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Ordinance No. 1321 07-13-2015 ORDINANCE NO. 1321 AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING CHAPTER 205.33 O-8 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE PERTAINING TO NORTHSTAR TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND SUMMARY I.Title An ordinance of the City of Fridley, Minnesota, amending the Fridley City Code to modify the Northstar Transit Oriented Development overlay zoning district. II.Summary The City Council of the City of Fridley does hereby ordain as follows: That Chapter 205.33, Northstar TOD District, of the Fridley Zoning Code is hereby amended to allow free-standing electronic signs and to incorporate the design criteria of the Northstar TIF TOD Master Plan, adopted by the Fridley City Council in December 2014 as a means to guide future redevelopment near the Northstar Train Station. III. Notice This title and summary has been published to clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the City of Fridley’s Zoning Code. A copy of the ordinance, in its entirety, is available for inspection by any person during regular business hours at the offices of the City Clerk of the City of Fridley, 6431 University Ave N.E., Fridley, MN. th PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 13 DAY OF JULY, 2015. ________________________________ SCOTT J. LUND, MAYOR ATTEST: ____________________________ DEBRA A. SKOGEN, CITY CLERK Public Hearing: May 20, 2015 and June 8, 2015 & June 22, 2015 First Reading: June 22, 2015 Second Reading: July 13, 2015 Published: July 24, 2015 ORDINANCE NO. 1321 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 205.33 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE PERTAINING TO TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT (Ref 1281, 1295) The City Council of the City of Fridley hereby finds, after review, examination and recommendation of staff, that the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows: Section 1: That Section 205.33.03, District Boundary, of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows: The TOD Overlay District consists of those areas designated on the Northstar TOD District map, which is Appendix A to this Chapter and is on file with the City Clerk and dated April 22, 2011. Section 2: That Section 205.33.04, Definitions, of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows: 205.33.04. DEFINITIONS The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning; 1. Drive-Through Service A type of service provided by a business that allows occupants of a motor vehicle to receive or obtain a product or service through a building opening without leaving the vehicle. 2. Mixed Use Structures A building or development that contains two or more different uses such as, but not limited to, residential, commercial, industrial, or public facilities. 3. Primary Street The street adjoining the property which has the highest traffic counts. 4. Redevelopment When all of the existing structures on a site are removed to ready the site for new construction. 54. Zero Lot Line Setback The location of a building on a lot in such a manner that one or more of the building’s exterior edges rest directly on a side property line. Section 3: That Section 205.33.05, Uses Permitted, of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows: Fridley City Code Section 205.33.11. 205.33.05. USES PERMITTED Permitted uses in the O-8 TOD Overlay District are those uses which are acceptable in the underlying zoning district or in to the Northstar TOD TIF District Master Plan if the parcel being developed is included in the Northstar TOD TIF District overall redevelopment plan and specific development plans as approved by the City. Upon approval of the specific development plans, the City shall determine the specific uses that are permitted within the development. Mixed use structures do not require a special use permit as underlying zoning requirements may require. Section 4: That Section 205.33.07, Process for TOD Plan Approval, of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows: 205.33.07. PROCESS FOR TOD PLAN APPROVAL A. Plans for each individual project or combination of projects in the TOD District must be submitted upon payment of any required fee as provided in Chapter 11, except plans for individual, detached, single family housing construction projects in the Hyde Park zoning district, which are exempt from the TOD plan review process. Project plans will be reviewed by the Planning Commission, who will provide a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council shall have final authority to approve all project plans. B. Project plans submitted to the Planning Commission and City Council shall include the following minimum criteria: (1) Scalable site plans, showing the location of buildings, off-street parking, street and utility locations, auto and pedestrian access to and from the project, any modification to existing services, grading plans, storm water plans, building exterior finish, lighting and signing, TOD streetscape features, and landscape plans. Section 5: That Section 205.33.08, Design Criteria, of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows: 205.33.08. DESIGN CRITERIA Allnew development or redevelopment TOD proposals requiring a building permit after the effective date of this ordinance must meet the following design criteria standards designed to enhance the pedestrian scale and safety of the development. Single family construction projects located within the Hyde Park Zoning Overlay District are exempt from following the TOD design standards. In situations where an existing building is being partially expanded, the new standards will only apply to the new addition, except as provided in Section 205.33.08.B, Setbacks. Landscaping and streetscape design features shall be specified in a project’s Master Plan to match the models shown in Appendix B of this code section. Section 6: That Section 205.33.10, Landscape and Streetscape Requirements, of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows: 205.33.10 Landscape and Streetscape Requirements 1. Landscaping Fridley City Code Section 205.33.11. A. Scope A landscaping plan shall be submitted according to the requirements of the underlying zoning district, except for as provided in Section 205.33.10.B.1. Mixed use projects must have a unified landscaping scheme. The landscaping requirements in this Chapter will only apply to new construction projects or projects where existing buildings are expanded to the reduced 15 foot setback. B. Plant Materials Substitutions The landscaping requirements in the underlying zoning district shall apply to properties in the TOD Overlay District with some exceptions. 1) TOD landscape plans for redevelopment of property located in the underlying Hyde Park zoning district must follow the landscape requirements for the zoning district that most closely represents the use proposed. 2) In the TOD Overlay District, one ornamental tree will count as one over-story deciduous tree. In addition, ornamental trees may exceed 50 percent of the required trees. 3) Due to the amount of hardscape needed for pedestrian walkways, if the level of open space for planting restricts the ability to provide adequate growth space for tree roots, shrubbery perennial planting beds and permanent planters and flower beds may also be substituted for over-story trees at a rate of 36 square feet of plant area per tree substitution. 4) Decorative walkway light poles meeting the TOD design specified for the TOD district design specified in the Fridley Northstar TOD TIF District Master Plan as shown in Appendix B may be substituted at a ratio of one light pole for two trees if the site design warrants additional walkway lighting. 5) Street-side sculptures, public art, permanent or movable large planters, hanging flower baskets, light pole banners, clock towers, arbors, seating benches, or similar ornamentation may be considered as substitution to meet landscaping requirements. If it is not feasible to meet the landscaping requirements of the underlying zoning district with the allowed substitutions above, the City may approve a monetary payment per fees established in Chapter 11 into the TOD Capital Project Fund for the purpose of funding streetscape amenities within the street rights of ways within the TOD overlay district. C. Water Drip irrigation systems are encouraged to reduce water consumption and to prevent wet walkways. Examples of aAlternative storm water treatments are such as permeable pavers, porous asphalt, vegetative roof areas, rain gardens, infiltration basins, tree trenches, green walls, grass swales, filter strips, cisterns, underground detention/retention, or and other innovative techniques used to reduce storm water runoff are encouraged. 2. Streetscaping A. Sidewalks and Pedestrian Connections Fridley City Code Section 205.33.11. Sidewalks of a minimum five six foot width must be provided on all street frontages. Sidewalk design detail will need to be approved by the City as part of a development’s TOD master plan in accordance to with the design criteria in the Northstar TOD TIF District Master Plan, as shown in Appendix B to this Chapter, TOD streetscape design on public right of ways adjacent to the proposed development. Scored concrete, colored concrete, permeable and concrete pavers are suggested pavement options for sidewalks. Paved connections, also a five foot minimum width, to building entrances, crosswalks, and adjacent bus stops must also be incorporated into any site design. A colorized pavement pattern connecting the sidewalk on each side of the driveway shall be incorporated into driveways, warning drivers of the sidewalk connection on each side of the driveway. Such connection shall be accessible in accordance with ADA standards. B. Lighting Street and pathway lLighting types, styles, and colors shall be provided according to the specifications in Appendix B and coordinated with the overall design of City-installed lighting in the TOD District. Pedestrian-oriented lighting is required on all streets, trails, sidewalks, and public gathering places within the district. A lighting plan and fixture specification schedule shall be included in the documents submitted to the City for approval. Energy efficiency is encouraged in all aspects of a project’s Master Plan. C. Signs Changeable electronic signs will only be allowed on free-standing signs according to the requirements in Chapter 214 of City Code and will not be allowed as wall signs in the TOD District. Door and window awnings are encouraged and will not count towards wall signage percentage allowed on a building face. D. Fencing, Walls, Bike Racks, Benches, Waste Receptacles, and Dumpster Enclosures Decorative fencing, railings, walls, bike racks, benches, waste receptacles, and dumpster enclosures that are incorporated into landscape designs shall match features designated in Appendix B be of the same color, type, and style used in the adjacent TOD streetscape or of similar design approved by the City. Public transit benches located in the Northstar TOD District shall also meet the TOD design criteria shown in Appendix B. E. Outdoor Dining Outdoor dining areas may be incorporated into the front and side yard setbacks up to five feet from the property line, leaving five six feet for the sidewalk. The dining area shall be designed with safety protections that reasonably attempt to prevent vehicles from accidentally encroaching into the dining area. Store locations that serve alcohol must apply for a patio endorsement on their Fridley City Code Section 205.33.11. liquor license pursuant to Chapter 602.26 of City Code. , but relaxation of screening requirements may be considered by the City in the TOD District. F. Farmer’s Market Parking areas may be used for Farmers Markets with a City permit. Farmers Market shall meet the requirements for a City- issued Farmers Market permit per the requirements in Chapter 205. TH PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 13 DAY OF JULY 2015. ________________________________ Scott J. Lund, Mayor ATTEST: ____________________________________ Debra A. Skogen, City Clerk Public Hearings: May 20, June 8 and 22, 2015 First Reading: June 22, 2015 Second Reading: July 13, 2015 Published: July 24, 2015