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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8/14/07 City of Farmington 325 Oak Street Farmington, MN 55024 . A Proud Past - A Promising Future Committed to Providing High Quality, Timely and Responsive Service to All Of Our Customers AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION August 14, 2007 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) July 10, 2007, Regular Meeting b) July 19,. 2007, Planning Commission workshop 3. CONTINUED BUSINESS a) Variance to the location of a wall sign. Applicant: Pederson Auto Shop 101 3rd Street Farmington, MN 55024 b) Conditional Use Permit to locate an off-premises directional sign. e. Applicant: Church of St. Michael 22120 Denmark Avenue Farmington, MN 55024 PUBLIC HEARINGS a) Conditional Use Permit application for Red Oak Manor to place a 10' x 12' storage shed on a commercially zoned property. Applicant: Red Oak Manor 315 Spruce Street Farmington, MN 55024 b) Variance application to reduce the side yard setback in order to construct an attached garage. Applicant: Robert and Shawna Hessler 605 Centennial Court Farmington, MN 55024 c) Revise Section 10-5-12(A) concerning purpose statement of RD zone, 10-5-12(B) adding lot width requirement to other types of uses and adding net dwelling unit per acre requirements. Applicant: City of Farmington 325 Oak Street Farmington, MN 55024 d) Revise Section 8-1-5 (A) ft (B) and 10-6-10 (F) ft (G) concerning the City's Boulevard Tree Policy. . Applicant: City of Farmington 325 Oak Street Farmington, MN 55024 e) Revise Sections 10-5-6 (B) 2, 10-5-7 (B) 2, 10-5-8 (B) 2, 10-5-9 (B) 2, 10-5-10 (B) 2, 10-5-11 (B) 2, and 10-5-12 (B) 2 concerning the minimum and maximum size of detached garages and the maximum size of accessory storage buildings and revise Section 10-6-6 (A) ft (B) concerning accessory buildings. Applicant: City of Farmington 325 Oak Street Farmington, MN 55024 f) Revise Section 10-6-3 (B) 1,2,3,4,5, concerning Residential, Business, Industrial park, and Spruce Street Commercial, Mixed-Use, and Business/Flex zoning districts and Section 10-6-3 (C) 5 and (C) 7. Applicant: City of Farmington 325 Oak Street . Farmington, MN 55024 g) Revise Section 10-2-1 concerning revisions to d~finitions. Applicant: City of Farmington 325 Oak Street Farmington, MN 55024 5. DISCUSSION None 6. ADJOURN . . . City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Planning Commission Tony Wippler, Assistant City Planner ~ Continued Business FROM: SUBJECT: I) Variance to the location of a wall sign - Pederson Auto Shop 2) Conditional Use Permit to locate an off-premises directional sign- Church of St, Michael DATE: August 14, 2007 INTRODUCTIONIDISCUSSION . Public hearings were conducted at last months meeting regarding the two items listed above. The hearings were opened, public comments were received, and the Commission recommended approval of both applications. However, the Commission did not officially close the public hearings for these two applications. ACTION REQUESTED Close the public hearings for the following applications: 1) Variance to the location of a wall sign 2) Conditional Use Permit to locate an off-premises directional sign Respectfully submitted, ~~ Tony Wippler, Assistant City Planner . . City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463.2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us SUBJECT: Planning Commission I Tony Wippler, Assistant City Planner d.f, Conditional Use Permit - Placement of an Accessory Storage Building In a Commercial District - Red Oak Manor TO: FROM: DATE: August 14,2007 INTRODUCTION Red Oak Manor has applied for a conditional use permit in order to place an accessory storage building on its commercially zoned property for the purpose of storing maintenance equipment. The subject property is addressed as 315 Spruce Street, Farmington, MN 55025. The executed application is attached as Exhibit A. DISCUSSION . Section 10-6-6 of the City Code stipulates the following concerning accessory storage buildings: Accessory storage buildings shall be permitted uses in residential districts and conditional uses in business and industrial districts subject to the following conditions: (A) Residential: 1. They shall be placed in the rear yard of the principal unit and at least ten feet (10') away from the dwelling unit if not attached. 2. They shall not exceed twelve feet (12') in height and one hundred twenty (120) square feet in area. 3. They shall meet the minimum requirements of the building code and be anchored in placed as approved by the building inspector. (B) Commercial and Industrial 1. They shall be approved as part of the conditional use process. 2. They shall be constructed of similar materials as the principal use. 3. They shall comply with minimum requirements of subsection (A) of this section. (Ord. 002-469, 2-19-2002) . The subject property is zoned B-2, Downtown Business, therefore requiring a conditional use permit be obtained for the proposed storage shed. The proposed shed as shown on the attached site plan (Exhibit B) is a 10' x 12' (120 square feet) storage shed that has an eight (8') foot high peak. The dimensions of the proposed shed meet the standards of the current code for accessory storage sheds that are mentioned above. The applicant is proposing to locate the shed near the northwest comer of the existing apartment building. The apartment's parking lot will be located to the east and the alleyway between Oak and Spruce Street located to the north of the proposed shed. The structure is proposed to be setback from the principal use at least ten (10') . feet (please note the distances shown on the site plan). The proposed location of the shed meets the required minimum setbacks for the B-2 zoning district. Building Materials The shed is to be sided with a factory-primed smart siding which is an engineered wood product (Exhibit C). As previously mentioned, the Code requires that sheds in commercial districts must be made of similar material as the principal structure. The exterior of the existing apartment building consists of brick and wood. Staff feels the proposed materials are similar enough in nature/look to be allowed. Conditional Use Permit The City Code provides criteria that must be satisfied for the Planning Commission to grant a conditional use permit. Those criteria are: l. 2. 3. 4. . 5. 6. The proposed use conforms to the district permitted and conditional use provisions and all general regulations of this title. The proposed use shall not involve any element or cause any conditions that may be dangerous, injurious or noxious to any other property and persons and shall comply with the performance standards listed below. The proposed use shall be constructed, designed, sited, oriented and landscaped to produce harmonious relationship of buildings and ground adjacent buildings and properties. The proposed use shall produce a total visual impression and environment which is consistent with the environment of the neighborhood. The proposed use shall organize vehicular access and parking to minimize traffic congestion in the neighborhood. The proposed use shall preserve the objectives of this title and shall be consistent with the comprehensive plan. City staff has reviewed the conditional use permit application and had determined that the request meets all applicable City requirements for the CUP. ACTION REOUESTED Approve the conditional use permit for the placement of a 10' x 12' storage shed on the property addressed as 315 Spruce Street subject to the following condition: 1. The shed must be anchored in place as approved by the Building Official. Respectfully submitted, --r- G 1 ~n /tx; ~ Tony Wippler, Assistant City Planner . Cc: Joe Espino, Red Oak Manor . . . 07/23/2807 14:24 DOMINIUM MANAGEMENT PAGE 131/01 763-354-5528 87/~_~~7 11:411:~1 65145e8392 JOE ~IND 200$ 5.. 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Use of this site is subject to certain TermS of Use which constitute a legal agreement between you and The Home Depot U.S.A. Inc. (.,.r.L ~ Z. http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeld= 10051 &la... 7/23/2007 . City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Planning Commission Tony Wippler, Assistant City Planner * FROM: SUBJECT: Variance Request to reduce side yard setback for construction of an attached garage - 605 Centennial Ct. DATE: August 14, 2007 INTRODUCTION Robert and Shawna Hessler are seeking a variance from the side yard setback requirement as regulated in Section 10-5-7 (B)(1) of the City Code. The applicants are proposing to construct a 20' x 30' attached garage onto their existing house located at 605 Centennial Court. The executed application is attached as Exhibit A. . DISCUSSION The subject property is zoned R-2 (Low/Medium Density Residential) of which the minimum required side yard setback is six (6') feet. The applicants are proposing to construct a 20' x 30' attached garage onto the south side of their home. The existing home was built in 1962 along with a detached garage which has since been removed. The applicants are requesting a variance to set back the proposed garage addition approximately four and one half (4 ~') from their property's southeasterly boundary (general site plan is attached as Exhibit B). As previously mentioned, the side yard setback in this particular zoning district is six (6') feet. The applicant's are proposing to stagger the front of the garage addition approximately two (2') feet behind the front of their house. This would allow for the setback of approximately four and one half (4 ~') feet, therefore, requiring a variance. Ideally the applicant's would like to keep the front of the proposed garage flush with their home, however this would decrease the setback substantially from the four and one half feet being proposed. . It should be noted that there is the possibility to stagger the garage back even more from the front of the house than proposed and meet the required setback of six (6') feet as the lot is pie shaped and gets wider as it extends towards the back yard. Additionally, there is adequate room towards the rear of the property to place a detached garage and meet all required setbacks and lot coverage requirements. However, the placement of a detached garage in the rear of the property may require the removal of several significant trees. The applicants have submitted the attached letter (Exhibit C) indicating their desire for a variance and explaining why they believe a variance is necessary. . The City Cod provides the following criteria that must be met for a variance to be approved: 1. Because of the particular physical surrounding, or the shape, configuration, topography, or other conditions of the specific parcel of land involved, strict adherence to the regulations of this title would cause undue hardship. Economic consideration alone shall not constitute an undue hardship if reasonable use for the property exists under the terms of this title. The lot is located within a cul-de-sac and is pie shaped and is 14,522 square feet in size. As previously mentioned in this memo there appears to be the possibility to stagger the garage front back even more (if an attached garage is desired) from the front of the house than proposed and meet the required setback of six (6') feet as the lot is pie shaped and gets wider as it extends towards the back yard. Additionally, it also appears that there is adequate room towards the rear of the property to place a detached garage and meet all required setbacks and lot coverage requirements. The R-2 requirements do not preclude the owner of the property from reasonable use of the property. 2. The conditions upon which a variance is based are unique to the parcel of land for which the variance is sought and are not applicable, generally, to other properties within the same zoning classification. . There appears to be no conditions unique to this property that would create a viable hardship. As previously mentioned, there are alternatives available to obtain the desired size garage, whether attached or detached. 3. The alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by this title and has not been created by any persons presently having an interest in the parcel of land. The hardship is not created by the City Code. The code does not preclude the property owner from reasonable use of the property. 4. The granting of the variance will not alter the essential character of the locality or be injurious to other property in the vicinity in which the parcel of land is located or substantially diminish property values. The variance would not alter the essential character of the locality or be injurious to other property in the vicinity in which the parcel of land is located or substantially diminish property values. 5. The proposed variance will not substantially increase the congestion of the public streets, or increase the danger of fire, or be detrimental to the public welfare or public safety. The proposed variance would not substantially increase the congestion of the public streets, or increase the danger of fire, or be detrimental to the public welfare or public safety. . 6. The requested variance is the minimum required to eliminate the hardship. The requested variance would be the minimum action requested to construct the attached garage as proposed by the applicants. . ACTION REQUESTED Not all of the requirements referenced above have been met for this variance request. Therefore, staff is recommending to the Planning Commission to deny the variance request to reduce the required side yard setback and direct staffto work with the City Attorney to draft Findings of Fact. Respectfully submitted, ~~ Ton~PPler, Assistant City Planner Cc: Robert and Shawna Hessler . . /1 &(}{J.,J:ti ~K.A . 1fD)~@[E 0 W ~~ [ill JUL 27 2007 @ By City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651)463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us II V ARTANCE APPLTCA TTON II Applicant:~u~ ~~"'l\LUV'lc.. \.\p~sJev Telephone:~ '-I~,~i~" Fax: L-J Address: CooS U.t\:~inV\\W c.....t-. FUI'W\.(()91u) My..) Street City State Owner: \~ob(...\c ..1. 6h4~ ~l~'fJ.""" Telephone: ~ 4l"cY Al'=a1 Fax: L-J 5S02-Lf Zip Code . Address: loM" t. t\~~~ (j. Street Ft?Y'\ Ci ~ State I.SS0d) '1 Zip Code e) Current Zoning District Specific Nature of Request / Claimed Hardship: SUBMITTAL REOUIREMENTS ..::t 0 Proof of Ownership .,;::'J 'Copies of Site Plan ~ f5.Application Fee ($200) 0 AbstractlResidential List (adjoining property owners only) o Boundary / Lot Survey ,;::J 0 Torrens (Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title Required) ~U_l. rl(t ~~ ' ./'-.....~ Signature of Property Owner 1 #J,-C)i Date ~LJ.1)~ Signature of Applicant 1-.J-1..-iJ) Date ;-:":,i,~:- ::;- "'":"';"" - '.' - -'~'T_, --~: ;:\-,_;- '\<:'/;'-",':::"' :>::'L:' .- ;. P13111iing Collllllission-Actiol1:: . . .. . ......... Approved . . " ,~ For office use. only . Reqriest Submitted to the PJ~nning Com~i~sion on .PUbli~ :EIe~g~etfor:-. .. . . ;- : Denied . Conditi(m~ Set: . . Planning division: Date: 9/06 PROPERTY ID NUMBER: 14-731oo-170-Q2 .NER: PROPERTY ADDRESS: PAYABLE 2007 TAXES NET TAX: SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS: TOTAL TAX & SA: ROBERT J & SHAWNA M HESSLER 605 CENTENNIAL CT FARMINGTON MN 55024-1668 605 CENTENNIAL CT FARMINGTON MN 55024 1,851.78 56.62 1,908.40 PAYABLE 2008 ASMNT USAGE:RESIDENTIAL L-J .._..~--------~---~ -",-0 '-...--- D o ///.. ~j .Dimensions rounded to nearest foot. Copyright 2007, Dakota County - D SITE MAP ex,S 2007 ESTIMATED MARKET VALUES (PAYABLE 2008) 2007 BUILDING INFORMATION (PAYABLE 2008): TYPE S.FAM.RES YEAR BUILT 1962 ARCH/STYLE ONE STORY FOUNDATION SQ FT 960 FINISHED SQ FT 1660 BEDROOMS 2 BATHS 1.75 FRAME WOOD GARAGE SQ FT 280 OTHER GARAGE MISC BLDG LAND: BUILDING: TOTAL: 54,100 116,800 170,900 192 LOT SIZE (EXCLUDES ROAD EASEMENTS) 14,522 SQ FT 0.33 ACRES SCHOOL DISTRICT: LOCATION: NE1/4 NE1/4 SECTION 06-113-19 PAYABLE 2008 HOMESTEAD STATUS: FULL HOMESTEAD WATERSHED DISTRICT: VERMILLION RIVER LAST QUALIFIED SALE: DATE: 7/2001 AMOUNT: 140,000 () /i ';o-t, ~t ~ rt:.Q r/- ------- II PLAT NAME: SUNNYSIDE ADD TO FARMINGTON TAX DESCRIPTION: 17 2 N ~ This drawing is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as one. This drawing is a compilation of records, information and data located in various city, county, and state offices and other sources, affecting the area shown, and is to be used for reference purposes only. Dakota County is not responsible for any inaccuracies herein contained. If discrepancies are found, please contact Dakota County Survey and Land Information Department. Map Date: August 9, 2007 Parcels Updated: 5/31/2007 Aerial Photography: 1991 ~?-200? 10:56 From:WELLS FARGO INV 9524350831 To:651 463 2591 P.1"1 E~L . hlly 27111,2007 Denr City of Farmingttll1, City Administrators, & Concemed Staff. . My nume is Robert Hessler. .r reside and own jointly with my spouse ShaWl111 Hessler the property located fit 605 Centennial Ct. in Fnrmingt:on, MN. We arc requesting n variance from the city all we would like to construct a 2 car garage connected to Ollr existing home. We have eliminated a detached ., car garage whicb sat in the generallocmion ofmlr proposed site, Our property is pie shaped due to being in a cul-dc-tlue which limits the width of our property in tbe front and center of 0\11' property. We have spoken with a contractor and he haa ,'ecommended that we fisk for a variance due to the short distance from our bome to tbe property line 011 the south side. OUI" plans were to construct a 20' x 30' garage thut was tlush with OLlr house in the front and extenl1ing 5 feet. beyond in the reur, To have the gan\ge fh.I6h with the front would only allow LIS to h~lVe ,1n I H foal gUI'oge which does not meet our needs and by standards ia 0 very small 2 cur garuge. We are proposing a setback of the garage: of 2 feet from the front of our home which would leave upproximately 4.5..5 feet to the property line following the construction of u 20' wide g~r6ge. 1 believe tllnt 6' is the required regultltion, Our goal is to huve umple garage space nnd to have a posit.ive physicul appearance for our home and neighborhood. It'we were to set the gorage bnck fal' enough to abide by the 6' regulation we would have to move the plans back approx.imately 6-8 feet thus pushing the gur(lgc further into otlr bnck yarcl. This would close Ollr yard ii"olll E\ current open view to the .!illUth, it fl1uy Cl:lllse us to cut down a mature Maple tree, find 1110tlt imp,ornllltly allr home would look [Iwkward from the front and the buck clue to the very h\l'ge setbl:\ck. 1 have looked at homes iI' our'" . . neigbborhood and notice that most (uttached) garages have n setback of 2-4 feel: and they 1001< guile nice. I have yet. to see till urtached gurage with (in 8 toot setbuck or more. The alternntive would be to huve Q detaohed 2 car garage pushed to the buck of aliI' lot which would be an eyesore to the neighborhood dlle to ie being completely out of place compared to the other sUI'rounding properties. In the end our goal is to have un attached garnge ver6\.IS a detuched. It wOllld ulso caLIse us to remove twO large n1ature trees (Ash & Mnple) and it would turn un open neighborhood ofb~ICk yards into a more closed in areu. Again. :r om looking M the neighborhood dynamics. III closing 1 ask that the city plense allow n varianoe for the cOl1su1.lction of all attached 2 stall garage on the property located nr 605 Centennial Cc. to exceed the 6' minimum required distance from the property line by lip to I foot 6 inches chen having approxirnutely 4.5- 5 feet to the property line upon completion. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns @ 651-235-1439. ~L 1..P7-{J7 . Robert J. Hessler City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Planning Commission FROM: Lee Smick, AICP , g 9J City Planner v'DO SUBJECT: Ordinance revising Section 10-5-12 (A), (B), and (C) concerning RD zone. DATE: August 14,2007 INTRODUCTIONIDISCUSSION The Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of the attached text revisions to Section 10-5-12 (A), (B), and (C) concerning RD zone. No changes have been made to the approved ordinance; however, the public hearing for this item needs to be closed. . ACTION REQUESTED Staff recommends the following: 1. Close the public hearing for this item and forward the recommended approval of the text revisions in Section 10-5-12 (A), (B), and (C) concerning RD zone to the City Council. Respectfully Submitted, Lee Smick, AICP City Planner . . CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 10-5-12 (A) AND 10-5-12 (B) CONCERNING THE R-D DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT: THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The City of Farmington City Code, Section 10-5-12: R-D Downtown Residential District, is amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the striketlKollgh language as follows: . (A)Purpose: The R-D downtown residential district recognizes the development patterns ofthe original residential areas of Farmington adjacent to the downtown. The purpose ofthe R-D district is to accommodate existing higher density siBgle family aBd two- family and multi-family residential development and promote infill ofmgh GeRsity single-family. two-family and multi-family residential development within the downtown area in order to strengthen the downtown, create pedestrian friendly neighborhoods, and decrease the need for automobile use through mixed uses. (Ord. 002-469,2-19-2002) (B)Bulk And Density Standards: 1. Minimum Standards: Lot area Minimum 6,000 square feet Maximum 14,400 square feet Single-family 6,000 square feet Two-family 11,000 square feet Other 11,000 square feet Lot width . Single-family 60 feet Two-family 75 feet . Other 75 feet Front yard setback 20 feet Side yard setback 5 feet Rear yard setback 6 feet Height (maximum) 35 feet Maximum lot coverage of all structures 35 percent All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. Net dwelling units per acre Twin home 7.0 Two-family 6.0 Townhouse 8.5 Multi-familv 14.0+ . All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication according to law. ADOPTED this _day of Farmington. , 2007, by the City Council of the City of CITY OF FARMINGTON By: Kevan Soderberg, Mayor . ATTEST: . By: Peter Herlofsky, City Administrator SEAL By: City Attorney Published in the Farmington Independent the _ day of , 2007. . . City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farminflon.mn.us TO: Planning Commission FROM: Lee Smick, AICP eft" City Planner SUBJECT: Revise Sections 10-6-10 (F), 10-6-10 (G), and 8-1-5 (A) of the City Code concerning Lot Frontage Trees and Boulevard Trees DATE: August 14,2007 INTRODUCTION . The City's Administration Department and Engineering Division have been working for a number of months on developing a new Boulevard Tree Policy where trees required to be installed by a developer in a new subdivision be planted in the front yards of new lots rather than on the boulevards. This will eliminate the need for the City to maintain these boulevard trees and it will protect City vehicles, especially garbage trucks, from being damaged by boulevard tree limbs. DISCUSSION Planning staff reviewed the proposed recommendations to the Boulevard Tree Policy with the Planning Commission at its meeting on July 10, 2007. The recommendations are as follows: Tree R~lacement Replacement of boulevard trees on residential streets will be left to the property owner's discretion. If a property owner replaces a tree, it will be placed on private property, not in the boulevard. New Development In new developments new trees will be placed on private property when they are planted along a residential street. The only exception would be if an agreement is made with a homeowners association or other such organization where the responsibility to maintain the trees is that of the named organization in perpetuity. Boulevard Tree Routes Boulevard tree routes will continue to have trees planted in the boulevard. On boulevard tree routes the City would continue to be responsible for replacing trees in the boulevard. . Proposed Revisions Exhibit A identifies the revisions to SectionslO-6-10 (F), 10-6-10 (G), and 8-1-5 (A) of the City Code concerning the Boulevard Tree Policy. . . . LOT FRONTAGE TREES The Lot Frontage Trees language will now identify the trees developers in new developments must propose on the required landscape plan and install within the front yard of lots rather than on the boulevard as was typical practice in the past. The lot frontage trees shall be installed on private property in the front yard at a minimum spacing of one tree for every forty feet (40') of lot frontage or one tree per lot if 40 feet is not feasible and shall be located no closer than eight feet (8') from sidewalks, trails or pavement and shall be installed in a parallel line to the lot line. BOULEVARD TREES Boulevard trees will continue to include the existing trees in boulevards throughout the City as well as trees proposed by developers on the required landscape plan and installed by them in new developments along City approved Boulevard Tree Routes as identified on Exhibit B. REPLACEMENT OF TREES The replacement of trees is proposed as follows: (1) The City shall be responsible for removing existing boulevard trees that have died or sustained severe damage. The City shall replace trees on designated Boulevard Tree Routes. (2) It is at the homeowner's discretion to replace any dead boulevard tree as long as the replacement tree is located on private property. RESPONSIBILITY OF TREES The responsibility of trees is proposed as follows: (1) The natural resources division will inspect and trim boulevard trees. (2) The homeowner shall be responsible for trimming lot frontage trees or any other tree on private property. ACTION REOUESTED Recommend approval of the revisions in Sections 10-6-10 (F), 10-6-10 (G), and 8-1-5 (A) of the City Code concerning Lot Frontage Trees and Boulevard Trees and forward the recommendation to the City Council. . CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 10-6-10 (F), 10-6-10 (G), AND 8-1-5 (A) OF THE FARMINGTON CITY CODE CONCERNING LOT FRONTAGE TREES AND BOULEVARD TREES THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The City of Farmington City Code, Section 10-6-10, Landscaping, is amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the striketlHoagh language as follows, to the identified subparagraphs, adding a new subparagraph (a) Landscape Plan: 10-6-10: LANDSCAPING: (F)Str-eet Tree Lot Frontage Tree and Boulevard Tree Species To Be Planted: . 1. Official Street Lot Frontage Trees and Boulevard Trees: The following list constitutes the official stfeet lot frontage tree and boulevard tree species for Farmington, Minnesota. No species other than those included in this list may be planted as stfeet lot frontage trees and boulevard trees without written permission of the natural resources division. (Ord. 002-469,2-19-2002; amd. Ord. 006-563, 9-18- 2006) (a). Landscape Plan: Develooers of new developments must submit a landscape plan to the planning division. The olanning division will be responsible for aporoving aporopriate lot frontage and boulevard tree olantings. The lot frontage trees are required in the front yards of lots in new developments. Boulevard trees in new deve10t>ments shall only be installed on City aooroved Boulevard Tree Routes. The only exception would be if an agreement is made with a homeowners association or other such organization where the responsibility to maintain the trees is that of the named organization in perpetuity. 2. Allowable Street Lot Frontage Tree and Boulevard Tree Species: Ash Bmgesen . Dakota eenteBBial . Kindred MarshaUs Patmore Smnmitt Linden American Greenspire Redmond Sentry Maple Cle:veland . Crimson king Emerald lustre Emerald queen Fire danoe Green mountain Majesty Northwood red Norway Schwedler Deborah Oak English . Northern red . Pin Swamp white Other Imperial honey locust Regal elm Skyline honey locust Sunburst honey locust Trees approved by city staff (a) Spacing:- for 8tfeet Lot Frontage and Boulevard Trees: . (1) Lot Frontage trees in new develouments shall be installed on private property in the front yard at a minimum spacing of one tree for every forty feet (40') of stfeet lot frontage or one tree per lot if 40 feet is not feasible. The trees need not Be plaearl at e'{eB ferty foot (40') intervals; heV/ever, they 5heWd be installed as elose to forty feet (40') as possible along the street fromage, allo\'/ing for atilities, anve"Nays and interseetion ':isibility rtlquiremeflts. The boal0"laro trees shall be iBGtalled per the landseape plaD. The developer is responsible ensuring that for installing the boulevard lot frontage trees aFe planted per the landscape plan as required by the development contract. Special planting designs for boule"/8:fd street lot frontage trees need to be approved by a laarlseape aremteet or the planning eoordiaator division. (2) Boulevard trees in new developments shall be located on Citv approved Boulevard Tree Routes and be installed at a minimum spacing of one tree for every forty feet (40') of boulevard frontage or one tree per boulevard frontage if 40 feet is not feasible. The developer is responsible for installing the boulevard trees per the landscape plan as required by the development contract. (b) Distance From CW"b ,^.nd Sidewalk. Trail. or Pavement for Lot Frontage and Boulevard Trees: . (1) Beule':ard Lot frontage trees in new developments shall be planted by the developer per the Development Contract on private property ill the eenter of the boul0"/8:fd v:idth. between the prallerty }.iDe and eurB ar t.J:ie sidewalk aad eurb. The GistaBee trees may be planted H'0ffi eW"bs and sidewalks shall be no closer than three feet (3') eight feet (8') from sidewalks. trails or pavement and shall be installed in a parallel line to the lot line. . (2) Boulevard trees in new developments shall be planted by the developer per the Development Contract on City approved Boulevard Tree Routes in the center of the City boulevard width between the property line and curb or the sidewalk and curb. The distance trees may be planted from curbs. sidewalks. trails. or pavement shall be no closer than four feet (4'). (c) Distance From Street Comers And Fireplugs: No stFeet lot frontage tree. boulevard tree. landscape material or fences shall be located within the triangle of visibility, which is the area within a triangle created by measuring from a point on the curb or edge of the street closest to the center of the intersection, down the front curb lines or edge or intersecting streets thirty feet (30'), and connecting their end points with a straight line. No stFeet lot frontage tree. boulevard tree shall be planted closer than ten feet (10') from any fireplug. (d) Utilities: No stFeet lot frontage tree or boulevard tree may be planted within ten (10) lateral feet of any underground water line, sewer line, overhead or underground transmission line or other utility. Gopher State One shall be called to request locations of utilities. SECTION 2. The City of Farmington City Code, Section 10-6-10, Landscaping, is amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the striketMeagR language as follows, to the identified subparagraphs, deleting subparagraph (b) and re-Iettering . the succeeding subparagraphs: 10-6-10 (G) Tree Maintenance OR City B8ule.l8rds: 1. The naMal reseur-ees program is desigaed to City shall prescribe various levels of maintenance to city boulevard trees located within city owned boulevards. (a) Planting Requirements: The Ratafal resourees diyisieR City will review all planting of trees and shrubs within "city boulevards", defined as the area between t>roperty lines on either side of all streets. avenues. or ways within the city. b) L8:R.Gseape Plan: Dtv/elepers ef subdi'/isioRs HHist submit a landsea~e pl8:R. to the platmiag divisiefl. The planmag division will be respeasi91e for appro~fi.ftg appropriate tree plantiags withiR eity boalevaf6s. (e) Oll Additiofl Te Plan: Trees planted by resideftts eR the b01:lltwards that Me ifl additiefl to the tree pl8:R. HHist r-eeei'le prior awro'lal from the RaMal reseurees dhisioR. Reolacement of Trees: (1) The City shall be resl>onsible for removing existin~ boulevard trees that have died or sustained severe damage. The City shall reolace trees on designated Boulevard Tree Routes. . . (2) It is at the homeowner's discretion to replace any dead boulevard tree as long as the replacement tree is located on private property. (dj W Trimming Requirements: The public works division will be responsible for all trimming of boulevard trees. As these trees are on city property, and are essentially and legally city property, they must be maintained by the city to ensure that they are properly trimmed for structural integrity and disease control measures. ~ @ Contact Responsibility of Trees: Residea.ts will need te eontaet the aatlKal reSOlH'8eS diYisioR when a boule-yard tree Heeds trimmiag or iaSfJectioB.. (1 ) The public works division will inspect and trim boulevard trees. (2) The homeowner shall be responsible for trimming lot frontage trees or any other tree on private property. f!) W Height Standards: Trimming height standards must maintain a ten foot (10') clearance above any walkway and fourteen feet (14') above the roadway. These requirements provide clearance for walkers, snow removal equipment and solid waste vehicles. . ~ ill Brush From Pruning: The city will not collect any brush resulting from pruning or removal of trees or brush from private property. W (g) Emergency Collection Of Brush: An emergency brush situation would occur when the public safety officer declares one to exist. Then and only then will the city collect brush generated by residents on private property, as a onetime emergency service. SECTION 3. The City of Farmington City Code, Section 8-1-5, Boulevard, Allowable Uses, is amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the strikethfeugh language as follows, to the identified subparagraphs, deleting subparagraph (1) and re-Iettering the succeeding subparagraphs: 8-1-5: BOULEVARDS; ALLOWABLE USES: (A)No person shall install any structure or improvement or plant any materials in the city boulevard except as follows: 1. Street trees as allowed 1:Iflder seetioa2 9 11 and su9seeaoRs 10 6 10(F) and (G) of this eode; (Ord. 006 550,2 21 2006) ~. 1:. Sidewalks meeting minimum and maximum city design standards; . 3-. 2. Driveways meeting minimum and maximum city design standards; . 4. 3. Annual or perennial flowers, shrubbery not exceeding three feet (3') in height; ~. 4. Split rail fences; 6. 5. Planters not exceeding two feet (2') in height or closer than three feet (3') from the back of the curb or paved surface; ':t. 6. Underground sprinkler systems; 8. 7. Boulevard sod as specified in subsection 11-5-3(F) of this code; 9. 8. Decorative rock and tree bark. SECTION 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication according to law. ADOPTED this _day of Farmington. , 2007, by the City Council of the City of . CITY OF FARMINGTON By: Kevan Soderberg, Mayor ATTEST: By: Peter Herlofsky, City Administrator SEAL By: City Attorney . Published in the Farmington Independent the _ day of , 2007. City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Planning Commission FROM: Lee Smick, AICP .0 V City Planner DrJ SUBJECT: Ordinance revising Detached Garages and Storage Sheds DATE: August 14,2007 INTRODUCTION . The Planning Commission reviewed the proposal to increase detached garage and storage sheds sizes at its July 10, 2007 meeting. The Commissioners were in agreement that these code revisions were valid. Therefore, City staff is proposing to revise Sections 10-5-6 (B) 2, 10-5-7 (B) 2, 10-5-8 (B) 2, 10-5-9 (B) 2, 10-5-10 (B) 2, 10-5-11 (B) 2, 10-5-12 (B) 2, and 10-6-6 (A) and 10-6-6 (B) of the Farmington City Code concerning accessory structures and storage sheds. DISCUSSION Detached Garages Staff proposes to insert the definition of detached garage into Section 10-2-1 of the City Code to read as follows: GARAGE. DETACHED: An accessory structure that is detached from the principal building and requires a garage door with the ability to park a vehicle within the structure. The accessory structure is to be constructed of similar materials as the principle structure. The range for a detached garage is between 240 square feet and 1,000, 1,250, or 1,500 square feet depending on the size of the lot. The 240 square feet (12' x 20') is the smallest structure that a vehicle could be located within. The proposed language for detached garages in residential districts is shown in Exhibit B. . There has been a concern from a resident about requiring the need for a paved driveway to a "detached garage" (Exhibit A). His concern is the need to pave long driveways to a detached garage that typically is located in the rear of a lot and is not used on a constant basis. Staff has reviewed his concerns and has proposed the language for a "detached garage" that does not require a paved driveway to the accessory structure. Additionally, staff is not proposing pavement to a detached garage because it has become the norm to build homes from side setback line to side setback line. This would only allow 6 feet on either side of a home and would therefore require the encroachment of pavement into the drainage and utility . . . easement, which is not allowed. The detached garage provision would allow a homeowner to construct this type of structure without the possibility of encroaching into an easement. The homeowner would still be required to meet lot coverage and setback requirements for the detached garage. Additionally, the detached garage would need to be constructed of similar materials as the principle structure. Since City staff is proposing the need not to pave to the detached garage, City staff would like to modify the language for a private garage by including the following word as underlined: GARAGE, PRIVATE: An accessory structure or accessory use of a principal structure which is intended for and used to store the private passenger vehicles and trucks not exceeding twelve thousand (12,000) pounds gross weight, of the family or families resident upon the premises, and in which no business service or industry is carried on. Access to a private garage requires a paved driveway. Storage Shed City staff is proposing to include "storage" shed as an accessory structure and proposes the following language in the Section 10-2-1 of the City Code: ACCESSORY STRUCTURE: A structure on the same lot with, and of a nature customarily incidental and subordinate to, the principal structure including but not limited to a detached garage, stora2e shed, or gazebo. Because of the new sizes in sheds and the increase of complaints about storage of items outside on residential properties, City staff is proposing to increase the size of a storage shed to 200 square feet rather than the current 120 square-foot requirement. The 200-square-foot requirement would allow a shed to be constructed without the need for a building permit per the Uniform Building Code. Ken Lewis, the Building Official has required that the 200 square-foot shed size be measured as "floor area". Staff is proposing that the floor area definition more closely resemble the Uniform Building Code's definition and therefore proposes the following language: FLOOR AREA: The sum ef the gr-eS5 horizentw areas of &&Verw fleers of a baildiftg er lntildiBgs mea&\:H'ed from the ~terior fll0e5 of ElKterier walls or from the eeftterlme of party \\<&115. The floor area within the inside perimeter of the exterior walls of the building under consideration. City staff is also proposing that storage sheds be located at least 10 feet away from any structure including buildings, billboards, carports, porches, signs, retaining walls, decks and other building features, but not including sidewalks, drives, fences and patios. ACTION REQUESTED Recommend approval of Sections 10-5-6 (B) 2, 10-5-7 (B) 2, 10-5-8 (B) 2, 10-5-9 (B) 2, 10-5-10 (B) 2, 10-5-11 (B) 2, 10-5-12 (B) 2, and 10-6-6 (A) and 10-6-6 (B) of the Farmington City Code concerning accessory structures and storage sheds and forward the recommendation to the City Council. Respectfully Submitted, Lee Smick, AICP City Planner . CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND STORAGE SHED STANDARDS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The City of Farmington City Code, Section 10-5-6, R-l Low Density Residential District, is amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the strikethro1:1gh language as follows: 10-5-6: R-l LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT: (B) 2. Accessory Structure Standards: Accessory structures must be located behind principal structure in the side or rear yard according to the following requirements: . Maximum size Detached garages: Lots up to 0.5 acre 240 square feet to the lbesser of 1,000 square feet or square feet of principal ase structure Lots 0.5 to 1 acre 240 square feet to the lbesser of 1,250 square feet or square feet of principal ase structure Lots 1.0 acre + 240 square feet to the lbesser of 1,500 square feet or square feet of principal ase structure Storage Shed Uo to 200 square feet of floor area Maximum number 1 of each Side yard setback 6 feet Rear yard setback 6 feet . Height (maximum) storage shed 12 feet . Height (maximum) detached garage 20 feet All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. SECTION 2. The City of Farmington City Code, Section 10-5-7, R-2 Low/Medium Density Residential District, is amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the strikethFoagh language as follows: 10-5-7: R-2 LOWIMEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT: (B) 2. Accessory Structure Standards: Accessory structures must be located behind principal structure in the side or rear yard according to the following requirements: Maximum size Detached garages Lots up to 0.5 acre 240 square feet to the lbesser of 1,000 square feet or square feet of principal use structure Lots 0.5 to 1 acre 240 square feet to the lbesser of 1,250 square feet or square feet of principal use structure . Lots 1.0 acre + 240 SQuare feet to the lbesser of 1,500 square feet or square feet of principal use structure Storage Shed Up to 200 square feet of floor area Apartment 1,800 square feet Maximum number 1 of each Side yard setback 6 feet Rear yard setback With alley 10 feet Without alley 3 feet Height (maximum) storage shed 12 feet Height (maximum) detached garage 20 feet . All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. . SECTION 3. The City of Fannington City Code, Section 10-5-8, R-3 Medium Density Residential District, is amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the strikethrough language as follows: 10-5-8: R-3 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT: (B) 2. Accessory Structure Standards: Accessory structures must be located behind principal structure in the side or rear yard according to the following requirements: Maximum size Detached garages square feet of principal use Storage Shed Apartment Maximum number Side yard setback . Rear yard setback 240 SQuare feet to the lbesser of 1,000 square feet or square feet of orincipal structure Up to 200 square feet of floor area 1,800 square feet 1 of each 6 feet With alley 10 feet Without alley 3 feet Height (maximum) storage shed 12 feet Height (maximum) detached garage 20 feet All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. SECTION 4. The City of Fannington City Code, Section 10-5-9, R-4 MediumlHigh Density Residential District, is amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the strikethrough language as follows: 10-5-9: R-4 MEDIUMlBIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT: (B) 2. Accessory Structure Standards: Accessory structures must be located behind principal structure in the side or rear yard according to the following requirements: . . Maximum size Detached garages square feet of principal use Storage Shed Apartment Maximum number 240 square feet to the ll:,esser of 1,000 square feet or square feet of principal structure Up to 200 square feet of floor area 1,800 square feet 1 of each Side yard setback Rear yard setback Height (maximum) storage shed Height (maximum) detached 20 feet garage All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. 6 feet 6 feet 12 feet SECTION 5. The City ofFannington City Code, Section 10-5-10 R-5 High Density Residential District, is amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the strikethrough language as follows: . 10-5-10: R-5 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT: (B) 2. Accessory Structure Standards: Accessory structures must be located behind principal structure in the side or rear yard according to the following requirements: Maximum size . Detached garages square feet of principal use Storage Shed Apartment Maximum number Side yard setback Rear yard setback Height (maximum) storage shed Height (maximum) detached garage 240 square feet to the ll:,esser of 1,000 square feet or square feet of principal structure UP to 200 square feet of floor area 1,800 square feet 1 of each 6 feet 6 feet 12 feet 20 feet . SECTION 6. The City ofFannington City Code, Section 10-5-11, R-T Downtown Transitional Mixed Use District, is amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the stril<'0tkrough language as follows: 10-5-11: R- T DOWNTOWN TRANSITIONAL MIXED USE DISTRICT: (B) 2. Accessory Structure Standards: Accessory structures must be located behind principal structure in the side or rear yard according to the following requirements: Maximum size Detached garages square feet of principal use structure Storage Shed Apartment Maximum number Side yard setback Rear yard setback . 240 square feet to the lbesser of 1,000 square feet or square feet of principal structure Up to 200 square feet of floor area 1,800 square feet 1 of each 3 feet With alley 10 feet Without alley 3 feet Height (maximum) storage shed 12 feet Height (maximum) detached garage 20 feet All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. SECTION 7. The City ofFannington City Code, Section 10-5-12, R-D Downtown Residential District, is amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the strikethr-eugR language as follows: 10-5-12: R-D DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT: (B) 2. Accessory Structure Standards: Accessory structures must be located behind principal structure in the side or rear yard according to the following requirements: Maximum size Detached garages 240 sQuare feet to the lbesser of 1,000 square feet or square feet of principal use structure . Storage Shed Up to 200 square feet of floor area . Apartment 1,800 square feet Maximum number 1 of each Side yard setback 3 feet Rear yard setback With alley 10 feet Without alley 3 feet Height (maximum) storage shed 12 feet Height (maximum) detached garage 20 feet All standards are minimum requirements unless noted. (Ord. 002-469,2-19-2002; amd. Ord. 004-515, 8-2-2004) SECTION 8. The City of Farmington City Code, Section 10-6-6, Accessory Buildings, is amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the strikethroRgR language as follows: . 10-6-6: ACCESSORY BUILDINCS STRUCTURE: Accessory baildings structures shall be permitted uses in residential districts and conditional uses in business commercial and industrial districts subject to the following conditions: (A) Residential: 1. +hey Accessory structures shall be placed in the located behind principal structure in the side or rear yard of the priooipal unit and at least ten feet (10') away from the d'.velliDg unit any structure if not attached. 2. +hey Storage sheds shall not exceed twelve feet (12') in building height and ooe lRmdred t\.venty (120) up to two hundred (200) square feet of floor area. 3. +hey Accessory structures shall meet the minimum requirements of the building code and be anchored in place as approved by the building inspector. (B) Commercial And Industrial: 1. +hey Accessory structures shall be approved as part of the conditional use process. . . 2. llley Accessory structures shall be constructed of similar materials as the principal use. 3.llley Accessory structures shall comply with minimum requirements of subsection (A) ofthis section. (Ord. 002-469,2-19-2002) SECTION 9. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication according to law. ADOPTED this _day of Farmington. , 2007, by the City Council of the City of CITY OF FARMINGTON By: Kevan A. Soderberg, Mayor ATTEST: . By: Peter J. Herlofsky, City Administrator SEAL By: City Attorney Published in the Farmington Independent the _ day of ,2007. . City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Planning Commission FROM: Lee Smick, AICP J~/ City Planner .. Ot:::, SUBJECT: Ordinance revising Sections 10-6-3 (B) and (C) concerning Signs DATE: August 14,2007 INTRODUCTIONIDISCUSSION The Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of the attached text revisions to Section 10-6-3 (B) and (C) at its meeting on July 10, 2007. Those revisions appear in black. The Commissioners need to close the public hearing for this recommended approval. . To reiterate the recommended changes, most of the revisions include the need to change the text of "monument signs" to "monument identification signs" in order to provide a consistency in the code. Additionally, staff proposed to delete "Area of Identification Sign" and utilize the monument identification sign in its place. Staff also proposed to delete "Beacons" and also to replace "Off-Premises Advertising Signs" with "Billboards". Finally, staff is proposing to replace "Business and Advertising Signs" with "Miscellaneous Signs" and replace "Advertising Signs" with "Obsolete Signs". Proposed Revisions to Section 10-6-3 (B) Since a second review of the aforementioned code is required in order to close the public hearing, City staff is proposing to insert additional text revisions (shown in red) to Section 10-6-3 (B) concerning a home occupation sign, lots with more than one street frontage in the B and 1-1 zones, sign plan requirements for a multiple occupancy building in the B and 1-1 zoning districts and proposing the re- lettering of Section 10-6-3 (B) 3. Sign for a Home Occupation City staff proposes to remove "wall" sign and replace with "freestanding" sign. The freestanding sign definition is proposed as follows: FREESTANDING SIGN: A sign that is installed in the ground and is not affixed to anvother structure. . The proposed text revision for a freestanding sign will be reviewed in a separate public hearing for definitions under Section 10-2-1. . . . Lot Adjacent to more than One Street in Band 1-1 Zoning Districts City staff is proposing to allow a second monument identification sign on a lot that fronts more than one street. The second sign is proposed to be smaller than the primary sign and allows additional identification for a business. This proposal is similar to the requirements in the Spruce Street Commercial area. The text revision is as follows: One monument identification sign per street frontage may be erected on a lot if the lot is adiacent to more than one street. Primary sign shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in sign area per sign with a maximum height of ten feet (10'); secondary street frontage sign shall not exceed sixty (60) square feet in sign area per sign with a maximum height of six feet (6'). Multiple Occupancy Building As is the case in the IF and Spruce Street Commercial zoning districts, City staff is proposing to require a sign plan in the B and 1-1 zoning districts in order to coordinate the signage on a project with multiple occupancies. The text revision is as follows: (c) Sign Plan: A multiple occupancy building shall submit a sign plan that will coordinate signage for the entire project. The plan shall address height. location. size. number type. decorative theme. design. color and materials to be used on the building. The plan shall be reviewed and approved by the zoning officer prior to the issuance of a sign permit for the building. The owner of the building is responsible for obtaining the sign permit. complying with the approved sign criteria. and ensuring that signs erected are in compliance with the approved sign plan. Re-Lettering of 10-6-3 (B) Due to the insertion of the sign plan requirement in the B and 1-1 zoning districts, and the deletion of area identification sign and beacon sign language, the re-Iettering of Section 10-6-3 (B) is required. ACTION REOUESTED Staff recommends the following: 1. Close the public hearing for the July 10, 2007 agenda. 2. Recommend approval of the revisions in Sections 10-6-3 (B) & (C) of the City Code and forward the recommendation to the City Council. Respectfully Submitted, ()dffs:s:? Lee Smick, AICP City Planner . CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOT A COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 10-6-3 (B) AND 10-6-3 (C) OF THE FARMINGTON SIGN CODE: THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The City of Farmington City Code, Section 10-6-3 (B) 2: Residential Zoning Districts subparagraph (a) Home Occupations is amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the strikethrough language as follows: Section 10-6-3 (B) 2: Residential Zoning Districts: (a) Home Occupations: For home occupations, one nonilluminated wall freestanding sign not exceeding two (2) square feet in size. . SECTION 2. The City of Farmington City Code, Section 10-6-3 (B) 3: B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, and I-I Zoning District is amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the strikethrough language as follows, to the identified subparagraphs, adding subparagraph (c) Sign Plan and re-lettering the succeeding subparagraphs: 3. B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, And 1-1 Zoning Districts: (a) Wall Signs: One wall sign is permitted per building front as follows for each zoning district: B-1 10 percent of facade (200 square foot maximum) B-2 14 percent of facade (300 square foot maximum) B-3 16 percent of facade (300 square foot maximum) B-4 16 percent of facade (300 square foot maximum) I-I 18 percent of facade (400 square foot maximum) . . (b) Monument Identification Signs: Monument identification signs are permitted up to one hundred (100) square feet in sign area with a height maximum of ten feet (10') from the ground (including the base) to the top of the sign. The sign must be set back ten feet (10') or more from the property line and shall not be located within the thirty foot (30') triangle of visibility at street intersections. One monument identification sign per street frontage may be erected on a lot if the lot is adiacent to more than one street. Primary sign shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in sign area per sign with a maximum height of ten feet (10'); secondary street frontage sign shall not exceed sixty (60) square feet in sign area per sign with a maximum height of six feet (6'). Monument identification signs in the B-4 district may be illuminated between eight o'clock (8:00) A.M. and ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and shall be in compliance with section 10-6-8 of this chapter. (c) Sign Plan: A multiple occupancy building shall submit a sign plan that will coordinate signage for the entire proiect. The plan shall address height, location, size, number type, decorative theme, design, color and materials to be used on the building. The plan shall be reviewed and approved by the zoning officer prior to the issuance of a sign permit for the building. The owner of the building is responsible for obtaining the sign permit, complying with the approved sign criteria, and ensuring that signs erected are in compliance with the approved sign plan. (e)@ Pylon Signs: Pylon signs are permitted as follows: (1) No pylon sign shall be located in a required yard. (2) Pylon signs shall not be located closer than five feet (5') from a driveway or parking space. (3) Area and height of pylon signs are determined by the speed of automobile traffic along the frontage street as follows: . Speed!ml2hl Area (Square Feet) Height (Feet) 30 50 18 35 75 20 40 100 22 45 125 24 50 150 26 . 55 175 28 . (4) Pylon signs shall not be permitted in the B-4 zoning district. (d) Area Of Identification Sign: The area identification sign for a shopping center, stating the name of the center and the major tenants, shall be allowed. The maximum size and height shall conform to the requirements of subsection (B)3(o) of this seotion. (e) Window Signs: No more than twenty five percent (25%) ofthe total window or two (2) square feet, whichever is greater. (f) Marquee Signs: Marquee signs may be placed on the roof of a covered walk or marquee in a building complex on the vertical face of a marquee and may project from the lower edge of the marquee not more than twenty four inches (24"), but the bottom of a sign placed on a marquee shall be no less than eight feet (8') above the ground at any point. No part of the sign shall extend above the top of the roofline for a covered walk or above the top of the vertical face of the marquee. (g) Beacons: Revolving beacons, beamed lights or similar devices shall be permitted in all B and I distriots provided that they do not so distract automobile traffic as to constitute a safety hazard. f. conditional use permit shall be required. . -fhj{g} Illuminated Signs: Except for temporary signs, illuminated signs shall be allowed in B and I districts. Such sign shall be illuminated only by steady, stationary, shielded light sources directed solely at the sign, or internal to it, without causing glare for motorists, pedestrians or neighboring premises as outlined in section 10-6-8 of this chapter dealing with exterior lighting. fi1{h} Off Premises Adyertising Signs Billboards: (1) Billboards and other off premises adyertising signs shall be permitted only in the I-I district. (2) A conditional use permit is required for all billboard~ and other off premises advertising signs. (3) The maximum sign size shall be three hundred (300) square feet in sign area. Billboards may incorporate cutouts protruding beyond the framed perimeter of the sign face, providing the total sign area does not exceed three hundred fifty (350) square feet. . (4) The maximum height to the uppermost portion of any advertising device shall be thirty feet (30'). The building setback limitation for the zoning district in which the sign is located shall apply to setbacks for advertising signs billboards. (5) The minimum radius distance between advertising signs billboards shall be one thousand five hundred feet (1,500'). . (6) No billboard or other off premises advertising sign structure shall be constructed within five hundred feet (500') of any park or residential zoning district. (7) No billboard or other off premises advertising sign shall be located closer to any intersection than five hundred feet (500'). (8) Billboards and other off premises ad'/ertisffig signs shall be a single support, metal structure, free of supports or guywires. The metal shall be treated in such a manner as to prevent deterioration. (9) Billboards may be illuminated provided that there are no flashing, intermittent or moving lights, and that beams or rays of light are not directed toward any portion of public streets. (10) Billboards and other off premises advertising signs are permitted in undeveloped land areas. When a plat is approved and improvements are in place, the billboard must be removed from the site. SECTION 3. The City of Farmington City Code, Section 10-6-3 (B) 4: IP Zoning District, is amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the strik-ethr-eagk language as follows: . Section 10-6-3 (B) 4: IP Zoning District: (a) Single Occupant Building: (1) Monument Identification Sign: One monument identification sign for each principal structure or legal parcel. Lots adjacent to more than one street may have one sign per street frontage. Signs shall not exceed sixty (60) square feet in sign area per sign with a maximum height of six feet (6'). Said signs shall be located at least ten feet (10') from the nearest property line and in no case shall be permitted within the thirty foot (30') triangle of visibility at public or private street intersections or driveway intersections. (b) Multiple Occupant Building: (1) Monument Identification Sign: One monument identification sign may be erected on a lot. The sign shall not exceed seventy five (75) square feet in sign area and ten feet (10') in height. Monument identification signs may include the name of the development and up to four (4) tenants of the development. Said signs shall be located at least ten feet (10') from the nearest property line and in no case shall be permitted within the thirty foot (30') triangle of visibility at public or private street intersections or driveway intersections. . SECTION 4. The City of Farmington City Code, Section 10 (B) 5: Spruce Street Commercial, Mixed Use, And Business/Flex Zoning Districts, is amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the strikethrough language as follows: . Section 10 (B) 5: Spruce Street Commercial, Mixed Use, And Business/Flex Zoning Districts: (a) Single Occupant Building: (1) Monument Identification Sign: A. Under one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet: One monument identification sign for each principal structure or legal parcel. Lots adjacent to more than one street may have one sign per street frontage. Signs shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet in sign area per sign with a maximum height often feet (10'). Said signs shall be located at least ten feet (10') from the nearest property line and in no case shall be permitted within the thirty foot (30') triangle of visibility at public or private street intersections or driveway intersections. . B. Over one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet: One monument identification sign per street frontage for each principal structure or legal parcel. Lots adjacent to more than one street may have one sign per street frontage. Primary sign shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) square feet in sign area per sign with a maximum height of fifteen feet (15'); secondary street frontage sign shall not exceed sixty (60) square feet in area per sign with a maximum height of six feet (6'). Said signs shall be located at least ten feet (10') from the nearest property line and in no case shall be permitted within the thirty foot (30') triangle of visibility at public or private street intersections or driveway intersections. (b) Multiple Occupant Building: (1) Monument Identification Sign: One monument identification sign per street frontage may be erected on a lot. Lots adjacent to more than one street may have one sign per street frontage. Primary sign shall not exceed two hundred (200) square feet in sign area per sign with a maximum height of twenty feet (20'); secondary street frontage sign shall not exceed seventy five (75) square feet in sign area per sign with a maximum height of six feet (6'). Monument identification signs may include the name of the development and up to four (4) tenants of the development. Said signs shall be located at least ten feet (10') from the nearest property line and in no case shall be permitted within the thirty foot (30') triangle of visibility at public or private street intersections or driveway intersections. SECTION 5. The City of Farmington City Code, Section 10-6-3 (C): Signs Prohibited, is amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the strikethrough language as follows to the identified subparagraphs, revising subparagraph (5) and (7): . Section 10-6-3 (C) Signs Prohibited: . 5. Business ~A~d ;\dvertising Miscellaneous Signs: Such signs shall not be painted, attached or in any manner affixed to trees, rocks or similar natural surfaces, nor shall such signs be affixed to a fence or utility pole. 7. ~A..dvertisiflg Obsolete Signs: Signs which advertise an activity, business, product or service that has not been produced or conducted on the premises for more than thirty (30) days and are considered obsolete. SECTION 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication according to law. ADOPTED this _day of Farmington. , 2007, by the City Council of the City of . CITY OF FARMINGTON By: Kevan Soderberg, Mayor ATTEST: By: Peter Herlofsky, City Administrator SEAL By: City Attorney Published in the Farmington Independent the _ day of , 2007. . . . . City of Farmington 325 Oak Street, Farmington, MN 55024 (651) 463-7111 Fax (651) 463-2591 www.ci.farmington.mn.us TO: Planning Commission Lee Smick, AICP . ~JI City Planner cg () FROM: SUBJECT: Ordinance revising Section 10-2-1 concerning Zoning Definitions DATE: August 14, 2007 INTRODUCTIONIDISCUSSION Due to the revision of ordinances within this agenda, definitions need to be revised and/or added in Section 10-2-1 of the City Code. As shown on Exhibit A, staff is proposing a number of revisions. Upon approval of the revisions at the Planning Commission, the code amendments will be sent to the City Council. ACTION REQUESTED Recommend approval of the revisions in Section 10-2-1 of the City Code concerning definitions and forward the recommendation to the City Council. Respectfully submitted, dbJ? Lee Smick, AICP City Planner . CITY OF FARMINGTON DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN SECTION 10-2-1 REGARDING ZONING DEFINITIONS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The City ofFannington City Code, Section 10-2-1, Definitions, is amended by adding the underlined language and deleting the strikethrough. language as follows: ACCESSORY STRUCTURE: A structure on the same lot with, and of a nature customarily incidental and subordinate to, the principal structure including but not limited to a detached garage, storage shed, or gazebo. . AREA OF IDENTIFIC\TION SIGN: ~A~ freestaflaiag sign. which iaemifies the oome ofa neighborhood, a resiaential fffibdivisioR, a multiple r-esiaemial compleK of three (3) or more structures of tea (10) or mor-e Mits, a shopping eenter eORsistiBg of three (3) or mere separate Gtructl:lfes, an industrial area consisting of three (3) or mor-e structures or any eofl'lhination of the above. BOULEY ARD TREE ROUTE: City designated route that includes malor collector streets on the City's Thoroughfare Plan that are allowed to be planted with boulevard trees within the right-of-way. CITY BOULEY ARD: Area between property lines on either side of all streets. avenues. or ways within the city. DENSITY, NET: The number of dwelling units per acre minus features such as wetlands, water features (excluding storm water ponding facilities), steep slopes, parks and open space, and major roadways. Maior roadways are considered arterials on the City's Thoroughfare Plan. FLOOR AREA: The sam of the gr-oss horizoBtal areas of se'{eral fleors of a hailaing or bailaings tneasl:lfed from the eKterior fooes of eKterior walls or Hom the ceBterline of party walls. The floor area within the inside verimeter of the exterior walls of the building under consideration. . FREESTANDING SIGN: A sign that is installed in the ground and is not affixed to any other structure. . GARAGE, PRIVATE: An accessory structure or accessory use of a principal structure which is intended for and used to store the private passenger vehicles and trucks not exceeding twelve thousand (12,000) pounds gross weight, of the family or families resident upon the premises, and in which no business service or industry is carried on. Access to a private garage requires a paved driveway. GARAGE, DETACHED: An accessory structure that is detached from the principal building and requires a garage door with the ability to park a vehicle within the structure. The accessory structure is to be constructed of similar materials as the principle structure. . SCHOOL. PAROCHIAL: A building or group of buildings, operated and supported by a church parish, the use of which meets compulsory education laws of the State of Minnesota, for elementary school. middle school (junior high schoon, secondary (senior high schoon, or higher education and which use does not secure the major part of its funding directly from any governmental source. SCHOOL, PRIVATE: Any building or grOUp of buildings, not operated by a public agency or unit of government. the use of which meets compulsory education laws ofthe State of Minnesota, for elementary school. middle school (junior high schoon, secondary (senior high schoon, or higher education and which use does not secure the major part of its funding directly from any governmental source. SCHOOL, PUBLIC: Any building or group of buildings, the use of which meets compulsory education laws ofthe State of Minnesota, for elementary school. middle school (junior high schoon, secondary (senior high schoon, or higher education and which secures all or the major part of its funding from governmental sources and is operated by a public agency or governmental unit. STORAGE SHED: An accessory structure customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal structure and used primarily for storage purposes. STREET TREES, BOULEV ARD: Trees on land lying between the edge of curb and the property line within the city or located in new developments on City approved Boulevard Tree Routes. TREES, LOT FRONTAGE: Trees installed on private property in the front yards of new developments by the developer per the Development Contract. SECTION 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be effective upon its passage and publication according to law. ADOPTED this _day of ,2007, by the City Council of the City of Farmington. . . CITY OF FARMINGTON By: Kevan Soderberg, Mayor ATIEST: By: Peter Herlofsky, City Administrator SEAL By: City Attorney . Published in the Farmington Independent the _ day of ,2007. .