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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: JUNE 26, 2017
AGENDA #: 9C
PREPARED BY: CASEY MCCABE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
PRESENTED BY: CASEY MCCABE
AGENDA ITEM: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION
1107.2200, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, OF THE PRIOR LAKE ZONING
ORDINANCE
DISCUSSION: Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to consider amendments to Subsection
1107.2200, Architectural Design, of the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance related
to the use of insulated metal panels as a primary exterior building material
in the C-3, Business Park and I-1, General Industrial Use Districts.
History
During their May 15, 2017 meeting, the Prior Lake Planning Commission
discussed building materials and the increased use of insulated metal panels
as an exterior material. The Planning Commission approved a motion
directing city staff to investigate the allowed use of the metal insulated wall
product in Industrial and Commercial zoning districts and potentially
incorporate the material into Subsection 1107.2200, Architectural Design of
the zoning ordinance.
Current Circumstances
City staff is proposing an amendment to the Architectural Design subsection
of the Zoning Ordinance due to multiple requests to use an insulated metal
wall panel material in the business park or general industrial use
districts. The ordinance currently allows for prefinished metal to be used on
up to 25% of each exterior wall; however, the prefinished metal anticipated
in the ordinance were either accent metal or more of a traditional pole
building style metal, not the insulated panels that the city is receiving
requests for today.
Insulated metal panels have been used in Prior Lake on previous projects.
These panelized systems were previously approved under subsection
1107.2202 (6) d., Use of Non-Listed Materials, which states in part, “The
Zoning Administrator may permit an exterior surface material not identified
in Subsection 1107.2200 (6), provided the material is a result of new
technology and/or the material is equal to or better in quality, appearance
and durability than those materials identified.” Because of the increasing
demand to use the insulated metal panel material, city staff is proposing to
amend the zoning ordinance to identify the insulated panels as an approved
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exterior material in the C-3, Business Park and I-1, General Industrial use
districts, provided the material meets the ordinance requirements.
Conclusion
The proposed ordinance amendments would allow insulated metal wall
panels as a primary exterior building material in the C-3, Business Park and
I-1, General Industrial use district, provided the building design includes a
minimum of three of the design elements identified in subsection 1107.2200.
The use of other types of permitted building materials only require the
incorporation of two of the design elements identified in Subsection
1107.2200.
In addition to the proposed amendment to permit insulated metal wall panels
as a primary exterior building material in the C-3 or I-1 use district, city staff
has also proposed two additional design elements in Subsection 1107.2200.
The proposed design elements in Subsection 1107.2200 now include:
a. At least two contrasting, yet complementary exterior building colors,
accent materials, or material textures;
b. At least 25% window coverage on each building wall facing a street;
c. A combination of horizontal and vertical design features;
d. A front entry that, in addition to doors, shall be accented a minimum of
150 square feet around the door entrance;
e. Varying roof line;
f. Irregular building or wall shapes Varying wall depths and shapes; and/or
g. Other unique architectural features in the overall building design.
Subsection 1108.600 (Policy for Amendments) of the Zoning Ordinance
states, recommendations of the Planning Commission and final
determinations of the City Council shall be supported by findings addressing
the relationship of the proposed amendment to the following policies:
In the case of amendments to the formal text of this Ordinance:
➢ There is a public need for the amendment, or
➢ The amendment will accomplish one or more of the purposes of this
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.
In city staff’s opinion, the public need for the amendment is evidenced by the
increase in the number of requests from property owners to use an insulated
metal wall panel material. The proposed amendment may help facilitate
commercial growth in the Adelmann/County Road 21 area, which was a goal
in the 2040 Vision and Strategic Plan. The proposed amendment would also
help accomplish one of the purposes identified in Subsection 1101.102 of
the Zoning Ordinance, which states, “Establish a continuing system of review
of this Ordinance to ensure it will be amended to meet changing needs of
the community and advances in science and technology.”
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ISSUES: The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed ordinance
amendment on June 19, 2017. The original ordinance amendment
presented by City staff stated, “There is no limit on the amount of insulated
metal wall panels that may be used on an exterior wall in the C-3 or I-1 use
districts provided they are used in a panelized system that consists of
prefabricated or factory manufactured insulated metal wall panels, the wall
panels have a stucco, aggregate, stone or similar finish and the building
design includes a minimum of three of the design elements identified in
1107.2202 (8) below.” City staff has removed the requirement that the wall
panels have a stucco, aggregate, stone or similar finish from the proposed
ordinance based on the Planning Commission’s recommendation.
Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission voted 4-0 in favor of
recommending the City Council approve the ordinance amendments,
subject to the removal of the requirement that the wall panels have a stucco,
aggregate, stone or similar finish.
ALTERNATIVES: 1. Motion and a second to approve an ordinance amending Subsection
1107.2200 of the Zoning Ordinance, as proposed or as may be further
amended by the City Council.
2. Motion and a second to deny the ordinance amending Subsection
1107.2200 of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. Motion and a second to table discussion of the item to a future meeting
and provide staff with direction.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Alternative No. 1
1. Proposed Amendments to Subsection 1107.2200
4646 Dakota Street SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 117-______
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION 1107.2200, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN,
OF THE PRIOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CITY CODE PART 1
WHICH, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONTAINS PENALTY PROVISIONS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS:
1. City of Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance Subsection 1107.2202 (6) a. Permitted Exterior Materials, is hereby deleted
in its entirety and replaced with the following:
a. Permitted Exterior Materials: The following materials shall be allowed as exterior
finishes for all buildings:
Brick, stone, stucco or EIFS synthetic stucco (provided that the material shall not be
allowed within 4 feet from grade) architectural concrete precast panels, color impregnated
decorative block, and glass. Architectural precast panels may be painted to the
manufacturer’s painting specifications.
Wood, cement siding or prefinished metal are allowed, provided that no more than 25% of
any individual exterior wall shall consist of this material. This 25% limit may be exceeded
only as follows:
➢ Up to 75% of any individual exterior wall, including accessory structures, may be
constructed of these materials, provided the entire exterior wall is not visible from off
the site.
➢ There is no limit on the amount of insulated metal wall panels that may be used on an
exterior wall in the C-3 or I-1 use districts provided they are used in a panelized system
that consists of prefabricated or factory manufactured insulated metal wall panels and
the building design includes a minimum of three of the design elements identified in
1107.2202 (8) below.
Masonry materials such as brick, stone and block may be used as face or veneer, adhered
or anchored, as long as the exterior finish remains durable with equal high architectural
quality.
2. City of Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance Subsection 1107.2202 (8) is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with
the following:
(8) Building design shall include a minimum of two of the following design elements:
a. At least two contrasting, yet complementary exterior building colors, accent materia ls, or
material textures;
b. At least 25% window coverage on each building wall facing a street;
c. A combination of horizontal and vertical design features;
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d. A front entry that, in addition to doors, shall be accented a minimum of 150 square feet
around the door entrance;
e. Varying roof line;
f. Varying wall depths and shapes; and/or
g. Other unique architectural features in the overall building design.
3. City Code Section 104 entitled “General Penalty” is hereby adopted in its entirety, by reference, as though
repeated verbatim herein.
This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 26th day of June, 2017.
ATTEST:
_________________________ __________________________
Frank Boyles, City Manager Kirt Briggs, Mayor
This Ordinance to be published in the Prior Lake American on the 1st day of July, 2017.
Zoning Ordinance
City of Prior Lake
June 1, 2009 1107/p1
SECTION 1107
GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
SUBSECTIONS
1107.100: Purpose and Intent
1107.200: Off-Street Parking Areas, Paved Areas and Loading Spaces
1107.300: Number of Required Off-Street Parking Space
1107.400: Signage
1107.500: Interpretation
1107.600: Exempt Signs
1107.700: Permitted Signs; No Sign Permit Required
1107.800: Permitted Signs; Sign Permit Required
1107.900: Permitted Sign Area; Business and Industrial Districts
1107.1000: Calculating Sign Area
1107.1100: Prohibited Signs
1107.1200: Sign Plan Requirements
1107.1300: Sign Permit Requirements
1107.1400: Maintenance
1107.1500: Lapse of Sign Permit
1107.1600: Removal of Signs
1107.1700: Remedies for Violation of the Sign Ordinance
1107.1800: Lighting
1107.1900: Landscaping and Screening
1107.2000: Bufferyards
1107.2100: Tree Preservation and Restoration
1107.2200: Architectural Design
1107.2300: Non-Conformities
EXCERPT
1107.2200: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
1107.2201 Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to serve the public interest by requiring
development in the City to meet certain minimum architectural design standards.
Through a comprehensive review of both functional and aesthetic aspects of new
or intensified developments, the City needs to accomplish all of the following
objectives:
➢ Implement the goals and policies set out in its Comprehensive Plan;
➢ Preserve the character of residential neighborhoods and the City's
commercial and industrial areas;
➢ Maintain and improve the City tax base;
➢ Reduce the impacts of dissimilar land uses;
➢ Promote orderly and safe flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic;
➢ Discourage the development of identical and similar building facades
which detract from the character and appearance of the neighborhood;
➢ Preserve the natural and built environment; and
➢ Minimize adverse impacts on adjacent properties from buildings which
are or may become unsightly.
Zoning Ordinance
City of Prior Lake
June 1, 2009 1107/p2
1107.2202 Standards. The provisions in Subsection 1107.2202 apply to commercial,
industrial, multi-family residential (projects of 3 or more dwelling units per building),
public and institutional uses. These provisions apply to all new buildings.
Additions to existing buildings that exceed 50% expansion of the existing building
area, shall require that the existing building and the addition both meet the
provisions of Subsection 1107.2202(6). When only the building’s exterior is being
renovated, the renovations may replace existing materials with new like-materials,
or with permitted exterior materials identified in (6) of this Subsection. Buildings
located within the Town Center (TC) Use District shall follow design standards
identified in Subsection 1102.809.
(1) Roofs that are exposed or an integral part of the building aesthetics shall be
constructed only of commercial grade asphalt shingles, wood shingles, standing
seam prefinished metal, concrete, slate, tile or copper. The visual impact of rooftop
equipment shall be minimized using one of the following methods:
➢ A parapet wall.
➢ A fence or screen, the height of which extends at least 1 foot above the
top of the rooftop equipment and incorporates the architectural features
of the building.
➢ The rooftop equipment shall be painted to match the roof facing
material of building.
(2) The development must locate the noise-producing portions of the development,
such as loading docks, outside storage and outside activity away from adjacent
residential areas.
(3) All outside storage areas shall be screened to minimize off-site views using a buffer
yard type "C" or greater, as defined by Subsection 1107.2005.
(4) Utility service structures such as utility meters, utility lines, transformers,
generators, above ground tanks, fuel canisters, refuse handling, loading docks,
maintenance structures, and other ancillary equipment must be inside a building
or be entirely screened from off-site views.
(5) All utility services shall be underground except as provided elsewhere in this
Ordinance.
(6) Exterior surface materials of buildings shall be subject to the following regulations:
a. Permitted Exterior Materials: The following materials shall be allowed as
exterior finishes for all buildings:
Brick, stone, stucco or EIFS synthetic stucco (provided that the material
shall not be allowed within 4 feet from grade) architectural concrete precast
panels, color impregnated decorative block, and glass. Architectural
precast panels may be painted to the manufacturer’s painting
specifications.
Wood, cement siding or prefinished metal are allowed, provided that no
more than 25% of any individual exterior wall shall consist of this material.
This 25% limit may be exceeded only as follows:
Zoning Ordinance
City of Prior Lake
June 1, 2009 1107/p3
➢. Up to 75% of any individual exterior wall, including accessory
structures, may be constructed of these materials, provided the
entire exterior wall is not visible from off the site.
➢This 25% limit may be exceeded iThere is no limit on the amount
of insulated metal wall panels that may be used on an exterior wall
inn the C-3 or I-1 use districts provided they are when used in a
panelized system that consists of prefabricated or factory
manufactured insulated metal wall panels and the building design
includes a minimum of three of the design elements identified in
1107.2202 (8) below. For any individual exterior wall, not
permanently visible from off the site, including accessory structures,
no more than 75% may be constructed of these materials.
Masonry materials such as brick, stone and block may be used as face or
veneer, adhered or anchored, as long as the exterior finish remains durable
with equal high architectural quality.
b. Prohibited Exterior Materials. The following materials shall not be
allowed as exterior finishes for all buildings:
Unadorned pre-stressed concrete panels, non-decorative concrete block,
sheet metal, corrugated or unfinished metal (except copper or other metal
specifically engineered for exterior architectural use).
c. Long Walls: No wall shall exceed 100 feet in length without visual relief,
defined as the incorporation of design features such as large doors,
windows, horizontal and vertical patterns, contrasting materials, or varying
wall depths.
d. Use of Non-Listed Materials. The Zoning Administrator may permit an
exterior surface material not identified in Subsection 1107.2200(6),
provided the material is a result of new technology and/or the material is
equal to or better in quality, appearance and durability than those materials
identified. The applicant must submit the manufacturer’s warranty of the
non-listed material. This subsection does not intend to reduce the
percentage of required materials.
(7) Pole buildings shall not be permitted in all Commercial Use Districts. Pole
buildings may be permitted in an Industrial Use District by Conditional Use Permit.
Pole buildings are defined as post frame construction in which poles or timbers are
typically inserted into the ground vertically and typically spaced 6-10 feet apart with
lateral supports that provide the primary roof support system and structure
foundation. Additions to existing pole buildings are permitted, not to exceed 50%
of the existing building area.
Zoning Ordinance
City of Prior Lake
June 1, 2009 1107/p4
Typical Pole Building Design
(8) Building design shall include a minimum of two of the following design elements:
a. At least two contrasting, yet complementary exterior building colors, accent
materials, or material textures;
b. At least 25% window coverage on each building wall facing a street;
c. A combination of horizontal and vertical design features;
d. A front entry that, in addition to doors, shall be accented a minimum of 150
square feet around the door entrance;
e. Varying roof line;
fd. Irregular building or wall shapesVarying wall depths and shapes; and/or
ge. Other unique architectural features in the overall building design.
(9) In any instance where the Zoning Administrator denies a permit or a request for
approval of building materials or building design, the applicant may submit an
appeal of the interpretation, based upon the plans and other papers on file in the
office of the Zoning Administrator, to the Board of Adjustment without payment of
additional fees of any kind. Appeals shall be considered according to the
procedure outlined in Subsection 1109.300.
(Ord. Amd. 115-18, publ. 07/04/2015)