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02-14-05 PC Agenda AGENDA GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Chambers Monday, February 14, 2005 7pm I. Approval of Minutes January 24, 2005 Planning Commission Meeting II. Discussion of Proposed Off-Street Parking Ordinance III. Discussion about repealing sections of the Zoning Code regarding parking requirements after the adoption of a new Parking Ordinance. IV. Discussion of Revisions to the Multiple Dwelling and R-2 Zoning Districts V. Discussion of Increasing Permitted Square Footage for Accessory Structures, R-1 Zoning District. VI. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings VII. Other Business VIII. Adjournment . Regular Meeting of the Golden Valley Planning Commission January 24, 2005 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held at the Golden Valley City Hall, Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, on Monday, January'24, 2005. Chair Keysser called the meeting to order at 7 pm. Those present were Commissioners Eck, Hackett, Keysser, McAleese, Rasmussen and Schmidgall. Also present were Director of Planning and Development, Mark Grimes and Administrative Assistant, Lisa Wittman. Commissioner Waldhauser wa . equesting a Conditional Use Permit in order to use a s dustrial building located at 730 Florida Ave. S. to repair d PRISM vehicles (buses). He stated that the property i$ ~oried 'gnated Industrial on the Comprehensive Plan Map. He added yother types of services but that the Conditional Use Permit is d auto repair portion of their business. staffs main concern with the property is the parking. He referred to a survey operty which showed the parking arrangement for the entire building and explained ow he analyzed the parking needs. He said that PRISM would occupy approximately 16,000 square feet of the building and that 6,000 square feet of that will be for the auto repair area. He explained that PRISM has stated that they have a need for 42 parking spaces and that there are 100 total parking spaces on the site and that he feels that there is adequate parking for all the uses on the site. He discussed the access and egress on the site and said he has a concern about the number of vehicles being stored outside on the site especially if they are not in good shape. I. Approval of Minutes January 10,2005 Planning Commission Meeting MOVED by McAleese, seconded by Hackett and motion carr the January .10, 2005 minutes as submitted. II. Informal Public Hearing - Conditional Applicant: PRISM Address: Purpose: . sed PRISM facility. PRISM is a es p imary emergency and support n Valley, Crystal, New Hope, th an rooklyn Center. PRISM services PRISM Express transportation service, a h ,~,.r donation and auto repair for PRISM clients hicles. '. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission January 24, 2005 Page 2 . He said that PRISM has said they would have up to 10 donated vehicles on site, six would be waiting to be repaired for clients and the remainder would be for their employees, clients or staff. He said that PRISM has said that they are very selective about the cars they accept through their donation program and they don't want to accept cars that they feel can't be repaired easily. Grimes explained that PRISM is currently located at St. Margaret Mary's church on Zenith Ave. in Golden Valley, which is adjacent to a Residential zoning district. The location on Florida Avenue has car dealers and car repair uses all around it so he d ' have a real concern about the car use proposed by PRISM in this location becau ere this type of use should be and it is consistent with other uses in the are . Grimes stated that the Public Works Department has added 0 related more to the owner of the building than with PRISM. be upgrading Hampshire Avenue as part of the 2005 pavem and that Borton Volvo's access is solely off of Hamps~i.e. In Borton during construction of Hampshire, the City will~r temporary easement to allow access for all Borto lot. val City will program e access to e b Ing owner for a o through this parking . Grimes reviewed the ten factors of consid PRISM will need to meet the requireme listed in the Deputy Fire Marshal's me installing a fence on the property they follow the City's fence ordi memo. He stated that Code and the conditions t the owner has talked about ve any issues with that as long as Rasmussen referred to the to do with this proposal. made by PRISM, but the and it really involve w easement. Rasmus that is somethifl" e unfortunately, t open duri owner building 'ng requested and asked if it really has anything a separate issue and that the request is being owne Iso has to sign the Conditional Use Application e so staff feels it is an appropriate time to ask for the the easement would affect the parking. Grimes said will work out with the tenants of the building and no other alternative that would allow Borton Volvo to stay nstruction. Rasmussen asked if the City has talked to the the easement. Grimes said the City has not talked to the ut t at is something the City Engineer will be doing. a of the car repair work will be done inside the garage. Grimes said that t should be added as a condition of approval because it is not acceptable r outside. . Keysser asked if a fence will be installed once the easement has passed or if it will be kept as an open border. Grimes said the City doesn't require fences, but that if either property owner wants to put in a fence they could. George Walker, Board Chairman of PRISM, thanked the City's Foundation for being a supporter of PRISM. He introduced some of the PRISM staff members that were present and said he didn't have much to add to Mr. Grimes' presentation. . Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission January 24, 2005 Page 3 He said this would be a better, more suitable location for PRISM and for the community. He added that the car repair services will. not be available to the general public, only to PRISM clients. Keysser asked if repairing cars is a new service for PRISM. Walker explained they have existing transportation programs and that repairing cars is a new phase of their current transportation program. Hackett asked Mr. Walker to expound on how PRISM works and how th and loan programs work. Walker explained that PRISM is a broad sp agency. They provide food, clothing, housing support, financial sup financial counseling to their clients. The transportation service is apart and that is something they are proud of. Hackett asked process a client goes through, more of the coming and goin introduced Transportation Manager, Pat Rowan and Executi operation ic service d s them . Johnson asked Hackett to clarify his question. Hacke happens to the cars that come in for repair and h cars and the traffic involved in. picking up the ca families have to meet in order to be eligible for t explained that the case workers work wit and making sure they understand the r PRISM provides the cars to families at have a greater sense of pride an something. ot q e clear what e in to obtain those xp d the criteria that mily Car Program. She them up for car ownership nership. She said that an because they feel that families ey are actually purchasing Rowan explained that the repaired through a third emergency financial assi is also done by an hir location would help more cars to t e in through donations are currently assessed and nd garage. He said that a large portion of their es to bsidizing auto repairs for their clients and that garage. He said that. having the facilities all at one convenience to the families and would help PRISM get them. n program. Rowan said there are two programs. One is a onated vehicles which would be repaired at PRISM. The other 'al assistance program. Johnson explained that having the ability to be hicles in house will cut their costs by about 60% and it will also surances through their certified mechanics about whether a car is worth . Rasmussen said it sounds like a great car program because people that donate their vehicles can be sure that the cars actually go to families, unlike other car programs where the cars go to auction and the money is then used by the agency. Johnson said that currently about 60% of their donated cars go to auction and 40% stay and are suitable to go to a family. She said that they will be able to increase the percentage of cars that go to families by doing the work in-house. . . . Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission January 24, 2005 Page 4 Rowan explained that PRISM's philosophy is to take in quality vehicles that are less that 10 years and are still in operable condition. He said each vehicle is assessed for reliability and safety before it isgiven to a family through their zero interest loan program. Keysser asked if PRISM is planning to move all of their services to this new location. Johnson said yes and it appears to be a wonderful building for them to expand into. Keysser asked how much traffic they would expect to get per day. Rowan said they expect about 65 vehicles coming and going a day. Keysser asked if all of their funding is in place. Johnson said they hav funding that will come through once the building and the Conditional approved and they will use that funding to get the auto shop set McAleese referred to the applicant's narrative and asked ho number 1,251 vehicles that could be repaired each year. Ro reflects their shop working at capacity. Grimes asked if PRISM has any plans for the 8,0 in the same building. Johnson said they have tal future use, but they don't need it currently. vacant space located wner, about possible Keysser asked Grimes if he feels comfo all of the cars being parked, and traffic. than adequate and that Florida Av good driveways in and out of th the building. He added that PRI to the site by having appoi comes by appointment. location is approximately Grimes asked how meeting would one of the chu t of parking available given rimes said it seems to be more ,both sides. He said there are two bout 80 parking spaces on their side of v e control about when. their clients. come r them. Johnson said that 90% of their clientele affic they are experiencing at their current day withoutthe auto repair services. g they could have on this site. Johnson said the largest t 25 people and if they need a larger space, they go to th and use their space. gewater, Golden Valley, stated that she is a new board member for are quality people that run a quality organization that doesn't just ut helps to give people a hand up by helping them be responsible and get on t . She said she is truly in support of this move for PRISM and it will give them many opportunities to help many more people and will be a great resource in this community. Keysser closed the public hearing. Hackett said he is in favor of the proposal. He thinks it's a great program and seems like an appropriate use in the area. Eck said this proposal seems to be a win-win for everybody and MOVED its approval. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission January 24, 2005 Page 5 . McAleese referred to co parking lot and said that how the easement tio that when it talks ab count. He refe fence. Rasmussen said she is also in favor of the proposal but is troubled with the condition regarding the easement because it really doesn't have anything to do with this Conditional Use. She said the City should be in the habit of giving a courtesy call to the owner of the property 'regarding easements. Keysser asked what would happen if the building owner would refuse to give the easement to the City. Grimes said that City could probably condemn the easement because there is a public purpose and it is needed. McAleese said he is also concerned about making the easement a co but that he has no objection to the Planning Commission passing it 0 it left in and let them decide how they want to handle it. He quest" legally and from a development perspective to require the ow easement in order to get this Conditional Use Permit. Grim will be speaking with the property owner before this proposa for approval. . McAleese said this is a good fit for this building a He explained that the City has to look at ten con Use Permit request and he thinks this proposal thinks there is enough parking capacity a proposal because it is an area that get and PRISM is not adding as much tra that another concern of his has to have to address those issues. analysis. where they are now. aluating a Conditional requirements. He said he concern to him with this designed forlbts of traffic could potentially add. He stated c and fire safety and that PRISM will hat is why the City requires a.code 'x in Grimes' memo regarding the striping of the ill ha to be flexible with that condition depending on out. He referred to condition number eight and clarified ther vehicles that that number is included in the 1 ,251 ber 11 and clarified that the City is not requiring a have a greater demand for vehicles than they are able to yes, there is a waiting list for families that are waiting for cars. tti t a condition number 15 needs to be added regarding not allowing outside. . Hackett seconded the motion and upon a vote, the motion carried unanimously to recommend approval for a Conditional Use Permit to allow vehicle repair at the proposed PRISM facility located at 730 Florida Avenue South with the following conditions: 1. No parking shall be allowed within any existing landscaped area. 2. All signage shall meet the requirements of the City sign code for the Industrial zoning district. . 10. 11. . 12. 13. 14. 15. . Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission January 24, 2005 Page 6 3. The recommendation of the Deputy Fire Marshall Ed Anderson, as found in his memo to Mark Grimes dated January 5, 2005. shall become a part of this approval. 4. The outside dumpster must be screened from view and made of material compatible with the building. 5. No outside music, loudspeakers or public address system will be allowed. 6. The parking lots shall be striped so as to provide approximately 100 parking spaces as illustrated on the survey dated 1/23/03. 7. A maximum of ten passenger vehicles shall be stored outside that have been donated to PRISM and going through the process of being repaired for purcha ne of PRISM's clients. There shall be no sales of vehicles to the general public-- SM's clients that meet their income guidelines. All cars shall be currently Ii n operating condition. 8. Repair of vehicles shall be limited to PRISM vehicles (bu to transport clients), donated cars being repaired to be sold to inco and repair of other vehicles for low income persons as defined by PR 9. No more than six passenger vehicles waiting for r:~ ir s outside. All passenger vehicles waiting for repair shall be c be in operating condition. Vehicles may be stored inside the building. A fence may be constructed along Flor' g as it meets the requirements of the City's fence code. An easement for access to Borto 006 shall be granted by the owner of the PRISM property as outli ark Grimes from City Engineer Jeff Oliver, PE, and dated Janu All repairs of vehicles shall i",the garage and not in the parking lot. All other applicable st deral requirements shall be met. Failure to comply wi f the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of the CUP,. III. e Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City ppeals and other Meetings missioners of the Council meeting with all of the Boards and January 25, 2005. IV ommissioners that staff is in the process of working on several they will be brought to them in the near future. V. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm. ~ I "\, 1 . Planning 763-593-8095 I 763-593-8109 (fax) . . Date: February 9, 2005 To: Planning Commission From: Mark W. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development Subject: Off-Street Parking Ordinance At the October 25, 2004 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission met with Planning Consultant Bill Thibault to discuss revisions to the parking requirements in the Zoning Code. Since that meeting, Mr. Thibault has prepared a revised Section11.70 Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations. This revision takes into account comments made by the Planning Commission and staff. There are a couple of places where decisions still remain to be made regarding the requirements. These are highlighted in yellow. I will be going over these new regulations with the Public Works Department prior to a final ordinance going to the Planning Commission for an informal Public Hearing. , : . . . Mernorandmn a~v~ Off -Street Parking Regulations December 15,2004 I revised the draft ordinance based on our meeting of December 8, 2004 and further research. Changes include: 1- Require Internal Landscaping 3-4% (See page 5) 2- Setback Zoning District- Table changed to "See Zoning District Regulations" (See pages 6-7) 3- Buffers/Fences General. Wording added. (See page 7) 4- Safety- added phrase. (See page 8) 5- Potential reduction- Include a general provision for uses with different peaks. (See page 8-9) 6- Single-Family Residential- The new limitation on parking in the front yard was reviewed (p. 266). However, it does not appear to prohibit parking on grassyllandscaped areas. Correct? (See page 9) 7- Bicycle parking- Provision added (see page 9) 8- Bonus density for underground parking- 200 s.f. of lot area in Multiple Dwelling District but not well written. (See page 274) (See page 9) . 9- Single family - Space for 2-car garage. Parking table modified to include. (See page 9) 10- Proof of parking deleted references from table. Subd. 3 (see pages 9-12) 11- Inside and outside showroom- Provision modified (See page 11-12) 12- Section titled 'Other" in parking table- Section revised (see page 12) 13- Mixed use. Covered but reorganizing the 'Other' section in the parking table and the ABC below it being considered. (see page 12) 14- Location of parking lot 500 ft (old pg. 1) vs. 400 ft (old pg. 7). This conflict has been resolved by favoring the City's current version. (See new page 12, item B of draft Ord.) 15- Proof of parking -Percentages changed to 20% and 75 % (See page 12) 16- Loading berths. Ordinance reviewed and a new section added titled "Minimum Number of Off- Street Loading Berths Required." (See page 13) 17- Lighting.- Retained in off-street parking. AIt 2 judged the better. Lighting also added to Loading Berth section (See subdivision 5, A, 5, page 13) 18- Other- other minor changes and edits were made. e.g. change Council to City; Zoning Administrator to Director of Planning; etc. New Draft- The new draft is attached and dated December 15, 2004. · Some sections still have choices for the City to select. · The parking lot layouts were modified to include traffic islands. · A new graphic to illustrate internal landscaping is added for reference. It could be used as a handout. · Also attached is a parking table showing the results of some recent field checks. Let me know if additional sites should be included. · All changes are highlighted in yellow. . Two copies are provided. 1 -2 3 4 .9 35 - SECTION 11.70. OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS. SubdMsion 1. Requir~d Ratios. Where the number of required parkiRg spaces is measun~d by the mnnber of employees or seating capaeity, such employment or seating capacity shall be determined for peak. employm:ent or maximWfl capacity. 5 6 -Consultant's Note: Not needed in this format. No provision based on number of employees. This subdivision is now covered in Subdivision 3 (page 9). 7 8 9 10 Subdi':ision 2. AdjaGent Parking Ar~as. Where parking space cannot be reasonably pro'/ided eft the same lot with the principal use, the Council may permit such space to be located on other offstreet property in a similar or heavier zoning eategory, located within five hundr~d (500) feet of the permitted use, measured along lines of public access. II 12 Consultant's Note: Revised and inserted as Subdivision 2 P. Location (page 7) and in Subdivision 3 B (page /2). Need to select the better option. 13 14 15 16 17 18 Subdi\'ision 3. loading Docks and 8erths. In Commercial, Light Industrial, Industrial and Terminal War~house Zone Districts, mck berths and/or loading docks for loading and unloading of goods or wares shall be pr~:yided on the swne lot or parcel f~r each building designed to be used f~r these pmposes. Vlhere truck berths are provided inside the building such ar~a shall Rot be included in the total floor area used for determining the r~quired Rumber of such berths, nor for parking space requirements. Consultant's Note: Now proposed as Subdivision 5 (page 13). 20 21 22 Subdi'lision 4. General Requirement. For any afld all uses or structures not specifically provided for, such parking space as the Council shall determine to be necessary shall be required, considering all the parking genemting factors involved. 23 Consultant's Note: Covered in Subdivision 3 Other (page II). 24 25 26 27 28 29 Subdivision 5. Change in Requirements. Whenever after the effective date of this Section there is a change in the number of employees, or b1:lsiness visitors, or in the lawfulllile of the premises, or in any other unit of measurement specified in this Sectioa; and \vhenever such ehange creates a need f~r an iBeFeBSe in more diM 15 pereeRt of the BWIlber of off str~ parkiBg spaces as detenBiBeti by the requirements of this Section, the additional off street parking faoilities shall be provided ",AtRin a reasonable time OR the basis of the adjllilted needs, as determined by this Section. 30 Consultant's Note: In consistent with existing Subdivision 8 (page 2) and with other proposed provisions. 31 32 33 34 [Subdi,,'ision G. Mixed Uses. In the case of mixed uses, the parking fOOilities reql:lired shall be the sum of the reql:lir~ments for the various iRdividual uses, computed separately in accordance '.vith this Chapter. Parking facilities for ene use shall not be considered as proyiding the required parking facilities for any other use. Consultant's Note: Wording moved to Subdivision 3 Other (page II). December 3. 2004 Revised December 15. 2004 1 I 36 .~ .1 52 .7 Subdi,..ision 7. Design Standards. A. All off street automobile parking facilities shall be designed with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or alley and '.vith maneuvering areas. 39 Consultant's Note: Wording moved to Subdivision 2 J (page 4). 40 41 B. Detailed plans shall be submitted to the City Engineer for approval of all curb cuts or driveway openings before a permit '.'/ill be granted. 42 Consultant's Note: Revised and moved to Subdivision 2 B (page 3). 43 44 C. All required parking areas shall be pa':ed '.vith asphalt or concrete surfacing, shall afford adequate drainage and shall hay€! concrete elH'b and/or concrete eurb and cutter. 45 Consultant's Note: Revised and moved to Subdivision 2 F (page 3). 46 47 D. Parking areas shall be used for parking only and no vehicular sales, dead storage, repair, dismantling or service of any kind shall be permitted in said areas. 48 Consultant's Note: Revised and moved to Subdivision 2 C (page 3). 49 50 E. Where parking area artificial lighting is provided it shall be arranged to refleat a'.vay from any residenees af1:d also from any parking, street or highway. Consultant's Note: Errors in this wording. Proposed lighting standards are in Subdivision 2 D (page 3). F. t..ll required parking spaces shall be at least 9 feet iR ',vidth and at least 20 f-eet in depth. 53 54 Consultant's Note: 20 feet deep is a little strong. Aisle width is also important. See Subdivision 2 E (page 3) and 2 J (page 4). 55 56 57 58 Subdivision 8. Compliance With Current Contr-ols. New buildings erected after the effective date of this ScatioR, and old buildings altered after the eff-ective date of this Section, must comply with all applicable off street parkiBg requirements iR effect at the time that said bliildiRgs are aORstructed or altered, as the case may be. 59 60 61 Consultant's Note: Moved to Subdivision 3 C (page 12). However, it should befairly obvious that new construction needs to comply with the zoning ordinance. Or should there be a section on compliance to deal with new and existing development? 62 63 64 Subdivision 9. landscaped Ar.eas of No Parking. The minimam required landscaped areas, within v:hich there shall be no parlciRg in Mliltiple Dwelling, Institutional, Business and Professional Office, Commercial, Light Industrial, Industrial and Terminal Warehouse Zoning Districts, shall be: 65 A. From Yard 35 feet. 66 B. Side and Rear Yards One half (1/2) of the required building setbaek. Consultant's Note: Moved to Subdivision 2J. An option is to use the table in Subdivision 2 J (page 4-7). December 3. 2004 Revised December 15. 2004 2 I 68 .69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 .92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 III 112 113 114 .15 16 Subdivision 1. Purpose and Application. The purpose of requirinq and requlatinq off- street parkinq and loadinq is to prevent conqestions on public riqhts-of-way and private roadways and to promote the safety and qeneral welfare of the public. The followinq minimums are established for off-street parkinq and loadinq based on the use of land and structures. If a chanqe of use occurs, the new use shall comply with the off-street parkinq and loadinq requirements. Consultant's Note: This is a new subdivision. A purpose clause seems useful. Subdivision 2. Design Standards A. Site Plan. Application for construction of new buildinqs, expansion of existinq buildinqs, reuse of existinq buildinqs and establishinq or chanqinq the use of property, shall include a site plan or plot plan for parkinq which is drawn to scale and dimensioned which depicts the location and number of off-street parkinq spaces consistent with this ordinance and which includes provisions for storaqe and/or removal of snow. Consultant's Note: A new section which should be useful. B. Access and Curb Cuts. All off-street automobiles parkinq facilities shall be desiqned with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or alley and with adequate maneuverinq area. Detailed plans may have to be submitted to the City Enqineer for approval of all curb cuts or driveway openinqs before a permit will be qranted. Consultant's Note: Much of the above wordinq is from the City's current ordinance. The city needs to decide if the tables in Subdivision 2 J (paqe 4-7) are a better way to deal with this or do both. C. Use. Required off-street parkinq and loadinq areas and the driveways providinq access to them shall not be used for the storaqe, display, sale or rental or repair of qoods or for the storaqe of inoperable vehicles. D. Lighting. Alternative 1- (Golden Valley Existinq Ordinance)- Where parkinq area artificialliqhtinq is provided. it shall be arranqed to reflect away from any residences and also from any parkinq, street or hiqhway. Alternative 2- Where artificialliqhtinq is provided in parkinq lots, it shall be directed perpendicular to the qround and arranqed to reflect away from any residences, street or hiqhway. Consultant's Note: Alternative 1 is Golden Valley's current ordinance. Alternative 2 is more appropriate and iudqed to be the better on Dec. 9. 2004. E. Dimensions for spaces. All required parkinq spaces shall be at least 9 feet in width and at least 18.5 feet in depth. Except for handicapped spaces and compact cars spaces if allowed by the city. Consultant's Note: This section may not be needed if the parkinq table is adequate. Current ordinance requires 9 by 20 ft. deep. F. Surfacing- Construction Standards. Alternative 1- (Golden Valley Current Ordinance)- All required parkinq areas shall be paved with asphalt or concrete surfacinq, shall afford drainaqe and shall have concrete curb and/or concrete curb and cutter. December 3. 2004 Revised December 15. 2004 3 I eII7 18 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 .40 41 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 . Alternative 2- Parkinq areas and driveways shall be surfaced with an all-weather dustless material. Parkinq lots and access drives containinq more than 6 spaces. except for landscaped areas. shall be covered with asphalt. brick, concrete pavers or concrete with proper surface drainaqe as required by the city. The finished surface shall be capable of carrvinq a load of 2.000 pounds per square foot. (Normally a 2-inch blacktop surfacinq on a 4-inch base or 5 inches of portland cement will meet this requirement.) Alternative 3- . Driveways and access ways-minimum of 7 ton capacity. . Parkinq spaces- minimum of 5 ton capacity. G. Grade. In qeneral. qrades shall not exceed 5% and shall meet the followinq standard. Private roads. driveways (other than sinqle family). parkinq lots. and loadinq docks exposed to the elements shall have qrades of not less than .5 percent nor more than 4 percent in order to provide adequate drainaqe and maneuverability of vehicles. Grades in excess of 4 percent will be reviewed for approval based on: the amount by which the qrade exceeds 4 percent. number of slopes, lenqth of slopes. startinq and stoppinq areas and their qrades. anqles and curvatures. traffic volumes, parkinq turn- over. turninq and intersection factors. road-way width. lineal feet and/or number of spaces with qrades over 4 percent. siqht distance and obstructions and alternative routes. Consultant's Note: This standard takes into account the many factors affectinq the performance of parkinq lots qiven conditions in Minnesota. H. Drainaqe. Off-street parkinq areas shall be qraded and drained to properly dispose of surface water. Detailed plans may have to be submitted to the City Enqineer for approval. I. Curbinq. Parkinq lots containinq more than 6 spaces shall be delineated by a concrete box curb or concrete curb and qutter extendinq at least 6 inches above and 6 inches below the surface. The curb may have cuts for drainaqe. Exception: Consultant's Note: Partlv covered in G also. J. Parkinq Lavouts. Required off-street parkinq consistinq of 6 or more spaces shall be consistent with the layout alternatives and dimensions specified below except handicapped spaces and. if allowed by the city, compact car spaces. Dimension Diagram 450 600 750 900 Stall width parallel to aisle * A 12.7 10.4 9.3 9.0 Stalllenqth of line B 25.0 22.0 20.0 18.5 _ __u _ __ _ __ ._ ~__ ... Stall depth C 17.5 19.0 19.5 18.5 Aisle width D 12.0 16.0 23.0 24. 25. or 26 Stall depth, interlock E 15.3 17.5 18.8 1.8.5 Module. ~dge of pavement to interlock F 44.8 52.5 61.3 63.0 Module, interlockina G 42.6 51.0 61.0 63.0 I Module~ interlock to curb face H 42.8 50.2 58.8 60.5 Bumoer overhana -<typical) I 2.0 2.3 2.5 2.5 Offset J 6.3 2.7 0.5 0.0 Cross aisle one-wav L 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 Cross aisle. two-way L 900 24.0 24.0 24.0 24.0 December 3. 2004 Revised December 15. 2004 4 I . 153 154 155 156 157 ]58 Co 159 dim 160 90 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 . 172 173 174 Co 175 Co 176 wo 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 . Minimum inside turninq radius for fire lanes -- 45 45 45 45 I Parkino or drive aisle setback to principal 0 10 10 10 10 structure LC!l}pscape Traffic Islands P S~e Diaoram Landscaped Islands Q See Diaoram Parallel parkinq: Stall width (8.5 or 9 ft.) Stalllenqth (22 or 23 ft.) *Required handicap stalls and ramps shall be per State Code. *Some minor deviations from this table may be allowed in special circumstances related to the number and percent of spaces involved and site-dimensional constraints which support a minor deviation. nsultant's Note: Parts of this table are from the Plvmouth ordinance. The city needs to evaluate the proposed ensions. Some alternatives can be considered. for example. aisle width in Plvmouth ordinance is 26 feet for o parkina. which may be too wide. Traffic Islands- Traffic islands shall be provided based on the circulation system, number of spaces, frequency of use (t~rnover rate) and other relevant factors. Traffic islands can be landscaped to meet interior landscape requirement. K. Landscaping-internal and external. The minimum required landscaped areas, within which there shall be no parkinq in Multiple Dwellinq, Institutional. Business and Professional Office, Commercial. Liqht Industrial. Industrial and Terminal Warehouse Zoninq Districts, shall be: External: a. Front Yard- 35 Feet b. Side and Rear Yards- One-half (1/2) of the required buildinq setback. Dimension Diagram 450 T 600 T 750 I 900 Front lot line to drive (landscape M See Zonino District Reoulations area) Side and rear lot lineJo drive** N See Zoninq District Requlations *** Except lots which frontaqe on cul-de-sac turnarounds. nsultant's Note: The above table is preliminarv. Considerable revision is likelv after discussion with city staff. nsultant's Addendum: The wordina "See Zonina District Reaulations" replaces pervious more specific rdina per meetina of December 8. 2004. Internal Landscaping- Parkinq lots desiqned and constructed for more than 30, 36, 40 (city selects) off-street parkinq spaces shall have at least 3. 4. 5. (city selects) percent of the interior of the parkinq lot landscaped (live veqetation) with each landscape break occurrinq approximately every 20, 24, 30 (city selects) spaces. Such landscapinq is expected to be in traffic islands, other islands or other areas used for drainaqe or liqht standard or exclusive landscape islands located within the interior portion of the parkinq lot. Such landscaped areas shall not be considered as impervious if essentially the qround is left open. Consultant's Note: This provision added based on meetina with city on December 8. 2004. December 3. 2004 Revised December 15. 2004 5 I 186 187 .88 189 190 191 192 . . L. Setbacks. Dimension Diagram 450 I 600 I 750 I 900 Front yard setback of oarkina to lot line K** See Zonina District Reaulations Side and rear yard setback of parkinQ to K** See ZoninQ District ReQulations lot line ** Joint of combined parkinq facilities on separate lots as authorized and when constructed adiacent to a common lot line separatinq two (2) or more parkinq areas are not required to observe the parkinq area setback from such a common lot line Consultant's Note: The above table is preliminary. -Considerable revision is likelv after discussion with city staff. - - - - - - - - F:~l L;t -Un. y- - - - - - -1 stde Lot LIne ~I ; ~ . Pi '. j:l..r:a..- __I Fr,'m: Plymouth Ordil1a11,'e December 3. 2004 Revised December 15. 2004 6 I . . . - - - - -- - - - -- - - -. . - - J - - . - - F:;-- - -- ",;,; ;:;-,-';';-.7 _. - - - -~. ' \ ..J c-@., ~ ,i ),;1,.\\ J""=' I' ~ ~. 1 )) r. \ I I K @ S*loil.tr~-11 I L.r~, l~!~ ~ '" . .~ ~~ ~ ~ I: F =~ I ~~ I d.t=;# 1 ..~~ \(~ f~~ ~ ~,~- ~ ~ .;{""d-. -!!; c.' i . ....L. \. \. , '-" I t '. I :l' .'. .. . ..~ ~.~ eo ~;: ~;;.:1~ ":'1, .J "'L ~ \t-. ~~ ;"1-~ ~,... . '.' ",;tq ~ -'" I I i I 1 . 1 I I . . '---L- ~ I I . ,,1 , '- ~I II~K ~ r---------- ~---- ~- -- ~ --:--::._~ ~~-~~ ~~~~~;) .~ . 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 "'15 ~16 -...-------.---- S1A Lot Line ~ . - - - - - - - ~ L;t ii.. Y- - . - - - -1 '\""~' . ~ .;.. .~ ." I@ '.:rt: ~-":-:,, "'!lo', {'1 ~l';'~ If. .; .... "",;. ~~ - - ""71\ -, II \ i N___~~_L~~.~~.-J.J IlIIb3U11 ASSOCl31CS Sct up 10 usc wilh 1:lblc abow ~... ,"":l"a e I ~ ... ... - ... - -- ... ... - . - - ... ... - ... - - ... ... - ... ... - ... ... - ... ... M. Fire Lane. In some situations, off-street parkinq lots may have to be desiqned to include fire lanes. Consultant's Note: What is the city's experience with this? N. Spaces Delineated. All required off-street parkinq areas consistinq of 6 or more spaces shall be delineated by durable painted stripes at least 4 inches wide unless walls or columns are used to provide an equivalent means to delineate the spaces such as in an underqround qaraqe. O. Buffers. Because off-street parkinq lots are often on the periphery of sites and in view of adiacent and nearby properties, the city may require parkinq lot to be screened with trees, shrubs, fencinq, decorative walls, berms or some combination of these in setback areas alonq one or more lot lines. Consultant's Note: Is there a need to have a section on buffers? Setback requirements may be adequate. In PUD. you can require buffers as appropriate. Consultant's Addendum December 8., 2004: The above wordinq based on a meetino with city. P. Location. Required off-street parkinq shall be located within 400 feet of the use it serves and be located within the same zoninq district. Consultant's Note: See also Subdivision 3 B (paoe 12). December 3. 2004 Revised December 15, 2004 7 I 217 -~ 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 641 W242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 .265 266 Consultant's Addendum Dec. 14. 2004: This subsection proposed to be deleted to avoid the conflict and to essentiallv favor the City's cu"ent wordinG now in Section 3 B. PO. 12. Q. Parkina Ramps and Underaround Parkina. Because of the cost of such spaces and more control over environmental factors. the Director of PlanninQ may allow some reduction in the width of the aisle and spaces in parkinQ ramps and underQround parkinQ. Consultant's Note: Needed and desirable. R. Plowina and Snow Storaae or Removal. Required off-street parkinQ plans shall include provisions for snow storaQe and/or removal. Consultant's Note: An alternative is to rely on the phrase at the end of the description for "site plan. " S. Pedestrian access/provisions. Provisions for required pedestrian circulation to and from. and in some cases throuQh. parkinQ lots shall be required as determined appropriate bv the city. Patterned pavement. decorative liQhtinQ and associated facilities shall be provided as may be appropriate. ADA requirements shall be met. T. Maintenance. Off-street parkinQ areas includinQ spaces. accesswav. stripinQ. landscapinQ and. required buffers and fences. shall be maintained in a neat. safe and adequate manner. Potholes. deteriorated pavement. and stripinQ must be repaired or restored in a timelv manner. Consultant's Note: This section revised based on meetina with city on December 8, 2004. U. Handicapped Parkina. Handicapped parkinQ spaces shall be provided pursuant to Minnesota statutes. Consultant's Note: May not be necessarv- covered in Subdivision 2 J (paae 4). V. SiQns. Small informational-direction siQns may be allowed or required in off-street parkinQ facilities to identify handicapped parkinQ. compact car parkinQ. traffic flow. and similar information essential to safe and efficient operation of the facilitv. Consultant's Note: A useful section. These small sians would not be included as sian area. w. Compact Vehicles. If an off-street parkinQ lot. ramp or QaraQe contains 50 or more spaces. the City may allow up to 10 percent of the spaces to be desiQnated compact cars onlv. provided a suitable parkinQ plan for such spaces is submitted and approved bv the City. Consultant's Note: Compact spaces not used much anymore, except perhaps in parkinq ramps/aaraaes. x. Joint Use of ParkinQ. Off-street parkinQ facilities for a combination of one or more structures or uses may be provided collectivelv in any District. except the Residential District and Two-Familv Residential District. provided the total number of spaces shall not be less than the sum of the separate requirements for each use. Consultant's Note: Probably a useful section. Y. Potential Reduction - The city may allow up to 20.25. 30 (city selects) percent reduction when joint use or combined parkinQ is provided for uses which have substantiallv different parkinQ demands and peak parkinQ needs such as a daytime use with a niQhttime use (e.Q. office and movie theater) or a week day use with a weekend use (e.Q. office and a church). Such reduction may require and aQreement December 3. 2004 Revised December 15. 2004 8 I .67 .68 269 270 271 272 273 274 275 276 277 278 279 280 281 282 283 284 285 286 287 288 289 290 A291 _292 293 294 295 296 297 298 299 300 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 . between the uses and an aQreement between the owners and city. Such aQreement may also be subiect to proof of parkinQ. Consultant's Note: For certain types of uses some reduction could be allowed when there is ioint or combined parkina such as an office and a movie theater. Or, for example, daytime and niahttime uses and weekday and weekend use. If the city is interested in this. a subsection could be added. Consultant's Addendum: Section added per meetina of December 8. 2004. Z. Single Family Residential Districts (PendinQ) Consultant's Note: Is there a need for some special provisions for sinale-familv areas? For example, the amount of parkina or % of the front yard that can be used for parkina. If so. a section can be added. Consultant's Addendum December 14, 2004,' Review of the new provisions on p. 266 of the ordinance limits coveraae (hard surface) and location of driveways, but it does not appear to prohibit parkina on the arassv or landscaped areas. Correct? AA. . Overflow parkinQ lots . Bicycle parkinQ- Bicycle racks or a similar facility to park/store bicycles shall be provided in a location accessible to residents in residential developments and employees and the public in other developments. (In Qeneral) At least 1 bicycle space (city selects) shall be provided for every 50 required off-street parkinQ spaces for residential uses and 1 space for every 100 required off-street parkinQ spaces for other uses. . Calculatinq spaces . Mixed use buildinq? . Reduction of required off-street parkinq prohibited . Bonus for underqround parkinq Consultant's Note: This bonus may not need to be included in this section since It is covered in the Multiple Dwellina District (p.274) but not well written. . Curb cut location (For example: proximity to intersection) . Number of curb cuts and separation . Distance between driveway and side property line-residential and business . Shoppinq cart storaqe in commercial district . Non conforminQ off-street parkinQ . Visibility trianqle . Off-street parkinq when access is to a County road or State hiqhwav . Off-street parkinq requirement for liqhtinq in certain commercial or other areas. . Definitions o Floor area o Measurement of seats/benches Consultant's Note: Listed above are some additional "desian standards" that could be included in the ordinances if a more comprehensive ordinance is desired. Subdivision 3. Minimum Number of Required Off-Street Parking Spaces I USE REQUIREMENT RESIDENTIAL Sin!!le Familv 2 spaces per dwell in!! No building pell11it shall be issued for a single familv dwelling not having a two-stall garage unless the registered surve\ submitted at the time of application for the building permit reflects the necessary December 3, 2004 Revised December 15. 2004 9 I . I area and setback requirements for a future two stall (minimum}gm-age. Cluster Housing 2 spaces Rer dwelling with at least one enclosed ITwo Familv 2 spaces per dwelling with at least one enclosed Townhouse 2 soaces oer dwelling with at least oneenclosed Multiole Familv 2~aces per dwelling with at least one enclosed Home Occupation An adequate plan Rooming House -I sQa<:;~ per each 2 persons Congregate and/or Elderlv Housing (Senior Housing) I space ~unit Assisted I-lousing ~ace Rer ~ unitslbeds Nursing Home I space per 5 beds PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL Adult Dav Care I space per 5 persons cared Group Nurserv Dav Care I space per 6 participants Group Home I space per 5 beds/participants Communitv Center rn..as~ iton uses in bldg.) ICity Hall I space per 150 s. f. of gross floor area lLibrarv I space per 300 s.f. of gross tloor area Museum Art Gallerv l~pacJ02er 400 s.f. of gross l100r area Park Playground An adeauate plan Golf Course Lspace per 5 patron holding cap lGolf Driving Range & Archerv I sQace for each teeltarget Miniature Golf I space per hole Fire Station I space per 500 s. f. of gross floor area or an adequate Q1!n. Ball Fields/Other Rec. I space per 4 seats based on design capacity or I per 4 members using the facility. Reliuious Institutions 1 space per 3 seats in the main assemblv area. ICemeteries Adequate off-street parking shall be provided. IElementarv School - Junior High 22llilces per classroom High School 2 spaces per c1assropm plus I space per 6 students Icolle~e - University I sp_ace per 4 students based on design capabilit" \Hospilal Ispace for ~verv 350 s.f. of gross floor.area COMMERCIAL IAnimal Hospital - Kennels J space per each 300 s.f. of gross floor area lBank - Financial Service U~pace per 200 s.f. of gross jloor area . . December 3, 2004 Revised December 15,2004 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 10 . . . IBed and Breakfast 2 spaces plus I for each room to be rented Trade and Training School I space per 3 students based on design cl!Qabilitv I Bake,",' ~ace Rer 25 s.f. of customer area. Clubs/Lodges I space per_2.5 seats based on design capacity.: IConvention/Exhibition Hall I snace ner 3~eats Hotel or Motel 1.5s~es per unit Q!!!~J2arking for other uses. IPlaces of Lodging See Hotel Service Station (Motor Fuel Station) 8 spaces plus 4 per service stall. IMotor Vehicle Service Repair ~aces for each service bay. Otlices I slli!ce per 250 s. e of gross floor area. Mortuaries I jJer evelY 250 s.f plus I.space for every 5 seats. C~r Wash ~ ~aces plus 4 per service stall. Medical Clinic (Offices) I sp~ce per 200 s.e.of g.ross floor arel! Open Sales or Rental Lots I space Rer 2000 s.e of displav area IPrinting I space oer each 100 s.fof customer service area. Entertainment I Bowling Alley I space per each 6 seats or 300 s. f. of !!-ross floor area. whichever is greater. Pool Hall/Arcade 11iRaCe Rer 50 s.e I Skating Rinks I space per each 6 seats or 300 s. f. of gross floor area. of: whichever is greater. C>~ I' () h - ( Sport & Health Clubs I space for every 200 s.f. of gross floor area/plus 2 - I spaces for each court plus I per )0 s.f. deck area for swimmiJl!.~. Theater and/or Gymnasiums (Auditorium) I space per 4 scats or I space per 400 s.L whichever is greaJer. Rest;llIrants Class I (Traditional-No liquor) I Sl'ace per 60 s.f ofgross floor area Class II (Fast Food) I space per 40 s. f of gross floor area Class III ( Restaurant W / liquor ) I space per 60 s.f. of floor area plus I space per 25 s.f. of bar are[l. Retail Store or Service Establishment I space Rer 180 s.f. of grr>ss floor area Shopping Center 1 space for every 200 s. f. of gross floor area. ( 5 spaces per 1000 s.f) IStudio I space per 400 s.f. of gross floor area IStorage (See Warehouse) ITemporary Retail Sales An. adequate plan. INDUSTRIAL Manufacturing - Fabricating I snace per 500 s. e of gross tloor area !Outdoor Storage ~ace per 'O.ooos.e of storage area Post Otlice/Parcel Distribution 10 spaces plus I per 500 s.f plus I for each vehicle on site. Self Storage Facilitv I ,space for every 10.000 s.f. of storage area Sales Showroom (Motor Vehicles. machinerv. I space for every 1000 s. f of gross floor area of display boats. etc.) area plus 1 space for every 5..000 gross s. f. of outside ~Iay <\.\>-<.cv . . 't . t.t( C~J "-If-J Uv,'( C{ "<'col.. December 3. 2004 Revised December 15. 2004 111 . 310 311 .12 13 314 315 316 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 327 328 329 330 331 332 333 334 335 -~36 W337 338 Showrooms Other (e.g. furniture. appliances) I space for every 400 s. f. f;ross tloor area of show room. plus I space for every 5.000 gross square feet of outside ciigJlav area. Iwarehouses and Storagc I space forJ~,,-erv 3.000 s.t: of gross tloor area, ITruck/Van Terminals I ~pac~ per 3.000 s. f. of gross tloor ar~a, Lumber Yards or Bld~. Matcrial Yards Outside areas I SPlice Rer 2.000 s.f. of material di.splay MISCELLANEOUS . Seasonal Farnl Produce Sales An adeql)ate Dlan Christmas Tree Sales An adequate plan IRadio TV Trans. An adequate plan OTHER General Requirement. For any and all uses or structures not specificallv provided for. such parking space as the"Citvshall deternline to be necessary shall be required. considerinf; all the parking f;enerating factors involved. ~ Mixed Uses. In the case of mixed uses. the parking facilities required shall bc the sum of the rcquircmcnts for the various individual uses. computed separatelv in accordance with this Section. Parking facilities for one usc shall not be considered as providing the required parking facilities for any other use. Consultant's Note: The reauirements are from Table 1 of the ParkinG Study: however, some recommendations referred to another city such as Sf. Louis Park. Such references are now dropped and the specific reauirement is inserted. A few uses were blank in the parkinG study. For example. park playaround and fire station. These uses merit discussion with staff. Note also that senior housina. churches/schools and warehouse have reference to proof of parkinG. This reference could be dropped because proof of parkina is available anyway: however. retainina the wordina would indicate situations where is miGht be appropriate. A. ReQuired Ratios. Where the number of required parkinq spaces is measured by seatinq capacity. such seatinq capacity shall be determined for maximum capacity. B. Adiacent ParkinQ Areas. Where parkinq space cannot be reasonably provided on the same lot with the principal use, the City may permit such space to be located on other off-street property in a similar or heavier zoninq cateqory, located within the five hundred (500) feet of the permitted use. measured alonq lines of public access. Consultant's Note: This may not be needed since Subdivision 2 P (paGe 7) covers it. C. Compliance With Current Controls. New buildinqs erected after the effective date of this Section, and old buildinqs altered after the effective date of this Section. must comply with all applicable off-street parkinq requirements in effect a the time that said buildinqs are constructed or altered, as the case may be. Subdivision 4. Proof of Parkina When the required off-street parkinq is 20 or more spaces, the owner is only required to pave and stripe 75 percent of the required parkinq spaces if the followinq conditions are met: A. A parkinq plan drawn to scale for the property is submitted to the Zoninq Administrator and the plan indicates that the site complies with the total parkinq requirements stated above and with the parkinq lot is desiqned to the standards required by this Ordinance. B. The portion of the site which is not paved and is capable of containinq the amount of parkinq equal to the difference between the total amount of required parkinq and the December 3. 2004 12 Revised December 15. 2004 339 .40 341 342 343 344 345 346 347 348 349 350 351 352 353 354 355 356 357 358 359 360 361 .362 63 364 365 366 367 368 369 370 371 372 373 374 375 376 377 378 379 380 381 382 383 384 385 .86 387 amount of parking required to be paved (known as the proof of parkinq area) is suitably landscaped and curbed to meet the requirements of this Ordinance. C The proof of parkinq area shall be clearly delineated on the parkinq plan for the site. D. The paved portion of the parkinq area shall comply with the pertinent sections of this Ordinance. E. The proof of parkinq area is not used to satisfy any other landscapinq or other requirement and is not located in an area occupied by a buildinq. F. The property owner is responsible for informinq any subsequent owner of the proof of parkinq area and parkinq status of the property. G. The city may, at its sole discretion. require that the proof of parkinq area be paved and striped in such a way that it meets the requirements to provide the total number of required parkinq spaces on the site or a percentaqe between 75 percent and 100 percent if so determined by the city. H. Aqreement- The city may require the owner to enter into a proof of parkinq aqreement specifyinq the requirements and restrictions and statinq that the owner developer and successor shall be responsible for makinq improvements to meet the code at the time the city requires such action. Consultant's Note: Most of this section is taken from North St. Paul's ordinance. which the consultant wrote. Subdivision 5. Loading Regulations A. Design Standards 1.Location- - In Commercial. Liqht Industrial, Industrial and Terminal Warehouse Zone Districts. truck berths and/or loadinq docks for loadinq and unloadinq qoods or wares shall be provided on the same lot or parcel for each buildinq desiqned to be used for these purposes. Where truck berths are provided inside the buildinq such area shall not be included in the total floor area used for determininq the required number of such berths. nor for parkinq space requirements. Consultant's Note: This is essentially taken from the existinG ordinance. 2. Size. The minimum size for required loadinq dock/berth is: Width 12 Feet Heiqht 14 Feet Lenqth 50 Feet Plus sufficient aisle and maneuverinq space. Consultant's Note: No size requirement in the current ordinance. 3. Access. Consultant's Note: Probably not needed because covered on paqe of the existinG ordinance. 4. Surfacing. Minimum 5 ton or 7 ton capacity. (City selects) 5. Lighting. Where artificialliqhtinq is provided in loadinq or unloadinq areas. it shall be directed perpendicular to the qround and arranqed to reflect away from any residence. street or hiqhway. 6. Screenina. Consultant's Note: PendinG if the city wants. December 3.2004 Revised December 15. 2004 131 388 389 -~ .4 . 392 393 B. Minimum Number of Off-Street LoadinQ Berths Required. Consultant's Note: Citv's current ordinance specifies the minimum required bv zonina district. In the table below. the minimum reauired is specified bv use. iust as in the parkino reauirements in Subdivision 3. USE REQUIRED OFF-STREET LOADING BERTH~ Business and Professional Offices Adequate provisions to meet needs. Consultant's Note: Current ordinance states that in the Business and Professional office district each buildinG shall provide adequate off-street loadinG and unloadinG facilities for each business or tenant within the development. Retail and Commercial Uses 1 off-street loadinq berth per 50,000 s.f. of qross floor area. Consultant's Note: Current ordinance requires 1 for each business establishment. Liqht and Heavv Industrial Uses 1 off-street loadinq berth per 40,000 s.f. of (Manufacturinq-Fabricatinq, Warehouse and qross floor area. Storaqe, and Showroom) Consultant's Note: Current ordinance requires 1 for each business or 20.000 s.f of Gross floor area. whichever is areater. Institutional Uses Adequate provisions to meet needs. Consultant's Note: Current ordinance requires adequate areas for off-street loadinq and unloadinq of trucks and service vehicles. December 3. 2004 Revised December 15. 2004 14 I ~"..'" . . . PARKING TABLE 900 PARKING Sfl'E OR LOCATION WIDTH STRIPE TOTALLENGTIf OF DEPTH ONE DOUBLE LOADED ROW SPACE (SPACE-AISLE-SPACE) City Hall Front East Side 9 15 NA City Hall East Side 9 11.5 64 City Hall Northwest lot 9 11.5 64 City Hall 9 16 and 18 64 Library East side 9 18 and 20 64 Wesley Commons NW 9 11 and 18 60 Comer of Golden Valley Road and Winnetka Southwest comer oflot Golden Valley Commons 9 19 60 ft lOinches Highway 55. East side of Winnetka. West part of lot Survey Dates November and December 2004 . . . lIey Planning 763-593-8039 I 763-593-8109 (fax) Date:, February 9, 2005 To: Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development From: Adam W. Fulton, Planning Intern Subject: Repealed Sections during Adoption of Parking Code The proposed parking code will dramatically change the nature of the Zoning Code. For many years, the parking requirements for each zoning district were found in their individual subdivisions. Because of the adoption of a new, unified parking code, it will be necessary to repeal numerous sections of the Zoning Code. The following sections will require revision pending the approval of the parking code: · Section 11.30, Commercial Zoning District, Subdivision 6, Loading and Parking Requirements · Section 11.35, Light Industrial Zoning District, Subdivision 6, Loading and Parking Requirements · Section 11.36, Industrial Zoning District, Subdivision 7, Loading and Parking Requirements, and Subdivision 8, Access Driveways? · Section 11.40, Radio and Television Zoning District, Subdivision 4, Parking Requirements · Section 11.45, Businesses and Professional Offices Zoning District, Subdivision 3, Parking Requirements · Section 11.46, Institutional Zoning District, Subdivision 7, Loading and Parking · Section 11.70, Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations ... . . . Planning 763-593-8039 I 763-593-8109 (fax) Date: February 8, 2005 To: Planning Commission From: AdamW. Fulton, Planning Intern Subject: Multiple Dwelling Zoning Code The Planning Commission first reviewed changes to the Multiple Dwelling Zoning District in July of 2004. At that time, the proposed revisions eliminated the M-1, M-2, M-3, and M-4 designations. The current proposal continues to do so, but incorporates revisions to the R-2 Zoning District as well. The proposed revisions follow the revisions passed by the Planning Commission and Council in March of 2004 to the Single Family (R-1) Zoning District. No major revisions to the residential sections of the Zoning Code have been made since 1967. For this reason, the proposed revisions are timely. A significant number of properties within the City will require rezoning under the proposed changes. There are a relatively small number of properties zoned M-1, M-2, and M-4. There are no properties in the City zoned M-3. Those properties zoned M-1 and M-2 will be rezoned to R-3, Medium Density Residential. Those properties zoned M-4 will be rezoned R-4, High Density Residential. ' The proposed changes will bring the zoning code into compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Previous to this, there were several discrepancies between the Zoning Code and the Comprehensive Plan. The discrepancies all arise due to the present ordinance's use of density control. The proposed ordinances will eliminate all discrepancies. Neither the City Attorney nor the Council has reviewed these proposed ordinances. '. . . . <Add definitions: kitchen area; kitchenette; dwelling unit; town homes; refine 'two- family'> SECTION 11.22. TWO-FAMILY ZONING DISTRICT (R-2). Subdivision 1. Purpose. The purpose of the R-2 Zoning District is to provide for single and two-family dwellings at a moderate density (up to 8 units per acre) along with directly related and complementary uses. Subdivision 2. District Established. Properties shall be established within the Two-Family (R-2) Residential Zoning District in the manner provided for in Section 11.90, Subdivision 3 of this Chapter, and when thus established shall be incorporated in this Section 11.22, Subdivision 2 by an ordinance which makes cross-reference to this Section 11.22 and which shall become a part hereof and of Section 11.10, Subdivision 2 thereof, as fully as if set forth herein. In addition the Two-Family (R-2) Residential Zoning Districts thus established, and/or any subsequent changes to the same which shall be made and established in a similar manner, shall be reflected in the official zoning map of the City as provided in Section 11.11 of this Chapter. Subdivision 3. Permitted Uses. The following uses and no other shall be permitted in the R-2 Residential Districts: A. Single-Family dwellings. B. Two-Family dwellings. C. Town homes. B..lnconspicuous roal ostoto signs ~md "for salo" signs, relating to the property upon which they arc located, and of not moro than four (1) square foet in area. C. Namo platos not exceeding ono (1) square foot in area. D. Accessory buildings, 05 horein defined. E. Garages, as heroin def.inod. F. Foster family homes. G. Home occupations, as regulated by Section 11.21, Subdivision 15. H. Essential Services - Class I . Subdivision 4. Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses and nO other shall be permitted in the R-2 Zoning District: A. Accessory structures, including private garages as defined in this Chapter. Subdivision 5. Conditional Uses. A. Residential facilities serving from seven to 25 persons. B. Group foster family homes. Subdivision 6. Buildable Lots. In the R-2 Residential Zoning District a lot of a minimum area of 10,000 square feet shall be required for any principal building. A minimum lot width of 100 feet at the front setback line shall be required. No more than one kitchen area and one kitchenette shall be permitted in each dwelling unit. Subdi'lision 5. Unplatted Property. The same provisions as listed in Subdivision -1, above, shall apply to all areas zoned R 2 Residential. . Subdivision 7. Corner Visibility. All structures in the R-2 Zoning District shall meet the requirements of the corner visibility requirements in Chapter 7 of the City Code. ' Subdivision 8. Easements. No structures in the R-2 Zoning District shall be located in dedicated public easements. Subdivision 9. Building Lot Coverage. No lot or parcel in the R-2 Zoning District shall have a lot coverage of more than 40 percent. This requirement excludes swimming pools. Subdivision 10. Principal Structures. Principal structures in the R-2 Zoning District shall be governed by the following requirements: A. Setback Requirements. The following structure setbacks shall be required for principal structures in the R-2 zoning district. Garages or other accessory structure which are attached to the house or main structure shall also be governed by these setback requirements, except for stair landings up to 25 square feet in size and for handicapped ramps. 1. Front Setback. The required minimum front setback shall be 30 feet from any front property line along a street right-of-way line. Open front porches, with no screens, may be built to within 25 feet of a front property line . along a street right-of-way line. . . . 2. Rear Setback. The required rear setback shall be 10 ~ percent of the lot depth. 3. Side Setback. The distance between any part of a two- family dwelling or structure and the side lot lines shall be .:t-a 10 feet. 4. Corner Lot Setbacks. To determine the rear yard setback, use the longer lot line. To determine the side yard setback, use the shortest lot line. B. Height Limitations: No principal structure shall be erected in the R-2 Zoning District to exceed a height of three (3) stories or 36 feet as defined in the City's building code, whichever is less. c. Cornices and Eaves. Cornices and eaves may not project more than 30 inches into a required setback. D. Decks. Decks over eight inches from ground level shall meet the same setbacks as the principal structure. Subdivision 11. Accessory Structures. Accessory structures shall be governed by the following requirements: A. Location and Setback Requirements. The following location regulations and setbacks shall be required for accessory structures in the R-2 Zoning District: 1. 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 as the principal structure. If an addition is builton an existing principal structure that would create a situation where an existing garage or accessory structure would not be completely to the rear of the addition to the principal structure, the addition to the principal structure may be built and the existing garage or accessory structure may remain and be considered conforming as long as there is at least 10 feet of separation between the existing principal structure with the addition and the existing garage or accessory structure as long as the 10 feet of separation can be met. 2. Front Setback. Accessory structures shall be located no less than 35 feet from the front property line along a street right-of-way line. 3. Side and Rear Setbacks. Accessory structures shall be located no less than 5 feet from a side or rear yard property line. . . . 4. Separation between Structures. Accessory structures shall be located no less than 10 feet from any principal structure and from any other accessory structure. B. Height Limitations. No accessory structure shall be erected in the R-2 Zoning District to exceed a height of 10 feet. c. Provision for garage. No building permit shall be issued for a principal structure in the R-2 Zoning District not including at least a two stall garage. D. Each property is limited to a total of 1,250 square feet of the following accessory structures: detached and attached garages, detached sheds, greenhouses, and gazebos. Swimming pools are not included in this requirement. E. Decks. Free standing decks or decks attached to accessory buildings shall meet the same setback requirements for accessory buildings. F. Swimming pools. Swimming pools shall meet the same setback and location requirements for accessory structures. G. Central Air Conditioning Units. Central air conditioning units shall not be allowed in the front yard of any single or two-family dwelling. . <Add definitions: restricted retail sales. 11.23 R-3 Medium Density Residential Zoning District . . Subdivision 1. Purpose. The purpose of the R-3 Medium Density Residential Zoning District is to provide for medium density housing (up to 12 units per acre) along with directly related and complimentary uses. Subdivision 2. District Established. Properties shall be established within the R-3 Zoning District in the manner provided for in Section 11.90, Subdivision 3 of this Chapter, and when thus established shall be incorporated in this Section 11.23, Subdivision 2 by an ordinance which makes cross-reference to. this Section 11.23 and which shall become a part hereof and of Section 11.10, Subdivision 2 thereof, as fully as if set forth herein. In addition the R-3 Zoning Districts thus established, and/or any subsequent changes to the same which shall be made and established in a similar manner, shall be reflected in the official zoning map of the City as provided in Section 11 : 11 of this Chapter Subdivision 3. Permitted Uses. The following uses and no other shall be permitted in the R-3 Zoning District: A. Town homes. B. Two-family dwellings. C. Multiple-family dwellings of 12 units or less per acre. D. Foster Family Homes. E. Essential Services, Class I. Subdivision 4. Accessory Uses. The following accessory ,uses and no others shall be permitted in R-3 Zoning Districts: ' A. Enclosed parking structures similar in construction and materials to the principal structure. B. Accessory structures. C. Private indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, including but not limited to swimming pools and tennis courts. D. Underground parking structures. E. Restricted retail sales, Class I and II restaurant establishments, and professional offices within principal structures containing 20 or more dwelling units. Any such sales, establishment or office shall be located only on the ground floor and have direct access to the street. . . . Subdivision 5. Conditional Uses. The following conditional uses maybe allowed after review by the Planning Commission and approval by the Council following the standards and procedures set forth in this Chapter: A. Residential facilities serving 25 or more persons. B. Group FosterHomes. C. Principal structures in excess of 4 stories or 48 feet. Subdivision 6. Corner Visibility. All structures in the R-3 Zoning District shall meet the requir~ments of the corner visibility requirements in Chapter 7 of the City Code. Subdivision 8. Easements. No structures in the R-3 Zoning District shall be located in dedicated public easements. Subdivision 7. Principal Structures. Principal structures in the R-3Zoning District shall be governed by the following requirements: A. Setback Requirements. The following structure setbacks shall be required for principal structures in the R-3 Zoning District. 1. Front Setback. The required minimum front setback shall be 25 feet from any front property line along a street right-of-way line. Open front porches, with no screens, may be built to within 17 feet of a front property line along a street right-of- way line. 2. Side and Rear Yard Setback. When directly abutting any R-1 Zoning District, the required side and rear yard setback shall be 30 feet. In all other instances, the required side and rear yard setback shall be 20 feet. B. Lot Area. No primary structure shall be built upon a lot of less than 15,000 square feet. C. Maximum Density. Dwelling units shall not be built at a rate greater than 12 units per acre. D. Height. No building shall exceed 4 stories or 48 feet in height, whichever is less. E. Lot Coverage. No lot or parcel in the R-3 Zoning District shall have a lot coverage of more than 40% for a lot or parcel equal to or less than one (1) acre in area or of more than 35% for a lot or parcel over one (1) acre in area. This requirement excludes outdoor swimming pools, patio areas, and parking lots or structures. Subdivision 7. Enclosed Parking Structures.and other Accessory Uses. Enclosed parking structures and accessory uses in the R-3 Zoning District shall be governed by the following requirements: . . . A. Setback requirements. The following structure setbacks shall be required for all enclosed parking structures and other accessory uses in the R-3 Zoning District. 1. Front Setback. The required minimum front setback shall be 35 feet from any front property line along a street right-of-way line. 2. Side and Rear Yard Setback. The required minimum side and rear setback for enclosed parking structures shall be 35 feet. The required minimum side and rear setback for other accessory uses shall be 15feet. Subdivision 7. Density Bonus. Apartments shall be granted one or more exemptions from item C, Subdivision 7, as follows: A. Underground parking. The provision of one or more underground parking space per dwelling unit shall increase the maximum allowable density by two (2) units per acre. B. Public Transit. Public transit available within 1000 feet of the primary entrance shall increase the maximum allowable density by one (1) unit per acre. C. Recreation. Indoor or outdoor recreation facilities such as swimming pools, porches, tennis courts, or other facilities requiring a substantial investment equaling at minimum five percent of the construction cost of the principal structure shall increase the maximum allowable density by two (2) units per acre. D. Sidewalks. The provision of sidewalks along all sides of the property with street frontage shall increase the maximum allowable density by one (1) unit per acre. . . . <add definition - restricted retail sales; dwelling - senior and physical disability housing; revise - dwelling- multiple; dwelling unit> 11.24 R-4 High D~nsity Residential Zoning District Subdivision 1. Purpose. The purpose of the R-4 High Density Residential Zoning District is to provide for high density housing (over 12 units per acre) along with directly related and complimentary uses. Subdivision 2. District Established. Properties shall be established within the R-4 Zoning District in the manner provided for in Section 11.90, Subdivision 3 of this Chapter, and when thus established shall be incorporated in this Section 11.24, Subdivision 2 by an ordinance which makes cross-reference to this Section 11.24 and which shall become a part hereof and of Section 11.10, Subdivision 2 thereof, as fully as if set forth herein. In addition the R-4 Zoning Districts thus established, and/or any subsequent changes to the same which shall be made and established in a similar manner, shall be reflected in the official zoning map of the City as provided in Section 11.11 of this Chapter Subdivision 3. Permitted Uses. The following uses and no others shall be permitted in the R-4 Zoning District: A. Multiple-family dwellings. 8. Senior and Physical Disability Housing. C. Foster Family Homes. D. Essential Services, Class I and II. Subdivision 4. Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses and no others shall be permitted in R-4 Zoning Districts: A. Enclosed parking structures. B. Storage structures similar in construction and material to the principal structure, not exceeding 500 square feet or 10 feet in height. C. Underground parking structures. D. Private indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, including but not limited to swimming pools and tennis courts. E. Restricted retail sales, Class I and II restaurant establishments, and professional offices within principal structures containing 20 or more dwelling units. Any such sales, establishment or office shall be located only on the ground floor and have direct access to the street. . . Subdivision 5. Conditional Uses. The following conditional uses. may be allowed after review by the Planning Commission and approval by the Council following the standards and procedures set forth in this Chapter: A. Residential facilities serving 25 or more persons. B. Group Foster Homes Subdivision 6. Corner Visibility. All structures in the R-4 Zoning District shall meet the requirements of the corner visibility requirements in Chapter 7 of the City Code. Subdivision 7. Easements. No structures in the R-4 Zoning District shall be located in dedicated public easements. C. Lot Coverage. No structures, including accessory structures, shall occupy more than forty (40) percent of the lot area. Subdivision 9. Principal Structures - Senior and Physical Disability Housing. Senior and Physical Disability Housing in the R-4 Zoning District shall be governed by the following requirements: A. Setback Requirements. The following structure setbacks shall be required for principal structures in the R-4 Zoning District. 1. Front Setback. The required minimum front setback shall be 25 feet from any front property line along a street right-of-way line. 2. Side and Rear Yard Setback. When directly abutting any R-1 Zoning District, the required side and rear yard setback shall be 40 feet. In all other instances, the required side and rear yard setback shall be 20 feet. . C. Height. No building shall exceed 14 stories or 168 feet in height, whichever is less. C. Lot Coverage. No structures, including accessory structures, shall occupy more than forty-five (45) percent of the lot area. . . Subdivision 10. Enclosed Parking Structures and other Accessory Uses. Enclosed parking structures and accessory uses in the R-4 Zoning District shall be governed by the following requirements: A. Setback requirements. The following structure setbacks shall be required for all enclosed parking structures and other accessory uses in the R-4 Zoning District: 1. Front Setback. The required. minimum front setback shall be 35 feet from any front property line along a street right-of-way line. 2. Side and Rear Yard Setback. The required minimum side and rear yard setback for enclosed parking structures shall be 40 feet. The required minimum side and rear setback for other accessory uses shall be 15 feet. B. Location. No enclosed parking structure or accessory use shall be located closer to the front property line than the principal structure. Subdivi,sion 11. Density Bonus. Pursuant to a Traffic Management Agreement, apartments may pursue one of the following density bonuses: A. Underground parking. The provision of one stall of underground parking per unit shall result in a 25% reduction in the number of required parking spaces. B. Public Transit. Public transit available within 1000 feet of the primary entrance shall result in a 25% reduction in the number of required parking spaces. . ' . Medium and High Density Residential Zoning District Changes . N Ao 0.375 0.75 ~~r i ii. .1 if" "\~jr~ ."" 1'tIP ". ~ r~ J, Existing Zoning Non-affected property :=J M-1 _M-2 _M-4 J iW II' ~~ iL. '1 I;. 1'.1' 1.5 2.25 3M. lies Future Zoning Non-affected property _ R-3 Medium Density _ R-4 High Density - ""r-~ d " "~I' . Prepared by the Golden Valley Planning Department I cr;~~f;;~~~'});~~Y "'~"""'" ,"'.,.f>" . ~.J.;U~fti~~~I:~.:l-.i': . .- . Hey Planning 763-593-8039 /763-593-8109 (fax) Date: February 9, 2005 To: Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development From: Adam W. Fulton, Planning Intern Subject: Increasing Permitted Square Footage for Accessory Structures, R-1 Zoning District. The Planning Commission has requested that staff study the options for increasing the amount of square footage allowed for accessory structures in the R-1 Single Family Zoning District. Further study of the issue indicates that it would be difficult to increase the amount of square footage allowed for accessory structures on the City's smallest lots without significantly altering the community's character. . An alternative to simply increasing the allowed square footage of accessory structures across the board would be to implement a stepped requirement for accessory structures. Such a requirement would allow a larger amount of accessory structure on lots only as the size of a lot increases. For example, those lots of 10,000 square feet or less would continue to be allowed only 1,000 square feet of space for accessory structures. 10,000 square feet is the minimum lot size in the R-1 Zoning District. Allowing 10% of the Jot to be dedicated to accessory structures is reasonable given that the maximum lot coverage is 30%. In this scenario, a 2,000 square foot primary structure could be accompanied by a 1,000 square foot accessory structure. The ordinance proposes that those lots from 10,000 square feet to 15,000 square feet be allowed 1,250 square feet of accessory structure, and those lots greater than 15,000 square feet be allowed 1,500 square feet of accessory structure. This stepped requirement would allow additional garage space for larger lots. Staff believes that this revision will better allow for indoor storage of boats, campers, and other uses, in order to increase compliance with the new outdoor storage requirements. The proposed revisions have not been reviewed by the City Attorney. . ,. . . . CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY ORDINANCE NO. 2nd SERIES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE Amending Section 11.21 "Single Family Zoning District (R-1)" The City Council for the City of Golden Valley hereby ordains as follows: Section 1. City Code Chapter 11 "Land Use Regulations" is hereby amended by deleting item E of Subdivision 11, Section 11.21 "Single-Family Zoning District (R-1)" and replacing it with the following: E. Size Limitations. Each parcel shall be limited to a total maximum size for the following accessory structures: detached and attached garages, detached sheds, greenhouses, and gazebos. Swimming pools are not included in this requirement. The total maximum size shall be as follows: 1. Parcels up to 10,000 square feet in size shall be limited to 1,000 square feet of accessory structures; 2. Parcels greater than 10,000 square feet in size but less than 15,000 square feet in size shall be limited to 1,250 square feet of accessory structures; and 3. Parcels greater than 15,000 square feet in size shall be limited to 1,500 square feet of accessory structures. Section 2. City Code Chapter 1 entitled "General Provisions and Definitions Applicable to the Entire City Code Including Penalty for Violation" and Section 11.99 entitled "Violation a Misdemeanor" are hereby adopted in their entirety, by reference, as though repeated verbatim herein. Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage and publication as required by law. Adopted by the City Council this day of ~ , 2004 Linda R. Loomis, Mayor ATTEST: Donald G. Taylor, City Clerk