HomeMy WebLinkAboutFINAL ORDINANCE NO. 97-062CITY OF LAKE ELMO
Washington County, Minnesota
Ordinance No. 9762
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 307 SUBD. 4 M. OF THE 1997 LAKE
ELMO MUNICIPAL CODE
Section 1. Amendment: Section 300.07 Subd. 4M of the 1997 Lake Elmo
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: -
M. -Public Facilities. Ouasi-Public Facilities (PF)
Subd 1. Purpose and Intent:
The purpose and intent of the "PF" zoning district is to allow uses and
structures that are incidental and subordinate to the overall land uses permitted
in the City. While - allowing certain uses within the City, general performance
standards have been established. This is intended to assure maintenance and
preservation of the established rural character of the City by preserving
agricultural land, woodlands, corridors, and other significant natural features,
and provide buffering between PF and residential or other uses.
Subd. 2. Uses Allowed by Conditional Use Permit
In addition to the specific standards and criteria which may be cited below for
respective uses, each application shall be evaluated based on the standards and
criteria set forth in Chapter 300.06 of the Lake Elmo City Code. Uses allowed
herein that are in existence within the City at the effective date of this
Ordinance may continue such use as a Permitted Use. The following uses are
Allowed by Conditional Use Permit in the PF Zoning District:
(a) Cemeteries provided that:
Direct access is provided to a public street classified by the
Comprehensive Plan as Major Collector or Arterial
2. No mausoleum, crematorium, or other structure is permitted,
except a one story tool or storage shed of 160 square feet floor
maximum floor area.
(b) Places of Worship provided that:
1. Direct access is provided to a public street classified by the
Comprehensive Plan as Major Collector or Arterial
2. No use may exceed 235 gallons wastewater generation per day per
net acre of land.
3. No on -site sewer system shall be designed to handle more than
5,000 gallons per day.
4. Exterior athletic fields shall not include spectator seating, public
address facilities or lighting.
5. No free-standing broadcast or telecast antennas are permitted. No
broadcast dish or antenna shaft extend more than 6 (six) feet above
or beyond the principal structure.
(c) Facilities for Local, County and State Government, provided that:
1. Direct access is provided to a public street classified by the
Comprehensive Plan as Major Collector or Arterial.
2. The use and location is consistent with the Community Facilities
Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
3. No use may exceed a ratio of 3.0 SAC units per 3.5 acres or 235
gallons per day per net acre of land based on design capacity of all
facilities, whichever is more restrictive.
(f) Libraries, and Museums (Public and Private), provided that:
1. No use may exceed a ratio of 3.0 SAC units per 3.5 acres or 235
gallons per day per net acre of land based on design capacity of all
facilities, whichever is more restrictive.
2. For private facilities , a Plan is provided, together with a
Declaration and Covenants to run with the title to the land, that
prescribes perpetual maintenance, insurance and ownership
responsibilities for all facilities and land area.
3. Direct access is provided to a public street classified by the
Comprehensive Plan as a Major Collector or Arterial.
(g) Public and Private Schools (except licensed day care), provided that:
1. No use may exceed a ratio of 3.0 SAC units per 3.5 acres or 235
gallons per day per net acre of land based on design capacity of all
facilities, whichever is more restrictive.
2. Direct access is provided to a public street classified by the
Comprehensive Plan as a Major Collector or Arterial.
(h.) Historic Sites and Interpretive Centers provided that:
1. Direct access is provided to a public street classified by the
Comprehensive Plan as a Major Collector or Arterial.
2. No use may exceed a ratio of 3.0 SAC units per 3.5 acres or 235
gallons per day per net acre of land based on design capacity of all
facilities, whichever is more restrictive.
Subd. 4. Accessory Uses and Structures
Uses and structures, which are clearly incidental and subordinate to the
principal permitted uses and structures. All exterior materials of accessory
structures must be the same as those of the principal structure.
Subd. 5. Minimum District Requirements
District Requirements in PF Zining District
With Structure
Without Structure
Maximum Parcel Area
20 Acres
N.A.
Lot Width — Minimum
100- Feet
N.A.
Lot Depth — Minimum
150 Feet
N.A.
Primary Structure
Setback from Property
Lines
Front — Minimum
50- Feet
N.A.
Side (Interior) — Minimum
50- Feet
N.A.
Side (Corner) — Minimum
50- Feet
N.A
Rear — Minimum
50- Feet
N.A.
Accessory Structure
Setback from Property
Lines
-
Front — Minimum
50- Feet
N.A.
Side (Interior) — Minimum
50- Feet
N.A.
Side (Corner) — Minimum
50 Feet
N.A.
Rear — Minimum
50- Feet
N.A.
Principal Structure Height —
Maximum
50 Feet - Structure Side
Walls Not to Exceed 35 feet
N.A.
Accessory Structure Height
— Maximum
35 Feet — Structure Side
Walls Not to Exceed 18
Feet
N.A.
Unoccupied Structure
Above the Highest Point of
the Roof
25 Feet
Septic Drainfield
Regulations
See Section 700
See Section 700
Signage
See Section 535
See Section 535
-
-
N.A.
Maximum lot area, buffer width and impervious coverage shall be in compliance with
the following table:
Maximum Site Area Buffer Width (Feet) Maximum Impervious Site Coverage
0 to 5 acres 50 39.5%
5.1 to 10 acres 100 38%
10.1 to 20 acres 150 35%
Subd. 6. Performance Standards
a. Minimum Architectural Standards. It is in the best interest of the City to promote
high standards of architectural design. New building proposals shall include architectural
and site plans prepared by registered architect and shall show the following as a
minimum:
Elevations of all sides of the buildings,
ii. Type and color of exterior building materials,
iii. Typical general floor plans,
iv Dimensions of all structures,
v. Location of trash containers, heating, cooling and ventilation
equipment and systems, -
vi. Description of unique architectural features specific to the
particular request.
vii. The exterior surfaces of all buildings shall be faced with brick,
stone, or glass . In all cases examples of the proposed finish
are to be submitted for review by the Planning Commission.
No building shall be constructed with a main exterior surface
of sheet aluminum, steel corrugated aluminum, or similar
products; these materials are acceptable only as trim. Metal
roofs are permitted only if they are non-structural standing
seam roofs. No accessory building shall exceed the height of
a principal building. All exterior equipment and trash and
recycling storage areas and dock areas shall be screened with
materials used in the principal structure. Low profile, self-
contained HVAC units, which blend in with the building
architecture, are exempt from the screening requirement.
Underground utilities shall be provided for all structures.
These standards may be waived in reference to Historical
Structures.
viii. Additions to buildings existing as of the effective date of this
Ordinance may be of materials matching that of the existing
structure so as to blend.
b. Parkine. Each site shall be provided with such off-street
automobile parking as follows:
1. Places of Worship — One (1) space for each permanent and
temporary four (4) seats based on the design capacity of the
main assembly hall. Facilities as may be provided in
conjunction with such buildings and uses shall be subject to
additional requirements which are imposed by the City Code.
Facilities for Local. County and State Government — One (1)
space for each two hundred fifty (250) square feet of office
area. Facilities as may be provided in conjunction with such
buildings and uses shall be subject to additional requirements
which are imposed by the City Code.
3. School. Elementary and Junior High (Public or Private) —
Three (3) spaces for each class room.
4. School. High School (Public or Private) — One (1) space for
each two (2) students.
5. Historic Sites, Interpretive Centers. Libraries and Museums
— One (1) space for each three hundred (300) square feet of
floor area.
c.Landscapine. All yard area shall either be landscaped green areas or
open and left in a natural state. Yards to be landscaped shall be
landscaped attractively with lawn, trees and shrubs in accordance
with a plan prepared by a landscape architect. Areas left in a
natural state shall be kept free of litter, debris and noxious weeds.
Yards adjoining any residential zone shall contain a buffer area
consisting of berming, landscaping and/or fencing for the purpose
of screening noise, sight, sound and glare.
d. Bufferine. Where areas abut residential districts, a buffer area and
setback in compliance with Subdivision 5 of this Section is required.
The buffer requirement shall be applicable to any interior parcel
property line, and not applied to property lines abutting improved
public streets.. No public/private streets or driveways, or off street
parking facilities may be located in the buffer area. The buffer area
shall be completely defined and designed, and approved by the City
prior to all final City approvals for construction on site. Prior to the
issuance of a building permit or commencement of any improvements
on site, the owner shall provide the City with a financial security for a
minimum of 24 months unless a shorter term of security,is specifically
approved by the City Council, approved by the City Attorney, to assure
construction of the buffer area. All landscaping shall comply with
Section 520.01.
e. Signage. All signs shall comply with Section 535.07, Subd. 2 of
the City Code.
E Lighting. All lighting shall comply with -Chapter 1350 of the City
Code.
g. Traffic. All applications for a -Building Permit responsive to the
requirements of this Section shall include a detailed report, certified
by a registered engineer, demonstrating the extent of, and
quantitative impact on public roads from forecasted traffic of the
use, based on ITE average daily and peak hour/event traffic.
Forecasted traffic generation - within- - the design capacity of an
impacted public street, as determined by the City Engineer, shall be
the primary determinant for approval of the site plan. -
Section 2. Effective Date: This ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and
publication according to law.
Lee Hunt, Mayor
Attest
Mar3Z r, City Clerk Administrator
Published in the Stillwater Gazette on the oZ 6T day of , 2000