HomeMy Public PortalAbout665 Ordinance Amending Regulations Pertaining to Minimum Area Per Dwelling Unit in the R3 R4 MU MXR Zoning DistrictsOrdinance No. 665 1
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CITY OF MEDINA
ORDINANCE NO. 665
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO MINIMUM AREA
PER DWELLING UNIT IN THE R3, R4, MU, AND MXR ZONING DISRICTS;
AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CITY CODE
The City Council of the City of Medina ordains as follows:
SECTION I. Section 841.1.05 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is amended by
deleting the struck through language and adding the underlined language as follows:
Section 841.1.05. (R3) Lot Standards. The following standards shall be observed, subject to
additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city code. Many of these
standards may be applied across a coordinated development so that individual lots may not meet
all requirements (lot area and impervious surface coverage, for example) but the development as
a whole is consistent with the standards. In these situations, the city shall require documentation
which describes the property which is subject to the coordinated development.
Subd. 1. Density of Development: Development or redevelopment shall be consistent with
the density requirements of the Comprehensive Plan.
Subd. 2. Minimum Net Area per Unit: 7,920 square feet per unit, except as modified by Subd.
4 below.
Subd. 3. Maximum Net Area per Unit: 8,700 square feet per unit
Subd. 4. Density Bonuses: Certain design and construction features serve to reduce the real
and perceived impacts of crowding prevalent in multiple-residential dwelling units and
building complexes. The Minimum Net Area per Unit requirement above may be reduced
in accordance to the following, except that total reductions shall not exceed 1,700 square
feet of Net Lot Area per unit to ensure the density after the bonus(es) is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
(a) Affordable Housing (max. reduction = 1,700 square feet of Net Lot Area per Unit).
The density bonus shall be based on the proportion of units which will be preserved
as affordable housing and the nature of the restriction utilized to maintain
affordability.
(b) LEED Certification or similar (max. reduction = 1,220 square feet of Net Lot Area per
Unit). The density bonus shall be based upon the level of certification, with the full
bonus available for the highest level of certification.
(c) Low impact development (max. reduction = 1,220 square feet of Net Lot Area per
Unit). The density bonus shall be based on the water quality improvements above
those required by the city.
(d) Underground Parking (max. reduction = 1,220 square feet of Net Lot Area per Unit).
The density bonus shall be based upon the number of parking stalls provided, with
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the full bonus available if at least one underground space is provided per dwelling
unit.
(e) Exceeding building design, landscaping or buffer yard requirements (max. reduction
= 350 square feet of Net Lot Area per Unit)Sound suppression (max. reduction =
660 square feet of Net Lot Area per Unit). In order to be eligible, the STC rating
must be increased by ten from that specified as the minimum in the Minnesota State
Building Code.
(f) Oversized garages or lockable storage units (max. reduction = 350 square feet of Net
Lot Area per Unit). Additional storage must be at least 60 40 square feet for
townhomes or 25 square feet for other uses.
(g) Common open space and shared recreational facilities (max. reduction = 350 square
feet of Net Lot Area per Unit)
Subd. 5. Minimum Setback from Perimeter of Site: 20 feet, except as modified below. This
setback shall apply to structures, parking, and recreational areas.
(a) Increase adjacent to less intensive zoning district. The setback adjacent to or across a
street from property of a less intensive zoning district shall be increased to 40 feet.
(b) Increase for required buffer yard. The required setback shall be increased when
necessary to abide by buffer yard requirements.
Subd. 6. Street Setbacks: The following yard setback shall be required adjacent to public or
private streets. Structures, parking areas, and active recreational areas shall not be located
within this setback area. The required yard setback shall be based on the classification of
the street in the Comprehensive Plan as follows:
(a) Private Street: 25 feet, except as follows:
(i) Parking areas and recreational areas shall be exempt from this requirement.
(ii) Reduction of setback for side- or rear-load garage: The front yard setback may
be reduced to 15 feet if garage doors do not face the street and if garage
walls facing the street include a window or architectural elements to give
the appearance of living space.
(b) Local Roadway: 40 feet
(c) Collector or Arterial Roadway: 50 feet
Subd. 7. Minimum Setbacks between buildings within a development: 30 feet
Subd. 8. Maximum Impervious Surface: 50 percent of the total lot area. Impervious surface
coverage may exceed this amount if stormwater management practices are implemented
which, according to the City Engineer, exceed stormwater retention and treatment
regulations. However, in no case shall impervious surface coverage exceed 65 percent of
the lot area remaining after wetlands and stormwater ponds have been excluded.
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SECTION II. Section 841.2.05 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is amended by
deleting the struck through language and adding the underlined language as follows:
Section 841.2.05. (R4) Lot Standards. The following standards shall be observed, subject to
additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the city code. Many of these
standards may be applied across a coordinated development so that individual lots may not meet
all requirements (lot area and impervious surface coverage, for example) but the development as
a whole is consistent with the standards. In these situations, the city shall require documentation
which describes the property which is subject to the coordinated development.
Subd. 1. Density of Development: Development or redevelopment shall be consistent with
the density requirements of the Comprehensive Plan.
Subd. 2. Minimum Net Lot Area per Unit: 3,400 square feet per unit
Subd. 3. Maximum Net Lot Area per Unit: 3,650 square feet per unit
Subd. 4. Density Bonuses: Certain design and construction features serve to reduce the real
and perceived impacts of crowding prevalent in multiple-residential dwelling units and
building complexes. The Minimum Net Lot Area per Unit requirement above may be
reduced in accordance to the following, except that total reductions shall not exceed 980
square feet of Net Area per unit to ensure the density after the bonus(es) must be consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan.
(a) Affordable Housing (max. reduction = 500 square feet of Net Lot Area per Unit).
The density bonus shall be based on the proportion of units which will be preserved
as affordable housing and the nature of the restriction utilized to maintain
affordability.
(b) LEED Certification or similar (max. reduction = 230 square feet of Net Lot Area per
Unit). The density bonus shall be based upon the level of certification, with the
full bonus available for the highest level of certification.
(c) Low impact development (max. reduction = 230 square feet of Net Lot Area per
Unit). The density bonus shall be based on the water quality improvements above
those required by the city.
(d) Exceeding building design, landscaping or buffer yard requirements (max. reduction
= 230 square feet of Net Lot Area per Unit).
(e) Sound suppression (max. reduction = 230 square feet of Net Lot Area per Unit). In
order to be eligible, the STC rating must be increased by ten from that specified as
the minimum in the Minnesota State Building Code.
(f)(e) Underground Parking (max. reduction = 340 square feet of Net Lot Area per Unit).
The density bonus shall be based upon the number of parking stalls provided, with
the full bonus available if at least one underground space is provided per dwelling
unit.
(g)(f) Oversized garages or lockable storage units (max. reduction = 110 square feet of Net
Lot Area per Unit). Additional storage must be 100 40 square feet for townhomes
or 50 25 square feet or greater for other uses.
(h)(g) Common open space and shared recreational facilities (max. reduction = 230
square feet of Net Lot Area per Unit)
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(i)(h) Dwelling unit amenities (max. reduction = 110 square feet of Net Lot Area per Unit).
Amenities such as additional bathrooms, fireplaces, etc.
Subd. 5. Minimum Setback from Perimeter of Site: 20 feet, except as modified below. This
setback shall apply to structures, parking, and recreational areas.
(a) Increased setback for three-story buildings. The required structure setback shall be
increased to 40 feet if the building exceeds two and one-half stories.
(b) Increased setback adjacent to less intensive zoning district. The setback adjacent to or
across a street from property of a less intensive zoning district shall be increased to
40 feet.
(c) Increased setback for required buffer yard. The required setback shall be increased
when necessary to abide by buffer yard requirements.
Subd. 6. Street Setbacks: The following yard setback shall be required adjacent to public or
private streets. Structures, parking areas, and active recreational areas shall not be located
within this setback area. The required yard setback shall be based on the classification of
the street in the Comprehensive Plan as follows:
(a) Private Street: 25 feet. Parking areas and recreational areas shall be exempt from
this requirement.
(b) Local Roadway: 40 feet
(c) Minor Collector Roadway: 50 feet
(d) Major Collector or Arterial Roadway: 50 feet
Subd. 7. Minimum Setbacks between buildings within a development: 30 feet or the average
height of the two structures, whichever is greater
Subd. 8. Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage: 60 percent of the total lot area. Impervious
surface coverage may exceed this amount if stormwater management practices are
implemented which, according to the City Engineer, exceed stormwater retention and
treatment regulations. However, in no case shall impervious surface coverage exceed 70
percent of the lot area remaining after wetlands and stormwater ponds have been excluded.
SECTION III. Section 842.2.05 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is amended by
deleting the struck through language and adding the underlined language as follows:
Section 842.2.05 (MU) Multiple Family Residential Lot Standards. The following standards
shall be observed, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the
city code. Many of these standards may be applied across a coordinated development so that
individual lots may not meet all requirements (lot area and impervious surface coverage, for
example) but the development as a whole is consistent with the standards. In these situations, the
city shall require documentation which describes the property which is subject to the coordinated
development.
Subd. 1. Density of Development: Development or redevelopment shall be consistent with
the density requirements of the Comprehensive Plan.
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Subd. 2. Minimum Net Area per Unit: 8,750 square feet per unit
Subd. 3. Maximum Net Area per Unit: 12,500 square feet per unit
Subd. 4. Requirements for Maximum Density: Certain design and construction features serve
to reduce the real and perceived impacts of crowding prevalent in multiple-residential
dwelling units and building complexes or to meet other City objectives. Additional density
of 5 to 7 units per acre shall be allowed provided that the density is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan and the overall density average of the subject site does not exceed 7
units per acre.
(a) Affordable Housing (max. bonus = 1.5 unit/acre). The density bonus shall be based on
the proportion of units which will be preserved as affordable housing and the nature
of the restriction utilized to maintain affordability.
(b) LEED Certification or similar (max. bonus = 1.0 unit/acre). The density bonus shall be
based upon the level of certification, with the full bonus available for the highest
level of certification.
(c) Low impact development (max. bonus = 1.0 unit/acre). The density bonus shall be
based on the water quality improvements above those required by the city.
(d) Underground Parking (max. bonus = 1.0 unit/acre). The density bonus shall be based
upon the number of parking stalls provided, with the full bonus available if at least
one underground space is provided per dwelling unit.
(e) Sound suppression (max. bonus = 0.5 unit/acre). In order to be eligible, the STC rating
must be increased by ten from that specified as the minimum in the Minnesota State
Building Code.
(f)(e) Oversized garages or lockable storage units (max. bonus = 0.25 unit/acre).
Additional storage must be at least 100 40 square feet for townhomes or 50 25
square feet for other uses.
(g) (f) Common open space and shared recreational facilities (max. bonus = 0.25 unit/acre).
Subd. 5. Minimum Setback from Perimeter of Site: 20 feet, except as modified below. This
setback shall apply to structures, parking, and recreational areas.
(c) Increase adjacent to less intensive land use. The setback adjacent to or across a street
from property of a less intensive land use shall be increased to 40 feet.
(d) Increase for required buffer yard. The required setback shall be increased when
necessary to abide by buffer yard requirements.
Subd. 6. Street Setbacks: The following yard setback shall be required adjacent to public or
private streets. Structures, parking areas, and active recreational areas shall not be located
within this setback area. The required yard setback shall be based on the classification of
the street in the Comprehensive Plan as follows:
(d) Private Street: 25 feet, except as follows:
(i) Parking areas and recreational areas shall be exempt from this requirement.
(ii) Reduction of setback for side- or rear-load garage: The front yard setback may
be reduced to 15 feet if garage doors do not face the street and if garage
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walls facing the street include a window or architectural elements to give
the appearance of living space.
(e) Local Roadway: 40 feet
(f) Collector or Arterial Roadway: 50 feet
Subd. 7. Minimum Setbacks between buildings within a development: 30 feet
Subd. 8. Maximum Impervious Surface: 50 percent of the total lot area. Impervious surface
coverage may exceed this amount if stormwater management practices are implemented
which, according to the City Engineer, exceed stormwater retention and treatment
regulations. However, in no case shall impervious surface coverage exceed 65 percent of
the lot area remaining after wetlands and stormwater ponds have been excluded.
SECTION IV. Section 843.05 of the code of ordinances of the City of Medina is amended by
deleting the struck through language and adding the underlined language as follows:
Section 843.05. MXR-3 Subdistrict Standards for Townhome, Multiple Family Residential
and other Uses. The following standards shall be observed for townhomes, multiple family
residential uses and other uses, excluding single-family and two-family dwellings. The standards
shall be subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in the City
Code. Many of these standards may be applied across a coordinated development so that
individual lots may not meet all requirements (lot area and impervious surface coverage, for
example) but the development as a whole is consistent with the standards. In these situations, the
City shall require documentation which describes the property which is subject to the
coordinated development.
Subd. 1. Density of Development and Number of Units: Development or redevelopment
shall be consistent with density and number of unit requirements of the Comprehensive
Plan.
Subd. 2. Density Bonuses: Exceptions or modifications to the density requirements may be
considered natural resources are protected or exceed other standards of the zoning
district.
Subd. 3. Minimum Net Area per Dwelling Unit: 4,350 square feet, except as modified by
Subd. 4. below.
Subd. 4. Reduction of Minimum Net Area per Dwelling Unit. Certain design and construction
features serve to reduce the real and perceived impacts of crowding prevalent in multiple-
residential dwelling units and building complexes. The Minimum Net Lot Area per Unit
requirement above may be reduced in accordance to the following, except that the density
after the reduction(s) must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Notwithstanding
the reductions awarded for a development, in no event shall the bonus(es) allow for an
increase in building height, nor a net area per dwelling unit less than 2900 square feet.