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HomeMy Public PortalAbout596 Ordinance Regarding Exterior Building Materials in the Uptown Hamel Zoning DistrictsCITY OF MEDINA ORDINANCE NO.596 AN ORDINANCE REGARDING EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS IN THE UPTOWN HAMEL ZONING DISTRICTS; AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CITY CODE The City Council of the City of Medina ordains as follows: SECTION I. Section 834.1.07 Subd. 1(g) of the code of ordinances of the city of Medina is amended by deleting the stricken language and adding the underlined language as follows: Section 834.1.07. Design and Development Standards. Design and developments standards are established for this district to achieve an attractive, liveable and viable town center consistent with the purpose of this district and to assure that land uses, buildings and functions are compatible within the district. Additional standards may be identified during the review and approval process, due to the particular characteristics of each site, the proposed development of the site, and the uses on adjacent property. The plans and proposed use of a property shall conform to the design and development standards prior to approval of a construction or land use permit. The applicant or owner shall supply plans and data necessary to demonstrate such conformance. Subd. 1. 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. Elements of compatibility include, but are not limited to: building height, form, mass and bulk, fenestration, exterior material appearance, color, exterior material durability, detailing, setbacks, landscaping, exterior lighting and site improvements. (b) Building - Street. Building design shall make the street visually more interesting, functionally more enjoyable and useful and economically more viable. Buildings, porches, and plaza spaces shall be designed to bring the building and its activity more in contact with the street. (c) New Building and Major Expansions. New buildings and major expansions of existing buildings should be compatible with adjacent and nearby buildings. Buildings shall be designed and oriented consistent with this ordinance, proposed use of the property, uses on adjacent properties and nearby amenities. Buildings shall be designed and oriented so as not to detract from one another or vistas. 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 Ordinance No. 596 1 March 15, 2016 development takes place consistent with other provisions of this 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 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, but must be supported in a way which does not obstruct the traveled portion of the right-of- way. 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. Porch/Overhang/Canopy/Arcade Design criteria/guidelines are as follows: i. Height: If projecting into the public right-of-way, a pedestrian clearance of at least eight feet and a height consistent with the architecture of the building shall be provided. ii. Width: At least six feet. iii. Columns: Shall be traditional in design and made from durable materials such as finished anodized metal, wrought iron or wood in a color compatible with the building. Wood columns must be cedar or redwood lumber, at least six inches by six inches, which may be stained or painted. Columns are not allowed to be affixed to the ground within the right-of- way. iv. Roof: Shall be durable and meet the wind and snow loads required by code. Slopes should be to the street and away from pedestrians. (f) Height. New building heights shall not exceed three stories, except as described herein. Along all street frontages and park property lines, building 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 building. 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 structures such as belfries, chimneys, flues, monuments, cupolas and Ordinance No. 596 2 March 15, 2016 domes which do not contain living space, are permitted, provided they are not higher than 10 feet above the height of the building. In the case that the distance from grade to the eave (or top corner of a flat roof) of a structure exceeds 30 feet, additional fire suppression apparatuses may be required by the city. A fourth story may be allowed if ten percent of residential units are dedicated affordable housing units. (g) Materials. Exterior materials shall consist of one or more of the following: natural brick, stucco, stone, wood, -and -glass, or commercial grade fiber cement lap siding with a wood appearance which is installed per manufacturer's specifications. Treated or anodized metal may be used for trim. (h) Roofs. Roofs may be pitched, mansard, flat, or planted "green roofs." 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 run-off. Rain gardens are encouraged. (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 equipment shall be screened using the architectural elements and material from the building, provided they are consistent with these design standards. (j) Fenestration — Modulation. Windows and openings shall be generous, especially on the street side, and their placement and design shall express the pedestrian - friendly, livability of the town center. To this end, third stories or higher must be tiered back from the street a minimum of six feet per story. Buildings shall be modulated a minimum of once per 40 feet in frontage to avoid long, monotonous building walls. This modulation may include varying building height, building setback, or building materials/design. At the street level, at least 30 percent of the facade should be glass in windows and 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. 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 percent 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. Ordinance No. 596 3 March 15, 2016 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. (m) Utilities. All utilities serving the buildings and facilities shall be underground. (n) 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. (o) Hazardous Materials. Provisions for storage of hazardous materials must be included in the building and be identified on the plans. (p) Other Materials. All storage of other materials shall be stored inside the building in a suitable area in accordance with the approved plan. SECTION II. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication. Adopted by the Medina city council this 15th day of March, 2016. Bob Mitchell, Mayor Attest: Jodi . Gallup, City Clerk Published in the Crow River News on the 24th day of March, 2016. Ordinance No. 596 4 March 15, 2016