10-09-18 C/M Agenda Packet A G E N D A
Council/Manager Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Conference Room
October 9, 2018
6:30 pm
Pages
1. Annual Meeting with the Golden Valley Community Foundation (15 minutes) 2-20
2. Presentation of Downtown Study by Urban Land Institute (30 minutes) 21-45
3. Architectural and Material Standards (30 minutes) 46-91
4. Council Review of Future Draft Agendas: Housing and Redevelopment
Authority October 16, City Council October 16, City Council Wednesday,
November 7 and Council/Manager November 13, 2018
92-95
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provide general directions to staff. No formal actions are taken at these meetings. The
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participation is allowed by invitation of the City Council.
Executive Summary
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
October 9, 2018
Agenda Item
1. Golden Valley Community Foundation
Prepared By
Tim Cruikshank, City Manager
Summary
According to the Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU attached) between the Cit y of Golden
Valley and the Golden Valley Community Foundation (GVCF), the Council and representatives of
the GVCF Board are to meet once annually to touch bases and see how things are going.
At this meeting, the Council will discuss with representatives from the GVCF Board the following
items along with other matters.
1 - Exhibit B of Office Lease Agreement - List of Key Fob recipients
2 - Golden Valley Community Foundation Sign Plan
Attachments
Memorandum of Understanding (4 pages)
Office Lease Agreement with the Golden Valley Community Foundation (13 pages)
Golden Valley Community Foundation MIV & Arts & Music Festival Sign Plan (1 page)
Memorandum of Understanding
Between City of Golden Valley and Golden Valley Community Foundation
BACKGROUND
At the July 2016 Council/Manager meeting, the City Council created a committee to
evaluate opportunities for furthering the relationship between the Golden Valley
Community Foundation ("Foundation") and the City of Golden Valley ("City"). Mayor
Shep Harris, Finance Director Sue Virnig, Parks & Recreation Director Rick Birno, and
City Manager Tim Cruikshank represented the City and Linda Loomis, Dean Penk, John
Kluchka, and Jeffrey Prottas represented the Foundation. After meeting in August and
October, the group created this document for consideration by the City Council and the
Foundation's governing board.
MISSION
The mission of furthering the relationship between the City and Foundation is to
increase and best leverage the Foundation's capacity to have a positive impact on the
Golden Valley community through the services it provides and work it performs, and
thereby improve the welfare of the community as a whole. It is understood that a
positive and collaborative relationship between the City and Foundation increases the
Foundation's capacity, which in turn benefits the City and the community. The
Foundation uses philanthropy, community initiatives and funding support to address the
changing needs and interests of GV neighbors and friends.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to clarify the relationship between the City and
Foundation.
STATEMENT
The City recognizes that the Foundation's work improves the general welfare of the
Golden Valley community, reduces the administrative and financial burden on City
government and results in delivery of services to the community that the City may not
otherwise have the resources or capacity to deliver. The City believes in the role of a
community foundation and respects the Foundation's history and accomplishments. The
City appreciates the desire of the Foundation to strive to have an even greater impact in
Golden Valley for the overall good and well-being of the community, residents, and
businesses.
OFFICE SPACE
The City agrees to lease office space to the Foundation effective June 1, 2017. The
space will be the area located across from the DMV in the lower level of City Hall. It is
19'2" by 12'Y or approximately 228 square feet. The 2016 annual market value of this
office space is $18/sq. ft. or$4,104. This is net rent which includes taxes and utilities, as
provided by the County Assessor. The Foundation will be responsible for its own office
services and equipment, including phone number/system, computers, mailbox, office
furniture, copier, fax, and the like. The Foundation will collaborate with the City on
appropriate signage on and/or adjacent to the office door.
The consideration to be provided to the Cite by the Foundation in return for the office
space includes that the Foundation will be responsible for, in full or in substantial part,
the Market in the Valley Farmers' Market (or similar program/event) between June and
October and the annual Golden Valley Arts & Music Festival (or similar program/event).
The City believes these two events are important to the welfare of the community. If not
for the Foundation's responsibility for these two events, the City would need to and
would choose to operate these events itself, and the cost to the City of doing so would
exceed the market value of the leased space. The City recognizes that the Foundation
may now and in the future operate and provide additional events, programs and
services that benefit the community beyond those two listed above.
The office space will be provided to the Foundation under a formal lease agreement,
with a month-to-month term and the City providing at least 90-days' notice prior to any
termination. Terms of the lease shall address issues of access and insurance, along
with other customary lease terms determined by the City. With regard to access, the
Foundation will have access to City Hall during normal business hours. The City will set
specific times for after-hours access and will control access to City Hall via electronic
keycard for these times. This will be done for safety and liability reasons. Access will
only be allowed to City Hall for purposes of utilizing the Foundation's leased space. With
regard to insurance, the Foundation must be insured and the City must be listed as an
additional insured on the policy or in the form of a rider.
BROOKVIEW COMMUNITY CENTER
The City is developing a policy for the use of community space in the new Brookview
Community Center ("Brookview") by private groups like the Foundation. The City
expects the policy will generally provide that service organizations using the facility for
not-for-profit uses will likely not pay a room rental fee. However, no outside food or
beverage will be allowed to be brought in and therefore any food or beverage service
would be required to be purchased from Brookview or one of its authorized vendors.
COMMUNICATIONS/ADVERTISING
The City will incorporate the Foundation into its Facebook page, website, publications
and electronic billboard in the following manner:
1. The City website will include a link to the Foundation website on the "About Golden
Valley" page and will include links to Market in the Valley and the Golden Valley Arts
Music Festival on the "Community Events" page. Both events will also be included
on the website City Calendar. On the website home page news feed, the City will
promote Market in the Valley twice before opening day, once before closing day, and
up to three times during the season for special event days at the Market. Promotion
will consist of a brief description of the Market or event followed by a link to the
Market in the Valley website. On the website home page news feed, the City will
promote the Golden Valley Arts & Music; Festival twice before the event. Promotion
will consist of a brief story featuring event highlights followed by a link to the Golden
Valley Arts & Music Festival website.
2. The City Facebook page will "Like" and "Follow" the Foundation Facebook page.
The City will share Market in the Valley Facebook posts to the City Facebook page
to promote Market in the Valley twice before opening day, once before closing day,
and up to three times during the season for special event days at the Market. The
City will share Golden Valley Arts & Music Festival Facebook posts to the City
Facebook page to promote the Golden 'Valley Arts & Music Festival twice before the
event. The City will select which event posts to share when multiple options are
available, and may coordinate selections with the Foundation.
3. The City electronic billboard will promote Market in the Valley starting one month
before opening day and throughout the season until closing day. The City electronic
billboard will promote the Golden Valley Arts & Music Festival starting one month
before the event. Other Foundation events will be promoted on the electronic
billboard upon request by the Foundation as long as the event complies with the
City's electronic billboard policy.
4. The City will list Market in the Valley and the Golden Valley Arts & Music Festival,
with links to the respective websites, on the "Upcoming Events" page in the editions
of Golden Valley CityNews that precede! the events. During the inaugural year of this
agreement, the City will provide one news story about the agreement in CityNews as
space allows. The City will provide space in its Recreation Activities Catalog to
promote Market in the Valley and the Golden Valley Arts & Music Festival in the
issue preceding each event. Promotions will be sized as space allows, and finished
artwork must be provided by the Foundation.
5. Callers/customers to City Hall for the Foundation or its programs/events will be given
the Foundation's contact information.
There will be no interference with daily City administrative operations or administrative
requests made of City staff by the Foundation. All contact related to new requests or
coordination from Foundation representatives to city staff must be initiated through the
City Manager's office.
PUBLIC ART
The City and Foundation will work collaboratively to create a process for the
advancement of more public art within the community. To the extent any art installations
involve expenditure of City funds or the installation is located on City property or public
right of-way, the City shall have final approval on the art itself and its placement.
EVENTS
The Foundation shall support and/or carry out the following events (or similar
program/event):
Market in the Valley Farmers' Market, Golden Valley Arts & Music Festival (including the
City's photo contest awards presentation as part of this event), and the Envision Award.
MEMBERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT
The City agrees to include on its Boards and Commissions application form a brief
summary of Foundation opportunities and an authorization for the City to share an
applicant's contact information with the Foundation for the purposes of promoting
participation in the Foundation's Board or Teams. The form of the authorization will be
determined by the City and an applicant's decision whether to provide such
authorization will be voluntary.
CITY FUNDING/GRANTS FROM FOUNDATION
The City and Foundation will work collaboratively to streamline the process by which
funds specifically donated to the Foundation for the purposes of funding a City project
for example: park equipment) are delivered to the City.
FUNDRAISING
The City recognizes fundraising is a critical aspect of what the Foundation does.
However, the City will not solicit funds on behalf of the Foundation, including through
any of its communication tools. The Foundation acknowledges City officials will need to
consider both real and perceived conflicts of interest arising from any involvement they
may have in the Foundation's fundraising activities, and such conflicts may limit or
prevent their participation in such activities.
ANNUAL MEETING
A meeting between the City and the Foundation Board representatives will occur at
least annually at Council/Manager meetings designated by the City.
TERMS
The terms of this Memorandum are subject to annual review by both parties with any
changes to be agreed upon by both parties in writing. Termination of the agreement
may be initiated by either party and implemented after 90 days' written notice to the
other party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Memorandum of Understanding has been agreed to and
executed by the duly authorized representatives of the City and the Foundation,
effective as of Q W4gy, r;G , 2016.
City4Gn Valley
By:
Tim y J. Cruikshank, City Manager
Golden Valley Co unity Foundation
By: l
Dean Penk, Board Chairperson
OFFICE LEASE
1. PARTIES. This Office Lease (the "Lease") is entered into effective as of March 7, 2017,
by and between City of Golden Valley, a Minnesota municipal corporation ("Landlord") and
Golden Valley Community Foundation, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation ("Tenant").
2. PREMISES. Landlord leases to Tenant and Tenant leases from Landlord that certain
office space ("Premises") crosshatched on the floor plan attached as Exhibit "A" to and made a
part of this Lease, said Premises being agreed, for the purpose of this Lease, to have an area of
228 square feet of the building located at 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN
Building").
3. TERM. The term of this Lease ("Term") shall be month-to-month, commencing on June
1, 2017 ("Commencement Date"), provided, except as otherwise provided herein, the Landlord
may terminate this Lease and the Term at any time and for any reason upon ninety (90) days'
prior written notice to Tenant.
4. POSSESSION. If Landlord permits Tenant to occupy the Premises prior to the
Commencement Date, such occupancy shall be subject to all the provisions of this Lease.
5. RENT. The parties agree that the market rent for the Premises, as of the date hereof, is
4,104.00 per year, inclusive of taxes and utilities ("Cash Rent'). In lieu of paying such Cash
Rent, Tenant agrees to provide the Landlord the following services during the Term (individually
an "Agreed Service", collectively, the "Agreed Services"):
a) Management of and responsibility for conducting, in full or substantial part, the
community farmers' market in Golden Valley, commonly known as "Market in
the Valley", occurring weekly between the months of June and October,
inclusive; and
b) Management of and responsibility for conducting, in full or substantial part, the
annual community arts event in Golden Valley, commonly known as "Golden
Valley Music and Arts Festival".
The parties agree that the annual market value of the Agreed Services to Landlord meets or
exceeds the Cash Rent. Upon written request to Landlord, Tenant may request to provide
Landlord other service(s) in lieu of the Cash Rent ("Offered Services") in addition to or in
replacement of one or more of the Agreed Services. Upon receipt of such request, Landlord shall
have the right to accept or reject such Offered Services. If Landlord agrees to accept such
Offered Services in addition to or in replacement of an Agreed Service, the parties shall execute
an amendment to the Lease reflecting such agreement.
6. ACCESS. On the Commencement Date, the Landlord shall provide each of the Tenant
representatives identified on Exhibit "B", attached hereto (collectively "Tenant
Representatives"), a key fob (collectively, the "Key Fobs") to obtain access to the Premises and
to obtain access to the Building during those afterhours specified on Exhibit "C", attached hereto
Afterhours"). The Landlord will provide the Tenant up to six (6) Key Fobs. Exhibit B may be
revised from time to time, without need to amend this Lease, to reflect those Tenant
Representatives to whom the Landlord has delivered a Key Fob. The Afterhours are those hours
that the Tenant may access the Building outside those hours the Landlord provides public access
to the Building as described on Exhibit B, provided the Tenant may only access the Building
during such Afterhours for the sole purpose of accessing the Premises. If the Tenant requires a
replacement Key Fob or fails to return the Key Fobs as required herein, in addition to any other
remedy, Landlord may impose a replacement charge. Tenant shall promptly inform the Landlord
of any lost Key Fob. Tenant shall be responsible for all damage to the Building and the
Premises, or property therein, due to unauthorized access to the Building or Premises as a result
of the Key Fobs provided to Tenant. Upon the expiration or early termination of this Lease,
Tenant shall return all Key Fobs to the Landlord.
7. USE. Tenant shall use the Premises for the purpose of office use and for no other
purpose whatsoever. Tenant shall not store, handle, use, or dispose of hazardous materials at the
Premises. Tenant shall not do or permit anything to be done in or about the Premises nor bring
or keep anything in the Premises which will in any way increase the existing rate of or affect any
fire or other insurance upon the Building or any of its contents, or cause cancellation of any
insurance policy covering said Building or any part thereof or any of its contents. Tenant shall
not do or permit anything to be done in or about the Premises which will in any way obstruct or
interfere with: (i) the rights of other occupants of the Building, including Landlord and its
invitees, agents and employees; (ii) the conduct of Landlord's operations and affairs in the
Building; or (iii) the public's right to use and access the Building, as such public use and access
rights are established by Landlord. Tenant shall not injure or annoy other occupants of or
visitors to the Building, or use or allow the Premises to be used for any improper, unlawful or
objectionable purpose, nor shall Tenant cause, maintain or permit any nuisance in, on or about
the Premises. Tenant shall not commit or suffer to be committed any waste in or upon the
Premises. This Lease grants the Tenant no right to use any portion of the Building other than the
Premises.
8. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. Tenant shall not use the Premises or permit anything to
be done in or about the Premises which will in any way conflict with any law, statute, ordinance
or governmental rule or regulation now in force or which may be enacted in the future
collectively "Laws"). Tenant will, at its sole cost and expense, promptly comply with all Laws
and with the requirements of any board of fire insurance underwriters or other similar bodies
relating to or affecting the condition, use or occupancy of the Premises, excluding structural
changes not related to or affected by Tenant's authorized improvements or acts. Tenant shall,
throughout the term of this Lease, and at its sole expense, keep and maintain the Premises in a
clean, safe, and sanitary.
9. ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS. Tenant shall not make any alterations, additions
or improvements to the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord, and except as
provided herein, any such alterations, additions or improvements including, but not limited to,
wall covering, paneling and built-in cabinet work, but excluding movable furniture and trade
fixtures, shall on the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease belong to the Landlord and
shall be surrendered with the Premises. In the event Landlord consents to the making of any
alterations, additions or improvements to the Premises, the same shall be made by Tenant at
Tenant's sole cost and expense, shall be performed in a good and workman like manner and in
accordance with applicable laws, and any contractor or person selected by Tenant to make the
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same must first be approved of in writing by the Landlord. Tenant shall, upon written demand
by Landlord, at Tenant's sole cost and expense, remove any alterations, additions, or
improvements made by Tenant that are designated by Landlord to be removed, and Tenant shall
repair any damage to the Premises caused by such removal prior to the expiration or earlier
termination of this Lease. Tenant shall keep the Premises free from any liens arising out of any
work performed, materials furnished or obligations incurred by Tenant.
10. REPAIRS. By taking possession of the Premises, Tenant shall be deemed to have
accepted the Premises as being in good and satisfactory condition and as being suitable for
Tenant's intended purposes. Tenant shall, at Tenant's sole cost and expense, keep the Premises
in good condition and repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Tenant shall, upon the expiration
or earlier termination of this Lease, surrender the Premises to the Landlord in the same condition
as they were on the Commencement Date, subject to alterations approved by Landlord,
reasonable wear and tear accepted. Before surrendering the Premises, Tenant shall remove all of
it personal property and trade fixtures and such alterations or additions to the Premises made by
Tenant as may be specified for removal in a written notice from Landlord given at the time of
Landlord's consent to the alteration or addition. If Tenant fails to remove its personal property
and fixtures upon the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease, the same shall, at Landlord's
option, be removed from the Premises and stored at Tenant's expense or be deemed abandoned
and shall become the property of the Landlord. Tenant's surrender obligations shall survive the
expiration or early termination of this Lease. Landlord shall have no obligation whatsoever to
alter, remodel, improve, repair, decorate or paint the Premises or any part thereof and the Tenant
affirms that Landlord has made no representations to Tenant with respect to the condition of the
Premises or the Building. Tenant waives the right to make repairs at Landlord's expense under
any Laws now or hereafter in effect.
11. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING. Tenant shall not assign its interest in this Lease
or sublease any portion of the Premises without the Landlord prior written consent. Any
attempted assignment or sublease in violation of this Lease is void.
12. HOLD HARMLESS. Tenant shall indemnify and hold harmless Landlord (and its
officers, employees and agents) against and from any and all claims arising from Tenant's (or
any permitted subtenant's or assignee's) use of the Premises for the conduct of its business or
from any activity, work, or other thing done, permitted or suffered by the Tenant in or about the
Building, and shall further indemnify and hold harmless Landlord (and its officers, employees
and agents) against and from any and all claims arising from any default in the performance of
any obligation on Tenant's part to be performed under the terms of this Lease, or arising from
any act or negligence of the Tenant, or any officer, agent, employee, guest, or invitee of Tenant,
and from all and against all costs, attorney's fees, expenses and liabilities incurred in connection
with any such claim or any action or proceeding brought in connection therewith, and, in any
case, action or proceeding brought against Landlord by reason of any such claim. Tenant
assumes all risk of damage to property or injury to person, in, upon or about the Premises, from
any cause other than Landlord's intentional misconduct, and Tenant waives all claims in respect
thereof against Landlord. Landlord (and its officers, employees and agents) shall not be liable
for (a) any damage to property entrusted to Landlord's employees, nor for loss or damage to any
property by theft or otherwise, nor for any injury to or damage to persons or property resulting
from any cause whatsoever, unless caused by Landlord's intentional misconduct, (b) loss of
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business by Tenant, or (c) any latent defect in the Premises or in the Building. Tenant shall give
prompt notice to Landlord in case of fire or other casualty, accidents, or items requiring
maintenance, repair or replacement.
13. SUBROGATION. As long as their respective insurers so permit, Landlord and Tenant
mutually waive their respective rights of recovery against each other for any loss insured by fire,
extended coverage and other property insurance policies existing for the benefit of the respective
parties. Each party shall obtain any special endorsement, if required by their insurer to evidence
compliance with this waiver.
14. TENANT'S INSURANCE.
a) Throughout the Term Tenant shall keep in full force and effect, at its expense, a
policy of commercial general liability insurance with respect to the Premises and
the business of Tenant, including bodily injury, personal injury, and property
damage, in amounts of no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000
aggregate using current ISO General Liability forms or equivalent, on an
occurrence basis, naming the Landlord as additional insured. The preceding
insurance limits shall not reduce Tenant's liability under this Lease.
b) Tenant shall, at its own costs and expense, maintain replacement cost insurance
including (i) "all risk" coverage, with extended coverage endorsement, for the
benefit of Tenant on all improvements within the Premises that Tenant is required
to maintain, repair, and/or replace regardless of whether or not Tenant owns such
improvements, and (ii) damage or loss to furniture, fixtures, equipment,
machinery, goods, supplies or personal property which Tenant may bring upon
the Premises or which may be furnished to Tenant by Landlord or any third party.
c) All of Tenant's insurance policies shall be maintained with a carrier licensed to
issue insurance in Minnesota and with an A rating or higher.
d) Tenant's insurance policies shall provide that thirty (30) days written notice must
be given to Landlord prior to cancellation thereof. Tenant shall furnish to
Landlord proof of Tenant's insurance policies, satisfactory to Landlord, prior to
taking possession of the Premises and by January 15 of each calendar year during
the Term. In addition, upon Landlord's request from time to time, Tenant shall
provide copies of Tenant's then -current insurance policies, Landlord shall be
named as an additional insured for liability insurance policies, and an additional
insured and loss payee for property insurance policies, as applicable. As often as
such policy or policies shall expire or terminate, renewal or additional policies
shall be procured by Tenant in a like manner and to like extent and Tenant shall
deliver evidence of such insurance renewal to Landlord prior to any such
expiration or termination.
15. UTILITIES AND SERVICES. Landlord shall be responsible for furnishing heat, air
conditioning and electricity to the Premises during the Term. Landlord shall not be liable for,
and Tenant shall not be entitled to, any reduction of rent or damages by reason of failure to
furnish any of the foregoing services or utilities when such failure is caused by accident,
breakage, repairs, strikes, lockouts or other labor disturbances or labor disputes of any character,
or by any other cause, similar or dissimilar. Except as provided in this Section, Tenant shall be
responsible, at its own expense, for its own office services, furniture, furnishings and equipment,
including, without limitation, phone number/system, internet, computers, mailbox, mail service,
desks, chairs, file cabinets, copier, fax, and the like, at its own expense. Tenant shall be
responsible for its own janitorial services. Tenant shall also be responsible for collecting,
removing and disposing of its garbage and recycling from the Premises. Tenant may desposit
such garbage and recycling in the designated dumpsters and containers provided by the Landlord
located on the west side of the Building, provided only customary office waste and recycling
materials may be deposited in the Landlord's dumpsters and containers.
16. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Tenant shall observe and comply with the rules and
regulations that Landlord shall adopt from time to time ("Rules"). Rules shall be binding upon
Tenant upon written notice to Tenant.
17. ENTRY BY LANDLORD. Landlord reserves and shall all times have the right to enter
the Premises, inspect the same, supply any service to be provided by Landlord to Tenant under
this Lease, to post notices of non -responsibility, and to alter, improve or repair the Premises and
any portion of the Building that Landlord deems necessary or desirable, without abatement of
rent. Without limiting the foregoing, Tenant acknowledges and agrees the Landlord shall have
the right to periodically enter the Premises in order to access, via the Premises, the elevator
maintenance room for the Building. Tenant waives any claim for damages or for any injury or
inconvenience to or interference with Tenant's business, any loss of occupancy or quiet
enjoyment of the Premises, and any other loss occasioned by Landlord's activities in the
Premises. Tenant acknowledges that Landlord shall retain a key or fob with which to unlock all
of the doors in the Premises and Landlord shall have the right to use any and all means which
Landlord may deem proper to open said doors in an emergency or in order to obtain entry to the
Premises for the purposes described in this Section, all without liability to Tenant. Any entry to
the Premises obtained by Landlord by any of said means or otherwise shall not under any
circumstances be construed or deemed to be a forcible or unlawful entry into, or a detainer of,
the Premises, or an eviction of Tenant from the Premises. Nothing in this Section shall impose a
duty upon Landlord to perform any maintenance, repairs or alterations within the Premises
unless specifically required elsewhere in the Lease.
18. CASUALTY. If the Premises or the Building are damaged in whole or in part by fire or
other casualty, Landlord shall have the right to terminate the Lease on thirty (30) days' notice to
Tenant. Landlord shall not be required to repair any damage to any Tenant improvements,
decoration, fixtures, furniture, floor covering, partitions, personal property or other property
installed or located in the Premises by Tenant resulting from any such fire or casualty. Tenant
shall not be entitled to compensation or damages from Landlord for loss of the use of the whole
or any part of the Premises or Tenant's personal property, or any inconvenience occasioned by
such damage, repair, reconstruction or restoration.
19. PARKING AREAS. Tenant shall have a non-exclusive right to use, in common with the
public, the Building's public parking facilities, as they exist from time to time, subject to any
rights, powers, and privileges reserved by Landlord under the terms of this Lease or under the
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terms of any Rules. Landlord reserves and may exercise the following rights without affecting
Tenant's obligations under this Lease: (i) to make changes to the parking facilities; (ii) to close
temporarily any of the parking facilities for maintenance purposes so long as reasonable access
to the Premises remains available; and/or (iii) to limit or otherwise restrict Tenant's use of the
parking facilities as may be deemed reasonable in Landlord's discretion.
20. SIGNS. Tenant may not install any sign, lettering, picture, notice or advertisement on or
in any part of the Premises or the Building without Landlord's prior written consent. Tenant
shall not have the right to have any sign on the exterior of the Building. Any sign on the exterior
of the Premises identifying the Premises as the Tenant's office shall state that the Tenant is "an
independent non-profit organization and not a department of or affiliated with the City
Government of Golden Valley", or words of similar import approved by the Landlord.
21. STATUS OF LANDLORD AND TENANT. The Landlord and Tenant are not intended
to become partners or joint venturers and nothing herein shall be construed or applied to
constitute the Landlord and Tenant as partners or joint venturers. Further, nothing herein, shall
grant the Tenant any authority to act on behalf of Landlord, and the Tenant shall at all times
make apparent to third parties that Tenant does not have authority to act on behalf of the
Landlord.
22. USE OF BUILDING'S ADDRESS. The Tenant may use the following as the mailing
address for the Premises: "7800 Golden Valley Road, Suite 100, Golden Valley, Minnesota
55427". The Tenant shall not use the words "City Hall" in any printed or electronic materials in
reference to the Tenants' place of contact, office or business. All printed and electronic
materials within the Tenant's direction or control, including without limitations web pages,
mailings and letterhead, that contain the address of the Premises as the Tenant's place of contact,
office or business shall include a statement that the Tenant is "an independent non-profit
organization and not a department of or affiliated with the City Government of Golden Valley",
or words of similar import approved by the Landlord.
23. DEFAULT. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute
a default of this Lease by Tenant: (a) the vacating or abandonment of the Premises by Tenant; (b)
the failure by Tenant provide the Agreed Services; (c) an assignment or subletting by Tenant in
violation of this Lease; (d) failure by Tenant to observe or perform any of the covenants,
conditions or provisions of this Lease to be observed or performed by the Tenant; (e) the making
by Tenant of any general assignment or general arrangement for the benefit of creditor(s); (f) the
filing by or against Tenant of a petition to have Tenant adjudged a bankrupt, or a petition for
reorganization under any law relating to bankruptcy or the appointment of a trustee or a receiver
to take possession of substantially all of Tenant's assets located at the Premises or Tenant's
interest in this Lease; or (g) the attachment, execution or other judicial seizure of substantially all
of Tenant's assets located at the Premises or of Tenant's interest in this Lease.
24. REMEDIES UPON DEFAULT. Upon default of this Lease by Tenant, Landlord may
at any time thereafter, take possession of the Premises and any personal property located thereon,
and shall otherwise have all the remedies permitted by law. If Tenant does not move out,
Landlord may bring an eviction action. Should Landlord at any time terminate this Lease for any
breach of this Lease by Tenant, in addition to any other remedies it may have, it may recover
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from Tenant all damages it may incur by reason of such breach, including the cost of recovering
the Premises and reasonable attorney's fees. No remedy under this Lease shall be deemed
exclusive. All remedies under this Lease shall, wherever possible, be cumulative with all other
remedies in this Lease.
25. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
a) Waiver. Waiver of any provision or default under this Lease must be in writing.
No waiver of any provision of this Lease or default shall be implied from any
failure of the other party to take any action on account of such default if such
default persists or is repeated, and no written waiver shall affect any default other
than the default specified in the express written waiver and only to the extent
therein stated. One or more written waivers by Landlord or Tenant shall not be
construed as a waiver of a subsequent breach of the same covenant, term or
condition. The consent to or approval by Landlord of any act by Tenant requiring
Landlord's consent or approval shall not waive or render unnecessary Landlord's
consent to or approval of any subsequent similar act by Tenant.
b) Notices. Any notices required or permitted to be served hereunder shall be given
in writing and shall be effective upon its deposit in the United States mails,
postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
If to Landlord: City of Golden Valley
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Attn: City Manager
If to Tenant Golden Valley Community Foundation
or to such other place as either party shall designate by notice to the other party.
c) Headings. The headings in this Lease are not a part of this Lease and shall have
no effect upon the construction or interpretation of any part of this Lease.
d) Successors and Assigns. The terms, covenants and conditions of this Lease shall
be binding upon and inure to the successors and permitted assigns of the parties.
e) Recordation. Tenant shall not record this Lease.
f) Prior Agreements. The Lease contains all of the agreements of the parties with
respect to any matter covered by this Lease, and no prior agreements or
understanding pertaining to any such matters shall be effective for any purpose.
No provision of this Lease may be amended except by an agreement in writing
signed by the parties or their respective successors in interest. This Lease shall
not be effective or binding on any party until fully executed by both parties.
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g) Invalid Provisions. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this
Lease shall not affect or impair the validity of any other provision.
h) Limitations on Liability. Landlord is not liable under any circumstances for
Tenant's lost opportunities, revenue or income, or for consequential, special,
punitive or indirect damages of any kind. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary herein, nothing in this Lease shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of
any of the Landlord's governmental immunity defenses and/or the maximum
liability limits provided in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 466 or any other applicable
law limiting the liability of Landlord.
i) Choice of Law. This Lease shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Minnesota.
j) Lease Construction. The parties acknowledge that each has read this Lease,
consulted with an attorney regarding its terms, and agrees with its terms as though
that party had drafted this Lease itself. The parties agree that although this Lease
was, by necessity, printed and assembled by Landlord and drafted by Landlord's
attorney, this Lease reflects the terms as agreed to by the parties and that if a term
or provision of this Lease is considered ambiguous, neither party will be
considered the draft person for the purpose of causing the terms of this Lease to
be construed against that party.
k) Counterparts. This Lease may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which shall constitute one
and the same instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page
of this Lease by facsimile transmission or electronic transmission (e.g., "pdf' or
tif") shall be effective as delivery of an original executed counterpart of this
Lease.
1) Exhibits. All exhibits referred to herein and attached hereto shall be deemed part
of this Agreement.
m) No Third Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement creates no rights in any third
parties, except as specifically stated.
SIGNATURE PAGE(S) ATTACHED]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Landlord and the Tenant have caused this Lease to be
executed in form and manner sufficient to bind them at law, as of the day and year first above
written.
Signed:
Golden Valley Community Foundation,
a Minnesota nonprofit corporation
By:
Print Name:
Its: V i & _ CAF . a, GV 61.1-1-7 dw
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Signed:
City of Golden Valley,
a Minnesota municipal corporation
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By
Timothy Y. Aruikshank, City Manager
EXHIBIT A
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EXHIBIT C
Building Hours
Tenant shall have access to the Building on those days and during those hours Landlord makes
the Building open to the public in accordance with its normal practices and procedures, which
days do not include the following holidays:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day (3rd Monday in January)
Presidents Day (3rd Monday in February)
Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
Independence Day
Labor Day (first Monday in September)
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day (4tb Thursday in November) and the day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve Day (December 24th)
Christmas Day (December 25th)
In addition, Tenant shall have access to the Building, via the Key Fobs, during the following
Afterhours, provided there shall be no access to the Building during Afterhours that fall on one
of the above referenced holidays:
Monday through Thursday, inclusive, from 5pm to 1 Opm.
Saturday and Sunday, from Sam to 1pm.
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Golden Valley Community Foundation
MIV & Arts & Music Festival Sign Plan
June 2018 to October 2018
Due to the formal relationship the City of Golden Valley has established with the Golden Valley Community
Foundation through a Memorandum of Understanding to carry out certain community events, deviations from
the City’s temporary sign regulations have been administratively permitted. The table below outlines the ap-
proved and agreed upon deviations. The City reserves the right to modify or revoke this agreement at any time.
Event Item Description Location Placement time Qty Notes
Market in the
Valley
Banner Horizontal Banner
4’ x 12 ‘
Hwy 55 and Winnetka
in Brookview Park on
posts
Thursday evening
to Monday morning
1 Banner must be
made from quality
material and dis-
play well.
Market in the
Valley
Banner Horizontal Banner
1’x 8’
NE Quadrant of Win-
netka and
Sunday 7:00 am to
2:00 pm
1 Banner must be
made from quality
material and dis-
play well.
Market in the
Valley
Sails Vertical material on
flexible pole with metal
stakes or posts pushed
into soil. AKA “Sails”
Aprx.
2’ x 6-10’ high
1) East side of Win-
netka Ave on City
Campus
2) North side of Golden
Valley Rd at City Hall
Campus entry
Sunday 7:00 am to
2:00 pm
Up to
6
Need locate to
utilities.
Market in the
Valley
Arts & Music
Festival
“A” Frame
signs
Preprinted, two sided
Sandwich Boards
Aprx. 2’x4’
Entry to City Campus
and on Campus during
events
Sundays 7:00 am –
2:00 pm & Fridays
after 5:00 pm at
Entry on GVRd.
7:00 AM – midnight
on Saturday & Fri-
days after 5:00 pm
at Entry on GVRd.
Up to
6
Market in the
Valley
Art & Music
Festival
Yard Signs Polycarb printed post-
ers with mental stakes
pushed into soil
Aprx. 18”x 24”
On private property
with permission of
owner.
City Parks and public
areas. Must not create
an obstruction.
At owner discretion
At discretion of City
75 –
100
1-3
per
park
Not in public ROW
or walkways
Executive Summary
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
October 9, 2018
Agenda Item
2. Presentation of Downtown Study by ULI TAP
Prepared By
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Summary
In the summer of 2018, the City partnered with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) to provide an
analysis of the downtown area (roughly centered on the intersection of Winnetka Avenue North
and Golden Valley Road). A Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) made up of real estate and
development experts conducted a day and a half examination of the properties in this area and
attempted to address the following questions:
1. What placemaking strategies can the City employ to get people to the area, entice them
to stay, and to enhance the experience as a community gathering place without creating
vehicle congestion and inconvenience?
2. Is the City Hall Campus an attractive redevelopment site? Are there opportunities for
public/private partnerships involving the public uses here?
3. What can the City do prospectively to position the Golden Valley Shopping Center for
improvement? From a market standpoint, what are the principal land use and design
elements for the repurposing and/or redevelopment of the older shopping center?
4. What should the City expect from the market in terms of repurposing of light industrial
properties to the west of downtown? Should other non-traditional uses be
allowed/encouraged in this area?
The TAP asked questions of City Council Members, Planning Commissioners, and staff; conducted
a walking tour of the downtown; and interviewed key property owners before crafting
preliminary recommendations that where shared with staff prior to the preparation of the
attached final report.
Representatives from the TAP and from ULI will be in attendance to present to the City Council
and to answer questions about the project.
Next Steps
The City has allocated roughly $35,000 for additional work to be conducted in the downtown
area. Based on recommendations of the TAP and feedback from the City Council, staff will
develop a scope for phase two. The next phase of work should generate both concrete steps that
could be taken in the downtown in the short term, as well as broader principles that could be
used to develop longer term redevelopment strategies.
Attachment
• Golden Valley Final Report (23 pages)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Techical Assistance Panels 1
The Panel 1
The Panel's Charge 1
About the Study Area: Golden Valley Downtown West 2
Stakeholder Interviews 4
Panel Questions 6
Key Findings 7
Panel Response to Questions 9
Placemaking 9
City Hall Campus 12
Golden Valley Shopping Center 13
Light Industrial Area 14
Conclusion and Next Steps 16
Panelist Bios 18
ULI Minnesota 20
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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PANELS
Technical Assistance Panels (TAPs) are convened by ULI MN at the request of cities, counties or other public
agencies. TAPs address specific development challenges such as site redevelopment options, downtown
revitalization and environmental considerations.
TAPs convene development experts across disciplines who can offer recommendations based on the
sponsor’s questions. The goal is to generate ideas for realizing local, regional and state-wide aspirations.
Panelists evaluate data, site conditions and future redevelopment readiness and provide specific
recommendations to guide future land uses for each site, as well as future partnerships in the real estate
industry.
In this instance, the City of Golden Valley (referred to as ‘the City’) invited a ULI MN Technical Assistance
Panel to evaluate the market potential of Downtown West and how to best position the area for future
redevelopment. Specifically, the City sought the panel’s market analysis regarding specific sites as well as
urban design ideas to strengthen the vitality of Downtown West and increase the viability of non-motorized
movement.
THE PANEL
Panelists are ULI MN members and development experts volunteering time because of their commitment to
the principles of redevelopment, planned growth, economic expansion and local and regional capacity-building.
PANEL ULI MN STAFF
Tammy Omdal, Northland Securities (Chair)
Frank Clark, Stahl
Tony Kuechle, Doran Companies
Beth Pfeifer, Assembly
Josh Stowers, HGA
Mike Sturdivant, Paster Properties
THE PANEL’S CHARGE
Cathy Bennett
Gordon Hughes
Rachel Lieberman
The first evening, panelists connected with City elected and appointed officials and staff over dinner to hear
about their goals for Downtown West. The City would like to see the area become more of a defined town
center and believe a more cohesive redevelopment plan that includes the City Hall Campus, Golden Valley
Shopping Center, Golden Valley Commons and the commercial and industrial areas to the west as defined in
the study area is necessary to help provide both a short term and long-term plan and vision for the area. At the
meeting City officials indicated that they have an interest in being a partner but are unclear what financial role
they could play. They encouraged the panel to think big but be pragmatic in providing a path forward with the
current market and ownership conditions. The panel member participated in a walking tour around the study
area to observe firsthand the geography, land uses and current gaps that exist in connecting the areas
together. The following day, the panel convened at the Brookview Community Center in Golden Valley to
interview community stakeholders, to engage in deep discussion about the study area, to formulate answers to
the panel’s questions and to sketch out a development concept for the area (see Figure 1 on page 7). The day-
long session ended with a preliminary report of the panel’s findings and recommendations to key city staff
members. A public presentation of the findings will also be provided.
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ABOUT THE STUDY AREA: GOLDEN VALLEY DOWNTOWN WEST
Downtown West, as defined by the City of Golden Valley in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Golden Valley’s draft 2040 Comprehensive Plan identified Downtown West as a planning district that needs
further study. The City outlined Downtown West as the properties between Hwy 169 to the west, the Golden
Valley Country Club to the east, the Luce Line Regional Trail to the north and Hwy 55 to the south.
Redevelopment efforts by the City’s Housing and Redevelopment Authority in the 1980s resulted in a series of
significant projects. These projects reorganized the street system, removed outdated and blighted buildings
and spurred construction of new retail and housing developments. This work was generally focused along
Winnetka Avenue North between Hwy 55 and the Luce Line Regional Trail, though in successive years new
multi-family housing and office projects extended to the west along Golden Valley Road.
More recently, the City has approved new multi-family housing along Golden Valley Road in the western part of
Downtown West. The construction of new public improvements (sidewalks and the undergrounding of
overhead utility lines) will soon help connect the western parts of Downtown West with the commercial node at
Winnetka Ave N and Golden Valley Road. A variety of new businesses have begun to revitalize some of the
light industrial spaces along 7th Avenue. This includes both experiential uses like the escape room and more
retail-oriented uses like the thrift store and brewery/taproom.
The Golden Valley Shopping Center, located at in the northwest quadrant of Hwy 55 and Winnetka Ave, has
experienced varying levels of reinvestment over the years. The redevelopment of a free-standing building into
three restaurants in 2006 and the addition of the New Bohemia restaurant on the west side of the mall in 2015
contrast with the overall state of the property. The City is interested in exploring ways to revitalize this property
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and provide a better space for community social interaction.
In addition, residents and elected officials have prioritized better pedestrian and bicycle facilities in many parts
of the City, especially in Downtown West. Connections to the Luce Line, which sits on the north edge of
Downtown West, are relatively removed from the commercial activity along Winnetka Ave and Golden Valley
Road. Connections of this kind are important in supporting a vibrant and active commercial and civic node.
Finally, the City Hall campus consists not only of administrative spaces for City operations, but also the Fire
and Police Departments as well as buildings for storing and maintaining Public Works vehicles. A McDonald’s
and a local branch of the Hennepin County Library fill out the block. The City is interested in considering the
future of the campus and how it might be reoriented or redeveloped to maximize the potential value of the land
on which it sits.
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STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS
The panel interviewed three property owners/representatives that were selected by the city as influential in
providing background on key site development patterns, current conditions and perspective on future
renovation and redevelopment of the study area. These interviews assisted the panel in developing their TAP
key findings and recommendations.
JOE SMITH, SUMMERHILL COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
The building managed by Joe Smith at 8000 7th
Avenue is a traditional office/warehouse
building that has been transformed with a mix
of retail and entertainment uses in the last five
years. The building is successfully occupied
due to the great location near the amenities of
Winnetka Avenue and the easy access to
highways. Smith is able to attract many tenants
by marketing the building’s proximity to
downtown Golden Valley. There is a mix of
tenant types including entertainment uses like
gameshow battle rooms, glass blowing, a
school for basketball and a brewery. Smith
feels there is a strong market for the type of
transformative light industrial users compatible
with the nearby housing and retail services.
However, he believes there would also be a demand for traditional office/warehouse uses if properties were
redeveloped with modern ceiling heights. Most tenants drive to work, and then drive to the services on
Winnetka Avenue. Smith’s main concern is ensuring sufficient parking. He supports the idea of infrastructure
improvements like sidewalks and trails to provide his tenants with easier access to the downtown area and
making better connections to the Luce Line through signage.
BEN STEINBERG, GOLDEN VALLEY COMMONS
Golden Valley Commons is a higher end
strip mall consisting of two buildings. The
restaurant tenants and a wine and liquor
store draw the most customers to the
center. According to Steinberg, the mix of
tenants has been important to the mall’s
success, as well as the semi-public
gathering area in the center of the mall
around the fountain and clock tower.
According to Steinberg, traffic is not an
issue, but parking is precious, especially
with the large number of restaurants. He
believes a district parking model would not
be ideal because convenience is very
important, and people want to park right
next to where they are going. When asked if the promenade extending north from the fountain area of Golden
Valley Commons could connect to something in the future, Steinberg said he had never considered this. For all
intents and purposes, the mall is the center of Golden Valley. Steinberg said this is a nice asset, and in some
ways pushes him to maintain it as an urban public park. If the post office site were redeveloped, Steinberg
feels a restaurant would be a compatible use. Steinberg does not believe there is a need to build infrastructure
Fountain and clock tower maintained privately by Golden Valley
Commons serve as public gathering space
8000 7th Avenue
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for people to walk between Golden Valley Commons and the Golden Valley Shopping Center as many
businesses are similar in type but attract different customers. If the Golden Valley Shopping Center was
redeveloped or repurposed into office or other uses, a walkway between the two areas may become more
attractive.
RON TRACH, GOLDEN VALLEY SHOPPING CENTER
Ron Trach’s father built the Golden Valley
Shopping Center, and Trach is proud to run it
and service Golden Valley with ‘ma and pa’ type
stores. However, most of the tenants are very
sensitive to an increase in occupancy costs.
Some national tenants have located in the
Golden Valley Shopping Center more recently
including Chipotle, Smash Burger, Jimmy Johns
and UPS, though many stores in the mall are
still locally-owned and operated and provide a
necessary service to the resident of the City.
The former MN Federal building is an
architectural icon and is currently used as a
lighting studio. In 2016, the taxes on the center
jumped about 32% in a year, according to
Trach, about a $135,000 increase, resulting in
higher occupancy costs to his tenants. This was surprising to Trach since the uses and improvements of the
center had not been changed. If the City were to improve the downtown area, Trach’s main concern is the
likelihood of higher taxes. He does not support
this, but would be open to accepting a grant from
an outside source to cover improvement costs.
Trach and his architect are particularly opposed to
the idea of a new sidewalk on the south side of
Golden Valley Road. Currently, the Golden Valley
Shopping Center could accommodate a 15-20,000
sq. ft grocery but would have to remove or relocate
some of the current tenants. Trach considers the
shopping center to be the downtown and center of
Golden Valley, and an important part of the City’s
history. He intends to continue to own the property
and respond to the market needs of the
community. At this time, he would not consider
selling any of the property.
Golden Valley Shopping Center
Former MN Federal Building, currently used as a Lighting Studio
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PANEL QUESTIONS
The panel was asked by the City to address the following questions:
1. Placemaking
What placemaking strategies can the City do to get people to the area, entice them to stay and to
enhance the experience as a community gathering place without creating vehicle congestion and
inconvenience?
2. City Hall Campus
Is the City Hall Campus an attractive redevelopment site? Are there opportunities for public/private
partnerships involving the public uses here?
3. Golden Valley Shopping
Center
What can the City do
prospectively to position this area
for improvement? From a market
standpoint, what are the principal
land use and design elements for
the repurposing and/or
redevelopment of the older
shopping centers?
4. Light Industrial Area
What should the City expect from
the market in terms of repurposing of light industrial properties in this area? Should other non-traditional
uses be allowed/encouraged in this area?
Photo taken along Winnetka Ave N during the panel’s evening walking tour
through Golden Valley Downtown West
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KEY FINDINGS
What’s Possible for Golden Valley Downtown West
The sketch below of Golden Valley Downtown West was drawn by panelists to highlight development
opportunities in the area. Note the general paths of connectivity flowing north, south, east and west through the
shopping centers and the current City Hall campus. This includes a breezeway which would open up the
Golden Valley Shopping Center and a pedestrian bridge (which could alternatively be a tunnel) crossing
Highway 55 as an extension of Winnetka Ave N. Panelists drew a parking ramp on the current City Hall
campus and a town center around the water tower. They also suggested potential development opportunities
like a hotel, multifamily housing, grocery and townhomes. This drawing will be referred to throughout the report
as Figure 1.
Figure 1. Sketch of potential concept plan in Downtown West
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Strong Market with Development Potential in Golden Valley
Overall, there is great potential within Golden Valley as evidenced by the level of development activity,
reinvestment within the industrial buildings, high quality tenants and the usage and low vacancy rate of the
retail establishments. The panel believes the City can support even more retail. A grocery store and a limited
service hotel are missing from the market in this area and could fuel even more retail or entertainment uses.
There is a strong market for all types of land uses in Downtown West including multi-family market rate and
affordable housing.
Narrow the Geographic Focus of Development
The panel believes the Downtown West area as defined by the City is too large and that the City should
sharpen their focus to have a greater initial impact.
The panel recommends the City focus their efforts on the two shopping centers, the City Hall campus and the
connection to Bassett Creek. The industrial area and newly added residential uses are transforming organically
into an authentic neighborhood. The City should continue to support this change through flexibilty with land use
codes.
The panel also observed that the new Brookview Center/Golf Clubhouse is far from the delineated downtown
area. This distance makes safe connections to these uses of critical importance. Making a more deliberate
connection between these two points will be important.
Improve Connectivity Into and Within Golden Valley Downtown West
The winding streets and lack of a grid layout in Golden Valley present a navigation challenge for both
pedestrians and vehicles. It is important to reinforce pathways for various types of transportation uses. As
outlined in Figure 1, the panel recommends a path of connectivity linking the creek to the current City Hall
campus, down to the Golden Valley Commons, across to the Golden Valley Shopping Center and up again to
the north.
The panel also encourages the City to embrace Bassett Creek and the bike trails outlined in the
comprehensive plan. Trails, bike paths and sidewalks improve connectivity, increase property values and are a
key attraction for residents and development.
More specific recommendations to improve connectivity within downtown, to the Luce Line, between downtown
and the Community Center and around Highway 55 are outlined under ‘Placemaking’ in the ‘Panel’s Response
to Questions.’
Public Partnership is Key
The City’s involvement in (re)development can take many forms but partnership is key. The City should identify
a clear vision and develop a public finance policy that can help achieve that vision. Although financial
assistance could be an important component of successful projects, the City could also consider approaches
such as marketing initiatives or property assemblage. Whatever the approach, it is important for the City to
align available resources and communicate them effectively to the (re)development community. The policies
and practices outlined in the ULI MN (Re)Development-Ready Guide will assist the City in establishing
(re)development and finance policies and practices that use scarce public dollars to attract private investment,
grow jobs, and build tax base for the well-being of the City.
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PANEL RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS
These findings are based on the panel’s opinions and analyses as real estate, planning, design, finance and
development professionals. While the panel considers these ideas and suggestions sound, they are not
directives. There is no substitute for developers with motivation and vision. Should partners come to the table
with proposals that do not align with these findings but otherwise meet the City’s goals, there should be no
hesitation in moving forward.
PLACEMAKING
Improving Connectivity and Navigation
Connectivity to Luce Line
The Luce Line trail connects Theodore Wirth Park to the east with the City of Plymouth (and beyond) to the
west. For most of its path through Golden Valley, it parallels the Union Pacific Railway. A road crossing at
Winnetka Ave provides an opportunity for access to the downtown, but the volume of traffic on Winnetka
coupled with the limited right-of-way width may discourage causal bikers from using this roadway. A secondary
access point at Boone Avenue to the west could provide a more comfortable route to the western portion of the
downtown.
The panel recommends the City
pursue greater connectivity
between the Luce Line trail and
Downtown West. Connections
would be improved by extending
the bike trail as outlined in the
City’s comprehensive plan, as well
as installing some bike stations for
safe stops with maps, pumps,
water, and storage accessible by
GoCard around the City Hall
campus or the library.
The bike and pedestrian section of
the comprehensive plan is a great
first step in identifying important
gaps in the system and providing implementation steps to make these critical connections. The panel also
stresses the asset of Bassett Creek and encourages the City to explore the possibility of a pedestrian or bike
bridge over the creek as part of a trail. They believe the City should pursue trail easements from the large
industrial area parking lots to allow the trail to be parallel to the Creek and its eventual connection to the Luce
Line.
The panel recommends that the City pursue funding to move forward aggressively with the bike and pedestrian
plan. They suggest securing resources from Three Rivers Park District, Move Minnesota, and transportation
funding from places like the Metropolitan Council, Minnesota Department of Transportation, and Hennepin
County.
Connectivity between Downtown and the Community Center
It will be important to provide improved connections between the Brookview Community Center and Downtown
West to enhance this current community asset with future Downtown investments. One very important step will
be to improve the bridge over Highway 55.
Photo of the Luce Line Trail from Three Rivers Park District
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Connectivity Within Downtown West
There is a connection challenge presented by the major roads in Downtown West. The City streets in this area
are not in a grid pattern, making the area more difficult to navigate. The panel believes it’s critically important to
reinforce pedestrian, bike, and vehicular connections to draw users to and through the downtown area in a
safe and appealing way.
To improve navigation and create a sense of place, the panel recommends cultivating visual corridors through
wayfinding, public art and signage. In some places, like along Golden Valley Road, it would be appropriate to
allow on-street parking as a way of encouraging people to leave their vehicles and use the sidewalks. Adding
a defining green area or boulevard between the sidewalks and roadway enhances safety and creates a more
attractive pedestrian experience, encouraging people to traverse the area. Despite the opinions of the Golden
Valley Shopping Center owner, the panel believes that a new sidewalk along the south side of Golden Valley
Road would be a very worthwhile addition to the area and be an enhancement to future private investment.
Connectivity Around Highway 55
According to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Hwy 55 runs
east-west through the south center of Golden Valley and is a
four-lane divided expressway with a median ditch through
most of the community. There is a full access intersection at
Winnetka Ave controlled by traffic signals. Traffic volumes in
the area are high as this is a principal traffic arterial with an
estimated 23,000 vehicles per day. The roadway design in
this area, where delays and congestion are evident,
contribute to the frequency of crashes and can be
considered a safety hazard for pedestrians.
Even with these conditions, the panel did not view Highway
55 as a major barrier related to development. However, they
did believe that improvements to the pedestrian experience
should be considered to ensure safe pedestrian crossing and
a more appealing and interesting experience for walking and
biking. The panel understands that land bridges can an important aspirational goal across Hwy 55. Land
bridges can help connect neighborhoods
that were decimated by freeway
construction, create development
opportunities where none exist, and
provide space for parks and open
spaces in areas lacking such amenities.
However, the panel discourages the
construction of a land bridge in this area.
In the panel’s opinion, this part of Golden
Valley is not characterized by the above
shortcomings. Therefore, it would be
inappropriate to pursue a land bridge
here given the high costs to construct
and maintain. Instead, the panel
recommends the City improve/replace
the pedestrian bridge and consider
connecting it to Winnetka Ave N.
Winnetka Ave/Hwy 55 Sub-Area. Photo from the City
of Golden Valley’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan
The panel recommends replacing this pedestrian bridge with a more attractive
one, and connecting it to Winnetka Ave N
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The replacement of the current bridge with something that’s more attractive and user-friendly would go a long
way in linking the north and south sides of Hwy 55. Also, a unique design, such as the Hiawatha bike bridge in
Minneapolis, can create a symbol that something cool is happening in Golden Valley as people drive by,
encourage them to stop in town. It could also be a gateway to the town center that includes a bike crossing or
stopping area with navigational signage.
One of the concepts that was noted by the City is the notion of closing a portion of Winnetka Avenue north of
Highway 55 and its conversion into a pedestrian-only mall. Such a conversion would have the desirable effect
of enhancing connections between Golden Valley Commons and the Golden Valley Shopping Center as well
as connecting the municipal campus with uses to the west. Although it did not study this concept in detail, the
panel's reaction was that such a street closure would be very difficult to accomplish given the existing traffic
volumes on Winnetka and the arrangement of other streets in the area. While t he goal is laudable, the panel
felt it would be more reasonable to create pedestrian-friendly areas and amenities along Winnetka to enhance
the pedestrian experience along this street and others in Downtown West. Main Street in downtown Hopkins
and 50th Street in the 50th and France area of Edina are good examples of shopping areas where pedestrians
and vehicles safely share a street.
Create a Defined Golden Valley Town Center
After interviews with stakeholders, conversations with City officials and experiencing the area through a
walking tour, the panel concluded that
there currently is no commonly agreed
upon “downtown” or town center.
The panel sees the water tower area as a
key Downtown West feature and
recognizable as a community gathering
spot. The City should embrace the water
tower as a fun and interesting landmark
by highlighting it with lights, public art, or
unique painted features, and creating a
designated town center around it. An artist
in residence program surrounding the
water tower could also generate activity in
the area and give people a new reason to
visit and gather in Downtown West.
When the tower needs to be replaced in
12-15 years, the City should ensure the
design helps the water tower continue to
be a unique feature for the City; a place
authentic to Golden Valley. The City
should consider utilizing the tower and the space around it to become a public activity space with recreational
uses such as a climbing wall or an amphitheater to support concerts and public events.
Additionally, the City could partner with Golden Valley Commons to bolster the organically utilized town center
at the fountain and clock tower and create a designated pathway between this location and a new “town
center” gathering space near the water tower.
Golden Valley Water Tower as seen from City Hall.
Photo from Golden Valley Patch
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CITY HALL CAMPUS
City Hall and Public Works
The City indicated that City Hall has been remodeled to try and meet the needs of modern governmental
operations but that the layout is far from ideal. Many of the Public Works buildings do not have adequate
capacity or dimensions to house new equipment. These factors, combined with their premier location at the
heart of Golden Valley’s downtown, have led City staff to wonder if the next adaptation of the property could
involve a more substantial reworking of the site to provide better facilities and, perhaps, to share the campus
with private development in the form of housing or commercial uses. The Golden Valley Library is also facing
renovation/reconstruction in the coming years, adding another potential opportunity for partnership.
The panel believes the current City Hall location is in the center of what should be the focus of Downtown West
redevelopment. They recommend consolidating and relocating public works operations to a more commercial/
industrial part of the City. A new public works facility located close to the existing school bus facility in the
industrial area could take advantage of things such as joint fueling, vehicle maintenance services and other
functions that would be possible with adjacent facilities.
The current City Hall campus is a great place for City Hall itself, but it would be better situated on the north end
of the campus rather than the Golden Valley Road frontage which has great development potential for a variety
of privately owned and developed uses. One option that should be explored is to combine City Hall with as
many city facilities as possible. This could include public service facilities, the fire hall, and the library. This
would mean greater efficiency for the City, and potentially a City building that could be the northern anchor of
the town center surrounding the water tower, as depicted in Figure 1. This would also free up more land for
development and create a more desirable development parcel closer to Golden Valley Road.
As noted earlier, the panel recommends an enhanced pedestrian connection between the City Hall campus
and Golden Valley Commons to draw pedestrians from one area to the other. Based on the current layout of
Golden Valley Commons, it appears that such a connection was envisioned when Golden Valley Commons
was initially constructed but was never implemented. This connection could be implemented in the short term
to provide an improved connection in anticipation of a redeveloped City Hall campus. This will help set the
stage for a new walkable environment integrating the future town center with the community gathering spaces
of Golden Valley Commons.
The panel believes the
southeast corner of the
current City Hall campus is
the most viable
redevelopment site.
Suggested land uses
include residential, hotel
and/or service retail uses.
Residential uses would
begin to create a sense of
place and could serve as a
visual cue to visitors that
they are nearing or
entering the new town
center and public gathering
space. The metro area
lacks hotel
accommodations along the
Hwy 55 corridor and the
panel agreed that the City Golden Valley Public Library
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Hall campus would be a good location. The campus could also include a centralized district parking ramp to
allow for a more densely developed area. It may be possible to fund ramp construction with proceeds from the
sale of public land to private developers and/or tax increment financing proceeds collected from the increase in
taxes generated by privately developed portions of the site. Due to the impact that autonomous vehicles may
have in the future, any new parking ramp built in Downtown West should be designed in a way that would allow
it to be repurposed in the future. Whether you believe that driverless cars will be here in 5 years or in 25 years,
today's parking ramps and other infrastructure will likely outlive their useful life as the impact of autonomous
vehicles become a reality, dramatically shifting how people get around, how many cars they own if any, and
street and parking design for cities.
In the long-term, the panel suggests planning for the redevelopment of the current McDonalds and Post Office
parcels. The Post Office site is key for downtown redevelopment, and the process should be started now. One
option is to include a post office service function within a redeveloped City Hall/Library. There is value in having
the McDonalds in the area, but it may be better suited to another location near other fast food restaurants like
the Culvers located to the west near the industrial area. Based upon panel members knowledge of fast food
restaurant chains, there are specific timelines for improvements that may be required to comply with corporate
standards. The panel suggests that the City begin an initial conversation with the owners of McDonalds now,
so that they have an opportunity to evaluate the cost and benefits of a new location prior to making any
upgrades at the current location.
GOLDEN VALLEY SHOPPING CENTER
Originally built in the 1950s,
the Golden Valley Shopping
Center has been a fixture at
Winnetka Ave and Hwy 55 for
decades. The mall consists of
four buildings– a main
building, a newer structure
containing three restaurants in
the southeast corner, a
lighting store in a unique
building that previously
housed a Midwest Federal
Savings and Loan, and a
stringed instrument rental
business to the West.
In many ways, the shopping
center acts as a small-town
Main Street for Golden Valley. Current tenants include a hardware store, a dry cleaner, an auto parts store and
an insurance agent. In recent years, vacancies have become more common and, according to the City, the
perception from some residents is that the maintenance and upkeep of the property have been lacking.
The current condition of the GVSC property and the occupancy of the principal building on the site fall short of
what could be accomplished by a comprehensive redevelopment of or significant improvements to the
property. Based upon the panel's interview, the owner of the GVSC has strong family ties to the property and is
uninterested in pursuing a redevelopment or selling any part of the property. In addition, any improvements to
the property that increase occupancy costs for tenants or debt load for the owner are of no interest. Although
the panel indicated there is market interest in a comprehensive redevelopment of the site, this would not be
feasible in the foreseeable future without significant City investment and regulatory authority. Therefore, in the
short term, the panel recommends partnering with the GVSC owner to pursue more modest improvements that
offer benefits without high costs until such time as the ownership interest shifts.
Golden Valley Shopping Center, Photo from RE/MAX Results and Homes MSP
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In the short-term, the panel recommends partnering with the shopping center owner to make improvements
that will offer benefits without high costs.
The City should also look to activate the parking lot with more public events. The existing seasonal garden
store within the currently underutilized parking field is a good example of creating activities in an otherwise
unattractive sea of asphalt.
Another short-term improvement would be to reconfigure the traffic flow in front of the center by shifting the
driving lane away from the front of the building and providing a curving roadway to the south (See Figure 1).
This would reduce cut through traffic that creates a safety issue for shopping center patrons. This could also
allow parking against the building near the center’s sidewalk which is recommended by the panelists. The
shopping center is a great location for a grocery store and the City should assist the owner in attracting such a
use. Small scale grocers like Aldi, Fresh Thyme, a co-op, or Trader Joes would be a good fit here.
As evidenced by the usage of the fountain at
Golden Valley Commons, the neighborhood
is looking for gathering places. The panel
suggests working with the owner to open the
existing breezeway in the middle of the
shopping center to create a public pathway
connecting the neighborhood to the north
through the center and to the front doors of
the shops. Opening the breezeway would
create more attractive and visible storefronts
and would not significantly hinder the
creation of future developable parcels.
These short term improvements will need to
be made a little or no cost to the existing
owner. The City should review ways to
accomplish these improvements by seeking
grants or funding through other public
financing methods.
There is significant market interest in this location and the City should be prepared for more comprehensive
redevelopment that includes adding density with a mix of uses. The panel believes this could be accomplished
in phases as the property owner becomes willing to entertain such investments himself or in partnership with
other developers or when the ownership changes.
If the GVSC owner is unwilling to pursue significant improvements to the property, the City may be better
served by prioritizing opportunities on the periphery of the GVSC site. In particular, the panel believes that
Wells Fargo and the Park Nicollet site are very attractive redevelopment sites, especially when combined with
property coming from the possible vacation of the street to the south. This could be an ideal location for a
grocery store that could include a small satellite bank or clinic. Successful redevelopments on these sites could
also enhance market interest in GVSC thus sparking further incremental redevelopment of the shopping center
on its west side.
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AREA
Increasingly over the past few years, older industrial buildings have been attracting entertainment and
experiential type businesses. As the downtown continues to expand to the west, the City should consider
modifying its zoning regulations to allow more flexibility and to encourage additional entertainment and
experiential type activity in this area. Like NE Minneapolis or the North Loop, the buildings in the light industrial
area are functionally obsolete as light industrial/office warehouse spaces. The fact that these areas are
transitioning to experiential retail, restaurants and family entertainment uses is a testament to the market
demand and the willingness of the City and property owners to accommodate non-traditional tenants. The
The Panel suggests opening the existing breezeway and connecting it to the
neighborhood to the north
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development occurring in this light industrial area is positive and the panel recommends letting the area
organically reconfigure and respond to the market. Nontraditional uses should continue to be allowed where
appropriate. Creative office space and uses such as maker spaces are particularly good fits when it comes to
reutilizing older industrial buildings. Maker spaces are physical spaces that encourage open
collaboration where people have access to resources, knowledge, professional connections and tools that they
share in order to develop projects with the aim of creating products or services.
The City should evaluate modifying their zoning codes to allow these non-traditional uses as principal uses
rather than requiring a conditional use permit process. Even though the existing property representative did not
see the process as a barrier, other owners may in the future. Although non-traditional uses may fit well, the
City should be mindful that the market is also strong for traditional office and warehouse uses in this area,
especially if buildings can be redeveloped to increase ceiling heights. Areas within the 494/694 loop are very
attractive locations for distribution centers.
In addition, the panel recommends that the City evaluate the option of converting an older industrial building
into a new public works garage. Talking to the owners about the City’s interest in this regard could open up that
opportunity as the owners look to repurpose and/or sell the buildings in the future.
This area could also benefit from improved pedestrian and bike connections as there will likely be more people
walking to and from the residential areas to the west and commercial uses to the east. The City should include
a bike trail coming from the Luce Line and connecting this area to the town center/ Golden Valley Commons.
One of the best things for the City to do is establish safe and inviting pedestrian experience via lighting,
landscaping, and wider sidewalks. This could be financed by establishing a special service district or setting
up a lighting assessment. Research and conversations with existing property owners on the costs and
benefits of these financing methods to make the improvements should be explored and initiated by the City.
Finally, the panel noted that housing surrounding this light industrial area is already happening and it is
anticipated that more proposals for housing to the north will come particularly if the City pursues infrastructure
improvements such as sidewalks, signage and lighting.
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CONCLUSION AND NEXT STEPS
Downtown West is in a great place with the advantage of being a cool, walkable neighborhood that businesses
are wanting to move to. Moving forward, the City should work to ensure placemaking and future development
is proactive not retroactive by investing in small projects that align with a long-term land use plan and
community vision
1. Pursue completing a small area plan for the town center.
One of the most important next steps in the process is to come together as a City (political leadership, staff and
community) with an agreed upon small area plan for the town center taking into consideration the key findings
summarized in the TAP report and input from community members. Small area plans are a useful tool to help
guide future growth with particular emphasis on the special character of the area, its vision, and an
implementation strategy. Figure 1 can be a launching point to start that conversation. Leadership and
“consistency of vision” are keys to successful communities, especially the alignment of policy direction
between elected officials and staff.
2. Create long term financial strategy and related short-term goals.
The vision for Downtown West is not likely to be fully achieved without investment by the City. The panel
suggests that the City develop a more comprehensive and detailed public finance assistance policy including
guidelines for tax increment financing, tax abatement, special service district, and other tools that may be
needed to jump start redevelopment of Downtown West and perhaps other key properties in the City. Is the
City willing to consider use of public finance tools to pay certain project costs? If so, under what conditions and
for what purposes? Developers are interested in pursuing projects in cities that have a well-crafted and
predictable model for the types of developments that will merit public participation. Setting the stage now
through more specific policies will pay dividends later as properties transition to new ownership or when
current owners become interested in pursuing redevelopment.
3. Begin discussions with property owners and be willing to partner in the redevelopment, relocation
and renovation within a smaller defined downtown redevelopment area.
The panel believes the City should start conversations sooner rather than later with property owners regarding
a long-term vision for the area. This includes Hennepin County for the Library, the Post Office, McDonalds,
Wells Fargo and the Health Clinic. Continued conversations with the Golden Valley Shopping Center should
also be pursued in the best interest of the City, the owner and the tenant.
4. Implement public improvements to enhance and connect to natural features.
The City should proceed with the bike and pedestrian plan
outlined in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and begin actively
seeking finding. The panel also suggests that the City
embrace opportunities to enhance and connect to natural
features like Basset Creek. The creek is currently an
underutilized asset that, when improved, will generate more
value to the adjoining property owners. A land bridge is
unnecessary here but a more connected pedestrian/bike
tunnel under or bridge over Highway 55 is recommended as a
longer-term strategy to fully connect Downtown West with the
Brookview community center. The City should continue to use
wayfinding and public art to foster placemaking and to connect Bassett Creek
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important places in Golden Valley along safe and interesting routes.
5. Utilize City Hall Campus to jumpstart creation of a densely developed town center.
The City should narrow the scope of Golden Valley Downtown West and focus on development around a
centralized focal point. This includes:
• Evaluate other possible locations in more industrial settings for the Public Works Operations garage,
maintenance and storage.
• Consider consolidating City Hall with the library and pursue other complementary private development
uses on the campus.
• Embrace the water tower and area surrounding as a town gathering spot and make deliberate
connections to the area from the surrounding properties as illustrated in Figure 1.
• Create other recognizable gathering space meeting spots and identifiable Golden Valley features to
begin to create a sense of place.
• By focusing in on the properties that the City controls first, the private market interest will naturally
follow.
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PANELIST BIOS
TAMMY OMDAL TAP CHAIR
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT NORTHLAND SECURITES
Tammy has worked in public and private financial management for more than 25
years. Tammy’s areas of expertise include: debt issuance and management,
financial planning, economic development, redevelopment, housing,
annexations/mergers, and strategic planning. She is effective at helping clients
solve critical and challenging financial issues in a thoughtful and creative manner.
She has participated in many projects involving the use of TIF and tax abatement.
This experience spans a wide variety of projects and settings. Prior to joining
Northland Securities in 2011, Tammy served as the Deputy City Manager and Chief
Financial Officer for the City of Burnsville, MN. She also served as Financial
Management and Budget Director for the City of Minneapolis, MN.
FRANK T. CLARK, CCIM, LEED, AP
DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT STAHL
Frank is currently the Director of Strategy and Development for Stahl. He provides
leadership and overall strategy for efforts across the Stahl platform. Frank has over
20 years of real estate experience, covering office, land, multifamily and retail
sectors. Prior to Stahl, Mr. Clark was the Senior Development Manager for The
Ackerberg Group where he oversaw the Development Department, leading project
teams through all aspects of the development process. In addition, Frank has
worked on behalf of Hines and Pulte Homes, holding positions in management,
acquisitions, and leasing. Frank holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics from
Denison University, and is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and
LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP). Frank is an active member in numerous
commercial real estate and professional groups; he serves on the Advisory Board
for the Urban Land Institute and serves on the Board of Directors of CCIM Minnesota. He is also a member of
Minnesota Sustainable Growth Coalition and Minnesota Commercial Association of Realtors (MNCAR).
TONY KUECHLE
PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT DORAN COMPANIES
Tony Kuechle is President of Development for Doran Companies and has more
than 20 years of industry experience in development, acquisitions and asset
management. In the past three years, Tony has developed more than 1400 luxury
multi-family units in some of the most exclusive areas of the Twin Cities. Most
recently, he led the development of The Moline in Hopkins, 610 West in Brooklyn
Park and The Reserve in Maple Grove. Current developments include Aria in
Edina, The Expo in downtown Minneapolis and The Triple Crown at Canterbury
Park, all luxury apartment communities with a combined value of more than $400
million. A graduate of St. Cloud State University, Tony holds a Bachelor of Science
degree in Real Estate and Finance.
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BETH PFEIFER
ADVISOR ASSEMBLY
Educated as an architect and having spent 20 years in architecture, private
development, and the public sector, Beth has successfully completed numerous
development projects in the Twin Cities metro area. At Assembly Beth specializes
in the management and development of multi-family housing, mixed-use, and
commercial properties. Her ability to think strategically through all aspects of the
development process—from acquisition through design, entitlements, financing,
construction, and occupancy—make her an asset to the team. Beth is the former
board chair of Move MN, and a former board member of the American Institute of
Architects Minnesota. She participates in WIRED UP, the Urban Land Institute,
Lambda Alpha International, and is LEED AP. She lives in Minneapolis with her
husband and two daughters, where she enjoys being an active user of
Minneapolis's award-winning park system.
JOSH STOWERS
PRINCIPAL, ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT HGA
Josh is a Principal in the Minneapolis office where he collaboratively leads business
development opportunities, client relations and new projects for HGA’s Public |
Corporate Practice Group. Josh has more than 15 years of project leadership and
design experience focused on corporate and commercial architecture including
Fortune 500 companies. His expertise includes project management, design,
workplace strategy, sustainability, and adaptive re-use. Josh has a Master of
Architecture and Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Minnesota. He is a
regular speaker at CoreNet Global’s Summit and a Past-President of CoreNet
Global’s Midwest Chapter. Josh is a recipient of Minneapolis/St. Paul Business
Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award and Minnesota Business Magazine (Real) Power 50
Award.
MIKE STURDIVANT
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT PASTER PROPERTIES
Mike is the Director of Development for Paster Properties executing real estate
development and acquisition opportunities for Paster. Mike’s development
responsibilities include: Guiding project direction and coordination from pre-
development to completion of construction; negotiating with land owners and
brokers through LOI and purchase agreements; managing pre-development
activities including acquisition, environmental review, project concept development,
budgeting, cost analysis and financing. Prior to joining Paster Properties, Mike
worked with developers CSM Corporation and H.J. Development, both local
developers who own large real estate portfolios throughout the Twin Cities.
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ULI MINNESOTA
ABOUT US
ULI Minnesota is a District Council of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and
education organization supported by its members and sponsors. Founded in 1936, ULI now has more than
40,000 members worldwide representing the full spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines,
including developers, builders, investors, architects, public officials, planners, real estate brokers, attorneys,
engineers, financiers, academics and students.
As the preeminent, multidisciplinary real estate forum, ULI facilitates the open exchange of ideas, information
and experience among local, national and international industry leaders and policy makers dedicated to
creating better places.
REGIONAL COUNCIL OF MAYORS
Supported by ULI Minnesota, the nationally recognized Regional Council of Mayors (RCM) was formed in 2004
and represents Minneapolis, Saint Paul and 52 municipalities in the developed and developing suburbs and
Greater Minnesota. This collaborative partnership provides a nonpartisan platform that engages mayors in
candid dialogue and peer-to-peer support with a commitment towards building awareness and action focused
on housing, sustainability, transportation and job growth.
ADVISORY SERVICES
ULI has a long history of providing unbiased, market-based solutions and best-practice advice on land use and
building resilient and competitive communities through Advisory Services. At ULI MN, three advisory service
options are offered to policy leaders. Each option, including the Technical Assistance Panel (TAP), engages
ULI MN real estate professionals who volunteer their time and talent to contribute their wisdom and expertise.
For more information, visit minnesota.uli.org.
“Successful development and redevelopment is rarely by chance; it is the result of
vision and continuous effort by dedicated leaders. The ULI MN Technical Assistance
Panel (TAP) is effective in providing unbiased and informed ideas for helping a
community take a step forward toward realizing its aspirations.”
Tammy Omdal, Northland Securities
Executive Summary
Golden Valley Council/Manager Meeting
October 9, 2018
Agenda Item
3. Architectural and Material Standards
Prepared By
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Summary
Based on past direction from the City Council, staff has conducted research into 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. Information
about these guidelines was shared with the Planning Commission in July and the consensus was
that adding some level of architectural and material standards to the Golden Valley Zoning Code
would be beneficial. At this point, staff would like to summarize its discussion with the Planning
Commission and look for approval from the City Council to move towards drafting code language
for targeted zoning districts.
Overview
As described in more detail in the memo to the Planning Commission (attached), development is
typically subject to up to three types of aesthetic controls: site design, architectural standards,
and material standards.
Golden Valley already controls many elements of site design through setbacks and limitations on
the location of certain site features. More extensive site planning regulations are in place in the I-
394 Mixed Use Zoning District.
Architectural standards are a type of aesthetic control. They 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.
The exception is the I-394 Mixed Use Zoning District which does establish standards for building
design, transparency, and building colors.
Material standards regulate the type and amount of various exterior materials used in
construction. The current City Code does provide some minimal protection around non-durable
building materials, but lacks aesthetic material standards. The exception, again, is the newer I-
394 Mixed Use Zoning District in which new exterior walls are required to be faced with materials
from a pre-approved list and in which the amount of other exterior materials (wood, metal, EIFS,
etc.) is limited to a small percentage of the building façade.
As Golden Valley continues to face redevelopment pressure, the inclusion of more robust
architectural and material standards for targeted zoning districts would help ensure high quality
aesthetics in new buildings.
Discussion with Planning Commission
Generally, the Planning Commission agreed that additional architectural and material standards
would be beneficial to the city. There was consensus that they should be applied to most zoning
districts, though only a few Commissioners believed that single-family neighborhoods should be
subjected to some kind of regulation. Commercial, office, institutional, and multi-family buildings
could all benefit from establishing regulations around the requirement to include certain
architectural features as well as to utilize quality materials.
The Commissioners agreed that a material class system, in which the amount of materials of
various quality required are dictated by pre-determined ranges, would be easily quantifiable and
implementable and could vary by zoning district.
There was a fair amount of discussion around energy efficiency and the use of recycled materials
in construction. Ultimately, staff felt this type of regulation involved a conversation around
sustainability and that it should be explored separately from the aesthetic elements as presented
to the Commission.
Request
Staff is looking for feedback on if/how to proceed with the development of architectural and
material standards so that draft zoning language can be developed for consideration in early
2019.
Attachments
• Memo to Planning Commission from July 9, 2018 (39 pages)
• Planning Commission minutes from July 9, 2018 (4 pages)
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763-593-8095/763-593-8109(fax)
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 1-394 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 1-394 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 1-394 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 fagade 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:
City Massing Material Material Class Material
Standards Standards System Percentages
Brooklyn Center
_ ................................
Brooklyn Park X X X
Coon Rapids XX. .............. ! X
................. ............... .......... ........... ..................... .... .........
Crystal X
_ ............................._. ............... ...... ..... ....
Edina X _....._........
Hopkins X
_...........................................................................................X....................................;
Minneapolis
..
.......................... X
MinnetonkaX
} . ............................................ _ _.._............
New Hope
Plymouth _ XX................ ........................ .................... .........._...---.X...... ......................._._.. .
Richfield X
RobbinsdaleX
.................... _......_ ........................ .................. .. .......................................................................................
Roseville X XX
St. Louis Park X X X X
WoodburyX 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.
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Material percentages dictate how much of a facade 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)
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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
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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 ¼ inch
may be used as a Class I material for up to 10 percent of the façade 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 ¼ inch, and prefinished metal.
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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 ½
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.
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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.
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Coon Rapids
11-601.12
Institutional and Commercial Building 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 cast stone type finish
(excluding single-T or double-T panels, plain, uncolored, or raked finish).
2. The City Council may approve alternative materials or mix of materials provided the applicant
demonstrates the modification results in a better integration of 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 composed 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 not cover more than 15 percent of a
building face.
Moderate Density Residential
1. Building 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 Massing. Articulate building 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.
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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, dormers, chimneys, gable or hip roof accents, and detailed parapets and cornices
creating interesting roof profiles.
d. Focal Features. Provide focal features to add interest or distinction to attached housing
groups 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, porticoes, overhangs, arcades, facade recesses and projections and
peaked roofs or raised parapets above doors or windows.
e. Townhome Building Materials. The exterior of townhome dwelling units must include a
variation in building materials, which are to be distributed throughout the building facades
and coordinated into the architectural design of 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 complementing the colors of the building or attached housing group.
h. Entry 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 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.
High Density Residential
District Standards. The District Standards are as follows:
1. Building 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 Massing. Articulate building 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.
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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, dormers, chimneys, gable or hip roof accents, and detailed parapets
and cornices creating interesting roof profiles.
d. Focal Features. Provide focal features to add interest or distinction to attached
housing groups 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, porticoes, overhangs, arcades, facade
recesses and projections and peaked roofs or raised parapets above doors or
windows.
e. Residential Building Materials. The exterior of residential buildings 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. Brick
with a distinctively different color may be considered a second 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 colored 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 provided 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. Entry 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
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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
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.
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 or
private streets and orient doors for loading and unloading goods away from public or
private streets.
4. Provide 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 the structure.
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
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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 provided 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.
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 of a building face.
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Edina
Planned Office Developments/Commercial Districts/Industrial/
Building design and construction. In addition to other restrictions of this section and article III
of chapter 10, 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 precast 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.
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Plymouth
21115.03. BUILDING TYPE AND CONSTRUCTION:
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 metal or
fiberglass shall be faced with brick, wood, stone, architectural concrete cast in place or
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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
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 façade 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 façade. For purposes of calculating the total façade 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 July 13, 2010, shall be designed so that each
façade 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.
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Brooklyn Park
152.392 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS.
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 Class 2
1. Brick
2. Natural or cementious stone
3. Glass, or other glazing materials
4. Masonry stucco
5. Architectural metal panels
6. Specialty concrete block (including textured,
burnished block or rock faced block)
7. Architecturally textured concrete precast
panels
8. Other materials not listed elsewhere as
approved by the City Manager or as recommended
by the Planning Commission
1. Industrial grade concrete precast panels
2. Wood
3. Tile (masonry, stone or clay), ceramic
4. Other materials not listed elsewhere as
approved by the City Manager or as
recommended by the Planning Commission
5. EFIS in conformance with the ICC ES report
(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%.
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(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.
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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 50 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;
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b. use of stepped building 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 façade 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
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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.
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7) Accessory equipment: all mechanical 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
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trees, and not less than eight feet in height but not more than fourteen feet for
spade-moved coniferous trees.
The city may allow 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.
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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.
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Roseville
1005.02 Design Standards
The following standards apply to new buildings and major expansions of existing buildings (i.e.,
expansions that constitute 50% or 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 or near the front property line.
B. Entrance Orientation: Where appropriate and applicable, primary building entrances shall
be oriented to the primary abutting public street. Additional entrances may be oriented to a
secondary street or 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 to 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, stepbacks 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 storefronts;
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
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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 floor 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 façade area.
4. Glass on windows and doors shall be clear 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-on-site textured precast concrete panels; textured concrete block; stucco; glass;
fiberglass; or similar materials and no more than 40% pre-finished metal, cor-ten steel,
copper, premium grade wood with mitered outside corners (e.g., cedar, redwood, and fi r), or
fiber cement board. Under no circumstances shall sheet metal aluminum, corrugated
aluminum, asbestos, iron plain or painted, or plain concrete block be acceptable as an exterior
wall material on buildings within the City. Other materials of equal quality to those listed,
including the use of commercial grade lap-siding in the Neighborhood Business District, may
be approved by the Community Development Department. (Ord. 1435, 4-8-13; Ord. 1448, 7-8-
2013; Ord 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 decorative
elements and materials may be concentrated on 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 for a specific district.
I. Garages Doors and Loading Docks: Overhead doors, refuse, recyclables, and/or compactors
shall be located, 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
doors 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
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building, or as approved by the Community Development Department, shall be installed to a
minimum height to screen all activities. (Ord. 1415, 9-12-2011; Ord. 1443 & 1444, 06-17-2013)
J. Rooftop Equipment: Rooftop equipment, including rooftop 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 purpose. Solar and
wind energy equipment is exempt from this provision if screening would interfere with system
operations.
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Richfield
544.07. - Architectural standards.
Subdivision 1. [Generally.] 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;
c) Typical floor plans;
d) Dimensions of all structures;
e) The location of trash containers and of exterior electrical, heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning equipment;
f) 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/Compatibility. 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 whole, 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 Façade Treatment. All buildings shall be constructed so that each exterior wall
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 roof surfaces which are
completely screened from view by other buildings.
Subd. 7. Façade Treatment of Accessory Structures. All structures, including parking ramps shall
be designed to be architecturally integrated into the overall site and be made of comparable
materials and decorative elements.
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Subd. 8. Façade Maintenance. All façade 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.
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Woodbury
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.
(b) All multiple-family dwelling buildings shall be designed and constructed to have the equivalent of
a front appearance on each exterior facade. Multiple-family buildings of three or more stories 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 throughout the exterior to provide an architecturally balanced
appearance.
(Ord. No. 1863, § 1863.01, 10-24-2012)
Sec. 24-235. - Architecture, nonresidential buildings.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish minimum standards for exterior
architecture of commercial, office, 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 community 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 freedom 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
architectural character of the area and the city in general.
(1) General design concept. Building and/or project designs may be required to
modify building materials, colors, details, site plan, landscape plantings, or other
features to 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.
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(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 section 24-123 of the City Code.
(c) Submission requirements. The applicant shall submit the following minimum information
to demonstrate conformance with exterior design standards in section 24-235.
(1) Elevations and dimensions of all sides of existing and proposed buildings,
including roof mechanical equipment, vents, chimneys, or other projecting items
above the roof line.
(2) Elevations and dimensions of all existing or proposed solid 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 docks, 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) Colored 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) Exterior design standards. Building exteriors shall be subject to the following standards:
(1) Classes of materials. For the purpose of this subsection, materials shall be divided
into 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. Opaque panels.
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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.
(2) Buildings shall incorporate classes of materials in the following manner:
a. Office, place of worship, school and commercial buildings must use at least
three 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 or 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/warehouse or showroom/warehouse or other
combinations 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 not 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 of 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.
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(5) As viewed from ground levels from all locations, all 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 rooftop 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 equipment 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
roof or better.
(7) Garish or bright accent colors (i.e. orange, bright yellow or fluorescent colors) for
such buildings such as cloth or metal awnings, trim, banding, walls, entries or any
portion of the building shall be minimized, but in no case shall such coloring exceed
five percent of 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 chapter 6, article IV.
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Crystal
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.
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Brooklyn Center
Architectural Design Guidelines *
City of Brooklyn Center
BUILDING DESIGN
Building Materials
1. New commercial buildings shall have at least all four sides with at least 50% Class I and remaining
50% Class II materials. In certain cases, buildings may be allowed to have two of its elevation faces
(typically front and back faces) with at least 50% of Class I and 50% Class II; with the remaining
side faces of 25% Class I and 75% Class II materials. Class I and Class II are defined as follows:
• Class I materials shall include brick or acceptable brick-type material; marble, granite, other
natural stone or acceptable natural looking stone; textured cement stucco; copper; porcelain;
glass; architectural textured concrete pre-cast panels; and other materials including masonry
units with enhanced detailing such as patterns, textures, color, dimension, banding, and brick
inlay as approved by the City Planning Commission and City Council.
• Class II materials shall include 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 ¼ inch; canvas or vinyl awnings; prefinished metal; and other
materials not listed elsewhere as approved by the City Planning Commission and City Council.
2. Materials shall be selected for suitability to the type of buildings and the design in which they are
used. Building walls are to be finished in aesthetically acceptable tones and colors to be
compatible with tones and colors of the approved palette.
3. Materials shall be of a durable quality.
4. All wood treatment shall be painted and weather proofed.
5. Colors and specifications of masonry and stucco colors should be a consistent range throughout
the development
6. Existing buildings may be renovated to match new construction with the use of paint colors or
other applied surface treatments.
Building Mass
1. Buildings or main entry drives must have four-sided architecture.
2. Varying scale of buildings shall be encouraged.
3. Varying rooflines to create interest in design styles shall be encouraged.
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4. Large expanses of blank and featureless wall facing public street frontage shall incorporate
architectural elements to mitigate the expanse.
Facade Design
1. Colorful canopies, roofs, and accents are encouraged, however controlled to a palette of selected
colors submitted and approved by the city.
2. Masonry detailing such as soldier coursing, plane changes, or patterning shall be encouraged.
3. The use of cornices, ornamental lights, graphics, tenant blade signs, and other architectural details
shall be encouraged.
4. For one story buildings, the architecture shall reflect a two-story appearance with the use of upper
windows, roof forms, and undulated skylines. Storefront glass shall dominate each façade.
Where true, clear storefront glass is not feasible due to tenant functions, the use of spandrel glass
is acceptable.
5. Multi-tenant buildings shall break up the rhythm of the façade for individuality of shops to
reinforce a “main street” theme of architecture.
Doors and Windows
1. Canopies shall be encouraged at entry ways.
2. Window frame, material, and color to complement architectural style and be consistent in color
throughout development.
3. Window openings may be modulated to scale and proportion that is compatible with the
architectural style. Maximize storefront and graphic opportunities to avoid long expanses of blank
and featureless walls at street fronts.
4. Window frames shall be constructed of prefinished metal.
5. Window and doors shall be glazed in clear glass for retail buildings. Mirrored windows shall be
discouraged.
6. Where appropriate, the use of spandrel glass may be incorporated to mimic storefront glass.
7. Graphic elements may be incorporated into wall areas to mimic storefronts.
LANDSCAPE AND SITE TREATMENTS
Landscape design
1. Overall landscape requirements of a site shall conform to the City’s adopted Landscape Point
System.
2. Wherever possible, thematic boulders and water elements shall be incorporated on the
development site.
3. Over story trees shall be utilized along external and internal roadways to reinforce roadway
pattern but, placed so as to not block visibility of commercial signage.
4. Unity of design shall be achieved by repetition of certain plant varieties, planting patterns, and
other streetscape materials and by correlation with the approved landscape plan.
5. Entry points into the site are to be specially landscaped and are to be designed with a common
theme.
6. Plant materials are to be utilized as a screening element for parking and building utility areas.
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7. Plant materials are to be utilized within parking lot islands, grouped massing of landscape is
encouraged in parking lots versus individual planting to maximize landscape impact and allow
functional snow removal. Some islands may be paved as pedestrian walk areas.
8. Loading, service, utility and outdoor storage areas that are visible from public roadways shall be
predominantly screened with fencing, walls, landscaping or berms. When natural materials are
used as principal screening, 75% opacity must be achieved year round through the use of
evergreen trees.
9. Plant materials shall be selected with regard to its interesting structure, texture, color, seasonal
interest, climate zone durability and its ultimate growth characteristics.
10. Where building sites limit planting, the placement of plant materials in planters, pots, or within
paved areas is encouraged.
11. Perennial/shrub planting beds, trees and turf areas shall be irrigated with an automatic irrigation
system to provide optimal plant establishment and long-term plant health.
Parking
1. On-site parking shall conform to City Code Sect. 35-700.
2. When determined appropriate, commercial buildings are to accommodate bicycle/motorcycle
parking areas and bike racks.
3. Cross parking between building areas shall be permitted.
4. Parking lot layout shall include clear, traffic movement for both pedestrian and automobile.
5. Site impervious surface should be minimized to help preserve green space, yet provide the
necessary parking amount to support the development regardless of uses.
Lighting
1. Lighting shall provide continuity and consistency throughout the area. All parking lot lights shall
be metal halide or 2000-4000 kelvin LED and be uniform in style, color, and height. Maximum
pole height of 50’ in parking areas and 28’ in entry drive areas and along property edges.
2. Pedestrian lighting shall be of pedestrian scale height (12’-18’) and be uniform in style and color.
3. Light poles, fixtures, and bases shall be a consistent dark color (i.e. bronze, black, or brown).
4. Exterior wall lighting shall be encouraged to enhance the building design and the adjoining
landscape.
5. Lighting styles and building fixtures shall be of a design and scale compatible with the building and
adjacent areas. Shoe or hat box style fixtures are acceptable for taller parking lot lighting.
Detailed ornamental style fixtures shall be encouraged for pedestrian impact.
6. Light levels that promote a safe environment are required. Excessive brightness shall be
prohibited.
7. Dark sky and cutoff style fixtures shall be used for safety purposes.
SCREENING
1. Loading areas shall be screened from public view with walls similar to adjacent building material,
fences, landscaping, or physical distance separation.
2. Service and utility doors to be painted to match, or be compatible with, surrounding colors.
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3. Drive – thru or service lanes shall be screened with berming, landscaping or fencing.
4. Rooftop units may be screened by parapets or wall/fencing materials, or paint to match
surrounding colors when visible from the public right of way.
PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS
Pedestrian Connections
1. Parking facilities should be designed to accommodate pedestrian and bicycle access to the
buildings.
2. Developments should have sidewalks and crosswalks to connect parking to allow for safe
pedestrian movement through the parking lot.
3. Pedestrian connectivity should be incorporated to link buildings within the site.
4. Pedestrian connections should be made to the existing public sidewalk system.
5. Benches or seating should be provided for pedestrians.
6. Striping and signage of crosswalks shall be required at intersections.
7. Outdoor seating areas and outdoor sales areas should be encouraged or incorporated where
appropriate. Such areas shall utilize a unified theme and approach to the defining elements
(structural elements, railings, shading, paving, lighting, landscaping) for the creation of these
exterior spaces.
Bicycle Connections
1. Bike parking should be provided in close proximity to primary building entrances or in prominent
areas that serve multiple businesses.
2. Bike racks shall be of a type that supports the wheel and frame of the bike.
3. Indoor bicycle racks, controlled-access bicycle storage room, bicycle lockers, and bicycle corrals
are secure parking options.
4. Trail connections should be maintained and connected to any existing overpass system.
5. City will consider and support an adjustment to the required parking standards or required
number of vehicle spaces if a development demonstrates or provides on-site bicycle parking.
* original version adopted into the Shingle Creek Crossing PUD Agreement (05/22/2011). This
modified version is used unofficially by the City – and referenced whenever applicable.
Community Site Standards Architectural Standards Regulating Material Standards Encourages Discourages Class I Class II Class III Clas IV
Golden Valley
Yes - I-394 District
(applied to all new
buildings and expansions
over 10% )
Yes - 1-394 Mixed Use District
(applied to all new buildings and
expansions over 10%
Screening of mechanical
systems
Non-durable materials
prohibited
Coon Rapids Yes - applied to all buildings outside
the Low Density Residential districts
Massing, facades roof shapes,
focal features, materials and
colors
Yes - required materials
differentiated by zoning
district
Tinted or opaque glass
Minnetonka
Yes - I-394 District
(applied to all new
buildings)
Yes - I-394 District (applied to all
new buildings)
Materials, colors, textures,
details, screening of
mechanical
Yes Brick, natural or manmade stone,
glass, architectural metal panels Stucco
Roseville Yes - Commercial and
Mixed Use Districts
Yes - applied to new buildings or
50% increase in floor area
Entrance orientation, vertical
and horizontal articulation,
facades, features, finishes
Yes - required materials
differentiated by zoning
district
Blank walls
St. Louis Park Yes - applied to all buildings
Height, bulk, massing, roof
treatment, materials, colors,
textures, proportions
Yes - 3 classes of materials 60% - Class I, no more than 10%
Class III
Brick, marble,
granite, stone,
stucco, copper,
glass, pre-finished
materials
Concrete panels or
blocks, rock face,
artificial stucco/stone
Unpainted concrete
block, panels, or metal
Richfield Yes Shape, size, height, facades,
materials Yes Wood, brick, stone, glass, cement
siding
Edina
Yes - required materials
differentiated by zoning
district
Brick, stone, textured concrete
panels, finished metal frame panel
construction, glass
Woodbury Yes - applied to all non-residential
buildings
Ornamentation, materials,
colors, screening of
mechanicals
Yes - 4 classes of materials,
required materials
differentiated by use
Brick, natural or
cultured stone,
glass, copper
specialty concrete
block, precast
textured concrete or
brick panels, masonry
stucco, ceramic
EIFS, opaque panels,
ornamental metal,
fiber-cement exterior
siding, thin brick
veneer
Smooth concrete block,
smooth scored concrete
block, smooth concrete
tip up panels, glass
block, wood
New Hope
All principal buildings must be
design by a Minnesota registered
architect
Single family and two family
dwellings must not be
identical or similar nor
monotonously redundant
within the same block
Crystal Yes Yes - applied to all principal
buildings
Materials, building exteriors,
screening
Blank walls,
unadorned
prestressed concrete
panels, concrete block,
unfinished and
corregated metal
Robbinsdale Yes - downtown district
Massing, fenestration, entries,
building 'rhythm', materials,
details, awnings, signs, ligting,
screening,
Yes
Primary - brick (red tones,
modular), stone, stucco; accent
materials - tile, stone, metal, wood
Hopkins
Yes - downtown overlay district (all
new buildings, all exterior building
improvements and signage changes
under $150,000 that require a
building and/or sign permit -- only
standards applicable to the changed
element apply, renovation under
CUP threshold, all new or
reconstructed parking areas with 5
or more spaces
Awnings, color, fenestrations,
franchise architecture,
heights/setbacks, landscaping,
lighting, materials/detailing,
parking/rear enterances,
roofs/parapets, signs,
streetscapes, screening
Yes
Primary - brick, stone, (including
cast stone), stucco; accent - tile,
stone, glass block, copper flashing,
metal, wood. High level of design
and architectural detail. Infill
construction should reflect some
detailing of surrounding buildings
Concrete block or
brick larger and 4
inches in height, 12
inches in length,
aluminum/vinyl/fiberg
lass siding or roofing
materials, concrete
masonry units,
materials that attempt
to mimic traditional
materials. Painting
previously unpainted
brick is not allowed
Brooklyn
Center Yes Yes
Materials, massing, facades,
fenestrations, landscape,
parking, lighting, screening,
ped and bike connections
Yes
Commercial buildings shall have at
least all four sides with at least
50% Class I and remaining Class II
materials. In certain cases,
buildings may be allowed to have
two of its elevation faces (typically
front and back faces) with at least
50% of Class I and 50% class II,
with the remaining side faes of
25% Class I and 75% Class II
materials. Buildings or main entry
drives must have 4-sided
architecture, varying scale of
buildings encouraged, varying
rooflines to create interest in
design styles shall be encouraged,
large expanses of blank and
featureless wall facing public
street frontage shall incorporate
architectural elements to mitigate
the expanse
brick or acceptable
brick-like materials,
marble, granite,
other natural stone
or acceptable
natural looking
stone, textured
cement stucco,
copper, porcelain,
glass, architectural
textured concrete
pre-cast panels,
and other materials
including masonry
units with
enhanced detailing
such as patterns,
textrures, color,
dimension,
banding, and brick
inlay as approved
by the City Planning
Commission and
City Council
exposed aggregate
concrete panels,
burnished concrete
block, integral color
split face (rock face)
and exposed
aggregate concrete
block, cast in place
concrete, artificial
stucco (EIFS, Drivit),
artificial stone, fiber-
reinforced cement
board siding with a
minimum thickness of
1/4", canvas or vinyl
awnings, prefinished
metal, and other
materials not listed
elsewhere as
approved by the City
Panning Commission
and City Council
Brooklyn Park Yes - varies by use Yes - varies by use
Materials, massing,
fenestrations, facades,
screening,
Residential: brick, natural or
artificial stone; multi-family
residential: face brick (glazed or
unglazed), clay faced tile, stone
masonry. May use finished
textured stucco, exterior finished
wood /vinyl/fiber cement siding
Plymouth Yes Materials, facades, massing Yes
Brick, natural stone, integral
colored split face concrete block,
cast in place concrete or precast
concrete panels, wood (provided
the surfaces are finished for
exterior use or wood of proven
exterior durability), curtain wall
panels of steel, fiberglass and
aluminum (provided such panels
are factory fabricated and finished
with durable non-fade surface and
their fasteners are of a corosion
resistant design), glass curtain wall
panels, stucco, vinyl, other matials
determined acceptable by the
zoning administrator
Galvanized or
unfinshed steel or
unfinished aluminum
buildings
Regular Meeting of the
Golden Valley Planning Commission
July 9, 2018
A regular meeting of the Planning C mission was held at the Golden Valley City Hall,
Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Val y Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, on Monday,
my 9, 2018. Chair Baker called the eeting to order at 7 pm.
Those p t were Planning Commi ioners Angell, Baker Blum, Brookins,
Johnson, an baum. Also prese t was Planning ger Jason Zimmerman,
Planning Intern Am n, and Ad inistrative tant Lisa Wittman. Commissioner
Pock[ was absent.
1. Approval of Minutes
June 11, 2018, Regula nning ommissionn'' ting
Blum referred to the sentence on ge four and asked tha d "electric" be
removed. He als sked that collector estored, and reconstructed ve added to
qloh
the list of thi that are "not allowed" be stored in a front yard rather than sa that
they "ma e" stored in a front yard.
M D by Segelbaum, seconded by ookins and motion carried 5 to 1 to approve the
J ne 11, 2018, minutes with the above oted corrections. Baker abstained from voting.
2. Discussion — Material and Architectural Standards
Zimmerman stated that the Physical Development Director, City Manager, and City
Council are interested in exploring the possibility of adding material and architectural
standards to the Zoning Code.
Baker questioned the issue trying to be fixed. Zimmerman stated that generally, there
have been few problems and that developers typically want to build high quality buildings.
The concern is builders who might not want to do that so the City is considering regulating
and overseeing materials and architectural standards.
Zimmerman explained that development is typically subject to up to three types of
aesthetic controls. The first is site design, which regulates where site elements such as
structures, access points, parking, and landscaping can be located on a property. The
second type of aesthetic control is architectural standards which usually dictate building
elements that must me included, or prohibited in the design of new buildings, such as
variations in wall depth, the presence of windows, doors, massing, and screening. The
third type of aesthetic control is regulating the type and amount of various exterior
materials used in construction.
Baker referred to the research regarding other cities' requirements and stated that no
cities appear to have material or architectural standards in their single family residential
zoning districts. Zimmerman said he does not know of any cities that have regulations in
their single family zoning districts. He stated that staff is looking for feedback from the
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
July 9, 2018
Page 2
Commission if this is something they'd like the City to regulate and a sense of what is
practical. Blum stated that since he has been on the Planning Commission he has heard
residents say that they want variety. He said he doesn't want to decide what is good or
bad, but he does want variety, not sameness in the R-1 Zoning District.
Morgan stated that the majority of surrounding cities have some sort of architectural
standards and that some have massing standards which dictate architectural design
elements such as height, building articulations, rhythm of openings, etc. She added that
cities primarily look at the quality of materials and that they need to be something
quantifiable and not subjective. She explained that cities typically break down building
materials into different categories, often categorized as Class I, Class II, and Class III
materials. Class I is the highest quality such as brick and stone and Class III is the lowest
quality.
Segelbaum asked if the classes are based on durability or aesthetics. Morgan stated that
the classes are based on both. She noted that some cities state what they won't allow
rather than listing everything they do allow and a lot of cities require different percentages
by zoning district. She reiterated that the question is if the City wants to regulate by using
materials or massing standards and if there should be a list of materials the City wants
people to use, or if it should be regulated by zoning district. She suggested starting small
and developing the standards over time.
Segelbaum questioned if people have been able to get around the standards. Morgan
noted that most cities have a discretionary phrase in their codes that grant exceptions or
allow other suitable materials. Blum said he likes Brooklyn Park's language that states
"Other materials not listed elsewhere as approved by the City Manager or as
recommended by the Planning Commission."
Segelbaum questioned how grandfathering in existing buildings would work. Zimmerman
stated that the City could have regulations that would apply to any new buildings or
additions, but not to existing buildings. Morgan added that the language in the existing 1-
394 Mixed Use Zoning District requires buildings to be brought up to code if they are
making changes that affect more than 500 square feet or 10% of gross floor area of the
building. Blum said he likes the idea of requiring buildings to be brought up to code in a
fair and reasonable way by a certain date even if that date is far in the future, because
then a building wouldn't be left as-is or non-compliant forever. Zimmerman stated that this
would require a sunset provision be added to the code language.
Angell stated that Brooklyn Center uses the materials class system in different areas as
they redevelop and it works very well. He added that he would like to see the City require
Class I materials and a variety of styles.
Zimmerman showed the Commissioners some photos of different buildings that used a
variety of materials and different architectural styles. The Commissioners discussed what
the liked and didn't like about the photos.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
July 9, 2018
Page 3
Blum asked if there would be similar requirements for signage and if there would be
requirements regarding the screening air conditioning vents.
Baker said he doesn't want to eliminate the ability to provide affordable housing.
Blum questioned if the same quality of building materials should be used on all sides of a
building and not just on the front facade. Zimmerman stated that requiring the same
quality of building materials on all sides of a building usually depends on the activities
occurring such as a loading dock area on an industrial building.
Blum questioned if landscaping requirements are a part of this discussion. Zimmerman
stated that Golden Valley has a section of Code regarding landscaping and noted that
some cities require more landscaping than others.
Blum asked if burying utilities would be addressed because he would like to see that as a
requirement in every zoning district. Segelbaum said he thinks requiring power lines to be
buried in the Commercial zoning district makes sense, but he doesn't think the City
should make the developer of one new house bury the power lines.
Baker said he thinks any proposed requirements should use fewer, precise words and not
get too prescriptive. Blum suggested having design rules that create diversity but don't
restrict development from happening.
Brookins questioned if the materials they received at the recent TOD meeting could be
used. Zimmerman said that could be used along with the language that already exists in
the Zoning Code for the Mixed Use Zoning District.
Baker asked about addressing sustainable energy, energy efficiency, and the use of
recycled materials. Zimmerman stated that many of those types of items are addressed in
other sections of the City Code and in the Building Code, but any new Zoning Code
language could help to incentivize the use of recycled materials and energy efficiency.
Blum asked about the City of St. Paul's requirements regarding carbon-neutral buildings.
Baker said he'd like Golden Valley to do that as well.
Segelbaum said he would like to be in the middle of the most restrictive cities and the
lease restrictive cities. He stated that the information they received at the TOD
presentation seems to be the future and he would like to start by applying some of those
regulations then get into recycled materials, etc. because he doesn't want the City to
legislate itself out of development.
Johnson questioned if they are looking at the right things and said Golden Valley is a fully
developed city. He said the City should have a lowest common denominator and be on
the same wave length as other cities but he feels it is hypocritical to tell companies what
do and if energy efficiency is the route the City wants to take they should be looking at the
whole city, including residential and not just commercial buildings. Blum agreed and said
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
July 9, 2018
Page 4
the requirements should be thoughtful and reasonable and look at diversity rather than
more prescriptive methods.
Baker said the consensus seems to be that the Planning Commission is willing to
embrace some of the standards from all three of the types of aesthetic controls
Zimmerman discussed. He said he would also like to include residential properties in the
discussion. Zimmerman stated that discussion seemed more about energy efficiencies
and less about aesthetics.
Baker reiterated that he would like to see some sustainability language added. Blum said
he would like to see a carbon-neutral deadline date even if it is way out in the future.
Black questioned if it is economically efficient to make every house sustainable. Baker
said that they could look at certain features in the residential zoning districts that move
the City toward energy efficiency.
Brookins said he thinks the Mixed Use area should be the first area addressed since
there are already some regulations in that district. He added that he is less inclined to do
anything in the residential zoning districts.
Johnson suggested looking at what has built within the last five years and how they would
fit in with the recommended standards.
Brookins said he would recommend grandfathering in every property until it gets
redeveloped.
Black questioned if these standards are required for minor changes or remodels if the City
would be de-incentivizing developers. Segelbaum said people want to do developments
in Golden Valley and that there should be some requirements regarding materials and
architecture.
Reports on Meetings the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City
Council, Board of Zo g Appeals and other Meetings
No rep were given.
4. Other iness
Zimmerman remin the C mi s ers about the Downtown Study kick-off on July 18.
• Council Liaison Re
No report was giv
5. A rnment
e meeting was adjourned t 8:25 pm.
AGENDA
4►t !Of Regular Meeting of the
a Housing and Redevelopment Authority
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, .. Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chamber
October 16, 2018
6:30 pm
Panes
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting - July 17, 2018
4. Reimbursement of City Expenditures
5. Receipt of 2018 Financial Reports
6. Winnetka/Medicine Lake Redevelopment Agreement
A. Consider Fourth Amendment to Private Development Agreement with
Liberty Crossing Development Partners, LLC
B. Approve Interfund Loan
7. North Wirth Redevelopment Area
A. Consider Fourth Amendment to Private Development Agreement - GVEC
Properties, LLC
8. Adjournment
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
City Council
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chamber
October 16, 2018
Immediately following the HRA meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER PAGES
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
2. ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Consent Agenda - All items listed under this heading are considered to be
routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests in which event the item
will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda.
A. Approval of Minutes:
1. City Council Meeting - October 2, 2018
B. Approval of City Check Register
C. Licenses.-
D.
icenses:D. Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
E. Bids and Quotes:
1 . Approve Purchase of Galaxy HIRE Modules for Water Meter Reading System
Upgrade
F. Damascus Way CUP Extension
G. BCWMC Channel Maintenance Agreement for 510 Cloverleaf Drive
H. Hennepin Sports Program - Grant
I. Waiver of 2018 Sanitary Sewer Repairs 18-
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing - Zoning Text Amendment (Recodification)
B. Public Hearing - Mortenson - ROW Vacation 18-
C. Public Hearing - Tennant/Damascus Way - ROW Vacation (tentative) 18-
5. OLD BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
All Ordinances listed under this heading are eligible for public input.
A. Mortenson - Final Plat, PUD Permit
B. Tennant/Damascus Way - Final Plat, PUD Permit, Development Agreement (Tentative)
C. Second Consideration - Ordinance #645 - City Code Recodification
D. Second Consideration - Ordinance #646 - Establishing a 2019 Master Fee Schedule
E. Review of Council Calendar
F. Mayor and Council Communications
7. ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the
City Council
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chamber
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
6:30 pm
1. CALL TO ORDER PAGES
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
2. ADDITIONS AND CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of Consent Agenda - All items listed under this heading are considered to be
routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no
discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests in which event the item
will be removed from the general order of business and considered in its normal
sequence on the agenda.
A. Approval of Minutes:
1. City Council Meeting - October 16, 2018
B. Approval of City Check Register
C. Licenses:
D. Minutes of Boards and Commissions:
E. Bids and Quotes:
1.
F.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public Hearing - Subdivision - 1711 Xerxes Ave N
B. Public Hearing - Revocation of CUP119 - 800 Boone Ave
5. OLD BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
All Ordinances listed under this heading are eligible for public input.
A. Review of Council Calendar
B. Mayor and Council Communications
7. ADJOURNMENT
AGENDA
Council/Manager Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Conference Room
November 13, 2018
6:30 pm
Pages
1. Proposed Goose & Turkey Management Plan Review ( minutes)
2. Discussion of Zoning Restrictions for Firearms Sales ( minutes)
3. Review of LIME MOU ( minutes)
4. Discussion of 2019 Legislative Priorities ( minutes)
5. Crisis Communications Plan ( minutes)
6. Flood Proofing Cost Share Policy (15 minutes)
7. Council Review of Future Draft Agendas: City Council November 20, City
Council December 4 and Council/Manager December 11, 2018
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