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1.Call to Order
2.Approval of Agenda
3.Approval of Minutes
September 14, 2020, Regular Planning Commission Meeting
September 29, 2020, Regular Planning Commission Meeting
4.Discussion – 2020 Land Use/Zoning Study – Commercial Uses
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5.Council Liaison Report
6.Reports on Board of Zoning Appeals and Other Meetings
7.Other Business
8.Adjournment
October 12, 2020 – 7:30 pm
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
This meeting was held via Webex in accordance with the local emergency declaration made by
the City under Minn. Stat. § 12.37. In accordance with that declaration, beginning on March 16,
2020, all Planning Commission meetings held during the emergency were conducted
electronically. The City used Webex to conduct this meeting and members of the public were
able to monitor the meetings by watching it on Comcast cable channel 16, by streaming it on
CCXmedia.org, or by dialing in to the public call‐in line.
The public was able to participate in this meeting during public comment sections, by dialing the
public call‐in line.
1.Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 by Chair Blum.
Roll Call
Commissioners present: Rich Baker, Ron Blum, Adam Brookins, Andy Johnson, Lauren Pockl, Noah
Orloff, Chuck Segelbaum
Commissioners absent: Ryan Sadeghi
Staff present: Jason Zimmerman – Planning Manager, Myles Campbell – Planner
Council Liaison present: Gillian Rosenquist
2.Approval of Agenda
Chair Blum asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
MOTION made by Commissioner Segelbaum, seconded by Commissioner Pockl to approve the
agenda of September 14, 2020. Staff called a roll call vote and the motion carried unanimously.
3.Approval of Minutes
Chair Blum asked for a motion to approve the minutes from August 24, 2020.
Chair Blum noted a repletion of text in the minutes.
MOTION made by Commissioner Baker, seconded by Commissioner Brookins to approve the
August 24, 2020 meeting minutes after edits were made.
Staff called a roll call vote, Pockl abstained due to absence and the motion carried.
4.Informal Public Hearing – Zoning Map Amendment – Rezoning of Properties to Achieve
Conformance with eh 2040 Comprehensive Plan (Group 4)
Applicant: City of Golden Valley
September 14, 2020 – 7 pm
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Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager, stated this item is follow up from a previous conversation
regarding the need to rezone for conformity of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Two groups are the
focus today: Group 1 was tabled on July 13 and Group 2 was tabled on August 10.
Group 1 includes 10 properties:
7831 Olson Memorial Highway 7830 Harold Ave
440 Winnetka Ave N 7732 Harold Ave
424 Winnetka Ave N 7724 Harold Ave
400 Winnetka Ave N 7720 Harold Ave
7840 Harold Ave 411 Rhode Island Ave N
Zimmerman gave a history of the rezonings per the Commission’s request in July. In 2010, these
same properties were guided for the same Medium Density Residential use; then in 2011 the city
moved to rezone them from R‐1 to R‐3. A traffic study was part of the item when presented to the
Planning Commission and the study recommended ROW improvements to mitigate potential
increases in congestion. A number of these ROW improvements have occurred and a few more will if
development occurs. At the time, the Planning Commission did not make a recommendation to the
City Council and then Council denied the rezoning and the Comp Plan at the time was amended to
reflect Low Density Residential use again.
Group 2:
1300 Douglas Drive 1100 Douglas Drive
1200 Douglas Drive 6212 Golden Valley Road
1170 Douglas Drive 6200 Golden Valley Road
Zimmerman gave a history of this group also as requested by the Commission. In 2000 these
properties were guided for High Density Residential Use as part of the 2020 Comp. Plan. There was a
development proposal for a Senior development in 2008, part of that PUD proposal required a
rezoning from R‐3 to R‐4. In 2008 the Planning Commission recommended approval but City Council
denied the PUD so the rezoning request was withdrawn. Three years later, the City proposed
rezoning to R‐3 and that was approved by City Council. Since then, Douglas Drive has been
reconstructed with a round about and the road itself has had improvements. The City Engineer
stated that all the Douglas Drive plans were based on that future land use map and includes that
high‐density residential use.
Zimmerman displayed a table defining the proposed Medium Density Residential (R‐3) Zoning
District with permitted uses, conditional uses, density ranges, and height restrictions. This was
displayed next to the same table defining current High Density Residential (R‐4) Zoning District.
State statute requires all zoning designations to be consistent with the land uses identified in the
Comp Plan within nine months of adoption.
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Should the City choose not to rezone any of these properties, the Future Land Use Map would need
to be amended with the Met Council.
Recommendation
Following the provisions of State statute (sec. 473.858, subd. 1) and the requirements of the
Metropolitan Council with respect to comprehensive planning, staff recommends:
Rezoning the 10 identified properties in Group 1 from R‐1 to R‐3
Rezoning the 6 identified properties in Group 2 from R‐3 to R‐4
Commissioners asked clarifying questions and asked staff to expand on the potential R‐3 zoning
designation, the Land Use Map, and repercussions from not complying with Met Council’s
recommendation on the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
Chair Blum opened the public hearing at 7:38pm.
Martha Johnson
7647 Harold Ave
Calling about Group 1, the rezoning seems out of character with the green space initiative by the
City. Additionally, that corner is prone to flooding and where would that go if the building was
changed? I would like point out Pockl’s comments about revisiting the Comprehensive Plan, just
because something was agreed on several years ago, doesn’t mean it can’t be revisited and opened
for further discussion.
Christopher Robinson
7650 Harold Ave
Calling about Group 1, our house is a new development in the area. Winnetka/55 intersection is
easily one of the busiest intersections regardless of if you’re entering or leaving the neighborhood.
Our street is one of the streets that cars use to bypass this intersection, speeding down Harold and
Winnetka is super common. This is after some of the traffic changes made. Rezoning will exacerbate
an already terrible traffic issue and will push more cars on roads near parks. Harold has a lot of
pedestrian traffic and an increase in zoning will increase traffic and be a danger to all of us. The size
of complex, this zoning would allow, doesn’t match this area of the city. I support adding people to
the community, I want people to enjoy our neighborhoods and it makes sense to embrace changes in
housing. I am happy to be part of the solution but rezoning this area from R‐1 to R‐3 doesn’t make
sense; rezoning to R‐2 makes more sense to me.
Dale Berg
7435 Ridgeway Road
I’ve lived in this area for 14 years. Finding a home that can meet the needs of families who live, work,
play, and vacation at home is challenging and who knows how long this will continue. Due to the
rezoning for R‐3 being denied in 2011, nine new homes were built and the original owners seem to
still be there. I encourage the Commission to keep this area as R‐1/R‐2 as voiced by the
neighborhood, traffic challenges were noted earlier. There are a lot of speeders. Maintaining the
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current zoning will encourage people to sell their homes to other single families or to a developer
who will keep the character of the area. Golden Valley should focus on housing for growing families
at all price points and apartment living doesn’t provide them with room to entertain or yards.
Mustafa Siddiqui
411 Rhode Island Ave North
I will be very disappointed with the density of R‐3. I am a senior citizen and this is my final home. I
have 8 grandchildren that visit and I think I would be very affected. I border a lot of houses behind
that if they go to R‐3, my privacy will be disturbed and my home value will decrease. I ask that you
reconsider and look in to R‐2; R‐3 will ruin my quality of life. The properties erected on Rhode Island,
even though they’re for higher density, they are very nice.
Eric Pederson
130 Louisiana Ave N
I called during the July meeting and was one of the organizers in 2011. It’s unfortunate that when the
Comp Plan was looking at this area for increased density they didn’t address this R‐1 to R‐3 dilemma.
The eastern part of Harold was zoned R‐2 and there are so it does work. The Rhode Island cul‐de‐sac
was also redeveloped. I believe if we rezone to R‐2, this are will be in line and possibly redeveloped in
5‐10 years. I also don’t think this should be done prior to any zoning changes of R‐3. You’re asking a
group that doesn’t even want to be R‐3 to potentially sign up for even more; it’s not the responsible
decision. I would appreciate if this is voted down and a recommendation goes to City Council to go
back to Met Council and rezone this to R‐1 or R‐2, I think you’ll meet less resistance and find
something that can match the neighborhood. I echo everything the other callers said about traffic,
not matching the area, and the removal of trees.
Commissioner Johnson said a lot of work went into the Comp Plan and took at least a year of
constant effort. The last caller did a great job illustrating how potentially out of place a large building
could be. The potential, with a CUP, is for a five‐story building to be built where there isn’t another
five‐story building for at least a quarter‐mile. Would this become a building we end up wishing isn’t
there, especially with the removal of so many trees? What about the bridge idea? It’s not built yet
but do we think elderly people will really use that in inclement weather? I think it needs to be
thought out more. I also don’t think we should be building roads based on things that may happen, it
presumes a lot and doesn’t sit well with me.
Commissioner Baker said what was done in the Comp Plan process was to take the big picture and
apply the larger view to the City, deliberately not thinking about detailed implication. He added
feeling torn between a good big picture decision and the nuance of knowing every detail and
implication of that decision; thinking then that a decision would never be made. There is value in
being cautious about reversing big picture decisions.
Commissioner Pockl asked the zoning of the area across the street, on Harold. Zimmerman
responded that it is R‐2 and there’s a PUD.
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Chair Blum started addressing caller comments and addressed potential flooding concerns. Staff
responded that the planning department isn’t aware of flooding but acknowledges the area to the
south being a wetland and does have floodplain, none of that floodplain extends north, across
Harold. That’s not to say flooding doesn’t happen but it’s not something the planning department is
aware of. Chair asked staff had recollection of a road closure due to water. Zimmerman responded it
may have happened but planning wasn’t in the loop.
Chair addressed traffic concerns from callers and asked how that intersection has changed.
Zimmerman addressed this question and went into detail on lanes, direction, turns, and capacity.
Chair asked about expanding another portion of the road to mitigate traffic and the intersection he’s
referring to expanding is in a floodplain. Baker asked if there was evidence to suggest the changes in
traffic was due to west end developments. Staff isn’t aware of studies that would have that
information.
Curtis Smith
7405 Ridgeway Road
Regarding Group 1, there’s been a lot of great discussion from callers and Commissioners. There’s
another safety issue, morning and afternoon commuters from 55 and 394 cut through the
neighborhoods at high speeds. I see kids waiting for busses and they’re going 55mph, this has
increased with the development along Laurel. I see this activity on Ridgeway, Louisiana,
Pennsylvania, and Jersey makes for a dangerous situation. Second, what will the impact on the
wetlands be? Last, there’s concern about traffic that leads past Meadowbrook to Glenwood.
Jason O’Shea
7701 Ewald Terrace
Before Covid, it was normal for Winnetka, south of 55, to back up all to and past Western. In order to
skip traffic, people cut through on Rhode Island, Laurel, and Sumter. There are a lot of kids in these
roads and the whole area has now become more congested, primarily in the evening. If we talk about
changing Group 1 from R‐1 to R‐3, increased density will add to this traffic issue. The area to the
south is R‐2 and that would be more consistent than R‐3.
Brian Lee
406 Rhode Island Ave
We have a lot of children in this cul‐de‐sac, my family walks every day and crossing the street is
already dangerous, even to get to the sidewalk. I’m concerned about the lack of research done
before these recommendations were made, specifically about flooding. There are a few homes,
north of Harold that flood every spring. Northbound Winnetka backs up to Laurel and drivers often
cut through on Western to avoid traffic. My family is on board with development in this area and can
appreciate R‐2 zoning but we don’t support R‐3.
Chair Blum asked staff to what extent the traffic concerns could be mitigated between highway 394
and 55. Zimmerman stated that if the area were to be redeveloped, a traffic study would likely be
required. That would look at the added density, likely added traffic, and allow a traffic consultant to
make targeted predictions of use and address mitigation. These are questions city engineers can
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really answer. Baker asked about flooding since numerous callers insisted it occurs and asked staff
about the dates on the most current floodplain map. Zimmerman wasn’t sure of dates but pointed
out that the floodplain map doesn’t consider where water floods and pools in resident yards.
Segelbaum asked about the size of Group 1 and if it meets the 2‐acre minimum for a PUD.
Zimmerman responded that it’s a 6‐acre site if all the properties were combined.
The discussion moved on to setbacks and building height as well as pedestrian traffic.
Being that the conversation was dominated by Group 1, Zimmerman asked if anyone had comments
on Group 2. Segelbaum stated that while a lot of feedback has come up from Group 1, it’s interesting
there hasn’t been more feedback on Group 2. The density change in Group 2 makes sense to spur
development. Pockl echoed this statement and added that traffic mitigation measures have taken
place in this area.
Dale Berg
7435 Ridgeway Road
Asked Adam Brookins to state who his employer is.
Commissioners encouraged Brookins not to answer that question as no Commissioner is required to
do so. Positions on the Commission are volunteer and members stated anecdotally that members are
upright, honest, and have the City’s best interest at heart.
Brookins asked staff if there were future development plans for Winnetka as the Douglas Drive
project was a county project. Zimmerman affirmed the county construction project and doesn’t see
the City engaging on a large‐scale study in the near future.
Chair Blum closed the public hearing at 8:58pm.
MOTION made by Commissioner Baker, and seconded by Commissioner Pockl to deny staff
recommendation to rezone Group 1 from R‐1 to an R‐3 and encourage the City to look at ways to
enhance infrastructure surrounding this area and/or other zoning of the properties.
Staff took a roll call vote.
Aye: Baker, Blum, Johnson, Pockl, Segelbaum
Nay: Brookins,
Motion passes, 5:1
MOTION made by Commissioner Brookins, and seconded by Commissioner Segelbaum to approve
staff recommendation and rezone Group 2 from R‐3 to R‐4.
Staff took a roll call vote and the motion passed unanimously.
5. Informal Public Hearing – Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 145
Applicant: Good Shepherd Church and School
Location: 145 Jersey Ave S
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Purpose: To allow for the addition of a second preschool classroom
Myles Campbell, Planner, started his presentation on the first amendment to CUP 145, the area is
zoned institutional and surrounded by R‐1 and a second Institutional parcel to the south.
The initial CUP was approved at the July 2, 2019 Planning Commission meeting which allowed for a
childcare center at the school/church for up to 20 children.
Several conditions were a part of the initial CUP
Must be licensed by MN Department of Human Services
Childcare center participants were to cap at 20 students or the amount DHS licensed,
whichever was less.
Hours of operation were limited to 7am‐6pm, Monday‐Friday
Any expansion of the center would require a CUP Amendment
Good Shepard is seeking an amendment so they may expand their child care program. The
amendment increases the cap to 40 students. Space for more children will be created by converting
another classroom in the existing school and no other exterior work or changes to the footprint have
been suggested at this time.
Campbell continued on existing conditions of the building size, use, parking, and uses surrounding
the building. Then listed operational zoning considerations and stated that another CUP amendment
is required for additional headcount in the childcare center and if that occurs, the school is exploring
a potential physical expansion via a master planning process.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit 168, Amendment 1, allowing for a Child Care
Center in an Institutional I‐1 Zoning District at 145 Jersey Avenue South. Consistent with State
statute, a certified copy of the CUP must be recorded with Hennepin County.
The approval of this Conditional Use Permit Amendment is subject to the following conditions:
1. The child care center shall be limited to 40 students, or the amount specified by the Minnesota
Department of Human Services, whichever is less.
2. A proposal to increase the capacity of the child care center will require an amendment to the
CUP.
3. All necessary licenses shall be obtained and remain active with the Minnesota Department of
Human Services.
4. The hours of normal operation for the Child Care Center shall be Monday through Friday from 7
am to 6 pm.
5. The applicant will produce a traffic circulation plan for the site regarding drop‐off and pick‐up
procedures, to be reviewed by the City’s Engineering Staff.
The Chair opened the discussion.
Commissioners asked about enrollment, busing, traffic, and Covid procedures.
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Chair Blum opened the public hearing at 9:32pm.
Chair Blum closed the public hearing at 9:35pm.
MOTION was made by Commissioner Brookins seconded by Commissioner Pockl to follow staff
recommendation and approve Conditional Use Permit 168, Amendment 1, allowing for a Child Care
Center in an Institutional I‐1 Zoning District at 145 Jersey Avenue South.
Staff took a roll call vote and the motion passed unanimously.
Televised portion of the meeting concluded at 9:38pm
6. Council Liaison Report
Council Member Rosenquist provided an update on various items discussed at the last City
Council meeting, including details about the proposed 2021 City budget, a new task force to look
at reorganizing the Civil Service Commission, and a new municipal facilities task force that will be
examining the future of all City‐owned facilities. Commission Segelbaum asked about the status
of the Council Chambers renovation. Rosenquist replied that it was postponed but could be
revisited at some point in the future; at this time only the AV systems would be upgraded.
7. Reports on Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings
None given.
8. Other Business
None.
9. Adjournment
MOTION by Commissioner Brookins to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, and
approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:57 pm.
________________________________
Adam Brookins, Secretary
________________________________
Amie Kolesar, Planning Assistant
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
This meeting was held via Webex in accordance with the local emergency declaration made by
the City under Minn. Stat. § 12.37. In accordance with that declaration, beginning on March 16,
2020, all Planning Commission meetings held during the emergency were conducted
electronically. The City used Webex to conduct this meeting and members of the public were
able to monitor the meetings by watching it on Comcast cable channel 16, by streaming it on
CCXmedia.org, or by dialing in to the public call‐in line.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 by Chair Blum.
Roll Call
Commissioners present: Rich Baker, Ron Blum, Adam Brookins, Lauren Pockl, Ryan Sadeghi,
Commissioners absent: Andy Johnson, Noah Orloff, Chuck Segelbaum
Staff present: Jason Zimmerman – Planning Manager, Myles Campbell – Planner
Council Liaison present: Gillian Rosenquist
2. Approval of Agenda
Chair Blum asked for a motion to approve the agenda.
MOTION made by Commissioner Brookins, seconded by Commissioner Pockl, to approve the agenda
of August 29, 2020. Staff called a roll call vote and the motion carried unanimously.
3. Discussion – Modifying the Moderate Density Residential (R‐2) Zoning District to Allow Rowhouses
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager, explained the current regulations for R‐2, Moderate Density.
Single‐family and two‐family homes allowed
Target density up to 8 units per acre
Lot width of 50 feet for a single‐family home and 100 feet for a two‐family home
Setbacks and height requirements the same as in the R‐1 zoning district
o Zero lot line allowed for attached two‐family structures with separate ownership
Zimmerman went on to describe rowhouses and showed examples:
Multiple attached units
Typically side‐by‐side
Individual entries
Two to three stories
Rental or separate ownership
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While looking at modifying R‐2, staff examined the zoning requirements of four 1st ring suburbs,
comparable in size to Golden Valley. Staff didn’t find zoning requirements that had rowhouses
specifically defined in them but they did address “attached units” at similar numbers and densities.
Comparative zoning items include density, unit count and layout, height, setbacks and lot width,
other features.
In the 2040 Comp Plan, Golden Valley’s Moderate Density Residential designation caps density at 8
units/acre. This is approximately 5,500 sq. ft/unit. This density range was in line with the four cities
examined.
Golden Valley is more interested in side by side than stacked units and is looking at units 2‐3 stories
high. The most common number of units per building of the other cities was four, although some
had eight.
Golden Valley’s height requirement is currently limited to 28 feet while the other cities max out at
35 feet. This added height can accommodate a 3rd floor.
Golden Valley setbacks for R‐2 are currently identical to those of R‐1; the side setback ranges from
15 feet down to a variable width for narrow lots. The cities studied have a wide range of setbacks
and Golden Valley setbacks could be increased for structures with more units.
Other design features of row houses to consider are individual entries, front porches, garage
locations, zero lot line options.
Staff would like the discussion to provide answers to the following questions:
1. What is the preferred style of housing?
2. What is the preferred number of units per building?
3. Are any changes to height regulations needed?
4. What are the appropriate considerations for side and rear setbacks?
5. What architectural features should be discussed/researched?
Commissioners started the conversation by discussing the need to set a high standard for R‐2 as
that is more likely to lead to long term success. Commissioner Brookins stated he thinks R‐2
setbacks mirroring R‐1 is appropriate. He added that a max unit requirement should be 8 or maybe
fewer to start, but 8 makes sense.
Zimmerman added that parcel sizes may limit to 2‐3 units and asked Commissioners about height
requirements. Commissioner Sadeghi stated he’d like a conversation about height; modern
architecture designs of flat roofing are in direct conflict with how City Code is written for
traditionally pitched roofs. The discussion evolved into the idea of adding height if setbacks can be
increased. Myles Campbell, Planner, reminded the commissioners that parking could be
underneath so that should factor in the discussion. Chair Blum brought up the parking elements
that were discussed when they reviewed the Mixed‐Use zoning.
The conversation evolved into full aesthetic and appearance and making sure the code reflects this
as well.
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4. Discussion – 2020 Land Use/Zoning Study
Myles Campbell, Planner, reintroduced the topic of land‐use tables within the zoning code. Internal
research on permitted areas started around 2016 and was discussed a few times in 2019 at Planning
Commission meetings. Current staff have two main goals: to update the zoning code to match the
land use policies of the Comprehensive Plan and to modernize the code so it’s more approachable for
residents and business owners.
Staff identified three action items to meet their key objectives:
Convert existing permitted/conditional/restricted uses in the code to a table format
Simplify code by reducing the overall number of defined land uses
Examine existing conditional or permitted uses that could be handled as restricted uses.
Campbell displayed some land use examples from comparable cities and listed a number of changes
staff would like to make in institutional, residential, commercial, and religious zones/uses.
This item isn’t time sensitive but this discussion will arrive at future Planning Commission meetings as
the schedule allows. The discussions will be grouped by category of use and it is expected these
items will come up periodically through fall and winter.
Staff would like the discussion to provide answers to the following questions:
What should we carry forward from the 2019 PC discussions?
Particular interest in starting with one topic area?
Chair Blum asked to remove new uses from the conversation initially so items don’t get mixed up
moving forward. Brookins stated excitement for the work being done and stated it would be
helpful to centralize items related to a use in that area. Sadeghi and Pockl echoed Brookins’
support. Pockl asked if adding a prohibited use category would be helpful for residents when
trying to differentiate uses. Pockl asked if Planning Commission had a say in how the table was
laid out in the code. Zimmerman stated that it was generally up to the layout of Municode, but it
may be able to be a request made of them.
Televised portion of the meeting concluded at 7:53pm
5. Council Liaison Report
Council Member Rosenquist provided the Commission with an overview of the Mapping Prejudice
project and the presentation that the City Attorney and Human Resources Director gave at a recent
Rotary meeting. She gave a preview of the upcoming Council/Manager meeting where the discussion
would focus on the recycling/organics program as well as a look at the City’s disorderly conduct and
crime‐free housing sections of code. Rosenquist pointed to two task forces that would start meeting
soon – one on Policing and one looking at all municipal facilities
6. Reports on Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings
None.
7. Other Business
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None.
8. Adjournment
MOTION by Commissioner Sadeghi to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Brookins, and
approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:17 pm.
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Adam Brookins, Secretary
________________________________
Amie Kolesar, Planning Assistant
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Date: October 12, 2020
To: Golden Valley Planning Commission
From: Myles Campbell, Planner
Subject: 2020 Land Use/Zoning Study – Commercial Uses
Summary
Planning staff and Commissioners have begun to review the existing language of the zoning code,
specifically in regard to its structure of permitted/conditional/restricted uses. This review is
intended to bring the code into conformity with the Comprehensive Plan and to streamline the
code to be more easily interpreted by residents, businesses, and other property owners.
Commercial Uses
To start our discussion, staff has decided to focus initially on commercial land uses. Commercial
uses are typically considered to include retail and service‐based businesses that see a large
amount of customer traffic. They do not include those businesses that have a significant
manufactory or assembly component, contrasting these with industrial uses.
Commercial uses can be found as eligible uses in the City’s commercial, mixed‐use, office,
industrial and light industrial districts. In the Commercial district chapter of the code, 59 unique
uses are listed:
Table 1 Commercial District Uses
Use Restriction Permitted Conditional Restricted Prohibited
# of Unique Uses 35 21 1 2
As mentioned, a number of these uses can be found in other zoning districts. The office district,
for example, provides primarily for non‐customer‐facing office uses, but also allows for medical
clinics or financial institutions such as banks. The mixed‐use subdistricts allow for a number of
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commercial uses in addition to residential uses. Each sub‐district utilizes a table currently to
break down the allowed uses, each having a different mix.
Consolidation
Currently, staff feels there is significant room to scale down the number of unique commercial
uses listed in the code. There are multiple reasons or cases where the Commission may consider
consolidation of unique uses:
Two or more uses refer to the same commercial business type
o Ex. Delicatessens could be considered a Class I Restaurant and do not need to be
separately listed
The use is outdated or antiquated
o Comfort Stations, messenger and telegraph services
The use could be included under the broader umbrella of “general retail services” given a
lack of external negative impacts
o Plumbing shops, electronic equipment sales
Generally speaking, staff is in favor of reducing the number of unique permitted uses. These uses
do not typically have an impact on surrounding properties due to their inherent purpose, and so
a number could be consolidated into a broader category such as “retail services.” This would
greatly simplify the process of a new business determining in which district they could locate.
Consolidating conditional uses is somewhat more complicated, because these uses potentially
have additional impacts on surrounding public and private properties. That said, there is some
opportunity here to reduce the overall number of uses. For example, among the peer
communities reviewed by staff, pool halls are only listed as a defined commercial use in one
other community, Edina. Given the nature of this use being primarily evening‐focused, it likely
could be included with the “Class III restaurants, bars, night clubs, etc.” use. The conditional
nature is the same, with the City likely looking to limit hours of operation and noise impacts.
Restricted Uses
Currently, 21 uses are allowed in the Commercial Zoning District on a conditional basis. This
requires a new business in this category to apply for a conditional use permit, have that
application reviewed by staff, present in front of Planning Commission as an informal public
hearing, and then receive a final vote from City Council at a formal public hearing. This process
can often take at least two months before the business has their permit in place, and can be a
barrier to entry to starting a business in the city.
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That said, the City has a strong justification for this level of review in many cases. Drive‐throughs
are a great example. If designed poorly, drive‐throughs can create huge traffic circulation issues
on the public roads they access onto, impacting the movement of vehicles in a broader area.
Because of their potential spillover effect, drive‐throughs require that longer approval timeline.
Staff sees some opportunity in examining our current conditional uses and considering if any are
a good fit to be converted into a restricted use. Currently, the City only handles firearm sales,
firing ranges, and tobacco retailers as restricted uses; however, other peer communities use the
designation more broadly, sometimes referring to the classification as “permitted with
conditions.” The benefit of restricted uses is that like conditional uses, they require
administrative review by staff and can carry conditions or restrictions in order to mitigate
identified impacts of a particular use. Unlike conditional uses however, restricted uses do not
require Planning Commission or City Council approvals, potentially reducing a 2‐3 month
approval process to a matter of 2‐3 weeks, depending on the use and the scale of the project.
Use Tables
Staff has organized all of the existing commercial uses into a preliminary table attached with this
memo. This is mostly intended to help Commissioners examine existing uses and the final use
table product may look different. There will still be some details that will need to be refined such
as where conditions for restricted uses might be listed, but at a minimum this should give
Commissioners some sense of what the final product of these zoning text amendments might
look like.
Staff Request
This meeting will largely be a discussion amongst staff and Commissioners. We would ask you to
review the existing uses in light of these three considerations:
1. Which uses can be consolidated or combined to reduce the overall number of uses?
2. Which conditional or permitted uses can be converted to restricted uses?
a. What restriction(s) would be put in place?
3. Should certain uses be reworded or redefined?
Attachments
Preliminary Commercial Use Table (x pages)
Comparison of Commercial Uses in Peer Cities – 2019 (x pages)
Golden Valley Crystal St. Louis Park New Hope Robbinsdale Plymouth Brooklyn Center Richfield Woodbury Roseville Minnetonka EdinaPermitted BakeriesSpecialized care facilitiesPark/open space Office business BarbershopsBeauty salons and day spasRetail sale of foodNeighborhood shopping centers or similar multi‐tenant developments with 6,000 sq ft or less of gross floor areaBank without drive‐through facilities and/or automated teller machinesAnimal boarding, kennel/day care (indoor)Administrative, executive or professional officesAntique shopsBarbershops and/or beauty parlorsAmusement centers Restaurant Beauty parlorsBus/transit stations or terminals without vehicle storageEating establishmentsNeighborhood retail businesses with 2,500 sq ft or less of gross floor areaBusiness serviceAnimal hospital, veterinary clinicGeneral retail and service commercial uses occurring within an enclosed buildingArt galleriesCatering establishmentsAnimal hospital/veterinary clinicsRetail business Drug storesCandy, ice cream, popcorn, nuts, frozen desserts, and soft drink salesRetail sale of miscellaneous itemsNeighborhood service and/or office businesses with 4,000 sq ft or less of gross floor areaCommercial recreation, 5,000 sq ft or less in floor area, when located within a multi‐tenant buildingBank, financial institutionArt studiosComfort stationsBanks or financial institutionsService business Essential servicesConvenience grocery markets (without motor fuel facilities or delicatessen food service)Service/office usesLicensed day care businesses not exceeding 4,000 sq ft of gross floor areaEssential services Club or lodge, privateBakeries, provided the rooms containing the preparation and baking process shall not have a gross floor area in excess of 2500 sq ftDelicatessensBrewer taprooms or brewpubsMunicipal government and utility buildingsGrocery stores Copy/printing services Repair/service usesGovernmental buildings and public librariesOffice use Day care center BarbershopsDressmaking and tailoring establishments, including retail sales of clothingClubs or lodges Personal servicesMarine tropical fish sales and servicesDelicatessens/coffee houses without drive‐through serviceMedical and health usesNursing or rest homesPersonal service when located within a multi‐tenant buildingGrocery store Beauty parlorsClothing, shoes and/or accessories sales (retail)Commercial truck storage or parkingEssential servicesMedical and general office excluding counseling or training services, less than 2000 sq ftDry cleaning pick up and laundry pick up stations including incidental repair but not including processingContract/construction usesShopping centers or similar multi‐tenant developments with 100,000 sq ft or less of gross floor areaPlace of assembly, 100 seats or less, when located within a multi‐tenant buildingHealth club, fitness centerBicycle stores, including rental, repair and salesElectric repair shops Convenience stores Hospitality businessBakery goods and baking of goods for retail sale on the premisesEssential services not including structuresNonresidential educational usesRetail, service, and office uses with 50,000 sq ft or less of gross floor areaPlace of worship, 100 seats or less, when located within a multi‐tenant buildingLearning studio (martial arts, visual/performing arts)Book and stationery storesElectronic equipment salesDay care facilitiesRecreational business not exceeding 10000 sq ft in areabanks or savings institutionsGovernmental and public utility (essential service) buildings and structuresClass IV (take‐out only) restaurants that do not provide drive‐up window serviceRetail use up to 20,000 sq ft in floor areaLimited production and processing ‐ principalCamera and photographic supply storesFinancial institutions Funeral homes TheatersCandy, ice cream, popcorn, nuts, frozen desserts, and soft drinks, but not of the drive‐in or convenience food type of serviceOffices, administrative/commercialLicensed day care businessesLaboratory, dental or medicalLimited warehousing and distributionCandy and ice cream storesFloral shops (not to include nurseries)Greenhouses, garden and landscaping sales and serviceTrade schools not exceeding 10000 sq ft in areaCommercial office space and professional officesPrepared food restaurants: delivery and/or take‐out only, with no interior seatingReligious institutions and related convents or parsonagesOutpatient surgery centerLiquor storeClothes pressing and tailoring shops
Golden Valley Crystal St. Louis Park New Hope Robbinsdale Plymouth Brooklyn Center Richfield Woodbury Roseville Minnetonka EdinaFurniture sales and repairHotel, motel, extended stay establishmentsHealth clubs not exceeding 10000 sq ft in areaDelicatessenRecreation, personal fitnessAdult business establishmentsLodging: hotel, motelClothing stores, not exceeding 2500 sq ft of gross floor areaHardware, paint and decorating storesKennels, commercialSports training centers not exceeding 10000 sq ft in areaOn‐site retail dry cleaning, dry cleaning pick up stations and laundry pick up stations including incidental repair and assembly but no fabricating or manufacturingRetail or service operations not addressed in this ChapterMini‐storageClubs, lodge halls and meeting rooms, offices and other facilities for nonprofit organizations, not exceeding 2500 sq ft of gross floor areaHotels/motels Offices, professional Brewpubs Dry goods storeSexually oriented businesses ‐ accessoryMortuary, funeral homeCoin and philatelic storesLodge halls Parking ramps or lots Florist shop Shoe repairMotor fuel sales (gas station)Day careMessenger and telegraph servicesPersonal servicesFrozen food store but not including locker plantTailoring servicesMotor vehicle repair, auto body shopDrug storesOffices, including medical and dentalRestaurants or eating establishmentsHardware store Tanning salonsMotor vehicle rental/leasingDry cleaning establishments and laundriesPharmacies retail establishmentsHobby store including handicraft classes but not to exceed 15 studentsTherapeutic massageMotor vehicle dealer (new vehicles)Employment agenciesPhotograph supplies and/or galleriesIndoor theaterIce sales with storage not to exceed five ton and coin operated machinesAmusement centers Movie theater, cinemaFinancial institutions, but excluding drive‐through facilities and pawnshopsPlumbing shopsVehicle, boat or recreational sales or rentalLiquor (off‐sale) stores Art gallery and salesOutdoor display Florist shopsPost offices Vehicle fuel sales LocksmithBakery goods and baking of goods for retail sales on the premisesOutdoor storage, fleet vehiclesFood, grocery, meat, fish, bakery and delicatessen storesPrinting shopsVehicle wash or detailingMeat market, but not including the processing for a locker plantBanks, credit unions, and other financial institutionsOutdoor storage, inoperable/out of service vehicles or equipmentGarden supply, tool and seed storesPublic garages Bulk storage of liquidsMedical and dental clinicsBicycle sales and repair Restaurant, fast food Gift shopsRecreation buildings and structures (public and private), including gymnasium, racquetball, etc.Industrial uses (indoors)NewsstandBook, school supply and art, or stationary stores containing less than 5000 sq ftRestaurant, traditionalHandball courts, racquetball courts and exercise and reducing salonsClass I restaurants Self storage facilitiesPaint and wallpaper salesCamera and photographic supplies, sales, and film processingBrewpub Hardware storesSeasonal farm produce salesWarehouse Photographic studios Florist shopsMicrobreweryHobby shops, for the sale of goods to be assembled and used off the premises
Golden Valley Crystal St. Louis Park New Hope Robbinsdale Plymouth Brooklyn Center Richfield Woodbury Roseville Minnetonka EdinaShoe repair shops Essential ServicesPipe and tobacco shops and salesFurniture stores w/ less than 5000 sq ftDistilleryHousehold furnishings, fixtures and accessory stores, not exceeding 2500 sq ft of gross floor areaSkating rinks (ice or roller) privately owned and operated for profitWireless support structuresPostal or telegraph substationGift or novelty storesMulti‐family dwelling (upper stories in mixed use building)Interior decorating establishmentsShopping centers (general retail ‐ convenience shopping)HospitalsPublic utility collection officeHardware storesStudent housing Jewelry storesTanning parlorsIndoor private recreational facilitiesReal estate agencies Hobby and craft storesCollege, or post‐secondary school, campusLaunderettesTheatersTrade or business schoolsShoe repairLiquor, off sale, pursuant to the required liquor licenseCollege or post‐secondary, office‐basedLeather goods storesTrade school or training centers, both public and privateSupermarkets LocksmithsCommunity center, library, municipal buildingLiquor stores, municipally owned, off‐saleGeneral retail services and/or sales that are consistent with the purpose of the Commercial Zoning District and not otherwise listed as a condition of subsection e of this sectionLoan officesMeat markets, but not including processing for a locker plantPlace of assembly Locksmith shopsTravel agencyOffices/clinics for medical, dental, or chiropractic servicesSchool, elementary or secondaryMedical and dental clinicsOff‐set duplication establishments provide the business neither ships out nor receives supplies or materials in trucks with more than two axelsPaint and wallpaper salesTheater, performing arts centerMusic and video sales and rental storesAuto accessory storePet sales, supplies, and groomingEssential servicesMusical instrument stores and repair shopsGarden, farm and feed supply storePharmacies without drive through servicePark and ride facility NewsstandsMotels, motor hotels, and hotels provided that they site shall contain not less than 500 sq ft of lot area per unitPhone and electronic stores w/ less than 5000 sq ftTransit centerOffices, including both business and professional
Golden Valley Crystal St. Louis Park New Hope Robbinsdale Plymouth Brooklyn Center Richfield Woodbury Roseville Minnetonka EdinaMortuaryPlumbing, television, radio, electrical sales, and related accessory repairOptical storesMunicipal and public utility buildings and structuresSporting goods and recreational equipment sales, not including motorized vehicles or boatsPaint and wallpaper stores, not exceeding 2500 sq ft of gross floor areaRestaurant, café, tea room, tavern and private clubs serving prepared food and beveragesStudios ‐ artist, dance, decorating, karate, music, portrait photography, and similar usesPersonal apparel stores, not exceeding 2500 sq ft of gross floor areataxi terminalsTobacco or e cigarette shopsPicture framing and picture storesGovernmentally owned open parking lots and parking rampsTutoring/learning centersRepair stores and "fix‐it" shops which provide services for the repair of home, garden, yard and personal use appliancesAntique and gift shops Variety storesRestaurants and brewpubs, but excluding drive‐ins and drive‐through facilitiesAppliance storesVeterinary and related indoor kennelSchoolsArt and school supplies Video rental and salesSecondhand stores, not exceeding 2500 sq ft of gross floor areaBicycle sales and repair Auto accessory storesShoe sales or repair storesBoat and marine including servicing or repair when totally enclosed within a buildingBreweries with a taproomSporting and camping goods stores, not exceeding 2500 sq ft of gross floor areaBooks and office suppliesBrewpub restaurants (no drive‐in or drive‐through service)Tailor shopsBowling alleys, billiard rooms, skating rinksCommercial recreation, indoor (bowling alleys, roller rinks)Tobacco shopsCarpet and rugs HotelsToy shopsClothing storesPrivate clubs (may serve food or beverages)Travel bureaus and transportation ticket officesCoin and philatelic storesReception halls/event centers, with or without catering servicesVariety, gift, notion and soft goods stores
Golden Valley Crystal St. Louis Park New Hope Robbinsdale Plymouth Brooklyn Center Richfield Woodbury Roseville Minnetonka EdinaCostume rentals Sports and fitness clubsVending machines which are coin‐ or card‐operated, but excluding amusement devicesDepartment stores limited to permitted uses allowed within this districtAntique shops, including incidental restorationAmusement and recreation establishments, such as amusement arcades, commercial bowling alleys and pool hallsElectrical appliance store including incidental repairAppliance and electronic stores including incidental repair and assembly but not fabricating or manufacturingAnimal hospitals and kennels, but excluding establishments with outside runsEmployment agencyBig box stores ‐ provided they are located along an arterial roadwayAutomotive accessory stores but excluding repair and service garagesFurniture store including upholstery as a secondary useBody art establishmentsBlueprinting, printing and photostating establishmentsFurrier, retail only, plus storageBuilding supply sales within the principal structureBusiness machine sales and service shopsGlass, china, or potteryCarpet, rugs and tile retail salesCatering establishmentsInterior decorating studioClothes, sales, and/or rentalCommercial kennelsJewelry store and watch repairFabric and notions sales and storeCurrency exchanges Leather goods and luggageGarden centersDepartment stores, not exceeding 40,000 sq ft of gross floor areaLight fixture and lamps Grocery, superstoresDry goods storesMeeting halls Jewelry storesElectrical and household appliance stores, including radio and television sales and serviceMusical instrument sales and incidental partsLeather goods and luggage storesExterminating officesPhysical culture, health services, reducing salons, public bath, excepting saunas and massage servicesMusic shops and salesFabric storesPicture framingSewing machine sales and serviceFrozen food stores, including the rental of lockers in conjunction therewith
Golden Valley Crystal St. Louis Park New Hope Robbinsdale Plymouth Brooklyn Center Richfield Woodbury Roseville Minnetonka EdinaRecord shops Theaters (indoor only)Furniture stores, including upholstering when conducted as an incidental part of the principal useSewing machine sale and serviceToy storesFraternal, philanthropic and charitable institution offices and assembly hallsSporting goodsFurrier shops, including the storage and conditioning of furs when conducted as an incidental part of the principal useTailor shopsHome repair, maintenance and remodeling stores and shopsToy storeHotels, motels and motor innsVariety shop limited to permitted uses allowed within this districtLaboratories, medical and dentalWearing apparelOffice supplies storeMinor dealersOrthopedic and medical appliance stores, but excluding the manufacturing or assembly of appliances or goodsFurniture and home decorating consignment house dealersPet shopsPhotography studiosPost officesPublic utility service storesRental agencies for the rental only of clothing, appliances, automobiles, cartage trailers, and household fixtures, furnishings and accessories, excluding pawnshopsSchools for teaching music, dance or business vocationsTaxidermist shopsTelegraph offices
Golden Valley Crystal St. Louis Park New Hope Robbinsdale Plymouth Brooklyn Center Richfield Woodbury Roseville Minnetonka EdinaTheaters, but excluding outdoor or drive‐in facilitiesTicket agenciesTrading stamps redemption storesUndertaking and funeral home establishmentsTransit stationsPublicly owned usesSexually oriented businessesAutomobile service centersCarwashesGas stations ConditionalAnimal hospitals, veterinary clinics, and/or pet grooming facilitiesBanquet halls or event centersMotor fuel station PUD, commercialGeneral and medical offices excluding counseling or training services greater than 2000 sq ft but less than 5000 sq ft of gross floor areaAntennas not located upon an existing structure or existing towerGasoline service stations, motor vehicle repair and auto washes ‐ can't be abutting R1, 2, or 3Neighborhood shopping centers or similar multi‐tenant developments with over 6,000 sq ft of gross floor areaBank with drive‐through facilities and/or drive‐up automated teller machinesAnimal boarding, kennel/day care (outdoor)Outside storage, display, sales or servicingMultiresidential usesAuto repair shops, including tire and auto accessory repair and installationVehicle repairExceeding intensity classification 4Open outdoor storageSales and installation of mobile electronics and accessoriesConvenience grocery markets with prepared food and/or motor fuel sales with accessory car washSale or vending at gasoline service stations other than fuels, lubricants or automotive parts and accessoriesNeighborhood retail, service, and office establishments with over 2,500 sq ft of gross floor areaClinics for human care Grocery storeService stations or other automobile related usesAutomobile agencies selling new, unused vehiclesCar washesIndustrial uses with outdoor storage of parts, products, or fuelsMore than one principal building located on the same lotOpen or outdoor service, sale, and displayGrocery stores larger than 2000 sq ft but less than 5000 sq ftDay care facilities as a principal or accessory useDrive‐in eating establishments and convenience food restaurants ‐ can't be abutting R1, 2, or 3Class II (traditional/cafeteria) restaurants and Class IV (take‐out only) restaurantsDaycare facilityHealth club, fitness centerNon‐service station retail facilities having gasoline pumpsBoat or marine stores or agencies selling or displaying new, unused boatsConvenience food storesPublic utility buildingsResidential/multifamily/cluster housingDay care facility and/or adult day careBuildings combining residential and permitted or conditional nonresidential uses allowed in this districtDry cleaning with accessory processing facilitiesEating establishments with live entertainments, move theaters, sports arenas, bowling alleys, skating rinks, gymnasiums ‐ can't be abutting R1, 2, or 3Apartments above the first floor of a commercial which exceed 50% of gross floor areaGovernment useLearning studio (martial arts, visual/performing arts)Uses having a drive‐up windowOffices Drive‐through retail establishments, such as banks, cleaners, Class II restaurants, and similar usesTelecommunications towersPost office customer serviceRecreational business facilitiesRetail sale of limited paperback books; new and used vinyl records; second hand, used of consignment wearing apparel, accessories, costume jewelry, shoes, boots, furniture; and antique salesEssential services requiring a CUPSale of motor vehicles Major public utilities Motor fuel stationLimited warehousing and distributionStorage, assembly or servicing related to a permitted use occupying between 10 and 25% of gross floor areaAll nonresidential uses that increase the FAR to more than 0.5.
Golden Valley Crystal St. Louis Park New Hope Robbinsdale Plymouth Brooklyn Center Richfield Woodbury Roseville Minnetonka EdinaMortuariesOutdoor private recreational facilitiesIn‐vehicle sales or serviceAuto repair (major and minor), motor fuel facilitiesOn‐site retail dry cleaning and shoe repairEssential service structuresOut‐of‐door display and sale of marine craft Shopping centers or similar multi‐tenant developments with over 100,000 sq ft of gross floor areaMotor vehicle wash accessory to a motor fuel stationLiquor storeFast food restaurants with or without drive‐up facilities, except those located in community or regional shopping centersRooftop restaurantsOff‐street parking for adjacent commercial or industrial usesPublic or semipublic buildingsEducational (academic)Convenience stores with gasolineOff‐site parking which uses private property to meet the parking requirements of this codeLaundromats, self‐service washing and drying ‐ hours of operation limited to 7AM to 10PMTransient lodgingRetail, service, and office uses with over 50,000 sq ft of gross floor areaRestaurant, class I or class IIMotor fuel sales (gas station)Automobile, truck, trailer or boat sales or rentals that are accessory to another useOutdoor sales, including car lots, auto, and equipment rentalsReligious institutionsPlaces of assembly without intoxicating liquorMotor vehicle sales, service, leasing/rental and repairUse of public right‐of‐way to meet the parking requirements of this codeBrewpub restaurants internal to multi‐tenant shopping centerAnimal hospitalsFuneral homes, provided the lot abuts an arterial or collector streetTeaching or training facility without outdoor areas, equipment or storage for training or instructionMotor vehicle repair, auto body shopTheatersOutdoor storage and/or sales of horticultural nursery sites, temporary farmers market, and itinerant salesElementary or secondary schoolCommunications towersCar washesWind generators and other tower mounted energy devicesDining restaurants internal to a multi‐tenant shopping centerPublic transportation terminalsTheaters Drive‐through businessOutdoor storage, equipment and goodsRestaurants having on‐sale intoxicating liquor or dance hall licensesPool halls Nursery or preschools Adult uses ‐ principalSolar energy devices not an integral part of the principal structureDrive through windows accessory to permitted usesClubrooms and lodgesClass I (full service) restaurants and Class II (traditional/cafeteria) restaurantsFuneral homeOutdoor storage, inoperable/out of service vehicles or equipmentLicensed day care facilitiesClass III restaurants, bars, night clubs, etc.Brewery with taproomLand reclamation involving 400 cubic yards or more of fillDry cleaners with accessory processing facilitiesAccessory off‐site parking not located on the same property with the principal useClass III restaurants (fast food/convenience/drive‐in)Hotel/motel Pawn shopHospitals and medical clinicsSales or show rooms (auto, machinery, boats, etc.)Microdistillery with cocktail roomCoffee house Grocery, supermarketsSauna and massage establishments ‐ can't abut any residential districtHotels and motels Nursery, commercial Parking CemeteriesService stationsTrade schools exceeding 10000 sq ft in areaTownhouse, cooperative, condominium developmentParking ramps as an accessory useSchool bus garage facilitiesHospitals and 24‐hour urgent care clinicsParking deck/ramp Brewery MarinasUnattended business operations, such as vending machines, coin‐or token‐operated machines and equipment, and similar usesHealth clubs exceeding 10000 sq ft in areaMultiple family dwellingsReligious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples, synagogues, and mosquesAmusement centers ‐ can't abut residential districtNew auto or boat sales or lease businessesPlace of assembly, greater than 100 seatsMicrobreweryTelecommunication facilitiesHeliportSports training centers exceeding 10000 sq ft in areaMunicipal and public utility buildings and structures necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the communityBuildings in excess of height limitationsAutomobile and truck rental and leasingService station or service station/convenience storePlace of worship, greater than 100 seatsDistilleryAccessory sidewalk cafes and outdoor eating areas
Golden Valley Crystal St. Louis Park New Hope Robbinsdale Plymouth Brooklyn Center Richfield Woodbury Roseville Minnetonka EdinaChild care centersBuildings in excess of 3 stories or 40 feetCommercial car washesTennis clubs, racket and swim clubs and other athletic clubs, health spas and suntan studiosAuto mechanical or body repair shopsRepair garageMulti‐family dwelling (upper stories in mixed use building)Utility poles an appurtenances (such as wires) that are over 60 ft in height and freestanding upon the groundMarine engine repairTheatres (not of the drive‐in type)Entertainment, live; in association with a restaurantGroup day care facilitiesAuto detailing businessesRepair of household equipment and small engine repairMulti‐family dwelling (more than 8 units per building)MicrobreweriesAdult day care centerCommercial PUD Currency exchanges Car washesTheatre, excluding drive insLive work unitResidential dwelling unitsEssential services, Class III, except for peaking stations and substationsSenior housingFuneral homes and mortuariesAccessory car washesCommunity residential facility, state licensed, serving 7‐16 personsBrewpubsSchools ‐ music, dance, business, beauty, and barberPawnshops Pawn operationsNursing home, assisted living facilityPrincipal or conditional uses in buildings greater than 3 stories in heightDay care accessory to a school or churchFirearms‐related usesMortuariesEmergency shelters within nonresidential buildingsDrive‐in establishments and convenience food establishmentsSchool‐based health centersCar washes (drive‐through and self‐service)CemeteriesMotor fuel station, auto repair ‐ minor, and tire and battery storesApartments within commercial buildingsOpen or outdoor storageTelecommunications towersOpen or outdoor service, sales, and equipment rental as an accessory use or area of principal useAccessory outdoor animal relief area to animal kennelRestricted production and repair limited to the following: art, needlework, clothing, custom manufacturing and alteration, jewelry from precious metals, watches, dentures and optical lenses, household appliancesMedical marijuana dispensariesRetail fence sales and serviceMicro‐production facilities
Golden Valley Crystal St. Louis Park New Hope Robbinsdale Plymouth Brooklyn Center Richfield Woodbury Roseville Minnetonka EdinaPrivately owned open parking lots as a principal useAutomobile sales showroomRepair, testing and assembly of electrical appliances, apparatuses and related equipment. The above would be restricted to light assembly and limited warehouse activities.Shared parkingAutomobile sales with exterior display of vehiclesSmall brewery with or without a taproomSauna and massage servicesState licensed bingo more than one night per weekVeterinary servicesCounseling or training servicesRestricted, permitted with restrictionsAdult day careGroup care/nursery schoolParks/recreationPublic service structuresAnimal handlingAppliance, small engine, and bicycle repairFood servicePrinting processPrivate entertainment (indoor) without intoxicating liquor licenseRestaurants without intoxicating liquor licenseServiceStudioCommunication towersLimited impact sexually‐oriented businesses
Golden Valley Crystal St. Louis Park New Hope Robbinsdale Plymouth Brooklyn Center Richfield Woodbury Roseville Minnetonka EdinaResidential/multifamily/cluster housingLibrariesMuseumsPolice/fire stationsParking lotMedical/dental officeFuneral homeBanksBusiness/trade schools/collegeOfficeRetailLarge item retailShopping Center
USES Commercial Light Industrial Industrial Officeadult day care centerCCCCAdult oriented services that require City licensing pursuant to other provisions of the City CodePanimal hospitals/vets/ grooming facilitiesCauto repair shops/tire & auto accessory repair and installationCBakeriesPBarber shop/beauty parlorPbrewpubsCcar washesCCCatering establishmentsPChild care centersCCCCclass I restaurantsPPclass III restaurants/bars/ night clubs/etc.Cclothing/shoes/accessories sales (retail)PComfort stationsPconvenience food storesCdelicatessenPdressmaking/tailoring, including retail sales of clothingPdrive through retail establishments (banks/cleaning/photo shops/etc.)CElectric repair shopsPelectronic equipment salesPessential servicesPessential services ‐ Class III except for parking stations and substationsCfinancial institutionsPfloral shops (not to include nurseries)Pfurniture sales/repairPgeneral retail services/sales that are consistent with the purpose of the commercial zoning districtPHardware/paint/ decorating storespHeliportsCCCChotels and motelsPPlodge halls and private clubsPmarine engine repairC
USES Commercial Light Industrial Industrial OfficeMessenger/ telegraph servicesPmortuariesCCoff street parking for adjacent commercial or industrial usesCoffices including medical/dentalPPoutdoor sales ‐ car lots, auto and equipment rentalsCCoutdoor storage and/or sale of horticulture nursery sites, temp farmers market, itinerant salesCpharmaciesPphotograph supplies/galleriesPplumbing shopsPpool hallsCpost officePprincipal or conditional uses in buildings greater than 3 stories in heightCprinting shopsPpublic garagePrecreation buildings/ structures (public & private) ‐ including gymnasium, racquetball, etc.Psales/showroom (auto, machinery, boats, etc.)Cseasonal farm produce salesPservice stationsCCshoe repair shopsPshopping centersPskating rinks privately owned/ for profitPtanning parlorsPtheatersPTobacco RetailersRTrade school and training centers, both public and privatePCCunattended business operations ‐ vending machines/coin or token operated machines/equipmentCC