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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packets - 2025/05/21 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL Wednesday, May 21 , 2025 6:00 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL: Chair Farmer, Vice-Chair Munson, Urlacher, Nelson, Stevenson, Rundle, Larson 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes: May 7, 2025 5. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. (none) 6. PUBLIC COMMENT Citizens may speak to issues relating to Planning and Zoning not on the agenda. Before speaking, please give your full name and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to three minutes. As a reminder, public comment is for addressing the Planning and Zoning Commission only. Comments or concerns regarding staff must be submitted in writing to the Mayor or City Administrator. Failure to respect these guidelines will result in the Chair asking you to cease commenting and asking you to return to your seat. That said, is there anyone here for public comment? 7. PLANNING BUSINESS A. Resolution 1183-25 Recommending Approval of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code Relating to Public Hearing Process in Mounds View Code B. Resolution 1184-25 Recommending Approval of an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code Relating to Off-Street Requirements C. Land Use Table Discussion 8. REPORTS A. Reports of Staff B. Reports of Council C. Reports of Planning Commissioners 9. NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS: A. Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. B. Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. 10. ADJOURNMENT PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting May 7, 2025 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112 ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Chair Farmer at 6:00 p.m. for May 7, 2025. ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Roll Call Members Present: Commissioners Farmer, Larson, Munson, Nelson, and Stevenson. Absent and Excused: Commissioners Rundle and Urlacher. Also Present: Assistant City Administrator Brian Beeman and Council Member Sherry Gunn. ______________________________________________________________________________ 3. Approval of Agenda MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Stevenson/Commissioner Nelson. To approve the agenda as amended removing Item 7C from the agenda. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 4. Consent Agenda A. Approval of Minutes: March 19, 2025 MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Nelson/Commissioner Munson. To approve the Minutes of the March 19, 2025 regular Planning Commission meetings as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. Special Order of Business None. Mounds View Planning Commission May 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 6. Public Comment None. ______________________________________________________________________________ 7. Planning Cases A. Parking Zoning Code Amendments Phil Carlson, Stantec, stated the City Council has asked that the Planning Commission review the parking regulations in the Zoning Code for commercial uses. The issue is that the required ratios for parking may be too high, resulting in too much pavement being required for businesses, both an economic and an environmental problem. This is a discussion item at this point for the Planning Commission. He explained he reviewed Mounds View’s parking regulations for the number of spaces required for various commercial uses (not all uses) and compared them to a number of nearby communities, plus Burnsville, which did a major parking study recently. Mounds View’s standards are mostly within the range of other communities, but some are higher. Mr. Carlson explained the trend in recent decades is to reduce the required parking for many office and retail uses, which reflects the concern that the Council has. In the 1960’s many cities used a typical standard of 5.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of floor area for retail uses and 5 spaces per 1,000 for office uses. These standards made their way into zoning ordinances in almost every city in the country. In the decades since, many cities have reviewed their experience and done their own studies and reduced these numbers, often also including a maximum parking standard. This is the case in Burnsville where there are minimum and maximum numbers for some uses. Mr. Carlson commented the question of parking demand is unfortunately complicated, and one number never fits every use and business exactly. If the parking standard is too high, we impose a financial burden on businesses and on stormwater management issues. Plus, a “sea of asphalt” is not attractive. If the parking standard is too low, we run the risk of parking and traffic safety problems on site or of parking spilling onto city streets or nearby properties. Getting the “right” number is not easy, but we can recommend reasonable numbers that should fit most situations. Staff commented further on the proposed parking zoning code amendments and requested feedback from the Commission. Further discussion ensued regarding the parking requirements for the Mermaid and Abiding Savior Church. Commissioner Nelson discussed how overflow parking from the Abiding Savior Church was flowing over to the Hostess property. Mounds View Planning Commission May 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ Commissioner Larson questioned if the proposed parking requirements for churches (one spot per three seats) would be adequate. Commissioner Stevenson explained he could support the proposed retail establishment parking requirements, but questioned if the church parking requirements should be reconsidered. Mr. Carlson commented on how there was a fine line between having adequate parking for retail and workshop establishments and not too much. The Commission supported changing the church parking requirements to one spot per three seats. Commissioner Larson questioned if the parking standards should have a parking minimum and maximum. Mr. Carlson stated the City could put these types of standards in place, but he anticipated applicants would not install more asphalt for parking than was necessary. Commissioner Larson commented further on how large parking lots were contributing to urban heating and inquired if the City should be considering alternative materials for large parking lots. Mr. Carlson indicated this would require some amount of research from him, before he could make a recommendation on this matter. Commissioner Stevenson stated larger developments typically come to the City through the PUD process and the City could make special requirements for the larger parking lots. The consensus of the Commission was to direct staff to bring the parking zoning code amendment back for consideration. B. Amending the ADU Zoning Amendments Phil Carlson, Stantec, reviewed two proposed changes to the ADU zoning ordinance and requested the Planning Commission recommend approval of the proposed amendments. Commissioner Nelson asked if a person could purchase a home with an ADU and convert it back to living space. Mr. Carlson stated he would need to investigate this matter further. Further discussion ensued regarding how ADU’s were not catching on as quickly as previously anticipated due to costs. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Nelson/Commissioner Stevenson. To adopt Resolution 1182-25, recommending the City Council approve Ordinance amendments to Section 160.087 amending the Mounds View Zoning Code on Standards relating to Accessory Dwelling Units requesting staff to investigate the abandoning of an ADU. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mounds View Planning Commission May 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 4 ________________________________________________________________________ C. Preliminary Zoning Request – 4800 Mustang Circle This item was removed from the agenda. 8. Reports A. Reports of Staff Assistant City Administrator Beeman reported the Big Dipper would be having a ribbon cutting ceremony in June. He explained Planet Fitness would be moving into Mounds View Square and indicated Auto Zone would be moving into the Dollar General space. He reported the Council was working through Phase 3 of the Strategic Plan. He indicated a Dunkin Donuts was being proposed for the Simons property. He commented the parking zoning amendment would be coming back to the Planning Commission for consideration at the May 21 meeting. He further discussed the road closures that would be occurring in the community this spring and summer. Assistant City Administrator Beeman reported this would be Phil Carlson’s last meeting and noted Evan Monson would be transitioning into the role as the City’s planning consultant. Evan Monson, Stantec, introduced himself to the Planning Commission and stated he was looking forward to working with the City of Mounds View. B. Reports of Council Council Member Gunn provided the Planning Commission with an update from the City Council. She reported three chicken keeping licenses were approved by the Council at their last meeting, along with an outdoor fitness court that includes art. She indicated the City’s financial audit was not complete and the Council would be receiving a presentation on the audit at their next meeting. She explained the Tribute Park was seeking an electrical contractor at this time. She was pleased to report the City has received about half of the cost of the park covered in donations. She indicated the first phase of the Tribute Park would be dedicated on Saturday, September 13 and the entire park will be dedicated on Veteran’s Day, which will be Tuesday, November 11. C. Reports of Planning Commissioners Commissioner Nelson explained he attended the Minnesota Transportation Conference last month. He stated at this conference he learned how other communities were working to bring youth ambassadors in to planning and park commissions. Mounds View Planning Commission May 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Page 5 ________________________________________________________________________ 9. Next Planning Commission Meeting: A. Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. B. Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________ 10. Adjournment There being no further business before the Planning Commission, Chair Farmer adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________ Respectfully submitted, Brian Beeman Assistant City Administrator Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther Minute Maker Secretarial Item No: 07A Meeting Date: May 21, 2025 Type of Business: Planning Business Planning Case: SP-238-25 City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Mounds View Planning Commission From: Phil Carlson, AICP, Stantec, City Planner RE: Public Hearing Process in Mounds View Code INTRODUCTION The City Council has directed staff to prepare amendments to the City Code so that public hearings for zoning and subdivision requests are heard in front of the Planning Commission vs. the City Council. The City Attorney has prepared the attached ordinance to accomplish this, amending several individual sections of the zoning code. MINNESOTA STATE STUTUES Minnesota Statutes have several references to public hearings by cities on zoning and subdivision matters: • Adopting or amending the comprehensive plan (MN Statutes 462.355, Subd. 2): the “planning agency” (Planning Commission) is required to hold a public hearing. • Adopting an interim ordinance – also called a moratorium (MN Statutes 462.355, subd. 4): the city council must hold a public hearing. Since this is in State statute, the City cannot change that requirement. • For adopting or amending a zoning ordinance (MN Statutes 462.357, Subd. 3), the statute says the hearing can be either by the planning agency or by the governing body (City Council). Changing the ordinance in several places to specify the Planning Commission as recommended here would be allowed under State statute. • Subdivision – plats, lot split, lot line adjustment (MN Statutes 462.358, Subd. 3b): the Statute says a hearing is required but does not specify under which body. • Conditional use permits (MN Statutes 462.3595, Subd. 2): the Statute says a hearing is required but does not specify under which body. Planning Commission Staff Report 5/21/2025 – Public Hearing Process in Mounds View Code Page 2 The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community • Interim use permits (MN Statutes 462.3597, Subd. 3): the Statute says a hearing is required but does not specify under which body. • For variances, no public hearing requirement is noted in State statutes. CITY CHARTER The City Charter (adopted 1979, revised March 15, 2023) has no references to public hearings for zoning or subdivision matters. The question of public hearings for these requests, therefore, lies within the relevant ordinances noted here and not in the Charter. APPLICABLE CODE SECTIONS There are numerous mentions of public hearings in the City Code, but the following are the only actions involving planning, zoning, and subdivisions, which would fall under the purview of the Planning Commission and therefore are the items to be addressed in these Code changes: Closure of a manufactured home park. Chapter 151 of the City Code deals with manufactured home parks. Section 151.005 in that chapter requires the City Council to hold a public hearing if a park is recommended for closure. This would be changed to the Planning Commission. Floodway and Flood Fringe district conditional use permits. Section 154.058 requires a public hearing on conditional use permits in the Floodway or Flood Fringe Districts but does not specify where the hearing is held. This is recommended to specify the Planning Commission. Preliminary plat approval. Section 158.020 requires a public hearing in front of the City Council before approval of a preliminary plat (subdivision). This would be changed to the Planning Commission. Wetland Zoning district modifications. Section 159.006 requires a public hearing for the modification or elimination of a wetland zoning district, but it does not specify where the hearing is held. This would be changed to specify the Planning Commission. Planned Unit Development general concept plan. Section 160.318 requires a public hearing in front of the City Council before approval of a planned unit development (PUD) general concept plan. This would be changed to the Planning Commission. Planning Commission Staff Report 5/21/2025 – Public Hearing Process in Mounds View Code Page 3 The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community Conditional Use Permits. Section 160.450 requires the City Council to hold public hearings on conditional use permits (CUP). This would be changed to the Planning Commission. CRP District development plans. The CRP District (Conservancy, Recreation, and Preservation) permits recreational uses on land that is otherwise difficult to develop for other more typical uses. Section 160.251 says that sch plans for development will be forwarded to both the Planning Commission and the Parks and Recreation Commission, and that the City Council “may require public hearings” before action is taken. The ordinance does not specify where a hearing is to take place. This would be changed to the Planning Commission. Interim Use Permits. Section 160.057 Interim Uses references State statute on interim uses, but does not specify a process or public hearing requirement. It is assumed that the review of interim use permits will follow the process for conditional use permits, but this needs to be clarified. The suggested amendment to Section 160.450 would accomplish this. Amendments to the Zoning Code. Section 160.450 (same as above) also requires the City Council to hold public hearings on amendments to the Zoning Code. This would be changed to the Planning Commission. RECOMMENDED CODE AMENDMENTS The attached ordinance prepared by the City Attorney details the code amendments needed to accomplish the above items. Staff requests the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council adoption of the ordinance by resolution. Respectfully submitted, ______________________ Phil Carlson, AICP City Planner RESOLUTION 1183-25 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARING PROCESSES MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE SP-238-25 WHEREAS, Sections 160.450 and 160.451 of the Mounds View Zoning Ordinance detail the process and requirements for amending the zoning code; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission is charged by Minnesota Statutes and in the City Code with review of zoning and subdivision matters; and, WHEREAS, numerous sections of the Mounds View Zoning Ordinance have requirements for public hearings at the City Council level for zoning and subdivision matters which are more appropriate to be handled at the Planning Commission level; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed Ordinance 1043 amending portions of Chapters 151, 154, 158, 159 and 160 of the City Code to require the Planning Commission to hold public hearings for certain processes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact related to this request: Findings of Fact 1) The Mounds View Planning Commission is charged by Minnesota Statutes and in the City Code with review of zoning and subdivision matters. 2) It is reasonable and appropriate to hold public hearings on zoning and subdivision matters at the Planning Commission instead of the City Council, and to amend the Code to accomplish that objective. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission, based upon the above findings of fact, does hereby recommend that the City Council adopt Ordinance 1043 amending the Mounds View Zoning Code relating to public hearing processes. Adopted this 21st day of May, 2025. ___________________________________________ Dennis Farmer, Planning Commission Chair ATTEST: ___________________________________________ Brian Beeman, Assistant City Administrator (SEAL) 1 ORDINANCE NO. 1043 - DRAFT CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XV, CHAPTERS 151, 154, 158, 159 AND 160 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARING PROCESSES THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title XV, Chapter 151, Section 151.005 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows: § 151.005 PUBLIC HEARING. A public hearing shall be held before the City Council Planning Commission for the purpose of reviewing the closure statement and evaluating what impact the park closing may have on the displaced residents and the park owner. The Planning Commission shall hold the public hearing and then make its recommendation to the City Council. The City Council may then make any additional findings of fact and approve or disapprove the closure statement. SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title XV, Chapter 154, Section 154.058 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows: § 154.058 CONDITIONAL USES. The City Council shall hear and decide applications for conditional uses permits permissible under this chapter. Applicants or property owners shall submit applications for conditional use permits to the city’s Community Development Department. City staff will shall then forward the application to the Planning Commission for consideration a public hearing on the request. After taking action on the request, the The Planning Commission shall refer the application then make its recommendation to the City Council for a decision. (A) Public Hearings hearing. Upon receiving an application for a conditional use permit, the city shall submit to the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources by mail a copy of the application for proposed conditional use permit at least ten days before the city Planning Commission holds the public hearing. SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title XV, Chapter 158, Section 158.020 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows: 2 § 158.020 PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAN APPLICATION. . . . (H) Public hearing. Preliminary plats of subdivisions shall require a public hearing at the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall hold the public hearing and then make its recommendation to the City Council. The Council shall conduct such hearing upon receipt of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation. The City Administrator shall cause notice of the hearing to be published in the official newspaper at least ten days prior to the hearing. SECTION 4. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title XV, Chapter 159, Section 159.006 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows: § 159.006 WETLAND ZONING DISTRICTS. . . . (B) Modification of district. A wetland zoning district may be modified or eliminated by four-fifths affirmative vote of the City Council after a public hearing at the Planning Commission and notice as set forth in Ch.Chapter 160 of this code of ordinances. Wetland zoning districts may not be eliminated unless it can be shown that the original designation is in error or that conditions have changed. When modifying or removing a wetland zoning district, the Council shall use the criteria and methods established in the Federal Manual for Identifying and Delineating Jurisdictional Wetlands, dated January, 1989, as amended from time to time. SECTION 5. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title XV, Chapter 160, Section 160.251 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows: § 160.251 PROCEDURE. (A) The developer shall submit a plan for development to the City Administrator together with the required fees. The City Administrator shall forward the plans to the Planning and Parks and Recreation Commissions, who shall submit their comments and recommendations to the Planning Commission for a public hearing. The Planning Commission shall hold the public hearing and make its recommendation to the City Council within 60 days of receipt. The City Council, within 90 days of submission of the plan to the Commissions, may approve, disapprove or resubmit the proposal to the Commissions for further consideration. (B) The City Council may require public hearings before it takes action. SECTION 6. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title XV, Chapter 160, Section 160.318(B)(2) of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows: 3 (2) Process. (a) Developer attends application conference; (b) File application for a conditional use permit or rezoning concurrently with the submission of the general concept plan (at least 21 days prior to Planning Commission meeting) consisting of the information and submissions required under § 160.319(A) of this chapter, general concept stage; (c) City staff reviews application, prepares report and recommendations; (d) Planning Commission receives application and report of city staff; (e) Planning Commission holds a public hearing and makes a recommendation to the City Council on the general concept plan; and (f) City Council holds a public hearing; and (g) City Council reviews all recommendations and approves or denies application(s). SECTION 7. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title XV, Chapter 160, Section 160.450 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows: § 160.450 PROCEDURE. (A) Request for amendments. Request for amendments of this chapter, the official zoning map, interim use permits, or conditional use permits, as provided within this chapter, shall be filed with the City Administrator on an official application form. The application shall also be accompanied by ten copies of detailed written and graphic materials fully explaining the proposed change, development or use. The City Administrator shall refer the application, along with all related information, to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration and a report and recommendation to the City Council. . . . (I) Public hearing. Upon receiving the report and recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the city staff, the City Council The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing in compliance with M.S. § 462.357, subd. 3, as it may be amended from time to time, and shall make a recommendation to the City Council, which and shall make a recorded finding of fact and shall impose any conditions it considers necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare. (J) Four-fifths vote Voting thresholds. (1) Amendments to the official zoning map that change all or part of an existing residential zoning district to commercial shall require passage by a simple majority The adoption or amendment of any portion of this chapter which changes all or part of the existing classification of a zoning district from residential to either commercial or industrial requires a two-thirds majority vote of all members of the governing body. 4 (2) All other amendments to this chapter, to the official zoning map or for a conditional use permit shall require passage by a three-fifths vote majority vote of the full City Council. SECTION 8. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, and assuming at least four-fifths of the City Council vote to adopt this ordinance, City staff shall have the following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance: On June 9, 2025, the Mounds View City Council adopted Ordinance 1043, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XV, CHAPTERS 151, 154, 158, 159 AND 160 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC HEARING PROCESSES,” which amends the existing municipal code pertaining to public hearings related to certain zoning and subdivision requests. Those include public hearings related to the closure of manufactured home parks; preliminary plat approval for subdivisions; modification of wetland zoning districts; Conservancy, Recreation and Preservation District development plans; Planned Unit Development general concept plans; and interim use permits and conditional use permits. The ordinance changes the public body responsible for hearing such requests from the City Council to the Planning Commission. The ordinance also makes minor revisions for clarity, consistency, and compliance with state law voting thresholds for amending zoning regulations. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business hours at Mounds View City Hall and is available online at the City’s web site located at www.moundsviewmn.org. SECTION 9. 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. Introduction and First Reading by the Mounds View City Council on May 27, 2025. Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on June 9, 2025. Publication Date: June 12, 2025. Zach Lindstrom, Mayor Attest: ______________________________ Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator (SEAL) Item No: 07B Meeting Date: May 21, 2025 Type of Business: Planning Business City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Mounds View Planning Commission From: Phil Carlson, AICP, Stantec, City Planner Item Title/Subject: Parking Regulations Request: Zoning Code Amendments Introduction: The City Council has asked that the Planning Commission review the parking regulations in the Zoning Code for commercial uses. These issues were reviewed at the May 7 Planning Commission meeting where the Commission directed staff to prepare Zoning Code amendments to accomplish the changes in various standards. The parking ratios are in a table in the Zoning Code in § 160.342 SCHEDULE OF OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS. That table is recommended to be revised as in the attached draft ordinance with strikeout and underlined text. Recommendation: Recommend approval of Ordinance 1044 by resolution. Respectfully submitted, ______________________ Phil Carlson, AICP City Planner Attachments: Parking code amendments PC report 5-21-2025 Draft Ordinance 1044 Resolution 1184-25 RESOLUTION 1184 -25 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE RELATING TO OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE SP-239-25 WHEREAS, Sections 160.450 and 160.451 of the Mounds View Zoning Ordinance detail the process and requirements for amending the zoning code; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View Zoning Ordinance has requirements for off-street parking that have been recommended for revision; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed Ordinance 1044 amending Section 160.342 Schedule of Off-Street Parking Requirements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission makes the following findings of fact related to this request: Findings of Fact 1) It is in the public interest to have parking requirements for commercial land uses that are in line with the experience of businesses and communities in the region, and the advice of the City’s planning and zoning professionals, in order to promote safe and orderly development in the City. 2) The Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed Ordinance 1044 and agrees that it serves the City’s interests. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission, based upon the above findings of fact, does hereby recommend that the City Council adopt Ordinance 1044 amending the Mounds View Zoning Code relating to required off-street parking. Adopted this 21st day of May, 2025. ___________________________________________ Dennis Farmer, Planning Commission Chair ATTEST: ___________________________________________ Brian Beeman, Assistant City Administrator (SEAL) 1 ORDINANCE NO. 1044 - DRAFT CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XV, CHAPTER 160 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title XV, Chapter 160, Section 160.342 of the Mounds View Municipal Code by adding the underlined material and deleting the stricken material as follows: § 160.342 SCHEDULE OF OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS. The following minimum number of off-street parking spaces shall be provided and maintained by ownership, easement and/or lease for and during the life of the respective uses hereinafter set forth: Auto repair, Mmajor bus terminal, taxi terminal, boats and marine sales and repair, bottling company, shop for a trade employing six or less people, garden supply store, building materials sales in structure Eight off-street parking spaces, plus one additional space for each 800 square feet of floor area over 1,000 square feet Auto repair, boats and marine sales and repair Two spaces per service bay plus one per employee on the largest shift Baseball field, stadium At least one parking space for each eight seats of design capacity Boarding house, fraternity house, sorority house At least two parking spaces for each three persons for whom accommodations are provided for sleeping Bowling alley At least five parking spaces for each alley, plus additional spaces as may be required herein for related uses contained within the principal structure 2 Car wash (in addition to required magazining or stacking space) a. Automatic drive through, serviced: a minimum of ten spaces, or one space for each employee on the maximum shift, whichever is greater b. Self-service: a minimum of two spaces c. Motor fuel station car wash: zero in addition to that required for the station Religious institution, theater, auditorium At least one parking space for each four three seats, based on the design capacity of the main assembly hall. Facilities, as may be provided in conjunction with such buildings or uses, shall be subject to additional requirements which are imposed by this chapter Community center, physical culture studio, library, private club, lodge, museum, art gallery Ten spaces, plus one for each 150 square feet in excess of 2,000 square feet of floor area in the principal structure Three spaces for each 1,000 square feet of floor area Drive-in establishment and convenience food At least one space for each 40 square feet of gross floor area of dining or one parking space per three seating spaces, whichever is greater, and one space for each 80 square feet of kitchen area or one space per employee, whichever is greater Golf driving range, miniature golf, archery range Ten off-street parking spaces, plus one for each 100 square feet of floor area Manufacturing, fabricating or processing of a product or material; warehouse, storage, handling of bulk goods, post offices At least eight spaces, plus one space for each two employees on each shift based on maximum planned employment or, at a minimum, at least eight spaces, plus one space for each 500 square feet of floor area Medical, dental or hospital out-patient clinics Six spaces per 1,000 square feet of floor area One space for each 100 square feet of net floor area or seven and one-half spaces per doctor, whichever number of parking spaces is greater Motel, motor hotel, hotel One space per each rental unit, plus one space for each ten units and one space for each employee on any shift 3 Motor fuel station At least four off-street parking spaces, plus two off- street parking spaces for each service stall. Those facilities designed for sale of other items than strictly automotive products, parts or service shall be required to provide additional parking in compliance with other applicable sections of this chapter Multiple-family dwellings One and one-half uncovered, parking spaces per unit and at least one garage space per unit. A parking space and garage shall be designated and included with each rental unit Office building, animal hospital and professional office Four spaces per 1,000 square feet of floor area Three spaces, plus one space for each 175 square feet of floor area Public park, playground and play field At least five parking spaces for each acre of park over one acre, two parking spaces per acre for playgrounds, and ten spaces for each acre of play field. When a public recreation site has more than one use designation, the areas must be divided for determining the required parking spaces Restaurant, café, private club serving food and/or drinks, bar, tavern, nightclub At least one space for each 40 square feet of gross floor area of dining and bar area or one parking space per three seating spaces, whichever is greater and one space for each 80 square feet of kitchen area or one space per employee, whichever is greater Retail sales and service business with 50% or more of gross floor area devoted to storage, warehouses and/or industry At least eight spaces or one space for each 200 100 square feet devoted to public sales or service, plus one space for each 500 square feet of storage area; or at least eight spaces or one space for each employee on the minimum shift, whichever is appropriate Retail store and service establishment At least one off-street parking space for each 200 100 square feet of retail floor area, plus one per employee Sanitarium, convalescent home, rest home, nursing home or day nursery Four spaces, plus one for each three beds for which accommodations are offered 4 School, elementary and junior high At least one parking space for each classroom, plus one additional space for each 50-student capacity School, high school through college and private and day or church school At least one parking space for each seven students, based on design capacity, plus one additional space for each classroom Single-family and two-family dwellings Two spaces per unit Skating rink, dance hall or public auction house 20 off-street parking spaces, plus one additional off- street parking space for each 200 square feet of floor space over 2,000 square feet Townhouse and condominium Three spaces per unit, two of which shall be garage spaces Undertaking establishment At least 20 parking spaces for each chapel or parlor, plus one parking space for each funeral vehicle maintained on the premises. Aisle space shall also be provided off the street for making up a funeral procession 5 SECTION 2. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, and assuming at least four- fifths of the City Council vote to adopt this ordinance, City staff shall have the following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance: On June 9, 2025, the Mounds View City Council adopted Ordinance 1044, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XV, CHAPTER 160 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS,” which amends the existing municipal code pertaining to the required number of off-street parking spaces for various commercial land uses. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for inspection during regular business hours at Mounds View City Hall and is available online at the City’s web site located at www.moundsviewmn.org. SECTION 3. 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. Introduction and First Reading by the Mounds View City Council on May 27, 2025. Second Reading and Adoption by the Mounds View City Council on June 9, 2025. Publication Date: June 12, 2025. Zach Lindstrom, Mayor Attest: ______________________________ Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator (SEAL) City of Mounds View Staff Report Item No: 07C Meeting Date: May 21, 2025 Type of Business: Planning Business Planning Case: N/A To: Mounds View Planning Commission From: Phil Carlson, AICP, City Planner; Kribashini Moorthy, AICP-C, City Planner; Stantec Item Title/Subject: Zoning Code Amendment, Land Use Table Request: Informal Discussion – Land Use Table Appendix Introduction One of the key features of the Zoning Code is the list of permitted, conditional and accessory uses in each zoning district. In the Mounds View code these are listed as text in the sections on each zoning district. For example, the lists of uses in the R-1 district are in Sections 160.086, 160.087, and 160.088; for the R-2 district they are in Sections 160.102, 160.103, and 160.104. Many cities summarize the uses in a table, either instead of the text or in addition to the text – it is a much easier and more convenient way to find the various uses. There has been discussion in Mounds View about including such a table in the Zoning Code. This memo introduces that idea for the Planning Commission. Transferring the various uses in the Mounds View Zoning Code text to a table may seem like a simple exercise, but it quickly became complicated. The reason is that many of the uses have descriptions or standards listed under them. Including all this extra information in the table would be cumbersome. For example, the list of permitted uses in the R-1 district is included on the next page – most of the uses have some kind of explanation or standard associated with the use. The same is true for many of the other districts. If the standards are listed within each cell of the table, the table would be very long, perhaps 20 pages. If the standards are referenced in footnotes at the bottom of the table, that list too would be very long. We suggest therefore that the table not try to include all this information in the table itself, but rather list the basic uses in the cells of the table and have a column on the right side of the table that indicates there are standards in the Zoning Code text that should be consulted. The table would be a convenient tool, but not a substitute for the full text of the ordinance. We have also grouped the uses by general category, such as Residential, Loding, Commercial and Retail, etc. There are two places, highlighted in yellow in the table, where there is more to do to clearly understand and convey the information – this is a work in progress. This is a discussion item only, and we welcome the Commission’s comments and suggestions. If there is consensus on how to handle such a table we will come back with an ordinance amending the Zoning Code to include the table for the Commission’s consideration and ultimate adoption by the City Council. Respectfully submitted, Planning Commission Staff Report 5/7/2025 – Amend Zoning Code – ADU-Owner Occupancy Requirement and Exterior Modification Page 2 . . . . . . § 160.086 PERMITTED USES. The following are permitted uses in an R-1 District: (A) Single-family detached dwellings. (1) Each applicant for a building permit to construct any dwellings shall be required to provide off- street parking spaces for at least two automobiles per family in addition to any garage spaces to be used. (2) Every dwelling house hereafter erected shall be so located on the lot so that at least a two-car garage, either attached or detached, can be located on the lot. (3) No permit shall be issued for the construction of a residential dwelling unless the driveway servicing the property is to be improved with a permanent surfacing material so as to control dust, drainage and erosion, according to the requirements as set forth in § 152.999 of this code of ordinances; except that, the property owner may provide a signed, notarized statement in which the property owner agrees to improve the driveway in conjunction with the desired construction activities or within six months of the commencement of such activities, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. For the purposes of this chapter, permanent surfacing materials are defined as concrete, asphalt or brick. (B) Permitted single-family uses allowed under M.S. § 462.357, subd. 7, as it may be amended from time to time, as follows: (1) A state licensed residential facility serving six or fewer persons, except as provided in division (C) below; (2) A licensed day care facility serving 12 or fewer persons; (3) A group family day care facility licensed under Minn. Rules parts 9502.0315 to 9501.0445 to serve 14 or fewer children; and (4) Residential facilities whose primary purpose is to treat juveniles who have violated criminal statutes relating to sex offenses or have been adjudicated delinquent on the basis of conduct in violation of criminal statutes relating to sex offenses shall not be considered a permitted use. (C) Notwithstanding the provisions of division (B)(1) above, foster family homes as defined in Minn. Rules 9560.0020, subp. 4, which relate to the Department of Human Services and group homes and group foster homes as defined in Department of Correction Rules, extracted from Minn. Rules Ch. 2925, part 2925.0100, subp. 9, shall be allowed as permitted uses to serve not more than eight children per home, not including the foster family’s own children; (D) Essential services; and (E) Public parks and playgrounds. Recommendation: We request the Planning Commission review the attached information and discuss the approach to including a Land Use Tabel in the Zoning Code. Phil Carlson, AICP City Planner Attachment: Draft Land Use Table The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community Appendix A Uses Allowed By Zoning District Allowed/permitted (P), Allowed Accessory (A), Conditional (C), and Not Allowed (blank) Uses R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5 B-1 B-2 B-3 B-4 I-1 Specific Use Standards (y = yes, see code) Residential Accessory buildings includes garages, carports, tool houses and sheds A A A A A y Accessory dwelling Unit (internal) A A A A A y Accessory dwelling Unit (addition) C C C C y Mobile home and manufactured home parks P y Model homes C C C C C y Multi-family dwelling structures, six or less dwelling units C C y Multi-family dwelling expansion C C y Planned Unit Development- Industrial C y Planned Unit Development- Commercial C C no mention in B-3 C y Planned Unit Development- Residential C C C C C y Single-family detached dwellings P P P P y Temporary tens and/or membrane structures C y Townhouses P (6 units) P (8 units) C y Two-family dwelling units P P P y Lodging Boarding houses A A P P y Motels, motor hotels, and hotels P y Commercial and Retail Adult establishment P P P P y Anitque shops P P P y Art and school supplies P P P y Auto accessory or motor vehicle parts, sold and stores inside P P P y Automobile assembly and/or major repair C y Barber shops P P P P y Beauty parlors P P P P y Bicycle sales and repair P P P y Blacksmith, welding or other metal shop P y Book or stationery stores P P P y Bowling alleys P P y Building materials sales yards, retail lumber yard, contractors equipment sales and rentals, storage and sale of food, and fuel not for resale P y Camera and photographic supplies P P P y Car washes, part of neighborhood fuel station A A y Car washes (drive through, mechanical and self- service) C y Coin and philatelic stores P P P y Commercial or business buildings and structures A A A A y Convenience grocery stores P P P P y Costumes, clotehs rental P P P y Department and discount stores P y Delicatessen P P P y Dry cleaning and laundry receiving and pick-up stations P P P P y Dry cleaning, including plant accessory heretofore, pressing and repairing P y Electrical appliance stores, including incidental repair and assembly, but not fabricating or manufacturing P y Enclosed boat and marine sales P y Essential Services P P P P P P P P P P y Fabric store P P P y Florist shop P P P P y Fuel station, neighborhood motor C y Furniture showroom without warehousing P P P y Furniture stores P y Furriers when conducted only for retail trade P P P y Garden supply stores P y Gift or novelty store P P P y Grocery stores P P y Hobby store P P P y Ice sales with storage not to exceed 5 tons P P P y Jewelry stores and watch repair P P P y Laundries, bag, carpet and rug cleaning P y Laundromat, self-service washing and drying P P P P y Leather goods and luggage stores P P P y Meat market P P P y Motor fuel station, auto repair, minor and tire battery stores and service C y Motor vehicle and recreation equipment sales and garages accessory C y Office supplies and equipment P P P y Pet Stores C y Plumbing, television, radio, electrical sales and such repair A A A y Record/ music shops P P P y Rental stores P P P y Repair store P P P P y Retail business (other than what is mentioned here) P P P P y Rugs, carpet, tile, paint and wallpaper sales P P P P y Signs A A A A A y Shoe repair P P P y Shoe stores P P P y Small appliance sales and service P P P y Supermarkets P P y Tailor shop, dress making, clothing rental store P P P P y Tattoo, body piercing, body branding, body painting or body scarring establishments P P P y Toy stores P P P y Thrift or second-hand store P P P P y Variety stores, five- and ten-cent stores and stores of similar nature P y Video rental, sales and service P P P y Wearing apparel P P P y Wholesale and retail showrooms and offices; provided, that at least 50% of the principal building is devoted to storage or warehousing of merchandise P y Eating and Drinking Bakery goods and baking of goods for retail sales P P P y Candy and ice cream stores P P P P y Drive-thru business C C y Frozen food store, but not including a locker plant P P P y Liquor, off-sale P P P y Microbrewery and/or microdistillery C P P P y Private clubs and lodges P P y Restaurant, café and tea room, less than 24 seats and/or 2000 square feet of floor area P P P y Restaurant, café and tea room, more than 24 seats and/or 2000 square feet of floor area C P P y Tavern P P y Taproom and/or cocktail room, part of microbrewery A P P P y Temporary outdoor food sales A A A A y Office and Services Bank, savings and loan, savings credit unions and other financial institutions P P P y Commercial (leased and professional offices) P P P y Copy service but not including printing press or newspaper P P P y Employment agencies P P P y Finance companies P P P y Greenhouses and nurseries P P P P y Handicraft classes P P P y Health and beauty services P P P y Home Occupations A A A A A P P P P y Insurance sales, claims and branch offices P P P y Laboratories, experimental, film and/or testing P y Locksmith P P P y Massage therapy A A A A A P P P P y Medical, dental, chiropractic, counseling or other health-related office or clinic P P P P y Medical supplies P y Newspaper and general printings P y Office P y Open or outdoor service, sale and rental A y Outdoor vending kiosks A A A A y Pharmacies, stand alone, not part of a retail store P y Professional and commercial (leased) offices C y Professional and service business offices P P P P y Public utility collection offices P P P y Real estate sales P P P y Service-oriented businesses P P P y Temporary open or outdoor services, sales and rental including sales in or from motorized vehicles, trailers or wagons A A A A y Travel bureaus, transportation ticket offices P P P y y Veterinary clinics, animal clinics and animal boarding facilities C y Public and Quasi-Public Adult Day Care A A A A A y Boarding home or foster children P P P P y Columbaria A A A A A y Day Care Center A A A A A y Day Care Center, group nursery C C C C C C C C C y Day care facility P P P P y Day care home P P y Dynamioc display signs C C C C y Educational or instructional facilities P P P y Government and public utility buildings C C C C C C C P y Group family day care facility P P P P y Group nursery A A A A A y Neighborhood/ Community Center C C C C C P P y Nursing homes C C y Public/ Private educational institutions C C C C C P P y Public parks and playgrounds P P P P P y Residential facility P P P P y Senior congregate housing P y Solar energy sources A A A A A A A A A y Theaters, not of the outdoor drive-in type P y Wireless telecommunications towers and antennas C C C C C C C C C C y Wind energy conversion systems C y Recreation Amusement Centers P P y Amusement Places P y Commercial recreational uses P P y Golf course P y Motorized vehicle or recreational equipment sales and service and rental P y Recreational facility A A A A A y Public or semi-public recreational building C C C C C P P y Industrial, Production and Storage Creamery, bottling plant, ice cream manufacture, ice manufacture, cold storage and/or milk distribution station C y Custom manufacturing, restricted production and repair limited to the following: art, needlework, jewelry from precious metals, watches, dentures, optical lenses C y Enclosed garage stalls A A A y Flammable liquids: above ground storage not to exceed a total of 800 gallons; underground bulk storage not to exceed 25,000 gallons if located not less than 50 feet from a residential district P y Foundry casting lightweight non-ferrous metals or electric foundry not causing noxious fumes or odors P y Manufacture or assembly of electrical appliances, instruments and devices P y Manufacturing, compounding, processing, packaging or treatment of flammable liquids C y Manufacturing, compounding, assembly or treatment of articles or merchandise from previously prepared materials, such as bond cloth, cork, fiber, leather, paper, plastic, metals, stones, tobacco, wax, yarns and wools P y Manufacturing, compounding, processing, packaging, or treatment of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food products and the rendering or refining of fats and oils C P y Manufacture of musical instruments, novelties and molded rubber products P y Manufacture of pottery or other similar ceramic products, only by electricity or natural gas P y Manufacture and repair of electrical signs, advertising structures and light sheet metal products, including heating and ventilating equipment P y Off-street loading A A A A A A y Off-street parking A A A y Open and outdoor storage A A C C y Outdoor, uncovered parking spaces A A A A A y Parking facilities for adjacent commercial or multiple dwelling establishments C C y Public garage P y Storage of flammable liquids over 800 gallons above ground C y Warehouses P y Transportation and Aviation Motor freight terminals C y