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11-28-05 PC Agenda AGENDA Planning Commission Regular Meeting Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Chambers Monday, November 28, 2005 7pm I. Approval of Minutes November 14, 2005 Joint Planning Commission/City Council Meeting II. Presentation of Capital Improvement Program 2006-2010 - Don Taylor, City Finance Director III. Approve a new Principle for the 1-394 Corridor Study IV. Discussion of Proposed Off-Street Parking Ordinance V. Discussion about repealing sections of the Zoning Code regarding parking requirements after the adoption of a new Parking Ordinance VI. Discussion of Revisions to the Multiple Dwelling and R-2 Zoning Districts VII. Discussion of Increasing Permitted Square Footage for Accessory Structures, R-1 Zoning District VIII. Discussion of Allowing Accessory Structures in the Business and Professional Offices, Industrial, Light Industrial and Commercial Zoning Districts IX. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings X. Other Business Rescheduling or Canceling the December 26, 2005 Regular Planning Commission Meeting XI. Adjournment . t Joint Meeting City Council and Planning Commission 1.394 Corridor Study November 14, 2005 A joint meeting of the City -Council and the Planning Commission was' held at the Golden Valley City Hall, Council Conference Room, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, on Monday, November 14, 2005. Vice Chair Waldhauser called the meeting to order at 7 pm. Those present were Planning Commissioners Cera, Eck, Hackett, Ras Schmidgall and Waldhauser and Mayor, Loomis, Council Members P Also present were City Manager, Tom Burt, Director of Planning a Mark Grimes, Assistant City Manager, Jeanne Andre, Public W Clancy, URS Planning Consultants David Showalter and Suz Administrative Assistant, Lisa Wittman. Commissioner Keys';' Freiberg and Grayson were absent. ine I. 1.394 Corridor Study Showalter explained that he and Rhees were g two conceptual alternatives for the '~394 C some site development concepts for po materials related to design guidelines. open house process. the principles and look at hat they have put together nd Rhees has some would also like to discuss the Rhees referred to the pri adding a principle about s green development re principles in it so it added to the Ii d that she received a suggestion regarding Ie de opment, high performance buildings and 'ned that the next CitvNews has an article about the e to add another one at this point, but that it could be e for the open house. (Integrated Uses or Employment Based) n outline reviewing the alternatives. Showalter referred to Which showed two different concepts they were proposing. He e option, referred to as the Laurel Avenue Spine Alternative, integrates and would introduce medium- to high~density housing and mixed uses along the rei 'spine' with a "frontage" and "backage" road and several north-south connecting streets. This alternative would bring new residents and neighborhood- oriented services to the area. s Showalter referred to the second alternative concept, referred to as the Employment Based alternative, and explained that this concept would retain and create high-quality employment opportunities. He stated that the Louisiana Avenue area is the primary focus of this alternative, while the Xenia Avenue area will continue to develop as currently planned. He stated that the two alternatives differ primarily by land use. . . . Minutes of the joint Golden Valley Planning Commission/City Council meeting November 14, 2005 Page 2 Showalter referred to a map of the study area between Rhode Island Ave. and Pennsylvania Ave. and discussed some site options that would fit in with the laurel Avenue Spine concept that included townhomes, live/work establishments, and fairly high-density multi-family units and tentatively a supermarket. He referred to the same area and discussed uses that would fit into the Employment Focus concept such as: light manufacturing and more employment based alternatives and townhomes that would be a transition between commercial and residential uses. Showalter explained that they will be looking at the nature of the streets in the Corridor area and possible right-of-way opportunities. W~ld.hauser said that sh~ likes th~ ide~ o.f bre~king up the housin~n bUildings rather than having the "city wlthl a City" look. Rhees sed existing blocks are very large and have be n interrupted and t trying to restore the area. e Showalter referred to another concept for he area be Ave. He explained that this concept includ s 140,0 manufacturing with the visual front facing aurel and Colorado Ave. Showalter stated that he is going to be discuss landscape treatments, road co on Market Street. He discussed the' said that they have not yet looke of the things they are working 0 internal circulation, types of impacts. ic Works Department to nd some kind of continuity mark the entry to the district but way implications. He stated that some se include contiguous connections, n, setbacks, heights, density and traffic Hackett said that h Grimes stated that said that they ee a "corner" store incorporated into these concepts. er levels could possible be retail space. Showalter e section drawings to show at the open house. eds to be thinking about having some heavily landscaped el Avenue. R howalter about grocery stores and their demographics. Showalter e think through models of development along the corridor, a grocery ssible depending on demographics, access, parking and other related Grimes stated that they need to be careful with grocery stores because they generate traffic throughout the day, not just in the peak hours. Pentel referred to the City's existing traffic ordinance and asked if it only includes office space. Clancy said that the traffic ordinance does only apply to offices but that traffic counts consider all of the traffic. ". . . Minutes of the joint Golden Valley Planning Commission/City Council meeting November 14, 2005 Page 3 I " Rasmussen asked about the response of the property owners in regard to this corridor study. Showalter stated that they want to know what will be done w~th the property. He said that they are trying to get ahead of the curve and assist th~ City in developing and planning. He referred to a diagram regarding how property in the Corridor is valued, how old it is, the assessed building value, etc. He stated that they alre looking at the sites that are susceptible to change and trying to help withupdatin~ the City's Comprehensive Plan. Shaffer added that the idea isn't to force dev.lopment; it is to help guide it. Burt stated that if properties are guided, then they have to ~e rezoned, or they become non-conforming. Grimes stated that these concepts would hot e anyone's property, rather they would probably have a higher value. I ! . Design Guidelines Rhees stated that the implementation of design guidelines i would probably be addressed via an overlay district in the zo would have more specific guidelines when an alternaf . s sheet regarding district identity, streets and public parking, building design, mixed use: live-work, c residential, nonresidential: free-standing comm building guidelines. Pentel asked if the design ideas of the be used in the Corridor area. Rhee that she thinks the intent is to ha are perfectly good landscape fe e Xenia larea were going to king at main~enance issues and k similar. ShowalteJr added" that there ould want to repliqate. Hackett stated that the d too many signs that are n her role is not to de . n, environment. Square) area is distracting and that there are a that it could be simplified!. Clancy stated that d things that work in Golden Valley's soils and a parking and explained that those items could be ing ordinance. Hackett stated that he Iik~s on-street parking. o explain the concept of having a street ""ith cars parked on Ian down the middle. Rhees stated that it is us~d for traffic calming. reening service areas, loading areas and parki1g. She referred to cuts and said that the idea is to start encouragi~g better circulation , Pentel asked if there have been any issues with snow removal. in A~ea B. Clancy stated that that development has private streets so she didn't know, but sh~ wasn't aware of any problems. Rhee. s discussed setbacks and height gu. ideline.. s. Shaffer suggestetlthat the height of buildings could be greater if away from the residential area north of aurel Ave. ! \. . Pentel stated that part of what works with having residential areas next to industrial areas are the large setbacks. She said she would like to see models of newer ways of developing industrial park businesses. Grimes suggested that U gotten to where we . Rhees referred to general building guidelines including fac;ade articulation and building materials. Shaffer said he doesn't think the City should limit the building ials but maybe require some materials that are consistent throughout the corr" requiring a Kasota Stone building base for example. Cera suggest guidelines tie into the rest of the City's standards. Rhees explai suggested guidelines are a starting point. Rhees discussed signage, roof colors and the backs of buildl that the City discourage pylon signs, but also be caref bou sameness. Pen tel added that they should also wat gested ndness or windows. . · Open House - December 7 (Wednesday Grimes stated that the open house is sc said that there will probably not be a pI: available to talk about various issue r 7 from 4:30 to 7 pm. He entation boards and people Waldhauser asked about the PI said she thought it would be open house. .oner's role at the open house. Andre got res onses from the people attending the a board that shows the process and how they've y. 5 Planning Commission Meeting Schmidga erred to the fifth paragraph on page five and stated that the word east should be changed to west. Eck referred to the conditions of approval for the Golden Valley Shopping Center and suggested that numbers five and eight be integrated. . III. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9 pm. . . . lIey Planning 763-593-80951 763-593-8109 (fax) Date: November 22, 2005 To: Golden Valley Planning Commission From: MarkW. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development Subject: Addition of "Green"/Sustainability Principle for 1-394 Corridor Study At the 1-394 Corridor study joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission on November 14, 2005, it was the consensus that an eighth principle be added related to sustainability and "green" development. The wording suggested by the consultant is as follows: 8. Foster sustainable development and work to re-establish a balance between urban and natural systems. Encourage the application of green building and infrastructure techniques. Examples include low-impactdevelopment that maintains the natural functions of the land and reduces stormwater runoff, resource conservation and the use of renewable systems in new construction. Recommended Action Approve principle number 8 related to "green" development and sustainability '", . . . Jo lIey Planning 763.593.80951 763.593.8109 (fax) Date: November 22, 2005 To: Golden Valley Planning Commission From: Mark W. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development Subject: New Zoning Code Chapter Related to Parking and Changes to Other Zoning Code Chapter to Delete References to Parking At the June 14,2005 City Council/City Manager meeting, the Council discussed the proposed new chapter related to parking. This new parking chapter has been in a draft stage for quite some time. The City had hired Bill Thibault, a planning consultant, to draft the ordinance beginning in 2004. The Planning Commission has reviewed the new parking chapter and sent it on to the City Council for review at the June 14 meeting. The City Council generally had positive comments regarding the revised parking chapter or ordinance. The City Council suggested several changes at the June 14 meeting that have been put into the newest draft of the ordinance. They were particularly concerned about lighting. It was decided that while the City is working on a new lighting ordinance, the parking ordinance should address the lighting issue in a limited manner, similar to how it is addressed currently. (The current ordinance states that lighting should not "bleed off" the site.) When this revised parking chapter is considered, the zoning code will also have to be amended in order to eliminate references to parking that are made in the individual chapters. (At the current time, each chapter of the zoning code has its own parkingJequirements. The new parking chapter has all parking requirements within it so the parkIng requirements found in each chapter must be eliminated. A copy of these changes is also attached.) The staff recommends that the Planning Commission review the proposed new parking chapter with changes suggested by the City Council and then make any necessary changes prior to it being put in front of the Commission as a public hearing. Attachments Executive Summary dated June 14,2005 (2 pages) Council/Manager minutes dated June 14,2005 (2 pages) Proposed Section 11.70 Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations (11 pages) Sections of Chapter 11 being eliminated (15 pages) 0\ . . . Memorandum Planning 763-593-8095/ 763-593-8109 (fax) alley Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting June 14,2005 Agenda Item 6.. Proposed City Code Amendments: Multiple Dwelling Zoning Districts (R-2, R-3 and R-4) . Off-Street Parking Requirements . Increase Accessory Structure Space Prepared By Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development Summary The Planning Commission and staff have been busy proposing various changes to the Zoning Code. The latest three changes mentioned above have been reviewed by the Planning Commission and recommended to go forward through the approval process. As with other changes to the Zoning Code, the staff is bringing the proposed changes to the City Council at the Council/Manager meeting for discussion purposes prior to placing it on a Planning Commission agenda for an informal public hearing. AMENDMENT$'T~REATE NEW M' IL Y ~9bUN&etS-"fRICTS (R-2, R-3 and ~t:! changes to the z~ate ~Oning districts were sent to the City Council as part of the Weekly Repo ' rch 18, 2005. Included in the Weekly Report are the proposed changes to the Zon' . a memo from Planning Intern Adam Fulton. The information that was m~~part of tat Wee~ort is again attached to this memo al?ng with Section IV,...(pa1fes 3, 4 and 5\Of the FebrU~05 Planning Commission minutes. ~ . . ,f' AMENDMENT TO REVISE OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS The second zoning item for discussion is the proposed changes to Section 11.70 Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations. Over the past year, the staff has been working with William Thibault, AICP, of Thibault Associates to update the City's parking regulations. It has been the experience of both the Planning Commission and staff that the City's method of regulating parking needs to be changed. The most significant change is that the proposed Section 1.1.70 will now include the required number of parking spaces for all uses permitted in the Zoning Code. The current Section .11.70 is only two pages long and addresses primarily design. standards for parking lots. The proposed Section 11.70 also includes design standards such as lighting, parking space size, surfacing of parking lots, landscaping, maintenance, and drainage. The proposed Section 11.70 will also include the parking required for all uses On January 10, 2005, the Planning Commis copy of the minutes from January 10, 2005 . staff to study the matter. On February , 00 Commission with a draft ordinance ere was forward to the Planning Commi , . on with a pub ---o-yo~Prannlng Gommls~~ mtnu es from"F ~_L/. The proposed ordin~,K;e change would allow a ximum of 1,500 s . re feet for accessory structure(s) if th~ is 15,000 square feet or lar . in size. Lots betwee '." 0,000 square feet and 15.000 s5}l18re feet would be allowed 1 ,250 s~uare feet for accessory structure(s). Lots up to 10,OOff square feet in area would remain at the 1,000 square feet for accessory structu~$). . . / I . . . permitted in the Zoning Code. Currently, the number of required parking spaces is delineated in each zoning chapter. Most other zoning codes for cities similar to Golden Valley include a detailed parking chapter that includes the parking space requirements for each zoning district. (If the City Council elects to adopt these new parking regulations; several changes will have to be made to . zoning code to eliminate the parking requirements that are now listed in each zoning district. These.changes would be proposed at the same time the new parking regulations were considered.) . Mr. Thibault did extensive research prior to drafting new parking regulations for the Planning Commission and staff consideration. The research included reviewing the City's existing parking requirements and comparing those requirements to the codes of other cities inthe metro area. He also did a parking inventory of existing businesses in Golden Valley during peak periods. After this information was collected, Mr. Thibault made various recommendations on which the proposed parking ordinance in based. A copy of Section /I (pages 1, 2 and 3) of the Planning Commission minutes from February 14, 2005 is attached. At that meeting, the Commission agreed that the draft of the proposed parking regulations can begin the process to be reviewed at a public hearing. -AMENDMENT TO INCREASE ACCEss~...RY STRUCTURE SPACE Atthe ~ mend. atio~ of th e B~ard o. f ~.. ........ing Appeal?, the Planning Commission ?on. Sidered a change to I R-1 (Single Family) sectlo of the ZomngCode related to the permItted amount of acces structure space. The:'oning code currently allows up to 1,000 square feet of both attached . detached access~ structure space such as gar~~~~""sheds and gaze.bos for each lot. The . found that aiumber of the variances t~e been considered over the past few . rs were rer. ed to homeowners~...f'\fIng to exceed the 1,000 square foot limitation. The BZA f at it mi. t be appropriat~exceed 1,000 square feet on larger lots. · Council/Manager Meeting Minutes, June 14, 2005 Present: Mayor Loomis and Council Members Frei rg, Grayson, Pentel and Shaffer. City Manager Tom Burt, Public Works Direc Jeannine Clancy, City Engineer Jeff Oliver, Enginee g Technician Eric Eckman, GIS Intern Brian Pittman, Direct f Planning ar Devel " ent Mark Grimes, Public Safety Director B Hernz and Assistant City Manager Jeanne Andre. Demonstration 0 Engineering Technici Pittman to add and link He demonstrated the type --. manipulated. The utility (as-b demonstrated. The Public Safe highlight trends and needs related Plymouth Avenue North Sidewalk ( Geographic Information Sy em (GIS) ric Eckman gave a demonst tion of the current GIS capability e City. He has worked with Intern Brie information to the syste . which will continue to expan' information base and functionality over tin ormation currently avai ble for individual propert" ..' . nd how layers can be opened, closed or nd easements), flo . plain, environmental essment and planning capacities were artment is workin' with LOGIS to m public safety information and help the department blic safety. etka Aven an at 6:37 pm in the City Council Co ference Room. .......,,;.~,;<itii;'~;.....". c;. . c.. ruct a sid~~J~OJ~~side of Plymouth Avenue North ed t .<- "orrhe terrain, some driveways and car parks will be 15 Plymouth Avenue North. The existing car park has a vides parking for two vehicles. When a sidewalk is constructed, there 'ng the sidewalk. There is a retaining wall that surrounds the p;:lrking e very costly. Reconstruction of private facilities is not normally part o proceed with planning for this project, consider relocating the 's to continue with the project on the south side, working with his existing parking area not in the right-of~way. The Council rking area on the lot as a assessment project, if desired Bar Closing Hours and The Council decideg,'defer discussion of these issu. to another meeting. ers received a letter from an individual 0 does not support the new Recreationa " es Ordinance. This resident ibiting all such fires. Council Member Freib g reviewed a letter he sent in response to the- ident's letter. Council con usistoallow-timefoF-the-erdinancetowork~and-referthe resident to mediation services to'address hisconcernsWifh-- recr ational fires in his neighborhood. Proposed City Code Amendments Director of Planning and Development Director Mark Grimes explained that ordinances for three sections of the planning Chapter of the City Code have been prepared by staff, reviewed informally by the Planning Commission and are now ready for formal consideration by the Planning Commission following a public hearing. He asked for Council comments and consensus that the Formal consideration can proceed. Off-Street Parking Requirements - Mark Grimes explained that the new ordinance combines parking provisions previously neluded in individual zoning districts into a single section and adds parking lot design standards. Council Member Pentel noted :hMe ~olJf.d like signifi?ant revisions to the draft or?inance t? inc?rporate best practices promoted by the Metropolitan Council n ~blicatlons on lOW-Impact development. Other Issues raised Include: . . provisions for rain gardens, · how maintenance could be assured if pervious surlaces are used for parkinglots, . how to tighten up proof of parking provisions, . exempt residential garage sales from certain limitations, . create a standard for bicycle parking, · the need for city standards for lighting, both within a lot and beyond lot lines, . standards regarding illuminating buildings, .. public safety standards related to lighting. Council consensus is to have staff review the draft ordinance in light of the Council questions and develop a new draft. If consulting services are needed to adequately address the questions, the Planning Commission may proceed with consideration of an ordinance with limited lighting provisions, crafting a more detailed lighting ordinance at a later date. The Planning Commission will develop a lighting ordinance and the Environmental Commission with review the ordinance before it goes to the City Council. Multiple Dwelling Zoning Districts (R-2, R-3 and R-i) - Mark Grimes explained that these amendments will make the City's residential ~istricts conform to its Comprehensite Plan. It will also proyides for an R-2 Zone that is cumulative and allows both si~gle f~mily a~~~plex. ~ousing, thereby all~win! single famil~ homes !n an R-2 zonE:l~6i.Jt beco~in~ nonconform.ing. After discussing vanous"~vislons of the draft ordlnarj::e the Council determined th~~ttilE!ip1ar1ning CommiSSion could begin the public hearing process, but1tsk d staff to address thelollowing requested ~~~eS'~ · Front yard setbacks (35 ft.) an essory bUil+9 setbac 'f.f6~'be the same in the R1- and R-2districts, . Revise the definition of kitchenettes:t! ' ., · Clarify language related to allowable sq for accessory buildings in the R-2 zone, · Require a conditional use permit for any ore than eight stories in the R-4 district, · Improve language related to density~ uses in. and R-4 districts - reducing the deduction in parking spaces to ten percent and requiring the dev ~to provide g ad to the bus route. Increase Accessory Struct~(pace - Mark Grimes; sked Cathy~1ta.user of the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals to explai 'ffe impetus for this revision,.;, he explai~ed. that ~~ory s.tructur~s cannot.exceed a maximum of 1000 sq. ft. even on I r lots that have space for lar' r structures Without neg~f.y ImpactIng the neighborhood. The draft ordinance allows f nincrease in the amount of spa~ allowed for accessory strucfft~~s the lot size increases, with a new maximum of 1 sq. ft. when a lot exceeds 15,000 sqjft. The Council supported moving"al;)~ad with this ordinance with some I.a/~ . Ications. The meeting ended at 9:20 pm. Jeanne Andre, Assistant City Manager . S 11.70 . SECTION 11.70."OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS. Subdivision 1. Purpose and Application. The purpose of requiring and regulating off-street parking and loading is to prevent congestions on public rights-of-way and private roadways and to promote the safety and general welfare of the public. The following minimums~are established for off-street parking and loading based on the use of land and structures. If a change of use occurs, the new use shall comply with the off-street parking and loading requirements. Subdivision 2. Design Standards A. Site Plan. Application for construction of new buildings, expansion of existing buildings, reuse of existing buildings and establishing or changing the use of property, shall include a site plan or plot plan for parking which is drawn to scale and dimensioned which depicts the location and number of off-street parking spaces consistent with this ordinance and which includes provisions for storage and/or removal of snow. B. Access and Curb Cuts. All off-street automobiles parking facilities shall be designed with appropriate means of vehicular access to a street or alley and with adequate maneuvering area. Detailed plans may have to be submitted to the City Engineer for approval of all curb cuts or driveway openings before a permit will be granted. . C. Use. Required off-street parking and loading areas and the driveways providing access to them shall not be used for the storage, display, sale or rental or repair of goods or for the storage of inoperable vehicles with the exception of garage sales. D. Lighting. 1. Where artificial lighting is provided in parking lots, it shall be directed perpendicular to the ground and arranged to reflect away from any residences, street or highway. E. Dimensions for spaces. All required parking spaces shall be at least 9 _ ___ _ JE?E?tjrlWi<:lthnClr1c:f Clt I ~ClfStJ ~.9JE?E?tjrlclepthJ~)(cE?pt J()rh an <:I igClPPE?<:IfSPClCE?fS.Cln<:l9()rTlPClc;! girs spaces if allowed by the city. F. SUtiacing- Construction Standards. 1. Parking areas and driveways shall be surfaced with an all- weather dustless material. Parking lots containing more than 6 spaces and access drives, except for landscaped areas, shall be covered with asphalt, brick, concrete pavers (including grass-crete or other permeable pavers where deemed appropriate) or concrete with proper surface drainage as required by the city. The finished surface shall be capable of carrying a load of 2,000 poundsper square foot. (Normally a 2-inch blacktop surfacing on a4-inch base or 5 inches of portland cement will meet this requirement.) . GOLDEN VALLEY CC . . . G. Grade, Drainage and Curbing. 1. Grade. In general, grades shall not exceed 5% and shall meet the following standard: Private roads, driveways (other than single family), parking lots, and loading docks exposed to the elements shall have grades of not less than .5 percent nor more than 4 percent. in order to provide adequate drainage and maneuverability of vehicles. Grades in excess of 4 percent will be reviewed for approval based on: the amount by which the grade exceeds 4 percent, number of slopes, length of slopes, starting and stopping areas and their grades, angles and curvatures, traffic volumes, parking turn-over, turning and intersection factors, road-way width, lineal feet and/or number of spaces with grades over 4 percent, sight distance and obstructions and alternative routes. 2. Drainage. Off-street parking areas shall be designed to drain to properly dispose of surface water. Alternative methods such as "rain gardens" may be permitted by the city. Detailed plans for drainage may have to be submitted to the City Engineer for approval. 3. Curbing. Parking lots containing more than 6 spaces shall be delineated by a concrete box curb or concrete curb and gutter extending at least 6 inches above and 6 inches below the surface. The curb may have cuts for drainage. Exception: Some exception for "rain gardens" may be allowed provided suitable controls are provided to prevent cars from parking beyond the intended limits. H. Parking Layouts. Required off-street parking consisting 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 Stalllenath of line B 25.0 22.0 20.0 18.5 Stall depth C 17.5 19.0 19.5 18.5 Aisle width D 12.0 16.0 23.0 24 Stall deoth, interlock E 15.3 17.5 18.8 18.5 Module, edae of pavement to interlock F 44.8 52.5 61.3 63.0 Module, interlockina G 42.6 51.0 61.0 63.0 Module, interlock to curb face H 42.8 50.2 58.8 60.5 Bumpero\lerhanq (typical) ...m. .. I . ... 2.0 m2.3.. 2.5 .. 2.5 Offset J 6.3 2.7 0.5 0.0 Cross aisle, one-way L 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 Cross aisle, two-way L 900 24.0 24.0 24.0 24.0 Minimum inside turnina radius for fire lanes -- 45 45 45 45 Parking or drive aisle setback to principal 0 10 10 10 10 structure Landscape Traffic Islands P See Diagram Landscaped Islands Q See Diagram Parallel parking: Stall width (8.5 or 9 ft.) Stall length (22 or 23 ft.) *Required handicap stalls and ramps shall be per State Code. GOLDEN VALLEY CC . . I. Landscaping-internal and external. The minimum.requiredlandscaped areas, within which there shall be no parking or drive aisles (except driveway access from street) in Multiple Dwelling, Institutional, Business and Professional Office, Cornmercial, Light Industrial, Industrial and Terminal Warehouse Zoning Districts, shall be: 1. External Landscaping (a.) Front Yard- 35 Feet (b.)Side and Rear Yards- One-half (1/2) ofthe required building setback. 2. Internal Landscaping. Parking lots designed and constructed for more than 40 off-street parking spaces shall have at least 4 percent of the interior of the parking lot landscaped (live vegetation) with each landscape break occurring approximately every 24 spaces. Such landscaping is expected to be in traffic islands, other islands or other areas used for drainage or light standard or exclusive landscape islands located within the interior portion of the parking lot. Such landscaped areas shall not be considered as impervious if essentially the ground is left open. A landscape plan shall be submitted as part of the site plan as required in Subdivision 2(A). The landscape plan shall be approved by the City Manager or his designee. All landscaping shall be guaranteed with a financial security for a period of two full growing seasons. J. Setbacks. Dimension Front ard setback of arkin to lot line Side and rear yard setback of parking to lot line 900 Diagram K** K** 450 **Joint of combined parking facilities on separate lots as authorized and when constructed adjacent to a common lot line separating two (2) or more parking areas are not required to observe the parking area setback from such a common lot line GOLDEN VALLEY CC . . . .. - ~ . - - . . frd i;a .u';- y-. -- . . -- .1 . . SlcM Lot llM -+1 (0< ... _ .. .. _ "" .. _ _ .. ___ ill "" _ .... _ .. __ _ ... .. _ .. ". '. .. __l!~_~.L!!.7L-.. __._ From: Plymouth Ordinance GOLDEN VALLEY CC . . . I I 1-----------,.- - - _.- . -. - - . . - - . - . - F~ t;'t -u.;-y.' - . . - . '1 ! .. . 1 . . , . . --I . . I . R'l.Ml.lM : ~.... ..._....__ ...._."".. _...._ ....._.... _ ~ .._.... _.... _ ...._ .....11_.. '" _ ~'... .....,r,,~1';h",\~..1....1;i.~ GOLDEN VALLEY CC . . ~ . - # - - .. F~ i:;t *tiu )"* - . * - - . 1 . . sw. Lot Une ~I ~ ..:J~ ".;:..''*'' ! . . I . I - -I N <. I Reu ttlt tine . I . . - . . - . . - .~ . . _. h~l.":.~. *..- I I IvIllll! ,.ssoclates Set up to use with table al v K. Fire Lane. Off-street parking lots may have to be designed to include c fire lanes as determined by the Fire Marshal. . L. Spaces Delineated. All required off-street parking areas consisting 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 underground garage. M. Buffers. Because off-street parking lots are often on the periphery of sites and in view of adjacent and nearby properties, the city may require parking lot to be screened with trees, shrubs, fencing, decorative walls, berms or some combination of these in setback areas along one or more lot lines. N. Location. Required off-street parking shall be located on the same lot as the use it serves, except where parking spaces cannot be reasonably provided on the same lot as the principal use, the city may permit such required parking spaces to be locate on other property in a similar or heavierzoning district located within 500 feet of the permitted use, measured along lines of public access. GOLDEN VALLEY CC . O. Parking Ramps and Underground Parking. Because of the cost of such spaces and more control over environmental factors, the Director of Planning may allow some reduction in the width of the aisle and spaces in parking ramps and underground parking. P. Plpwing and Snow Storage or Removal. Required off-street parking plans shall include provisions for snow storage and/or removal. Q. Pedestrian access/provisions. Provisions for pedestrian circulation to and from, and in some cases through, parking lots shall be required as determined appropriate by the city. Patterned pavement, decorative lighting and associated facilities shall be provided as may be appropriate. ADA requirements shall be met. R. Maintenance. Off-street parking areas including spaces, accessway, striping, landscaping and, required buffers and fences,shall be maintained in a neat, safe and adequate manner. Potholes, deteriorated pavement, and striping must be repaired or restored in a timely manner. S. Handicapped Parking. Handicapped parking spaces shall be provided pursuant to Minnesota statutes. T. Signs. Small informational-direction signs may be.allowed or required in off-street parking facilities to identify handicapped parking, compact car parking, traffic flow, and similar information essential to safe and efficient operation of the facility. . U. Compact Vehicles. If an off-street parking lot, ramp or garage contains 50 or more spaces, the City may allow up to 10 percent of the spaces to be designated compact cars only, provided a suitable parking plan for such spaces is submitted and approved by the City. V. Joint Use of Parking. Off-street parking facilities for a combination of one or more structures or uses may be provided collectively in any District, except the Residential District and Two-Family Residential District, provided the total number of spaces shall not be less than the sum of the separate requirements for each use. W. Potential Reduction. The city may allow up to 30 percent reduction when joint use or combined parking is provided for uses which have substantially different parking demands and peak parking needs such as a daytime use with a nighttime use (e.g. office and movie theater) or a week day use with a weekend use (e.g. office and a church). Such reduction may require and agreement between the uses and an agreement between the owners and city. Such agreement may also be subject to proof of parking. X. Bicycle parking. Bicycle racks or a similar facility to. park/store bicycles shall be provided in a location accessible to residents in residential developments having more than 12 dwelling units and employees and the public in other developments at the rate of 5% of parking required for vehicles with a minimum of 4 spaces. . GOLDEN VALLEY CC . . . Subdivision 3. Minimum Number of Required Off-Street Parking Spaces USE REQUIREMENT RESIDENTIAL Single Family 2 spaces per dwelling No building p~rmit shall be issued for a single family dwelling not having a two- stall garage unless the registered survey submitted at the time of application for the building permit reflects the necessary area and setback requirements for a future two stall (minimum) ... laaraae. Cluster Housing 2 soaces oer dwellina with at least one enclosed Two Family 2 soaces oer dwellina with at least one enclosed Townhouse 2 soaces oer dwellina with at least one enclosed Multiple Family 2 soaces oer dwelling with at least one enclosed Rooming House -1 soace oer each 2 persons Congregate and/or Elderly Housing (Senior Housing) .5 to 1 soace per unit depending on circumstances Assisted Housing 1 soace oer 5 units/beds Nursing Home 1 space per 5 beds PUBLIC & INSTITUTIONAL Adult Dav Care 1 soace per 5 persons cared Group Nursery Day Care 1 soace oer 6 oarticioants Grouo Home 1 soace oer 5 beds/participants Community Center An adeauate olan. City Hall 1 space per 250 sJ. of gross floor area Library 1 space oer 300 sJ. of gross floor area Museum Art Gallery 1 space per 400 sJ. of gross floor area Park Playground An adeauate olan Golf Course 1 soace oer 5 oatron holding cao . Golf Driving Range & Archery 1 soace for each tee/target Miniature Golf 1 soace oer hole Fire Station 1 space per 500 sJ. of gross floor area or an adequate olan. Ball Fields/Other Rec. 1 space per 4 seats based on design capacity or 1 loer 4 members using the facility. Religious Institutions 1 soace oer 3 seats in the main assembly area. Cemeteries Adeauate off-street parking shall be provided. Elementary School - Junior High 2 soaces oer classroom High School 2 soaces oer classroom plus 1 space per 6 students College - University 1 space per 4 students based on design capability Hospital 1 space for every 350 sJ. of gross floor area COMMERCIAL Animal Hospital - Kennels 1 space per each 300 sJ. of gross floor area Bank - Financial Service 1 space per 200 sJ. of gross floor area Bed and Breakfast 2 spaces plus 1 for each room to be rented Trade and Training School 1 space oer 3 students based on design capability Bakery 1 space per 25 sJ. of customer area. GOLDEN VALLEY CC . . Clubs/Lodqes 1 space per 2.5 seats based on design capacity.- Convention/Exhibition Hall 1 space per 3 seats Hotel or Motel 1.5 spaces per unit plus parking for other uses. Places of Lodging See Hotel Service Station (Motor Fuel Station) 8 spaces plus 4 per service stall. Motor Vehicle Service Repair 4 spaces for each service bay. Offices Cc - 1 space per 250 sJ. of qross floor area. Mortuaries 1 per every 250 sJ. plus 1 space for every 5 seats. Car Wash 8 spaces plus 4 per service stall. Medical Clinic (Offices) 1 space per 200 s.f. of gross floor area I Open Sales or Rental Lots 1 space per 2000 sJ. of display area Printing 1 space per each 100 sJ. of customer service area. Bowling Alley 1 space per each 6 seats or 300 sJ. of gross floor area, whichever is qreater. - Pool Hall/Arcade 1 space per 50 sJ. Skating Rinks 1 space per eacn 6 seats or 300 sJ. of gross floor area of rink area, whichever is greater. 1 space for every 200 sJ. of gross floor area of non- Sport & Health Clubs court area plus 2 spaces for each court plus 1 per 50 sJ. deck area for swimming. Theater and/or Gymnasiums (Auditorium) 1 space per 4 seats or1 space per 400 sJ., whichever is greater. Restaurant- Class I (Traditional-No Liquor) 1 space per 60 sJ. of gross floor area Restaurant - Class II (Fast Food) 1 space per 40 sJ. of gross floor area Restaurant -Class III (Restaurant W/ Liquor) 1 space per 60 sJ. of floor area plus 1 space per 25 sJ. of bar area. Retail Store or Service Establishment 1 space per 180 sJ. of qross floor area - Shopping Center 1 space for every 200 sJ. of gross floor area. (5 spaces per 1000 sJ.) Studio 1 space per 400 sJ. of gross floor area Storage (See Warehouse) Temporary Retail Sales An adequate plan. INDUSTRIAL Manufacturina - Fabricatinq 1 space per 500 sJ. of gross floor area Outdoor Storage 1 space per 20,000 sJ. of storage area Post Office/Parcel Distribution 10 spaces plus 1 per 500 s. f. plus 1 for each vehicle on site. - Self Storage Facility 1 space for every 10,000 sJ. of storage area Sales Showroom (Motor Vehicles, machinery, 1 space for every 1000 sJ. of gross floor area of boats, etc.) display area plus 1 space for every 5,.000 gross sJ. of outside display 1 space for every 400 sJ. gross floor area of show Showrooms Other (e.g. furniture, appliances). room, plus 1 space for every 5,000 gross square feet of outside display area. Warehouses and Storage 1 space for every 3,000 sJ. of gross floor area. Truck/Van Terminals 1 space per 3,000 s. f. of qross floor area. I Outside areas 1 space per 2,000 sJ. of material Lumber Yards or Bldg. Material Yards display . MISCELLANEOUS Seasonal Farm Produce Sales An adequate plan GOLDEN VALLEY CC . . . Christmas Tree Sales An adequate plan Radio TV Trans. An adequate plan General Requirement. For any and all uses or structures not specifically provided for, such parking space as the City shall determine to be necessary shall be required, considering all the parking generating factors involved. OTHER Mixed Uses. In the case of mixed uses, the parking facilities required shall be the sum of the requirements for the various individual uses, computed separately in accordance with this Section. Parking facilities for one use shall not be considered as providing the required parking facilities for any other use. A. Required Ratios. Where the number of required parking spaces is measured by seating capacity, such seating capacity shall be determined for maximum capacity. B. Compliance with Current Controls. New buildings erected after the effective date of this Section, and old buildings altered after the effective date of this Section, must comply with all applicable off-street parking requirements in effect a the time that said buildings are constructed or altered, as the case may be. Subdivision 4. Proof of Parking. When the required off-street parking is 20 or more spaces, the owner is only required to pave and stripe 75 percent of the required parking spaces if the following conditions are met: A. A parking plan drawn to scale for the property is submitted to the Zoning Administrator and the plan indicates that the site complies with the total parking requirements stated above and the parking lot is designed to the standards required by this Ordinance. B. The portion of the site which is not paved and is capable of containing the amount of parking equal to the difference between the total amount of required parking and the amount of parking required to be paved (known as the proof of parking area) is suitably landscaped and curbed to meet the requirements of this Ordinance. plan for the site. C. The proof of parking area shall be clearly delineated on the parking. D. The paved portion of the parking area shall comply with the pertinent sections of this Ordinance. E. The proof of parking area is not used to satisfy any other landscaping or other requirement and is not located in an area occupied by a building. . F. The property owner is responsible for informing any subsequent owner of the proof of parking area and parking status of the property. GOLDEN VALLEY CC . G. The city may, .at its sole discretion, require at any time that the proof of parking area be paved and striped in such a way that it meets the requirements to provide the total number of required parking spaces on the site or a percentage between 75 percent and 100 percent if so determined by the city. H. Agreement. The city may require the owner to enter into a proof of parking agreement specifying the requirements and restrictions and stating that the owner developer and successor shall be responsible for making improvements to meet the code at the time the city requires such action. Subdivision 5. Loading Regulations A. Design Standards 1. Location. Truck docks for loading and unloading goods or wares shall be provided on the same lot or parcel to be serviced. When truck docks are provided inside the building such area shall not be included in the total floor area used for determining the required number of such docks, nor for parking space requirements. 2. Size. Loading docks shall be sized and provided with maneuvering space to adequately meet the needs. 3. Surfacing. Minimum 7-ton capacity. . 4. Lighting. Where artificial lighting is provided in loading or unloading areas, it shall be directed perpendicular to the ground and arranged to reflectaway from any residence, street or highway. B. Minimum Number of Off-Street Loading Docks Required. USE Business and Professional Offices Retail and Commercial Uses Lightal1d Heavy Industrial Uses (Manufacturing-Fabricating, Warehouse and Stora e, and Showroom Institutional Uses REQUIRED OFF-STREET LOADING DOCKS Ade uate rovisions to meet needs. Ade uate rovisions to meet needs. 1 off-street loading dock per 40,000 s.f. of gross floor area. . GOLDEN VALLEY CC . . . 9 11.03 65. "Non-Conforming Use" - A land use or premises legally existing and/or in use on the effective date of this Section, or amendments thereto, which does not comply with the use provisions of this Chapter for the district in which the land use or premises is located. Source: Ordinance No. 585 Effective Date: 1-14-83 66. "Non-Public Areas" - Ancillary areas: back rooms, service areas, storage, kitchen, washrooms, etc. Source: Ordinance No. 615 Effective Date: 5-25-84 67. "Nursing Home (Rest Home)" - A building having accommodations where care is provided for two or more invalid, infirmed, aged convalescent or physically disabled persons that are not of the immediate family; but not including hospitals, clinics, sanitariums, or similar institutions. 68. "Open Sales Lots" - Any land used or occupied for the purpose of buying and selling new or second-hand passenger cars and/or trucks, motor scooters,' motorcycles, boats, trailers, aircraft and monuments and for the storing of same prior to sale. 69. "Out-Patient Surgical Facility" - A place, other than a hospital or clinic, where minor surgery is performed on humans by qualified surgeons on an out-patient basis, and not requiring a patient to stay overnight in such facility. 70. "Parking Lot" ^ pmcel of land containing one or more unenclosed parking spaces whose use is principal to the lot as differontiated from :::m accessory use, as on a rosidontiallot. 71. "Parking Ramp" ^ structure designed and used for the storage of motor vehicles at, below, and/or above grade. 72. "Parking Space" An improved surface area, enclosed or unenclosed, sufficient in size to store one (1) motor vehicle, together 'Nith a street or alley and permitted ingross and egress of an automobilo. Source: Ordinance No. 585 Effective Date: 1-14-83 *73. "Personal Motorized Recreational Vehicle" - A vehicle used for recreational purposes, including but not limited to All-Terrain Vehicles, golf Carts, Personal Watercraft, Snowmobiles, or Dirt Bikes. Source: Ordinance No. 311, 2nd Series Effective Date: 10-29-04 GOLDEN VALLEY CC 253 (12-31-04 ) . . . 9 11 .25 SECTION 11.25. MULTIPLE DWELLING ZONING DISTRICT. Subdivision 1. Purpose. The purpose of the Multiple Family Zoning District is to provide for medium to high density housing (15-27 units per acre) along directly related and complementary uses. Subdivision 2. District Established. Properties shall be established within the Multiple Dwelling 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 1.1.25, Subdivision 2 by an ordinance which makes cross-reference to this Section 11.25 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 Multiple Dwelling 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. Uses Permitted. The following uses and no other shall be permitted in the Multiple Dwelling Zoning Districts: A. All uses permitted in the R-1 and R-2 Residential Zoning Districts may be allowed as a conditional use, and shall be subject to any restrictions upon such uses elsewhere in this Chapter. B. A "Dwelling-Multiple", as herein defined. C. Accessory buildings and uses, customarily incidental to multi-family uses, such as garages. Source: Ordinance No. 544 Effective Date: 6-26-81 D. Foster family homes. Source: Ordinance No. 653 Effective Date: 4-12-85 E. Essential Services - Class I Source: Ordinance No. 80, 2nd Series Effective Date: 11-28-91 Subdivision 4. Lot Aroa, Hoight, Parking. All property in the Multiple D..o:elling Zoning District sh31l be subject to the following restrictions on use thereof: GOLDEN VALLEY CC 273 (6 15 98) . . . S 11.25 A. Lot I\rea. The follm\'ing schedule shall be f{)lIowed in tho detormination of tho maximum number of dwelling units per lot. Net buildable lot area per unit exclusive of required open spaces as required under Subdivision 5 of this Seotion. Number of Stories 1 2 3 1 5 68 2, 700 square feet 2,100 2,200 2,000 1,800 \^!here all of the garages are buried to the extent that the site area normally covered by the garages can be occupied by other uses such as parking or recreation areas, the above schedule shallb.e reduced by 200 square feet. B. Sub districts and Height Limitations. Four sub districts and corresponding height limitations are hereby established within the Multiple DVlelling District to be known as: M 1 Maximum height three (3) stories M 2 Maximum height f{)ur (1) stories M 3 Maximum height six (6) stories M 1 Maximum height eight (8) stories C. Parking Space. One enclosed garage spaco for each single bedroom dwolling unit or efficiency apartment d':.'elling unit, and one half enclosed garage space for each additional bedroom, in a d'.velling unit, shall be provided on the premisos on '::hich any multiple dwelling is erected, and if said enclosed garage is detached from the d'Nelling unit, it shall be constructed of comparable materials and shall be of the same architectural treatment as the dwelling unit. In addition to the above required enclosed garage basis, One off street nonenclosed parking space shall be provided f{)r each dwelling unit. Subdivision 5. Minimum Yard Requirements. A. The minimum required front, rear and side yards for any structure in the Multiple Dwelling District shall be as follows: Front Yard: Side and Rear Yard: 35 feet. 50 feet when directly abutting a residential; 25 feet from any other zoning district; 35 feet along a public right-of-way. GOLDEN VALLEY CC 274 (6-15-98) . . . S 11.30 M. Class III restaurants, bars, night clubs, etc. N. Sales,or show rooms (auto, machinery, boats, etc.) O. Unattended business operations, such as vending machines, coin or token operated machines and equipment, and other similar uses. P. Video game arcades. Source: Ordinance No. 615 Effective Date: 5-25-84 Q. Heliports, as herein defined. Source: Ordinance No. 643 Effective Date: 11-16-84 R. Child Care Facilities, as defined in this Chapter. Source: Ordinance No . 712 Effective Date: 6-23-88 S. Marine Engine Repair. Source: Ordinance No.4, 2nd Series Effective Date: 8-25-88 T. Adult Day Care Center Source: Ordinance No. 264, 2nd Series Effective Date: 12-13-01 and substations. U. Essential Services - Class III, except for peaking stations Source: Ordinance No. 271, 2nd Series Effective Date: 11-15-02 Subdivision 5. Restricted Uses. No premises shall be used wholly or in part for the storage of any material whatsoever except where such materials are stored in a building and where the character of such building conforms with the general development of a Commercial District and no building or premises in the Commercial District shall be used for any kind of manufacture, repairing, alteration, converting or finishing which uses mechanical power aggregating more than five (5) horsepower per 2,000 feet of ground area. Ground area means the total area of the lot or parcel of land on which a building using mechanical power is located and not just the area of the part of the lot or parcel of land actually covered by the building. Subdivision 6. Loading and Parking Requiroments. I\t le::lSt one off street IO:lding and unloading are:l shall be provided for each business est:lblishment loc:ltod '#ithin a Commercial Zoning District. Off street parking requirements fore:lch use :lllowed in :l Commercial Zoning District shall be :lS follows: GOLDEN V J\LLEY CC 280 (12 27 02) . . . S 11.30 A Retail and Service Establishments One (1) parking space for each 150 square feet of retail floor space. . . . . .. B. Storage One (1) parking space for each 500 square feet of floor space used for storage exclusively. C. Office One (1) parking space for each 250 square f.oet of gross floor space devoted to office use. Source: Ordinance No. 569 Eff-ective Date: 7 16 82 D. Closs I Restaurant One (1) parking space shall also be required for every forty (1~) square feet of public area including eating area and one (1) parking space for every eighty (80) square feet of non public area. Source: Ordinance No. 615 Effective Date: 5 25 81 E. Class II Restaurant I\t least one (1) parking space for each 35 square feet of gross floor area, or one (1) parking spoce for each three seats based on maximum design capacity, whichever is greater. Source: Ordinance No. 569 Effective Date: 7 16 82 F. Class III Restaurant One (1) parking space for every tvlenty five (25) square feet of gross area of bar. One (1) parking spoce shall also be required for every f-orty (10) square feetof public area and one (1) parking space f-or every eighty (80) square feet of non public area. . Source: Ordinance No. 615 Effective Date: 5 25 81 . G. Bowling Alleys, Skating Rinks, Etc. At least one (1) parking spaco for each SIX seats, or 300 square feet of rink area, whichever is greater. H. Theaters and/or Gymnasiums (including other Recreational Buildings) One (1) parking space for each four (1) units of seating capacity, or one (1) space f-or each 100 square feet of floor area, whichever is greater. I. Hotels and/or Motels One (1) parking space for each sleeping unit, plus one (1) parking space for each three (3) employees. J. Service Stations A minimum of four (1) parking spaces (outside) for each service stall; at least one (1) outside parking space shall be provided for each three (3) employees, :md a minimum of one (1) outside parking space shall be provided for each service truck or similar vehicle. GOLDEN VALLEY CC 281 (61598) . . . S 11.30 K. Car VVash Parking requirements shall be the same as for service stations listed above. Source: Ordinance No. 569 Eff-octive Date: 7 16 82 L. Trade and Training Schools One (1) parking space per seat, based on maximum seating capacity, and one (1) space per instructor or support staff position. Source: Ordinance No. 56, 2nd Series Effective Date: 1 21 91 M. Sales Showroom (Motor Vehicle, etc.) At least one (1) parking space for each three (3) employees, plus one (1) parking space for each 1,000 square feet of display ~uea (inside ::md outside). N. Mortuaries At least one (1) parking space for each three (3) employees, plus one (1) parking space for each 100 square feet of area devoted to funeral service and/or display area. O. Each parking space shall be at least 9 x20 foet in width and depth. Source: Ordinance No. 569 Eff-octive Date: 7 16 82 P. Adult Day Care Center One (1) parking space for each five (5) persons cared for and one (1) parking space for each employee. .. Source: Ordinance No. 261, 2M Series Effective Date: 12 13 01 Subdivision 7. Yard Requirements. Front yard, side and rear yards shall be provided for all buildings within the Commercial Zoning District as follows: A. In the case of premises abutting a public street, front yard setbacks shall be at least 35 feet from the right-of-way line of said street. All front yard setbacks shall be maintained as landscaped green areas. All portions of a lot, or parcel, abutting a public street shall be deemed to be front yards. B. Side and rear yard setbacks shall be provided as follows: Source: Ordinance No. 569 Effective Date: 7-16-82 1. In the case of premises adjoining a Residential or R-2 Residential Zoning District, side and rear yards shall be not less than 50 in depth anc~ width. GOLDEN VALLEY CC Source: Ordinance No. 271, 2nd Series Effective Date: 11-15-02. 282 (12-27-02) . . . S 11.35 Subdivision 6. Loading and Parking Requirements. Off stroet I03ding f3cilities sh311 be provided for e3ch pl3ce of business within the Light Industri31 Zoning District 3t the r:::lte of one (1) 103ding berth for each business, or one (1) 103ding berth for e3ch 20,000 squ3re feet of gross floor 3re:::l, whichever is gre3ter. Loading f3cilities sh311 not be countod :::lS parking spaces. Off streot parking shall be provided as follows: ~., Offices One (1) parking space f-or e3ch 250 squ3re f-oet of gross floor 3ro:::l, or fr3ction thereof. 8. VV3rehouse :::lnd Storage; Light M3nubcturing, P3ckaging and Processing F:::lcilities One (1) p3rking sp3ce for e:::lch 500 squ3re feet of gross floor ar03, or fraction thereof. Source: Ordin3nce No. 5'16 Effective D3te: 9 18 81 C. Truck/V3n Terminals One (1) p3rking sp3ce sh:::lll be provided for each 250 sqU:::lro feet of office/employee :::lrea and one (1) parking sp3ce shall be provided for e3ch 500 square feet of stor3ge or w:::lrohouse 3re3 exclusive of sp:::lces for fleet vehicles. For termin:::lls where the fleet vehicles :::lre stored on site when not in use, thero sh311 :::llso be one (1) p:::lrking sp3ce provided f-or e3ch driver's person31 vehicle. Source: Ordin:::lnce No. 50, 2nd Series Effective Date: 11 22 90 D. Medic:::l1 Clinics One (1) p:::lrking space for e:::lch three (3) omployees, plus one (1) sp3ce for e3ch doctor :::lnd one (1) p3rking sp3ce for e:::lch 250 sq. ft. of gross floor 3re:::l. Source: Ordin~mco No. 82, 2nd Series Eff-octive D3te: 2 27 92 E. Tr:::lde Schools or Training Centers One (1) parking sp3ce per se:::lt, b3sed on maximum se:::lting c:::lp3city, :::lnd one (1) sp3ce instructor or support st3ff position. Source: Ordinance No. 252, 2M Series Effective D3te: 7 26 01 F. Adult D3Y Care Center One (1) parking space for e:::lch five (5) persons c:::lred for 3nd one (1) p3rking sp:::lce for e3ch employee. Source: Ordin3nce No. 26'1, 2M Series Effective Date: 12 13 01 G. Accessory rot3i1 service and/or s3les. one space for e3ch 150 square feet of retail floor sp3ce. Source: Ordinance No. 283, 2M Series Effective Date: 9 12 03 Subdivision 7. Yard Requirements. Front yard, side yard and rear yard setbacks shall be required inthe Light Industrial Zoning Districtas follows: GOLDEN VALLEY CC 287 (12-31-04) . . . S 11.36 4. All required front yard setbacks shall be landscaped, and one-half (1/2) of the required side and rear yard setbacks shall be landscaped. Subdi'lision 7. Loading and Parking Requirements. One (1) loading berth for each business, or one (1) loading berth for e3ch 20,000 squ3re feet of gross floor are3, 'Nhictrevor is greater, sh311.be required in the Industri31 Zoning District. Off street p3rking requiremonts in the Industrial Zoning District shall be as follows: A Offices One (1) parking space for each 250 squ3re foot of gross floor area. B. VVarehousing 3nd Storage One (1) parking sp3ce f-or oach 500 square feot of gross floor area. C. Places of Industry or Manuf3cture Ono (1) parking space f-or oach 500 squ3ro fDOt of gross floor area. D. Lumber Y3rds, or Building Materi31 Y3rds i\t least one (1) p3rking space f-or 03ch 200 squ3re feet of retail. floor sp3ce, plus one. (1) parking space for e3ch three (3) employoos or each 500 square feet of stor3ge 3nd/or v.~arohouse are3 'Nhichover is greater. E. Placos of Lodging One (1) parking space sh311 be providod for each sleeping room in hotels and motels, in addition to one (1) p3rking space for each three (3) employees. Source: Ordin3nco No. 551 Effoctive Date: 9 11 81 F. Class I Restaur3nts One (1) p3rking space for every forty (10) squ3re fDet of public 3rea including e3ting 3rea and one (1) parking sp3ce for every eighty (80) square feet of nonpublic area. Source: Ordin3nce No. 615 Effective Date: 5 25 81 G. Class II Rest3urants /\t least one (1) parking sp3ce for each 35 SqU3ro foet of gross floor area, or one (1) parking space for e3ch three (3) soats b3sod on c3p3citydesign, \vhichover is greater. H. Car 'Nash Shall be the S3me 3S required f-or 3 service station. I. Premisos for J\utomobile or Other Motor Vehicle S31es and Showrooms At loast one (1) parking space for each three (3) employees, plus at least one (1) parking space for oach 1,000 squ3re f-eetof 3utomotive display area (inside 3nd outside ). GOLDEN VALLEY CC 295 (61598) . . . 3 11,36 ,~\ outside parking '.' l::lm of f-our ~ 7 sh . Stations A minim arking spaoo foroa.. J. Gasolino SeNI~? e slnll, at least ono (1) ~ tow truok or similar rouided for oooh SOr.IO orking spooo for eoc s aoos sholl bo p. dot loos! ono (1) P h Ihroo (3) t~roo (3) omployoos, an A I ono (1) parking spooo fo~6:6f oroo devolod to BOIVico vehlolo., K Mortuaries ,J loos for oooh 400 squoro ' '1 \ parking spaco nd at loast one ~ 7 omployoos, a nd 'or display oroo. . . . Alloost ono (1) funoral SONIOOS 0 , d Olhor RooroolionaIFoc~hll~So:.~OoitY dosign. or 0\ ' L. Ball Fiolds an f soaling oapoolly b'OSOth 0 fo oil ily bosod on oopaol ~ oh four (4) Units 0 mombors uSing 0 , arking space forea 00 for oach four (4) for oaoh throe foasl ono (1) po rklng spa , . . . A Iloas! ono (1) parking s~:~~Od in tho fooillly dosign. M. Day Coro FaGlhtlos ro';oaoh oight (8) oh,ldron '1 \ parking space I as ",Ius ono, 7 . 9 feet (3) omp oyo : urn oopaoily. hall bo 01100& ~osod on maxim ~ach I"'\arking space s " k' S",aso" " N. Sizo of Flor-Ing , '51 III G ,fAOnoo No. 5 . ....~!h and 20 fool in dop . Soum?: . .r.;,.: 9 11 81 In ~I". EffeGilvo 00.0. or One (1) parking spaco p rt T do Schools or Training c~~~e;~ace par instructor or suppo 0, -rra acity ~md one ~ 7 ~ maximum sooling cop , N 53 2nd Sories sool, boso" on mo' Ordinanoo o. , stoff position. , ~;;::Giiv~ Dolo: 1 24 91 . \ for oooh flvo (5, '. Ono (1) parking spooo P. Adull Day C:,ro C~:~r oaoll omPlo~o. 264 2"" Sorios dono (1) parking sp so' Ordinance, o. , porsons sarod for an. , ~:~i"~ Dale: 12 13 02 0 spooe for oaoll 150 ,.I'eF salas on " son/ices anu. Q. ^ GGossory miDI. , ~g'). "lAG Series . n . No "'-d, '" fool of roloil floor spaoo. Soumo: Ordln?~0~2 03 squoro Effeolivo Dolo. D jueUlays. .. 8 "ssess r... ~ . imum bd''',slon ... f :rlla mln I Su I...... Slreollnlo",ao Ion. "d d howo""r, tho. f g '''eway From 5Q feet" pro.1 e , A. DiGianoa 0 n: i' ",oolion sholl bo . ~dllions warrant a ' f m 0 stroolln 0 . olod lrafflo 00 dislnnce ofl~o d~::lilyroEnginOOr pros~:~ ~!t~~~o sholl bo roqUir9d. if in Iho opln'~~ 0 disbnoe thon suoh groa, ~"'nimum dislanoo grootor minimum Boo''Oon Drivowoys. ,., g' tance .. . , B Minimum ..IS ourb sut. h II bo 25 fool a1tho . . driyewoy anglo 10 a '''",''ays s a I Mln,mum bolwoon n .. ...... 0 "'o"'OY Anglo to tho SI';:,: ih~ City Engineor. C. Minimumnl~ds ~tllorWiso approved ~ 31 04) h IIbo 60 degroos, u (12 Iho slrool s a 296 GOLDEN VALLEY CC . . . S 11.36 , D. Minimum Distance Between 3 Drivmvay and Adjacent Property. Minimum distanco between 3 drive....lay and the adj3cent property line shall be 5 fuet at the curb cut. Subdivision 9. Landscaping and Screening. A. All required yards shall be landscaped according to a landscape plan approved by the Buildin'g Boardof Review. B. A solid screen, consisting of either a solid fence or wall not less than 6 feet in height, or a planted landscape screen providing at least 90 percent opacity and at least 6 feet in height at the time of planting, shall be installed and maintained along all property lines separating an Industrial Zoning District from any Residential, Multiple Dwelling, or Institutional Zoning District. C. All waste material, debris, refuse, junk or damaged vehicles shall be either kept entirely within an enclosed building, or completely screened from public streets and adjacent property. ~ D. In the Industrial Zoning District, no materials or equipment shall be stored outside, unless screened in such a manner as not to be visible from adjacent properties or streets. No storage shall be permitted within the required landscaped. area. Source: Ordinance No. 551 Effective Date: 9-11-81 Subdivision 10. Lot Coverage. No building or structure, or group thereof, shall occupy more than fifty (50) percent of the total land area of any lot or parcel in an Industrial Zoning District. Source: Ordinance No. 609 Effective Date: 11-11-83 Subdivision 11. Temporary Retail Sales. A. Temporary retail sales shall include only the retail sales contemplated by the permitted uses in the Commercial Zoning District. Retail sales contemplated by the conditional uses in the Commercial Zoning District are excluded. B. Any person seeking to operate a temporary retail sale in an industrial district shall apply for a permit therefor from the Director of Zoning and Community Services. A completed application must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the commencement of the temporary retail sale. The Director of Zoning and Community Services will issue a permit only after it is determined that the application meets all requirements of this subdivision. The permit application shall include the following: GOLDEN VALLEY CC 297 (6-15-98) . . . S 11.45 SECTION 11.45. BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICES ZONING DISTRICT. Subdivision 1. Purpose. The purpose of the Business and Professional Offices Zoning District is to provide areas wherein there may be erected, maintained and used, officesfor persons engaged in business pursuits not involving the sale of or handling of goo~s, wares, merchandise or commodities, as for example, accountants, insurance brokers, realtors, fiscal agents and the like; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be interpreted to prohibit in such districts the sale of goods, wares, merchandise or commodities by sample, as for example, by manufacturer's representatives. Subdivision 2. District Established. Properties shall be established within the Business and Professional Offices 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 11.45, Subdivision 2 by an ordinance which makes cross- reference to this Section 11.45 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 Business and Professional Offices 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. Source: Ordinance No. 541 Effective Date: 5-8-81 Subdivision 3. Parking Requirements. VVith the exception of Adult Day Care Centors, which shall require one (1) parking space for each five (5) persons cared for and one (1) parking space for each employee, all land uses and structures permitted under this zoning district shall provide off street p:lrking at the ratio of one (1) parking space for every 250 square f-eet of gross floor area. Source: Ordin:mce No. 264, 200 Series Effective Date: 12 13 01 A Off Street Parking. Each off street parking stall required under the provisions of this Chapter shall be installed at a size of 9 feet in y.'idth and 20 feet in length and shall provide sufficient area for driving aislos in between parking stalls. B. Off Street Loading. Each building in this district shall provide adequate off street loading and unloading facilities for each business or tenant within the development. Source: Ordinance No. 541 Effective Date: 5-8-81 GOLDEN VALLEY CC 303 (5-1-02) 9 11.46 . Subdivision 5. Height. No building or structure other than water tanks, water tank towers and lighting fixtures, shall be erected to exceed three (3) stories in height 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. Source: Ordinance No. 609 Effective Date: 11-11-83 Subdivision 6. Use of Land. For the purpose of maintaining the character of this Zoning District, no buildings or structures shall occupy more than twenty-five (25) percent of the area of the lot or premises. Subdivision 7. Loading and Parking. Adequate areas for off street loading and unloading of trucks and service vehicles shall be provided in each Institutional Zoning District. The minimum number of off street parking spaces provided in each Institutional Zoning District shall be as follmvs: Source: Ordinance No. 567 Eff-ective Date: 5 28 82 A I 1 Institutional Sub District One (1) parking space shall be provided f-or each three (3) units of seating capacity in churches and schools. For I\dult Day Care Centers, one (1) parking space shall be provided for each five (5) persons cared for and one (1) parking space provided for each employee. . B. I 2 Institutional Sub District For libraries and museums, at least one parking space for each four (1) units of seating capacity shall be provided. Colleges, seminaries and other institutes of higher education shall provide at least one (1) parking space f-or each four (1) units of seating capacity, or one (1) parking space for each four (1) students based on total enrollment, whichever is greater. For Adult Day Care Centers, one (1) parking space shall be provided f-or each five (5) persons cared for and one (1) parking space provided for each employee. C. I 3 Institutional Sub District Lodge halls and private clubs sholl provide one (1) parking space for oach P#O and one half (2 1/2) seats based on maximum capacity design. One (1) parking space shall be provided f-or each three (3) employees, plus one (1) parking space for each four (-1) bed.s in hospitals, sanitariums, rest homes, and nursing homes. For clinics (medical or dental) and out patient treatment facilities one (1) parking space for each three (3) employees, plus one (1) space for each doctor and one (1) parking space per each 250 squarof-oet of gross floor area shall be required. For congrogate ahd/or elderly housing, one (1) parking space shall be provided for every two (2) dwelling units. Such spaces may be uncovered. Group homes, and residences and/or GOLDEN VALLEY CC 310 (5 1 02) . . . . ~ 11.16 treatment focilities f{)r chemically dependent persons, shall provide one (1) parking space for each four (1) beds, plus one (1) parking space for each three (3) employees, and one (1) parking space for each resident vehicle. For /\dult Dny Care Centers, one (1) parking space shall be provided f{)r each five (5) persons cared for and one (1) parking space provided for each employee. _ , 0.11 Institutional Sub District One (1) parking space shall be provided f{)r each five (5) patrons based on holding capacity for golf courses, country clubs, or polo fields. In addition, one (1) parking space for eoch three (3) employees shall also be provided. City offices shall be provided with off stroet parking on a basis of one (1) porking spoce for each three (3) employees, plus adequote parking to accommodote visitors having business ot City offices. Fire stotions and other similar focilities sholl provide ot least one (1) parking spoce for each two (2) on duty personnel based on maximum personnel per shift. For Adult Day Care Centers, one (1) parking spoce shall be provided for each five (5) persons cored for ond one (1) parking spoce provided for each employee. Source: Ordinance No. 261, 200 Series Eff-octive Date: 12 13 01 E. I 5 Institutionol Sub District. Adequate off street porking sholl be provided for visitors and employees at cemeteries located within this Zoning Sub District. F. All parking stalls within the Institutionol Zoning District sholl be at least 9 feet in width and 20 feet in depth. Source: Ordinance No. 567 Effective Date: 5 28 82 Subdivision 8. Yard Requirements. Side and rear yards in the Institutional Zoning District shall not be less than 50 feet in width and depth, of which at least 25 feet adjacent to the property line shall be landscaped and maintained as a buffer zone. Source: Ordinance No. 609 Effective Date: 11-11-83 Subdivision 9. Front Yards. No building or structure in an Institutional Zoning District shall be located less than 35 feet from the property line abutting a public street. All portions of a parcel of land abutting a public street shall be regarded as front yards. All front yards shall be planted, and landscaped, and shall contain no off-street parking. Source: Ordinance No. 567 Effective Date: 5-28-82 (Sections 11.47 through 11.49, inclusive, reserved for future expansion.) GOLDEN VALLEY CC 311 (6-30-05) . . . SECTION 11 70 911.70 . . OFF STREET PARKING 1'.ND LOADING REGULATIONS. . Subdivision 1. Required R' 'M sp3ces IS measured b ' the atlos. .. here the number of r' , seating capacity shall ~a doi~rh',~~~dofro"r~~~~~: ~r ~eating enpacity, s~:'~~;~~:gnt or payment or m3Xlmum C3p3city, Subdi"isioR 2 Ad' . . re3sonael' · , . . .. Jacent Parking Are 'MA spaco to ~o~;;:~~d ~nn~~ho samo lot wilh tho p-;i~iP:~~~~:'t~~ ~~~~~~ spa~ ennnot bo loentod within ~vo hundmdO(5~:;oett property in a similar or hoavior zo~~~ ~~;mlt such accoss. eo 0 tho permitted uso moasurQd I r ogory, , 3 ong mes of public Subdivision 3 L Ef Industrbl3nd Ter. 'M . oa 109 Docks and Berths In G ' 10adingandUnloa~~;loi 'g,::,~~ous~.;ono DistriGts, truck b~rths ~~d~;:~~~Li9~t Industrial, oach building desi n d s or namS shall be provided on th Ing ocks for ~:1:~~~~n~u1~~~~;~~::~~~~~;~~~~ ~~0~e6iu~~~~~ih:~t,;ffl~~~~~:~!0~~:~~~:~ uc erths, nor f{)r parking sp3ce requirements SubdMsion 4 General R" . not specific311y provided for's h. . , equ.rement. For 3ny 3nd 311 uses t nocessary shall bo roquirod, ~~s~~~~;ga~~~CO as tho Council shall doto~~nse %~~QS e p3rklng gener3ting factors involved Subdivision 5 Chan . R . ~a~Ooi;':,~~~ion thom is ~ chan:: i~nth:~~~~:re~f~;"wlhO,nover aftor ~ho effoGtivo Section; and Who~:~:r r:~c~'~~~'n~ej~ anr othor unit of mta~~~:':;orit ~~:~ii.~~ j~s:rs, or fhorc~nt of tho number of off stmot par~~g 0: a Rood for an incmaso in more than 15'. IS action tAe eeT paces 3S deteFAf e 13 ' time on .theb~~i.a~f ;~~naa~~:,:~oot p~rking facilitios shaiib~~r~Vid~~~?i;~i~uimmonts of nee s, 3S determined by this S r 00 3 reasonable ec Ion. , . Subdivision 6 M' reqUired Sh311 be the su . . .xed ~ses. In the case of mixed us . separatoly in accordanc: .~,r tho mqulmmenls for tho various iRdH~~~~RO parking faciliti06 considored as providing th~ t~~~~o~h:~t~r. p;rking facilitlos for dno US~~~~II,,::::~~tod ring aCllltles for 3ny other use, Subdivision 7. Dosign Standards. A All ff , ' ., ,. 0 street 3ut 13'1 . appmpnato means of vohicular accos~:'~ 't 0 P~rklAg facilitios shall bo dosignod '''ith . s ree or 311ey 3nd with m3neu"e . 00 00 y ring 3reas. B. Det3iled !"lIaR A II of 311 curb Guts or drivew3Y oponings s b~f~reb~ ;~~;;~~.~~ bO the City Engineer f{)r appro'.'31 001 e gr3nted. GOLDEN VALLEY CC 357 (61598) , . . . . S 11.71 C. All required parking areas shall be paved with asphalt or concrete surfacing, shall afford adequate drainage and shall h3'.'e concrete curb and/or concrete curb and gutter. D. Parking areas shall be used for parking only and no vehicular sales, doad storage, repair, dismantling or service of any kind shall be permitted. in said areas. E. \^!here parking area artificial lighting is provided it shall be arranged to reflect away from any residences and also from any parking, street or highway. F. i\1I required parking spaces shall be at least 9 feet in v..idth and at least 20 feet in depth. Subdi'.'ision 8. Compliance 'Nith Current Controls. New buildings erected after the effective date of this Section, and old buildings altered after the eff-ective date of this Section, must comply with all applicable off street parking requirements in effect at the time that said buildings are constructed or altered, as the case may be. Subdivision 9. Landscaped Areas of No Parking. The minimum required landscaped areas, 'Nithin 'Nhich there shall be no parking in Multiple Dwelling, Institutional, Business and Profossional Office, Commercial, Light Industrk]l, Industrial and Terminal VVarehouse Zoning Districts, shall be: A Front Yard 35 feet. B. Side and Rear Yards One half (1/2) of the required building setback. Source: Ordinance No. 582 Effective Date: 12 31 82 SECTION 11.71. TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND ANTENNAS Subdivision 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to allow for and regulate the design, location, placement, construction, maintenance, and removal of telecommunications towers and antennas and to provide safety/emergency service through use of telecommunications facilities; provide broader forms of communication in a more reliable way; ensure such facilities are unobtrusively located; strictly control the location and design of telecommunications facilities so that allowed facilities will not be obtrusive or visually unpleasant; provide clear standards governing all aspects of such facilities; minimize the number of new towers and to require co-locating; allow new facilities only when a documented demonstration of need satisfactory to the City can be shown; protect residential property and neighborhoods; promote shared use of telecommunications towers; protect property values, the image of the City, and the image along the City's principal arterials including Highways 55, 100 and 169, and Interstate 394. GOLDEN VALLEY CC 358 (12-27-02) . . . .. Hey Planning 763-593-8095/763-593-8109 (fax) Date: November 22, 2005 To: Golden Valley Planning Commission From: Mark W. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development Subject: New Zoning Code Chapters Related to Multiple Family At the June 14,2005 City Council/City Manager meeting, the Council reviewed three new chapters (R-2, R-3 and R-4) to the zoning code related to multiple family housing. These new chapters would replace the current Two-Family (R-2) Residential Zoning District (Section 11.22) and the Multiple Dwelling Zoning District (Section 11.25). At the June 14 meeting, drafts of the new zoning chapters were discussed by the Council. (These drafts had been previously reviewed by the Planning Commission and sent to the City Council for comment prior to a public hearing.) The City Council suggested several changes that are shown in the attached minutes of the June 14 meeting. These changes have been incorporated in the new drafts of the R-2, R-3, and R-4 chapters. The staff would now like the Commission to give one final review of these new chapters prior to going through the public hearing process. Attachments Executive Summary dated June 14,2005 (1 page) June 14 Council/Manager Minutes (1 page) Proposed new R-2, R-3 and R-4 zoning code chapters (10 pages) . . . ~ Memorandum Planning 763-593-8095/763-593-8109 (fax) alley Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting June 14, 2005 Agenda Item 6. Proposed City Code Amendments: Multiple Dwelling Zoning Districts (R-2, R-3 and R-4) . Off-Street Parking Requirements . Increase Accessory Structure Space Prepared By Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development Summary The Planning Commission and staff have been busy proposing various changes to the Zoning Code. The latest three changes mentioned above have been reviewed by the Planning Commission and recommended to go forward through the approval process. As with other changes to the Zoning Code, the staff is bringing the proposed changes to the City Council at the Council/Manager meeting for discussion purposes prior to placing it on a Planning Commission agenda for an informal public hearing. . COWlcJ/ MMl6l.jU" {vI;V1 ~4 ZfJoS J~I J . .. Council. consensus is to have staff revie e dra in light of the Council questions and develop a new draft. If consulting services are needed to uately ad ess the q he Planning Commission may proceed with consideration of an ordinance with limited lighti rovisions, craftirg a more detailed I Jdinance at a later date. The ,Planning Commission will develop a lighting ordi ce and the Environmental Commission with review the ordinance before it goes to the City Council. Multiple Dwelling Zoning Districts (R-2, R-3 and R-4) .... Mark Grimes explained that these amendments will make the City's residential zoning districts conform to its Comprehensive Plan. It will also provides for an R-2 Zone that is cumulative and allows both single family and duplex housing, thereby allowing single family homes in an R-2 zone without becoming nonconforming. After discussing various provisions of the draft ordinance the Council determined that the Planning Commission could begin the public hearing process, but asked staff to address the following requested changes: . Front yard setbacks (35 ft.) and accessory building setbacks should be the same in the R1- and R-2 districts, . Revise the definition of kitchenettes, . Clarify language related to allowable square footage for accessory buildings in the R-2 zone, . Require a conditional use permit for any structure more than eight stories in the R-4 district, . Improve language related to density bonuses in the R-3 and R-4 districts - reducing the deduction in parking spaces to ten percent and requiring the developer to provide good access to the bus route. Increase Accessory Structure Space - Mark Grimes asked Cathy Waldhauser of the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals to explain the impetus for this revision, She explained that accessory structures cannot exceed a maximum of 1000 sq. ft. even on larger lots that have space for larger structures without negatively impacting the neighborhood. The draft ordinance allows for an increase in the amount of space allowed for accessory structures as the lot size increases, with a new maximum of 1500 sq. ft. when a lot exceeds 15,000 sq. ft. The Council supported moving ahead with this ordinance with some I.age clarifications. The meeting ended at 9:20 pm. Jeanne Andre, Assistant City Manager . . . . Add the following definitions to the Zoning Code, Section 11.03: 30.5 - "Dwelling - Seniorand Physical Disability Housing" - A multiple dwelling building with open occupancy limited to disabled or handicapped persons and/or persons over sixty (60) years of age. No more than ten (10) percent of the occupants excluding disabled or handicapped persons, may be persons under sixty (60) years of age (spouse of a person over sixty (60) years of age or caretakers, etc.). 33.5 - Dwelling Units - A single, secure dwelling space providing independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. 52.3 - Kitchen - A kitchen shall be any room containing cabinets, shelves, countertops, and any two of the following: a sink, a kitchen range, or refrigerator. 52.6 - Kitchenette - A kitchenette shall be any room containing both an operable sink and a refrigerator measuring not more than 6 cubic feet. Delete the following definitions to the Zoning Code, Section 11.03: Delete #35 Elderly (Senior Citizen) and Handicapped Housing). - A multiple dwelling building with open occupancy limited to disabled or handicapped persons and/or persons over sixty (60) years of age. No more than ten (10) percent of the occupants excluding disabled or handicapped persons, may be persons under sixty (60) years of age (spouse of a person over sixty (60) years of age or caretakers, etc.). Section 11.22. Moderate Density Residential 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.. DistrictEstablished. 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. . . B. Two-Family dwellings. C. Townhouses. D. Foster family homes. E. Home occupations, as regulated by Section 11.21, Subdivision 15. F. 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 11,000 square feet shall be required for any principal structure. 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. 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. 1. Front Setback. The required minimum front setback shall be 35 feetfrom any front property line along a street right-of-way line. Open front porches, with no screens, may be built to within 30 feet of a front property line along a street right-of-way line. 2. Rear Setback. The required rear setback shall be 20 . percent of the lot depth. 3. Side Setback. The required side setback shall be 15 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 Districtto 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 built on an existing principal structure that would create a situation where an existing garage or accessory . structure would not be completely to the rear ofthe 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. The height shall be measured from the surface of the floor to the bottom of the sill plate. 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. Accessory structures including detached and attached garages, detached sheds, greenhouses .and gazebos shall be limited in size to a total of 650 square feet per dwelling unit. 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. . . . 11.23 R-3 Medium Density Residential Zoning District (R-3) Subdivision 1. Purpose. The purpose of the R-3 Medium Density Residential Zoning District is to provide for medium density housing (up to 10 units per acre with potential for 12 units per acre with density bonuses) 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 ofthis Chapter Subdivision 3. Permitted Uses. The following uses and no other shall be permitted in the R-3 Zoning District: A. Townhouses. 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. Storage structures similar in construction and materials to the principal structure not exceeding 500 square feet in area or 10 feet in height. . . . 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. C. Principal structures in excess of 4 stories or 48 feet. D. Retail sales, Class I and II restaurant establishments, and professional offices within principal structures containing 20 or more dwelling units when located upon any minor or major arterial street. Any such sales, establishment or office shall be located only on the ground floor and have direct access to the street. . Subdivision 6. Corner Visibility. All structures in the R-3 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-3 Zoning District shall be located in dedicated public easements. Subdivision 7. Principal Structures. Principal structures in the R-3 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-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 albng 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 requirementexcludes 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 15 feet. Subdivision 7. Density Bonus. Apartments providing sidewalks on all street frontage shall be granted one or more exemptions from item C, Subdivision 8, 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. Scheduled public transit route within 1000 feet of the primary entrance by public sidewalk 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 ofthe principal structure shall increase the maximum allowable density by two (2) units per acre. . . . 11.24 R-4 High Density 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 withJn 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. B. 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. Similar in construction and materials to the principal structure. 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. 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 . C. Retail sales, Class I and II restaurant establishments, and professional offices within principal structures containing 20 or more dwelling units when located upon any minor or major arterial street. 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. Subdivision 8. Principal Structures- Multiple-Family. Multiple-Family Dwellings in 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. For each story higher than four stories, the setback shall increase by 5 feet per story up to a maximum of 35 feet. 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. B. Height. No building shall exceed 8 stories or 96 feet in height, whichever is less. 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. For each story higher than four stories, the setback shall increase by 5 feet per story up to a maximum of 35 feet. . . . 2. Side and Rear Yard Setback. When directly abutting any R-1 Zoning District, the required side and rear yard setback shall be.40feet. In all other instances, the required side and rear yard setback shall be 20 feet. C. Height. No building shall exceed 8 stories or 96 feet in height, whichever is less. Higher buildings are permitted only by Conditional Use Permit. D. 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. Subdivision 11. Parking Requirement Reduction. Pursuant to a Traffic Management Agreement and the provision of sidewalks on all street frontages, apartments may pursue one of the following to reduce the parking requirement: A. Underground parking. The provision of one or more underground parking space per dwelling unit shall result in a 10% reduction in the number of required parking spaces. B. Public Transit. Public transit available within 1000 feet of the primary entrance may result in a 10% reduction in the number of required parking spaces. ~ . . . ,. Planning 763-593-8095 I 763-593-8109 (fax) Date: November 22, 2005 To: GoldenValley Planning Commission From: Mark W. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development Subject: Amendment to the Single Family Zoning District (R-1) Related to the Permitted Amount of Accessory Structure Space At the June 14,2005 City Council/City Manager meeting, the Council discussed a draft of an amendment to the R-1 zoning district that would permit larger lots within the R-1 district to have more than 1000 sq. ft. of accessory structure space. This draft had previously been reviewed by the Planning Commission and sent to the June 14 meeting to get comments from the City Council prior to holding a public hearing. At the meeting, the City Council gave direction to the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing on the proposed change. Only small language changes were suggested and these changes have been incorporated in the attached draft of the ordinance. The staff suggests that the Planning Commission again review this ordinance that permits greater amounts of accessory structure space in the R-1 district and then decide to either study it further or send it forward fora public hearing. Attachments Executive Summary dated June 14,2005 (2 pages) Council/Manager minutes dated June 14,2005 (1 page) Proposed Ordinance (1 page) . '1 alley Memorandum Planning 763-593-8095/763-593-8109 (fax) Executive Summary Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting June 14,2005 Agenda Item 6. Proposed City Code Amendments: Multiple Dwelling Zoning Districts (R-2, R-3 and R-4) . 0 -Street Parking Requirements . Increase Accessory ru e pace Prepared By Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development . Summary The Planning Commission and staff have been busy proposing various changes to the Zoning Code. The latest three changes mentioned above have been reviewed by the Planning Commission and recommended to go forward through the approval process. As with other changes to the Zoning Code, the staff is bringing the proposed changes to the City Council at the Council/Manager meeting for discussion purposes prior to placing it on a Planning Commission agenda for an informal public hearing. AMENDMENTS TO CREATE NEW MUL IPLE FAMILY ZONING DISTRICTS (R-2, R-3and R-'4> ,1{#J,P<' The cfTa~es to the zoning code related l' multiple family zoning districts were sent~fr~ City Councilas'~of the Weekly Report on arch 18, 2005. Included in the Week~~~port are the ~ropose~ cti~1tl~ t..oo.. the Zoning Cod ..... and a memo. fro.m Pla~. .n.in. g,~rrAd~m Fulton. The Inf~rmatlon. that~~made part of thi Weekly Report IS agaIQ~ac~ed to this ~~mo along With Section IV, (pa ..3,4 and 5) fthe February 14, " Planmng CommisSion minutes. . AMENDMENT TO REVISE OFF-STR G REGULATIONS The second zoning item for discussion is posed changes to Section 11.70 Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations. O~ . " ..ar, the staff has been working with William :~~~~ ~~.c ~I~f.b' ~ th T.. t~. ~a.p. ~~tn~' O{~~~~~i....'. a~~J hse.t~.~ 's P ,a :~..~....;:.g. ~~~ ~o.o~. s~i~:: ~I~t~: the parking needs to be ch~~'ff~d. The most si;. ificant change is ~~the proposed Section 11.70 will now include the~uired number of par ~ng spaces for all use?!!> itted in the Zoning Cope. The currfSection 11.70 is only tweJipages long and addresses ',i.'tli19rily design standards parking lots. The proposed Se'ltion 11.70 also includes desig~Standards such as ligh' ,parking space size, surfacing of parking lots, landscaping, maintenance, and drai( ge. The proposed Section 11.70 will also include the parking required for all uses . t f permitte.....d.. in the Zoning Code. Currently, thi'.... number of required parking spaces is delineated in eaG~ zoning chapter.. . ~~, . Most oth~~~e, . g codes for cities similar tolGolden Valley include a detaile arking chapter that includes the king space requiremenls for each zoning district ,I . e City Council elects to adopt thes '~w parking regulatiofs; several changes wjllJiave to be made to zone ing code to eliminate"'t arking requir ... ents that.....a. re no~lSted in each zoning district These changes would be pr ed at the s .' e time thy.e' parking regulations were considered.) , 'r it. A copy of tion II (pages 1 ,2 and 3) of th Planning Commission minu from February 1~;~ IS attaGhed. At that meeting, the C, mission agreed that the draft 6 . he proposed paYlllg regulations can begin the process to~be reviewed at a public hearing. ." AMENDMENT TO INCREASE ACCESSORY STRUCTURE SPACE At the recommendation of the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Planning Commission considered a change to the R-1 (Single Family) section of the Zoning Code related to the permitted . amount of accessory structure space. The zoning code currently allows up to 1,000 square feet of both attached and detached accessory structure space such as garages, sheds and gazebos for each lot. The BZA found that a number of the variances that have been considered over the past few years were related to homeowners wanting to exceed the 1 ,000 square foot limitation. The BZA felt that it might be appropriate to exceed 1,000 square feet on larger lots. On January 10, 2005, the Planning Commission considered the BZA request on this matter. A copy of the minutes from January 10, 2005 is attached. The Planning Commission asked the staff to study the matter. On February 14, 2005, the staff returned to the Planning Commission with a draft ordinance. There was some discussion and the consensus was to go forward to the Planning Commission with a public hearing. A copy of Section V (pages 5 and 6) of the Planning Commission minutes from February 14, 2005 minutes is attached. The proposed ordinance change would allow a maximum of 1,500 square feet for accessory structure(s) if the lot is 15,000 square feet or larger in size. Lots between 10,000 square feet and 15.000 square feet would be allowed 1,250 square feet for accessory structure(s). Lots up to 10,000 square feet in area would remain at the 1,000 square feet for accessory structure(s). . - exempt residential garage sales from certain limitations, J~ J1} ZooS - create a standard for bicycle parking, ~: I M A. ./' - the need for city standards for Iighting~both within a lot and beyond lot lines, CoW\. c:1 ~jCH - standards regarding illuminating bUildir\Js, fA _ .. I 1>_ ~ .- p~afety standards related to li9hti~t ..Jt' IV\( (\ (AAV.,ov" , ,~, Council consens~s have staff review the d: ft ordinance in Iig , ifihe Council questions and develop a new draft. If consulting services are ed to adequately aiVdress the qu . ' ns, the Planning Commission may proceed with consideration of an ordinance with limited lig provisions, craJting a mo etailed lighting ordinance at a later date, The Planning Commission will develop a lighting ordinance the Enviro'1J11enta ommission with reviewthe ordinance before it goes to the City Council. J Multiple Dwelling Zoning Districts (R-2, d R-4) - Mark Grimes explained that these amendments will make the City's residential zoning districts conform to its pr sive Plan. It will also provides for an R-2 Zone that is cumulative and allows both single family and duplex housing ereby WI 'ngle family homes in an R-2 zone without becoming nonconforming. After discussing various provisions the draft 0 inance' ouneil determined that the Planning Commission could begin the public hearing process, but a~staff to addre t, the fOllowing" " ' . e,s,hanges: - Front yard setba ~5 ft.) and accessobuilding setbacks shouldo - Revise the d ition of kitchenettes, >, - Clarify la age related to allowable squa~~ footage for accessory buildings in t ~ zone, - Requ'a conditional use permit for any S!gucture more than eight stories in the R-4 district, - I rove language related to density bonu[es in the R-3 and R-4 districts - reducing the deduction in parking spaces to ten ercent and requiring the developer to pro'Vide good access to the bus route. Increase Accessory Structure Space - Mark Grimes asked Cathy Waldhauser of the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals to explain the impetus for this revision, She explained that accessory structures cannot exceed a maximum of tOoo sq. ft. even on larger lots that have space for larger structures without negatively impacting the neighborhood. The draft ordinance allows for an increase in the amount of space allowed for accessory structures as the lot size increases, with a new maximum of 1500 sq. ft. when a lot exceeds 15,000 sq. ft. The Council supported moving ahead with this ordinance with some ,wage clarifications. The meeting ended at 9:20 pm. Jeanne Andre, Assistant City Manager . . 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 ,2005 Linda R. Loomis, Mayor ATTEST: Donald G. Taylor, City Clerk . . Planning 763-593-8095/ 763-593-8109 (fax) Date: November 11, 2005 To: Golden Valley Planning Commission From: Mark W. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development Subject: Changes to Zoning Code to Permit Accessory Structures in the Business and Professional Offices, Commercial, Light Industrial, Industrial and Institutional Zoning Districts . At the current time, the Zoning Code permits accessory structures only in the residential zoning districts. They are not addressed in the non-residential districts of the Zoning Code. It is the policy of the City to allow only uses that are listed in the Zoning Code as a permitted use, ac~essory use or conditional use. The staff has had requests in the past for accessory structures in the non-residential zoning districts. These requests have had to be denied. The staff has been giving thought to the reasonableness of permitting accessory structures in the non-residential zoning districts. Under certain guidelines, the staff now believes that it is in the City's best interest to permit accessory structures. In most cases, the requests the City has had for accessory buildings in the non-residential districts have been for storage. It has been one of the goals of the Zoning Code to screen storage outside by fencing or landscaping or by having items stored inside a building. One example of a good reason for a storage building is for the keeping of property maintenance equipment such as lawn mowers and snow blowers. In all non-residential zoning districts, there has also been the desire to have outside shelter buildings for employees or customers to use as weather permits. An example of this is the gazebo that was recently approved by the City by the amendment of the PUD for the Westwood offices on Wayzata Blvd. just east of General Mills Blvd. In this case, the accessory building was allowed by the PUD process. If it was nota PUD, the gazebo would not have been allowed. It was the consensus of both the Planning Commission and City Council thatthis type of accessory building for the enjoyment of employees is.a good thing. . Both the American Legion and the VFW have approached the City to construct a gazebo or shelter for customers and employees. In both cases, the City has told the organizations that a shelter or gazebo could not be used for the service of food or drink unless the liquor license is changed. In addition, smoking could not occur in such a shelter if it is located less than 25 ft. from an exit or entrance or if food or drink is permitted and there are employees working in the gazebo or shelter. Both organizations have said that they want a shelter that would be as least 25 ft. from an exit or entrance and not be used for the consumption of food or liquor. 1 . . . Also, no employees of the organizations would work in the shelter when the VFW or Legion would be open. The staff has drafted changes to the Zoning Code that would permit accessory structures in the non,..residential zoning districts. There are several conditions that must be met for the construction of such accessory structures including a limitation on the overall size, height, design, and the need for a building permit. Attachments Proposed additional Subdivision to the Commercial, Institutional, Business and Professional Offices, Light Industrial and Industrial sections of the Zoning Code (10 pages) Requested Action Review proposed Zoning Code changes and direct staff to proceed or not to proceed with amendments. 2 . . . S 11.30 Subdivision 10. Accessory Uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in the Commercial Zoning District: A. Essential Services - Class I B. Accessory Structures. The following regulations and setbacks shall be required for accessory structures in the Commercial Zoning District: 1. Location. A detached accessory structure shall be located completely to the rear of the principal structure. If an addition is built on to an existing principal structure that would create a situation where an existing 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 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 accessory structure. Additions may be made to the existing accessory structure as long as the 10 feet of separation can be met. 2. Front setback. Accessory structures shall be located no less than the required setback for the Commercial Zoning District 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 the required setback for principal structures in the Commercial Zoning District 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. 6. Height limitations. No accessory structure shall be erected in the Commercial Zoning District to exceed a height of one story. 7. Cornices and eaves. Cornices and eaves may not project more than 30 inches into a required setback. 8. Size of accessory structures. No accessory structure shall be larger in size than the principal structure. Each property is limited to a total of 1000 sq. ft. of accessory structures. Accessory structures include storage buildings, detached sheds, greenhouses,gazebos and other shelters. . . . 9. Design. All accessory structures constructed after the construction of the principal structure must be designed and constructed of similar or complimentary materials as determined by the City Manager or his designee. 10. Building Permits. All accessory buildings located in the Commercial Zoning District require a building permit. 11. Parking structures and garages. In the Commercial Zoning District, parking structures and garages shall not be considered accessory structures if they are used to meet the required number of parking spaces. (Sections 11.31 through 11.34, inclusive, reserved for future expansion.) . . . 9 11.46 Subdivision 10. Accessory Uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in the Institutional Zoning District (all sub-districts): A. Essential Services -' Class I B. Accessory Structures. The following regulations and setbacks. shall be required for accessory structures in the Institutional Zoning District: 1. Location. A detached accessory structure shall be located completely to the rear of the principal structure. If an addition is built on to an existing principal structure that would create a situation where an existing 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 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 accessory structure. Additions may be made to the existing accessory structure as long as the 10 feet of separation can be met. 2. Front setback. Accessory structures shall be located no less than the required setback for the Institutional Zoning District 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 25 feet from a side or rear yard property line. . 4. Separation between structures. Accessory structures shall be located no less than 10 feeHrom any principal structure and from any other accessory structure. 6. Height limitations. No accessory structure shall be erected in the Institutional Zoning District to exceed a height of one story. 7. Cornices and eaves. Cornices and eaves may not project more than 30 inches into a required setback. 8. Size of accessory structures. No accessory structure shall be larger in size than the principal structure. Each property is limited to a total of 1000 sq. ft. of accessory structures. Accessory structures include storage buildings, detached sheds, greenhouses, gazebos and other shelters. 9. Design. All accessory structures constructed after the construction of the principal structure must be designed and constructed of similar or complimentary materials as determined by the City Manager or his designee. . . . 10. Building Permits. All accessory buildings located in the Institutional Zoning District require a building permit. 11. Parking structures and garages. In the Institutional Zoning District, parking structures and garages shall not be considered accessory structures if they are used to meet the required number of parking spaces. (Sections 11.47 through 11.54, inclusive, reserved for future expansion.) . . 9 11.45 Subdivision 10. Accessory Uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in the Business and Professional Offices Zoning District: A. Essentiat Services - Class I B. Accessory Structures. The following regulations and setbacks shall be required for accessory structures in the Business and Professional Offices Zoning District: 1. Location. A detached accessory structure shall be located completely to the rear of the principal structure. If an addition is built on to an existing principal structure that would create a situation where an existing 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 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 accessory structure. Additions may be made to the existing accessory structure as long as the 10 feet of separation can be met. 2. Front setback. Accessory structures shall be located no less than the required setback for the Business and Professional Offices Zoning District 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 the required setback for principal structures in the Business and Professional Offices Zoning District 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. 5. Alley setback. Accessory structures shall be located no less than 10 feet from an alley. 6. Height limitations. No accessory structure shall be erected in the Business and Professional Offices Zoning District to exceed a height of one story. 7. Cornices and eaves. Cornices and eaves may not project more than 30 inches into a required setback. 8. Size of accessory structures. No accessory structure shall be larger in size than the principal structure. Each property is limited to a total of 1000 sq. ft. of accessory structures. Accessory structures include storage buildings, detached sheds, . greenhouses, gazebos and other shelters. . . . 9. Design. All accessory structures constructed after the construction of the principal structure must be designed and constructed of similar or complimentary materials as determined by the City Manager or his designee. 10. Building Permits. All accessory buildings located in the Business and Professional Offices Zoning District require a building permit. 11. Parking structures and garages. In the Business and Professional Offices Zoning District, parking structures and garages shall not be considered accessory structures if they are used to meet the required number of parking spaces. . . . S 11.35 Subdivision 11. Accessory Uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in the Light Industrial Zoning District: A. Essential Services - Class II B. Accessory Structures. The following regulations and setbacks shall be required for accessory structures in the Light Industrial Zoning District: 1. Location. A detached accessory structure shall be located completely to the rear of the principal structure. If an addition is built on to an existing principal structure that would create a situation where an existing 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 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 accessory structure. Additions may be made to the existing accessory structure as long as the 10 feet of separation can be met. 2. Front setback. Accessory structures shall be located no less than the required setback for the Light Industrial Zoning District 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 the required setback for principal structures in the Light Industrial Zoning District 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. 5. Alley setback. Accessory structures shall be located no less than 10 feet from an alley. 6. Height limitations. No accessory structure shall be erected in the Light Industrial Zoning District to exceed a height of one story. 7. Cornices and eaves. Cornices and eaves may not project more than 30 inches into a required setback. 8. Size of accessory structures. No accessory structure shall be larger in size than the principal structure. Each property is limited to a total of 1000 sq. ft. of accessory structures. Accessory structures include storage buildings, detached sheds, greenhouses, gazebos and other shelters. . . . 9. Design. All accessory structures constructed after the construction of the. principal structure must be designed and constructed of similar or complimentary materials as determined by the City Manager or his designee. 10. Building Permits. All accessory buildings located in the Light Industrial Zoning District require a building permit. 11. Parking structures and garages. In the Light Industrial Zoning District, parking structures and garages shall not be considered accessory structures if they are used to meet the required number of parking spaces. . . . 9 11.36 Subdivision 11. Accessory Uses. The following are permitted accessory uses in the Industrial Zoning District: A. Essential Services - Class II B. Accessory Structures. The following regulations and setbacks shall be required for accessory structures in the Industrial Zoning District: 1. Location. A detached accessory structure shall be located completely to the rear of the principal structure. If an addition is built on to an existing principal structure that would create a situation where an existing 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 accessory structure may remain and be consid.ered conforming as long as there is at least 10 feet of separation between the existing principal structure with the addition and the accessory structure. Additions may be made to the existing accessory structure as long as the 1 o feet of separation can be met. 2. Front setback. Accessory structures shall be located no less than the required setback for the Industrial Zoning District 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 the required setback for principal structures in the Industrial Zoning District 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. 5. Alley setback. Accessory structures shall be located no less than 10 feet from an alley. 6. Height limitations. No accessory structure shall be erected in the Industrial Zoning District to exceed a height of one story. 7. Cornices and eaves. Cornices and eaves may not project more than 30 inches into a required setback. 8. Size of accessory structures. No accessory structure shall be larger in size than the principal structure. Each property is limited to a total of 1000 sq. ft. of accessory struQtures. Accessory structures include storage buildings, detached sheds, greenhouses, gazebos and other shelters. . . . 9. Design. All accessory structures constructed after the construction of the principal structure must be designed and constructed of similar or complimentary materials as determined by the City Manager or his designee. 10. Building Permits. All accessory buildings located in the Industrial Zoning District require a building permit 11. Parking structures and garages. In the Industrial Zoning District, parking structures and garages shall not be considered accessory structures if they are used to meet the required number of parking spaces.