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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
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1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes
January 25, 2021, Regular Planning Commission Meeting
4. Continued Informal Public Hearing – Motion to Table PUD 74 Major PUD Amendment
Applicant: Regency Hospital
Addresses: 1300 Hidden Lake Parkway, Golden Valley MN
5. Discussion – Modifying the Moderate Density Residential (R‐2) Zoning District to Allow Rowhouses
6. Discussion – 2020 Land Use/Zoning Study – Office Uses
– End of Televised Portion of Meeting –
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7. Council Liaison Report
8. Reports on Board of Zoning Appeals and Other Meetings
9. Other Business
10. Adjournment
February 8, 2021 – 7 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
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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, Ryan
Sadeghi, Chuck Segelbaum
Commissioners absent: Noah Orloff
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 Baker, seconded by Commissioner Brookins, to approve the agenda
of January 25, 2021. 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 December 28, 2020.
MOTION made by Commissioner Pockl, seconded by Commissioner Johnson to approve minutes.
Staff called a roll call vote and the motion carried unanimously.
1. Informal Public Hearing – Informal Public Hearing on PUD 74 Major PUD Amendment
Applicant: Regency Hospital
Addresses: 1300 Hidden Lakes Parkway, Golden Valley MN
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager, opened the conversation with a presentation on the Major
PUD Amendment that would allow for a 29,000 sq. foot expansion of Regency Hospital at 1300
Hidden Lakes Parkway, as well as modifications to the parking lot, landscaping, and utilities.
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Background & Existing Conditions
PUD 74 created in 1997 on the site of the former Golden Valley Health Center
Area includes 152 homes (single‐family and attached), parking lot for Courage Kenney, public
boat launch onto Sweeney Lake, and Regency Hospital
All streets within the development are private; Hidden Lakes Parkway provides the only
access to the hospital
A private access agreement between the neighborhood and the hospital covers maintenance,
cost sharing, signage, etc.; the City is not a party to this agreement
Because of Sweeney and Twin Lakes (to the west) and Theodore Wirth Park (to the south),
no other routes to the hospital are possible
Hospital built in 1957 and is two stories of approximately 83,700 sq. ft. with an existing license
for 92 beds
Historically, many patient rooms had two beds but as of now there are 66 beds in single rooms
The expansion would add 26 single‐bed rooms to regain the full 92 beds allowed under the
current license
Parking lot has 170 spaces (3 more located next to the building) – nonconforming but allowed
under the existing PUD approvals
A knoll with mature trees is south of the parking lot
A public trail is to the east, mostly outside of the hospital property
Emergency access from Woodland Trail (to the east) intersects the parking lot
South property line is fenced to prevent public access to the unofficial beach on Twin Lake –
needs repair
Residents have expressed concerns regarding existing operations:
1. Speeding on Hidden Lakes Parkway (posted speed is 20 mph)
2. Failure to stop at marked signs/crosswalks on Hidden Lakes parkway
3. Littering in and around the parking lot
Proposal
Addition of 29,253 sq. ft. to the southeast side of the building
o 19,722 sq. ft. for 26 new patient rooms on the second floor facing the parking lot
o 9,531 square feet for reception, offices, conference room, etc.
Some outdoor mechanicals would be enclosed
Existing entrance/porte cochère would be reworked
New dining/day room added to the northeast corner on the second floor
Exterior materials mostly glass, natural stone, and EIFS – would continue the mid‐century
modern look
Parking lot reconfiguration triggered:
o Expand to the south, add 44 parking stalls
o Would remain under the usual required parking ratio
o Knoll and existing trees would be removed
New landscaping/screening added along east edge of parking lot – both low and high
Lighting would respond to the City’s “dark skies” requirements
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Stormwater treated/managed through an underground system
Traffic study provided to estimate new trips:
o Current trips from hospital estimated (not observed) using the trip generation data
for nursing homes
o Increase in square footage would generate an estimated 42% increase in trips per day
(578 to 822)
Timeline/Community Engagement
Onsite meeting with staff – September, 2020
Full plans shared with City – early November, 2020
Meeting with residents of Hidden Lakes – December 3, 2020
Conversations with Association Board – December, 2020
Submittal of revised plans – mid‐January, 2021
Tentative City Council hearing date – February 16, 2021
Staff Evaluation
No impervious limit for Institutional
properties
Applicant aims for a ratio of 2 stalls per
patient bed = 184 stalls
Plans must be revised to remove parking
stalls blocking emergency access drive
City has no role in the private access
agreement, but should ensure the two
parties have reached an agreement
before approving any PUD amendment
Speed limit on private roads is lower
than that on public roads, therefore PD
cannot enforce
o City consideration of citywide
lower speed limit may provide an
opportunity
PD communicating with the hospital to
resolve “failure to stop” issues
New lighting within the parking lot and
on the exterior of the building will meet
the City’s “dark skies” requirements
o Hospital to add motion sensors to
decrease unnecessary lights
Lighting under additions to be reduced
Resident concerns regarding lights from
windows in new day room
o Hospital will add motion sensors
and electronic shade to decrease
illumination
New landscaping would be added to the east side of the parking to help provide screening
o Evergreen trees would help screen views of the building
o Shrubs would help block glare of headlights
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o Plans must be revised to keep emergency access drive open
Other landscaping would be added to the entrance area
New architecture addresses and respect original design and general appearance of the
principal building
Materials meet the minimum requirements on 3 of 4 facades:
o Northwest elevation has only 35% Class I materials instead of 40% required by code
o Faces internally to the courtyards
No Class III materials proposed
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board supports the proposal
MN DNR is reviewing the plans, no comments at this time
Residents expressed concern that future additions might be proposed:
o Hospital reports no additions are contemplated
o Any addition would require review and approval by the City
o An increase in the number of licensed beds would require action by the State
Legislature
Preliminary Findings
There are 6 findings the City has to be able to make:
Quality Site Planning
Preservation
Efficient/Effective
Consistency
General Health
Meets Requirements
Recommendation
Approval of Amendment #8 to Hidden Lakes PUD No. 74, subject to the following conditions:
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Staff took a break from presenting and answered some questions from Commissioners regarding
roads, the PUD itself, and City PD responsibility for private rules on roads and property.
Applicant
David Garman, Director of Design & Construction for Select Medical, introduced himself to the
group as the applicant representative. Garman stated that the goal is to update Regency hospital up
in order to modernize it and ensure it meets current standards for a facility. He expanded that when
Regency was built, it was common practice to have two patients per room and even have wards built
for groups of people. Regency’s goal is to create a more efficient building to conserve energy and to
build a more comfortable environment for its patients.
Chair Blum asked the applicant about a few resident concerns that were submitted regarding
ambulance noise and litter. The applicant responded that the Hospital CEO, Sean Stricker, has been
in discussion with the ambulance company regarding sirens during non‐emergency transfers. The
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applicant added that part of the design is to increase permeant trash containers. The facility is
currently attempting to address the concern by increasing maintenance rounds to clean trash on the
grounds.
Commissioner Segelbaum asked about the increase in hospital traffic on the private roads and if the
hospital will incur additional maintenance costs associated with the increase. Alan Catchpool,
Kimley‐Horn, current traffic study shows there will be an increase of 40% in hospital traffic. However,
when looking at the overall traffic, currently the hospital generates about 28.5% of the traffic on
hidden lakes parkway. The projected traffic generated by the hospital after the expansion will be
about 37% of the overall traffic.
Commissioner Pockl asked if the applicant has resolved most of the concerns raised by the local
homeowner’s association. Garman responded that majority of the concerns are resolved except for
traffic concerns and road maintenance cost adjustments. Commissioner Johnson asked if the
applicant had supporting information to illustrate that their proposed parking lot solution is the best
solution. Garman responded that they have a number of facilities with this design structure and
creating 2 stalls per room, has proven the best accommodation. Sean Stricker, CEO Select Medical,
added that the hospital only allows visitation 10‐12 hours a day, so the window of additional traffic
and parking is limited. Currently with Covid, hospital visits are on hold. Johnson asked the applicant
if they are requesting as many parking spots as listed in the plan, why isn’t light/visibility mitigation
directly addressed as well. There are spots to be saved and knolls and hills to be utilized for this
purpose. Garman responded that his team looked at maintaining the knoll but they found that
adding spots and creating an additional screen, mitigates. Shrubbery will be planted to shield
headlights from moving and parked cars. Catchpool added that the team is trying to utilize as much
of the current lot as it can, the roads have been narrowed to allow for additional screening. Utilities
to the hospital run underneath the knoll in the SE corner, as things are reconstructed and utilities
relocated, there’s no way to save the knoll as it stands.
Pockl asked if applicant has construction timeframes set. Garman stated they will work from 7‐5, M‐
F. The hardest part of the phase will be initially when the foundations are built and utilities relocated;
this process takes about 2‐3 months. After that timeframe, noises and disruptions will decrease so
the team would like to work 7‐5 on Saturday as well. Working 6 days a week will reduce the overall
construction time.
Jeff Eisenberg, President of local Homeowners Association, and Scott Booher, VP, were granted the
floor for public comment. Eisenberg stated that the HOA got involved about 7 months prior this this
public hearing and received 36‐hour notice prior to a local public engagement meeting. Eisenberg
reiterated a number of concerns already addressed and punctuated the road concerns as the top
concern for residents. He added that they would like Planning Commission to table this decision to
another meeting so they may have deeper conversations with the applicant and create a more
equitable resolution to traffic concerns. Eisenberg and Booher reiterated the short timeframe they
were given for this project and stated there are a number of issues they would still like to see a
compromise on. They added that he community knew they were living near a hospital but that
provisions for a hospital expansion were not added to their bylines. Booher stated that in the event
there was damage to the road during construction, the HOA would be responsible to repair that
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damage and then would need to go to the hospital to negotiate fair reimbursement. This is the main
driver for why the HOA would like a new agreement with the hospital, prior to construction.
Public Hearing
Chair Blum opened the public hearing at 9:03 PM.
L. Heiland
4251 Woodland Trail
I live directly across from the hospital, near the parking lot. I would like to respond to Sean Strickler
who, I believe, said garbage wasn’t a problem. I have seen people from the HA pickup bags of garbage
and hand deliver them to the front receptionist. I have picked up multiple masks and gloves. There’s
a bigger problem than realized. My main issue is the knoll, it’s the only thing blocking us from the
garbage, deliveries, and oxygen trucks. Without the knoll, our view will be the downside of the
hospital. If the knoll is to be removed, it would seem a knoll could be replaced. If young tress are
planted, there won’t be a separation in the winter and the knoll is an excellent barrier.
T. Wildenauer
4241 Woodland Trail
I live in the building next to the hospital, we must make it understood that the association does not
represent us nor is concerned with our concerns living in this close proximity. There are global issues
to be addressed but they do not cover all the needs of the neighbors living adjacent to the hospital.
There are single family homes as well as parks and we believe the expansion should not be allowed.
The parking lot doesn’t have a buffer, there is typically a 25‐foot buffer in a situation like this. People
remote start their cars and leave cars running, people come to the public trail and smoke because
they can’t near the hospital. We have hundreds of cigarette butts on the trail and in grass. The
additional space we need is not 8‐13 feet, it’s not shrubs and greenery, those things create a buffer
for only 6 months of the year. We view this as a direct link to the devaluation of our homes. The
removal of mature trees would change our yard, new trees will not have an impact for 5‐10 years. If
there isn’t an agreement between private parties and a private road, I believe the PUD cannot go
forward and be amended. I believe amending the PUD will have a direct effect on our lifestyle, as will
the 10 months of construction.
A. Aksan
1375 Waterford
We live on the east side of the hospital parking lot. The proposal we have is not for the expansion of
a high‐tech business which will bring high end jobs and prosperity in an industrial setting. This
expansion will permanently deface a beautiful neighborhood of 53 families that is surrounded by
three lakes and wildlife. The architect of the project stated that the first floor of the expansion is
being reserved for a future expansion. This makes sense as we look at a multimillion‐dollar
expansion, an increase in footprint, and think it’s only to add 26 beds. If this project is allowed to go
forward, this will be the beginning of the end for our neighborhood. If approved we will experience
an immediate drop in property values throughout our neighborhood and as our roads will be lined
up with idling trucks and construction equipment. I ask the Commission to deny the request and
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encourage the applicant to create a plan that is in harmony with the surroundings and not primarily
focused on financial gain.
P. Luis
1750 Waterford Ct.
I think the crux of this issue is that you have a commercial development in the middle of a residential
development. We all knew the hospital was here when we moved in and tolerate the nuisances and
potential hazards with traffic. My issue is that this hospital is planning a multifaced expansion. It’s
already too big for the current site and this will only be exasperated as time continues. I appreciate
the HOA and their work, but many of us are homeowners and we live here day to day. When we
bought our homes, we knew the hospital was here but we didn’t understand there would be an
expansion of this caliber.
N. Alexander
1430 Skyline Dr.
I have been a homeowner in Hidden Lakes for 20 years. Regency hospital has gone over many
changes in ownership and I honestly thought it would be plowed down and turned into condos. I’m
really concerned that Regency has been planning this expansion for four years and only gave
neighbors a few weeks to absorb. I’m not sure how friendly they are to the neighborhood. With a
number of other sites, I’m wondering why they are focused on this site, in a residential area, that
doesn’t fit into the long‐term plan of their business.
D. Berry
1385 Waterford Dr.
We’ve lived here for 15 years, I want to say many thanks to Jason Zimmerman and all his work to
bring the parties together and make good things happen.
(At this point the call center line was disconnected due to a technology issue and soon resumed)
I want to thanks Regency for working with us, thank you to the Commissioners for staying up to have
this discussion. Some of you may not know but Waterford Drive is all twin homes, there are 4
different design features that have mirroring floor plans. We know three units in the past few years
that directly face the hospital parking lot that have gone for sale. These homes went for sale and in
both cases, they had to lower the prices and the primary objection was the view of the hospital lot.
That is a problem that only affects those few houses on our road but devaluing any home, directly
impacts the rest of the neighborhood. I’d also like to reinforce what was said about trash pickups. I
was recently at the pond in our neighborhood, many hospital staff personal, who are not allowed to
smoke on the grounds, walk over there. I picked up over 50 cigarette butts and delivered them to
the hospital. The fact that the hospital thinks trash is not an issue perpetuated by their staff is
nonsense. I want to add that the hospital is an asset to MN and Golden Valley, the expansion is to
allow them to add patients. The hospital has the potential to expand beyond 90 patients and it’s
important we consider possible future expansions. The earlier speaker, David, said today there won’t
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be another expansion but he already told residents they would be expanding again in the future. This
expansion, as proposed is too big for this area.
J. Janis
1460 Skyline
I know the Commissioners are aware that Golden Valley has created a 2040 Comp Plan. As far as I
can tell, the hospital proposal does not show recognition or compliance with this plan, even though
it will substantially increase noise, air and water pollution. There’s no use of solar energy or any sign
of water conservation or recycling initiatives. There aren’t environmental conservation items
factored in, no use of sustainable building materials. I recommend that you deny or table this
proposal until the applicant can demonstrate the proposal complies with the resilience and
sustainability initiative in the 2040 Comp. Plan.
J. Pittenger
1380 Waterford Drive
Has there been a formal traffic assessment done? We hear the estimated percentages but would a
formal study be better. We know the construction process is long and I ask the hospital be proactive
and get repairs done. Our HOA should not need to arrange with the truck companies contracted out
in order to get properties restored. We have residents who are realtors, is it possible to arrange with
them a study of our property values and how they will be impacted during and after the construction
process. The buffer has been discussed but has a MN qualified arborist been consulted for a year‐
round design plan.
F. Pink
1405 Waterford Dr
I agree with my neighbors who suggested the hospital should move off this property. They are a
multi‐billion dollar for profit hospital that can go anyplace else in a commercial district. My
background is as a medical social worker and I’m familiar with ventilator patients. The amount of
equipment needed for these patients makes me wonder who will use this day room. The hospital
said visitors come for an hour or two and I don’t understand how those patients will be moved. I’ll
be following up with a letter and more points.
R. Schiferl
4220 Woodland Tr.
I have a totally lack of trust for regency and its administrative team. They called a meeting with the
HOA with less than 48 hours’ notice even though they had been working on this plan for 3 months.
In that meeting they talked about themselves more than the neighborhood. They also said there
would be additional communication and we have received almost none. One communication we did
receive said that they’d agree to talk to the neighbors most impacted by lighting and buffering and I
have not yet received that communication from them. The lighting plans they have sound good on
paper but if you think about from the resident perspective, lights will be flashing on and off in our
windows all night. In addition, I agree with the other comments that the buffer needs to be
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maintained and offer buffering during all seasons. The current buffer isn’t maintained by the hospital
so there’s no trust that it would be in the future.
D. Thompson
Local neighbor/Real Estate Broker
When new houses were built in the area we were able to quale objections to the hospital’s location
with landscaping. The hospital has always been an issue for people there and it sounds like that won’t
change and the concerns will only increase. Change is never simple, but it sounds that the hospital is
basically obsolete and I also wonder why they aren’t going to relocate.
Commissioner Discussion/Vote
Commissioner Johnson stated that most comments were in line with what was also submitted in
writing in the packet. Commissioner Baker stated that many comments are outside of the jurisdiction
of the Planning Commission. He added that it would be prudent to define the parameters so
neighbors don’t think they’re being ignored. Chair Blum agreed and asked staff to reiterate elements
for approval or denial for this amendment.
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager, stated the Commission is responding to the application as it’s
submitted and how it complies with city code. This group does not have the authority to ask the
hospital to sell its property and leave and the City cannot assess impacts on property value other
than in an abstract way. PUDs in general are unique, there aren’t clear standards like other items.
There are technical elements but there are some subjective elements like: Does this achieve the goals
of the comprehensive plan? Zimmerman added that some elements are black and white but it’s not
all that way. The questions regarding compliance with sustainability measures in the 2040 Comp Plan
are valid to consider, as are the questions about impacts to neighboring properties. The issue of
people who smoke, not being allowed to smoke on the property but then walk off property to smoke
and the impacts fall on the neighbors – there might be an operational way to amend that.
Blum asked about the sufficiency of the traffic study and if the City responds at all. Zimmerman
responded that traffic studies are based on the project. The traffic study provided is not hard data
but it’s an estimation based on trip evaluations. Staff can ask the City Engineer to review it and
determine if it’s sufficient. Commissioner Brookins asked if it’s within the City’s purview to review
traffic impacts on a private road. Zimmerman added that the City isn’t looking at how the traffic
impacts the public right of way. The traffic impacts discussed, refers to quality of life impacts for
traffic, this is an item on a PUD amendment as a general health and welfare consideration.
Commissioner Segelbaum added that the traffic increase seems to be a top concern but he’d like
the hospital, HOA, and residents come up with their own agreement. If one can’t be found, then
maybe the Planning Commission and City get involved. Johnson said that traffic is a concern but
there are resources and processes to address those things. The memo says the City may weigh in so
the Planning Commission is caught because there are too many elements at play. He also added that
there is a noise ordinance for the City but the Planning Commission cannot enforce a noise
regulation. Johnson added that the parking lot situation isn’t adding up to him as it’s been described.
The architect stated the parking spots allow for a 2:1 ratio for beds but the number of spaces
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requested, exceeds that equation. Baker stated he agreed with Johnson and the group can add a
condition that the City withhold the approval until an agreement can be reached between the
hospital and HOA.
The conversation continued while Commissioners discussed options and at what point the City can
get involved.
Brookins brought up the hospital abutting the park and the potential for requesting a new fence,
one of higher quality than the current chain‐link. He wants more details on stormwater management
as well.
Blum asked if anything is required to show a metric for home value changes with an amendment.
Staff responded that it doesn’t generally happen and added that property value and potential resale
are different topics. It’s possible to reach out to the Hennepin County assessor to see what their
perspective is. Segelbaum stated that seems difficult to do but maybe Commissioners can help guide
development to mitigate home value reduction.
Pockl asked if an Environmental Impact Study was done to ensure compliance with the 2040 Comp.
Plan. Zimmerman responded that there are resilience and sustainability goals, there aren’t
benchmarks but they’re encouraged for a PUD. If staff feels these goals aren’t being met, the City
can ask the applicant to revisit and become consistent with the comp. plan goals. He added that an
EIS was not triggered.
The issue of littering was addressed and a number of Commissioners stated their disappointment to
hear the magnitude of it. Blum inquired if there was a way to regulate waste and Johnson said the
Planning Commission doesn’t have the authority to create a littering ordinance.
Chair Blum closed the Public Hearing at 10:26PM.
Commissioner Baker proposed tabling this item and instead of a 2‐week table, potentially giving a 4‐
week table so the hospital and HOA have time to resolve issues. Zimmerman added that, legally,
there is a set amount of time for an amendment to go to City Council and the applicant would need
to request an extension.
MOTION made by Commissioner Pockl and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to table this item
and direct parties involved to resolve parking, road concerns, buffering, and trash.
Staff took a roll call vote and the motion passed unanimously.
Televised portion of the meeting concluded at 10:40 pm
4. Council Liaison Report
Council Member Rosenquist provided a brief update on community engagement efforts around
lowering speed limits on local streets, the municipal facilities study, and the policing task force. She
told Commissioners about a new report on historical structures in Golden Valley and asked them to
take a survey regarding the reopening of the Golden Valley Library. Rosenquist and Zimmerman
summarized the discussion at the recent Council/Manager meeting around the Downtown Study.
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5. Reports on Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings
None
6. Other Business
None
7. Adjournment
MOTION by Chair Blum to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Johnson, and approved
unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:48 pm.
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Adam Brookins, Secretary
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Amie Kolesar, Planning Assistant
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Date: February 8, 2021
To: Golden Valley Planning Commission
From: Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Subject: Continued Informal Public Hearing – Hidden Lakes PUD No. 74, Amendment #8 –
1300 Hidden Lakes Parkway
Summary
At the January 25 Planning Commission meeting, consideration of a Major PUD Amendment for
Hidden Lakes PUD No. 74 was tabled to the February 8 meeting in order to allow for additional
time for discussions between the applicant (Regency Hospital) and the Hidden Lakes Neighborhood
Association Board.
While those conversations have continued in the intervening two weeks, the applicant has
requested a 60 day extension to the time for consideration of their application. Staff supports this
request.
Recommendation
Staff recommends tabling this agenda item to a future Planning Commission meeting. As the date
of the meeting is currently undetermined, new hearing notices will be mailed to those within 500
feet of the subject property in advance of the rescheduled meeting date.
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Date: February 8, 2021
To: Golden Valley Planning Commission
From: Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Subject: Discussion – Modifying the Moderate Density Residential (R‐2) Zoning District to
Allow Rowhouses
Summary
Staff will present information and lead a discussion around the potential for amending the R‐2
zoning district to allow for rowhouses.
Background
At meetings in September, November, and December, the Planning Commission discussed the
possibility of expanding the types of housing allowed in the Moderate Density Residential (R‐2)
Zoning District to include rowhouses. Sample regulations from other communities were
reviewed, and Commissioners expressed support for considering the use if the appropriate
restrictions around setbacks, height, and other design aspects could be adequately addressed.
During the most recent discussion, Commissioners asked staff to investigate a few remaining
ideas or questions before moving to a public hearing for consideration.
Analysis
Specifically, Commissions requested more information in the following areas:
Adding a definition of rowhouses
Expanding the purpose statement for the R‐2 zoning district
Investigating any changes to the allowances for residential facilities in the R‐2 zoning
district as a result of allowing rowhouses
Revising/eliminating the minimum width requirement for lots with rowhouses
Considering the addition of architectural and material standards for rowhouses
Definition
Current definitions for single‐family, two‐family (duplex), and multifamily dwellings are listed as
follows:
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Dwelling, Single‐Family: A building designed for or occupied by one family and containing one
dwelling unit.
Dwelling, Two‐Family: A building designed for or occupied by two families and containing two
dwelling units.
Dwelling, Multifamily: A building or portion thereof designed for or occupied by three or more
families and containing three or more dwelling units.
In order to provide consistency, staff suggests adding a new definition for rowhouse:
Rowhouse: A building consisting of a row of contiguous single‐family attached units joined by
shared sidewalls and with each unit having separate and individual front and rear entrances.
Using this definition, a rowhouse is a type of multifamily dwelling that is set apart by the
arrangements of its units (side‐by‐side) and the method of access (individual front and rear
entrances). This is in contrast to an apartment building, which does not have the side‐by‐side
requirement, or a townhouse development, which in addition to allowing up to eight units per
structure also is defined through its ownership arrangement (common interest community).
Apartment Building: Any building or portion thereof which is designed, built, rented, leased,
let, or hired out to be occupied, or which is occupied as the home or residence of three or
more families living independently of each other and doing their own cooking in the said
building, and shall include flats and apartments.
Townhouse: A common interest community consisting of single‐family attached units
comprised of two or more dwelling units, contiguous to each other, only by the share of one
common bearing wall. No single townhouse structure shall contain in excess of eight dwelling
units and each dwelling unit shall have separate and individual front and rear entrances.
Purpose Statement
Each zoning district listed in the zoning chapter begins with a purpose statement. For the R‐2
district, staff has proposed it to read:
The purpose of the Moderate Density Residential (R‐2) Zoning District is to provide for single‐
family, two‐family, and rowhouse dwellings at a moderate density (up to eight units per acre)
along with directly related and complementary uses.
The Chair raised the possibility of modifying this statement (and potentially the statements for
other districts, such as the R‐1 district) in order to highlight the important qualities of these
districts and add depth to the evaluation of the criteria of demonstrating “harmony with the
general purpose and intent of the ordinance” when a variance request is being considered.
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While the language of the zoning regulations may not explicitly discourage anyone from applying
for a variance, adding detail to the purpose statement could provide additional benchmarks
against which a variance request would be measured. For example, an emphasis on the open
spaces between structures or on vegetated lot coverage would add more detail for the Board of
Zoning Appeals to consider when it evaluates the “harmony” of a request.
This potential change is not explicitly linked to the addition of rowhouses to the zoning district,
but instead would take advantage of the required public hearing for a zoning text amendment to
also modify the purpose statement. Staff is wary of conflating the two topics; a cleaner approach
may be to address only rowhouse changes to the R‐2 district now and reserve changes to
purpose statements for various zoning districts for a separate policy discussion.
Residential Facilities
Residential facilities, also known as “group homes,” are facilities that are designed to serve
vulnerable adults and/or children, many of whom have disabilities. Under State statute,
municipalities are required to allow these by‐right within certain guidelines around the number
of people involved.
In single‐family districts, residential facilities of up to six persons must be permitted by‐right.
Residential facilities of seven to 16 persons are considered permitted multifamily uses and must
be allowed for the purposes of zoning.
Given the uses allowed in the R‐2 district would be expanded to include a multifamily use
(rowhouses) under the proposed text amendment, it is possible that this would require the City
to allow residential facilities at a multifamily level as well. Therefore, the current by‐right cap of
six persons might need to be increased to 16.
Minimum Lot Width
Staff had previously suggested a minimum width for rowhouse lots of 50 feet per unit, building
off of the minimum lot width requirements for single‐family lots (50 feet) and duplex lots (100
feet). However, Commissioners suggested that given the minimum side yard setback and unit
width requirements being considered, this may not be necessary and the minimum lot width
requirement could be removed.
Assuming the current recommended side yard setback of 20 feet and a minimum unit width of 24
feet, a three‐unit rowhouse would automatically require a lot that is:
20 ft (side yard) + 24 ft (unit 1) + 24 ft (unit 2) + 24 ft (unit 3) + 20 ft (side yard) = 112 ft
Minimum wall width requirements (6 inches for exterior walls, 8 inches for interior common
walls) would add another 2 feet – 4 inches resulting in a lot that would need to be at least 114
feet – 4 inches wide. A four‐unit rowhouse would be 24 feet – 8 inches wider (139 feet total).
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If Commissioners are comfortable with these dimensions, then a minimum lot width requirement
for rowhouses would not be needed.
Architectural and Material Standards
Current regulations for architectural and material standards are not applied to the R‐1 and R‐2
zoning districts, following a practice of allowing for creativity and individuality when it comes to
the design of single‐family (and duplex) structures. Commissioners raised the idea of adding
rowhouses to the list of uses that are addressed by these requirements, similar to how structures
in the R‐3 and R‐4 district are handled.
If rowhouses were to be added, the staff believes the following areas might be appropriate:
Architectural
Articulation of the front façade (likely around entrances or between individual units)
Minimum percentages of openings on façades facing the primary street (higher density
residential buildings use a level of 20% for the ground floor and 15% on upper floors)
Entrance location on the front of the building as well as to the rear
Screening of utilities and rooftop equipment; overhead doors would likely NOT be
prohibited from a front façade as they are for apartment buildings
Materials
Requiring a minimum amount of Class I materials on the front façade and a lesser amount
on side and rear facades (high density residential buildings require 50% Class I on the
front and no more than 10% Class III, 40% Class I on the side and rear and no more than
10% Class III)
Utilizing a minimum of two types of Class I materials on each façade
Staff Request
At this time, staff is only looking for feedback on the topics above in order to prepare for a future
public hearing.
Attachments
Draft Rowhouse Code Language from December 28 Planning Commission meeting (3 pages)
Current Zoning Map (to highlight R‐2 zoned properties) (1 page)
Sec. 113‐89. ‐ Moderate Density Residential (R‐2) Zoning District.
Purpose. The purpose of the Moderate Density Residential (R‐2) Zoning District is to provide for
single‐family, and two‐family, and rowhouse dwellings at a moderate density (up to eight units
per acre) along with directly related and complementary uses.
Principal Uses. The following principal uses shall be permitted in the R‐2 Zoning District:
(1) Single‐family dwellings, consistent with the City's Mixed‐Income Housing Policy
(2) Two‐family dwellings, consistent with the City's Mixed‐Income Housing Policy
(X) Rowhouses with up to four attached units, consistent with the City’s Mixed‐
Income Housing Policy
(3) Foster family homes
(4) Residential facilities serving six or fewer persons; and
(5) Essential services, Class I.
Principal Structures. Principal structures in the R‐2 Zoning District shall be governed by the
following requirements:
Setback Requirements.
a. Front Setback. The required minimum front setback for single‐family and two‐
family dwellings shall be 35 feet from any front lot line along the street right‐of‐
way line and for rowhouses 25 feet from any front lot line along the street right‐of‐
way line.
b. Rear Setback. The required rear setback for single‐family and two‐family dwellings
shall be 25 feet and for rowhouses shall be 35 feet.
c. Side Setbacks. In the case of rowhouse lots, the side setbacks for any portion of a
structure 20 feet or less in height shall be 20 feet. Any portion of a structure
greater than 20 feet in height shall be stepped back an additional 15 feet from the
side lot line.
Height Restrictions. No principal structure for a single‐family or two‐family dwellings shall be
erected in the R‐2 Zoning District with a building height exceeding 28 feet as measured from
the average grade at the front building line. No principal structure for a rowhouse shall be
erected in the R‐2 Zoning District with a building height exceeding 35 feet as measured from
the average grade at the front building line to the highest point of the structure or exceeding
three stories, whichever is less. The average grade for a new structure shall be no more than
one foot higher than the average grade that previously existed on the lot.
Rowhouse Unit Requirements. No individual unit within a rowhouse shall have a width of less
than 24 feet as measured from the interior faces of the shared dividing walls. Units shall be
side by side and each unit shall have an individual front entrance.
Accessory Structures. Accessory structures in the R‐2 Zoning District shall be governed by the
following requirements:
Location. A detached accessory structure on a rowhouse lot shall be located completely
to the rear of the principal structure
Area Limitations. Each single‐family or two‐family lot is limited to a total of 1,000 square
feet and each rowhouse lot is limited to a total of 2,000 square feet of the following
accessory structures: detached and attached garages, detached sheds, greenhouses, and
gazebos. Swimming pools are not included in this requirement. No one detached accessory
structure for a single‐family or two‐family lot may be larger than 800 square feet in area
and for a rowhouse lot 1,200 square feet in area. Any accessory structure over 200 square
feet in area requires a building permit. No accessory structure shall occupy a footprint
larger than that of the principal structure.
Buildable Lots. No dwelling or accessory structure shall be erected for use or occupancy as a
residential dwelling on any tract of unplatted land which does not conform with the
requirements of this section, except on those lots located within an approved plat.
(1) Single‐Family Dwellings. A lot of a minimum area of 6,000 square feet and a minimum
width of 50 feet at the front setback line shall be required for one single‐family
dwelling.
(2) Two‐Family Dwellings. A lot of a minimum area of 10,000 square feet and a minimum
width of 100 feet at the front setback line shall be required for a two‐family dwelling.
(3) Rowhouses. A lot of a minimum area of 5,500 square feet per unit and a minimum
width of 50 feet per unit at the front setback line shall be required for a rowhouse.
Lot Coverage. For single‐family and two‐family lots, structures, including accessory
structures, shall not occupy more than 30 percent of the lot area. For rowhouse lots,
structures, including accessory structures, shall not occupy more than 35 percent of the lot
area.
Sec. 109‐123. ‐ Minor Subdivision for a Residential Zero Lot Line Home.
All of the following conditions shall be met before a minor subdivision for a residential zero lot
line home shall be approved:
(1) The two Each newly created lots shall individually be exempt from the minimum lot size
and width requirements found in the R‐2 Zoning District provisions of Chapter 113, but
in combination the lots shall meet said requirements. Other requirements of this
division shall be met as stated.
(2) The property and structure must be able to be split into two substantially equal
sections, except as necessary to meet the wider corner lot requirement, and except that
developmentally unsuitable portions of a lot may be discounted. Rowhouses may be
allowed wider lots for end units.
(3) The structure must meet current building code standards for firewall separation, which
may be created by new construction or an addition to existing construction.
(4) Separate utility services must be provided.
(5) The owner of the property to be subdivided shall execute and record at owner's
expense a "Declaration of Covenants, Restrictions and Conditions." Said document shall
be used to protect the rights of the individual owners sharing the single structure as to
maintenance and repair and reconstruction in case of damage to the original structure.
Specifically, it shall provide protection to the property owners and the City on the
following:
a. Building and use restriction.
b. Party walls and other necessary common easements, including utilities and
access.
c. Submission to binding arbitration of disputes between owners.
(6) The City shall be a beneficiary to these "Declarations of Covenants, Restrictions and
Conditions." They shall be submitted for review by the Planning Commission and the
Council at the time the proposed subdivision is reviewed. The City Attorney shall also
review the "Declarations of Covenants, Restrictions and Conditions." Changes to the
document shall be made if so recommended by the City Attorney. The cost of such
review shall be paid by the applicant.
(7) No building permit shall be issued on any of the property until proof of recording the
"Declarations of Covenants, Restrictions and Conditions" has been submitted to the City.
(8) Any other conditions shall be imposed that the City deems necessary to ensure
compatibility with surrounding structures or to ensure a reasonable division of property.
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City of Golden ValleyPlanning Department7800 Golden Valley RoadGolden Valley, MN 55427-4588763-593-8095www.goldenvalleymn.gov
Official Zoning Map
Zoning Districts
I:\Maps\ZoningMap.pdf
ORDINANCE NO. 271, 2ND SERIES
This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 11.11of the Zoning Chapter of the City Code of the City of Golden Valley.
Approved Amendments: Official Zoning Map
Ordinance Number CommentsCity CouncilAdoption Date
Visit the Planning Department at City Hall for a list of amendments approved since adoption.
Print Date: 9/22/2020Sources: Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines (2020). City of Golden Valley for all other layers.
0 800 1,600 2,400 3,200400Feet I
Adopted this 22nd day of November 2002.
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(C) Commercial
(LI) Light Industrial
(I) Industrial
(I-3) Medical: Rest Homes, Nursing
Homes, Sanitariums
(I-4) Golf Courses, Parks, Playgrounds,
City Offices
(I-5) Cemeteries
(O) Office
(I-1) Assembly: Churches, Schools
(I-2) Civic: Libraries, Museums, Colleges
Not Zoned
Planned Unit Development (PUD)
See the "Official Flood Zone Profile and Map" on file with the City - The collection of floodprofiles contained in the Flood Insurance Study, Volumes 1 of 2 and 2 of 2, Hennepin County, Minnesota, all jurisdictions, dated November 4, 2016, including the Flood Insurance Rate Mapsfor the City of Golden Valley, panels 27053C0194F, 27053C0213F, 27053C0214F, 27053C0332F, 27053C0351F, 27053C0352F and 27053C0354F, dated November 4, 2016.
Flood Plain Management Zoning
Overlay District
I-394 Overlay Zoning District (A, B, & C)
Shoreland Overlay DistrictSee Section on Shoreland Managementfor setback distance from protected waters.
A
(R-1) Single-Family Residential
(R-4) High Density Residential
(R-3) Medium Density Residential
(R-2) Moderate Density Residential
(MU-N) Mixed Use Neighborhood
(MU-C) Mixed Use Community
(MU-E) Mixed Use Employment
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Date: February 8, 2021
To: Golden Valley Planning Commission
From: Myles Campbell, Planner
Subject: Land Use/Zoning Study – Office District & Tables
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.
Thus far, Planning Commission has discussed the land uses allowed for in the Commercial, Light
Industrial, and Industrial Zoning Districts. Tonight, discussion will be focused on the Office Zoning
District, as well as an initial draft of what a land use table could end up looking like in terms of
layout and organization.
Office Zoning District
Like the commercial and industrial districts, the Office Zoning District is set up in its regulations to
allow for land uses such as offices and financial institutions. The list of permitted and conditional
uses in this district is narrower in scope than either of the previously discussed districts. Overall,
this district will require much less work on the part of staff and Commissioners to simplify or
streamline the categories. Instead, the focus will be on maintaining consistency in definitions
between this district and others. In approaching an examination of these uses, Commissioners
should keep in mind that this is an employment‐focused district, and to consider the stated
purpose from the Zoning Code
The purpose of the Office Zoning District is to provide areas for the offices, clinics, day care
centers, financial institutions, and other compatible uses that serve local and regional needs. The
District fosters employment opportunities and encourages transitions between land uses. The
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District is not intended to serve as an area for the sale of or handling of goods, wares,
merchandise, or commodities.
The office district allows for a different type of economic activity found in either the Commercial
or Industrial districts, although the three may share some uses between them. As noted in the
purpose, the focus of the district is not the retail or handling of goods but instead in providing
employment opportunities both locally and for the broader region. Secondarily, and due to its
limited external impacts, the office district can also be useful as a transition between other uses,
or in areas where more impactful uses may be undesired.
Current Permitted Uses:
(1) Offices;
(2) Clinics ‐ medical, dental; or optical,
(3) Financial institutions; and,
(4) Essential services, Class I.
Current Conditional Uses:
(1) Adult day care centers
(2) Child care centers
(3) Daytime activity centers or other facilities providing school and/or training for disabled
people
(4) Drive‐through facilities for Financial institutions.
(5) Heliports accessory to an office.
(6) Limited retail services accessory to an office and within an office building.
(7) Recreational facilities accessory to an office; and
(8) Laboratories ‐ medical, dental, or research and development.
Staff Recommended Changes
As previously mentioned, the office district is already a more narrowly defined district than any of
our previous reviews, and as such does not necessarily need a lot of work to be simplified for the
lay reader. Staff’s recommended changes are primarily in terms of maintaining consistency
between chapters. So rather than “Clinics ‐ medical, dental; or optical” we would suggest using
the previously defined “Medical Clinics”.
A number of the conditional uses listed in the office district include the language “accessory to an
office.” The intention here is to allow for limited retail, recreational, and other facilities that are
commonly found in many office buildings to provide an amenity to the business and its
employees. These uses are not otherwise allowed as standalone businesses however, as they do
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not fit the purpose of the district on their own. However, to staff it seems somewhat
counterproductive to have offices allowed by right, but that if an office were to include a gym or
lunch counter area, it would need to go through a full conditional use approvals process. Given
that these are already identified as accessory uses, they likely should instead be included under
the allowed accessory uses for the office zoning district, which currently only lists “Essential
Services, Class I”. Staff feels this will encourage offices to provide additional amenities to
employees while reducing the need for review by the Planning Commission and staff for these
relatively typical services in modern offices.
Finally, the code identifies as a conditional use, “Laboratories ‐ medical, dental, or research and
development.” This is a similar use to the “Research and development laboratories and pilot
plant operations incidental thereto” listed as a conditional use in the Light Industrial and
Industrial districts. In an effort to improve the readability of the code, staff would suggest a new
combined category of “Laboratories” or “Science and Medical Laboratories”.
Draft Land Use Table ‐ Business and Retail Uses
Attached with this memo is an early draft of what a potential land use table could look like using
the modified land uses we have already discussed regarding commercial, industrial and office
land uses. Staff is seeking initial feedback from commissioners both on the table layout itself and
the relative readability of the table. In addition, this is also an opportunity to review the work so
far of staff and Commissioners and to suggest further revisions or corrections. A significant
benefit of the table format is simply the ability to compare land uses between different zoning
districts at a glance, rather than flipping in‐between chapters. In this new format, do any
previously discussed uses seem out of place or not present in a relevant district?
Some specific questions from staff include:
Should uses be broken down exclusively by alphabetical order, or should sub‐categories
be used to help readers navigate? (e.g. retail uses, restaurants and entertainment,
manufacturing, etc.)
Tables likely would not allow space for the specific restrictions for restricted uses. Should
those restrictions be covered in the same general chapter below the land use tables, or
should they be addressed individually in the specific district chapter where they apply?
This table covers business and retail uses. Should residential and institutional uses be
given their own separate use tables in order to break up the need to scroll a single table?
Mixed Use land use tables were included in their respective chapters recently with the
approval of the zoning designation, and the allowed land uses are more broadly defined
categories than in other districts.
o Should the land uses for the neighborhood, community and employment mixed
use districts be included in a separate table; or
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o Should those uses be reorganized to conform with the language of the other
districts?
Recommended Action
This meeting serves only as a discussion of the topic and does not require a vote from
Commissioners.
Attachments
Existing Office Zoning District Chapter (3 pages)
First Draft of the Business and Retail Land Uses Table (2 pages)
Sec. 113‐95. ‐ Office Zoning District.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of the Office Zoning District is to provide areas for the offices, clinics, day
care centers, financial institutions, and other compatible uses that serve local and regional needs.
The District fosters employment opportunities and encourages transitions between land uses. The
District is not intended to serve as an area for the sale of or handling of goods, wares, merchandise,
or commodities.
(b) District Established. Lots shall be established within the Office Zoning District in the manner
provided for in Section 113-29. The district established and/or any subsequent changes to such
district shall be reflected in the Official Zoning Map of the City as provided in Section 113-56.
(c) Principal Uses. The following principal uses shall be permitted in the Office Zoning District:
(1) Offices;
(2) Clinics - medical, dental; or optical,
(3) Financial institutions; and,
(4) Essential services, Class I.
(d) Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the Office Zoning District:
(1) Essential services, Class I.
(e) Conditional Uses. The following conditional uses may be allowed after review by the Planning
Commission and approval by the City Council in accordance with the standards and procedures set
forth in this chapter:
(1) Adult day care centers
(2) Child care centers
(3) Daytime activity centers or other facilities providing school and/or training for disabled people
(4) Drive-through facilities for Financial institutions.
(5) Heliports accessory to an office.
(6) Limited retail services accessory to an office and within an office building.
(7) Recreational facilities accessory to an office; and
(8) Laboratories - medical, dental, or research and development.
(f) Principal Structures. Principal structures in the Office Zoning District shall be governed by the
following requirements:
(1) Setback Requirements. The following setbacks shall be required for principal structures in the
Office Zoning District:
a. Front Setback.
1. The required minimum front setback shall be 35 feet from any front lot line along a
street right-of-way line. All front yards shall be maintained as landscaped green areas.
b. Side and Rear Setbacks.
1. For lots adjoining an R-1 or R-2 Zoning District, the required side yards shall be no
less than 50 feet in width and the required rear yards shall be no less than 50 feet in
depth.
2. For lots adjoining an R-3, R-4, Office, or Institutional Zoning District, the required side
yards shall be no less than 30 feet in width and the required rear yards shall be no
less than 30 feet in depth.
3. For lots adjoining a Commercial, Light Industrial, Industrial, or I-394 Mixed Use Zoning
District or railroad right-of-way, the required side yards shall be no less than 20 feet in
width and the required rear yards shall be no less than 20 feet in depth.
4. Reserved.
5. One-half of the required side and rear yards, as measured from the lot line, shall be
landscaped, planted, and maintained as a buffer zone.
(2) Height Restrictions. No building or structure shall be erected with a height in excess of three
stories or 36 feet, whichever is less, in the Office Zoning District. All necessary mechanical
equipment and elevator penthouses will not be included in computation of building height. The
City Council may grant a conditional use permit for a taller building.
(g) Accessory Structures. Accessory structures in the Office Zoning District shall be governed by the
following requirements:
(1) Location and Setback Requirements. The following location regulations and setbacks shall be
required for accessory structures in the Office Zoning District:
a. Location. A detached accessory structure shall be located completely to the rear of the
principal structure, unless it is built with frost footings. In that case, an accessory structure
may be built no closer to the front setback than the principal structure.
b. Front Setback. Accessory structures shall be located no less than 35 feet from the front lot
line.
c. Side and Rear Setbacks. Accessory structures shall be located no less than the required
setback for principal structures in the Office Zoning District from a side or rear lot line.
d. Cornices and Eaves. Cornices and eaves may not project more than 30 inches into a
required setback.
e. Separation Between Structures. Accessory structures shall be located no less than 10 feet
from any principal structure and from any other accessory structure.
f. Alleys. Accessory structures shall be located no less than 10 feet from an alley.
(2) Height Restrictions. No accessory structure shall be erected in the Office Zoning District with a
height in excess of one story, which is 10 feet from the floor to the top horizontal component of
a frame building to which the rafters are fastened (known as the "top plate"). For the purposes
of this regulation, the height of a shed roof shall be measured to the top plate. Attic space in
accessory structures shall be used only for storage and/or utility space.
(3) Number and Size. Only one accessory structure shall be allowed on each lot and no accessory
structure shall be larger in size than the principal structure. In no case shall an accessory
structure be greater than 1,000 square feet or less than 120 square feet in area. Accessory
structures include storage buildings, detached sheds, greenhouses, gazebos and other
shelters. Accessory structures not used solely for storage and related activities shall have open
sides from floor to ceiling, except that they may have railings and temporary screening (used
only on two sides at a time), all constructed in accordance with the building code.
(4) Design. All accessory structures constructed after the construction of the principal structure
must be designed and constructed of similar materials as determined by the City Manager or
his/her designee.
(5) Building Permits. All accessory structures located in a Office Zoning District require a building
permit.
(6) Parking Structures and Garages. Parking structures and garages shall not be considered
accessory structures if they are used to meet the required number of parking spaces.
(h) Buildable Lots. No building or structure located in the Office Zoning District shall be located on a
parcel of land that is less than one acre in area or less than 100 feet in width.
(i) Lot Coverage. No building or structure or group thereof, shall occupy more than 40 percent of the
total land area of any lot or parcel in an Office Zoning District. An additional 20 percent of the land
area shall be allowed for the construction of a parking structure.
(Code 1988, § 11.45; Ord. No. 541, 5-8-1981; Ord. No. 643, 11-16-1984; Ord. No. 80, 2nd
Series, 11-28-1991; Ord. No. 264, 2nd Series, 12-13-2002; Ord. No. 271, 2nd Series, 11-15-
2002; Ord. No. 344, 2nd Series, 5-25-2006; Ord. No. 346, 2nd Series, 7-1-2006; Ord. No. 396,
2nd Series, 3-28-2008; Ord. No. 654 , §§ 1—24, 1-2-2019)
Editor's note— Ord. No. 654 , adopted Jan. 2, 2019, changed the title of § 113-95 from
"Business and Professional Offices Zoning District" to "Office Zoning District."
Land Uses ‐ Economic & Business Activities Commercial
Light
Industrial Industrial Office
Retail and Service Uses
Animal hospitals, veterinary clinics, and/or pet grooming facilities RCCX
Auto repair shops, including tire, battery and auto accessory repair and installation CXPX
Automobile repair shops, auto body repair and/or painting, and auto cleaning and
reconditioning XXCX
Barbershops and/or beauty parlors PXXX
Bars, nightclubs, and other nighttime entertainment venues CXXX
Brewpubs CXXX
Car washes RXCX
Catering establishments PXXX
Class I restaurants PXXX
Class II Restaurants CXXX
Class III restaurants RXXX
Clothing Sales and Repairs PXXX
Drive‐through facilities for Financial institutions. CCCC
Drive‐through retail establishments, such as banks, cleaners, Class II restaurants, and
similar uses CXXX
Electronic equipment sales PXXX
Financial institutions PCCP
Firing ranges.XXXX
Floral shops (not to include nurseries)PXXX
Hardware, furniture, and other home goods sales PXXX
Hotels/motels PXXX
Indoor Entertainment and Amusement PPXX
Mortuaries CXCX
Off‐street parking for adjacent commercial or industrial uses CXCX
Outdoor sales, including car lots, nurseries, and equipment rentals CXCX
pawnshops, gold dealers RXXX
Pharmacies PXXX
Post offices PXXX
Principal or conditional uses in buildings greater than three stories in height. CXX
Printing shops PXXX
Public garages PCCX
Recreation buildings and structures (public and private), including gyms,skating rinks,
etc.PCCX
Retail establishments that sell tobacco RXXX
Sale or repair of firearms XRRX
Sales or show rooms (auto, machinery, boats, etc.)CXCX
Service stations CXCX
Shopping centers (general retail ‐ convenience shopping)PXXX
Supermarkets, Bakeries, and other off‐premise food sales PXXX
Adult‐oriented services that require City licensing pursuant to other provisions of the
City Code; and PPPX
General retail services and/or sales that are consistent with the purpose of the
Commercial Zoning District and not otherwise listed as a conditional use in
Subsection (e) of this section
PXXX
Industrial Uses
Accessory retail services and/or sales incidental to a permitted use, conducted in an
area less than 10 percent of the building's gross floor area XCCX
Animal kennels where animals are customarily kept, boarded, cared for, trained, fed,
or bought and sold, as a business XXPX
Assembly and/or fabricating exclusive of sheet metal or steel fabricating, foundries,
and similar uses except for the fabricating of sheet metal as it is used for the heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning business
XPPX
Bakeries (commercial‐wholesale)XCCX
Blacksmith, repair, machine, or tin shops XXPX
Breweries (limited and associated retail use such as merchandise related to the
brewery may be sold)XPPX
Building materials yards (including inside and outside storage)XCPX
Bulk storage of gas, fuel oil, chemicals, and other liquid or solid materials which may
be considered hazardous or toxic XXCX
Cocktail rooms that occupy 50 percent or more of the gross floor area of the
microdistillery (limited and associated retail use such as merchandise related to the
microdistillery may be sold in the cocktail room)
XCCX
Cocktail rooms that occupy up to 50 percent of the gross floor area of the
microdistillery (limited and associated retail use such as merchandise related to the
microdistillery may be sold in the cocktail room).
XPPX
Distilleries. XXPX
Electronics manufacturing XPPX
Food packaging and processing that involves cooking, heating, smoking, soaking, or
marinating procedures XCCX
Food packaging and processing; provided, however, that no processing shall involve
any cooking, heating, smoking, soaking, or marinating procedures XPPX
General manufacturing uses, including the compounding, assembly, or treatment of
articles or materials XXPX
Greenhouses XRRX
Heliports XCCX
Laundries and dry‐cleaning plants XCCX
Lumber yards, including outside storage XXPX
Metal fabrication and assembly XXPX
Micro‐distilleries (limited and associated retail use such as merchandise related to
the microdistillery may be sold); and XPPX
Other light manufacturing uses that would not constitute a nuisance or health hazard
to surrounding or adjacent residential or commercial districts XPPX
Packaging and/or bottling of soft drinks or dairy products XCCX
Principal or conditional uses in buildings taller than 45 feet in height; and XCCX
Railroad yards, railroad tracks, and rights‐of‐way in such yards, railroad shops, round
houses, and any other use which shall be for railroads XXCX
Recycling drop‐off facilities XCPX
Recycling facilities XCCX
Surface lot storage of automobile sales inventory.XCCX
Taprooms that occupy 50 percent or more of the gross floor area of the brewery
(limited and associated retail use such as merchandise related to the brewery may be
sold in the taproom)
XCCX
Taprooms that occupy up to 50 percent of the gross floor area of the brewery
(limited and associated retail use such as merchandise related to the brewery may be
sold in the taproom)
XPPX
Temporary retail sales in accordance with this section XPPX
Temporary structures such as tents or air‐supported structures XXCX
Trade schools or training centers CCCX
Truck/van terminals XCCX
Warehouses XPPX
Wholesale‐retail distribution centers XPPX
Office and Other Uses
Adult day care center CCCC
Child care centers CCCC
Daytime activity centers or other facilities providing school and/or training for
disabled people XXXC
Essential services, Class I. PPPP
Essential services, Class III, except for peaking stations and substations CPPX
Medical clinics XCCP
Offices PPPP
Offices, including medical and dental PXXP
Science and Medical Laboratories XCCC