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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTIONS 720.17, 820.29, 826.15, 826.25,
826.51 AND 826.63 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
TO REQUIRE THAT ALL MINIMUM SOIL
REQUIREMENTS FOR ON -SITE SEPTIC SYSTEMS
BE MET WITH CONTIGUOUS SOILS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA ORDAINS as follows:
Section I. The following six sections of the Code of Ordinances are amended by
adding the underlined material as follows:
1. (Individual Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems Code).
720.17. Lot Size. A lot shall have an adequate area for all expected improvements in
addition to an adequate area of contiguous soil suitable for the installation of the
individual sewage treatment system in accordance with all requirements pertaining
thereto.
2. (Subdivision Regulations).
820.29.
maintained.
Subdivision Design Standards. The following design standards shall be
Subd. 1. General Requirements. The Planning Commission, in its review of
the preliminary plat, will take into consideration the requirements of the community and
the best use of the land being subdivided. The subdivision shall conform to the compre-
hensive plan, zoning ordinance, and sewage disposal code. County, metropolitan, state,
and special district plans shall also be considered.
(a) The arrangement, character, extent, width, and location of all streets
shall be considered in their relation to existing and planned streets, to reasonable
circulation of traffic, to topographic conditions, to runoff of stormwater, to public
convenience and safety, and in relation to the proposed uses of the land to be served by
such streets. Wherever possible, the arrangement of streets in new subdivisions shall
provide for the continuation of existing streets in adjoining areas. Where adjoining
unsubdivided areas may be subdivided, the arrangement of streets in a new subdivision
shall make provision for the proper projection of streets into adjoining areas by carrying
the new streets to the boundaries of the new subdivision at appropriate locations.
Subd. 2. Streets. Streets shall conform to the following design:
(a) Widths. Streets shall conform to the following minimum dimensions:
Street Type
Right -of -Way Width Roadway Width
Major Arterial 250 feet
Minor Arterial 150 feet
Collectors 70 feet 40 feet
Local 60 feet 24 feet
Local Rural
Service Area 60 feet 24 feet
Marginal Access Roads 60 feet 24 feet
Cul-de-sac Streets 60 feet 24 feet
Cul-de-sac Turnaround
Diameter 125 feet 50 feet
Commercial/Industrial
Local 60 feet 36 feet
(b) Street Intersections. Insofar as practical, streets shall intersect at
right angles. In no case shall the angle formed by the intersection of two streets be less
than 80 degrees, with 90 degree intersections preferred. Intersections having more than
four corners shall be prohibited. Adequate land for future intersection and interchange
construction needs shall be dedicated.
(c) Tangents. A tangent of at least three hundred (300) feet shall be
introduced between reverse curves on arterial and collector streets.
(d) Deflections. When connecting street lines deflect from each other at
one point by more than ten (10) degrees they shall be connected by a curve with a radius
adequate to ensure a sight distance of not less than five hundred (500) feet for arterials,
three hundred (300) feet for collectors, one hundred (100) feet for all other streets. The
planning commission may allow greater or lesser sight distances at the recommendation of
the engineer.
(e) Street Jogs. Street jogs with centerline offsets of less than 150 feet
shall be avoided for local streets.
(f) Local Streets. Minor streets shall be laid out so that their use by
through traffic is discouraged.
(g) Cul-de-sac. The maximum length of a street terminating in a cul-de-
sac shall be 750 feet, measured from the centerline of the street of origin to the end of
the right-of-way, or a maximum of 20 lots, whichever is shorter. Lot lines abutting cul-
de-sacs shall be radial.
(h) Centerline Gradients. All centerline gradients shall be at least 0.5
percent and shall not exceed the following: arterials and collector streets - 5 percent,
minor streets and marginal access streets - 8 percent.
(i) Access to Arterial Streets. In the case where a proposed subdivision
is adjacent to a limited access highway (arterial), there shall be no direct vehicular or
pedestrian access from individual lots to such highways. As a general requirement, access
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arterials shall be at intervals of not less than 1/4 mile and through existing and
established crossroads where possible.
(j) Subdividing Small Tracts. In the subdividing of small tracts of land
fronting on arterial streets where there is no convenient access to existing entrances and
where access from such subdivision would be closer than 1/4 mile from an existing access
point, a temporary entrance permit may be granted. Provision shall be made in such
subdivisions for the connection of roads to neighboring land. As the major land is sub-
divided and developed, the access becomes possible at a preferred location, such
temporary entrance permits shall be discontinued.
(k) Half Streets. Half streets shall be prohibited.
(1) Hardship to Owners of Adjoining Property. The street arrangement
shall not cause hardship to owners of adjoining property in subdividing their own land and
providing convenient access to it.
Subd. 3. Blocks. The length, width and area of blocks shall be sufficient to
provide for convenient access, circulation, control and safety of street design. Blocks
may be longer than 1300 feet or shorter than 300 feet only if the City Council agrees that
exceptions are warranted. Pedestrian ways may be required on blocks longer than 900
feet or in other areas to provide access to schools, parks and other destinations. Pedes-
trian ways shall be at least ten feet wide and shall be located so as to minimize
intersections with streets.
Subd. 4. Lot Size. The lot dimensions shall be such as to comply with the
minimum standards specified in the zoning and on -site sewage disposal ordinances relating
to minimum buildable lot area requirements. A11 lots must contain buildable area equal to
the minimum lot area requirements of the applicable Zoning District excluding flood
hazards, wetlands, excessive high water table, and steep slope. Rural service area lots
shall contain buildable lot areas equal to the minimum lot area requirements of the zoning
district suitable for the functioning of an onsite sewage disposal system defined as either:
(a) A lot area with sufficient contiguous soils having properties
identified and mapped in the Hennepin County Soil Survey as suitable for an on -site
sewage disposal system as defined in Sections XI and XVI of the Medina Individual Sewage
Disposal and Treatment System Ordinance, or
(b) Upon site investigation and soil analysis as provided in the Medina
Sewer Code, it is determined that suitable land area of contiguous soils exists wherein site
conditions meet the minimum standards for the installation of a sewer system as defined
in the Medina Sewer Code.
(c) Side Lot Lines. Side lines of lots shall be substantially at right angles
to straight street lines or radial to curved street lines.
locations.
(d) Lots. Shall be graded so as to provide drainage away from building
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(e) Natural Features. In the subdividing of any land, due regard shall be
shown for all natural features, such as tree growth, wetlands, steep slopes, water courses,
historic spots, or similar conditions, and plans adjusted to preserve those which will add
attractiveness, safety and stability to the proposed development.
(f) Lot Remnants. All remnants of lots below minimum size left over
after subdividing of a larger tract must be added to adjacent lots rather than allowed to
remain as unusable parcels.
(g) Double Frontage Lots. Double frontage (lots with frontage on two
parallel streets) or reverse frontage shall not be permitted except:
(i) Where lots back on an arterial street in which case vehicular
and pedestrian access between the lots and arterial street shall be
prohibited. Such double -frontage lots shall have an additional depth
of at least 20 feet in order to allow space for screen planting along
the back lot line.
(ii) Where topographic or other conditions render subdividing
otherwise unreasonable. Such double -frontage lots shall have an
additional depth of at least 20 feet in order to allow space for screen
planting along the back lot line.
(h) Location. All lots shall abut their full frontage on a street.
3. (Agricultural Preservation District).
826.15. Lot Area, Height, Lot Width, and Yard Requirements. Subdivision 1. No
building hereafter erected shall exceed two and one half (2-1/2) stories or thirty (30) feet
in height, except farm buildings.
Subd. 2. The following minimum lot sizes, width, depth and yard sizes shall be
observed subject to additional requirements, exceptions, and modifications set forth in
other sections of this Ordinance.
(a) Two (2) acres where the lot area contains at least 2 acres of
contiguous soils suitable for a conventional sewage disposal system installation as
defined in the Medina Sewer Code.
(b) Five (5) acres where the lot area contains at least 5 acres of
contiguous soils suitable for an innovative sewage disposal system installation, as
defined in the Medina Sewer Code.
(c) Five (5) acres where the lot area contains a minimum of one half (1/2)
acre of contiguous soils suitable for a conventional sewage disposal system
installation, as defined in the Medina Sewer Code, provided that the remaining four
and one-half acres may not be prohibitive soils, except that steep slopes are
permitted.
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(d) Lot Width - 110 feet.
(e) Lot Depth - 200 feet.
(f) Front Yard Depth - 50 feet.
(g) Side Yard Width - 20 feet.
(h) Rear Yard Depth - 40 feet.
Subd. 3. Accessory animal barns shall not be erected within 150 feet of all lot
lines.
Subd. 4. Feed lots, runs, pens, and similar intensively used facilities for
animal raising and care shall not be located within 300 feet of all property lines.
4. (Rural Residential District).
826.25. Lot Area, Height, Lot Width, and Setback Requirements. Subdivision 1. No
building hereafter erected shall exceed two and one half (2 1/2) stories or thirty (30) feet
in height, except farm buildings and except as regulated by Subdivision 5 of this section.
Subd. 2. The following minimum lot sizes, width, depth and setback
requirements shall be observed subject to additional requirements, exceptions, and
modifications set forth in other sections of this Ordinance.
(a) Two (2) acres where the lot area contains at least 2 acres of
contiguous soils suitable for a conventional sewage disposal system installation as
defined in the Medina Sewer Code.
(b) Five (5) acres where the lot area contains at least 5 acres of
contiguous soils suitable for an innovative sewage disposal system installation, as
defined in the Medina Sewer Code.
(c) Five (5) acres where the lot area contains a minimum of one-half (1/2)
acre of contiguous soils suitable for a conventional sewage disposal system
installation, as defined in the Medina Sewer Code, provided that the remaining four
and one-half acres may not be prohibitive soils, except that steep slopes are
permitted.
(d) Lot Width - 110 feet.
(e) Lot Depth - 200 feet.
(f) Front Yard Setbacks - 50 feet.
(g) Side Yard Setbacks - 20 feet.
(h) Rear Yard Setbacks - 40 feet.
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Subd. 3. Animal barns shall not be erected within 150 feet of any lot line.
Subd. 4. Feed lots, runs, pens, and similar intensively used facilities for
animal raising and care shall not be located within 300 feet of any property line.
Subd. 5. The height of single family detached residences may exceed 30 feet
but may not exceed 40 feet or two and one-half (2 1/2) stories, if the following standards
are met:
(a) Accurate building plans and elevation drawings shall be submitted to
the City;
(b) The residence shall be constructed on a platted lot at least three and
one-half (3 1/2) acres in size;
(c) The residence shall be constructed with setbacks at least twice as
great as those specified in Subd. 2(f,g,h) of this section;
(d) Those portions of the residence greater than 30 feet in height shall be
uninhabited and not planned for storage;
(e) The ceiling of the uppermost floor of the residence shall be
constructed with materials having at least a one hour fire rating, including
necessary fire stops and a minimum of ceiling penetrations;
(f) Smoke detectors shall be installed in all bedrooms and hallways above
the first floor;
(g) Landscaping or change in topography shall be sufficient to mitigate
the visual impact of the residence on adjacent properties;
(h) The height from the lowest ground level (and 8 feet out) to the eave
shall be no greater than 30 feet;
(i) There shall be a two (2) story height limitation at the driveway or
point of access to the residence; and
(j) The minimum square footage per floor shall be 900 feet.
5. (Rural Commercial District).
826.51. Lot Area, Height, Lot Width, and Yard Requirements. Subdivision 1. No
building hereafter erected shall exceed two and one-half (2-1/2) stories or thirty (30) feet
in height, except farm buildings.
Subd. 2. The following minimum requirements shall be observed subject to
additional requirements, exceptions, and modifications set forth in other sections of this
Ordinance. There shall be a minimum lot size established by the City Council for each
use, but not less than:
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(a) Two (2) acres where the lot area contains at least two (2) acres of
contiguous soils suitable for a conventional sewage disposal system installation as
defined in the Medina Sewer Code.
(b) Five (5) acres where the lot area contains at least five (5) acres of
contiguous soils suitable for an innovative sewage disposal system installation, as
defined in the Medina Sewer Code.
(c) Five (5) acres where the lot area contains a minimum of one-half (1/2)
acre of contiguous soils suitable for a conventional sewage disposal system
installation, as defined in the Medina Sewer Code, provided that the remaining four
and one-half acres may not be prohibitive soils, except that steep slopes are
permitted.
(d) Minimum Lot Width - 110 feet.
(e) Minimum Lot Depth - 200 feet.
(f) Minimum Front Yard - 50 feet.
(g) Minimum Side Yard - 20 feet.
(h) Minimum Rear Yard - 40 feet.
Subd. 3. Minimum setback from a side or rear of a residential area: 75 feet.
Subd. 4. Design shall include adequate internal streets not less than 22 feet
wide exclusive of required parking.
Subd. 5. Curb cuts shall not exceed 24 feet in width.
Subd. 6. The entire area shall be landscaped, occupied by building or parking
areas so treated as to control dust. Should the development be undertaken in stages, all
of the area required to conform to that portion undertaken shall be developed to meet the
preceding requirements.
Subd. 7. A drainage plan shall be designed and approved for the area with such
on -site construction as determined necessary by the City Engineer to adequately handle
all drainage.
6. (Rural Industrial District).
826.63. Lot Area, Height, Lot Width, an Yard Requirements. Subdivision 1. No
building hereafter erected shall exceed two and one-half (2 1/2) stories or thirty (30) feet
in height, except farm buildings.
Subd. 2. The following minimum requirements shall be observed subject to
additional requirements, exceptions, and modifications set forth in other sections of this
Ordinance. There shall be a minimum lot size of:
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(a) Two (2) acres where the lot area contains at least two (2) acres of
contiguous soils suitable for a conventional sewage disposal system installation as
defined in the Medina Sewer Code.
(b) Five (5) acres where the lot area contains at least five (5) acres of
contiguous soils suitable for an innovative sewage disposal system installation, as
defined in the Medina Sewer Code.
(c) Five (5) acres where the lot area contains a minimum of one-half (1/2)
acre of contiguous soils suitable for a conventional sewage disposal system
installation, as defined in the Medina Sewer Code, provided that the remaining four
and one-half acres may not be prohibitive soils, except that steep slopes are
permitted.
(i) Minimum Lot Width - 110 feet.
(ii) Minimum Lot Depth - 200 feet.
(iii) Front Yard - 50 feet.
(iv) Side Yard - 20 feet; 0 feet when abutting railroad.
(v) Minimum Rear Yard - 40 feet.
Subd. 3. Minimum Setback from a side or rear to a residential area: 75 feet.
Subd. 4. Design shall include adequate internal streets not less than 22 feet
wide exclusive of required parking.
Subd. 5. Curb cuts shall not exceed 24 feet in width.
Subd. 6. The entire area shall be landscaped, occupied by building or parking
areas constructed of asphalt or concrete surface. Should the development be undertaken
in stages, all of the area required to conform to that portion undertaken shall be
developed to meet the preceding requirements.
Subd. 7. A drainage plan shall be designed and approved for the area with such
on -site construction as determined necessary by the City Engineer to adequately handle
all drainage.
Section II. This Ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and
publication.
`, " Adopted by the City Council of the City of Medina this - day of
ram!'t/ , 1991.
. Acr. mite, Mayor
ATTEST:
Donna Roehl, Clerk -Treasurer
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Published in the Crow River News this < day of
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ME230-001(II)
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, 1991.
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a d o p t i o n :
C I T Y O F M E D I N A
R E S O L U T I O N N O . P /
R E S O L U T I O N A U T H O R I Z I N G P U B L I C A T I O N O F
O R D I N A N C E N O . 2 5 1 B Y T I T L E A N D S U M M A R Y
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m e t w i t h c o n t i g u o u s s o i l s ; a n d
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b y t i t l e a n d s u m m a r y i n t h e c a s e o f l e n g t h y o r d i n a n c e s ; a n d
W H E R E A S , t h e C i t y C o u n c i l b e l i e v e s t h a t t h e f o l l o w i n g s u m m a r y w o u l d
c l e a r l y i n f o r m t h e p u b l i c o f t h e i n t e n t a n d e f f e c t o f t h e o r d i n a n c e .
N O W , T H E R E F O R E , B E I T R E S O L V E D b y t h e C i t y C o u n c i l o f t h e C i t y o f
M e d i n a t h a t t h e c i t y c l e r k - t r e a s u r e r s h a l l c a u s e t h e f o l l o w i n g s u m m a r y o f
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o r d i n a n c e :
P u b l i c N o t i c e
T h e C i t y C o u n c i l o f t h e C i t y o f M e d i n a h a s a d o p t e d O r d i n a n c e N o . 2 5 1
r e q u i r i n g t h a t a l l m i n i m u m s o i l r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r o n - s i t e s e p t i c s y s t e m s b e m e t
w i t h c o n t i g u o u s s o i l s . T h e e f f e c t o f t h e o r d i n a n c e i s t o m a n d a t e t h a t t h e 2 - a n d 5 -
a c r e m i n i m u m s o i l r e q u i r e m e n t s b e m e t b y t h e p r e s e n c e o f a n a r e a o f c o n t i g u o u s
s o i l s o f t h e m i n i m u m s i z e r a t h e r t h a n b y a g g r e g a t i n g a r e a s o f a c c e p t a b l e s o i l s o v e r
t h e e n t i r e p r o p e r t y . T h e o r d i n a n c e a m e n d s p o r t i o n s o f S e c t i o n s 7 2 0 . 1 7 , 8 2 0 . 2 9 ,
8 2 6 . 1 5 , 8 2 6 . 2 5 , 8 2 6 . 5 1 a n d 8 2 6 . 6 3 o f t h e M e d i n a C o d e o f O r d i n a n c e s . T h e f u l l t e x t
o f O r d i n a n c e N o . 2 5 1 i s a v a i l a b l e a t t h e M e d i n a c i t y h a l l d u r i n g r e g u l a r b u s i n e s s
h o u r s .
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D o n n a R o e h l , C i t y C l e r k - T r e a s u r e r
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Medina that
the city clerk -treasurer keep a copy of the ordinance in her office at city hall for
public inspection and that she post a full copy of the ordinance in a public place
within the City. /
DATED: e 0 h lc�y"lih /e /
Gary M. Acromite, 1Vlayor
ATTEST:
Donna Roehl, City Clerk -Treasurer
The foregoing motion was duly seconded by member 2/e74/6 ; and
upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
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and the following voted against the same:
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Whereupon the amendment was declared adopted.
ME230-005(II)
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Affidavit of Publication
NOTICE:
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MEDINA
Public Notice
The City Council of the City of Medina
has adopted Ordinance -No. 251 requiring
that all minimum soil requirements for on -
site septic sy'stem&bamet.with contigu-
ous,soils,.Tho effect,of,ltle ordinance is to
mandate that the 2- and, 5- acre minimum
soil requirements be met by the presence
of an area of contiguous soils of the mini-
mum size rather than by aggregating
areas of acceptable soils over the entire
property. The ordinance amends portions
of Sections 720.17, ,'1820.29 826.15,
826.25, 826.51 and 826.63 of the Medina
Code of Ordinances. The full text or Ordi-
nance No. 251 is available at the Medina
city hall during regular business hours.
Donna Roehl, City Clerk -Treasurer
Published in the Crow River News
fti%nday, April 1, 1991.
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Ordinance No. 251
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