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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 888 ORDINANCE NO. 888 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO CITY CODE TITLE 1100, ADDING CHAPTER 1128, COUNTY ROAD 10 CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT; SPECIAL PLANNING CASE 187-13 The City of Mounds View ordains: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Chapter 1000, Section 1008.10 of the Mounds View City Code pertaining to "Dynamic Display Signs" by deleting the stricken language and adding the underlined text as follows: CHAPTER 1128 COUNTY ROAD 10 CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT SECTION: 1128.01 Purpose 1128.02 Permitted Uses 1128.03 District Area Defined 1128.04 Other Requirements 1128.05 Standards 1128.06 Existing Uses and Structures 1128.01 PURPOSE: The purpose of this District is to provide standards of development for land lying on either side of the major transportation corridor along County Road 10. The County Road 10 Corridor District is the primary gateway through the City. The aesthetic impacts from new developments and redevelopments must be evaluated to help ensure the long-term viability and success of the District. Accomplishing the purpose of the County Road 10 Corridor District requires particular concern for the site layout, building materials, site features and other related design elements. To that end, new development and redevelopment shall conform to the standards in this and related zoning requirements. In reviewing and approving land use applications, the City Council will make the final determination in the compatibility and consistency with all provisions in this and related sections of the Zoning Ordinance. Ordinance 888 Page 2 1128.02.1 PERMITTED USES: The overlay district provisions apply to any base zoning district set forth in this Title that exists within the defined overlay area. 1128.03 DISTRICT AREA DEFINED: The following area is hereby established as being within the County Road 10 Corridor Overlay District: All parcels having frontage on County Road 10. All parcels that are within 200 feet of the County Road 10 right-of-way. 1128.04 OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Any deviation from the requirements in this chapter shall comply with the procedures and criteria provided in Chapter 1125.02 of the City Code. 1128.05 STANDARDS: For development of properties within the County Road 10 overlay district, the following standards will be applied where these standards supersede requirements set forth in the B-1 (Neighborhood Business), B-2 (Limited Business), B-3 (Highway Business), B-4 (Regional Business), PUD (Planned Unit Development), R-3 (Medium Density Residential) and R-4 (High Density Residential) zoning districts. All other standards and requirements of the above-mentioned zoning districts shall continue to apply. Subd. 1. Construction Materials: a. At least fifty (50) percent of all exterior wall finishes on any building will be comprised of a combination of at least two of the following materials: (1) Brick (2) Natural stone or cultured stone (3) Glass (4) Masonry stucco (5) Other comparable or superior material as approved by the City b. The remaining fifty (50) percent of all exterior wall finishes must be comprised of any combination of decorative or rock face concrete block, concrete panels, metal or wood. All building materials subject to approval of the City. c. Buildings may be constructed of primarily one of the materials listed in Subd. 1 a, if the design exceeds the intent of the ordinance and is approved by the City. Ordinance 888 Page 3 d. Non-decorative exposed concrete block buildings are prohibited, as are pre- engineered metal buildings, corrugated metal-sided buildings, and wood sided buildings unless such metal buildings and wood sided buildings are enhanced on all elevations by the application of brick, decorative masonry, or decorative stucco surfaces in combination with decorative fascia overhangs and trim. Subd. 2 Architectural Design: Each building design will be reviewed for at least the following considerations: a. Appropriate location of structures on the site considering the relationship to other site amenities, restrictions, adjacent land usage, etc. b. General layout, roof treatments, proportion and quality of exterior. c. In the design of buildings or clusters of buildings, developers must orient projects so that the side(s) facing County Road 10 form the front of the project. Where front toward County Road 10 is not feasible due to the location of access roads and other site constraints, the project must be oriented and designed in such a manner so as to convey a pleasing appearance from County Road 10. d. Screening of mechanical equipment, tanks, loading docks, refuse handling, ancillary equipment, etc., whether on the roof or on the site. e. Drainage pipes on exterior building walls facing a street and/or County Road 10 must be integral to the design and non-apparent. f. Exceptions to the architectural design standards set forth in this section may be granted by the City Administrator or designee, for structures of comparable design and building materials. Subd. 3. Building and Parking Setback Requirements: Buildings and parking lots should have no more than a five (5) foot setback from County Road 10. The required setbacks for the other sides of the property will be determined by the City, based on the specific project and land usage. Subd. 4. Off-Street Parking: The City will use the off-street parking requirements in Chapter 1121.13 as a guideline, and base the final determination of required spaces on the specific project and land usage. Subd. 5. Landscaping: a. Landscaping requirements shall be in accordance with Chapter 1127, Tree Preservation and Landscaping. Ordinance 888 Page 4 b. A minimum of fifteen (15) percent of the total area of each lot shall be devoted to landscaped open space. c. All open areas of any lot not used for parking, driveways, or storage shall be landscaped with trees, shrubs, berms and planted ground cover. Subd. 6. Signs: In accordance with Chapter 1010. Subd. 7. Outdoor Storage and Dumpster Screening: a. No outdoor storage shall be permitted unless such storage is visually screened from view from County Road 10 and all adjoining residential properties, with suitable solid fence constructed of masonry or wood at least six (6) feet in height. Screening shall be well maintained. b. No dumpsters may be located on the sides of buildings fronting County Road 10, except if in the opinion of the City no other suitable location is reasonably available for such purpose, and provided the dumpster area is developed in a manner so as to minimize it's appearance from County Road 10. c. All dumpsters shall be entirely screened by a masonry or solid wooden fence, with gate, or a comparable screening, at least six (6) feet in height. 1128.06 EXISTING USES AND STRUCTURES: Uses and structures in this District that were conforming prior to the effective date of this Ordinance will remain conforming upon adoption of this Ordinance. Subd. 1. All subsequent additions, exterior alteration and accessory buildings constructed after the erection of an original building after the date of adoption of this ordinance, shall: a. Be constructed of materials comparable to those used in the original construction, and, b. Be designed in a manner conforming to the original structure's architectural design and appearance, and, c. Meet all other standards set forth in this ordinance. Ordinance 888 Page 5 SECTION 2. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, City staff shall have the following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance: On July 28, 2014, the City Council adopted Ordinance 888 that adds Chapter 1128 to the Mounds View Municipal Code. This amendment creates a County Road 10 Corridor Overlay District. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business hours at Mounds View City Hall and is available on line at the City's web site located at www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us. SECTION 3. This ordinance takes effect 30 days after its publication in the official City newspaper. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING by the Mounds View City Council this 14th day of July, 2014. PUBLIC HEARING, SECOND READING AND ADOPTION by the Mounds View City Council this 28th day of July, 2014. PUBLICATION DATE: August 8, 2014 •e Flaherty, Mayor ATTEST: J cuyvizo James Ericson, City Administrator (seal)