HomeMy Public PortalAbout07-2008MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Dusty Finke, Associate Planner; through Planning Director Benetti
DATE: July 2, 2008
MEETING: July 8, 2008 Planning Commission
SUBJ: Private Recreation Zoning Ordinance
Background
The 2010-2030 Comp Plan Update identifies three areas as "Private Recreation" land uses. This
includes the two golf courses in the City (Medina Golf and Country Club; a small portion of
Spring Hill Golf Club which is predominantly located in Orono) and the portion of YMCA's
Camp Ihduhapi which extends into Medina.
Currently, these areas are zoned Public/Semi-Public. Public/Semi-Public also currently includes
parks and pubic buildings. During the process of updating the comp plan, there was discussion
about changing the Public/Semi-Public for two main reasons: 1) to recognize the private (as
opposed to public) ownership of the property; 2) a proposal to develop residential units along the
perimeter of the Medina Golf and Country Club; 3) discussions about churches, cemeteries,
schools, and other similar uses.
As a result of these conversation, the Comp Plan update identifies a "Parks and Recreation" use,
a "Public/Semi-Public" use (churches, cemeteries, government buildings), and a "Private
Recreation" use (golf courses, camp area).
Comp Plan Compliance
Description from Chapter 5 - Land Use and Growth
Private Recreation (PREC) refers to areas that are currently used for recreational uses, are held
under private ownership including a campground and golf courses and could be expanded to
include other recreational uses that are not publicly maintained. Limited numbers of residential
uses will be included within this land use designation.
Language from Chapter 7 - Implementation
Private Recreational (PREC) land use designation identifies areas that are privately held for
open space and recreational activities. These areas are important to the overall character of the
community, but the City does not hold any conservation rights to preserve them as long-term
open space. To encourage owners to maintain these areas for the enjoyment of the community,
the PREC land use designation allows for limited residential and business uses. A minimum of
two zoning districts supporting this land use will be required: one for urban service areas and
one for the rural areas.
Two Districts (PREC-R; PREC-U)
The Implementation chapter of the Comp Plan describes the need for at least two PREC zoning
districts. These could be referred to as Private Recreation -Rural (PREC-R) and Private
Recreation -Urban Services (PREC-U). These districts will help differentiate not only if urban
services are available, but also what types of uses may be permitted and lot standards.
Allowed Uses
The Planning Commission, during discussions about the Uptown Hamel ordinance, had
expressed support for a very specific list of uses within the ordinance. The City Council,
however, supported generalized uses.
Below are the uses currently allowed within the Public/Semi-Public district:
Conditional Uses
Outdoor recreational and open space uses operated by a governmental agency or conservation
group, homeowners or private association and facilities for making same useful to public
or association. Public lands, schools, parks and municipal buildings.
Conservation uses including drainage control, forestry, wildlife sanctuaries, and facilities for
making same available and useful to public.
Agricultural uses.
Nature study areas and arboretums.
Private outdoor recreational activities
Private Recreation will not include all of these uses, as they would be better fitted for Parks and
Recreation or Public/Semi-Public.
Following is the list of uses which staff suggests for the PREC districts.
Permitted Uses
Agricultural uses
Essential services
Parks and Open Space
Conditional Uses
Outdoor Recreational Facilities (such as Golf Courses, Driving Ranges, Country Clubs,
Campgrounds, Resorts, Retreat Centers)
Nature study areas, Wildlife Sanctuaries, and Arboretums
A few of these uses (Country Clubs and Retreat Centers) may include restaurants and food
service uses. These uses produce higher volumes of wastewater, which may put additional strain
on septic systems. The City may wish to exclude restaurants from the PREC-R, or should at
least hold these uses to a high standard in terms of septic systems.
Residential Uses
The Comp Plan update states that "limited numbers of residential uses will be included" within
PREC. This arose primarily in response to a proposal to develop twin homes along the Medina
Golf and Country Club. The City heard a Concept Plan on such a proposal back in 2006, and
was generally favorable to the use. The applicant was also involved during the Comp Plan
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update process. Again, the Comp Plan Advisory Panel, Planning Commission, and City Council
appeared favorable to residential uses along the perimeter of the golf course.
In terms of crafting the ordinance to allow these residential uses, a few pieces of information are
necessary.
Which district(s) should allow residential uses?
Staff anticipated that residential use would only be allowed in conjunction with PREC-U, where
sewer and water services are available.
What portion of a PREC parcel should be available for residential development?
The City has identified the maintenance of PREC uses as a priority. The City, therefore, likely
will want to limit the proportion of the PREC property which could be developed with residential
uses. As a point of reference, the perimeter development which was discussed in 2006 was
approximately 18% of the two parcels on which it is proposed, and approximately 12.6% of the
area of the Medina Golf and Country Club.
What density of residential development should be allowed?
The proposed perimeter development included twinhomes with a density of approximately 3.5
units/net acre. This is equivalent to the low end of the medium density residential land use. The
Commission should discuss if they wish to require at least a medium density, in order to capture
more units, or if less density would be supported.
Lot/Development Standards
The standards in the existing Public/Semi-Public district are very limited. Adding a more
exhaustive list of regulations (building materials, landscaping, etc.) may cause existing structures
to become non -conforming. Staff is suggesting at least the following standards be addressed.
Lot Size
The areas which are guided PREC are all fairly large in size. However, if a property would seek
a rezoning in the future, the City should have standards by which to judge the lot being proposed.
The Medina Golf and Country Club actually sits on a number of parcels. The smallest, to the
south of the clubhouse, is approximately 13 acres in size. The parcel on which the clubhouse is
located is approximately 20 acres in size.
Setbacks
The setbacks within Public/Semi-Public are:
Front — 50 feet
Rear — 30 feet
Side — 30 feet
Staff will likely be recommending an increase in setbacks within PREC-R to at least equal the
setbacks in the Rural Residential districts (50 feet).
The Commission should discuss if the setbacks above are sufficient for PREC-U. It appears that
the club house at the Medina Golf and Country Club sets approximately 30 feet off of the
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technical "side lot line." However, this property line runs through the middle of the course, and
the Club owns both of the parcels.
Hardcover
There is no hardcover maximum within the Public/Semi-Public ordinance. The uses generally
require low amounts of hardcover. Staff will likely suggest matching PREC-R to the hardcover
regulation that is decided for rural residential.
Building Height
Currently, the Public/Semi-Public ordinance limits building height to 30 feet.
Action Requested/Process
Staff seeks feedback on the questions raised above in order to proceed with the drafting of the
ordinance. The Commission should feel free to suggest other topics of discussion as well. Staff
will get in touch with stakeholders after considering the feedback, and will return with the draft
ordinance at the next meeting.
Attachment
1. DRAFT Future Land Use Map from Comp Plan Update
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Medina Planning Commission
FROM: Tim Benetti, Planning Director
DATE: July 3, 2008
MTG. DATE: July 8, 2008
RE: Ordinance Amendment — Chapter 8, Section 825 of the Zoning Ordinance
Pertaining to Regulations to Accessory Structures - PUBLIC HEARING
Introduction & Background
At the previous March 3rd City Council meeting, city staff presented for the Council's informal
review a number of the surrounding communities' ordnances and standards related to accessory
buildings. Once again staff is including these hand-outs that were presented to the Council that
night, so that the Commission may utilize this information for comparison purposes if necessary.
Staff informed the City Council that we would begin the modifications of our own standards (if
so directed) when we begin the preparation of the rural residential standards.
Attached to this staff memo is the Draft Accessory Structure Ordinance revisions as proposed
and prepared by city planning staff. As part of our earlier discussion with the Commission at the
June 10th meeting, along with our comments we received from the residents at the Open House
of June 26th, we are presenting the revised ordinances for review and comments. Our City
Attorney has also provided some valuable insight and opinions on this proposed ordinance, and
we expect to receive much input and comments related to this subject matter. Please note this
item is being presented under a public hearing.
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES/BUILDING STANDARDS — Revisions
• Under Section 825.19. Subd. 2, we are proposing to have all accessory buildings not
exceed 30 feet in measured height, or 35 feet in overall height (for any projections or
features, such as cupolas, towers, etc.). This 30 feet remains consistent with the Rural
Residential dwelling height standards, and will allow for taller accessory building in the
event the principal dwelling is a single story structures, as was evident under the recent
Hogan/Greenwood Stables conditional use permit review. The Commission may wish to
provide input or suggestions on this height limitations.
• Under Section 825.19. Subd. 3: Staff is proposing to add a new standard that essentially
reflects any accessory building used primarily as a detached garage shall not exceed the
height of the principal dwelling and must match the exterior of said dwellings.
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a l l o w e d a c c e s s o r y b u i l d i n g a r e a a s n o t e d i n t h e t a b l e . M i n n e s o t a B u i l d i n g C o d e
determines these sheds to be exempt under building code and city permitting
requirements.
• Subd. 8: has been revised to reflect 120 sq. ft. instead of 200 sq. ft.
• Subd. 10: Staff prepared a new standard that requires all exterior materials for accessory
building in the Commercial or Industrial zones must match the principal bundling of the
site.
• Subd. 11: Staff also added another provision that exempts certain unenclosed
playhouses, gazebos, swimming pools tennis courts and other unenclosed features under
the accessory building standards.
Staff Recommendations
Staff respectfully request the Planning Commission consider the attached Draft Ordinance for
review; feel free to offer any comments or revisions as part of your deliberations. We also want
to make sure you take notice of any comments from the public that were brought forth at the
Rural Residential Open House on June 27th, and which comments are included in the Planning
Packet.
Once you have conducted the public hearing, you may chooses to close the hearing and begin
final deliberations; or table the matter and postpone the hearing to the following meeting in
August 12, 2008; or table the matter entirely and request Staff to provide more information or
research and prepare a new Draft Ordinance for review at a future Planning Commission
meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
A — Draft Ordinance No. 2008- (Amending Sections 825 and 826)
B — Current Accessory Structure Standards Ordinance
C — Other Communities Accessory Bldg. Ordinance Standards
ATTACHMENT -A
CITY OF MEDINA
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO ACCESSORY STRUCTURES;
AMENDING SECTION 825 — ZONING ADMINISTRATION
AND
AMENDING SECTION 826 — ZONING — DISTRICT PROVISIONS
The city council of the city of Medina ordains as follows:
SECTION I: Medina Code Section 825 is amended by deleting the stricken material and adding
the underlined material as follows:
825. ZONING — ADMINISTRATION
Subsection 825.19
Section 825.19. Accessory Buildings.
Subd. 1. No accessory building or structure shall be constructed on any residential lot prior to
the time of construction of the principal building to which it is accessory.
Subd. 2. No accessory building shall exceed the height of the principal building 30-feet in
height, as determined by Zoning Section 825. Subd. 12, nor exceed 35-feet in overall height
for any building projections or features in the "R" Districts, except farm buildings.
Subd. 3. Any accessory building used primarily as a detached garage shall not exceed the height
of the principal building, and the exterior finish and design of said garage shall match the
exterior design and materials of the principal building or dwelling.
Subd. 4. In Residential Districts, accessory buildings shall not be attached to the principal
building, nor shall they be erected, altered, or moved within 10 feet of the principal building,
and shall be governed by the following regulations:
Lot Size
Bldg. Size
No. Permitted
10,000 sq. ft. or less
600 1,000 sq. ft.
one
10,001 sq. ft. to 20,000 sq. ft.
750 1,200 ft.
one
sq.
20,001 sq. ft. to 43,560 sq. ft.
1,0001,500 sq. ft.
one
more than 1 and up to 3 acres
1,500 2,000 sq. ft.
one
more than 3 and up to 5 acres
3,000 4,000 sq. ft.
two
(combined)
More than 5 acres (combined)
5,000 sq. ft.
two
ATTACHMENT -A
Subd. 5. All accessory buildings shall be designed to be as compatible with other buildings on
the subject site, and should be designed to reflect the rural design and character of Medina.
Design and siting of the accessory buildings shall also include minimizing the visual impact
upon neighboring properties by providing screening or additional landscaping, to be
approved by the Zoning Administrator.
Subd. 6. On residential properties more than five acres in area, the city council may grant a
conditional use permit to allow accessory buildings which exceed an aggregate of 5,000
square feet in size or two in number. Conditional use permits shall be reviewed in
accordance with the requirements of sections 825.39, et seq. of this ordinance. and shall be
subject to the additional standards as established under Section 826.98,. Subd. (m).
Subd. 7. For all properties less than five acres in size, one (1) additional 120 sq. foot or less
shed or similar accessory structure may be added, with the understanding this building area
shall not count towards the maximum accessory building size allowance noted in the above -
referenced table.
Subd. 5 8. Any detached accessory building of less than 200 120 square feet may be located
within 5 feet of the rear or side lot. All detached accessory buildings exceeding 200 120
square feet must meet the setbacks required for principal buildings in the district.
Subd. 6_ In Commercial and Industrial Districts, all accessory buildings shall meet the same
front, side, and rear yard setback requirements as the principal building.
Subd. 10. The exterior materials for accessory buildings in any Commercial or Industrial
District must match the exterior materials and design features of the principal building.
Subd. 11. For the purpose of this section, unenclosed playhouses, gazebos, uncovered
swimming pools, decks or patios, tennis courts and other unenclosed residential uses of
property similar in nature shall be excluded from the definition of the term accessory
building.
ATTACHMENT -A
SECTION II: Medina Code Section 826 is amended by adding the underlined material as
follows:
(m).
826. ZONING — DISTRICT PROVISIONS
Subsection 826.98. Subd. (m)
accessory building standards for residential properties more than five (5) acres in area.
(i) The building design must include architectural interest through the use of one
more of the following elements: cupolas, dormers, windows, porches, overhangs,
varied building foundation, or other design treatments suitable to the City
Council which create architectural design quality that enhance the appearance of
the accessory building and complements the principal dwelling and the rural
residential character or residential neighborhood in which the building is to be
constructed.
(ii) For any accessory building over 10,000 sq. ft. in size (measured footprint), all
exterior wall surfaces of the building, measured from the adjacent grade to at
least 4-feet in height, shall be faced with brick, stone, architectural treated or
rock face concrete block, or a similar architecturally treated, textured or
patterned materials. The remaining wall surfaces may be wood, cement -board
or metal siding or surfacing, as approved by the City Council.
(iii) The colors of the building must comply with the following requirements:
(1) No single color or single texture buildings;
(2) At least 2 colors and/or textures must be used in the building exterior
design, including the trim or fascia; and
The building colors must be complementary and be designed to
enhance the principal building, the lot, and the neighborhood.
(iv) Any metal exterior materials must be warranted to resist fading for a period of
at least 15 years.
(3)
(v) The accessory building shall have an infiltration basin, rain garden, rain barrels
or other similar best management practice to be approved by the City Council,
to capture storm water runoff from the proposed structure and to improve water
quality.
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ATTACHMENT -A
SECTION III. This ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption and publication.
Adopted by the city council of the city of Medina this day of , 2008.
T.M. Crosby, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Chad M. Adams, City Administrator
Published in the South Crow River News this day of , 2008.
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ATTACHMENT —B
(Current Version)
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
Section 825.19. Accessory Buildings.
Subd.1. No accessory building or structure shall be constructed on any residential lot prior to
the time of construction of the principal building to which it is accessory.
Subd. 2. No accessory building shall exceed the height of the principal building in the "R"
Districts, except farm buildings.
Subd. 3. In Residential Districts, accessory buildings shall not be attached to the principal
building and shall be governed by the following regulations:
Lot Size Bldg. Size No. Permitted
10,000 sq. ft. or less 600 sq. ft. one
10,001 sq. ft. to 20,000 sq. ft. 750 sq. ft. one
20,001 sq. ft. to 43,560 sq. ft. 1,000 sq. ft. one
more than 1 to 3 acres 1,500 sq. ft. one
more than 3 acres (combined) 3,000 sq. ft. two
On properties more than five acres in area, the city council may grant a conditional use permit
to allow accessory buildings which exceed an aggregate of 3,000 square feet in size or two in
number. Conditional use permits shall be reviewed in accordance with the requirements of
sections 825.39, et seq. of this ordinance.
Subd. 4. No accessory building or structure, unless an integral part of the principal building,
shall be erected, altered, or moved within 10 feet of the principal building.
Subd. 5. Any detached accessory building of less than 200 square feet may be located within
5 feet of the rear or side lot. All detached accessory buildings exceeding 200 square feet
must meet the setbacks required for principal buildings in the district.
Subd. 6. In Commercial and Industrial Districts, all accessory buildings shall meet the same
front, side, and rear yard setback requirements as the principal building.
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ATTACHMENT- C
CITY
HEIGHT
SIZE
SETBACK
STANDARDS
Corcoran
Shall not exceed the
height of the principal
building, except by
CUP
In the A and RR districts, attached garages less
than 1,000 square feet in area shall not be
considered as part of the square footage for
purposes of the detached accessory structure
calculations. However, attached accessory
space in excess of the initial 1,000 square feet
shall be counted towards the maximum
allowable detached accessory building area
(a) Front yard — same
as underlying zoning
district
(b). Side yard — 20 feet
(c). Rear yard — 15 feet
(d). Agricultural uses
shall be a minimum of
100 feet from all
property
lines.
Max square footage and architectural
standards shall comply with those listed
on Exhibit A-1.
Non-agricultural buildings larger than
3,175 square feet or with greater
sidewalls as allowed in Subd. 3 of this
Section shall only be permitted on
parcels located in the A or RR district
and 10 acres or more in size with a
conditional use permit
Minnetrista
Shall not exceed the
height of the principal
building.
Cannot exceed 30% of required rear yard
N/A
N/A
Orono
No accessory building
in an R district shall
exceed the height of
the principal building,
nor shall an accessory
building exceed 30 feet
in height.
In all R districts, no accessory building shall
exceed 1,000 square feet of footprint area;
except that accessory structures in excess of
1,000 square feet will be allowed under the
following conditions (See Exhibit A-2)
Building must meet the
principal building
setbacks established
by the underlying
district.
No negative impacts to adjacent
neighbors or public right-of-way result in
the placement of the building or
structure, determined at the discretion
of the planning director.
Should the planning director determine
that item (2) above cannot be met an
accessory structure or building may be
permitted by conditional use permit if
the planning commission determines no
negative impacts result in the
placement of the building or structure.
The planning commission may apply
reasonable conditions as part of the
approval
Independence
2.5 stories or 35-ft.,
which ever is less (Ag.
Buildings exempt)
In the Ag. and RR Districts:
< 1 ac.: 1600 sq. ft.
1 - 2.5 ac.: 1850 sq. ft.
2.5 — 5 ac.: 2100 sq. ft.
5 — 10 ac.: 2600 sq. ft.
10+ ac.: No limits
(a) FY: 85 ft. from
centerline of road
(b) SY: 30 ft. from side
lot line.
(c) RY: 40 ft. from rear
lot line.
25 feet from delineated
wetland boundary
N/A
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ATTACHMENT- C
CITY
HEIGHT
SIZE
SETBACK
STANDARDS
Maple Grove
shall not exceed 15 feet
a. On parcels of less than ten acres in size, total
shall be five feet or
Farm uses in R-A district. For those
in height as measured
attached garage space shall be limited to 1,000
more from all lot lines
properties and related uses which
from the mean ground
square feet.
of adjoining lots.
qualify as a farm under the criteria and
level to the highest
b. On parcels of less than ten acres in size, no
definitions set forth in this chapter, all
point of the roof,
individual detached accessory structure shall
exceed a maximum of 1,000 square feet in area.
c. A maximum of two detached accessory
buildings will be permitted per lot. If two detached
accessory buildings are constructed, one must be
no larger than 150 square feet.
d. On parcels of ten acres or more in size, the
total area of garages and accessory buildings on
all properties not qualifying as a farm (regardless
of size and including hobby farms), shall not
exceed 2,150 square feet. Allocation of the total
square footage of accessory building area is at
the discretion of the property owner, with the
limitation that there be no more than two
buildings, and the area of any attached garage is
to be subtracted from the maximum area allowed.
farming and agricultural related
buildings and structures shall be
permitted in the R-A zoning district with
no restrictions as to size, height or
location, except that no such buildings
shall be constructed without adherence
to the setback requirements applicable
to structures in the R-A zoning district.
All of the allowed accessory building area may be
used by one building.
e. For every acre of lot area in excess of ten
acres, the permitted total area for garages and
accessory buildings may be increased by one-
fourth of one percent up to a maximum increase
of 1,075 square feet per lot.
Plymouth
The maximum height of
Within the FRD (Future Restricted Development)
Accessory buildings
Except in the FRD Zoning District, all
accessory buildings
and RSF Zoning Districts, an attached private
in the residential
accessory buildings in excess of one
and structures shall be
garage not exceeding one thousand (1,000)
districts shall be set
hundred twenty (120) square feet shall
prescribed in the
square feet in gross floor area shall be considered
back from adjoining
be constructed with a design consistent
applicable district,
provided that the height
an integral part of the principal building and such
garages are exempt from the provisions of this
lots as prescribed in
the applicable district.
with the general character of the
principal structure on the lot.
of an accessory
section. Attached private garages in excess of
Accessory buildings
building or structure
1,000 square feet of gross floor area are not
in the nonresidential
shall not exceed the
height of the principal
structure, except as
otherwise provided in
this Chapter
permitted, except by conditional use permit.
districts shall be set
back from adjoining
lots as prescribed for
the principal building
on the lot.
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ATTACHMENT- C
Dayton
(see Exhibit A-3)
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ATTACHMENT- C
Allowed Buildina Sizes by Acres
Acres
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
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1,000 or 25 percent of the area of the rear yard, whichever is less.
1
1,000
1,020
1,040
1,060
1,080
1,100
1,120
1,140
1,160
1,180
2
1,200
1,225
1,250
1,275
1,300
1,325
1,350
1,375
1,400
1,425
3
1,450
1,475
1,500
1,525
1,550
1,575
1,600
1,625
1,650
1,675
4
1,700
1,725
1,750
1,775
1,800
1,825
1,850
1,875
1,900
1,925
5
1,950
1,975
2,000
2,025
2,050
2,075
2,100
2,125
2,150
2,175
6
2,200
2,225
2,250
2,275
2,300
2,325
2,350
2,375
2,400
2,425
7
2,450
2,475
2,500
2,525
2,550
2,575
2,600
2,625
2,650
2,675
8
2,700
2,725
2,750
2,775
2,800
2,825
2,850
2,875
2,900
2,925
9
2,950
2,975
3,000
3,025
3,050
3,075
3,100
3,125
3,150
3,175
10+
3,175
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City of Corcoran
Subd. 3. Architectural Standards.
A. Accessory buildings located on parcels 3 acres in size or smaller, must have identical roof and siding as the principal structure.
B. Sidewall height shall be measured from the base of the structure to the bottom of the eave on the exterior sidewalls.
C. The following sidewall heights, eaves, and overhang standards shall exist:
Sidewall Height
Eaves
Overhang
10' or less
12"
12"
10'- 12'
12"
18"
12' -13'6" to provide for a 12' door
12"
24"
D. The maximum sidewall height of an accessory building constructed in the front or side yard is 10 feet and a maximum sidewall
height of an accessory building constructed in the rear yard is 13 feet, 6 inches.
E. Agricultural Buildings.
1. Accessory buildings constructed on properties with the Agricultural Preserve Designation, for the exclusive use of sheltering
agricultural machinery, animals and storage of agricultural products, shall be exempt from building permit fees and architectural
standards. The buildings shall comply with all setback requirements of the zoning district. Administrative review of the application and
site plan will be required.
2. Accessory buildings constructed on properties defined by the City Code as "true farming", for the exclusive use of sheltering
agricultural machinery, animals and storage of agricultural products, shall be exempt from the architectural standards.
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ATTACHMENT- C
City of Orono
(1) Not more than one oversized accessory structure (OAS) shall be permitted on any property. An oversized accessory structure is
defined as an accessory structure of footprint area in excess of 1,000 square feet, except that the following non -roofed accessory
structures which exceed 1,000 square feet footprint area are not considered as oversize accessory structures, but are subject to
the special setback restrictions of section 78-1404:
a. Tennis courts.
b. Pools, when pool basin structure (excluding non -encroachment -type patios) is greater than 1,000 square feet.
c. Paddocks or arenas.
(2) Oversized accessory structures are regulated by the following table:
Lot Area (acres)
Maximum Individual
Accessory Structure
Footprint Area (square feet)
Maximum Allowed Total of All
Accessory Structure Footprint
Areas* on a Property (square
feet)
0--1.99
1,000
2,000
2.00--3.00
1,200
2,400
3.01--3.50
1,400
2,800
3.51--4.00
1,600
3,200
4.01--4.50
1,800
3,600
4.51--5.00
2,000
4,000
5.01--6.00
2,200
4,400
6.01--7.00
2,400
4,800
7.01--8.00
2,600
5,200
8.01--9.00
2,800
5,600
9.01 or more
3,000
6,000
1. No future subdivision will be approved that places the structure within a lot that has no principal structure, except that the city in its
subdivision approval may grant a finite time period in which the oversized accessory structure may remain without a principal
structure, in order that a principal structure may be constructed. At the end of this time period, the oversized accessory structure
must be removed if no principal structure has been constructed.
2. If the property is subdivided, the oversize accessory structure and principal structure will be located together within a lot that meets
the minimum lot area requirement for the given size of accessory building.
3. In subdivision approval, the setback required for the oversize accessory structure shall remain.
Such covenant shall be binding on current and future property owners and shall be filed in the chain of title of the property.
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ATTACHMENT- C
A-1, S-A and A-2 Districts
City of Dayton
Accessory Structures Height, Size and Number
Parcel Size
Height Limit
Maximum Combined Area (all detached
accessory bldgs.)
Under 2.5 acres
35 feet*
1250 sq. feet
2.5 to 4.75 acres
35 feet*
1750 sq. feet
4.751 to 9.6 acres (residential use)
35 feet maximum
2000 sq. feet
4.751 to 9.6 acres (agricultural use)
45 feet
maximum**
3000 sq. feet***
10 acres and greater
45 feet
maximum**
As per impervious coverage limits
* Accessory structure height shall not exceed the principal dwelling height.
** A conditional use permit is required for agricultural accessory buildings over 45 feet high.
*** A total accessory building area of over 3,000 square feet requires an interim use permit and
the accessory building use must be for agricultural purposes.
Subd. 8 General Accessory Structure Regulations
(1) No accessory building or structure shall be permitted on any lot, in any district, prior to the time of construction of the
principal building to which it is accessory, except for a building devoted exclusively to agricultural use, and on a parcel of land
at least 10 acres in size and zoned A-1 or 20 acres in size and zoned S-A.
(2) Provided that the City Council may allow the construction of an accessory building prior to the principal structure being
constructed if a building permit is taken out for both structures and an appropriate escrow deposit and agreement is made
between the applicant and the City to provide for forfeiture in the event the principal structure is not built within the time
specified.
(3) All accessory storage buildings 120 square feet in area or less except those used for agricultural purposes shall be
located in the rear yard between the rear property line and the rear of the main structure no closer than 5 feet to any property
line or 20 feet to a side lot line, if adjacent to any public street right-of-way.
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ATTACHMENT- C City of Dayton
(4) In case an accessory building is attached to the main building it shall be made structurally a part of the main building and
shall comply in all respects to the main building. An accessory building, unless attached to and made a part of the main
building shall not be closer than 10 feet to the main building, except as otherwise provided in this Subsection.
(5) In Residential Zoning Districts, the exterior finish and design of all accessory buildings shall match the exterior design and
materials of the principal building or dwelling.
(6) For Commercial and Industrial Districts, the exterior materials shall meet the exterior building materials requirements as
specified in Subsection 1001.17, Subd. 1 of this Code.
(7) All accessory storage buildings in any residential zone, shall be maintained and kept in a neat and orderly fashion,
specifically, structurally sound, no excessive flaking or pealing; if a metal building, no excessive rusting upon or through the
walls, floor or roof. Any building which is not so maintained shall be removed by the property owner or upon due notice, the
building may be removed by the City at the property owner's expense.
(8) No permanent accessory storage building shall be located in any public utility easement or easements of record. Where
any question arises as to the location or design of accessory buildings, the Building Inspector may refer the matter to the City
Council for final determination.
(9) All accessory buildings shall be suitably anchored to the ground.
(10) Any accessory building in excess of 120 square feet shall be constructed to the standards of the Minnesota State
Building Code.
(11) For the purpose of this Subsection, unenclosed playhouses and/or gazebos, uncovered swimming pools, decks or
patios, tennis courts and other unenclosed residential uses of property similar in nature shall be excluded from the definition
of the term accessory building.
(12) All accessory buildings on parcels of land in the A-1 zone less than 10 acres in size shall conform to the following
maximum square footage except that, at the applicant's option, accessory buildings used for agricultural purposes on the
parcels may have a square footage equal to the average square footage of lawfully existing accessory buildings used for
agricultural purposes within 1,000 feet of the proposed accessory building. In order to utilize this exception, there must be at
least 3 accessory buildings used for agricultural purposes within a 1,000 foot radius of the proposed building. If there are not,
the exception may not be used and the maximum square footage in the following table shall be used. Provided, however, that
in no event shall an accessory building on the parcel exceed 3,175 square feet. For purposes of this Subsection, agricultural
purpose shall have the meaning given by this Code and shall also include the keeping and training of horses.
(13) Consideration shall be given to provide for the future expansion and/or replacement of the septic system, and the City
may deny the requested permit or alter the location to account for future septic system needs.
(14) No accessory building or structure shall be permitted on any lot, in any district, without an approved building permit
and/or site plan and a declaration of use statement signed by the applicant.
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ATTACHMENT- C City of Dayton
1001.17 EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIALS AND OTHER NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING STANDARDS.
Subd. 1 Exterior Building Material Requirements
(1) Purpose. Higher quality, durable materials improve community aesthetics and have better long-term maintenance.
(2) Compliance requirement. All new non-residential construction or additions to permitted existing uses in excess of 10% of
footprint area existing at the date of this section May 28, 2002, shall meet the minimum exterior building material
requirements and other requirements of this Subsection of the Zoning Code.
(3) Definition.
For the purpose of this Subsection the following definition shall apply.
Masonry or Better Exterior Materials
Exterior wall surfaces of all buildings shall be faced with brick, stone, architectural treated or rock face concrete block, stucco,
architecturally treated, textured or patterned cast -in -place or pre -cast concrete, glass or an equivalent or better. Up to 15% of
any wall surface may be wood or metal used as architectural trim, as approved by the City Council. Artificial stucco products
may only be used above a height of 8 feet and when part of a unified architectural design.
(4) Exterior building material requirements.
a. Commercial Districts (OS, NB, VM, RB, CR, and GB).
1. Masonry or better exterior materials on all exterior building walls.
2. The City Council may waive this requirement when the proposed building is to be on property platted prior to
adoption of this Subsection and the proposed building is to be located adjacent to an existing commercial building
which does not meet the masonry or better requirements.
b. Industrial Districts (1-1, 1-2, 1-3).
1. Masonry or better, a minimum of 8 foot high above grade, on the front, side and/or rear of all building facades that
have a significant exposure to a public street.
2. Metal buildings, accessory buildings and additions shall be allowed in the Industrial Districts when they meet the
materials requirements for facades facing a public street and conform to the exterior architectural design standards.
Subd. 2 Exterior Architectural Design Standards
In addition to the exterior material requirements all new buildings and major additions shall meet the following standards:
(1) The building is frame or masonry construction. No pole buildings are allowed. All buildings must have a continuous
concrete frost footing.
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(2) The building design must include architectural interest through the use of 1 more of the following elements; varied
building heights, dormers, porches, overhangs, varied building foundation, or other design treatments suitable to the City
Council which create architectural design quality and enhance the appearance of the neighborhood and community.
(3) No long unbroken exterior building walls are allowed. No exterior wall may be longer than a distance equal to 4 times the
height of the wall without the presence of a building offset (distance between walls on the same side of a building) of at least
4 feet in depth.
(4) The color must comply with the following requirements:
a. No single color or single texture buildings;
b. At least 2 colors and/or textures must be used in the building exterior design, including the trim or facia; and
c. The building colors must be complementary and be designed to enhance the lot, the neighborhood and the community.
(5) Any metal exterior materials must be warranted to resist fading for a period of at least 15 years.
(6) The height of any permitted accessory buildings, measured at the sidewall, shall not exceed 12 feet in the OS and NB
Districts and 20 feet in other Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts.
(7) The exterior materials for accessory building must match the exterior materials and design features of the principal
building.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Dusty Finke, Associate Planner; through Planning Director Benetti
DATE: June 30, 2008
MEETING: July 8, 2008 Planning Commission
SUBJ: Mark/Elizabeth Luetmer and Tim/Julie Druk
2920 and 2930 Parkview Drive (CR201) — PIDs 16-118-23-23-0006 & -0007
Preliminary Plat to rearrange lot lines between two existing lots
Application Deadline
Original Application Received: June 6, 2008
Complete Application Received: June 25, 2008
120-day Review Deadline: October 23, 2008
Overview of Request
The applicants propose to shift the property lines between the two parcels located at 2920 and
2930 Parkview Drive. The properties are located east of Baker Park Golf Course and are
adjacent to School Lake. The new lot arrangement would add'/2 acre "triangle" to Lot 1, and
also grant Lot 1 access to the lake.
The solid red lines below are the proposed lot lines. The dotted red lines are the existing lot lines
which would be removed as part of the rearrangement. The blue area to the east is School Lake,
into which both lots would extend.
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The existing lots were created in 2006 as part of the High Pointe Ridge, which was a three -lot
subdivision. The southern -most lot from the original plat is not part of this rearrangement, and
has already been constructed.
An existing single family home is located on Lot 1 of the proposed rearrangement, while Lot 2 is
vacant. A number of restrictions have been placed on Lot 2, by the current and previous owners.
The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District holds a Conservation Easement over a major portion
of Lot 2 (east of the solid green line above). No structures can be built within this area, and other
activities are regulated as well. The current owners have executed a private "view" easement on
Lot 2 as well (east of the dashed green live above). This easement not only restricts
construction, but also disallows excavation (except for a septic system) and filling.
a
The proposed rearrangement also removes buildable area from Lot 2 (the triangle -shaped piece
of property which is proposed to be added to Lot 1). After the restrictions have been placed on
Lot 2, the building area is limited to the portion of the lot which bumps out to the west. Staff
requested a grading plan identifying how a home could be located on the lot within these
restrictions to ensure that a reasonable use of the property can still be enjoyed. Staff has also
suggested a condition which adds to the record that the owners understand the restrictions on
Lot 2. This may add clarity if a future owner attempts to claim a hardship because of the reduced
building envelope of Lot 2.
Ordinance Compliance
The two parcels are zoned Rural Residential. Below are the lot standard requirements of the RR
district and the conditions as proposed by the rearrangement.
RR District
Requirements
Lot 1
Lot 2
Lot Size
5 acres suitable
7.12 acres suitable
5.00 acres suitable
Lot Width
300 ft.
414 ft.
430 ft.
Lot Depth
200 ft.
510 ft.
610 ft. (to shore)
Hardcover
25% (shoreland)
10.5%
<1%
Lot Width at Shore
200 ft.
210 ft.
430 ft.
The lots, as proposed, meet the lot standards of the Rural Residential district and the Shoreland
Overlay District.
The application is subject to the tree preservation ordinance. The applicants propose to impact
only one tree, 0.33% of the significant trees on the site.
A lot line rearrangement does not trigger the wetland protection ordinance recently adopted by
the Council. The construction of the home on Lot 2 will also not trigger the ordinance if a permit
is applied for prior to January 1, 2010. In this case, however, a 50-foot vegetative buffer already
exists because of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed easement on the parcels.
Easements/Access/Park Dedication
The original approval of High Pointe Ridge limited these two lots to one access point, located in
the "flag" portion of Lot 2. An easement exists to grant Lot 1 access to Parkview Drive. The
original plat also dedicated 50-feet of right-of-way for County Road 201.
The proposed rearrangement creates new locations for a number of the property lines. The
applicant will need to identify standard perimeter easements along all new property lines on the
plat. Staff has added this as a suggested condition of approval. Also, the applicant may wish to
apply for a vacation of the easements which lie adjacent to the property lines which will be
removed as part of the re -plat.
The original High Pointe Ridge plat required payment of two park dedication fees at time of
building permit. Staff suggests a condition which states that park dedication was determined on
the High Point Ridge plat, and that Lot 2 is still required to pay the fee at time of building permit.
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City Discretion
According to Subd. 6 of Section 820.21, a review of a Preliminary Plat should take into
consideration the requirements of the City. Particular attention shall be given to the arrangement,
location, and width of streets, their relation to the topography of the land, water supply, sewage dis-
posal, drainage, lot sizes, arrangement and soils details with respect to rural areas, the future
development of adjoining lands, the requirements of the Comprehensive Plan, and the Zoning
Ordinance.
If the lots, as proposed, abide by the established regulations of the City, the application should be
approved.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the lot line rearrangement. Both lots, as rearranged, meet the lot
standards of the Rural Residential district.
Staff suggests the following conditions:
1. The Applicants understand that the size and shape of the lots as rearranged are at their
request and within their direct control. Any difficulty or inconvenience in utilizing or
developing these lots will have been created by the Applicants;
2. The Applicants final plat shall dedicate drainage and utility easements per the
requirements of the City Engineer and abide by requirements of Engineer memo dated
July 2, 2008;
3. The Applicants shall meet the requirements of the City Attorney with regards to title
documentation;
4. Approval of this preliminary plat does not include approval of construction or grading
operations. The applicants shall abide by permitting procedures, and grading, erosion
control, and construction plans shall be reviewed for compliance with relevant
regulations and the conditions set forth herein;
5. Park dedication was determined when the High Pointe Ridge subdivision was approved
and was due upon issuance of building permits. Outstanding fees are due upon issuance
of building permits;
6. The final plat shall abide by the requirements of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District, Hennepin County, and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources;
7. The application for final plat must be submitted to the City within 180 days of
preliminary plat approval or the preliminary plat shall be considered void, unless a
written request for time extension is submitted by the applicant and approved by the City
Council; and
8. The Applicants shall pay to the City a fee in an amount sufficient to reimburse the City
for the cost of reviewing the preliminary plat and related documents.
Attachment
1. Preliminary Plat received July 1, 2008
2. Bonestroo memo dated July 2, 2008
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Medina Planning Commission
FROM: Tim Benetti, Planning Director
DATE: July 3, 2008
MTG. DATE: July 8, 2008
RE: Open House Comments Reference Only
PLEASE REFER TO THESE ATTACHED
COMMENTS RECEIVED FROM THE RESIDENTS
AT THE JUNE 26' RURAL RESIDENTIAL OPEN
HOUSE WHEN REVIEWING THE RURAL
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT STANDARDS
AND
ACCESSORY BUILDING STANDARDS
STAFF REPORTS & DRAFT ORDINANCES
MEMORANDUM
TO: City of Medina Planning Commissioners
FROM: Tim Benetti, Planning Director
DATE: July 8, 2008
RE: Planning Department Report and Updates
Land Use Applications; Developments, Projects; or Planning Issues:
A) Bill Nunn/Skyrock Farms - CUP — 2825 Willow Drive: the resolution of approval for the
conditional use permit was approved with modified conditions at the June 17, 2008 meeting.
Planning staff will be coordinating site completion work with Ms. Betsy Weiland from the
Extension Office and will be making periodic updates under future planning department reports.
B) Randy & Sara Hogan, 1982 Hamel Road: the resolution of approval of the CUP allowing an
18,900 sq. ft accessory structure plus a variance to height was adopted by the Council at the July
1, 2008 meeting.
C) Hennepin County Public Works —1600 Prairie Drive: Planning Staff and Hennepin County
officials have been working diligently in arranging the on -site tour to Northfield and Maple
Grove, with a date now set for July 17th. Hennepin County has agreed to table the matter to the
August PC agenda.
D) Uptown Hamel Zoning District Standards — City staff presented the Draft ordinance before the
City Council at the July 1st meeting. After considerable discussion, the Council tabled the matter
and directed staff to make some revisions and present an updated version at the July 15th regular
meeting.
E) Rural Residential and Accessory Building Standards: City staff conducted the Rural
Residential Open House on Thursday, June 26th at Median City Hall. We had a fairly good turn-
out with 25 officially signed -in residents or families; and received a handful of comments. Staff
is presenting the first draft of the proposed Rural Residential District revisions and the Accessory
Structure standards to the Planning Commission at tonight's meeting. Scheduled for tentative
review before the City Council at the August 6th or 19th meetings.
F) High Pointe Ridge 2"d Addition - Tim Druk and Mark Luetmer - Lot line rearrangement request
between 2920 and 2930 Parkview Drive will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at the July
8th meeting.
G) Leawood 3rd Addition - request for new two lot subdivision, located at 2325 Pioneer Trail has
been withdrawn by the applicant. .
H) Holy Name of Jesus Parish — Cemetery Expansion Project: original application request for
CUP to expand the existing cemetery was determined to be incomplete by city planning staff.
Follow-up letter requesting more information, including a site plan, lot line combination or plat,
and interim use permit would be required.
2010-2030 Comprehensive Plan Update
A) Planning Director Benetti and Administrator Adams are completing the review comments for the
City of Maple Grove and City of Loretto comprehensive plans; along with Hennepin County's
Transportation Plan.
Planning Dept. Update
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THF, FOLLOWING ARE THE LOT STANDARDS FOR ALL PROPERTIES
UNDER THE CURRENT RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
IF YOU HAD THE CHOICE TO KEEP, MODIFY OR DELETE ANY OF THESE
STANDARDS, PLEASE INDICATE IN THE CO1VIlVIENT SPACE BELOW, OR ON
YOUR PERSONAL COMMENT SHEET ATTACHED TO YOUR HANDOUT.
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IF YOU HAD THE CHOICE TO KEEP, MODIFY OR DELETE ANY OF THESE
USES, PLEASE INDICATE IN THE COMMENT SPACE BELOW, OR ON YOUR
PERSONAL COMMENT SHEET ATTACHED TO YOUR HANDOUT.
Section 826.19. (RR) Permitted Uses. Within the Rural Residential District, no structure
or land shall be used except for one or more of the following uses:
Subd. 1. Single family detached residences.
Subd. 2. Agricultural land uses.
Subd. 3. Essential Services.
Subd. 4. Public Recreation.
Subd. 5. Landspreading of yard waste in compliance with the conditions of section
828.73 of this ordinance.
Subd. 6. Home occupations in compliance with the conditions of Section 825.07,
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Section 826.21. (RR) Conditional Uses. Within the Rural Residential District, no structure or land
shall be used for the following uses except by conditional use permit:
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of this ordinance.
Subd.4. Cemeteries.
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any portion thereof, provided the school must be served by sanitary sewer or meet the
requirements of Section 826.51, Subd. 3 of this ordinance.
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PLEASE INDICATE IN THE COMIVVIENT SPACE BELOW, OR ON YOUR PERSONAL
COMMENT SHEET ATTACHED TO YOUR HANDOUT.
Section 826.23. (RR) Permitted Accessory Uses. Within any Rural Residential District the
following uses shall be permitted accessory uses:
Subd. I. Garages.
Subd.2. Fences.
Subd. 3. Gardening and other horticultural uses.
Subd. 4. One lodging room per single family dwelling.
Subd. 5. Recreation equipment.
Subd. 6. Livestock and poultry.
Subd. 7. Farm building.
Subd. 8. Home Occupations in compliance with the conditions of section 825.07, subd. 49 of
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For example: City Staff is proposing adding the following as a permitted accessory use:
Subd. 5. Landspreading of yard waste in compliance with the conditions of section 828.73 of
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Medina Planning Commission
FROM: Tim Benetti, Planning Director
DATE: July 2, 2008
MTG. DATE: July 8, 2008
RE: Ordinance Amendment — Chapter 8, Section 826 Rural Residential Zoning
District Standards - Public Hearing
Introduction
As part of the overall Zoning Ordinance updates (and in conjunction with the 2010
Comprehensive Plan), the Planning Depai tment is presenting for your review the first draft
version of the revised Rural Residential Zone standards. At this time we are focusing our efforts
on just the Rural Residential District (RR); the RR-UR Rural Residential -Urban Reserve (RR-
UR); the Rural Residential One (RR-1); and the Rural Residential Two (RR-2). As part of our
earlier discussion with the Commission at the June 10th meeting, and our comments we received
from the residents at the Open House of June 26th, we are presenting the revised ordinances for
review and comments. This item is being presented under a public hearing.
Comprehensive Plan Compliance
The current 2000 Comprehensive Plan identifies the Rural Residential (RR) zoned parcels as
either "RR -Rural Residential" and "RR-UR Rural Residential -Urban Reserve" while the new
2010 Plan calls for the same existing areas guided under "Permanent Rural", "Low Density
Residential" or Rural Residential -Urban Reserve."
As the Commission discusses the revisions to these zoning districts, it is necessary that they are
designed in a way which is consistent with the information in the Comp Plan. Below is a
description of the Permanent Rural and also the Objectives for the Rural Designations from the
2010 Comp Plan.
Permanent Rural (PR) identifies areas for low -intensity uses, such as rural residential,
rural commercial, farming, hobby farms, horticulture, conservation of ecologically
significant natural resources and passive recreation. This area is not planned to be served
by urban services and requires each lot to have five contiguous acres of soils suitable for
septic systems.
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Objectives:
1. Allow low -density development in the Rural Residential Area including innovative
arrangements of homes that preserve open space and natural resources.
2. Encourage conservation of open space, farms and ecologically significant natural
resources in the rural areas.
3. Enforce standards for the installation and maintenance of permanent, on -site sewage
disposal systems.
4. Allow public facilities and services, such as parks and trail systems, if compatible with
rural service area development.
5. Allow land uses, such as home -based businesses, hobby farms, horse stables, nurseries
and other smaller -scale rural activities, which will not conflict with adjoining residential
development.
6. Regulate noise, illumination, animals, and odors as needed to maintain public health and
safety.
7. Strive for an overall density of one unit per 10 acres.
8. Continue to enforce five contiguous acres of soils suitable for septic systems per
development site but consider exceptions for open space developments that protect
natural features and put land into permanent conservation.
9. Urban services will not be provided.
Require preservation of natural slopes, wetlands, woodlands and other significant natural
characteristics.
10. Determine lot sizes by soil types and conditions as defined in the City's on -site septic
system requirements.
11. Protect property within the City's Urban Reserve designation from subdivision and
development that will hinder future urban expansion.
12. Reduce impervious surfaces where possible by applying low impact design standards
and encourage innovative materials and plans that reduce runoff.
13. Encourage landowners to participate voluntarily in the protection and conservation of
significant natural resources.
Rural Residential (RR) Revisions
The Draft 2010 Comp Plan calls for most of the Rural Residential districts to fall under the
Permanent Rural (PR) land use designation. Under this category, land uses will be guided
towards low -intensity uses, such as rural residential, rural commercial, farming, hobby farms,
horticulture, conservation of ecologically significant natural resources and passive recreation.
This area is not planned to be served by urban services and requires each lot to have five
contiguous acres of soils suitable for septic systems.
The current Rural Residential district provides the following purpose:
Section 826.17. Rural Residential (RR) - Purposes. The major purpose of this District is to
allow for a "rural life-style" by permitting low -density residential development, in areas that
maintain rural services and mixed farming.
To be consistent with our Comp Plan, staff is suggesting revising slightly the purpose statement to
reflect the purpose of the permanent rural residential land use as follows:
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The major purpose of this District is to allow for a "rural life-style" by permitting lew-
density residential development in areas that maintain rural services and mixed farming.
low -intensity uses, such as rural residential, farming, hobby farms, horticulture,
conservation of ecologically significant natural resources and passive recreational uses.
Under the permitted uses, Subd. 2, we are recommending adding the use "hobby farms as an
add -on to the agriculture use, which reflects the purpose statement under the Comp Plan as
well. Staff also added a new definition of Hobby Farms under the Zoning Ordinance.
Under Subd. 5 we have elected to remove "Landspreading of yard waste..." and relocated
this use under the permitted accessory use. We do not intend to make any changes to the
section 828.73 that further regulates this type of activity.
Staff is also proposing to add under Subd. 6. the new permitted use of: "Stands for the sale of
agricultural products, provided said products are primarily raised on the premises." This was
found to be a very common permitted use in similar rural residential communities such as
Medina, and we are suggesting we follow suit. This will also provide for legitimacy to the few
stands or farmsteads that currently provide this service, and we do not feel this type of activity
will cause any neighborhood opposition or disturbances.
Under RR Section 826.21, Conditional Uses, Staff provided information under the previous June
10th discussion memorandum, which explained how the new 2010 Comp Plan provides a new
Public Semi -Public (PSP) land use designation. The intent of this specific land use was to
guide those public uses, such as churches, schools, city hall and parks, under this category, and
also place them under the PS Public/Semi-Public (PS) Zone. Upon consulting with our City
Attorney, we have concluded that by leaving these uses under these rural residential districts, as
a conditional use, we do not see any threat or feel these uses would necessarily be inconsistent
under these existing zoning districts. We may still place these uses under the PS Zone, but for
now we are electing to keep them in place, unless the Commission recommends otherwise.
We have also added that the cemetery use, outdoor recreation, and private windmills comply
with the conditions established under Section 828, which provide additional standards for these
uses. This added statement was already part of the Rural Residential- Urban Reserve Zone (RR-
UR), and we felt it was best to be consistent to attach these add -on statements to each separate
CUP use.
Staff also removed "Solar Equipment' as a conditional use, since it was out belief that this type
of activity or use should not necessarily require a CUP review, and the use would be limited to
the standards already established under the zoning ordinance.
Under 826.23, Permitted Accessory Uses, we removed Subd. No. 6 "Livestock and poultry" for
the simple reason this is consistent with the permitted agriculture permitted uses and is
redundant.
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As indicated previously herein, Landspreading of yard waste in compliance with the conditions of
section 828.73 of this ordinance has now been removed from the permitted uses and is now
considered a new Permitted Accessory Use — under Subd. 9.
Since staff recommended relocating "Solar Equipment" from a conditional use to a new permitted
accessory use under new Subd. 10, we had to delete the CUP standards for solar equipment under
Section 826.98.(m) and place these standards under Section 828.09. Performance Standards and
Enforcement, whereby we intend to keep the same general standards applicable to any resident or
business wishing to install solar equipment.
We concluded our revisions to the permitted accessory uses by adding new Subd. 11— "Beekeeping
or apiaries for the private production of honey" and Subd.12 — "Maple tree tapping and sap
collection for the private production of maple syrup" due to these ever present activates seen
throughout certain periods of the year in Medina.
As part of the direction staff received from City Council, we have carefully analyzed the
incorporation of "animal unit" standards into tour zoning ordinance. Initially, we looked at inserting
these under the accessory structure standards; but realized that this was not an appropriate place for
these regulations. Based on our research with other communities that regulate animal numbers or
units, we discovered they include them typically under the land use standards for an agriculture or
rural residential (and in some cases all residential ) zoning districts.
Staff is suggesting to revise the heading: Section 826.25. (RR) Lot Area, Height, Lot Width, and
Setback Requirements by including "and Animal Unit Density Standards." The animal unit
standards are explained further in the latter section of this report.
The June 10t' memo also provided information on the potentially revising the lot standards under
Sect. 826.25 Subd. 2.a., which stipulates that "the minimum lot size must equal 5-acres of
contiguous soils suitable for a septic system." Although this standard has been in place since
July 1999, the Met Council has identified these RR areas under their Regional Framework Plans
as Diversified Rural, which calls for these areas to maintain an overall density level of ten acres
per unit. We further indicated in our previous memo the RR Task Force performed an extensive
study on this and many related issues affecting the Rural Residential areas. The Committee
believed, and the Planning Commission and Council agreed that retention of five acre contiguous
standard is appropriate and changes were needed at that time. The City Attorney has suggested
that to change these lot area standards after the diligent efforts and desire of our City Council
from just a few years ago, may be necessary and unwise, and suggested staff keep the 5-acre area
requirement in place.
Continuing onto the Sect. 826.25 Subd. 4, we are requesting the Commission's direction on if the
hard surface standards are in need of revising. We included the impervious surface or hard cover
requirements for three adjacent communities as a point of reference, and wish to have the
Commission determine if this hardcover standard should be reviewed or revised accordingly.
City of Dayton:
Impervious Surface Area: The area of a site which is covered by an impermeable surface
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that includes but is not limited to all structures, building roof area, paving, gravel surfaces,
decks, patios, appearances, sidewalks, water and other impervious surfaces which
significantly reduce or prevent absorption of storm water into the soil and cause water to run
off the surface in greater quantities and at an increase rate of flow.
Max Impervious Coverage: 10% for AG and Rural Residential districts.
City of Independence:
Subd. 8. "Buildable acres." Land that is not classified as floodplain or wetland, that is
contiguous and not separated by streams, wetlands, slopes in excess of 10% or other
physical impediments.
City of Corcoran:
(No definition)
Not more than 30 percent of the site area shall be covered with buildings or other structures.
We also note that under the RR District, the hard surface regulation is slightly different than the
hardcover definition and standards currently found under the RR-2 Zone.
Subd. 4. Hard surfaces may not cover more than 50 percent of any lot. In calculating the percentage of
coverage by hard surfaces, only areas located outside of required setback areas, the primary and
secondary septic sites and slopes in excess of 6 percent may be included. For purposes of this section,
hard surfaces include any non -natural surface which is impervious to water, including but not limited
to buildings, decks, paddocks and paved or gravel -surfaced, drives, walks and parking areas.
OR
Subd. 4. Hard surface coverage may not exceed 50 percent of the lot area excluding roads. For the
purposes of this section, hard surface includes structures, paved areas, septic and drainfield areas,
driveways and parking areas, outdoor arenas, and paddocks. Hard surface coverage of structures,
paved areas, driveways and parking areas may not exceed 10 percent of the lot area excluding roads.
We also made a simple revision to Subd. 5 — "Animal structures" — since this appears to be too
confusing to our city attorneys. They recommended that we revise this to "Accessory
structures or buildings use to house animals" The PC may also wish to discuss if the 150-feet
setback merits discussion or reconsideration. We did receive comments from some of our open
house guests to reconsider this setback.
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Finally, under the proposed Subd. 8, we have added for the Planning Commission's
consideration the following animal unit standards and table:
Subd. 8. Animal Unit Density. For all lots 10 acres or less, livestock or traditional farm animals are
permitted at a maximum density of 1 animal per the first 3, 2.5, 2, 1.5 [grazablel acres of land
and 1 additional animal unit per each additional acre of land thereafter. For all lots greater than
10 acres, livestock are permitted at a maximum density of 1 animal unit per [grazablel acre.
Property owners shall be responsible for management and proper disposal of animal waste.
Permitted animals shall be regulated by the following table:
ANIMAL
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One mature cow, over 1,000 lbs.
1.4
One mature cow, under 1,000 lbs.
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One cow and calf Hair
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One calf
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One slaughter steer
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One head of feeder cattle or heifer
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One ho s /swine over 300 lbs.
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One hoe/swine under 300 but treater than 55 lbs.
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One hoe/swine under 55 lbs.
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One mature horse w/ foal Hair
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One foal/colt
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One sheep/lamb/llama or goat
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One domestic chicken/duck or similar fowl
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animals not listed shall be held to the number of animal
units as determined by the average weight of the animal(s)
mounds divided by 1000 lbs.
We are leaving open the required amount of acreage (i.e. 3, 2.5, 2 ...) for those lots under 10
acres, on account we would like to have some direction and input from the PC and public. Staff
will state that we did hear from some very concerned residents at the Open House and in the
review of their comments that "animal units" or regulations do not appear to be a favored
regulation at this time. We are also requesting the Commission's input in whether or not we
insert the term "grazable" to the acres, or can this animal unit ratio apply to the overall parcel
itself. This regulation alone may take some considerable thought and action before sending on to
City Council for final consideration.
Rural Residential Urban Reserve (RR-UR) Revisions
The purpose of the RR-UR "... is to provide a zoning district which is consistent with the area
guided for residential urban reserve in the city's comprehensive plan. The urban reserve
includes areas of the community lying outside of the municipal urban services area which will
not be developed at even rural residential densities until at least 2020 except under specified
conditions included in this section of the ordinance." Essentially, the goal is to retain this area
as close to a Rural Residential setting until the services are made available. Because of this, our
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revisions almost mirror the same revisions as indicated in the Rural Residential (RR) district
noted above (and on the attached DRAFT Ordinance). Additional changes included the
changing the 2020 date under the purpose statement to "2030" to be consistent with the urban
service deadline inside our Comp Plan. Plus we removed the "Wetland Setback" as noted under
Section 826.25.5. Subd. 2.(h), since this in no longer applicable with our new Wetland
Ordinance in place.
The current RR-UR districts (refer to attached zoning map) are located around the City of
Loretto; the areas west and south of Bridgewater Development; the 1/4 section sandwiched
between Foxberry Farms and Wild Meadows; and the small area located at the northwest corner
of Navajo and Brockton (south of Hamel Legion Park). The 2010 FLU map calls for the area
surrounding Loretto to be kept under a Rural Residential -Urban Reserve land use. The other
areas are guided as Low Density Residential (2-3.49 U/A). These newly guided areas will
receive new zoning standards once we determine those in the future. At this time, we have no
plans to make any radical changes to the RR-UR zoning district standards, except make these
standards consistent with any changes made under the RR standards.
Rural Residential 1 (RR-1) Revisions
This lone RR-1 district is locally known as the Hunter Farm Addition, located on the east part of
the City off Hunter Drive and Carriage Drive. The uses inside this district are essentially the
same as allowed under the RR district; however, each lot is allowed to have up to two horses
(and possible third as a foal). Minor changes to this section included re -defining "Animal barns"
to "Accessory structures or buildings used to house animals" under Subd. 3 and 5 of said
section. Finally, we deleted the last Subd. 6 since the deadline date of July 6, 1986 has long
since expired.
City staff is also deferring any animal unit standards or regulations under this district, since only
horses are allowed with a maximum number of only two, and a third if a foal of one mature horse
for period up to six months.
Rural Residential 2 (RR-2) Revisions
The current City Zoning Map indicates two areas covered under this unique zoning district. This
district was created to provide for typical RR uses, but also specifically permit commercial
riding stables. The two sites are located at 2182 Homestead (locally known as Alpine Farms)
and the Kirt/Ryskamp property, located at 4550 Pioneer Trail and Hwy 55. These properties
appear to stand out more than the surrounding land uses (as they should), and the appearance of
creating a separate district for what seems to be a specific use provides an argument that this
could be viewed as "spot zoning."
Staff initially was prepared to present for consideration the elimination of this district, with the
intent to fold the commercial riding stables under the Rural Residential Zone as an additional
conditional use, with the same provisions and standards under the current RR-2 district.
However, the City Attorney cautioned staff on doing so, as this might open the door to other
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commercial stable uses, since attaining the CUP would be a lot easier (simply meet the
conditions) than would be to receive the approval of rezoning that is required under the RR-2
requirements. Essentially, the city has more control to accept or deny applications simply on the
legislative zoning powers than we would under the CUP standards. Therefore, we are
recommending to keep the district alone for now.
Limited revisions tot eh RR-2 are being proposed as follows:
Under CUP provision (h) it states: "diligent effort must be made to maintain grass in the paddocks
by limiting use thereof as appropriate and by providing supplemental feed to prevent over
grazing;"
The city attorneys suggested that since we declare paddocks to be under a hard surface calculation,
did this "maintain grass" provisions really need to remain " When staff looked into this further,
we theorized that instead of paddocks, they may have intended to state "pastures" instead, but
mistakenly indicated paddocks. We would request the Commission consider this revision to
pastures.
Other suggested changes included the following:
(t) Notwithstanding any regulations listed herein pertaining to shows or events, all shows or event shall
be subject to any Special Event Ordinance or similar as adopted by the city council;
(u) the maximum number of horses allowed under the commercial riding stable shall be determined by
the city council; and
(v) stable site must have primary access or frontage off a major collector road system or higher
classification roadway, as determined by the adopted Functional Classification of Roadways map in
the Medina Comprehensive Plan.
Item (t) above is in reference to the potential new Special Event Ordinance that the city council
may consider later this month or early next.
Under provisions (u) and (v), these were added to provide more authority to regulating the
overall number of horses allowed on a given site, plus ensure that the commercial use is sited on
a major collector road due to the expected traffic generation created by such uses.
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Staff Recommendations
Staff respectfully request the Planning Commission consider the attached Draft Ordinance for
review; feel free to offer any comments or revisions as part of your deliberations. We also want
to make sure you take notice of any comments from the public that were brought forth at the
Rural Residential Open House on June 27th, and which comments are included in the Planning
Packet.
Once you have conducted the public hearing, you may chooses to close the hearing and begin
final deliberations; or table the matter and postpone the hearing to the following meeting in
August 12, 2008; or table the matter entirely and request Staff to provide more information or
research and prepare a new Draft Ordinance for review at a future Planning Commission
meeting.
Please note we are not approving any rezoning or zoning map revisions at this time. Once we
have the text documents finalized, staff may present the rezoning at a future Planning
Commission meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
A — Draft Ordinance No. 2008- (Amending Sections 825 and 826)
B — Zoning Map Presented at Open House
File: U:\CtyAdmin\PC PACKET - JULY 8\Rural Residential Ord. Update - Memo (PC 07-08-08).doc
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