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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
JUNE 1, 1998
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JANE KANSIER, PLANNING COORDINATOR
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 98-XX APPROVING
AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO
ALLOW GYMNASTIC SCHOOLS AS A CONDITIONAL USE
IN THE BP (BUSINESS PARK) DISTRICT
Historv: On March 27, 1998, Charles and Beverly Rutz filed an
application to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow gymnastic schools
as a permitted use in the BP (Business Park) District. The applicants
are requesting this amendment so they can establish a gymnastic
school in the Prior Lake Business Center Building at 17091 Fish Point
Road in the Waterfront Passage Business Park.
This item was originally considered by the Planning Commission on
Apri127,1998. The Planning Commission discussed the ramifications
of the proposed use in the Business Park District, and agreed this use
should be permitted only as a conditional use permit, with conditions
limiting floor area, hours of operation and parking. The Planning
Commission then continued the hearing to May 11, 1998, in order to
allow the staff to write some language reflecting the proposed
conditions.
On May 11, 1998, the Planning Commission reviewed the conditions
which should be placed on a gymnastic school in the BP District.
These conditions include limiting the floor area devoted to this use to
3,000 square feet, limiting hours of operation to 5:00 PM to 11 :00 PM
on Monday through Friday, and from 7:00 AM to 11 :00 PM on
Saturday and Sunday, and to require a minimum of one parking space
for each 300 square feet of floor area.
Current Circumstances: The Business Park District is intended to
promote high standards of design and construction in order to enhance
the visual appearance of the Business Park District and to preserve the
taxable value of the City. The uses in the Business Park District, both
permitted and conditional, are intended to provide basic employment
opportunities in the City. These uses include offices, manufacturing
and assembly, wholesale uses and warehousing, business services,
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16200 Eagle Creek Ave. ~~.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
FISCAL IMPACT:
ALTERNATIVES:
research and testing laboratories, and limited retail. A list of these
uses is attached to this report for your information.
The Issues: The issue here is whether gymnastic schools are an
appropriate use in the Business Park District. There is no question that
the proposed use is beneficial to the community. However, gymnastic
schools are permitted in all of the other commercial zoning districts.
The Business Park District is intended to promote industrial
development which will broaden the tax base and create employment
opportunities in the City. This is evidenced by the fact that the
development in the existing business park district was subsidized by
the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF). The proposed use as a
gymnastic school would probably not have qualified for TIF on its
own.
Conclusion: The Planning Commission concluded that gymnastic
schools are a benefit to the community, and that they are unique in the
need for high ceilings, such as those found in industrial type buildings.
The Planning Commission therefore recommended the Zoning
Ordinance be amended to allow gymnastic schools as a conditional use
in the Business Park District as follows:
7. Gymnastics Schools: Gymnastic schools are unique in the needfor
high ceilings. They are permitted as a conditional use, provided
that such use occupies no more than 3,000 square feet of floor
area in the principal structure, hours of operation are limited to
5:00 PM to 11 :00 PM, Mondays through Fridays, and 7:00 AM to
11 :00 PM on Saturday and Sunday, and a minimum of one parking
space per 300 square feet of floor area is provided. The minimum
parking requirement for gymnastic schools shall not be combined
or shared parking with other uses in the business park.
In its reports to the Planning Commission, the Planning staff
recommended denial ofthis amendment. The Business Park is not
designed to accommodate recreational uses. There are several
potential conflicts between the business park uses and this type of
recreational use, especially in terms of parking. Finally, gymnastic
schools are permitted in every other commercial district in the City.
Budf!et Imoact: This proposed amendment has no immediate budget
impact.
The City Council has three alternatives:
1. Adopt Ordinance 98-XX approving the proposed amendment as
requested.
2. Deny Ordinance 98-XX.
3. Defer this item and provide staffwith specific direction.
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RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
REVIEWED BY:
If the City Council concurs with the Planning Commission
recommendation, Alternative #1 is appropriate. This requires a motion
and second to adopt Ordinance 98-XX approving the proposed
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. Approval of this ordinance
requires a 4/5 vote of the Council.
If the City Council concurs with the Planning staff recommendation,
Alternative #2 is appropriate. This requires a motion and second to
deny Ordinance 98-XX, and to direct the staff to prepare a resolution
denying the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.
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CITY OF PRIOR LAKE
ORDINANCE NO. 98- XX
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-5-15 (D) OF THE PRIOR LAKE
CITY CODE AND AMENDING SECTION 6.15 (D) OF THE PRIOR LAKE
ZONING ORDINANCE 83-6.
The City Council ofthe City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain that:
Section 5-5-15 (D) of the Prior Lake City Code and Section 6.15 (D) of the Prior Lake
Zoning Ordinance 83-6 are hereby amended to add the following:
7. Gymnastics Schools: Gymnastic schools are unique in the need for high ceilings.
They are permitted as a conditional use, provided that such use occupies no more than
3,000 square feet of floor area in the principal structure, hours of operation are limited
to 5:00 PM to 11 :00 PM, Mondays through Fridays, and 7:00 AM to 11 :00 PM on
Saturday and Sunday, and a minimum of one parking space per 300 square feet of
floor area is provided. The minimum parking requirement for gymnastic schools
shall not be combined or shared parking with other uses in the business park.
This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake this 1st day of June, 1998.
ATTEST:
City Manager
Mayor
Published in the Prior Lake American on the 6th day of June, 1998.
Drafted By:
City of Prior Lake Planning Department
16200 Eagle Creek Avenue
Prior Lake, MN 55372
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16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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MINUTES OF 4/27/98 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
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B. Case #98-043 Consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance relating to
the permitted uses in the Business Park Zoning District.
Planner Jenni Tovar presented the Planning Report dated April 27, 1998 on file in the
office of the City Planner.
The hearing is to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance relating to the
permitted uses in the Business Park Zoning District. The proposed amendment will allow
Gymnastics Schools as a permitted use in the Business Park (BP) Zoning District.
This amendment was initiated by Charles and Bev Rutz of Prior Lake Gymnastics,
currently located on Main Avenue in the site previously occupied by the Star Tribune
distribution center. They are requesting the zoning ordinance amendment to allow them
to occupy space at the Prior Lake Business Center building (Dave Hansen site). The use
of a gymnastics school requires large open spaces with high ceilings. Buildings in the
Business Park are designed as office warehouse and manufacturing facilities with large
open interior spaces and high ceilings. Such design also accommodates space needs of a
gymnastics school.
Section 6.15 of the Zoning Ordinance outlines the permitted and conditional uses in the
Business Park (BP) Zoning District.
Business Park uses listed as permitted and conditional are those which provide for basic
employment within the city. Such uses are office, warehouse, and fabrication. Business
service industries are permitted uses. The district is designed via development standards
to accommodate such specific land uses and promote a business park atmosphere. One of
the implications of allowing gymnastics schools as a permitted use is inadequate parking
on existing sites. The sites were designed as office warehouse with parking based on
number of employees or office use.
Under the current ordinance, gymnastics schools fall under the use of Private club, health
club. Private clubs are permitted in the B-2 Community Business and B-3 General
Business districts and are conditional uses in the B-1 Limited Business District. The
petitioner has had difficulty locating in an existing building due to the height needed for
gymnastics activities. The costs to renovate an existing structure are significant.
Staff feels the request to allow gymnastics schools in the Business Park (BP) Zoning
District is an inappropriate use of the Business Park zoning district. The district is not
designed to accommodate recreational activities. These recreational uses are allowed in
all of the other business districts.
Staff recommended denial of the proposed amendment.
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Comments from the public:
Applicant Bev Rutz, recommended approving this facility for the youth's gymnastic
program. This facility will not be a permanent site in the Business Park. There are no
other areas in the community available. The problem is finding a building with adequate
ceiling height. Right now they are in a garage. Parents would like to stay in Prior Lake.
It is a feeder program into the high school. There are 150 children involved ages 4
through high school. This fall there were 190 participants. The high school is pushing
and supporting this program. This would be a nonprofit organization with the parents.
Mrs. Rutz and her husband are running the program for the sake ofthe community. She
feels there were no parking problems at the existing site. It would be an evening event
and parking would be available in the Business Park. The businesses are closed. Do not
say "no" to the children ofthe community.
Stamson: How many square feet are you requiring? Rutz responded it was 2,400 feet.
Creigo asked how many students were enrolled. Rutz said right now they had 150
children from age 4 on up to seniors in high school. The high school is supporting this
program. This would be a non-profit organization.
Criego also asked what would happen if the request was turned down, what is the
alternative? Rutz said there is no alternative but they would want to continue the
program. Rutz said they checked with the schools and told them they would buy the
equipment and give it to the schools just let the community use it. The high school said
they do not have any place to store the equipment. Parents would like a year round
program. P.L.A.Y. ran previous gymnastic programs (six to eight weeks). Last year there
were no programs. Rutz and her husband started this program 8 weeks ago.
Rutz explained 99% of the participants are from Prior Lake. The other 1 % is from
Savage, but it is the Prior Lake/Savage School District.
Chuck Rutz, 15691 Santee Circle, said they really do not want to change the ordinance
but there are no other options. His real drive would be to have their own building, but to
do that immediately is out of the question. The only location in Prior Lake is the business
park. He would like to function for a year or two in the business park until they can find
another building. He would like to see a way for a one or two year period. Looking at
the business park tonight, there is no parking problem. The city is trying to promote
community togetherness. The city runs a dance program.
Criego asked if it would only be run in the evening. Rutz said their parent survey
indicated they wanted evenings. If it functions well, the program would like to build their
own building.
Stamson asked how this would affect the new ordinance. Would it be a non-conforming
use? Kansier said they would not be able to expand.
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Cramer: Are there any conditions for public buildings? Kansier said this use does not
meet the definition for public use and public programs.
Bruce Monson, 15491 Stefan Circle, stated he was a parent of one of the students. Is it
possible to change the ordinance and is it justified? Speaking from the justification point,
gymnastics requires specialized coaching and it is remarkable what the Rutz's have done
with their money. To get adequate training, Prior Lake parents have to drive to Eagan,
New Prague or Northfield. Other communities are filling this void. There is great interest
and demand for the program. Parents are supportive and would like to keep this program
in Prior Lake.
Comments from the Commissioners:
V onhof:
. Question to staff - Why was this recommended as a permitted use rather than a
conditional use? Tovar said that was the application. It was faster for them to amend
as a permitted use in the business park. The Commissioners could recommend a
conditional use.
. It's interesting, the Fire Hall with public meetings is here in the business park. I
remember when we talked about this, having this building in this business park, one
of the reasons for allowing it as a conditional use was that it serves an obvious public
good. Although this is a private venture it is a public issue. There is justification for
it.
. The only issue is the idea for the business park is not having heavy manufacturing or
things that would affect the surrounding area, like parking. Could be addressed.
. Most of the parking would be at night. Not a traffic concern and ample parking is
available.
Criego:
. It is a very worthwhile program.
. Can't see a reason why something like this could not be in the business park.
Concern for parking during the day, but that problem can be solved.
. It does serve a public good and the community has a need for the use.
. Permit a conditional use at this type. Staff would have to convince us what the down
side is. Tovar explained the City built the business park to create jobs and industry
for Prior Lake and part of that came with Tax Increment Financing (TIF). The
particular building they are interested in is a TIF building from the City. With that
being the intent, it should be for jobs in the City. This does not meet the commitment
the City was given for the money and building.
. Tovar said the biggest problem is the parking. Example Mauri's Dance Studio in
Burnsville. It is in an industrial district and the parking is not adequate.
. Rye mentioned there is no guarantee the tenant in the building might add a second or
third shift. Ask yourself if this is an appropriate use in an industrial district. If yes,
what else does this open itselfup for. What other kinds of requests do you entertain?
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Cramer:
· Commissioners V onhof and Criego put it well. Figure out a way to make this
happen.
· Understands staffs concerns about what this is leading up to.
· Gymnastics are usually under the health club regulations. You can't really deny one
and permit another.
· Asked staff if there was any way around this.
Stamson:
· Agreed with staff - in general the City's allowing a private club in an industrial park.
Feels it is inappropriate. However, this particular program is very valuable. Would
like to see the program succeed. Hopefully there would be a way to allow it without
opening up a can of worms. Ifwe change the ordinance but fail to change the
proposed ordinance it would give them four months to move in and be operating. It
would be a temporary situation. It would be worthwhile for the City.
Criego:
· Is there anyway to recommend a short term use?
· Kansier said "No". The use is either permitted as a conditional use or not.
Cramer:
· If it as made a conditional use, would there be any legal ramifications by limiting to
nonprofit organizations with operations on weekends and nights only? Rye said you
cannot specify things like profit status or ownership.
Stamson:
· The change is city-wide. Other than this proposal it will create problems. Kansier's
concern is what would happen if this particular organization moved on and another
move in. How would we explain it was okay once. It would be hard to argue.
Criego:
· A conditional use has to be approved by this committee and the City Council, if it
meets the conditions. So if any other party came it under a conditional use it would
have to be approved by both the Commissioners and City Council.
· The question is whether it is suitable in an industrial park or not. Under everybody's
normal rationale it is not but we're trying to make it work.
MOTION BY CRIEGO, SECOND BY STAMSON, TO RECOMMEND DENIAL TO
THE PROPOSED REQUEST.
Discussion:
Criego:
· It is a worthwhile endeavor but it does not fit in the industrial park.
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V onhof:
. There difference is industrial park vs. business park. The use would be more
appropriate in an industrial park. It is within shouting distance from a Rl District.
Recommend as a conditional use. The prospect of another group coming in could be
reviewed.
. Comfortable with a conditional use.
Stamson and Criego withdrew their motion.
MOTION BY VONHOF, SECOND BY CRAMER, TO CONSIDER AN
AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT A GYMNASTIC
SCHOOL IN THE BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT AS LONG AS THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ARE INCLUDED:
1) Limit to 3,000 square feet.
2) Limit participation to evenings and weekends.
3) Minimum of 10 parking spaces.
Discussion:
. Some of the conditions should be square footage, limited to evening and weekends,
safety during the day, minimum 10 parking spaces, 3,000 square feet.
. Parking is compatible. Should be controlled. How can it be regulated?
. Rutz explained most people drop off their kids and come back and pick them up. The
building probably has 40 parking spots. A good gymnastic program would require
5,000 square feet. Try to keep 4 to 6 kids per instructor. In an hour there are
probably 20 kids involved. Events would take place at the high school or other
towns.
Vote taken signified ayes by all. MOTION CARRIED.
Kansier explained the procedure with the conditional use and City Council.
MOTION BY CRIEGO, SECOND BY VONHOF, TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC
HEARING TO MAY 11, 1998 TO ALLOW THE STAFF TO DEVELOP
LANGUAGE ADDRESSING THE RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS.
Vote taken signified ayes by all. MOTION CARRIED.
C. Case # 48 James Nerison is requesting v~for impervious surface
and side yard setba or the property at/ASPen Avenue.
Planner Jenni Tovar presented tl1e-~~ Report dated April 27, 1998, on file in the
office ofthe City Planner. '~"-""
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On February 23, 19 , r. Nerison applied ~11ding permit to allow for the
construction 0 ee season porch, which h~'h~ad~~un construction on without
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MINUTES OF 5/11/98 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Criego:
· Other app . cants have had two frontages and this is no dif~t.
· What would e better, apartments or townhomes? /
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SETBACK REQUEST OF 13/,:FOOT V ANQJi]t.;Q PERMIW::..A 72.00 FOOT:..
SETBACK FROM THE c;ENTERLINE OF cdUN:T~:::~9~i~IN TRAIL)
INSTEAD OF THE RE.RUIRED 85 FEET AND 1.2% .V!E!ANCE REQUEST TO
PERMIT LOT COV RAGE OF 21.2 % R,ATHER HAN TR~i:~~~
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Vote taken s' nified ayes by Cramer, Kuyk:~Hda1"{~I~:::~~m~l;:,:,:::,..:.(,:.N~y by Criego.
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B. Case #98-04J.:':::::;f9p.tinue~n:~:~onsider al!:,,:'mendment to the Zoning Ordinance
relating to the permit .;e~:ii.lfJ:i~;;:::-na~i~::DH~~I~JjVt)ark Zoning District.
Pl~ing c;2PffHWHRL!.e~i r6~I,,:pres~nted the Planning Report dated May 11, 1998 on
file III t.2;:Pffice.."6ftij,1.!I~~~: Plarifi11;:::::::/:'f':.
01}::~~ltiI27, 1998, the Pl,jhning C6~ission reviewed a request to allow gymnastic
s6hoBli.:::i1:1the B-P (Busiri,i~s Park) District. It was the consensus of the Planning
Comml:g~~gn}hat this uS~:.$hould be permitted as a conditional use in the B-P district.
The Plarullhg:::p,pmmiMioh continued this request to allow staff to address the conditions
proposed by ln~::i~,:;pnlg Commission.
The applicant's::'6nginal proposal would have included gymnastic schools as a permitted
use in the B-P District. However, the Planning Commission felt this use was more
appropriate as a conditional use. The Commission also suggested the standards for
maximum floor area occupied by the use, hours of operation and required parking must
be addressed before the amendment proceeds to the City Council.
Maximum Floor Area: The Planning Commission suggested the maximum floor area
for these uses be limited to 3,000 square feet. The effect of this limitation is that any
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gymnastic school established in the B-P District will remain relatively small. Larger
operations will be required to relocate.
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7. Gymnastics Schools; pro,:'idtfJIJJ;z.at such J~~t!Jccupies nt/more than 3,000 square feet
of floor area in the pr{lJ91J/dTl{lfture, hoi1~~, of operation are limited are limited to
5:00 PM to 11 :00 ~ifl;'::Monday~::lfzrough FrtiJ/IXh and 7:00 AM to 11 :00 PM on
Saturday and Sup/lil'X.. and a mjrJTmum of onejiiFking space per 300 square feet of
floor area is pr6'Vld~qf\lhe.l!1t!ifi!JJJml1ffXl8rlg..requirement is not to be combined or
shared parking with di~~m~ses..1;ttf&tltiJiiress park.
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th~~~:::H:ses, and the use 1'i~:::~l1.owed=th the other commercial districts in the City.
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Crie~6::::&i~~:tioned dedic~tJ& parking. Tovar said the impact of use was discussed. The
proposed:'6~q~B~ce al1.9's shared parking.
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Kuykendall r;:4lil~J~~trbackground on the issue. Tovar explained the problems and
situation.
There were no comments from the applicant. The public hearing was closed.
Comments from the Commissioners:
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Cramer:
. Questioned if the conditional use in this case would be reviewed on an annual basis.
Kansier said it can be, but as long as they are meeting the conditions the use would be
allowed to continue.
. Concern for parking.
. Trying to make this situation work. Value to the community.
. There are enough limitations to make this work and yet provide this g.Ml~C
program until they can find a more suitable place for the school. ..::::~~::ii:::}:::::::':':""".'...:.:"::::::::
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. This is a valuable use for the community, however this !YI.i~:~~gf::;*~e is inap~:f*jnilte for
an industrial park. The increase in traffic, the parkin&::#1tuatioii: and the geneial::i!~~:gn
of the industrial area does not lend itself to this tyP~:::Hruse..(:\:::::.. ..:::;:~:::}:::::..
. There was a lot of past discussion of increasin&::J;Jt:::i~JYJe bUS!ii~~:~s. This would fit
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. Part of my concern is granting variances like this, is tht:F~Uy.'s undercutting the
natural market which we are relying t,:2:,8I::.~te the developm~it~:~~~~~::~he City wants in
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. Having second thoughts on this amend1h:~iit}:b4t'~:fi!Yt:p.this pafticular use, would like
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. Agreed with both c~npfuissio~6!~i: "\:::~:i\: ..::,.
. Delayed until w~M~~~:~ was gel},~ted to deteiJj:hf a way to allow the use to stay
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. Feels it is a worth wlit1@'::lWpgraffi';::'ri6Fihiettering with the industrial park, evening use,
little par~!Hg;:~:J~~ condiiIQi~l:::~se permit can be reviewed annually.
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. Quesd6i~g:::.where.tg~~::B-P Districts are located. Rye explained Waterfront Passage,
Pike Lakg~iftU..::~t.WfCounty Road 42; The Comprehensive Plan designates other areas
as Business'::~'t'
. With housirtif'immediately adjacent to the Business Park, this feels different than an
Industrial Park.
. Different from industrial areas in Burnsville where traffic is a real problem. The
roadway system here is not congested.
. If there is dancing in the library why can't there be gymnastics in the business park?
. Maybe the City should be looking at a structure to make this happen.
. Ideally this would not be in a business park. Would like to address this as a
temporary use.
. Encourage the applicant to work with the City Council for downtown space.
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. Hold to ordinance.
. Agree with staff and deny the applicant the prcpcsed change.
. Recommend the City Council investigate some temporary use. It is not for the
Planning Ccmmission to decide.
Open Discussion:
Criegc explained discussicns from the last meeting. The reason the Plaup1lng
Commission limited the use at the last meeting was to allow it with r.:lf~i:9!ions. This
bcdy has to have a human element into it. If the Planning CClllII}!:~~~hn'.aq~~~l't dc
something here the City is going tc lose a great asset tc the :,~:;:J~ty. .....::::,::::i::::::ii:i:::::\,,:::.
Cramer recalled P.L.A.Y. ran the program and dropped i.M?The..applicant tried ti:f'::::::::::::::,::,\,:::,:::/
resurrect the program .on their own. There was a defin::it~iintere.~t,.by the community!':::::}:
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Kuykendall does not believe we should change the entire':B~~nce for .one issue. The
City Ccuncil should deal with the issue. Dc not use a band~~14::!~pprcach.
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Stamscn questioned the ordinance allcwiiiij.}lAt~P9rW:Y verbiag~ili~f":Rye said there is a
section in the State Planning Statutes that pf:g;Videstqf::~h@:ti~S!:lned "Interim Uses".
That would entail a zcning ordinance amendtptlJlsb statt\YBpid have tc do work on that
and bring it back, have heari.ng~:::8~,:,~pat and eslplish whatever procedure for what might
happen. Rye said he dce~,::~9Fkri6V1::lpy comm~~ty that has wcrked with it.
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Criego questicned \'ypgf,:i}yould thi~:jihrt by allc'Y:~v:ggymnastics. It can't wait. All that
needs to be done islO aaq::$:Hs~:JQ.:::I~::g~~!1SM:::Jris not unusual, many cities do it on a
regular basis. ....PP...............:........
StamsoIlJ~~p'6ritmtL~t,::9~@.arly dla::u.g~meet the intent. It is not being fine tuned. Felt there
are PIR~tems with exp~~~p.g. Sp~8nic wording could be used fcr gymnastics and nct
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~o;i'B'iiiX CRIEGO~il~COND BY CRAMER, RECOMMENDING THE
AMEND~[ AS 11,~nIFIED IN ITEM 7 WITH THE ADDITIONAL WORDING
STATING dY:~&$TIC SCHOOLS ARE UNIQUE IN THE REQUIREMENT OF
SUBSTANTIAQ!::pEILING HEIGHT. REMOVE THE SECOND "ARE LIMITED"
AND MODIFyiTHE LAST SENTENCE TO READ "THE MINIMUM PARKING
REQUIREMENT FOR GYMNASTIC SCHOOLS SHALL NOT BE COMBINED OR
SHARED PARKING WITH OTHER USES IN THE BUSINESS PARK."
Vcte taken signified ayes by Criego, Stamson and Cramer. Nay by Kuykendall.
MOTION CARRIED.
C. Case #98-048 (co~edl~ame~__:Nerisonlsrequesting variances for
impervious surface and sid~.rds~tlia~_~ for the property at 14294 Aspen Avenue.
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BUSINESS PARK REGULATIONS:(Ord. 93-18); (Ord. 95-05)
INTENT: It is the intent of this Chapter to promote high standards of design and
construction for business park uses in the City. These standards are set forth in order to
enhance the visual appearance of each Business Park District within the City, to preserv~
the taxable value and to promote the public health, safety and welfare.
B.
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: Any proposed construction or alteration of
buildings, structures or property within a Business Park (BP) District which requires a
building permit under the provisions of the Prior lake City Code must be reviewed by the
Development Review Committee (DRC). The DRC shall consist of at least three
members of the City staff to be appointed by the City Manager. It shall be the
responsibility of the DRC to review all plans for proposed development within the BP
District. If the DRC determines that the plans comply with the intent and standards of the
BP District, a building permit will be issued.
C.
The decision of the DRC, or the City Council if the DRC's decision is appealed, shall be
made within 60 days of receipt of the request per Section 7.5A(5) of this ordinance. The
DRC or City Council may extend the time limit for review by a period not to exceed sixty
(60) days by providing written notice to the applicant setting forth the reasons for the
extension and its anticipated length. The time limit may be extended for a period greater
than 60 days with the agreement of the applicant. (Ord. 95-17)
The DRC shall develop, with the approval of the City Manager, specific submission
requirements and procedures to be followed for processing permit applications in the BP ,
District and appealing the decision of the DRC.
PERMITTED USES: Permitted uses in a BP District are:
1 . Offices.
2. Manufacturing fabrication, compounding, processing, packaging, treatment
and/or assembly of products, goods and materials.
3. Utility services.
4. Wholesale use occurring within an enclosed building, but not involving live
animals.
5. Warehouse, enclosed storage.
6. Business services.
7. Blueprint, photostat and printing shops.
D.
8. Research and testing laboratories.
CONDITIONAL USES: Uses allowed by Conditional Use Permit in the BP District are:
1. Storage or parking of vehicles larger than one ton capacity, provided that such
vehicles are used in connection with a business located in the principal structure
on site and are screened from view of adjacent residential property and public
streets in accordance with the City's landscaping and screening ordinance.
2. Outdoor storage, provided that such use occupies an area no larger than fifty
percent (50%) of the floor area of the principal structure and provided it is
screened torm view of adjacent residential property and public streets in
accordance with the City's landscaping and screening ordinance.
3. Public buildings.
4. Animal and veterinary clinics, provided all animals are kept within the principal
structure.
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5. Heliport.
6. Retail sales or services to the public, provided that such use occupies no more
than two thousand square feet (2,000 sq. ft.) of floor area in the principal
structure.
E. ACCESSORY USES: Accessory uses allowed in the BP District are:
1.
Parking lots or parking structures for permitted or conditional uses.
2.
accordance with the
Structures to enclose trash handling equipment and recycling equipment if built in
standards of this section.
3. Radio transmitters, microwave, and telecommunication towers, subject to
Sections 5.2 and 6.12 of the Zoning Ordinance and Sections 5-4-4 and 5-5-12 of
the Prior Lake City Code.
4. Outdoor display of products which are manufactured or assembled in the
principal structure on site, provided that such use occupies an area not to exceed
five hundred square feet (500 sq. ft.), and is paved with asphalt, concrete or
other hard surface and clearly delineated as outdoor display space.
5. Accessory Structures constructed for accessory uses allowed in the BP District
are subject to the following conditions:
a. The Accessory Structure shall be either constructed of the same
materials as the principal structure or totally screened from public view
from adjacent roads and contiguous properties. The screening must
meet all applicable zoning standards.
b. The maximum area of an Accessory Structure shall not exceed 15% of
the total area of the principal structure.
c. The Accessory Structure must be located in the rear yard of the subject
site and conform to all applicable setback requirements. However, no
Accessory Structure shall be located in the yard adjacent to a County
Road or Collector Street.
F. LOT REQUIREMENTS: The minimum lot size in the BP District shall be one acre, and
the minimum lot width shall be or.-= hundred feet (100'). No more than thirty-five percent
(35%) of any lot shall be covered by structures.
G. REQUIRED SETBACKS: Within the BP District the following minimum s.etbacks shall
apply:
FRONT SIDE REAR
Structure 30 ft 20 ft 30 ft
Structure (abutting 75 ft 75 ft 75 ft
an "R" District)
Parking Area, 15 ft 10ft 10ft
Drive Aisle,
Ground Sign
(abutting an "R"
District)
ARTERIAL &
COLLECTOR
ROADWAYS
50 ft
30 ft
H. DESIGN STANDARDS IN THE BP DISTRICT:
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