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PL 09/07/2005 - 6960� CITY OF FRIDLEY AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2005, 7:30 P.M. --------------------------------------------------- --------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------- LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER, 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES: August 3, 2005 1. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of a Zoning Text Amendment, ZTA #05-01, by the City of Fridley, to amend Chapter 205.13.7.B, 205.14.7.B, and 205.15.17.B, regarding temporary outdoor storage containers on commercial properties. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of a Zoning Text Amendment, ZTA #05-02, by the City of Fridley, to amend Chapter 205.13.5.C, 205.14.5.C, and 205.15.5.C, regarding parking ^ requirements on commercial properties. 3. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 7. 2005. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING. 4. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 4. 2005. HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING. 5. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 27. 2005, PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING. 6. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 1, 2005. PARKS 8� RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING. 7. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 19. 2005. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING. OTHER BUSINESS: ADJOURN � � emoran um Planning Division DATE: August 25, 2005 TO: Planning Commission members FROM: Scott Hickok, �ommunity Development Director Julie Jones, Planning Coordinator Stacy Stromberg, Planner SUBdECT: ZTA #OS-01 Temporary Outside Storage M-OS-91 Background Some commercial businesses over the years have reported a need for temporary storage of seasonal merchandise. In these cases, it has not been financially prudent for the business owner to make a.n addition to their building for space that they need for only a few months during the year. Their solurion is to rent a portable storage container and place it on their property for the time they need it. Current zoning code regulations do not permit such containers in a commercial district — even by special use permit. �"� The majority of respondents to the last CounciUCommission survey indicated that they would be interested in approving a code amendment that would permit temporary stora.ge containers in commercial districts. Therefore, staff has developed the atta.ched code language for the C-2, General Business, and C- 3, General Shopping, sections of the Zoning Code. The C-1, Local Business District, ha.s purposely been omitted from consideration for this amendment due to the district's minimum lot size. C-1 sites aze generally too small to accommodate and allow for screeni.ng of storage containers. The proposed language would allow a system of applying for a temporary permit for a maximum duration of 90 days. The permit fee would be the same as what we charge now for a temporary outdoor sales permit -$75 with a$300 refundable deposi� Several parameters would need to be met by the applicant to protect public safety and provide adequate screening. In order for staff to determine if the business could meet these requirements, the applicant would need to submit a drawing showing how they could meet all of the code requirements with their completed pernut application. Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the attached zoning text amendment following a pubic hearing to be held by the Planning Commission on September 7, 2005. This item is then tentatively scheduled to be heard by the City Council on September 26, 2005. � Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) Section 205.14.7.G.(2) (a) The property owner shall obta.in a Temporary Outdoor Display License from the City at least one week prior to starting the event. The properiy owner shall submit � the information required on the license application. The city shall approve the license prior to commencement of the event. (b) A Temporary Outdoor Display License is required whether mercha.ndise is sold for profit or given away as part of a promotion. (c) Only items associated with the principal use may be displayed. (d) Three events per year are permitted, and shall occur no closer than 20 days apart. (e) Six events per year are permitted for multi-tenant developments, and shall occur no closer than 20 days apart. (� The duration of each event shall be no longer than 10 consecutive days. (g) The merchandise shall be displayed in a manner that does not 'vnpede vehicular traffic or otherwise cause unsafe traffic conditions. (h) The merchandise sha.11 not be displayed in the boulevard or on any landscaped area. (i) If a tent is to be used, the property owner shall obtain a building pernut and � comply with the requirements of the Uniform Building Code related to tents. Fees for tents shall be as established by the Uniform Building Code. (j) , The property owner shall pay the fee as established n Chapter 11 of the City Code. (k) Signage for temporary promotions must meet the temporary sign definition with the exceprion that they may e displayed only during the ten-day event (214). (10) Temporary Outdoor StoraQe Containers are allowed bv permit subiect to the following conditions: (a) The stora�e container shall be located on a naved surface. ,�b) The stora e container shall be screened from view from anv uublic ri�ht-of-wav, residence, or park. �c Screening shall be architecturallv comuatible with the main business structure. �,d� The business shall still have adeynate parkin� to meet its minimum parking requirements and have safe drive aisle circulation throu�hout their site durin� the � time of stora�e. �e) Outdoor stora.ge containers may be used only once per year for a maximum '"� duration of nin�ty (90L3�s. �f No more than three,pemuts will be issued Qer year for multi-tenant develo m� �g The stora�e container shall complv with all Sta.te Fire and Safetv Code re�ulations and requirements as we11 as anv other requirements imposed bv City Ordinances. C. Uses Permitted With A Special Use Permit... ,� � � � �� 6431 University Avenue NE Fridley, Minnesota 55432 (763)571-3450 Purpose: INFORMATIONAL SHEET PERTAINING TO TEMPORARY OUTDOOR STORAGE CONTAINER PERNIIT To permit businesses to have temporary storage space for seasonal m,erchandise outside of the building. What is allowed by this permit: Temporary outdoor storage of inerchandise associated with the business located on the property. What is not allowed with this permit: ➢ Storage of inerchandise not associated with the business located on the properry. ➢ Storage of food ➢ Storage containers that are not adequa.tely screened Minimum requirements: ➢ The business must be located in a C-2 or C-3 zoning district. ➢ The storage conta.iner must be located on a paved surface. ➢ The storage container must be screened from view from any public right-of-way, residence, or park. ➢ Screening must be azchitecturally compatible with the main business structure. ➢ The business must still have adequate parking to meet its minimum parking requirements and have safe drive aisle circulation throughout their site during the time of stora.ge. ➢ The storage container may be used only once per year for a maa�imum duration of ninety (90) days. ➢ No more than three permits will be issued per year for multi-tenant developments. ➢ The storage container must comply with all State Fire and Safety Code regulations and requirements, as well as any other requirements imposed by City ordinances. � � What is required with this application: ^ 1. Completed and signed permit application � 2. $75 fee; paid to the City of Frictley 3. $300, deposit (refunda.ble upon container removal) 4. Site plan showing the size and location of the proposed storage area on the property. The plan must also show how many usable pazking stalls are remaining and how pedestrian and vehicular traffic will be managed. 5. Signature of the property owner. �, ,� Receipt Number _ Pernut Number � Fee: �� TEMPORARY OUTDOOR STORA�E-iONTAII�TER PERMIT 6431 University Avenne NE Fridley, Minn�ota 55432 (763)571-3450 DATA PRNACY NOTICE: The da.ta you supply on this form will be used to assess your qualifications for the permit You aze not legally required to provide this data, but we will not be able to grant the pernrit without it If a pernut is granted, the data. you have supplied will constitute a public record and copies may be issued to anyone requesting them The required data allows us to distinguish you from other applicants; to identify you_ in out permit files; to verify that you are the person who applied for the permit; to contact you if any additional information is required; to determine whether you meet an}� minimum age requirements; and to determine if any conviction you may have on record might affect your suitability as a permit-holder. Your residence address and telephone number will be considered public data- ualess you request this informataan to be private and provide-an altemative address and telephone number. (See below.) Please sigu below to indicate that you have read this notice. Signature I request that my residence address and telephone number be considered private data. My alternative address and telephone number are as follows: Address Telephone Number _ Today's Date: Business Name Property Address: Date(s) of Proposed Use: Have you obtained an outdoor container permit this year? ❑ Yes ❑ No Zoning District Contact Nazne: Phone: If yes, when: n Will you be building a fence? If yes, please attach information about the type of fencing or screening you will ❑ Yes be conshucting to provide the required screening. ❑ No Are you part of a shopping center/multi-tenant development? If yes, a maximum of s'vic events are permitted ❑ Yes yeaz for multi-tenant centers. v No If no, proceed to next question. Types of items to be stored: B l f You must atta.ch a site plan showing the size and location of the storage area proposed on the property. 'he plan must also show the number of useable parking stalls during the time of storage and how pedestrian and vehicular traff'ic will be managed. The stora.ge container can not be located in any landscaped azea or in the boulevard. Property Owner Signature: Address: Phone: FOR CITY USE ONLY: � Department Community Development: Fire Inspector: Public Safety: Building Inspector: �, : Signature of the Applicant Expiration Date of License Approved Denied Date ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ Form State of Minnesota SP:C1 License/Permit Applicant Information ^ Under Minnesota. law (M.S. 270.72), the agency issuing you this license is required to provide the Minnesota= Comr-r�issioner of Revenue your Minne�ota business tax identification number and the Social Security nu�ber of each-license applicant. Under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and the Federal Privacy Act of 1974, we must advise you that: • This information may be used to deny the issuance, renewal or transfer of your license if you owe the Minnesota Department of Revenue delinquent taxes, penalties, or interest; • The Licensing agency will supply it only to the Minnesota Deparhnent of Revenue. However, under the Federal Exchange of Information Act, the Department of Revenue is allowed to supply the information to the Intemal Revenue Service; � Failing to supply this information may jeopardize or delay the issuance of your license or processing your renewal application. Please fill in the following information and return this form along with your application to the agency issuing the license. Do not return this form to the Department of Revenue. Please print or type Temuorarv Outdoor Stora�e Container Name of permit being applied for and germit numher �� City of Fr[dley Licensing Authority (name of city, county, or state agency issuing license) Personal information: Property Owner's last name First name and initial Social Security number Property Owner's mailing address City State Zip Code Property Owner's Drivers License Number Business information: name Business City State Zip Code Minnesota tax identi5cation number Federal tax identificadon number If a Minnesota tas identification nnmber is not reqnired, please ezplain on the reverse side of this form. i"� Signature Title Date N emoran u m Planning Divisi�n DATE: August 25, 2005 TO: Planning Commission members FROM: Scott Hickok, Community Development Director Julie Jones, Planning Coordinator Sta.cy Stromberg, Planner SUBJECT• ZTA #OS-02 Parking Stall Requirements in Commercial Districts M-OS-92 _ Background The City has recently received two parking requirement variance applications in C-3, General Shopping, redevelopment cases. The vaziances were granted and have triggered an interest in revisiting Fridley's commercial parking requirements. Atta.ched is an analysis of what other cities in the Twin Cities area require for commercial pazking spaces. The comparison is not perfect as different cities have different zoning category definitions, but staff did �"``, their best to make a fair comparison. Currently, Fridley's zoning code requires one parking sta11 for every 150 square feet of building floor area in our C-1, C-2, and C-3 commercial districts. The atta.ched spreadsheet shows that the norm is more like one stall for every 250 squaze feet of building floor area. This equates to five stalls per 1,000 square feet. Target representatives had indicated that their most recent parking studies have shown that they need about 3.8 parking sta.11s per 1,000 on their busiest day. Therefore, staff is proposing changing the language in Fridley's Zoning Code to require one stall for every 250 square feet, which equals four stalls per 1,000 — still slightly over what Target says they need on their busiest day. Changing the base parking requirement results in the base parking sta11 ratio being the same or less in the Zoning Code other than exceptions - like office use or speculative parking. Therefore, staff is recommending eliminating those exceptions from the code. As noted in recent staff reports on parking variance requests, reducing the amount of unnecessary impervious surface area in the City would not only be more visually appealing, but it would also help reduce surface water runoff and the heat island effect of large paved areas. Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the attached zoning text amendment for revised commercial parking ratios, following a pubic hearing to be held by the Planning Commission on September 7, 2005. We feel making tlus code change will reduce the number of commercial parking variance requests in the future and provide environmental benefits to the community. This item is then tentatively scheduled to be heard by � the City Council on September 26, 2005. �J FRIDLEY CITY CODE SECTION 205.13. C-1 LOCAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REGULATIONS ^,,, , fi��il.����:����� M �1 �� A. Principal Uses. The following are pri.ncipal uses in C-1 Districts: (1) Art Shops (2) Professional Studios (3) Convenience stores, grocery stores and services, including laundry, dry cleaning, barber sho�s, beauty shops, shoe repair, ta.ilori.ng, locksmith, and other small repair shops related to retail service and catering to neighborhood patronage. (4) Reta.il services, including jewelry, hardware, sporti.ng goods, records and music, variety and notions, drug, appliance and clothing shops and flower shvps. (5) Professional office facilities including real esta.te, lawyer, architectural, engineering, financial insurance and other similar office uses. (Ref. 888} (6) Health care services includang medical, dental, optometrist, chiropractic and counseling clinics. (Ref. 888) ^ (7) Class I Resta.urants. (Ref. 900) B. Accessory Uses. (1) Off-street parking facilities. (2) Off-street loading facilities. (3) Stora.ge of inerchandise solely intended to be retailed by the principal use (4) Solar energy devices as an integral part of the principal structure. (5) Temporary Outdoor Display, Sales, or Promotion of Merchandise subject to the following conditions: (a) The property owner shall obta.in a Temporary Outdoor Display License from the City at least one week prior to starting the event. The property owner shall submit the information required on the license application. The City shall approve the license prior to commencement of the event. (b) A Temporary Outdoor Display License is required whether merchandise is sold for profit or given away as part of a promotion. � Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) �--,� 5. PARKING REQUIltEMENTS A. R�duction Of Parking. Section 205.13.S.D.(1) Reduction of parking stalls may be allowed when the provision of space required for parking stalls, due to the particular nature of the proposed use or other considera.tions, would be an unnecessary hardship. Adequa.te open space shall be provided to satisfy the total number of required parking stalls. B. Additional Parking. When the provisions for parking space required for specific district uses is inadequate, the City may require additiona,l off-street parking be provided. C. Parking Ra.tio. (1) At least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each �39 250 square feet of building floor area in the C-1 District except: (a) At least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each 100 square feet of building floor area for all theaters, lodges and assembly facilities. � nr. � �� - � Y_ - ' {e� ,�At least one (1) off-street pazking space shall be provided for each 400 square feet of building floor area for furniture sales use. (2) Accessible parking spaces will be provided in accordance with Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1341. (Ref. Ord. 1155) D. Design Requirements. (1) Drainage: ^ All driveways and parking areas, except those for less than four (4) vehicles, shall be graded according to a drainage plan which has been approved by the City. FRIDLEY CITY CODE SECTION 205.14. C-2 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT REGULATIONS ��il.�`)�7�:7u�Y�M� A. Principal Uses. The following are principal uses in C-2 Districts: (1) All uses allowed under C-1 Principal Uses and CR-1 Principal Uses of this Chapter. (2) Office faci�ities, including general business offices, corporate headquarter facilities a.nd major employment o�ces. (3) Theaters, lodges a.nd assembly facilities not including drive-in theaters. (4) Commercial recreation, pool halls, bowling alleys and health & fitness centers not including massage parlors. (5) Class 1, 11 and III Restaurants. (Ref. 900) (6) Vocational trade schools, business schools, calleges or universities. (7) Mortuaries. (8) Offices. (9) Day care centers. (10) Hotels and motels. (11) Museums and art galleries. (12) Department stores and variety stores. (13) Other reta.il, wholesale or service activities which deal directly with the customer for whom the goods or services are furnished and are similaz to those specifically allowed above. (14) Hospitals, clinics, nursing homes as defined in Section 205.03.54, convalescent homes, and homes for the elderly as defined: (a) Independent Living Facilities: Residential living facilities for the elderly which provide limited services; i.e., beauty salons, limited dining, and medical assistance, etc. � �"1 � � Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) ,^, B. Exterior Materials. Section 205.14.S.C.(1)(e) The type of building materials used on exterior walls shall be face brick, natural stone, specifically designed precast concrete, factory fabricated and finished meta.l frame paneling, glass or other materials approved by the City. 5. PARKING REQUIREMENTS A. Reduction Of Parki.ng. Reduction of parking stalls ma.y be allowed when the provision of space required for parking stalls, due to the particular nature of the proposed use or other considerations, would be an unnecessary hardship. Adequa.te open space shall be provided to satisfy the total number of required pazking stalls. B. Additional Parking. When the provisions for parking space required for specific district uses is inadequate, the City may require additional off-street pazking be provided. C. Pazking Ratio r"� (1) At least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each �A 250 square feet of building floor area in the C-2 District except: (a) At least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each 100 square feet of building floor area for all restaurants, theaters, lodges and assembly facilities. (b) At least one (1} off-street parking space shall be provided for each lodging room of a hotel or motel, plus one (1) additional space for each four (4 ) units of a hotel or motel complex. � � _ .� � ��-- - �� > > � ' t� +t� � � ��, r•�. t, � f�. ,.: ,.o �i „�e� ��s �,,;ia;,,.. ���� r c i�� �v�c'zr¢c—�ZUCacr va uai uu�v t� . 7 ^ A # ti �F+L.' � - .,l.n or 4 4L, ;�e.i „�e ,:11 �s e ��auvu aav .1 ' / \ Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) Section 205.14.S.D.(3)(d)((1)) (-�} ,� For nursing homes and homes for the elderly, parking shall be provided at the � %llowing rates: ((1)) Nursing Homes: One space for every four (4) beds and three (3) spaces for every four (4) employees on the largest shift. ((2)) Independent Living Facilities: One space per dwelling unit, with 50% of the stalls enclosed. If the building is convertible to market rate, the number of stalls provided shall be as in Section 205.09.OS.C.(1). ((3)) Assisted Living Facilities: One-half (1/2) space per unit. {g} ,� At least one (1) off-street parking spa.ce shall be provided for each 400 square feet of building floor area. for furniture sales use. (2) Accessible parking spaces will be provided in accordance with Minnesota Rules, Chapter 1341. (Ref. Ord. 1155) D. Design Requirements. (1) Drainage: All driveways and parking areas, except those for less than four (4) vehicles, shall be graded according to a dra.inage plan which has been approved by the City. (2) Lighting: Any lighting used to illuminate an off-street parking area shall be shaded or diffused to reflect the light away from the adjoining property and tra�c. (3) Curbing: The entire perimeter of all parking areas in excess of four (4) stalls, access driveways, truck loading spaces or other hard surface areas that handle motor vehicle traffic shall be curbed with a poured six (6) inch high concrete curb and gutter. (a) Curbing shall be required around safety islands. (b) Curb cuts and ramps for the handicapped shall be installed as required by State law. (c) Construction shall be in accordance with curbing specifications on file at the City. (d) The City may exempt curbing: ((1)) Where the parking lot directly abuts a sidewalk which is sufficiently higher than the grade of the parking lot and satisfies the curbing requirements. FRIDLEY CITY CODE � SECTION 205.15. C-3 GENERAL SHOPPING CENTER DISTRICT REGULATIONS 1. USES PERNIITTED A. Principal Uses. The following aze pri.ncipal uses in C-3 Districts: (1) Commercial laundry and dry cleaning esta.blishments. (2) All uses allowed under C-1 Principal Uses and C-2 Principal Uses of this Chapter, provided they meet the following conditions: (a) All uses are located within a shopping center building or a cluster of three (3) or more uses using common or shared pazkin.g facilities, or (b) The use facilities require a minimum of 100 parking spaces. (c) Sexually oriented businesses as defined and regulated in Cha.pter 127 of the Fridley City Code. (Ref. 966). (3) Pawn shops, pawn brokers as regulated by Chapter 31 of the Fridley City Code, and ^ secondhand goods dealers as defined in Minnesota. State Statute 471.925. (Ord. 1104) B. Accessory Uses. The following aze accessory uses in C-3 Districts: (1) Signs. (2) Off-street parking facilities. (3) Off-street loading facilities. (4) Storage of inerchandise, solely intended to be retailed by the principal uses. (5) Solar energy devices as an integral part of the principal structure. (6) Weekly sea.sonal outdoor food sales occurring less than three consecutive weeks subject to the following standards: (Ref. 1032) (a) Sale area shall not exceed 200 square feet of area. ^ (b) Sale area shall be located within 20 feet of the major entrance of the principal building. Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) 4. BUII.DING REQUIItEMENTS Section ZOS.15.S.C.(1)(c) ,� A. Height. Building height shall be a maximum of six (6) stories not exceeding sixty-five (65) feet provided that no building shall be erected to a height exceeding for-ty-five (45) feet that is within fifty (50) feet of any R-1 or R-2 residential district unless one (1) additional foot of setback can be provided for each one (1) foot of building height or portion thereof exceeding forty-five (45) feet. B. Exterior Materials. The type of building ma.terials used on exterior walls shall be face brick, natural stone, specifically designed precast concrete, factory fabricated a.nd finished metal frame paneling, glass or other ma.terials approved by the City. 5. PARI�NG REQUIREMENTS A. Reduction of Parking. Reduction of pazking stalls may be allowed when the provisions of space required for parking sta.11s, due to the particular nature of the proposed use or other considerations, would be an unnecessary hardship. Adequa.te open space shall be provided to satisfy the tota.l number of required parking stalls. ^ B. Additional Parking. When the provisions for parking space required for specific district uses is inadequate, the City may require that additional off-street parking be provided. C. Parking Ratio. (1) At least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each -�59 250 square feet of building floor area in the C-3 District except: . _ � � :,_:.....:..:.� .:.:,_.,.�:,.:�—:,:..,,.,., {�} � At least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each 100 square feet of building floor area for all restaurants, theaters, lodges and assembly facilities. �s} �b At least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each lodging room of a hotel or motel, plus one (1) additional space for each four (4) units of a hotel or motel complex. � Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) Section 205.15.S.D.(3)(c) � (d) At least one (1) off-street parking stall shall be provided for each 200 square feet of speculative building floor area. (e) The- speculative pa�lCing ratio will be used for all mixed uses unless the owner agrees to enter into a written agreement, in recordable form, with the City, in which the owner represents to the City what the ra,tio of all uses in the building will be. Upon this happening, the parking ratio for the buildi.ng will be determined on a promote basis by the parking ratio per the number of square feet for each type of use which the owner represents will be located in the building. After execution of this -agreement, any changes to the specified uses will require a special use permit from the City. ( fl At last one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each 400 square feet of building floor axea for furniture sales use. (2) Accessible pazking spaces will be provided in accordance with Minnesota. Rules, Chapter 1341. (Ref. Ord. 1155) D. Design Requirements. (1) Drainage: � All driveways and parking areas, except those for less than four (4) vehicles shall be graded according to a drainage plan which has been approved by the City. (2) Lighting: Any lighting used to illuminate an off-street parking area shall be shaded or diffused to reflect the light away from the adjoining property and traffic. (3) Curbing: The entire perimeter of all parki.ng areas in excess of four (4) stalls, access driveways, truck loading spaces or other hard surface azeas that handle motor vehicle traffic shall be curbed with a poured six (6) inch high concrete curb and gutter. (a) Curbing shall be required around safety islands. (b) Curb cuts and ramps for the handicapped shall be installed as required by Sta.te law. (c) Construction shall be in accordance with curbing specifications on file at the City. �'`,