11.48 - Site Plan Review§ 11.48
Section 11.48: Site Plan Review
Subdivision 1. Purpose
Site plan review standards are established to promote development that is
compatible with nearby properties, neighborhood character and natural features,
and consistent with the comprehensive plan and/or area plans adopted by the City
Council. The regulations in this Section are intended to minimize pedestrian and
vehicular conflict, to promote public safety, and to encourage a high quality of
development. The regulations recognize the unique character of land and
development throughout the City and the need for flexibility in site plan review.
Subdivision 2. When Required
Within the I-394 Mixed Use Zoning District, site plan approval is required prior to
issuance of a building permit for any proposed construction or issuance of a zoning
certificate for any proposed use, with the following exceptions:
A. Construction or alteration of an accessory structure.
B. A use within an existing building that has received site plan approval, if the
establishment of the use does not alter the approved site plan for the
property.
C. Proposed modifications that are strictly related to the interior of the building.
D. Modifications, additions, or enlargements to a building which do not increase
the gross floor area by more than five hundred (500) square feet or ten
percent (10%), whichever is less, and which do not require a variance from
the provisions of this ordinance.
E. Alteration or expansion of an existing parking lot that results in a change of
no greater than ten percent (10%) of the total number of parking spaces.
F. Grading or site preparation that results in minor modifications to the existing
site, as approved by the City Engineer.
Subdivision 3. Required Information
All site plans shall be drawn to scale and shall contain all the following information,
except to the extent specifically waived in writing by the City Manager or his/her
designee:
A. Project name, location, developer, and designer of the project.
B. Evidence of ownership or an interest in the property.
C. Property dimensions and boundaries.
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D. The existing and intended use of the property and all structures upon it,
including floor area, number of dwelling units proposed, parking, circulation,
landscaping, signage, and stormwater management and snow storage
facilities.
E. Any other information deemed necessary by the City Manager or his/her
designee.
Subdivision 4. Site Plan Application
Applications for site plan approval shall be made on forms provided by the City.
A. Site or building plans shall be approved by the Planning Commission. The
approval shall be completed within thirty (30) days of receipt of complete
plans. The applicant shall be notified by U.S. mail of the decision of the
Planning Commission. Within thirty (30) days of the decision of the Planning
Commission, the applicant may file a written appeal of the decision to the
City Manager or his/her designee, thereby appealing the Planning
Commission decision to the City Council. The City Council shall, within thirty
(30) days from the date of such appeal, make its findings and determinations
with respect to the appeal and serve written notice to the appellant by U.S.
mail.
B. All developments that require 1) a variance and 2) site and building plan
review shall obtain the variance prior to starting the building or site plan
review process.
Subdivision S. Site Plan Review Standards
Site plans shall be reviewed with reference to:
A. Conformance to the applicable standards of the City Code and other city
requirements
B. Where applicable, consistency with the development standards and
objectives established for the I-394 Mixed Use Zoning District or specific
areas or districts in the Comprehensive Plan or other area plans adopted by
the City.
Source: Ordinance No. 397, 2"d Series
Effective Date: 6-6-08
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