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ORDINANCE NO.368
An Ordinance Amending Section 834 et seq. of the Code of Ordinances
Regarding Various Amendments to the Uptown Hamel Zoning District
The city council of the city of Medina ordains as follows:
SECTION I: Section 834 et seq. of the Medina code of ordinances are hereby amended
by adding the underlined material and deleting the material shown in deleted boxes as
follows:
CHAPTER 8
LAND AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
834. ZONING — UPTOWN HAMEL ,DISTRICT
Section 834.01 Purpose. To create a distinctive Uptown Hamel district that is an
attractive, p, ,icstrian-friendly. mixed useytown 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 and viable community.
Section 834.02 Permitted Uses. Within the Uptown Hamel Toning District the Deleted: Planned Unit Development
following shall be permitted uses subject to site plan approval and other provisions of this
district. A combination of the following uses is allowed.
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j identity as an old
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
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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
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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
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
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66. Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
67. Museums and Cultural Centers
68. Music Store
69. Music Studios
70. Newsstand
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 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) Deleted: Single Family Transition
94. Television and Radio Store and Repair Story Area' The purpose of this section is to
protect property values, the health and
95. Theater, Excluding Drive -In Type of Servic safety of the community and to ensure
96. Tobacco Stores I 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
I 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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97. Toy Store
98. Transit Station
99. Travel Services
100. Upholstery Shop
101. Used Merchandise Stores
102. Variety Store
103. Video Store
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Section 834.03 Conditional Uses. Within the Uptown Hamel oning 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
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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
be shown on the Uptown Hamel,Concept Plan for the area or for the block in which the
property is located.
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Deleted: 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.
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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, if the outside wall has no openings. An
eiuht foot setback is required, if there are open:ines, windows and doors. in the side wall
andtwhere 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
Land Use/Density Designated on
Uptown Hamel Guide Plan
Minimum Lot
Area per
Dwelling Unit
Single -Family
5,000 square feet
Multi -Family
1,000 square feet
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Subd. 9 Impervious Cover. limpervious cover must be consistent with the following
table. provided that parcels larger than two acres maybe required to provide on -site
ponding to accommodate run-off from proposed development qn the site.
Land Use Designation in
Uptown Hamel Guide Plan
Maximum Percentage of
Impervious Cover Allowed
Single Family
40
Multiple Family Medium Density
40
Multiple Family High Density
45
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Deleted: 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.
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Retail/Business
90
Railroad
20
Institutional
20
I<nd Use 1)esi=nation in
Vtaximum Pereelltai<'c of
lttt wn flantei Concept Plan
lnlpervious Cover .11orved
Sint le 1`amily
40
Multi I'arni1v Residential
90
Reta ili Business
90
Railroad
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Institutional
20
Section 834.06 Uptown Hamel,Concept Plan. In general, the regulations governing the
Uptown HamelZoning District consist of all the provisions in this ordinance and the
Uptown Hamel Concept Plan which is hereby made a part of this ordinance to provide
guidance in preparing, evaluating, reviewing and approving plans in this district.
The following maps and illustrations are included
Uptown Hamel t Plan Map
Uptown HamelC neepl Plan Illustrative Map
Insert Uptown Hamel
C1itC
Plan Illustrations
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Guide
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Hamel Guide Plan
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Section 834.0.7 Design and Development Standards. Design and developments
standards are established for this district to achieve an attractive, liveable and viable,town
centerrconsistent 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 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 ,Concept 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,Coneept_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, and rain gardens (any slight
depression containing deep-rooted perennial plants that captures and holds runoff)
are encouraged. Decorative fences and walls will be used to delineate spaces and
to accommodate grade changes. Plaza furniture is 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. Joint use of Uptown Hame parking lots during
festivals and park events is encouraged, 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
pedestrian-friendlv.Liiveabiiitv_gf the town._center,
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<#>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.¶
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<#>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.¶
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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.¶
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<#>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
fmrshed in black. The natural color of the
natural materials shall be retained. r1l
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Uptown Hamel and festivals can be a
joint venture involving Uptown Hamel
and the park
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Subd.,Z 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,Concept 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) Building - Street. Building design shall make the street visually more interesting, t•
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.
(c) New Building and Major Expansions. New buildings and major expansions of
existing buildings should bepompatible with adjacent and nearby buildings.,
Buiidings_shall, be._designed and „ oriented. consistent with the 'Uptown .Hamel
Ordinance, proposed use of the. prUperty-_uses on. adjacent.properties._and nearby
amenities..... Buildings shall be designed and oriented So as not to detract from one
another or vistas. Views from the residential areas should be protected. 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 the Uptown.
Hamel Zoning Ordinance. Entrances shall be placed for easy access from the
street. Utilities shall be placed underground and meters and transformers shall be
hidden from view.
(d) Integrate - Coordinate. New buildings, structures, remodeling and expansion
shall be consistent with the Uptown Hamel,Concept 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.
(e) 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.
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Scale. The scale of the buildings shall be
similar to the scale of the existing two-
story buildings and reflect Uptown
I Hamel's old town - small town scale.
Building dimensions shall be
proportionate to the specific setting and
consistent with the Uptown Hamel Guide
I Plan, with no floor having more than
20,000 square Feet¶
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Deleted: ; however a two-story building
shall not be prohibited
Deleted: <#>Srte Plan. A site plan
I 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 detrac
I from one another or vistas. Certain vis
will be protected for the mutual benefi
I of properties in Uptown Hamel. Vistas
I which merit protection are: 1)The view
I from the High Density and Medium
I 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
I 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
j plazas or approved parking and loading
shall be landscaped. Grades and drainage
must meet City requirements. ¶
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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.
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.
(f) .er.� Hei ht.._ Building height shall net. exceed, hreestories.,_except._on some sites, g .�
a fourth. story may be allowed. Along all street frontages and park property .lines.
buildings heights exceeding two stories shall have the third story set back at least
six feet from the front line of the building, and the fourth story shall be set back
12 feet from the front line of the buildinu..Basement levels shall not be
considered a story. so long as more than 50 percent of the basement structure is
below grade at the average of all areas around the building. Total building height
shall not exceed 50 feet, except stnuctures such as belfries, chimneys, flues,
monuments, cupolas and domes which do not contain livings space, are permitted,
provided they are not hither than 10 feet above the height of the building.
(<g) 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.
(h) Roofs. Roofs may be pitched, mansard, 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. All roof run-off must
drain onto the property that creates the nun -off_ Rain gardens (any slight
depression containing deep-rooted perennial plants that captures and holds runoff)
are ._enceuracet ..
(i) Equipment. Equipment shall not be mounted on the roof unless it can be
demonstrated that there is no other reasonable alternative. If allowed, rooftop
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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
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equipment shall be screened using the architectural elements and material from
the building provided they are consistent with these design standards.
Fenestration — Modulation. Windows and openings shall be generous especially •
on the street side and their placement and design shall express pedestrian -friendly.
liveability of the town center„ To this end, third stories or higher will be tiered
back from the street a minimum of six feet per story. 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.)
(k) Landscaping and Setbacks. At least 5 percent of the site shall be plaza or
landscaped. Landscaping shall consist of a combination of: decorative deciduous
and coniferous trees, shrubs, flowers; ground covers and rain gardens (any slight
depression containing deep-rooted perennial plants that captures and holds
runot1). 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. ,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.
(1) 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,Concept Plan.
(m )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.
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Deleted: -4>Impervious Cover.
Impervious cover must be consistent with
I 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.¶
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shall be landscaped.
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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
^� th 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
120 1 100
32
64
5
32
.1 to .5
120
100
32
80
.5 to 1
132
100
32
90
> 1
150
100
40
100
Lot Size
(acres)
Maximum Size of Sign Face
(Sq. Feet)
Maximum
Total Sign
Area Allowed
(Sq. Feet)
Ground
Sign (Max.
Height 10
Ft.)
Wall Signs
Historic
Sign
Maximum
Size for Real
Estate signs
(Sq. Feet)
Porch
Sign
< .1
100
32
64
5 32 2
.1 to .5
100
32
80
.5 to 1
100
32
90
> 1
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 10 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.
(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
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provide a clearance of at least 7.5 feet.
(n) Utilities. All utilities serving the buildings and facilities shall be underground.
(o) 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.
(p) Hazardous Material. Provisions for storage of hazardous materials must be
included in the building and be identified on the plans.
(q) Other Materials. All storage of other materials shall be stored inside the building- f
in a suitable area in accordance with the approved plan.
(r) Off — Street Parking. Flexibility in the number of required off-street parking - f
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.
(s) Parking Lots in Front of Buildings are Prohibited. 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.
(t) 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
entrance for loading is favored over loading from the side or front. Loading
docks shall have a 9-ton capacity, dustless, all-weather surface.
(u)....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
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approved use on the site and is moved on a daily basis when the use is open for
business,
(1) There shall be no outdoor storage of trash, trash containers, or debris of any
kind.
Subd. 3 Townhouses, Apartments, and Condominium Units.
(i) Preservation. Natural features and site amenities such as the wooded
area called 'The Preserve in the Uptown Hamel. Concept plan shall be
encouraged to be preserved.
(ii) 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.
(iii) Grades. The grade of private: roadway, driveways and parking lots
shall that exceed 5 percent, must be approved by the city engineer.
(iv) Tire Lanes. Lanes for fire access shall be provided as determined
necessary by the City Fire Code.
(v) Underground Parking. For efficiency, benefit of the residents, and to
conserve_ land.,._buildings ._Shall-.prop%ide- for inside_parking._at._aratio _ of at
least.. one space per dwelling unit.,
(vi) Parking. Parking lots shall have landscaping including. berming where
appropriate along the outside edge. Parking bays s:halL 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.
(l) Screening — Screening shall be required where:
• Any off-street parking area contains more than six
parkineplaces and is within 3Q_feet _of_an_adjoining
residential zone.
• '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.
(2) Sidewalks small be provided from parking areas. loading zones
and recreation areas to the building entrances.
(vii) 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 2L.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,
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snowmobiles, lawn tractors, and all terrain vehicles shall be stored in a
building.
(viii) 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 Citv's system.
Subd. 4 Public and Private Parking Lots and Ramps:
(a) Surfacing. 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.
(b) Aisles. Aisles shall be at least 20 feet wide, grades shall not exceed 4 percent.
(c)
Landscaping. At least 3 percent of the lot shall be landscaped.
(d) Concrete Curbing. 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.
(e) Striping. 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.
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Driveways. Driveways shall be designed to match the sidewalk grade.
Allowable Car Overhang. 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.
(h) Landscape Watering. Provisions for watering the landscaped areas shall be
considered in the design.
(i) Pedestrian Movement. 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.
(j) Handicapped parking and ADA requirements shall be met.
(k) 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
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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.
(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.
(a) Drive -In Service Businesses. • Formatted: Bullets and Numbering
(i) No drive-in service shall be provided between the hours of 10:00 p.m.
and 6 a.m.
(ii) All trash and debris shall be stored inside the building in an
appropriately designed area preferably at or near the loading -unloading
area.
(iii) No new drive-in service shall have a drive way within:
(iv) 100 feet of an improved intersecting street
(v) 300 feet of State Highway 55
(vi) 100 feet of an active railroad track
(vii) 100 feet of an area designated as Single -Family Transitional Area.
(b) Mortuary or Funeral Home.
(i) The site plan shall provide for adequate parking and traffic circulation
including a plan for formation and movement of a funeral procession.
(c) Pet Shop.
(i) No outside space shall be used for showing or keeping animals.
(ii) The plan for ventilation, location of windows, and doors shall be
designed to reduce noise and potential for noise violations.
(d) Auto Repair, Minor and Tire, Battery, and Muffler Stores.
(i) The plan for ventilation, location of windows, and doors shall be
designed to reduce noise and potential for noise violations.
(ii) Equipment specifications and impact information such as vibration and
noise reduction may be required by the City.
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(e) Electronic and Computer Manufacturing.
(i) Equipment specifications and impact information such as vibration and
noise reduction may be required by the City.
(ii) At least some portion of the ground floor, adjacent or oriented to the
street shall be considered for retail sales or service.
(f) Essential Public Utility and Service Structures.
(i) 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.
(ii) Building placement, designs, materials, and architectural treatments,
must be consistent with this ordinance including the Uptown Hamel
Concept Plan.
(g) Religious Institutions — Including an Existing Cemetery.
(i) Shared parking options shall be considered when a proposed
expansion requires more off-street parking.
(ii) The site plan shall provide for adequate parking and traffic circulation
including a plan for formation and movement of a funeral procession.
(h) Wholesale Showroom.
(i) No additional standards
(i) Sauna Manufacturing and Assembly.
(i) No additional standards
(j) Outdoor Dining/Drinking Areas Containing More than 200 Square Feet.
(i) Shall be allowed only in connection with a restaurant or bar which has
inside seating for at least 20 people.
(ii) The outdoor dining/drinking areas shall not be larger than one-third of
the inside seating area.
(iii) The outdoor dining/drinking areas shall be delineated by decorative
fencing, landscaping, building walls or some combination of these or
similar features.
(iv) 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.
(k) Small Scale Light Manufacturing of Products for On -Site Retail Sales.
(i) No additional standards
(1) Electrical and Other Skill Trades Provided there is no Outside Storage.
(i) There shall be no outdoor storage of supplies, equipment, salvage,
reusable or recycling material or trash.
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<#>Preservation. Natural features and
site amenities such as wooded area shall
be preserved.¶
<#>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
iapartments and condominiums and 26
feet for townhouse units. Roofs,
driveways, parking areas, decks and the
like do not constitute as open space.¶
<#>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.¶
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consistent with the results of a site
analysis and the existing grades of the
I land and the location of trees and other
environmental features. ¶
I <#>Grades. The grade of a private
roadway, driveways and parking lots
shall not exceed 5 percent.¶
<#>Fire Lanes. Lanes for fire access
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by the City.¶
<#>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.¶
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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.¶
<#>Screening - Screening shall be
required where:¶
<#>Any off-street parking area contains
more than six parking places and is
within 30 feet of an adjoining residential
zone.¶
<#>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.¶
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recreation areas to the building entrances.
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Section 834.0 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.
Subd. 3 Changes Which are not Minor to a Permitted or Accessory Use — Site Plan
Review Procedure:
Site _Pki ,__A Site plan shall be..prepareci.._for. cieveig.pment„_exptisision. or._cl arige in use
of the propertvBuildings shall be designed and oriented consistent with the Lptown
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Subd. 4 Conditional Uses:
Conditional uses and any changes to conditional uses shall follow the conditional
use permit procedure` specified in Section 825.39 of the Zoning (Ordinance,
Section 834.0_9 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�Concept 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 HameleConcept. 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 Cone t.-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.
May 15, 2001—Ord 334 adopted this section in its entirety.
SECTION II: This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication.
Adopted by the city council of the city of Medina this 15th day of June, 2004.
hilip K. ZiL1tlow, Mayor
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Chad M. Adams, City Administrator
Published in the South Crow River News this 21st day of June 2004.
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