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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-17-2010 PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA November 17, 2010 -- 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes: A. October 6, 2010 4. Citizens Requests and Comments Relating to Planning and Zoning Issues Not Already on the Agenda. (Before speaking, please give your full name and address for the record.) 5. Planning Cases None 6. Other Planning Activity A. B-2, Limited Business Zoning District Discussion 7. Next Planning Commission Meetings: A. December 1, 2010 B. December 15, 2010 8. Adjourn to Agenda Session AGENDA SESSION 1. Review Minutes: a. November 3, 2010 2. Staff Reports a. Upcoming Planning Cases 3. Chairperson and Planning Commissioners’ Reports 4. Meeting Conclusion Item No: 6A Meeting Date: November 17, 2010 Type of Business: Other Planning Activity City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Planning Commission From: Heidi Heller, Planning Associate Item Title/Subject: Discussion about Permitted Uses in a B-2, Limited Business Zoning District Introduction: City staff recently received a sign permit application for a new Chinese restaurant (dine-in, take-out and delivery) that was preparing to move into Silver View Plaza. City Staff was unaware that a new tenant was going to be moving into this mall. After reviewing the details about the new restaurant, determined that it would not be allowed in the mall because of the existing B-2 zoning. This is because it would be a full operation restaurant and not a delicatessen as allowed by the city code in a B-2 location. Kraus Anderson continues to struggle to get tenants in Silver View Plaza and the City does want to help where it can. City Staff decided to bring this discussion to the Planning Commission to discuss if the Commission would be open to adding more permitted or conditional uses to the B-2 zoning code, particularly relating to restaurants. Discussion: Kraus Anderson built Silver View Plaza and continues to own and manage the property. This mall opened in 1988, and at some point that same year, a rezoning was requested from B-2 to B-3. The City denied the request due to concerns regarding inadequate parking availability. Despite this, for many years the facility experienced full or nearly full occupancy. Kraus Anderson requested to rezone the property again in 2005, but was denied for the same reasons as in 1988. The current zoning designation, B-2, allows for less intense commercial and service oriented businesses such as laundromats, locksmiths, delicatessens, financial offices, florists, sporting goods and hardware to name a few. The present tenant mix at Silverview Plaza includes Domino’s pizza, a laundromat, Curves (exercise facility), a specialty auto accessory store and Fantastic Sam’s hair salon. Other tenants in the past have included a private school, Subway, tool store, flower shop, and a chiropractor. Currently, well over fifty percent of the retail area is vacant. According to the Zoning Code, the purpose of the B-2 district is as follows: PURPOSE: The purpose of the B-2, Limited Business District is to provide for low intensity, retail or service outlets which deal directly with the customer for whom the goods or services are furnished. The uses allowed in this District are to provide goods and services on a limited community market scale and located in areas which are well served by collector or arterial street facilities at the edge of residential districts. B-2 Zoning Code Discussion Page 2 The other properties in the city that are zoned B-2 are Simon’s Sporting Goods and adjacent ABC Liquor store, Western Bank, two small office buildings, the Mounds View Library, Mounds View Animal Hospital, Cars Bike Shop and Vino & Stogies liquor store. The majority of the commercial property in the city is zoned B-3, Highway Business. Mounds View Square is the only property in the city with a B-4, Regional Business, zoning designation. The B-2 zoning code is fairly limited with the types of restaurants allowed – delicatessens are the only permitted type of restaurant. The definition of delicatessen is: An establishment which serves prepared food such as cooked meats, sandwiches, or salads or other food items which do not require kitchen facilities for preparation with the exception of conventional and microwave ovens. The majority of the business would be as carry-out with the maximum amount of seating allowed on premises being 24 seats. City Staff believes there could be some instances where small or a limited number of restaurants, along with some other types of retail that could be compatible uses in a B-2 zoning district. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission review and discuss the possibility of additional permitted uses in the B-2 Zoning District. Sincerely, Heidi Heller Planning Associate Attachments 1. Zoning Map 2. Aerial Views 3. Ordinance 845 – updated list of permitted uses in a B-1 zoning district 4. B-2 and B-3 zoning code Zoning Map Mounds View Square SA gasSilver View Plaza Library Aerial Views Silver View Plaza Mounds View Square LibrarySilver View Plaza SAResidential Townhomes Burger King Senior Apt bldg ORDINANCE 845 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1112.02 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW ZONING CODE TO ADD ADDITIONAL PERMITTED USES TO THE B-1, NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS, ZONING DISTRICT The City of Mounds View ordains: SECTION 1: Chapter 1112.02 of the Mounds View Municipal Code is hereby amended with the proposed additions underlined and the deletions stricken as follows: Chapter 1112.02: PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in a B-1 District: Barber shops Beauty parlors Convenience grocery stores (not supermarket type) Essential services Laundromat, self-service washing and drying Thrift or second-hand store Retail business for local or neighborhood needs subject to the following limits: - The sale of dry goods, clothing, notions and variety merchandise. - The sale of books, magazines, newspapers, gifts, jewelry, music, stationery or office supplies. Dry cleaning and laundry receiving and pick-up stations (with no cleaning or pressing done on site) Florist shop Candy and ice cream stores (shall not include drive-through and/or window pick-up services) Tailor shop, dress making, clothing rental store Ordinance 845 Page 2 Professional and service business offices such as accountant, architect, broker, engineer, attorney, realtor, appraiser, finance agency, insurance agency, investment agency, travel agency, mortgage company Medical, dental, chiropractic, counseling or other health-related office or clinic Repair store that provides services for the repair of home, garden, yard and personal use appliances, tool or equipment (except for motorized vehicles or gas-powered equipment). All repair work shall be done inside the building and there shall not be any outdoor sales or storage. The City will allow uses similar to those listed above in this section if the proposed use would not create a nuisance and if the use would not be noxious or hazardous. The City Council shall review uses that are not clearly similar to those listed in this section for a determination of compatibility. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after its passage and publication, in accordance with Section 3.09 of the City Charter. Public Hearing, Introduction and First Reading by the Mounds View City Council on May 24, 2010. Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on June 14, 2010. PUBLICATION DATE: June 24, 2010 __________________________ Joe Flaherty, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________ James Ericson, Clerk-Administrator (seal) 1113.01 1113.02 (Rev. 9/07) CHAPTER 1113 B-2, LIMITED BUSINESS DISTRICT SECTION: 1113.01: Purpose 1113.02: Permitted Uses 1113.03: Accessory Uses 1113.04: Conditional Uses 1113.05: Interim Uses (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04) 1113.01: PURPOSE: The purpose of the B-2, Limited Business District is to provide for low intensity, retail or service outlets which deal directly with the customer for whom the goods or services are furnished. The uses allowed in this District are to provide goods and services on a limited community market scale and located in areas which are well served by collector or arterial street facilities at the edge of residential districts. (1988 Code §40.17) 1113.02: PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in a B-2 District: Subd. 1. Service Oriented Businesses: Service oriented businesses which serve the Mounds View community: Bank, savings and loan, savings credit unions and other financial institutions. Commercial (leased and professional offices). Copy service but not including printing press or newspaper. Dry cleaning pick-up and laundry pick-up stations, including incidental repair and assembly but not including processing. Educational or instructional facilities. (Ord. 632, 7-26-99) Employment agencies. Finance companies. Health and beauty services. 1113.02 1113.02 (Rev. 9/07) Insurance sales, claims and branch offices. Locksmith. Medical and dental offices and clinics. Public utility collection offices. Real estate sales. Shoe repair. Therapeutic massage as defined and regulated in Chapter 514 of the municipal code. (Added, Ord. 798, 9-10-07) Travel bureaus, transportation ticket offices. Subd. 2. Retail: Limited retail uses which have, as the principle use, sales with warehousing or display secondary to that use. Adult establishment as defined and regulated in Chapter 513 of the Municipal Code. (Ord. 574, 5-13-96) All permitted uses as allowed in the B-1 Neighborhood Business Districts. Antique shop. Art and school supplies. Bakery goods and baking of goods for retail sales on the premises. Bicycle sales and repair. Books or stationery stores. Camera and photographic supplies. Candy, ice cream, popcorn, nuts, frozen desserts and soft drinks. Coin and philatelic stores. Costume, clothes rental. Delicatessen. 1113.02 1113.02 (Rev. 9/07) Drugstore. Fabric store. Florist shop. Frozen food store but not including a locker plant. Furniture showroom without warehousing. Furriers when conducted only for retail trade on premises. Gift or novelty store. Hardware store. Hobby store, including handicraft classes but not to exceed fifteen (15) students. Ice sales with storage not to exceed five (5) tons. Jewelry stores and watch repair. Leather goods and luggage stores. Liquor, off-sale. Meat market but not including processing for a locker plant. Office supplies and equipment. Plumbing, television, radio, electrical sales and such repair as are accessory use to the retail establishments permitted within this District. Record/music shops. Rugs, carpet, tile, paint and wallpaper sales. Shoe stores. Small appliance sales and service. Sporting goods store. Tailor shops. 1113.02 1113.04 (Rev. 9/07) Toy stores. Video rental, sales and service. Wearing apparel. (Ord. 452, 2-27-89; Ord. 487, 6-25-90) Subd. 3. Tattoo, Body Piercing, Body Branding, Body Painting or Body Scarring Establishments, provided that: a. Any such establishment shall be separated by no less than one thousand feet (1,000') from any other such establishment located within the City of Mounds View, as measured from the property lines of the property upon which the uses are located. b. The minimum floor space for such use shall be two hundred fifty (250) square feet. c. The establishment and operators shall be licensed and be in compliance with Chapter 515 of the Municipal Code. (Ord. 663, 9-11-00) 1113.03: ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted accessory uses in a B-2 District: All permitted accessory uses as allowed in a B-1 District. (1988 Code §40.17) 1113.04: CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses in a B-2 District (requiring a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by Section 1125.01 of this Title): Subd. 1. Governmental and public utility buildings and structures necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the community; provided, that: a. Conformity with the surrounding neighborhood is maintained, and required setbacks and side yard requirements are met. b. Equipment is completely enclosed in a permanent structure with no outside storage. c. Adequate screening from neighboring uses and landscaping is provided in accordance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of this Title. d. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and satisfactorily met. Subd. 2. Commercial planned unit development as required by Chapter 1120 of this Title. 1113.04 1113.04 (Rev. 9/07) Subd. 3. Solar energy and wind generator systems and solar and wind generator structures1 . (1988 Code §40.17) Subd. 4. Veterinary clinics, animal clinics, and animal boarding facilities; provided, that: (Ord. 685, 8-27-01) a. Noise and odor are effectively confined to the premises in accordance with Chapter 6 of this Municipal Code, Nuisances. b. A mechanical ventilation or exhaust system shall be installed to control, capture and remove emissions or odors generated by such use. Such systems shall be separate from other ventilation systems in the building. Such system shall be designed to prevent the migration of emissions or odors to other parts of the building. Installation must comply with Minnesota Building Code Mechanical Systems, Chapter 1345 2 . (Ord. 441, 5-23-88; Ord. 685, 8-27-01) c. All animal boarding activities shall be conducted indoors, except for necessary outdoor exercise. At no time shall any animal be left unsupervised while outdoors. (Ord. 685, 8-27-01) d. Outdoor exercise shall be conducted so as not to unreasonably annoy, injure or endanger the health, safety, comfort, or welfare of the public. (Ord. 685, 8-27-01) e. All animal boarding facilities shall comply with the Nuisance Codes established for the City of Mounds View. (Ord. 685, 8-27-01) f. All animal boarding facilities shall comply with the Minnesota Pet and Companion Animal Welfare Act (Minnesota Statutes, 346.35 – 346.44). (Ord. 685, 8-27-01) Subd. 5. Pet stores; provided, that: a. Noise and odor are effectively confined to the premises in accordance with Chapter 604 of this Municipal Code, Nuisances. b. The boarding of animals is prohibited, except for the purposes of retail sales. 1 See Sections 1103.04 and 1103.05 of this Title. 2 See Section 1001.01 of this Code for adoption of State Building Code; see M.S.A. §16B.59 for State Building Code. 1113.04 1113.04 (Rev. 9/07) c. A mechanical ventilation or exhaust system shall be installed to control, capture and remove emissions or odors generated by such use. Such systems shall be separate from the other ventilation systems in the building. Such system shall be designed to prevent the migration of emissions or odors to other parts of the building. Installation must comply with the Minnesota State Building Code Mechanical Systems, Chapter 1345. (Ord. 448, 9-26-88) Subd. 6. Wireless telecommunications towers and antennae subject to the provisions established in Chapter 1124 of the Zoning Code. (Ord. 588, 2-10-97) Subd. 7. Day care center, group nursery; provided that: (Ord. 595, 4-14-97) a. No overnight facilities are provided for the children served. Children are delivered and removed daily. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97) b. The front yard depth shall be a minimum of thirty five feet (35'). (Ord. 595, 4-14-97) c. Minimum lot area shall be no less than one (1) acre, or as provided in Section 1104.02, subdivision 2b(3). (Ord. 590, 11-25-96) d. Not less than forty (40) square feet of outside play space per child be provided and that such space be suitably fenced and/or screened in accordance with conditions as specified by the City Council. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97) e. Adequate off-street parking and access is provided in compliance with Chapter 1121 of this Title. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97) f. Adequate off-street loading and service entrances are provided in compliance with Chapter 1122 of this Title. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97) g. The site and related parking and service entrances shall be served by an arterial or collector street of sufficient capacity to accommodate the traffic which will be generated. (Ord. 595, 4- 14-97) h. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in compliance with the Mounds View Sign Code. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97) i. The provisions of Section 1125.01, subdivision 1e of this Title are considered and satisfactorily met. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96) j. The distance between any outdoor play yard for a day care center or group nursery and the Highway 10 right-of-way line shall be a minimum of two hundred feet (200'), except as provided in Section 1123.02, subdivision 1c. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97) 1113.04 1113.04 (Rev. 9/07) k. No day care center or group nursery shall be permitted where the distance from the property line for the day care center or group nursery to a premise requiring a liquor license, as provided in Section 502 of the Municipal Code, or a license for an adult establishment, as provided in Section 513 of the Municipal Code, if five hundred feet (500') or less, except that the five hundred (500) foot requirement shall not apply to any liquor establishment receiving at least sixty percent (60%) of its annual gross sales revenue from the sale of food. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97) Subd. 8. Neighborhood Motor Fuel Station; provided, that: (Added, Ord. 788, 4-9-07) a. Regardless of whether the dispensing, sales or offering for sale of motor fuels and/or oil is incidental to the conduct of the use or business, the standards and requirements imposed by this Title for motor fuel stations shall apply. These standards and requirements are, however, in addition to other requirements which are imposed for other uses of the property. b. There shall be a maximum of four (4) motor fuel dispensing pumps on the site. c. There shall be no automotive service, repair or rebuilding allowed on the site. d. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause impairment in property values or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot. e. The entire site, other than that taken up by a building, structure of plantings, shall be surfaced with a material to control dust, drainage and erosion which is subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. f. A minimum lot area of twenty two thousand five hundred (22,500) square feet and minimum lot dimensions of one hundred fifty feet by one hundred thirty feet (150' x 130') be provided. g. A drainage system, subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer, shall be installed. h. A curb not less than six inches (6") above grade shall separate the public sidewalk from motor vehicle service areas. i. The lighting shall be accomplished in such a way as to have no direct source of light visible from adjacent land in residential use or from the public right of way and shall be in compliance with Section 1103.09 of this Title. j. Wherever fuel pumps are to be installed, pump islands shall be installed. 1113.04 1113.04 (Rev. 9/09) k. At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than ten feet (10') shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(1) through (5) of this Title. l. Each light standard island and all islands in the parking lot shall be landscaped or covered. m. Parking or car magazine storage space shall be screened from view of abutting residential districts in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(1) through (5) of this Title. n. Vehicular access points shall create a minimum of conflict with through traffic movement, shall comply with Chapter 1121 of this Title and shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. o. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be minimized and shall be in compliance with the Mounds View Sign Code 3 . p. Provisions are made to control and reduce noise. q. No outside storage except as allowed in compliance with subdivision 4 of this Section shall exist. r. No outside sale or service shall exist. s. Sale of products other than those specifically mentioned in this Section shall be subject to the conditional use permit. t. All conditions pertaining to a specific site are subject to change when the City Council, upon investigation in relation to a formal request, finds that the general welfare and public betterment can be served as well or better by modifying the conditions. u. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and satisfactorily met. Subd. 9. Car washes as an accessory use to a neighborhood fuel station (drive through, mechanical and self-service); provided, that: (Added, Ord. 833, 9-3-09) a. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause impairment in property values or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot. (Added, Ord. 833, 9-3- 09) 3 See Chapter 1008 of this Code. 1113.04 1113.04 (Rev. 9/09) b. Magazining or stacking space is constructed to accommodate that number of vehicles that can be washed during a maximum thirty (30) minute period and shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. (Added, Ord. 833, 9-3-09) c. At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than ten feet (10’) shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of this Title. (Added, Ord. 833, 9-3-09) d. Each light standard island and all islands in the parking lot shall be landscaped or covered. (Added, Ord. 833, 9-3-09) e. Parking or car magazine storage space shall be screened from view of abutting residential districts in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of this Title. (Added, Ord. 833, 9-3-09) f. The entire area, other than occupied by the building or plantings, shall be surfaced with material that will control dust, drainage and erosion that is subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. (Added, Ord. 833, 9-3-09) g. The entire area shall have a drainage system that is subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. (Added, Ord. 833, 9-3-09) h. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source is not visible from the public right-of-way or from an abutting residence and shall be in compliance with Section 1103.09 of this Title. (Added, Ord. 833, 9-3-09) i. Vehicular access points shall be limited, shall create a minimum of conflict with through traffic movement and shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. (Added, Ord. 833, 9-3-09) j. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall comply with the Mounds View Sign Code. (Added, Ord. 833, 9-3-09) k. Provisions are made to control and reduce noise. (Added, Ord. 833, 9-3-09) l. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and satisfactorily met. (Added, Ord. 833, 9-3-09) 1113.05 1113.05 (Rev. 9/07) 1113.05: INTERIM USES: The following are interim uses in a B-2 District requiring an Interim Use Permit. An interim use permit must be obtained in accordance with procedures identical in form and a substance to the conditional use permit procedures found in Section 1125.01, subdivision 3 of the Mounds View Municipal Code. Interim Use Permits may be approved for a determined or undetermined period of time at the sole discretion of the City Council. (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04) Subd. 1. All permitted interim uses as allowed in a B-1 District. (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04) 1114.01 1114.02 (Rev. 5/04) CHAPTER 1114 B-3, HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT SECTION: 1114.01: Purpose 1114.02: Permitted Uses 1114.03: Accessory Uses 1114.04: Conditional Uses 1114.05: Interim Uses (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04) 1114.01: PURPOSE: The purpose of the B-3, Highway Business District is to provide for and limit the establishment of motor vehicle oriented or dependent commercial and service activities. (1988 Code §40.18) 1114.02: PERMITTED USES: The following are permitted uses in a B-3 District: All permitted uses as allowed in a B-2 Limited Business District. Amusement centers. Auto accessory stores. Bowling alleys. (Ord. 617, 6-8-98) Commercial recreational uses. Grocery stores, supermarkets. Motels, motor hotels and hotels; provided, that the lot area contains not less than five hundred (500) square feet of lot area per unit. Private clubs or lodges serving food and beverages with use being restricted to members and their guests. Adequate dining room, kitchen and bar space must be provided according to standards imposed upon similar unrestricted customer operations. The serving of alcoholic beverages to members and their guests shall be allowed; provided, that such service is in compliance with applicable Federal, State and Municipal regulations 4 . Offices of such use shall be limited to no more than twenty percent (20%) of the gross floor area of the building. 4 See Chapters 501, 502 and 503 of this Code; see M.S.A. Chapter 340A. 1114.02 1114.04 (Rev. 5/04) Public or semi-public recreational buildings and neighborhood or community centers, public and private educational institutions limited to elementary, junior high and senior high schools and religious institutions, such as churches, chapels, temples and synagogues. (Ord. 617, 6-8-98) Rental stores. Restaurants, cafes, tea rooms, taverns, on- and off-sale liquor. Taxi terminals, stands and offices. (Ord. 452, 2-27-89; Ord. 581, 6-10-96) 1114.03: ACCESSORY USES: The following are permitted accessory uses in a B-3 District: All permitted accessory uses as allowed in a B-2, Limited Business District. (1988 Code §40.18) 1114.04: CONDITIONAL USES: The following are conditional uses in a B-3 District (requiring a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by Section 1125.01 of this Title): Subd. 1. Drive-in and convenience food establishments; provided, that: a. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause impairment in property values or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot. b. At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than ten feet (10') shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of this Title. c. Each light standard island and all islands in the parking lot shall be landscaped or covered. d. Parking areas shall be screened from view of abutting residential districts in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of this Title. e. Parking areas and driveways shall be curbed with continuous curbs not less than six inches (6") high above the parking lot or driveway grade. f. Vehicular access points shall be limited, shall create a minimum of conflict with through traffic movement, shall comply with Chapter 1121 of this Title and shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. 1114.04 1114.04 (Rev. 5/04) g. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source is not visible from the public right of way or from an abutting residence and shall be in compliance with Section 1103.09 of this Title. h. The entire area shall have a drainage system which is subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. i. The entire area, other than that occupied by buildings or structures or plantings, shall be surfaced with a material which will control dust, drainage and erosion which is subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. j. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in compliance with the Mounds View Sign Code5 . k. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and satisfactorily met. Subd. 2. Car washes (drive through, mechanical and self-service); provided, that: a. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause impairment in property values or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot. b. Magazining or stacking space is constructed to accommodate that number of vehicles which can be washed during a maximum thirty (30) minute period and shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. c. At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than ten feet (10') shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of this Title. d. Each light standard island and all islands in the parking lot shall be landscaped or covered. e. Parking or car magazine storage space shall be screened from view of abutting residential districts in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of this Title. f. The entire area, other than occupied by the building or plantings, shall be surfaced with material which will control dust, drainage and erosion which is subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. 5 See Chapter 1008 of this Code. 1114.04 1114.04 (Rev. 5/04) g. The entire area shall have a drainage system which is subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. h. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source is not visible from the public right of way or from an abutting residence and shall be in compliance with Section 1103.09 of this Title. i. Vehicular access points shall be limited, shall create a minimum of conflict with through traffic movement and shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. j. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in compliance with the Mounds View Sign Code6 . k. Provisions are made to control and reduce noise. l. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and satisfactorily met. Subd. 3. Motor fuel station, auto repair, minor and tire battery stores and service; provided, that: a. Regardless of whether the dispensing, sales or offering for sale of motor fuels and/or oil is incidental to the conduct of the use or business, the standards and requirements imposed by this Title for motor fuel stations shall apply. These standards and requirements are, however, in addition to other requirements which are imposed for other uses of the property. b. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause impairment in property values or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable distance of the lot. c. The entire site, other than that taken up by a building, structure or plantings, shall be surfaced with a material to control dust, drainage and erosion which is subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. d. A minimum lot area of twenty two thousand five hundred (22,500) square feet and minimum lot dimensions of one hundred fifty feet by one hundred thirty feet (150' x 130') be provided. 6 See Chapter 1008 of this Code. 1114.04 1114.04 (Rev. 5/04) e. A drainage system, subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer, shall be installed. f. A curb not less than six inches (6") above grade shall separate the public sidewalk from motor vehicle service areas. g. The lighting shall be accomplished in such a way as to have no direct source of light visible from adjacent land in residential use or from the public right of way and shall be in compliance with Section 1103.09 of this Title. h. Wherever fuel pumps are to be installed, pump islands shall be installed. i. At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than ten feet (10') shall be landscaped and screened in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of this Title. j. Each light standard island and all islands in the parking lot shall be landscaped or covered. k. Parking or car magazine storage space shall be screened from view of abutting residential districts in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of this Title. l. Vehicular access points shall create a minimum of conflict with through traffic movement, shall comply with Chapter 1121 of this Title and shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. m. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be minimized and shall be in compliance with the Mounds View Sign Code 7 . n. Provisions are made to control and reduce noise. o. No outside storage except as allowed in compliance with subdivision 4 of this Section shall exist. p. No outside sale or service except as allowed in compliance with subdivision 5 of this Section shall exist. q. Sale of products other than those specifically mentioned in this Section shall be subject to the conditional use permit. 7 See Chapter 1008 of this Code. 1114.04 1114.04 (Rev. 5/04) r. All conditions pertaining to a specific site are subject to change when the City Council, upon investigation in relation to a formal request, finds that the general welfare and public betterment can be served as well or better by modifying the conditions. s. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and satisfactorily met. Subd. 4. Open and outdoor storage as an accessory use; provided, that: a. The area is fenced and screened from view of neighboring uses or if abutting an R District in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of this Title. b. Storage is screened from view from the public right of way in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of this Title. c. Storage area is grassed or surfaced to control dust. d. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible from the public right of way or from neighboring residences and shall be in compliance with Section 1103.09 of this Title. e. The open and outdoor storage does not take up parking space as required for conformity to this Title. f. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and satisfactorily met. Subd. 5. Open or outdoor service, sale and rental as a principal or accessory use and including sales in or from motorized vehicles, trailers or wagons for a period greater than ten (10) days; (Amended, Ord. 733, 5-10-04) a. Outside services, sales and equipment rental connected with the principal use is limited to thirty percent (30%) of the gross floor area of the principal use. b. Outside sales areas are fenced or screened from view of neighboring identical uses or an abutting R District in compliance with subdivisions 1103.08(l) through (5) of this Title. c. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible from the public right of way or from neighboring residences and shall be in compliance with sections 1103.08 and 1103.09 of this Title. d. Sales area is grassed or surfaced to control dust. 1114.04 1114.04 (Rev. 5/04) e. The open or outdoor service, sale or rental use does not take up parking space as required for conformity of this Title. f. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and satisfactorily met. Subd. 6. An accessory use which is a permitted use in a B-2 District, and: a. Such use does not constitute more than thirty percent (30%) of the lot area and not more than fifty percent (50%) of the gross floor area of the principal use. b. The off-street parking and off-street loading requirements of Chapters 1121 and 1122 of this Title have been met. c. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in compliance with the Mounds View Sign Code8 . d. The provisions of subdivision 1125.01(1)e of this Title are considered and satisfactorily met. Subd. 7. Solar energy and wind generator systems and solar and wind generator structures9 . (1988 Code §40.18) Subd. 8. Motor vehicle and recreation equipment sales and garages accessory thereto; provided that: a. Motor vehicle sales shall be on one (1) lot or contiguous lots not separated by a public street, alley, or other use. b. The minimum lot width shall be one hundred fifty feet (150’) at the minimum required front yard setback, as defined in Section 1104.01, Yard Requirements for B-3 Zoning Districts. c. A minimum lot area of two (2) acres is required. d. Setbacks shall be as required in Section 1104.01, Yard Requirements for B-3 Zoning Districts. 8 See Chapter 1108 of this Code. 9 See Sections 1103.04 and 1103.05 of this Title. 1114.04 1114.04 (Rev. 5/04) e. The entire site on which motor vehicle sales is located, other than that devoted to buildings and structures or landscaped areas shall be surfaced and maintained with a material to control dust, drainage and erosion which is subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer. f. A drainage system, subject to the approval of the Director of Public Works/City Engineer, shall be installed and maintained. All provisions shall apply as included in Chapters 1103, 1010 and 1302 relating to Surface Water Management. g. The following parking requirements shall be met: (1) All customer and employee parking spaces shall be permanently and clearly marked. (2) For every three (3) employees, a minimum of two (2) employee parking spaces shall be provided. (3) A minimum of two (2) off-street parking spaces for each service stall are required. The foregoing required parking spaces shall be shown and designated on the site plan. h. All outdoor illumination on sales lots shall be provided with lenses, reflectors, or shades, which will concentrate the light upon the premises so as to prevent glare or direct rays and shall be in compliance with Section 1103.09 of the Municipal Code. i. The maximum areas permitted for outside storage of motor vehicles can not exceed two (2) square feet of outside storage to each one (1) square foot of enclosed ground floor area. Not more than one (1) automobile shall be stored on each forty (40) square feet of outside storage. No rooftop parking shall be permitted. j. Accessory buildings to be used solely for sales offices shall not be permitted. Such accessory buildings as are permitted shall be constructed of the same materials as the main structure. k. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in compliance with Chapter 1008.08 of the Sign Code regulations. l. A minimum ten percent (10%) of the property, excluding setback requirements, is required for landscaped green space. The planting plan and type of shrubbery shall require approval of the Planning Commission based upon a recommendation of City Forester. 1114.04 1114.04 (Rev. 5/04) m. A natural screen shall be erected and maintained along all property lines separating the site from any Residential District. The screening shall include landscaping (trees, shrubs, grass, etc.) of a type (layout, species, height, size and density) in compliance with Subdivision 1103.08 of the Title. n. The hours of operation of the facility shall not exceed seven o’clock (7:00) a.m. to ten o’clock (10:00) p.m. o. Test driving routes and patterns must be submitted and approved prior to operation of an automobile sales lot. p. No music or advertisement will be allowed over paging systems. q. All provisions shall apply as included in Section 1103.01 relating to noise within the City Code. r. All car lots shall be brought into conformance within seven (7) years of the date this ordinance is effective. (Ord. 570, 1-8-96; Ord. 581, 6-10-96) Subd. 9. Wireless telecommunications towers and antennae subject to the provisions established in Chapter 1124 of the Zoning Code. (Ord. 588, 2-10-97) Subd. 10. Day care center, group nursery; provided that: (Ord. 595, 4-14-97) a. No overnight facilities are provided for the children served. Children are delivered and removed daily. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97) b. The front yard depth shall be a minimum of thirty five feet (35'). (Ord. 595, 4-14-97) c. Minimum lot area shall be no less than one (1) acre, or as provided in Section 1104.02, subdivision 2b(3). (Ord. 590, 11-25-96) d. Not less than forty (40) square feet of outside play space per child be provided and that such space be suitably fenced and/or screened in accordance with conditions as specified by the City Council. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97) e. Adequate off-street parking and access is provided in compliance with Chapter 1121 of this Title. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97) f. Adequate off-street loading and service entrances are provided in compliance with Chapter 1122 of this Title. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97) g. The site and related parking and service entrances shall be served by an arterial or collector street of sufficient capacity to accommodate the traffic which will be generated. (Ord. 595, 4- 14-97) 1114.04 1114.05 (Rev. 5/04) h. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in compliance with the Mounds View Sign Code. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97) i. The provisions of Section 1125.01, subdivision 1e of this Title are considered and satisfactorily met. (Ord. 590, 11-25-96) j. The distance between any outdoor play yard for a day care center or group nursery and the Highway 10 right-of-way line shall be a minimum of two hundred feet (200'), except as provided in Section 1123.02, subdivision 1c. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97) k. No day care center or group nursery shall be permitted where the distance from the property line for the day care center or group nursery to a premise requiring a liquor license, as provided in Section 502 of the Municipal Code, or a license for an adult establishment, as provided in Section 513 of the Municipal Code, is five hundred feet (500') or less, except that the five hundred (500) foot requirement shall not apply to any liquor establishment receiving at least sixty percent (60%) of its annual gross sales revenue from the sale of food. (Ord. 595, 4-14-97) 1114.05: INTERIM USES: The following are interim uses in a B-3 District requiring an Interim Use Permit. An interim use permit must be obtained in accordance with procedures identical in form and substance to the conditional use permit procedures found in Section 1125.01, subdivision 3 of the Mounds View Municipal Code. Interim Use Permits may be approved for a determined or undetermined period of time at the sole discretion of the City Council. (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04) Subd. 1. All permitted interim uses as allowed in a B-2 District. (Added, Ord. 735, 5-10-04) PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting November 3, 2010 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112 ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Stevenson at 7:00 p.m. November 3, 2010. 2. Roll Call Members Present: Commissioners Cramblit, Meehlhause, Miller, Rundle, Schiltgen, Smith and Stevenson. Absent and Excused: None. Also Present: Planning Associate Heidi Heller ______________________________________________________________________________ Index to Minutes Page Review Planning Commissioner Applications 2 Review Housing Action Plan for Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Act 2 Set 2011 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule 2 _____________________________________________________________________________ 3. Approval of Minutes August 18, 2010 MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Cramblit/Commissioner Smith. To approve the minutes of the August 18, 2010 regular Planning Commission meeting as slightly amended. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. _____________________________________________________________________________ Mounds View Planning Commission November 3, 2010 Regular Meeting Page 2 ____________________________________________________________________________ 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. ______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Planning Cases None. ______________________________________________________________________________ 6. Other Planning Activity A. Review Planning Commissioner Applications Planning Associate Heller stated the City has received only one application for the Planning Commission and that was from Gary Rundle. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that Gary Rundle be appointed for a three-year term on the Planning Commission from 2011 through 2013. B. Review Housing Action Plan for Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Act Planning Associate Heller stated Mounds View has been a participant in the Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Program (LCA) since the program began in 1996. This plan is to guide City actions and policies about housing, especially for low and moderate income persons. Since Mounds View has opted to continue participating in the Livable Communities programs for the next cycle of 2011-2020, the City must also update its Housing Action Plan to show how we will work to comply with the housing goals set by the Metropolitan Council. Chair Stevenson asked about obtaining grants. Planning Associate Heller stated the City has applied for grants and loans for projects in the past through the Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Act. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the 2011-2020 Housing Action Plan for Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Act. . C. Set 2011 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule Planning Associate Heller presented the Planning Commission’s 2011 Meeting Schedule and asked the Commission for any changes. Chair Stevenson suggested removing the December 21, 2011 meeting. Mounds View Planning Commission November 3, 2010 Regular Meeting Page 3 ____________________________________________________________________________ Planning Associate Heller stated it would be better to keep the date on the schedule and cancel the meeting if needed. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Cramblit/Commissioner Meehlhause. Resolution 935-10, a resolution establishing the 2011 meeting schedule of the Mounds View Planning Commission. Ayes – 7 Nays – 0 Motion carried. ______________________________________________________________________________ 7. Next Planning Commission Meeting: A. November 17, 2010 B. December 1, 2010 ______________________________________________________________________________ 8. Adjournment to Agenda Session There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Stevenson adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________ (The meeting immediately adjourned to the Agenda Session) Respectfully submitted, Ken Roberts Community Development Director Transcribed by: Barbara Suciu TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA November 17, 2010 -- 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes: A. October 6, 2010 4. Citizens Requests and Comments Relating to Planning and Zoning Issues Not Already on the Agenda. (Before speaking, please give your full name and address for the record.) 5. Planning Cases None 6. Other Planning Activity A. B-2, Limited Business Zoning District Discussion 7. Next Planning Commission Meetings: A. December 1, 2010 B. December 15, 2010 8. Adjourn to Agenda Session AGENDA SESSION 1. Review Minutes: a. November 3, 2010 2. Staff Reports a. Upcoming Planning Cases 3. Chairperson and Planning Commissioners’ Reports 4. Meeting Conclusion