06-08-15 PC Agenda AGENDA
Pianning Commission
Regular Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chambers
Monday, June 8, 2015
7 pm
1. Approval of Minutes
May 27, 2015, Regular Planning Commission Meeting
2. Informal Public Hearing —Zoning Code Text Amendment— Mobile Food
Vending —ZO00-100
Applicant: City of Golden Valley
Purpose: To consider adding language in the Zoning Code regarding mobile
food vending (food trucks).
3. Informal Public Hearing —Zoning Code Text Amendment— Distilleries —
ZO00-101
Applicant: City of Golden Valley -
Purpose: To consider adding language in the Zoning Code regarding
distilleries.
--Short Recess--
4. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City
Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings
5. Other Business
• Council Liaison Report
6. Adjournment
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Regular Meeting of the
Golden Valley Planning Commission
May 27, 2015
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held at the Golden Valley City Hall,
Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, on Wednesday,
May 27, 2015. Vice Chair Segelbaum called the meeting to order at 7 pm.
Those present were Planning Commissioners Baker, Blum, Johnson, S��Ibaum, and
Waldhauser. Also present was Planning Manager Jason Zimmerman; �lssociate
Planner/Grant Writer Emily Goellner, and Administrative Assistant Lisa Wittman.` :
Commissioners Cera and Kluchka were absent.
1. Approval of Minutes
May 11, 2015, Regular Planning Commission Meeting
MOVED by Blum, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to approve the
May 11, 2015, minutes as submitted.
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2. Informal Public Hearing — Final PUD Plan '—�en,��h`'Point Energy —
6161 Golden Valley Road — PU='�,22 � ��
Applicant: CenterPoint Energy
Address: 6161 Golden Valley Road
Purpose: To allaw a new approximately 64,000 square foot operations facility,
replacement of an approximately 825 square foot gas regulator building,
and related site improvements.
Goellner explained the applicant's proposal to add an additional principal structure on
their prope�ty. The �roposed new building will be approximately 64,000 square feet in
size and wil� include off�ce''and warehouse space, and a small metal shop. She noted
that the plans include 1 g7 parking spaces which staff feels is adequate for the various
uses on the site. `She referred to the site plan and stated that the existing stormwater
pond on the site will be filled and two new ponds will be constructed along the north side
of the property.,'She discussed the proposed landscaping and noted that that the
applicant �s��tl�nning on removing 65 trees and planting 132 trees and will also be
adding a significant amount of landscaped screening along Douglas Drive and Golden
Valley Road. She stated that a sidewalk connecting the proposed facility to the sidewalk
on Douglas Drive is included in the plans, but there will not be a sidewalk connection
from the building to Golden Valley Road since the sidewalk on Golden Valley Road is
along the north side of the street. She stated that the applicant will be completing a site
safety review and will be implementing recommendations from that review in 2015 and
2016.
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May 27, 2015
Page 2
Baker asked where the bike path is located and if this proposal will affect it. Goellner
referred to the site plan showed the location of the bike path on the west side of
Douglas Drive and said this proposal would not impact the path. She added that the
applicant will also be providing bike racks as part of this proposal.
Waldhauser said during the Preliminary Plan review the Planning Commission
suggested there be heavier screening on the south end of the site, but she sees very
little planting on the berm. Goellner explained the proposed screening from Douglas
Drive. Zimmerman explained that the tanks are being screened by the berm;as well.
Baker asked who is paying for the proposed round-about. Goellner said the City and the
County will be paying for that as part of the Douglas Drive reconstruction project.
Baker asked if CenterPoint held a neighborhood meeting. Goellner said yes, and stated
that the questions were about trees, lighting, and the approvai process.
Baker asked if there is much lighting associated with this proposal. Goellner said the
lighting plan is appropriate and complies with the Zoning Code requirements.
Johnson referred to the stormwater ponds and asked if they would be dry a certain
amount of the time, or if the intention is to keep th�rp,full. He asked about the gate valve
assembly discussed in the staff reports.��� '� " ��°''°�`
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Blum asked about the major con�ic��;rations in.the site safety review. Goellner said the
review is particular to the site and,the cpnsultants that CenterPoint has hired to do the
safety review work with gas utilities. She said they wilt be making sure the site has
adequate fire protection and dete�tions systems. She added that the City will be holding
securities to make sure any needed improvements are done.
Johnson referred to the staff repart regarding the applicant working with the Fire Chief
along with federal authorities and asked if that requires any additional consideration by
the Planning Commission. Goellner stated that there are permits required at every level
and that the Fire C'hief will be working with the applicant in regard to any required
permits.
Vicki VanDell,, Loucks Associates, Representing the Applicant, referred to the questions
regarding the pvnds and explained that they made a provision to add a dry water line that
will conrtect to the fire suppression system, but it will only be used as needed, or not at all
and that the ponds will have water in them at all times.
Blum referred to the applicant's statement about service effectiveness being improved and
asked the applicant to elaborate. Mike Jenson, Facilities and Security Manager, CenterPoint
Energy, explained that they currently have groups split up in various locations and the idea
is to have the groups together in one location. Blum asked how many jobs this proposal will
bring to Golden Valley. Jenson said approximately 70.
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May 27, 2015
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Blum asked Jenson to discuss the LEED certification process. Jenson explained that the
LEED program is designed around various energy efficiencies and the human aspect of
being in an office space. He said they are doing things like bringing daylight into the
building, and providing bicycle racks among other things. He added that their goal is receive
the silver level of LEED certification.
Segelbaum referred to the proposed landscaped screening and asked if the goal is to add
landscaping for beautification, or to screen the industrial portions of the property. Jenson
said it is a combination of both. He said they want the property to look nice fc�r employees
and from the street, and they also realize that there are some industria�.portions fhat need to
be screened. Segelbaum asked if there will be fencing. Jenson said there will be fencing
around the perimeter of the entire site, placed inside the landscaping.
Waldhauser asked about the specific plant materials along aouglas Dr�ive. VanDell said
there will be a combination of Black Hills spruce and Colorado spruce. Waldhauser said the
berm on the south side screens the view of the tanks, but there is nothing very attractive
about it, and it is a recreational trail. VanDell explained that the berm will be extended along
the southwest corner and that they will be reseeding with a native seed mix that will have
more color in the summer. Jenson added that there is also the security aspect that has to be
considered and that the security cameras need to be able to see the property.
Johnson referred to the City Engineer's memo regarding tree mitigation and asked if the
issues have been resolved. VanDell exp(ained th�t they submitted a tree preservation plan
and were informed that the ash trees on the property do not need to be replaced.
Segelbaum asked about the timing of the project. Jenson said they would like to start
construction by the end of July with occupancy next February.
Segelbaum opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing no one wishing to comment,
Segelbaum closed the public he�ring.
Waldhauser said'she tMir�ks the plans meet the concerns the Planning Commission had
during the Arelimin�ry Plan review and that this project will be an attractive addition to that
intersection. Johnson agreed. Blum also agreed and added that he is pleased to see that
the applicant is working to obtain LEED certification and he is happy to see that the site
safety review is being taken seriously.
MOVED by Blum, seconded by Baker and motion carried unanimously to recommend
approval of the Final PUD Plan for CenterPoint Energy PUD No. 122, subject to the
following findings and conditions:
Findin s:
1. The PUD plan is tailored to the specific characteristics of the site and achieves a
higher quality of site planning and design than generally expected under
conventional provisions of the ordinance. This PUD will allow the applicant to
better utilize the site by developing the operations facility on the site.
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May 27, 2015
Page 4
2. The PUD plan preserves and protects substantial desirable portions of the site's
characteristics, open space and sensitive environmental features including steep
slopes, trees, scenic views, creeks, wetlands, and open waters. The plan will utilize
the perimeter of the site for tree plantings and stormwater management.
3. The PUD plan includes efficient and effective use (which includes preservation) of
the land. The plan brings more active uses to this large site by providing office and
warehouse uses, which are compatible with the current uses on the property.
4. The PUD Plan results in development compatible with adjacent uses and is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and redevelopment plans and goals. The
proposed uses are permitted in the Industrial Zoning District. '
5. The PUD plan is consistent with preserving and improving the general health,
safety and general welfare of the people of the City.
6. The PUD plan meets the PUD Intent and Purpose provision and all other PUD
ordinance provisions. With exception of the issues raised by the Fire Chief, the
plan generally meets the requirements.
Conditions:
1. The plans prepared by Loucks Associates, submitted on April,24, 2015, and May
15, 2015, shall become a part of this approvaL
2. The recommendations and requirements outlined in the memo from the City
Engineer to the Planning Manager, dated May 1,$, 201�, shall become a part of
this approvaL
3. The applicant shall construct a temporary right turn lane on northbound Douglas
Drive that must be fully oper.ational unf�! it is permanently replaced as part of the
Douglas Drive reconstruction project.
4. The recommendations and requirements outlined in the memo from the Fire Chief
to the Planning Manager, dated May 18, 2015, shall become a part of this
approvaL
5. The applicant must complete a site safety review and submit it to the City for
review. The applicant must complete the safety improvements recommended in
the site safety review within a timeframe established by the City. A letter of credit
must be collected'by fhe City from the applicant for this work in order to insure its
completion. '
6. All signage must'meet the requirements of the City's Sign Code (Section 4.20).
7. A park dedication fee of $68,014.44 (2% of the land market value) shall be paid
prior to' release of the Final Plat.
8. The Final Plaf shall include "P.U.D. No. 122° in its title.
9. The,applicant shall address screening and landscaping to describe views by
pedestri�ins, bikers, and car passengers including renderings.
10.Bicycle racks shall be provided.
11.This approval is subject to all other state, federal, and local ordinances,
regulations, or laws with authority over this development.
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May 27, 2015
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2. Informal Public Hearing — Preliminary PUD Plan — Cornerstone Creek—
9300 and 9310 Golden Valley Road — PU-124
Applicant: CHDC Cornerstone Creek
Address: 9300 and 9310 Golden Valley Road
Purpose: To allow for the consolidation and redevelopment of two parcels for a
45 unit facility for adults with developmental disabilities, administrative
offices for Jewish Housing and Programming, and a public multi-
purpose space.
Zimmerman referred to a site plan and explained the applicant's proposal to create a
residential development on two existing parcels which currently consist'of a small office
building and a single family home, both of which will be removed: The properties were re-
designated from Commercial and High Density Residential and rezoned from Business
and Professional Office to High Density Residential (R=4) in April of 2012. He explained
that the proposal would consist of a 45 unit building fior adults with developmental
disabilities, offices for Jewish Housing and Programming, and a multi-purpose community
space. The housing would have 40 1-bedroom units and 5'2-bedroom units, 14 of which
are reserved for households at 30% of AMI, and 4 for individuals facing long-term
homelessness. The project also includes a commerciai kitchen, dining area, common
space, fitness center, and passive and active vutdoor space. He referred to the parking
on the site and stated that 68 parking spaces are required and the applicant is proposing
76 parking spaces and 4 bicycle=p�rking space5. He referred to the landscaping plan and
stated that the existing mature.treds to the rear of the property will remain and significant
landscaping will be installed: Also, a sidewalk will be constructed by the City as part of the
public improvements to Golden V�Iley Road.
Johnson asked about the 30%o AMI and what "long-term homelessness" means.
Zimmerman stated that AMl is the average median income and that units would be
reserved for individuals making 30% of the average median income. He said the applicant
could explain the term "long-term homelessness."
Baker asked about the TIF district in this area. Zimmerman stated that this property is in a
re-development area and that this applicant is in the process of pursing a housing TIF
d istrict.
Johnson quest'roned why these properties are not zoned Mixed-Use. Zimmerman
explained that the City's Mixed-Use zoning district only applies to the properties in the I-
394 Corridor. He stated that staff will be working on creating a mixed-use zoning district
that can be used in other parts of the City, but it was not available at the time these
properties were rezoned.
Blum said in effect the City can get a mixed-use with a PUD. Zimmerman said there are a
mix of uses in this area, just not mixed uses within one site. Blum asked if conditional use
permits could be another way to get mixed uses. Zimmerman stated that conditional use
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May 27, 2015
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permits are used more for putting conditions on a certain use in order to mitigate impacts
such as noise, vibration, hours of operations, etc.
Johnson asked if the residents will have full access to all of the areas even though there
will be different owners and companies involved. Zimmerman said the uses are owned by
the same basic group. He stated that the full facility will be used by the residents and
some of the spaces will be used by the public.
Waldhauser asked if the residency will be restricted. Zimmerman said he b�li�ves anyone
can apply to be a resident.
Johnson asked Zimmerman to address the grading and drainage of the site. Zimmerman
stated that the Engineering staff has reviewed the plans and are comfoctable with the
proposed grading and drainage. He stated that a lot of the drainage that normally flows off
the site to the north is being captured and brought to the southem part of the property and
there will be an underground basin to help manage stormwater as well.
David Miller, UrbanWorks Architecture, representing the applicant, explained that the
property will be owned by one entity. The project`is being developed by CHDC and the
operator will be Jewish Housing and Programming (JHAP).;;
Baker said he would like some background information an JHAP. Miller said JHAP is
based in Golden Valley and provides serv'rces with'rn the region to adults with
developmental disabilities.
Baker asked what communit�r tt�� pr�posed community space will be serving. Miller said
the community space will be used for events such as birthdays and religious gatherings
for approximately 50 peopl�;, Bal�er asked if the community space is exclusively for the
residents. Miller said it will b� Used primarily by the residents and their families.
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Baker asked if�is will°be ����ffed facility, and if so what the ratio would be. Miller said it
will have 24-hour staff of approximately 6 to 10 staff members who will not live on-site.
Segelbaum said'he.w�r�ts'the project to be financially viable and questioned where the
financiaC support comes from. Miller said each residents comes with their own services
and that the residents have to qualify for affordable housing services.
Johnson referred to the Fire Chief's staff report and asked about the alternate materials
and methods because there isn't 360-degree access. Scott Beckman, UrbanWorks
Architecture, explained that since they are not proposing a ring road around the facility
they are proposing alternate compliance components. He said the building will be
sprinklered, there will be stand pipes in the stairwells, and there will be sprinkler heads in
more spaces than required.
Johnson referred to the walkability in the area. Zimmerman said staff is still working on a
pedestrian overlay plan to enhance street life and encourage walking.
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May 27, 2015
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Waldhauser asked how the availability will be known, and how people will know they can
apply. Miller stated that people will know about the project through their own networks
and there is always a waiting list for this type of housing. Waldhauser asked if there are
other organizations like JHAP. Miller said yes and added that they have worked on
several population specific projects.
Baker asked about the design characteristics unique to adults with developmental
disabilities. Miller explained that they focus on accessibility issues such as counter
heights, accessible bathrooms, and zero curb entrances.
Segelbaum questioned why sidewalk connections seemed to be strongly encouraged,
instead of required in the staff reports. Miller said they are reviewing and discussing the
sidewalk requirements because they are concerned about acc�ssibility and mobifity with
the changes in the grade.
Segelbaum opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing no vne wishing to comment,
Segelbaum closed the public hearing.
Baker said he thinks the proposal is great, well thought out,,and will be an asset to the
community. Johnson agreed.
Waldhauser said she would have liked to have seen a layout without the parking forward
and narrow side lots, but given the property,,this is the only way it works. She said she
appreciates that it is not a high rise and that the way it is proposed will be better for the
residents and will seem more residential. Blum agreed and added that this property is an
appropriate place for multi-unit housing
Segelbaum said he is impressed,by the (�vel of detail in the plans. He asked the
Commissioners if they had any comments about the design or materials, and if this
proposal fits in with �t�'surroun�d�r� s. Waldhauser said she thinks the proposed design will
fit in and the materials being �rQpbsed are durable and should be able to be maintained
for a long period'of time. '
MOVED by Waldhauser, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to
recommend approval of�he Preliminary PUD Plan for CHDC Cornerstone Creek LLC,
PUD No. 124, subject to the following findings and conditions:
Findin
1. The P'UD plan is tailored to the specific characteristics of the site and achieves a
higher quality of site planning and design than generally expected under
conventional provisions of the ordinance. By utilizing the PUD process, the
applicant has been able to accommodate three distinct but complementary uses
on the site.
2. The PUD plan preserves and protects substantial desirable portions of the site's
characteristics, open space and sensitive environmental features including steep
slopes, trees, scenic views, creeks, wetlands, and open waters. The proposed
project protects 65 feet of undeveloped wooded area at the rear of the lot.
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May 27, 2015
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3. The PUD plan includes efficient and effective use (which includes preservation) of
the land. As a redevelopment of underutilized properties, the proposal would make
better use of existing infrastructure and help the area transition into a more mixed
use and pedestrian friendly environment.
4. The PUD Plan results in development compatible with adjacent uses and is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and redevelopment plans and goals. The
redevelopment of these two underutilized properties for affordable, life-cycle,
multifamily housing is consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
5. The PUD plan is consistent with preserving and improving the general health,
safety and general welfare of the people of the City. By providing � new ant�
innovative housing model, this proposal helps address a community, regional, and
statewide need.
6. The PUD plan meets the PUD Intent and Purpose provision and all other PUD
ordinance provisions. The flexibility provided by the PUD allows for a mix of uses
within the site and creates the opportunity for the establishment of a new multi-
purpose community space.
Conditions
1. The plans prepared by UrbanWorks Architecture, submitted April 24, 2015, shall
become a part of this approval.
2. The recommendations and requirements butlined in th� Imemo from the Fire
Department, dated May 18, 2015, shall become a part'of this approval.
3. The recommendations and requirements Qutlined an the memo from the Engineering
Division, dated May 18, 2015, shafl tiecome a part of this approval.
4. All signage must meet the requirements of the City's Sign Code (Section 4.20).
5. The City Attorney will determine if a fitle review is necessary prior to approval of the
Final Plat.
6. The Final Plat shall include "P.U.D. No. 124" in its title.
7. A park dedication fee of$:9,740, or 2% of the land value, shall be paid before release
of the Final Plat.
8. This approval is subject fo all other state, federal, and local ordinances, regulations,
or laws with authority over th'is development.
--Short Recess--
3. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City
Coun�il", Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings
Zimmerman stated that the final community open house for the Bottineau station area
plans will be held on June 4 at the Harrison Community Center.
Goellner gave a report on the May 20 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting.
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4. Other Business
• Council Liaison Report - No report was given.
Goellner stated that the City received the $30,000 grant for the bike trail work along the
Wayzata Blvd. frontage road.
5. Adjournment
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The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 pm. ���°�' �
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763 593 8095/763 593 8109(fax)
Date: June 8, 2015
To: Golden Valley Planning Commission
From: Emily Goellner, Associate Planner/Grant Writer
Subject: Zoning Code Text Amendment—Mobile Food Vendors
Background
The City Council has recently adopted policy to allow breweries and taprooms to locate in various
parts of the city. Since food cannot be served in a taproom according to state law, food trucks
(more formally called mobile food vendors) have become a common partner for taprooms. The
food vendors typically park in the taproom parking lot for a portion of the day or night.
Mobile Food Vending has grown considerably in recent years. In Downtown Minneapolis, dozens
of food trucks line up on Marquette Avenue to serve people on their lunch breaks. Mobile food
vendors have also become a popular option for corporate events, festivals, farmers' markets, and
wedding receptions. The City's Parks and Recreation Department currently issues permits to food
vendors interested in locating in any of the city parks for a specific event. Staff recommends
amending section 11.04 of the Zoning Code to allow mobile food vendors to be located
temporarily in specified areas outside of City parks.
Mobile Food Vendor Permits for Golden Valley Parks
The Golden Valley Parks and Recreation Department began issuing permits to mobile food
vendors in 2014. Five permits were issued in 2014 and one permit has been issued so far in 2015.
With this permit, food vendors can be located in a city park for up to three consecutive days.
Each day requires a separate $40 permit. So far, all of the permits have been issued for a one-day
event. The most common events accommodating mobile food vendors have been corporate
employee appreciation events in the summer.
Potential Impacts
First and foremost, mobile food vendors must be evaluated by Hennepin County or State of
Minnesota for conformance with sanitation and food safety requirements. All applicants for a
mobile food vending permit must provide a copy of the mobile food license received by Hennepin
County or State of Minnesota and the license must be posted with the vendor's mobile
operation. The vendor must provide trash receptacles for customer use and keep the site in a
neat and orderly fashion, free from litter, refuse, debris,junk, or other waste which results in
offensive odors or unsightly conditions.
Since mobile vendors have the ability to move around the city easily, the exact location of the
vending unit should be determined in the issuance of the permit. It is crucial that the mobile unit
does not impede pedestrian or vehicular traffic by blocking streets, driveways, sidewalks, or
necessary parking spaces. The unit should be located on an impervious surface.
Staff recommends that the vendor be required to provide written permission from the property
owner of the site in which the vendor would like to locate and the property must be located in a
non-residential zoning district. A Zoning Permit for Mobile Food Vendors would be allowed in the
following zoning districts: Commercial, Light Industrial, Industrial, Business and Professional
Offices, I-394 Mixed Use, and Institutional. If the vendor would like to Iocate in a Golden Valley
Park, the vendor would file an application with the Parks and Recreation Department.
Some additional locational restrictions should be placed on mobile food vendors in order to
reduce their impacts on the community. First, mobile food vendors should not be located within
1,000 feet of a school when the school is in session unless written permission is granted from the
superintendent. Also, mobile food vendors should not be located within 100 feet of an eating
establishment (with the exception of other mobile food vendors). Many brick-and-mortar
restaurant owners have been concerned about the unfair locational advantage that mobile food
vendors possess. A restriction in the distance between mobile food vendors and brick-and-mortar
restaurants has been considered a reasonable solution in other Minnesota cities. These
dimensional restrictions of 100 feet and 1,000 feet were analyzed by Planning staff and do not
appear to significantly limit the available space for mobile food vendors in the City.
Lastly, vendors would be granted a daily permit with no overnight parking permitted. Hours of
operation would be limited to 8 am to 10 pm unless otherwise limited or extended by the City
Manager or his/her designee. These are the hours of operations permitted by the Parks and
Recreation department for mobile food vendors,which match the hours of operation for city
parks. Staff predicts that taprooms will be the most common partner for mobile food vendors.
Taprooms may apply for an intoxicating liquor license, which allows the taproom to be open until
2 am. Staff suggests that the City Manager be granted the ability to extend food vending hours to
match taproom hours in order to ensure that those drinking alcohol have access to food.
Zoning Permit for Mobile Food Vendors
A Zoning Permit for Mobile Food Vendors would be similarto the Parks and Recreation
Department permit in the following ways:
• Permit is granted on a per-day basis and costs $40/day
• A permit can be granted for up to 3 consecutive days
• Proof of Mobile Food License from the Hennepin County or State of Minnesota required
• Liquor License is not included with the permit
• Hours of operation limited to 8 am-10 pm
• Must provide an insurance rider listing the property owner as an additional insured on the
policy for the permitted dates of operation
• Vendor responsible for trash removal, clean-up, and any damages generated by operation
• Permits will be limited by area as determined by City Manager or his/her designee
• Must park in a designated parking lot, must not impede traffic flow or pedestrian
walkways, and cannot park on grass unless permitted by City Manager of his/her designee
The Zoning Permit for Mobile Food Vendors would di er from the Parks and Recreation
Department's permit in the following ways:
• Zoning Permit is not eligible to vendors looking to locate in the Golden Valley Park system
• Eligible locations are zoned and currently used for Commercial, Light Industrial, Industrial,
Business and Professional Offices, I-394 Mixed Use, and Institutional (with the exception
of City Parks)
• Vendors may not be located 100 feet (at its closest point) from the entrance or from the
outdoor seating area of another food-serving establishment (with the exception of other
mobile food vendors that have received a permit)
• Vendor cannot occupy parking spaces needed to meet the minimum parking requirement
unless the property owner can demonstrate that the spaces are not needed during the
vendor's hours of operation
• Vendors may not be located within 1,000 feet of schools while they are in session unless
written permission is granted by the school principal
Mobile Medical Uses
At this time, the proposed changes to the zoning code do not include language to allow mobile
medical uses in the City for humans and pets. Mobile medical uses typically include services such
as vaccinations, diagnostics, and bloodmobiles. These uses are offered in a mobile format in
order to serve the less mobile residents of the community at a reduced cost. Staff will continue to
conduct research on this topic.
Recommendation
Staff recommends amending section 11.04 of the Zoning Code to allow for mobile food vendors.
Attachments
Underlined/Overstruck Version of Section 11.04:Temporary Events and Uses (2 pages)
Parks and Recreation Department Mobile Food Vendor Permit Fact Sheet (2 pages)
Parks and Recreation Department Mobile Food Vendor Application (1 page)
§ 11.04
Section 11.04: Temporary Uses and Events
Subdivision 1. Purpose and Effect
The purpose of this Section is to provide conditions under which certain temporary
uses may be allowed while ensuring a minimum negative impact to neighboring
land uses.
Subdivision 2. Authorized Temporary �ses Events
A. The City Council may permit in any nonresidential ttse zonina district for a
temporary period not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days temporary
uses such as carnivals, circuses, farmers' markets, festivals and promotional
events, including art fairs, upon the following:
1. Review of site plan for conformance to zoning regulations including, but
not limited to: parking, signage, lighting, sound and landscaping;
2. Plans for vehicle and pedestrian access, parking and traffic control;
3. Provision of appropriate utilities including, but not limited to: sewer,
water, waste disposal, organic recovery, recycling, surface water
drainage, and power;
4. Provision of appropriate public safety measures, including, but not limited
to, adequate steps to ensure fire protection and security of the site;
5. A cleanup plan;
6. Other conditions to address the public health, safety, welfare and
community impacts from the trse event.
7. A proposed maximum time period not to exceed one hundred eighty
(180) days.
B. Such temporary events shall be permitted within the required front yard, side
yard, or rear yard; except where prohibited under Section 7.04 of this Code.
They shall not be allowed within the public right-of-way or other public
pro�erty unless such right-of-way will be closed for the event by the City.
Subdivision 3. Authorized Temporary Uses
A. The City Manager or his/her designee may permit temporary mobile food
vending operations in any nonresidential zoning district for a temporary
period not to exceed three (3) days. The Parks and Recreation Department
ma r�permit temporary mobile food vending operations in any City Park
located in the Institutional I-4 zoning sub-district for a temporary period not
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to exceed three (3) days. All permit holders must adhere to the followinq
regulations:
1. The mobile vendor must be in conformance with zoning regulations
including, but not limited to• parking, signage lightinq, and sound
2. Proof of a Mobile Food License from Hennepin County or State of
Minnesota is required with any permit application submission.
3. Overniaht parking and storage is prohibited Mobile vendor must exit
�ermitted location when not in operational use. Hours of operation are
limited to 8 am to 10 pm unless otherwise limited or extended by the Citv
Manager or his/her designee.
4. If located within the City's Park system, mobile vendor must obtain permit
from Parks and Recreation Department.
5. The mobile vendor shall have written permission of the current property
owner to locate in a desiqnated area.
6. The mobile vendor must keep a copy of the mobile vendor permit with the
unit and demonstrate com�liance with the permit upon inspection.
7. The area designated for the mobile vendor may not block sidewalks,
impede pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or interfere with public safetv.
Mobile food vendor o..perations shall be located on an asphalt or concrete
surface.
8. No mobile vendor may occup�r accessible parking spaces, parking spaces
which may be leased to other businesses, or parking spaces used to fulfill
the pro�erty's minimum parking requirements.
9. The mobile vendor must provide trash receptacles for customer use and
keep the site in a neat and orderly fashion. The designated area must be
free from litter refuse, debris�junk or other waste which results in
offensive odors or unsightly conditions.
10. Mobile food vendors cannot locate within one hundred (100) feet at its
closest point to the main entrance of an eatin� establishment or anv
outdoor dining area.
11. Mobile food vendors cannot locate within one thousand (1,000) feet at its
closest point to a school while the school is in session unless written
permission from the school principal is provided.
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Mobile Food Vendor Vehicle Permits
Food Trucks in Golden Vallev Park Locations
The Golden Valley Parks and Recreation Department allows licensed food truck operators' to apply for
one day permits(up to three consecutive days)to operate in designated areas within the Golden Valley
Park System.
The cost of a permit is $40 per day,Monday-Sunday.
Exceptions:
• Holiday programs and special events sponsored by the City of Golden Valley will need to be
approved by event and fee will be based on 20%of gross revenues.
• Food truck operation and concession trailers participating in the annual Valley Days Celebration
will work directly with the Celebration Committee on permit and fee requirements.
• Food truck participation at an event sponsored by a recognized Golden Valley neighborhood
group will require a permit however no fee will be charged.
The locations listed below are the approved locations within the City of Golden Valley Park System
where food trucks are allowed. Number of food trucks allowed per-location will dependent on the site
selected.
Food Truck Oueration Locations:
Brookview Park
Gearty Park
Hampshire Park
Lakeview Park
Lion's Park
Medley Park
Scheid Park
� Wesley Park
(Other locations may be approved/please list preferred park)
Food Truck Permit Information
For those planning to operate a food truck within the City of Golden Valley Park System,please carefully
review the following rules:
• A city approved permit(from the Parks &Recreation Department)is required to park a food
truck anywhere within the Golden Valley Parks System
• All food truck operators must be inspected by an authorized agency and possess a current mobile
food vendor vehicle license and/or a catering license from the Minnesota Department of Health
(temporary food stand certificate),Hennepin County,City of Minneapolis or the City of St.Paul
to be allowed to sell/distribute food and beverages in Golden Valley parks. If you are not a
licensed food truck operator you must first obtain the necessary licenses before a permit will be
granted. A copy of your vendor and caterers license must be attached to the permit application
• All food truck operators must provide the City of Golden Valley an insurance rider listing the city
as an additional insured on the policy for the permitted dates of operation
• No refunds will be given for any reason once the permit has been issued
• Permits are only valid for one to three calendar days and are valid only for the dates specified
• Operators are responsible for clean-up and trash removal generated from their operation in the
immediate area
• Food trucks must park in a designated parking lot and must not impede normal traffic flow
• Food trucks may not park on the grass or pathways (unless special permission authorized)
• Permits will be limited by area
• Generally alcoholic beverages are not allowed in Golden Valley parks.A beer and wine permit
can be obtained for Brookview Park only for an additional daily fee of$25.00
• Permits are valid only during park hours of 8 AM-10 PM.
• Food truck operators will be assessed for all damages or extra trash clean-up within the park
generated by their operation(if required)
• Food trucks found operating without a permit or in areas not designated in the list above will be
subject to a citation
Please call the Golden Valley Parks&Recreation Department at 763-512-2345 or email
kwiinikainen(�a,goldenvalleymn.�ov or SVanSloun@goldenvalleymn.gov for additional Food Truck
permitting information.
City of Golden Valley
Parks&Recreation Department
200 Brookview Parkway
Golden Valley, MN 55426
763-512-2345 (Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM)
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to app(ication. Permit will not be processed without current(icense and insurance certificate.
I have read the Mobile Food Truck Permit information packet and agree to the conditions outlined in the packet. I understand that any
agreement granted would be subject to the information outlined in the packet.I hereby agree that these rules shall be strictly observed.
I accept entire responsibility for the enforcement of these rules and agree to protect the Parks and Recreation facilities and indemnify
the City of Golden Valley of any damage due to the use of the facility covered by this agreement. I also understand that this agreement
may be revoked or canceled at any time,with or without cause,and that in the event of such revocation or cancellation,there shall be no
claim or right to damages or reimbursement on account of any loss, damage or expense whatsoever. I further agree to protect,
indemnify,save and hold harmless the City of Golden Valley and its officers and employees from any and all claims, liabilities,damages
or rights of action directly or indirectly growing out of the use of the facilities requested in this application. I understand that the Parks
and Recreation Department often take pictures of facilities that are used for brochures and marketing in which I grant permission.
Signature of Permit Holder: Date:
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Date: June 8, 2015
To: Golden Valley Planning Commission
From: Emily Goellner, Associate Planner/Grant Writer
Subject: Zoning Code Text Amendment— Distilleries & Cocktail Rooms
Background
Nationwide, craft distilleries are growing by 30 percent each year, according to the American
Distilling Institute. The City has received interest from craft distillers interested in locating in
Golden Valley. Based on City Council direction and research on the topic, staff recommends
amending the Zoning Code to allow for distilleries and cocktail rooms. The recommended zoning
code text amendments for Distilleries and Cocktail Rooms are modeled after text amendments
recently adopted for Breweries and Taprooms.
There are several distilleries and cocktail rooms located in Twin Cities Metro Area, with most
concentrated in Minneapolis. Most are licensed by the state as micro-distilleries, which produce a
significantly less amount of spirits than the large distilleries like Phillips. The application and
renewal fee for a micro distiller's license is much less expensive with the State of Minnesota
Department of Public Safety, which was a policy adopted with the 2011 "Surly Bill" at the
Minnesota State Legislature to reduce the cost of micro-brewery and taproom licenses as well.
The "Surly Bill" also allowed breweries and distilleries to sell their product on site in taprooms
and cocktail rooms.
Distilling Process
Distilled spirits are derived from a variety of grains. The most common grains used are rye,
wheat, barley, and corn. The grains are milled, mashed, and fermented. Some distilleries
complete this process on site and some distilleries ship the prepared grains to the distillery. The
fermented grains are liquefied through various stills and then filtered. Then the spirits are
barreted and bottled. The most common spirits produced include vodka, gin, and whiskey.
Whiskey is typically barrel-aged, so distilleries tend to wait years until serving it in a cocktail
room. Vodka and gin are typically served in cocktait rooms first.
Recommended Definitions
Below are the definitions used in the proposed new ordinance language for each type of facility.
These were drafted to incorporate the language used in the state statute, as well as other local
cities' zoning codes.
Proposed Definitions
Distillery An establishment licensed by the City for the manufacture of distilled spirits.
An establishment licensed by the City for the manufacture of distilled spirits in
Micro-Distillery tota) quantity not to exceed 40,000 proof gallons in a calendar year.
A facility accessory to a distillery that is licensed by the City where the on-sale
Cocktail Room consumption of distilled spirits produced by the distiller is permitted pursuant
to Minnesota Statutes, Section 340A.22.
Cocktail Rooms
According to state law (Minnesota Statutes, Section 340A.22), a micro-distillery cocktail room
license authorizes the sale of distilled liquor produced by the distiller for consumption on the
premises of or adjacent to one distillery location owned by the distiller. The amount of spirits
served may not exceed 15 milliliters (.5 ounces) per variety per person. No more than 45
milliliters (1.5 ounces—equivalent to a single shot glass) may be sampled by any person on any
day. With this license, a micro-distillery can sell cocktails to the public within these restrictions.
Recommended Permitted and Conditional Uses
Staff reviewed the intent and purpose of each zoning district and the zoning ordinances for
Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, Brooklyn Park, Waconia, and St. Paul. From this review, staff
recommends adding distilleries, micro-distilleries, and cocktail rooms as permitted and
conditional uses as indicated below.
Zoning District Distilfery Micro-Distillery Coc�ktail Room Coc�ktail Room
<50%floor area >_50%floor area
Light Industrial Permitted Permitted Conditional
Industrial Permitted Permitted Permitted Conditional
Mixed-Use Conditional Conditional Conditional
Recommended Off-Street Parking Requirements
The off-street parking requirements for similar uses in the City were used to inform the proposed
minimum parking requirements for distilleries and cocktail rooms. There are no parking
maximum requirements proposed, so business owners could provide more parking if desired.
A distillery has parking needs similar to those of a manufacturing facility, which under the City's
zoning ordinance requires 1 space per 500 square feet of floor area. Staff recommends using this
requirement for distilleries and micro-distilleries. Most micro-distilleries employ five to ten
people for the distilling work. If a micro-distillery were 4,000 square feet, a minimum of 8
parking spaces would be required. If a distillery were 20,000 square feet, 40 parking spaces
would be required.
A cocktail room would require parking similar to that required of Class III Restaurants, which is 1
space per 60 square feet plus 1 space per 25 square feet of bar area. Staff recommends this
minimum parking requirement for the cocktail room portion of a distillery.
Liquor Licensing
A separate liquor license from the City would be required for all of the above proposed uses after
the distillery has obtained a license from the State of Minnesota. The City license requirements
would address the hours of operation, outdoor patios, entertainment, capacity by gallons per
year, bottling standards, conduct on the premises, violations, fees, and special events. The City
Clerk is currently leading the work to draft recommendations to amend Chapter 5 of the City
Code to provide for these new kinds of licenses. Those recommendations are tentatively
scheduled for consideration by City Council in July and August.
Summary of Recommendation
Staff recommends amending sections 11.03, 11.35, 11.36, 11.47, and 11.70 of the Zoning Code to
allow for distilleries and cocktail rooms.
Attachments
Underlined/Overstruck Version of Section 11.03: Definitions (3 pages)
Underlined/Overstruck Version of Section 11.35: Light Industria) Zoning District (4 pages)
Underlined/Overstruck Version of Section 11.36: Industrial Zoning District (2 pages)
Underlined/Overstruck Version of Section 11.47: Mixed Use Zoning District (2 pages)
Underlined/Overstruck Version of Section 11.70: Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations (1 page)
Definitions §11.03
15. Business: Any occupation, employment or enterprise wherein merchandise is
exhibited or sold, or which occupies time, attention, labor and materials, or
where services are offered for compensation.
16. Car Wash: A building and/or premises used principally for washing and
cleaning automobiles, using either manual or automatic production line
methods.
17. Cemetery: Land used or intended to be used for the burial of human dead
and dedicated as a "cemetery" for such purposes.
Source: Ordinance No. 585
Effective Date: 1-14-83
18. Child Care Facilities: A service provided to the public in which children of
school or pre-school age are cared for during established business hours.
Source: Ordinance No. 71Z
Effective Date: 6-23-88
19. Church or Synagogue: The term includes the following: church, synagogue,
rectory, parish house or similar building incidental to the principal use which is
maintained and operated by an organized group for religious purposes.
20. Clinic: A place used for the care, diagnosis and treatment of sick, ailing,
infirm and injured persons and those who are in need of inedical or surgical
attention, but who are not provided with board or room, nor kept overnight on
the premises.
21. Club: A non-profit association of persons who are bona fide members, paying
regular dues, and are organized for some common purpose, but not including
a group organized solely or primarily to render a service customarily carried
on as a commercial enterprise.
21.5 Cocktail Room: A facility accessory to a distillery that is licensed by the City
where the on-sale consum�tion of distilled spirits produced by the distiller is
permitted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 340A.22.
22. Congregate Housing: Housing for the elderly and/or handicapped, providing
at least one (1) prepared meal per day in a common dining room, and may
also provide certain medical and social services over and above what might be
in a standard elderly apartment complex.
23. Condominium: A form of individual ownership within a multi-family building,
or o�ce/business building, which entails joint responsibility for maintenance
and repairs.
24. Convalescent Home (Extended Care): Any building or group of buildings
providing personal assistance or nursing care for those dependent upon the
services by reason of age or physical or mental impairment but not for the
Definitions §11.03
treatment of contagious diseases, addicts or mental illness, usually of a
temporary duration.
25. Convenience Food Establishment: A place where food items (groceries,
meats, etc.), beverages, and other retail items are sold along with hot or cold
foods in or on disposable containers in individual servings for consumption on
or off the premises. Such establishments do not include video games.
26. Cooperative (Housing): A multiple family dwelling owned and maintained by
the residents. The entire structure and real property is under common
ownership as contrasted to a condominium dwelling where individual units are
under separate individual ownership.
27. Court: A space, open and unobstructed to the sky, located at, above or below
grade level on a lot and bounded on three (3) or more sides by walls of a
building.
28. Day Care — Home: A family dwelling in which foster care, supervision and/or
training for children, out of their own home, who are of school or pre-school
age is provided during part of a day (less than 24 hours) with no overnight
accommodations or facilities, and children are delivered and removed daily.
The number to be cared for in one (1) day care home shall not exceed ten
(10) children, including the family's own children (in accordance with M.S.
245.812 and M.S. 462.357 and all acts amendatory thereof).
Source: Ordinance No. 585
Effective Date: 1-14-83
29. Day Care — Nursery: A service provided to the public in which more than ten
(10) children of school or pre-school age are cared for during established
business hours. No overnight facilities are provided. The children are delivered
and removed daily.
Source: Ordinance No. 609
Effective Date: 11-1-83
30. Deck: An exterior floor system that exceeds twenty-five (25) square feet in
floor area, has no roof structure, and is a minimum of eight (8) inches above
grade at any point around its perimeter.
Source: Ordinance No. 429, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 2-19-10
31. Display Window: A window at street level, typically part of a storefront
facade, used to display merchandise.
Source: Ordinance No. 397, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 6-6-08
31.5 Distillery: An establishment licensed by the City for the manufacture of
distilled spirits.
Definitions §11.03
75.5 Micro-Distillery: An establishment licensed by the City for the manufacture
of distilled s�irits in total c�uantity not to exceed 40�000 proof gallons in a
calendar year.
76. Motel: A series of sleeping or living units for the lodging of transient guests,
offered to the public for compensation, and with convenient access to off-
street parking spaces for the exclusive use of the guests or occupants.
77. Non-Conforming Building or Structure: Any building or structure lawfully
occupied by a use, or lawfully established on the efFective date of this Section,
or amendments thereto, which does not conform with the regulations of this
Chapter.
78. 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
79. Non-Public Areas: Ancillary areas: back rooms, service areas, storage,
kitchen, washrooms, etc.
Source: Ordinance No. 615
Effective Date: 5-25-84
80. Nursing Home (Rest Home): A building having accommodations where care
is provided for two (2) 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.
81. 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.
82. 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.
Source: Ordinance No. 585
Effective Date: 1-14-83
83. Park: An open space with natural vegetation and landscaping, which may
include recreational facilities, designed to serve the recreation needs of the
residents of the community.
Source: Ordinance No. 397, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 6-6-08
84. Parking Lot: definition deleted.
Light Industrial Zoning District § 11.35
Section 11.35: Light Industrial Zoning District
Subdivision 1. Purpose
The purpose of the Light Industrial Zoning District is to provide for the
establishment of warehousing, ofFices and light industrial developments.
Subdivision 2. District Established
Properties shall be established within the Light Industrial 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 11.35, Subdivision 2 by an
ordinance which makes cross-reference to this Section 11.35 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 Light Industrial 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 il.11 of this Chapter.
Subdivision 3. Permitted Uses
The following uses and no others shall be considered permitted uses within the
Light Industrial Zoning District:
A. Offices
B. Warehouses
C. Wholesale-Retail distribution centers
D. Electronics manufacturing
E. Food packaging and processing; provided, however, that no processing shall
involve any cooking, heating, smoking, soaking or marinating procedures
Source: Ordinance No. 546
Effective Date: 9-IS-81
F. Assembly and/or fabricating exclusive of sheet metal or steel fabricating,
foundries and similar uses except for the fabricating of sheet metal as it is
used for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning business (which types of
sheet metal fabricating shall be permitted uses
Source: Ordinance No. 674
Effective Date: 12-27-85
G. Other light manufacturing uses that would not constitute a nuisance or health
hazard to surrounding or adjacent residential or commercial districts
Light Industrial Zoning District § 11.35
H. Essential Services - Class I and Class III
Source: Ordinance No. 271, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 11-15-OZ
I. Temporary Retail Sales in accordance with this Section
Source: Ordinance No. 536, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 1-16-15
J. Sexually Oriented Businesses
Source: Ordinance No. 326, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 4-15-OS
K. Breweries. Limited and associated retail use such as merchandise related to
the Brewery may be sold.
L. Taprooms, that occupy up to 50% of the gross floor area of the Brewery.
Limited and associated retail use such as merchandise related to the Brewery
may be sold in the taproom.
Source: Ordinance No, 540, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 1-30-15
*Renumbering Source (G-K):
Ordinance 536, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 1-6-15
M. Micro-Distilleries. Limited and associated retail use such as merchandise
related to the Micro-Distillery may be sold.
N. Cocktail Rooms that occupy u� to fifty_percent (50%) of the gross floor area
of the Micro-Distillery. Limited and associated retail use such as merchandise
related to the Micro-Distillery may be sold in the Cocktail Room.
Subdivision 4. Conditional Uses
The following uses may be allowed as Conditional Uses after review by the Planning
Commission and approval by the Council following the standards and procedures
set forth in this Chapter:
A. Building materials yard (including inside and outside storage)
B. Public garages for repairing and storing motor vehicles
C. Laundries and dry-cleaning plants
D. Animal hospital where domestic animals are received for treatment, care and
cure by a duly licensed veterinary physician and surgeon in the customary
and ordinary pursuit of his profession
E. Ball fields and other recreation facilities
Light Industrial Zoning District § 11.35
F. Research and development laboratories and pilot plant operations incidental
thereto
G. Greenhouses with no outside storage, including an outside growing area no
larger than the greenhouse building area. Retail sales may be permitted only
where located inside and incidental to a wholesale business.
H. Packaging and/or bottling of soft drinks or dairy products
I. Bakeries (commercial-wholesale)
J. Day care facilities provided that said facilities serve only dependents of
persons employed on the same premises as are otherwise permitted by this
Chapter
Source: Ordinance No. 546
Effective Date: 9-18-81
K. Health, fitness and/or exercise facilities, including dance studio, gymnastic
training, weight lifting studio, aerobic exercise and gymnasiums
Source: Ordinance No. 573
Effective Date: 8-27-82
L. Heliports, as herein defined
Source: Ordinance No. 643
Effective Date: 11-16-84
M. Food packaging and processing that involves cooking, heating, smoking,
soaking or marinating procedures
Source: Ordinance No. 664
Effective Date: 7-12-85
N. Child Care Facilities, as defined in this Chapter
Source: Ordinance No. 712
Effective Date: 6-23-88
O. Truck/Van Terminals
Sou�ce: Ordinance No. 50, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 11-21-90
P. Medical clinics
Source: Ordinance No. 82, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 2-27-92
Q. Trade Schools or Training Centers
Source: Ordinance No. 252, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 7-26-01
R. Adult Day Care Center
Source: Ordinance No. 264, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 12-13-01
Light Industrial Zoning District § 11.35
S. Drive-in bank facilities with frontage on a collector or minor arterial street
Source: Ordinance No. 274, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 12-27-02
T. Accessory retail services and/or sales incidental to a permitted use,
conducted in an area less than ten percent (10%) of the building's footprint
Source: Ordinance No. 283, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 9-12-03
U. Recycling Drop-Off Facilities
V. Recycling Facilities
Source: Ordinance No. 536, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 1-16-15
W. Taprooms that occupy fifty_percent (50%) or more of the gross floor area of
the Brewery. Limited and associated retail use such as merchandise related
to the Brewery may be sold in the taproom.
Source: Ordinance No. 540, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 1-30-15
X. Cocktail Rooms�that occupy fift�percent (50%) or more of the gross floor
area of the Micro-Distillery. Limited and associated retail use such as
merchandise related to the Micro-Distillery may be sold in the Cocktail Room.
Subdivision 5. Prohibited Uses
No building, structure, or land shall be used, and no building or structure shall be
erected, altered or enlarged which is intended or designed, for any of the following
uses:
A. Residential dwellings
B. Hotels, motels, rooming houses, or tourist homes
C. Institutional uses
Source: Ordinance No. 546
Effective Date: 9-18-81
D. Except as provided herein, retail commercial uses, such as shopping centers
Source: Ordinance No. 326, 7_nd Series
Effective Date: 4-15-05
Industrial Zoning District § 11.36
Section 11.36: Industrial Zoning District
Subdivision 1. Purpose
The purpose of the Industrial Zoning District is to provide for the establishment of
industrial and manufacturing development and uses along with directly related and
complementary uses which, because of the nature of the product or character of
activity, requires isolation from residential and commercial areas.
Subdivision 2. District Established
Properties shall be established within the Industrial 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 11.36, Subdivision 2 by an
ordinance which makes cross-reference to this Section 11.36 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 Industrial 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 are permitted in the Industrial Zoning District:
A. All uses permitted in the Light Industrial Zoning District
B. Lumber yard, including outside storage
C. Building materials yard, including outside storage
D. Battery and tire service
E. Blacksmith, repair, machine shop, or tin shop
F. Animal kennels where animals are customarily kept, boarded, cared for,
trained, or fed, or bought and sold, as a business
G. General manufacturing uses, including the compounding, assembly or
treatment of articles or materials
H. Hotels and motor hotels
I. Class I restaurants
J. Metal fabrication and assembly
Source: Ordinance No. 551
Effective Date: 9-11-81
Industrial Zoning District § 11.36
K. Temporary Retail Sales in accordance with Subdivision 11 of this section.
Source: Ordinance No. 79, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 10-10-91
L. Sexually Oriented Businesses.
Source: Ordinance No. 326, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 4-IS-OS
M. Recycling Drop-Off Facilities.
Source: Ordinance No. 536, 2nd Series
Effecrive Date: 1-16-I S
N. Distilleries.
Subdivision 4. 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. All conditional uses as provided for in the Light Industrial Zoning District
B. Car wash
C. Structures and premises for automobile, or other motor vehicle sales and
showrooms, with incidental accessory service and repair facilities
D. Gasoline service stations
E. Bulk storage of gas, fuel oil, chemicals, and other liquid or solid materials
which may be considered hazardous or toxic
F. Mortuaries
G. Off-street parking lots for adjacent Commercial or Industrial uses
H. Outdoor sales including motor vehicle and equipment rental
I. Drive-in retail establishments, such as banks, cleaners, photo shops,
restaurants (Class II), and similar uses
J. Unattended business operations, such as vending machines and equipment
K. Temporary structures such as tents or air-supported structures
L. Railroad yards, railroad tracks and rights-of-way in such yards, railroad
shops, round houses, and any other use which shall be for railroads
I-394 Mixed Use Zoning District § 11.47
C. All permitted uses in the Commercial Zoning District, provided that such uses
are combined with other permitted or conditional uses within a mixed-use
building, and that the gross floor area occupied by any such single use shall
not exceed ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
D. Class I and III Restaurants
E. Business and professional offices, provided that the gross floor area occupied
by the use(s) on any lot shall not exceed ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
F. Medical clinics
G. Live-work units
H. All uses permitted in the Institutional Zoning Districts, I-1 through I-3
I. Child Care Facilities
J. Adult Day Care Centers
K. Structured parking accessory to any permitted use
Source: Ordinance No. 397, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 6-6-08
L. Brewpubs
Source: Ordinance No. 540, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 1-30-IS
Subdivision 4. Conditional Uses
A. Class II Restaurants
B. Any permitted use in the Commercial zoning district in a free-standing
building.
C. Any permitted or conditional use allowed in the Commercial zoning district
occupying more than ten thousand (10,000) square feet of gross floor area.
D. Business and professional offices occupying more than ten thousand (10,000)
square feet on any zoning lot. The City Council may establish a maximum
amount of office development that will be permitted on any zoning lot, based
upon traffic studies as required by the I-394 Overlay Zoning District, using
appropriate minimum Levels of Service.
E. Research and development laboratories
F. Convenience stores, including the sale of gasoline.
G. Drive-in or drive-through facilities accessory to any permitted or conditional
use.
I-394 Mixed Use Zoning District § 11.47
H. Buildings exceeding the height limits specified in Subdivision 6(D).
Source: Ordinance No. 397, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 6-6-08
I. Breweries. Limited and associated retail use such as merchandise related to
the Brewery may be sold.
J. Taprooms. Limited and associated retail use such as merchandise related to
the Brewery may be sold in the taproom.
Source: Ordinance No. 540, znd Series
Effective Date: 1-30-IS
K. Micro-Distilleries. Limited and associated retail use such as merchandise
related to the Micro-Distillery may be sold.
L. Cocktail Rooms. Limited and associated retail use such as merchandise
related to the Micro-Distillery may be sold in the Cocktail Room.
Subdivision 5. Standards for Live-Work Units
The purpose of a live-work unit is to provide a transitional use type between a
home occupation and commercial enterprise.
A. The work space may be located on any floor of the building, but businesses
serving the public shall generally be located on the first floor for accessibility.
Office or studio spaces or other low-traffic activities may be located on upper
floors or basements.
B. The dwelling unit component shall maintain a separate entrance located on
the front or side facade and accessible from the primary abutting public
street.
C. A total of two (2) off-street parking spaces shall be provided for a live-work
unit, located to the rear of the unit, or in an underground or enclosed space.
D. The business component of the building may include offices, small service
establishments, home crafts which are typically considered accessory to a
dwelling unit, or limited retailing associated with fine arts, crafts, or personal
services. It may not include a commercial food service requiring a license, a
limousine business or auto service or repair for any vehicles other than those
registered to residents of the property.
E. The business of the live-work unit must be conducted by a person who
resides in the dwelling unit. The business shall not employ more than two (2)
workers on-site at any one time who live outside of the live-work unit.
Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations § 11.70
INDUSTRIAL
Manufacturin - Fabricatin 1 s ace er 500 s.f. of rg oss floor area
Outdoor Stora e 1 s ace er 20,000 s.f. of stora e area
Post Office/Parcel Distribution 10 spaces plus 1 per 500 s.f. plus 1 for
each vehicle on site.
Self Storage Facility 1 space for every 10,000 s.f. of storage
area
Sales Showroom (Motor Vehicles, machinery, 1 space for every 1000 s.f. of gross floor
boats, etc.) area of display area plus 1 space for
ever 5,000 ross s.f. of outside dis la
1 space for every 400 s.f. gross floor
area of show room, plus 1 space for
Showrooms Other (e.g. furniture, appliances)every 5,000 gross square feet of outside
dis la area.
Warehouses and Storage 1 space for every 3,000 s.f. of gross floor
area.
Truck/Van Terminals 1 space per 3,000 s. f. of gross floor
area.
Outside areas 1 space per 2,000 s.f. of
Lumber Yards or Bldg. Material Yards material display
Source: Ordinance 346, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 7-1-06
Brewpub 1 space per 60 s.f. of floor area plus 1
s ace er 25 s.f. of bar area.
Brewery 1 space per 500 s.f. of floor area
1 space per 60 s.f. of floor area. For
every 2 bicycle spaces provided, 1 car
space may be reduced from minimum
Taproom parking requirement, for no more than
15% of the required spaces.
Source: Ordinance No. 540, 2nd Series
Effective Date: 1-30-15
Distillerv 1 space per 500 s.f. of floor area
Micro-Distillerv 1 s�ace�er 500 s.f. of floor area
1 s�ace per 60 s.f. of floor area. For
every 2 bicycle spaces provided, 1 car
Cocktail Room space may be reduced from minimum
parking requirement�for no more than
15% of the re uired s aces.
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