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HomeMy Public PortalAbout368CITY OF MEDINA 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. Deleted: PUD ? Deleted: preserves Uptown Hamel's 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 Ordinance No. 368 June 15, 2004 1 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 834 Uptown HamelkTinc District Adoptede._....., _ Deleted: PUD Deleted: 05-15-01 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 Ordinance No. 368 June 15,2004 2 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. I Deleted:P:...................................................................... UD Deleted: 05-15-01 97. Toy Store 98. Transit Station 99. Travel Services 100. Upholstery Shop 101. Used Merchandise Stores 102. Variety Store 103. Video Store 834 Uptown Hamel o gju) , District ,,I Adopted,. 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 r 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. Ordinance No. 368 June 15,2004 3 834 Uptown Hame144oning District Adopteda,,, , -I Deleted: Planned Unit Development 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. Deleted: Guide Deleted: PUD Deleted: 05-15-01 J11 J 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 a 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 Ordinance No. 368 June 15,2004 4 834 Uptown Hamel ovine District Adoptedy Deleted: except 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. Deleted: PUD Deleted: 05-15-01 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 , ,, 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 Ordinance No. 368 June 15, 2004 5 l 834 Uptown Hamelenini; District 4 Adopted,_ • Deleted: 7 Deleted. Guide Deleted: Planned Unit Development Deleted: Planned Unit Development Guide Deleted: also referred to as the Uptown Hamel Guide Plan - 1 Deleted: Guide 1 Deleted: Guide Deleted: Guide Deleted: PUD Deleted: 05-15-01 Ordinance No. 368 June 15,2004 (THIS PAGE LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY) 6 834 Uptown HumeVeninc District Adopted,.._ Deleted: PUD Deleted: 05-15-01 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, Ordinance No. 368 June 15, 2004 7 834 Uptown Hamel ovine District Adopted,,,,,,,,,, , Deleted: g................................................................. t Deleted: old town - small Deleted: development J Deleted: Subd. 1 Streets and Service Lanes:¶ <#>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.¶ ¶ <#>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.¶ 11 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.¶ 11 <#>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 Deleted: 2 ................... ;rDeleted: Guide Deleted: Guide Deleted: P J Deleted: can bejointly used by Uptown Hamel and festivals can be a joint venture involving Uptown Hamel and the park Deleted: old town — small town character l Deleted: PUD Deleted:05-15-01 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. Ordinance No. 368 June 15, 2004 8 834 Uptown Hameli,onine District Adopted% , --i Deleted:3 i Deleted: Guide Deleted: <#>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 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¶ f. Formatted: Bullets and Numbering Formatted Bullets and Numbering Deleted: proportional to be 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. ¶ Formatted: Bullets and Numbering Deleted: Guide Formatted: Bullets and Numbering Deleted: PUD t Deleted:05-15-01 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 Ordinance No. 368 June 15, 2004 rI 9 834 Uptown Hamelimuinat District 11,' Adopted, Formatted: Bullets and Numbering J Deleted: 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 Formatted: Bullets and Numbering Formatted Bullets and Numbering Formatted: Bullets and Numbering Deleted: PUD Deleted: 05-15-01 (i ) 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. Ordinance No. 368 June 15,2004 10 •-f 834 Uptown Hamelenina District Formatted: Bullets and Numbering Deleted: the old town - small town I architecture. 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.¶ 11 Laud Use Designation in¶ Uptown Hamel Guide Plan Formatted: Bullets and Numbering I ... t21 Deleted: and I Deleted: At least 5 percent of the site shall be landscaped. `Formatted: Bullets and Numbering J !Deleted: Guide Formatted: Bullets and Numbering j Deleted: PUD i Deleted:05-15-01 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 Ordinance No. 368 June 15,2004 1 1 834 Uptown Hameloning District Adopted...».,.... J Deleted: 8 r Deleted: PUD { Deleted: 05-15-01 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 Ordinance No. 368 June 15,2004 12 834 Uptown Hameli.ouina District Adopted. Formatted: Bullets and Numberin, _..............._.._ __ Formatted: Bullets and Numbering _ Formatted: Bullets and Numbering Formatted: Bullets and Numbering fFormatted: Bullets and Numbering (-Formatted: Bullets and Numbering 1 Deleted: Prohibited Formatted: Bullets and Numbering j i Formatted: Bullets and Numbering Deleted: PUD ( Deleted: 05-15-01 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, Ordinance No. 368 June 15, 2004 13 834 Uptown Hame1,7onina District Adopted, -- Formatted: Font: Bold 1 Formatted: Bullets and Numbering Formatted: Bullets and Numbering Formatted: Bullets and Numbering I Deleted: PUD Deleted: 05-15-01 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. (0 (g) 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 Ordinance No. 368 June 15, 2004 14 834 Uptown Hamel ,onin District ,1 Adopted. Formatted: Bullets and Numbering ) Deleted: PUD Deleted:05-15-01 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. Ordinance No. 368 June 15,2004 15 834 Uptown Hamel':,onin District Adopted, f Deleted: ¶ <g>There shall be no outdoor storage of s trash, trash containers, or debris of any kind!! Deleted: PUD Deleted:05-15-01 (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. r Ordinance No. 368 June 15, 2004 16 834 Uptown Hamel "._N i District Adopted,_ Deleted: Guide Deleted: ¶ - <#>Townhouses, Apartments, and Condominium Units.¶ I Ill <#>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.¶ <#>Building Placement. To the extent j possible, buildings shall be located 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 ishall be provided as determined necessary 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.¶ <#>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.¶ <#>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.¶ <#>Sidewalks shall be provided from parking areas, loading zones and recreation areas to the building entrances. <#>Outside Storage of Trash, Oral Deleted: PUD Deleted: 05-15-01 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 Ordinance No. 368 June 15, 2004 17 834 Uptown Hamel joning District Adoptedb i Deleted: 9 Deleted: PUD ' Deleted:05-15-01 J Hamel. Zoning Ordinance. All changes shall be reviewed pursuant to the site plan review procedures specifiect in Section 825.55 of the Zoning Ordinance.. 4 Deleted: elsewhere in this ordinance 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 ATTEST: 44, Chad M. Adams, City Administrator Published in the South Crow River News this 21st day of June 2004. Ordinance No. 368 June 15, 2004 18 834 Uptown Hamell,oning District I, Adopted, Deleted: s Deleted: c elsewhere in this ordinance I Deleted: 1n Deleted: Guide l - Deleted: Guide - f Deleted: Guide Deleted: PUD Deleted: 05-15-01