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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9A - Ord Amend Downtown Uses AGENDA ITEM: DISCUSSION: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT NOVEMBER 5, 2001 9A DONALD RYE, PLANNING DIRECTOR ~('E"L) CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1102.1100 OF THE CITY CODE BY REPEALING SECTION 1102.1100 AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 1102.1100 RELATING TO THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT History In June of 2000, the City received a report from Hoisington-Koegler Group called the Downtown redevelopment Guide. This report had been commissioned by the Economic Development Authority to serve as a guide to the redevelopment of the Downtown area. While no official action was taken on the report, it nevertheless contained a number of ideas and concepts for Downtown development and redevelopment that acted as a base document for preparation of the ordinance. '~ :1 Subsequent to that, the City Council determined that it was necessary to incorporate some of the design criteria and standards from the consultants report into the zoning ordinance to provide clear guidance to those persons developing or redeveloping property Downtown. The Council then directed staff to draft an ordinance that met this objective. The City retained URS Consultants to assist in the creation of a new zoning district for the Downtown area as well as a streetscape plan for Main Avenue. The draft ordinance was prepared and the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the draft ordinance on Monday, October 22. Discussion There are several features of the draft ordinance that are different from the current ordinance. The section on permitted uses and uses permitted with conditions has been modified to be more limiting on the types of land uses allowed in the Downtown area. Specific kinds of retail uses, for example, are permitted rather than allowing all retail uses. The size of retail uses is also limited to fit in with the scale of the Downtown area. Larger retail uses may be allowed by conditional use permit. Certain mixed uses are encouraged, including multiple family 162e(}l~1Jg!'~~ffi\:nA~~igI;;E!?,"1>Yl~p\B:TJ<e~'MllihI!se8f~~~ 12PP'140c/ Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (95l) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER rO 'j dwellings, retail, offices, servIces, studios and coffee shops or restaurants. The dimensional standards such as lot sizes and setbacks remain basically the same. The primary difference is the establishment of a build-to line along Main Avenue. This requires that at least 70% of the width of a building fayade must be within 5 feet of the street right-of- way. The most significant difference from the current ordinance is the addition of Design Standards in the Downtown area. These design standards apply to: . All new construction. · Any renovation or other exterior changes to eXIstIng nonresidential or multiple family dwellings, including repainting. . Any development or expansion of parking areas. . Any other exterior alteration requiring a building permit. The standards apply only to the site or building element being altered. For example, a fayade renovation would not require changes in a related parking lot. The Design Standards are comprehensive in scope. They cover architectural and site design elements such as building orientation, fayade treatments, entrances, windows and doors, awnings, mechanical equipment screening, colors, signs, building materials, lighting and parking lots. These standards are consistent with recommendations from the Downtown Redevelopment Guide and the Streetscape Design elements developed by URS Consultants. At the public hearing, several persons provided testimony regarding the draft ordinance. As a result of the testimony, the Planning Commission is recommending four modifications to the ordinance for the Councils consideration. The first modification deleted the requirement for 40 square feet of outdoor play area for children in a day-care and substituted a requirement that day-care facilities comply with state statutes relating to outdoor play areas. The second modification was to delete the requirement for a 6-foot high screen for mechanical and other equipment on the ground and to substitute language that requires screening , a,dequate to screen the equipment from view from the property line. The third modification was to clarify what areas could be included in required parking lot landscaping. The fourth modification incorporated language into the ordinance that clarified the role of the Streetscape Plan graphics in Downtown development and its relationship to the design standards. With these modifications, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend Council approval of the Downtown zoning district. L:\O 1 files\O] ordamend\Zoning\downtown\CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT.doc 2 AL TERNATIVES: The Planning Commission also recommended adoption of the revised zoning map for the Downtown District. The revised map eliminated the Amoco Station and the auto dealer/repair operation north of Dakota Street. In the past, the Planning Commission and City Council have had discussions about the proper location and application of the Downtown zoning district. There has been discussion about enlarging the district, making it smaller or otherwise adjusting the boundaries to include certain land use and exclude others. In particular, there has been discussion about the automobile-related uses along Highway 13 and whether they should be excluded from the Downtown zoning district. It was the opinion of the Planning Commission that these uses were not appropriate in the Downtown District and were appropriately :zoned C-4. In considering whether to approve an amendment to the zoning ordinance, the Planning Commission and City Council are required to find that: . There is a public need for the amendment, or: . The amendment will accomplish one or more of the purposes of the ordinance, the Comprehensive Plan or other adopted plans or policies of the City, or: . The adoption of the amendment is consistent with State and/or federal requirements. This proposed amendment is directly related to, and supportive of, at least three major policies in the Comprehensive Plan. These policies are: . Encourage and provide for the revitalization of the City through the development or redevelopment of existing and new commercial and industrial areas. . Establish a theme for positive identification for redevelopment of existing commercial areas in focal locations including.. .Downtown. . Encourage, regulate and promote non-polluting and aesthetically pleasing commercial and industrial development. Issues The primary issue is whether the proposed ordinance adequately addresses the design issues in a manner consistent with the Council's objectives for the Downtown area. The City Council has conducted a series of work sessions on the ordinance and provided the staff with directions for revisions. Staff is of the opinion the proposed ordinance will adequately provide guidance and direction for the development and redevelopment of the Downtown area that will, over time, result in a functional and aesthetically pleasing commercial district. The Council has four alternatives. L:\OI files\Olordamend\Zoning\downtown\CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT.doc 3 rr T T RECOMMENDED MOTION: REVIEWED BY: 1. Approve the ordinance as recommended and authorize summary publication. 2. Approve the ordinance with additional modifications and authorize summary publication. 3. Deny the ordinance. 4. Defer action for specific reasons. Motion to approve Ordinance 01-XX amending the City Code by repealing Section 102.1100 and adopting a new Section 1102.1100 relating to the Downtown Business District and authorizing summary publication. L\O I files\O lordamend\Zoning\downtown\CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT.doc 4 ORDINANCE 01-XX AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1102.1100 OF THE CITY CODE RELATED TO ZONING BY REPEALING SECTION 1102.1100 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING SECTION 1102.1100 IN THE DOCUMENT ENTITLED PUBLIC HEARING DRAFT DATED OCTOBER 22,2001 AS AMENDED THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE DOES ORDAIN: 1. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendations of the Planning Commission, staff reports and other pertinent materials in Planning Case Number 01-045 as well as the testimony of interested persons at the public hearing on October 22, 200 I. 2. Section 1102.1100 of the City Code is hereby repealed. 3. The City Council hereby makes the following Findings of Fact: · On October 22, 2001, the Planning Commission held a public hearing following published notice as required by State statute on the draft ordinance for the Downtown area and considered the staff report and testimony from interested individuals. · Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted three amendments to the draft ordinance and an amendment to the zoning map, which amendments are highlighted in the attached Exhibits A and B. . This ordinance is consistent with, and aids in the implementation of, the City's Comprehensive Plan, as amended, adopted April, 1999 and is rationally related to promoting necessary and legitimate City purposes. . This ordinance advances the ability of the City to guide the future development and redevelopment of the Downtown area. · This ordinance directly supports and implements Goal B, Objective No.2, Policy d. (1) of the Comprehensive Plan (Chapter 2, page 28) that states "courage and provide for the revitalization of the City through the development or redevelopment of existing and new commercial and industrial areas." . This ordinance directly supports and implements Goal B, Objective No.2, Policy e. that states "Establish a theme for positive identification for redevelopment of existing commercial areas in focal locations including.. .Downtown." 16200 J!a~W ~!~~\~t~:g~epH~i:~~~~th1rJ1~~g~WNr\Nf~h~1~g~,f4~(-W230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER I r r . This ordinance directly supports and implements Goal b. Objective 4, Policy a. of the Comprehensive Plan that states "Encourage, regulate and promote non-polluting and aesthetically pleasing commercial and industrial development." 4. The document entitled Public Hearing Draft-l0122/01 as modified by adopted motion of the Planning Commission at its meeting of October 22, 2001 and attached hereto as Exhibit A and the amended zoning map attached hereto as Exhibit B are hereby adopted and hereby replaces Section 11 02.11 00 in its' entirety. 5. The contents of Planning case file 01-045 are herby entered into and made part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for the case. 6. This ordinance shall take effect upon its' passage and publication. Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake, Minnesota this 5th day of November, 2001. Wesley M Mader, Mayor ATTEST: Frank Boyles, City Manager L:\O 1 files\O 1 ordamend\Zoning\downtown \ORDINANCE adopting. doc SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 01-XX AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY REPEALING SECTION 1102.1100 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 1102.1100 On November 5, 2001, the City Council adopted Ordinance 01-XX amending the zoning ordinance by repealing Section 1102.1100 which is the Downtown zoning district and adopting a new Section 1102.1100. Minnesota Statutes permit the publication of a summary of this ordinance and the City Council has found that summary publication of this ordinance will meet the intent of the statute. Summary of Ordinance 01-XX This ordinance creates new regulations for the C-3 Specialty Business District which is the zoning district covering the Downtown Business District. The ordinance consists of six major sections as follows: Section 1102.1101 Permitted Uses Section 1102.1102 Uses permitted with conditions Section 1102.1103 Uses in combination Section 1104.1104 Accessory uses Section 1102.1105 Dimensional standards Section 1102.1106 Design standards Section 1102.1101 Permitted uses-This section enumerates the uses that are permitted in the district as a matter of right. It places restrictions on the type and size of retail uses allowed in the district and further restricts the establishment of heavier commercial uses. Section 1102.1102 Uses permitted with conditions-This section enumerates the uses are permitted in the district subject to compliance with conditions in the ordinance. These uses do not require review by the Planning Commission or City Council Section 1102.1103 Uses in combination-This is a new section that encourages the combination of certain uses on a single parcel or building. The uses include multiple family dwellings, retail, offices, services, studios and restaurants. Section 1102.1104 Accessory uses-This section enumerates the uses that are allowed as accessories to principal uses allowed in the district. Section 1102.1105 Dimensional standards- This section lists the requirements for lot sizes, building height and setbacks, floor area ratios and establishes a build-to line for 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER I 1 r buildings fronting on Main Avenue. This requires at least 70 per cent of a buildings fayade to be located within 5 feet of the sidewalk or lot line. Section 1102.1106 Design standards-This section contains design standards to be applied to new developments or renovations of existing structures. The standards include requirements for architectural and site design elements including building orientation, fayade treatments, entrances, windows and doors, awnings, mechanical equipment screening, colors, signs, building materials, lighting and parking lots. EXHIBIT A PUBLIC HEARING DRAFT - 10/22/01 1102.1100: "C-3" Specialty Business Use District. The purpose of the "C-3" Specialty Business Use District is intended to provide for a variety of commercial and residential uses within the framework of a traditional downtown area. The district also contemplates and provides for pedestrian circulation, urban and civic design and the creative reuse of existing buildings. The C-3 Specialty Business District is designed to express the City's commitment to maintain and enhance the vitality of the Downtown area by establishing minimum criteria for the development and redevelopment of commercial, residential and public buildings while promoting amenities intended to attract business, residents and visitors. Specific objectives include: . To improve the visual quality of Downtown. · To reinforce the physical character of Downtown by focusing on the design context. · To expand the employment base and residential population of Downtown. . To preserve and reuse older buildings as appropriate while establishing standards for the construction of new ones. . To reinforce and enhance a compact development pattern. · To accommodate and promote commercial, residential, educational, cultural and governmental uses within the Downtown. · To establish clear development and redevelopment guidelines in order to provide effective responses to typical development issues. 1102.1101 Permitted Uses. The following uses are permitted in the "C-3" Specialty Business Use District if the use complies with the Commercial Restrictions and Performance Standards of subsection 1102.1300. 16200 E1~i~Per~ek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952YJf~-4245 1 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER I r r 11 02.11 02 1 0/30/01 (1) MedicallDental Offices (2) Retail - The following types of retail use are considered appropriate for the Downtown area. Retail stores shall not exceed 5,000 square feet in floor area, except as a conditional use. . Antique stores . Bakeries, delicatessens, bagel shops, ice cream shops and other specialty food stores, not including drive-in or drive-through facilities. . Bicycle sales and repair . Bookstores . Camera stores . Clothing or shoe stores . Drugstores . Florists . Jewelry stores . News stands . Hardware stores . Liquor stores . Tobacco stores . Toy stores . Video sales and rental . Cafe or coffee shop . Printing Process/Supplies (3) Showrooms for merchandise such as home furnishing, appliances, floor coverings and similar large items, not including motor vehicles, with a maximum floor area of 10,000 square feet. (4) Offices (5) Services (6) Libraries (7) Police and Fire Stations (8) Business Services (9) HotellMotel (10) Schools and studios for arts, crafts, photography, music, dance, exercise or similar courses of study (11) Museums/art galleries (12) Clubs and Lodges With and Without Liquor Licenses. (13) Private Entertainment (Indoor). Uses Permitted With Conditions. A structure or land in a "C-3" Specialty Business Use District may be used for one or more of the following uses if URS 2 I I I 1 0/30101 its use complies with conditions stated in subsection 1102.1300 and those specified for the use in this subsection. (1) Adult Day Care. Conditions: a. A minimum of 150 square feet of outdoor seating or exercise area shall be provided for each person under care. b. The facility shall not be located fronting Main Avenue, Dakota Street or C.R. 21. (2) Dry Cleaning, Laundering with route pick-up and delivery. Conditions: a. The use shall not exceed 5,000 square feet in area. b. Outside storage and parking of trucks involved in the operation of the business is limited to trucks and vans with a manufacturer's rated cargo capacity of 1 ton or less. c. Outside vehicle storage shall be screened from any "R" Use District by a bufferyard, as determined by subsection 1107.2003. (3) Group Day CarelNursery School. Conditions: a. Outside play space must be provided consistent with the requirements of State statutes and such space shall be screened with a bufferyard Type C as defined in subsection 1107.2005. b. An off-street pedestrian loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular and pedestrian safety. c. Outdoor play areas shall be located a minimum of 200 feet from any roadway designated to the Comprehensive Plan as a principal arterial. d. The facility shall not be located fronting Main Avenue, Dakota Street or C.R. 21. (4) Park/Open Space. Conditions: a. The principal structure shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from a lot in an "R" Use District. URS 3 1 0/30/01 b. Areas designated for group activities shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from a lot in an "R" Use District. c. The entire site other than that taken up by structures, required buffer yards, or other landscaped areas shall be surfaced with a material to control dust and drainage. (5) Public Service Structures. Conditions: a. All exterior building faces shall comply with subsection 1107.2200. b. All structures shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from any abutting property located in an "R" Use District. c. All service drives shall be paved. (6) Multiple Family Dwellings. Conditions: a. Multiple family dwellings with their primary frontage on Main Avenue or Dakota Street must be in combination with another permitted use, as specified in Section 1102.1103. Residential units shall not be located on the ground level or street level of the development. This is in keeping with the objective of promoting commercial pedestrian traffic on the primary commercial streets. b. Safe and adequate pedestrian access to open space, plazas and pedestrian ways shall be provided. (7) Elderly Housing. Conditions: a. The building design and placement provide a residential environment with limited exposure to noise and traffic. b. Safe and adequate pedestrian access to open space, plazas and pedestrian ways shall be provided. c. Site access shall be located so that access can be provided without generating significant traffic on local residential streets. d. The site shall contain a minimum of 200 square feet of usable open space per dwelling unit, and no more than half of the usable open space shall be located in the front yard. Alternatively, public parks or plazas within 300 feet of the site may be used to meet this requirement. URS 4 10/30/01 I r e. A minimum of 25% of the usable open space provided on the site shall be developed as outdoor recreation or garden areas. f. A minimum of 900 square feet of lot area is provided for each dwelling unit. g. The minimum spacing between buildings shall be at least equal to the average heights of the buildings except where dwellings shall common walls. h. Buildings shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from the back of the curb line of internal private roadways or parking lots. 1. Covenants running with the land in a form approved by the City Attorney that restricts the use of the property for occupancy by the elderly shall be recorded against the property. J. The development shall provide a lounge or other inside community rooms amounting to a minimum of 15 square feet for each unit. (8) Community Centers. Conditions: a. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular and pedestrian safety. b. Outdoor areas intended for group activities shall be located at least 25 feet from any lot in an "R" Use District and shall be buffered from such residential lot with a bufferyard Type C as defined in subsection 1107.2005. (9) Bed and Breakfast Establishments. Conditions: a. The required parking shall be screened with a bufferyard. b. The total number of guests shall be limited to 6. c. Not more than 50% of the gross floor area of the residence shall be used for the guest room operation. d. Only exterior alterations, which do not alter the exterior appearance from its single-family character, will be allowed. e. Accommodations may be provided to a guest for a period not exceeding 14 days. URS 5 f. Food service shall be limited to breakfast and afternoon tea. g. Rented rooms shall not contain cooking facilities. h. Rooms used for sleeping shall be part of the primary residential structure and shall not have been constructed specifically for rental purposes. 1. Parking shall not be located within the front yard. No more than 50% of the rear yard may be paved or used for parking. (10) Banks. Conditions: a. The use shall not include any drive-through or drive-up windows or facilities. (11) Wholesale sales, in combination with retail or office use. Conditions: a. The use shall be limited to 50% of the floor area ofthe structure. b. Total floor area of the structure shall not exceed 10,000 square feet. (12) Restaurants With and Without Liquor Licenses. Conditions a. Access shall be located so as to avoid generating significant traffic on local residential streets. b. Drive-through, drive-in and outdoor pick-up facilities are not permitted. 1102.1103 Uses in Combination. In keeping with the purpose of the "C-3" Specialty Business Use District, combinations of the following uses on a single parcel and/or within a single building are encouraged. . Multiple family dwellings . Retail . Offices . Services . Studios . Coffee shops or restaurants 1 0/30/01 URS 6 1102.1104 Accessory Uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in a IC-3" Specialty Business Use District: (1) Parking Lots, in compliance with the Design Standards of Section 1102.1106(5). (2) Incidental repair or processing which is necessary to conduct a permitted principal use, provided that it shall not exceed 25% of the gross floor area. (3) Outdoor seating and service of food and beverages by a restaurant is permitted as an accessory use to a restaurant if: a. The use is separated from any adjacent residential use by a building wall or fence. This provision will not apply if the residential use is located in an upper story above a restaurant. b. No speakers or other electronic devices, which emit sound are permitted outside of the principal structure if the use is located within 500 feet of a residential district. c. Hours of operation shall be limited to 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. if located within 500 feet of a residential district. d. Additional parking will not be required if the outdoor seating area does not exceed 500 square feet or 10% of the gross floor area of the restaurant, whichever is less. Parking will be required at the same rate as the principal use for that portion of outdoor seating area in excess of 500 square feet or 10% of the gross building area, whichever is less. (4) Outdoor seating and service of food and alcoholic beverages is permitted as an accessory use if: a. All the requirements of subsection 3a-d listed above are met. b. Access to and from the outdoor area shall be through the indoor seating area. There shall be no direct access to the outdoor seating area from the parking lot or street. c. Food service to the outdoor area shall be provided during all hours of operation. d. No bar shall be located in the outdoor area, except a service bar for the exclusive use ofthe employees. 10/30/01 URS 7 I I r (5) Awnings and signs extending over the public right-of-way may be permitted subject to approval of a "Private Use of Public Property" agreement in a form authorized by the City Attorney, and the provisions of subsection 11 07.801. (6) Outdoor Sales is permitted as an accessory use with the following conditions: . The items displayed must be related to the principal use. . The area allowed for outdoor sales is limited to 30% of the gross floor area of the principal use. · The area must be landscaped and fenced or screened with a Bufferyard Type D from view of neighboring residential uses or abutting any "R" district. . A decorative fence or wall a minimum of 3 feet in height shall be located between the sales area and any public street or pedestrian way. . All lighting must be hooded and so directed that the light source shall not be visible from the public right-of-way or from neighboring residential properties and compliant with subsection 1107.1800. . Areas must be hardsurfaced with asphalt, concrete, decorative concrete interlocking pavers, or other equivalent material approved by the City. 1102.1105 Dimensional Standards These are the lot requirements for lots in the C-3 District. . Minimum lot width - 30 feet . Front yard - minimum setback - 0, maximum setback - 20 feet, measured from the right-of-way . Side yard - no minimum setback - maximum setback - 10 feet, unless parking is located within the side yard . Rear yard - minimum 10 feet . Maximum floor area ratio - 3.0 . Minimum floor area ratio- 0.5 . Build-to line. Along Main Avenue, a build-to line is established a distance of 5 feet from the inner edge of the street right-of-way (in most cases, this is the inner edge of the sidewalk). At least 70 percent of the building fayade that fronts Main Avenue must be built out to this line. . Maximum height - 35 feet or three stories, whichever is greater. Multiple-use structures with residential uses on the upper floors may be a maximum of 45 feet. 1102.1106 Design Standards in the "C- 3" Specialty Business District 1 0/30/01 URS 8 10/30/01 (1) Purpose of standards. The purpose of this section is to provide guidance and direction in the development and redevelopment of the Downtown business district in a manner that reinforces the role of Downtown as the community focus of government, culture and social interaction. This section is also intended to assist in the implementation of the guidelines and recommendations contained in the report entitled Prior Lake Downtown Streetscape dated August, 2001 as well as the graphics entitled Main Street Design Guidelines, Main Street Hardscape Design Elements, Main Street Softscape Design Elements and the Main Street Master Plan. The City will follow these reports and graphics in designing and developing the public elements of the streetscape and private owners are encouraged to follow the recommendation in these documents that are notexpressly spelled out in these regulations when developing or redeveloping private property. (2) Applicability. The design standards and the design review process shall apply to the following activities: a. All new construction. b. Any renovation, expansion or other exterior changes to existing nonresidential and/or multifamily buildings, including repainting. c. Any development or expansion of parking areas. d. Any other exterior alteration that requires a building permit. The standards shall apply only to the building or site elements being developed or altered. That is, changes to a building shall comply with those standards that pertain to buildings, while changes to a parking area shall comply with standards for parking areas, but not for buildings. The Planning Director will make the initial determination as to which standards are applicable. There are many ways to achieve the same design objective. The City may permit alternative approaches that, in its determination, meet the objective(s) of the design standard(s) equally well. (3) Application for Design Review. An application for Design Review shall be on a form provided by the City, and shall include the following information, in addition to any information required for site plan review under Section 1108.903. a. Elevations. Complete exterior elevations of all proposed buildings and existing buildings ifthey are joined to new development. Elevations should be drawn at an appropriate scale (usually ~" == 1 ') and should show: URS 9 II . All signs to be mounted on the building(s) or erected on the site; · Designations of materials and colors to be used on all exterior facades b. Materials sample. Material samples shall be presented, including color and material type for walls and roof. c. Color samples. Samples of all principal and secondary colors to be used. d. Context. Photographs of surrounding buildings on the same block or street, to address issues of context. (4) Administration and Review Procedures. The following design standards shall supplement the standards and process outlined in Section 1108.900, Site Plan Review. After receipt of a complete application, the Planning Department will refer the application to City Departments and to other parties having jurisdiction. The Planning Department will then review the proposed development for compliance with the guidelines in this Section and other applicable ordinances. Within 60 days of receipt of a complete application, the Planning Staff will take action to approve or deny the application. If a site plan review is needed, the two processes will be conducted concurrently. (5) Design Standards The following design standards shall supplement the standards and process outlined in Section 1108.900, Site Plan Review. a. Compatibility with lake theme. Site elements, including landscaping, lighting, signage, etc. should be compatible with the lake theme for public improvements within the downtown, as expressed in the Design Theme Standards and Criteria. b. Renovation of Existing Buildings. Inappropriate fayade additions should be removed to the extent feasible during building renovation. These may include, but are not limited to, wood or plastic shake mansard roofs, plastic or oddly shaped awnings, window opening infills or surrounds designed to reduce the size of window openings, modern siding materials inconsistent with the original fayade, and light fixtures inconsistent with the building's original style or the downtown lake theme. 10/30/01 URS 10 1 0/30/01 I I I . Masonry buildings should be cleaned as necessary to lighten the overall color. . New masonry work should match the color and materials or the original fac;ade. . Wherever practical, fayade renovations should not destroy or cover original details on a building. Brick and stone facades should not be covered with artificial siding or panels. . Original window and door openings should be maintained wherever practical. New window and door openings should maintain a similar horizontal and vertical relationship as the original. c. General in fill principles. Infill buildings should reflect the original design of surrounding storefront buildings in scale and character. This can be achieved by maintaining similar setbacks, building height and proportions, cornice lines, horizontal lines of windows and openings, and compatible building materials and colors. Where such original buildings are missing or have been extensively altered, the other design standards in this section shall' be applied. d. Building fa~ade width and articulation. Buildings should be oriented with the primary axis perpendicular to the primary fronting street. A building width of 40 feet or less is encouraged. Buildings of more than 40 feet in width shall be divided into smaller increments (between 20 and 40 feet) through articulation of the fayade. This can be achieved through combinations of the following techniques, and others that may achieve the same purpose. . Fayade modulation - stepping back or extending forward a portion of the fac;ade . Vertical divisions using different textures or materials (although materials should be drawn from a common palette) . Division into storefronts, with separate display windows and entrances . Variation in roof lines by alternating dormers, stepped roofs, gables, or other roof elements to reinforce the modulation or articulation interval . Arcades, awnings, window bays, arched windows and balconies at intervals equal to the articulation interval e. Building fa~ade articulation - horizontal . Most traditional storefront commercial buildings have a strong pattern of base, middle and top, created by variations in detailing, color and materials. New buildings should respond to this pattern. . New buildings should have articulated tops. This articulation might consist of pitched roofs, dormers, gable ends or cornice detailing. . The ground level of any multi~story structure should be visually distinct from the upper stories. This can be achieved through the use of an intermediate cornice line, a sign band, larger window openings, URS 11 10/30/01 projections, awnings and canopies, changes in materials or detailing, or similar techniques. · While diversity is encouraged, materials, colors and textures on all levels of a building's facade should be drawn from a common palette, and should be visually compatible with each other. f. Two-story expression. One-story buildings should be designed to convey an impression of greater height through the use of pitched roofs with dormers or gables facing the street, or the use of an intermediate cornice line to separate the ground floor and the upper level. g. Entrances. The main entrance should always face the primary street, with secondary entrances to the side or rear, and should be placed at sidewalk grade. Entrances should be emphasized and made more obvious through the use of the following techniques or similar ones: · Canopy, portico, overhang, arcade or arch above the entrance · Recesses or projections in the building facade surrounding the entrance . Peaked roof or raised parapet over the door . Display windows surrounding the entrance · Architectural detailing such as tile work or ornamental moldings · Permanent planters or window boxes for landscaping h. Windows and doors. Windows and doors should comprise at least 40 percent of the area of any ground floor fayade facing a public street (defined as extending from ground level to 12 feet in height). Windows should have a generally vertical orientation. Windows and doors should comprise at least 10 percent of the ground level side or rear fayade facing a public right of way, parking area or open space. Qualifying windows or doors must be transparent, allowing views into and out of the interior, or may include display windows set into the wall. Reflective glass is not permitted. i. Awnings. When awnings are used, they should extend only across individual storefronts, not across more than one storefront or building. Awnings should be a simple shed form; rounded awnings are prohibited. Canvas or other fabric awnings are most desirable; metal, wood shake and plastic should not be used. Internally-illuminated awnings are prohibited. j. Side and rear facades. Side and rear facades that contain customer entrances or that adjoin off-street parking areas should be treated as extensions of the storefront or front fayade. Building materials should be of similar quality as URS 12 those on front facades, although detailing may be simpler. Entrances should be clearly delineated using the techniques mentioned above. k. Mechanical equipment screening Utility service structures such as utility meters, transformers, above ground tanks, refuse handling, loading docks, maintenance structures and other ancillary equipment must be inside a building or be entirely screened from off- site views by a decorative fence, wall or screen of plant material of sufficient height. Fences and walls shall be architecturally compatible with the primary structure. Loading docks or doors should always be located on a side or rear elevation. 1. Colors. Building colors should consist predominantly of subtle, neutral or muted colors; with low reflectance. Recommended colors include browns, grays, tans, beiges, and dark or muted greens, blues and reds. No more than two principal colors may be used on a fayade. Accent colors not to exceed 10% of the area of the building fayade shall be from the same color palette as the principal colors. This standard does not apply to murals or other approved public art. m. Signs Within the "C-3" District, maximum sign area per property shall not exceed I square foot of sign area per linear foot of street fayade at the front yard. One sign is allowed for each usable public entry to a building. Wall signs and projecting signs are permitted. Free- standing signs are permitted only in an existing front yard. Projecting signs: Projecting signs shall not exceed 8 square feet in area and may project no more than 4 feet from the building face. Signs must maintain a minimum clearance of 9 feet above a sidewalk and 15 feet above driveways or alleys. No projecting sign shall be located within 25 feet of another projecting sign. Sign design guidelines Signs should be architecturally compatible with the style, composition, materials, colors and details of the building, and with other signs on nearby buildings. Signs should be positioned so they are an integral design feature of the building, and to complement and enhance the building's architectural features. Signs should not obscure or destroy architectural details such as stone arches, glass transom panels, or decorative brickwork Sign Colors. Sign colors shall be compatible with the building fayade to which the sign is attached. No more than three colors should be used per sign, unless part of an illustration. A combination of soft/neutral shades and dark/rich shades within the palette of the building colors shall be used. 1 0/30/01 URS 13 I I r Materials. Sign materials shall be compatible with the original construction materials and architectural style of the building facade on which they are to be displayed. Natural materials such as wood, stone and metal are preferred but other materials that are equally durable and replicate the appearance of natural materials are acceptable. Illumination. External illumination of signs is permitted by incandescent, metal halide or fluorescent light that emits a continuous white light. Light shall not shine directly onto the ground or adjacent buildings. Neon signs are permitted in windows. Internally lit box signs and awnings are not permitted, with the exception of theater marquees. n. Parking Parking location. If off-street parking is provided within the "C-3" District, it shall be located to the side or rear of the principal building, not between the building and the street. Parking may not occupy a corner location. Parking lot screening. Parking lots adjoining the sidewalk or a walkway shall be separated from it by a landscaped yard at least 4 feet wide, containing a decorative fence or wall between 2 Y2 and 3 feet in height. One canopy tree shall be provided for each 25 linear feet of parking lot frontage on a public street or accessway. Parking lot landscaping. 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'..... . .. ...... ... . .. -.............. .. ~ ....0 Co ~~ -eo mN 0..0) ~s 0"'" .c"S c.... Cm mR (L::> 5. Public Hearings: Commissioner Vonhofread the Public Hearing Statement and opened the meeting. A. #01-045 Consider an Amendment to Section 1102.1100 of the Zoning Ordinance creating a new downtown zoning district and establishing design review criteria ana standards. Planning Director Don Rye presented the Planning Report on file in the office of the City Planning Department. Koegler Group prepared the Downtown Redevelopment Guide in June 2000. This report had been commissioned by the Economic Development Authority to serve as a guide to the redevelopment of the Downtown area. While no official action was taken on the report, it nevertheless contained a number of ideas and concepts for Downtown development and redevelopment. Subsequent to that, the City Council determined that it was necessary to incorporate some of the design criteria and standards from the consultants report into the zoning ordinance to provide clear guidance to those persons developing or redeveloping property in the Downtown area. The Council then directed staff to draft an ordinance that met this objective. The City retained URS Consultants to assist in the creation of a new zoning district for the Downtown area as well as a streetscape plan for Main Avenue. There are several features of the draft ordinance that are different from the current ordinance. The section on permitted uses and uses permitted with conditions has been modified to be more limiting on the types of land uses allowed in the Downtown area. Specific kinds of retail uses, for example, are permitted rather than allowing all retail uses. The size of retail uses is also limited to fit in with the scale of the Downtown area. Larger retail uses may be allowed by conditional use permit. Certain mixed uses are encouraged, including multiple family dwellings, retail, offices, services, studios and coffee shops or restaurants. The dimensional standards such as lot sizes and setbacks remain basically the same. The primary difference is the establishment of a build-to line along Main Avenue. This requires that at least 70% of the width of a building fayade must be within 5 feet of the street right-of-way. The most significant difference from the current ordinance is the addition of Design Standards in the Downtown area. These design standards apply to: . All new construction. . Any renovation or other exterior changes to existing nonresidential or multiple family dwellings, including repainting. . Any development or expansion of parking areas. . Any other exterior alteration requiring a building permit. The standards apply only to the site or building element being altered. For example, a fayade renovation would not require changes in a related parking lot. The Design Standards are comprehensive in scope. They cover architectural and site design elements such as building orientation, fayade treatments, entrances, windows and doors, awnings, mechanical equipment screening, colors, signs, building materials, lighting and parking lots. These standards are consistent with recommendations from the Downtown Redevelopment Guide and the Streetscape Design elements developed by URS Consultants. Noted that an addendum to the staff report had been distributed regarding the standards and their relationship to the documents that have been prepared. Atwood: Asked for clarification why the automobile type businesses along TH13 were not included in the proposed Downtown District, and if that was based on the amount of their investment alone. Rye: Advised that the intent is to promote uses in the Downtown District with a pedestrian orientation and automotive type businesses are probably incompatible with those types of uses. Under the proposed ordinance, the other automotive businesses that front on Main A venue would be non-conforming. Lemke: Asked if the automobile businesses that front on Highway 13 would be C-4 zomng. Rye: Advised that they would be consistent with the other uses for C-4 zoning. Lemke: Asked for clarification as to the different requirements for adult day care facilities, group day care facilities, and elderly housing relative to open space requirements. Rye: Believes the intents are consistent and sensible given the uses, even though the square footage requirement of 40 and 50 feet respectively probably bears no significant difference. Screening also addresses the level of activity given the uses. Comments from the public: Tom Flink (Owner of Amoco Station)(4805 Dakota St.): Admitted that he did not understand all of the effects an ordinance of this type would have on his business. Concerned with limiting his ability to sell, modify or expand his current business, and would oppose any ordinance that would limit his ability to do so. Rye: Clarified that if the Amoco site was not included in the Downtown District which is what is proposed, the Amoco station as it exists would not be affected. Stamson: Noted that any expansion into the Downtown District would not allow automotive uses. Randy Simpson (R & K Sales): Referred to the Lakefront Plaza project and discussed the language relating to multiple-family dwellings and some of the limitations compared to the current zoning ordinance. Further discussed parking requirements and green space I I calculations, as well as how they are restrictive when considered with the new DNR and Watershed requirements for ponding. Also commented on building facade width and breaks in connection with 50 foot lots, screening of mechanicals (suggested a smaller requirement for smaller mechanicals such as air conditioners and gas meters), and restrictions for internally illuminated signs (believed it would limit franchise-type business uses). Karen Fisher (Little Lakers Montessori School): Advised that 75 sq. ft. per child for outside play surface is the state standard, and 35 sq. ft. per child interior space. Also noted that to not permit day care facilities to front on Dakota Street or CSAH 21 is very prohibitive and renders her business as a non-conforming use. Advised that they are currently licensed for 49 children and believes her business brings people to the Downtown area. Stamson: Noted that the requirement for 40 sq. ft. per child proposed in the ordinance is regardless of whether the child is inside or outside. So, it is a slightly different standard than defined by the state standards. Jennifer Scheda (Integra Telecom): Asked what it means if a business is non- conforming, what is going to be required of Downtown businesses, and what type of assistance, if any, will be provided by the City. Rye: Advised that existing businesses would only be affected if some remodeling took place and the standards would be applicable to that remodel. The ordinance would not require remodeling. Noted that the staff has been directed to research the means by which the City can provide some type of assistance for businesses that do wish to improve facades, and that that effort is underway. Non-conforming status means that the designation no longer exists in the current standards, however, businesses can continue their existing operations uninterrupted until such time as improvements take place or the business is moved or destroyed. Terry Crawford (Integra): Concerned that if a property is damaged in excess of 50% and the structure is a non-conforming use, businesses such as Integra that have a substantial infrastructure built into the building are financial punished because the cost of the infrastructure exceeds the cost of the building. Rye: Advised that in the ordinance Integra is classified as an essential service which is permitted in any zoning district, and the business is conforming under the proposed Downtown ordinance. Comments from the Commissioners: Lemke: Concerned with the issues raised with respect to parking as it relates to green space. Asked staff to comment. Agreed that the screening requirement may be excessive in some cases. Further is concerned about eliminating franchise stores by not allowing internally illuminated signage. Believes the ordinance may need some additional review. Rye: Advised that any space devoted to green space or parking may impact the economics of the site, but that it becomes a question of aesthetics. A 6 ft. screening standards for mechanicals is not burdensome, and lower screening may not block mechanicals from line of sight which is the intent. Stamson: Believes there is substantial public benefit by adopting the ordinance and is happy to see the redevelopment of Downtown moving forward. Agrees with removing the automobile businesses fronting on Highway 13 from the proposed Downtown district. Suggested removing or adjusting the standard for day care facility open space to be in line with the state standards. Favors the proposed standards for parking, signage and screening. Recommended approval. Atwood: Commented that she is excited to see the project moving forward and appreciated the comments from some of the area business owners. Believes there are many positive items in the zoning ordinance including mixed-use zoning, size of floor area for showrooms, and consistency with the streetscape plan. Suggested that there are several items that needed clarification, including the screening requirement, parking and landscaping, and the impacts the ordinance will have on the day care facility. Noted that day care facility traffic, while currently drop-off and pick-up traffic, which is not a use desired in Downtown, that fact may change dependent upon the future uses in the Downtown area. VonHof: Believes the proposed ordinance does move the Downtown redevelopment forward in a positive manner. Agreed with making an adjustment for the nursery school open space to coordinate with the state standard. Added that in a Downtown area where buildings are typically side by side, the open space needed for a day care facility is prohibitive to uses of that type. Liked the addition of mixed-use facilities and believes it is consistent with the objectives for Downtown. Commented that the screening requirement should be flexible, and that the parking requirement for 15% of green space is reasonable. Supports moving the ordinance forward. Lemke: Noted that the 15% green space requirement for parking appears only to impact elderly housing. Rye: Suggested that one possibility would be to say that in calculating the 15% a certain amount of the adjoining lawns or open space can be considered. Added that elderly housing is a residential use and the intent is to allow some type of separation from commercial uses. Kansier: Clarified that the 15 feet separation is intended as a buffer for any type of residential housing against noise and lighting glare. I I I McDermott: Commented that in the case of Lakefront Plaza, the City will need to upgrade the roads in that area. Staff has been looking for an area for the ponding that is required for the site, including working with the DNR to use a part of the pond within Lakefront Park. A variance from the Watershed will probably be appropriate for the Lakefront Plaza site. Lemke: Asked if, with respect to an articulation of the building fayade at 40 feet, the City is encouraging that part of the property be undeveloped. Rye: Commented that that is not the intention. With the opportunity to go to a zero lot line, the additional costs of adding some type of feature to the front of the building is probably offset. The standard is encouraged and not required. Stamson: Suggested that with respect to the addendum, that page 10, item 5 be clarified to reference the Main Street design guidelines. Rye: Clarified that all of those elements have been included in the hardscape and softscape design elements. MOTION BY ST AMSON, SECOND BY ATWOOD TO APPROVE THE REVISED LANGUAGE PROPOSED BY STAFF FOR SECTION 1102.1107. Ayes by all, the MOTION CARRIED. MOTION BY STAMSON, SECOND BY ATWOOD, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE DRAFT ORDINANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE REVISIONS (1) SCREENING SUFFICIENT TO SCREEN FROM VIEW AT THE LOT LINE, (2) THE LANGUAGE FOR REQUIRING AN EXTERIOR CHILD CARE SPACE BE ELIMINATED AND THAT THE STATE GUIDELINES SHALL APPLY, AND (3) PARKING WITH RESPECT TO THE 15 FEET BE CLARIFIED TO STATE THAT ANY LAWN, LANDSCAPING OR OPEN SPACE ADJACENT TO AND AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE PARKING LOT FOR A DISTANCE OF 10 FEET BY INCLUDED IN THE 15% LANDSCAPING CALCULATION. Vote taken indicated ayes by all. MOTION CARRIED. V onHof: Advised that the Downtown businesses will be notified when the item will go before the City Council. The Commission took a brief recess. V onHof: Advised that the public hearing was being re-opened in order to consider adoption of the Downtown Zoning Map. MOTION BY STAMSON, SECOND BY ATWOOD TO ADOPT THE DOWNTOWN ZONING MAP AS PROPOSED BY STAFF. Ayes by all, the MOTION CARRIED. AGENDA ITEM: SUBJECT: SITE: PRESENTER: PUBLIC HEARING: DATE: INTRODUCTION: PLANNING REPORT PC I I r PLANNING REPORT 5A CONSIDER AMENDING CREATING DISTRICT N/A DONALD RYE, PLANNING DIRECTOR X YES NO-N/A -- - OCTOBER 22, 2001 APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY A NEW DOWNTOWN ZONING In June of 2000, the City received a report from Hoisington- Koegler Group called the Downtown Redevelopment Guide. This report had been commissioned by the Economic Development Authority to serve as a guide to the redevelopment of the Downtown area. While no official action was taken on the report, it nevertheless contained a number of ideas and concepts for Downtown development and redevelopment. Subsequent to that, the City Council determined that it was necessary to incorporate some of the design criteria and standards from the consultants report into the zoning ordinance to provide clear guidance to those persons developing or redeveloping property Downtown. The Council then directed staff to draft an ordinance that met this objective. The City retained URS Consultants to assist in the creation of a new zoning district for the Downtown area as well as a streetscape plan for Main Avenue. The public hearing draft of the new Downtown zoning district attached to this report was developed by staff based on the consultants recommendations, a joint City Council/Planning Commission workshop and staffs experience. DISCUSSION: PLANNING REPORT PC There are several features of the draft ordinance that are different from the current ordinance. The section on permitted uses and uses permitted with conditions has been modified to be more limiting on the types of land uses allowed in the Downtown area. Specific kinds of retail uses, for example, are permitted rather than allowing all retail uses. The size of retail uses is also limited to fit in with the scale of the Downtown area. Larger retail uses may be allowed by conditional use permit. Certain mixed uses are encouraged, including multiple family, dwellings, retail, offices, services, studios and coffee shops or restaurants. The dimensional standards such as lot sizes and setbacks remain basically the same. The primary difference is the establishment of a build-to line along Main Avenue. This requires that at least 70% of the width of a building fayade must be within 5 feet of the street right-of-way. The most significant difference from the current ordinance is the addition of Design Standards in the Downtown area. These design standards apply to: . All new construction. . Any renovation or other exterior changes to eXIstIng nonresidential or multiple family dwellings, including repainting. . Any development or expansion of parking areas. . Any other exterior alteration requiring a building permit. The standards apply only to the site or building element being altered. For example, a fayade renovation would not require changes in a related parking lot. The Design Standards are comprehensive in scope. They cover architectural and site design elements such as building orientation, fayade treatments, entrances, windows and doors, awnings, mechanical equipment screening, colors, signs, building materials, lighting and parking lots. These standards are consistent with recommendations from the Downtown Redevelopment Guide and the Streetscape Design elements developed by URS Consultants. In considering whether to approve an amendment to the zoning ordinance, the Planning Commission and City Council are required to find that: . There is a public need for the amendment, or: PLANNING REPORT PC I I . The amendment will accomplish one or more of the purposes of the ordinance, the Comprehensive Plan or other adopted plans or policies of the City, or: . The adoption of the amendment is consistent with State and/or federal requirements. This proposed amendment is directly related to, and supportive of, at least three major policies in the Comprehensive Plan. These policies are: . Encourage and provide for the revitalization of the City through the development or redevelopment of existing and new commercial and industrial areas. . Establish a theme for positive identification for redevelopment of existing commercial areas in focal locations including.. .Downtown. . Encourage, regulate and promote non-polluting and aesthetically pleasing commercial and industrial development. A related issue to the adoption of a new zoning district is the location of the district boundaries. The attached map shows the existing boundaries of the Downtown district. In the past, the Planning Commission and City Council have had discussions about the proper location and application of the Downtown zoning district. There has been discussion about enlarging the district, making it smaller or otherwise adjusting the boundaries to include certain land use and exclude others. In particular, there has been discussion about the automobile-related uses along Highway 13 and whether they should be excluded from the Downtown zoning district. The auto repair businesses located across from the entrance to Lakefront Park are currently zoned C-4, which is the General Business District. In many zoning ordinances, highway and auto- oriented businesses fronting on highways have a classification typically called highway business. The district reflects the particular needs and orientation of the businesses that depend to a large degree on highway access and visibility. In this case, the current Downtown zoning district includes two auto-oriented businesses. One is the Amoco Station and the other is a used car lot and auto repair facility. Staff is of the opinion these uses as they presently exist need not be included in the proposed Downtown District. Both uses have substantial investments in place and the likelihood of them terminating in the foreseeable future is small. Including them in the Downtown District will render them, non-conforming. This can have negative consequences for the businesses, including potential difficulties in re- financing. ALTERNATIVES: There are four alternatives available to the Planning Commission 1. Recommend approval of the ordinance and map as recommended by staff. 2. Recommend approval of the ordinance and map as modified by the Commission. 3. Recommend denial of the ordinance and map. 4. Defer action to a date certain for specific reasons. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Alternative 1. PLANNING REPORT PC PLANNING REPORT AGENDA ITEM: 5A SUBJECT: ADDENDUM TO STAFF REPORTCONSIDERING APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY CREATING A NEW DOWNTOWN ZONING DISTRICT PRESENTER: DONALD RYE, PLANNING DIRECTOR DATE: OCTOBER 22, 2001 DISCUSSION: One of the goals of the Downtown zoning district is to regulate development consistent with the streetscape elements presented in the consultants report entitled Prior Lake Downtown Streetscape dated August, 2001 that was prepared by URS, Corp. That study included illustrative materials showing the visual results of implementing the recommendations in the report. In addition, the consultants prepared graphics that showed the results of applying the design standards to development or redevelopment in the Downtown area. In an effort to tie these documents to the new Downtown zoning district, the following underlined language should be added to the draft ordinance. Section 1102.1107 (1) Purpose of standards. The purpose of this section is to provide guidance and direction in the development and redevelopment of the Downtown business district in a manner that reinforces the role of Downtown as the community focus of government, culture and social interaction. This section is also intended to assist in the implementation of the guidelines and recommendation contained in the report entitled Prior Lake Downtown Streetscape dated August 2001 as well as the graphics entitled Main Street Design Guidelines, Main Street Hardscape Design Elements, Main Street Softscape Design Elements and the Main Street Master Plan. The City will follow these reports and graphics in designing and developing the public elements of the streetscape and private property owners are encouraged to follow these recommendations in these documents that are not 16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER I r I expressly spelled out in these regulations in developing or redeveloping private property. ALTERNATIVES: (1) Move to include the proposed language in the draft ordinance. (2) Do not include the proposed language in the draft ordinance. (3) Defer action on this issue for a specific reason. RECOMMENDA TION: Staff recommends Alternative 1.