HomeMy Public PortalAbout325ORDINANCE NO.325
AN ORDINANCE ADDING
SECTION 832 TO THE CITY CODE
TITLED BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT
THE MEDINA CITY COUNCIL ORDAINS as follows:
Section 1. Section 832 ZONING BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT
is hereby established as follows.
Section 832.01. Purpose. The purpose of this district is to provide an attractive, high quality
business park primarily for office, high quality manufacturing and assembly, and non -retail uses
in developments which provide a harmonious transition to residential development and
neighborhoods by: 1) conducting all business activities and essentially all storage inside
buildings, 2) consisting of low profile, high quality and attractive buildings which blend in with
the environment, 3) providing open space, quality landscaping and berming which achieve a
park -like setting and 4) including berming and buffering of parking, loading docks and other
similar functions.
Section 832.02. Permitted Uses. Within the Business Park District the following uses shall be
permitted uses and are subject to site plan approval and development plan approval processes.
1. Park and Open Space
2. Office
3. Secretarial and Word Processing Service
4. Bank and Financial Institutions
5. Medical Offices
6. Post Office
Section 832.03. Conditional Uses. Within the Business Park District, no structure or land shall
be used for the following uses except by conditional use permit.
1. Public Buildings of a non -industrial nature/use
2. Transit Station or Stop
3. Hospital
4. Hotel / Motel
5. Physical Fitness Clubs
6. Animal Hospital (veterinary)
7. Laboratories
8. Publishing Firms
9. Showrooms
10. Essential Public Utility and Service Structures
11. Business and technical schools which are post secondary
12. Telecommunications Tower as defined in the section titled Zoning — Performance Standards
and Enforcement of the Medina City Code.
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13. Adult establishments as defined in section 645 of the Medina City Code.
14. Manufacturing and assembly of the following light industrial products and products
excluding: metal plating; teflon coating or similar plating or coatings requiring high
temperatures; the use of heavy or other drop forges or heavy or other hydraulic surges or
devices capable of detection (vibration) at the property line.1 Manufacturing of the following
are included:
a. Printing and related support activities
b. Computer and electronic products
c. Communications equipment
d. Audio and video equipment
e. Semiconductor and other electronic components
f. Navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments
g. Manufacturing and reproducing magnetic and optical media
h. Household appliances
i. Jewelry, silverware, and hollowware
j. Jewelers' material and lapidary work
k. Doll, toy, and games
1. Office supplies (except paper manufacturing)
m. Medical equipment and supplies
n. Pharmaceuticals.
Section 832.04. Accessory Uses. Within the Business Park District the following accessory uses
shall be allowed.
1. Recreational and Open Space for those employed on site and their guests
2. Off -Street Parking and Loading
3. Food Service for Employees and their guests, provided such facility is integrated into and
within the principal use and building.
4. Railroad Spur
5. Transit Stop / Station
6. Day Nurseries and day care
7. Any industrial repair or processing provided it does not occupy more than 20 percent of the
floor area
8. Warehouse, provided it does not occupy more than 30 percent of the floor area. (As used in
this section, warehouse means a place in which goods or merchandise is stored, not including
raw material or other goods used in the manufacturing or assembly of products on the site and
not including the temporary storage of goods and merchandise produced on this site.)
9. Wholesale offices and showrooms
10. Computer manufacturing and assembly
11. Essential Public Utility and Service Structures including telecommunications towers under
the requirements of a conditional use permit.
12. Retail sale of products provided the floor area for retail sales does not exceed 2,000 sq. ft. or
exceed 5% of the gross floor area in the building, whichever is less.
Uses listed in this subsection are selectively taken from the North American Industry Classification System
(NAICS). Uses not included or worded differently were intentionally done so because they are not consistent with
the purpose of this district, were deemed not to be appropriate for inclusion, or needed to be worded differently to
meet the City's needs.
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Section 832.05. Lot, Setback and Building Size Requirements. The following minimum
requirements shall be observed, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications
set forth in other sections of this ordinance (When setback provisions overlap, the most
restrictive provisions of both setbacks shall apply. See Figure 1).
Subd. 1. Lot of Record: A lot of record, which existed on or before December 31, 1999 and has
one or more of the following shall be considered buildable without requiring a variance provided
all other provisions of the ordinance are met.
(a) more than 1 acre
(b) less than the required lot width
(c) less than the required lot depth
Subd. 2. Minimum Lot Area: 5 Acres.
Subd. 3. Minimum Lot Width: 300 feet.
Subd. 4. Minimum Lot Depth: 300 feet.
Subd. 5. Minimum Front Yard Setback: 50 feet.
Subd. 6. Minimum Side Yard Setback: 50 feet.
Subd. 7. Minimum Rear Yard Setback: 50 feet.
Subd. 8. Setback from Residential: The minimum setback from lot lines abutting residential
zones is 100 feet. When commercial and residential zones are separated by a road right of way,
the setback shall be 100 feet from the commercial property line.
Subd. 9. Wetland Setback: Shall be a minimum of 25 feet for a wetland less than 1 acre and 50
feet for wetlands greater than 1 acre, and such setback shall be natural vegetation, but shall not be
a mowed and/or fertilized lawn.
Subd. 10. Business to Business Parking Lot Setback: Parking may be allowed within 25 feet
from a commercial zone if an appropriate buffering plan is approved.
Subd. 11. Business to Residential Parking Lot Setback: Parking may be allowed within 50
feet of a residential zone if there is no line of sight between the vehicles in the reduced setback
and the main floor of the residences. An approved landscape plan which could include a berm
may be allowed to be constructed to meet the line of site requirements thereby allowing parking
in some portion of the 100 foot setback.
Subd. 12. Limitations on Setbacks: No required front yard, side yard, rear yard, and wetland
setback or other required setbacks shall be used for building, storage, or other functions except
for recreation and open space uses. When setback provisions overlap, the most restrictive
provision of both setbacks apply. (See also Impervious Coverage in the Design and
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Development Standard — all uses)
Subd. 13. Building Height: No building shall exceed 30 feet, unless the building has a sprinkler
system, in which case the height shall not exceed 35 feet.
Section 832.06. Sanitary Sewer. Within the Business Park District, the maximum allowed
waste water flow is 750 gallons per day, per net acre (for purposes of this section, net acres
equals the total area of the lot, minus wetlands and open water).
Section 832.07. Design and Development Standards. Design and development standards are
established for this district to achieve a high standard of development by providing assurance that
land uses, buildings and functions are compatible within the district and with adjacent districts.
The plans and the proposed use of a property shall conform to the design and development
standards prior to approval of any permit. The applicant or owner shall supply plans and data
necessary to demonstrate such conformance.
Subd. 1. Design and development standards — all uses. The following design and
development standards are identified for all uses. Additional standards may be identified during
the review and approval process, due to the particular characteristics of each site, the proposed
development of the site, and the uses on adjacent property.
(a) Site Analysis — A complete analysis of the site shall be made and a site analysis
map shall be prepared as defined by this ordinance. The analysis map shall then
be used to determine how the site shall be used and to identify the appropriate
arrangement of the various components to the development. A site plan shall then
be prepared as defined by this ordinance.
(b) Landscape Plan — A landscape plan shall be prepared. The landscape plan must
include existing trees and landscaping to be retained. The plan must show new
landscaping including ground cover, shrubs, and trees by type, size, and spacing.
The plan must also include: planting methods, walls and fences, if any, (which
must be decorative), plazas, fountains, sculptures, all outdoor lights, and other
relevant features.
(c) Building Plan — The building plan shall be prepared and include at least the
following: a generalized floor plan for each floor, uses, elevation plans for each
side of the building showing proposed color and type of materials, fenestration,
any rooftop equipment and proposed screening materials, size and square footage,
number of parking stalls in the building or in the ramp or deck, if any, building
size, building height, exterior lighting, signage if any, and any other relevant
features.
(d) Utilities — All utilities shall be placed underground. Transformers and similar
equipment, if any, should be located inside a building or shall be fully screened
from view.
(e) Signage — A coordinated signage system for the building and access may have to
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(1)
(g)
be provided.
Grade Preserved — In general, existing landforms and grades on the site are
expected to be preserved. Some change may be appropriate to accommodate the
principal building, construct required berms, and achieve reasonable grades for
access drives. No grading or tree removal shall take place prior to approval of a
specific site plan for the site.
Natural Drainage — To the extent possible, development plans shall provide an
open, natural drainage system, except for such portions where it can be shown that
a natural system is not feasible. The volume and speed of runoff shall be
minimized. Flow shall be dispersed and directed in a manner that supports and
enhances natural drainage and enhances water quality. Ponds will only be allowed
when no other feasible alternative exists
(h) Wetland Setback — (See section titled, Lot, Setback and Building Size
Requirements and see Figure 1)
(i) Building Setting — At least 15 feet of landscaping shall be provided adjacent to
the building except for walks, plazas, and approved loading docks.
(j) Internal Drives — Adequate internal streets/drives not less than 22 feet wide
exclusive of required parking shall be provided.
(k) Private Roads — Private streets may be allowed when the City finds that
extension of a public street is not physically feasible or is otherwise not necessary
based on the number of lots, type of development or other relevant factors. Private
streets:
(i) Shall comply with engineering standards of the City.
(ii) Shall be located within an easement at least 60 feet wide, which extends
out to the public right-of-way.
(iii) Shall be designed to minimize impacts upon any nearby residential use.
Buffer strips and landscaping may be required to minimize impact.
(iv) Must be built to a nine -ton design, paved to a width of at least 24 feet.
Some reduction in the width may be allowed based on anticipated traffic
volume, type of traffic, grades, alignment and prohibition of parking on
the street. Upon completion of the private road, the applicant shall submit
to the City a set of "as -built" plans, signed by a registered civil engineer.
(v) Shall be regulated by covenants concerning maintenance and use filed
against all benefiting properties.
(vi) May be required to have a street name sign posted at the point where it
intersects the public right-of-way.
(vii) Shall be subject to a private road agreement entered into between the
developer and the City covering such matters as maintenance, repair,
safety, emergency and service access, signage, lighting, addressing, snow
removal, and similar provisions.
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(1) Street Trees — Streets trees must be planted to meet the following requirements:
(i) Theme — Planting shall be accomplished consistent with the city's street
planting theme for the area.
(ii) Number and Spacing — the minimum number or ratio shall not be less
than one tree per 50 feet or fraction thereof of street frontage including
public and private roads. In most instances, it will be expected that trees
will be clustered and in other forms other than one with uniform spacing.
(iii) Size — the minimum size shall not be less than 2.5 caliper inches measured
1 foot off the ground at the time of planting for deciduous trees and for
coniferous trees the minimum size shall not be less than 6 feet tall.
(iv) Type — shall be native species suitable for the site and consistent with the
theme.
(v) Location — the location shall be shown on the site plan and be found
acceptable by the City prior to planting.
(vi) Landscaping — Street trees shall count as landscaping.
(g) Open Space Trees — Shall consist of native species (in certain instances, other
species hardy to the soil and circumstances may be allowed), be consistent with
the landscape plan, and complement the form and function of the open space.
(h) Tree Preservation — Trees are a major component of the natural environment and
their ecosystems. For this reason and for compliance with the purposes of this
district, significant trees (trees measuring 8 or more caliper inches in diameter
measured 4 feet off the ground) are protected. No significant tree shall be
removed unless required to implement the development plan approved by the city
and accompanied by a tree replacement plan consistent with this ordinance
including replacement of 1 caliper inch for each caliper inch removed. Every two
feet in height of a coniferous tree equals 1 caliper inch. A coniferous tree must
measure at least 6 feet high at the time of planting to qualify as a replacement tree.
In those instances where it is not practical to plant replacement trees on the site,
the City may accept a payment (as determined by the City) in lieu of planting
some or all of the replacement trees. Street trees can not be used to calculate
replacement. A significant tree will be considered removed or lost as a result of:
1) clearing or cutting which result in removal or killing of the tree; 2) grade
change, including grading or filling, whether temporary or permanent, affecting 45
percent or more of the tree's critical root zone (the area around the tree trunk
having a radius of 1.5 feet for every caliper inch of the tree's diameter); 3) utility,
roads or other construction resulting in the cutting of 45 percent or more of the
tree's roots within the critical root zone; 4) mechanical injury to the trunk causing
loss of more than 40 percent of the circumference of any portion of the trunk bark;
5) compaction to a depth of 6 inches or more of 45 percent or more of the surface
of the soil within the critical root zone.
(i)
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Impervious Coverage — The maximum impervious coverage shall not exceed 50
percent. No impervious surface is allowed in required setback areas except
approved driveway, parking, and approved walks and trails. An approved soft
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trail (one comprised of wood chips, ag lime, or crushed rock) will not be counted
as impervious. (See Figure 1.)
Parcel Boundry
1.1 Residential Zoning
Wetlands
NM Buildable Land
Figure 1
Wetlands Setback (25-50 Feet)
— Property Line Setback (50 feet)
® Residential Setback (+50 Feet)
Required Open Space
Required Additional 50 ft.
Setback from Residential
!Required open space
to maintain 50
!maximum impervious
'coverage
Minimum 50 ft., front, side
and rear yard setbacks
Protected Wetland
Mimimum 50 ft.
wetland setback
(over 1 acre)
Minimum 25 ft.
wetland setback
(less than 1 acre)
These figures are illustrative.
For example, parking would
likely have landscaped areas
which might not count as
hard cover.
50 0 50 100150 Feet
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(j) Outdoor Lighting — Outdoor lighting must meet the requirements as specified in
the City's Outdoor Lighting Ordinance. No more than 0.0 FC of light where
residential zoning abuts and 0.3 FC of light where other zoning abuts shall be
allowed at the property line, when measured at eye level and aimed at the light
source.
(i) Landscape and Architectural Lighting — Provide lighting aimed directly
at the area of focus. Minimize spill light by use of narrow distribution
luminaries and control devices such as internal and external louvers,
refractors, barn doors and glare shields.
(ii) Parking and Walkways — Provide cutoff type luminaries for parking
areas and walkways with no more than 10 percent of light output above the
horizontal plane through the light source.
(k) Association Covenants — Association documents and any covenants providing for
use, upkeep, maintenance and insurance for the open space, monument signs, walls
and fences, accessory structures, outdoor lighting, and similar improvements shall
be submitted to the City as part of the development plans.
(1) Landscaped Berms — Are required in this district to screen and separate certain
functions and uses.
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(i) Purpose — The purpose is to screen views, reduce noise, reduce dust,
reduce impacts from lights, help separate uses, complement drainage, and
to enhance the appearance of setback and open space areas.
(ii) Where Required —
(a) A landscaped berm shall be constructed when any use (permitted use,
conditional use, or accessory use) is made of a property located within
720 feet of a residential zone, measured at the closest lot line of the
parcel in the Business Park District. More than one landscape berm
within the 720 feet may not be required when it can be shown or
demonstrated through an evaluation of: 1) A complete site plan
submitted in conformance with this ordinance that the additional berm
will not promote the purpose and other provisions of this section; and
2) when such additional berm is not required by any other provision of
this section or other section of the city code.
(b) Between uses and/or different functions within the district;
(i) Between loading docks and office entrances and office
views.
(ii) Between utility equipment or storage, and office entrances
and views.
(iii) Between manufacturing buildings and office uses.
(iv) Between other functions or uses when deemed appropriate
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based on the evaluation of the site plan and existing and
proposed uses and functions on and nearby the property.
(iii) Location — The landscape berm may be located adjacent to the building or
areas to be screened, along the property line or a combination of the two,
whichever best meets the purposes of the section.
(iv) Design — The design must be based on the function and purpose of the
berm and the uses and circumstances of the specific properties involved.
These factors will set the framework for the width, height, shape, and
landscaping. The berm must be undulating, creating a natural looking
configuration. The design, plant selection and the planting plan must be
completely coordinated taking into account the symbiotic relationship
between the plants and the micro -climate including: moisture, runoff,
slope, sun and sun angle, temperature, wind, evaporation, plant
relationships, hardiness, maintainability, and other factors. The City does
not expect the berms to have an irrigation system but the plan must include
provisions for watering after initial planting and during drought or severe
dry spells. The berm design shall not adversely affect natural drainage but
may in certain instances be used to modify drainage positively and
favorably.
(v) Landscape Materials — Landscape materials shall consist of coniferous
and deciduous trees, understory plants and shrubs, and ground cover.
Native species shall be used. In certain instances, other species hardy to
the soil and circumstances may be allowed. A variety of species is
required. The City will provide a list of plants considered acceptable for
most areas in the district.
(vi) Fences — Fences on or near the top of the berm are generally not favored.
In some instances, a solid fence may be useful to add height, screen, or
reduce noise, but in such instances, the fence shall be decorative and
landscaping shall be used to soften the impact.
(vii) Walls — Walls are not to be used as a substitute for a natural berm.
Limited use of decorative walls constructed of boulders or similar natural
materials may be used to achieve objectives consistent with this section.
(viii) Berm Plan — A detailed plan must be submitted with the site plan. The
plan shall include the location, width, height, configuration, topography at
1 foot intervals, soils, listing of all plant materials by species and size,
method of planting, maintenance plan, any walls, fences, rock or other
features. Each berm must be custom designed for the specific site and
provide continuity without monotony between parcels.
(ix) Conformance — Within two summer seasons after completion, a field
inspection shall be made for conformance to the approved plan.
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(m)
(x) Maintenance — The owner shall have responsibility for maintaining the
berm and its landscaping according to the plan throughout the term of the
use as approved by the City.
(xi) Joint Development and Maintenance — Property owners in the district,
residential owners and associations can, if they agree, jointly develop and
or maintain the berms required by this district.
Loading Docks — For purposes of this section a loading dock is defined as an area
measuring at least 12 feet wide which provides a portal for a truck through the
outside wall of a building. The portal could be through a door, which allows the
truck to either enter into the building or which allows the truck to the edge of the
building or to a dock at the building with a portal into the building. A loading dock
also includes an area measuring 80 feet long by 12 feet wide perpendicular from the
portal. Storage of trucks and/or trailers, against or adjacent to the building shall be
counted as loading dock even if access into the building is not provided.
Loading docks shall not be located within 300 feet of a residential or residential
planned unit development zone. Loading docks located within 300 feet and 720 feet
of a residential zone or residential planned unit development shall be screened to the
fullest extent possible. Measurements shall be from the lot line of the Business Park
property.
Loading docks shall be screened from adjacent property and streets to the fullest
extent possible using any, but not limited to, one of these techniques: landscaping,
wing -walls (no longer than 80 feet), berms, roofs or other similar overhangs,
trenches allowing trucks below the ground, or innovative architecture such as a saw -
tooth configuration or a courtyard. Each lot shall be allowed at least one loading
dock.
Loading docks not located within a courtyard shall not exceed 10 percent of the
perimeter of the building. As used in this section, a courtyard must be formed by at
least 70 percent of the principal building; the remainder may be a wing -wall
architecturally integrated into the building. The courtyard shall have no more than
two openings with each opening not to exceed a width of 40 feet providing access
for truck and vehicle traffic. The open ends of the courtyards shall be oriented away
from property zoned residential if the court yard is located within 720 feet of the lot
line of property zoned residential. For any site adjacent to or within 720 feet of a
residential zone or planned resident development, loading docks shall be planned so
that the building is located between the residential zone and the loading dock.
Loading docks shall use quality materials and have a "finished" appearance.
(n) Landscaping — The entire lot shall be landscaped, except for those portions
occupied by a building, walk or trail, parking lot, decorative plaza, wetlands,
wetland and waterway buffers, and woodlands, and are subject to landscape
requirements as specified in the section titled Zoning — Performance Standards and
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Enforcement. Natural vegetation consisting of properly maintained native species
with any invasive species removed may be considered as part of the landscaping.
(o) Architectural Standards -
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(i) Purpose - The purpose of this section is to achieve the purposes of the
Business Park District, to protect and preserve property values, to protect
nearby uses, to provide for the general welfare of the City, and to establish
reasonable development standards for functional and aesthetic aspects of
buildings and structures.
(ii) Building Materials - All exterior building materials shall be durable and
non-combustible (except for wood used as an allowed accent material),
consisting of one or more of the following: At least 30 percent shall be
brick, natural stone, granite, stucco (but not - Exterior Insulation and Finish
System (EIFS)), copper or glass. Up to 20 percent may be wood, anodized
aluminum or similar metals which may be used as an accent material if
appropriately integrated into the overall building design and in the case of
wood, not subject to damage caused by heavy use or exposure. When
requested, samples of the external materials shall be submitted to the City.
Decorative concrete and decorative pre -cast concrete panels may be allowed
provided the total of such material does not make up more than 70 percent
of the exterior material. Decorative concrete means concrete which: 1) is
burnished creating a terrazzo appearance, 2) professionally colored and
patterned to create a high quality earth tone brick appearance, 3)
professionally colored and patterned to create a high quality white or earth
tone stucco appearance (but not EFTS), 4) professionally colored and
patterned to create a high quality travertine appearance.
(iii) Building Appearance - All buildings and structures and remodeling of
either existing or new buildings shall take into account compatibility related
to architectural quality and mass of the structure to be constructed. Elements
of compatibility include, but are not limited to: building form, mass, height
and bulk; fenestration, exterior materials and their appearance, color
(compatible and harmonious with the building, other nearby buildings which
meet the standards described above and the natural setting in the area)
durability, setback, landscaping, exterior lighting, and site improvements.
(iv) Building Appearance when adjacent to a residential zone- Buildings on
lots abutting residential zones should incorporate architectural elements and
design to achieve compatibility with nearby residential zones.
(v) Building Modulation - The design of buildings shall employ architectural
modulation to minimize the apparent scale and dimension of structures.
Modulation means harmonious changes or variations of the massing and
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fagade of a structure. Modulation is intended to achieve high quality
architecture which is aesthetically pleasing and functional. Modulation
may be achieved by variations in the form, mass, bulk and height of
structures and shall be combined with architectural features to achieve a
high standard of design. At least the following shall be used as guidelines:
a. Building design should avoid blank walls and large unbroken
expanses of walls exposed to the outside.
b. Building design should mitigate the visual impacts of a large
building mass through offsets, projections, and recesses in the
fagade.
c. The appearance of massive roofs should be avoided by
variations in the rooflines and height. Dormers, deep eaves,
overhangs and cornices may help create visual interest.
d. Decorative roof elements should be incorporated into other roof
or wall elements to avoid looking "tacked on."
e. Building elevations should be articulated to provide a
reasonable amount of visual interest by varying the shape or
pattern of windows, building materials, textures, and colors.
(v) Rooftop equipment - All rooftop equipment shall be designed to
minimize undesirable views and forms when viewing rooftops from higher
elevations or abutting property. Equipment shall be screened through the
use of architectural elements and materials, which are consistent with the
design and architecture of the building. Wooden boards or similar material
constructed or assembled in a fence -type method or design shall not be
used to screen rooftop equipment. Rooftop equipment and screening
elements shall not exceed 8 feet in height.
(p) Signs — All private signs shall be integrated with the building design and
architecture in terms of material, style, color, and placement. Signs must conform
to the City's lighting ordinance and the following table:
Lot Size
(acres)
Maximum Total Sign
Area Allowed (Sq.
Feet)
<1
1 to 5
5 to 20
> 20
100
150
200
250
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Maximum Size of Sign
Face (Sq. Feet)
Ground
Sign (Maxi
Height 10
Ft.)
Wall Sign
100
100
64
80
I2
Maximum
Size for
Temporary
Signs (Sq.
Feet)
32
Maximum
Size for
Real Estate
signs (Sq.
Feet)
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(q)
(r)
(i)
Ground signs: Must be consistent with the approved standards and be
located in a landscaped area having at least three times the square foot area
as the ground sign.
(ii) Minimum setback: 20 feet from all lot lines.
(iii) Wall Signs: Shall not be larger than 8 percent of the area of the wall on
which it is located or the square feet specified above, whichever is less.
(iv) Real Estate Signs: Are temporary in nature and must be removed within
30 days following leasing or sale of the property.
Surfacing — All driveways, required parking, and loading berths shall have a 9 ton
capacity, dustless, all-weather surface. Parking areas for infrequent parking such as
for special events or for fewer than 20 times per year may use grasscrete or similar
materials or techniques and be in conformance with this provision. Such materials
shall not be considered impervious if at least 50 percent is exposed grass or similar
landscaping.
Access and Driveways — No vehicle access shall be located closer than 150 feet
from a street corner, nor shall the access be more than 24 feet wide, not including
the radius which may be up to 40 feet. Driveways shall not be located in setback
areas except to provide essentially direct access from the street to a parking lot at
approximately 90 degrees. To the extent possible, driveways into large parking
areas with more than 100 spaces and into loading docks shall be curved to reduce
direct exposure of the areas from off the site.
(s) Area identity — coordinate signs, lights, image etc. — The City desires to promote
an identity and favorable image for the Business Park District by coordinating
landscaping, lighting, and signage.
(t) Incorporate Natural Environment — The natural environment of the site shall be
incorporated into the site plan and development plan for the property.
(u) Outside Storage — No outdoor storage shall be permitted
(v) Outside Storage of Vehicles - Vehicles must have a current and valid license, be in
operable condition for use on the public streets, and be actively used for the use
approved on the site and moved on a daily basis when the use is opened for
business. Businesses are permitted to have one vehicle, but not more than 12,000
lbs. of gross vehicle weight for every 20,000 square feet of building space, up to a
maximum of four vehicles. Additional vehicles above 12,000 lbs. gross vehicle
weight are permitted at all buildings, provided that they are parked in the loading
dock and screened from view.
(w)
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Fences and Walls — Only decorative fences and walls to provide screening and
delineation of selected spaces shall be allowed. The height allowed shall be
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determined through evaluation of the site plan; however, in no case shall the height
exceed 8 feet with the exception of a wing -wall screening loading docks which
height shall not exceed 14 feet.
(x) Building Services, Utilities — To the extent possible, all mechanical equipment,
meters and transformers shall be placed inside the building or in a mechanical court
formed by walls which completely enclose and screen the equipment. Utilities
serving the site shall be placed underground.
(y)
Grades — Private roads, driveways, parking lots, and loading docks exposed to the
elements shall have grades of not less than 0.5 percent nor more than 4 percent in
order to provide adequate drainage and maneuverability of vehicles unless reviewed
for acceptance or unacceptance based on the following: the amount by which the
grade exceeds 4 percent, number of slopes, length of slopes, starting and stopping
areas and their grades, angles and curvatures, traffic volumes, parking turn -over,
turning and intersection factors, roadway width, lineal feet and/or number of spaces
with grades over 4 percent, sight distance and obstructions and alternative routes.
(z) Odor — Odors that are associated with air pollution are regulated by the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Other odors are subject to the nuisance
provisions of the city's code.
(aa) Noise — The source sound level requirements of this section shall apply at the
property line. Measurements may be made at any location for evaluation purposes.
The source sound levels as set by Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, shall be the
highest source levels permitted whether or not such sound source is in the zoning
district in question.
(bb) Parking Structures — Parking structure shall not contain more than one level above
the site grade and the materials shall match those used on the principal building.
(cc) Proof of Parking — When the required off-street parking is 30 or more spaces, the
owner may be allowed to pave and stripe only 80 percent of the required parking
spaces if the following conditions are met:
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(i) A parking plan drawn to scale for the property is submitted with the site plan
and indicates that the site complies with the total parking requirements
stated above and with the parking lot design to the standards required by this
Ordinance.
(ii) The proof of parking area is defined as that portion of the site which is not
paved, but is suitably landscaped and is capable of containing the amount of
parking equal to the difference between the total amount of required parking
and the amount of parking required to be paved to meet the requirements of
this Ordinance. A concrete curb shall be provided between the proof of
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parking area and the initially constructed parking lot. For purposes of
calculating impervious surface, such area will be considered impervious.
(iii) The proof of parking area shall be clearly delineated on the parking plan for
the site.
(iv) The paved portion of the parking area shall comply with the pertinent
sections of this Ordinance.
(v) The proof of parking area is not used to satisfy any other landscaping,
setback, or other requirement of this Ordinance and is not located in an area
occupied by a building.
The property owner is responsible for informing any subsequent owner of the proof
of parking area and parking status of the property, and shall record said provision
with the County recorder.
The city may, at its sole discretion, require that the proof of parking area be paved
and striped in such a way that it meets the requirements to provide the total number
of required parking spaces on the site or a percentage between 80 percent and 100
percent, if so determined by the City.
(dd) Parking Reduction — The required number of parking spaces may be reduced
where it can be demonstrated that such reduction is justified due to joint use of
facilities for dissimilar uses, provisions for transit, or other factors having impact on
parking demand and capacity.
(ee) Parking Lots and Structures — Parking lots and structures shall be designed to
provide efficient parking taking into account the utilitarian function of this activity.
Parking shall be screened from view and be appropriately landscaped to break up
the monotony of such parking. At least 5 percent of the interiors of all surface
parking areas shall be landscaped with each landscape break occurring
approximately every 20 spaces. Such landscaped areas shall not be considered as
impervious if essentially the ground is left open. Provisions for pedestrian
movement into and through parking lots where required shall be provided. Grades
in parking lots shall not exceed 4 percent and perimeters of parking lots shall be
screened with landscaped hedges or decorative walls where appropriate.
(ff)
(gg)
Transit — The site plan and improvements needs to consider transit provisions
including ride sharing and, where it exists, mass transit.
Bicycle Racks / Storage — Bicycle racks or a similar facility to park/store bicycles
shall be provided in a location accessible to employees. At least 1 bicycle space
shall be provided for every 50 required off-street parking spaces.
(hh) Trash and Recycling Facilities — All storage of trash or materials to be recycled
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and their containers such as dumpsters shall be stored within the principal building
or in an enclosed area, composed of material consistent with the materials and
architecture of the principal building and which is screened from view and located
adjacent to and abutting the principal building.
(ii) Pedestrian Ways and Trails — Site plans shall be designed for and include
provisions for pedestrians to provide access to and between the building, parking
lot, open space, street, and transit if any. The plan must include provision for or
connections to the City's trail system consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Subd. 2. Design and development standards — permitted uses. The following design and
development standards are identified for the uses listed below. Additional standards may be
identified during the review and approval process, due to the particular characteristics of each
site, the proposed development of the site, and the uses on adjacent property.
(a) Park and Open Space —
1. The design and use shall be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the
purposes of the Business Park District and be compatible with enhancement of
the wetlands and any nearby residential zone.
(b) Office —
1. No additional standards.
(c) Secretarial and Word Processing Services —
l. No additional standards.
(d) Bank and Financial Institutions —
1. If drive-in service is proposed, the number of lanes shall be kept to a
minimum and shall not exceed three. The drive-in service shall be completely
integrated into the principal building, shall not be an appendage to it, and shall
use the same quality materials as on the remainder of the principal building.
2. Access. Stacking area for the drive-in shall be subordinate to the primary
accesses for vehicles and pedestrians.
(e) Medical Offices —
1. Provision for storage of any hazardous materials and medical waste must be
included and such storage must be inside the building.
(f) Post Office —
1. Special provision and additional parking may be required to accommodate
postal vehicles.
2. Special traffic flow and access may be needed to accommodate operations
especially "mail drop" facilities.
Subd. 3. Design and development standards — conditional uses. The following design and
development standards are identified for the uses listed below. Additional standards may be
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identified during the review and approval process, due to the particular characteristics of each
site, the proposed development of the site, and the uses on adjacent property.
(a) Public Buildings of a non -industrial use —
1. Uses must meet the provisions of the most similar use. Mixed uses must meet
the requirements of the mixed uses.
(b) Transit Station or Stop —
1. Stations shall be located within 500 feet of State Highway 55. Special
consideration shall be given to locating access to provide convenience without
causing congestion, especially due to turning movements. Special
channelization for cars and busses will likely be required. Transit station shall
provide bicycle racks at the equivalent of one space for every 50 off — street
parking spaces.
(c) Hospital —
1. Main access points shall be located on a road designated as a collector or
arterial on the City's plan.
2. Shall not be located on or with major access on a street having an existing or
proposed residential zone within 1500 feet of the hospital nor within 1500 feet
of the access.
3. Special traffic flow provisions must be developed for emergency vehicles.
4. All hazardous materials and medical waste must be stored inside the buildings
and provisions for such storage must be included in the plan.
5. A detailed rational plan must be developed for parking and access including
access parking provisions for doctors, staff, short and long term public
parking, pedestrian ways, decorative security lighting, informational signage,
and metering or pay facilities if included.
6. No heliport shall be located within 1500 feet of an existing or proposed
residential zone.
(d) Hotel/ Motel —
1. No building or use shall be located within 1000 feet of an existing or proposed
residential zone.
2. Main access points shall be located on a road designated as a collector or
arterial on the City's plan.
3. No direct lighting and no signage shall be visible from an existing or proposed
residential zone.
4. Restaurant and convention / conference facilities shall be integrated to and
within the principal hotel or motel building.
(e) Physical Fitness Clubs —
1. No outdoor activity area such as aqua park, swimming, sport courts, or similar
use shall be located within 500 feet of an existing or proposed residential
zone.
2. Main access points shall be located on a road designated as a collector or
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arterial on the City's plan.
3. Parking plans must include provision for simultaneous peak use of the various
facilities.
4. All trash shall be stored completely within the building. There shall not be
any outdoor storage of trash, trash containers, or waste materials.
(f) Animal Hospital (Veterinary Clinic) —
1. Shall not be located within 500 feet of an existing or proposed residential
zone.
2. No outside space shall be used for kenneling animals.
3. The plan for ventilation, location of windows, doors, and loading docks shall
be designed to reduce noise and potential for noise violations.
4. There shall be no outdoor storage of trash, trash containers, or debris of any
kind.
5. Provision for storage of hazardous materials and medical waste must be
included in the building and be identified on the plans.
(g) Laboratories —
1. Are subject to the City's odor provisions.
2. The owner and or operator shall be responsible for all cost incurred in
determining compliance with the provisions governing odor.
3. Building openings such as doors, windows, or loading docks shall include
closing devices to reduce the potential for noise violations.
4. There shall be no outdoor storage of tanks above grade.
5. There shall be no outdoor storage of materials or equipment.
6. Provision for storage of hazardous materials and medical waste must be
included in the building and be identified on the plans.
(h) Publishing Firms —
1. No building or use shall be located within 500 feet of an existing or proposed
residential zone.
2. All trash shall be stored completely within the building. There shall not be
any outdoor storage of trash, trash containers, or waste materials.
3. All material shall be stored inside.
(i) Showrooms —
1. Main access points shall be located on a road designated as a collector or
arterial on the City's plan.
2. There shall be no outdoor storage of equipment or materials.
(j) Essential Public Utility and Service Structures —
l. To the extent appropriate and possible, the site and building shall meet the
standards of this ordinance.
(k) Business and Technical Schools which are post secondary —
1. Parking and vehicle and pedestrian circulation may require additional
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consideration.
(1) Telecommunications Tower — Standards are as defined in the Section titled
Zoning — Performance Standards and Enforcement of the Medina City Code.
(m) Adult establishments — As defined in section 645 of the Medina City Code.
(n) Manufacturing and assembly of light industrial products —
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1. No building shall be located within 500 feet of an existing or proposed
residential zone.
2. Building openings such as doors, windows or loading docks shall include
closing devices to reduce the potential for noise violations.
3. Due to the variety and nature of the uses listed as manufacturing and assembly
of light industrial products and the potential negative impacts to other uses
and property, additional design and development standards shall be required at
the time a specific application is submitted or during the review of such
application.
4. The following uses have additional requirements
(a) Printing and related support activities —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(b) Computer and electronic products —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(ii) Provisions for storage of hazardous materials must be
included in the building and be identified on the plans.
(c) Communications equipment —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(d) Audio and video equipment —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(e) Semiconductor and other electronic components —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(ii) Provisions for storage of hazardous materials must be
included in the building and be identified on the plans.
(f) Navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control
instruments —
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(g)
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(ii) Provisions for storage of hazardous materials must be
included in the building and be identified on the plans.
(iii) The use shall not cause interference to television or other
communication devises on nearby property.
Manufacturing and reproducing magnetic and optical devices
or media —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(ii) Provisions for storage of hazardous materials must be
included in the building and be identified on the plans.
(iii) The use shall not cause interference to television or other
communication devises on nearby property.
(h) Household appliances —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(i)
Jewelry, silverware, and hollowware —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(ii) Exhaust and emissions shall not adversely effect use of
adjacent property or tenant space on the property.
(j) Jewelers' material and lapidary work —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(ii) Exhaust and emissions shall not adversely effect use of
adjacent property or tenant space on the property.
(k) Doll, toy, and games —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(1) Office supplies (except paper manufacturing) —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(m)
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Medical equipment and supplies —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(ii) Provisions for storage of hazardous materials must be
included in the building and be identified on the plans.
(iii) The plan for ventilation, location of windows, doors, and
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loading docks shall be designed to reduce noise and
potential for noise violations.
(n) Pharmaceuticals —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(ii) Provisions for storage of hazardous and controlled
materials must be included in the building and be identified
on the plans.
(iii) The plan for ventilation, location of windows, doors, and
loading docks shall be designed to reduce noise and
potential for noise violations.
(iv) Exhaust and emissions shall not adversely effect use of
adjacent property or tenant space on the property.
Subd. 4. Design and development standards — Accessory uses. The following design and
development standards are identified for the uses listed below. Additional standards may be
identified during the review and approval process, due to the particular characteristics of each
site, the proposed development of the site, and the uses on adjacent property.
(a) Recreational and Open Space for those employed on site and their guests -
1. Adequate provisions shall be made for accessibility between the principal use
and this space.
2. Recreational activity shall be located and designed not to effect adversely
adjacent uses.
(b) Off -Street Parking and Loading —
1. See off-street parking and loading requirements
(c) Food Service for Employees and their guests, provided such facility is
integrated within the principal use and building —
1. No outdoor signage or signage visible from outdoors shall be allowed.
2. Exhaust and emissions shall not adversely effect use of adjacent property or
tenant space on the property.
(d) Railroad Spur —
1. Location and street crossings if any are subject to review and approval by the
City for suitability, safety, and other factors.
(e) Transit Stop / Station —
1. Stations shall be located within 500 feet of State Highway 55. Special
consideration shall be given to locating access to provide convenience without
causing congestion, especially due to turning movements. Special
channelization for cars and busses will likely be required. Transit station shall
provide bicycle racks at the equivalent of one space for every 50 off-street
parking spaces.
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(f) Day Nurseries and day care —
1. At least 25 square feet of usable outdoor recreation space shall be provided per
person for whom care is provided.
2. Vehicle access to or near the main entrance shall be provided in a convenient
and functional manner.
(g)
Any industrial repair or processing provided it does not occupy more than 20
percent of the floor area —
1. See requirements for most similar conditional use.
(h) Warehouse provided it does not occupy more than 30 percent of the floor
area —
1. See loading dock requirements.
(i) Wholesale offices and showrooms —
1. See loading dock requirements
(j) Computer manufacturing and assembly —
1. Provisions for storage of hazardous materials must be included in the building
and be identified on the plans.
(k) Essential Public Utility and Service Structures including telecommunications
towers under the requirements of a conditional use permit —
1. Telecommunications Towers — As defined in the section titled Zoning —
Performance Standards and Enforcement of the Medina City Code.
(1) Retail sale of products produced on the site provided the floor area for retail
sales does not exceed 2,000 sq. ft. or exceed 5% of the gross floor area in the
building, whichever is less
1. No outdoor signage or signage visible from outdoors shall be allowed.
2. Exhaust/emission shall not adversely effect use of adjacent property or tenant
space on the property.
Section 832.07. Review and Approval Process
Subd. 1. Minor changes for permitted uses.
The following changes can be approved by City staff upon a written finding and filing the
report in the property file that the proposal meets the requirements of the district.
1. Change in the use of the property if the use is less intense and a more restrictive use.
2. Expansion of an existing building by less than 1,000 square feet of floor area in a
single year.
3. Changes of less than 10,000 square feet to the exterior walls or surface of the
building.
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4. Expansion of the parking lot by less than 10 spaces or less than 10,000 square feet,
whichever is less.
5. Outdoor lighting changes involving 2 or fewer light poles without changing the type
of lighting.
6. Changes to the topography involving less than 1 foot in elevation or less than 24,000
square feet of lot area.
7. An addition to exposed rooftop equipment if the addition is less than 64 cubic feet.
Any person aggrieved by a decision of the staff under this subdivision may appeal to the city
council. Appeals must be submitted in writing and must be received by the staff within 30 days
of the date the staffs written report is filed. The city council shall decide an appeal within 60
days of the date of receipt of the appeal.
Subd. 2. Site Plan Review Procedure
All changes other than minor changes under subd. 1 shall be reviewed pursuant to the site
plan review procedures specified elsewhere in this ordinance.
Subd. 3. Conditional Uses.
Conditional uses and any changes to conditional uses shall follow the conditional use
permit procedures specific elsewhere in this ordinance.
Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be enforced upon passage and
publication of its summary.
Passed and adopted this 20th day of February, 2001, by the Medina City Council.
Paul Robinson, City Clerk -Treasurer
Published in the Weekly News this lst day of Mar , 2001.
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CITY OF MEDINA
PUBLIC NOTICE
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 832 TO THE
CITY CODE TITLED BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT
The city council of the city of Medina has adopted
Ordinance No. 325. The ordinance establishes a newbusi-
ness park zoning district. The purpose of the district is to
provide an attractive„high quality business park primar-
ily for office, high quality manufacturing and assembly,
and non -retail uses in developments with harmonious
transitions to residential uses. The ordinance establishes
permitted, conditional and accessory uses within the zone.
It establishes development standards which are applica-
ble to all uses and some which are specific to each per-
mitted or conditional use. The ordinance recognizes that
most of the property which willbe placed within this dis-
trict is currently undeveloped and seeks to set a high stan-
dard for new development which occurs in the future. The
full text of Ordinance No. 325 is available for inspection
at Medina city hall during regular business hours or on
the city's web site at www.ci.medina.mn.us.
PUBLIC NOTICE
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 833 TO THE
CITY CODE TITLED
INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT
The city council of the city of Medina has adopted
Ordinance No. 326 The ordinance establishes a new indus-
trial park zoning district. The purpose of the district is to
provide an attractive, high quality -industrial park pri-
marily for high quality manufacturing and assembly,
warehousing and non -retail uses with harmonious tran-
sitions to residential uses. The ordinance establishes per-
mitted, conditional and accessory uses within the zone. It
establishes development standards which are applicable
to all uses and some which are specific to each permitted
or conditional use. The ordinance recognizes that most of
the property which will be placed within this district is
already developed but that existing buildings may be
enlarged or changed in the future. The hill text of
Ordinance No. 326 is available for inspection at Medina
city hall during regular business hours or on the city's web
site at www.ci.medina.mn.us.
PUBLIC NOTICE
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 831 TO THE
, CITY CODE TITLED
URBAN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
The city council of the city of Medina has adopted
Ordinance No. 327. The ordinance establishes a new urban
commercial zoning district which will replace the existing
urban commercial/urban industrial district. The purpose
of the district is to provide a district having a visually
pleasing, robust, compact mix of uses consisting primar-
ily of small offices, retail sales and service uses and some
light manufacturing uses and from which nearby resi-
dential uses are buffered. The ordinance establishes per-
mitted, conditional and accessory uses within the zone. It
establishes development standards which are applicable
to all uses and some which are specific to each permitted
or conditional use. The ordinance recognizes that most of
the property which will be placed within this district is
already developed but that existing buildings will be
expanded and modified in the future and that some in -fill
development will occur. The full text of Ordinance No.
327 is available for inspection at Medina city hall during
regular business hours or on the city's web site at
www.ci.medina.mn.us.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Medina on
February 20, 2001. "
Paul Robinson
Administrator -Clerk -Treasurer
Published in the Lakeshore Weekly News this 1st day of
March, 2001.