HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-13-90 PZMThe Planning Commission is an advisory body to the City
Council. One of the Commission's functions is to hold public hearings
and make recommendations to the City Council. The City Council makes
all final decisions on these matters.
Lake Elmo Ordinances require that certain documents and
information be included in applications. The Planning Commission may
postpone consideration of an application that is incomplete and may
for other reasons postpone final action on an application.
For each item, the Commission will receive reports prepared
by the City Staff, open the hearing to the public, and discuss and act
on the application. If you are aware of information that hasn't been
discussed, please fill out a "Request to Appear Before the Planning
Commission" slip; or, if you came late, raise your hand to be
recognized. Comments that are pertinent are appreciated.
AGENDA
LAKE ELMO PLANNING COMMISSION
AUGUST 13, 1990
7:00 p.m. MEETING CONVENES
1. AGENDA
2. MINUTES: July 23, 1990
3. Site & Plan Review: Guardian Angels Church
4. JOINT MEETING WITH CITY COUNCIL
A. Comprehensive Plan
B. Future Land Use Map
C. Comments from preliminary review by
Metropolitan Council
D. Residential Estate Ordinance
E. Limited General Busines Ordinance
5. Other
6. Adjourn
DATE APPROVED: 8-13-90
DATE ISSUED: 8-24-90
LAKE ELMO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
July 23, 1990
Chairman DeLapp called the Planning Commission meeting to order at
7:07 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Present: DeLapp, John, Buchec]c,
Stevens, Johnson, Conlin, Johnston, Arkell, Wilfong, City Planner Mike
Black and Administrator Kueffner. Absent: Enes and Thomas. Council
members present: Dunn, Armstrong, Hunt.
1. AGENDA
M/S/P Arkell/Conlin - to approve the July 23, 1990 Planning Commission
agenda. (Motion carried 9-0).
2. MINUTES: July 9, 1990
M/S/P - Johnson/Arkell - to approve the July 9, 1990 Planning
Commission minutes as ammended. (Motion carried 9--0).
3. PUBLIC BEARING: "The Meadow"
Chairman DeLapp called the public hearing to order at 7:38 p.m. The
Public Hearing Notice was published in the St. Croix Valley Press,
July 11, 1990 and all property owners within 350 feet were notified.
Chairman DeLapp acknowledged receipt of the City Engineer's
Preliminary Plat Review dated July 23, 1990, made part of the minutes
by reference.
Bruce Folz, representing the Colisimo's, presented the preliminary
plat, with proposed property lines, of "The Meadow", legally
described, in part as: That part of Government Lot 5, Section 9,
Township 29 N., Range 21 W. and is commonly known as 8896 Jane Road N.
Folz stated that drainage and ponding were already provided for this
property in the "Green Acres" subdivision ponding. The City owns
the rights to this drainage pond.
Tony Maistrovich, 1599 Wexford Way, Woodbury (owner of the property
west of the Colisimo/Collyard property), stated that he cannot afford
road assessments at this point. He is not in favor of creating
density in this area, but if subdividing is allowed would rather see
two lots instead of three.
Gail Collyard, 8896 Jane Rd. N., was concerned that if there are only
two lots, and Isle is not made a through street, she would not have
road access. Bruce Folz stated that she would have to construct a
driveway off of the improved portion of Isle Avenue in Springborn's
"Green Acres".
Lake Elmo Planning Commission Minutes
July 23, 1990 Page 2
Rick Weil, 8880 Jane Rd. N., stated that spring run-off flows west and
he is concerned about errosion and street run-off. He is not in favor
of density and is also concerned about more traffic.
Dan Collyard, 8896 Jane Rd. N., said he retained James Hill to survey
the proposed property lines and found that only a corner of the
swimming pool fence is over the proposed property line. Also, Galen
Springborn asked that he (Collyard) bring up the item of the
cul-de-sac being made into a through street.
Bill Stevenson, 8895 Jane Rd. N., expressed his concern of a 32 foot
road merging into a 24 foot road if Isle Avenue is completed.
Eileen Vasko, 4960 Jamaca Ave. N., asked how can this 5 acres be
divided down to 1.5 acres or 2.5 acres? (Due to R1 zoning).
Tony Maistrovich is concerned about drainage water collecting on his
property. He also asked if he could defer his assessment if the road
is put through.
There were no further comments from the public, either for or against
this proposal. Chairman DeLapp closed the public hearing at 8:00 p.m.
and opened discussion from the Planning Commission members.
Chairman DeLapp stated that it has not been demonstrated that these
lots will meet the "one acre" rule for drainfields if applicable.
Commissioner John made note of the City ordinance on drainfields which
implies that a private drainfield cannot cross a property line.
Commissioner Johnson asked what percentage of property owners were
needed to petition the City to improve Isle Avenue and assess back to
the benefitting property owners. (33%).
Chairman DeLapp raised a question of assessing Collyard's or
Colosimo's for drainage since it will be an improvement to their
property.
M/S/P Bucheck/Johnson - to table this application until the August 13,
1990 meeting, and direct the staff to have City Engineer respond to
the drainage, ponding, drainfield and road issues raised by the
Planning Commission.
Lake Elmo Planning Commission Minutes
July 23, 1990 Page 3
4. Work Session with City Council on Residential Estates Ordinances,
Freeway District Ordinances and Comprehensive Plan.
City Planner Mike Black and Commission reviewed the first page of the
RE Ordinances. Attached are the changes suggested by the Planning
Commission. The reasons for the changes were: enforcing some of the
ordinances will be a problem, some of the wording was too vague, some
of the ordinances were too stringent. Councilman Hunt would like the
Planning Commission members to write up any further comments on the RE
Ordinance and send them to the staff.
M/S/P Wilfong/John - to accept A(1) of the RE Ordinance as ammended.
(Motion carried 9-0).
M/S/P Bucheck/Stevens - to accept C(1)(2) & (3) of the RE Ordinance as
ammended. (Motion carried 9-0).
M/S/P Johnson/Stevens - to accept C(4) of the RE Ordinance as
ammended. (Motion carried 9-0).
M/S/P Bucheck/Stevens - to accept C(6) of the RE Ordinance as
ammended. (Motion carried 9-0).
M/S/P Bucheck/Stevens - to accept C(7) of the RE Ordinance as
ammended. (Motion carried 9-0).
M/S/P Bucheck/Stevens - to accept C(8) of the RE Ordinance as is.
(Motion carried 9-0).
M/S/P Johnson/Johnston - to adjourn the Planning Commission meeting at
10:30 p.m. (Motion carried 9-0).
Lake Elmo Planning Commission Minutes July 23, 1990 Page 4
301.070 D (2b) RE 2 1/2
A. Permitted Uses and Structures
(1) One single family detached dwelling per lot within planned
subdivisions of at least 20 acres, nominal.
C. Minimum district Requirements
(1) Lot Size 2 1/2 to 10 acres nominal
(2) Lots per Density 6 lots per each 20 acres of gross
land area.
(3) Configuration:
Lots must be configured to contain
a circle with a diameter of 250 feet
minimum. The ratio of lot length to
width shall be a maximum of 3:1.
Flag lots are prohibited.
(a definition of a Flag lot to be
typed here).
(4) Principal Building Setbacks from Property lines:
(a) Front 100 feet minimum
(b) Side (interior) 50 feet minimum
(c) Side (corner) 80 feet minimum
(d) Rear 100 feet minimum
(e) Collector Street 150 feet minimum
(5)
Tabled: Right of Way questioned - Mike Black and Mary
to research.
(6) Area of Principal
structure
(7) Parking
1500 sq. ft. minimum above grade,
including walkout levels if at
least 25% of building perimeter
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2 enclosed spaces minimum (200 s.f.
minimum per space). 2 exterior
spaces with minimum setback of 50
feet from any property line.
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REQUEST FOR PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW
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Meeting Date: August 13, 1990
AGENDA TOPIC:4A. Comprehensive Plan 'ITEM
B. Future Land Use Map NO. 4A,B,C
C. Comments from Met Council
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The Planning Commission has had the opportunity to review and comment
on the text of the Comp. Plan. Those comments will be sent to the Council
for consideration, hopefully, at its August 21st meeting.
Two things remain to be discussed before we can pass this on to the
Council.
The first is the Future Land Use Map as it relates to the I-94 Corridor.
Staff has -prepared a concept "Limited Business District", and is
shown on the enclosed map. We have stopped Limited Business at County
Road 19, but have included the bulges at this interchange. Also
attached is a Land Use Concept Plan for 1-94 Corridor which shows the
proposed Limited Business District and surrounding future land uses.
The Second item for discussion is the comments from the Met. Council
from their preliminary review of the Plan. Mike Black's memo regarding
these comments is attached. I do not believe that any of these items
will have any impact on what the Commission has already reviewed and
would, therefore like to recommend that the plan be sent onto the Council
with your recommendation. Mike Black will be at the meeting to answer
any questions you may have. Please feel free to call prior to the
meeting if you need any further information for the meeting.
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MEMORANDUM
TO; Ms. Mary Kueffner, City Administrator
FROM! Michael J, Black
DATE: August 9, 1990
RE: Metropolitan Council Comments on the 1990 Comprehensive Plan
The following are the major issues raised by the Metropolitan Council
staff and how they should be addressed in the 1900 Comprehensive Plan
2000 and 2010 FORECAST
More data has been requested on population, household and employment
forecasts for the years 2000 and 2010. The 1988 System Statement fro
the Metropolitan Council included forecast figures. We must show why
the City's forecast numbers are larger than those of Metro Council.
This information will be added to pages 8 through 11.
TRAFFIC ASSIGNMENT ZONES (TAZ)
The City of Lake Elmo has five traffic assignment zones. A map of th
zones must be provided with a breakdown of population, household and
employment forecasts for each TAZ.
,$EWER POLICY PLAN
The Comprehensive Plan must include or clearly make reference to the
Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer Plan prepared by TKDA in 1986. Some
modification to the plan will be necessary because the future land us
map was changed for the MUSA area. Mr. Rohrer and I are meeting next.
week to re -write this section.
The City must also reference and summarize local ordinances which
regular the design, installation, inspection, maintenance, record
keeping and remedial action for on -site sewer systems.
zPTmaT. TMpROVEMENT PROc
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In the implementation section a reference needs to be made to the Cit., s
capital Improvement Program. If possible, a summarized version of th
current CIF could be included in the Plan.
I suggest that these change or additions be made along with all other
changes recommended by the Planning Commission and prior to presentin. :a
final draft to the City Council.
REQUEST FOR PLANNING COM^?ISSION REVIEW
Meeting Date:
AGENDA TOPIC: Residential Estates Ordinance
August 13, 1990
ITEM 4D.
NO.
Attached is a draft Residential Estates Ordinances that staff put together
from the outline that was provided by the Planning Commission. Please
note that some of the standards that were addressed in the PZ's draft were
removed because these standards are addressed in different portions of
the code.
I did include in the RE Ordinance the Assessory Building standards, but
this should also be addressed in Section 301.130 of the -code. The same
applies 'Co driveways, which is addressed in Section 1603; Developer
Requirements which is addressed in Section 401.24013.4h., Signs are
addressed in Section 505; Park land dedication versus park dedication
f fee is addressed in Section 401.400; Roads are addressed in
Section 401.380.
I am in no way suggesting that these standards are not important,
but I do believe they have to be put in the appropriate part on the
code.
301.070 D.
4. Residential Estates
A. Permitted Uses and Structures
(1) One single family detached dwelling per lot within planned
subdivisions of at least 20 acres, nominal.
B. Accessory Uses and Structures
(1) Uses and structures which are customarily accessory and
clearly incidental and subordinate to permitted uses and
structures, Section 301.130 C. ACCESSORY
USES AND STRUCTURES. See
(a) No more than two detached accessory structures
with a combined total not to exceed 1200 square
feet.
(b) Accessary structure shall be architecturally
compatable with principle structure.
(c) Accessory Structures for the sole use by occupants
of the principle structure.
(d) Home Occupations as set forth in Section 301.040 (65)
of this code.
C. Minimum District Requirements
(1) Lot Size
2 1/2 to 10 acres nominal
(2) Lots per Density 6 lots per each 20 acres of gross
land area.
(3) Configuration:
Lots must be configured to contain
a circle with a diameter of 250 feet
minimum. The ratio of lot length
to width shall be a maximum of 3:1.
Flag lots are prohibited.
(4) Principle Building Setbacks
(a) Front
(b) Side (interior)
(c) Side (corner)
(d) Rear
(e) Collector/Arterial
from Property
100 feet
50 feet
80 feet
100 feet
Street 150 feet
Lines:
minimum
minimum
minimum
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(5) Frontage on Public
Roadway 150 feet minimum except 70 feet
at the end of cul-de-sacs.
(6) Area of Principle
Structure
(7) Parking
1500 sq. ft. minimum above grade,
including walkout levels if at
least 25% of building perimeter is
above grade.
2 enclosed spaces minimum (200 s.f.
minimum per space). 2 exterior
spaces with minimum setback of 50
feet from any property line.
(8) Hardsurface coverage 15% maximum.
(9) Septic Drainfield Regulation
(a) All newly subdivided lots shall have at least one acre
of land dedicated for septic system use. This acre
may consist of a maximum of two separate parcels
neither of which may consist of less than 0.4 acres.
(b) Placement of the second required drainfield between
the trenches of the first drainfield is prohibited.
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(301.130 E. 4.)
j. ileterm;nation of Areas The parking space per vehicle
shall not be less than three hundred (300) square feet, or an area equal
to the width of the parking space multiplied by the length of the parking
space plus eleven (11) feet.
building.
No parking space shall be closer than five (5) feet to any
1. Fire access lanes shall be provided as required by the
building or fire crap.
5. Truck Parking in Residential Areas. No motor vehicle over one
(1) ton capacity bearing a car¢nercial license and no commercially licensed
trailer shall be parked or stored in a residential district except when
loading, unloading, or rendering a service.
6. Parking in Residential Areas. Off-street and on -street parking
shall be limited to the use of the residents and their guests, except for
short-term parking (six hours or less).
7. Off-street Parking Spaces. Off-street parking spaces shall
not be reduced in number unless said number exceeds the requirements set
forth herein.
P4 Off -Street Loading and Unloading Areas.
1. Location. All required loading berths shall be off-street and
shall be located on the same lot as the building or use to be served. A'
loading berth shall be located at least twenty-five.(25) feet fran a res-
idential district, unless within a building. Loading berths shall not
occupy the required front yard space.
2. " Size. Unless otherwise Specified in this Ordinance, a required
loading berth shall not be less than twelve (12) feet in width, fifty (50)
feet in length, and fourteen (14) feet in height, exclusive of aisle and
maneuvering space.
3. Access. Each required marling berth shall be located with
appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or public alley in a
manner which will least interfere with traffic.
4. Surfacing. All loading berths and accessways shall be improved
with a hard surface to control the dust and drainage before occupancy of the
structure.
5. Accessory Use. Any space kallccated as a loading berth or
manuevering area so as to comply with the terms of this Ordinance shall
not be used for the storage of goods,: inoperable vehicles, or be included
as a part of the space requirarents necessary to meet the off-street parking
area.
6. Remodeled Structures or Uses. Any structure erected or sub-
stantially altered for a use which requires the receipt or distribution
of materials or merchandise by trucks or similar vehicles, shall provide
off-street loading space as required for a new structure.
7.-Screening - See Section 1504 of this Code.
301-70
Amended by 0rd. 7947
(301.130 E.)
4. Design and Maintenance of Off -Street Parking Area.
a. Parking areas shall be designed so as to provide
adequate means of access to a public alley or street. Such driveway
access widths shall be in accordance with the State of Minnesota
Highway Department Standards, but in no case shall they exceed
thirty-two (32) feet in width. Driveway access shall be so located
as to cause least interference with traffic movement.
See also Section 1602 of this Code.
• b. Calculating space. When the calculation of the
number of all off-street parking spaces required results in a
fraction, such fraction shall be required a full space.
c. Signs. No signs shall be located in any parking
area except as necessary for orderly operation of traffic movement
and such signs shall not be a part of the permitted advertising space.
d. Lighting. Any lighting used to illuminate an off-
street parking area shall be so arranged so it is not directly
visible from the adjoining property and in a downward vertical
direction.
e. Curbing and Landscaping. All open off-street parking
area designed to have head -in parking along the property line shall
provide a bumper curb not less than fic (5) feet from the side
property line.
f. Planting islands. For parking lots designed for
more than 25 cars, there shall be internallandscaping in an area
equal to ten percent (107) of the required parking area, including
the 10 foot setback from the property line.
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Screening - See Section 1504 of this Code.
h. Maintenance of Off -Street Parking Space. It shall
be the joint responsibility of the operator and owner of the
principal use or building to reasonably maintain the parking space,
accessways, landscaping, and required fences.
i. Access. All off-street parking spaces shall have
access from driveways and not directly from the public street.
301-69 Amended by Ord. 7947
(301.130 E.)
3.
General Provisions.
a. Existing off-street parking spaces and loading spaces upon
the effective date of this Ordinance shall not be reduced in number unless
said number exceeds the requirements set forth herein for a similar use.
b. Benches in Places of Public Assembly. In stadiums, sport
arenas, churches, and other places of public assembly, in which patrons or
spectators occupy benches, pews or other similar seating facilities, each
twenty two (22) inches of such seating facilities shall be counted as one
(1) seat for the purpose of determining requirements for off-street parking
facilities under this Ordinance.
c. Parking:Spaces. Each parking space shall not be less than
ten (10) feet wide and twenty (20) feet in length exclusive of an adequately
designed system of access drives. Parking lots that separate vehicles based
on size may be designed with parking spaces less than or greater than ten
(10) feet wide and twenty (20) feet in length depending upon the size of the
vehicle as long as adequate space is provided for easy and safe ingress and
egress for the vehicle. Proposed reductions in or additions to the parking
space size must be submitted in a dimensioned site plan with size of vehicle
to use parking spaces indicated to the Zoning Administrator for review and
approval. Signs specifying the vehicle size to use the parking space may be
required by the Zoning Administrator.. Parking spaces for the handicapped
shall not be less than twelve (12) feet wide and twenty (20) feet in length.
d. Use of Parking Facilities. Off-street parking facilities
accessory to residential use shall be utilized solely for the parking of
passenger automobiles and/or one (1) truck not to exceed nine thousand (9,000)
pounds gross capacity for each dwelling unit. Under no circumstances shall
required parking facilities accessory to residential structures be used
-/ for the storage of commercial vehicles or for the parking of automobiles
belonging to employees, owners, tenants, or customers of nearby business or
manufacturing establishments.
e. Joint Parking Facilities. Off-street parking facilities
for a combination of mixed buildings, structures, or uses may be provided
collectively in any "district" (except residential districts) in which
separate parking facilities for each separate building, structure, or use
would be required, provided that the total number of spaces provided shall
equal the sum of the separate requirements of each use during any peak hour
parking period.
f. Control of Off -Street Parking Facilities. When required
accessory off-street parking facilities are provided elsewhere than on the
lot in which the principal use served is located, they shall be in the sane
avnership or control, either by deed or long-term lease, as the property
occupied by such principal use, and the owner of the principal use shall
file a recordable document with Washington County requiring the owner and
his or her heirs and assigns to maintain the required number of off-street
parking spaces during the existence of said principal use.
g. Use of Parking Area. Required off-street parking space
in any district shall not be utilized for open storage of goods or for the
storage of vehicles which are inoperable, for sale, or for rent.
h. In residential district, no more than twenty-five (25)
percent (25%) of the required yard area shall be surfaced or utilized for
driveway or vehicle storage space.
301-F68
(301,130) L. Parkin..
1•. Surfacing and Drainage., Off-street parking areas
shall be improved with a curable and dustless surface. Such areas
shall be so graded and drained as to dispose of all surface water
accumulation within the parking area. Durable and dustless surface
may include crushed rock and similar treatment for parking access
to one (1), two (2), three (3), and four (4) unit residential
structures; all other uses shall utilize asphalt or concrete. All
surfacing must be completed prior to occupancy of the structure.
2. Location. All accessory off-street parking facilities
required herein shall be located as follows:
a. Spaces accessory to one and two family dwellings
on the same lot as the •principal use served.
b. Spaces accessory to multiple family dwellings on
the same lot as the principal use served and within two hundred
(200) feet of the main entrance of the principal building served.
c. Spaces accessory to uses located in a business or
industrial district shall be within eight hundred (800) feet of a
main entrance to the principal building served.
d. There shall be no off-street parking spaces
within twenty (20) feet of any street right-of-way.
e. No off-street parking area shall be located closer
than ten (10)feet from an adjacent lot zoned or used for residen-
tial purposes, except when adjoining an existing parking area on the
adjacent lot.
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3 Ol . LSO. 1 J .I .
(3). Any e::Lst.ing well, or
residential otr.uctur.e on
an adjacent or nearby parcel
(4). Any body of seasonal or
year-round surface water
200 Feet
200 Feet
h. Slopes. Said building, feedlot, or manure storage
shall not be placed on slopes which exceed thirteen percent (13)
c. Evidence of the seasonally high ground water lever
or mottled soil (as established by eight and one-half (8-1/2) foot
borings) shall not be closer than six and one-half(6-1/2) feet to
the natural surface ground grade in any area within one hundred
(100) feet of the proposed building and or feedlot.
d. No marsh or wetland (as established by the predom-
inant wetland vegetation and/or soils) shall be utilized for place-
ment of the proposed structure, feedlot, or grazing area.
14. The Number of Accessory Buildings:
The number pf accessory buildings permitted in each
zoning district shall be as follows:
a. Agricultural-Ag: For parcels under ten (10) acres,
two buildings with a total area not to exceed one thousand
(1,000) square feet; or parcels of ten (10) acres to twenty
(20) acres, two buildings with a total area not to exceed
two thousand (2000) square feet; for parcels over twenty (20)
acres, there shall be no limit on the size or number of
accessory buildings so long as said buildings are agriculti. 1
buildings as defined in Section 301.130 C 1 e.
b. Rural Residential - RR: For parcels under ten (10)
acres, two buildings with a total area not to exceed one
thousand (1000) square feet; for parcels over ten (10) acres
two buildings with a total area not to exceed two thousand
(2000) square feet.
Et-
c. For all other Residential Districts: For parcels
with twenty thousand (20,000) square feet or less in land area
.one building not to exceed the size of the principal build-
ing; or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less, for parcels
over twenty thousand (20,000) square feet in land area, one
building with a total area not to exceed one thousand (1,000)
square feet.
D. Public Convenience Structures.
1. No public use or convenience structure shall be loca-
ted within the public right-of-way. Such structure shall include,
but is not limited to trash containers, institutional direction
signs, bicycle racks, benches, planting boxes, awnings, flag poles
bus shelters, light standards, stairs, stoop, light wells, news-
paper storage containers, mail boxes for private mail delivery
firms, loading wells, signs, and others. Such structures do not
include utility facilities
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5. An accessory building shall be considered as an
integral part of the principal building if. .it is located six (6)
feet or less from the principal building. The exterior design
and color shall be the same as.that of the principal building or
be of an earthen tone; the height shall not exceed the height of
the principal structure unless more restrictive portions of this
Ordinance prevail.
6. No accessory building in a commercial or industrial
district shall exceed the height of the principal building.
7. No accessory buildings in apartment developments shall
exceed the height of the principal building.
8. Accessory buildings in the commercial and industrial
districts may be located to the rear .of the principal building,
subject to the building code, and fire zone regulations.
9. No detached garages or other accessory buildings in
residential districts shall be located nearer the front lot line
than the principal building on that lot, except in AG, RR, and
R-1 districts where detached garages may be permitted nearer the
front lot line that the principal building by resolution and written
approval by adjacent property owners to be submitted to tre Zon-
ing Administrator, and except in planned unit developments or
cluster developments.
10. Accessory structures located on lake or stream fron-
tage lots may be located between the public road and the principal
structure provided that the physical conditions of the lot require
such a location and a resolution is issued, In no event, however,
shall the structure be located closer than twenty (20) feet to
the public right-of-way.
11. All accessory buildings over thirty-five (35) square
feet in area shall have a foundation, concrete slab or wind anchor.
Buildings larger than one hundred (100) square feet shall require
a building permit regardless of improvement value. Roof loads
and wind loads shall conform to requirements as contained in the
Building Code.
12. The required rear yard setbacks for detached resi-
dential garages, and storage, boat, and tool sheds shall be a
distance equal to the required side yard setback for each zoning
district, except on through lots when the required rear yard set-
back in each zoning district shall apply.
13. Performance standards for detached agricultural
buildings and domesticated farm animal buildings on parcels of
less than twenty (20) acres, shall include the following:
a. Setbacks. All animal buildings, feedlots, and manure
storage sites shall be setback as follows:
Natural or Man -Made Feature Minimum Horizontal Setbacks
(1). Any property line 100 Feet
(2) Any existing well, or
residential structure on
the saarcel 50 Feet
me parcel
Ini _H.
(301.1..30)
C.
Accessory Buildings and Structures.
1. Types of Accessory Buildings: Storage or tool sheds;
detached residential garage; detached rural storage building; de-
tached domesticated farm animal buildings; agricultural farm build-
ng. Said accessory buildings are defined as follows;
a. Storage or Tool Shed: A one-story accessory build-
ing of less than one hundred sixty (160) square feet gross area with
a maxium roof height of twelve (12) feet and exterior colors or
materials matching the principal structure or utilizing earthen
tones. No door or other access opening in the storage or tool shed
shall exceed twenty-eight (28) square feet in area.
b. Detached Residential Garage: A one-story accessory
building used or intended for the storage of motor driven passenger
vehicles with a maximum gross area of one thousand (1000) square
feet and a maximum roof height of fourteen (14) feet. No door or
other access opening shall exceed ten (10) feet in height. The ex-
terior color, design, and materials shall be similar to the principal
structure.
c. Detached Rural Storage Building: A one-story access-
ory building used or intended for the storage of hobby tools, garden
equipment, workshop equipment, etc. Exteriorsnaterials shall match
the principal structure in exterior color or be of an earthen tone.
The gross area of said building shall not exceed one thousand (1,000)
square feet in gross area on a parcel of between two (2) and ten
(10) acres and not more than two thousand (2,000) square feet in
gross area on a parcel of greater than ten (10) acres.
d. Detached Domesticated Farm Animal Building: A on
story accessory building used or intended for the shelter of domestic
farm animals and/or related feed or other farm animal supportive
materials. Said building shall require a Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency Feedlot Permit and site and building plan approval and shall
not exceed 2000 square feet in gross area on a parcel of between ten
(10) and twenty (20) acres and not more than one thousand (1,000)
square feet in gross area on a parcel of less than ten (10) acres.
e. Agricultural Farm Building: An accessory building
used or intended for use on an active commercial food producing farm
operation of more than twenty (20) acres. A Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency permit may be required.
2. A tool shed as defined in this Section may be placed
on any lot in addition to the permitted number of accessory buildings.
3. No accessory building shall be constructed
nor accessory use located on a lot until a building permit has been
issued for the principal building to which it is accessory.
4. No accessory building used or intended for the storage
of passenger automobiles shall exceed one thousand (1000) square feet
of gross area nor shall any access door or other opening exceed the
height of ten (10) feet, nor shall any structure exceed one story in
ight except when said garages are located in business, industria
ur planned unit developments. On parcels of twenty thousand (20,0i.,)
square feet in area or less, no detached accessory building or garage,
shall exceed the size of the principal building in gross floor area.
301 -F,t,
(401.240 B. 4.)
c. A statement prepared by a qualified person
identifying tree coverage in the proposed subdivision in_terms
of type, weakness, maturity, potential hazard, infestation,
vigor, density, and spacing.
d. Statement of the proposed use of lots stating
type of residential buildings with number of proposed dwelling
units and type of business or industry, so as to reveal the
effect of the development on traffic, fire hazards, and
congestion of population.
e. If any zoning changes are contemplated, the
proposed zoning plat for the areas, including dimensions, shall
be shown.
f. Where the subdivider owns property adjacent
to that which is being proposed for the subdivision, the Planning
Commission may require that the subdivider submit a Sketch
plan of the remainder of the property so as to show the.,;possible
relationships between the proposed subdivision and the future
subdivision. In any event, all subdivisions shall be shown to
relate well with existing or potential adjacent subdivisions.
g. Where structures are to be placed on large or
excessively deep lots which are subject to potential replat,
the subdivider shall provide in the preliminary plat, a sketch
plan which indicates minimum building setback lines and future
roadway alignments which would not interfere with structural
placement at the time of future subdivision.
h. A vegetation preservation and protection/
that shows those trees proposed to be removed, those to remain,
the types and locations of trees and other vegetation that are
to be planted.
i. Such other information as may be reasonably
requested by the City staff, Planning Commission, or City Council.
C. Review by Staff and Other Commissions or Jurisdictions..
The City shall refer copies of the preliminary plat to the City
Engineer, Planner and Attorney, the Park Advisory Committee, and
appropriate County, State or other public agencies for their
review and comment. Such comment must be received within thirty
(30) days or it will be assumed there are no objections.
D. Hearing. The Planning Commission, upon receipt of the
application shall instructtheadministratortoset a public hearing
on the proposed preliminary plat no later then forty-five (45) t�
400 - 12
Lake Elmo Municipal Code
(401.380 E)
shall be avoided.
`.F. Subdivisions Abuttina Major Rights -of -Way. Wherever
the proposed subdivision contains or is adjacent to the right-of-
way of a U.S. or State Highway or thoroughfare, provision may be
maze flr a marginal access street approximately parallel and
adjacent to the boundary of such right-of-way, provided that due
consideration is given to proper circulation design, or for a
street at a distance suitable for the appropriate use of land
between such street and right-of-way. Such distance shall be
determined with due consideration of the minimum distance
required for approach connections to future grade separations,
or for lot depths.
G. Alleys. Except in the case of a planned unit develop-
ment, either a public or private alley may be required in a block
where commercially zoned property abuts a major thoroughfare or
a major street. Alleys in residential areas other than those
zoned for multiple family use shall not be permitted.
H. Half Streets. Dedication of half streets shall not be
approved, except wnere it is essential to the reasonable develop-
ment of the subdivision and in conformity with the other require-
ments of these regulations, where it is found that it will be
practical to require the dedication of the other half when the
adjoining property is subdivided, or where it becomes necessary to
acquire the remaining half by condemnation so that it may be
improved in the public interest.
I. Street Grades. Except when, upon the recommendation of
the Engineer that the topography warrants a greater maximum,
street grades shall notexceed the following:
Minor Arterials 5%
Collector Streets 6%
Local, Marginal Access
& Cul-de-sac streets . . 8%
Minimum grade of not
less than 0 5%
J. Curb Radius. The minimum curb radii for arterials,
collector streets, local streets and alleys shall be as follows:
Arterial Streets 25'
Collector Streets 20'
Local Streets 15'
Alleys 6'
K. Reverse Curves. Tangents of at least fifty (50) feet
in length shall be introduced between reverse curves on collector
streets.
Amended/Ordinance 7966
400 - 29
e E'1mo Municipal Code
(401.380)
L. Reserve Strips. Reserve strips controlling access to
streets shall be prohibited except under conditions accepted
by the -City Council.
< M:, Minimum Riaht-of-Wav Widths.
Street Width
Principal Arterial 150' - 300'
Intermediate Arterial 100' - 300'
Minor Arterial, 80' - 120'
Collector Street .80'
Commercial or Industrial
Service Street 80'
Local Street 60'.
Marginal Access Street 50'.
Cul-de-sac 60'
Turn -around
radius of 60'
N. Where a subdivision abuts or contains an existing street
of inadequate width, sufficient additional width shall be provided
to meet the above standards.
0. Additional right-of-way and roadway widths may be
required to promote public safety and convenience when special
conditions require it or to provide parking space in areas of
intensive use.
P. Street Improvements for Plats.
1. The City Engineer shall determine when the full
width of the right-of-way shall be graded, including the subgrade
in accordance with the provisions for construction as outlined in
the Design Standards.
2. All streets shall be improved in accordance with
the standards and specifications for street construction established
by the City Council.
Q. Curb and Gutter. Use bituminous curb where sanitary
sewer will be installed at some later date. Use concrete curb
and gutter where sanitary sewer has been installed to City
standards.
400-30
401.390 General Improvements.
A. Trees and boulevard sodding shall be planted in accord-
ance with City standards.
B. Street signs shall be installed at each intersection in
accordance with City standards.
C. Driveway approaches, sidewalks or pedestrian pathways
shall be installed in accordance with City standards.
D. Street lighting fixtures shall be installed in accordance
with City standards.
E. Sidewalks. The City Council may require sidewalks
along both sides of all streets in areas where the residential
density equals or exceeds three dwelling units per net acre of
land or in any commercial, industrial or other business areas if
the Council determines that sidewalks are required for public
safety.
X 401.400 Parks, Open Space, and Public Use for Plats.
A. Lands for Public Use or Other Provisions. Pursuant to
Section 462.358, Subdivision 2, of the Minnesota Statutes, the
City shall require all owners, as a prerequisite to®approval of
a plat or other subdivision. to convey to the City or dedicate
to the public for parks or playgrounds or other public purpose,
a reasonable portion of the land being, platted or subdivided as
hereinafter specified. The portion of any such land to be conveyed
to the City or dedicated to such public use shall be approved by
and acceptable to the City. In lieu of land conveyance or dedication
the City, at its option, may require the owner to pay to the
City for use in the acquisition of parks, playgrounds, public open
space, or storm water holding areas or ponds, development of
existing parks, playgrounds or other public open space sites or
for the retirement of debts incurred in the acquisition of parks,
playgrounds, or other public open space an equivalent amount of
cash based on undeveloped land value of that portion of such lands
which would otherwise have been conveyed to the City or dedicated
to the public as provided herein. The form of contribution
(cash or land, or any combination thereof) shall be decided by
the City Council based on the needs of the City and in accordance
with the City's plans.
B Consideration of the Public Property. The subdivider shall
consult with the Planning Commission and the Park Advisory
Committee at the time his preliminary plat is under consideration,
400 - 31
001.400 B.)
to secure their recommendation as to the location of any property
that. should be dedicated to the public, such as parks, play-
grounds -or other public property. The plan shall show the
location and dimensions of all areas to be dedicated in this
manner.
C. Dedicated Land, Requirements. Any land to be dedicated
as a requirement of this section shall be reasonably adaptable for
use for active park and recreation or other public purposes and
shall be at a location convenient to the people to be served.
Factors used in evaluating the adequacy of proposed park and
recreation areas shall include size, shape, topography, geology,
tree cover, access and location.
D. Standards for Determination. The Park Advisory Committee
shall develop and recommend to the City Council for adoption, stan-
dards and guide lines for determining the portion of such develop- •
ment which should reasonably be required to be so conveyed or dedi-
cated or whether a cash statement in lieu of dedication would be
more appropriate. Such standards and guide lines may take into
consideration the zoning classification to be assigned to the land to
be developed, the particular use proposed for such land, amenities
to be provided and factors of density and site development as pro-
posed by the owners or developers. The Park Advisory Committee sha(-
further recommend changes and amendments from time-bo-time to such
standards and guide lines to reflect changes in the usage of land
which may occur, changes in zoning classifications and concepts and
changes in planning and development concepts that relate to the
development and usages to which land may be put. The City Council,
after considering the recommendations of the Park Advisory Committee,
shall adopt such standards and guide lines as it deems necessary and
appropriate for said purpose.
E. Cash Contribution in Lieu of Lands. In those instances
where a cash contribution is to be made in lieu of a conveyance or
dedication of land for park or playground or other public purposes
the City Council shall set the amount of cash to be so contributed
which shall be based upon the fair market value of the undeveloped
land and equivalent in value to that portion of such land which
would otherwise have been conveyed or dedicated for such purposes.
F. Fair Market Value of Lands. "Fair Market Value" for the
purpose of this Section, shall be determined as of the time of
filing the final plat as defined above in accordance with the
following:
1. The City and the owner may agree as to the fair
market value.
2. The fair market value as determined by the City
Council based upon current appraisals submitted to the City by the
subdivider at his expense. The appraisals shall be made by
C
400 32
(401.400 F. 2.)
appraisers who are approved members of SREA or MAI, or equivalent
real estate appraisal societies.
3. If the City disputes such appraisal amounts it may
at its expense obtain an appraisal of the property by a similarly
qualified real estate appraiser, which appraisal shall be
accepted by the City as being an accurate appraisal of fair
market value.
G. Lands Designated for Public Use on Official Map or
Comprehensive Plan. Where a proposed park, playground or other
recreational areas, proposed school site or other public ground
that has been indicated in the official map and/or Comprehensive
Plan is located in whole or in part within a proposed plat, such
proposed public site shall be designated as such and should be
dedicated to the City, School District or other proper govern-
mental unit. If the subdivider chooses not to dedicate an area
•
in excess of the land required under this section hereof for such
proposed public site, the Council' shall not be required to act to
approve or disapprove the plat of the subdivision for a,peribd of
ninety (90) days after the subdivider meets all the provisions
of the subdivision ordinance in order to permit the Council,
School Board or other appropriate governmental unit to consider the
proposed plat and to take the necessary steps to acquire, through
puchase or condemnation of all or part of the public site
proposed under the official map or Comprehensive Plan.
H. Density and Open Space Requirements. Land area so conveyed
or dedicated for public park and playground purposes may not be
used by an owner or developer as an allowance for purposes of
calculating the density requirements of the development as set
out in the City Ordinance and shall be in addition to and not
in lieu of open space requirements for Planned Unit Developments
pursuant to the City Zoning Ordinance.
I. Credit for Private Open Space. Where private open space
for park and recreation or other public purposes is provided in a
proposed subdivision and such space is to be privately owned and
maintained by the future residents of the subdivision, such areas
may be used for credit at the discretion of the City Council
against the requirement of dedication for park and recreation
purposes, provided the City Council finds it is in the public
interest to do so and that the following standards are met:
1. That yards, court areas, setbacks and other open
space required to be maintained by the Zoning and Building
Regulations shall not be included in the computation of such private
open space; and
400 - 33
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(401.400 1. )
2. That the private ownership and maintenance of the
open space is adequately provided for by written agreement; and
3. That the private open space is restricted for park
and recreational purposes by recorded covenants which run with
the land in favor of the future owners of property within the
tract and which cannot be eliminated without the consent of the
City Council; and
4. That the proposed private open space is reasonably
adaptable for use for park and recreational purposes, taking into
consideration such factors as size, shape, topography, geology,
access and location of the private open space land; and
5. That facilities proposed for the open space are in
substantial accordance with the provisions of the recreational
element of the Comprehensive Plan, and are approved by the
City Council; and
6. That where such credit is granted, the amount of
credit shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the amount
calculated below.
J. Dedicated Land, Minimum Area. The applicant shall be required
to convey to the City or dedicate for parks and playground or other public
purposes (not including streets, drainage easements or other rights -of -way)
a minimum percentage of the gross land area proposed for subdivision for
residential building sites or commercial, industrial or other business use,
as set forth below:
1. Residential.
Dwelling Units Per Acre
(Gross Density) •
Less than 1 unit per acre
Less than 5 units per acre
5 or more units per acre;
but less than 9 units per
acre
9 or more units per acre
2. Commercial - Industrial.
Dedication requirement - 2.5%
Dedication Requirement
Decrease by 1% fran 7.5% for
each acre or fractional port
thereof in excess of 1 acre
per unit but in no case, less
than 2.5%
7.5%
10.0%
Add 1% for each additional
dwelling unit per acre over 8
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505 SIGNS.
505.010 The purpose of this Section is to protect and regain
the natural and scenic beauty of the roadsides throughout the
City. By the construction of public roads, the public has created
views to which the public has a right-of-way view, and it is the
intent of these standards to prevent the taking of that right.
505.020 Permit Required. Except as otherwise provided in
this Ordinance, no sign shall be erected, constructed, altered,
rebuilt, or relocated until a sign permit or conditional use
permit for the sign has been issued according to the chart in
Section 505.40. However, no permit will be required under this
Ordinance for the following signs:
A. All signs under ten (10) square feet in area, except
those that require a conditional use permit.
area.
B. Real estate sale signs under nine (9) square feet in
C. Political signs.
D. Warning signs which do not exceed nine (9) square feet
in area.
505.030. All signs will require Building Permits except:
A. The changing of advertising copy of message on a
painted or printed sign and papered billboards.
B. The changing of the message of theater marquees.
C. Maintenance, painting, repainting, or cleaning of a
sign unless a structural change is made.
D. Temporary (temporary election signs).
505.040 Definitions. As used in this Section, the following words
and phrases shall have the meaning indicated:
A. Sign. A display, illustration, structure, or device
which directs attention to an object, product, place,activity,
person, institution, organization, or business.
B. Sign, Advertising. A sign that directs attention to
a business or profession or to a commodity, service, or enter-
tainment not sold or offered upon the premises, where such sign
is located or to which it is attached.
C. Sign Area. The entire area within a continuous perimeter
enclosing the extreme limits of such sign. However, such peri-
meter shall not include any structural elements lying outside of
such sign and not forming an integral part or border of the sign.
The maximum square footage of multi -faced signs shall not exceed
two (2) times the allowed square footage of a single -faced sign.
505-1 Amended by Ord. 7920
(505.040)
D. Sign, Business, A sign that directs attention to
a business or profession or to the commodity, service, or enter-
tainment sold or offered upon the premises where such sign is
located or to which it is attached.
E. Sign, Electric. Any sign containing electrical wiring
but not including signs illuminated by an exterior, unattached
light source.
F. Sign, Flashing. An illuminated sign which has a light
source not constant in intensity or color at all times while such
sign is in use.
G. Sign, Ground, A sign which is supported by one (1)
or more uprights, poles, or braces in or upon the ground.
H. Sign, Illuminated. A sign which is lighted with an
artificial light source.
I. Sign, Identification. A sign which identifies the
inhabitant of the dwelling, not to exceed two (2) square feet
in size.
J. Sign, Motion. A sign that has revolving parts or signs
which produce moving effects through the use of illumination.
K. Sign, Nameplate. A sign which states the name and/or
address of the business, industry, or occupant of the site and
is attached to said building or site.
L. Sign, Pedestal. A ground sign usually 'erected on one
(1) central shaft or post which is solidly affixed to the ground.
M. Sign, Real Estate. A sign offering property (land
and/or buildings) tor sale, lease or rent.
N. Sign, Real Estate Development. A sign offering for
sale, lease, or rent a single-family or multiple -family residential
project of ten (10) or more dwelling units or lots.
0. Sign, Revolving. A sign which has moving parts
(structural); does not include flashing signs which blink on
and off but may include signs which produce moving effect through
use of illumination. Signs which revolve or turn on an axis point
such as a pedestal, string, or post shall not be considered re-
volving if less than two complete resolutions per minute.
50.E-0 Amended by Ord. 7920
(505.040)
1'. Sign, Roof. A sign erected upon or above a roof or
parapet of a building.
Q. Sign, Shopping Center or Industrial Park. A business
sign designating a group of shops or orrices (more than three (3) ).
R. Sign, Structure. The supports, uprights, braces, and
"ramework of the sign.
S. Sign, Temporary 'or Seasonal. A sign placed on a lot
or parcel of land for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days
out of any twelve (12) moith period. No sign peimit fee is
required.
T. Sign, Wall. A sign attached to or erected against
the wall of a building with the exposed face of the sign on a
plane parallel to the plane of said wall.
U. Sign, Warning. A sign which warns the public of a
danger or hazard in the immediate vicinity and is obviously
not intended for advertising purposes.
505-3 Amended by Ord. 7920
505.050. No sign shall be allowed that prevents ingress or
egress from any door, window, or fire escape; that tends to
accumulate debris as a fire hazard, or that is attached to a
standpipe or fire escape or in any other way constitutes a
hazard to the health, safety, or general welfare of the public.
505.060 No sign may be erected that, by reason of position,
shape, movement, color, or any other characteristic, interferes
with the proper functioning of a traffic sign or signal or other-
wise constitutes a traffic hazard; nor shall signs be permitted
which would otherwise interfere with traffic control.
505.070 Private traffic circulation signs and traffic warning
signs in alleys, parking lots, or in other hazardous situations
may be allowed on private property, provided that such signs
do not exceed three (3) square feet and are used exclusively
for traffic control purposes.
505 080 Private signs, other than public utility warning signs,
are prohibited within the public right-of-way of any street or
way or other public property.
505.090 Illiminated Signs.
A. Illuminated signs may be permitted, but flashing signs,
except ones giving time, date, temperature, weather, or similar
public service information, shall be prohibited. Signs giving
off intermittent, rotating, or directional light which may be
confused with traffic, aviation, or emergency signalling are
prohibited.
B. Illuminated signs shall be diffused or indirect so as
not to direct rays of light into adjacent property or onto any
public street or way. No illuminated signs or their support
structure shall be located closer than twenty-five (25) feet
to a roadway surface or closer than ten (10) feet to a road
right-of-way line or property line, notwithstanding more re-
strictive portions of this Section, except service stations.
C. A11 illuminated signs must be three (3) feet above
perceived highway grade.
D. All illuminated signs must have a State Electrical Permit.
Signs shall be illuminated only during noLwal business hours,
except security lighting.
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505.100 Political Sic{nn. Political signs are allowed in any.
district, on private property, with the consent of the owner of
the property. Such signs must be removed within seven (7) days
following the date of the election or elections to which the,:
apply.
'505.110 Displays. In any district, animal displays, lights
directly skyward, pieces of sculpture, fountains, or other
displays or features which do not clearly fc,11 within the
definition of a sign, but which direct attention to an object,
product, place, activity, person, institution, organization or
business, shall require a condiitional use permit. Mobile signs
on wheels or otherwise ca;able of being moved from place to place
shall conform to the provisions of this Ordinance just as
permanently affixed signs.
505.120 Real estate sales signs may be placed in any yard
providing such signs are not closer than ten (10) feet to any
' property line.
505.130 Real estate development project sales signs may be
erected for the purpose of selling or promoting a single family
or multiple family residential project of ten (10) or more
dwelling units provided:
A. Such signs shall not exceed one hundred (100) square
feet in area.
D. Only one (1) such sign shall be erected on each road
frontage with a maximum of. three (3) such signs
per project.
C. Such signs shall be removed when the project is eighty
percent (80%) completed, sold or leased. In all cases,
such signs shall be removed no later then two_ (2?__;'ears
after the project has been commenced.
D. Such signs shall not be located closer than one
hundred (100) feet to any existing residence.
E.
Such signs over thirty-two (32) square feet shall
only be permitted by a conditional use permit.
505.140 Multiple family dwelling project identification
signs may he erected for the purpose of identifying a multiple
family dwelling project of three (3) or more dwellings. Such
signs shall not exceed twenty (20) square feet and only one (1),,
such sign shall be erected at each entrance to the project,
but in no case shall there be more than four (4) such signs
for any one (1) project.
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505.150 Construction signs not exceeding thirty-two (32)
square feet in area shall be allo.and in all zoning districts
during construction. Such signs shell be removed when the
project is substantially completed.
505.160 Signs shall not be painted directly on the outside
wall of a building. Signs shall not be painted on a fence,
tree, stone, or other similar objects in any district.
505.170 Roof signs are prohibited except on gambrel roofs,
in all districts.
505.100 Signs on benches, newsstands, car stands, bus
stop shelters, and similar places shall require a sign permit
as provided in this Section.
505.190 Electrical Signs. A11 signs and displays using
electric power shall have a cut-off switch on the outside of
the sign and on the outside of the building or structure to
which the sign is attached. No electrically illuminated signs
shall be permitted in a residential or agricultural district.
505.200 Inside Signs. The regulations contained herein do.
not apply to signs painted, attached by adhe'sive, or otherwise
attached directly to or visible through windows and glass
portions of doors.
505.210 Offensive Signs. No signs shall contain any
indecent or offensive picture or written matter. '
505.220 Required Signs. In all zoning districts one (1)
identification sign shall be required per building, except
accessory structures and residential buildings which shall be
required only to display the street address or property number.
505.230 Service stations may erect one pylon or pedestal sign
not to exceed twenty-five (25) feet in height anywhere in
setback area but no part of any such sign shall be closer to
side lot lines than the required side yard setback nor within
five feet of the rear lot line or street right-of-way line.
505.240 No sign will he permitted that provides refuge from
police surveillance, tends to accumulate debris as a fire
hazard, or in any other way is>'a hazard to the public health,
safety, convenience, or general welfare.
505.250 Marquees of any type, with or without signs, shall
require a conditional use permit.
505.260 Advertising signs shall be permitted by conditional
use permit and shall not be located closer than three thousand
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(3,000) feet to any other sign on the same side of a street or
highway.
505.270 Multi -laced signs shall net exceed two (2)
the allowed square footage of single -faced signs.
505.230 Except for more restrictive sub -sections of this
Sign Section, no sign that exceeds one hundred (100) square
feet in area shall be erected or maintained:
A. Which would prevent any traveler on any street from
obtaining a clear, view of approaching vehicles on
the sane street for a distance of five hundred (500)
feet.
B. Which would be closer than one thousand three hundred
fifty lf (1,350) feet to a national, state, or local
park, historic site, picnic or rest area, church,
or school.
C. Which would be closer than one hundred (100) feet
to residential structures.
D. Which would partly or totally obstrcct the view of a
lake, river, rocks, wooded area, stream, or other
point of natural and scenic beauty. or which depreciates
nearby property.
. Block the view of another sign.
.505.29,0 Signs by Conditional Use Permit. Where a use is
permitted in a zoning district by conditional use permit, the
sign for that use shall require a conditional use permit unless
the sign is otherwise provided for in this Ordinance.
505.300 Signs in Agricultural Districts. No signs shall be
permitted in an agricultural district except the following
enumerated signs if authorized by a sign permit or other permit
as provided in this Ordinance:
'ryoe of Signs Allowed. nameplate, real estate sales,
ground, political, temporary, wall, identification,
and business.
B. No sign shall be constructed so as to have more than .
two (2) surfaces.
C. Number of Each 'Pepe of Sign Allowed per Lot Frontage..
One (i) of the ;permitted types of signs except tee?.orary
signs where two (2) will be permitted and political
signs where one (1) for each candidate will be permitted.
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D. Size. Not more than a total of. thirty-two (32)
square foot with an eight (0) foot_ maximum for any
dimension except as otherwise restricted in this
Section. Total square feet of permitted signs per
lot or parcel shall not exceed one hundred (100)
square feet.
Sleight. The top of tho display shall not exceed ten
(10) feet above grade.
F. Setback. Any sign over two (2) square feet shall be
setback at least ten (10) feet from any lot line.
505.310 Permitted Signs in Residential Districts.
A. Type of Signs Allowed. Nameplate, real estate sales,
political, ground, temporary, wall, and identification.
u. No sign shall be constructed .so as to have more than
two (2) surfaces.
C. Number of Total Type of Sign Allowed per lot Frontage.
One (.1) of the permitted types of signs, except
temporary signs where two (2) will be permitted and
political signs where one (1) for each candidate
will be permitted. No more than thirty-two (32)
square feet of total display area will be permitted at
any one time in developed areas...
\D. Size. Not more than a total of six (6) square feet
with a four (4) foot maximum for any dimension
except as otherwise restricted in this Section.
Total square feet of all signs shall not exceed thirty-
two (32) square feet per lot except in multi -family
districts.
E. Height. The top of the display shall not exceed ten
(10) feet above grade.
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F. Setback. Any sign over one and one-half (11) square
feet shall be setback at least ten (10) feet from
any lot line.
505.320 Permitted Signs in Commercial and 1-;slustr-iai Districts.
A. Type of Signs Allowed. Business, nameplate, identifi-
cation, illuminated, ground, pedestal, motion, political,
real estate sales, shopping center where there are
three (3) or more businesses, temporary, and wall.
Advertising by conditional use permit only.
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B. Number of Each Typo of: Sign Allowed Per lot Frontage.
Two -(2) business signs
gnJ on any lot h4v] ilg
a frontage of one hundred fifty (150) feet or less and
one (1) additional business sign for each
additional One Hundred Fifty (150) feet of frontage.
Also, one (1) of the permitted types of temporary
signs w+'i.11 be permitted.
C. Size.
1. Except as provided herein, the total square
footage of sign area for each lot shall not
exceed two (2) square feat of sign area for each
lineal foot of lot, frontage, except where a
location is a corner lot, t)ie amount may be
increased by one (1) square foot of sign area
per front foot of public right-of-way along a
side lot lino.
2 No sign shall exceed two hundred (200) square
feet in area.
3. Each real estate sales sign, temporary sign, and
political sign shall not exceed thirty-five (35)
square feet in area.
4. Each nameplate sign shall not exceed one hundred
(100) square feet in arca.
D. Hui ht. The top of the display shall not exceed
thirty-five (35) feet above the average grade.
E. Setback. Any sign over six (6) square feet shall Le
setback at least ten (10) feet from any lot line.
In no case shall any part of a sign be closer than
two (2) feet to a vertical -line drawn at the property
line. All signs over one hundred (100) square feet
shall be setback at least fifty (50) feet from any
residential district.
505.33p Permitted Signs in Planned Unit Development Districts
or Uses Requiring a Conditional Use Permit.
A. Type, number, size, heights, and setback as specifically
authorized by terms of the issued permit.
3. 'To the extent feasible and practicable, signs shall be
regulated in a manner similar, to that in the 4se
district most appropaite to the principal useinvolved.
505.34 Sign, Design, Construction and Maintenance. -
A. Required marking on signs.
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1. After the effective c!atc of this Ordinance,
every sign for which a permit is required shall
have painted in a conspicuous place thereon in
letters not less than ono (1) inch in height,
the date of erection; the permit number, and voltage
of any electrical apparatus.'used in connection
therewith.
2 Every outdoor advertising sign erected under the
provisions of this Ordinance shall be plainly
marked with the name• of the person or firm erecting
such sign.
B. Projecting Signs. Except for marquee signs, signs shall
in no case project from a building or structure
to any point within two (2) feet of a line drawn
perpendicularly upward from the curb line. No
projecting sign shall be less than nine (9) feet
above the sidewalk or the ground level. All projecting
signs for which a permit is required shall be constructed
entirely of fire resistant material.
C. Ground Signs.
1. No ground sign shall be erected, constructed,
altered, rebuilt, or relocated to a height
at the top of the display exceeding thirty-five -
(35) feet above the ground,.unless otherwise ( ( i
restricted in this Section.
2. No ground sign display for which a permit is
required shall be erected to a height of more
than twelve (12) feet above the ground, unless
the face is constructed of sheet metal or other
noncombustible facing materials.
3 The bottom of the facing of every ground sign
shall be at least three (3) feet above the ground,
which space, may be filled with landscaping, plat-
form, or decorative trim of light wood or metal
construction.
The soil used for the dug -in type of anchor or
post support shall be carefully placed and
thoroughly compacted. The anchors and supports
shall penetrate to a depth below ground greater
than that of the frost line.
D. Wall Signs. Wall signs attached to exterior walls of
solid masonry or concrete shall be safely and securely
attached to the same by means of metal anchors, -bolts,
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or expansion screws of not less than three -eights
(3/a) inch in diameter which shall be embedded at
least five (5) inches. No wooden blocks or anchorage
with wood used in connection with screws or nails shall
be considered proper anchorage, except in the case
of wall signs attached to building's with walls of
wood. No wall sign shall be entirely supported
by an unbraced parapet wall.
F Sian Maintenance.
Painting. The owner of any sign shall be required
to have such sign properly painted at least once
every two (2) years, if needed, including all
parts and supports of the sign, unless such
parts or supports are galvanized or otherwise
treated to prevent rust.
' 1.
2. Area Around Sign. The owner or lessee of any sign,
or the owner of the land on which the sign is
located shall keep the grass, weeds, or other
growth cut and the area free from refuse between
the sign and the street and also for a distance of.
six (6) feet behind and at the *nds of said sign.
F. All signs must meet the requirements of the State
Building Code.
505.350 Non -Conforming Signs. All signs not in conformity
with the provisions of this Ordinance shall he removed within five
(5) years of adoption date of this Ordinance. No improvements
to non -conforming signs shall be made -except for safety purposes.
505.360 Obsolete Signs. Any sign for which no permit has been
issued shall be taken down and removed by the owner, agent, or
person having the beneficial use.of the building, or land upon
which the sign may be found within thirty (30) days after written
notice from the 'Zoning Administrator. Any sign now or hereafter
existing which no longer advertises or .identifies a bona -fide
business conducted, or a service rendered, or a product sold, shall
be taken down and removed by the owner, agent, or person having
the beneficial use of the building or structure upon which the
sign may be found within ten days after written notice from the
Building Official.
505.370 Unsafe or Dangerous Signs. Any sign which becomes
structurally unsafe or endangers the safety of a building or
premises or endangers the public safety, shall be taken down
and removed or structurally improved by the owner, agent, or
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person having the beneficial use of the building, structure,
or land upon which the sign is located within ten (10) days
after written notification from the Zoning Administrator.
505.380 Permit Fees. The application for a sign permit shall
be set from time to time by Ordinance of the City Council.
505.390 Expiration of Permit. All sign permits for an
advertising sign (business sign, motion sign, pedestal sign, or
any sign over one hundred fifty (150) square feet in area) shall
expire two (2) years from the date.if issuance. If the work
authorized under a sign permit has not been completed within
six (6) months after the date of issuance, the permit shall
become null and void.
505.400 Permit Applications. All permit applications shall contain
the proposed type of sign, size, location, setbacks, illumination,
height, width, design, etc. and other relevant specifications
as requested on the permit application form. All sign permits
shall be granted by the City Building Inspector unless a conditional
use permit is required.
505.410 Sign Permit Chart.
SP = Sign Permit
C = Conditional Use Permit Agricul- Residen- Commer- Indus/Planned
P = Permitted Use tural tial cial try 1 Unit
N = Not Allowed District District Dist. D . Dev.
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Advertising Sign N N C C
Buiness Sign C C SP SP SP
Flashing Sign N N N N N
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SP = Sign Permit
a c Conditional Use Permit Agricul- Residen- Comer- Indus- Planned
P = Permitted Use tural tial tial trial Unit
f N = Not Allowed District District District District Dev.
Ground Sign P P SP SP SP
Illuminated Sign N N SP SP SP
Identification Sign P P P P P
Motion Sign N N SP SP SP
Nameplate Sign - SP SP SP SP SP '
Pedestal Sign P P SP SP SP
Real Estate Sign P P :p .P
Real Estate Development * P P P P P
Roof Sign, except Gambrel N N N N N
Shopping Center Sign N N SP SP SP
Temporary or Seasonal Sign P P P P P
Wall Sign SP SP SP SP SP
Warning Sign on Private
Property P P P P P
Political Sign P P P P P
Displays C N C C C
See these Sub -Sections for
Further Detail 505.30 505.31 505.32 505.32 505.=
* Only signs in this catagory greater than 32 square feet require C.
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1602 DRIVEWAYS
1602.010. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to control
the location ors 'driveways and curb cuts in order that traf-
fic hazards be reduced, adequate street drainage be main-
tained, and that ingress and egress from properties shall not
constitute a hazard or impair the health, safety, or general
welfare' of the residents of the City of Lake Elmo.
1602.020. Permit Requirements. No driveway shall be con-
structed in any location wnere motor. Vehicles will be yro-
vided with access to any public right-of-way without first
obtaining a permit for said construction from the properly
designated City employee, who shall require a grade to
establish the driveway. Prior to the issuance of the permit,
the provisions of this chapter shall be complied with.
1602:030.. Annlication. Any person desiring said permit shall
present'a written application to the City describing the
'improvements to be made with plans which indicate that the
requirements of this chapter will be met. ' -
1602.040.•= Permit Fees.` The permit fee. shall be set by Ordinance
of thet_city Council. ,
1602:.e50:4•=Permit Revocation. The permit issued may be re-
voked"tir-the City at any time after its issuance for failure
to ccmply with the conditions of the permit or the directions
of the_" City relative to the work covered by the permit.
1602:060. :General Requirements.'
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":r7-`A.-'Licensed Contractor. '.All work done within the
right-o'f=way of the street shall be done by a regularly
licensed contractor under the supervision of the proper
City employee, who will see that all regulations are
rigidly followed. .
S. Driveway Surface. Whenever a driveway is con-
structed, all that portion of the boulevard designated as
driveway shall be surfaced with a plant -mixed machine laid
bituminous material conforming to M.H.D. Spec. No. 2331, in
accordance with plans approved by the City Engineer.
Concrete specifications approved by the City Engineer may
also be used for such driveway surfacing at the property
owner's awn risk. Should it subsequently become necessary
to repair or replace such concrete surfacing in whole or in
part, the owner, or owners, of property serviced by such
concrete driveways shall pay all costs of such repairs or
replacements. -
C. Scone. The requirements of this chapter apply to
all new construction and to repairs and changes to old drive-
ways which do not conform to present requirements.
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D. Notification of Construction. The City is to
be notified at least 24 hours in advance of the date. -the. l
construction will start.
E. Plot Plan. Prior to the construction of a.drive-
way, a.plot plan must be submitted which shall,indicate'the
location and specifications for driveways and curb cuts:.in
accordance with this chapter. The plot plan submitted shall
be approved prior to the issuance of a permit for a driveway'.
1602.070. Standards. The following regulations.shall apply
to aLL driveways, curb cuts and aisles:
A. Width. The maximum width of any driveway and.curb
cut shall be twenty-four (24) feet. -
8. Distance between Driveways. The minimum distance Q
between curbs of driveways at right-of-way line shall be ten '
(10.) feet in any residential district. In• all other districts,
the minimum distance shall be twenty (20) feet.
C. Width of Aisles. Any aisle in any parking lot in..:
a zoning district other than a residential district shall be ;
a minimum of twenty-four (24) feet. Any aisle in a -parking
lot in any residential district serving a building containing
three or more dwelling units shall also be a minimum of:1 ._
twenty-four (24). feet.
D. Distance from Intersection. No driveway on.curb
cut shall be less than twenty (20) feet from any right-of-way
line of any street intersection, except that in retail,busi-
ness, and industrial zoning districts, the minimum distance
shall be fifty (50) feet. E. Driveway Angle. The minimum driveway angle from a
two-way access street shall be ninety (90) degrees. The mini-
mum driveway angle from a one-way street shall be thirty (30)
degrees.
F. Control of Traffic. Where commercial land uses
are adjacent to residential districts, ingress and egress
from the commercial uses on streets leading to or through
the residential districts shall not be permitted unless it
can be demonstrated that adequate access to public right-
of-way is thereby denied. In this manner traffic shall be
controlled to insure that the location of driveways shall
not constitute a hazard nor be injurious to adjacent resi-
dential uses.
G. Access to Thoroughfares. on properties having
frontage on both thoroughfares and minor roads, access shall
be provided via the minor road wherever feasible in order to
reduce the number of curb cuts on thoroughfares.
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H. State and County Highway Requirements. The.pro-
posed driveway is to be constructed so that if it opens into
any street designated as a state or county highway, all addi-
tional specifications of theappropriate highway departments
will apply.
I. A driveway must be at least 5 feet from any lot
line,except the lot line. it crosses for -ingress and egress.
Sections 301.130 E and F and
1602.080 Parking Areas. See
Section 1D04 of this Code.
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1601. BOULEVARDS
1603.:010. Definition. The "Boulevard" is the area of public
right -or -way between the pavement, or improved part of the street,
and the right -or -way line.
1603.010. Maintenance R'esponsibility.•
A. The owner and the occupant of any property. adjacent
to:•a boulevard, within:the City of Lake Elmo shall use due diligence
•to keep: such boulevard in a safe condition. No.such.owner.or
.occupant shall allow any, noxious weeds, rubbish, dead -trees or
branches, or other debris to remain on the boulevard longer than
twelve':(12) hours after its'deposit thereon. The owner:yor occupant'
'shall abate or prevent'such nuisance on.such.property. .
B'. The'owners and the occupant of. any:. pproperty;.;adjacent
'to a boulevard within the'City of.Lake',S'1mo •shall use"dpe diligence
to abate or prevent the nuisances described:-in•Sectionst1501.040
A, C,.''and E, and Section 1506.020 of the.Mucipal.Code of Lake Elmo.
Failure to control these nuisances shall: constitute A. violation of
this -Ordinance.
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- LIMIT= BUSINESS DISTRICT
(A) Purpose
This section applies to certain properties located along the
1-94 corridor area and outside the area serviced with
sanitary sewer facilities. This district is intended to
allow areas for the development of limited business such as
corporate offices, business parks, professional services,
medical and dental clinics and other similar low impact uses.
This district may be used as a transitional or buffer
district between the rural residential and agricultural land
uses and the adjacent interstate freeway. Because there are
no plans for sanitary sewer to serve this area, stringent
requirements for on -site sewer systems will be applied. This,
district shall promote a high quality of business developmentl
design and development which produces a positive image and
minimizes adverse impacts from traffic, noise, odor, glare
and other nuisances.
(B) permitted Uses and Structures
(1) Professional offices.
(2) Clinics for human care including medical and dental
clinics.
(3) Library, health centers and community buildings.
(4) Financial institutions - banks.
(5) Medical and dental research and laboratories.
(6) Laboratories for research and quality control.
(7) Office/warehouses.
(C)
pccessnry MAPS and $tructures
(1) Uses and structures which are clearly incidental and
subordinate to the permitted use and structures. See
Section 301.130c for further regulations.
(D) Uses permitted by Cnn itional Use Permit
(1) Nursery, landscape, greenhouse with retail sales.
(2) Nursing homes, rest homes, retirement homes or hospitals
for human care.
(3) Day care centers.
(4) Art, interior decorating, photographic or music studio.
(5) clubs and lodges.
(6) Health, sport and fitness clubs.
(7) Mortuaries and funeral homes.
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(E) Mi,imum District Requirements
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(a) Front
(b) Side
(c) Side (street)
(d) Rear
(e) any line adjacent to
a residential zone
(6) Maximum Building Heights
(7) Maximum Lot Coverage by
all structures
(8) Maximum Total Lot Coverage
of all impervious surface
(F) Perfnrmanre Standards
(1) Architectural Standards
Lot Area
Lot Width
Lot Depth
Building setback from
(a) Front
(b) Side
(c) Side (street)
(d) Rear
(e) any line adjacent to
a residential zone
3.5 acres
300 feet
400 feet
property lines:
100 feet
50 feet
100 feet
50 feet
100 feet
Parking setback from property lines:
50 feet
30 feet
50 feet
30 feet
75 feet
35 feet
25%
65%
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(a) It is not the intent of the City to restrict designs
freedom unduly when reviewing project architecture
in connection with a site and building plan.
However, it is in the best interest of the City to
promote high standards of architectual design and
compatibility with surrounding structures and
neighborhoods. New building proposals shall
include architectual plans prepared by a registered
architect and shall show the following:
Elevations of all sides of the buildings.
Type and color of exterior building materials.
Typical general floor plans.
Dimensions of all structures.
Location of trash containers and of heating,
cooling and ventilation equipment and systems.
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(b) Unadorned prestressed concrete panels, concrete
block anct unfinished metal shall not be permitted
as exterior materials. The City may at its sole
discretion allow architecturally enhanced block or
concrete panels.
(c) All rooftop or ground mounted mechanical equipments
and exterior trash storage areas shall be enclosed
with materials compatible with the principal
structure.
(2) Parking
All drives and parking lots shall be constructed with
blacktop, and concrete curb and gutters. Where
appropriate, sidewalks may be required.
Parking lot landscape areas, including landscape islands
shall be reasonably distributed throughout the parking
lot area so as to break up expanses of paved areas.
(3) Landscaping
All yard areas 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, shrubs in accordance with a plan prepared by a
landscape architect. Areas left in a natural state
shall be kept free of liter, 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. A reasonable attempt shall be made to
preserve as many existing trees as is practical and to
incorporate them into the site plan.
Where areas abut residential districts, a buffer area
of a minimum depth of 75 feet will be required. Such a
buffer area shall be completely constructed and approved
by the City prior to all final City inspections for con-'
struction 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,
approved by the City Attorney, to assure construction of
the buffer area.
(4) Lighting and Glare
Plans for new developments shall include a lighting plan
denoting the location, type and height of lighting
fixtures and the illumination patterns shown on a site
plan. Glare whether direct or reflected, such as from
floodlights or high temperature processes, and as
differentiated from general illumination, shall not be
visible at any property line.
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