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PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM
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R -4 Zoning District Amendments
R -4 ZONING DISTRICT AMENDMENTS.PDF
Staff Reports
Other Business
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Commission will not take official action on items discussed at this time, but may
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an upcoming agenda.
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGEPLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDATuesday, July 20, 2021 at 7:00 PMFollowing guidance from state health officials, some commissioners may choose to participate in upcoming meetings electronically pursuant to MN Stat. §13D.021.Due to health concerns and limited seating, we encourage the use of our virtual option to attend this meeting. Join Meeting via ZoomCall To OrderPledge Of AllegianceRoll CallApproval Of AgendaApproval Of MinutesMarch 16 Planning Commission MinutesMARCH 16 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES.PDFPublic HearingR-4 Zoning District AmendmentsR-4 ZONING DISTRICT AMENDMENTS.PDFStaff ReportsOther BusinessCommunity ForumIndividuals may address the Planning Commission about any City business item not
included on the regular agenda. Speakers are requested to come to the podium, sign
their name and address on the form at the podium, state their name and address for the
Clerk ’s record, and limit their remarks to five minutes. Generally, the Planning
Commission will not take official action on items discussed at this time, but may
typically refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct the matter to be scheduled on
an upcoming agenda.
Information And Announcments
Adjournment
If you would like to request special accommodations or alternative formats, please contact the City
Clerk at 612 -782 -3313 or email city@savmn.com . People who are deaf or hard of hearing can
contact us by using 711 Relay.
Our Mission is to be a progressive and welcoming Village that is walkable, sustainable and
safe.
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY 1
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 2
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MARCH 16, 2021 4
7:00 p.m. 5
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CALL TO ORDER. 7
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Chairperson Westrick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 9
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 11
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Chairperson Westrick invited the Commission and the audience to join her in the Pledge of 13
Allegiance. 14
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ROLL CALL. 16
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Commissioners Present: Chair Westrick, Commissioners Socha, Kuykendall, Erickson, and 18
Morita. 19
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Absent: Commissioner Rude 21
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Also Present: City Manager Yunker and City Planner Stephen Grittman 23
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I. APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 16, 2021, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 25
AGENDA. 26
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Motion by Commissioner Morita, seconded by Commissioner Erickson, to approve the March 28
16, 2021, Planning Commission agenda. 29
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Motion carried 5-0. 31
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II. APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 19, 2021, REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION 33
MEETING MINUTES. 34
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Motion by Commissioner Erickson, seconded by Commissioner Morita, to approve the 36
January 19, 2021, Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes. 37
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Motion carried 5-0. 39
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III. PUBLIC HEARING. 41
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A. Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section Relating to Accessory Building 43
Regulations in All Zoning Districts. 44
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Chair Westrick reviewed how the public hearing will proceed this evening. 46
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Chairperson Westrick opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m. 48
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City Planner Grittman reviewed City planning staff is proposing an amendment to the City’s 2
Accessory Building regulations that impact a series of current zoning ordinance sections, 3
including Zoning Ordinance Definitions (Section 152.08), and Accessory Buildings text 4
(Section 152.176). 5
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The definitions (Section 152.08) have been reworked to establish a (slightly revised) 7
definition for Accessory Buildings generally, deleting most references to “structures” and then 8
adding sub-categories of accessory buildings due to differential treatment of each type in the 9
following text. Those proposed categories are Accessory Building – Garage; Accessory 10
Building – Major; and Accessory Building – Minor. The terms related to “garden sheds”, 11
“gazebos”, etc. have been utilized only as examples to remove any implication that they are a 12
separate category of Accessory Building. 13
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The Garage definition is taken largely from the existing code, modified with the door-size 15
discussion. The code treats garages and other accessory building differently in a few cases, 16
thus the use of the Accessory Building is relevant in this case. 17
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A definition has also been added for “Accessory Use”, drawn from other resources, so as to 19
distinguish between use and building. Similarly, definitions have been added for “Principal 20
Building” and “Principal Use”, currently missing from existing text, again common language 21
drawn from other sources. 22
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Mr. Grittman reviewed the proposed changes in detail. The changes reviewed at the Planning 24
Commission Work Session were incorporated into the changes. 25
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Several alterations were made from the prior version of Section 152.176 Accessory Buildings, 27
including language, removal of duplicate provisions, and reorganization of some of the 28
existing and proposed text. 29
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The organization is now structured more clearly as follows: 31
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(A) This text section now refers to the Accessory Building allowances in each of the various 33
districts. 34
1. Section 1 refers to requirements in the R-1 and R-1A Districts (the Single-Family 35
zoning districts). Items (a) through (f) limit number of buildings (including buildings 36
by type), and other standards that apply to the single-family areas. 37
2. Section 2 refers to requirements for the attached or multiple family districts (R-2, R-3, 38
and R-4). 39
3. Section 3 refers to standards for the Commercial and industrial districts. 40
4. Section 4 was deleted from this subsection, as building materials requirements will 41
now vary between single family and other uses. 42
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(B) Through (F) are largely drawn from existing text, with minor adjustments. 44
(G) and (H) distinguish the treatment of building materials and trash enclosures between 45
single family and on-single family uses. 46
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(L) is deleted from prior proposed text. 1
(I) is the table of dimension and other standards that apply to Accessory Buildings and/or 2
uses, depending on Yard, Type, and Zoning District. The specific standards that apply to R-3
1A (shoreland) uses are also listed here – most of these regulations are missing or unclear 4
from current code. 5
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The applicable Code Sections are Title XV Land Usage, Chapter 152 Zoning Code, Section 7
§152.008 provides definitions related to Zoning. Title XV Land Usage, Chapter 152 Zoning 8
Code, Section §152.176 Dynamic Displays regulates the construction and use of electronic 9
dynamic display signs by Conditional Use Permit and sets the various performance standards 10
applicable to such signs. 11
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Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, due to the 13
various conflicts and/or missing components of current standards. It is the intention of staff 14
that by consolidating the regulations as proposed, they will be clearer and more easily applied 15
by staff and property owners alike. 16
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There were no public comments. 18
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Chairperson Westrick closed the public hearing at 7:17 p.m. 20
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Commissioner Erickson thanked staff for providing the changes to the Zoning Code. He asked 22
if the changes were based solely on the comments from the Planning Commission Work 23
session or are they based on the Zoning Code of another City, and if so which City. Mr. 24
Grittman stated the majority of the comments were from the Work Session. The City’s Code 25
Enforcement Staff also reviewed and gave input. Some of the definition changes came from a 26
number of different communities including North Oaks, Eden Prairie and Monticello. 27
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Commissioner Socha stated the organization was much clearer. The square footage for the 29
detached garage or accessory major building, is limited to 750 sf or 80% of ground floor. The 30
previous Code stated 1000 sf or 80% whichever is less. She does not believe it makes sense 31
that an attached garage can be just as large as the principal building but not a detached garage. 32
She believes for many of the smaller homes it would be better to allow for a larger detached 33
building for storage. She would like to propose this be modified. Mr. Grittman stated the 34
previous document stated both 750 and 1000sf. He would not have an issue modifying this to 35
1000sf or 80% whichever is less. 36
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Commissioner Morita asked if a standard two car garage was 750sf. Mr. Grittman stated a 38
standard two car garage would be 500sf. 750sf would accommodate three cars. He does not 39
believe 750sf is restrictive and that would seem adequate. 40
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Commissioner Erickson stated most of the St. Anthony sites are more on the smaller side. 42
Most likely 1000sf would not be allowed with the setbacks. He would not be opposed to 43
either number. 44
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Commissioner Kuykendall asked what the definition would be of an accessory building. Mr. 1
Grittman it would be any building other than the principal. 2
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Commissioner Socha stated a 1000sf garage seems reasonable. An attached garage can be the 4
same sf as the house. 5
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Chair Westrick asked how many detached structures exist that are 1000sf. Mr. Grittman 7
stated he does not know. Chair Westrick asked about the definition of garage for light trucks 8
and passenger vehicles. Mr. Grittman stated the intent is to utilize residential garages for 9
residential vehicles. She stated she could live with 1000sf detached building. 10
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Commissioner Morita stated he would prefer 750sf. Commissioner Morita asked if someone 12
could build a 1000sf building and it didn’t violate their impervious could they submit a 13
conditional use permit. Mr. Grittman stated there is no conditional use permit available. If the 14
Commission wishes to allow a larger building by CUP it would need to be added. 15
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Commissioner Erickson asked what the maximum detached building code is in Minneapolis. 17
Mr. Grittman stated he does not know. He asked if St. Anthony would be outside the norm if 18
they went to 1000sf. 19
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Commissioner Socha suggested a motion be made and see how the vote goes. 21
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Motion by Commissioner Westrick, seconded by Commissioner Socha, to recommend the 23
City Council approve the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance relating to Accessory 24
Buildings and Uses, deleting the current Section 152.176 and replacing it with the new 25
Section and replacing the detached building maximum to 1000sf or 100% of ground floor area 26
of principal building whichever is less. 27
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Motion carried 4-1(Morita opposed). 29
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This will come before the City Council on April 13, 2021. 31
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IV. STAFF REPORTS. 33
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Mr. Grittman reported earlier this month the City Council voted to deny the car wash at 2701 35
Kenzie Terrace. 36
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V. OTHER BUSINESS. 38
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Mr. Grittman stated the Planning Commission will be looking at more amendments to the R-4 40
Zoning District. 41
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VI. COMMUNITY FORUM – NONE. 43
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VII. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – NONE. 45
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT. 1
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Chairperson Westrick adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. 3
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Respectfully submitted, 5
Debbie Wolfe 6
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 7
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MEMORANDUM
TO: St. Anthony Village Planning Commission
FROM: Stephen Grittman, City Planner
DATE: July 14, 2021
MEETING DATE: July 20, 2021
RE: St. Anthony Village –Public Hearing –
R-4 Zoning District Amendments
NAC FILE: 323.01
Background.
In April, the Planning Commission discussed staff-proposed amendments to the R-4
Zoning District during a work session. At that session, the Commission agreed that the
proposed amendment, with some additions and modifications, was ready to proceed to
consideration at a public hearing for formal Planning Commission recommendation.
From the original staff text, the Commission comments included the following changes,
which have been incorporated into the attached ordinance language, both in the
comparative table and the proposed ordinance itself. Those changes are as follows:
• Modify the proposed allowable maximum height from sixty feet and five stories to
fifty feet and four stories.
• Address the proposed requirement for location of senior multi-family on a
collector or arterial street (due to concerns over existing facilities that may not
comply with this standard). The proposed language includes an alternative that
the facility is served by alternative transit options, either public or privately
offered.
• Adding requirements to the “General Regulations” in Section 152.105 relating to
building materials, landscaping, and sustainability.
Included in the packet is a copy of the current regulations in place, as well as an
updated table-form document that lists the series of potential amendments to the
district. As part of the table-from document, comments are provided for each proposed
change discussing the rationale behind the new language. The revisions from the work
session are highlighted for additional clarity
The current district language was established many years ago, and reflects a more
moderate density, suburban style of multi-family development. Just in the past few
years, the City has considered multi-family projects on four different sites (one of which
did not proceed). Each of those were required to utilize the PUD zoning process due to
a series of modifications the projects required from typical R-4 regulations, including
density, setbacks, parking calculations, height, and other factors.
The current R-4 District restricts density to anywhere from about 13 units per acre up to
24 units per acre, depending on the size of the building. Over the past two years, the
City considered, and adopted, an updated Comprehensive Plan that directs
development in high density zoning districts to between 20 and 40 units per acre.
While PUD is still a viable path for projects that exceed density or other aspects of the
R-4 standards, it can be difficult to process when the individual aspects of the project
are of borderline quality or push the envelope in some way. Without baseline standards
that reflect a reasonable expectation for development in the district, everything is left to
negotiation, which can put the City in a difficult position.
The revisions to the district are intended to create a threshold for higher density projects
that set an expectation for development. Beyond this, the threshold for PUD
consideration would also then be higher, as this becomes the new baseline.
Recommended Action.
Planning staff recommends approval of the proposed amendments, with any additional
changes discussed at the public hearing. As noted, these changes will make multi-
family development more straightforward in those areas where it is proposed, set
specific minimum expectations for such development, and bring the zoning ordinance
more closely into conformance with the Comprehensive Plan.
The Planning Commission’s advisory action will then be forwarded to the City Council
for its final action at an upcoming meeting.
Section No. Issue Proposed Text
R-4 MULTIPLE-
FAMILY
DISTRICT
§ 152.100
PURPOSE.
The use of the “transitional” phrase may be
inappropriate, given the varied land use pattern. The
Comprehensive Plan identifies the allowable locations.
Further, the language is not clear as to townhouses,
which are allowed in the district by CUP.
The purpose of the R-4 District is to provide areas for multiple family
housing other than 1- and 2-family dwellings and townhouses, and
which may serve as a transitional use between less dense residential
uses and nonresidential uses.
§ 152.101
PERMITTED
USES
Within an R-4 District, the only permitted uses are rental apartment
units and condominium apartment units. Permitted multi-family
buildings shall meet the standards and requirements of this Section.
§ 152.102
PERMITTED
CONDITIONAL
USES
It could be confusing the use the term “permitted” with
the term “conditional”. “Permitted” uses are typically
considered to be allowed by right, whereas
“conditional” uses require additional review and
processing.
Within an R-4 District, the following uses are permitted allowed only if
a conditional use permit has been issued for that use by the City
Council:
(A) Uses permitted as conditional uses in the R-1, R-1A, R-2, and R-3
Districts;
(B) Townhouses remain here, but it is noted that under the
Comprehensive Plan, densities are to be between 20
and 40 units per acre. It is very difficult to develop
townhouses at more than 10 -12 units per acre.
Townhouses;
(C) This clause allows (by CUP) commercial services within
a multi-family building – such as those often found in
senior assisted-living housing - but not “mixed use” in
the sense that such a business would also be permitted
to serve the general public. It is highlighted here for
discussion as to whether the allowance for commercial-
residential mixed use would be considered.
Service or convenience type businesses, including grocery stores,
pharmacies, barber shops and beauty shops catering to the residents
of an apartment or condominium building or complex, not to exceed
1,000 square feet in size and provided there is no advertising or signing
on the exterior of the building or in any yard;
(D) Language added here from State statutes that limit the
use of CUP conditions.
A state licensed residential facility serving from 7 through 16 persons,
provided conditions are necessary to protect public health, safety, and
welfare, and similar to the conditions required and applied to other
conditional uses in the district;
(E) Language added here from State statutes that limit the
use of CUP conditions.
A state licensed day care facility serving from 13 through 16 persons
provided conditions are necessary to protect public health, safety, and
welfare, and similar to the conditions required and applied to other
conditional uses in the district; and
(F) Nursing home.
(G) A CUP provision is established here to allow buildings of
greater height and density than the base R-4 district
which is 3 stories and effectively about 24 units per
acre. Projects exceeding those limits may be allowed
under this CUP process, with the conditions noted, as
well as the any additional conditions noted related to
the Comprehensive Plan or the character of the
neighborhood.
This provision is intended to establish a more
straightforward process for the development of multi-
family housing per Comp plan goals (such as density),
avoiding the PUD zoning process, but retaining the
ability of the City to individually process and review
each project.
The PUD zoning process would continue to be available
to project developers who seek additional zoning
flexibility outside of the limitations of the district.
It should be noted that the creation of this clause
slightly lessens the City’s discretion related to multi-
family housing – Conditional Uses are a presumed
acceptable use, subject to the conditions to be applied.
PUD zoning grants greater discretion to the City, but is
a more complex process, and sometimes is limited by
the lack of more explicit standards.
Multi-family housing which exceeds the height and density standards
of this section, provided that:
(1) Maximum height shall be limited to sixty (60) fifty (50) feet and
no more than five (5) four (4) stories (parking garages that are
constructed which are at least 50% below natural grade shall not
count as a “story” for the purposes of this section);
(2) Density shall be limited to between twenty (20) and forty (40)
unit per acre;
(3) Multi-family housing constructed under this provision shall be
required to meet setbacks which are double those of this
Section;
(4) Such housing shall be located on a parcel that is within four
hundred (400) feet of a public transit stop. Such housing shall
provide off-street parking of no less than 1.1 spaces per
bedroom, or 1.5 spaces per unit, whichever is greater, no less
than 50% of which shall be underground or under the principal
building;
(5) Such housing located on a parcel more than four hundred (400)
feet from a public transit stop may be allowed, but shall provide
off-street parking of at least 2.0 spaces per unit, no less than
50% of which shall be underground or under the principal
building;
(6) Additional conditions deemed necessary by the CIty Council to
support the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and
the conditions found in the immediate neighborhood of the
proposed development.
(H) See the comments noted above for Multi-Family
housing in Subd (G).
Multi-family housing restricted to units which are occupied by at least
one senior citizen 55 years of age and older, provided that:
(1) The development provides at least 75% of its required parking
underground or under the building;
(2) The required parking for the facility totals no less than 1.1
parking spaces per unit;
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(3) The facility is located on a collector or arterial status street as
identified in the Comprehensive Plan, or the facility has provided
specific plans for alternative transit services to be available to
senior residents of the facility, whether provided publicly or
privately;
(4) Unit sizes may fall below the thresholds in this Section, but shall
include a demonstration by plan as to how such units may be
converted to meet the requirements of this Section if the
building is redesigned to accommodate occupants that are not
senior citizens;
(5) Density of the project shall be limited to between twenty (20)
and forty (40) units per acre;
(6) Additional conditions deemed necessary by the CIty Council to
support the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan and
the conditions found in the immediate neighborhood of the
proposed development.
§ 152.103
ACCESSORY
USES
Subject to the provisions of §§ 152.175 through 152.186, the accessory
uses permitted in the R-1, R-1A, R-2, and R-3 Districts are permitted in
the R-4 District.
§ 152.104
DIMENSIONAL
REGULATIONS
(A) Height. No building or structure may exceed 35 feet in height or
contain more than 3 stories.
(B) This section yields densities that range from 13 unit per
acre on the low end to approximately 24 units per acre
on the high end, depending on the size of the project.
The recently adopted Comprehensive Plan states that
high-density guided sites should apply densities of
between 20 and 40 units per acre.
In this structure, this section (along with the attendant
performance standards) is left in place for buildings
that can be constructed as permitted uses. On small
parcels, smaller buildings may be more appropriate to
blend in with the neighborhood. Additional standards
Area. No dwelling may be constructed or placed on a lot which is less in
area than the following, except as allowed in §152.227:
Building Size Minimum Lot Size
2 to 8 units 12,000 square feet plus 2,500 square feet
per each unit over 2
9 to 16 units 27,000 square feet plus 2,000 square feet
per each unit over 8
17 or more
units
43,000 square feet plus 1,750 square feet
per each unit over 16
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are identified for the larger, more dense projects under
the CUP provisions noted in the CUP section above.
(C) Floor area
ratio
This clause is a way of limited intensity of development
on a site, which usually works in combination with
density, building height/stories, and setbacks. The
allowance to exceed the listed FAR is provided by CUP
under the proposed text.
The floor area ratio within the R-4 District may not exceed 1.0 except
by Conditional Use Permit.
(D) Front yard The front setback from the street is proposed to be
reduced to 20 feet, with attendant changes in side and
rear setbacks below. The intent is to accommodate an
increase in the separation between buildings on
adjoining property, allowing a more limited “front yard”
area which is usually occupied by little, if any, usable
space.
There must be a front yard with a setback of at least 30 twenty (20)
feet.
(E) Side yards
The side setbacks here are modified to provide greater
separation from adjoining property (in concert with the
reduced front yard setback). Setback to adjoining
property is related to the height of the building, with a
fixed minimum.
(1) There must be 2 side yards with a minimum width of at least 15
twenty (20) feet each, or at least 50% of the height of the
building, whichever is greater.
(2) Side yards adjacent to a public right-of-way must be at least 30
twenty (20) feet in width.
(3) There must be a distance equal to the height of the highest
building on a lot between any buildings on the same lot, to a
maximum required distance of 30 feet.
(F) Rear yard. Rear setback is adjusted to relate to the height of the
building, with a fixed minimum.
The rear yard must have a depth equal to the greater of 20% of the
entire lot or 40 feet or 50% of the height of the building, whichever is
greater.
(G) Minimum
floor area
Relates to the Senior Housing allowances in the CUP
section.
(1) Efficiency units must contain at least 500 square feet.
(2) One-bedroom units must contain at least 650 square feet.
(3) Units with more than 1 bedroom must contain at least 650
square feet plus 125 square feet for each bedroom in excess of 1.
(4) Units in buildings designated for senior occupants may utilize
smaller units under the CUP allowed by this section, with the
provisions for future conversion as noted.
(H) Lot
coverage.
Additional text creates a specific process for
demonstrating that a higher lot coverage can be
accommodated through proper improvements. The
SWPPP is a standard plan process for managing
stormwater, reviewed by the City Engineer.
The lot coverage (including all impervious surfaces) may not exceed
50% except by Conditional Use Permit, upon a showing that
stormwater management is addressed on-site without creating impacts
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on flooding potential and pursuant to the requirements of a
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
§ 152.105
GENERAL
REGULATIONS.
Property in the R-4 District is also subject to the provisions of §§
152.175 through 152.186, and the following:
(A) Building Materials and Architecture. The applicant for any mult-family
structure in the R-4 District shall provide a proposed materials palette,
including a plan that shows brick, stone, glass, and architectural metal
on no less than 50 percent of all building walls. Architecture shall
include significant articulation in both wall facades and building roof
line.
(B) Landscaping and Site Improvements. Any application for a multiple
family development shall include a landscaping plan which includes an
intensively landscaped site, including usable outdoor spaces such as
patios or similar features, structural elements such as gazebos or
usable shade, and a variety of trees, shrubs, forbs, and grasses that
provide an attractive outdoor environment for the project residents,
and a visually attractive environment for passersby. Provisions shall be
made for pedestrian and bicycle use and connections to surrounding
sidewalk, trail, and pathways. Extensions of existing public
pedestrian/bicycle routes may be required as a part of any multi-family
project. All landscaped areas shall be irrigated. Natural or native
landscapes may be incorporated into the planting plan, consistent with
City policy and or other applicable regulations.
(C) Sustainability. The City will review multi-family residential projects
with a consideration for sustainability measures included in the project
development. Elements that may be included are charging stations for
electric vehicles, stormwater treatment and re-use for landscape
irrigation, accommodations for sustainable energy provisions, such as
roof-top solar or wind, and other measures. The City encourages a
creative and affirmative approach to sustainability consistent with its
Comprehensive Plan and related policies.
R-4 MULTIPLE-FAMILY DISTRICT
§ 152.100 PURPOSE. The purpose of the R-4 District is to provide areas for housing other than
1- and 2-family dwellings and townhouses, and which may serve as a transitional use between
less dense residential uses and nonresidential uses.
§ 152.101 PERMITTED USES. Within an R-4 District, the only permitted uses are rental
apartment units and condominium apartment units.
§ 152.102 PERMITTED CONDITIONAL USES. Within an R-4 District, the following uses are
permitted only if a conditional use permit has been issued for that use by the City Council:
(A) Uses permitted as conditional uses in the R-1, R-1A, R-2, and R-3 Districts;
(B) Townhouses;
(C) Service or convenience type businesses, including grocery stores, pharmacies, barber
shops and beauty shops catering to the residents of an apartment or condominium
building or complex, not to exceed 1,000 square feet in size and provided there is no
advertising or signing on the exterior of the building or in any yard;
(D) A state licensed residential facility serving from 7 through 16 persons;
(E) A state licensed day care facility serving from 13 through 16 persons; and
(F) Nursing home.
§ 152.103 ACCESSORY USES. Subject to the provisions of §§ 152.175 through 152.186, the
accessory uses permitted in the R-1, R-1A, R-2, and R-3 Districts are permitted in the R-4
District.
§ 152.104 DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS.
(A) Height. No building or structure may exceed 35 feet in height or contain more than 3
stories.
(B) Area. No dwelling may be constructed or placed on a lot which is less in area than
the following, except as allowed in §152.227:
Building Size Minimum Lot Size
2 to 8 units 12,000 square feet plus 2,500 square feet per each unit over 2
9 to 16 units 27,000 square feet plus 2,000 square feet per each unit over 8
17 or more units 43,000 square feet plus 1,750 square feet per each unit over 16
(C) Floor area ratio. The floor area ratio within the R-4 District may not exceed 1.0.
(D) Front yard. There must be a front yard with a setback of at least 30 feet.
(E) Side yards.
(1) There must be 2 side yards with a minimum width of at least 15 feet each.
(2) Side yards adjacent to a public right-of-way must be at least 30 feet in width.
(3) There must be a distance equal to the height of the highest building on a lot
between any buildings on the same lot, to a maximum required distance of 30
feet.
(F) Rear yard. The rear yard must have a depth equal to the greater of 20% of the
entire lot or 40 feet.
(G) Minimum floor area.
(1) Efficiency units must contain at least 500 square feet.
(2) One-bedroom units must contain at least 650 square feet.
(3) Units with more than 1 bedroom must contain at least 650 square feet plus
125 square feet for each bedroom in excess of 1.
(H) Lot coverage. The lot coverage may not exceed 50%.
§ 152.105 GENERAL REGULATIONS.
Property in the R-4 District is also subject to the provisions of §§ 152.175 through 152.186.
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
July 20, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, MN 55418
Notice is hereby given that the City of Saint Anthony Village Planning Commission will hold a public
hearing to solicit public response to multiple updates to the City of St. Anthony Zoning, Section 152.100
through 152.105 related to regulation of R-4 Multiple Family District.
The Planning Commission agenda and packet relating to this item will be made available prior to the
meeting online at www.savmn.com.
Ways to Comment:
Online
Those persons having an interest are encouraged to attend via Zoom. The link to participate via Zoom
can be found at https://www.savmn.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=1226
In Person
The public is welcome to attend in person at the City of Saint Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver
Lake Road, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
Written
Written comments may be taken at the St. Anthony Village City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony
Village, Minnesota 55418 until the date of the public hearing.
Comments can also be conveyed via email, to planner@savmn.com until the date of the public hearing.
Questions?
Questions may be directed to the City Planner at 763-957-1100.
Steve Grittman
City Planner