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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.
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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
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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).
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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:
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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.
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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.
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(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
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\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;
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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]
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.