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07-09-18 PC Agenda AGENDA Planning Commission Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Conference Room Monday, July 9, 2018 7 pm 1. Approval of Minutes June 11, 2018, Regular Planning Commission Meeting 2. Discussion — Material and Architectural Standards 3. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings 4. Other Business • Council Liaison Report 5. Adjournment °. i his document is availaule in alterr�ate formats upo17 a 72-haur rec�uest. �'lease eall 763-593-800b(TTY: 763-593-3968)to make a request. Exa�r�ples af a4ternat�fc�rmats y may include large prinfi,electcanic, Braille,audiacassette,etc. Regular Meeting of the Golden Valley Planning Commission June 11, 2018 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held at the Golden Valley City Hall, Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, on Monday, June 11, 2018. Vice Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 7 pm. Those present were Planning Commissioners Angell, Blum, Brookins, Johnson, Pockl, and Segelbaum. Also present was Planning Manager Jason Zimmerm�n and Administrative Assistant Lisa Wittman. Commissioners Baker and Black were abs�nt. 1. Approval of Minutes May 30, 2018, Regular Planning Commission Meeting MOVED by Segelbaum, seconded by Pockl and motic�n car�ied unanimously to approve the May 30, 2018, minutes as submitted. 2. Review Chapter 11 (Zoning Code) R�:�odification Qraft Zimmerman stated that the City is going through a recodification process in order to clean up outdated language and creat� consistency in'references and between sections. He noted that this proc�ss will require public hearings before the Planning Commission and the City Councif and showed fhe Commission an example of a city that uses Municode for their city cod� information. Segelbaum asked if there will be public hearings for each section of the �ode or for the entire City Code at once. Zimmerman explained that Chapter 11 (Zoning Code) of the City Code requires public hearings, but the other sections af fhe City Code require two readings by the City Council. Segelbaum asked how the public will k�e notified. Zimmerman said there will be information on the City's website and in the City's newsletter. Zimmerman explained that there are six areas of the Zoning Code where slightly more significant changes ar� being proposed. The first area he discussed was the proposed changes to how Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) are managed. He explained that the current Zoning Code lacks any regulation to trigger an expiration of a CUP if it goes unused;for an extended length of time. The proposed new language would cause an unused CUP to expire after 12 consecutive months. In addition, the proposed changes allow for the ability for a CUP to be amended if changes are requested. Johnson asked how CUPs are enforced and how staff would know if a CUP is in use. Zimmerman said staff is generous in its interpretation, but can check advertising and usually knows when a building has been vacated. Johnson asked about grandfathering in existing CUPs. Zimmerman stated that the proposed new code language would only apply to uses going forward. Segelbaum gave an example of a CUP to allow for a drive-thru window and asked if the restaurant closed if the CUP for the drive-thru would still be in effect. Zimmerman said Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission June 11, 2018 Page 2 the CUP would be valid for 12 months. After that, the existing CUP would expire and the process would start over. The next proposed change Zimmerman discussed was Tax Parcel Divisions. He explained that there are several properties in the City where a house was built over the middle of two lots then the house gets torn down and the property owner wants to uncombine the two lots and build two new houses. He stated that the City doesn't have the right to not let property owners use their lots however the proposed new code language requires that non-conforming setbacks or non-buildable lots aren't created. He added that the proposed new code language also requires that property own�r� within 250 feet of the subject site are notified of a Tax Parcel Division. Blum asked how many of these types of properties are in the City. Zimmerman said he didn't know the exact number but explained that some of the old original plats in a few areas have bt� that were combined and could be pulled apart. He noted that there are sc�me on Meadow Avenue North by Theodore Wirth Park, north of Highway 55, sc�me by Sumter and Rhode Island near Brookview, and some near the area north of the Cour�try Club. Segelbaum asked if some cities require residents to combine the lots into one if they want to build a house across both lots. Zimmerman said Gt�lden Valley requires that now, but there are some properties that weren't done that way in the past. Blum asked if the uncombined situation of these lots is factored in when people ask for variances. Zimmerman stated that these lots have been treated as if they are one lot until they are pulled apart. Segelbaum asked why the neighborhood notification isn't given to neighbors within 500 feet as is typical with other p�anning applications. Zimmerman stated that the City Council thought that 250 feet was reasonable and added that the state statute requirement is 250 feet for all planning applications. Johnson referred to subdivision A. in the tax parcel division language and questioned why it states that lot divisians or combinations by Hennepin County "shall be" enforced when everything is already enforced. Zimmerman said he would review the language. Blum referred to subdivisio'n A in the tax parcel division language and suggested the word "strueturat" be replaced with the word "any" in regard to nonconformities. Zimmerman asked the Commissioners to send any recommendations they have to him and he would review them. Zimmerman.stated that the next change being proposed is the addition of density caps in the R-3 and R-4 Zoning Districts. He explained that no density limits currently exist for senior and disability housing in the R-3 Zoning District or for any uses in the R-4 Zoning District. He added that establishing maximum densities would be consistent with the residential densities proposed in the draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Blum asked for an explanation of the numbers listed in the second paragraph of the density section of the staff report. Zimmerman explained that the different numbers have to do with densities allowed by right versus densities allowed with a Conditional Use Permit. He added that he would separate the two in order to make it clearer. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission June 11, 2018 Page 3 The next item Zimmerman discussed was modifications to the public amenity provisions for PUDs. He explained that staff is recommending taking out the amenity regarding underground parking because most big developments will already include underground parking. He stated that staff is also recommending removing enhanced exterior lighting and informational/interpretive displays from the amenity list. He added that language regarding quantifying the number of electric vehicle charging stations at a rate of five percent of the required parking is also being recommended. Segelbaum asked if any of the amenity point values are changing. Zimmerman said no, and stated that there hasn't been a PUD application submitted yet using the public amenity provisions. Pockl asked about the significance of five percent in regard to charging stations. Zimmerman stated that staff talked to developers and other cities and that the demand for charging stations just isn't there yet and they are very expensive so staff is trying ta manage what the demand might be. Zimmerman stated that another proposed change in the PUD section of th� Zoning Code is being proposed that states an "increase" rather than "any chan�e" in gross floor area will be considered a minor PUD amendment because taking away'density doesn't need the same kind of review that adding density does. Zimmerman stated that the next proposed change is to the language regarding the height of flat roofs and accessory structures. He explained that currently, the maximum height of pitched and flat roofs in residential zoning districts differed by type of roof. With the addition of the "tent-shaped" building env�;lope, the difference in height limits is no longer needed. He added that for now, the one foot limit on an increase in the average grade for a new structure has been left in place. Blum questioned how grade and height are determined on corner lots and lots that have low grades in the back yard. Zimmerman stated that h�ight is not lirnited in a back yard and that it is only measured using the front of the house. Zimmerman stated that the last significant proposed change is regarding outdoor storage. He explained that the new language does the following things: moves regulations about outdoor storage from each zoning district into one section of the Zoning Code, along with fencing and screening requirements; helps to clarify language around where and how outdoor storage can take place in the front, side, and rear yards of residential properties;`establishes a limit of 30 days for landscaping or construction materials in the front yards of residential properties; establishes screening standards for stor�ge in side and rear yards; allows the storage of automobile dealership inventory in Light In'dustrial and Industrial Zoning Districts with a Conditional Use Permit, and in parking ramps; and strengths language around screening of inechanical equipment in all Zoning Districts. Segelbaum asked if items stored on a driveway have to be located five feet from the side yard property line. Zimmerman stated that driveways are allowed to be three feet from the property line so if an item is on a driveway it can be located three feet from the property line as well. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission June 11, 2018 Page 4 Blum suggested that electric, collector, restored, and reconstructed vehicles be added to the list of things that may be stored in a front yard. Segelbaum asked why those would need to be called out if the Code already says "vehictes." Blum stated that they are a different class of vehicle per state statute. He said he would also like to add language about not allowing storage of an unregistered or inoperable vehicle. Zimmerman noted that unregistered and inoperable vehicles are addressed in a different section of the City Code. Brookins suggested referencing that section in this section of the Zoning Code. Blum said he envisions people storing their items in the street and moving them once in a while to get around the rule. Zimmerman said that hasn't been an issue so he is not overly concerned about that. Segelbaum noted that the language allows trailers to be park�d in front yards �nd questioned if that means empty trailers or a trailer with items on it such as snowmobiles, etc. Zimmerman stated that items stored in a front yard have ta be on a trailer. Blum suggested adding language about debris being stored on a'trailer. Zimmerman stated that the Property Maintenance Code addresses rnany of concerns about debris and garbage. Blum asked if the regulations about garden structures have been removed. Zimmerman said they are addressed in the accessory structure sectior� of the Zoning Code. Pockl referred to the language regarding screening and noted that in subdivision g. it talks about vegetation of not less than six feet in height, but it doesn't say anything about the height of vegetation in subdivision h. Brookins suggested using the word "screening" instead of sayir�g`"wall, fence, or vegetation." Segelbaum asked if there are:sign provisions in the residential zoning districts. Zimmerman said yes and stated that new sign regulations will address the size of signs and the time allowed, b,ut not content. Blum referred to the pro�Qsed future changes to the Zoning Code regarding trailer parks and asked Zimm�rman to explain. Zimmerman stated that there is legislation that requires cities to address them, so proposed changes to the Zoning Code will be coming in the future. 3. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings No other meetings were discussed. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission June 11, 2018 Page 5 4. Other Business • Council Liaison Report Schmidgall reported on the recent Pride Festival. He informed the Planning Commission that Watermark has withdrawn their applications regarding Zoning Map and Land Use Map amendments for the properties located at 5530-5540 Golden Valley Road and 1530 Welcome Avenue. Zimmerman stated that he has met with the developer to discuss other options and their hope is to come back with a smaller scale project. 5. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 pm. Ron Blum, Secretary Lisa UVittrnan, Administrative Assistant �;���� �� Ph�rsical I�evelc�pment I�►ep�rfirn.en� ���-���Wso������-s��-s�t�s{���) Date: July 9, 2018 To: Golden Valley Planning Commission From: Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager Amy Morgan, Planning Intern Subject: Material and Architectural Standards Discussion Summary Planning staff has been directed to research the guidelines of comparable cities that regulate exterior building materials and provide architectural standards in their zoning codes. These standards are usually adopted in order to establish minimum acceptable levels of design or to ensure a minimum level of quality in materials. Depending on feedback from the Planning Commission and the City Council, amendments to the City's Zoning Code may be recommended for targeted Zoning Districts. Background Development is typically subject to up to three types of aesthetic controls. The first is site design, which regulates where site elements (structures, access points, parking, landscaping, etc.) can be located on a property. Golden Valley controls some elements of site design through setbacks and limitations on the location of accessory structures, driveways, etc. More extensive site planning regulations are in place in the I-394 Mixed Use Zoning District. The second type of aesthetic control is architectural standards. These usually dictate building elements that must be included (or may be prohibited) in the design of new buildings, such as variations in wall depth,the presence of windows, doors, and other openings, or massing and screening standards. Historically, Golden Valley has not provided much oversight of architectural features. In the R-1 and R-2 Zoning Districts, the side wall articulation requirement is one of the only architectural controls. The I-394 Mixed Use Zoning District does establish standards for building design, transparency, and building colors. Finally, the type and amount of various exterior materials used in construction may be regulated by a third type of architectural control. The current City Code does provide some minimal protection from exterior building materials which "tend to rapidly deteriorate or which for any reason are, or tend to quickly become, unsightly." In addition, the I-394 Mixed Use Zoning District requires exterior walls to be faced with "glass, exterior cement plaster (stucco), natural stone, brick, architectural concrete, non-corrugated metal, or an equivalent or better." At least 20 percent of the fa�ade facing a primary street must be faced with Kasota stone or other indigenous dolomitic limestone, and up to 15 percent of the exterior wall surface may be wood, metal, EIFS, or other equivalent materials. As Golden Valley continues to face redevelopment pressure, the question should be asked if additional architectural or material standards should be developed for targeted Zoning Districts. Research Staff gathered information from 15 neighboring cities— Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Coon Rapids, Crystal, Edina, Hopkins, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, Richfield, Robbinsdale, Roseville, St. Louis Park, and Woodbury. Of these 15 cities, 13 have material standards—some more explicit than others. Three utilize massing (architectural) standards. The chart below gives a quick overview of what each city does: ...,..._..._ _ ___.� . ..___....T„ .�._...... ..._____ _ ._ .__._,._......_.._r.._._ . . ____.__ _,....__._.._...._. ...__._m---......_._.. _ ._..____.._W_____......._. _._. .___,_ ; City Massing j Material Material Class i Material � Standards ' Standards , System � ^Percenta es __. _ _ _____._ .._�_____.__.._.____.________.___�_ __¢_,__...__ g Brooklyn Center � � i ,......... _... _.._ _ ;..................._ _ Brookl n Park � X � X X � ..........._ �_.� _________� �� _. __,_..__.� ___ _._ ;_._� ___ _� ,._Coon Rapids _ ; _X i X � X_ _ CrYsta.�_ . t ... X .............".. .. ..... , ......... J.......... ......._.... . ... .. 1....... . ........... ................ .� . ... ...... , ., ,,.. ..... ..... ... ... .... Edina � � 3 _ ___ _._ . _.___ �__ �____ --�--- �.. _...__ �_________ _... _ _�. � � ______ Hopkins ' ; X � _,.. �. .... �_....�._.... Minneapolis 3 X X ,._____.___ .... _ �.. ._ __.�_____._��� :� .�. � �.....__. __ �� _._.:. � � _ ----- __�_. Minnetonka � X ; _..._.........................................._......................................................___.._..........._.._..... ...... ; , , � _..._.. a. _.... N�w H�ope � � ; � � � , __�.�._�..,.�___._._�_�___ __._._.__._.__ , .__.�. _ Plymouth � , X ��� X � .. _ .... .. __. . _.... _; _..... ........ .... ......... ......... ... � ;. � . Richfie�l�d � � X � ; � � � � � � � �.__.________.__..�..__..__._...._......_._._ _ --------- � Robbinsdale ' X ' : ._. _.. . ...............� .. .... ..... ..... .. .... .. ; __.. _.... .. .....4............... ......._.._..........._....... _: Roseville ; X X X . _ _ _ _ . .. . . _ _.._. �.. _ ..... ..................... _��.. . ... . _. .. __ . __ _ __. __.___..__..._ _.._ . . St. Louis Park ; X X X X � _ ___ ,�_._..._ _ �_ ---.._._._�.....________�____�_�_ �.� � _W___ .�__ Woodbury X i X X Massing standards dictate architectural design elements such as height, building articulations, rhythm of openings, etc. Material class systems break down building materials into different categories—often categorized as Class I, Class II, and Class III. Class I is the highest quality and Class III is the lowest. 2 Material percentages dictate how much of a fa�ade must include a specific material or materials. This can be done with both a materials class system as well as with a list of acceptable materials. These percentages may be altered for different zoning districts to meet the desired aesthetic quality. Attached are excerpts of the Zoning Code from each of the surrounding cities that have architectural and material design standards. These sections lay out specifically what each city requires and also provides an overview of different ways in which this information may be presented. The majority of cities compile these requirements in one section of their Zoning Code which can then be applied to each zoning district. However, Coon Rapids lays out these standards in each zoning district within its zoning code. Through conversations with other cities regarding their standards, it is important to note that material standards should focus primarily on material aesthetics rather than the durability and the structural nature of materials as this moves from a zoning code concern to a building code issue. Also attached is a portion of the draft Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan that outlines a policy to ensure high visual quality of new development. Discussion Questions • What does the City want to regulate? (i.e. material aesthetics, massing, architectural details, etc.) • Should the City use a materials class system OR list acceptable materials? • How specific and/or flexible does the City want to be in regards to architectural standards? • How involved does the City want to be in approving and regulating architectural standards? • What zoning districts should these regulations apply to? Attachments Surrounding Cities' Design Guidelines (30 pages) Minneapolis 2040 Comp Plan —Policy 5: Visual Quality of New Development (2 pages) Surrounding Cities' Design Standards Summary (2 pages) 3 Surrounding Cities' Design Guidelines St. Louis Park Sec. 36-366.Architectural design. (a) Purpose.The purpose of this section is to serve the public interest by promoting a high standard of development in the city.Through a comprehensive review of both functional and aesthetic aspects of new or intensified developments,the city seeks to accomplish the following: (1) Implement the comprehensive plan; (2) Preserve the character of neighborhoods, commercial and industrial areas; (3) Reasonably maintain and improve the city tax base; (4) Reduce the adverse impacts of dissimilar land uses; (5) Promote orderly and safe flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic; (6) Discourage the development of identical and similar building facades which detract from the character and appearance of the neighborhood; (7) Preserve the natural and built environment; and (8) Minimize adverse impacts on adjacent properties from buildings which are or may become unsightly. (b) Standards. (1) Building Design. a.Architectural design elements that will be considered in the review of building and site plans include building materials,color and texture, building bulk, general massing, roof treatment, proportion of openings, facade design elements and variation,window and openings.Site plan design elements that will be considered in the determination as to whether site plan design is superior include quantity,quality,variation, compatibility and size of plant materials, landscape berms and screening walls.Also considered will be the overall order,symmetry and proportion of the various elements within the site and within the larger context of the area or corridor. b.The height, bulk,general massing, roof treatment, materials, colors,textures, major divisions, and proportions of a new or remodeled building shall be compatible with that of other buildings on the site and on adjacent sites. c. Building wall deviations are required where the unbroken building wall length to wall height ratio meets or exceeds 2:1.The minimum depth of each building wall deviation at the 2:1 ratio shall be two feet.The unbroken wall length to wall height ratio may be increased to 3:1 if the depth of the building wall deviations is increased to three feet.The unbroken wall length to wall height ratio may be increased to 4:1 if the depth of the building wall deviations is 1 increased to four feet.The building wall deviations must extend from the grade to the roof, or top of the parapet. d. No building may display more than five percent of any elevation surface in bright, pure accent colors. e.The development must locate the noise-producing portions of the development, such as loading docks,outside storage and outside activity away from adjacent residential areas. f.All exterior finishes for one-and two-family dwellings and accessory structures shall be installed within one year from the issuance of the building permit. g. All developments shall consider the effect of sun angles and shade patterns on other buildings. All new multiple-family and nonresidential buildings and additions thereto shall be located so that the structure does not cast a shadow that covers more than 50 percent of another building wall for a period greater than two hours between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.for more than 60 days of the year.This section will not prohibit shading of buildings in an industrial use district, or as approved for buildings covered by the same PUD, CUP, or Special Permit. Shading of existing public spaces and outdoor employee break areas shall be minimized to the extent reasonable and possible. h. Interior and exterior bars,grills, mesh or similar obstructions, whether permanently or temporarily affixed, shall not cover any exterior door or more than ten percent of any individual window or contiguous window area. (Ord. No. 2358-08, 8-14-08) (2) Building Materials. Exterior surface materials of buildings shall be installed in accordance with the adopted building code and the manufacturer's specifications, and shall be subject to the following regulations: a. Classes of materials. Materials shall be divided into class I, class II and class III categories as follows: 1. Class I. Brick, marble,granite or other natural stone,textured cement stucco, copper, porcelain and glass are class I exterior building materials on buildings other than those used as dwellings which contain four or fewer dwelling units. Wood,vinyl siding,fiber- reinforced cement board and prefinished metal are class I materials on residential buildings containing four or fewer dwelling units in addition to the other class I materials listed in this subsection. Wood is a class I material on park buildings under 3,000 square feet. If a minimum of two other Class I materials are in use, clapboard and shake-style fiber reinforced cement board with a minimum thickness of%inch may be used as a Class I material for up to 10 percent of the fa�ade on residential buildings with more than four(4) units. "Smooth"finish fiber-reinforced cement board is not permitted as a Class I material. 2. Class II. Exposed aggregate concrete panels, burnished concrete block, integral colored split face (rock face) and exposed aggregate concrete block, cast-in-place concrete, artificial stucco (E.I.F.S., Drivit), artificial stone,fiber reinforced cement board siding with a minimum thickness of%inch, and prefinished metal. 2 3. Class III. Unpainted or surface painted concrete block(scored or unscored), unpainted or surface painted plain or ribbed concrete panels, and unfinished or surface painted metal. b. Minimum class I materials.At least 60 percent of each building face visible from off the site must be of class I materials except as permitted by subsection (b)(6)c. of this section. Not more than 10 percent of each building face visible from off the site may be of class III materials. Portions of buildings not visible from off the site may be constructed of greater percentages of class II or class III materials if the structure otherwise conforms to all city ordinances.The mixture of building materials must be compatible and integrated. c. Buildings in I-G and I-P districts. 1. Not on major streets and not near residential. For buildings in the I-G and I-P districts which are not located on a principal arterial, minor arterial, major collector,or adjacent to or across from any residentially zoned property, class I materials may be reduced to a minimum of 25 percent provided that the remaining materials are functionally and durably equal to a class I material as certified by the architect or manufacturer. 2. On major streets or near residential. For building walls in the I-G and I-P districts facing on a principal arterial, minor arterial or major collector, or adjacent to or across from any residentially-zoned property, class I materials may be reduced to a minimum of 25 percent provided that the remaining materials are functionally and durably equal to a class I material as certified by the architect or manufacturer and that the architectural design and site plan are superior quality as determined by the zoning administrator.The architecture and site plan shall meet the following minimum criteria to be considered superior quality: i.The exposed height of the building wall shall not exceed 15 feet. ii.The number of required plant units shall be increased by 20 percent or the size of 20 percent of the overstory trees installed shall be increased to 3 %z caliper inches. iii.A minimum of ten percent of the building facade must be windows or glass spandrels. (3) Additions and accessory structures.The exterior wall surface materials, roof treatment, colors, textures, major divisions, proportion, rhythm of openings, and general architectural character, including horizontal or vertical emphasis, scale, stylistic features of additions, exterior alterations, and new accessory buildings shall address and respect the original architectural design and general appearance of the principal buildings on the site and shall comply with the requirements of this section. (4) Screening. a.The visual impact of rooftop equipment shall be minimized using one of the following methods. Where rooftop equipment is located on buildings and is visible within 400 feet from property in an R district, only the items listed in subsections 1 and 2 shall be used. 3 1.A parapet wall. 2.A fence the height of which extends at least one foot above the top of the rooftop equipment and incorporates the architectural features of the building. 3.The rooftop equipment shall be painted to match the roof or the sky,whichever is most effective. b. Utility service structures(such as utility meters, utility lines,transformers, aboveground tanks); refuse handling; loading docks; maintenance structures; and other ancillary equipment must be inside a building or be entirely screened from off-site views utilizing a privacy fence or wall that is at least six feet in height.A chain link fence with slats shall not be accepted as screening. c.All utility services shall be underground except as provided elsewhere in this chapter. (5) Parking ramps. All new parking ramps shall meet the following design standards: a. Parking ramp facades that are visible from off the site shall display an integration of building materials, building form,textures, architectural motif,and building colors with the principal building. b. No signs other than directional signs shall be permitted on parking ramp facades. c. If the parking ramp is located within 20 feet of a street right-of-way or recreational trail,the facade facing the street shall be subject to the same requirements for exterior surface materials as for buildings. 4 Coon Rapids 11-601.12 Institutiona! and Commercial Buildin� Materials.The exterior of institutional and commercial buildings, excluding city park structures, must include a variation in building materials and colors, which are to be distributed throughout the building facades and coordinated into the architectural design of the structure. 1. Acceptable exterior building materials include the following: a. Brick or similar custom masonry unit having brick like appearance. b. Natural or cementitious stone. c. Architectural glass (i.e., curtain wall). d. Architectural, single skin roll formed profiles metal panel, minimum 22 gauge. e. Masonry stucco, or EFIS in conformance with ICC ES report. f. Integrally colored split face (rock face), burnished or glazed concrete masonry units. g. Integrally colored architecturally precast concrete panels having an exposed aggregate, light sandblast, acid etch, form liner, natural stone veneer, brick face and/or cas#stone type finish (excluding single-T or double-T panels, plain, uncolored, or raked finish). 2. 7he City Council may approve alternative materials or mix of materials provided the applicant demanstrates the modification results in a better integration af the building with the surrounding area. 3. Front facades and side and rear facades visible from a public right-of-way, parks and adjacent residential uses must be compased of not more than 35 percent of any one acceptable material. Brick with a distinctively different color may be considered a second material. Side and rear facades not visible from a public right-of-way, parks and adjacent residential uses may use any combination of acceptable material. Other materials may be used as accents if found they are compatible with the listed materials and provided it does no# cover more than 15 percent of a building face. Moderate Density Residential l. Buildin�Character.The design of buildings must have a comparable, compatible and complementary relationship to surrounding land uses. Buildings must be designed with varied exterior materials, setbacks and architectural features and details. 2. Development Guidelines. Developments must satisfy the following guidelines. Deterrnination of whether these guidelines are satisfied will be made by the Planning Commission or by the City Council after receiving a recommendation from the Planning Commission. a. Buildin� Massin�. Articulate buifding massing, using methods including, but not limited to, staggering building components, adding columns, recessing doorways, creating interesting shapes and short, or uneven facades. Buildings facing each other across public or private streets must have similar scale, massing and articulation. 5 b. Facades. Articulate building facades of both individual housing units and attached housing groups or buildings through the use of staggering, arcades, porches, balconies, special window treatments, ornamentation and unique details. Face entries to public and private streets and orient garage doors away from public and private streets. c. Varied Roof Shapes. Provide a variety af roof shapes, including, but not limited to pitched roofs, dormers, chimneys,gable or hip roaf accents, and detailed parapets and cornices creating interesting roof profiles. d. Focal Features. Provide focal features to add interest or distinction to attached housing graups or buildings using techniques such as elevating parts of buildings towers, or emphasizing a prominent part of the building such as a corner or main entry or by using features such as canopies, porticaes, overhangs, arcades, facade recesses and projections and peaked roofs or raised parapets above doors or windaws. e. Townhome Buildin� Materials. The exterior of tawnhome dwelling units must include a variatian in building materials, which are to be distributed throughout the building facades and coordinated into the architectural design af the structure. Exterior building materials must be primarily brick, wood, stucco, stone, vinyl siding (with a minimum thickness of.044 millimeters) and fiber-cement siding. EIFS can be used as an accent material, provided it does not cover more than 15percent of a building face. f. Reserved. g. Balconies Decks and Porches.The floors and railings of balconies, decks and porches must have a durable finish camplementing the colors of the building or attached housing group. h. Entrv Steps.The risers and areas under non-masonry, entry steps and landings, must be enclased with materials consistent with the exterior materials of the building or attached housing group. All surfaces of non-masonry steps and landings, including railings, must have a durable finish complementing the colors af the building or attached housing groups. Hi�h Density Residential District Standards.The District Standards are as follows: 1. Buildin�Character.The design of buildings must have a comparable, compatible and complementary relationship to surrounding land uses. Buildings must be designed with varied exterior materials, setbacks and architectural features and details. 2. Development Guidelines. Developments must satisfy the following guidelines. Determination of whether these guidelines are satisfied will be made by the Planning Commission or by the City Council after receiving a recommendation from the Planning Commission. a. Building Massin�.Articulate building massing, using methods including, but not limited to, staggering building components, adding columns, recessing daorways, creating interesting shapes and short, or uneven facades. Buildings facing each other across public or private streets must have similar scale, massing and articulation. 6 b. Facades. Articulate building facades of both individual housing units and attached housing groups or buildings through the use of staggering, arcades, porches, balconies, special window treatments, ornamentation, and unique details. Face entries to public and private streets and orient garage doors away from public and private streets. c.Varied Roof Shapes. Provide a variety of roof shapes, including, but not limited to pitched roofs, darmers, chimneys, gable ar hip roof accents, and detailed parape�s and cornices creating interesting roof profiles. d. Focal Features. Provide focal features to add interest or distinction ta attached housing grnups or buildings using techniques such as elevating parts of buildings towers, or emphasizing a praminent part of the building such as a corner or main entry or by using features such as canopies, porticoes, overhangs, arcades, facade recesses and projections and peaked roofs or raised parapets above doors or windows, e. Residential Buildin Materials.The exterior of residential buildings must include a variation in building materials and colars, which are to be distributed throughout the building facades and coordinated into the architectural design of the structure. Brick with a distinctively different color may be considered a secand material. Acceptable exterior building materials include the following: i. Brick or similar custom masonry unit having brick like appearance. ii. Natural or cementitious stone. iii. Architectural glass (i.e., curtain wall). iv. Architectural, single skin roll formed profiles metal panel, minimum 22 gauge. v. Masonry stucco, or EFIS in conformance with ICC ES report. vi. Integrally colared split face (rock face), burnished or glazed concrete masonry units. vii. Integrally colored architecturally precast concrete panels having an exposed aggregate, light sandblast, acid etch, form liner, natural stone veneer, brick face and/or cast stone type finish (excluding single-T or double- T panels, plain, uncolored, or raked finish). The Council may approve an alternative material or mix of materials prnvided the applicant demonstrates that the modification results in a better integration of the building with the surrounding area and will further the intent of this Section. Other materials may be used as accents if found they are compatible with the listed materials and provided it does not cover more than 15 percent of a building face. f. Balconies Decks and Porches.The floors and railings of balconies, decks and porches must have a durable finish complementing the colors of the building or attached housing group. g. EntrLr Steps.The risers and areas under non-masonry entry steps and landings must be enclosed with materials consistent with the exterior materials of the building or 7 attached housing group. All surfaces of non-masonry steps and landings, including railings, must have a durable finish complementing the colors of the building or attached housing groups. Industrial Develo�ment Guidelines. Developments must satisfy the follawing guidelines. Determination of whether these guidelines are satisfied will be made by the Planning Commission or by the City Council after receiving a recommendation from the Planning Commission. 1. The design of buildings must have a comparable, compatible and complementary relationship to surrounding land uses. Buildings must be designed with varied exterior materials, setbacks and architectural features and details. 2. Vary building massing, using methods including staggering building components, adding columns, recessing doorways, creating interesting shapes and short, uneven facades. 3. Articulate building facades using techniques such as staggering, arcades, awnings, special window treatments, ornamentation and unique details. Face primary entries to public ar private streets and orient doars for loading and unloading gaods away from public or private streets. 4. Pravide a variety of roof shapes using techniques including pitched, gable or hip roofs or detailed parapets and cornices creating interesting roof profiles for flat roofs. 5. Every building must include a focal element or feature adding interest or distinction, using techniques such as elevating parts of buildings, towers, or emphasizing a prominent part of the building such as a corner or main entry or by using features such as canopies,. porticoes, overhangs, arcades, facade recesses and projections and peaked roofs or raised parapets above doors or windows. 6. High quality, exterior building materials must be used. All exterior wall surfaces must include a variation in building materials and color, which are to be distributed throughout the building facades and coordinated into the architectural design of fihe structure. Acceptable exterior building materials include the following: a. Brick ar similar custam masonry unit having brick like appearance. b. Natural or cementitious stone. c. Architectural glass (i.e., curtain wall). d. Architectural, single skin roll formed profiles metai panel, minimum 22 gauge. e. Masonry stucco, or EFIS in conformance with ICC ES report. f. Integrally colored split face (rock face), burnished or glazed concrete masonry units. g. Integrally colored architecturally precast concrete panels having an exposed aggregate, light sandblast, acid etch, form liner, natural stone veneer, brick face 8 and/or cast stone type finish (excluding single-T or dauble-T panels, plain, uncolored, or raked finish). The Council may approve an alternative material or mix of materials provided the applicant demonstrates that the modification results in a better integration af the building with the surrounding area and will further the intent of this Section. Front facades and side and rear facades visible from a public right-of-way, parks and adjacent residential uses must be composed of not more than 65 percent of any one acceptable material. Brick with a distinctively different color may be considered a second material. Side and rear facades not visible from a public right-of-way, parks and adjacent residential uses may use any combination of acceptable material. Other materials may be used as accents if found they are compatible with the listed materials and provided it does not cover more than 15 percent af a building face. 9 Ed�na Planned �ffice Develapments/Commercial Districts/Industrial/ Building design and canstruction. In addition to other restrictions of this section and article III of cha t�r._l�,the use, construction, alteration or enlargement of any building or structure within the Planned Office District shall meet the following standards: a. All exterior wall finishes on any building shall be one or a combination of the following: 1. Face brick; 2. Natural stone; 3. Specially designed precasfi concrete units, if the surfaces have been integrally treated with an applied decorative material or texture; 4. Factory fabricated and finished metal framed panel construction, if the panel materials are any of those noted in subsections (3)a.1 through 3 of this section; or 5. Glass or prefinished metal (other than unpainted galvanized iron}. b. All subsequent additions, exterior alterations and accessory buildings constructed after the erection of an original building shall be constructed of materials comparable to those used in the original construction and shall be designed in a manner conforming to the original architectural design and general appearance. 10 Plymouth b. Buildings in all zoning districts shall maintain a high standard of architectural and aesthetic compatibility with surrounding properties to ensure that they will not adversely impact the property values of the adjacent properties or adversely impact the community's public health, safety and general welfare. (c) Exterior Building Finishes. (1)The primary exterior building facade finishes shall consist of materials comparable in grade and quality to the following: a. Brick. b. Natural stone. c. Integral colored split face (rock face)concrete block. d. Cast in place concrete or pre-cast concrete panels. e. Wood, provided the surfaces are finished for exterior use or wood of proven exterior durability is used, such as cedar, redwood, or cypress. f. Curtain wall panels of steel,fiberglass and aluminum (nonstructural, non-load bearing), provided such panels are factory fabricated and finished with a durable non-fade surface and their fasteners are of a corrosion resistant design. g. Glass curtain wall panels. h. Stucco. i.Vinyl. j. Other materials determined as acceptable by the Zoning Administrator. (2) Building foundations and other such portions of a building's facade need not comply with the requirements for the primary facade treatment or materials. 2. Commercial and Public/Institutional Districts. (a) In business and P-I districts, any exposed metal or fiberglass finish shall be limited to 50 percent of the surface of any building wall.Any metal finish utilized in the building shall be a minimum of 26 gauge steel. All sides of the principal and accessory structures are to have essentially the same or coordinated, harmonious exterior finish materials and treatment.The roof slope shall be limited to a maximum of 1:12 slope, unless approved by the Zoning Administrator. (Amended by Ord. No. 2001-06,02/13/01) Subd. 3. Industrial Districts. (a) In industrial districts, all buildings constructed of curtain wall panels of inetal or fiberglass shall be faced with brick,wood, stone, architectural concrete cast in place or pre-cast concrete panels on all wall surfaces.The required wall surface treatment may allow up to 50 percent of any metal or fiberglass wall surface to remain exposed if it is 11 coordinated into the architectural design. For buildings which abut residential uses,the building material requirements of Subd. 2 above shall apply. In cases where industrial buildings are not visible from adjacent residential uses,the Zoning Administrator may grant an exception to the building material requirements of Subd. 2 above. Subd.4. In any development approved after July 13, 2010, each fa�ade of a townhouse, manor home, or apartment structure shall be finished with a minimum of two different colors and two different finishes(exterior finishes exclude exposed foundation walls constructed of poured concrete or smooth-face concrete block,whether painted or not painted). Banding shall be incorporated into the design where appropriate to avoid expansive, unadorned areas, including, but not limited to, areas below gabled roofs. Subd. 5. In any development containing three or more townhouse or manor home structures and approved after July 13, 2010,the facades shall include roof articulation and offsets in the wall plane within or between each dwelling.The required offsets,windows, and architectural features around doorways(such as roofed porches)shall comprise a minimum of 20 percent of each fa�ade. For purposes of calculating the total fa�ade area,the area of the garage door shall be removed and the 20 percent calculation based on the net area. All windows shall be constructed with a minimum of three-and-one-half inches of trim around the window(including sills,jamb, and head) or recessed to provide shadowing. Subd. 6.All apartment structures approved after luly 13, 2010, shall be designed so that each fa�ade of the building shall include roof articulation and offsets in the wall plane.All windows shall be constructed with a minimum of three-and-one-half(inches of trim around the window (including sills,jamb, and head) or recessed to provide shadowing. 12 Brooklvn Park Different exterior materials must be specifically approved as part of a development plan in conjunction with an Overlay,the Planned Unit Development District (PUD)or Planned Community Development District (PCDD). (A) Classes of materials. For the purpose of this section, acceptable exterior materials are divided into Class 1 and Class 2 categories as shown in the following table: Figure 152.392.01 Classes of Materials Class 1 C/ass 2 1. Brick 2. Natural or cementious stone 3. Glass, or other glazing materials 1. Industrial grade concrete precast panels 4. Masonry stucco 2. Wood 5. Architectural metal panels 6. Specialty concrete block(including textured, 3. Tile (masonry, stone or clay),ceramic 4. Other materials not listed elsewhere as burnished block or rock faced block) approved by the City Manager or as 7. Architecturally textured concrete precast recommended by the Planning Commission panels 5. EFIS in conformance with the ICC ES report 8. Other materials not listed elsewhere as approved by the City Manager or as recommended by the Planning Commission (B) Required combination of materials. Buildings must incorporate classes of materials for each facade in the following manner: (1) Office, service, and retail buildings. (a) Front facades and side and rear facades visible from public right(s)-of-way, the public view from adjacent properties, parks, or residential uses or districts must be composed of at least two or more Class 1 materials totaling 65%of the facade. (b) Side and rear facades not visible from public right(s)-of-way, parks, public view from adjacent properties or residential uses or districts must use a combination of Class 1 or 2 materials. (c) Facades visible from public right(s)-of-way must include windows, doors, canopies or other treatments that help mitigate the appearance of blank walls. (2) Industrial and warehouse buildings, multi-tenant office/industrial/warehouse or showroom/warehouse or other combinations. (a) Front facades must be composed of at least two or more Class 1 materials totaling 65%. 13 (b) Side and rear facades visible from public right(s)-of-way, parks, public view from adjacent properties, or residential uses or districts must be composed of at least two or more Class 1 materials totaling 50%. (c) Side and rear facades not visible from public right(s)-of-way, parks, public view from adjacent properties or residential uses or districts must use a combination of Class 1 or 2 materials. (3) Buildings for uses that do not conform to any of the above list of uses must conform to the materials and proportion of office and retail buildings listed in subdivision (1), above. 14 Minnetonka The city has determined that development located in the planned i-394 district requires a high degree of design quality. The high visibility of properties from the interstate frontage and the proximity of development sites to single family residential neighborhoods dictate sensitive design considerations. This section is intended to serve the public interest, maintain and enhance property values and mitigate the impacts between adjacent land uses of different intensity through appropriate design standards. a) Architectural and site standards: 1) Building setbacks:the setback for all buildings within the planned I-394 district from any bordering or abutting street shall be 35 feet for local and neighborhood collector streets and 50 feet from all other street classifications except that in no case shall the setback be less than the height of a building up to a maximum of 100 feet. Building setbacks from internal public or private streets shall be determined by the city based on the characteristics of a specific planned I-394 district master development plan. Building setbacks from lot lines on the exterior of a proposed development and not abutting a public street or low density residential property shall be the height of a building up to a maximum of 100 feet, but not less than SO feet. Building setbacks from lot lines on the exterior of a proposed development and abutting lands designated for low density residential development in the comprehensive plan shall be a minimum of two times the building height unless unique circumstances are found which may allow the city to reduce the setback requirement. Unique circumstances include substantial differences in site elevation, separation by natural features such as wetlands or large stands of mature trees, or substantial visual screening of a development by berms with landscaping. In no case shall the setback be less than 50 feet. 2) Building height: building height within the planned I-394 district is regulated by the combination of building setback, floor area ratio and hardsurface coverage requirements established in paragraph 1 above and in subdivision 4 of this section.Additionally,the city may establish stricter height restrictions based on the characteristics of a specific planned I-394 district project. Stricter height restrictions may be established if the following criteria are not met: a. use of compact building footprints to de-emphasize height; 15 b. use of stepped buiiding heights to provide a visual transition towards areas dominated by low buildings. This applies to both multiple building projects and individual buildings; c. clustering of taller buildings at areas in proximity to interchanges; or d. location of taller buildings on natural lower base elevations. 3) Building height studies:for all structures exceeding three stories in height,the city may require the following: a. view-shed analysis: site sections and building views from all sides of a project and from the directions most likely to impact nearby properties.This includes elevational representation of building heights and topographic elevations within 1,000 feet of a development; and b. sun-shadow studies: shadow cast studies which project hourly shadows of a proposed structure between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.on December 21st. Buildings which adversely impact light availability to nearby properties will not be permitted. 4) Building materials:The Interstate-394 corridor is a highly visible regional corridor with high levels of property investments and evolving redevelopment opportunities. Building materials in the planned I-394 district must reflect this property investment and be generally consistent and compatible with the architectural character of the district,which is defined by structures which incorporate fa�ade materials of brick, dimension natural or man-made stone,glass, and architectural-grade metal panels and a limited use of stucco and exterior insulated finishing systems. 5) Parking: parking requirements contained in section 300.28, subd. 12, shall apply to all development within the planned I-394 district.Additionally,the following shall apply: a. structured parking required: all office or service commercial projects exceeding 100,000 square feet gross floor area shall include deck or ramp parking. The percentage of required parking spaces to be included in structured parking shall be determined by the city based on specific characteristics of the master development plan. The city may 16 require structured parking for retail development exceeding 200,000 square feet based on specific characteristics of a master development plan; b. surface parking lot setbacks: 20 feet from public streets and exterior project lot lines, 50 feet from exterior lot lines abutting an area designated as low density residential in the comprehensive plan unless unique circumstances are found which may allow the city to reduce the setback requirement. Unique circumstances include substantial differences in site elevation, separation by natural features such as wetlands or large stands of mature trees, or substantial visual screening the parking by berms and landscaping. In no case shall the setback be less than 20 feet; c. parking structure setbacks:the setback for parking structures including decks and ramps shall be 35 feet from local streets and 50 feet from all other street classifications except that in no case shall the setback be less than the height of the structure. Parking structure setbacks from external lot lines shall be 50 feet or the height of the structure, whichever is greater when adjacent to residential properties; 35 feet when adjacent to non-residential properties. Parking structure setbacks from internal public or private streets shall be determined by the city based on specific characteristics of a planned I- 394 district master development plan; d. location of parking facilities:surface parking lots and parking structures shall be located so that views from residential neighborhoods are screened. Parking structures shall be located away from service road frontages unless they are given architectural treatment equal to the building served by the parking structure and are buffered from public views; and e. parking structure exterior materials: exterior facades of parking structures shall be of materials compatible with exterior materials of the principal building served by the parking structure. 6) Signs: for development with approved master development plans, signs shall be restricted to those which are permitted in a sign plan approved by the city, shall be regulated by permanent covenants which can be enforced by the city, and shall be subject to city review and permit. For existing properties without approved master development plans, signs shall be regulated according to section 300.30 of this code by using the zoning designation of the property in effect on the day prior to the effective date of this section. 17 7) Accessory equipment: all mechanica) and heating,ventilation, air conditioning equipment shall be incorporated into the architecture of a building so as not to be visible from public views or audible from residential neighborhoods. 8) Refuse storage and recycling: all master development plans shall designate refuse storage sites. Exterior refuse locations shall be screened with a masonry enclosure of materials compatible with the principal building. All buildings shall be designed to accommodate a refuse recycling program and operated under a refuse recycling program as approved by the city. b) Landscaping: in addition to the landscape plan requirements contained in section 300.27, subd. 14, the following requirements shall be met: 1) Master development plans shall undertake all efforts to preserve existing natural features including wetlands/floodplain,trees and areas of steep slope conditions. 2) All development other than single family residential development shall be buffered from nearby single family neighborhoods. Buffering may be accomplished through the preservation of existing slopes and trees. In cases where natural buffers are absent, earthen berms with new landscape materials shall be installed. 3) Landscape berms and buffers intended to screen development projects from single family residential areas shall be installed with the commencement of construction activity if determined appropriate by the city. 4) A minimum landscape plan investment of 2 percent of total project value is required. 5) All new landscape trees and shrubs must meet the American Standard for Nursery Stock and American National Standard relating to planting guidelines, quality of stock and appropriate sizing of the root ball. Landscape trees must be balled and burlapped or moved from the growing site by tree spade. Deciduous trees will be not less than two inches but not more than four inches caliper for balled and burlapped trees, and not less than four inches but not more than eight inches caliper for spade-moved trees. Coniferous trees will not be less than six feet in height but no more than eight feet for balled and burlapped 18 trees, and not less than eight feet in height but not more than fourteen feet for spade-moved coniferous trees. The city may ailow larger balled and burlapped or spade moved trees if these trees are accompanied with a three year guarantee. 6) Surface parking lots shall be buffered with surrounding berms and coniferous tree plantings. 7) Enhancement of the I-394 frontage shall be achieved by a mixture of a variety of species and sizes of boulevard plantings. c) Environmental protection: protection and enhancement of environmental elements is determined to have a direct benefit on the quality of life and image of the I-394 corridor. All master development plans shall include the following: 1) Lighting plans: in addition to the requirements contained in section 300.28, subd. 2 of this code, lighting plans shall include the following: a. Building lighting plans. Accent lighting of buildings may be � permitted subject to lighting plan review by the city. Floodlighting of buildings shall be limited to building facades which are not in direct view from residential areas. b. Site lighting plans. Luminaires are to be located in recessed or boxed fixtures to eliminate off-site direct views of the luminaire. 2) Wetlands/floodplain:wetlands and floodplain areas as identified on official city maps shall be protected by the dedication of permanent conservation easements.Alternatively,the protected lands may be dedicated to the city. 3) Drainage: drainage studies and calculations shall be required for review and approval by the city and other appropriate review jurisdictions. Drainage plans shall comply with the city water resources management plan. 4) Utility lines: master development plans shall include provisions for underground utility lines wherever physically and economically feasible. 19 5) Noise: noise levels originating in the I-394 system require design sensitivity and mitigative measures. Master development plans shall be designed with attention to the following: a. preservation of natural sound buffers; b. installation of new sound buffers created by berming and landscaping, particularly when residential development is included; c. siting of non-residential buildings to function as sound barriers; and d. exterior public address or speaker systems are not permitted, unless specifically allowed for certain uses by this section. 20 Raseville 1005.02 Design Standards The fallowing standards apply to new buildings and major expansions of existing buiidings (i.e., expansions that canstitute 50%ar more of building floor area) in all commercial and mixed-use districts. Design standards apply only to the portion of the building or site that is undergoing alteration. A. Corner Building Placement: At intersections, buildings shall have front and side facades aligned at ar near the front property line. B. Entrance Orientation: Where apprapriate and applicable, primary building entrances shall be ariented to the primary abutting public street. Additional entrances may be oriented to a secondary street ar parking area. Entrances shall be clearly visible and identifiable from the street and delineated with elements such as roof overhangs, recessed entries, landscaping, or similar design features. (Ord. 1415, 9-12-2011} C. Vertical Facade Articulation: Buildings shall be designed with a base, a middle, and a top, created by variations in detailing, color, and materials. A single-story building need not included a middle. 1.The base of the building should include elements that relate ta the human scale, including doors and windows, texture, projections, awnings, and canopies. 2. Articulated building tops may include varied rooflines, cornice detailing, dormers, gable ends, sfiepbacks of upper stories, and similar methods. D. Horizontal Facade Articulation: Facades greater than 40 feet in length shall be visually articulated into smaller intervals of 20 to 40 feet by one or a combination of the following techniques: 1. Stepping back or extending forward a portion of the facade; 2.Variations in texture, materials or details; 3. Division into starefrants; 4. Stepbacks of upper stories; or 5. Placement of doors, windows and balconies. E. Window and Door Openings: 1. For nonresidential uses, windows, doors, or other openings shall comprise at least 60%of the length and at least 40%of the area of any ground floor facade fronting a 21 public street. At least 50%of the windows shall have the lower sill within three feet of grade. 2. For nonresidential uses, windows, doors, or other openings shall comprise at least 20%of side and rear ground flaor facades not fronting a public street. On upper stories, windows or balconies shall comprise at least 20%of the facade area. 3. On residential facades, windows, doors, balconies, or other openings shall comprise at least 20%of the fa�ade area. 4. Glass on windows and doors shall be ciear or slightly tinted to allow views in and out of the interior. Spandrel (translucent) glass may be used on service areas. 5. Window shape, size, and patterns shall emphasize the intended organization and articulation of the building facade. 6. Displays may be placed within windows. Equipment within buildings shall be placed at least 5 feet behind windows. F. Materials: All exterior wall finishes on any building must be a combination of the following materials: No less than 60%face brick; natural or cultured stone; pre-colored,factory stained, or stained-nn-site textured precast concrete panels; textured concrete block; stucco; glass; fiberglass; ar similar materials and no mare than 40% pre-finished metal, car-ten steel, copper, premium grade wood with mitered outside corners (e.g., cedar, redwaod, and fi r), or fiber cement board. Under no circumstances shall sheet metal aluminum, corrugated aluminum, asbestos, iron plain or painted, or plain cancrete block be acceptable as an exterior wall material on buildings within the City. Other materials af equal quality to those listed, including the use of commercial grade lap-siding in the Neighborhood Business District, may be approved by the Cammunity Qevelopment Qepartment. (Ord. 1435, 4-8-13; (3rd. 1448, 7-8- 2013; C?rd 1494A, 2-22-2016} G. Four-sided Design: Building design shall provide consistent architectural treatment on all building walls. All sides of a building must display compatible materials, although decarative elements and materials may be concentrated an street-facing facades. All facades shall contain window openings. This standard may be waived by the Community Development Department for uses that include elements such as service bays on one or more facades. H. Maximum Building Length: Building length parallel to the primary abutting street shall not exceed 200 feet without a visual break such as a courtyard or recessed entry, except where a more restrictive standard is specified far a specific district. 1. Garages Doors and Loading Docks: Overhead doors, refuse, recyclables, and/or compactors shall be lacated,to the extent feasible, on rear or side facades that do not front a public street and, to the extent feasible, residential garage doors should be similarly located. Overhead daors of attached residential garages on a building front shall not exceed 50%of the total length of the building front. Where overhead doors, refuse, recyclables, and/or compactors abut a public street frontage, a masonry screen wall comprised of materials similar to the 22 building, or as approved by the Community Development Department, shall be installed to a minimum height to screen all activities. (Ord. 1415, 9-12-2Q11; Ord. 1443 & 1444, 06-17-2013) J. Rooftop Equipment: Rooftop equipment, including rooftap structures related to elevators, shall be completely screened from eye level view from contiguous properties and adjacent streets. Such equipment shall be screened with parapets or other materials similar to and compatible with exterior materials and architectural treatment on the structure being served. Horizontal or vertical slats of wood material shall not be utilized for this purpase. Solar and wind energy equipment is exempt from this provision if screening would interfere with system aperations. 23 Richfield 544.07. -Architectural standards. Subdivision 1. jGenerally.l Architectural plans shall be prepared by an architect or other qualified person and shall show the following: a) Elevations of all sides of the building; b)Type and color of exterior building materials; c7 Typical floor plans; d) Dimensions of all structures; e) The location of trash containers and of exterior electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditianing equipment; fj Utility plans including water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer; and g) Additional plans deemed necessary by the Director. Subd. 2. Building orientation. Buildings shall be oriented so that at least one (1) principal entrance faces the public street rather than the interior of the site. Subd. 3. Exterior Materials.The main exterior wall surface of all buildings shall be constructed of wood, brick, stone, cementitious planks (e.g., Hardiplank®), glass, architectural concrete textured surfaces or other materials of high quality as approved by the Director. Unadorned pre- stressed concrete panels, standard concrete block and unfinished metal, except naturally weathering metals such as copper, shall not be permitted as exterior materials for buildings.This restriction shall apply to all principal structures and to all accessory buildings, including parking ramps, except those accessory buildings not visible from any exterior lot line. Subd. 4. Architectural Design/Compatibilitv.The exterior architectural appearance of the proposed structure shall not be so at variance with the exterior architectural appearance of existing structures within the immediate area, or with the intended character of the applicable zoning districts, taking into consideration building materials, size, shape and heights, so as to cause an adverse impact upon property values in the immediate area, or the City as a whale, or adversely affect the public health, safety and general welfare of the portion of the City in which the property is located, or the City as a whole. Subd. 5. Window Treatment. Windows or simulated windows shall at a minimum be used on the ground level of any wall parallel to or nearly parallel to a street.The use of bars, chains or similar security devices that are visible from a public street or sidewalk shall be prohibited. Subd. 6. Equal FaGade Treatment. All buildings shall be constructed sa that each exterior walf and roof surface is finished with materials of consistent quality as those of the front wall and front roof.This requirement, however, shall not be applicable to walls or raof surfaces which are completely screened from view by other buildings. Subd. 7. FaGade Treatment of Accessory Structures.All structures, including parking ramps shall be designed ta be architecturally integrated into the overall site and be made of comparable materials and decorative elements. 24 5ubd.8. Facade Maintenance. All fa�ade treatments shall be maintained so as to not be unsightly in appearance or in a state of disrepair, nor shall harmful health or safety conditions be present for the life of the project. 25 Woodburv Sec. 24-234. -Architecture, multiple-family dwellings. (a) All buildings within a multiple-family dwelling development shall be planned so that each exterior facade meets the same standards and requirements as for the front of the building unless otherwise approved by the city council. (bj All multiple-family dwelling buildings shall be designed and constructed to have the equivalent of a frant appearance on each exteriar facade. Multiple-family buildings of three or more staries shall have at least 65 percent or more of brick or other approved class I material.The brick or Class I material must be distributed throughaut the exterior to provide an architecturally balanced appearance. (Ord. No. 1863, § 1863.01, 10-24-2012) Sec. 24-235. -Architecture, nanresidential buildings. (a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish minimum standards for exterior architecture of commercial, affice, industrial, institutional and warehouse buildings and to ensure a high quality of development, redevelopment and compatibility with evolving architectural or planning themes that contribute to a cammunity image of quality, visual aesthetics, permanence and stability which are in the best interest of the citizens of the city. These standards are intended to prevent use of materials that are unsightly, deteriorate rapidly, contribute to depreciation of area property values, or cause urban blight. These standards are further intended to ensure coordinated design of building exteriors, additions and accessory structure exteriors in order to prevent visual disharmony, minimize adverse impacts on adjacent properties from buildings which are or may become unsightly, and buildings that detract from the character and appearance of the area. It is not the intent of this division to unduly restrict design freedam when reviewing and approving project architecture in relationship to the proposed land use, site characteristics and interior building layout. However, modifications to the exterior design may be required to promote compatibility with the desired architecture in the immediate vicinity and/or the general architectura{ character of the area and the city in general. (1) Genera/design concept. Building and/or project designs may be required to modify building materials, colors, details, site plan, landscape plantings, or other features ta meet the intent of these architectural standards. (2) Modifications. Projects may be required to utilize building ornamentation features, including but not limited to: columns, arches, parapets, cornices, friezes, canopies, moldings, dentils, corbels, quoins, rustication, vaults, domes, and cupolas. (3) Corporate identity. The intent and purpose of the architectural standards supersede corporate identity designs. When a corporate identity design does not meet the intent and purpose of the architectural standards, the corporate identity design shall be limited to the area immediately adjacent to the main entry and may require modification to meet the intent of the ordinance. 26 (b)Applicability and review. This section shall apply to all commercial, office, institutional and industrial buildings, additions, exterior remodeling and accessory structures, unless different exterior materials are specifically approved.The review and approval process shall be the same as outlined in sectic,n 24-12� of the City Code. (c)Submission requirements. The applicant shall submit the following minimum information to demonstrate conformance with exterior design standards in sectic,n 24„-�235. (1) Elevations and dimensions of all sides of existing and proposed buildings, including roof inechanical equipment,vents, chimneys, or other projecting ifiems above the roof line. (2) Elevatians and dimensians of all existing or praposed salid waste and recycling containment areas. (3) Detailed exterior descriptions, including type and color of all exterior building materials, awnings, exterior lighting, mechanical screening material, fencing, metal flashing and the like. (4)To aid in evaluating the exterior design, the applicant shall submit schematic floor plans showing, if applicable, window locations, doors, loading dacks, projected interior layouts, seating, bar areas, waiting areas, vestibules, patios and outdoor seating, storage areas, food preparation areas, interior trash or recycling space and the like. (5) Heating, air conditioning and ventilating and electrical equipment heights, locations and screening materials. (6) Calared renderings, exterior building and finish material samples and color pallets. (7) Sightline diagrams are required. Rooftop units must be hidden from view from all locations. (8) Other information as required. (d) Exteriar design standards. Building exteriors shall be subject to the following standards: (1) Classes af materials. For the purpose of this subsection, materials shall be divided inta class I, class II, class III and class IV categories as follows: a. Class I. 1. Conventional brick, nominal four-inch width. 2. Natural or cultured stone. 3. Glass. 4. Copper. b. Class II. 1. Specialty concrete block such as textured, burnished block or rock faced block. 2. Architecturally precast textured concrete or brick panels. 3. Masonry stucco. 4. Ceramic. c. Class III. 1. Exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS). 2. �paque panels. 27 3. Ornamental metal. 4. Fiber-cement exterior siding. 5. Thin brick veneer. d. Class IV. 1. Smooth concrete block. 2. Smooth scored concrete block. 3. Smooth concrete tip up panels. 4. Glass block. 5. Wood. (2j Buildings shall incorporate classes of materials in the following manner: a. Office, place ofi worship, school and commercial buildings must use at least fihree class I materials and must be composed of at least 65 percent class I materials; not more than 35 percent class II or class III material and not more than ten percent class IV materials. b. Industrial and warehouse buildings must use at least two different class I or II materials and be composed of at least 65 percent class I ar class II; not more than 35 percent of class III or class IV materials. Not more than ten percent of the building shall be class IV materials. c. Any nonresidential structure adjacent to an interstate highway, or any multi-tenant office/warehause or showroom/warehouse or other cnmbinations shall be 65 percent class I materials on primary exteriors. Exterior walls with limited public exposure may use combinations of class II, III or IV materials unless otherwise approved by the city council. d. Buildings in nonresidential zoning districts that are nat office, commercial, industrial or warehouse uses shall conform to the exterior finish materials and proportions of office or commercial buildings unless otherwise approved by the city council as meeting the purpose of this division. e. The use of class II, III or IV materials shall be distributed throughout the exterior of a building unless the city agrees that materials consolidated on more visible locations provides the most positive architectural appeal to the general public. f. Expansions of less than 50 percent of the floor area of the existing building may use the same or superior materials as the existing structure. g. A distinctively different color of brick may be considered as a second class I material. However, minor blended color variations shall not be considered as a separate material. h. To be counted as a primary material, the product must comprise at least five percent of the exterior wall. (3) Buildings may be constructed primarily of one specific class I material provided the design is obviously superior to the general intent af this division, provides variation in detailing, footprint of the structure or deviations in long wall sections to provide visual interest. (4) Garage doors, window trim, flashing accent items and the like, shall not constitute required materials that make up the exterior of a building. 28 (5) As viewed from ground levels from ail locatians, ail mechanical equipment located on the roof or around the perimeter of a structure shall be hidden by a raised parapet or with materials comparable and compatible with exterior building materials. a. A raised parapet or other architectural feature that is an integral part(s) of the building may be required as screening for rooffiop mechanical equipment or to soften rooftop views. If shown that rooftop units will be visible, an increased parapet height or additional screening shall be required so that the rooftop equipment is hidden from view. b. The back of parapets that are visible must be finished with materials and colors compatible with the front of the parapet. c. Screening for rooftop mechanical equipment shall incorporate similar architectural features of the building and/or be constructed of a material and color compatible with other elements of the building. d. Screening methods of incidental rooftop equipmenfi deemed unnecessary to be hidden from view by the community development director or a designee shall be approved by the city. e. Metal cabinets used to enclose and protect rooftop mechanical equipment shall not substitute as screening. f. Wood, wood fencing, and other materials requiring maintenance or that may become unsightly, are not permitted. (6) Exposed roof materials shall be similar to, or an architectural equivalent of a 300- pound or better asphalt or fiberglass shingle,wooden shingle, standing seam metal raof or better. (7) Garish or bright accent colors (i,e. orange, bright yellow or fluarescent colors} for such buildings such as cloth or metal awnings,trim, banding, walls, entries or any partion of the building shall be minimized, but in no case shall such coloring exceed five percent af each wall area. (8) Brick or stone exteriors shall not be painted during the life of the exterior materials. (9) Equipment used for mechanical, processing, bulk storage tanks, or equipment used for suppressing noise, odors and the like that protrudes from a side of a building or is located on the ground adjacent to a building shall be hidden from public view with materials and designs matching those used for the structure. Where miscellaneous exterior equipment cannot be fully hidden with matching building materials, landscaping may be used as additional screening. (e) Fences shall be regulated by cF�apter 6, article IV. 29 Crvstal 520.05 Architectural design standards for principal buildings. Subdivision 1. Intent. It is not the intent of the city to unduly restrict design freedom when reviewing project architecture in connection with a site plan for a principal building. However, it is in the best interest of the city to promote high standards of architectural design and compatibility with surrounding structures and neighborhoods. Subd. 2. Exterior design and materials. Except for warehouse and industrial buildings that are adequately screened from view,the following are not allowed for building exteriors (a) Blank walls; (b) Unadorned prestressed concrete panels; (c) Concrete block; and (d) Unfinished metal and corrugated metal. 30 Plan Policies POLICY 5 Visual Quality of New Development � ACTION STEPS Ensure a high-quality and distinctive physical environment The City will seek to accomplish the following in all parts of the city through action steps to ensure a high-quality and distinctive physical environment in all parts of the b111I�Illlg 111II Slt@ �I�Slgll city through building and site design requirements. requirements. a. Allow and encourage a variety of architectural ¢ �,, _ styles. � , �;�� ; t-;�- � , ✓ — _ a b. On development sites encompassing most of or an . i�` ����� � j entire block,encourage multiple buildings on the r �-g ���� �� ���'��'� - � ��� "��p11 ' „ � C �� �_ � site to increase visual interest. �t� ;-� �. ` � u � �� ` �� - � 1��� i" ' � + ��� �� c. Ensure that exterior building materials are durable, � ���� •'�"._. . � = .� ="W create a lasting addition to the built environment, �� "`"`"���' �" and contribute positively to the public realm. a �,�,� The design of new buildings is influenced by several `"'�, : factors, including the purpose and use of the building, � � � � ��: its context,the architecYs approach, project budget, �..: .�;� »fis ;�: construction type,building code requirements,land use policy and zoning regulations,and stakeholder input.The City does not dictate architectural styles for new buildings, * "` 7•�' � •• r;`;�' �-�. however through thoughtful and creative distribution of building massing and transitions,coupled with the �V� � ��� .A application of building materials,and building openings �+ �� such as doors and windows,the City can help ensure a high-quality and distinctive physical environment that d. Require that the appearance and materials of the advances the Minneapolis 2040 goals. rear and side walls of new buildings are similar to and compatible with the front of the building. .� _� � �`'�� {� {� � .ti �� � - R � ► .� �w a� ;,�} x� ��..� � minneapolis � 2040 – DRAFT 109 Plan Policies e. Require adequate distribution of windows and architectural features in order to create visual interest. f. Develop regulations and guidelines that encourage creative design solution for transitions between varying intensities of building types and land uses. g. Apply design standards,guidance,and regulation consistently across the city regardless of market conditions or community characteristics. minneapolis � 2040 — DRAFT 110 � � �; u +' . o o v 'a o � m °' ` � a' 3 � w � O p cYi �0 � � fl' O N �u O � � � N d O �, +, �n L � v G1 vf O �n � � � � O p � cn u � N a�.+ vi . 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