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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 15 2021 Zoning Code Amendment Pres CC WSZoning Code Amendments March 15, 2021 City Council Work Session 1 Presentation Goals and Current Circumstances Proposed Table of Contents Overview of Proposed Text Amendments Review of modifications since Planning Commission Request for Council Direction 2 Goals and Current Circumstances Goals Simplify the City Code Reorganize to be more concise; clarification of provisions Removal of unused definitions and development of new (when applicable) Consistency with State Statute/legal cases Current Circumstances Staff and City Attorney developed proposed amendments. Planning Commission discussed amendments during two (2) work sessions in 2020. Two (2) public hearings were conducted by the Planning Commission. 3 Reorganized into Articles and Sections: Article 1: Administration Sec. 1110 – General Provisions Sec. 1111 – Definitions Article 2: Use District Sec. 1120 – Districts and Maps Sec. 1121 – Land Use Table Sec. 1122 – Use Definitions and Conditions Sec. 1123 – Nonconformities Sec. 1124 – Adult Uses Sec. 1125 – Communications Towers Article 3: Overlay District Sec. 1130 – Shoreland Sec. 1131 – Floodplain Sec. 1132 – Planned Unit Developments Proposed Table of Contents 4 Article 4: Performance Standards Sec. 1140 – General Performance Standards Sec. 1141 – Agricultural and Residential Performance Standards Sec. 1142 – Commercial and Town Center Performance Standards Sec. 1143 – Industrial Performance Standards Sec. 1144 – Architectural Design Sec. 1145 – Landscaping, Trees, Bufferyards and Fences Sec. 1146 – Parking Sec. 1147 – Signs Article 5: Procedures Sec. 1150 – Site Plan Review Sec. 1151 – Conditional and Interim Use Permits Sec. 1152 – Variances Sec. 1153 – Amendments Sec. 1154 – Appeals Sec. 1155 – Enforcement, Penalty and Fees Article 6: Miscellaneous Sec. 1160 – Motorcycles Sec. 1161 – Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy Proposed Table of Contents 5 Proposed Sections 1120-1125 (Districts and Maps, Land Use Table, Use Definition, Conditions, Nonconformities, Adult Uses, Communication Towers) Replaces existing Sections 1102, 1110, 1111, and 1112. Created Land Use Table (renamed uses located together, no new added). Reorganized by land use and includes definition, zoning district and status. Reduces duplication Ability to see conditions for specific uses across zoning districts This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA Overview of Amendments 6 Proposed Sections 1130 & 1132 (Shoreland, Planned Unit Development) Replaces portions of Sections 1103, 1104, 1106, 1106A & 1106B & 1107 Separate section for Shoreland Regulations Defines Riparian, cleans up references and consistency with DNR Model Shoreland Ordinance Separate section for Planned Unit Developments Clarifies the underlying zoning district determines the allowed uses in a PUD Increases time to apply for Final PUD Plan approval by CC from 6 to 12 months Clarifies when Minor Amendments can be authorized by Zoning Administrator Clarifies a 500-foot radius for notice of public hearing for Major Amendments This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA Overview of Amendments 7 Proposed Sections 1140 - 1144 (General, A, R, C, TC and I Performance Standards, Architectural Design) Replaces existing Section 1107. Separates Performance Standard sections by Zoning District. Incorporates Design Standards for TC. Brick, stone, rusticated concrete block, glass are permitted exterior materials. Metal, stucco or EIFS are complementary exterior materials and allowed up to 25% of total area of facades adjacent to public ROW or 50% of facades that do not face public ROW. Earth tone colors (beige, tan, brown, gray) and white nautical colors permitted. Flat roofs with detailed parapets and/or cornices. Encouraging design elements: Base/Middle/Top design Windows/Glass (front elevation base floor = 50% front exterior, middle/upper = 25%) Transom and Architectural Detailing beyond basic building materials Awnings, Balconies/Terraces, Murals Green Roofs Overview of Amendments 8 Proposed Section 1145 (Landscaping, Trees, Bufferyards and Fences) Replaces portions of existing Sections 1101, 1102, 1107, and 1113 Consolidates Landscaping, Bufferyards, Trees and Fencing into one section Expands list of allowable tree species to be consistent with U of MN Extension Office recommendations. Makes minimum size of replacement and required landscape trees consistent with front yard tree requirements. Clarifies requirements for tree inventory, tree preservation and tree replacement plans. Proposed Section 1146 (Parking) Creates one section for Parking, Loading Spaces and Driveway regulations. Makes off-street parking requirements more consistent across uses. Increases parking stall size to be consistent with engineering standards. Cleans up references and required conformance with PWDM standards. Prohibits driveway installation over water and sewer services. Clarifies curb stops prohibited within the driveway. Overview of Amendments 9 Proposed Section 1147 (Signs) Replaces portions of existing Sections 1101, 1102, 1107, and 1113 Creates one section for Signage. Clarifies sign definitions, allowances, types and sign plan requirements. Requires Comprehensive Sign Plan for multi-business buildings. Wall sign allowed for tenants with exclusive, exterior customer entrances. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA Overview of Amendments 10 Modifications since PC Modified the impervious surface definition to provide additional clarification. Revised the Downtown Design Standards to allow greater flexibility. Reduced the setback requirement and physical barrier standard for outdoor play areas for Commercial Daycares in TC, C-1, C-2 Zoning Districts 11 Direction Requested 1. Downtown Design Standards Allow for incorporation of other building materials? (25% on street - 50% side/rear)? Require or encourage design elements? Base/Middle/Top design Windows/Glass (front elevation base floor = 50% front exterior, middle/upper = 25%) Transom and Architectural Detailing beyond basic building materials Awnings, Balconies/Terraces, Murals Green Roofs 2. Self-Storage Facilities Siting Minimum setback from TH 13 / CR 18 / CR 21 / CR 42? 3. Zoning Code amendments on Regular Agenda or Consent? 12