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ORDINANCE NO.334
AN ORDINANCE ADDING
SECTION 834 TO THE CITY CODE
TITLED UPTOWN HAMEL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
THE MEDINA CITY COUNCIL ORDAINS as follows:
Section 1. Section 834 ZONING UPTOWN HAMEL PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT is hereby established as follows.
Section 834.01 Purpose. To create a distinctive district that preserves Uptown Hamel's
identity as an old town center by using building facades, porches, walkways, landscaped
plazas, lighting, signage, landscaping and parking to blend retail, office, housing,
specialty shops, and gathering spots into a unified community.
Section 834.02 Permitted Uses. Within the Uptown Hamel Planned Unit Development
District the following shall be permitted uses subject to site plan approval and other
provisions of this district.
Public Uses.
1. Park and Open Space
2. Library
3. Post Office
4. Fire Station
5. Other Public Buildings
Residential Uses and Related Uses.
6. Detached Single -Family Dwellings
7. Two -Family Dwellings
8. Apartment Units
9. Multiple Family
Dwellings/Condominiums
10. Bed and Breakfast Inns
11. Hotel - Motel
12. Day Care and Day Nursery
Office, Retail, Services Uses.
13. Antique or Gift Shop
14. Appliance Store
15. Art and School Supply
16. Art Dealers
17. Artists' Studios
18. Auto and Marine Sales (indoor only)
19. Bakery or Pastry Shop
20. Banks and Financial Institutions
21. Bicycle Sales and Repair Shop
22. Bowling Alley
23. Building Material and Garden Equipment and
Supply Dealers
24. Business, Commercial, or Trade Schools
25. Camera, or Photographic Supply Store
26. Candy, Ice Cream, Soft Drinks, or
Confectionery Stores, Excluding
Drive -In Type of Service
27. Canvas and Canvas Products
28. Carpet and Rug Stores
29. Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores
30. Clubs and Lodges
31. Coin Store
32. Computer Stores
33. Costume Rental
34. Craft Shop, including products made on -site
35. Dance Studio and Dance School
36. Delicatessen
37. Dairy Store
38. Discount Store
39. Drug Store
40. Dry Cleaning and Laundry Services
41. Electrical Appliance Store
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42. Electronic Shopping and Mail -Order
Establishment
43. Electronics Stores
44. Florists
45. Food and Beverage Stores
46. Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores
47. Game Store
48. Gift Shop
49. General Merchandise Stores
50. Grocery Store
51. Hair, Nail and Skin Care Services
52. Hardware Store
53. Health and Personal Care Stores
54. Hobby Store
55. Ice Cream -Frozen Dessert Sales
56. Interior Decorating Studio
57. Jewelry Store
58. Launderettes or Self -Service Laundries
59. Leather Goods and Leather Shop, but not
Tanning
60. Liquor Store, On and Off Sale
61. Loan and Finance Companies (but not a
Pawn Shop)
62. Locksmith
63. Meat Market, for Retail Sales on Premises
Only
64. Medical Offices
65. Medical Supply Store
66. Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
67. Museums and Cultural Centers
68. Music Store
69. Music Studios
70. Newsstand
71. Office
72. Office Supplies, Stationery
73. Optical Laboratory
74. Other Personal and Household Goods Repair
and Maintenance (Tailor Shop)
75. Pet Supplies Stores
76. Philatelic Store
77. Photography Studio
78. Picture Framing Shop
79. Plumbing
80. Pottery and China Sales
81. Print Shop
82. Printing and Publishing
83. Repair of Household Goods
84. Restaurants, but not Drive -In Type
85. Sauna Sales
86. Secretarial and Word Processing Services.
87. Sewing Machine Sales and Service Shop
88. Shoe Store
89. Shoe and Leather Goods Repair Shop
90. Sporting Goods Store
91. Sports and Health Clubs
92. Taxidermy Shop
93. Telephone Booth (Outside)
94. Television and Radio Store and Repair Store
95. Theater, Excluding Drive -In Type of Service
96. Tobacco Stores
97. Toy Store
98. Transit Station
99. Travel Services
100. Upholstery Shop
101. Used Merchandise Stores
102. Variety Store
103. Video Store
Single Family Transition Area. The purpose of this section is to protect property
values, the health and safety of the community and to ensure allowed land use changes in
the Single Family Transition Area are consistent with the intent of this ordinance. In
those areas designated as Single Family Transition Area on the Uptown Hamel Guide
Plan, a change in the use of an existing house or construction of a new building shall not
be allowed unless it can be demonstrated that a compatible transition can be made
without adversely affecting the adjacent residential use. This may require limiting uses to
offices or similar uses which could occupy the existing single-family structure while
essentially maintaining the existing setbacks and landscaping on the site. In general, the
progression of the transition to office or other uses shall be from east to west.
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Section 834.03 Conditional Uses. Within the Uptown Hamel Planned Unit Development
District, no structure or land shall be allowed for the following uses except by conditional
use permit and subject to other provisions of this district.
1. Drive -In Service Businesses
2. Mortuary or Funeral Home
3. Pet Shop
4. Auto Repair, Minor
5. Tire, Battery, and Muffler Stores
6. Electronic and Computer Manufacturing
7. Essential Public Utility and Service Structures
8. Religious Institutions - Including an Existing Cemetery
9. Wholesale Showroom
10. Sauna Manufacturing and Assembly
11. Outdoor Dining - Drinking Containing More than 200 Square Feet
12. Small Scale Light Manufacturing of Products for On -Site Retail Sales
13. Electrical and Other Skill Trades Provided there is no Outside Storage
14. Off -Street Parking Lot or Ramp
Single Family Transition Area. In the areas designated as Single Family Transition
Area on the Uptown Hamel Guide Plan, none of the above conditional uses can be
established as a new use.
Section 834.04 Accessory Uses. Within the Uptown Hamel Planned Unit Development
District the following accessory uses shall be allowed subject to site plan approval and
other provisions of this district.
1. Off -Street Parking and Loading
2. Signs
3. Home Occupation
4. Temporary outdoor display of goods used in conjunction with and on the same site as
the permitted use or conditional use, provided that the goods are not outdoors
overnight and the storage or display area does not exceed 100 square feet.
5. Outdoor Eating and Refreshments, Provided the Area Contains 200 Square Feet or
Less.
6. Outdoor Recreational Sport Courts.
Section 834.05 Lot, Setback and Building Size Requirements. The following
requirements shall be observed, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and
modifications set forth in other sections of this ordinance.
Subd. 1 Minimum Lot Area: No Minimum.
Subd. 2 Minimum Lot Width: No Minimum.
Subd. 3 Minimum Front Yard Setback: None, unless an easement or other similar
dedication/area is needed for pedestrians, utilities, street, or similar purpose which may
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be shown on the Uptown Hamel Guide Plan for the area or for the block in which the
property is located.
Subd. 4 Maximum Front Yard Setback: All principal buildings shall be located within
10 feet of the front lot line, unless the parcel has more than two acres and more than one
principal building.
Subd. 5 Minimum Side Yard Setback: None, except where appropriate to provide
pedestrian — plaza space to link buildings, sidewalks, plazas, parking, and similar
functions.
Subd. 6 Minimum Rear Yard Setback: Twelve feet or a lesser or greater amount to
provide access and loading for people and goods, fire access/control or to meet other
ordinance requirements.
Subd. 7 Building Size: No business building or business use shall have a ground floor
area greater than 20,000 square feet.
Subd. 8 Minimum Lot Size per Dwelling: The minimum lot area per dwelling unit
shall meet the following requirements:
Land Use/Density Designated
on Uptown Hamel Guide Plan
Minimum Lot
Area per
Dwelling Unit
Single -Family
6,000 square feet
Meduim Density Residential
4,000 square feet
High Density Residential
1,700 square feet
Section 834.06 Sanitary Sewer. Within Uptown Hamel, the maximum allowed waste
water flow is 6,800 gallons per day, per net acre. For purposes of this section, net
acreage equals the total area of the lot, minus wetlands and open water.
Section 834.07 Uptown Hamel Guide Plan. In general, the regulations governing the
Uptown Hamel Planned Unit Development District consist of all the provisions in this
ordinance and the Uptown Hamel Planned Unit Development Guide Plan also referred to
as the Uptown Hamel Guide Plan which is hereby made a part of this ordinance to
provide guidance in preparing, evaluating, reviewing and approving plans in this district.
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Uptown Hamel Guide Plan Map
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Uptown Hamel Guide Plan Illustrative Map
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Section 834.08 Design and Development Standards. Design and developments
standards are established for this district to achieve an old town - small town
development consistent with the purpose of this district and to assure that land uses,
buildings and functions are compatible within the district. 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. The
plans and proposed use of a property shall conform to the design and development
standards prior to approval of a construction or land use permit. The applicant or owner
shall supply plans and data necessary to demonstrate such conformance.
Subd. 1 Streets and Service Lanes:
(a) Street Lights. Street lights shall conform to the style shown in the Uptown Hamel
Guide Plan. Luminaries shall be one piece made of corrosion resistant cast
aluminum. The lens shall be clear high impact plastic with an internal optical
system. Lamp type shall be metal halid. Poles shall be black and traditional in
design, equipped to hold banners and be 10 to 18 feet high. Height varies to
allow for different settings. Poles shall have outlets for decorative/festive lighting
and for other social and business activities.
(b) Street Trees and Landscaping. Street trees shall be No. 1 B and B nursery stock
consisting of the following deciduous trees measuring approximately 3 caliper
inches measured 1 foot off the ground at the time of planting: American Ash,
American Linden, European Little Leaf Linden, Hackberry, Honey Locust, Pin
Oak, and other species as may be considered. Tree spacing shall average at least
one tree for every 40 feet of street frontage.
In addition to street trees, landscaping will be provided at various locations on the
streets, adjacent to pedestrian space or on setback area and shall consist of raised
planter, planting tubs, flowers and shrubs. The specific type and mix of plantings
and the containment will depend on the location and preference.
(c) Street Furniture. Street furniture shall have a traditional or old town design and
be made of durable materials including: wrought iron, anodized steel or
aluminum, wood, stone, or exposed aggregate concrete. Metals shall be finished
in black. The natural color of the natural materials shall be retained. Wood may
be stained. All furniture shall be securely anchored, except outside dining
furniture where allowed.
(d) Pavement - Streets, Service Lanes, and Alleys. Pavement shall be bituminous
with subbase and design characteristics to carry 9-ton minimum loading. Where
possible, curbing shall be B4-18 or a similar design to make the street more user
friendly. Tapered curb drops and crosswalks shall be provided at corners and
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elsewhere consistent with the Uptown Hamel Guide Plan. Curb drops, ramps and
walks shall meet ADA requirements. Alleys shall not require any curbing.
Concrete brick pavers and exposed concrete aggregate or colored and sawed
bituminous are examples of materials and methods which may be considered at
crosswalks.
(e) Sidewalks and Trails. Sidewalks shall meet City's engineering standards. On
Hamel Road the minimum preferred width is 10 feet. On other public streets or
lanes the minimum width is 6 to 8 feet wide. Grades shall be no greater than 4
percent except on Sioux Drive where existing grades prevent achieving this grade.
Trails shall be bituminous. Examples for sidewalk materials are concrete, exposed
aggregate concrete, and concrete brick pavers. Concrete brick pavers allowed as
accents or for other reasons shall be placed on loose bedding sand, and surcharged
by tamping. Complete specifications are on file at City Hall.
(f) Street Signs. A traditional letter style and distinctive color may be used on street
signs. Such signs shall be mounted on black traditional poles. The number of
signs shall be kept to a minimum to prevent clutter, enhance the amenities, and
protect views. When possible, signs shall be combined.
(g)
Signs Public. As used in this district, a public sign is a sign located on a street,
public property, or on a public easement which is used to identify Uptown Hamel,
its business and uses, and which meets the standards for the old town — small
town image for Uptown Hamel. The size, height, and location for these signs
shall be determined by the City Council upon applying the provisions of this
ordinance. Signs in this section include gateway monuments.
(h) Utilities. All utilities shall be placed underground. A special effort will be made
to serve the area with state of the art communication lines underground.
Subd. 2 Public Places:
(a) Plazas. Plazas or small extensions of the sidewalk into or on private property are
encouraged especially at key focal points and selected locations as shown in the
Uptown Hamel Guide Plan. Plazas will serve as a unifying link between
businesses and sidewalks. The design and form of the plazas shall accommodate
social and business interaction, provide a setting for buildings, sidewalks and
other plazas, and should accommodate sitting, watching and in some instances
outdoor food services. Plazas shall include special pavements (for example,
concrete brick pavers or exposed aggregate), decorative lights (the same as or
compatible with the lights in the Uptown Hamel Guide Plan), and decorative
trees, shrubs and flowers with emphasis on providing a variety of color, texture,
and form throughout the year. Electrical services and other utilities within the
plaza shall be underground. Outlets for decorative/festive lighting and for other
social and business activities shall be provided. Decorative fences and walls will
be used to delineate spaces and to accommodate grade changes. Plaza furniture is
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encouraged including benches, drinking fountains, bike racks, waste containers,
kiosks, and decorative signs and plaques. Monuments and sculpture will be
encouraged e.g. clock tower, gazebo, water fountain, etc. Water spigots for
cleaning and watering trees and plants should be conveniently and discretely
provided.
(b) Hamel Legion Park. This park has an important complementary role. The park
brings in many people for active and passive recreation who might not otherwise
be exposed to Uptown Hamel. Parking lots can be jointly used by Uptown Hamel
and festivals can be a joint venture involving Uptown Hamel and the park. Trail
facilities in the park will link to the pedestrian system in Uptown Hamel.
Community buildings or other principal buildings in the park shall conform with
the Building — Architectural Standards for this district.
(c) Monuments. Monuments, sculpture and similar art works are encouraged in
public and private plazas to enhance the setting and to contribute to the old town —
small town character.
Subd. 3 Buildings - Architectural Standards:
(a) General. All new buildings, structures, expansions, remodeling, and development
plans shall conform to these design standards and be compatible and
complementary to the buildings proposed to be retained downtown as shown on
the Uptown Hamel Guide Plan and in the Uptown Hamel Illustrations. Elements
of compatibility include, but are not limited to, building height; form; mass and
bulk; fenestration; exterior materials including appearance, color, durability,
character and detailing; setback; landscaping; exterior lighting and site
improvements.
(b) Old Town - Small Town Scale. The scale of the buildings shall be similar to the
scale of the existing two-story buildings and reflect Uptown Hamel's old town -
small town scale. Building dimensions shall be proportionate to the specific
setting and consistent with the Uptown Hamel Guide Plan, with no floor having
more than 20,000 square feet.
(c) Building - Street. Building design shall make the street visually more interesting,
functionally more enjoyable and useful, and economically more viable. Buildings,
porches, and plaza spaces shall be designed to bring the building and its activity
more in contact with the street.
(d) New Building and Major Expansions. New buildings and major expansions of
existing buildings should be proportional to be compatible with adjacent and
nearby buildings; however a two-story building shall not be prohibited. Entrances
shall be placed for easy access from the street. Utilities shall be placed
underground and meters and transformers shall be hidden from view.
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(e) Site Plan. A site plan shall be prepared for development, expansion or change in
use of the property. Buildings shall be designed and oriented consistent with the
Uptown Hamel Guide Plan, proposed use of the property, uses on adjacent
properties and nearby amenities. Buildings shall be designed and oriented so as
not to detract from one another or vistas. Certain vistas will be protected for the
mutual benefits of properties in Uptown Hamel. Vistas which merit protection
are: 1)The view from the High Density and Medium Density Residential areas to
the Preserve. 2) The view from within the PUD to the church steeple. Where these
views exist, partial loss of the view may be an unintended but justified result
when development takes place consistent with other provisions of this PUD. At
least 5 percent of the site shall be landscaped. An approved plaza can be counted
to meet this requirement. All that part of the site not taken up by buildings,
walks, or plazas or approved parking and loading shall be landscaped. Grades and
drainage must meet City requirements.
(f) Integrate — Coordinate. New buildings, structures, remodeling and expansion
shall be consistent with the Uptown Hamel Guide Plan and be integrated and
coordinated with development on abutting property. Elements for integration and
coordination include, but are not limited to, sidewalk and pedestrian ways and
their continuity; site lighting; site access; building orientation; building entrances;
and utilitarian functions which are to be totally screened from view or which are
contained within the building and which include loading, trash, and mechanical
and electrical equipment.
(g) Porches (Overhangs — Canopies — Arcades). Porches, which overhang into
walks, are one of Uptown Hamel's trademarks. These features should be
preserved, enhanced, and improved. New commercial structures on Hamel Road
and Sioux Drive are expected to be designed and constructed with these features.
New porches, arcades or similar structures which overhang or extend into the
right-of-way may be allowed by the City through approval of the plan. The
property owner may be required to obtain a license from the City or to execute an
agreement with the City governing its use, maintenance and other factors.
Design criteria/guidelines include:
Height: If it projects into the public right of way, a pedestrian clearance of
at least 7.5 feet and a height consistent with the architecture of the
building shall be provided.
Width: At least 6 feet.
Columns: Shall be traditional in design and made from durable materials
such as finished anodize metal, wrought iron or wood in a color
compatible with the building. Wood columns must be cedar or redwood
lumber, at least 6 inches by 6 inches, which may be stained or painted.
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Roof: Shall be durable and meet the wind and snow loads required by
code. Slopes should be to the street and away from the pedestrian.
Signs: No sign shall be on the outside portion of the porch. A sign no
larger than two square feet may be allowed to hang down from inside the
porch.
(h) Height. Except for religious institutions, building heights shall not exceed 3
stories nor be higher than 35 feet except for pitch roofs with a pitch greater than 6
inches of rise to 12 inches of horizontal distance.
(i) Materials. Exterior materials shall consist of one or more of the following:
natural brick, stucco, stone, wood and glass. Treated or anodized metal may be
used for trim.
(j) Roofs. Roofs may be pitched or flat. Flat roofs shall have an architectural
treatment (a "cap") of an acceptable design. On pitched roofs, materials and
colors must be compatible with the district.
(k) Equipment. Equipment shall not be mounted on the roof unless it can be
demonstrated that there is no other reasonable alternative. If allowed, rooftop
equipment shall be screened using the architectural elements and material from
the building provided they are consistent with these design standards.
(1) Fenestration — Modulation. Windows and openings shall be generous especially
on the street side and their placement and design shall express the old town -
small town architecture. Building faces and layout shall be modulated to avoid
long building walls without breaks and monotony. At the street level, at least 30
percent of the fagade should be glass in windows (including glass in doors.)
(m)Impervious Cover. Impervious cover must be consistent with the following
table, provided that parcels larger than two acres may be required to provide on -
site ponding to accommodate run-off from proposed development on the site.
Land Use Designation in
Uptown Hamel Guide Plan
Maximum Percentage of
I mpervious Cover Allowed
Single Family
40
Multiple Family Medium Density
40
Multiple Family High Density
45
Retail/Business
90
Railroad
20
Institutional
20
(n) Landscaping and Setbacks. At least 5 percent of the site shall be plaza or
landscaped. Landscaping shall consist of a combination of: decorative deciduous
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and coniferous trees, shrubs, flowers and ground covers. Landscaped areas and
pockets shall be delineated and separated by any of the following: curbing,
decorative fencing, decorative walls, planter boxes, containers, "cut outs" in a
plaza, or by similar means. At least 5 percent of the site shall be landscaped. An
approved plaza in which at least 20% of the plaza is open to the ground allowing
full penetration of water into the ground can be counted to meet this requirement.
All that part of the site not taken up by buildings, walks, or plazas or approved
parking and loading shall be landscaped. Grades and drainage must meet City
requirements.
(o) Fences and Walls. Fences and walls shall be decorative using a traditional design
and may be used to delineate and separate spaces and to protect topographic
change. Fence material shall be wrought iron, anodized steel or aluminum, or
wood. Walls shall be made of brick, concrete brick, decorative block, cedar or
redwood or stucco on concrete. Fences and walls shall not be located to prevent
desirable access through areas and shall be located consistent with the Uptown
Hamel Guide Plan.
(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)
Ground
Sign (Max.
Height 10
Ft.)
Maximum Size of Sign Face
(Sq. Feet)
If All Signs
Consistent
With Old-
Town Theme
and Signs
If One of More
Signs on the
Site is Not
Consistent
Wall Sign
Historic Sign
Maximum
Size for
Real Estate
signs (Sq.
Feet)
< .1
1 120 1 100
I 32
64
I
5
1
32
.1 to .5
120
100
32
80
.5 to 1
132
100
32
90
>1
150
100
40
100
(i)
Ground Signs: Must be consistent with the approved standards and be
located in a landscaped area having at least two times the square foot area
as the ground sign.
(ii) Minimum Setback: No minimum. The setback will be determined
through the site plan review process.
(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) Historic Signs: Shall not be counted as sign area if less than 5 square feet
in area.
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(q)
(v) Real Estate Signs: Are temporary in nature and must be removed within
30 days following leasing or sale of the property.
(vi) Prohibited Private Signs: Prohibited signs include rooftop signs,
billboards, signs projecting more than 3 feet from the wall of a building. If
a sign projects more than six inches out from the building, the sign shall
provide a clearance of at least 7.5 feet.
Utilities. All utilities serving the buildings and facilities shall be underground.
(r) Recycling and Trash Facilities. All materials and facilities for recycling and
trash shall be kept inside the principal buildings or within a completely screened
area. If a completely screened area is used it must 1) be architecturally
compatible with and made of the same or better material used on the principal
building, and 2) meet the architectural and development standards of the district.
(s) Hazardous Material. Provisions for storage of hazardous materials must be
included in the building and be identified on the plans.
(t) Other Materials. All storage of other materials shall be stored inside the building
in a suitable area in accordance with the approved plan.
(u) Off — Street Parking. Flexibility in the number of required off-street parking
spaces and loading facilities is allowed in Uptown Hamel because: 1) Many
parcels were developed prior to enactment of parking and loading requirements.
2) Some parcels are small. 3) Some parcels have little open space. 4) A need to
retain continuity of buildings fronting on Hamel Road and in the future on Sioux
Drive and a preference for "infill" on Hamel Road to be buildings, not parking.
In providing this flexibility, the City will consider the use and need for parking,
amount of off-street parking provided, the amount of nearby on -street parking,
public parking lots, if any, peak parking demands for the use, joint use of parking,
and other relevant factors. In granting a parking reduction, concern for the overall
benefits to Uptown Hamel will be considered as well as use and enjoyment of
adjacent properties and economic impacts.
(v) Parking Prohibited in Front of Building. Except for parcels containing two or
more acres and having more than one principal building, there shall be no parking
between the principal building and 1) the front property line and 2) the side lot
line abutting a street.
(w) Loading Docks. Due to the age, scale of development, and the limitation on
building bulk, providing a loading dock is optional. However, access to
adequately handle goods and materials must be provided on the site. A rear
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entrance for loading is favored over loading from the side or front. Loading
docks shall have a 9-ton capacity, dustless, all-weather surface.
(x) Outdoor Storage of Commercial Vehicles. Outside storage of one commercial
vehicle not to exceed 12,000 lb. of gross vehicle weight and not more than 24 feet
in length shall be permitted for each 5,000 square feet of gross floor area in the
principal structure provided such vehicle has a current and valid license, is in
operable condition, is for use on the public streets, is actively used for the
approved use on the site and is moved on a daily basis when the use is open for
business.
Subd. 4 Public and Private Parking Lots and Ramps:
• Surfacing shall be a minimum of 7-ton capacity. Parking areas for infrequent
parking such as for special events or for infrequent use, for example fewer
than 20 times per year, may use grasscrete or similar materials or techniques
and remain in conformance with this provision. Such materials shall not be
considered impervious if at least 50 percent is exposed grass or similar
landscaping.
• Aisles shall be at least 20 feet wide, grades shall not exceed 4 percent.
• At least 3 percent of the lot shall be landscaped.
• For protection and separation, the perimeter of the lot shall have poured in
place concrete curbing (or the equivalent) measuring at least 4 inches above
grade and 6 inches below grade.
• Parking lots shall be striped to provide at least 9 feet of width and 18 feet of
depth for each vehicle for 90 degree parking.
• Driveways shall be designed to match the sidewalk grade.
• Cars may overhang into a portion of the landscape area but the design shall
not allow for cars to overhang into the public street or sidewalk.
• Provisions for watering the landscaped areas shall be considered in the design.
• Provisions for pedestrian movement into and through parking lots where
required shall be included. Patterned pavement, decorative lighting and
associated facilities shall be provided as may be appropriate.
• Handicapped parking and ADA requirements shall be met.
• Parking Ramps. Up to two levels of parking above grade may be allowed
provided it is consistent with the scale of the development in the area and
provided it meets the architecture standards including materials and other
design standards of the district.
Subd. 5 Other:
(a) Buffers. Buffers may be required between different land uses or different
functions such as commercial abutting residential or a loading dock/area abutting
an office. Buffers are to be achieved by using any of the following: landscaping,
decorative walls, decorative fencing, or landscaped berms.
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(b) Outdoor Speakers. All forms of outdoor speakers are prohibited, except for
financial institutions.
Subd. 6 Additional Design and Development Standards — Conditional Uses:
The following additional design and development standards are identified for the
uses listed below. Standards in addition to those listed below 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.
1. Drive -In Service Businesses.
a. No drive-in service shall be provided between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6
a.m.
b. All trash and debris shall be stored inside the building in an appropriately
designed area preferably at or near the loading -unloading area.
c. No new drive-in service shall have a drive way within:
i. 100 feet of an improved intersecting street
ii. 300 feet of State Highway 55
iii. 100 feet of an active railroad track
iv. 100 feet of an area designated as Single -Family Transitional Area.
2. Mortuary or Funeral Home.
a. The site plan shall provide for adequate parking and traffic circulation
including a plan for formation and movement of a funeral procession.
3. Pet Shop.
a. No outside space shall be used for showing or keeping animals.
b. The plan for ventilation, location of windows, and doors shall be designed to
reduce noise and potential for noise violations.
c. There shall be no outdoor storage of trash, trash containers, or debris of any
kind.
4. Auto Repair, Minor and Tire, Battery, and Muffler Stores.
a. The plan for ventilation, location of windows, and doors shall be designed to
reduce noise and potential for noise violations.
b. Equipment specifications and impact information such as vibration and noise
reduction may be required by the City.
5. Electronic and Computer Manufacturing.
a. Equipment specifications and impact information such as vibration and noise
reduction may be required by the City.
b. At least some portion of the ground floor, adjacent or oriented to the street
shall be considered for retail sales or service.
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6. Essential Public Utility and Service Structures.
a. Such uses shall not be of an industrial nature unless it can be demonstrated to
the City's satisfaction that such uses cannot be located in a more suitable
location and the function of the use must be to serve Uptown Hamel.
b. Building placement, designs, materials, and architectural treatments, must be
consistent with this ordinance including the Uptown Hamel Guide Plan.
7. Religious Institutions — Including an Existing Cemetery.
a. Shared parking options shall be considered when a proposed expansion
requires more off-street parking.
b. The site plan shall provide for adequate parking and traffic circulation
including a plan for formation and movement of a funeral procession.
8. Wholesale Showroom.
No additional standards
9. Sauna Manufacturing and Assembly.
No additional standards
10. Outdoor Dining/Drinking Areas Containing More than 200 Square Feet.
a. Shall be allowed only in connection with a restaurant or bar which has inside
seating for at least 20 people.
b. The outdoor dining/drinking areas shall not be larger than one-third of the
inside seating area.
c. The outdoor dining/drinking areas shall be delineated by decorative fencing,
landscaping, building walls or some combination of these or similar features.
d. If the sale of intoxicating liquor is inside, the outside area may be required to
have all access to the space from only inside the principal building.
11. Small Scale Light Manufacturing of Products for On -Site Retail Sales.
No additional standards
12. Electrical and Other Skill Trades Provided there is no Outside Storage.
a. There shall be no outdoor storage of supplies, equipment, salvage, reusable or
recycling material or trash.
14. Townhouses, Apartments, and Condominium Units.
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a. Preservation. Natural features and site amenities such as wooded area shall
be preserved.
b. Usable Open Space. At least 400 square feet of outside usable open space
shall be provided for each dwelling unit. (As used here, outside usable open
space means improved outdoor space for active or passive recreation with the
least dimension not being less than 40 feet for apartments and condominiums
and 26 feet for townhouse units. Roofs, driveways, parking areas, decks and
the like do not constitute as open space.
c. Units Above Grade. All dwelling units shall be located at or above the grade
of all land abutting the building and within a distance of 25 feet from all faces
of the building.
d. Building Placement. To the extent possible, buildings shall be located
consistent with the results of a site analysis and the existing grades of the land
and the location of trees and other environmental features.
e. Grades. The grade of a private roadway, driveways and parking lots shall not
exceed 5 percent.
f. Fire Lanes. Lanes for fire access shall be provided as determined necessary
by the City.
g. Underground Parking. For efficiency, benefit of the residents, and to
conserve land, buildings shall provide for inside parking at a ratio of at least
one space per dwelling unit.
h. Parking. Parking lots shall have landscaping including berming where
appropriate along the outside edge. Parking bays shall, where appropriate,
have landscaped islands and decorative lighting. Small-scale parking lots are
preferred over large lots. Parking of more than 20 passenger vehicles in a row
shall be broken up by a landscaped island or a landscape feature.
i. Screening — Screening shall be required where:
a) Any off-street parking area contains more than six parking
places and is within 30 feet of an adjoining residential zone.
b) Where the driveway to a parking area of more than six parking
spaces is within 15 feet of an adjoining residential zone or a
single-family development.
ii. Sidewalks shall be provided from parking areas, loading zones and
recreation areas to the building entrances.
i. Outside Storage of Trash, Boats or Special Vehicles. There shall be no
outside storage of trash or debris except when stored in trash containers and
fully screened from view. If a completely screened area is used it must 1) be
architecturally compatible with and made of the same or better material used
on the principal building, and 2) meet the architectural and development
standards of the district. All special vehicles including, but not limited to,
unlicensed vehicles, recreational vehicles, motor homes, camping trailers,
other trailers, boats, jet skis, snowmobiles, lawn tractors, and all terrain
vehicles shall be stored in a building.
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J. Sidewalks and Trails. Complete plans shall be provided for proposed
sidewalks and trails to serve parking, recreation and to serve areas within the
proposed development and to link the City's system.
Section 834.09 Review and Approval Process
Subd. 1 Concept Plan
Although submittal of a concept plan is not required, the City will accept a concept
plan for development, expansion, remodeling, or redevelopment of property in
Uptown Hamel. The purpose of such plans and review thereof is to provide the
applicant with preliminary review and comment regarding the proposal. Concept
plans should include property data, existing and proposed structures, the location
and nature of the proposed change, nearby conditions, and other information
appropriate for this level of review. The concept plan will be submitted to the
planning commission for its informal review. Review by the planning commission
shall be non -binding and shall not be a substitution in whole or part for any other
review or action required by this Ordinance.
Subd. 2 Minor Changes to Permitted Uses and Accessory 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, except to convert a use to a residential use or a residential related use.
2. Expansion of an existing building by less than 500 square feet of floor area in a
single year.
3. Changes of less than 500 square feet to the exterior walls or surface of the
building.
4. Expansion of the parking lot by less than 4 spaces or less than 2,000 square feet,
whichever is less.
5. Outdoor lighting changes involving 2 or fewer light poles or wall mounted
fixtures without changing the type of lighting.
6. Changes to the topography involving less than 1 foot in elevation or less than
5,000 square feet of lot area.
7. An addition to an exposed piece of rooftop equipment if the addition is less than
64 cubic feet.
8. Signs containing 24 square feet of sign area or less.
The decision and action taken by the City staff may be appealed by the applicant
seeking approval under this section. The City Council shall consider appeals filed
under this section. Action taken by the City Council shall be considered final.
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Subd. 3 Changes Which are not Minor to a Permitted or Accessory Use — Site Plan
Review Procedure.
All changes shall be reviewed pursuant to the site plan review procedure specified
elsewhere in this ordinance.
Subd. 4 Conditional Uses.
Conditional uses and any changes to conditional uses shall follow the conditional
use permit procedures specific elsewhere in this ordinance.
Section 834.10 Implementation. Implementation shall be accomplished by adhering to
the provision of this ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. In addition, the City intends
to encourage and foster implementation through pursuing one or more of the following:
1. Promotion of the Uptown Hamel Guide Plan to the public.
2. Through design and scheduling of capital improvements which help achieve the spirit
and intent of this ordinance.
3. Through encouragement of changes along Trunk Highway 55 and the railroad right-
of-way consistent with the Uptown Hamel Guide Plan.
4. By considering a wide range of funding methods, options, and alternatives to assist
the City and property owners in implementing the Uptown Hamel Guide Plan.
5. Providing design assistance to owners proposing or contemplating new construction
on their property.
6. Providing assistance to owners and tenants in changing, using, expanding,
remodeling, and undertaking new construction of their property in a manner which
meets or exceeds the spirit and intent of this ordinance.
Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be enforced upon passage
and publication of its summary.
Passed this 15t" day of May, 2001, by the Medina City Council.
Paul Robinson, i y Clerk -Treasurer
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ITY,OR, MEDINA
CITY OF MEDINA
PUBLIC NOTICE
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO 334
UPTOWN HAMEL -PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT
On May 15, 2001 the city council of the city of Medina
adopted Ordinance No. 334. The ordinance establishes a
new Uptown Hamel planned unit development zoning
district. The purpose of the district is to provide an attrac-
tive, high quality, mixed -use district for ,the Uptown
Hamel neighborhood. The ordinance regulates the area as
a planned unit development under multiple ownership
and establishes permitted, conditional and accessory uses
within the zone. The ordinance includes a district guide
plan which incorporates a map and illustrative drawings
of development within the district. It establishes devel-
opment standards which are applicable toall uses and
guidelines for public improvements. The ordinance rec-
ognizes 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. 334 is available for inspection
at Medina city hall during regular business hours.
By order of the Medina City Council
Paul Robinson
Administrator -Clerk -Treasurer
Published in the Lakeshore Weekly News this 22nd day
of May, 2001.