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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4G - Standards fpr I-1 - Special Industrial Districts CONSENT AGENDA: PREPARED BY: SUBJECT: DATE: INTRODUCTION: DISCUSSION: ALTERNATIVES: STAFF AGENDA REPORT 4 (g) HORST GRASER CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE 93-18 SECTION 4-8-8(D SETTING FORTH ALTERNATE LANGUAGE FOR SIGNAGE WITHIN THE BUSINESS PARK DISTRICf. SEPTEMBER 20,1993 On September 7, 1993 the City Council considered approval of Ordinance 93-18, Business Park District standards. At that meeting staff was directed to propose alternate language permitting wall signs within the zoning district. Attached find a copy of the sign language proposed on September 7, 1993 (Exhibit A); and proposed language developed by staff (Exhibit B) in accordance with the Council's request. The Council has now received the proposed standards on three occasions. The only section of the standards, which have raised concerns involves signage. The attached language will resolve these concerns. Attached are the proposed standards in ordinance format. The proposed Ordinance will amend the Zoning Code to provide new standards for the Business Park District. 1) Approve Ordinance 93-18 with alternate sign language as discussed by the Council. RECOMMENDATION: Alternative number 1, incorporating the language proposed in Exhibit B. It is essential that the standards be adopted by the City Council to provide direction to the City's fIrst tenant in the design of their building which is now underway. ACTION REQUIRED: Motion to approve Ordinance 93-18 with changes as directed by the City Council. ZOO6CC 4629 Dakota St. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372 / Ph. (612) 447-4230 / Fax (612) 447-4245 A..~ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLDYER EXHIBIT A landscaping. If on the roof, the equipment shall be ecreened with a parapet or screen wall of materials compatible with the principal structure. Vertical or horizontal wood slats, fen:: in{:J or s imi lar mat erials are not an accept anle sc:r'eening material. (G) Trash Handlina. Dumpsters, trash, trash handl~~g e~lipment and recycling equipment shall be stored witr::n tile principa:l. structure, or within an accessory structure of tile same materials as the principal structure which ~s completely enclosed with closed doors and a roof. (H) Liahtina. Lighting fixtures shall be of a ciow~cast, cutoff type, concealing the light source from view and preventing glare from spilling into residential areas. Ligilting levels shall be measured in foot candles five feet (5' off the ground or floor level. Tr:e following light levels shall be met: Lot line of adjacent residential property: 0,5 foot canile maXlmum Open parking areas: 1.0 foot ::ar:dle mlnlmum Covered parking facilities/ nig~t (minimum): General parking and. Pedestrian areas Ramps and corners Entrances and exits Stairwells 5 foot ::::anciles 5 foot candlea 5 root ::::anciles 20 foot ::andles Covered parking facilities/ day (minimum): General parking and Pedestrian areas Ramps and corners Entrances and exits Stairwells 5 fcot :::ar::1~e:3 10 foot :::ar...ilea 50 f::Jot ::ar.Gles 20 foot :.:ar:iles (I) Sianaae. No advertising or identification sigr:age shall be permitted en any building exterior in the B~ Listrict, exceDt for address ~umbers no taller than twelve inches (12" h~gh nor less than fcur inches (4") high. Each site shall be allowed one free-standing ground sign no higher than six feet off the ground and no more than eighty square feet (80 sq. ft.) in area, as well as a reasonable number of directional signs, each no more than six square feet (6 sq. ft.) In area and no higher than six feet (6') off the ground, for the purpose of indicating entries and exits, and other information necessary to direct people to areas on site, In addition to the allowed individual business signage, a common ground sign no higher than ten feet ~lO') off the ground and no more than one hundred twenty square feet (120 - 5 - EXHIBIT B (I) Sil:nal:e. WALL SIGNS: Each principle building shall be allowed wall signage equal to 10% of the area of the front building elevation facing a public street No individual wall sign may exceed 200 square feet For multi-tenant buildings with individual tenant entrances. all signage must be part of a master sign plan submitted and approved by the City showing the location and size of all proposed signs in relation to each exterior elevation and which coordinates the signage for the building in a consistent and hannonious fashion. Such plan shall be drawn to scale and indicate building as well as individual sign location and dimensions. For multi-tenant buildings with tenant entrances on a side of the building not facing a public street. additional signage on these building faces will be allowed up to 5% of the area of the front building elevation. FREESTANDING SIGNS: One freestanding sign per principle building is pennitted in addition to wall signs. The freestanding sign may be no higher than six feet above natural grade and no more than eighty square feet in area per side. with a maximum of two sides. Such signs shall not be located within a thirty foot clear view triangle on comer lots and shall be set back a minimum of ten feet from the property line. or right-of-way line. whichever is greater. (Setback measurement will be detennined from the closest part of the sign to the property or right-of-way line). DIRECTIONAL SIGNS: Each property shall be allowed three directional sign of no more than six square feet in area and no taller than four feet above natural grade. Such signs may be placed near a driveway and shall be setback five feet from the street right of way. The purpose of a directional signs are to indicate entries and exits. office locations, and other infonnation necessary to direct people to areas on site. ADDRESS NUMBERS: Address numbers no taller than twelve inches high nor less than four inches are required on each building for identification purposes. GROUND MONUMENT SIGN: One common ground monument sign shall be allowed at each major entrance into the Business Park f<r the sole purpose of identifying the Business Park and/or listing the businesses therein. Such sign may be no higher than ten feet above natural grade and no more than one hundred twenty square feet in area with a maximum of two sides. Such signs shall not be located within a thirty foot clear view triangle on comer lots and shall be set back a minimum of ten feet from the property line. or right of way line. whichever is greater. (Setback measurement will be detennined from the closest part of the sign to the property or right of way line). TJ; 'io!':r GPA:EI~ From: :1 tRR! ULl"~) S - 30..9 3 ~ : 23p," CITY OF PRIOR LAKE ORDINANCE NO. 93- AN ORDINfu~CE ADOPTING PRIOR LAKE CITY CODE TITLE 4, CHAPTER 8 ANa AMENDING THE CiTY OF PRIOR LAKE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 83-6. The City Council of the City of Prior Lake does hereby ordain: I . Title 4, Chapter 8, lS hereby added to the Prior Lake City Cede to read as follows: CHAPTER 8 BUSINESS PARK DISTRICTS SECTION: 4-8-1: 4-8-2: 4-8-3: 4-8-4: 4-8-5: 4-8-6: 4-8-7: 4-8-8: Intent Development Review Corrmittee Permitted Uses Conditional Uses Accessory Uses Dot Requirements Required Setbacks Design Standards in the BP District 4-8-1: INTENl': It is the intent of this Chapter te promote hig':l standards of design and construction fer business park uees in the City. These standards are set forth in order to enhance che visual appearance of each Business Park Districc within the City, to preserve the taxable value and to Dromcte the public health, safety and welfare. 4-8-2: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW CO~TTEE: Any proposed c~nstruction or alceration 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 ahall censist of at least three members of the City staff to be appointed by the City Manager. It shall be the responsibility of the DRC co 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. All decisions of the DRC may be appealed within thirty (30) days to the City Council, whose decision shall be final. The City Council shall make its decision within fifteen (15) days. The City Council may refer such an appeal to the Planning Commission for a recommendation before marking its decision. The DRC shall develop, with the approval of the City Manager, specific submission requirements and procedures to be followed D. C' .r for processing permit applications in the BP District and appealing the decision of the DRC. 4-8-3: PERMITTED USES: Permitted uses in a BP District are: fA: Offices. \b' Manufacturing fabrication, compounding I processi~lg I packaging, treatment and/or assembly of products, goods and materials. (C) Utility services. (~i Wholesale use occurrlng within an enclosed building, but not involving live animals. ;E~ Warehouse, enclosed storage. (r' Bus iness services. {G: Blueprint, photostat and printing shops; (Hi Research and testing laboratories. 4-8-4: r~ A) ~ B :' , ro' \-) (D) 4-8-5: CONDITIONAL USES: Uses allowed by Conditional Use Permit in the BP District are: Scorage or parking of vehicles larger than one ton capacity, provided thac 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. Outdoor storage, provided that such use occucies an area no larger than fifty percent ':50%') of the floor area of the crincical structure and crovided it is screened from view of ~djace~t residential property and public streecs in accordance with the City's landscaping and screening ordinance. Public buildings. Animal and veterinary clinics, provided all animals are kept within the principal structure. (E) Heliport. IF) 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. ACCESSORY USES: District are: Accessory usee allowed in the BP - 2 - \A\ ?arking lots or parking structures for ?ermitted or C"ondicional uses. (8\ Structures to enclose trash handling equipment and recycling equipment if built in accordance with the stc.ndards of thi8 section. (C~ ~adio transmitters, mlcrowave, 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. (D) Outdoor display of products which are manufactured or assembled in the principal structure on site, provided that such use occupies an area no~ to exceed five hundred square feet (500 sq. ft.) I and is paved with asphalt, concre~e or =ther hard surface and clearly delineated as outdoor display space. 4-8-6: LOT REQUIREMENTS: The ~lnlmum lot size in the 3P Cistrict shall be one acre, and the minimum let width shall re :Jne hundred feet (100' \. No more than thirty-five Derce~~ (35%) of any lot shall be covered by structures. 4-8-7: REQUIRED SETBACKS: Within the BP District the following minimum setbacks shall apply: Struc~ure (abutting a Residential District) Arterial & Collector Front Side Rear Roadways 30 ft 20 ft 30 ft 50 ft 75 ft 75 ft 75 ft Structure Parking Area, 15 ft Drive Aisle, Ground Sign (abutting a Residential District) 10 ft ::'0 ft 30 ft 4-8-8: DESIGN STANDARDS IN THE BP DISTRICT: (Ai Buildina Materials. Exterior building materials of all structures shall be one of, or a combination of, :he following: 1. face brick; 2. stone; 3 . glass; 4. architecturally treated concrete; - 3 - 5. decorative concrete block whose color and texture is integral to the material (if not more than fifty percent (50\) of the building elevation faces any roadway' . Plain, flat unpainted concrete block is not allo'Ned, nor is any type of p3.inted concrete block; 6. cast-in-place or precast concrete panels; 7. metal panels with interlocking, concealed or tongue-and- groove seams and concealed fasteners, if the exterior surface finish is warranted by the manufacturer for cwenty (20) years against blistering, peeling, cracking, flaking, checking or chipping (if not more than fifty percent (50~) of the building elevation faces any roadway) ; 8. stucco or other cementitious coating acclied in a manner so as to creace a harmonious design with ot~er exte~ior materials. 1B) Additions, Alterations and Accessory Structures. All subsequent additions, exterior alterations and a2ceaacrv structures built after the construction of the principal structure(s) shall be of the same materials as those used in the principal structure and shall be designed to conform to the original architectural concept and general appearance. This provision shall not prevent the upgrading of the quality or materials used in a remodeling or expansion project. (C) Other Structures. Garages, screen walls, exposed areas of retaining walls, signs supporting structures and other areas of exposed permanent materials shall be of a similar type, quality and appearance as the principal structure. This provision shall not prevent the upgrading of the quality of materials used in a remodeling or expansion project. (D) Pavina and Curbina. All parking areas and drives shall ce constructed of concrete, blacktop or a similar durable hard surface free of dust. The periphery of all parking areas and drives shall be constructed with poured-in-place concrete curbing. (E) Loadina and Service Areas. All loading and serv:ce areas shall be completely screened from eye-level view 0: adjacent residential properties and streets, except at dr~veway access coints. Exterior loadina docks or other means of handlina ~aterials brought to or-removed from the site shall be o~ those sides of buildings which de not face any roadway or proposed roadway. (F) Utility Equipment. All utility equipment, such as heating and ventilating equipment, meters and other devices shall be completely screened from eye-level view of adjacent residential properties and streets. If on the ground, the equipment shall be screened with a screen wall, berm er - 4 landscaping. If on the roof, the equipment shall be 8creened with a ~3rapet or Bcreen wall of materials compatible with the principal structure. Vertical or horizontal wood elats, fen::in';3' or similar materials are not. an acceptable screening material. (Gl Trash Handling. Dumpsters, trash, trash handling e~lipment and recycling eO:uipment shall be stored within tr.e principal structure, or within an accessory structure of the same mat~rials as the principal structure which is complet.ely enclosed ~ith closed doers and a roof. IH) Liahting. Lighting fixtures shall be of a downcast., cutoff type, cencealing the light source from view and pteventing glare from spilling into residencial areas. Light~ng levels shall be measured in foot candles five feet (5' \ cff the greund or floor level. ~he follo',.;ir:g light level", shall be met: Lot line of adjacent residential property: 0.5 foot candle maXlmum Open parking areas: 1.0 foot candle mlnlmum Covered parKlng facilities/ night (minimum): General parking and Pedestrian areas Ramps and corners Entrances and exits Stairwells 5 foot candles 5 root candles 5 root candles 20 foot candles Covered parking facilities/ day ':minimum): General parking and Pedest.rian areas Ramps and corners Entrances and exits Stairwells :3 feat candles 10 foot candles 50 foot candles 20 foot candles (1) Sianaae. No advertising or identification signage s~all be permitted on any building exterior in the BP District, except for address numcers no taller than twelve inches (l~" high nor less than fcur inches (4"; high. Each site shall be allowed one free-standing ground sign no higher than six feet off the ground and no more than eighty square feet (80 sq. ft.) in area, as well as a reasonable number of directional signs, each no mere than six square feet (6 sq. ft.) in area and no higher than six feet (6') eff the ground, for the purpose of indicating entries and exits, and other information necessary to direct people to areas on site. \,(\'"::l~"""'~ \I. .}-b E~"""\\)\ In addition to the allowed individual business signage, a common ground sign no higher than ten feet (10') off the ground and no more than one hundred twenty square feet (120 - 5 - (J) " r: " ~ sq. ft.) in area shall be allowed at each maJor cntran:::e intc the Business Park for the sole purpose of identifying the Business Park and/or listing the businesses therein. Noxious Mateer. The emission of noxious matter shall. be controlled so that no such emission crosses the lot ~ine of the property frem which it originates. Noxious ma:ter shall mean any solid, liquid or gaseous material, including but nee limited to gases, vapors, odor, dusts, fumes, mists or combinations thereof, the emission of which is de~rimental to or endangers the public hea"lth, safety, comfort or general welfare, or causes damage to property. The O~~ler of the property and/or the manager of tne business shall COMply with a regular inspection schedule as approved by the C~ty and shall submit reports of such inspections to the City. Restricted Operations. Uses which are accompanie~ by an excess of noise, vibration, dust, dirt, smoke, odor, noxious gases, glare or wastes shal: not be permitted. Noise, odors, smeke and particular matter shall not exceed Minnesota Pollution Control Agency standards. Glare, whether directed or reflected, such as from spotlights or high temperature processes, as differentiated from general illumination, shall not be visible beyond the lot line of the property from which it originates. iL) Exceptions for Leaal Non-Conformina Structures. ~or properties with existina development that are rezoned to BF, ~he- following exception~ will apply. 1. For legal non-conforming structures in a BP ~is~rict, new construction projects for repairs, remodeli~g or additions to the structure do not need to meet the standards in this Chapter if the constructien increases the size of a structure by less than ten Fercent (10%', or if it increases the assessor's market va"l~e by less than twenty percent ',20%-). If the ccnscructicn project increases the size of a structure between ten percent (10%') and fifty percent (50%-) or if it increases the assessor's market value between twenty percent (20%) and fifty percent (50%), all the standards in t~is Chapter do not need tc be met, but will be required to meet a reasonable proportion of the requirements as Qe~ermined by the DRC. 2. For the purposes of determining compliance with the standards in this Chapter, site work not involving the structures on site shall be considered separately from work on the structures. For legal non-conforMing uses in the BP Gistrict, new construction projects for repairs, remodeling or additions to the parking lot, outdoor spaces, landscaping or other exterior areas do not need to meet the standards in this Chapter if the construction increases the size of these areas by less than ten percent (10%). Construction projects involving - 6 - an expansion of an exterior area between ten percent (10%) and fifty percent (50%) need not meet all the standards of this Chapter, but will be re~lired to meet a reasonable proporcion of the requirements as determined by the DRC. For the purposes of this paragraph, adding one inch (1") or more of new material to an existing parking lot surface shall be considered all lllcrease of one hur:dred percent (100%') of the area involved. II. 7he list of districts set forth in Section 2.2 of the Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: A-l Agricultural R-1 Urban Residential R-2 Urban Residential R-3 Multiple Residential R-4 Mixed Cede Residential B-1 Limited Business B-2 Community Business B-3 General Business 1-1 Business Park 1-2 Light Industrial C-1 Conservation S-D Shoreland District and Paragraph 1-1 as set forth therein lS hereby amended to read as follows: 1-1 BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT is intended to promote high standards of design and constr~ction for business park uses in the City. These standards are set forth in order to enhance che visual appearance of each Business Park District within the City, to preserve the taxable value and to promote the public health, safety and welfare. I I I. The 1-1 Permitted Uses and Conditional Uses of Section 3 of the Zoning Ordinance are hereby amended to read as follows: PERMITTED USES CONDITIONAL USES 1-1 BUSINESS PARK See Section 6.14 herein for a complete listing See Section 6.l4 herein for a complece listing - 7 - IV. The I -1 District information of Section 4.2 of the Zoni~:g O~din3.nce is hereby amended to read as follows: [SEE CHART ATTACHED HER2TO] v. A new Sect ion 6.14 is hereby added to the Zoning Crdin.a:-.:::e and shall read as follows: 6.14 BUSINESS PARK REGULATIONS: A. INTENT: It is the intent of this Chapter to promc:e high standards of design and cons~ruction for bueines8 !=ark U8es in the City. These standards are set forth in orde~ to enhance the visual appearance of each Business Par~ District within the City, to preserve the taxable value ana :0 promote the public health, safety and welfare. B. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: Any proposed const n:ct ion or alteration of buildings, structures or property within a Business Park (BP) District which requires a building permit under the provisions of the ?rior Lake City Code ~~st 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 Fropoeed 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. All de:::isions of the DRC may be appealed within thirty (3C) days tc the City 20uncil, whose decision shall be final. The 2ity Council shall make its decision within fifteen (15) days. ~he City Council may refer such an appeal to the Planning Corrmission for a recorrmendation before marking its decision. The DRC shall develop, with the approval of the City Manager, specific submission requirements and procedures tc be followed for processing permit applications in the BP District and appealing the decision of the DRC. c. FERMITTED USES: Permitted uses in a BP District are: 1. Offices. 2. Manufacturing fabrication, compounding, processlng, 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. - 8 - 5. Warehouse, enclosed storage. Ij. But3ines8 services. 7. Blueprint, photostat and printing shops; 8. Research and testing laboratories. D. CONDITIONAL USES: Uses allowed by Conditional Ut3e Permit In the BP District are: 1. Stor3ge or parking of vehicles larger than o~e con capacity, provided that such vehicles are used in connection with a business located in the principal struccure en site and are screened from view of adjacent residential pr;:,perty and public streets in acccc:l.ance witl"l the City's landscaping and screening ordina!lce. 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 from view of adjacent residential property and public streets in accordance with the City's lar.dscaping and screening ordinance. 3. Public buildings. 4. Animal and veterinary clinics, provided all animals are kept within the principal structure. 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 fleer area in the principal structure. E. ACCESSORY USES: are: Accessory uses allowed In the BF District 1. Parking lots or parking structures for permit~ed or conditional uses. ..., L.. Structures to enclose trash handling equipment and recycling e~Jipment if built in accordance with the standards or this section. 3. Radio transmitters, microwave, and telecommunica~ion 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 - 9 - IJ: '1l'l"". \J~'-.:"~ r 1",,1; .!'""1l M", 6 ........... .....1... . I", . ~ ~. . .. .'. hundred square feet (500 sq. ft.), and is ~aved with asphalt, concrete or other hard surface and 2learly delineated as outdoor display space. F. I.,OT REQUIREMENTS: The minimum lot Slze 1n the BP Diat1-ict shall be one acre, and the mir.imum lot width 8h3i: be one hundred feet (100'). No more than thirty-five per2ent (35%') of any lot shall be covered by structures. G. REQUIRED SETBACKS: Within the BP District the fellowing minimum setbacks shall apply: Structure (abutting a Residential District) Arterial & Collector Front Side Rear Roadways 30 ft 20 ft 30 .;:..- 5 l~1 ft J.. ~ 75 ft 75 ft 75 ft Stl'ucture Parking Area, 15 ft Drive Aisle, Ground Sign (abutting a Residential District) 10 ft 10 ft: 30 ft H. DESIGN STANDARDS IN THE BP DISTRICT: 1. Buildina Materials. 8tructures shall be following: Exterior building ~ater~als of all one of, or a combir,ati::Jl: of, the a. face brick; b. stone; c. glass; d. architecturally treated concret:e, e. decorat:ve concrete block whcse cclor a~d texture is integral to the material (if nc~ mere than fifty percent (50%') of the building elevation faces any roadway). Plain, flat unpainted concret:e block is net: allowed, nor is any eype of painte::i concrete block; f. cast-in-place or precast concrete panels; g. metal panels with interlocking, concealed or tongue-and-groove seams and concealed fasteners, if the exterior surface finish is warranted by the manufacturer for twenty (20) years agai~st - 10 - blistering, peeling, cracking, flaking, checking or chipping \if not more than fifty per::::ent ..50%-) of the building elev3tion faces any roadway) ; h. stucco or other cementitious coating aFPlied in a manner so as t.o ct-eate a harmonious desigr. with other exterior mat~rials. 2. Additions. Alterations and Accessory Structures. All subsequent additions, exterior alterations and accessory structures built after the construction of the principal structure(s) shall be of the same materials as t.hose used in the principal structure and shall be designed to conform to the original architectural concept. and general apFearance. This provision shall not prevent t.he c.;pgrading of the quality of materials used in a remodeling or expansion project. 3. Other Structures. Garages, screen walls, eXFcsei areas of retaining walls, signs supporting structures and ether areas of exposed permanent materials shall be of a similar type, quality and appearance as the principal structure. This provision shall not prevent the upgrading of the quality of materials used in a remodeling or expansion project. 4. Pavinq and Curbing. All parking areas and drives shall ce constructed of concret.e, blacktop or a similar durable hard surface free of dust. The periFhery of all parking areas and drives shall be constructed with poured-in-place concrete curbing. 5. Loadinq and Service Areas. All loading and service areas shall be complet.ely screened from eye-level view of adjacent residential properties and st.reets, except at driveway access points. Exterior loading decks or ether means of handling materials brought to or removed from the site shall be on those sides of buildings which do not face any roadway or proposed roadway. 6. Utility Eauioment. All utility equipment, such as heating and ventilating equipment, meters and other devices shall be completely screened from eye-level view of .3.djacent residential properties and streets. If on the ground, the equipment shall be screened with a screen wall, berm or landscaping. If on the reof, the equipment shall be screened with a parapet or screen wall of materials compatible with the principal structure. Vertical or horizontal wood slats, fencing or similar materials are not an acceptable screening material. 7. Trash Handling. Dumpsters, trash, trash handling equipment and recycling equipment shall be stored within the principal structure, or within an accessory - 11 - structure of the same materials as the principal structure which is completely enclosed with closed doors and a roof. 8. Lighting. Lighting fixturee shall be of a dC~lca8t, cutoff type, concealing the l:ght source from view and preventing glare from spilling into residential areas. Lighting levels shall be measured in foot candles five feet (5') off the ground or floor level. The following light levels shall be met: Lot line of adjacent residential property: 0.5 foot candle maximum Open parking areas: 1.0 fo~t candle mlnlmum Covered parking facilities/ night (minimum]: General parking and Pedestrian areas Ramps and corners Entrances and exits Stairwells 5 foot candles 5 foot candles 5 foot candles 20 foot candles Covered parking facilities! day (minimum): General parking and Pedestrian areas Ramps and corners Entrances and exits Stairwells 5 foot candles 10 foot candles 50 foot candles 20 foot candles 9. Sianaae. No advertising or identification signage shall be permitted on any building exterior in the BP District, except for address numbers no taller than twelve inches (12~) high nor less than four inches (4~) high. Each site shall be allowed one free-standing ground sign no higher than six feet off the ground and no more than eighty square feet \80 sq. ft.) in area, as well as a reasonable number of directional signs, each no more than six square feet (6 sq. ft.) in area and no higher than six feet (6') eff the ground, for the purpose of indicating entries and exits, and other information necessary to direct people to areas on site. In addition to the allowed individual business signage, a common ground sign no hig~er than ten feet \10') off the ground and no more than one hundred twenty square feet (120 sq. ft.) in area shall be allowed at each major entrance into the Business Park for the sole purpose of identifying the Business Park and/or listing the businesses therein. 10. Noxious Matter. The emission of noxious matter shall be controlled so that no such emission crosses the lot line - 12 - of the property from which it originates. Noxious matter shall mean any solid, liquid or gaseous material, including but not limited to gases, vapors, odor, dusts, fumes, mists or combinations thereof, the e~ission of which is detrimental to or endangers the public health, safety, comfort or general welfare, or causes damage to property. The owner of the property and/or the manager of the business shall comply with a regular inspection schedule as approved by the City and shall submit reports of such inspections to the City. 11. Restricted Operations. Uses which are acco~panied by an excess of noise, vibration, dust, dirt, smoke, coor, noxious gases, glare o~ wastes shall not be permitted. Noise, odors, smoke and particular matter s~all not exceed Minnesota Pollution Control Agency s:andards. Glare, whether directeci or ~eflected, such a8 from spotlights or high temperature processes, as differentiated from ge~eral illumination, s~all not be visible beyond the lot line of the property from which it originates. 12. Exceptions for Legal Non-Conforming Structu~es. For properties with existing development that a~e rezoned to BP, the following exceptions will apply. a. For legal non-conforming structure8 In a BP District, new construction projects fo~ repairs, remodeling or additions to the structu~e do not need to meet the standards in this Chapter if the construction increases the size of a s:ructure by less than ten percent (10~) or if it increases the assessor's market value by less t~an twenty percent (20%). If the construction project inc~eases the size of a structure between ten percen= :10~) and fifty percent (50%) or if it increases the assessor's market value between twenty percent (20~) and fifty percent (50~), all the standards in this Chapter do not need to be met, but will be required to meet a reasonable proportion of the requirements as determined by the DRC. b. For the purposes of determining compliance with the standards in this Chapter, site work not involving the structures on site shall be consiciered separately from work on the structures. For legal non-conforming uses in the BP District, new construction projects for repairs, remodeling or additions to the parking lot, outdoor spaces, landscaping or other exterior areas do not need to meet the standards in this Chapter if the construction increases the size of these areas by less than ten percent (10~). Construction projects involving an expansion of an exterior area between ten percent (lot) and fifty percent (50~) need not - 13 - meet all the standards of this Chapter, but will be required to meet a reasonable proportion of the requirements as determined by the ORe. For the purposes of this paragraph, adding one inch (1") or more of new material to an existing parking lot surface shall be consid9red an increase of one hundred percent (100\) of the area involved. This ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage and publication. Passed by the City Council of the City of Prior Lake thi6 ____ day of , 1993. ATTEST: City Manager Mayor Published in the Prior Lake American on the ____ day of 1993. Drafted By: Lommen, Nelson, Cole & Stageberg, P.A. 1800 IDS Center Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402 S \SHDA1A\I~772G\SDU\ORD93 - 14 - . ~ -~ ~ 4 . 2 r or f\t.I) YARD RfX)UI RFMENrs: <Cont.) Dist r ict HinirrMn Lot Si7.e Area (sq. Et.) Width (ft.) Gross Dwelling Units Yard Setback (* ft.) ~'aximtB1l Per Acre Front Rear Side Coverage Normal PIJD Potenti al % B-1 Limited_Business All Uses 20,000 120 30 .10 15 B-2 COllm..JI1m Bus illes~ Multi-Family Dwellings 5,000 50 0 15 0 30 14.0 18.2 other Uses 5,000 50 0 15 0 B-3 Gen~ral Business All Uses 1 acre 150 50 30 20 I .. 1 Business Perk 3S 5 t. rue t U )'e s ac re 100 30 30 20 StructuTcS (abutting 75 35 rc s i den tj a 1 district) 1 acrc 100 75 75 Parking are :1 , drive aisle, !~ co un d sign (abut ting rc 5 j de 11 t i a 1 district) ac re 100 15 10 10 . - ----. 1-2 I.iqht Industrial All Uses 1 acre 200 30 30 20 C-l Co~ation JUl Uses 10 acres ))0 50 30 20 S-D Shoreland District SEE SOCTIO.N 9 SJDRfLAM) D1 STRICT . FOR_ADf)rTIO~ R!XlliLIIDtmrs ~ nn S SEa'ION · Measured at Building Setback .* With sanitary Sewers, otherwise ^gricultural Densities will apply.