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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPZ Packet 4-25-22 3800 Laverne Avenue North Lake Elmo, MN 55042 (651) 747-3900 www.lakeelmo.org NOTICE OF MEETING The City of Lake Elmo Planning Commission will conduct a meeting on Monday April 25, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. AGENDA 1. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Approve Agenda 3. Approve Minutes a. April 11, 2022 4. Public Hearings 5. New/Unfinished Business: a. Comprehensive Plan Implementation in the Village Planning Area- Pedestrian Access, Design Standards, and Draft Code Review 6. Communications/Updates a. City Council Update b. Upcoming PC Meetings: 1. May 9, 2022 2. May 23, 2022 6. Adjourn ***Note: Every effort will be made to accommodate person or persons that need special considerations to attend this meeting due to a health condition or disability. Please contact the Lake Elmo City Clerk if you are in need of special accommodations. Lake Elmo Planning Commission Minutes: 4-11-2022 City of Lake Elmo Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of April 11, 2022 Commission Chair Risner called to order the meeting of the Lake Elmo Planning Commission at 7:00 p.m. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Risner, Steil, Graen, Mueller, Rehkamp, Vrieze COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: Planning Director Just & City Planner Hetzel Pledge of Allegiance at 7:00 PM Approve Agenda: M/S/P: Steil / Graen made a motion to approve the agenda. Vote: 6-0, motion carried unanimously. Approve Minutes: M/S/P: Mueller/Steil moved to approve the Planning Commission minutes of March 28th, 2022. Vote: 6- 0, motion carried unanimously. Public Hearings: None New/Unfinished Business: Discussion Item. Comprehensive Plan Implementation in the Village Planning Area. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan Implementation Chapter directs the creation of Overlay Districts for the Village Planning Area to support the balanced development and growth of the area consistent with the plan. Director Just gave presentation and answered questions. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan recommends the adoption of Overlay Districts in the Village Planning Area, generally following three sub-areas – the Old Village District, the Elmo Station District, and the Civic District. The Overlay Districts should focus on what makes the areas unique and provide specific standards to promote the uniqueness and implement the area specific recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. Since the planning for the Village Planning Area has already occurred, this is not to be a comprehensive planning process but a technical process to implement the planning. Lake Elmo Planning Commission Minutes: 4-11-2022 Staff would work with the Planning Commission to draft the text amendments and would bring the final language to the Planning Commission for a public hearing and recommendation to the City Council. The City Council would take final action to adopt the text amendments. The Planning Commission shared what they like and do not like about the area. Comments focused on the need for pedestrian connectivity to and within the area, the need for sites to develop with a more consistent building line so that development doesn’t feel so choppy and the need to enable more reasons to be in the Old Village. The Planning Commission reviewed the comments, maps, and recommendations regarding the intent and future development recommended for the three sub-areas. It was agreed that the overall vision for the sub-areas as a whole is to: • Provide the density to support the Old Village District • Enable and promote pedestrian connections within and between the sub districts • Enable and promote pedestrian connections to the Old Village District to enhance the vibrancy of the Old Village • Promote and continue the scale of development in the Old Village District (Lake Elmo Ave) • Promote and continue the placement of buildings in the Old Village District (at the back of sidewalk) Communications/Updates a. City Council Update April 5, 2022 meeting 1. Denied - One Energy Solar Conditional Use Permit for the Construction and Operation of a Solar Farm on the Property Located at 10755 50th Street (PID#1102921110003) 2. Adopted - Interim Ordinance imposing a moratorium on platted development in the area south of the Union Pacific Railroad and east of Keats Avenue. 3. Adopted - Final Alternative Urban Area wide Review for the Cyphers Logistics Park 4. Adopted - Comp Plan Amendment and MUSA Amendment for Tapestry subdivision 5. Approved - Crossroads East Development Agreement 1st Amendment 6. Adopted - Zoning Text Amendment - Medium Density Residential District (MDR) and High Density Residential District (HDR) Minimum Lot Area and Density b. Staff Updates – Contract for Planning Services with Bolton & Menk has ended c. Upcoming PC Meetings: 1. April 25, 2022 2. May 10, 2022 Meeting adjourned at 8:01 PM. Respectfully submitted, Diane Wendt Permit Technician 1 STAFF REPORT DATE: 04/25/2022 UNFINISHED BUSINESS – DISCUSSION ITEM TO: Planning Commission FROM: Molly Just, Planning Director Ben Hetzel, City Planner AGENDA ITEM: Comprehensive Plan Implementation in the Village Planning Area – Pedestrian Access, Design Standards, Draft Code Review GENERAL BACKGROUND: The City of Lake Elmo 2040 Comprehensive Plan recommends the adoption of Overlay Districts in the Village Planning Area, generally following three sub-areas – the Old Village District, the Elmo Station District, and the Civic District. The Overlay Districts should focus on what makes the areas unique and provide specific standards to promote the uniqueness and implement the area specific recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. Staff have created a map (Attachment 1) to assist in the evaluation of the area as it relates to pedestrian access and building placement. PEDESTRIAN ACCESS The Comprehensive Plan places a strong focus on improving pedestrian connections and access between all three districts in the Village Planning Area. Vitality of the Old Village is dependent upon the increased residential density in the adjacent districts. Providing a more walkable and pedestrian friendly experience will bring an important concentration of people to the Old Village, needed for the success of the businesses and growing its economic presence. Capitalizing on existing pedestrian access and expanding pedestrian access to and in the area was a focus of discussion at the April 11 Planning Commission meeting. Chapter 6: Parks, Trails & Open Space provides guidance for future pedestrian access. The guidance is as follows and depicted in the plan: 1. Regional Trail Search Corridor along Stillwater Blvd. a. Identified as a Road Separated Trail 2. Regional Trail Search Corridor along Lake Elmo Ave N a. Identified as a Sidewalk 3. Local Trail Search Corridor along Future Parkway a. Identified as an off-road trail or sidewalk b. Potential area of connection identified at north end of Parkway and Stillwater Blvd 4. Local Trail Search Corridor along 39th St N 5. Greenway identified along Lake Elmo Ave N DESIGN STANDARDS The majority of the Old Village District and a portion of the Civic District is designated as Village-Mixed Use according to the Comprehensive Plan. Village-Mixed Use provides a mix of commercial/business and residential uses that benefit from proximity to each other. Future development should be designed in a manner to enhance and preserve the historic character of Lake Elmo Avenue in the Old Village. There is opportunity to fill existing gaps with similarly scaled buildings that are consistent with the key features of existing buildings. Attached is Chapter 5 of City of Lake Elmo Design Guidelines and Standards Manual. 2 This chapter applies to new development in this area. Staff would like the Planning Commission to markup what is liked about the guidelines and provide it to staff. DRAFT CODE REVIEW Also provided is a draft revision to the current Article XII Village Mixed-Use District with the addition of the Village Medium Density Residential (VMDR) and Village High Density Residential (VHDR). Currently, there is no VMDR or VHDR district. VMDR and VHDR are required in order to develop the Elmo Station District. Staff asks the Planning Commission to provide a markup of this attachment. Focus should be on the use table in order to enable the vitality that is desired in the area. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Village Planning Area Map 2. Future Trail Map 6-8 of Comprehensive Plan 3. Proposed Green Network Map 6-9 of Comprehensive Plan 4. Future Land Use Map 3-5- Village Planning Area 5. Chapter 5 of City of Lake Elmo Design Guidelines and Standards Manual 6. Draft of current Village Mixed-Use District code with Village Medium Density Residential and Village High Density Residential Districts !.!.!. !. F u t u r e P a r k w a y VFW Park Lions Park Railroad Stillwater Blvd Lake Elmo Ave N39 St N Laverne Ave NUpper 33rd St ±Proposed Trail Future Parkway Parks Civic District Old Village District Building Footprints Existing Off Road Trails Elmo Station District Parcels 0 250 500125 Feet Village Planning Area !.Stoplights County ROW Crosswalks 25CITY OFLAKEELMO- DESIGNGUIDELINES& STANDARDS- 5(9,6('Mixed-Use Development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f buildings do not meet a zero lot line orienta-tion, plazas, patios, outdoor dining areas andlandscaped entries are encouraged in the set-back area.FBuildings must be oriented either perpendicu-lar or parallel to the street they front, with theprimary facade being parallel to the sidewalk.GGaps and openings between buildings shouldbe minimized in order to preserve a compactpedestrian environment.HIOff-street parking areas should be located tothe rear or side of buildings in thePixed-XsedistrictVand accessed from secondary streets orparking alleys. On-street parking may be avail-able on public streets in the front of buildings.*URXQGIORRUXVHVRIVWUXFWXUHVLQWKHPL[HGXVHdistrictVshould encourage pedestrian activity.StreetscapeGoal: To provide a pleasing pedestrian environ-ment that promotes a vibrant and walkable down-town area. DSidewalks are required parallel to public streets in the Pixed-Xse districtV. Larger sidewalksare encouraged to support the amount ofpedestrian activity that is conducive todowntown areas. The minimum sidewalkwidth in thePixed-Xse districtVis 6 feet.ESidewalk materials should be attractive, du-rable and low-maintenance, such as concreteand pavers. Special paving materials are en-couraged to add visual interest and promote aunique identity.c. Pedestrian space may be maximized throughthe use of perme-able pavers or treegrates at the base ofstreet trees.d. Street or boulevardtrees should beplanted at regularintervals. Species ofstreet trees shouldbe selected accord-ing to root zone andsalt tolerance.It is the goal of the mixed use development area to build off of the existing charm of Downtown Lake Elmo.Tree gates help maximize pedestrian space in areas of high pedestrian activity.Applicable Zoning Districts:vVillageMixed-Usev0L[HG8VH &RPPHUFLDOv0L[HG8VH %XVLQHVV 3DUN 26CITY OF LAKEELMO- DESIGNGUIDELINES& STANDARDS- 5(9,6('MIXED-USEDEVELOPMENTe. Planting beds and other type of street land-scaping are encouraged as long as they do notFRQÁLFWZLWKSHGHVWULDQFLUFXODWLRQf. Benches, bicycle racks, ornamental trash re-ceptacles and other site furnishings are en-couraged. Applicants are encouraged to utilizedesign elements and site amenities from theLake Elmo Branding & Theming Study.g. Pedestrian scaled lighting in the form of bollardor ornamental lighting promotes district iden-tity and pedestrian safety.h. Ornamental fencing shall be installed aroundoutdoor dining areas to provide separationfrom pedestrian routes.LandscapingGoal: To promote an aesthetically pleasing pedes-trian environment through landscaping, as well as reduce the amount of impervious surface in the Pixed-Xse districtV. a. Parking, public and streetscape areas shouldutilize trees, plant beds, and potted plants to add visual interest and break up continuous hard-scape.b. Parking, service,storage and utilityareas should be buff-ered by plantings.Near areas of pe-destrian circulation,these plantings shallnot exceed 4 feet inheight for safety pur-poses.c. Hardy and nativeplant materials that are resistant to the climate, disease and salt are encouraged.d. Making use of similar plant materials as adjacentproperties and public spaces is encouraged tocreate continuity.e. Mature trees should be retained when pos-sible.f. Bare soils should be planted or mulched withbark, stone or other suitable material to avoidunnecessary runoff.ParkingDOff-street surface parking is not allowed in frontof the building along the primary street front-age. However, opportunities for on-street park-ing on the public street should be available.EStructured parking located to the side, rearor beneath the building is encouraged in thePixed-Xse districtV.c. Structure parking should be screened with ar-chitectural elements that match the primarybuilding.d. The entrance to parking facilities should be lo-cated on secondary streets when possible.e. Shared parking facilities between adjacentuses or businesses are strongly encouragedwhen possible to avoid excessive amounts ofparking.Creating inviting pedestrian spaces increases pedestrian WUDIÀF DQG DFWLYLW\Seasonal planters attract more activity to mixed-use areas by creating a pleasant pedestrian space.Angled parking promotes traditional main-street character and provides a greater buffer between pedestrian and auto-mobile areas.Parking is encouraged in the rear of the site to accentuate front building elevations. 27CITY OFLAKEELMO- DESIGNGUIDELINES& STANDARDS- 5(9,6('MIXED-USEDEVELOPMENTf. Surface parking areas should be screenedfrom view of public streets by means of gradingand/or landscaping.g. Landscaped islands should be installed withinsurface parking areas to break up continuoushardscape and reduce concentration of imper-vious surface.h. Lighting must be provided in parking areasat night for safety purposes. However, directglare, spillover or other forms of light pollutiondirected at adjacent properties are prohibited.i. Parking facilities must be ADA compliant whendeemed necessary.Delivery, Service, Storage and Utility AreasGoal: To provide physical and visual separation between delivery, service and storage areas and areas of pedestrian circulation.a. Service, storage, maintenance or trash collec-tion areas should be located out of the viewIURP WKH SXEOLF ULJKW RI ZD\ RU VLJQLÀFDQWO\screened through landscaping or architecturalfeatures.b. Delivery areas should be located in the rear ofthe building whenever possible.c. Service, storage and trash collection areas arenot allowed in the setback areas.d. Delivery, service, storage, maintenance andutilities should be located in a way that doesnot interfere with pedestrian circulation.e. These areas should be marked with directionalsignage when appropriate.f. Delivery, storage and trash collection areasshould be hard surface, minimizing the disper-sal of dust.B. Building DesignForm and FacadeGoal: To promote buildings of high architectural quality and old-town character that are oriented to-wards the primary street frontage and pedestrian environment.a. Blank facades without windows and doors arediscouraged. All sides of the structures shallhave architectural treatments.b. Variety and creativity in building facade is en-couraged through changes in building materi-Canopies, windows, lighting and high-quality building materials all provide architectural detail at the pedestrian level.Trash and utility areas should be located out of the view of the right-of-way and screened using materials that match the principal structure. 28CITY OF LAKEELMO- DESIGNGUIDELINES& STANDARDS- 5(9,6('MIXED-USEDEVELOPMENTals, fenestration height, and roof lines. c. Minimizing continuous expanses of wallthrough facade articulation, recession or pro-jection is encouraged.G :LQGRZDQGGRRUVW\OHVVKRXOGUHÁHFWWKHSUH-vailing architectural style of the structure.e. Architecture should be conscious of the designof surrounding structures and overall districtidentity, including facade treatments, windows,building materials and entries.f. Buildings should be designed to provide hu-man scale.g. The highest level of architectural detail shouldoccur adjacent to areas of pedestrian activity.h. Auto-oriented uses, such as garages, deliveryareas or bay should be oriented away from theprimary street frontage.Building MaterialsGoal: To promote quality development through du-rability and visual aesthetics, thereby supporting district identity.a.b.High quality and durable materials should beused on all facades.Primary building materials for structures shouldLQFOXGH EULFNILQLVKHGZRRGJODVVVWRQHFDVWstone, or precast concrete panels with exposedaggregate, banding, texturing, or other similarGHFRUDWLYH ÀQLVKWUHDWPHQWc. High quality synthetic materials that adequate-ly duplicate natural materials may be accept-able if approved by the City, including, but notlimited to, thin brick, hardi plank, decorativeconcrete masonry, and other materials.d. The following building materials are not al-lowed to be used as the primary facade for development in the Pixed-Xse districtV:• Unpainted galvanized metal‡ 8QÀQLVKHG´JUHHQWUHDWHGµOXPEHU‡ 8QÀQLVKHGZRRG• Concrete block (painted or unpainted)H )DFDGH FRORUV VKRXOG UHÁHFW PXWHG HDUWKtones. However, other primary facade colorswill be considered by the Review Authority. Ac-cent materials should complement the colorsof the primary facade.Mass and ScaleGoal: To establish standards for building with a hu-man scale in mind.a. Buildings should be broken down into smallerparts to avoid monotonous or continuous de-sign and the appearance of mass.b. Exterior design that provides the appearanceof multiple structures is encouraged to reducescale and minimize mass.c. Scale should be reduced by utilizing “step-down” methods towards the public street. En-tries and other bump out features are effective in this regard.d. Structures of two-stories or higher should havearticulated facades to minimize the appear-ance of mass.e. Building mass should be broken up by multipleroof and ridgelines perpendicular with one an-other.Roof DesignGoal: To encourage creativity and architectural treatments in roof design, and to reduce the visual impact of rooftop equipment.DThe design of the roof must be consistent withthe overall architectureor design of the structure.ECreativity and variety in roof design is encour-aged in the Pixed-Xse districtVto supportdistrict identity.FFlat roofs should include variation in parapetheight, materials, and architectural detailing toavoid monotonous roof lines.Step-down techniques and variation in building materials help reduce the scale of the building and accentuate the street/pedestrian area. Brick is a high quality material that is consistent with an old downtown mixed-use area. 29CITY OFLAKEELMO- DESIGNGUIDELINES& STANDARDS- 5(9,6('MIXED-USEDEVELOPMENTG 5RRIWRSHTXLSPHQWSDUWLFXODUO\RQÁDWURRIVmust be screened by the parapet or other ar-chitectural features.e. Rooftops that are visible from adjacent build-ings should minimize the visual impact of roof-top equipment and give consideration to roof-top aesthetics.Entries*RDO 7R SURYLGH LGHQWLÀDEOH HQWU\ZD\V WKDW HP-phasize access, pedestrian safety, architectural quality and a human scale. a. Entryways must be provided on the side of thebuilding fronting the primary street.b. Entryways should receive the highest level ofarchitectural treatments. This may include fa-cade treatments, prominent windows or otherfeatures.c. The use of canopies, awnings and other shel-tering features are encouraged.d. Pedestrian amenities such as ornamentaltrash receptacles, benches, bicycle racks orlighted bollards are encouraged near entry-ways of buildings in the Pixed-Xse districtV.LightingGoal: To ensure safety of patrons, employees, pe-destrians and automobiles, as well as providing visual interest and aesthetic value to a site, while limiting light polution of the night sky to the best extent possible.a. Lighting must be provided in entryways, park-ing areas, pedestrian ways, storage and ser-vice areas, and other locations that require ad-ditional safety lighting.b. Lighting styles should be complementary tothe architectural style of the building andsurrounding district.c. Lighting of architectural features shouldbe used to provide accent and interest, aswell as identify the building entryway. Ar-chitectural lighting must be downcast andshielded to prevent light pollution.d. Bollard lighting is encouraged for pedes-trian areas.e. Overhead lighting must be shielded to pre-vent light trespass and spill-over onto adja-cent properties.f. Bare bulb and exposed neon lighting arenot allowed.SignageGoal: To provide durable, quality signage that LGHQWLÀHVEXVLQHVVHVDQGVXSSRUWVGLVWULFWLGHQWLW\a. Building signage must be complementary tothe architecture of the structure, as well asconsistent with the style of the surroundingbuildings or district.b. Sign elements that will be evaluated for consis-tency include scale, color, lighting and materials.c. Signs must be constructed of high-quality, du-rable materials.d. Directional signage to delivery, service andstorage areas is required.e. Two and three-dimensional signs are encour-aged to promote creativity and district identity.f. All buildings are encouraged to incorporate ele-ments of community theming in appropriate sig-nage, supporting district and city identity.Signage design should be complimentary to the materials of the building.'LUHFWLRQDO VLJQDJH KHOSV IDFLOLWDWH JRRG WUDIÀF FLUFXODWLRQDQG ÁRZ 3/25/22, 9:26 AM Print Preview https://lakeelmo.municipalcodeonline.com/book/print?type=ordinances&name=ARTICLE_XIII_VILLAGE_MIXED-USE_DISTRICT 1/15 ARTICLE XIII VILLAGE MIXED-USE DISTRICT 105.12.770 Purpose And District Description 105.12.780 Permitted And Conditional Uses 105.12.790 Lot Dimensions And Building Bulk Requirements 105.12.800 Dimensional Requirements And Preservation Of Open Space 105.12.810 General Site Design Considerations; Village Districts 105.12.820 Development Standards For Specific Uses 105.12.830 VMX District Design And Demolition Review 105.12.840 Accessory Uses And Structures 105.12.770 Purpose And District Description (a) V-LDR Village Low Density Residential. The purpose of the V-LDR zoning district is to provide opportunity for lower density residential development within the Old Village and create a transition and connectivity between the heart of the Old Village and surrounding rural areas. Residential development within areas zoned V-LDR will occur at a density of 1.5 to 3.00 units per acre. (b) V-MDR Village Medium Density Residential. The purpose of the V-MDR is to provide an area for greater variety in housing stock and bring more people closer to living within easy access of Old Village destinations and amenities. Residential development within areas zoned V-MDR will occur at a density of 3.01 to 8 units per acre. (c) V-HDR Village High Density Residential. The purpose of the V-HDR is to provide an area for a variety of higher density housing in the Old Village to bring a higher concentration of people closer to Old Village destinations and amenities. Residential development within areas zoned V- HDR will occur at a density of 8.01 to 12 units per acre. (d) VMX Village Mixed-Use District. The purpose of the VMX district is to provide an area for compact, mixed-use development made mutually compatible through a combination of careful planning and urban design and coordinated public and private investment. This district is intended to continue the traditional mixed-use development that has occurred in the village area by allowing retail, service, office, civic and public uses as well as residential units. The mixture of land uses within the district is essential to establishing the level of vitality and intensity needed to support retail and service uses. Development within areas zoned VMX will occur at a density of six to ten units per acre. Senior congregate care facilities may exceed this density maximum with a range not to exceed a total of 16 units per acre, provided the facility can satisfy all zoning and applicable conditional use permit review criteria. The placement of building edges and treatment of building, parking, landscaping, and pedestrian spaces is essential to creating the pedestrian friendly environment envisioned for the VMX district. The standards in this chapter are intended to implement and effectuate the principles and relationships established in the village master plan, which will be carried out through specific standards related to site planning, signage, architecture, building materials, and landscaping. Renovation and infill of traditional storefront- type buildings is encouraged, and parking standards may be waived to recognize the availability of on-street and shared parking facilities. 3/25/22, 9:26 AM Print Preview https://lakeelmo.municipalcodeonline.com/book/print?type=ordinances&name=ARTICLE_XIII_VILLAGE_MIXED-USE_DISTRICT 2/15 105.12.780 Permitted And Conditional Uses Table 11-1 lists all permitted and conditional uses allowed in the urban residential districts. "P" indicates a permitted use, "C" a conditional use. Uses not so indicated shall be considered prohibited. Cross- references listed in the table under "Standards" indicate the location within this section of specific development standards that apply to the listed use. (a) Combinations of uses, village districts. The following use types may be combined on a single parcel: (1) Principal and accessory uses may be combined on a single parcel. (2) A principal and secondary dwelling unit may be combined according to the standards of LEC 105.12.740(c). (b) Combination of uses, VMX district. (1) Single-family attached or multifamily complexes designed for rental or condominium occupancy, since these typically include multiple units and buildings on a single parcel. (2) Other permitted or conditional uses allowed within the district may be combined on a single parcel, provided that a unified and integrated site plan is approved. If one or both of the uses is/are conditional, the entire development must be approved as a conditional use. A mixed-use building that combines permitted or conditionally permitted residential, service, retail and civic uses may be developed meeting the form standards of this subchapter. Office or studio uses on upper stories are encouraged. 3/25/22, 9:26 AM Print Preview https://lakeelmo.municipalcodeonline.com/book/print?type=ordinances&name=ARTICLE_XIII_VILLAGE_MIXED-USE_DISTRICT 3/15 Table 11-1: Permitted and Conditional Uses, Village Districts V- LD R V-MDR V-HDR V M X Standard Residential Uses Household Living: Single-family detached dwelling P C - C* LEC 105.12.830(a)(1), (2), *(4) Two-family dwelling - P - C* LEC 105.12.830(a)(1), *(4) Single-family attached dwelling - C C C LEC 105.12.830(a)(1), (5) Multifamily dwelling - C C C LEC 105.12.830(a)(1), (6) Secondary dwelling C C LEC 105.12.750(c) and LEC 105.12.830(a)(1), (3) Live-work unit - ? P C LEC 105.12.830(b)(6) Group Living: Group home P P LEC 105.12.500(a) Group residential facility - C LEC 105.12.500(b) Congregate housing - C C C LEC 105.12.500(c) Semi-transient accommodations - C LEC 105.12.500(c) Public and Civic Uses: Community services - P LEC 105.12.110(b) Day care center - P LEC 105.12.110(b) Public assembly - C LEC 105.12.110(b) Religious institutions - C LEC 105.12.110(b)(2) Schools, public and private - C LEC 105.12.510(a) Services: Business services - P LEC 105.12.110(b) 3/25/22, 9:26 AM Print Preview https://lakeelmo.municipalcodeonline.com/book/print?type=ordinances&name=ARTICLE_XIII_VILLAGE_MIXED-USE_DISTRICT 4/15 Business center - P LEC 105.12.110(b) Offices - P LEC 105.12.110(b) Communications services - P LEC 105.12.110(b) Education services - P LEC 105.12.510(a), LEC 105.12.110(b) Financial institution - P LEC 105.12.110(b) Funeral home - C LEC 105.12.110(b) Lodging - C 154.302(d) Medical facility - C LEC 105.12.510(b) Membership organization - C Nursing and personal care - C LEC 105.12.510(c) Personal services - P Repair and maintenance shop - C LEC 105.12.830(b)(1) Trade shop - C LEC 105.12.830(b)(2) Veterinary services - C LEC 105.12.830(b)(3) Food Services: Standard restaurant - P P P Restaurant with drive-through - - - C - LEC 105.12.520(a) Drinking and entertainment - P P P LEC 105.12.520(b) Sales of Merchandise: Retail trade 1 - P Farmer's market - C Garden center - C LEC 105.12.960(g) Neighborhood convenience store - P P P Shopping center - C Wayside stand P P LEC 105.12.750(d) Automotive/Vehicular Uses: Automobile maintenance service - C - LEC 105.12.830(b)(5) Automobile parts/supply - C - LEC 105.12.830(b)(5) Gasoline station - C - LEC 105.12.530(b) Parking facility - C - LEC 105.12.830(b)(7) Sales and storage lots - C - LEC 105.12.530(c) Outdoor Recreation: Outdoor recreation facility - C LEC 105.12.550(c) 3/25/22, 9:26 AM Print Preview https://lakeelmo.municipalcodeonline.com/book/print?type=ordinances&name=ARTICLE_XIII_VILLAGE_MIXED-USE_DISTRICT 5/15 Parks and open areas P P Indoor Recreation/Entertainment: Indoor athletic facility - C LEC 105.12.560 Indoor recreation - C LEC 105.12.560 Transportation and Communications: Broadcasting or communications facility - C Mixed-Uses: Combination of principal uses on a single parcel - C/ P LEC 105.12.530(b) Combination of principal and accessory uses on a single parcel P P LEC 105.12.530(a) Accessory Uses: Home occupation P P P P LEC 105.12.110(l)(5) Bed and breakfast P P P P LEC 105.04.220(a) Family day care P C C P LEC 105.12.110(l)(5) Group family day care - C C C Temporary sales P P P P LEC 105.12.870(g) Parking facility - - - -P LEC 105.12.830(h)(7) Solar equipment P P LEC 105.04.220(c) Swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. P P LEC 105.08.160(c) Other structures typically incidental and clearly subordinate to permitted uses P P 1Retail Trade in the VMX District includes all uses and activities defined as Retail Trade in LEC 105.12.110(b) (5) with the exception of building supplies sales and warehouse club sales. 105.12.790 Lot Dimensions And Building Bulk Requirements Lot area and setback requirements shall be as specified in Table 11-2, Lot Dimension and Setback Requirements. Table 11-2: Lot Dimension and Setback Requirements, Villages Districts V- LDR VMX Minimum Lot Area (square feet): a Nonresidential use - None Single- family detached 9,000 9,000 3/25/22, 9:26 AM Print Preview https://lakeelmo.municipalcodeonline.com/book/print?type=ordinances&name=ARTICLE_XIII_VILLAGE_MIXED-USE_DISTRICT 6/15 dwelling 3/25/22, 9:26 AM Print Preview https://lakeelmo.municipalcodeonline.com/book/print?type=ordinances&name=ARTICLE_XIII_VILLAGE_MIXED-USE_DISTRICT 7/15 Two-family dwelling (per unit) b - 3,000 Single- family attached (per unit) c - 2,500 Multifamily dwelling (per unit) - 1,800 Secondary dwelling - See LEC 105.12.740(c) Live-work unit - 3,000 Congregate housing - LEC 105.12.500(c) Other structures - 3,500 Maximum Lot Area (acres): Residential lots N/A N/A Other N/A N/A Minimum Lot Width (feet): Single- family detached dwelling 70 70 Two-family dwelling (per unit) b - 30 Single- family attached (per unit) c - 25 Multifamily dwelling (per building) - 75 Live-work unit - 25 Maximum height (feet/stories) 35 35/3 d Maximum Impervious Coverage: Residential lots 35 perce nt 75 percent 3/25/22, 9:26 AM Print Preview https://lakeelmo.municipalcodeonline.com/book/print?type=ordinances&name=ARTICLE_XIII_VILLAGE_MIXED-USE_DISTRICT 8/15 Other - No Limit Minimum Building Setbacks (feet): Front yard 25 Single-Family Detached, Two-Family, and Single-Family Attached: See LDR standards of LEC 105.12.730 Multifamily Dwellings: LEC 105.12.830(a)(6)a All Other Residential Uses: LEC 105.12.830(a)(7) Nonresidential Uses: LEC 105.12.830(b)(1) Interior Side Yard: Principal building 10 10 e Attached ga rage or accessory structure 5 5 Corner side yard 15 0 f Rear yard 20 10 g Notes to Village Districts Table: a. No development may exceed the residential density range as specified in the comprehensive plan for the corresponding land use category. b. Two-family units may be side-by-side with a party wall between them (twin) or located on separate floors in a building on a single lot (duplex). The per-unit measurements in this table apply to twin units, whether on a single lot or separate lots. The standards for single-family detached dwelling shall apply to a duplex containing two vertically-separated units on a single lot. c. In the case of single-family attached dwellings that are not situated on individual lots, minimum lot size shall be applied to each unit as a measure of density; i.e., one unit per 2,500 square feet. This standard is also used for multifamily dwellings. d. Buildings up to 45 feet in height may be permitted as part of a PUD in the VMX district. e. Side yard setbacks in the VMX district apply only along lot lines abutting residentially zoned parcels or those parcels with residential uses as the sole use. f. Corner properties. The side yard facade of a corner building adjoining a public street shall maintain the front setback of the adjacent property fronting upon the same public street, or the required front yard setback, whichever is less. If no structure exists on the adjacent property, and provided required setbacks are not otherwise stated herein, the setback shall be shown in the table. g. Properties zoned V-LDR abutting Stillwater Boulevard North (CSAH 14), Lake Elmo Avenue North (CSAH 17) north of Stillwater Blvd (CSAH 14), and Manning Avenue North (CSAH 15) shall have a minimum structure setback of 50 feet. 105.12.800 Dimensional Requirements And Preservation Of Open Space (a) Averaging of lot area. When lots are clustered within a development to provide common open space, the open space may be used to calculate an average density per lot to determine compliance with the individual lot area requirements. 3/25/22, 9:26 AM Print Preview https://lakeelmo.municipalcodeonline.com/book/print?type=ordinances&name=ARTICLE_XIII_VILLAGE_MIXED-USE_DISTRICT 9/15 (b) Lot dimension reductions. Other reductions in dimensional standards may be considered as part of a planned unit development if these reductions provide for common open space within a development. (c) Village open space overlay district. Development of areas within the village open space overlay district, as designated by the comprehensive plan, is not allowed. Residential lots shall not encroach on the areas designated as open space per this overlay district, unless berming or screening protected by a landscape easement is provided as an alternative approved by council. 105.12.810 General Site Design Considerations; Village Districts Development of land within the village districts shall follow established standards for traffic circulation, landscape design, and other considerations as specified in LEC 105.12, arts V, VI and VII. (a) Circulation. (1) New access points to County State Aid Highway 14 may be refused or restricted to right- in, right-out movement if alternatives exist. Internal connections shall be provided between parking areas on adjacent properties wherever feasible. (2) The number and width of curb cuts shall be minimized. To promote pedestrian circulation, existing continuous curb cuts shall be reduced to widths necessary for vehicular traffic, and unnecessary or abandoned curb cuts shall be removed as parcels are developed. (b) Fencing and screening. Fencing and screening walls visible from the public right-of-way shall be constructed of materials compatible with the principle structure. (c) Lighting design. Lighting shall be integrated into the exterior design of new or renovated structures to create a greater sense of activity, security, and interest to pedestrians, and shall comply with LEC 105.04.050 et seq. (d) Exterior storage. Exterior materials storage must be screened from view from adjacent public streets and adjacent residential properties, by a wing of the principal structure or a screen wall constructed of the same materials as the principal structure. Height of the structure or screen wall must be sufficient to completely conceal the stored materials from view at eye level (measured at six feet above ground level) on the adjacent street or property. (e) Screening of existing residential structures. When a new development is proposed adjacent to an existing single-family residential structure, screening shall be provided in accordance with LEC 105.12.480(f). The city may require buffering or screening above and beyond this section in cases where the required screening will not provide an adequate separation between incompatible uses. (f) Sidewalks and/or trails. Where cul-de-sacs are permitted by the city, sidewalks or trails are required to connect the bulb of the cul-de-sac with the nearest through-road or trail. (g) Lake Elmo Theming Study. Elements of the Lake Elmo Theming Study not herein described must be incorporated in to development within village districts where applicable. 3/25/22, 9:26 AM Print Preview https://lakeelmo.municipalcodeonline.com/book/print?type=ordinances&name=ARTICLE_XIII_VILLAGE_MIXED-USE_DISTRICT 10/15 105.12.820 Development Standards For Specific Uses Development of land within the village districts shall follow established standards for traffic circulation, landscape design, parking, signs and other considerations as specified in LEC 105.12, arts. V, VI and VII. The following standards apply to specific uses; other standards related to design and building type may be found at LEC 105.12.830. (a) Residential units, village districts. (1) All residential units, village districts. Residential housing units shall be designed to reflect the general scale and character of the village, including front yard depth, height and roof pitch, primary materials, facade detailing and size and placement of window and door openings. (2) Single-family detached dwellings, village districts. a. No parking shall be located in the front yard or between the front facade and the street except on a permitted driveway. b. Primary entrances are required to be along the front facade. c. Dwelling units shall be at least 24 feet in width, at least 960 square feet in area, and be placed on a permanent foundation. (3) Secondary dwellings, village district. Restricted to lots occupied by single-family dwellings, and must meet the standards for secondary dwellings in residential districts, LEC 105.12.740(c) and be located within the primary structure. (4) Single-family detached and two-family dwellings, VMX district. Unless otherwise specified in this article, single- and two-family dwellings in the VMX district shall adhere to the LDR district setbacks as specified in LEC 105.12.720. (5) Single-family attached, VMX district. a. The primary entrance to each unit shall be located on the facade fronting a public street; an additional entrance may be provided on the rear or side facade. b. Common open space for use by all residents or private open space adjacent to each unit shall be provided. Such open space shall compromise a minimum of 300 square feet per unit. c. No parking shall be located in the front yard or between the front facade and the street except on a permitted driveway. d. Unless otherwise specified in this article, single-family attached dwellings in the VMX district shall adhere to the MDR district setbacks as specified in LEC 105.12.730. 3/25/22, 9:26 AM Print Preview https://lakeelmo.municipalcodeonline.com/book/print?type=ordinances&name=ARTICLE_XIII_VILLAGE_MIXED-USE_DISTRICT 11/15 (6) Multifamily dwelling units, VMX district. a. Dwelling units (both condominium and rental) within a mixed-use building are restricted to the upper floors or rear or side ground floors. b. Setback standards for multifamily dwellings not within a mixed-use development shall be determined through the conditional use process. (7) All other residential uses, VMX district. Setbacks for all other residential uses within the village districts not specifically outlined in this section shall be determined by either LEC 105.12.830 or through the conditional use process. (b) Nonresidential uses, VMX district. (1) Setbacks, generally. The front yard setback of a new nonresidential building within the VMX district shall maintain the prevailing front yard setback of that block, or a maximum setback of 20 feet, whichever is less. (2) Repair and maintenance shop. No outdoor storage is permitted unless fully screened from public view. (3) Trade shop. Exterior materials storage must be totally screened from view from adjacent public streets and adjacent residential properties by a wall of the principal structure or a screen wall constructed of the same materials as the principal structure. (4) Veterinary services. a. All activities must be conducted within an enclosed building. b. Specific veterinary practices shall be limited to veterinary medicine, surgery, dentistry, and related service for small domestic household pets. (5) Garden center. a. The storage or display of any materials or products shall meet all setback requirements of a structure, and shall be maintained in an orderly manner. Screening along the boundaries of adjacent residential properties may be required, meeting the standards of LEC 105.12.470(f). b. All loading and parking shall be provided off-street. c. The storage of any soil, fertilizer or other loose, unpackaged materials shall be contained so as to prevent any effects on adjacent uses. 3/25/22, 9:26 AM Print Preview https://lakeelmo.municipalcodeonline.com/book/print?type=ordinances&name=ARTICLE_XIII_VILLAGE_MIXED-USE_DISTRICT 12/15 . (6) Automobile maintenance service and automobile parts/supply. a. All vehicle repairs shall be conducted in a completely enclosed building. b. The storage or display of inoperable or unlicensed vehicles or other equipment shall meet all setback requirements of a structure, and shall be totally screened from view from adjacent public streets and adjacent residential properties. (7) Live-work unit. The purpose of a live-work unit is to provide a transitional use type between a home occupation and a larger commercial enterprise, and to provide neighborhood- oriented commercial services, while maintaining a generally residential character in which the work space is subordinate to the residential use. a. The work space component shall be located on the first floor or basement of the building. b. The dwelling unit component shall maintain a separate entrance located on the front or side facade and accessible from the primary abutting public street. c. The work space component of the unit shall not exceed 30 percent of the total gross floor area of the unit. d. A total of two off-street parking spaces shall be provided for a live-work unit, located to the rear of the unit, or underground/enclosed. e. The size and nature of the work space shall be limited so that the building type may be governed by residential building codes. An increase in size or intensity beyond the specified limit on floor area would require the building to be classified as a mixed-use building. f. The business component of the building may include offices, small service establishments, home crafts which are typically considered accessory to a dwelling unit, or limited retailing (by appointment only) associated with fine arts, crafts, or personal services. It may not include a wholesale business, a commercial food service requiring a license, a limousine business or auto service or repair for any vehicles other than those registered to residents of the property. g. The business of the live-work unit must be conducted by a person who resides on the same lot. The business shall not employ more than two workers on-site at any one time who live outside of the live-work unit. (8) Parking facility. Structured parking is permitted as a ground floor use within a mixed-use building, provided that the entrance is located on side or rear facades, not facing the primary abutting street. The primary street-facing facade shall be designed for retail, office or residential use. (9) Outdoor dining accessory to food services. Outdoor dining is allowed as an accessory use in the commercial districts, provided that tables do not block the sidewalk. A minimum of five feet of sidewalk must remain open. 3/25/22, 9:26 AM Print Preview https://lakeelmo.municipalcodeonline.com/book/print?type=ordinances&name=ARTICLE_XIII_VILLAGE_MIXED-USE_DISTRICT 13/15 105.12.830 VMX District Design And Demolition Review (a) Review of design. For certain development activity, as specified in the Lake Elmo Design Standards Manual, design review is required as part of the approval process for a building permit, conditional use permit, or certificate of zoning compliance under this section. All projects subject to design review shall be reviewed for conformance with the Lake Elmo Design Standards Manual. A separate process for design review is not established. (1) Review authority and process. Design review shall be the responsibility of the individual or body authorizing the permit or certificate and shall be incorporated in the established review of the applicable building permit, conditional use permit, or certificate of zoning compliance. For those applications under this section that require review by the planning commission (i.e., conditional use permits), the planning commission shall consider the standards in the Lake Elmo Design Standards Manual as part of its recommendation to the city council. (2) Review by professional. The authorizing body may request review by a design professional of the proposed design or demolition. The cost of review by such design professional shall be charged by the applicant, and shall not exceed $1,000.00 unless otherwise agreed to by the applicant. (3) Development activity defined. a. Development activity consists of new construction and redevelopment activities, including remodeling that expands the footprint of a structure, altering, or repairing a structure in a manner that will change the exterior appearance of said structure. Development activity also includes the construction of a new parking lots and installation of signage. b. Exempt activities. The following activities shall be exempt from under review of this section: 1. Ordinary repairs and maintenance that will not change the exterior appearance of a structure; 2. Removal of existing signage without replacement unless said signs are an integral part of the building; 3. Emergency repairs ordered by the director of planning in order to protect public health and safety; 4. Exterior alteration, addition, or repair of a structure used as a single-family residence, duplex, or two-family residence; 5. Temporary signage, installed in accordance with LEC 105.12.430, or during which time an application for permanent signage is pending under this section; 6. Maintenance of existing signage advertising an on-site business; 7. Alterations only to the interior of a structure. 3/25/22, 9:26 AM Print Preview https://lakeelmo.municipalcodeonline.com/book/print?type=ordinances&name=ARTICLE_XIII_VILLAGE_MIXED-USE_DISTRICT 14/15 105.12.840 Accessory Uses And Structures Accessory uses are listed in Table 11-1 as permitted or conditional accessory uses. Accessory uses and structures in the village districts shall comply with the following standards and all other applicable regulations of this article: (a) Phasing. No accessory use or structure shall be constructed or established on any lot prior to the time of construction of the principal use to which it is accessory. (b) Incidental to principal use. The accessory use or structure shall be incidental to and customarily associated with the principal use or structure served. (c) Subordinate to principal use. The accessory use or structure shall be subordinate in the area, extent, and purpose to the principal use or structure served. (d) Function. The accessory use or structure shall contribute to the comfort, convenience, or necessity of the occupants of the principal use or structure served. (e) Location. The accessory use or structure shall be located on the same zoning lot as the principal use or structure. (f) Residential accessory structures. (1) Design compatibility. On parcels used for residential structures within the village districts, the design and construction of any garage, carport, or storage building shall be similar to or compatible with the design and construction of the main building. The exterior building materials, roof style, and colors shall be similar to or compatible with the main building or shall be commonly associated with residential construction. (2) Attached structures. An accessory structure shall be considered attached, and an integral part of, the principal structure when it is connected by an enclosed passageway. All attached accessory structures shall be subject to the following requirements: a. The structure shall meet the required yard setbacks for a principal structure, as established for the zoning district in which it is located. b. The structure shall not exceed the height of the principal building to which it is attached. (3) Attached garages. a. Attached garages are encouraged to be side or rear loaded. If facing the primary street, garages shall be designed using one of the following techniques, unless specific physical conditions on the lot in question require a different approach: 1. The front facade of the garage shall be offset from the principal structure by a minimum of two feet from the plane of the public right-of-way. 2. The width of the attached garage shall not exceed 40 percent of the width of the entire principal building facade (including garage) fronting the primary street within the VMX district and 60 percent of the width of entire principal building facade (including garage) fronting the primary street within the V- LDR district. b. Attached garages shall not exceed 1,000 square feet in area at the ground floor level except by conditional use permit. c. Garage doors or openings shall not exceed 14 feet in height. 3/25/22, 9:26 AM Print Preview https://lakeelmo.municipalcodeonline.com/book/print?type=ordinances&name=ARTICLE_XIII_VILLAGE_MIXED-USE_DISTRICT 15/15 (4) Detached structures. Detached accessory structures for permitted residential structures in the village districts must be in accordance with the following requirements: a. Detached accessory structures shall be located to the side or rear of the principal building, and are not permitted within the required front yard or within a side yard abutting a street. b. Detached garages shall not exceed 1,000 square feet at ground floor level and shall not exceed a height of 22 feet or the height of the principal structure, whichever is higher. The maximum size and height may be increased upon approval of a conditional use permit, provided that lot coverage requirements are satisfied. c. Pole barns, as defined herein, shall be prohibited. d. No more than 30 percent of the rear yard area may be covered by accessory structures. e. Garage doors or openings shall not exceed 14 feet in height. (g) Exterior storage on residential parcels. All materials and equipment shall be stored within a building or be fully screened so as not to be visible from adjoining properties, except for the following: (1) Laundry drying. (2) Construction and landscaping materials and equipment currently being used on the premises. Materials kept on the premises for a period exceeding six months shall be screened or stored out of view of the primary street on which the house fronts. (3) Agricultural equipment and materials, if these are used or intended for use on the premises. (4) Off-street parking and storage of vehicles and accessory equipment, as regulated in LEC 105.12.410. (5) Storage of firewood shall be kept at least ten feet from any habitable structure and screened from view of adjacent properties. (6) Outdoor parking. (h) Temporary sales. Temporary sales, also known as yard or garage sales, are permitted in all residential districts, limited to two per calendar year per residence, not to exceed four days in length for each event. (i) Accessory uses and structures not listed. Standards for accessory uses and structures that are permitted in all districts, or in all residential buildings in any district, are listed in LEC 105.12, art. VII, specific development standards. These include uses such as family and group family day care, bed and breakfast facilities, and home occupations, and structures such as swimming pools and solar equipment.