HomeMy Public PortalAbout327ORDINANCE NO.327
AN ORDINANCE ADDING
SECTION 831 TO THE CITY CODE
TITLED URBAN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT if
THE MEDINA CITY COUNCIL ORDAINS as follows:
Section 1. Section 831 ZONING URBAN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
is hereby established as follows.
Section 831.01. Purpose - The purpose of this district is to provide local residents with a district
having a visually pleasing, robust, compact mix of uses consisting primarily of small offices,
retail sales and service uses, and some light manufacturing uses, where new, quality buildings
blend with existing buildings in an environmentally friendly manner, where pedestrian and
vehicular safety is provided, where signage is subdued and effective, and where nearby
residential uses are buffered.
Section 831.02. Permitted Uses. Within the Urban Commercial District the following uses shall
be permitted uses subject to site plan approval.
1. Park and Open Space
2. Office
3. Secretarial and Word Processing Services
4. Banks and Financial Institutions
5. Medical Offices
6. Interior Decorating Studio
7. Dance Studio
8. Locksmith
9. Sports and Health Clubs but not to exceed 10,000 square feet of floor area and not including
outdoor activities or facilities
10. Museums and Cultural Centers
11. Post Office
12. Public Buildings
13. Electronic Shopping and Mail -Order Houses, but not to exceed 10,000 square feet
14. The Following Retail Stores and Retail Service Shops, but not to exceed 10,000 square feet
of floor area and which are open only during the hours between 6AM and IOPM:
(a) Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
(b) Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores
(c) Electronics and Appliance Stores
(d) Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
(e) Food and Beverage Stores
(0 Health and Personal Care Stores
(g) Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores
(h) Barber Shop and Beauty Shop
(i) Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services
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(j) Footwear and Leather Goods Repair
(k) Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services
(1) Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance (Tailor Shop)
(m) Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores
(n) General Merchandise Stores
(o) Department Stores
(p) Warehouse Clubs and Superstores
(q) Other General Merchandise Stores
(r) Florists
(s) Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores
(t) Used Merchandise Stores
(u) Pet and Pet Supplies Stores
(v) Art Dealers
(w) Tobacco Stores
(x) Funeral Home and Funeral Services
Section 831.03. Conditional Uses. Within the Urban Commercial District, no structure or land
shall be used for the following uses except by conditional use permit.
1. Retail Stores and Retail Service Shops listed as permitted uses, but which are over 10,000
square feet of floor area and/or which are open beyond IOPM or before 6AM
2. Sports and Health Clubs over 10,000 square feet of floor area
3. Animal Hospital (Veterinary Clinic)
4. Auto Body or Repair Shop
5. Tire and Battery Shops
6. Clubs and Lodges
7. Parcel Delivery
8. Transit Station
9. Automotive Service Station (motor fuel stations)
10. Restaurants
11. Drive -In and Drive-Thru (other)
12. Oil and Lubrication Service Shops
13. Day Nursery and Day Care
14. Entertainment Center — (Facilities which include two or more of the following uses located
on the same lot and contained in a coordinated site plan: restaurant, bar, dance hall, and/or
bowling alley)
15. Hotel/Motel
16. Auto and Marine Sales (indoors only)
17. Printing and Publishing
18. Electronic Shopping and Mail -Order Houses over 10,000 square feet
19. Wholesale business- not exceeding 20,000 square feet
20. Warehousing — not exceeding 20,000 square feet
21. Television and Radio Station
22. Telecommunications tower as defined in the section titled Zoning — Performance Standards
and Enforcement of the Medina City Code.
23. Essential Service
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24. Building contractors or subcontractors
25. Lawn and snow contractor
26. Rental centers
27. Towing
28. Extermination and pest control
29. Distributor
30. Manufacturing and assembly of the following light industrial 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. l Manufacturing of the following are included:
a. Cut and sew apparel
b. Apparel accessories and other apparel
c. Footwear
d. Other leather and allied products (but not including tanning)
e. Computer and electronic products
f. Printing and other related support activities
g. Communications equipment
h. Audio and video equipment
i. Semiconductor and other electronic components
j. Navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments
k. Manufacturing and reproducing magnetic and optical media
1. Household appliances
m. Jewelry, silverware, and hollowware
n. Jewelers' material and lapidary work
o. Doll, toy, and games
p. Office supplies (except paper manufacturing)
q. Meat and poultry products, but not slaughtering or rendering.
r. Metal stamping
s. Paint and coatings
t. Mattresses
u. Metal valves
v. Architectural and structural metals
w. Soaps and cleaners
x. Hot stamping plastic packaging
y. Machining
z. Hydraulic hose
aa. Medical equipment
bb. Museum displays
Section 831.04. Accessory Uses. Within the Urban Commercial District the following accessory
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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uses shall be allowed.
1. Off -Street Parking and Loading
2. Food Service for Employees
3. Transit Stop / Station
4. Seasonal Flea Market
5. Car Wash, provided approved by a conditional use
6. Drive in Bank, provided approved by a conditional use
Section 832.05. Lot, Setbacks 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) less than 1 acre
(b) less than the required lot width
(c) less than the required lot depth
Subd. 2 Minimum Lot Area: 1 acre.
Subd. 3. Minimum Lot Width: 100 feet.
Subd. 4. Minimum Lot Depth: 120 feet.
Subd. 5. Minimum Front Yard Setback: 50 feet, but at least 75 feet from any residential
district.
Subd. 6. Minimum Side Yard Setback: 10 feet, but at least 75 feet from any residential
district.
Subd. 7. Minimum Rear Yard Setback: 20 feet, but at least 75 feet from any residential
district.
Subd. 8 Corner Lots: Corner Lots shall have a front yard setback adjacent to all abutting streets.
Subd. 9. Wetland Setback: Shall be a minimum of 10 feet and such setback shall be natural
vegetation but shall not be a mowed and/or fertilized lawn.
Subd. 10. Railroad Setback: In those instances where the lot abuts a railroad right of way, the
setback adjacent to a railroad right of way may be reduced to 10 feet.
Subd. 11. Elm Creek Setback: Setback from Elm Creek shall conform to the provision
specified in the shoreland overlay district.
Subd. 12. Commercial to Commercial Parking Lot Setback:
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(a) Front Yard: Parking is allowed to encroach the front yard setback except for the
25 feet adjacent to the front lot line.
(b) Side and Rear Yards: Parking is allowed to encroach into the side and rear yard
setbacks except for the first five feet adjacent to the lot line.
(c) To accommodate shared or joint use of a parking lot which straddles a common
lot line between adjoining properties, the owners of such lots may submit a
parking plan to construct a shared parking area. In such instance, the adjoining
yard setback requirements may be waived if the parking lot otherwise meets the
requirements of the ordinance.
Subd. 13 Commercial to Residential Parking Lot Setback: The parking lot is allowed to
encroach into the front, side, and rear yard setbacks except for the 25 feet adjacent to the lot line
if the parking is buffered from the adjoining residential zone such that there is no line of sight
between the vehicles in the encroachment zone and the main floor of the residences.
Subd. 14 Limitations on Setbacks: No required front yard, side yard, rear yard and wetland
setback or other required setbacks shall be used for building, or other use. No impervious surface
shall be located in any required setback except for approved driveways, parking lot, walks, and
trails approved by the City. When setback provisions overlap, the most restrictive provision of
both setbacks applies.
Subd. 15. Building Height: No building shall exceed 30 feet in height, unless the building has a
sprinkler system in which case the height shall not exceed 35 feet.
Section 831.06. Sanitary Sewer. Within the Urban Commercial District, the maximum allowed
wastewater 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 831.07. 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 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.
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(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 - A 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
be provided.
(f) Natural Features and Drainage — Retaining existing land forms on the site is
encouraged especially when it involves natural amenities such as mature trees and
natural drainage. Protection of Elm Creek is required by the shoreland ordinance.
Natural vegetation enhancement along the creek is encouraged. Plans which
restore natural vegetation along the creek may be given up to a 25 percent
reduction in one or two of the yard setbacks.
(g) Wetland Setback — (See section titled Lot, Setback and Building Size
Requirements and Figure 1)
(h) Building Setting — At least 12 feet of landscaping shall be provided adjacent to
the building except for walks, plazas, and approved loading docks.
(i) Internal Drives — Adequate internal streets/drives not less than 22 feet wide
exclusive of required parking shall be provided.
(j) Street Trees — Streets trees must be planted to meet the following requirements:
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(i)
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.
(ii) 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
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coniferous trees the minimum size shall not be less than 6 feet high.
(iii) Type — shall be native species suitable for the site and consistent with
others in the area. Other species hardy to the soil and circumstances may
be allowed.
(iv) Location — the location shall be shown on the site plan and be found
acceptable by the City prior to planting.
(v) Landscaping — Street trees shall count as landscaping.
(g) Open Space Trees — Shall consist of native species, 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 2
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)
(j)
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Impervious Coverage — The maximum impervious coverage shall not exceed 60
percent. An approved soft trail (one comprised of wood chips, ag lime, or crushed
rocks) will not be counted as impervious. See Figure 1)
Curb Cuts — Curb cuts shall not exceed 24 feet in width.
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*IN
Figure 1
Parcel 1 = 4.47 ac.
Parcel 2 = 4.57 ac.
Parcel 3 = 15.91 ac.
Required 75 ft.
Setback from Residential
Minimum 10 ft.
wetland setback
Protected Wetland
Minimum 50 ft. front
yard setback
Required open space
to maintain 60
maximum impervious
coverage
Note: The location of the
required open space is
not ordained
Minimum 10 ft. side
yard setback
20 ft. rear yard setback
Note: Rear yard setback
may be reduced to
10 ft. if adjacent to
railroads.
Residential Zoning
Wetlands
® Buildable Land
Stream Setback
Parcel Boundry
Wetlands Setback (10 ft.)
Property Line Setback ( 10
Residential Setback (75 ft.)
Required Open Space
— Stream
These figures are illustrative.
For example, parking lots
- 50 ft. ) would likely have landscaped
areas which might not
count as hard cover.
1 inch = 200 feet
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(k) 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 0.5 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
luminaires and control devices such as internal and external louvers,
refractors, barn doors and glare shields.
(ii) Parking and Walkways — Provide full 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.
(1) Buffers —
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(i)
Purpose and Definition — Buffers are used to screen views, reduce noise,
reduce dust, reduce impacts from lights, help separate uses, and to enhance
the appearance of property in and near this district. Buffers consist of one
or more of the following: landscaping, berms, decorative walls and/or,
decorative fencing.
(ii) Where Required — A buffer shall be constructed when deemed
appropriate based on the evaluation of the site plan and existing and
proposed uses and functions on and nearby the property.
(iii) Location — The buffer 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
buffer and the uses and circumstances of the specific properties involved.
These factors will set the framework for the width, height, shape and
selection of materials (landscaping and man-made.)
Berms should be undulating, creating a natural looking configuration. The
design, plant selection and the planting plan must be 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 can be
used to effect drainage positively and favorably.
(v) Landscape Materials — Landscape materials shall consist of coniferous
plants and deciduous plants. Native species shall be used. In certain
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instances, other species hardy to the soil and circumstances may be
allowed. A variety of species is encouraged. The City will provide a list of
plants considered acceptable for most areas in the district.
(vi) Decorative Fences and Walls — Only decorative fences and walls to
provide screening and delineation of selected spaces shall be allowed. The
height allowed shall be determined through evaluation of the materials
proposed to be used, and landscaping use in conjunction with the fence or
wall, and through evaluation of the site plan.
(a) Decorative Fences — 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.
(b) Decorative Walls — Decorative walls constructed of brick,
decorative stucco, boulders, or similar natural materials may be
used to achieve objectives consistent with this section.
(vii) Buffer 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.
(viii) Maintenance — The owner shall have responsibility for maintaining the
buffer and its landscaping according to the plan throughout the term of the
use as approved by the City.
(ix) Joint Development and Maintenance — Property owners in the district,
residential owners and associations can, if they agree, jointly develop and
or maintain the buffer required by this district.
(m) Loading Docks —
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(i)
Definition — 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.
(ii) Screened From Residential — No loading dock shall be visible, to the
fullest extent practicable, from any residential district. Screening the
loading docks can be accomplished by one or more of the following: using
the building to screen, berming, landscaping, (using coniferous material
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(n)
having sufficient depth and height), decorative walls, or decorative fences.
The means (method) used to screen the loading dock must result in
blockage of the view from all residential districts.
Landscaping — The entire lot shall be landscaped, except for those portions
occupied by a building, walk or trail, parking lot, decorative plaza, wetland,
waterway buffer, and woodland, and are subject to landscape requirements as
specified in the section titled Zoning — Performance Standards and Enforcement.
Natural vegetation consisting of properly maintained native species with any
invasive species removed may be considered as part of the landscaping.
(o) Building Materials and Building Appearance —
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(i)
Purpose - This section is to achieve the purposes of the Urban
Commercial District, protect and preserve property values, to protect
nearby uses, provide for the general welfare of the City, and 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 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 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 EIFS), 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 and
the natural setting in the area) durability, setback, landscaping, exterior
lighting, and site improvements
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(p)
(q)
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(iv) Screening of Rooftop Equipment — All rooftop equipment shall be
designed to minimize undesirable views and forms when viewing rooftops
from higher elevations and 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. Screening elements
should not exceed 8 feet in height.
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:
(i)
Maximum Size of
Sian Face (Sa. Feet)
Lot Size
(acres)
Maximum Total Sign
Area Allowed (Sq.
Feet)
Ground
Sign
(Max. Wall Sign
Height 10
Ft.)
Maximum Maximum
Size for Size for
Temporary Real Estate
Signs (Sq. signs (Sq.
Feet) Feet)
<1
100
100
64
32
32
1 to 5
150
100
80
5 to 20
200
100
100
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, except the minimum shall be
10 feet on the front lot line if located at least 25 feet from the side lot line.
(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 to be impervious if at least 50 percent is exposed
grass or similar landscaping.
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(r) Access and Driveways — No vehicle access shall be located closer than 75 feet
from street corner, nor shall the access be more than 24 feet wide, not including
the radius which may be up to 35 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 Urban Commercial 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 on lots smaller than 5
acres. On lots 5 acres or larger, storage of materials may be permitted outside
provided that the materials are on an improved surface and screened from view.
This area may not exceed 20 percent of the footprint of the principal structure
must be adjacent to the rear of the building. Height of this area shall not exceed
10 feet. Storage areas must be shown on an approved site plan. Screens shall be
constructed of materials designed for low maintenance and long life. Certain uses
have additional outdoor storage provisions that can be found in their specific
design and development standards.
(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. For every 5,000 square feet of building space, businesses are permitted
to have one vehicle at all buildings, and not more than 24,000 lbs. of gross vehicle
weight, less than 24 feet long and up to a maximum of four vehicles. Additional
vehicles above 24,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight and/or more than 24 feet long are
permitted, provided that they are parked in the loading dock and screened from
view.
(w)
Fences and Walls — See Buffers.
(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)
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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 amount by which the grade
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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 the 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 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
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.
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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.
(cc) 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.
(dd) 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. In parking lots designated to more than
six parking spaces, 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. Parking decks should be designed
to accommodate landscape planters and or to include cut-out sections exposing
landscaping from a lower level and/or by providing added landscaping adjacent to
the deck or in an open parking lot so that the equivalent of 5 percent is achieved.
(ee) Transit — The site plan and improvements needs to consider transit provisions
including ride sharing and, where it exists, mass transit.
(ff) 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.
(gg)
Trash and Recycling Facilities — All storage of trash or materials to be recycled
and their containers shall be stored within the principal building or in an enclosed
area, composed of material consistent with the materials and architecture of the
principle building and which is screened from view and located adjacent to and
abutting the principal building.
(hh) 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
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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 and the
purposes of the Urban Commercial District as well as be compatible with
enhancement of the wetlands, Elm Creek, and any nearby residential zone.
(b) Office-
1. No additional standards.
(c) Secretarial and Word Processing Services —
1. 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) Interior Decorating Studio —
1. No additional standards
(g) Dance Studio —
1. No additional standards
(h) Locksmith —
1. No additional standards
(i)
Sports and Health Clubs but not to exceed 10,000 square feet of floor area
and not including outdoor activity, facilities —
1. No additional standards
(j) Museums and Cultural Centers —
1. No additional standards
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(k) 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.
(1) Public Buildings —
1. No additional standards
(m) Electronic Shopping and Mail -Order Houses, but not to exceed 10,000
square feet —
1. No additional standards
(n) Retail Stores and Service Shops, but not to exceed 10,000 square feet of floor
area and which are only open between the hours of 6 AM and 10 PM —
1. The following may require additional standards
a. Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
b. Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores
c. Electronics and Appliance Stores
d. Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
e. Food and Beverage Stores
f. Health and Personal Care Stores
g. Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores
h. Barber Shop and Beauty Shop
i. Hair, Nail and Skin Care Services
j. Footwear and Leather Goods Repair
k. Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services
1. Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance (Tailor
Shop)
m. Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores
n. General Merchandise Stores
o. Department Stores
p. Warehouse Clubs and Superstores
q. Other General Merchandise Stores
r. Florists
s. Office Supplies, Stationery, and Gift Stores
t. Used Merchandise Stores
u. Pet and Pet Supplies Stores
v. Art Dealers
w. Tobacco Stores
x. Funeral Home and Funeral Services
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
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.
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(a) Retail Stores and Retail Service Shops listed as permitted uses, but which are
over 10,000 square feet of floor area and/or which are open beyond lOPM or
before 6AM —
1. Same standards as listed for the use under permitted uses.
2. Special design consideration which may be necessary to provide night-time
use and safety, and to reduce noise and light impacts.
(b) Sports and Health Clubs over 10,000 square feet of floor area —
1. Special design consideration which may be necessary to provide night-time
use and safety, and to reduce noise and light impacts.
(c) Animal Hospital (Veterinary Clinic) —
1. Shall not be located within 100 feet of a residential district.
2. No outside space shall be used for kenneling animals; however, up to 5,000
square feet of the outdoor area may be used by the animals provided it is
designated on the site plan and found to be acceptable by the City.
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 container, 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.
(d) Auto Body and Repair Shop —
1. Equipment specifications and impact information such as vibration and noise
reduction may be required by the City.
2. Exhaust and emissions shall not adversely effect use of adjacent property or
tenant space on the property.
(e) Tire and Battery Shops —
1. Equipment specifications and impact information such as vibration and noise
reduction may be required by the City.
2. Exhaust and emissions shall not adversely effect use of adjacent property or
tenant space on the property.
(f) Clubs and Lodges —
1. If restaurant functions are included, then the design and development
standards for restaurants also apply.
(g) Parcel Delivery —
1. Special provisions and design consideration to accommodate delivery
vehicles, nighttime operations, and other functions peculiar to this use.
(h) Transit Station or Stop —
1. Stations shall be located within 500 feet of State Highway 55. Special
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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 bike racks at the equivalent of one space for every 50 off — street
parking spaces.
(i) Automotive Service Stations —
1. No ingress or egress for the site shall be provided within 60 feet from the
projected curb lines of the intersecting streets.
2. A11 pump islands shall be installed at least 12 feet from the required setback line,
and no display or servicing of vehicles shall take place within the required yard
setback.
3. All parking and paved areas shall meet the grading, design, and landscaping
requirements.
4. Curbs — A concrete box curb extending not less than 6 inches above and below
grade shall be located along all lot lines abutting a street and along the setback
lines, except at approved ingress and egress points, and along the outside edge
of all driveways.
5. The entire setback area, which is delineated by the box curb as described above,
shall be landscaped and adequately maintained. (The box curb may have
drainage cut holes to facilitate drainage in a natural drainage area if consistent
with the drainage plan.)
6. Drainage. There shall be adequate drainage of the surface of the parking or
paved area to a public storm sewer or to other approved storm water facilities.
Plans for surfacing and drainage of all parking lots for 20 spaces or more or
paved areas of 6,000 square feet or more shall be approved by the city.
7. Pedestrian Circulation — Sidewalks or other designated pedestrian ways shall be
clearly indicated and provided for the safety of pedestrians passing by the
station.
8. Buffer — An approved buffer shall be constructed along the property line when it
abuts property zoned residential; all buffers shall be adequately maintained.
9. All on site utility installations shall be placed underground.
10. No products shall be sold or displayed in any required yard setback, nor shall the
total display area occupy more than 150 square feet in area or be more than 5
feet in height. The automotive service station site shall not be used for the
storage and sale or rental of automobiles, trucks, campers, boats, trailers,
unlicensed or partially dismantled vehicles, or similar vehicles and products.
11. Any canopy and canopy support system shall be constructed using architectural
design and materials which are compatible with the principal structure.
12. No public address system shall be audible beyond the property line.
13. No trash or junk materials shall be stored outside unless completely screened
from view and stored in a closed metal container; however, such storage shall
not take place within the required setback area.
14. Additional conditions may be included when such are necessary to serve the
general welfare, safety, and protection of the neighborhood and the public.
15. All automotive service stations in existence as of the effective date of this
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Ordinance shall conform to the provisions as listed above on or before July 30,
2005.
16. Modification of the requirement of this section may be made for service
stations in existence on the effective date of this Ordinance if the city council
finds that, because of the shape of the lot, size of the lot, the location of the
principal building on the lot, or similar circumstances, it would be impossible
to satisfy the strict terms of this section or that they could be satisfied only by
imposing exceptional undue hardship upon the owner of the lot.
(j) Restaurants —
1. Trash — All trash and debris shall be stored within the building in a properly
designed trash room with a door, which opens to an outside loading access.
(k) Drive-in (Other) — Drive -In or Self -Service Business —
1. General.
a. Any drive-in or self-service type business serving food or beverages shall
also provide, in addition to vehicular service areas, indoor food and beverage
service seating area sufficient to accommodate at least 24 customers at any
given time.
b. The hours of operation shall be a condition for the granting of any drive-in
business use.
2. Location.
a. No drive-in business shall be located within 200 feet of a public or parochial
school, church, or public recreation area.
b. No drive-in shall be located within 400 feet of any residential zoned
property.
c. No drive-in shall be located on any street other than one designated by the
city as an arterial or collector.
3. Landscaping.
a. Each drive-in business shall provide adequate landscaped yards.
b. The landscaping plan must be approved by the council prior to issuance of a
permit and said plan shall include complete specifications for plant materials
and other features.
c. At least 10 percent of the gross lot area shall be landscaped.
4. Site Plan.
a. The site plan shall clearly indicate suitable storage containers for all waste
material.
b. The parking area shall be paved with material according to specifications
approved by the City.
c. Adequate area shall be designated for snow storage such that clear visibility
shall be maintained from the property to any public street.
d. A suitable buffer shall be erected along all property lines abutting residential
zoning.
e. The design of all structures shall be compatible with other structures in the
surrounding area.
f. No drive-in business shall be located on a lot having less than lacre.
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g. A plan shall be submitted showing adequate provision for surface water
drainage and have the approval of the city.
h. Electronic devices such as loudspeakers, automobile serve order devices,
drive-in speakers and similar instruments shall not be located within 300 feet
of any residentially zoned property.
i. No service shall be rendered, deliveries made, or sales conducted within the
required front yard setback; customers served in vehicles shall be parked to
the sides and/or rear of the principal structure.
j. No permanent or temporary signs visible from the public street shall be
erected without approval of the City. No plan shall be approved which will
in any way constitute a hazard to vehicular or pedestrian circulation. No
access shall be within 75 feet of intersecting street curb lines.
(1) Oil Lubrication Service Shops —
1 Oils -grease — The plan must make adequate provision for inside storage of all
new and used petroleum products and other products, liquids, or chemicals used
in the operation.
2. Inoperable Vehicles — No inoperable vehicle shall be kept on the site longer than
45 days.
3. Vehicle Sales — The site shall not be used to sell vehicles
4. Buffer — A buffer may be required.
5. Landscape Plan — A complete landscape plan for the site must be submitted
and, when approved, constructed in accordance with the plan.
(m)
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.
(n) Entertainment Center —
1. No building shall be located within 400 feet of a residential zone.
2. Main access points shall be located on a road designated as a collector or
arterial on the City's plan.
3. Restaurant and convention / conference facilities shall be integrated to and
within the principal building.
(o) Hotel/Motel —
1. No building or use shall be located within 400 feet of an existing or proposed
residential zone.
2. Main access points shall be located on a road designated ad 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 hot or motel building.
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(p)
(q)
Auto and Marine Sales (Indoor Only) —
1. Adequate space shall be provided for inside storage of all inventory,
merchandise, waste and hazardous material.
2. A buffer may be required to screen access doors or loading facilities.
Printing and Publishing —
1. Provisions for storage of hazardous materials must be included in the building
and be identified on the plans.
(o) Electronic Shopping and Mail -Order Houses, but not to excess 10,000 square
feet —
1. No additional standards
(r) Wholesale business — not exceeding 20,000 square feet— (See Manufacturing
and Assembly of Light Industrial Products)
(s) Warehousing — not exceeding 20,000 square feet — (See Manufacturing and
Assembly of Light Industrial Products)
(t) Television and Radio Station — As defined in the section titled Zoning —
Performance Standards and Enforcement of the Medina City Code.
(u) Telecommunications Towers — As defined in section titled Zoning —
Performance Standards and Enforcement.
(v) Essential Service — As defined in the section titled Zoning — Performance
Standards and Enforcement of the Medina City Code.
(w)
Building contractors or sub -contractors —
1. Adequate space shall be provided for inside storage of all inventory,
merchandise, waste and hazardous material.
2. Provisions for storage of hazardous materials must be included in the building
and be identified on the plans.
(x) Lawn and snow contractor —
1. Provisions for storage of hazardous materials must be included in the building
and be identified on the plans.
2. Exhaust and emissions shall not adversely effect use of adjacent property or
tenant space on the property.
(y) Rental centers —
1. Provisions for storage of hazardous materials must be included in the building
and be identified on the plans.
2. Equipment specifications and impact information such as vibration and noise
reduction may be required by the City.
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(z) Towing —
1. Adequate space shall be provided for inside storage of all inventory,
merchandise, waste, and hazardous material.
2. Exhaust and emissions shall not adversely effect use of adjacent property or
tenant space on the property.
(aa) Extermination and pest control —
1. Exhaust and emissions shall not adversely effect use of adjacent property or
tenant space on the property.
2. Provisions for storage of hazardous materials must be included in the building
and be identified on the plans.
(bb) Distributor —
1. Equipment specifications and impact information such as vibration and noise
reduction may be required by the City.
2. Special plans and consideration for traffic flow and access may be required.
(cc) Manufacturing and Assembly of Light Industrial Products —
1. No building shall be located within 200 feet of a residential zone.
2. Building openings such as doors, windows, and loading docks shall include
closing devices to reduce the potential for noise violations.
3. Due to the variety and nature of the uses listed under manufacturing and
assembly of light industrial products and the potential 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) Cut and sew apparel —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(b) Apparel accessories and other apparel —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(c) Footwear (but not including tanning) —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(d) Other leather and allied products (but not including tanning) —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(e) Printing and related support activities —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(f) 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
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included in the building and be identified on the plans.
(g) Communications equipment —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(h) Audio and video equipment —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(i) 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.
(j) Navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control
instruments —
(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 on nearby property.
(k) Manufacturing and reproducing magnetic and optical
material—
(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.
(1) Household appliances —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(m) 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.
(n) 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.
(o) Doll, toy, and games —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(p) Office supplies (except paper manufacturing) —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
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vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(q) Meat and poultry products, but not slaughtering or rendering—
(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.
(r) Metal Stamping —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(s) Paint and Coatings —
(i) Provisions for storage of hazardous materials must be
included in the building and be identified on the plans.
(ii) Exhaust and emissions shall not adversely effect use of
adjacent property or tenant space on the property.
(t) Mattress —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(u) Metal Valves —
(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.
(v) Architectural and Structural Metals —
(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.
(w) Soaps and Cleaners —
(i) Provisions for storage of hazardous materials must be
included in the building and be identified on the plans.
(ii) Exhaust and emissions shall not adversely effect use of
adjacent property or tenant space on the property.
(x) Hot Stamping Plastic Packaging —
(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) Exhaust and emissions shall not adversely effect use of
adjacent property or tenant space on the property.
(iv) The plan for ventilation, location of windows, doors, and
loading docks shall be designed to reduce noise and
potential for noise violations.
(y) Machining —
(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
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included in the building and be identified on the plans.
(z) Manufacturing Hydraulic Hose —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
(ii) The plan for ventilation, location of windows, doors, and
loading docks shall be designed to reduce noise and
potential for noise violations.
(aa) Manufacturing Medical Equipment —
(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
loading docks shall be designed to reduce noise and
potential for noise violations.
(bb) Manufacturing Museum Displays —
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as
vibration and noise reduction may be required by the City.
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) Off -Street Parking and Loading —
1. See off-street parking and loading requirements.
(b) 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.
(c) 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 bike racks at the equivalent of one space for every 50 off-street
parking spaces.
(d) Seasonal Flea Market —
A seasonal flea market operated or sponsored by a non-profit organization as an
accessory use, is subject to the following conditions:
1. No outside storage is permitted;
2. The flea market may operate no more than one day per calendar week and no
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more than 30 days per calendar year;
3. Sales may take place within any required setback area provided the activity does
not interfere with traffic, parking or emergency vehicle access and does not
occur on a landscaped area;
4. There exists adequate on -site parking for the accessory use and the permitted use
or conditional use; approved for the property.
5. Tents, stands and other temporary structures are permitted provided they do not
interfere with parking, traffic or emergency vehicle access;
6. A temporary sign no larger than 32 square feet per side with a maximum of 64
square feet is permitted during sale hours; and
7. Parking areas must be clearly delineated and control thereof is the responsibility
of the licensee.
8. Permit and Plan —A plan must be submitted and a permit obtained according to
the following provisions:
(a) A description of the property proposed to be used;
(b) A list of the days or dates of use and the hours of operation;
(c) A site plan showing the sales area in relation to existing buildings,
parking areas, points of ingress and egress and other site improvements;
(d) Written permission from the property owner; and
(e) Such other information as the zoning administrator may require.
(0 Upon review of the required information and determination that the
proposed accessory use will comply with the requirements of this
ordinance, the zoning administrator shall issue an administrative permit
to the operator of the seasonal flea market. The permit shall be valid for
a period not to exceed one calendar year. The zoning administrator may
condition the issuance of the permit in any way necessary to ensure
compliance with this ordinance or to promote public safety.
(g) The applicant may appeal any decision by the zoning administrator to
deny a permit or to condition the issuance of such permit. The appeal
shall be made to the city council sitting as the board of adjustments
and appeals.
(e) Car Washes — An accessory car wash shall meet the following requirements:
1. The use must be accessory to a permitted use or to a conditional use approved by
the City.
2. Adequate buffer provided and maintained to screen the use and function from
adjacent residential zoning and from office use on adjacent property.
3. Stacking Area. An adequate stacking area which does not interfere with other
functions must be provided.
(0 Drive-in Bank — provided approved by a conditional use.
1. The accessory use must meet all of the applicable provisions listed under
drive-in. Other drive-in or self -serve businesses as listed in the Design and
Development Standards — Permitted uses in this District. In addition, the
accessory use must meet the standards determined through the conditional use
permit review and approval process.
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Section 831.07. Review and Approval Process
Subd. 1. Minor changes involving permitted uses
The following changes can be approved by City staff upon a written finding and filing with
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.
4. Expansion of the parking lot by less than 10 spaces or less than 2,400 square feet,
whichever is less.
5. Outdoor lighting changes involving 2 or fewer light poles without changing the type
of lighting.
6. Changing 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 staff s 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 20`h of February, 2001, by the Medina City Council.
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Paul Robinson, City Clerk -Treasurer
Published in the Weekly News this ls` day of March, 2001.
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Ferris, Mayor
Ordinance 327
02-20-01
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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 will be 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. 326The.ordMance 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 full 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.cimedina.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.