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pc-agenda-11-13-23         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,  entering access code 2634 768 0575, and password 1234 from phones and video systems.      1. Call to Order & Land Acknowledgement    2. Approval of Agenda    3. Approval of Minutes  October 9, 2023, Regular Meeting    4. Informal Public Hearing  Applicant: Unity Christ Church  Address: 4100 Golden Valley Road  a) Land Use Change for 4100 Golden Valley Road  b) Zoning Map Amendment for 4100 Golden Valley Road  c) Preliminary Plan for 4000 and 4100 Golden Valley Road    5. Discussion – Sacred Communities    – End of Televised Portion of Meeting –  To listen to this portion, please call 1‐415‐655‐0001 and enter meeting access code 2634 768 0575    6. Council Liaison Report    7. Other Business  a. Reports on Board of Zoning Appeals and Other Meetings  8. Adjournment  November 13, 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 Vice‐Chair Ruby.     Roll Call  Commissioners present: A. Barnstorff, B. Fricke, G. Cohen, M. McCormick, B. Meredith,             M. Ruby, C. Segelbaum   Commissioners absent:  A. Brookins  Staff present:     Jason Zimmerman – Planning Manager   Council Liaison:   Denise La Mere‐Anderson     2. Land Acknowledgement    3. Approval of Agenda  MOTION made by Commissioner Segelbaum, seconded by Commissioner Cohen, to approve the  agenda of October 9, 2023.   MOTION CARRIED    4. Approval of Minutes   September 27, 2023, Regular Meeting  MOTION made by Commissioner Barnstorff, seconded by Commissioner Cohen, to approve the  minutes of September 27, 2023.   MOTION CARRIED    5. Discussion – Sacred Communities    Myles Campbell – Planner, reminded the group this conversation started in September 2023 and  that the Minnesota legislature has adopted new regulations on providing residential housing  associated with religious institutions. The goal is to provide residential housing for very low income  or emergency housing situations.   Today, the group will review current Institutional Zoning District regulations for compliance with  updated language.     October 9, 2023 – 6:30 pm  Council Chambers  Hybrid    City of Golden Valley     Planning Commission Regular Meeting  October 9, 2023 – 6:30 pm       2  Staff noted the one significant change between the House and Senate versions of the letter; it  clarifies the City’s local control and limits overly subjective requirements for sacred community users.     Staff reviewed the existing CUP factors in the code and discussed the regulations around  manufactured home setbacks in the City.   Staff gave updates on the inspections and fire departments consulting with state authorities on  enforcement on builds and health & safety measures. Staff is also reviewing the applicability of rental  licenses in these situations.   Staff went on to review additional institutional zoning updates around new accessory uses, oversized  principal structure setbacks, and regulations for accessory structures.     Next steps include: mapping and site analysis, finalizing comments from staff departments, and  drafting zoning language.     Vice‐Chair Ruby opened the discussion.  Commissioners and staff discussed green space, setbacks, impervious surface limits, and emergency  vehicle access. They also discussed number of units on a sacred community property and there isn’t a  hard number that can/should be met but rather a maximum is based on setbacks and emergency  access.   Ruby proposed if a religious institution reached out to the City, wanting to create this community but  was too far from a fire hydrant according to code. Is the City responsible for providing a hydrant or is  that enough to decline a sacred community request? Staff referred to a previous property that had a  CUP and was further away from a hydrant than the Fire Department felt was safe. A CUP condition  was to make sure there was a hydrant on the school premise, this came at the cost of the applicant.  This could be included as a condition for a religious institution as well.   Ruby reviewed staff’s mention of reviewing rental agreements and asked if there was a similar  review of insurance requirements for a faith‐based institution that operated solely as such versus  one that included housing. Staff noted that the City Attorney will need to be included as the  legislation language added a requirement for added insurance for a sacred community.       6. Discussion – Site Plan Review  Jason Zimmerman – Planning Manager, reminded the group that this conversation was presented at  the last meeting and gave a brief synopsis. At that meeting, staff provided examples of site plan  review sections for other cities, regulations, and are now presenting a draft of Golden Valley’s site  plan review section of code. That draft was in the memo and the goal was to be more specific about  what the process is, what the requirements are, and what role the Planning Commission has when  there are Mixed‐Use properties.   Staff went on by discussing the current site plan review code and elaborating on why it takes place.  Staff listed the details of when a site plan review should take place and when it’s not necessary, as  well as when it is reviewed by Planning Commission and steps to take.     Staff covered other elements in deeper detail.   City of Golden Valley Planning Commission Regular Meeting  October 9, 2023 – 6:30 pm   3  Commissioner and staff conversation revolved around site plans, uses, intensity of uses, and what  triggers an expansion based on that use. They reviewed changes in use and what evaluations are  done to ensure current use meets the proposed need and intent.   The conversation continued on how to keep the commissioners on task by reviewing items only  within their purview, and how staff can write memos to keep this direction concise.   –End of Televised Portion of Meeting – 7.Council Liaison Report Council Member La Mere-Anderson was not present. Zimmerman provided an update on a ribbon cutting at Lion’s park, the swearing in of new Police officers, and upcoming Fire Department open houses. In addition, the Council will be discussing the play structure at South Tyrol Park at their October work session. 8.Other Business Commissioner Barnstorff will be the representative to the BZA for October. 9.Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 7:58pm. ________________________________      ________________________________                Secretary, Mary McCormick        Amie Kolesar, Planning Assistant  1 Date: November 13, 2023 To: Golden Valley Planning Commission From: Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager Subject: Informal Public Hearing – Future Land Use Map Amendment for 4100 Golden Valley Road Property address: 4100 Golden Valley Road Applicant: Unity Christ Church Property owner: Unity Christ Church Current use: Single-family home Lot size: 0.81 acres Guided Land Use: Low Density Residential Proposed Land Use: Institutional - Assembly Current Zoning: Single-Family Residential (R-1) Proposed Zoning: Institutional - Assembly (I-A) Adjacent uses: Single-family homes (west, north), church (east), medical uses (south) 2022 aerial photo (Hennepin County) 2 Summary of Request Unity Christ Church is proposing three planning actions to allow for the combination of two lots they own at 4000 and 4100 Golden Valley Road. 4000 Golden Valley Road is the location of their church building, while 4100 Golden Valley Road is a one-story single-family rental owned by the church. They are requesting a change in the guided land use for 4100 Golden Valley Road, a change in the zoning designation of the same address, and a new plat that would combine the two properties into one. This would allow for a planned expansion of the church building to provide ADA compliant access and additional gathering space. Existing Conditions 4100 Golden Valley Road is a single-family lot owned by Unity Christ Church. The lot is 90 feet wide but over 400 feet deep. The existing single-family home was constructed in 1951 and has had a rental license with the City since 2012. A driveway exits onto Golden Valley Road opposite Hidden Lakes Parkway. Being on a hillside, the lot generally slopes from north to south. Proposal Unity Church would like to reguide (and rezone) the lot at 4100 from Low Density Residential use (and Single-Family Residential zoning) to Institutional - Assembly so that it can be combined with the church lot. They desire to expand the southwest corner of the church building by 2,125 sq. ft. in order to provide ADA accessibility as well as create a larger community gathering space. Given the current location of the building on the lot, there is no room to expand without impacting the side yard setback. The expansion would remove six parking spaces, but with the reconfiguration of the interior of the church, the number of seats in the worship area would be reduced. This would reduce the number of required parking spaces by 11 and the church would be in compliance with City requirements: Seats Parking spaces provided Parking spaces required Existing 256 84 86 Proposed 223 78 75 The existing single-family home at 4100 was purchased by the church in 1998. It has continued to provide rental housing to outside parties while owned by the church. If reguided and rezoned, and then combined with 4000 Golden Valley Road, it would become an accessory structure/use to the church itself. Neighborhood Notification and Public Comments As required under the City’s Neighborhood Notification Policy, a neighborhood mailing was sent on October 30. Information was also posted on the Golden Valley Speaks website. Staff will summarize any comments and responses at the meeting on November 13. 3 Required Process Support from the Planning Commission and City Council for this proposal would also necessitate review and approval from the Metropolitan Council for the change in land use. Staff have confirmed this would be administrative in nature. Staff Review The City Code does not set specific standards for changing a future land use designation, and the City Council – with the input of the Planning Commission – has a great deal of latitude in deciding if the request is consistent with the overall direction and vision of the Comprehensive Plan. In making a determination, the City should take into account the land use descriptions outlined in the Comp Plan as well as any potential impacts on the character of the area. For reference, it is important to understand what both the existing and proposed land uses entail and the expectations placed on those land uses in the Comprehensive Plan. The 2040 Comp Plan has the following description of the Low Density Residential use designation: This category includes primarily single-family detached units but may include single-family and two-family attached units in scattered locations as appropriate. This land use should be surrounded by other land uses with minimal impacts, such as institutional and open space. The Institutional - Assembly use designation is described as follows: This category includes education facilities at all levels, the cemetery, places of worship for all denominations, and miscellaneous religious installations. Traffic Whether used as a single-family home that is owned and rented by the church, or for housing supporting church operations, the amount of traffic generated would be the same. Engineering staff point out that removing the driveway that provides access from Golden Valley Road and rerouting access through the north parking lot to Mary Hills Drive would improve the safety of the intersection of Golden Valley Road and Hidden Lakes Parkway. I/I Compliance 4100 Golden Valley Road was inspected for compliance with the City’s Inflow and Infiltration requirements and was found to be compliant. Context The current land uses in proximity to the site are complementary to the use being proposed. The adjacent properties to the west and north are single-family homes, while the church lot to the east is already guided for Institutional - Assembly use. The ownership and use of the property are not expected to change if the request is granted, but the combination of the two lots would modify access. 4 Comprehensive Plan Consistency Finally, staff reviewed the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan to help determine if this proposed change in land use was following the intent of the City’s central guiding document. Based on the application materials, staff found the following goals and policies to support the reguiding of the site for Institutional - Assembly use. Land Use • Goal 1: Create a Complete Community – Strive for a diverse and balanced community that contains a variety of residential areas, major employers, retail, service, institutions, and parks and open spaces. Objective 1.3 – Preserve assembly facilities (schools, places of worship, etc.) as important spaces for social interaction Transportation • Goal 2: Improve the Functionality and Safety of the Roadway Network – Improve mobility for efficient movement of people and goods on the local and regional roadway network. Improve safety for motorized and non-motorized traffic. Objective 1 – Increase safety by reducing crashes on the roadway network, especially at intersections Staff Findings In order to provide support for the recommendation below, staff is offering the following findings of fact related to reguiding 4100 Golden Valley Road to an Institutional - Assembly use designation: 1. Under the proposed modification, the use and ownership of 4100 Golden Valley Road would not change, indicating little to no impact on surrounding properties. 2. Reguiding the property and allowing it to be combined with 4000 Golden Valley Road provides an opportunity to improve safety on Golden Valley Road at the intersection with Hidden Lakes Parkway. 3. The proposal allows the church to improve access to the building for those with mobility challenges. Recommended Action Based on the findings above, staff recommends approval of the requested amendment to the Future Land Use Map, changing the guided land use for 4100 Golden Valley Road from Low Density Residential use to Institutional - Assembly use. Attachments: Future Land Use Map (1 page) Narrative (2 pages) Site Plans (3 pages) Floor Plans and Exteriors (5 pages) 6701 West 23rd Street l St. Louis Park, MN 55426 Phone: (763) 541-9552 l Fax (763) 541-9857 www.vanmanab.com October 6, 2023 City of Golden Valley Attn: Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 5427 RE: Narrative Concerning Lot Combination Request for Unity Church – 4000 Golden Valley Road A. CONTACT INFORMATION: Unity Christ Church Contact: Nancy Maiello 4000 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, MN 55422 Nancy@unityminneapolis.org 763-521-4793 Vanman Architects and Builders Contact: Angie Knodel, AIA 6701 West 23rd Street St. Louis Park, MN 55426 angie@vanmanab.com 612-965-8570 B. LEGAL DESCRIPTION / SITE DATA: The site is located at 4000 and 4100 Golden Valley Road. Unity Church currently owns both properties. The 4000 property is currently zoned as I-A, Assembly, Places of Worship Metes & Bounds: Com At A Pt In The N Line Of Se 1/4 Of Ne 1/4 Dis 308 7/10 Ft W From The Ne Cor Thereof Th S Par With E Line Thereof 740 Ft To The Actual Note: This Is A Partial Metes & Bounds Description. The 4100 property is currently zoned as R-1 Single Family Residential. Metes & Bounds: That Part Of The W 90 Ft Of E 648 7/10 Ft Of The Se 1/4 Of Ne 1/4 Lying Nly Of Golden Valley Road And Sly Of Blk 1 Mary Hills 6701 West 23rd Street l St. Louis Park, MN 55426 Phone: (763) 541-9552 l Fax (763) 541-9857 www.vanmanab.com C. HISTORY NARRATIVE: For more than 100 years, our spiritual community has been a home to many who seek a deeper relationship with Spirit. Unity Church began as a small study group, Unity Truth Center, in 1919. Over 54 years, they met at various locations until purchasing the former Mormon Church at 4000 Golden Valley Road in 1973. Our church has flourished and given birth to several Unity communities throughout Minnesota that continue today. For many years, we have known that our facility is not what it needs to be. Lack of full accessibility creates barriers to participation and prevents some from feeling welcomed and valued in our spiritual community. We desire a hospitality space large enough to bring everyone together as a faith community or to gather for weddings, celebrations of life, or christenings. Our congregation is eager for a truly welcoming facility with versatile, flexible spaces. D. PROPOSED PROJECT AND USES: The proposed plan for Unity Church is to construct a 2-story addition on the southwest corner of the existing building. This addition will include a new main entry to the building, an elevator, new offices, ADA restrooms as well as a community room with an upper-level deck. The existing building will be remodeled to provide ADA access throughout the worship and fellowship areas as well as an updated and refreshed look throughout the interior. The building would be used primarily on Sunday Mornings, from 8 am to 1 pm. The building would also be used throughout the week for classes and events. Office hours would be kept during the week from 8 am to 5 pm. E. BUILDING AESTHETICS: This addition will also create a new look to the church as well as provide a welcoming and identifiable entrance to the building off of Golden Valley Road. The Entry will consist of glass, wood or faux wood look materials to create the warm and inviting entry. The addition will also consist of EFIS material in contrasting colors to create a new updated, timeless look to complement the existing building. F. EXISTING SITE There will be minimal work on the site mostly consisting of the area around the addition and new entry. The intent is for the parking counts and the seats in worship to remain as is. GOLDEN VALLEY RDGOLDEN VALLEY RDMARY HILLS DR N10-6-23REMOVALS PLANUNITY CHURCH ADDITIONVANMAN ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS, INC.GOLDEN VALLEY, MN21-0566C3C1SHEET NO. OF SHEETSREV. NO. DATE BY DESCRIPTIONDESIGNED DRAWNCHECKEDDATE:PROJECT NO:Engineers & Land Surveyors, Inc.SSOCIATES9 West Division StreetBuffalo, MN 55313(763)682-4727Fax: (763)682-3522www.ottoassociates.comFeet01020 GOLDEN VALLEY RDMARY HILLS DR 10-6-23SITE PLANUNITY CHURCH ADDITIONVANMAN ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS, INC.GOLDEN VALLEY, MN21-0566C3C2NFeet03060SHEET NO. OF SHEETSREV. NO. DATE BY DESCRIPTIONDESIGNED DRAWNCHECKEDDATE:PROJECT NO:Engineers & Land Surveyors, Inc.SSOCIATES9 West Division StreetBuffalo, MN 55313(763)682-4727Fax: (763)682-3522www.ottoassociates.comCONCRETE SIDEWALK PAVEMENT SECTIONDETAIL ANCONCRETE SIDEWALK W/INTEGRAL CURBDETAIL BN GOLDEN VALLEY RDMARY HILLS DR N10-6-23GRADING & EROSIONCONTROL PLANUNITY CHURCH ADDITIONVANMAN ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS, INC.GOLDEN VALLEY, MN21-0566C3C3SHEET NO. OF SHEETSREV. NO. DATE BY DESCRIPTIONDESIGNED DRAWNCHECKEDDATE:PROJECT NO:Engineers & Land Surveyors, Inc.SSOCIATES9 West Division StreetBuffalo, MN 55313(763)682-4727Fax: (763)682-3522www.ottoassociates.comFeet01020SILT FENCE DETAIL UP DN UP 185 SF STOR 143 SF STOR 1577 SF FRIENDSHIP HALL 103 SF UTILITY 100 SF DISH 210 SF MEDITATION ROOM 154 SF KITCHEN 255 SF FLEX OFFICE 332 SF BOOKSTORE 66 SF TOILET 99 SF STORAGE 1751 SF GARDEN COURT 347 SF GARDEN COURT EXTENSION 511 SF SOLAR COURT administration circulation classroom multi-purpose utility worship 181 SF HALL 86 SF UTILITY 14 SF STOR 176 SF STORAGE welcoming - Sunday fellowship kiosk for sign ups small groups overflow wedding receptions receiving line green room for rehearsals waiting space sound proof office equipment mailboxes storage for office supplies furnace shower storage fire riser storage brooms / dustpanspaper / cleaningsprinkler circuit panels volunteer name tagsmeetings receptions meals sunday fellowship pancake breakfasts classes overflow mens group volunteer activities refrigerator freezer choir storage chair storage decor team storage paint tools spare lights ladder platforms water intrusion on walls here buckle in wall here at ground levelReplace HVAC ductwork below eliminate floor bump here to match adjacent floor height direct access up full glass doors full glass windows full glass doors NOTE: Sound Isolation between Garden Court and Friendship Hall - New Flooring in Friendship Hall to feel less like a church basement coatscoatscoatspass thru window 223 SEATS (256 existing) - 70 sf of existing stage +160 sf stage modify door with ramp stairs etc camera area sound booth 5.5' deep x 8' wide 1:20 slope here LED 9 x 16 screenADA stage access 100'-0" 100'-0"98'-10 3/4"1:20 slope down step up1:20 slope down step up253 SF office 151 SF office 161 SF reception 386 SF hall 217 SF entry 109 SF vestibule 257 SF women 252 SF men 2054 SF worship MAIN LEVEL NEW BUILDING ADDITION = 2,096 SF LEAVE AS IS - DOOR KITCHEN REMODEL INCLUDE IN PLANS COPYRIGHT C 2023 July 14, 2023 Unity Minneapolis SCALE: 3/16" = 1'-0"A1 2 Main Level Floor Plan DN DN 1216 SF FILLMORE ROOM 103 SF VESTIBULE 439 SF HALL 349 SF NURSERY 94 SF CHAPLAIN & OFFERING 216 SF CLASSROOM MIDWEST 46 SF IT ROOM 87 SF STOR 73 SF STOR 111 SF VESTIBULE 117 SF HALL 184 SF YOUTH MINISTRIES 156 SF HALL 318 SF OPEN CLASSROOM B 313 SF CLASSROOM 120 SF TECH ROOM 193 SF STORAGE administration circulation classroom multi-purpose utility worship 797 SF OPEN TO BELOW 247 SF HALL 98 SF STAIR meetings rehearsals (piano in this room) classes workshops lock-ins sleepovers services smaller ceremonies tables & chairs Christmas decorations prayer shawls banners / flags catch all classes meetings classes meetings classes meetings book study small groups classes meetings book study small groups classes meetings 12 steps book study small groups storage furnace 1983/1991 (3) furnaces down 308 SF UPPER LEVEL LOBBY 124 SF FINANCE OFFICE 335 SF OPEN CLASSROOM A 85 SF HALL 32 SF TOILET coatsUPPER LEVEL NEW BUILDING ADDITION = 1216 SF + 280 SF EXTERIOR DECK 204 SF ELEVATOR LOBBY 189 SF HALL 53 SF FAMILY TOILET 456 SF MULTI-PURPOSE ROOF BELOW locate RTUs here 39 SF ADA toilet 17 SF toilet 69 SF restroom 326 SF DECK ACCESS273 SF DECK COPYRIGHT C 2023 July 14, 2023 Unity Minneapolis SCALE: 3/16" = 1'-0"A2 2 Upper Level Floor Plan VANMAN ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS - 6701 West 23rd Street, St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55426 - 763.541.9552 - www.vanmanab.com COPYRIGHT 2023C 07/13/2023Unity Minneapolis VANMAN ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS - 6701 West 23rd Street, St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55426 - 763.541.9552 - www.vanmanab.com COPYRIGHT 2023C 07/13/2023Unity Minneapolis VANMAN ARCHITECTS AND BUILDERS - 6701 West 23rd Street, St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55426 - 763.541.9552 - www.vanmanab.com COPYRIGHT 2023C 07/13/2023Unity Minneapolis !!! 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L O U I S P A R K CITY OF MINNEAPOLISCITY OFST. LOUIS PARKCITY OF ROBBINSDALECITY OF CRYSTAL CITY OF CRYSTALC I T Y O F N E W H O P E CITY OF PLYMOUTHCITY OF MINNEAPOLISC I T Y O FST. L O U I S P A R KCITY OFPLYMOUTHCity of G old en Va lley, En gine ering7800 Go lden Valley R oadGolden Valle y, MN 55 427-45 88763-593 -8030www.golde nvalleymn .go v 2020-2040Future Lan d Use 0 800 1,60 0 2,40 0 3,20 0400Feet I Print Date: 1/20/2022Sources:-Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines (2022) -City of Golden Valley for all other layers. Res ide ntia l Low Den sity – up to 5 units per acre Mo derate Den sity – 5 to 8 u nits p er a cre Me dium Den sity – 8 to 3 0 units per acre High De nsity – 2 0 to 10 0 u nits p er acre Comm erc ial Office Retail/Service Indus tria l Ligh t Industrial Ind ustrial Mix ed Us e Neig hborh ood Community Institutiona l Asse mb ly Civic Me dical Ope n Spac e Pa rks an d Natural Areas Water Fe ature Right-of-Wa y Railro ad Righ t-of-Wa y (p ublic an d private) 1 Date: November 13, 2023 To: Golden Valley Planning Commission From: Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager Subject: Informal Public Hearing – Zoning Map Amendment for 4100 Golden Valley Road Summary of Request Unity Christ Church is proposing three planning actions to allow for the combination of two lots they own at 4000 and 4100 Golden Valley Road. 4000 Golden Valley Road is the location of their church building, while 4100 Golden Valley Road is a one-story single-family rental owned by the church. They are requesting a change in the guided land use for 4100 Golden Valley Road, a change in the zoning designation of the same address, and a new plat that would combine the two properties into one. This would allow for a planned expansion of the church building to provide ADA compliant access and additional gathering space. Existing Conditions For details on the background of this rezoning request and the existing conditions of the site itself, please refer to the accompanying memo on the proposed change in guided land use. Proposal The zoning request would change the designated zoning from Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Institutional - Assembly (I-A). Neighborhood Notification and Public Comments As required under the City’s Neighborhood Notification Policy, a neighborhood mailing was sent on October 30. Information was also posted on the Golden Valley Speaks website. Staff will summarize any comments and responses at the meeting on November 13. Required Process Support from the Planning Commission and City Council for this proposal would also necessitate review and approval from the Metropolitan Council for the change in land use. Staff have confirmed this would be administrative in nature. 2 Staff Review The City Code does not set specific standards for changing a zoning designation, and the City Council – with the input of the Planning Commission – has a great deal of latitude in deciding if the request is consistent with the broader zoning map for the city. In making a determination, the City should take into account the purpose of zoning as outlined in the City code, which is “to regulate land use within the City, including the location, size, use, and height of buildings, the arrangement of buildings on lots, and the density of population within the City for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, order, convenience, and general welfare of all citizens of the City.” (Sec. 113-2) The rezoning request seeks to change the site’s zoning from Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Institutional - Assembly (I-A). The purpose statements for both districts follow: Single-Family Residential (R-1) The purpose of the Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zoning District is to provide for detached single-family dwelling units at a low density along with directly related and complementary uses. Institutional – Assembly (I-A) The purpose of the Institutional Zoning District is to establish areas where both public and private institutional uses such as schools, places of worship, hospitals, parks, golf courses, nursing homes, and public buildings may be located. The Assembly subdistrict includes educational facilities at all levels, cemeteries, places of worship for all denominations, and miscellaneous religious installations. Allowed Uses The R-1 district allows for single-family homes as well as residential facilities and foster family homes. The Institutional - Assembly subdistrict allows places of worship, schools, libraries, and museums by-right, as well as adult day care centers, child care centers, and cemeteries by conditional use permit. Traffic As described in the land use memo, traffic associated with the proposed zoning change would be negligible. Context The current zoning in proximity to the site is complementary to the zoning being proposed. The adjacent properties to the west and north are single-family homes, while the church lot to the east is already zoned Institutional - Assembly. The ownership and use of the property are not expected to change if the request is granted, but the combination of the two lots would modify access. 3 Other Zoning Requirements Side and rear setbacks in the Institutional zoning district are significantly greater than those in the R-1 district. Structures must be 50 feet from all side and rear lot lines, instead of the typical 12.5 to 15 feet for side yards and 25 feet for rear yards in a single-family district. Given those differences, as a standalone lot the existing single-family home would be nonconforming with respect to both side lot lines. However, if the two lots were to be combined, as requested, the setback from the east property line would no longer be an issue. The setback from the west property line (15 feet) would still be nonconforming with respect to the Institutional requirement of 50 feet. If the lots were to be combined, the home would become an accessory structure. As such, it would be out of compliance with both the height restrictions for accessory structures (10 feet from the floor to the top plate) and the size (limited to 1,000 square feet). There are two other places of worship in the city that have single-family structures that provide housing associated with the principal use – St. Margaret Mary and Good Shepard. In both cases, these structures are nonconforming with respect to many of the zoning requirements for accessory structures in the Institutional zoning district. Separately, staff are bringing forward for consideration changes to the Institutional district standards in order to acknowledge the new “sacred communities” requirements imposed by the State. As part of those proposed changes, staff are also recommending adjustments be made to accommodate rectories, parsonages, parish houses, etc., associated with a place of worship. The applicant is aware that these changes have not yet been approved, and that moving forward with the rezoning and the lot combination carry some risk that the structure will need to be modified to comply with zoning requirements. Staff Findings In order to provide support for the recommendation below, staff is offering the following findings of fact related to rezoning 4100 Golden Valley Road to an Institutional - Assembly designation: 1. Under the proposed modification, the use and ownership of 4100 Golden Valley Road would not change, indicating little to no impact on surrounding properties. 2. Rezoning the property and allowing it to be combined with 4000 Golden Valley Road provides an opportunity to improve safety on Golden Valley Road at the intersection with Hidden Lakes Parkway. 3. The proposal allows the church to improve access to the building for those with mobility challenges. 4. The rezoning would carry the risk that the existing structure would become nonconforming with respect to certain zoning standards if other changes to the Institutional zoning district being considered by the City are not approved. 4 Recommended Action Based on the findings above, staff recommends approval of the requested amendment to the Zoning Map, changing the zoning for 4100 Golden Valley Road from Single-Family Residential (R- 1) to Institutional - Assembly (I-A). 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L O U I S P A R K CITY OF MINNEAPOLISCITY OFST. LOUIS PARKCITY OF ROBBINSDALECITY OF CRYSTAL CITY OF CRYSTALC I T Y O F N E W H O P E CITY OF PLYMOUTHCITY OF MINNEAPOLISC I T Y O FST. L O U I S P A R KCITY OFPLYMOUTH74 83 94 88 7 5 13 34 8 25 78 87 79 6 75 86 27 56 66 90 46 3365 71 6795 51 70 8163 53 22 93 91 76 84 3947 1-A 72 61 59 68 30-B 77 1-B 42 28 44 89 36 24 18-A 55 2658 95 26-A34 14 48 54 41 98 96 97 100 109 121 120 118 115117123 113 114 110 122 124 112 C C B B A A City of G old en Va lleyCommunity Deve lopment Department7800 Go lden Valley R oadGolden Valley, MN 554 27-458 8763-593 -8095www.g olde nvalle ymn.go v Official Zoning Map Zoning Districts I:\Maps\ZoningMap.pdf ORDINANCE NO. 244, 2ND SERIES This is the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 113.56 of the Zoning Chapter of the City Code of the City of Golden Valley. Adopted this 20th day of December 2022. 59 Planned Unit Development (PUD) See the "Official Flood Zone Profile and Map" on file with the City - The collection of floodprofiles contained in the Flood Insurance Study, Volumes 1 of 2 and 2 of 2, Hennepin County, Minnesota, all jurisdictions, dated November 4, 2016, including the Flood Insurance Rate Mapsfor the City of Golden Valley, panels 27053C0194F, 27053C0213F, 27053C0214F, 27053C0332F, 27053C0351F, 27053C0352F and 27053C0354F, dated November 4, 2016. Flood Plain Management Zoning Overlay District I-394 Overlay Zoning District (A, B, & C) Shoreland Overlay District See Section on Shoreland Managementfor setback distance from protected waters. A (R-1) Single-Family Residential (R-2) Moderate Density Residential (R-3) Medium Density Residential (R-4) High Density Residential (MU-E) Mixed Use Employment (MU-N) Mixed Use Neighborhood (MU-C) Mixed Use Community (O) Office (C) Commercial (LI) Light Industrial (I) Industrial (I-A) Assembly: Places of Worship,Schools, Libraries, Museums,Cemeteries: Assembly (I-C) Civic: City, County, and StateFacilities (I-M) Medical: Convalescent Homes,Nursing Homes, Hospitals (I-P) Parks & Natural Areas: Parks,Playgrounds, Natural Areas, GolfCourses Not Zoned Print Date: 9/29/2023Sources: Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines (2023). City of Golden Valley for all other layers. 0 800 1,600 2,400 3,200400Feet I Approved Amendments Most recent amendment: Ordinance 760 on March 21, 2023 Contact the Community Development Department at City Hall for a list of past amendments. 1 Date: November 13, 2023 To: Golden Valley Planning Commission From: Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager Subject: Informal Public Hearing – Preliminary Plan for 4000 and 4100 Golden Valley Road Property address: 4000 and 100 Golden Valley Road Applicant: Unity Christ Church Property owner: Unity Christ Church Current use: Single-family home and church Lot size: 2.53 acres total Guided Land Use and Current Zoning: Low Density Residential and Institutional - Assembly Proposed Land Use and Zoning: Institutional - Assembly (I-A) Adjacent uses: Single-family homes (west, north, east), medical uses (south) 2022 aerial photo (Hennepin County) 2 Summary of Request Unity Christ Church is proposing three planning actions to allow for the combination of two lots they own at 4000 and 4100 Golden Valley Road. 4000 Golden Valley Road is the location of their church building, while 4100 Golden Valley Road is a one-story single-family rental owned by the church. They are requesting a change in the guided land use for 4100 Golden Valley Road, a change in the zoning designation of the same address, and a new plat that would combine the two properties into one. This would allow for a planned expansion of the church building to provide ADA compliant access and additional gathering space. Existing Conditions For details on the background of this subdivision request and the existing conditions of the site itself, please refer to the accompanying memo on the proposed change in guided land use. Proposal The proposed platting action would combine two existing lots and replat them into one new lot. The two existing structures are expected to remain. Required Process Support from the Planning Commission and City Council for this proposal would also necessitate review and approval from the Metropolitan Council for the change in land use. Staff have confirmed this would be administrative in nature. Staff Review Lot Requirements Unlike some other zoning districts, the City’s Institutional subdistricts have no minimum lot size or lot width requirements. Therefore, the two parcels being modified by combining them into one meet the platting standards and are found to be acceptable. As outlined in the memo regarding the proposed rezoning, the combination of the two lots would create nonconformities for the single-family home if other changes to the Institutional zoning district being considered by the City are not approved. Additional Department Review Engineering staff have reviewed the preliminary plat and have offered the following comments: • The proposed drainage and utility easements along the west and north property lines must be increased from 5 feet to 6 feet in width in order to comply with City requirements. • If the lots are combined, the curb cut and driveway from 4100 onto Golden Valley Road must be removed and access to the home rerouted through the north parking lot of the church and to Mary Hills Drive. • 4000 Golden Valley Road was inspected for compliance with the City’s Inflow and Infiltration requirements and was found to be out of compliance. The City has drafted a 3 deposit agreement to ensure that the work needed to make the corrections will be completed. The Fire Department has reviewed the application and has no comments or concerns. The Hennepin County Transportation Division is reviewing the proposed platting action due to its adjacency to a County Road (Golden Valley Road). Any comments or recommendations they provide will be shared at the public hearing. Qualification Governing Approval of a Minor Platting Action According to Section 109-121 of the City’s Platting Regulations, the following govern approval of minor platting actions with staff comments related to this request: Factor/Finding 1. A minor platting action shall be denied if the proposed lots do not meet the minimum area and dimensional requirements for the Zoning District in which they are located, or if vehicular access is not provided from an abutting improved street. Standard met. The new lot would continue to meet the standards of the Institutional Zoning District. Vehicular access to the lot is provided from Mary Hills Drive. 2. A minor platting action may be denied upon the City’s determination that a resulting new lot is encumbered by steep slopes or excessive wetness. Standard met. There are no steep slopes or excessive wetness present that would encumber the lots. 3. A minor platting action may be denied if sewer and water connections are not directly accessible by each proposed lot. Standard met. Established sewer and water connections exist, though corrections to fix existing inflow and infiltration issues with the sanitary sewer line must be completed. A deposit agreement with the City is in place to ensure this work is done. 4. Approval shall be conditioned on the granting of easements for necessary public purposes. Standard conditionally met. New drainage and utility easements have been proposed as a part of the preliminary plat. Minor adjustments are necessary and shall be included on the final plat. 4 5. Approval may be conditioned on the requirements of outside public agencies with jurisdiction. Standard conditionally met. The proposed plat has been sent to Hennepin County for review and any required changes must be incorporated into the final plat. 6. Approval shall be conditioned on the resolution of any title issues raised by the City Attorney. Standard conditionally met. The City Attorney will determine if any additional title review is necessary prior to approval of the final plat. 7. Minor platting actions of nonresidential parcels may be denied if new development will cause undo strain on adjacent roads or on public utilities or will adversely affect adjacent uses. Standard met. No change in existing traffic patterns is anticipated as a result of the proposed platting action. 8. Approval shall be conditioned on the payment of a park dedication fee, sewer and water access charge, and pending or levied deferred assessments. Standard conditionally met. A park dedication fee of 6% of the land value shall be required prior to the release of the final plat. There are no pending or levied deferred assessments. 9. The conditions spelled out shall provide the only basis for denial of a minor platting action. Approval will be granted to any application that meets the established conditions. Standard met. Recommended Action Staff recommends approval of the proposed minor platting action subject to the following conditions: 1. All required drainage and utility easements shall be included on the final plat. 2. The applicant shall work with staff to modify access to 4100 Golden Valley Road by removing the existing curb cut and driveway and rerouting access through the north parking lot of the church to Mary Hills Drive. 3. The applicant shall incorporate any changes to the final plat required by Hennepin County as a result of their review. 4. The City Attorney will conduct a title review prior to approval of the final plat. 5. A park dedication fee equal to 6% of the land value shall be paid prior to the release of the final plat. 5 Attachment Draft Plat for Unity Church Addition (1 page) MARY HILLS DRIVELOT 1BLOCK1RD GOL D E N VALLE Y C.R. DOC. NO.Engineers & Land Surveyors, Inc.SSOCIATESN Feet03060UNITY CHURCH ADDITIONNVicinity Map 1 Date: November 13, 2023 To: Golden Valley Planning Commission From: Myles Campbell, Planner Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager Subject: Sacred Communities - Micro-Unit Dwellings – Discussion Background In its last session, the Minnesota Legislature adopted its Omnibus Labor Policy Bills in both the House and Senate. Within these omnibus bills were sections on the topic of “Sacred Communities” requiring them to be allowed in all municipalities. These Sacred Communities would be primarily comprised of residential “Micro-Units,” which could be located on property owned and used by places of worship and other religious institutions. The majority of regulations and requirements for Sacred Communities are outlined in state statute, such as being less than 400 square feet, anchored in place, insulated, providing traditional or low voltage electricity, and utilizing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, among others. Golden Valley, along with other communities, must update its zoning code text to reflect these new requirements. In order to distinguish these new micro-units from existing living quarters such as rectories and parsonages, staff is suggesting the addition of other clarifying language within the Institutional - Assembly zoning code text. Overview of Sites City GIS staff were helpful enough to go through all active properties that were considered “places of worship” under the city’s land use plan and create aerial maps for each, which have been included in the packet as an attachment. These site maps also include adjacent properties owned by the same institutional entities, since the statute mentions eligible land “contiguous to the grounds of a religious institution’s primary worship location.” Each site map includes a breakdown of the greenscape/landscaped areas, building cover, and impervious surface, in order to get an understanding of where these sites stand in relation to the existing 25% lot cover maximum in Institutional zoning districts. Planning staff have a question to the City Attorney on the viability of restricting sacred communities/micro units to this lot cover requirement of the code, since it is not directly mentioned in state statute. If allowed, this will be 2 another limiting factor on how many micro-units a place of worship could add, in addition to practical restrictions such as setbacks and sufficient emergency access. Staff has provided a table breakdown of the data for all 14 sites, including the acreage and percentage of total lot size taken up by greenspace, building cover, and other impervious surfaces. From this data we can make a few conclusions: • Only one site today already exceeds the 25% lot cover maximum (Oak Grove Church), while on average most sites are at 14% lot cover by structures • On average, places of worship in Golden Valley are around a 50/50 split of pervious and impervious surfaces o Highest percentage of combined impervious surface was 69% at Speak the Word o Lowest amount of impervious surface was tied at 34% between Christian Life Center and On Fire Ministry • As roughly expected, properties with less impervious surface generally had a higher proportion of remaining available lot cover, as shown in the graph below o On average, places of worship had 11.2% remaining available lot cover; properties over 50% impervious averaged 8% while those under averaged 14.4% o Only St. Margaret Mary had over an acre of remaining lot cover available In order to further visualize the impact of a potential sacred community being introduced to a site, GIS and Planning staff took scaled aerial images of two sites and overlaid the manufactured housing setbacks along with model developments. The micro-units shown on these plans use a footprint of 16’x25’ for a total square footage of 400 sq.ft. and are separated from themselves and other structures by 15’. 69% 62%61%56%55%54%52%49%48%44%39%38%34%34% 11% 3% -3% 10%11%9%15% 18% 8% 15%14% 12% 18% 16% -10% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% Comparison of Total Impervious and Remaining Lot Cover Total Impervious Percentage Remaining Lot Cover Percentage 3 St. Margaret Mary – 8 units with 40’ wide drive aisle and cul-de-sac 4 Valley Community Presbyterian Church – 4 units added, with a conversion of some parking spaces to provide a drive up area 5 Neither illustration fully maximizes the respective sites with regard to micro-units, but is instead intended to help provide a reasonable idea of what such a project may look like to scale. As has been discussed at previous meetings, given their small footprint, the most limiting practicality for micro-units will be ensuring that they have suitable access from emergency vehicles along with individual site characteristics such as topography or the presence of wetlands or shoreland. Sacred Communities Summary The proposed ordinance language from staff would allow for sacred communities as accessory uses to places of worship in all zoning districts in which the latter are allowed: Institutional - Assembly, Light Industrial, and all Mixed Use subdistricts. In all zoning districts, the use would require the approval of a conditional use permit, would need to meet the setback requirements laid out in Section 113-158 regarding manufactured homes, and would need to follow the state regulations laid out in MN statute § 327.30. For the Institutional and Light Industrial districts, the sacred community would not be subject to other district restrictions on accessory structures (height, location, etc.). And finally, pending the City Attorney’s recommendation, they could potentially also be exempt from lot cover requirements in these districts. Beyond the amendments to the specific zoning chapters, a reference to the use would also be included in Summary Use Tables 87-2 Economic and Business Land Uses, 87-3 Institutional Land Uses, and 87-4 Mixed Use Land Uses. A full copy of the proposed zoning text changes relating to sacred communities is included as an attachment with this packet. Accessory Living Quarters Summary Two places of worship in Golden Valley currently have accessory living quarters on-site in the form of a rectory or parish house (a place of residence for clergy, employee, or other associated individual). A third location is considering changes that would create a similar situation. In order to distinguish these living quarters/single-family homes from the micro-units allowed under the sacred communities regulations, staff has drafted language that clarifies and regulates these uses. It states that the home must be occupied by someone employed by or otherwise associated with the place of worship, and – if not located within the principal structure – the living quarters must follow the usual standards for homes in an R-1 district, may not be taller or larger in scale than the principal structure, and would not count towards the one accessory structure allowed. St. Louis Park has similar regulations to define and regulate these type of living quarters. Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Richfield also identify them as allowed accessory uses for religious institutions. Next Steps Staff still hopes to have ordinance amendments in place prior to January 1, 2024, when the state statute takes effect. Following this discussion and commissioner feedback, the next step will be to have an informal public hearing on the zoning changes at either the second meeting in November or first meeting in December. This timing will in large part come down to the City Attorney’s review of the ordinance. In either case, the second meeting of the Golden Valley City Council in December would be available to formally approve the ordinance. 6 Attachments Draft Zoning Text (4 pages) Lot Cover Comparison Tables (1 page) Aerial Photo Site Maps (14 pages) Sec�on 113-1. - Defini�ons Sacred Communities: A residen�al setlement established on or con�guous to the grounds of a religious ins�tu�on's primary worship loca�on primarily for the purpose of providing permanent housing for chronically homeless persons, extremely low-income persons, and designated volunteers. Sec. 113-87. - Summary Use Tables Use Table 87-2 (Economic and Business Land Uses) Sacred communi�es* [add as condi�onal in LI zoning district] Use Table 87-3 (Ins�tu�onal Land Uses) Sacred communi�es* [add as condi�onal in I-A subdistrict] Use Table 87-4 (Mixed Use Land Uses) Sacred communi�es* [add as condi�onal in MU-N, MU-C and MU-E subdistricts] *Sacred communi�es associated with a place of worship are allowed as accessory uses subject to condi�onal review, as regulated in Sec. 113-93, Sec. 113-96, and Sec. 113-97 of City Code. Sec. 113-93. - Light Industrial Zoning District (d) Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted within the Light Industrial Zoning District: (1) Essential services, Class II. (2) Sacred communities, regulated as follows: a. Required to abide by the regulations included in Minnesota statute § 327.30 and to receive a conditional use permit from the City b. Residential units in the sacred community shall follow the setbacks for manufactured homes listed in Section 113-158 of the City Zoning Code c. Residential units in the sacred community shall be exempt from the requirements for accessory structures under Section 113-93 (g) below. Sec. 113-96. - Institutional Zoning District (a) Purpose. The purpose of the Institutional Zoning District is to establish areas where both public and private institutional uses such as schools, places of worship, hospitals, parks, golf courses, nursing homes, and public buildings may be located. (b) District Established. Lots shall be established within the Institutional Zoning District in the manner provided for in Section 113-29. The district established and/or any subsequent changes to such district shall be reflected in the Official Zoning Map of the City as provided in Section 113-56. (c) Subdistrict Descriptions. The subdistricts of the Institutional Zoning District shall be as follows: Assembly Subdistrict (I-A)—This subdistrict includes educational facilities at all levels, cemeteries, places of worship for all denominations, and miscellaneous religious installations. Civic Subdistrict (I-C)—This subdistrict includes administrative or service facilities (except those otherwise classified) at all levels of government. Medical Subdistrict (I-M)—This subdistrict includes hospitals, surgical centers, nursing homes, and rehabilitation facilities. Parks and Natural Areas Subdistrict (I-P)—This subdistrict includes open spaces used as golf courses, ball fields, playgrounds, parks, nature areas, stormwater ponding areas, and other undeveloped remnants. (d) Principal Uses. Permitted, conditional, restricted, and prohibited uses in the Institutional Zoning District shall be as specified in Section 113-87 (c) and Table 87-3, Institutional Land Uses. (e) Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permited in the Assembly Subdistrict: (1) Rectories, parsonages, parish houses, or other living quarters associated with a place of worship. a. The rectory, parsonage, parish house, or other living quarters shall be on the same property as the place of worship. b. The persons residing on-site must be clergy, employee, or otherwise similarly associated with the place of worship. c. If the living quarters are not within the principal structure: 1. The structure shall be built on a permanent founda�on and connected to city sanitary sewer and water. 2. The structure shall follow setback, building envelope, height, and other requirements established for principal structures in the R-1 zoning district (Sec�on 113-88 (e)). 3. The structure shall not be taller or otherwise larger in scale than the principal structure. 4. The structure shall not count towards the one accessory structure allowed on each property. (2) Sacred communities, regulated as follows: a. Required to abide by the regulations included in Minnesota statute § 327.30 and to receive a conditional use permit from the City. b. Residential units in the sacred community shall follow the setbacks for manufactured homes listed in Section 113-158 of the City Zoning Code. c. Residential units in the sacred community shall be exempt from the requirements for accessory structures under Section 113-96 (g) below. (e)(f) Principal Structures. Principal structures in the Institutional Zoning District shall be governed by the following requirements: (1) Setback Requirements. The following setbacks shall be required for principal structures in the Institutional Zoning District: a. Front Setback. The required minimum front setback shall be 35 feet from any front lot line along a street right-of-way line. All front yards shall be maintained as landscaped green areas and shall contain no off-street parking. b. Side and Rear Setbacks. 1. Required side yards shall be no less than 50 feet in width and required rear yards shall be no less than 50 feet in depth. 2. One-half of the required side and rear yards, as measured from the lot line, shall be landscaped, planted, and maintained as a buffer zone. (2) Height Restrictions. No building or structure, other than water tanks, water towers, or lighting fixtures, shall be erected with a height in excess of three stories or 36 feet, whichever is less, in the Institutional Zoning District. Church spires, belfries, chimneys, and architectural finials may be permitted to exceed the maximum provisions of this section when erected in accordance with this chapter. (f)(g) Accessory Structures. Accessory structures in the Institutional Zoning District shall be governed by the following requirements: (1) Location and Setback Requirements. The following location regulations and setbacks shall be required for accessory structures in the Institutional Zoning District: a. Location. A detached accessory structure shall be located completely to the rear of the principal structure, unless it is built with frost footings. In that case, an accessory structure may be built no closer to the front setback than the principal structure. b. Front Setback. Accessory structures shall be located no less than 35 feet from the front lot line. c. Side and Rear Setbacks. Accessory structures shall be located no less than the required setback for principal structures in the Institutional Zoning District from a side or rear lot line. d. Cornices and Eaves. Cornices and eaves may not project more than 30 inches into a required setback. e. Separation Between Structures. Accessory structures shall be located no less than 10 feet from any principal structure and from any other accessory structure. f. Alleys. Accessory structures shall be located no less than 10 feet from an alley. (2) Height Restrictions. No accessory structure shall be erected in the Institutional Zoning District with a height in excess of one story, which is 10 feet from the floor to the top horizontal component of a frame building to which the rafters are fastened (known as the "top plate"). For the purposes of this regulation, the height of a shed roof shall be measured to the top plate. Attic space in accessory structures shall be used only for storage and/or utility space. (3) Number and Size. Only one accessory structure shall be allowed on each property and no accessory structure shall be larger in size than the principal structure. In no case shall an accessory structure be greater than 1,000 square feet or less than 120 square feet in area. Accessory structures include storage buildings, detached sheds, greenhouses, gazebos and other shelters. Accessory structures not used solely for storage and related activities shall have open sides from floor to ceiling, except that they may have railings and temporary screening (used only on two sides at a time), all constructed in accordance with the building code. (4) Design. All accessory structures constructed after the construction of the principal structure must be designed and constructed of similar materials as determined by the City Manager or his/her designee. (5) Parking Structures and Garages. Parking structures and garages shall not be considered accessory structures if they are used to meet the required number of parking spaces. (g)(h) Lot Coverage. No building or structure, or group thereof, shall occupy more than 25 percent of the total land area of any lot or parcel in an Institutional Zoning District. Sec. 113-97. - Mixed Use Zoning District (e) Uses. (3) Sacred communities, regulated as follows: a. Required to abide by the regulations included in Minnesota statute § 327.30 and to receive a conditional use permit from the City. b. Residential units in the sacred community shall follow the setbacks for manufactured homes listed in Section 113-158 of the City Zoning Code. Religious Institution Total Acres Acres Percentage Acres Percentage Acres Percentage Acres Percentage Percentage Lot Cover/acres Lot Cover/sq.ft. St. Margaret Mary 10.3 6.39 62%1.31 13%2.55 25%3.86 38%12%1.24 53,840.16 Calvary Lutheran Church 9 3.38 38%1.98 22%3.62 40%5.6 62%3%0.27 11,761.20 Good Shepherd Catholic Church 8.9 4.62 52%1.49 17%2.79 31%4.28 48%8%0.71 31,014.72 Speak the Word Church 6.9 2.12 31%0.99 14%3.83 55%4.82 69%11%0.76 33,062.04 King of Grace Lutheran Church 5.6 3.11 56%0.58 10%1.87 34%2.45 44%15%0.84 36,590.40 Golden Valley Lutheran Church 4.6 2.15 46%0.73 16%1.74 38%2.47 54%9%0.41 18,033.84 Valley Community Presbyterian Church 4.4 2.14 49%0.42 10%1.84 42%2.26 52%15%0.66 28,749.60 Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church 3 1.33 45%0.41 14%1.21 41%1.62 55%11%0.33 14,374.80 Christian Life Center 2.7 1.77 67%0.23 9%0.66 25%0.89 34%16%0.43 18,817.92 Unity Christ Church 2.5 1.54 61%0.28 11%0.71 28%0.99 39%14%0.35 15,246.00 Valley of Peace Lutheran Church 2.4 1.06 44%0.35 15%0.99 41%1.34 56%10%0.24 10,454.40 Oak Grove Church 2.4 0.94 40%0.66 28%0.78 33%1.44 61%-3%(0.07) (3,136.32) Redeemer Reformed Church 2 1.03 51%0.13 7%0.85 42%0.98 49%18%0.36 15,681.60 On Fire Ministry 1.8 1.19 66%0.12 7%0.48 27%0.6 34%18%0.32 14,113.44 Minimum 31.0%Minimum 7.0%Minimum 34.0%Minimum 34.0% Maximum 67.0%Maximum 28.0%Maximum 69.0%Maximum 69.0% Mean 50.6%Mean 13.8%Mean 35.9%Mean 49.6% Median 50.0%Median 13.5%Median 36.0%Median 50.5% Combined Impervous StatsHardscape StatsBuilding Cover StatsGreenspace Stats Remaining Lot Cover Greenspace Building Cover Pavement/Hardscape Cover Combined Impervious 62% 25% 13%Zeni th Ave NManor DrGolden Valley Rd TheodoreWirthPkwyVista DrI 0 150 30075Feet Sources: Print Date: 10/9/2023-Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines (2023).-NearMap for Aerial Photography (2023).-City of Golden Valley for all other layers. St. Margaret Mary2323 Zenith Ave N 10.3 Acres Land Cover 62% Greenspace, 6.39 acres 25% Impervious, 2.55 acres 13% Building, 1.31 acres 52% 31% 17%Jersey Ave SWestern Ave Cortlawn Cir WColonial Rd I 0 100 20050Feet Sources: Print Date: 10/9/2023-Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines (2023).-NearMap for Aerial Photography (2023).-City of Golden Valley for all other layers. Good Sheperd Catholic Church225 Jersey Ave S 8.9 Acres Land Cover 52% Greenspace, 4.62 acres 31% Impervious, 2.79 acres 17% Building, 1.49 acres 40% 22% 38%Rhode Island Ave NPennsylvania Ave NG o ld e n V a lle y R d 10thAve N I 0 130 26065Feet Sources: Print Date: 10/9/2023-Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines (2023).-NearMap for Aerial Photography (2023).-City of Golden Valley for all other layers. Calvary Lutheran Church7520 Golden Valley Rd 9.0 Acres Land Cover 40% Impervious, 3.62 acres 38% Greenspace, 3.38 acres 22% Building, 1.98 acres 34% 56% 10%Adair Ave NDuluth StBrunswick Ave NKenneth Way I 0 80 16040Feet Sources: Print Date: 10/9/2023-Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines (2023).-NearMap for Aerial Photography (2023).-City of Golden Valley for all other layers. King of Grace Lutheran Church6000 Duluth St 5.6 Acres Land Cover 56% Greenspace, 3.11 acres 34% Impervious, 1.87 acres 10% Building, 0.58 acres 38% 46% 16% Glenwood Ave Turnpike Rd Turners Crossroad SI 0 80 16040Feet Sources: Print Date: 10/9/2023-Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines (2023).-NearMap for Aerial Photography (2023).-City of Golden Valley for all other layers. Golden Valley Lutheran Church5501 Glenwood Ave 4.6 Acres Land Cover 46% Greenspace, 2.15 acres 38% Impervious, 1.74 acres 16% Building, 0.73 acres 42% 49% 10% Triton Dr Lowry Ter I 0 60 12030Feet Sources: Print Date: 10/9/2023-Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines (2023).-NearMap for Aerial Photography (2023).-City of Golden Valley for all other layers. Valley Community Presbyterian Church3100 Lilac Dr N 4.4 Acres Land Cover 49% Greenspace, 2.14 acres 42% Impervious, 1.84 acres 10% Building, 0.42 acres 55% 31% 14%Jersey Ave SI 0 100 20050Feet Sources: Print Date: 10/9/2023-Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines (2023).-NearMap for Aerial Photography (2023).-City of Golden Valley for all other layers. Speak the Word Church515 Jersey Ave S 6.9 Acres Land Cover 55% Impervious, 3.83 acres 31% Greenspace, 2.12 acres 14% Building, 0.99 acres 67% 25%9% 25th Ave N Medicine Lake Rd Bies DrValders Ave NI 0 75 15037.5 Feet Sources: Print Date: 10/9/2023-Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines (2023).-NearMap for Aerial Photography (2023).-City of Golden Valley for all other layers. Christian Life Center8025 Medicine Lake Rd 2.7 Acres Land Cover 67% Greenspace, 1.77 acres 25% Impervious, 0.66 acres 9% Building, 0.23 acres 61% 28% 11%Mary Hills DrGoldenValleyRd Wasatch Ln I 0 60 12030Feet Sources: Print Date: 10/9/2023-Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines (2023).-NearMap for Aerial Photography (2023).-City of Golden Valley for all other layers. Unity Christ Church4000 Golden Valley Rd 2.5 Acres Land Cover 61% Greenspace, 1.54 acres 28% Impervious, 0.71 acres 11% Building, 0.28 acres 41% 45% 14% Harold Ave State Hwy 55 I 0 60 12030Feet Sources: Print Date: 10/9/2023-Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines (2023).-NearMap for Aerial Photography (2023).-City of Golden Valley for all other layers. Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church7600 Harold Ave 3.0 Acres Land Cover 45% Greenspace, 1.33 acres 41% Impervious, 1.21 acres 14% Building, 0.41 acres 66% 27%7% Duluth St Duluth St I 0 60 12030Feet Sources: Print Date: 10/9/2023-Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines (2023).-NearMap for Aerial Photography (2023).-City of Golden Valley for all other layers. On Fire Ministry1950 Douglas Dr N 1.8 Acres Land Cover 66% Greenspace, 1.19 acres 27% Impervious, 0.48 acres 7% Building, 0.12 acres 41% 44% 15% Bassett Creek Dr I 0 75 15037.5 Feet Sources: Print Date: 10/9/2023-Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines (2023).-NearMap for Aerial Photography (2023).-City of Golden Valley for all other layers. Valley of Peace Lutheran Church4735 Bassett Creek Dr 2.4 Acres Land Cover 44% Greenspace, 1.06 acres 41% Impervious, 0.99 acres 15% Building, 0.35 acres 42% 51% 7% I 0 40 8020Feet Sources: Print Date: 10/9/2023-Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines (2023).-NearMap for Aerial Photography (2023).-City of Golden Valley for all other layers. Redeemer Reformed Church1300 Lilac Dr N 2.0 Acres Land Cover 51% Greenspace, 1.03 acres 42% Impervious, 0.85 acres 7% Building, 0.13 acres 33% 28% 40%Oak Grove CirG olden Valley R dI 0 60 12030Feet Sources: Print Date: 10/9/2023-Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines (2023).-NearMap for Aerial Photography (2023).-City of Golden Valley for all other layers. Oak Grove Church5920 Golden Valley Rd 2.4 Acres Land Cover 40% Greenspace, 0.94 acres 33% Impervious, 0.78 acres 28% Building, 0.66 acres