed permits from the Valley Branch Watershed District prior to the commencement of any LI-radii-R.., or development activity on the site. Comments: The applicant has received a permit.from the Valley Branch Watershed District (attached) for the grading work proposed in (he final plans. Grading work has commenced under this permit. 6) The applicant shall enter into a maintenance agreement with the City that clarifies the individuals or entities responsible for any landscaping installed in areas outside of land dedicated as public park and open space on the final plat. Comments: The applicant has indicated that there will be a homeowner's association created for this development: the declarations and HOA docunzents were recorded with the first addition.final plat. A maintenance agreement and evidence that the HOA has been established should he retained as a condition of approval for the final plat. 7) The developer shall be required to pay a fee in lieu of park land dedication equivalent to the fair market value for the amount of land that is required to be dedicated for such purposes in the City's Subdivision Ordinance less the amount of land that is accepted for park purposes by the City. Any cash payment in lieu of land dedication shall be paid by the applicant prior to the release of the final plat for recording. Comments: The applicant will be required to pay the required fee in lieu of land dedication to recording the final plat. Because the project is being split into at least two final plats, the park fees will he pro -rated based on the percentage of lots being platted within the overall development. 8) Any land under which paved public trails are located will be accepted as park land provided the developer constructs said paved trails as part of the public improvements for the subdivision. Comments: Staff is recommending that this condition he merged with the above condition for the final plat. 9) The temporary access to Lake Elmo A venue must be eliminated when access to 5th Street is provided, The City will not issue building permits for more than 25 lots within Hunter's Crossing until such time that the temporary access is closed. Comments: With this condition in place, the developer will he able to build out all homes in the first addition and three additional homes in the second addition (or some other combination to reach 25 homes) before 5th Street is completed and accepted by the City. BUSINESS ITEM 5A 10) The applicant must enter into a separate grading agreement with the City prior to the commencement of any grading activity in advance of final plat and plan approval, The City Engineer shall review any grading plan that is submitted in advance of a final plat. and said plan shall document extent of any proposed grading on the site. Comments: Grading work on the she has been completed under the plans approved with the first addition. I I ) All required modifications to the plans as requested by the City Engineer in a review letter dated May 23. 2014 shall be incorporated into the plans prior to consideration of a final plat. Comments: Revised plans have been submitted for review, and the attached comments from the City Engineer provide ti response to the updated plans. Allfinal revisions and modifications as requested by the City Engineer nnist be addressed by the applicant before the plat will be released fir recording. The majority of the Engineer's continents will require minor modifications to the plans and specifications and are not unusual at this detailed level of review. Please note that the City Engineer's review included both the. final plat and the related construction plans 'Or 5fi Street. The City Engineer did not have any final plat review comments. 12) The applicant is encouraged to preserve or re -use as many trees as possible that are currently located on the property and to incorporate these trees as part of the landscape plan for the subdivision. Comnzents: Given the tight confines of the project area and the need to meet City and watershed district storm water requirements, there are relatively few opportunities to incorporate existing trees into the development. The applicant has stated that they will preserve or re -use trees if possible. 13) The applicant shall provide written consent from the adjacent property owner to the north agreeing to the grading and storm sewer work depicted on this property. Comments: The applicant has stated that they will work with this property opvizer if any grading is necessary to construct the 5rn Street improvements. Because Lennar Homes will he submitted a pre/in:that), plat on this parcel later this spring, the required grading work and/or easements tojacility grading on this site will be provided as part of a Lennar subdivision. 14) Water improvements must be available to serve the subdivision. Comments: Water service has been extended to the site as part of a public improvement project. Ryland has. previously agreed to pay the Water Availability Charge for the entire development prior to recording the ,first phase final pla(. 15) The applicant shall pay a Water Availability Charge consistent with the Lake Elmo Fee Schedule for the entire development prior to the release of the final plat for recording. regardless of project phasing. Continents: Please see note above. Staff is recommending that the conditions noted above that pertain to the final plat and that have not yet been addressed by the applicant should be adopted with the final plat. The City Engineer's review letters identify several issues that need to be addressed by the developer in order for the City to deem the final plans complete: however. all of these concerns are related to the construction plans and will not have any hearing on the final plat. Staff is recommending that City Officials not sign the final plat mylars until the City's construction plan review is finalized and all necessary easements are documented on the final plat. BUSINESS ITEM Based notile above Staff report and analysis. Staff isrccouomcndio,(),approval of the Final pk4vilh several conditions intended toaddress the outsmod\oi! issues noted above and mku1hcr6urih/the Cit-\'s expectations in order for the developer to proceed \vith the recording of tile final plat. Tile recorn rn ended conditions are as follows: Comditiotis of Approval: |) Final gnding. drainage. and cnndon control plans. ud)bTp|ons. uunbu?/und aonn water muougcmcu\ plans, and street and uiUh,consUnc|ion plans shall be reviewed and approved h`1he City Eo2ineerprior |othe recording of the Final Plat. All cbunUcs and modifications to the Hunters �rosuin�2"o Addition and 5o ' Street Construction p\uos ncqucmcd b^'the City Ex,,inccr in review letters dated 4/2/15 and 4/3/|j shall be incorporated into these documents before they are. approved, 2> Prior to the execution of the Final y|o\ by City officials, dle Developer shall enter into x Developer's Agreement acceptable to the City Attoiiiey and approved by the City Council that delineates who is responsible for the design. construction, and payment of the required improvements with financial t-Warantees therefore. 3) All easements as requested hythe City Engineer and Public Department nhoU be documented oil the Final Plat prior kztile execution o[the final p|o\ hvCity Officials, 4) & Common Interest concerning management of the common areas of Hunter's [ruomiot,and establishing uhmmcoxmoo uhn||b��ohmh1rd final k`nn �o�h�i Conu/nonitv Development Director before u building pcnnh may he issued for any structure Within this Subdivision. The applicant ehoU also enter into o maintenance aarccmentwith the City that clarifies the individuaJu orentities responsible for any landscaping installed in areas outside ofland dedicated as public park and open space oil the final plat -5} The fioo| landscape p!uo shall be subJcct /o review and approval by tile Cnnxnnuniry Development Director. 6) The final construction plans for5"' street shall include tile construction of all improvements within the Luke Elmo Avenue (C8&U 17) right-of-way as required tn' Washing/on Count\- oodfudherdcscribcdin1kcn:ricv,|etterreccivcdftmco/hc[ouol)dated8cpocnmhq'2.20|4� 7> The developer is cocouraaedpo incorporate elements hno the Lake EbnnThcmiog Study into the Final deswri ofthe communin" mailboxes Nvithin Hunter's Crossing X> The developer shall pay a fee in HeLl Of park land dedication equivalent to tile fair market value for the amount o[land that isrequired inhededicated for such purposes inthe Cit-/s Suhdiviu)onOndioamcc|cos1beumountof|undtbn2\sacccpied for park purposem(Or trails) bythe City Any cash payment iolieu n[land dedication shall hcpro-rated based ontile percentage of the overall lots to be platted within thc subdivision and yhoU he paid h`'the uppUoon\ prior to the release o[the final p|u1 for recording, V) Tile applicant shall deed OuUoI&. tothe City upon recording n[Unefiria|plat. BUSINESS ITEM 5A DRAFT FINDINGS Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission consider the following findings with regards to the proposed Hunters Crossing 2" Addition Final Plat: That the Hunters Crossing 2" Addition final plat is consistent with the Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan and the Future Land Use Map for this area. That the Hunters Crossing 2"d Addition final plat complies with the City's Urban Low Density Residential zoning districts. That the Hunters Crossing 2" Addition final plat complies with all other applicable zoning requirements. including the City's landscaping. stonn water. sediment and erosion control and other ordinances \vith the exceptions as noted in the above report. That the Hunters Crossing 2"d Addition final plat complies with the City's subdivision ordinance. That the Hunters Crossing 2" Addition final plat is consistent with the Citv's engineering standards provided the plans are updated to address the City Engineer's comments documented in a letters dated April 2 and April 3. 2015. RECCOMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Final Plat for Hunters Crossing 2" Addition with the 9 conditions of approval as listed in the Staff report, Suggested motion: "Move to recommend approval of the Hunters Crossing 2"il Addition Final Plat with the 9 conditions of approval as drafted hr Staff" ATTACHMENTS: I. Application Form 2. Application Narrative 3. City Engineer Review Letters — 4/2/15 and 4/3/15 4, Hunter's Crossing Final Plat 5, Construction Plans: Utility and Street Construction 6. Final Landscape Plans 7, 5th Street Construction Plans (Partial — Full Plans Available Online) ORDER OF BUSINESS: - Introduction ......... ...... ..........Planning Staff - Report bv Staff ..... ........ ..... Staff BUSINESS ITEM 5A - 0oestio11uknm the Commission Poh|icCon1mcn/{s........ --.... � DisCuooion hrthe Conirniysion Action b,the Commission, ..... —...... ... ... ...... Chair ,vzComm issiooMembers --... ........... ...... ...... -------...... Chuir '---....... —.... Chair '[ Commission Members ... —....... ---... Chair 6iCommission Members BUYINES5ITEM jA �����/�����RUK� '°^^-'°'��'^,�'=^^^�'.' Date: April Z,Z0lS ENGINEERING, inc. CanmGeheren, P.E. Jack Griffin, P.E. Ryan StempsW'P.E. Chad |sak*nn,P.E. To: Kyle K|att, Planning Director Re: Hunters Crossing ZndAddition [c: Jack Griffin, P.E.,City Engineer Construction Plan Review From: Ryan Stempski, P.E., Assistant City Engineer An engineering review has been completed for the Hunters Crossing Ind Addition, The submittal and review consisted ofthe following documentation prepared byPioneer Engineering: w Hunters Crossing ZndAddition Final Plat, not dated. ° Construction Plans dated December 23, 2014 with a print date of March 5, 2015, * Storm Sewer Chart dated July ZS,Z014. NOTE: A plan review for the 51" Street Construction Plans will be provided with a separate review memorandum. STATUS/FINDINGS: Comments have been provided to direct plan corrections necessary for final construction plan approval. When submitting revised plans, please provide a point by point response letter that details the changes made tothe plans. GENERAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS AND FINAL PLAT: ° Nofinal plat changes have been identified from aninfrastructure * The City has updated City Standard Plan Notes, Details and Specifications for use in 2015 construction, These documents will be provided by the City to be incorporated in the Final Construction Plans. • The Plans must be revised to provide consistent use of line types, bold type and shade lines for a consistent depiction of existing improvements, record drawing information and proposed improvements. ^ / � Revise ��ree{N.�rep�nameonaU�he�s�omatchtheRna|Na¢ofHunten[nos��n�Z=Addition. SANITARY SEWER PLAN: ° Sheet 2 —Add a note to EX'K4H'2'1 to relocate the off road structure marker to a minimum 2 feet off the bituminous trail. ° Sheet 4—Use as -built data atEX'MH'3tolabel slope and invert toproposed MH'3land K4H-3l • Sheet 4—Use as -built data at[X'K4H'2tulabel slope and invert toproposed K4H'41. ° Sheet 4—Correct stationing ofproposed service crossing and add risers for all services deeper than lSfeet from EX'MH-2 to MH-4I. YVATEKK4AJNPLAN: * Sheet 4 — 3`1 Street N watermain must be relocated the north side of the street per City Design Standards. ° Sheet 4 — Revise 6-inch gate valve to 8-inch gate valve and remove reducer for the Outlot A watermain stub, PAGE 1 of 2 STORM SEWER PLAN: * Update Storm Sewer Chart tobeconsistent with the Plan. w Standard Detail No, 4U4must beincluded inthe Plan. w Sheet 5 - Extend draintile out of CBMH 221 and CB 222 to a minimurn distance of 100 feet for each run. * Sheet 6 - Include draintile with clean outs from CB-205 and CB-206 to the west 100' with clean outs. ° Sheet 6 -Terminate the draintUe at SOfeet that runs east out of[8'2O3A and [B'20313. (This is the location ofthe high point inthe street prohhej * Sheet 6 - Extend dm|n\Ue out of C8K8H 202 to a minimum 100haet in each direction. ° Sheet 7-Add label and invert elevation for F[!-ZS0inprofile. STREET AND TRAIL PLAN: v Street widths (back ofcurb tm back of curb), cul-de-sac radii and radii atall intersections must be clearly labeled onthe Plan. ° Update street and trail plan sheets with all draintile comments provided for the STORM SEWER PLAN. ~ Sheet l0-Add a note to EX'MH'2'1 (STA 2+30)no relocate the off road structure marker to a minimum 2 feet off the bituminous trail. LANDSCAPING, LIGHTING, SIGNING & STRIPING PLAN: * The Landscape Plan comments provided by the City s Landscape Architect must be addressed prior to final approval ofthe Plan Set for construction. • Include the proposed private utility conduit crossing locations onthe Plan. • "No Parking" signs must berevised toK4K4UT[DType R8'3A. PAGE 2 of 2 MEMORANDUM Date: April I2U15 ENGINEERING, inc. Cara Gehem�P.E. Jack Griffin, P.E. Ryan Stempsk,P.E. Chad |sakoan'P.E. 651.300.4361 651.300.4264 651.300.4267 651.300.4283 To: Kyle Kbtt, Planning Director Re: 5*6treet North Utility & Street [c: Jack Griffin, P.[,City Engineer Construction Plan Review (Hunters Crossing 2""Addition) From: Ryan 5tempski,P.E,Assistant City Engineer An engineering review has been completed for the S*Stneet North Utility and Street Construction Plans. The submittal and review consisted of Construction Plans dated February 27, 2015 (Printed March 6, 2015) prepared by Pioneer Engineering. STATUS/FINDINGS: Comments have been provided to direct plan corrections necessary for final construction plan approval. When submitting revised plans, please provide a point by point response letter that details the changes made iothe plans. GENERAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS: * The City has updated City Standard Plan Notes, Details and Specifications, dated March 2015, for use in 2015 construction. Please incorporate the updated standards in the Final Construction Plans. • Plan Notes are to be located on the applicable plan sheets and removed from the detail sheets, SANITARY SEWER &VVATERMA|NPLAN: ° Sheet 8—Revise the sanitary sewer stub toPVC [9OOmaterial. • Sheet 8—Add plan note tntie aUwatennaio stubs for a minimum two pipe segments. * Sheet 8 — Add dimension for a minimum 7.5 feet of cover over the proposed watermain in the profile, STORM SEWER PLAN: w Sheet S — Revise the Phase 1 Removal Plan to indicate the removal of the existing stand pipe and culverts at the 9*Street and Lake Elmo Avenue intersection. * Sheet lO— D,aind|p extensions must be a minimum of 100feet. Revise drainh|e length from [8'356to a minimum ofl88feet. * Sheet lO— Additional dminh|e extensions are needed along S«' Street to facilitate subbase drainage. Add a minimum lOOfeet ofdrai*Netothe west from [BMH3Ol'[8'3l1,C8MH341and CB-346. w Sheet lU— Proposed culvert pipe from FES'401 to FES'402 must be increased to a minimum 15 inches in diameter. ° Sheet 1l—Add drainti|einverts to[8k4H3Ol,[8'3ll,CBKAH34Iand [8'345inthe profile. * City Standard Detail No. 404 must be included for catch basin structures. STREET CONSTRUCTION PLANS: * Sheet3and6—Typica|Sect\onsandDetai|smvstbeupdatedpertheSrStneetDedgnDetaUsdatedManh 2O1EThe typical sections must show the sidewalk and trail clear zones, the lD'hoctdrainage and utility PAGE 1 of 2 easements nneither side ofthe R/VV and the depressed center median with drainbhe.The new S~street pavement section detail should be used with all other information corrected to comply with the City typical sections and details. • Sheet —Add plan note tothe Phase l Layout Plan requiring the concrete median nose to be constructed per MnDUTStandard Plate 7l13A. • Sheet 7 — Phasing Plan 2: The 511 Street phasing plan must be constructed in a manner that requires full lane paving to be installed using a full width paving machine. No pavement joints will be allowed in the wheel paths. Revise Phase 2 Removal Plan and Phase 2 Layout Plan to redefine the bituminous removal and paving limits to meet these requirements, w Sheet 7 — Phase 2 Layout Plan: Revise layout plan to clarify and detail median construction phasing east of Laverne. • Sheet —Phase 2 Layout Plan: Add plan notes to include 6-inch peilnrated drainti|o in all planted median locations per the City standard details. * Sheet 12 and 13 — Add street lane widths and intersection radii dimensions to the plan view. ° Sheet lZand 13—Revise vertical curve at STAl+JOtumeet minimum Kvalue of64. ° Sheet lZ and 13 —P|an must be updated to include atemporary turn -around at the east end ofS`»Street and temporary drainage provisions must bedetailed qnthe plans atthe east termination point, • Sheets 15'18— Revise cross sections to requ)re4:l dopes within R/VV. LIGHTING, SIGNING & STRIPING PLAN: v Sheet 14—Add plan note identifying the street lights as 'Evans style lamp' on30foot pole per City standards. Spacing must conform tn 5mStreet Design Details dated March 3015. • Sheet 14 — Add crosswalk at the intersection of 51" Street and CSAH 17 (Lake Elmo Avenue). LANDSCAPING PLANS: ° Sheet Lland L2—Landscape plans must be revised to meet Y^St,eet Design Details dated March 2015. Landscape review comments will be provided under separate memorandum from the Gty's Landscape Architect. PAGE 2 of 2 Date Received: Received 8y, Permit #: AK N ) 651-747-3900 3800 Laverne Avenue North Lake Elmo MN 55042 LAND USE APPLICATION LI Comprehensive Plan LJ Zoning District Amend El Zoning Text Amend 0 Variance(see below) L Zoning Appeal 0 Conditional Use Permit (C.U.P.) ED Flood Plain C.U.P. 0 Interim Use Permit (I.U.P.) 0 Excavating/Grading 0 Lot Line Adjustment 0 Minor Subdivision 0 Residential Subdivision Sketch/Concept Plan LI PUD Concept Plan LI PUD Preliminary Plan 0 PUD Final Plan _ Applicant: —777C— V/7 /C/ cir) Address:2L Phone # (e7i-;:.:2 -)- Email Address: :--tj'IL-0-7(-- C'/7. Fee Owner: Address: Phone 4 Email Address: tq777U .1c.61.1.1T- E I 13' Property Location (Address and Complete (long) Legal Description, HLA / Detailed Reason for Request: — /I 7-c-/ -) L' 1-74 •Variance Requests: As outlined in Section 301.060 C. of the Lake Elmo Municipal Code, the applicant must demonstrate practical difficulties before a variance can be granted, The practical difficulties related to this application are as follows: In signing this application I hereby acknowledge that have read and fully understand the applicable provisions of the Zoning ordinance and current administrative procedures. I further acknowledge the fee explanation as outlined in the application procedures and hereby agree to pay all statements received from the City pertaining to additional application expense, ;/(1(/(er•-i--' / Dale:__ Signature of applicant: Signature of fee owners__ r7/ taf Date: TWIN CITIES DIVISION 7599 Anagram Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952,229,6000 Tel 952129,6024 Fax wwwxyland.com March 3, 2015 Kyle Klatt Planning Director City of Lake Elmo 3800 Laverne Ave. N. Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Hunters Crossing - 2' Addition Final Plat Application Dear Mr, Klatt: Ryland Homes is pleased to submit to the City of Lake Elmo the 2111 Addition Final Plat application for Hunters Crossing located on the east side of Lake Elmo Ave, N. approximately V‘i mile north of' Intestate Hwy 94. The following written statements are being provided as part of the submittal requirements for the development: A. Contact Information a. Owner/Developer/Applicant: The Ryland Group - Tracey Rusi 7599 Anagram Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 (952) 229-6063 b. Engineer/Surveyor: Pioneer Engineering - Paul Cherne 2422 Enterprise Drive Mendota Heights, MN 55120 (651) 251-0630 B. Site Data a. Address: Hunters Crossing ls' Addition, Lake Elmo, MN b. Zoning: LDR-Urban Low Density Residential. c. Parcel Size: 8.75 Acres (381.150 SF) d. P1D: 36.029.21,32,0033 e. Legal Description: Outlot C, Hunters Crossing V Addition, Washington County, M innesota. C. Final Subdivision and Lot Information: i. Proposed Development Name: Hunters Crossing 2.1'd Addition ii. See attached table for lot and block number, size and width and depth of lot. iii. See attached table with the Public Open Space. iv, No wetlands, See attached table with the proposed Right -of -Way. vi, See Final Plat for Easement locations, D. Preliminary Plat Conditions: I. Title and Fees: Title will he submitted under separate cover. All fees have been paid for Preliminary Plat. 2. Landscape plan has been submitted under separate cover. 3. Additional landscaping has been added along adjacent property lines, 4. Final construction plans will include the necessary improvements for 5'" Street, 5. Valley Branch Watershed District granted approval for the wetland impacts on July 10, 2014. 6. Landscaping outside of public areas will be the responsibility of individual homeowners or the Home Owner's Association depending on the planting locations. 7. Park fee will he paid in lieu of park land dedication prior to final plat recording. 8. A public trail will be constructed with this development. 9. The temporary access from Lake Elmo Avenue will he eliminated when access to 511' Street is provided. 10, Grading was completed for the entire site as part of the Is' Addition. 11. Please see attached plans addressing the City Engineers comments. 12. Ryland will preserve or re -use trees if possible, 13. Ryland will work with the property owner to the north should grading he necessary to construct 5`1' Street improvements. 14. Ryland has already paid the Water Availability Charge for the entire development prior to Is' Addition Final Plat recording. E. Density: The net density for the overall site is 3.93 lots/acre, This calculation is based on the number of lots divided by the acreage excluding °taints and right of way (51 lots / (23.1 0 -3.84-6.27) Acres = 3.93 lots/acre.) F. Infrastructure Improvements: Hunters Crossing will ultimately have access from the future 5,h Street corridor_ The temporary access point for the site will be via the existing driveway entrance off of Lake Elmo Avenue. The internal streets with sidewalks parallel Lake Elmo .Avenue and 5''' Street with 2 cul-de-sacs on the east side of the property adjacent to the proposed stormwater basin. The stormwater basin located on the east side of the property has been designed in this location due to the low area of the site as well as allowing a natural buffer between the residential and future business park use. A trail is proposed along the south and east side of the basin to provide a connection from the development to 5''Street. Sanitary sewer service will be provided within the internal roadway system with connection to the 24" sanitary sewer service that the City recently installed to service this and other sites. Watermain service will also be provided within the internal roadway and connect to the watermain trunk service that was installed along Lake Elmo Avenue by the City in 2014. 2"d Addition of Hunters Crossing will consist of 29 lots with necessary streets and utilities. G. Neighbor Concerns: a. Neighbor at Southwest corner - Ryland has discussed this project with the neighbors directly adjacent to the site. The neighbor at the southwest corner of the site mentioned concern for future grading and drainage entering their property and if Lake Elmo Avenue improvements would affect their property and/or driveway. Ryland's grading plan addresses the grading by matching existing grades at the property line. The current Lake Elmo Avenue & 511 Street intersection improvements do not extend south past the development therefore those improvements will not affect the current property owner at the southwest comer. Additional landscaping was added to increase screening along the properties lines with final placement of proposed trees to be agreed upon by the property owner, City and Ryland. h. Neighbor to the East - Ryland has met with the adjacent neighbor to the east and has acquired a temporary grading easement and permanent drainage and utility easement on their property. e. Neighbor to the South - Ryland has been in cc -intact with the neighbor to the south and currently has a draft easement agreement for a permanent drainage and utility easement. However, the agreement is between the City and the owner to the south, and its Ryland's understanding that language is still being agreed upon between the two parties. 11. Conflicts with nearby land uses: Ryland believes that not only is this development not creating conflicts with nearby land uses or future uses but that it is encouraging future uses with it being the first development in the area and contributing to utility trunk service extensions and roadway improvements. No excessive burden on the City: With the City of Lake Elmo's plan to expand and create developments in Lake Elmo and given the size of this first development into the area, we do not anticipate any burdens on roadways, utilities, parks, schools. fire, police, or other services in the area, J. Proposed lakeshore access: Not applicable. K. Parks and/or open space: The City staff has recommended that a park is not necessary within the proposed development and that Ryland will pay a parkland dedication fee to contribute to a future regional park within the area. L. Development Schedule: The development will be constructed in two (2) phases with the first phase utilizing the existing access off of Lake Elmo Avenue until 511' Street is constructed and complete. Phase 1 consisted of 22 lots along the north side of the site with necessary streets, utilities and the stormwater basins. Phase II will consist of the remained of the development (29 Iots) along with necessary streets and utilities. The following is a preliminary schedule for design/approvals and construction, a. 2"d Addition Final Plat Approval - April 2015 h. 2"d Addition Site Construction (Streets & Utilities) - June -August 2015 c. 5'1' Street Construction - July -August 2015 Ryland I tomes has appreciated City Staff's comments and direction so far with this project and we look forward to continuing to work with City Staff to make this a successful neighborhood for the City of Lake Elmo. Please feel free to contact Tracey Rust at 952.229,6063 with any questions. Sincerely. THE RYLAND GROUP, iNC. Tracey Rtfst, PE Entitlement Manager Attachment: Hunters Crossing Information Table HUNTERS CROSSING 2ND ADDITION TLOT A HUNTERS CROSSING 2ND ADDI 2 7 2 3 4 6 4 4 AREA SKETCH 2 777, 3 4 7 8 ION PI NEElengiriceriiig • • , • HUNTERS CROSSING 2ND ADDITION UTILITY AND S I'REET CONSTRUCTION LAKE ELI 0 INNESOTA R't SI ILL I INDEX cayFR.si-IFE1 .?-4. 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