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pc-agenda-01 09 2023         REGULAR MEETING AGENDA  Planning Commission meetings are being conducted in a hybrid format with in‐person and remote  options for attending, participating, and commenting. The public can make statements in this meeting  during the planned public comment sections. Some members of the Commission may attend virtually.  Members of the public may attend virtually by following instructions below.     Remote Attendance/Comment Options: Members of the public may attend this meeting by watching  on cable channel 16, streaming on CCXmedia.org, streaming via Webex, or by calling 1‐415‐655‐0001  and entering access code 2454 600 6605.    1. Call to Order & Land Acknowledgement    2. Approval of Agenda    3. Approval of Minutes  December 12, 2022, Regular Meeting    4. Discussion – Off‐Street Parking Regulations      – End of Televised Portion of Meeting –  To listen to this portion, please call 1‐415‐655‐0001 and enter meeting access code 2454 600 6605        5. Video – Jim Crow of the North    6. Elect New Planning Commission Secretary    7. Council Liaison Report    8. Other Business  a. Reports on Board of Zoning Appeals and Other Meetings    9. Adjournment  January 9, 2023 – 6:30 pm  Council Chambers  Hybrid Meeting          REGULAR MEETING MINUTES    This meeting was conducted in a hybrid format with in‐person and remote options for attending,  participating, and commenting. The City used Webex to conduct this meeting and members of the  public were able to monitor the meetings by watching it on Comcast cable channel 16, by streaming it  on CCXmedia.org, or by dialing in to the public call‐in line.     1. Call to Order  The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Chair Pockl.     Roll Call  Commissioners present: E. Brenna, A. Brookins, S. Ginis, A. Johnson, L. Pockl, M. Ruby, C.  Segelbaum   Staff present:     Myles Campbell – Planner  Council Liaison:   Denise La Mere‐Anderson    2. Land Acknowledgement    3. Approval of Agenda  MOTION made by Commissioner Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Brookins, to approve the  agenda of December 12, 2022.   Motion carried.    4. Approval of Minutes  Commissioner Johnson commented on an edit in page 8, to clarify staff discussed if the technology  was able to follow the request made regarding municode.  Page 9 regarding fiscal disparities, Johnson mentioned his comment was an annual expenditure and  he asked what the previous years’ expenses were.  MOTION made by Commissioner Brookins, seconded by Commissioner Ruby, to approve the meeting  minutes pending changes of November 28, 2022.   Commissioner Ginis: Abstained.  Motion carried     5. Discussion – Off‐Street Parking Regulations  Myles Campbell, Planner, started with a summary of the discussion points thus far and tonight’s  discussion focuses on Residential and Institutional counts, update on existing parking, and additional  reading.   Campbell reviewed a chart that lists all parking minimums for all areas in the residential zoning  designation. In some places, staff recommended removal of minimum language and places to repair  redundancy in language. Staff presented a similar chart with the areas in Institutional districts. Staff  December 12, 2022 – 6:30 pm  Council Chambers  Hybrid    City of Golden Valley     Planning Commission Regular Meeting  December 12, 2022 – 6:30 pm       2  made recommendations on language consolidation, matching language to recent updates,  organizational suggestions, and adding clarified language.     Staff went on to review existing parking:   Updated list includes all above ground structured and underground parking in the City   Staff will be working with City GIS specialist to update parking map with relevant info   Structured parking once mapped will give a fuller idea of where the city’s parking is today. Can  be used for future planning of shared/joint parking    Staff went on to review other language citations, articles reviewed, hidden costs of bundled parking,  and other analyses of similar parking plans in Chicago.     Commissioner Ruby mentioned parks and recently hearing from folks about the parks around the  planned new Tesla dealership. Ruby mentioned that making requirements for some areas should  lead to requirements in all areas, specifically when residents present preemptive concern.   Ruby continued on to the topic of “the cost to the developer” regarding parking and how it relates to  “the cost of the City” and how that evolves if the parking is moved from the development to the  street. Now parking is to be maintained, plowed around, etc. How is the City going to manage street  parking if parking minimums are eliminated? Staff responded that they’ll reach out to Public Works  to understand the cost to the City. Permits or meters are both options other cities have utilized. Ruby  added his concern could be that developers may rely too much on the City to maintain the  responsibility for parking.  Commissioner Brenna commented that numerous parks in the area don’t have parking lots and how  that factors into these changes. Staff responded that the parking requirements for smaller parks  remained ambiguous but then was triggered by ball fields.  Brookins mentioned reviewing  Minneapolis Parks and Rec and seeing if they have minimums listed, then seeing if Golden Valley  Parks and Rec can do the same and what the importance of that action would be.   Commissioner Segelbaum asked about residential minimums, and noted the value in specifying  parking with multi‐family homes converting to single‐family homes. Ruby added calling out ADUs in  this area.   Commissioner Johnson echoed Ruby’s comment on street parking, asked staff about post office  parking and staff responded they haven’t gotten to the Commercial zoning district of the code yet.  Campbell went on to discuss post office definitions between USPS, UPS, or other mailing locations.   The conversation went on to discuss sport field/rec field jargon and if there’s a need to differentiate.    Johnson mentioned the golf range and how to clarify language. He discussed parking bundling and  that correlation is not causation however, wants to be careful assigning a cost to something  preemptively.   Commissioner Ginis mentioned exploring the real need of folks in a group home before regulating  parking. Ruby added the difference in vehicle use for group homes and navigating fleet vehicles.    Commissioner Brenna asked staff to inform them of the environmental group’s priorities are and  they can be used to set her goals for Planning Commission. The conversation moved on to standards  City of Golden Valley     Planning Commission Regular Meeting  December 12, 2022 – 6:30 pm       3  for city code/building code on electrical requirements for electric vehicles. This conversation moved  on to PUDs and incentives for pervious parking and EV hookups. The conversation moved on to how  EV is defined and if that included hybrid vehicles.     6. Discussion – Golden Valley Equity Plan  Myles Campbell, Planner, presented that equity planning continues to be a priority for City staff. This  plan includes elements inserted in multiple areas, one being on agendas for public meetings. In 2022,  most goals were internal and in 2023 the focus will move towards Boards and Commissions. There  are four pillars of the equity plan and they will be used to guide the transformation. Staff reviewed  the way the pillars are being used for action and discussed equity training for Boards and  Commissions.   Commissioner Ruby asked if 3rd party applicants be required to show how they’re following the  pillars of equity or will it be up to the City to decide if the plans submitted are equitable. Campbell  said he will bring that point back to staff for discussion.   Commissioner Johnson asked about Just Deeds, deed language, and why racial covenants aren’t  removed. Campbell clarified that the history is preserved by keeping the language but by removing  the legal ability to enforce it, it’s no longer applicable or enforceable.   Johnson referenced the cartoon example in the equity plan and suggests using descriptive language  as cartoons in a business setting often portray propaganda. Campbell stated message conveyance is  important but wasn’t part of the decision making for that particular image.     7. Council Liaison Report  Council Member LaMere‐Anderson started by thanking Commissioner Johnson for his long service  on the Planning Commission.   The City Council met to address the recent report from the police department investigation and  reviewed some high‐level details. CM Anderson offered herself up if any Commissioners wanted to  reach out and discuss them. Commissioners used the opportunity to ask some questions about the  report, its correlation to police staffing concerns, and future workplace initiatives.   The group moved on to discuss the budget, property taxes, Commission/Board term limits, and  vacancies that may result in these new limits.     8. Other Business  Myles Campbell updated the group on BZA and reminded commissioners there will not be a second  PC meeting.       9. Adjournment  MOTION by Commissioner Segelbaum to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Johnson and  approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 7:57pm.                                                                                                          ________________________________      ________________________________                 Secretary        Amie Kolesar, Planning Assistant    1      Date:  January 9, 2023  To:  Golden Valley Planning Commission  From:  Myles Campbell, Planner  Subject:  Off‐street Parking Regulations – Discussion   Summary   Planning Commission is examining the zoning code’s requirements for off‐street parking. At a  basic level, the code needs to be updated to reflect changes to other sections of code regarding  land use categories. That said, this is also an opportunity to look at topics such as electric vehicles  and parking minimums through a critical lens, to see if other revisions to the code make sense.  The end goal of which would be an off‐street parking code that supports the City’s long‐range  goals around economic development and environmental resources.     Parking Minimums – Commercial & Industrial   One of the main components of this code review is examining our current parking minimums  table: standardizing land use categories, examining areas for parking reduction, and overall  streamlining and increasing readability for community members.     After previously having covered residential and institutional parking requirements, tonight staff  has provided a breakdown of the existing regulations for commercial and industrial businesses, as  well as some initial recommendations for these requirements. In addition, to provide better  context for the minimum parking requirements, staff looked to two other communities’ off‐street  parking requirements. Plymouth and Maple Grove were selected, as both are suburbs within the  Twin Cities metro at varying distances from the metro’s core (but with both being further  removed than Golden Valley). Both also have similarly low levels of transit service and may be a  better comparable to Golden Valley than other first‐ring suburbs that would otherwise have  higher transit service.     A full table of Golden Valley’s commercial/industrial parking minimums is attached with this  report and includes Plymouth and Maple Grove comparisons where like uses are mentioned  between the different codes. For example, take the “Office” category, which appears in all three  communities’ minimum requirements:  2    Land Use Golden Valley Plymouth Maple Grove Offices 1 space per 250 s.f. of gross floor area 1 per 250 square feet of floor area for the first 100,000 square feet, plus 1 per 350 square feet of floor area thereafter One space for each 250 square feet of floor area or fraction thereof (minimum of three spaces per lot design).     Copies of Plymouth and Maple Grove code sections are also provided for further review. Again,  the intent here is not to match or reguide Golden Valley’s parking requirements to these two  communities one‐to‐one, but to provide a comparison using their code requirements.  Theoretically, both communities are further from the metropolitan core and have similar to  worse transit access, leading to higher demand for vehicle trips and parking. If Golden Valley  parking requirements are asking more of a private business than Plymouth or Maple Grove, it is  reason to examine it more closely for potential revision.     Some of the general takeaways from examining the comparison communities:   Lots of overlap or slight variations on similar restrictions between communities suggests  most were created based on a model standard from either the American Planning  Association or Institute of Transportation Engineers   Both Plymouth and Maple Grove include similar catch‐all statements to Golden Valley to  account for uses not explicitly defined:  o Plymouth ‐ For uses not specifically listed above, off‐street parking requirements  shall be computed by the Zoning Administrator on the same basis as required for  the most similar listed uses. In such cases, the Zoning Administrator shall also  consult off‐street parking reference materials including, but not limited to,  manuals prepared by the American Planning Association, and Institute of  Transportation Engineers.  o MG ‐ Requirements for other uses not specifically mentioned in this section shall  be determined on an individual basis by the city council. Factors to be considered  in such determination shall include, without limitation, size of building, type of  use, number of employees, expected volume and turnover of customer traffic and  expected frequency and number of delivery or service vehicles.   Plymouth utilizes maximum parking limits for retail and shopping center uses, limiting  parking to no more than 10% over the minimum requirement without administrative  approval   Overall, it seems Golden Valley has more individually defined commercial/industrial land  uses than either Plymouth or Maple Grove    Staff Recommendations  A full inventory of recommended changes will be covered in the staff presentation, but a  summary of suggested revisions is included here.    3     Golden Valley does include a reference to non‐specified uses further into the parking  chapter, but this should potentially be added to the parking minimums table for  additional clarity   Adding a parking maximum for retail or more broadly commercial uses, similar to  Plymouth   The various temporary/seasonal sales type uses all ask for adequate plan rather the a set  amount of spaces. These categories could be combined into a “temporary uses” category  to cut down the number of individual entries, or could be handled as non‐specified uses  since they only ask for a parking plan   Consolidate “bed and breakfast” and “place of lodging” into “hotel or motel” category  using the 1 space per unit requirement   Bakery is not addressed in comparison communities, but 1 per 25 sq.ft. of customer area  feels high, potentially reduce to 1 per 50 or 1 per 100 sq.ft.   Potentially treat convention halls as non‐specified use. Due to land costs staff sees it as  somewhat unlikely to come up for Golden Valley as a new business   Include a drop in the office parking requirement for principal structure’s floor area over  100,000, likely 1 per 350 sq.ft.   Update car wash category to clarify between automatic drive‐through and self‐service  washes   Open sales lots may be able to be cut, given that most in the city are either temporary  (see above) or associated with a vehicle showroom (which already address outdoor  display)   Consider using lanes as basis for bowling alley requirements similar to Plymouth and  Maple Grove   Recategorize “sport and health clubs” and “skating rinks” into one category, drop required  parking to 1 per 300 sq.ft.   Indoor Entertainment and Amusement was added to code as a land use encompassing  theaters, arcades and other indoor recreational services. Some potential to consolidate  parking under a similar category although pool halls have a very high parking requirement  compared to theaters, and bowling alleys are also separated in parking code  o Staff is exploring APA and ITE recommendations for similar use cases   Class II Restaurants should be reexamined for parking counts in light of the expanding role  drive‐throughs play in these businesses, and the emerging examples of “drive‐through  only” type fast food restaurants.    Potentially look at the tiered requirements for shopping centers from Maple Grove,  smaller shopping centers would have a reduced requirement than what Golden Valley  requires today.    Remove “storage” since it refers to warehousing elsewhere in the table   Consolidate “outdoor storage” and “self‐storage facility” into one item   Remove building material yards given that its similar and ahs the same parking  requirement as the broader “outdoor storage”  4     A number of other uses included in the summary use table in Zoning Code Sec. 113‐87 are  not reflected in the parking minimums table (for example: cosmetology services, firearm  sales, food packaging and others)   o These uses can either be added to the minimum parking requirements table, or  addressed as non‐specified uses. Likely with some of the existing categories being  removed, the more common examples (cosmetology services) with clearer parking  guidelines can be inserted, with less common uses or those with vaguer parking  needs being handled case by case    Recommended Action  This is a discussion item, but staff is seeking feedback on the proposed direction of the zoning  amendment from Commissioners.    Attachments   Commercial parking requirements comparison table (2 pages)   Plymouth Parking Code Section (3 pages)   Maple Grove Parking Code Section (3 pages)  Commercial Golden Valley Plymouth Maple Grove Animal hospital - Kennels 1 space per each 300 s.f. of gross floor area 5, plus 1 per 500 square feet of floor area over 1,000 square feet One space for each 150 square feet of floor area or fraction thereof (minimum of three spaces per lot design). Bank - Financial service 1 space per 300 s.f. of gross floor area 1 per 250 square feet of floor area for the first 100,000 square feet, plus 1 per 350 square feet of floor area thereafter Bed and breakfast 2 spaces plus 1 for each room to be rented 1 per sleeping unit, plus 1 per day shift employee, plus 1 per 40 square feet devoted to meeting or banquet rooms Trade and training school 1 space per 5 students based on design capability Bakery 1 space per 25 s.f. of customer area Clubs/lodges 1 space per 3.5 seats 1 per 40 square feet of floor area of dining and bar area, plus 1 per 80 square feet of kitchen area. Ten spaces plus one for each 150 square feet in excess of 2,000 square feet of floor area in the principal structure. Convention/exhibition hall 1 space per 3 seats Hotel or motel 1 space per unit plus parking for other uses 1 per sleeping unit, plus 1 per day shift employee, plus 1 per 40 square feet devoted to meeting or banquet rooms One space per each rental unit plus one space for each ten units and one space for each employee on any shift. Places of lodging (See Hotel.) Service station (motor fuel station) 8 spaces plus 4 per service stall 4, plus 2 per service stall. Those facilities designed for sale of other items than strictly automobile products, parts or service shall be required to provide additional parking in compliance with other applicable sections of this Chapter. At least four off-street parking spaces plus two off-street parking spaces for each service stall. The requirement of at least four off- street parking spaces may be waived for those facilities designed for sale of items other than strictly automotive products, parts or service, although such facilities shall be required to provide additional parking in compliance with other applicable sections of this article, such as, but not limited to, the requirements of subsections (a)(12) and (a)(16) of this section.Motor vehicle service repair 4 spaces for each service bay Eight off-street parking spaces, plus one additional space for each 800 square feet of floor area over 1,000 square feet. Offices 1 space per 250 s.f. of gross floor area 1 per 250 square feet of floor area for the first 100,000 square feet, plus 1 per 350 square feet of floor area thereafter One space for each 250 square feet of floor area or fraction thereof (minimum of three spaces per lot design). Mortuaries 1 per every 250 s.f. plus 1 space for every 5 seats At least 20 parking spaces for each chapel or parlor, plus one parking space for each funeral vehicle maintained on the premises. Aisle space shall also be provided off the street for making up a funeral procession. Car wash 8 spaces plus 4 per service stall Automatic Drive Through Service: 5 total or 1 per employee on maximum shift, whichever is greater; self-service car wash: 1 per bay Automatic drive-through: A minimum of ten spaces, or one space for each employee on the maximum shift, whichever is greater.; self service: A minimum of two spaces. Medical clinic (offices)1 space per 200 s.f. of gross floor area 1 per 200 feet of floor area One space for each 150 square feet of floor area or fraction thereof (minimum of three spaces per lot design). Open sales or rental lots 1 space per 2000 s.f. of display area Printing 1 space per each 100 s.f. of customer service area Bowling alley 1 space per each 6 seats or 300 s.f. of gross floor area, whichever is greater 5 per bowling lane, plus additional spaces as may be required herein for related uses contained within the principal structure At least five parking spaces for each alley, plus additional spaces as may be required in this article for related uses contained within the principal structure. Pool hall/arcade 1 space per 50 s.f. Skating rinks 1 space per each 6 seats or 300 s.f. of gross floor area of rink area, whichever is greater 20 off-street parking spaces, plus one additional off-street parking space for each 200 square feet of floorspace over 2,000 square feet. Sport and health clubs 1 space for every 200 s.f. of gross floor area of non-court area plus 2 spaces for each court plus 1 per 50 s.f. deck area for swimming 1 per 300 square feet of floor area Ten spaces plus one for each 150 square feet in excess of 2,000 square feet of floor area in the principal structure. Theater and/or gymnasiums (auditorium) 1 space per 4 seats or 1 space per 400 s.f., whichever is greater At least one parking space for each three seats based on the design capacity of the main assembly hall. Facilities as may be provided in conjunction with such buildings or uses shall be subject to additional requirements which are imposed by this article. Restaurant Class I (traditional - no liquor) 1 space per 100 s.f. of gross floor area 1 per 40 square feet of floor area of dining and bar area, plus 1 per 80 square feet of kitchen area. At least one space for each 40 square feet of gross floor area of dining and bar area and one space for each 80 square feet of kitchen area. Restaurant - Class II (fast food) 1 space per 40 s.f. of gross floor area 1 per 2.5 seats, plus 1 per 15 square feet of public service and counter area At least one parking space for each 150 square feet of gross floor area, but not less than 15 spaces. Restaurant -Class III (restaurant w/ liquor) 1 space per 60 s.f. of floor area plus 1 space per 25 s.f. of bar area 1 per 40 square feet of floor area of dining and bar area, plus 1 per 80 square feet of kitchen area. At least one space for each 40 square feet of gross floor area of dining and bar area and one space for each 80 square feet of kitchen area. Retail store or service establishment 1 space per 250 s.f. of gross floor area 1 per 200 square feet of floor area for the first 100,000 square feet, plus 1 per 350 square feet of floor area thereafter. The number of parking spaces provided shall not exceed the minimum requirement by more than 10 percent, unless authorized under Section 21135.12. At least one off-street parking space for each 200 square feet of floor area. Shopping center 1 space for every 200 s.f. of gross floor area. (5 spaces per 1000 s.f.) 1 per 200 square feet of leasable floor area for the first 100,000 square feet, plus 1 per 350 square feet of leasable floor area thereafter. The number of parking spaces provided shall not exceed the minimum requirement by more than 10 percent, unless authorized under Section 21135.12. 1. Small centers (400,000 square feet or less of gross leasable floor area (GLA)): Four spaces per 1,000 square feet of GLA or portion thereof. 2. Medium centers (greater than 400,000 square feet up to and including 600,000 square feet of GLA): 4.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of GLA or portion thereof. 3. Large centers (greater than 600,000 square feet of GLA): Five spaces per 1,000 square feet of GLA or portion thereof. Studio 1 space per 400 s.f. of gross floor area Storage (See Warehouse) Temporary retail sales An adequate plan Industrial Manufacturing - Fabricating 1 space per 500 s.f. of gross floor area 1 per employee on the major shift or 1 per 350 square feet, whichever is less, plus 1 per company motor vehicle on the premises One space for each 350 square feet of floor area, plus one space for each company-owned truck (if not stored inside the principal building). Outdoor storage 1 space per 20,000 s.f. of storage area Post office/parcel distribution 10 spaces plus 1 per 500 s.f. plus 1 for each vehicle on site Self-storage facility 1 space for every 10,000 s.f. of storage area Sales showroom (motor vehicles, machinery, boats, etc.) 1 space for every 1000 s.f. of gross floor area of display area plus 1 space for every 5,000 gross s.f. of outside display Showrooms, other (e.g., furniture, appliances) 1 space for every 400 s.f. gross floor area of show room, plus 1 space for every 5,000 gross square feet of outside display area 1 per 400 square feet of floor area for the first 25,000 square feet, plus 1 per each 600 square feet thereafter Warehouses and storage 1 space for every 3,000 s.f. of gross floor area 1 per 2 employees on the largest shift or 1 per 2,000 square feet of floor area, whichever is greater. That space which is solely used as office shall comply with the office use requirements, and one space per 2,000 square feet of floor area or fraction thereof, plus one space for each employee on the maximum shift and one space for each company-owned truck (if not stored inside principal building). Truck/van terminals 1 space per 3,000 s. f. of gross floor area Eight off-street parking spaces, plus one additional space for each 800 square feet of floor area over 1,000 square feet. Lumber yards or bldg. material yards Outside areas 1 space per 2,000 s.f. of material display Eight off-street parking spaces, plus one additional space for each 800 square feet of floor area over 1,000 square feet. Brewpub 1 space per 60 s.f. of floor area plus 1 space per 25 s.f. of bar area Brewery 1 space per 500 s.f. of floor area Taproom 1 space per 60 s.f. of floor area. For every 2 bicycle spaces provided, 1 car space may be reduced from minimum parking requirement, for no more than 15% of the required spaces Distillery 1 space per 500 s.f. of floor area Microdistillery 1 space per 500 s.f. of floor area Cocktail room 1 space per 60 s.f. of floor area. For every 2 bicycle spaces provided, 1 car space may be reduced from minimum parking requirement, for no more than 15% of the required spaces Miscellaneous Seasonal farm produce sales An adequate plan Christmas tree sales An adequate plan Radio TV trans.An adequate plan Mixed Use In the case of mixed uses, the parking facilities required shall be the sum of the requirements for the various individual uses, computed separately in accordance with this section. Parking facilities for one use shall not be considered as providing the required parking facilities for any other use. 21135.11. - Number of Off-Street Parking Spaces Required. The following minimum number of off-street parking spaces shall be provided and maintained by ownership, easement, and/or lease for and during the life of the respective uses hereinafter set forth. …    Subd. 3. Non-Residential:  Animal Hospitals or Kennels 5, plus 1 per 500 square feet of floor area over 1,000 square feet Automobile Washes: Determined by the type of automobile wash as listed below: Automatic Drive Through Service 5 total or 1 per employee on maximum shift, whichever is greater Self-Service Car Wash 1 per bay Motor Fuel Station Automobile Washes 1 in addition to that required for the station Beauty Shops 2 per beauty chair/station Bowling Alleys 5 per bowling lane, plus additional spaces as may be required herein for related uses contained within the principal structure Day Care Facilities 1 per employee, plus 1 per 6 individuals of licensed capacity Drive-In or Drive-Through Restaurants 1 per 2.5 seats, plus 1 per 15 square feet of public service and counter area Furniture Sales 1 per 400 square feet of floor area for the first 25,000 square feet, plus 1 per each 600 square feet thereafter Laboratories 1 per 350 square feet of floor area Manufacturing 1 per employee on the major shift or 1 per 350 square feet, whichever is less, plus 1 per company motor vehicle on the premises Medical, Chiropractic, or Dental Offices or Clinics 1 per 200 feet of floor area Motels, Hotels, Lodging or Boarding Houses 1 per sleeping unit, plus 1 per day shift employee, plus 1 per 40 square feet devoted to meeting or banquet rooms Motor Fuel Stations 4, plus 2 per service stall. Those facilities designed for sale of other items than strictly automobile products, parts or service shall be required to provide additional parking in compliance with other applicable sections of this Chapter. Office Buildings (Administrative/ Commercial) and Banks 1 per 250 square feet of floor area for the first 100,000 square feet, plus 1 per 350 square feet of floor area thereafter Restaurants, Private Clubs, Food Dispensing Establishments (Except Drive-In or Drive-Through Restaurants) 1 per 40 square feet of floor area of dining and bar area, plus 1 per 80 square feet of kitchen area. Retail Commercial Uses, Except as Prescribed Herein 1 per 200 square feet of floor area for the first 100,000 square feet, plus 1 per 350 square feet of floor area thereafter. The number of parking spaces provided shall not exceed the minimum requirement by more than 10 percent, unless authorized under Section 21135.12. Retail Sales and Service Business with 50 Percent or More of Gross Floor Area Devoted to Storage, Warehouses, and/or Industry 8 total, or 1 per 200 square feet devoted to public sales/service plus 1 per 500 square feet of storage area, whichever is greater Shopping Centers 1 per 200 square feet of leasable floor area for the first 100,000 square feet, plus 1 per 350 square feet of leasable floor area thereafter. The number of parking spaces provided shall not exceed the minimum requirement by more than 10 percent, unless authorized under Section 21135.12. Sports and Fitness Clubs 1 per 300 square feet of floor area Warehousing 1 per 2 employees on the largest shift or 1 per 2,000 square feet of floor area, whichever is greater. Wholesale Showrooms 1 per 500 square feet of floor area Subd. 4. Non-Specified Uses: For uses not specifically listed above, off-street parking requirements shall be computed by the Zoning Administrator on the same basis as required for the most similar listed uses. In such cases, the Zoning Administrator shall also consult off-street parking reference materials including, but not limited to, manuals prepared by the American Planning Association, and Institute of Transportation Engineers.             Created: 2022‐12‐02 15:58:25 [EST]  (Supp. No. 54, Update 1)    Page 1 of 3  Sec. 36‐868. Required number of parking spaces.  (a) Number of off‐street parking spaces. The following minimum number of off‐street parking spaces shall be  provided and maintained by ownership, easement and/or lease for and during the life of the respective uses  set forth in this section. If actual parking needs of a particular use frequently exceed these minimums or  frequently exceed the number of parking spaces available for the use (as determined by the city council after  notice and an opportunity to be heard), the property owner or person in charge of the use shall provide  additional parking to accommodate the excess demand in a manner that complies with all other provisions of  this chapter.  (1) Attached and detached single‐family and two‐family units: Two spaces per unit.  (2) Boardinghouses, fraternity houses and sorority houses: At least two parking spaces for each three  persons for whom accommodations are provided for sleeping.  (3) Multiple‐family dwellings: At least two free spaces per unit, at least one of which spaces shall be in an  enclosed garage located under or within the multiple dwelling. Attached and detached garages will not  fulfill this requirement.  (4) Motels, motor hotels and hotels: One space per each rental unit plus one space for each ten units and  one space for each employee on any shift.  (5) Schools, elementary and junior high: At least one parking space for each classroom plus one additional  space for each 50 student capacity.  (6) Schools, high school through college, and private and day or church schools: At least one parking space  for each seven students based on design capacity plus one for each three classrooms.  (7) Churches, theaters and auditoriums: At least one parking space for each three seats based on the  design capacity of the main assembly hall. Facilities as may be provided in conjunction with such  buildings or uses shall be subject to additional requirements which are imposed by this article.  (8) Private athletic stadiums: At least one parking space for each eight seats of design capacity.  (9) Community centers, physical culture studios, libraries, private clubs, lodges, museums and art galleries:  Ten spaces plus one for each 150 square feet in excess of 2,000 square feet of floor area in the  principal structure.  (10) Sanitariums, convalescent homes, rest homes, nursing homes and day nurseries: Four spaces plus one  for each three beds for which accommodations are offered.  (11) Elderly (senior citizen) housing: Reservation of area equal to one parking space per unit. Initial  development is, however, required of only one‐half space per unit and such number of spaces can  continue until such time as the city council considers a need for additional parking spaces has been  demonstrated.  (12) Drive‐in establishments and convenience food: At least one parking space for each 150 square feet of  gross floor area, but not less than 15 spaces.  (13) Office buildings, professional offices and clinics:  a. Office buildings and professional offices: One space for each 250 square feet of floor area or  fraction thereof (minimum of three spaces per lot design).  b. Clinics: Clinics (including, but not limited to, dental or medical offices, veterinary clinics and  animal hospitals): One space for each 150 square feet of floor area or fraction thereof (minimum  of three spaces per lot design).            Created: 2022‐12‐02 15:58:25 [EST]  (Supp. No. 54, Update 1)    Page 2 of 3  (14) Bowling alleys: At least five parking spaces for each alley, plus additional spaces as may be required in  this article for related uses contained within the principal structure.  (15) Motor fuel stations: At least four off‐street parking spaces plus two off‐street parking spaces for each  service stall. The requirement of at least four off‐street parking spaces may be waived for those  facilities designed for sale of items other than strictly automotive products, parts or service, although  such facilities shall be required to provide additional parking in compliance with other applicable  sections of this article, such as, but not limited to, the requirements of subsections (a)(12) and (a)(16)  of this section.  (16) Retail stores and service establishments: At least one off‐street parking space for each 200 square feet  of floor area.  (17) Retail sales and service businesses with 50 percent or more of gross floor area devoted to storage,  warehouses and/or industry: At least eight spaces or one space for each 200 square feet devoted to  public sales or service plus one space for each 500 square feet of storage area, or at least eight spaces  or one space for each employee on the maximum shift, whichever is appropriate.  (18) Restaurants, cafes, private clubs serving food and/or drinks, bars and on‐sale nightclubs: At least one  space for each 40 square feet of gross floor area of dining and bar area and one space for each 80  square feet of kitchen area.  (19) Undertaking establishments: At least 20 parking spaces for each chapel or parlor, plus one parking  space for each funeral vehicle maintained on the premises. Aisle space shall also be provided off the  street for making up a funeral procession.  (20) Auto repair, major bus terminals, taxi terminals, boat and marine sales and repair, bottling companies,  shops for trade employing six or less people, garden supply stores, and building material sales in  structure: Eight off‐street parking spaces, plus one additional space for each 800 square feet of floor  area over 1,000 square feet.  (21) Private skating rinks, dancehalls and public auction houses: 20 off‐street parking spaces, plus one  additional off‐street parking space for each 200 square feet of floorspace over 2,000 square feet.  (22) Golf driving ranges, miniature golf and archery ranges: Ten off‐street parking spaces plus one for each  100 square feet of floor area.  (23) Manufacturing, fabricating or processing of products or material: One space for each 350 square feet  of floor area, plus one space for each company‐owned truck (if not stored inside the principal building).  (24) Warehousing, storage or handling of bulk goods: That space which is solely used as office shall comply  with the office use requirements, and one space per 2,000 square feet of floor area or fraction thereof,  plus one space for each employee on the maximum shift and one space for each company‐owned truck  (if not stored inside principal building).  (25) Carwashes (in addition to required magazining or stacking space):  a. Automatic drive‐through, serviced: A minimum of ten spaces, or one space for each employee on  the maximum shift, whichever is greater.  b. Self‐service: A minimum of two spaces.  c. Motor fuel station carwash: Zero in addition to that required for the station.  (26) Hospitals: Two spaces per each bed.  (27) Shopping centers:  a. Basic requirement:            Created: 2022‐12‐02 15:58:25 [EST]  (Supp. No. 54, Update 1)    Page 3 of 3  1. Small centers (400,000 square feet or less of gross leasable floor area (GLA)): Four spaces  per 1,000 square feet of GLA or portion thereof.  2. Medium centers (greater than 400,000 square feet up to and including 600,000 square feet  of GLA): 4.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of GLA or portion thereof.  3. Large centers (greater than 600,000 square feet of GLA): Five spaces per 1,000 square feet  of GLA or portion thereof.  b. Shopping centers with cinemas:  1. Centers having 100,000 square feet or less of GLA: Add three spaces for each 100 cinema  seats or fraction thereof to the basic requirement.  2. Centers having greater than 100,000 square feet up to and including 200,000 square feet of  GLA: Add to the basic requirement three spaces for each 100 cinema seats or fraction  thereof above 450.  3. Centers having greater than 200,000 square feet of GLA: Add to the basic requirement  three spaces for each 100 cinema seats or fraction thereof above 750.  (28) Private racquetball, handball and tennis courts: Not less than six spaces per each court.  (29) Other uses: Requirements for other uses not specifically mentioned in this section shall be determined  on an individual basis by the city council. Factors to be considered in such determination shall include,  without limitation, size of building, type of use, number of employees, expected volume and turnover  of customer traffic and expected frequency and number of delivery or service vehicles.        Date:  January 9, 2023  To:  Golden Valley Planning Commission  From:  Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager  Subject:  Video – Jim Crow of the North   Summary   In anticipation of additional education and training around equity and zoning, staff will share Part  1 (approximately 30 minutes) of an hour‐long documentary produced by TPT that focuses on the  use of restrictive covenants and real estate practices in the Twin Cities that led to large disparities  in homeownership by people of color. Part 2 will be shown at the regular meeting on January 23.