PL 07/17/2002 - 6987�
CITY OF FRIDLEY
AGENDA
� PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2002, 7:30 P.M.
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LOCATION: CiTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER, 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES: April 17, 2002
1. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration of a Zoning Text Amendment, ZTA #02-01, by the City of Fridley, to repeal
and replace sections of Chapters 205.17, 205.18, 205.19, 205.20, and 205,25, relating to
outdoor storage in the M1, M2, M3, M4, & S3 Ir�dustrial Districts.
2. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 8. 2002. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
MEETING.
3. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 16. 2002. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY &
ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING.
,—� 4. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 10. 2002. APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING.
5. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 4. 2002. HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING.
6. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 2. 2002. HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING.
7. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 6. 2002. HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY MEETING.
OTHER BUSINESS:
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FRIDLEY MLNICIPAL CENTER • 6�31 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MI�155432 •(763) 571-3450 • FAX (763) 571-1287
Date: 7/12/02
To: City of Fridley Plan ' Commission Members
From: Paul Bolin, Planne
RE: Information on Draft Ordinance Amending Chapter 205, Related to Outdoor Storage
in the Industrial Districts.
INTRODUCTION
Fridley's current Code requirements for outdoor storage in industrial zoning districts
has, at best, been described as confusing, open to interpretation, and unfair to industry.
� Staff has investigated different ways to clarify Fridley's requirements, allowing limited
outdoor storage while still protecting the City's interests. The purpose of this memo is
to provide the rationale for recommending an Ordinance revision that repeals and
replaces the current requirements with more clearly written language that balances
industry needs with broader community needs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION / CURRENT REGULATIONS
The current regulations allow outdoor storage in the M-1, M-2, M-4, & S-3 zoning
districts, through a special use permit process, if the items being stored are °incidental"
to the business. "Incidental° storage has been interpreted to mean that the storage is
temporary in nature and the short term storage is not required as an on-going part of
the business. The confusion is in defining temporary and determining whether or not
an item is a required part of a business.
Outdoor storage and outdoor intensive uses are permitted by right in the M-3, Heavy
Industrial — Outdoor Intensive Zoning District. The current code, for unknown reasons,
still requires a special use permit for incidental storage. This requirement does not
make sense in this zoning district, because permanent outdoor storage is allowed by
right.
Nofinrithstanding the City's storage restrictions in our industrial districts, the Code
Enforcement Officer found permanent outdoor storage at 40% of the properties
'—` inspected since the systematic code enforcement sweeps of industrial properties began
last fall. Items currently being illegally stored outside include over stock, raw materials, ��
pallets, trailers, and other miscellaneous items. Rather than issue citations to nearly'/Z
of all Fridley's industries, staff proposed a review of the current outdoor storage
ordinances during last years Council/Commission survey.
COUNCIL / COMMISSION SURVEY RESULTS
This past years Council / Commission survey asked whether or not the City should
pursue changes to the current ordinance and spelled out 5 different options. The most
popular response was to prepare legislation that allows outdoor storage in the industrial
districts subject to screening requirements and obtaining a special use permit. The
legislation was to be based on broader community needs rather than the special needs
of any particular business.
The survey responses were verified during a joint meeting held between the City
Council, Planning Commission, and the Appeals Commission on April 15"', 2002. The
majority again stated that staff should pursue legislation that would allow some limited
outdoor storage, subject to screening requirements, and a special use permit in the
industrial districts.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed changes to the outdoor storage
requirements in Fridley's Industrial Districts. The proposed changes will allow Fridley �
industries to maintain some outdoor storage while not being detrimental to surrounding
properties. All changes to the zoning ordinance are noted in the attached ordinance
format. This item will go before the City Council on July 29, 2002.
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Ordinance No.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 205, SECTIONS 205.17, 205.18, 205.19, 205.20
AND 205.25 RELATED TO OUTDOOR STORAGE IN THE INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
The Fridley City Council hereby finds after review, examination and recommendation of staff
that Chapter 205 related to outdoor storage in Industrial Districts be amended as follows:
SECTION 1.
That the following language in Sections 205.17.O1.C.(11), 205.18.O1.C.(12), 205.19.2.C.(4),
205.20.O1.C.(2), and 205.25.04.C.(12) be hereby repealed:
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SECTION 2.
That Section 205.17 be hereby amended as follows
205.17. M-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
1. USES PERMITTED
C. Uses Permitted With a Special Use Permit.
^ (11) LIMITED OUTDOOR STORAGE
All limited outdoor storage shall sati� the following requirements and other stinulations /"�
deemed necessary due to site conditions:
�al The outdoor stora�e area is limited to a maximum size equal to 50% of the
principal buildin�s footprint. This area must be desi�ated on a site nlan
submitted with the S�ecial Use Pernut (SUPI application and must be located
in the side or rear vazd•
jb) The materials and equipment kept in the desi�ated outdoor storaee area must
be fully screened so as to not be visible from:
�(111 A residential district adjacent to the use:
�(211 A residential district across a public ri t-of-wav from the use:
�3)1 A public park adjacent to the use:
�(411 � A public ri t-of-wav. including raikoad ri t-of-way, adjacent to
the use• or
((51) An,y corrunercial use adj�acent to the use.
�) Screening of the outdoor storage azea shall be achieved throush a combination
of masonry walls fencin�, bermin�. and landscaping in accordance with
Section 205.17.07.G.(11(al
(dl Materials and eauinment stored outside must not exceed 12 feet in height.
�el The outdoor storag;e area must be a city-approved hard surface and bound on
the perimeter bv B-6-12 concrete curb and gutter•
�,fZ, Special use permit for limited outdoor stora�� shall not nermit the outside
stora.ge of semi-trucks semi-trailers, or heavy construction eaui�ment.
��) Hazardous chemicals and materials are prohibited from bein� stored outside.
fhl The outdoor storage shall not affect the required amount of oarkin� stalls
needed on site.
�) The location and types of materials to be stored are to be reviewed by the Fire
Marshall.
SECTION 3.
That Section 205.18 be hereby amended as follows
205.18. M-2 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
2. USES PERNIITTED �
�-.� C. Uses Permitted With a Special Use Permit.
(11) LIlVIITED OUTDOOR STORAGE
All limited outdoor stora.�e shall satisfy the following requirements and other stipulations
deemed necessarv due to site conditions:
(a) The outdoor storag;e azea is limited to a maximum size equal to 50% of the
nrincipal buildings footprint. This azea must be designated on a site plan
submitted with the Special Use Permit (SUPI ap�lication and must be located in
the side or rear ,Yard.
(b� The materials and equipment kent in the desig,nated outdoor stora�e area must be
fully screened so as to not be visible from:
((111 A residential district adjacent to the use:
��2)) A residential district across a public ri t-of-way from the use:
�31) A public �ark adj�acent to the use:
((4�l A public right-of-way, including railroad right-of-wa r.�ad,jacent to the use:
or
(,�5)1 Any commercial use adjacent to the use.
� �c) Screenin� of the outdoor storage area shall be achieved through a combination of
masonry walls, fencing. berming. and landscaping in accordance with Section
205.18.06.G.(11(a)
�dl Materials and equipment stored outside must not exceed 12 feet in heig�
(el The outdoor stora�e area must be a city-approved hard surface and bound on the
perimeter by B-6-12 concrete curb and gutter•
��,Special use permit for limited outdoor storage shall not permit the outside storage
of semi-trucks, semi-trailers, or heavy construction equipment.
(gl Hazardous chemicals and materials are prohibited from bein� stored outside.
(hl The outdoor storage shall not affect the required amount of parking stalls needed
on site.
(i)The location and types of materials to be stored are to be reviewed by the Fire
Mazshall.
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SECTION 4.
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That Section 205.19 be hereby amended as follows
205.19. M-3 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL, OUTDOOR INTENSIVE DISTRICT
2. USES PERNIITTED
A. Principal Uses
The following are principal uses in N�-3 Districts:
(3) Uses whose principal use requires the outdoor stora.ge of materials, motor
vehicles, or equipment, including the outdoor manipulation of said materials,
motor vehicles, or equipment under the followin� conditions.
�j,l The materials and equinment must be fullv screened so as to not be visible
from:
�(1�,1 A residential district adiacent to the use;
�(211 A residential district across a public right-of-way from the use:
�(3)1 A�ublic park adjacent to the use:
�(41) Apublic right-of-way, including railroad ri t-of-way �jacent to �
the use; or
((Sl�Anv commercial use adjacent to the use.
�lcl Screening of the outdoor storage azea shall be achieved throueh a combination
of masonry walls, fencing, berming. and landscapin� in accordance with
Section 205.19.07.G.(11(a)
�11 Materials and equinment stored outside must not exceed 15 feet in height.
(m1The outdoor storage of motorized vehicles must be on a city-approved hard
surface and bound on the perimeter by B-6-12 concrete curb and �utter•
�nl Hazazdous chemicals and materials are prohibited from being stored outside.
(o) The location and types of materials to be stored aze to be reviewed by the Fire
Marshall.
(�}� Telecommunications Towers and Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
are regulated in Section 205.30 (Ref. Ord. 1112).
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� SECTION 5.
That Section 205.20 be hereby amended as follows
205.20. M-4 MANUFACTiJRING ONLY
4. USES PERNIITTED
C. Uses Permitted With a Special Use Permit.
(11) LIMITED OUTDOOR STORAGE
All limited outdoor storase shall satisfy the following requirements and other
stipulations deemed necessary due to site conditions:
�a) The outdoor storage area is limited to a maximum size equai to 50% of the
principal buildings footprint. This area must be designated on a site plan
submitted with the Special Use Permit (SUP) ap,plication and must be located
in the side or rear Xard.
(b) The materials a.nd equipment kept in the desi�nated outdoor storage area must
be fully screened so as to not be visible from:
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((1�1 A residential district adjacent to the use:
�(2)) A residential district across a up blic ri t-of-way from the use:
�(311 A up blic pazk adjacent to the use:
�j4�) A public ri t-of-way, including raikoad ri t-of-wav, adjacent to the
use: or
��S��Any commercial use adjacent to the use.
(cl walls, fencing. bermin�, and landscapin� in accordance with Section
205.20.06.G.(1)(a)
(dl Materials and equipment stored outside must not exceed 12 feet in height.
je) The outdoor stora.�e area must be a city-a�proved hazd surface and bound on
the perimeter by B-6-12 concrete curb and gutter•
(�Special use nermit for limited outdoor storage shall not permit the outside
stora�e of semi-trucks, semi-trailers. or heaw construction ea�ment.
(g�) Hazardous chemicals and materials are nrohibited from being stored outside.
{h) The outdoor storage shall not affect the rec�uired amount of pa.rlan sg� ta11s
� needed on site.
(il The location and types of materials to be stored are to be reviewed by the Fire �
Marshall.
SECTION 6
That Section 205.25 be hereby amended as follows:
SECTION 205.25 S-3 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL, ONAWAY ADDITION DISTRICT
5. USES PERMITTED
C. Uses Permitted With a Special Use Permit.
(11) LIMITED OUTDOOR STORAGE
All limited outdoor storage shall satisfy the followin�requirements and other
stipulations deemed necessarv due to site conditions:
Ll The outdoor stora�e area is limited to a maacimum size equal to 50% of the
principal buildin s�footprint. This area must be desigs�ated on a site plan
submitted with the Special Use Permit (SUP) application and must be located
in the side or rear Yard.
�l The materials and equinment kept in the desipiated outdoor storage azea must
be fully screened so as to not be visible from:
�(1)1 A residential district adjacent to the use;
�(211 A residential district across a public ri t-of-wav from the use:
(L3� A public pazk adjacent to the use:
�(411 A public ri t-of-wav. includingLraikoad ri t-of-wav. adjacent to
the use: or
�511 Anv commercial use adjacent to the use.
�l Screening of the outdoor stora�e area sha11 be achieved throu�h a combination
of masonrv walls. fencing. bermin�. and landscaping in accordance with
Section 205.25.09G.(11(al
(fl Materials and equipment stored outside must not exceed 12 feet in height.
�l The outdoor storage azea must be a city-a�proved hard surface and bound on
the perimeter bv B-6-12 concrete curb and �utter•
�h) Special use permit for limited outdoor stora�e shall not permit the outside
storage of semi-trucks, semi-trailers. or heavy construction equinment•
�l Hazardous chemicals and materials aze prohibited from being stored outside. �
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�,) The outdoor stora�e shall not affect the reauired amount of pazking stalls
needed on site.
�Icl The location and types of materials to be stored are to be reviewed by the Fire
Marshall.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY TI-� CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
DAY OF 2002
ATTEST:
Debra. A. Skogen, City Clerk
Public Hearing:
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Publication:
Scott J. Lund, Mayor