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PL 03/19/1997 - 7050� �, � PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1997 7:30 P.M. PUBLIC COPY (Please return to Community Development Dept.) � CITY OF FRIDLEY AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 1997 7:30 P.M. LOCATION: Fridley Municipal Center, 6431 University Avenue N.E. CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: L�PPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MWUTES- March 5, 1997 PUBLIC HEARING� CONSIDERATION OF A SPEClAL USE PERMIT SP #97-01 BY LEASE MANAGEMENT GROUP. INC - To allow agencies selling or displaying new and/or used vehicles, recreational vehicles, or boats, on that part of the southeast'/ of the southwest'/ lying southerly of the northerly 50 feet thereof, lying northerly of the southeriy 400 feet thereof, and lying westerly of the easterly 600 feet thereof, excluding that part taken for road, and subject �` to easements of record, generally located at 7011..Universifiy Avenue N.E. PUBLIC HEARING• CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING THE FRIDLEY C1TY CODE. CHAPTER 205, ENTITLED "ZONING°, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 205.17.05.D (6) 205 18 05 D(6) 205 19 05 D�) ADDING SECTION 205.20 (M-4 MANUFACTURING ONLY) AND RENUMBERING CONSECUTIVE SECTIONS � INFORMAL DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE ENVIROMMENTAL QUALITY S� ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 18 1997 RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13. 1997 OTHER BUSINESS: ADJOURN � � � � CITY OF FRIDLEY PLANNING CQNH�lISSION MEETING, MARCH 5, 1997 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Savage called the March 5, 1997, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:27 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Members Absent: Diane Savage, Dave Kondrick, LeRoy Oquist, Dean S.aba, Brad Sielaff, Larry Kuechle Connie Modig Others Present: Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator � Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant Fred Richter, Steiner Development, Inc. Michael Schrader, SVC, 5501 Lakeland Avenue, Crystal, Minnesota APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY l�, 1997, PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Mr. Oquist, seconded by Mr. Kuechle, to approve the February 19, 1997, Planning Commission minutes as written. UPON A VOI� VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CH�iIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. l. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A PLAT, P.S. #97-01, BY STEINER DEVELOPMENT INC.: To replat property on part of Lot 5, Revised Auditor's Subdivision No. 77, generally located at 193 - 223 Osborne Road N.E. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Sielaff, to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and to open the pub.lic hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CAPiIFtP�tZSON SAVAGE DECLARSD THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PDBI�IC �'aRT'�G OPEN AT 7•28 P.M. Ms. McPherson stated the plat request is by Steiner Development for property generally located at the intersection of Main Street and Osborne Road, east of the Burlington=Northern railroad tracks and also east of East River Road. The proposed plat will replat two parcels of land generally located at this intersection. The first parcel is approximately $ acres in.area and with a 103,000 square foot office/warehouse building. The second parcel is slightly smaller, approximately 4 acres in area, and located to the west of the first parcel and is currently vacant. The vacant parcel fronts on Osborne Road. pLANNING COI�IISSION MEETING. MARCg 5, 1997 PAGE 2 � Ms. McPherson statecl the purpose of the replat is to realign the common property.line to the east. The new plat would contain two lots as currently exist; however, the common lot line will_,be adjusted to the east as indicated on the plat drawing. The petitioner is proposing to construct a 50,000 square foot speculative officelwarehouse industrial building on the vacant parcel. In order to meet the setback requirements, the petitioner is proposing the realignment of the lot lines. Ms. McPherson stated, as the two parcels will contain buildings using a common entrance and sharing driving and parking aisles, staff is recommending that cross parking and access easements be recorded at Anoka County. In addition, staff received comment back from the County as Osborne Road is a county highway. The County is requesting the construction of a"pork chop" median in the driveway area to limit access as "right in" and "right out" of the site to prevent any left turn movement onto eastbound Osborne Road. Staff is recommending a second stipulation which will state that the petitioner will install tl�e "pork chop" median in accordance with County standards as requested in their letter which.was received March 5, 1997. Ms. McPherson stated to access east bound Osborne Road one would � go north to 77th Avenue, east on 77th, south on Main Street and then east on Osborne Road. While it is not signalized.this is a n�ajor intersection. Ms. McPherson stated, in terms of the M-2, Heavy Industrial, standards, both lots exceed the Heavy Industrial distr�ct requirements of lot area and lot width. Once the petitioner or a subsequent developer chooses to develop on the second parcel, the proper grading, drainage and landscape plans will need to be submitted at the time of building permit application. Ms. McPherson stated staff is recommending approval of the request with two stipulations: l. Cross-parking and access easement shall be recorded at Anoka County. 2. The petitioner shall install the "pork chop" median as requested by Anoka County and by Anoka County standards. Mr. Kuechle asked what staff's feeling on traffic going out to the end of the lot and out onto Nlain Street. That seems like a long way to go. Wili drivers do that or will they try to go around the median? � a � PLANNING CONIlrIISSION MEETING, MARCH 5, 1997 PAGE 3 Ms. McPherson stated most of the traffic that is currently occurring along the rear of the building is more of the semi traiier truck traffic. She stated that 77th and Main Stre,et can handle that type of traffic. People may try to go arouncl that island; however, it is pretty difficult sometime to get out at Main Street onto Osborne Road. The added maneuvering to get around that traffic diverting "pork chop" may make it more difficult to do that. Mr. Kuechle asked what kind of traffic is there. Is it mostly people who go there for work? Ms. McPherson stated the. petitioner would be better able to answer that question. With an office/warehouse use, you would see predominantly truck traffic and typical 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. type of traffic for the office users. Mr. Richter, who is representing Steiner Development, can speak more clearly as to what types of traffic they are experiencing at the existing building. Mr..Richter stated Steiner Development developed the Osborne Commerce Center Phase I. They also own Commerce Circle and UBC in �"1 Fridley. When they bought the land on Osborne Road for Phase I on the 9 acres, they developed there the same type of building as for Phase II which is a multi-tenant office/warehouse. They have a parking ratio of 20a office/80s warehouse. A11 hours are 9 to 5. There is no retail. T�ie traffic patterns will work for them. They initiated that letter with the County so they are aware of the situation on Osborne. The replat is brought on by making the Phase II site economically feasible. It is a rather small site and there are easements on the south side along Osborne Road.for the St. Paul water utilities and on the west side an NSP easement. The buildable area is quite small. To make it work, they are adjusting the property lines to get a large enough building that is suitable. The layout will be like the existing. The truck docks will be in the rear and office space in the front. Ms. Savage asked if the petitioner had any problems with the stipulations. Mr. Richter stated no. They have already put easements in their partnership agreement. On tfie second stipulation, the letter was in response to them sending the County their drawings. Mr. Sielaff stated the docks are in the back. Where will the trucks ga out? � Mr. Richter stated, because of the wide dimensions, there will be ` a one way system where they will move to the west. � PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, MARCg 5� 1gg'7 pAGE 4 � Mr. Sielaff stated the truck traffic would also be going down that road. Mr. Richter stated yes. If Osborne does get upgraded, it will help the situation. Now they have had trouble with tenants taking turns in there. He did not know what the County plans are. It is a rather long block. It is unique with the railroad tracks and a dead end with high speed traffic. Perhaps in the future with access to the property to the south, it may require reconsideration. Mr. Sielaff stated that is not a road there. That is just the area for the warehouse. Mr. Richter stated yes, but there is some landlocked property on the south side of Osborne who will in ihe future need access. There may be an opportunity to.open that up in the future. That is up to the County. They are fine with the way it is. They purchased the property knowing there were some issues. Mr. Kondrick asked, in.that corridor between the existing building that faces Main Street, could that get clogged with semis and then � prevent people with semis from leaving this facility by the proposed route. How wide is that? Mr. Richter. stated they have oversized the dimensions so there is room, Under normal conditions, there is no problem. Maneuvering may be a problem. That would be their problem as building managers. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Sielaff, to close the public hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALI� VOTING AYE, CBAIRPERSOIJ Sp,�ip,GE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND T� ppgLIC �'-nR'r*TG CI,pSED AT 7:42 P.M. MOTION by Mr. Kuechle, seconded by Mr. Oquist, to recommend approval of Plat, P.S. #97-01, by Steiner Development Inc., to replat property on part of Lot 5, Revised Auditor's Subdivision No. 77, generally located at 193-223 Osborne Road N.E., with the following stipulations: l. Cross-parking and access easement shall be recorded at Anoka County. 2. The petitioner shall install the traffic diverter median as requested by Anoka County and by Anoka County standards. � � PLANNING CON�lISSION MEETING, MARCH 5, 1997 }'� 5 UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECI,ARED THE MOTION CP,RRIED UNANIMOIISLY. Ms. McPherson stated the City Council could consider this request on March 31. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT, CPA #97-01, BY ALVAN SCHRADER: To change the land use designation from commercial to industrial in the City's Comprehensive Plan for Lot 3, Block l, Central View Manor 3rd Addition, Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 1, Central View Manor, and the West 10.94 feet o� Lot 3, Block 2, Central View Manor 3rd Addition, generally located at 1155 - 73 1/2 Avenue N.E. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and to open the public hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALI, VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC AEp�TNG OPEN AT 7:43 P.M. " �..� Ms. McPherson stated the request is a Comprehensive Plan Amendment by Mr. Michael Schrader representing Alvan Schrader for property generall�r located at tfie intersection of 73 1/2 Avenue and Highway 65. The Commission reviewed a rezoning request from C-3, General Shopping Center, to M-1, Light Industrial, which the Commission recommended approval and which the City Council also approved. Ms. McPherson stated the Comprehensive.Plan was completed in 1980 and indicates this parcel as being commercial in designation. In order to make the zoning and the land use designation consistent, the City must pass a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Staff has reviewed the request with the standards set forth by the � Metropolitan Council, and have found that this change in land use has no impact on the wider metropolitan system. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. Mr. Kondrick asked if there were any comments from the neighbors. Ms. McPherson stated staff received no comments regarding this request. Mr. Schrader stated, on behalf of Mr. Alvan Schrader, this request is to fulfill part of a stipulation for the zoning change for the property to be developed as a self-storage facility. This is one of the two stipulations in order.to complete this task. He is available for any questions. There have been no problems with the � neighbors thus far. D J PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 1�iRCH 5 1997 PAGE 6 � MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to close the public hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, AT,L VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DErr.nRFn TgE MOTION CARRIED p�ND TgE p�gLIC HEARING CLOSLD AT 7:46 P.M. Mr. Oquist asked why this was not addressed at the same time as the rezoning request. Ms. McPherson stated this is typically done after the rezoning request is approved. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to recommend approval of a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, CPA #97-01, by Alvan Schrader, to change the land use designation from commercial to industrial in the City's Comprehensive Plan for Lot 3, Block l, Central View Manor 3rd Addition, Lots 4, S, and 6, Block l, Central View Manor, and the West 10.94 feet of Lot 3, Block 2, Central View Manor 3rd Addition, generally located at 1155 - 73 1/2 Avenue N.E. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE ,--1 MOTION CP,RRIED UNANIMOIISLY. Ms. McPherson stated the City Council could consider this request on March 31. 3. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING OF JANUARY 29, 1997 MOTION by Mr. Kuechle, seconded by Mr. Oquist, to receive the minutes of the Appeals Commission meeting of January 29, 1997. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SA�TAGE DECI�ARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOIISLY. 4. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3, 1997 MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Sielaff, to receive the minutes of the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of February 3, 1997. UPON A VOICE VOTE, AI,L VOTING AYE, CAAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECI,ARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Hickok stated the Commission has before them a newsletter put � � .- a /"'1 PLANNING CODIl�IISSION MEETING N�iRCH 5 1997 F'A� � together in response to the comments received about being tied more closely to what is going on in the development area. Ms. • McPherson developed the newsletter which will become a part:.of the agenda packet. Any information items the Commission would like added should be forwarded to staff. Mr. Sielaff asked if the newsletter was available for the general public. Ms. McPherson stated it could be. That would have to be discussed with the City Manager. The newsletter was passed out to the City Council, to the five commissions to whom the Community Development staff provides services, and to the Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Savage thought the newsletter was well done and very helpful. ADJOURNMENT MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Oquist, to adjourn the meeting. � UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CEAIRPERSON SAVAGE DEt'I:AR�D THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE 1+�,RCH 5, 1997 , PLANNING CONIl�lISSION . MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:50 P.M.� Respectfully submitted, , `� � , Lavonn Cooper Recording Secretary � s I G N" IN S H E E T PLANNING COMI�iIBSTON.MEETING, March 5, 1997 a s -." m /`� /`� � � � I CITY OF FRIDLEY PROJECT SUMMARY � �� DESCRIPTION O� RE(�UEST: The petitioner requests that a special use permit be issued to allow the sale of used cars on May 16 & 17, 1997. The request is located at Columbia Arena, 7011 University Avenue N.E. � SUMM/ARY OF ISSUES City.Code requires issuance of a specia! use permit prior to fhe sale of automobiles. The City previously approved similar reqt�ests in 1993 and 1994 for Friendly Chevrolet. The sales occurred in May and Sep#ember each year. Previous approvais included 11 stipulations. No comptaints were received �rom previous sales. Staf# has received �two phone cails ftom residential property owners. Neither caller was opposed to the use, provided the sale is a temporary, short-#erm use. � REC4MMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the special use permit request, SP #9?-01, with the previously-approved stipulations from special ' use permits, SP #93-13 and SP #9402,�`plus Sfipulation #12 which will require a� minimum 90 day separation between a frst and second sale. � Project Summary SP #97-01, by Lease Management Group Page 2 Petition For: Location of � Property: Legal Description of Property: Size: Topography: Existing Vegetation: Existing Zoning/Platting: Availability of Municipal Utilities: Vehicular Access: Pedestrian Access: Enginee�ing Issues: Comprehensive Planning Issues: Public Hearing Comments: PROJECT DETAILS . Temporary sales of vehicles. 7011 University Avenue N.E. Part of Section 11 480,000 square feet; 11 acres Flat Typical suburban; grass, trees. Unplatted; P, Public Connected East University Avenue Service Drivve N/A N/A The zoning and comprehensive plan are consistent in this location. To be taken. m �� n �� Project Summary SP #97-01, by Lease Management Group Page 3 WEST: SOUT : EAST: NORTH: ADJACENT SITES: Zoning: M-1, Light Industrial and C-2, Gen. Bus. Zoning: P, Public and R-1, Single Fam. Dwelling Zoning: P, Public Zoning: M-2, Heavy Industriai Site Planning Issues: REQUEST Land Use: Commercial Land Use: Park & Single Family Land Use: Public Works Garage Land Use: Industrial The petitioner requests tfiat a speciai use permit.be issued to ailow the sale of used �..� cars on May 16 and 17, 1997. The request is located at Columbia Arena, 7011 University Avenue N.E. SITE DESCRIPTION/HISTORY The property is located in the norifieast comer of the intersection of 69�' and University Avenues. The property is zoned P, Public Facilities. There is M-2, Heavy Industrial zoning to the north and R-1, Single Family Dwelling zoning to. the south.. ANALYSIS The Planning Commission reviewed similar requests (SP #93-13 and SP #94-02) by Friendly Chevrolet to conduct used car� sales on Labor Day 1993 and May 6 and 7, 1994. Th+e Planning Commission recommended approval of the request with the following stipulations: 1. The vehicle sales will occur no more than once per year. 2. The use of streamers, pennants, and flags is prohibited. 3. The petitioner shall comply with the temporary sign ordinance for all temporary signs on the property. � ,� Project Summary SP #97-01, by Lease Management Group Page 4 4. The petitioner shall obtain a temporary building permit and shall comply with Article 32 of the Uniform Fire Code. 5. Portable toilets shall be handicapped accessible. 6. The petitioner shall provide a traffic management person to properly controi traffic on-site and to prevent problems occurring on 69�' Avenue at the University Avenue frontage road, and to direct unnecessary traffic away from the residential neighborhood. 7. The participating dealerships shall apply #or and receive the appropriate City licenses. 8. There shall be no test driving of cars in the residential neighborhood located south of 69�' Avenue and in Locke Park. 9. Barricades shall be placed at the entrance to the neighborhood on 69�' Avenue and on 71 � Avenue. The barricade at 69�' Avenue shall include a sign with the language "residential area - no exit". 10. The cars for the sale shalt be street operable and shall not be leaking fluid. 11. The special use permit shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission prior to the ne� sale. 12. A second sale will not be held for at least 90 days after commencement of the first sale to eliminate the appearance and impacts of a perpetual auto sale in this location. The City Council concurred with the Planning Commission recommendation. Staff reviewed the previous requests with the Police Department. The Police Department did not receive any complaints. They recommended, however, that a traffic management person again be required to direct traific away from the neighborhood located south of 69�' Avenue. The petitioner's request is to allow one sale in 1997. The sale will be held �he weekend of May 96�' and 17�'. Previous approvals allowed finro sales. This petitioner has not indicated an interest in a second sale, however, if a second sale should occur, 90 days should separate them. � � n � � Project Summary SP #97-01, by Lease Management Group Page 5 � The automobiles are proposed to be located in the north parking lot of the site. The. customer parking will be in front of the arena in the west parking lot. The area for the vehicle displays is proposed to be blocked off and traffic re-routed wi#hin the site. A staff person will direct traffic on-site. A tent will also be erected and portable toilets provided. As the public will not have access to the arena, portable toilets will need to be handicapped accessible. The pefitioner is proposing to have 24 hour security. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the special use permit request with the previously-approved stipulations from special use permits, SP #93-13 and SP #94-02. � n � ti � � .� , . - _ � .�„� 0 .. .. Q. �! ' .ia'-fi-o.% ...."�r_' i Y �: Yj a� �� . ,; � ''' ; ;� a a i � , 1 �i n �. �y� : i � i s 1i� , � I �. � :4 ° y ; � '� � :�"yi � a� � � � o � � i� _ m' � y Q. � J �c �t � �' 9 '�.,�... 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The legal description for the property known as Columbia Arena is as follows: The Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 lying Northerly of the Southerly 400 Feet thereof, excluding that part taken for road, and subject to easements of record, generally located at 7011 University Avenue NE. �1 /`� � ,�� CITY Of FEtIDLEY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BEFORE T�FIE PLANNING COMMISSlON � �1 TO: AI1 Property Owners/Residents within 350 Feet o# Property Located at 7011 Universi Avenue N.E. CASE NUMBER: S 'al Use Permit SP #97-01 APPUCANT: Lease Mana ement Grou Inc. . PURPOSE: To allow agencies selling or displaying new and/or used vehicles,.tecreational vehicles, or boats. LOCATION OF That part of the southeast %4 of the southwest'/4 lying PROPERTYAND southerly of the northerly 50 feet thereof, lying northerly of the LEGAL southerly 400 feet thereof, and lying westerly of the easterly DESCRIPT/ON: 600 feet thereof, excluding that part taken for road, and subject to easements of record, generally located at 7011 Universi Avenue N.E. DATE AND T/ME OF Planning Commission Meeting: HEAR/NG: Wednesday, March 19,1997 at 7:30 p.m. The Planning Commission Meetings are televised live the ni ht of the meetin on Channel 35. PLACE OF F�idley Municipal Center, City Council Chambers HFARING: 6431 Universi Avenue N.E., Fridle , MN HOW TO � 1. You may attend hearings and iestify. PARTICIPATE: 2. You may send a letter before the hearing to Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator or Michele McPherson, Planning � Assistant, at 6431 University Avenue N.E., Fridley, MN 55432 or F�UC at 571-1287. SPEC/AL Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an ACCOMODATIONS: interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require a�nciliary aids should con#act Roberta Collins at 572 3500 no later than March 12 1997. ANY QUESTIONS; Contact'either Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator at 572-3599 or Michele McPherson, Pla�nin Assistan# at 572-3593. Publish: March fi, 1997 March 9 3, 1997 . _. ^ _• CITY OF FRiDLEY 6439 UNNERSITY AVENUE FRIDLEY, AIIN 55432 (612) 571-3450 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: DEPARTMENT SPECtAL USE PERMIT`APPLICATION FQR: ``. Residential;Second Accessory Others � PROPERTY INFORMATiON: - site plan,�r� ir�! for submittal, see attached � Address: _% e I �t ��✓ R ri l/ ��jU� J�/ ' Property Identification Number: :: // .- 3 d-��/ - 3 Z� -� v �� Legal Description: Lot Bia�c Trac�//Addfion � _ �e e /� tta� e� -r7d�al� sc � ,� ��,, Current Zoning:�'g�_� Reason for Speciai Use: �j�� -Lvtfia � o� T'� 3 od e�� T� ?1�,=�;�s Have�you operated a business in a city which required a business license? � � Yes %( IVo if Y�s, which�ty? _/.,��2 i�2 �� _ if Yes, what type of business? /% a� .5 csles y� �p�si n� �'� l� 6-,� ; Was that license ever denied or revoked? -Yes ` No � - � . . . ' . ' Y . ' '�� ,3:` W , �., ...'. .� ., , �. �-' ��.�,�: � ,,.'.�.., tx, .�:�" .v. �;.r� _ : , . .� , . .. .. t��,�-A+..:;: .. ,..�_'.:i�i. .+ �'-.;.:i� �£ .I'.:...' . :�;::�.... . ...:-�..-�... .... .�.._.. . ..,.... . � : FEE OU (Contra� ", NAME. ADDRE ; DAYTIM 1`{ ;' �jr �NM �: < PETITIC , � i�1Yi� �,� ADDRE; p rctfasers:' Fee''c � S_ ,�°-�.!�.,.::'1 °e Q's'e DAYTIME`PHONE: �`_ �z;'-,; _ ^h-, 1 .. Section of City Code: ' FEES � Fee: ,; $100.00. : � A Application Number:,:� Scheduled Planning Comi • Scheduled City Council D� 10 Day Application Co�n� 60 Day Date: . � S :;: ►`'processing) .; .; � � 2,c��{-�a9'� ;: 3' x07�3,�, '��51GNATUR�/DAiE'�,i�� > �,; ��'� �x�<.:� �;,gf°.��, , � _'. 9 .: ! . r iYs�1M; fE,,p> y� ��:;e j�s i�,i � � t ti., _.c"q a r �� I� �! ��' r�c • ,� 11 1-1 II' � _ I . 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S50 Bnnker I.ake Boulevard A�aver, MN 55304 So�t I.nnd or C�tt� R+esident 58U - 69'� Avenue NE Fridley, MN 55432 Todd Johnson or �t Resident 550 Rice Creek Boulevard NE Fridley, MN 55432 Em� Petrang+elo or Cu�rent Reside,nt 520 Rice Creek Boulevard NE Fridley, MN 55432 Rd�eat Pe�son � (,brreni Re.sident 480 Rice Crcek Boulevard NE Fridley, NIld 55432 James Bec,ker or Carrent Resident 456 Rice Creek Boulevard NE Fridley, MN 55432 Daniel Hagen or Current Resident S51 Rice Creek Boulevard NE Fridley, MN 55432 VV'illiam Boatruan or (�urent Re.sicknt 531 Rice Creek Baulevard NE Fridley, MN 55432 Columbia lce At+ena 7011 Univezsity Avenue NE Fridley, MN 55432 Gerald Alferaess or Gnrrent Resident 570 Rice Craek Boulevazd NE Fridley, MN 55432 John Ellis or Current Resident 540 Rice Croelc Boulevard NE Fridley, MN 55432 Donald D'ba� or Cunent Resident 500 Rice Creek Bovlevard NE Fridley, NIN 55432 David Harris or Cutrent Reside.nt 470 Rice Creelc Houlevard NE Fridley, MN 55432 ElYse Kaner or C�rrent Resi� 571 Rice Creek Boulevard NE Fridley, MN 5543Z 7ohn Haine or Current Re.sident 545 Rice Creek Boulevazd NE Fridley, MN 55432 David Kaiiag or C�rrent Resident 521 Rice Creek Boulevard NE Fridley, MN 55432 �lin Nordstrom Kevin Bohman Har1yII Hagmann ,urrent Resident or Current Resideni or Current Resident 511 Rice Creek Boulevard NE 511 Rice Crcek �ulevard NE 501 Rioe Crcek Boulevard NE Fridley, MN 55432 Fridiey, MN 55432 Fridley, MN 55432 W�dcrest Baptist Church or Current R�sident 6875 University Avenue NE Fndley, MN 55432 Gerald Maeckelbergh or Current Residem 425 Rice Crcek Bouievard NE Fridley, MN 55432 Arden Foss or Gtirrent Resident 461 Rice Creek Brnilevard NE Fridley, MN 55432 Harlyn Hagmann or C�rrent Resident 501 Rice Creek Bouievard NE Fridley, MN 55432 Daniel Bergstrom or Current Resident 412 Rice Creek Boulevard NE Fridley, MN 55432 Eric Odell or C�rre� Resident 430 Rice Creek Boulevard NE Fridley, MN 55432 John Haines or G'�rrent Resident 448 Rice Creek Boulevard NE Fridley, MN 55432 Diane Savage, Chair Planning Commission 567 Rice Creek Terrace NE Fridley, MN 55432 Marcel Pattock or Ctirne� Resid�t 401 Rice C�c Boulevard I�TE Fridley, MN SS432 Michael Mur�yn or Current R� 437 Rice Cre�C B�v�d i� Fridley, MN 55432 David Reinisch or (�rrent R� 473 Rice Creelc B�levar,d 1�iE Fridley, MN 55432 Keith Shaw or C�rrent itesident 400 Rice Gieek Boulevand NE Fridley, NiN 55432 Allan Seefeld or Current Resident 418 Rice Creek Bouievard NE Fridley, MN 55432 Philip Eberhard or Curtent Re,sident 436 Rice C�e1c B�levard 1dE Fridley, MN 55432 Mitchell �Vi'ichuiski or Current itesic�t 454 Rice Creelc B�levard NE Fridley, MN 55432 Gary Anderson or Canent R,esident 413 Rice Creek Boulevard NE Fridley, MN 55432 Fred Kunze or Current R,esident 449 Rice Crcek Boulevard NE Fridley, MN 55432 J�h Garthofner or C�rrent Resident 485 Rice Ct�ae�k Boulevard NE Fridley, MN 55432 Donald Vant or Current Resident 406 Rice Crcek Boulevard NE Fridley, MN 55432 Charles Johanson or Current Resident 424 Rice Crcek Boulevard NE Fridley, MN 55432 Brian Anderson or Current Resident 442 Rice Creek Boulevard 1VE Fridley, MN 55432 City Council City Manager m � � �"'`� � -- � � I�i 1 u- � � � � DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR .y, DATE: March 14, 1997 TO: Planning Commission Members FROM; Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director Scott Hidcok, Planning Coordinator Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant SUBJ�CT: Recommendations Regarding Ordinance Changes for Warehouse and Distribution Faciliiies The City Council at its March 3,� 1997.meeting directecl staff to pursue the aci�ons} k� � recommended byth� Planning Commission:'�TMe recommendation_o#the Plann�r�g °�- ` Commission was to pursue the fiollowing actions: � - 1. Amend the existing industrial zoning districts to establ��h stncter standards for � comer lots and lots adjacent to residential.districts: �' � � - - �_ , :.: , ' ' : , � ` '. : %# , i . , h ; �, ; . ., .. 2. Establish a�new industrial distnct entatled "M-4,,Manufachiring Onl�, and rezone; : k.._ <: . r , � - � �<. , parcels as appropnate : _ ;� Warehouse and Distribution Facili#ies March 14, 1997 Page 2 , RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Pianning Commission hold the public hearing and recommend approval of the attached ordinance to the City Council. MM/dw M-97-93 P N � � r'�, ,'"� DATE: March 13, 1997 ��1�'1lJJ��.t�1 � � lJ 1��. pLAS�TNING DIVISION TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator _ Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant SUBJECT.: Recommendations for the lndustrial Land Moratorium Moratorium on Warehouses. or Distribution Facilities n PU� OSe � . -The City Council established the moratorium on warehouse and distribution facilities w'ith more than ten (90) docks at its January 27, 1997 meeting. The purpose of the moratorium is two-fold: : - 1. To examine the indus#rially zoned properties within the City and determine the compatibility of warehouse facili�ies with other allowable uses in the vicinity. 2. Review the number:and location of existing warehouse and distribution facilities and determine if the zoning on remaining vacant land should be amended or changed to another zoning classification. . . Problem Prompting the need for #he moratorium was the recent development of approximately 500,000 square feet of warehouse facil'�ies within the last eighteen months. As a result, the number of resident complaints regarding truck traffic and the parking of trucks and trailers near residential properties have increased. In 1996, the City Council established severai residential streets sou#h of 53`� Avenue as "no truck traffic° routes in response. to the Murphy Vlfarehouse facilities and other similar developmen#s along = Main Street. Residents complained about the large numbers of #rucks traveling through ,'�'� the neighborhood, which caused additio�al noise and fumes. There are several areas in the City where industrial districts are located directly across the street from residenfia! neighborhoods. Cumulatively, warehouse distribution � Industrial Land Recommendation Planning Commission March 13, 1997 Page 2 facilities can cause adverse impacts because of the amount of truck traffic entering and leaving the area. Of the City's 1,148 acres of industrially zoned land, there are only 89.79 acres which are vacant (7.8).. The '1,148 acres represents about 97% of the Ciiy's land area: There has been about a 4.5°/a decline in the amount of industrial tand acreage since 1979 (Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, and Horrie Depot.are examples of these industrial land losses). The small amount of remaining industrial land raises an economic development concem. There are few opportunities to maximize job creation and building valuation. Warehouse/distribution facilities do not generate a signific�nt amount of job opportunities. Further, the building construction is very simple (a "big box") and tends to have a lower valuation than a manufacturing use which has a more complex building system with ofFce areas, manufacturing or processing areas, senrice areas for employees, and storage areas. The existing M-1 and M-2 districts also permif a number of "commerciala uses which would not create the value or job creation opportunities more typical of the manufacturing uses. � The City needs to balance the economic development concems versus minimizing the . impacts to adjacent residential areas. ^ Goals of Potential Amendments ;. - .}� :.: . , Any proposed ordinance change should meet the foltowing goafs: 1. Reduce the impact of warehouse and distribution facil"tties on residential properties from truck traffic by: � _ a. controlling their location in the Cifiy; `and, b. by irnplement�ng site design 'controls. ::, 2. Encourage uses which provide a significant amount of job opportunities and which require more complex building systems (buildings with a mixture of uses tend to have higher building valuations than warehouse construction). 3. Promote "clean" uses which do,not produce fumes, alors, or require outside operations which may cause noise. : 4. Eliminate uses which require significant amounts of outdoor storage, display, or are already permitted in other zoning districts (i.e. repair garages are permitted in commercial districts n Industrial Land Recommendation Planning Commission March 13, 1997 Page 3 Anaiysis . Existing Developments andRemaining Vacarrt Land For the purposes of this moratorium the City was divided into three industrial areas: Area One: The area of the �City bounded by 61 � Avenue on the north, Main Street on the east, East River Road on the west, and the City Limits on the south. This industrial area straddles the railroad tracks. Area Two: The area of the City bounded by 73`� Avenue on the north, the City Limits on the east, Locke Park on the south, and the railroad�tracks on the west. This area also includes the industrial properties straddling Highway 65 north to the C'rty Limits. Area Three: The area of the City bounded by 73'" Avenue on the south, University Avenue on the east, the City Limits on the north, and East River Road on the west. This area straddles the railroad tracks. The following charts describe the amount of existing warehouse and distribution �` facilities in each area, the acreage of remaining vacant land, the potential for the expansion of existing facilifies; and uvhether the site �s near a residential area. ,� Industrial Land Recommendation Planning Commission March 13, 1997 Page 4 Area One EXISTING POSSIBLE AMOUNT OF WHO IS WAREHOUSE OR EXPANSION VACANT LAND IMPACTED BY DISTRIBUTION OPPORTUNITY ON ADJACENT TO THE FACILITY? FACILITlES SITE FACILITY Murphy No 7.11 acres north of Residential Warehouses 1&2 facility. properties across 177,950 & 266,000 the street No square feet docks face street. Tri-Star Insulation No None Residentia! property 40,000 square feet (proposed) across the street. No docks face street. API Supply No None Residential property 140,238 square feet across the street. All-Temp Minor None Residential property 344,000 square feet across the street. Perlman-Rocque No None None 104,000 square feet Quebecor Minor None None 175,800 square feet Barole Trucking Currentfy under 2.7 acres None 26,280 square feet expansion to stated square feet. Bunzl No None None 100,800 square feet _ There are 27.61 acres of vacant industrial land remaining in Area One. ,� ^� r"� Industrial Land Recommendation Planning Commission March 13, 1997 ^ Page 5 Area Two EXISTING POSSIBLE AMOUN7 OF WHO IS WAREHOUSE OR EXPANSION VACANT LAND IMPACTED BY DISTRIBUTION OPPORTUNITY ON ADJ�►CENT TO THE FACILI`iY? FACILITIES SITE FACILITY Target No None Residential properly 1,065,094 square , across the street. feet ATS Yes 3.81 acres to the Residential property 5,600 square feet north. across the street. Keuther No None Locke Park 54,731 square feet PenZoil No None None 42,186 square feet Fridley Bus Minor 3.81 acres to the None 22,625 square feet east. � There are 21.6 acres ofi vacant industrial land remaining in Area Two. Area Three EXISTING POSSIBtE AMOUNT OF WHO 1S WAREHOUSE OR EXPANSiON , VACANT LAND IMPACTED BY DISTRIBUTIOId OPPORTUNITY ON ADJACENT TO THE FACILITY? FACILITIES SITE � ' : : FAClL1TY � ANR/CCC No ��: 6 acres to the north NoRe �. 64,560 square feet Joseph Land Yes, substantial. 6 acres to the east None 16,140 square feet Lindstrom Metric No 1.63 acres to the Residential and 35,000 square feet , north. park property across the street. Gazda No 3.67 acres to the None 103,000 square feet west. There are 34.6 acres of vacant industrial .land remaining in Area Three. � � Industrial Land Recommendation Pianning Commission March 13, 1997 Page 6 In addition to reviewing the number of warehouse and distribu#ion facilities in each area and their size, staff also reviewed the ratio of docks to floor area when compared to manufacturing facilities. The average ratio of docks to floor area in a warehouse/distribution facility is 1:5,339 square feet. in a manufacturing facility this ratio increases to 1:14,293 square feet, almost three times as much floor area p�r dock. This suppor#s the theory that manufacturing facilities have less truck traffic than warehouse/distribution facilities. `` Ordinance Amendment O tions Five ordinance amendment options with their advantages and disadvantages were identified: 1. Do nothing 2. Amend district requiremen#s for existing industrial zoning districts. This amendment wou/d establish more stringent development requirements for comer lots and lots near adjacent residential districts. No loading docks would be al/owed to face the right of way. 3. Amend the M-1, Light Industrial and M-2, Heavy Industrial districts to aliow warehouses and distribution facilities as special uses only. 4. Amend the M-1, Light Industrial district to eliminate warehouses and distribution facilities as permitted uses.' . � 5. Create a new district enti�ed °M-4, Manufacturing Only°. A new district would establish manufacturing as the primary use;_ war+ehouse and distribution fac�7ities woWd be incidental. Amendment Options Advantages and Disadvantages �ADVANTAGE � None _� . �. More stringent development standards ;" wou�d reduce or'eliminate ,s.� �,. I 3 _t � �"� � �`1 �. Industrial Land Recommendation Planning Commission March 13, 1997 � Paqe 7 �"`� �, ADVANTAGE� the. aes#hetic impacts as vacant propertaes develop and others Limits locat�ons of warshouse and � distribution facilities. to existi�g� . Promotes uses which have iess truck�traffic. ` Pcomotes uses which have�higher job generation and building - valuatio�.' ` Establishes standards to _ 7imrt outd�f�activity or -;' �<: . .- , ' noise, fumes;� and� odors. In order to effectively accomplish both the reduction of impacts by warehouse and . distribution facilities and the ecflnomic development goals, both Option 2 and Option 5 need to be pursued. This will allow the crea#ion of more stringent development standards for the remaining vacant land as well as for those properties that will redevelop in the future. � Affected Properties Once the amendment options were identified, staff analyzed the remaining vacant land to determine which parcels should be:rezoned to encourage manufacturing development. The following criteria were used to evaluate the propefies: � _:, � ., . ; ,, t.�.. � Industrial Land Recommendation Planning Commission March 13, 1997 Page 8 r..� a Whether the properly was adjacent to cesidential property. ac Whethec the, property would meet fhe minimum requirements of a proposed M-4 • District. a Whether a proposed development would have more than 10 loading dodcs. • a Whether there is an adjacent warehouse/distribution facility. A total of seven sites totaling 33.47 acres are recommended to be rezoned to the M-4 designation. This is approximately 37% of the remaining available industriaf land. Prior to ordinance adoption, staff would conduc# an informafional meeting with the affected property owners. A recommendation will also be made to the City Council and the HRA that these sites be includecf in the city's redevelopment project area for possible TIF assistance (the project must meet State Statute requirements). Recommendation Staff recommends #hat the Planning Commission recommend the Cit�r Council pursue the following actions: . � � 1. Amend the existing industrial zoning districts to establish stricter standards for comer�lots and lots adjacent to residential districts. �"�. 2. Establish a n�w industrial district entitled "M=4, Manufacturing Only", and rezone parcels as appropriate: , . . Associated with the proposed amendments will be improved definitions for loading docks, overhead doors,�trucking tert�inals, and distribution facilities. n PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, FEBRIIARY 19, 1997 PAGE 12 � Ms. Savage asked if there would be another public hea ' g at that time. • Ms. Dacy stated staff would be happy to ify the public. Mr. VanWormer stated a public he ng is not required, but the public has the opportunity„�t omment. If there are controversial issues, then another mee ' g would be held to provide information. Ms. Dacy stated, arding some of the indivi-dual lot owners comments, she ld be happy to contact them directly. Mr. Van mer stated they now have the comments. When going into the ' al design stage, they can take those into account.. He reciated the comments and questions. 2. INFORMAL DISCUSSION ON RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING ZONING CONTROLS FOR MULTI-BAY WAREHOUSE OR SIMILAR TRUCKING-BASED PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES Ms. McPherson stated her presentation will include a brief review of the memo included in the agenda packet; a discussion of the /°1 purpose, the problem, and describe the study areas; review a video; and.present their recommendation to the Planning Commission . Ms. McPherson stated the City Council established at its • January 27 meeting a moratorium on the construction of warehouse and distribution facilities with more than 1D docks. The purpose of the moratorium was to provide time for staff to: 1. Examine the industrially zoned properties in the City and determine the compatibility of warehouse facilities with other allowable uses in the vicinity; and 2. Review the number and location of the existing warehouse. and distribution facilities and determine if the zoning on remaining vacant land should be amended or changed to another zoning classification. Ms. McPherson stated the problem is that the City has recently seen the development of approximately 500,000 square�feet of warehouse and distribution facilities in the last 18 months. Along with that development has come the increase of r.esident complaints regarding truck traffic, parking of trucks parallel to adjacent streets and the public right-of-way, and noise and odor problems. � �� Ms_ McPherson stated, in 199b, the City established the � �'I.ANNING COMMISSION MEETING, �gRU�Y 19 � 1997 PAGE 13 � neighborhood south of 53rd Avenue as no truck through traffic routes. In addition to the physical impacts of these faciiities, there are on.1y about 90 acres of vacant industrially zoned land left in the City. There is about 1,040 acres of industrial3y • zoned land which is about 170 of the City's land area_ Loo]cing at the remaining vacant land and determining what is the best use for these properties is also the goal of looking at the City in terms of what types of industria�.� uses the City wants to encourage_ Manufacturing uses tend to increase job creation as well as valuation on the sites thereby increasing the tax base for the City_ Ms. McPherson stated, in terms of what staff iooked at, the City was divided into three planning areas. The first area is south of 61st Avenue, straddling the railroad tracks stretching from East River Road to Main Street and south to the City border_ The second area is the northeast part of the City from University to the easterly City borders and north to Osborne along the Highway 65 corridor north of Locke Park, The third area is north of 73rd Avenue from University Avenue to East River Road and north to 83rd. It includes some light industrial properties along the railroad tracks. It picks up the Onaway district and areas next to the Springbrook Nature Center. Ms. McPherson showed a video which shows some of the warehousing facilities in the City. Ms. McPherson stated the goals of any potential ordinance amendment would be as follows: 1• Reduce the impact of warehouse and distribution facilities on residential properties f'rom truck traffic by: a. controlling their location in the City; and, b. by implementing site design controls: : 2. Encourage uses which provide a significant'amount of job opportunities and which require more complex building systems (buildi.ngs with a mixture of uses tend to have higher building valuations than warehouse construction)_ 3- Promote "clean" uses which do not produce fumes, odors, or require outside operations which may cause noise�_ 4. Eliminate uses which require significant amounts of outdoor storage, display, or are already permitted in other zoning clistricts (i.e. repair garages are permitted in commercial districts). Ms _ MePhe,rson stated staff looked at the three stLu-J a� ��s, �;�� PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, FEBRIIARY 19, 1997 � PAGE 14 number of existing warehouse or distribution faci3ities, whether they would have possible expansion opportunities on site, the amount of vacant land adjacent to the facility, and who would be affected by the facility {i.e. if there was residential property across the street or nearby). Staff also looked at the average floor area ratio. The average ratio of docks to floor area which is approximately 1:5,000 in a warehouse distribution facility versus 1:14,000 in a manufacturing facility. Ms. McPherson stated, once staff completed this analysis, they identified five ordinance amendment options: l. Do nothing. 2. Amend district requirements for existing industrial zoning districts. 3. Amend the M-1, Light Industrial, and M-2, Heavy Industrial, to allow warehouses and distribution facilities as special uses only. 4. Amend the M-1, Light Industrial, district to eliminate warehouses and distribution facilities as permitted uses. ^ 5. Create a new district entitled "M-4, Manufacturing Only". Ms. McPherson stated each option has its advantages and disadvantages which are outlined in.the��staff report. The first option has no advantages while there are a number of disadvantages. The City does not-have any control over the physical impacts of warehousing and:.distribution facilities on residential properties. Any'remaining vacant land would then be subject to the..existing standards of.the current ordinance. Ms. McPherson stated the�second optiori�has the;adeantage of reducing or eliminating the physical impacts on the remaining vacant properties as well as any future=redevelopment' opportunities the Cit� may=reaiize as properties be�ome blighted and the.City needs to encourage other industrial development. Ms. McPherson stated options 3 and 4 have really no advantages to the City and have disadvantages im:the fact that a number of existing facilities would become nonconforming and,�with the special use permit option, the burden of proof is on the City to deny the special use permit. The amendments do not address the aesthetic or physical impacts of warehouse and distribu�tion facilities. Ms. McPherson stated option 5 has several advantages and with no � disadvantages identified. The advantages are tha.t it limits the PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, FEBRiTARy lg� 1997 PAGE 15 � locations of warehouse and distribution facilities to those existing, promotes uses which have less truck traffic uses which have higher job generation and building valuationteand establishes standards to limit outdoor activity or noise, fumes, • and odors. Ms. McPherson stated staff reviewed the remaining vacant land inventory of approximately�90 acres of industrially zoned land. Staff selected seven sites which they felt wo�ld meet the need to be rezoned M-4. This totals about 33.5 acres or about 37$ of the remaining inventory. Ms. McPherson stated staff's recommendation is to recommend �o the City Council pursuing the following actions: 1• Amend the existing industrial zor�ing districts to establish stricter standards for corner lots and lots adjacent to residential districts. 2• Establish a new industrial district en�itled "M-4, Manufacturing Only", and rezone parcels as appropriate. Ms. Savage asked if staff were recommending both of these actions. Ms. McPherson stated yes. Staff determined that the best approach is a two-prong approach - one, to amend the existing standards in the current districts to encourage stronger standards for corner lots and lots adjacent to residential districts, and two, to estab3.ish tYie M-4 district to create a manufacturing only district, and place some properties within t hat district to encourage the development of manufacturing facilities_ Ms. Niodig asked, if you did the.M-4, Manufacturing Only, district., does that then ailow or have a charice�of being spotty all over and among other types of zoning'1n'the area.'� Ms. McPherson stated it is possible: - The sites selected out the vacant land inventory are within existing M-1 and M-2 districts. The parcels are not contiguous parcels so there be "spot" zoning. of could Mr. Kuechle asked what kind of mariufacturing staff envisioned coming into the City. Mr. McPherson stated they envisioned uses s'imilar to what is currently here. Just down the road from the site at 61st Avenue is Sheet Metal Connectors, a manufacturer, tool and die compan?�s, small furniture companies, etc. Mr_ YLaechle as?�ed �.f M-9 allows heavy manufactu; �_-�.-; _ , '�'� -.. _ r"� �� C �\ ��'1 pLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, FEBRUARY 19, 1997 PAGE 16 envision saying making them strictiy manufacturing and end up with something worse than a warehouse? Ms. Dacy stated staff discussed that at length. On Main Street is Kurt Manufacturing and a timber finishing use have from tit�ne to time an odor and the City receives complaints from the residential area. While the language is not yet developed for the district and because of the locatiQn across from a residentiai area in some of the cases, staff wants to be ve�y careful about the exterior impacts. They would encourage uses that have no outdoor fumes and a small amount of outdoor storage. The types of impacts that will not cause problems. Staff will need to take a look at the uses and perhaps make some exceptions cr prohibitions. Mr. Kuechle stated he also thoughi. the idea of restricting existing ones would be helpful. �= you look at the ones on Main Street, you can identify those tha� are problems. Mr. Oquist stated he is concerned about the present owners o� these properties. If you rezone and put on further restrictions, that makes it more.difficult to develop. Also, if this is changed to M-4, the City will probably within the first year have a request for rezoning. There may need to be controls on that to prevent that option. Ms. Dacy stated this gives the City the greater amount of control and forces evaluation of the proposed use. While it sounds as if this is manufacturing only, when iooking at the uses in the other districts, some of the special uses are really not industrial. With 90 acres left, she thought the Planning Commission and the City Council have to look at what �hey want to see there. Mr. Oquist stated he has a tendency to look for businesses and allow rezoning. It could be putting the burden on the present owners, and the City should'consider�that as it goes�through th'is. ` _ , ;., . , ,.'.,; Ms. Dacy stated they do need'to si�-down"with the owners of the-�``' properties that are affected_ � Ms. Savage stated this sounds as i= this is very much in the preliminary stage. Ms. Dacy stated this was correct. Staff are convinced the owners will come back and provide specific information about how the language should be worded. The Ci�y oYijectives are clear that it wants to control exterior impacts and the volume of traffic. The owner's experience can help to write the ordinance_ � Ms. Savage stated she agreed �ti7ith �he gbals. She felt the. proposal was going in the right d=~�ection. She was in favor of pLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, FEggUAF�y 19� 1997 PAGE 17 �--� adopting the recommendation. Mr. Wedgewood stated, when the City alters zoning and possibiy . impairs the value of that property, what liability does the City have to compensate the owner for that decreased value. Does-this amount to taking? . Ms. Dacy stated the City has authority ta change zoning on property. A taking technically occurs when there is no reasonabie use of the property. You would hear that in the case of an industrially zoned property being rezoned as residential_ There are questions of value there but there has be�n a nistory of casc law which says that, as long as there is a legitimate public purpose behind the rezoning action and there is some reasonable use of the property; the caurts have tended to find favor with the municipality, It is the same uses, same zoning. The only properties affected are those across from a residential areas. There is a public purpose established to prot�ct the residential areas. In her opinion in this case she did not beiieve that this was a taking. Mr. .Kuechle stated, in most cases, the property �aould be of higher value as a manufacturing fac,ility than as a.warehouse. There are perhaps fewer potential customers for�it because cf the limited � uses. Mr. Oquist asked how long the moratorium would be. Mr. McPherson stated the moratorium is for 12fl days. It expires at the end of May. Mr. Oquist asked how long it would take to get this proposed amendment in place. Ms. McPherson stated staff-is<pro�osing that, assuming the Planning Com�nission concurs and the City Council concurs, staff would come back at the end of March with the proposed ordinance language for the M-4 and also the amended language for the M-1 and M-2 and complete the process by the time the moratorium expires. Mr. Kuechle asked if the Keller proposal would be affected by the moratorium. Ms. McPherson stated it is a distribution activity �ut it is under the 10 dock limit so it is not affected. Mr. Oquist stated, other than being concerned about the presLnt property, etc_, he liked what this�is attempt�nq t� do. M03'IOi� by Mi _ Oqt:ist, seconded bv r�!- _�,aechi� ��-� n-��.-_, � �. .. _ c ,:�...� . -�.^. � '�'� pLAKNING COMMISSION MEETING, FEBRUARY 19, 1997 PAGE 18 City Council pursue the following actions: l. Amend the existing industrial zoning districts to establish stricter standards for corner lots and lots adjacent to residential districts. 2. Establish a new industrial district entitled "M-4, Manufacturing Only",;and rezone parcels as appropriate. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CAATR�aRSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. REVIEW 1997 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMEAIT GOALS ND OBJECTIVES Ms. Dacy stated, in response to the previous me ing, staff has provided the Planning Commission with a copy the 1997 goals and objectives for the Community Development Dep rtment. Also attached is a copy of the survey taken of e City Council members and the.HRA and the results of that surv The comment from the Commission to the City Council is that ou.want to get involved in some of the bigger things and look at he. big pieture for the � community and participate in that d ision-making process: Each department is now working on their 1998 goals and objectives. Any comment� received at this meetin will be incorporated into the process 'to recommend that to t City Council_ Ms. Dacy stated she gave th Commission the 1997 goals and objectives because Counci ember Bolkcom has talked about the exercise that staff put. e City Council through last February. Staff asked them to ima ine �lriving down University Avenue and Highway 65 in the.yea 2000 and asked what they wanted to see. They identified 12 0 13 items they��;wanted to see accomplished by the year 2000. In rder to�accomp3:ish:some of-those�objectives, staff backed thos into�current years.;to see what staff needed to do in order to a complish that.. Ms. Dacy stat d, in general, their priorities.from the City °Council hav been Lake Pointe, the southwest quadrant, and housing. aff have accomplished a significant portion of those prioritie . At I,ake Pointe, MEPC,is under contract, they have the indirec source permit, and they are moving on.the intersection. On the southwest quadrant, half of the units are under const uction and they hope that next year will be better. In the hou ng area, the City has a very:successful revolving loan pr gram. The Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is providing o e-stop service for,home owners wanting to improve their homes. he City has also started a dual track process where the HRA has ;°�'\ allocated funds for a focus neighborhood. The Hyde Park area was PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearing of the Fridley Planning Commission at the Fridley Municipal Center, 6431 University Avenue . N.E. on T�Tednesday, �� 19, 1997 at 7:30 p.m, for the purpose of: ORDII�ANCS NO. • AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYINt3 T�E SRIDLEY CITY CODE, C$APTER 205 � ENTITyEp aZO�lN�n � gy ��Q gIr,CTI�3 205.17.05.D.(6), 205.1$.05.D.(6), 205.19.OS.D.(6), ADDING 3ECTION 205.20 (M-4 G pNyy�. � RENUi��ERING CON3ECOTIyB gECTIpA?g 205.17 M-1, Light Industrial District Regulation 5. Parking Requirements D. Design Requirements (6) Loading Docks: ,''1 ta) Outside loading docks shall be located in the rear or side yard and be properly screened. (b) The space needed for the loading docks must be adequate � to handle the loading and unloading needs, without obstructing the public right of way. (c) On coruer lots, or lots across from a residential district, no loadin docks shall face the public right of wav (d) On corner lots, or lots across from a residential use or district, no trucks or trailers shall be parked in a manner which is_visible from the ublic ricrht of wav or the residential use or;district. 205.18 M-2, Heavy Industrial District Regulation 5. Parking Requirements D. Design Requirements n (6) Loading Docks: (a) Outside loading docks shall be located in the rear or side yard and be properly screened. (b) The space needed for the loading docks must be adequate to handle the loadinq and unloading needs, without obstructing the public right of way. On corner lots, or lots across from a residential trict, no loadin docks shall face the" ublic right of wav. �� {d) On corner lots, or lots across from a residential use � �� district, no trucks or trailers shall be parked in a manner which is visible from the public right of way or the residential use or district. 0 205.19 M-3, Outdoor Intensive, Heavy Industrial District Regulatian 5. Parking Requirements D. Design Requirements • (6) Loading Docks:,� (a) Outside loading docks shall be located in the rear or side yard and be properly screened. (b) The space needed for the loading docks must be adequate to handle the loading and unloading needs, without obstructing the public right of way. (c) On corner lots, or lots across from a resiclential district, no loading docks shall iace the public right of way. {d) On corner lots, or lots across from a residential district, no trucks or trailers shall be parked in a manner which is visible from the public right of way or the residential use or district. 205.20 M-4, MANUFACTtJRING ONLY DI3TRICT REGULATI�TS �"\ � 1. IISES PERMITTED _ A. Principal Uses. � The following are principal uses in M-9 Districts: Manufacturinq uses which will not be dangerous or otherwise detrimental to persons residiaiq or working sn the vicinity, and will not impair the use or value of any property, but not including any uses excluded hereinafter. B. Accessory Uses. _ The following are accessory uses in M-1 Districts: (1) Off-street parking facilities. (2) Off-street loading faciiities. {3) Business signs for uses pertnitted. (4) Retail sales or servicing of products manufactured. (5) Offices associated with the principal use. (6) Warehousing or distribution activities associated with a principal use.: '�� (7j Solar enerqy devices as an integral part of the principal stru- �ture• C. Uses Permitted With A S ecial Use Permit. � The followin are uses pertaitted with a Special IIse Permit in M 4 Districts . (1) Radio transmitters and microwave towers. (2) Stora e of materials, eQUipment, or mator vehicles_ inciaP„rai i� LL � V• (a) Motor vehicle storage is conducted as rovided in Section 205.20.07.D.{5)., (b) Materials, motor vehicles, and equipment are kept in a building or are fully screened so as not to be visible from: i1) a residential use or district ad'acent to the use, or (ii) a residential use or district across a ublic ri ht- of way from the use, or _ (iii)a »ublic ark adiacent to the use, or {iv) a public ri ht-of-wav adiacent to the use (c).Materials, motor vehicles,• and ernu.pment stored outside �`'� do not exceed fifteen (15) feet in hei ht; (dj Screening materials are provided as in Section 205.17.06.G.(1).(a). (3) Sexually oriented businesses as defined and re lated in Chapter 127 of the Fridley City Code. Sexuallv oriented businesses.in multi-tenant buildin s shall meet the standards required for commerca.al u'ses as stated in Section 205.17.O1.C.(3). {Ref. Ord. 9b6j D. Additional Restrictions. For uses other than rinci al uses, reuuirements as, setbacks, buildin arking, landscapinQ,:screening, etc , shall be at least co arable to simZlar uses in other districts, but also sub'ect,to additional provisions as provided by the Citv. 2. Q3E3 ERCLT7DED A. Any use allowed or excluded in any other district unless �ecificallv allowed under Uses Permitted of this district are excluded in M-4 Districts. B. Uses which may be dangerous or otherwise detrimental to persons residing or workin in the vicinitv thereof, or to the eneral welfare and may i air the use, enioyment, or value of any property. C. Trucking Terminals /'�� D Uses whose principal operation requ: materials, motor vehicles, or equipment mani ulation of said materials, motor v� 3. LOT RE4IIIREMENT3 ATID SETBACRS A. Lot Area. A lot area of not less than one and one required for one (1) main building. ,��'1 �1 the outdoor s luding the ou es, or ectuipm 1-1/2) acres c of B. Lot Width. A lot width of 100 feet is required at the required front setback. C. Lot Coverage. (1) The maximum ercent of the area af a lot allowed to be covered by the main building and all accessory buildings is as follows: (a) One (1) Story - forty percent (40$) maximum: fifty percent (SO�S) with a special use permit as provided in (4) below. (b) Two (2) Story - thirty-five percent i35�) maximutn: forty- five percent (45$) with a special use permit as provided in (A) below. (c) Three (3) Story - thirty percent i3�$) ��iA►um: forty percent (40�y with a s�secial use peuait as provided in (4) below. (d) Four (4) Story �- twenty-five percent (25$) maximam; tl,i rtv-fivp nprr_Pnt t35$) with a- snecial'use �ermit in (4J a,civw • (e) Five (5) Story - twenty percent {20$)- percent (30$)�with a special-use pezmit'as�provided in (4) below. : : - :,. (fj Six (6)�3tory`- fifteen percent tIS�&)'maximum; twenty-five:: percent {25$)�with a special;,use pezmit.in=:(4) below. 6' . _ 2) The above lot'coverage will�-be-'subject to=other considerations :ements, use of :ricts, which may decrease the City if and when dag within the main re shall not be more than the maximum lot coverage. (3) The lot coverage may be reduced � there is provision for underground pa structure rovided that the lot coveY forty percent (40�). (4) The lot coverage as stated in (1) to a maximum of ten percent (10�&) of obtaining a special use pe=mit: In a of this Section and the factors ident to evaluate svecial use permit reque: ve may be increased up lot area upon ion to the requireiuents d in Section 205.05.04 � � the followin factors in determining the effect of the increase in lot covera e. (a) The �etitioner shall prove that all other ordir�ance requa.rements are met, includinQ but not limited to, parkin , storm water mana ement, and landscapinq. D. Setbacks. 11) Front Yard: A front vard dp of.�ot less than thirty-five (35) feet is rnutted builcU.ngs and uses . (2} Side Yard: Two (2) side yards are rectuired, each with a width of not less than fifteen (15) feet exce t: (a) Where a drivewav is to be provided in the side yard, the minimum re ired side yard increases to thirty (30) feet. b) Where a side ya ard requirement in 35) feet. c) No side vard is etween two (2) bui he Buildinq Code. (3) Rear Yard: rd abuts a street of a corner lot, the side creases to a minimum of thirtv-five where a common wall for et. (4) Additional Setback Restrictions: Whenever any industrial clistrict is ad'acent to or adjoins any other cListra.ct, permitted bua.ldings and uses, exce t automobile arking and loadin spaces;= dra.veways;-essential services, walks and planting. spaces�„shall not' be „ � -: {aj Closer.to''a street ri ht-of-way line, abuttinct a residential district, than'100 feet. (b) Closer to the allev ri ht-of-way line than fortv (40) feet. (c) Closer to the boundary line of anv other district than thirty-five (35) feet. (d) Closer to the boundarv line of a residential use or district than fifty (50) feet. 4. BUILDINGi REQUIREi�TTB A.�• Building height shall be a maxi.mum of six (6) stories not ex�eeding � 0 �1 � ��1 � � sixty-five {65) feet provided that no bu ' height exceeding forty-five (45} feet wi R-1 or R-2 residential use or district u setback can be provided for each one {1) portion thereof exceeding forty-five (45 B. Exterior Materials. � di.ng shall be erected to a in fifty (50) feet of any ess one (1) additional foot oot of building height or feet. 5. PARRINGi REQIIIRE1�iT3 A. Reduction Of Parking. Reduction of parking stalls required for parking stalls proposed use or other consi Adequate open space sl�all b required parking stalls. B. Additional Parking. When th� provisions for par uses is inade ate, the Cit narkina be nrovi.de . be allowed when the provision of space � to the particular nature of the .ions, would be an unnecessary hardship. �vided to satisfy the_total number of requirecl for re that addi �� C. Parking Ratio. (1) For office use,. at ieast one {1) off-street �,e ,.,,-.,�,i �� fnr Pach 25� sauare feet of office /`�, (2) For be prov (3) For use, at least one (1) off-street ic district off-street � space shall use. na soace shall square feet of retail space use. e, at least one (1) off-street pa space shall be provided for each 400 sqnare feet of manuia�....��..y space use. (4) For warehouse and storage use, at least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each 2,-000 square feet of such space use. (5) For speculative building use, at least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each 500 square feet of floor area on lots of more than one and one-half (1-1I2) acres. (6) For speculative building use, at least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each 700 square feet of floor area on lots of less than one one-half (1-1/2) acres. (7) The speculative parking 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 ratio of all uses in the bua.ldang �rsll be.. Upon this liappening, the parking ratio for the building wa.11 be determined on a pro-rata basis by the parking ratio per the m number of scTUare feet for represents will be locate� t�a.s a reement, any clianq� a special use permit from (8) At least one {lj handd provided for eac}i fiftv � D. Desi Recruiremerits: (1) Draina e: Al1 driveways and Aarki� ch tvpe of use which the owner n the builcU.n . After execution of to the specified uses will require e.Citv. areas accord re or �ace shall be those for less than four t4 {2) Li htin Any lighting used to illuminate an off-street ark,in area shall be shaded or diffused to re£lect the li ht awav from the adioininQ property and traffic. (3) Curbin : The entire perimeter of all parkin areas in excess of four {4) stalls, access driveways, truck loadin spaces or other hard surface areas that.handle motor vehicle traffic shall be curbed with a poured six (6) inch hiqh concrete curb and ctutter. (aj Curbing shall be required around safetv islands. (b) Curb cuts and ramps for the handicapped shall be installed as required by State law. (c) Construction shall be in accordance with curbin specifications on file at the Citv. (d) The Citv may ex t curbinq: i(1)) Where the parkin lot directiv abuts a sidewalk which is sufficientiv hi her than the ctrade of the parking lot and satisfies the curbin requirements (i2)) Where the City has ap�roved future expansion (4) Driveway Requirements: (a} A maximum drivewav width of thirtv-two (32) feet at the curb opening, excludinQ the entrance radii, can be cons tructed. {b) The parking aisle shall be a min�.mum of twentv five t25) feet in r�ndth for two-wav traffic and eicthteen (18) feet in width for one-wav traffic (c) The edge of the curb openin shall not be closer to the nearest portion of a street riaht-of-wav intersection than seventy five (75) feet or two-tha.rds (2/3) of the iot width whichever is smaller. i� �1 �,,,,� (d) 4lhere a°T° interseCtion exists, a drive may be located opposite the end of the intercepted street. (e) The mi.nimum driveway angle to the street shall be sixty (60) degrees. (5) All parlcing and hard surface areas shall be: ' (a) No closer than twenty (20) feet from any street � !�1 1 . ._ , _� ,__.. owuers and the City. (c) No closer than five (5) feet from any rear lot line unless ad'acent to an alle , then the setback shall be increased to fifteen (15) feet. (d) No closer than five {5) feet from the main building. {e) Curbed with mi.nimum driveway access radii of ten (10) �eet r., matrh the existina street curb. (6) Loadinq Docks: (a) Outside loadin docks shall be located in the rear or side yard and be properly screened. .L� ...L_ ..�...,.e ..veAo.i fnr thP lnadinct docks must be Ytithout obstructing tne pun.�ic r1gu�.-vi-way. (c) On corner lots, or lots across from a residential use or district, na loading docks shall face the public right of way. (d) On corner lots, or lots across from a residential use or district, no trucks or trailers shall be parked in a manner which is visible from the pu�ilic right of way or the residential district. (7) Off-street parking shall be provided for all vehicles concerned with any use on the lot. (8) Parkiflg lots with more than four (4) parking stalls shall be striped. (9) Sufficient concrete area may be required for motorcycle ___,_: __ s � _�� a.s .... �-.. +-ho rom» rFar1 vQhicle oarkina 5�81�.5. (10 con that is �.JG6iGDt�L1C111 ��'��- -- - (11)Safety signs, markings and traffic control devices may be required to promote vehicular and pedestrian safety. (12)Parking stalls may be nine (9) feet in width for manufact uses, warehouse and storage uses, speculative industrial �,,,; 7 rii nns _ an[i narkina lots for lonq term emplovee parking. � 0 {Ref. Ord. 952, 960) 6. LAND3CAPE REQUI�'3 A. Scope. All open areas of anv site driveways, or storaae shal for areas used for a (1j All new developments requirin a buildin ermit shall comply with the requirements.� this section. (2) Existinq developments shall complv with the requirements of this section if one or more of the followin a li a) At the ictates t es. ime of a buildin expansion or alteration which necessa.tv for additional parkin or areas in excess of four (4) stalls. alterations which dictate a chan e in use such that the parkin area must be expanded in excess of four (4) stalls. (c) Construction of additional loadin docks. (d� Construction of new arkin areas in excess of four (4) stalls. 3) If full compliance cannot be achieved due to site constraints artial com�liance as determined by the Citv shall be (4) The requirements of this section shall not be required for build�.ng alterata.ons which do not affect the exterior ortions of the site. B. Bonding Requirement The City shall retain a perfornnance bond, cash or letter of credit, as required in Section 205 OS 06 A(3) of the zonin code for one growing season after the installation of landsca e materials is completed.. C. Plan Submission and Anproval. (1) A landscape blan shall be submi.tted to and approved bv City prior to issuance of a buildin permit or rior to ap�C of outside improvements not related to buildinq rovement A plan shall not be rec�uired for routine replacement of ex� materials or the installation of new materials when not associated with a buildin pro'ect. (2) The foilowing items shall a ear on the landscape plan: (a) General ((1)) Name and address of owner/develo er. the �\ �""\ � � �� {j2)) Name and address of architect/desiqner ((3)) Date of plan preparation ((4)) Dates and descri tion of all revisions ((Sj� Name of project or development � cale of plan (engineering scale only) at no ((7)) North point indication (b) Landscape Data ((1)) Planting schedule (tabie) containing: ({a)) Symbols ( (}�) j Quantities ((c)) Common names ((d)) Botanical names ((e)) Sizes of plant material at time of planting ((f)) Root specification (B R., B& B, Aotted, etc.) ^ ((q)) Special planting instructions ((2)) Existinq tree and shrubbery, locations, coimnan names and approximate size_ ((3)) Planting detail (show all species to scale at normal mature crown diameter, or spread for 'local hardiness zone� ((4)) T ical sections in detail of fences, tie walls, planter boxes, tot lots, picnic areas, berms, and other similar features. �_ " ({5)) Typical sections of landscape islands and planter beds with identification of materials used. ((6)) Details of planting beds and foundation plantings. {(7)) Note indica restored through th how disturbed soil areas will be ,•�; ((8)) Delineation of both sodded and seeded areas with total areas provided in square feet, and slo e information. ((9)) Coverage plan for underground irrigation system, if any. �� ((10)) Statement or syiabols, to describe exterior lightin lan conce t. i�) Special Conditions: Where landscape or man-made materials are used to rovide required screening from adiacent and nei hborinq ro erties, a cross-section shall be rovided throu h the site and ad acent roperties to show ropertv elevation, existing buildin s and screenin in scale. D. Landscapin Materials; Definitions. Al1 plant materials shall be livin plants Artificial plants are prohibited. {1) Grass and round cover. (a) Ground cover shall be planted in such a manner as to present a finished appearance and reasonablv complete coverage.within twelve (12) months after plantin , with �roper erosion control durin plant establishment period. F�tcepta.on to this is undisturbed areas containinQ natural vegetatian which can be maintained free of forei and noxious materials. .�, ��e�Lea Qrouna covers are material. The use of rock and to areas around � seed, or other or anic mulch shail be limited .e. shrubs) and shall be (2) Trees. (a) Over-storv Deciduous. ((1)) _ A taoodv plant, which at maturitv is thirtv (30) feet or more in height, with a sinQle trunk un-branched for several feet above the round, havin a defined crown which looses leaves annuallv. �(2)) Such trees shall have a 2 1/2 inch cali er iru.nimum at plantinq. (b) Ornamental. ((1)) A woody plant, which at maturitv is less than thirty (30) feet in heiQht, with a sinctle trunk un- branched for several feet above the round, having a defined crown which looses leaves annuallv. ({2)) Such trees shall have a 1 1/2 inch caliper minimum at plantinq. (c) Coniferous. (i1i) A woody plant, which a maturity is at least thsrty {30) feet or more in hei ht, with a single trunk full_y branched to the round, having folia e.on the outermost portion of the branches vear-round. �1 �1 � � ((3)) A combination of earth berms and lant materials such that a minimum of three (3) feet of continuous screenin is achieved F. Interior Parkin Lot Landsca in Standards (1) All parking areas containin over one hundred (100) stalls shall include unpaved, landscaped islands that are reasonablv aistributed throughout the parkinq area to break u the e anses of paved areas Landscaped islands shall be rovided ever two hundxed fift (250) feet or more of uninterrupted parking stalls (2) Al1 landsca ed islands shall contain a minimum of one hundred ei hty (180� square feet with a minimum width of five (5) feet and shall be provided with deciduous shade trees, or ornamental, or evergreen trees, lus round cover, mulch, and/or shrubbery, in addition to the minimum landscape requirements of this ordinance. Parkin area landsca in shall be contained in plantinQ beds bordered by a six (6) inch raised concrete curb. (3) Trees shall be provided at the rate of one tree for each fifteen (15) surface parking spaces rovided or a fraction thereof. G. Screenin and Bufferin Standards (ly Where the parcel abuts park or residentiallv zoned ropertrL, there shall be provided a landscaped buffer which shall be constructed in the followin manner: (a) A screenin fence or wall shall be constructed within a five (5) foot strip alonQ the propertv line(s) abutting the ark or residentially zoned ro ertv Said fence or wall shall be constructed of attractive, ermanent finished materials, compatible with those used in the principal structure, and shall be a minimum of six (6) feet hi h and a maximt�m of eight (8) feet hi h Chain link fences shall have non wooden slats when used for screenin purposes; or ' {b) A plantinq screen shall be constructed in a fifteen (i5) foot strip and shall consist of healthv,-fullv hardv plant materiais and shall be desi ed to provide a minimum �ear-round opaqueness of eiqhty {SO) ercent at the time of maturity, The plant material shall be of sufficient hei ht to achieve the requi.red screeninq Plantin screens shall be maintained in a neat and healthful condition. Dead �1 - cu• (c) If the existin to o raphv, natural qrowth of ve etation, �ermanent buildings or other barriers meet the standards for screening as apbroved bv the Citv, they may be substituted for all or part of the screeninQ fence or plantang screen. (2) All loacling docks must be located in the rear or side yards and be screened with a six {6) foot hi h mi.na.mum solid screenin '� fence if.visible from a ublic right-of-way or if within thirty (30� �„� feet of a residential use or districts. (3) Al1 external loading and service areas accessory to shall be completely screened from the qround level view contiouous resiclential_properties and ad�acent streets, � � at access poinzs. H Credit for Large Trees The total number of requir inches or more _3.n diameteri.- or each new (8) feet or more in heiqht. In no even greater than twenty-five (25) percent o required. I. Credit for Existing Trees The total number of required new over-s ..�� ..�..y are satisfied: trees may be re us tree measuri coniferous tree „ however, shal 3) eight ction be of trees trees may be reduced s provided that the (1) Such trees are four (4) inches or greater in caliper measured six (6) inches from soil level. (2) For each exi.sting tree meeting the requirement, two trees as required in section D above may be deleted. (3) Proper precautions to protect trees during development shall be indicated on grading plans submitted for plan review. Such precautions are outlined in section J. These precautaons shall be included in the 'landscape surety. J. Irrigation. Underground irrigation shall be required to maintain ali landscaped, boulevard, front and side yard areas. K. Installation. ' {1) The following-standards shall be met when installing the ired landscaping: (a} plant materials shall`be located to provide reasonable access to all utilities. (b) Ail required screeninq or buffering shall be located on the lot occupied by the use, building, facility or structures to be screened No screening or buffering shall be located on any public right-of-way. (c) Sodded areas on slopes shall be staked. (d) 5eeded areas shall be mulched with straw to prevent erosion. Hydro mulching is acceptable. (e) Oak trees shall be surrounded by snow fence or other means at their drip line to prevent compaction of their root systems. (f} Plantings shall not be placed so as to obstruct lines of siaht at etr * - ---- _�� .0 urivewa s. (c_�) No plant materials reachinq a mature heiQht of twentv (20) feet or more shall be planted within a twentv-five (25) foot lineal path of the centerline of an overhead power line. (2) The applicant shall install all landscape materials within one year, but shall have three (3j vears within which to install the r_equired landscaping if the following aiinimum standards are - met. (aj First vear y ({1)) All gradinq is completed, includin installation of berms. ((2)) The required irriqation svstem is installed. ((3)) Areas to be seeded and/or sodded are installed. ((4)) Screening for ad'acent residential areas is installed, if required. ((5)) Twentv-five (25) percent of the required over- story trees are installed. ({6)j Twentv-five (25) ercent of the erimeter landscaping is installed. (b) Second year ((1)} The remainder of the perimeter landsca ing is installed. ((2)) Interior landscaping is installed ((3)) Fifty (50) percent of the remainin required over- story trees are installed. (c) Third vear Any remainin landscapin shall be installed. L. Maintenance. (1) The propertv owner shall be res onsible for replacement of any dead trees, shrubs, round covers, and soddin If anv plant materials are not maintained or replaced, the ropertv owner shall have, upon written notification from the Citv, one growing season to replace said materials before the Citv shall maintain or replace said plant materials and assess the property for the costs thereof Plant materials need not be replaced specie for specie; however, in na case shall the number of plant materials be reduced from the minimum that is required by this section when replacing dead plant materials. /� �, (2? Screen fences and walls which are in disre air shall be repaired. �� 1 (3) All vacant lots, tracts, or parcels shall be properl i� an �rde2lv manner free of litter and 7unk. (Ref. Ord 7. PERFO�NCE STAi�ARD3 A. Parking Facilities. All driveways, parking areas and loading docks shall be surfaced with blacktop, concrete or other hard surface material approved by the Ci.ty. B. Exterior Storage. The exterior storage of materials, motor vehicles, and equipment shall comply with Section 205.17.O1.C.(11). (Ref. Ord. 995) C. Refuse. All waste materials, refuse or garbage shall be contained in closed containers as required under the chapter entitled "Waste Disposal" of the Fridley City.Code. D. Screening. (1) Screening of off-street parking shall be required for: ia) Anv off-street parking area visible from a public right-of-way. (b) Any driveway to a parkinq area adjoining a right-og-way. _ _ . . � .. . . . _ - _ �_ _ ��L L.. .� t-of-way or across from any residentiai use or cl.istrict, the owing requirements must be met: (a) There shall be a five (5) foot sidewalk easement provided along the property line. Council may allow the�applicant to delay the installation of the sidewalk, if the applicant signs an agreement that it will be (b) There shall be a fifteen (15) foot planting strip located behind the required sidewalk, that is substantial enough to create a physical separation between the public right-of-way and the industrial property. {3) Al1 trash or garbage storage receptacles must be located in the rear or side yards, and be totally screened from view from any public right-of-way Provi.sions must be taken to protect screening from vehicle damage. • (4) All raw materials, supplies, finished or semi-finished produc and equipment, not including motor vehicles, shall be stored within an enclosed building or be screened on all sides from view from a public right-of-way or an adjoining property of a d.ifferent district by a fence or other approved screen which �,� extends two (2) feet above the highest item to be stored with the height of the fence not to exceed eight (8) feet except � , where materials and ectui ment are beinq used for construction on the nremises. (5) Motor vehicles necessarv to the operation of the � be stored without screenin only in the ermitte yard area if thev are not readily visible from a ub, way, adjacent residential use or district, a residen district across a public riQht of wav. or a r�nhl9n .,: 995) ( 6 ) All roof � screened from as an inte ra: lines of the ] ment, except alternate ene ic v�ew unless the eQUiome r_�� E. Draina e And Grade Requirements A finished ground Qrade shall be est away from all buildincts is provided shal l 1UA1. V . rincipat uSe, rear c right of al use or k. iRef. Ord devices, must be s desic� tible with the . (Ref. Ord. ished such that natural minimum (lj The mini.mum elevation of finished rade shall not be less than one-fourth (1/4) inch rise er horizontal foot of setback measured from curb rade. (2j The City may specifv a minimum finished ground Qrade for anv structures in order to allow ro er drainage and connection to City utilities. F. Maintenance. It shall be the res onsibilitv of the ropertv owner to ensure that• (1) Every exterior wall, foundation and roof of anv buildin or structure shall be reasonablv waterti ht, weatherti ht and rodentproof and shall be ke t in a Qood state of maintenance and repair. Exterior walls shall be maintained free from extensive dila idation due to cracks, tears or breaks of deteriorated plaster, stucco, brick, wood or other material that gives evidence of lon neqlect. _i2) The protective surface on exterior walls of a buildin shall be maintained in good repair and rovide a sufficient coverin and protection of the structural surface against its deterioration. Without limitin the eneralitv of this Section, a protective surface of a buildin shall be deemed to be out of repair if: fa1 Mnro �i,�.. �-._.e..a-"-c'"- --�__�� •n�n. . � ,. _ ----- �-�-. �_�, ��.c�ncu, �a:atcu Vr cnalxea away, or (b) More than twenty-five percent (25�) of the pointin of anv brick or stone wall is loose or has fallen out. i.'verv �.�.-.� -._.a _i i _._.�---'----- -� .. . � ^ - - drive t condition. � � /�\ /'"� � (4) The bouievard area of a premises shall be properl� maintained, groomed and cared for by the abutting pro ert owner. G. Essential Services. (1) Connection is required on each lot served by City sanitar sewer. � Connection is f. Ord. 960) on each lot served by a City water line. Any and all persons desiring to be heard shall be given an opportunity at the above stated time and place. Any questions related to this item may be referred Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator at 572-3599 or Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant 572-3593. Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 572-3500 no later than March 12, 1997. Publish: March 6, 1997 March 13., 1997 � �� DIANE SAVAGE CHAZR pLANNING COMMISSION � DATE: March 14, 1997 �% � �� , _� � � PLASiTNING DIVISION TO: Planning Commission FROM: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant SUBJECT: Proposed Telecommunir.ations Ordinance The purpose of this memo is to ask the Commission specfic questions regarding the scope and definition of the City's Ciiy Code Chapter which wi11 regulate � telecommunic�tion facilities. � On December 16, 1996, #he Cify Councii. established a moratorium prohibiting the construction of #elecommunications #acili#ies. The p.urpose of the 180 day moratorium was to provide time to detemvne the most appropriate method of regutating such facilities and to identify which sites would be the best candidates for such facilities. Background . Prior to 1996, telecommunications facilfies were regulated in three areas: Title VI This portion of federal law regulat� cable service providers. A framework was established for local govemments to regulate cable providers. Title II Common carriers (broadcast N and telephones) were regulated by this area of federal law. Ti II n This area of federal law regulated radio and cellular communications. � Cable Commission March 14, 1997 Page 2 � In 1996, these weil-defined "boxes" of regulated activit�r were substantialiy destroyed. The 1996 Tefecommunications Act was intend� to increase competition, remove regulatory barriers to entry into the market, address the � convergence of cable and telephone technologies, and e�sure universal service. Telecommunications regulation may be divided into three parts: regulation of the facility (towers, antennae, or satellite dishes), regulation of the provider, or regulation of the service. The`Federal Communications Commission has strict guidelines regarding how these areas may be controlled by the local govemment unit. In any case, the Ciiy may not discriminate amongst services or providers nor may it create unfair competitive advantages between providers or services. In addition, a local govemment unit may not pro ibit #he in tallation of telecommunication facilities Extent of Local Control Staff is proposing two ordinance amendments for the Council to consider: 1. A new chapter of the City Code establishing constru�tion standards, co-location, an#ennae types, antennae location, and a review process for approval of such installa#ions. �"� 2. Amendments to #he appficable sections of the Zoning Code which will define� "building mounted" installations as permitted accessory uses, and "new tower� installations as special use permits. With the exception of Unity Hospital, and satellite dish installations, antennae installations will be prohibited in single and mulfi-family residential districts. We would like the Commission to comment on the fiollowing areas of the proposed City Code amendment. Sco�e The proposed intent of the Ciiy Code amendment is to regulate telecommunications facilities, theic location in the City, the placement of them on � a parcel, construction standards, and standards to iessen their impact on adjacent properties. The 1996 Act provides specifice regulatory direction regarding PCS and celfular antennas as well as land-based satellite dishes of various sizes� including direct broadcast. The amendment proposes to include satellite dishes in its scope. � � � � � � 1 Cable Commission March 14, 1997 Page 3 . Method of Reaulating PCS or Cellular Antennae Installations Two regulatory approaches have been defined by staff for consideration. These approaches are: Limitecf Open Market and Site-Specific, Municipal and Private. A short description of each and an analysis follows. Limited Open Markef .w- This approach wouid allow antennae installations to occur where the "market drives them", limited oniy by the Ciiy Code and Zoning District regulations (see attached map "Possible Zones"). Sites would be selected by willing property owner and service provider negotiations within permitted zoning districts. Site-Spec�c, Municipal or Private In this method, the City would limit installations to municipally owned land or facilities or specifically identified privately-owned sites (see attached matrix "Personal Communication Tower Site Analysis"). This would not require the City to own or construct #he towers, but to provide space for the installations via a lease agreement. Both approaches would require 3/4 mile spacing, compliance with specific construc#ion standards, and co-location. L111�ITED OPEN MARKET A. Hierarchy of Zoning � • Residential: prohibited except for Unity Hospital. - • Commercial • Industrial • Park/Public B. Process: Building mounted installations would be permitted accessory uses. New tower°s would require special use permit approval, with Park and Recreation Commission review on park sites. SPECIFIC, MUNICIPAL OR PRNATE A. Identify specific sites, either all private, all municipal, or a combination of the two which are acceptable, but subject to 3/4 mile spacing, co-location, and constructibn standards. B. Process: Same as in Limited Open Market Pros and Cons of Regulatory Appro�ches Each approach fias its pros and cons: n Cable Commission March 14, 1997 Page 4 APPROACH Limited Open Market Municipal Site Specific Private Site Specific PRO • More flexible for providers to find sites. � City is not in the position of convincing owners that they must permit this use. t+ i • The City can control the location of installations. • City receives lease revenues. • Creates an "equal" playing field because providers deal with one owner. • City has acknowledged that these sites are acceptable. • � City can control number, location, and impact of installations. • Cpuld eliminate the need for a special use - permit if standards were written for each district to mitigate impacts. � �� CON Burde� of proof is on the City for denial o# special use permits Ordinance may force%oerce unw�lling parties into an expensive lease on towers which were built by a provider. Some municipal sites are in the middle of residential areas. Some of the sites may not be acceptabte to providers or there may not be enough coverage. Owners may not want installations. Create an economic advantage for some property oarner that the Cifiy is dictating sites. Providers may not approve of sites. Maps displaying the coverage of the City under each of these approaches will be available for discussion at the meeting. The Commission should review each of these approaches and recommend its preference #or inclusion in the ordinance. PerFormance Standards Once the regulatory approach has been determined, staff recommends that the following perFormance standards be adopted as part of the proposed telecommunications ordinance: � �--�, � � Cable Commission March 14, 1997 Page 5 ,''� 1. Monopoles wiil be given firs# priority over lattice-work towers. Lattice-work towers will be approved when located along the railroad corridor or adjacent to a similar utility pole or structure. 2. Monopoles will not be allowed to be attached to buildings. Aesthetically, this is an unusual sight., Antenna arrays will be the only perrnitt� structure to be attached to existing buildings. Their height shall not exceed 95 feet above a parapet or the highest point of the structure. 3. Towers will not be painted for the following reasons: a. Paint can draw more attention to the pole. b. Continual maintenance may be difficult. The Ciiy would need to be assured that the paint is a long lasting, factory finished type. c. The City r.ould risk criticism in attempting to determir�e a blanket approach for all sites. ,�"1 d. Unpainted Installations may blend in easier with adjacent power lines or utility structures. 4. The equipment storage facility located at the base Qf the tower shall be brack and shaA not be fenced. 5. A minimum lot area has not been determined; however, the cansultant has suggested the approach of an adequate "crumple zone° versus an - established minimum area based on the height of the pole. ,:; �. Monopoles are designed to break at the top versus falling over from the bottom. A structural engineer will need to certify that the design of the monopole will accomplish this. Lattice-worlc towers are designed to be self-crollapsing structures. If a pole or tower is ioc�ted near an existing building, the provider will be required to receive permission from the building owner to place the tower in such a location. 6. Staff recommends the following site standards for each instailation: ,r� a. There shall be no glare from lights on#o adjacent properties. No lights or signs shall be located on the tower. � Cable Commission March 14, 1997 Page 6 /"1 b. The lease area must be located in a side or rear yard. c. The lease area may not cause noncompNance with the parking or lot coverage of the primary use. d. The boundary of the lease area shall be locat� 10 feet from the side or rear lot line. This 10 feet should accommodate most easement areas, provide separation for maintenance, provide separation from the property line, and this setback is consistent with the sign code setbacks. e. The provider shall provide a minimum of one parking stall for service vehicles. Commission's Future Role The Planning Commission will be responsible for reviewing special use pertnit requests for tower installafions. It is proposed that building-mounted installations will be considered as a permitted accessory use. Review of a Pronosed Ordinance by fihe Parks & Recreation Commission and �--� Cable Advisory Commissi�n At its March 3, 9 997, meeting, the Parks & Recreation Commission reviewed the proposed telecommunications ordinance's impact to parks: The Commission indicated that telecommunications could be located in Ciiy parks if the impa�t$ were properly mitigated and if th� appropriate lease arrangements were made. The Commission was interested in obtaining some funds from the lease agreements for park maintenance and development. ' : � At.its March 10, 1997, meeting, the Cable Television and Telecommunications Advisory Commission reviewed the regulatory approaches: The Commission recommended the site-specific approach based on the information provided to them at the meeting. The Commission, however, requested information from staff regarding the potential financiai gain #o the City, guidefines for prohibiting installations in certain parks, the dedication of some iunds fram lease agreements to the Cable Commission, and also recommended that the City pursue possible acquisition of land currently not under City ownership for the installation of telecommunications fiacilities. The Commission requested that staff retum with the draft of the ordinance and the site-speciflc location plan for their review. � � Cable Commission March 14, 1997 � Page 7 Next Ste�s The next activities regarding the telecommunications ordinance will occur as follows: 1. Ciiy Council will review preliminary discussion by Parks & Recreation ' Commission, Cable Tel,Qvision and Telecommunications Advisory Commission, and Planning Commission at its March 31, 1997, meeting. In addition to the regulatory�approaches, the Council will discuss the issue of a tower or telecommunic�tions utility and whether it feels it is appropriate to pursue such a utility. 2. Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the zoning code amendments at its April 16, 1997, meeting. Also on that date, an informational meeting with the providers will occur to discuss specific components of the City Code amendment. On May 5, 1997, the Cifiy . Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the City Code amendment. The moratorium regarding telecommunications expires on June 24, 1997. Recommendation � �n summary, staff recommends that the Commissior� complete the following.task regarding the telecommunications ordinance: 1. Review the two regulatory approaches and recommend one for inclusion in the ordinance. ' 2. Review and comment on the components of the City Code chapter. M-97-129 � � Personal Communication Tower Site Analysis � SITE TYPES SELECTION CRITERIA J � f0 W Q V J Q °' F- � Q' Q U N N N � J I-- � � � i- � o�� t� cn V tA W cn J �� 'c 'c .p W � � Q � � I-- W a J J J E�� E�'a O Q W Z� U�' Z U J fA �a Q�-- � C � � C � H t9 C7 i7 C9 W f- � �_ Tn rn � � a� zz zz F- f-- �-' auZi ww °'.��- m c a� o m�- uJ V Y 1-� I-0 QO Q� d O H� -�� m.L o�� o I-- Z� tnJ tn-� (� Z U z �_ -� u i � v� m� m��' �,,r ='"' L O C A T I ON Q� Q X� —� ¢ ¢ O U � t,u ? w o m o� � m � A 5960 Main Street X X X X 61 st and Main Street X X X 5850 Main Street X X X X 5750 Main Street X X X X X 5660 Main Street X X X X 50 57th Avenue X X X 5400 Main Street X X X X 5280 Main Street X X X 5220 8 5250 Main Street X X X 5120 Main Street X X X Ford Remanufacturing X X X 5110 Main Street X X X X 700 Main Street X X X X 00 Main Street X X X General Mills X ' X X X X BNSF Antennae Tower X X X X X BNSF Light Tower X - X X X X' MPLS Water Tower X X X X� United Defense X X X X X Longview Fibre X X X X X Stevenson Elementary X X 631 Cheri Lane X X X Fridley Hockey Storage, Cheri Lane X X 00 71st Avenue X X X X Community Par1c X X X X 7580 Commerce Lane X X X X 7362 University Avenue X X X X X Page 1 � � � Personal Communication Tower Site Anal� SITE TYPES __ SELECTION CRITERIA J i W J Q J Q. . a U Q U N N N C� F" � � J F-- W � � i' � � E �� U c° "c c � o W � � � y� � F_ W Q� J J ��•� E N'a �J � ? (� � Q fA f" lL Q � Q m'-' � N� � � C «. � .«+ O F_- c� i� c� c� Z W� lL �— tI) tIJ ._ � °¢- � zz zz f- � � � aw ww � � °' � °'" mr' U Z Z � � c t o �" m c W Y F=� 1=� Q� Q� d O HO J� a� m o H Z � f/i J Ui J (� Z U Z N= J Ui ��Ji m-p �� tll �� i+ LOCATION a� a X� X� ¢ Q O U� w ? w o� o� o� � o Totino Grace High S�O°� X X X 941 Hiliwind X X X X X 6341 Central venue X X X 1131 63rd Avenue X X X MedYronic 8 Onan X X X X X Industrial Area, ' hway 65 and �ntral Avenue X X X X X Unity Hosp'ital X X X X X Highway 65 Water Tower X X X X Middle School ater Tower X X X X Well #12, Highway � 65 X X Fiayes School X X There are no single or multi-family residential sites. � Page 2