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EQEA 5/9/2023 Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Meeting May 09, 2023 7:00 PM Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E. Agenda Call to Order Approval of Meeting Minutes 1.Approve the Minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission meeting of April 11, 2023. New Business 2.Critical Area Overlay Chapter Updates rd 3.73Avenue Corridor Input 4.Deconstruction webinar and research Old Business 5.Energy Action Plan Updates 6.Events and Outreach Updates 7.Grant Updates Other Items 8.Digital Collaboration Brainstorming 9.Informal Status Reports Adjournment Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in any City of Fridley services, programs, or activities. Hearing impaired persons who need an interpreter or other persons who require auxiliary aids should contact the City at (763) 572-3450. 2 Jufn!2/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:May 9, 2023 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Approve the Minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission meeting ofApril 11, 2023. Background Approve the Minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission meeting of April 11, 2023. Recommendation Approve the Minutes from the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission meeting of April 11, 2023. Attachments and Other Resources Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Minutes-April 11, 2023 Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 3 Jufn!2/ ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING April11, 2023 7:00 PM Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E. MINUTES Call to Order Vice Chair Olberdingcalled the Environmental Quality and Energy Commissionto order at7:02p.m. Roll Call Present:Amy Dritz Nick Olberding Justin Foell Aaron Klemz Mark Hansen Heidi Ferris Absent:Sam Stoxen Others Present: Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Approval ofAgenda Motionby CommissionerKlemzto approvethe meeting agenda. Secondedby Commissioner Olberding.The motion carriedunanimously. Approval of Meeting Minutes 1.Approval of March14, 2023Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Meeting Minutes Motionby CommissionerKlemzto approvethe March14, 2023meeting minutes. secondedby CommissionerStoxen.The motion carriedunanimously. New Business 2.Chair Election Ms. Workin announced that Commissioner Dritz had stepped down as chair of the EQEC. The Commissioners thanked Commissioner Dritz for her service. Motion by Commissioner Dritz to nominateCommissioner Klemz to serve as chair. Seconded by Commissioner Foell. The motion carried unanimously. 3.GreenStep Cities 2022 Metric Review 4 Jufn!2/ Environmental Quality & Energy Commission Minutes Page 2 Meeting 4/11/2023 awarded Step 5 status at the League of Minnesota Cities conference in June. Old Business 4.!Energy Action Plan updates Ms. Workin shared that the first round. Ms. Workin 5.!Grant updates Ms. Workin shared that the City was awarded another round of grant funding for Preparing for Emerald Ash Borer. 6.!Outreach and Event updates Ms. Workin shared that no outreach and events had been conducted the previous month, but that the Environmental Fun Fair was scheduled for April 22. Other Items 7.!Digital Collaboration Brainstorming Commissioner Olberding suggested that the EQEC consider platforms for digital collaboration to increase community feedback and awareness of sustainability issues. Commissioners were asked to look for examples of existing platforms to share with the group. 8.!Informal Status Reports Commissioner Ferris shared that she would be partnering with Stevenson Elementary on native planting projects. Adjournment Motion by Commissioner Foell to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Hansen. The Motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 PM. 5 Jufn!3/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:May 9, 2023 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Critical AreaOverlay Chapter Updates Background The Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) is a corridor of land along a 72-mile stretch of the Mississippi River through the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Land development within the MRCCA is regulated by local governments in order to protect the natural, cultural, and scenic resources of the River. Communities within the MRCCA are responsible for developing a MRCCA plan as part of their Comprehensive Plan as well as implementing zoning regulations consistent with the plan and Minnesota State Statute. These zoning regulations provide special consideration for the River during building construction, land alteration, subdivisions, and other land use activities. In Fridley, these regulations are contained within Zoning Overlay District 205-28 O-2 Critical Area District Regulations. In 2017, the state adopted new rules for the MRCCA put forth by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The DNR also developed a model ordinance that provides the minimum standards that communities must adopt. Beginning in January 2020 all 30 communities within the MRCCA have begun adoptingthe new MRCCA zoning standards to be in compliance with these new rules. The Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) provided a presentation to the EQEC on the MRCCA at the July 13, 2021 meeting. The City has also revied comments provided by FMR and the Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis provided to other citiesbased on the MRCCA Model Ordinance. The following is a draft ordinance replacing the current Chapter 205-28O-2thatconsiders the following: 1) The required changes from the MRCCA Model Ordinance 2) Components ofthe existing MRCCA Ordinancedeemed desirable to be maintained 3) Suggestions from FMR and Audubon deemed desirable for inclusion Documents explaining the changes and providing examples of how projects will be regulated differently under the new rules are attached. Additionally, draft changes have been provided forthe 205.30 O-5 Telecommunications Overlay and the 205.32 O-7 Shoreland Overlay Chapters. The revisions to the TelecommunicationsOverlay communicate that any telecommunications site must meet the conditions within the MRCCA Overlay, as required by the MRCCA Model Ordinance. The revisions within the Shoreland Overlay allow propertiesthat are within Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 6 Jufn!3/ both the Shoreland Overlay and the MRCCA Overlay to reference the MRCCA Overlay. This simplifies the regulatory process for properties that fall within both overlays while maintaining the standards of both overlays. Recommendation Staff recommend that commissioners recommend the following changes to the Critical Area, Shoreland, and Telecommunications Chapters for approval. Attachments and Other Resources !Draft Critical Area Overlay Chapter !Critical Area Report outlining changes between current and proposed draft chapter !Example scenario project document !Comments from Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis on DNR Model Ordinance !Draft Shoreland Overlay chapter !Draft Telecommunications Overlay Chapter Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 7 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Section 205.28. O-2 Critical Area District Regulations 205.28.01 Purpose and Intent The Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) Chapter is adopted pursuant to the authorization and policies contained in Minnesota Statutes (M.S.) Chapter 116G, Minnesota Rules Parts 6106.0010 - 6106.0180, and the planning and zoning enabling legislation in M.S. Chapters 462 and 473. The Legislature of Minnesota has delegated responsibility to local governments of the state to regulate the subdivision, use and development of designated critical areas and thus preserve and enhance the quality of important historic, cultural, aesthetic values, and natural systems and provide for the wise use of these areas. 205.28.02 General Provisions 1. Jurisdiction. The boundaries of the O-2 District shall apply to land within the river corridor boundary as described in the State Register, volume 43, pages 508 to 519 and shown on the zoning map. 2. Severability. If any section, clause, provision, or portion of this Chapter is judged unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Chapter shall not be affected thereby. 3. Abrogation and Greater Restrictions. It is not intended by this Chapter to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where this Chapter imposes greater restrictions, the provisions of this Chapter shall prevail. All other Chapters inconsistent with this Chapter are hereby repealed to the extent of the inconsistency only. 205.28.03 Definitions Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in this Chapter shall be interpreted to give them the same meaning they have in common usage and to give this Chapter its most reasonable application. For the purpose of this Chapter, mandatory and not permissive. All distances, unless otherwise specified, are measured horizontally. Access path: An area designated to provide ingress and egress to public waters. Adjacent: Having a boundary that physically touches or adjoins. Agricultural use: A use having the meaning given under M.S. § 40A.02. 8 Jufn!3/ Alternative design: Subdivision design methods such as conservation design, transfer of development density, or similar zoning and site design techniques that protect open space and natural areas. Biological and ecological functions: The functions of vegetation in stabilizing soils and slopes, retaining and filtering runoff, providing habitat, and recharging groundwater. Bluff: 1. A slope that rises at least 25 feet where the grade of the slope averages 18% or greater, measured over any horizontal distance of 25 feet, from the toe of the slope to the top of the slope. Where the slope begins below the ordinary high water level, the ordinary high water level is the toe of the slope. See Figure 1; or Figure 1: Bluff 2. A natural escarpment or cliff with a slope that rises at least ten feet above the ordinary high water level or toe of the slope, whichever is applicable, to the top of the slope, with a slope of 75 degrees or greater. See Figure 2. Figure 2. Natural Escarpment Bluff and Bluff Impact Zone Bluff impact zone (BIZ): A bluff and land located within 20 feet of the bluff. See Figure 2 for natural escarpment or cliff example and Figure 3 for more common bluff example. 9 Jufn!3/ Figure 3. Bluff Impact Zone, Bluffline, Toe of bluff, and Top of Bluff Bluffline: A line delineating the top of the bluff connecting the points at which the angle of ascent becomes less than 18%. More than one bluffline may be encountered. Bluff, Toe of: A line along the bottom of a bluff, requiring field verification, such that the slope above the line exceeds18% and the slope below the line is 18% or less. Bluff, Top of: A line along the top of a bluff, requiring field verification, such that the slope below the line exceeds 18% and the slope above the line is 18% or less. Buildable area: The area upon which structures may be placed on a lot or parcel of land and excludes areas needed to meet requirements for setback, rights-of-way, bluff impact zones, historic properties, wetlands, designated floodways, land below the ordinary high water level of public waters, and other unbuildable areas. Building: A structure with two or more outside rigid walls and a fully secured roof and affixed to a permanent site. Commissioner: The Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources. Conservation design: A pattern of subdivision that is characterized by grouping lots within a portion of a parcel, where the remaining portion of the parcel is permanently protected as open space. Conventional subdivision: A pattern of subdivision that is characterized by lots that are spread regularly throughout a parcel in a lot and block design. Deck: A horizontal, unenclosed, aboveground level structure open to the sky, with or without attached railings, seats, trellises, or other features, attached or functionally related to a principal use or site. Developer: Having the meaning given under M.S. § 116G.03. : Jufn!3/ Development: Having the meaning given under M.S. § 116G.03. Discretionary action: An action under this chapter related to land use that requires a public hearing by local ordinance or statute, such as preliminary plats, final subdivision plats, planned unit developments, special use permits, interim use permits, variances, appeals, and rezonings. Dock: Having the meaning given under Minnesota Rules Chapter 6115. Electric power facilities: Equipment and associated facilities for generating electric power or devices for converting wind energy to electrical energy as identified and defined under M.S. § 216E. Essential services: Underground or overhead gas, electrical, communications, steam, sanitary sewer, or water distribution, treatment, collection, supply, or disposal systems, including storm water. Essential services include poles, wires, mains, drains, pipes, conduits, cables, fire alarm boxes, traffic signals, hydrants, navigational structures, aviation safety facilities, lift stations, stormwater management facilities, or other similar equipment and accessories in conjunction with the systems. Essential services do not include buildings, treatment works as defined in M.S. § 115.01, electric power facilities or transmission services. Floodplain: Having the meaning given the meaning given under Minnesota Rules Chapter 6120. Fully reconstructs: The reconstruction of an existing impervious surface that involves site grading and subsurface excavation so that soil is exposed. Mill and overlay and other resurfacing activities are not considered fully reconstructed. Hard-surface trail: A trail surfaced in crushed aggregate, asphalt, or other hard surface, for public use, as determined by local, regional, or state agency plans. Historic property: An archaeological site, standing structure, site, district, or other property that is: 1. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places or the State Register of Historic Places or locally designated as a historic site under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 471; 2. determined to meet the criteria for eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places or the State Register of Historic Places as determined by the director of the Minnesota Historical Society; or 3. An unplatted cemetery that falls under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 307, in consultation with the Office of the State Archaeologist. Impervious surface: A constructed hard surface that either prevents or retards the entry of water into the soil and causes water to run off the surface in greater quantities and at an increased rate 21 Jufn!3/ of flow than prior to development. Examples include rooftops, decks, sidewalks, patios, parking lots, storage areas, and driveways, including those with concrete, asphalt, or gravel surfaces. Intensive vegetation clearing: The removal of all or a majority of the trees or shrubs in a contiguous patch, strip, row, or block. Interim use: A use having the meaning given under Minnesota Statutes Chapters 394 and 462. Land alteration: An activity that exposes the soil or changes the topography, drainage, or cross section of the land, excluding gardening or similar minor soil disturbances. Lot width: The shortest distance between lot lines measured at both the ordinary high water level and at the required structure setback from the ordinary high water level. See Figure 4. Figure 4. Lot Width Marina: Having the meaning given under Minnesota Rules Chapter 6115. Mississippi Flyway: A major North American bird migration corridor that encompasses all MRCCA districts. Mooring: Having the meaning given under Minnesota Rules part 6115.0170. Native plant community: A plant community identified by the Minnesota Biological Survey or biological survey issued or adopted by a local, state, or federal agency. Natural-surface trail: A trail composed of native soil and rock or compacted granular stone, primarily intended for hiking or mountain bike use, as determined by local, regional, or state agency plans. 22 Jufn!3/ Natural vegetation: Any combination of ground cover, understory, and tree canopy that, while it may have been altered by human activity, continues to stabilize soils, retain and filter runoff, provide habitat, and recharge groundwater. Nonmetallic mining: Construction, reconstruction, repair, relocation, expansion, or removal of any facility for the extraction, stockpiling, storage, disposal, or reclamation of nonmetallic minerals such a stone, sand, and gravel. Nonmetallic mining does not include ancillary facilities such as access roads, bridges, culverts, and water level control structures. For purposes of this subpart, and any structures that drain or divert public waters to allow mining. Off-premise advertising signs: Those signs that direct attention to a product, service, business, or entertainment venue that is not exclusively related to the premises where the sign is located. Ordinary high water level (OHWL): Having the meaning given under M.S. § 103G.005. Parcel: Having the meaning given under M.S. § 116G.03. Patio: A constructed hard surface located at ground level with no railings and open to the sky. Picnic shelter: A roofed structure open on all sides, accessory to a recreational use. Planned Unit Development: A method of land development that merges zoning and subdivision controls, allowing developers to plan and develop a large area as a single entity, characterized by a unified site design, a mix of structure types and land uses, and phasing of development over a number of years. Planned unit development includes any conversion of existing structures and land uses that utilize this method of development. Plat: Having the meaning given under M.S. § 505 and 515B. Primary conservation areas (PCAs): Key resources and features, including shore impact zones, bluff impact zones, floodplains, wetlands, gorges, areas of confluence with tributaries, natural drainage routes, unstable soils and bedrock, native plant communities, cultural and historic properties, and significant existing vegetative stands, tree canopies, and other resources identified in local government plans. Private facilities: Private roads, driveways, and parking areas, private water access and viewing structures, decks and patios in setback areas, and private signs. Public facilities: Public utilities, public transportation facilities, and public recreational structures. Public recreation facilities: Recreational facilities provided by the state or a local government and dedicated to public use, including parks, scenic overlooks, observation platforms, trails, docks, 23 Jufn!3/ fishing piers, picnic shelters, water access ramps, and other similar water-oriented public facilities used for recreation. Public river corridor views (PRCVs): Views toward the river from public parkland, historic properties, and public overlooks, as well as views toward bluffs from the ordinary high water level of the opposite shore, as seen during the summer months and documented in the MRCCA plan/chapter of the comprehensive plan. Public transportation facilities: All transportation facilities provided by federal, state, or local government and dedicated to public use, such as roadways, transit facilities, railroads, and bikeways. Public utilities: Electric power facilities, essential services, and transmission services. Public waters: Having the meaning given under M.S. § 103G.005. Readily visible: Land and development that are easily seen from the ordinary high water level of the opposite shore during summer months. Resource agency: A federal, state, regional, or local agency that engages in environmental, natural, or cultural resource protection or restoration activities, including planning, implementation, and monitoring. Retaining wall: A vertical or nearly vertical structures constructed of mortar and rubble masonry, rock, or stone , vertical timber pilings, horizontal timber planks with piling supports, sheet pilings, poured concrete, concrete blocks, or other durable materials that in combination exceed four vertical feet. Rock riprap: Natural coarse rock placed or constructed to armor shorelines, streambeds, bridge abutments, pilings and other shoreline structures against scour, or water or ice erosion. River corridor boundary: The boundary approved and adopted by the Metropolitan Council under M.S. § 116G.06, as approved and adopted by the legislature in M.S. § 116G.15, and as legally described in the State Register, volume 43, pages 508 to 518. River-dependent use: The use of land for commercial, industrial, or utility purposes, where access to and use of a public water feature is an integral part of the normal conduct of business and where the use is dependent on shoreline facilities. Selective vegetation removal: The removal of isolated individual trees or shrubs that are not in a contiguous patch, strip, row, or block and that does not substantially reduce the tree canopy or understory cover. Setback: A separation distance measured horizontally. 24 Jufn!3/ Shore impact zone (SIZ): Land located between the ordinary high water level of public waters and a line parallel to it at a setback of 50% of the required structure setback or, for agricultural use, 50 feet landward of the ordinary high water level. See Figure 5. Figure 5. Shore Impact Zone Shoreland. Shoreland means land located within the following distances from the ordinary high water elevation of public waters: 1. Land within 1,000 feet from the normal high watermark of a lake, pond, or flowage; and 2. Land within 300 feet of a river or stream or the landward side of a floodplain delineated by ordinance on the river or stream, whichever is greater. Shoreline facilities: Facilities that require a location adjoining public waters for ingress and egress, loading and unloading, and public water intake and outflow, such as watercraft lifts, marinas, short-term watercraft mooring facilities for patrons, and water access ramps. Structures that would be enhanced by a shoreline location, but do not require a location adjoining public waters as part of their function, are not shoreline facilities, such as restaurants, bait shops, and boat dealerships. Sign: See definition in the Signs Chapter. Steep slope: Any slope steeper than 15% fifteen percent (15 feet of rise for every 100 feet horizontal run). Storm water management facilities: Facilities for the collection, conveyance, treatment, or disposal of storm water. Structure: A building, sign, or appurtenance thereto, except for aerial or underground utility lines, such as sewer, electric, telephone, or gas lines, and utility line towers, poles, and other supporting appurtenances. 25 Jufn!3/ Subsurface sewage treatment system. Having the meaning given under Minnesota Rules Part 7080.1100. Transmission services: Lines, cables, pipelines, or conduits that are: 1. Used to transport power between two points, as identified and defined under M.S. § 216E.01, Subd. 4; or 2. For mains or pipelines for gas, liquids, or solids in suspension, used to transport gas, liquids, or solids in suspension between two points; and 3. Telecommunication or electric lines, cables, pipelines, or conduits. Treeline: The more or less continuous line formed by the tops of trees in a wooded area when viewed from a particular point. The treeline is determined during all seasons as if under full foliage. Variance: Having the meaning given under M.S. § 394.22. Water access ramp: A boat ramp, carry-down site, boarding dock, and approach road, or other access that allows launching and removal of a boat, canoe, or other watercraft with or without a vehicle and trailer. Water-oriented accessory structure: A small building or other improvement, except stairways, fences, docks, and retaining walls, that, because of the relationship of its use to public waters, needs to be located closer to public waters than the normal structure setback. Examples include gazebos, screen houses, fish houses, pump houses, and detached decks and patios. Water quality impact zone: Land within the shore impact zone or within 50 feet of the OHWL of the river, whichever is greater, and land within 50 feet of a public water, wetland, or natural drainage route. Wetland: Having the meaning given under M.S. § 103G.005. 205.28.04 Administration 1. Permits. A permit is required for the construction of buildings, building additions, and structures (including construction of decks and signs), vegetation removal consistent with Section 205.28.11 and land alteration consistent with Section 205.28.12. 2. Variances. Variances to the requirements under this Chapter may only be granted in accordance with M.S. § 462.357 and must consider the potential impacts on primary conservation areas, public river corridor views, birds and other wildlife using the Mississippi 26 Jufn!3/ Flyway through habitat loss, collision threats or light pollution, and other resources identified in the MRCCA plan. In reviewing the variance application, the following shall be considered: (a) Impacts to the resources listed above. If negative impacts are found, require conditions to mitigate the impacts that are related to and proportional to the impacts consistent with Section 205.28.04.04; and (b) Make written findings that the variance is consistent with the purpose of this Chapter. 3. Special and interim use permits. All special and interim uses, required under this Chapter, must comply with M.S. § 462.3595 and must consider the potential impacts on primary conservation areas, public river corridor views, birds and other wildlife using the Mississippi Flyway through habitat loss, collision threats or light pollution, public access, and other resources identified in the MRCCA plan. In reviewing the application, the following shall be considered: (a) Impacts to the resources listed above. If negative impacts are found, require conditions to mitigate the impacts that are related to and proportional to the impacts consistent with Section 205.28.04.04; and (b) Make written findings that the special and interim use permit is consistent with the purpose of this Chapter. 4. Mitigation of impacts. Negative impacts to primary conservation areas, public river corridor views, and other resources identified in the MRCCA Plan occurring due to variances, special use permits, or interim use permits must be mitigated for in a way that is related to and proportional to the impacts. Mitigation may include: (a) Restoration of vegetation; (b) Implementation of animal habitat support as outlined in the most recent version of the Minnesota B3 Guidelines; (c) Increasing and/or improving habitat for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife using native trees, shrubs, and vegetation; (d) Expansion of public access; (e) Preservation of existing vegetation; (f) Storm water runoff management; (g) Reducing impervious surface; 27 Jufn!3/ (h) Increasing structure setbacks; (i) Wetland and drainage route restoration and/or preservation; (j) Limiting the height of structures; (k) Modifying structure design to limit visual impacts on public river corridor views; and (l) Other conservation measures 5. Application materials. Applications for permits and discretionary actions required under this Chapter must submit the following information unless the City Manager or their designee determines that the information is not needed. (a) A detailed project description; and (b) Scaled maps and plans, dimensional renderings, maintenance agreements, and other materials that identify and describe: (1) Primary conservation areas; (2) Public river corridor views; (3) Buildable area; (4) Proposed size, alignment, height, and intended use of any structure to be erected or located on the site; (5) A delineation of the location and amounts of excavated soils to be stored on the site during construction; (6) Existing and proposed topography and drainage patterns; (7) Proposed storm water and erosion and sediment control practices; (8) A description of flora and fauna which occupy the site or are occasionally found thereon, setting forth in detail those areas where unique plant or animal species may be found on site; (9) Existing and proposed vegetation to be removed and established; (10) Ordinary high water level, blufflines, and all required setbacks; (11) Existing and proposed impervious surfaces as well as surfacing to be used; and 28 Jufn!3/ (12) Any other information pertinent to the particular project which in the opinion of the City or applicant is necessary or helpful for the review of the project. 6. Nonconformities (a) All legally established nonconformities as of the date of this ordinance may continue consistent with M.S. § 462.357, Subd. 1e. (b) Site alterations and expansion of site alterations that were legally made prior to the effective date of this ordinance are conforming. Site alterations include vegetation, erosion control, storm water control measures, and other nonstructural site improvements. (c) Legally nonconforming principal structures that do not meet the setback requirements of Section 205.28.07.03 may be expanded laterally provided that: (1) The expansion does not extend into the shore or bluff impact zone or further into the required setback than the building line of the existing principal structure (See Figure 6); and (2) structure and existing surrounding development. Figure 6. Expansion of Nonconforming Structure 7. Notifications (a) Amendments to this Chapter and to the MRCCA plan must be submitted to the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) as provided in Minnesota Rules Part 6106.0070, Subp. 3, Items B I. (b) Notice of public hearings for discretionary actions, including special and interim use permits, variances, appeals, rezonings, preliminary plats, final subdivision plats, and PUDs, must be sent to the following entities at least 10 days prior to the hearing: 29 Jufn!3/ (1) The Commissioner of the DNR in a format prescribed by the DNR; (2) National Park Service; and (3) Where building heights exceed the height limits specified in Section 205.28.07.01 as part of the special use or variance process, adjoining local governments within the MRCCA, including those with overlapping jurisdiction and those across the river. (c) Notice of final decisions for actions in Section 205.28.04.07.B, including findings of fact, must be sent to the Commissioner of the DNR, the National Park Service, and adjoining local governments within the MRCCA within ten (10) days of the final decision. (d) Requests to amend district boundaries must follow the provisions in Minnesota Rules Part 6106.0100, Subp. 9, Item C. 8. Accommodating disabilities. Reasonable accommodations for ramps or other facilities to Americans with Disabilities Act and the federal Fair Housing Act and as provided by Minnesota Rules Chapter 1341, must: (a) Comply with Sections 205.28.07-205.28.14; or (b) If Sections 205.28.07-205.28.14 cannot be complied with, ramps or other facilities are allowed with a Reasonable Accommodation License provided: (1) The license terminates on either a specific date or upon occurrence of a particular event related to the person requiring accommodation; and (2) Upon expiration of the permit, the ramp or other facilities must be removed. 205.28.05 MRCCA Districts 1. District description and management purpose. The MRCCA within Fridley is divided into the following MRCCA districts: (a) Rural and Open Space (ROS) The Rural and Open Space District is characterized by rural and low-density development patterns and land uses and includes land that is riparian or visible from the river, as well as large, undeveloped tracts of high ecological and scenic value, floodplain, and undeveloped islands. Many primary conservation areas exist in the district. 2: Jufn!3/ The Rural and Open Space District must be managed to sustain and restore the rural and natural character of the corridor and to protect and enhance habitat, parks and open space, public river corridor views, and scenic, natural, and historic areas. (b) River Neighborhood (RN) The River Neighborhood District is characterized by primarily residential neighborhoods that are riparian or readily visible from the river or that abut riparian parkland. The district includes parks and open space, limited commercial development, marinas, and related land uses. The River Neighborhood District must be managed to maintain the character of the river corridor within the context of existing residential and related neighborhood development, and to protect and enhance habitat, parks and open space, public river corridor views, and scenic, natural, and historic areas. Minimizing erosion and the flow of untreated storm water into the river and enhancing habitat and shoreline vegetation are priorities in the district. (c) Separated from River (SR) The Separated from River District is characterized by its physical and visual distance from the Mississippi River. The district includes land separated from the river by distance, topography, development, or a transportation corridor. The land in this district is not readily visible from the Mississippi River. The Separated from River district provides flexibility in managing development without negatively affecting the key resources and features of the river corridor. Minimizing negative impacts to primary conservation areas and minimizing erosion and flow of untreated storm water into the Mississippi River are priorities in the district. The SR district must be managed in a manner that allows continued growth and redevelopment in historic downtowns and more intensive redevelopment in limited areas at river crossings to accommodate compact walkable development patterns and connections to the river. Minimizing erosion and the flow of untreated storm water into the river, providing public access to and public views of the river, and restoring natural vegetation in riparian areas and tree canopy are priorities in the district. 2. Urban Mixed (UM) The Urban Mixed District includes large areas of highly urbanized mixed use that are a part of the urban fabric of the river corridor, including institutional, commercial, industrial, and residential areas and parks and open space. The Urban Mixed District must be managed in a manner that allows for future growth and potential transition of intensely developed areas that does not negatively affect public river 31 Jufn!3/ corridor views and that protects bluffs and floodplains. Restoring and enhancing bluff and shoreline habitat, minimizing erosion and flow of untreated storm water into the river, and providing public access to and public views of the river are priorities in the district. 3. MRCCA district map The locations and boundaries of the MRCCA districts established by this Chapter are shown on the Critical Area Overlay District Map, which is incorporated herein by reference. The district boundary lines are intended to follow the centerlines of rivers and streams, highways, streets, lot lines, and municipal boundaries, unless a boundary line is otherwise indicated on the map. Where district boundaries cross unsubdivided property, the district boundary line is determined by use of dimensions or the scale appearing on the map. 205.28.06 Special Land Use Provisions 1. Uses excluded. The following uses are excluded from the MRCCA: (a) Any use that is excluded within the underlying zoning district; (b) Any barge fleeting or barge loading; (c) Any solid waste storage use or treatment facilities; (d) Any mining or extraction uses other than the soil preparation or peat removal necessary for construction; (e) The construction of new subsurface sewage treatment systems; (f) Agricultural use unless perennial ground cover is provided within at least 50 feet of the ordinary high water level and within the bluff impact zone; and (g) Tree harvesting and biomass harvesting within woodlands, and associated reforestation, unless it is conducted consistent with recommended practices in Conserving Wooded Areas in Developing Communities: Best Management Practices in Minnesota. 2. River-dependent uses. River-dependent uses must comply with the following design standards: (a) Structures and parking areas, except shoreline facilities and private roads and conveyances serving river-dependent uses as provided in Section 205.28.14, must meet the dimensional and performance standards in this Chapter, must be designed so that they are not readily visible, and must be screened by establishing and maintaining natural vegetation; 32 Jufn!3/ (b) Shoreline facilities must comply with Minnesota Rules Chapter 6115 and must: (1) Minimize the shoreline area affected in so far as feasible; and (2) Minimize the surface area of land occupied in relation to the number of watercrafts to be served; (c) Dredging and placement of dredged material are subject to existing federal and state permit requirements and agreements. 3. Wireless communication towers (a) Wireless towers that existed in the MRCCA prior to the approval of this chapter are considered legally nonconforming. (b) New wireless communication towers or physical modification of an existing wireless communication towers that results in an increase in the intensity of the nonconforming use require a special use permit and are subject to the following design standards: (1) The applicant must demonstrate that functional coverage cannot be provided through co-location, a tower at a lower height, or a tower at a location outside of the MRCCA; (2) Freestanding towers must not be located in a bluff or shore impact zone; (3) Placement of the tower must minimize impacts on public river corridor views; and (4) Comply with the general design standards in Section 205.28.09.01. 205.28.07 Structure Height, Placement, and Lot Size 1. Structure height. Structures and facilities must comply with the following standards or the underlying development standard, whichever is lower, unless identified as exempt in Section 205.28.14. Height is measured on the side of the structure facing the Mississippi River: (a) River and Open Space District: 35 feet (b) River Neighborhood District: 35 feet (c) Separated from River District: Height is determined by underlying development standard, provided the allowed height is consistent with that of the mature treeline, where present, and existing surrounding development, as viewed from the OWHL of the opposite shore. 33 Jufn!3/ (d) Urban Mixed District: 65 feet, provided tiering of structures away from the Mississippi River and from blufflines is given priority, with lower structure heights closer to the river and blufflines, and that structure design and placement minimize interference with public river corridor views. Structures over 65 feet are allowed as a Special Use according to Section 205.28.07.02. 2. In addition to the variance or special use requirements of Section 205.28.04.04, criteria for considering whether to grant a variance or special use permit for structures exceeding the height limits must include: (a) Assessment of the visual impact of the proposed structure on public river corridor views, including views from other communities; (b) Identification and application of techniques to minimize the perceived bulk of the proposed structure, such as: (1) Placing the long axis of the building perpendicular to the river; (2) Stepping back of portions of the facade; (3) Lowering the roof pitch or use of a flat roof; (4) Using building materials or mitigation techniques that will blend in with the natural surrounds; (5) Implementation of animal habitat support as outlined in the most recent version of the Minnesota B3 Guidelines; (6) Narrowing the profile of upper floors of the building; or (7) Increasing the setbacks of the building from the Mississippi River or blufflines; (8) Opportunities for creation or enhancement of public river corridor views 3. Structure and impervious surface placement. (a) Structures and impervious surface must not be placed in the shore or bluff impact zones unless identified as an exemption in Section 205.28.14. (b) Structures, impervious surfaces, and facilities must comply with the following OHWL setback provisions unless identified as exempt in Section 205.28.14: (1) Rural and Open Space District: 200 feet from the Mississippi River 34 Jufn!3/ (2) River Neighborhood District: 100 feet from the Mississippi River (3) Urban Mixed District: 50 feet from the Mississippi River (c) Structures, impervious surfaces, and facilities must comply with the following bluffline setback provisions unless identified as exempt in Section 205.28.14: (1) Rural and Open Space District: 100 feet (2) River Neighborhood District: 40 feet (3) Separated from River District: 40 feet (4) Urban Mixed District: 40 feet (5) Oak Glen Creek, Rice Creek, Springbrook Creek, Stonybrook Creek: 50 feet (d) Impervious surface lot coverage shall not exceed 35% on any lot within the Shoreland Overlay District except as a variance which shall comply with the following standards: (1) The lot shall provide for the collection and treatment of stormwater in compliance with Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Chapter; and (2) Measures shall be taken for the treatment of stormwater runoff and/or prevention of stormwater from directly entering a public water. 4. Lot size and buildable area. (a) The width of lots abutting the Mississippi River in the ROS District must be at least 200 feet, unless alternative design methods are used that provide greater protection of the riparian area. (b) All new lots must have adequate buildable area to comply with the setback requirements of Sections Section 205.28.07.01 and Section 205.28.07.03 so as to not require variances to use the lots for their intended purpose. 205.28.08 Performance Standards for Private Facilities 1. General design standards. All private facilities must be developed in accordance with the vegetation management and land alteration requirements in Sections 205.28.11 and 205.28.12. 2. Private roads, driveways, and parking areas. Except as provided in Section 205.28.14, private roads, driveways and parking areas must: 35 Jufn!3/ (a) Be designed to take advantage of natural vegetation and topography so that they are not readily visible from the river; (b) Comply with structure and impervious surface setback requirements according to Section 205.28.07.03; and (c) Not be placed within the bluff impact zone or shore impact zone, unless exempt under Section 205.28.14 and designed consistent with Section 205.28.09.01. 3. Private water access and viewing facilities. (a) Private access paths must be no more than: (1) Eight feet wide, if placed within the shore impact zone; and (2) Four feet wide, if placed within the bluff impact zone. (b) Private water access ramps must: (1) Comply with Minnesota Rules Parts 6115.0210 and 6280.0250; and (2) Be designed and constructed consistent with the applicable standards in the most current version of the Design Handbook for Recreational Boating and Fishing Facilities. (c) Design and construction of land-based private stairways, lifts, and landings are subject to the following standards: (1) Stairways and lifts must not exceed four feet in width on residential lots. Wider stairways may be approved for commercial properties and residential facilities held in common; (2) Landings for stairways and lifts on residential lots must not exceed 32 square feet in area. Landings larger than 32 square feet area may be approved for commercial properties and residential facilities held in common; (3) Canopies or roofs are prohibited on stairways, lifts, or landings; (4) Stairways, lifts, and landings must be located in the least visible portion of the lot whenever practical; and (5) Ramps, lifts, mobility paths, or other facilities for persons with physical disabilities are allowed for achieving access to shore areas according to 205.28.08.3.C 1-4, and as provided under Section 205.28.04.08. 36 Jufn!3/ (d) One water-oriented accessory structure is allowed for each riparian lot or parcel less than 300 feet in width at the ordinary high water level, with one additional water-oriented accessory structure allowed for each additional 300 feet of shoreline on the same lot or parcel. Water-oriented accessory structures are prohibited in the bluff impact zone and must: (1) Not exceed 12 feet in height; (2) Not exceed 120 square feet in area; and (3) Be placed a minimum of 10 feet from the ordinary high water level. 3. Decks and patios in setback areas. Decks and at-grade patios may encroach into the required setbacks from the ordinary high water level and blufflines without a variance, when consistent with Sections 205.28.11 and 205.28.12, provided that: (a) The encroachment of the deck or patio into the required setback area does not exceed 15% of the required structure setback; (b) The area of the deck or patio that extends into the required setback area occupies no more than 25% of the total area between the required setback and the 15% using the formula: Required setback depth (feet) x 0.15 x lot width at setback (feet) x 0.25 = maximum total area. (c) The deck or patio does not extend into the bluff impact zone. See Figure 7. Figure 7. Deck and Patio Encroachment 4. Off-Premise and Directional Signs (a) Off-premise advertising signs must: 37 Jufn!3/ (1) Meet required structure height and placement standards in Sections 205.28.07.01 and 205.28.07.03. (2) Not be readily visible from the river (b) Directional signs for patrons arriving at a business by watercraft must comply with the following standards: (1) They must be consistent with M.S. § 86B.115. (2) Only convey the location and name of the establishment and the general types of goods and services available, if located in a shore impact zone. (3) Be no greater than ten feet in height and 32 square feet in surface area; and (4) If illuminated, the lighting must be shielded and directed downward to prevent illumination out across the river or to the sky. 5. Lighting. Within the Shore Impact Zone: (a) Lighting shall be fully shielded and directed away from the river. (b) Uplighting is prohibited. 6. Line of Sight. The development of new, or the expansion of existing structures, shall be placed so that the development is consistent with the preservation of the view of the river corridor from other properties on both sides of the river and by the public. The walling off of views of the river corridor from other properties and public right-of-ways shall be prohibited. 205.28.09 Performance Standards for Public Facilities 1. General design standards. All public facilities must be designed and constructed to: (a) Minimize visibility of the facility from the river to the extent consistent with the purpose of the facility; (b) Comply with the structure placement and height standards in Section 205.28.07, except as provided in Section 205.28.14; (c) Be consistent with the vegetation management standards in 205.28.11 and the land alteration and storm water management standards in Section 205.28.12, including use of practices identified in Best Practices for Meeting DNR General Public Waters Work Permit GP 2004-0001, where applicable; and 38 Jufn!3/ (d) Avoid primary conservation areas, unless no alternative exists. If no alternative exists, then disturbance to primary conservation areas must be avoided to the greatest extent practicable, and design and construction must minimize impacts. (e) Where feasible, minimize disturbance of spawning and nesting times by scheduling construction at times when local fish and wildlife are not spawning or testing in areas where this activity is known to occur. 2. Right-of-way maintenance standards. Right-of-way maintenance must comply with the following standards: (a) Vegetation currently in a natural state must be maintained to the extent feasible; (b) Where vegetation in a natural state has been removed, native plants must be planted and maintained on the right-of-way; and (c) Chemical control of vegetation must be avoided when practicable, but when chemical control is necessary, chemicals used must be in accordance with the regulations and other requirements of all state and federal agencies wit 3. Crossings of public water or public land. Crossings of public waters or land controlled by the commissioner are subject to approval by the commissioner according to M.S. § 84.415 and 103G.245. 4. Public utilities. Public utilities must comply with the following standards: (a) High-voltage transmission lines, wind energy conversion systems greater than five megawatts, and pipelines are regulated according to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 216E, 216F, and 216G respectively; (b) Primary consideration shall be given to underground placement of facilities in order to minimize aesthetic, environmental and public safety aspects. When considering overhead placement, the developer must show the reasoning that makes underground placement unfeasible; (c) If underground placement is unfeasible, visibility of the facility from the river must be minimized as much as practicable; and (d) The appearance of structures must be as compatible as practicable with the surrounding area in a natural state with regard to height and width, materials used, and color. 39 Jufn!3/ 5. Public transportation facilities. Public transportation facilities shall comply with structure placement and height standards in Section 205.28.07 except as provided in Section 205.28.14. Where such facilities intersect or abut two or more MRCCA districts, the least restrictive standards apply. Public transportation facilities must be designed and constructed to give priority to: (a) Providing scenic overlooks for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians; (b) Providing safe pedestrian crossings and facilities along the river corridor; (c) Providing access to the riverfront in public ownership; and (d) Allowing for use of the land between the river and the transportation facility. 6. Public recreational facilities. Public recreational facilities must comply with the following standards: (a) Buildings and parking associated with public recreational facilities must comply with the structure placement and height standards in Section 205.28.07, except as provided in Section 205.28.14; (b) Roads and driveways associated with public recreational facilities must not be placed in the bluff or shore impact zones unless no other placement alternative exists. If no alternative exists, then design and construction must minimize impacts to shoreline vegetation, erodible soils and slopes, and other sensitive resources; (c) Trails, access paths, and viewing areas associated with public recreational facilities and providing access to or views of the Mississippi River are allowed within the bluff and shore impact zones if design, construction, and maintenance methods are consistent with the best management practice guidelines in Trail Planning, Design, and Development Guidelines: (1) Hard-surface trails are not allowed on the face of bluffs with a slope exceeding 30%. Natural surface trails are allowed, provided they do not exceed eight feet in width. (2) Trails, paths, and viewing areas must be designed and constructed to minimize: ((a)) Visibility from the river; ((b)) Visual impacts on public river corridor views; and ((c)) Disturbance to and fragmentation of primary conservation areas. (d) Public water access facilities must comply with the following requirements: 3: Jufn!3/ (1) Watercraft access ramps must comply with Minnesota Rules Chapters 6115.0210 and 6280.0250; and (2) Facilities must be designed and constructed consistent with the standards in the Design Handbook for Recreational Boating and Fishing Facilities. (e) Public signs and kiosks for interpretive or directional purposes are allowed in the bluff or shore impact zones, provided they are placed and constructed to minimize disturbance to these areas and avoid visual impacts on public river corridor views; and (f) Public stairways, lifts, and landings must be designed as provided in Section 205.28.08.03.C. 205.28.10 Public Access 1. Public river access to and along the river shall be provided for any new development that is adjacent to or part of a city plan including public access. 2. Public river access shall be provided to the riverfront of developments on publicly owned and publicly controlled riverfront property where feasible. 205.28.11 Vegetation Management 1. Applicability. This section applies to: (a) Shore impact zones; (b) Areas within 50 feet of a wetland or natural drainage route; (c) Bluff impact zones; (d) Areas of native plant communities; and (e) Significant existing vegetative stands identified in the MRCCA plan 2. General performance standards for vegetation management (a) Development must be sited to minimize removal of or disturbance to natural vegetation; (b) Soil, slope stability, and hydrologic conditions are considered suitable for the proposed work as determined by the City Manager or their designee. 41 Jufn!3/ (c) Clearing is the minimum necessary and designed to blend with the natural terrain and minimize visual impacts to public river corridor views; (d) Vegetation removal activities are conducted so as to expose the smallest practical area of soil to erosion for the least possible time; and (e) If grading which takes place will be conducted in a manner that preserves the root zone aeration and stability of existing trees and provides an adequate watering area equal to at least one-half of each tree crown cover or else a replacement tree shall be provided. 3. Activities allowed without a permit: (a) Maintenance of existing lawns, landscaping and gardens; (b) Removal of vegetation in emergency situations as determined by the City Manager or their designee; (c) Right-of-way maintenance for public facilities meeting the standards Section 205.28.09.02 (d) Agricultural and forestry activities meeting the standards of Sections 205.28.06.01.F and 205.28.06.01.G; (f) Selective vegetation removal of trees provided that vegetative cover as viewed from the river remains consistent with the management purpose of the MRCCA district and trees are replaced in conformance with 205.28.11.06. 4. Activities allowed with a permit. Only the following intensive vegetation clearing activities are allowed with a permit, all other forms of intensive vegetation clearing are prohibited: (a) Clearing of vegetation that is dead, diseased, dying, or hazardous; (b) Clearing to prevent the spread of diseases or insect pests; (c) Clearing to remove invasive non-native species;. (d) Clearing for habitat restoration and erosion control management activities consistent with an approved plan; (e) The minimum necessary for development that is allowed with a building permit or as an exemption under Section 205.28.14. 42 Jufn!3/ 5. Vegetation restoration plan. Development of a vegetation restoration plan and reestablishment of natural vegetation is required: (a) For any vegetation removed with a permit under Section 205.28.11.04; (b) Upon failure to comply with any provisions in this section; or (c) As part of the planning process for subdivisions as provided in Section 205.28.13. 6. Vegetation Restoration Plan Performance Standards. The vegetation restoration plan must satisfy the application submittal requirements in 205.28.04.05, and: (a) Vegetation must be restored in one or more of the following restoration priority areas: (1) Stabilization of erodible soils including with soils showing signs of erosion, especially on or near the top and bottom of steep slopes and bluffs; (2) Restoration or enhancement of shoreline vegetation including shoreline areas within 25 feet of the water with no natural vegetation, degraded vegetation, or planted with turf grass; (3) Revegetation of bluffs or steep slopes visible from the river; (4) Other approved priority opportunity area, including priorities identified in the MRCCA plan, if none of the above exist. (b) Include vegetation that provides suitable habitat and effective soil stability, runoff retention, and infiltration capability. Vegetation species, composition, density, and diversity must be guided by nearby patches of native plant communities and by Native Vegetation Establishment and Enhancement Guidelines; (c) Any highly erodible soils disturbed during removal and/or restoration must be stabilized with deep-rooted vegetation with a high stem density; (d) Vegetation removed must be restored with natural vegetation to the greatest extent practicable. The area (square feet) of the restored vegetation should be similar to that removed to the greatest extent practicable; (e) For restoration of removed native plant communities, restored vegetation must also provide biological and ecological function equivalent to the removed native plant communities; (f) Be prepared by a qualified individual except for: 43 Jufn!3/ (1) Vegetation plans required in response to 205.28.11.04.D which must be prepared by a professional ecologist, landscape architect, or person with demonstrable experience and knowledge related to vegetation management approved by the City; and (2) Include a maintenance plan that includes management provisions for controlling invasive species and replacement of plant loss for three years. 7. Tree Removal and Replacement (a) Except for tree removal conducted in accordance with 205.28.04.D with an approved vegetation restoration plan, any trees over four inches diameter at breast height that are removed shall be restored with an equal number of trees to that which existed before cutting by September 30 of the subsequent year. (b) If insufficient space is available for tree replanting as determined by the City, a monetary fee may be provided as outlined in the Fees Chapter of the Code. 205.28.12 Land Alteration and Stormwater Management 1. Land alteration (a) Within the bluff impact zone, land alteration is prohibited, except for the following, which are allowed with a permit: (1) Erosion control consistent with a plan approved by the City Manager or their designee; (2) The minimum necessary for development that is allowed as an exception under Section 205.28.14; and (3) Repair and maintenance of existing buildings and facilities. (b) Within the water quality impact zone, land alteration that involves more than ten cubic yards of material or affects an area greater than 1,000 square feet requires a permit. 2. Rock riprap, retaining walls, and other erosion control structures (a) Construction, repair, or replacement of rock riprap, retaining walls, and other erosion control structures located at or below the OHWL must comply with Minnesota Rules Part 6115.0215, Subp. 4, item E, and 6115.0216, Subp. 2. Work must not proceed until necessary approvals by the commissioner, the US Army Corps of Engineers as necessary, and any other permits are obtained. See Figure 8. 44 Jufn!3/ Figure . Riprap Guidelines (b) Construction or replacement of rock riprap, retaining walls, and other erosion control structures within the bluff impact zone and the water quality impact zone are allowed with a permit consistent with provisions of Section 205.28.12.5 provided that: (1) If the project includes work at or below the OHWL, the commissioner has already approved or permitted the project; (2) The structures are used only to correct an established erosion problem as determined by the City Engineer or their designee; (3) The size and extent of the structures are the minimum necessary to correct the erosion problem and are not larger than the following, unless a professional engineer determines that a larger structure is needed to correct the erosion problem: ((a)) Retaining walls must not exceed four feet in height; ((b)) Retaining walls must be placed a minimum horizontal distance of twenty feet apart; and ((c)) Riprap must not exceed the height of the regulatory flood protection elevation. (c) Repair of existing rock riprap, retaining walls, and other erosion control structures above the ordinary high water line does not require a permit provided it does not involve any land alteration. 3.!Storm water management. (a) In the bluff impact zone, storm water management facilities are prohibited, except by permit if: (1) There are no alternatives for storm water treatment outside the bluff impact zone on the subject site; 45 Jufn!3/ (2) The site generating runoff is designed so that the amount of runoff reaching the bluff impact zone is reduced to the greatest extent practicable; (3) The construction and operation of the facility does not affect slope stability on the subject property or adjacent properties; and (4) Mitigation based on the best available engineering and geological practices is required and applied to eliminate or minimize the risk of slope failure. (b) In the water quality impact zone, development that creates new impervious surface, as allowed by exemption in Section 205.28.14, or fully reconstructs existing impervious surface of more than 10,000 square feet requires a permit. Multipurpose trails and sidewalks are exempt if there is down gradient vegetation or a filter strip that is at least five feet wide. (c) In all other areas, storm water runoff must be directed away from the bluff impact zones or unstable areas. 4.!Development on steep slopes. Construction of structures, impervious surfaces, land alteration, vegetation removal, or other construction activities are allowed on steep slopes if: (a) The development can be accomplished without increasing erosion or storm water runoff; (b) The soil types and geology are suitable for the proposed development; and (c) Vegetation is managed according to the requirements of 205.28.11. 5. Conditions of land alteration permit approval within the Critical Area (a) Temporary and permanent erosion and sediment control measures retain sediment onsite consistent with best management practices in the Minnesota Stormwater Manual; (b) Natural site topography, soil, and vegetation conditions are used to control runoff and reduce erosion and sedimentation; (c) Construction activity is phased when possible; (d) All erosion and sediment controls are installed before starting any land alteration; (e) Erosion and sediment controls are maintained during construction to ensure effective operation; 46 Jufn!3/ (f) The proposed work is consistent with the vegetation standards in 205.28.11; and (g) Best management practices for protecting and enhancing ecological and water resources identified in Best Practices for Meeting DNR General Public Waters Work Permit GP 2004-0001. 6. Compliance with other plans and programs. All land alteration must: (a) Be consistent with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 103B, and local water management plans completed under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 8410; (b) Meet or exceed the wetland protection standards under Minnesota Rules Chapter 8420; (c) Comply with the Floodplain Management Overlay District Chapter; and, (d) Comply with the Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Chapter. 205.28.13 Subdivisions 1. The design standards in this section apply to subdivisions, planned unit developments and master- planned development and redevelopment of land involving ten or more acres for contiguous parcels that abut the Mississippi River and 20 or more acres for all other parcels, including smaller individual sites within the these developments that are part of a common plan of development that may be constructed at different times. 2. The following activities are exempt from the requirements of this section: (a) Minor subdivisions consisting of three or fewer lots; (b) Minor boundary line corrections; (c) Resolutions of encroachments; (d) Additions to existing lots of record; (e) Placement of essential services; and (f) Activities involving river-dependent commercial and industrial uses. 3. Project information listed in Section 205.28.04.05 must be submitted for all proposed developments. 4. Design standards. 47 Jufn!3/ (a) Primary conservation areas, where they exist, must be set aside and designated as protected open space in quantities meeting the following as a percentage of total parcel area: (1) CA-ROS District: 50%; (2) CA-RN District: 20%; (3) CA-UM: 10%; and (4) CA-SR District: 10% if the parcel includes native plant communities or provides feasible connections to a park or trail system, otherwise no requirement. (b) If the primary conservation areas exceed the amounts specified in Section 205.28.13.04, then protection of native plant communities and natural vegetation in riparian areas shall be prioritized. (c) If primary conservation areas exist but do not have natural vegetation (identified as restoration priorities in the MRCCA Plan), then a vegetation assessment must be completed to evaluate the unvegetated primary conservation areas and determine whether vegetation restoration is needed. If restoration is needed, vegetation must be restored according to Section 205.28.11.04. (d) If primary conservation areas do not exist on the parcel and portions of the parcel have been identified in the MRCCA plan as a restoration area, vegetation must be restored in the identified areas according to Section 205.28.11.04 and the area must be set aside and designated as protected open space. (e) Storm water treatment areas or other green infrastructure may be used to meet the protected open space requirements if the vegetation provides biological and ecological functions. (f) Land dedicated under the Subdivision Chapter for public river access, parks, or other open space or public facilities may be counted toward the protected open space requirement. (g) Protected open space areas must connect open space, natural areas, and recreational areas, where present on adjacent parcels, as much as possible to form an interconnected network. 5. Permanent protection of designated open space 48 Jufn!3/ (a) Designated open space areas must be protected through one or more of the following methods: (1) Public acquisition by a government entity for conservation purposes; (2) A permanent conservation easement, as provided in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 84C; (3) A deed restriction; or (4) Other arrangements that achieve an equivalent degree of protection. (b) Permanent protection methods must ensure the long-term management of vegetation to meet its biological and ecological functions, prohibit structures, and prohibit land alteration, except as needed to provide public recreational facilities and access to the river. 6. Alternative design standards. Applicants are encouraged to propose alternative design methods that achieve better protection or restoration of primary conservation areas. Methods may include protection and restoration of continuous vegetation, preventing the fragmentation of vegetation, concentration of density in exchange for higher levels of open space protection, or other zoning and site design techniques. 205.28.14 Exemptions 1. Applicability (a) Uses and activities not specifically exempted must comply with this Chapter. Uses and activities exempted under shore impact zone and bluff impact zone must comply with the vegetation management and land alteration standards in Sections 205.28.11 and 205.28.12. (b) Uses and activities in Section 205.28.14.02 are categorized as: (1) Exempt E. This means that the use or activity is allowed; (2) Exempt if no alternative - (E). This means that the use or activity is allowed only if no alternatives exist; and (3) Not exempt - N. This means that a use or activity is not exempt and must meet the standards of this ordinance. 2. Use and activity exemptions classification. (a) General uses and activities. 49 Jufn!3/ Use or Activity Set HeighSIBIApplicable standards with backs t Z Z which the use or activity Limits must comply Industrial and utility structures requiring N E N N Structure design and greater height for operational reasons placement must minimize (such as elevators, refineries and railroad interference with public river signaling towers) corridor views. Barns, silos, and farm structures N E N N Bridges and bridge approach roadways E E E (E) Section 205.28.09 Wireless communication towers E E N N Section 205.28.06.03 Chimneys, religious spires, flag poles, N E N N public monuments, and mechanical stacks and equipment Historic properties and contributing E E E E Exemptions do not apply to properties in historic districts additions or site alterations (b) Public utilities. Use or Activity Set HeighSIBIApplicable standards with backs t Z Z which the use or activity Limits must comply Electrical power facilities E E E (E) Section 205.28.09 Essential services (other than storm water E E E (E) Section 205.28.09 facilities) Storm water facilities E N E (E) Section 205.28.12 Wastewater treatment E N E N Section 205.28.09 Public transportation facilities E N (E) (E) Section 205.28.09 (c) Public recreational facilities. Use or Activity Set HeighSIBIApplicable standards with backs t Z Z which the use or activity Limits must comply Accessory structures, such as monuments, E E (E) (E) Section 205.28.09; within flagpoles, light standards, and similar park BIZ, only on slopes features averaging less than 30%. Exemptions do not apply to principal structures. Picnic shelters and other open-sided E N (E) N Section 205.28.09 structures 4: Jufn!3/ Use or Activity Set HeighSIBIApplicable standards with backs t Z Z which the use or activity Limits must comply Parking lots (E) N (E) (E) Section 205.28.09; within BIZ, only within 20 feet of toe of bluff; not on face of bluff; and must not affect stability of bluff Roads and driveways (E) N (E) (E) Section 205.28.09 Natural-surfaced trails, access paths, and E N E E Section 205.28.09 viewing areas Hard-surfaced trails and viewing platforms E N E (E) Section 205.28.09; within BIZ, only on slopes averaging less than 30% Water access ramps E N E (E) Section 205.28.09 Public signs and kiosks for interpretive or E N E (E) Section 205.28.09 directional purposes (d) River-dependent uses. Use or Activity Set HeighSIBIApplicable standards with backs t Z Z which the use or activity Limits must comply Shoreline facilities E N( E (E) Section 5.25. Exemptions do not apply to buildings, structures, and parking areas that are not part of a shoreline facility. River- dependent commercial, industrial, and utility structures are exempt from height limits only if greater height is required for operational reasons. Private roads and conveyance structures E N E (E) Section 5.25; River- serving river-dependent uses dependent commercial, industrial, and utility structures are exempt from height limits only if greater height is required for operational reasons. (e) Private residential and commercial water access and use facilities. 51 Jufn!3/ Use or Activity Set HeighSIBIApplicable standards with backs t Z Z which the use or activity Limits must comply Private roads serving 3 or more lots (E) N N (E) Section 205.28.08; in BIZ, only on slopes averaging less than 30%. Exemption does not apply to private roads serving fewer 3 lots or to private driveways and parking areas Access paths E N E E Section 205.28.08 Water access ramps E N E N Section 205.28.08 Stairways, lifts, and landings E N E E Section 205.28.08 Water-oriented accessory structures E N E N Section 205.28.08 Patios and decks E N N N Section 205.28.08.04 Directional signs for watercraft (private) E N E N Section 205.28.08.05; exemption does not apply to off-premise advertising signs Temporary storage of docks, boats, and E N E N other equipment during the winter months Erosion control structures, such as rock E N E (E) Section 205.28.12.2 riprap and retaining walls Flood control structures E N E (E) Section 205.28.12 52 Jufn!3/ RECODIFICATION REPORT The following is a summary of changes to the Critical Area Chapter. Optional changes that are above the standards of the model ordinance are noted in italics. Comments are included in bold. Substantive Changes Section NumberCurrent CodeProposed Changes 205.28.01Describes the purpose Updates the purpose and intent to reference the and intent of the authorizing state statute chapter 205.28.02.1205-28.02 describes Adds a reference to the underlying document which defines the boundaries 205.28.02.2NoneMaintains the remainder of the chapter is not affected if a portion is found unconstitutional 205.28.02.3NoneClarifies that the provisions of this chapter prevail if they are more restrictive than provisions in otherchapters of City Code 205.28.03205.28.03 Provides The following changes were made to definitions used in definitions for terms this chapter used in the code Model Ordinance Model Ordinance MRCCA Model Ordinance MRCCA Model Ordinance based on MRCCA Model Ordinance model ordinance(Note: Our current code establishes a bluff as having 12% slope vs. 18%). area within 20 feet of the bluff Adds a defin Model Ordinance Model Ordinance Model Ordinance Model Ordinance 53 Jufn!3/ RECODIFICATION REPORT Commissioner Model Ordinance MRCCA Model Ordinance on MRCCA Model Ordinance Removes the definition for Critical Area Ordinance Statue State Statute MRCCA Model Ordinance Ordinance MRCCA Model Ordinance Updates the definition of essential services to include sanitary sewer, stormwater, and communications services. Clarifies that the services also include collection supply and disposal systems. Excludes buildings, treatment works, electric power facilities, or transmission services. Statute MRCCA Model Ordinance MRCCA Model Ordinance Adds a definition for MRCCA Model Ordinance MRCCA Model Ordinance based on MRCCA Model Ordinance interim useRCCA 54 Jufn!3/ RECODIFICATION REPORT Model Ordinance alteration Model Ordinance Model Ordinance Statute Mississippi Flywaybased on recommendations from the Minneapolis Audubon Society mooring Model Ordinance on MRCCA Model Ordinance on MRCCA Model Ordinance MRCCA Model Ordinance MRCCA Model Ordinance - based on MRCCA Model Ordinance reference State Statute parcel Ordinance Ordinance Model Ordinance planned unit development based on MRCCA Model Ordinance based on MRCCA Model Ordinance MRCCA Model Ordinance Ordinance 55 Jufn!3/ RECODIFICATION REPORT on MRCCA Model Ordinance based on MRCCA Model Ordinance the definition to remove solid waste. Statute Model Ordinance MRCCA Model Ordinance Updates the definition for retaining wall to clarify that the structure is in a vertical or near vertical position and specify material type Model Ordinance on State Statute Adds a def MRCCA Model Ordinance based on MRCCA Model Ordinance setback Ordinance sed on MRCCA Model Ordinance Chapter MRCCA Model Ordinance s. 208. Model Ordinance 56 Jufn!3/ RECODIFICATION REPORT subsurface sewage treatment systemMRCCA Model Ordinance Removes the definition for terrace the MRCCA Model Ordinance the MRCCA Model Ordinance on the MRCCA Model Ordinance variance Model Ordinance MRCCA Model Ordinance Adds a def on the MRCCA Model Ordinance State Statute 205.28.04.01205.28.06 specifies Adds permittrigger which create the need for a new actions that require a permit, removes the explicit exemption for single family permithomes to submit a site plan if needed; however, 205.28.04.05 provides the discretion to determinethat application materials would not be required. 205.28.04.2NoneRequires that variances consider the impacts on primary conservation areas, public river corridor views, mitigate for these potential impacts, and make written findings that the varianceis consistent with the purpose of the chapter. Adds impacts on wildlife using the Mississippi Flyway and public access at the recommendation of the Minneapolis Audubon Chapter 205.28.04.3NoneRequires that special use permits consider the impacts on primary conservation areas, public river corridor views, mitigate for these potential impacts, and make written findings that the special use is consistent with the purpose of the chapter. Adds impacts on wildlife using the Mississippi Flyway 57 Jufn!3/ RECODIFICATION REPORT and public access at the recommendation of the Minneapolis Audubon Chapter 205.28.04.4None Provides guidance on how negative impacts may be mitigated (optional language) 205.28.04.5205.28.07 outlined site Adds mapping of primary conservation areas, public river plan requirementscorridor views as site plan requirements 205.28.4.6NoneSpecifies treatment of nonconformities including: Allowing the lateral expansion of legally nonconforming structuresprovided that the expansion does not extend further into the required setback and the expansion is consistent with the original structure and surrounding development 205.28.04.7205.28.08.C.4 requires Expands notification to be for all public hearings to any the DNR and EQB to discretionary action as well as for final decisions be notified of variance Expands notification to the DNR and NPS as well as requests to setback adjoining local governments when the discretionary requirementsaction is related tobuilding height Establishes provisions to change the MRCCA boundary Removes notification requirement to the EQB 205.28.04.8NoneAllows for accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act through an administrative permit 205.28.05NoneDescribes MRCCA districts and management purposes 205.28.06.1205.28.05 specifies Clarifies that soil preparation and peat extraction is only what uses are allowed as necessary for development excludedReiterates that new subsurface sewage treatment systems are not allowed 205.28.06.2NoneRequires river dependent uses to: Not be readily visible except for those structures listed as exempt Be designed in a compact fashion References state and federal rule with regards to dredging material 205.28.06.3NoneRequires new or modified wireless communication towers installed in the MRCCA after approval of this ordinance must receive a special or interim use permit. The special use permit requires: d Is not located in a bluff impact zone or shore impact zoneif a freestanding tower 58 Jufn!3/ RECODIFICATION REPORT Placement of the tower minimizes public river corridor views Complies with design standards for public facilities 205.28.07.01205.28.08.B specifies Caps ROS district building height at 35 feet (this is the that building heightislands, currently zoned P) would be defined by Caps SR district building height as the underlying the underlying zoningzoning as long as that is consistent with the mature tree height (underlyingzoning height ranges up to 65 feet Caps UM district building height as 65 feet with an emphasis on tiering away from the riverexcept for with a Special Use Permit Specifies conditions for allowing a varianceor special use forbuilding height 205.28.07.02NoneOutlines criteria on granting variance requests for building height Adds potential mitigation measures for height variances. Measures 3-5 are optional 205.28.07.03205.28.08.C:Prohibits structures and impervious surface in shore Prohibits structures impact zone (50% of the required structure setback and uses within 40 from the OHWL) and bluff impact zone (within 20 feet feet of a bluffline in of bluffline) unless specified for an exemption. While all areasthe setbacks of 40 feet from the bluffline and 100 feet Prohibits structures from the OHWL are inclusive of these zones, this and uses within 100 section has different setback requirements feel of the OHWLIncreases the structure setback to 200 feet in the ROS neighborhoods Increases the setback for structures, impervious surfaces, and facilities to 200 feet of bluffline in ROS neighborhood (islands) Reduces the UM setback to 50 feet Adds shoreland overlay restriction on impervious surface coverage Adds shoreland setbacks for creeks There is an opportunity to allow for setback averaging based on adjacent principal structurethat staff is not recommending to protect the river. 59 Jufn!3/ RECODIFICATION REPORT 205.28.07.5NoneRequires lots in the ROS district to be at least 200 feet Requires all new lots to have adequate buildable area to comply with the setback requirements without a variance 205.28.08Did not Requires that design takes advantage of natural specifically call vegetation and topography for screening purposes out design Limits access paths to eight feed wide in the SIZ and standards for four feet wide in the BIZ private roads, Adds reference to state statute for private water access driveways, ramps parking areas, Limits the width of stairways and lifts on residential lots access to four feet in width and 32 feet in area paths/ramps, Prohibits canopies on land-basedstairways, lifts, or accessory landings structures Allows onewater-oriented accessory structures near decks, patios, the water (ex: gazebos) and sets design specifications signs, and for water oriented accessory structures lighting Allows decks to encroach into OHWL and bluffline setback areas provided they meet certain specifications 205.28.08.D Did not reference off-premise or directional signage; contained however signs are regulated under the sign code preservation of Requires lighting to be fully shielded and prohibits line of site for uplighting inthe shore impact zoneorder to preserve all properties dark skies and minimize impacts to wildlife (this is an optional requirementrecommended by the Audubon Society) Limits the line of site requirement to private facilities; line of site maintenance is optional but included in previous versions of the code 205.28.09.1Did not provide Requires minimum visibility from the river consistent specific design with the purpose of the facility requirements for Requires projects to avoid primary conservation areas public facilitiesunless no alternatives exist Requires projects to minimize disturbance of spawning and nesting times of wildlifewhere feasible when there is potential for conflict. 205.28.09.2205.28.12 provides Requires vegetationcurrently in a natural state to requirement for right maintained to the extent feasible Limits the replacement with native plants to only areas 5: Jufn!3/ RECODIFICATION REPORT of way maintenancein which native plants have been removed 205.28.09.3Not referenced, but Provides state statute stating that crossing of any land included in state controlled by the DNR must be approved by DNR statutecommissioner 205.28.09.4205.28.10.A regulates Adds references to applicable state statute transmission and essential services 205-28.09.5205.08.10.B regulates Requires public transportation facilities to meet transportation structure setbacks unless no alternative exists facilities 205.28.09.6205.28.08.C.3 Restricts placement of roadways from the BIZ and SIZ listed public unless no alternative exists recreational Allows hard surface trails in BIZ and SIZ if following facilities as exempt best practices to setbacksRequires trails, paths, and viewing areas to minimize visibility and disturbance to primary conservation areas 205.28.09.E.3 Allows hard surface trails on slopes between 18-30%. requires structures, Allows natural surface trails on slopes with higher trails, and grades. roadways to be Requires trails and paths to be designed to minimize sited to minimize impacts impacts for soil References state statue for public water access facilities compaction and comply with state loss of vegetation Allows public signs and kiosks in the BIZ and SIZ if cover proper guidelines are followed Sets guidelines for public stairways, lifts and landing. 205.28.10205.28.11 provides Eliminates requirement that the public access be requirements for specifically for pedestrians public access Expands requirement from providing right-of-way to providing physical access plans. Changes requirements for where access will not be provided from specific ins 205.28.11205.28.09 provides Requires a permit and an approved restoration plan for requirements for intensive vegetation plan withinpriority zones 61 Jufn!3/ RECODIFICATION REPORT vegetative includingshore impact zones, bluff impact zones, areas managementwithin 50 feet of wetland or drainage route, areas of including a native plant communities, and significant existing requirement to vegetative stands o Exceptions are provided for maintenance of removed for existing lawns, right of way maintenance, developmentselective removal of trees provided that the trees are replaced in conformance with the tree replacement requirement and the view from the river remains consistent, due to the importance of maintaining the viewshed from the river. Expands replacement requirement for removal of trees damaged trees) to all tree removals, not just removals related to the developmentwithin the priority zone. Removes the requirement for replacement for trees removed due to development to trees outside of the priority zones. Removes the exception for removals of diseased or damaged trees from the replacement requirement due to the impact of removing all ash trees from the MRCCA without replacement. Requires and provides guidelines for the vegetation restoration plan o Requires that vegetation restoration plans prepared in response to habitat or erosion control be prepared by a qualified or city- approved individual Changes the required restoration amount from density to quantity for clarity Adds a date that restoration must be completed by Establishes a fee-in lieu program where tree replacement is not feasible. 205.28.12.1.A205.28.08 limits Limits land alteration within the bluff impact zone development except as allowed by exception within 40 feet of the bluff except by exception 205.28.12.1.B205.28.09.A does not Sets thresholds permits within the water quality impact 62 Jufn!3/ RECODIFICATION REPORT specify a minimum zoneat a lower amount than the traditional land threshold of gradingalteration permit 205.28.12.2205.28.09.C Requires the city engineer or designee determines establishes thresholds there is an erosion control problem prior to permitting for retaining walls and Reduces the minimum horizontal distance between erosion control retaining walls to 10 feet structures Requires all riprap be below the regulatory floodline Requires that riprap and retaining walls be sized to the minimum amount necessary Explicitly allows repair of retaining walls and riprap provided there is not land alteration 205.28.12.3Does not provide Includes design restrictions on stormwater restrictions on management facilities within the bluff impact zone stormwater Requires permit for impervious surface within the management facilitieswater quality impact zone Requires that stormwater run off be directed away from the bluff impact zone or unstable areas 205.28.12.4205.28.08.D provides Allows development on steep slopes if development can guidelines for occur without increasing erosion development on steep slopes 205.28.12.5NoneProvides requirements for land alteration permit None205.28.08.E specifies This section was removed due to inability to track and limits to amount of enforce gross soil loss 205.28.13NoneProvides design standards for subdivisions Requires conservation of primary conservation based on district type Encourages alternative design standards 205.28.14205.28.08.C.3 lists Public safety facilities are considered essential Exceptions to setback services which are exempt, except from placement requirements shall inthe BIZ unless no other options are available include public safety Public roadways are no longer listed as exempt facilities, public from height requirements bridges and Some public recreational facilities are not exempt approaches, public from the BIZ and SIZ setbacks roadways, public recreation facilities, scenic overlooks, regional and local 63 Jufn!3/ RECODIFICATION REPORT trails; docks and boat launching facilities, approved river crossings of essential services and distribution services and historical sites designated by the National and State Register of Historic Places. 64 Jufn!3/ MRCCA Update Example Scenarios The following are hypothetical examples of how updates to the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area code will impact property owners. These examples do not consider existing regulations from the Shoreland Overlay or Floodplain Overlay that have not been changed. 1) Property A, Hartman Circle Addition and Landscaping Project The property owner is proposing to build a two story addition on the back of the house. Additionally, they would like to build a patio and a gazebo with steps down to the river and remove some trees to open up the viewshed. The property is within the River Neighborhood District. Component Old Rules New Rules Addition Height is governed by the Height is limited to 35 feet or the underlying zoning (30 underlying zoning; feet); The addition must be setback 100 feet The addition must be set from the OHWL and 40 feet from the top back 100 feet from the of the bluff OHWL and 40 feet from the top of the bluff 65 Jufn!3/ Patio and gazebo Setbacks are currently There appears to be a bluff on the property that will need to be surveyed; . There is not a The property owner will need to apply definition provided for for a MRCCA permit; Either the deck or gazebo (which are issue permits for patios, so water oriented accessory structures) are this portion of the project allowed within the setback area, not would not be regulated. both; The deck or gazebo must: o!Not be within the bluff impact zone o!Not exceed 12 feet in height; o!Not exceed 120 square feet in area; and o!Be placed a minimum of 10 feet from the ordinary high water level. If a deck, it must: o!Not exceed fifteen percent of the required structure setback o!The area of the deck or patio that extends into the required setback area occupies no more than 25 percent of the total area between the required setback and the 15 percent using the formula: \[Required setback depth (feet) x 0.15 x lot width at setback (feet) x 0.25 = maximum total area\] Stairs must be less than four feet wide and cannot be covered Vegetation Removal Clear cutting is prohibited; Clear cutting within 50 feet of the river is not allowed, vegetative cover must remain consistent; All trees removed within 50 feet of the river (shore impact zone) will need to be replaced; A vegetative restoration plan will not be needed for patio work since the patio will be outside of the priority areas. 66 Jufn!3/ 2) Sanitary Sewer Lift Station with freestanding cell tower and free standing sign A public utility is considering building a sanitary sewer lift station on a riverfront property. They would also like to lease a portion of the land to host a freestanding cell tower and freestanding, off premise advertising sign. The property is located within the River Neighborhood district. Component Old Rules New Rules Lift Station Essential services are Essential services are exempt generally considered exempt from setbacks, shore impact from the rules; however, this zone restrictions, and bluff is not clear in the current impact zone restrictions language where feasible; Avoid primary conservation areas where feasible; Limit impacts on public river corridor views; Minimize disturbance of native vegetation; Replace disturbed native vegetation with native vegetation Cell Tower The project will need to be in The project will need to be in a location approved under a location approved under the Telecommunications the Telecommunications Chapter and meet relevant Chapter and meet relevant standards; standards; Setbacks are currently The applicant will need a special use permit; The tower cannot be in a bluff or shore impact zone; If a cell tower is interpreted The applicant will need to to be a use, it will need to be demonstrate that functional 40 feet away from the coverage cannot be provided bluffline or 100 feet away through co-location, at a from the river; lower height, or at a location outside the MRCCA; Placement must minimize impacts on public river corridor views; Avoid primary conservation areas where feasible; Free Standing Sign The Chapter does not cover The sign would need to meet signs. The sign would need to the design guidelines within the Sign Chapter; 67 Jufn!3/ meet the design guidelines The sign cannot be readily within the Sign Chapter visible from the river; The sign will be limited based on the MRCCA District; The sign cannot be placed in the shore or bluff impact zone; The sign must be setback 40 feet from the bluff and 100 feet from the river Public Access Public pedestrian access shall Public river access shall be be provided to the riverfront provided to the riverfront of of developments on publicly developments on publicly owned and publicly owned and publicly controlled controlled riverfront property. riverfront property where Access will not be provided feasible where: 1.!Unavoidable hazards exist to the public. 2.!Public pedestrian access at a particular location cannot be designed or developed to provide a pleasant view or recreational experience. 3. Multi-family building, Anna Ave The property owner is proposing to demolish and reconstruct the existing multi-family building. The property is within the Urban Mixed District 68 Jufn!3/ Component Old Rules New Rules Building The building will need to be The building will need to be 100 feet back from the OHWL 50 feet back from the OHWL and 40 feet back from the and 40 feet back from the bluffline; bluffline; Height will be determined by Height is limited to 65 feet or the underlying zoning underlying zoning. If the underlying zoning is higher than 65 feet, this may be allowed with a special use permit if mitigated for. Public Access Public pedestrian right-of- Public river access to and way including river access along the river shall be shall be provided for any new provided for any new development that is adjacent development that is adjacent to or part of an overall plan to or part of a city plan. of the city for pedestrian movement within the district. 69 Jufn!3/ CITY OF FRIDLEY ZONING CODE CHAPTER 205.32 O-7. SHORELAND OVERLAY DISTRICT (Ref 1224) 205.32 O-7 SHORELAND OVERLAY DISTRICT 1. PURPOSE AND INTENT A. The unregulated use of shorelands in the city affects the public health, safety and general welfare not only by contributing to pollution of public waters, but also by impairing the local tax base. Therefore, it is in the best interests of the public health, safety and welfare to provide for the wise use and development of shorelands of public waters. B. Statutory authorization. These shoreland regulations are adopted pursuant to the authorization and policies contained in Minn. Stat. Ch. 103F, Minnesota Regulations, Parts 6120.2500 through 6120.3900, and the planning and zoning enabling legislation in Minn. Stat. Ch. 462. C. Jurisdiction. The provisions of this Code shall apply to shorelands of the public water bodies as classified in Section 205.32.4.B of this Code except for those properties that are also under the jurisdiction of the Critical Area Chapter for which only the Critical Area Chapter will apply. A body of water created by a private user where there was no previous shoreland may, at the discretion of the governing body, be exempt from this Code. D. Compliance. The use of any shoreland of public waters; the size and shape of lots; the use, size, type and location of structures on lots; the grading and filling of any shoreland area; and the cutting of shoreland vegetation shall be in full compliance with the terms of this Code and other applicable regulations. E. District application. The shoreland overlay district shall be superimposed (overlaid) upon all the zoning districts as identified in Chapter 205 of this Code as existing or amended by the text and map of this Code. The regulations and requirements imposed by the shoreland overlay district shall be in addition to those established by the base zoning district which jointly apply. Under joint application of the districts, the more restrictive requirements shall apply. F. Exemption. A structure or use which was lawful before adoption of this Chapter, but which is not in conformity with the provisions of the shoreland overlay district, may be continued subject to Section 205.04.3 of this Code. 2. DISTRICT BOUNDARIES A.!The boundaries of the shoreland permit overlay district within the city consists of the first tier of riparian lots abutting a protected lake or tributary identified in Section 205.32.4.B of this Code. The specific boundaries of the shoreland permit overlay district are shown on the official Fridley Shoreland Overlay District Map in the Fridley Zoning Code. A.B.!For those properties that are also within the jurisdiction of the Critical Area Chapter, only the provisions of the Critical Area Chapter shall apply. 95 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205.32.3.I 3. DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this Chapter certain terms and words are hereby defined: Words used in the present tense shall include the future; words in the singular include the plural, and the plural the singular; the word For the purpose of this district the following definitions shall apply: A. Accessory Building. A subordinate building or use which is located on the same lot as the principal building or use and is necessary or incidental to the conduct of the principal building or use. B. Bluff. Those steep slopes lying between the ordinary high water mark and the River Corridor boundary having an angle of ascent from the river of more than twelve percent (12%) from the horizontal. C. Bluffline. A line delineating the top of the bluff connecting the points at which the angle of ascent becomes less than twelve percent (12%). More than one (1) bluffline may be encountered. D. Bluff Impact Zone The area between the Bluffline and forty (40) feet inland from the bluff. E. Commission. The City of Fridley Planning Commission. F. Commissioner. The Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources of the State of Minnesota. G. Council. The Fridley City Council. H. Critical Area. The area known as the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area designated by the Governor in the Executive Order No. 130. I. Development. The making of any material change in the use or appearance of any structure or land including reconstruction; alteration of the size of any structure; alteration of the land; alteration of a shore or bank of a river, stream, lake or pond; a commencement of drilling (except to obtain soil samples); mining or excavation; demolition of a structure; clearing of land as an adjunct to construction; deposit of refuse, solid or liquid waste, or fill on a parcel of land; the dividing of land into two (2) or more parcels. 96 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205.32.4.A. J. Impervious Surface. A constructed hard surface that either prevents or retards the entry of water into the soil, and causes water to run off the surface in greater quantities and at an increased rate of flow than existed prior to development. Examples include rooftops, sidewalks, patios, driveways, parking lots, storage areas, and concrete, asphalt, or gravel roads. K. Lot Coverage. The amount of impervious surface on a lot. L. Ordinary High Water Level. Minnesota State Statute 103G.005, subdivision 14 defines ordinary high water level as the boundary of waterbasins, watercourses, public waters, and public waters wetlands, and: (1) the ordinary high water level is an elevation delineating the highest water level that has been maintained for a sufficient period of time to leave evidence upon the landscape, commonly the point where the natural vegetation changes from predominantly aquatic to predominantly terrestrial; (2) for watercourses, the ordinary high water level is the elevation of the top of the bank of the channel; and (3) for reservoirs and flowages, the ordinary high water level is the operating elevation of the normal summer pool. M. Shoreland Shoreland means land located within the following distances from the ordinary high water elevation of public waters: (1) land within 1,000 feet from the normal high watermark of a lake, pond, or flowage; and (2) land within 300 feet of a river or stream or the landward side of a floodplain delineated by ordinance on the river or stream, whichever is greater. N. Shore Impact Zone The area between the ordinary high water mark and fifty (50) feet inland from the ordinary high water mark. O. Structure. Anything constructed or erected which requires location on or underground or attachment to something having location on or underground. This includes an edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner, whether of a temporary or permanent character. 4. SHORELAND CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM A. Public waters. The public waters of Fridley have been classified below consistent with the criteria found in Minnesota Regulations, Part 6120.3300, and the DNR Protected Waters Inventory Map for Anoka County, Minnesota. 97 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205.32.5.B. B. Official map. The shoreland permit district for the waterbodies listed below shall be shown on the Fridley Zoning Map. (1) Lakes Recreational Development Lakes Protected Waters Inventory I.D. # Moore Lake 2-75P Spring Lake 2-71P General Development Lakes Protected Waters Inventory I.D. # Locke Lake 2 - 77P Harris Pond 2-684W Farr Lake 2-78P Natural Environment Lakes Protected Waters Inventory I.D. # Public Water in Springbrook Park 2-688P (2) Rivers and streams Rivers From To Mississippi River Sec 3, T30N, R24W Sec 34, T30N, R24W Tributary Streams Norton Creek Oak Glen Creek Rice Creek Springbrook Creek Stoneybrook Creek 5. ADMINISTRATION A. Building permit required. A permit is required for the construction of buildings or building additions (and including such related activities as construction of decks and signs), and those grading and filling activities not exempted by this Code that occur within the shoreland district. Application for a building permit shall be filed with the zoning administrator or any staff persons designated by the city manager on an official application form of the city, accompanied by a fee as set forth in Chapter 11 of this Code. Where required by law, the building permit application shall be forwarded to the applicable watershed district for review and comment. The application shall include the necessary information so that the zoning administrator can determine the site's suitability for the intended use. B. Variance. Variances may only be granted in accordance with Section 205.05.6 of this Code. A variance may not circumvent the general purposes and intent of this Code. No variance may be granted that would allow any use that is prohibited in the underlying zoning district in which the subject property is located. 98 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205.32.8.A.(3) C. Notifications to the Department of Natural Resources. (1) Public hearings. Copies of all notices of any public hearings to consider variances, amendments, or special uses under local shoreland management controls must be sent to the commissioner or the commissioner's designated representative and postmarked at least ten days before the hearings. Notices of hearings to consider proposed subdivisions/plats must include copies of the subdivision/plat. (2) Approval. A copy of approved amendments and subdivisions/plats, and final decisions granting variances or special uses under local shoreland management controls must be sent by the City to the commissioner or the commissioner's designated representative and postmarked within ten days of final action. 6. LAND USE DISTRICT DESCRIPTIONS Allowed land uses within the shoreland district shall be determined by the underlying zoning district, as listed within Chapter 205 of City Code. 7. LOT AREA AND WIDTH STANDARDS Lot area and width standards for residential development shall be regulated per the underlying zoning district in Chapter 205 of City Code. 8. PLACEMENT, DESIGN, AND HEIGHT OF STRUCTURES A. Placement of structures on lots. When more than one setback applies to a site, structures and facilities must be located to meet all setbacks. Where structures exist on the adjoining lots on both sides of a proposed building site, structure setbacks may be altered without a variance to conform to the adjoining setbacks from the ordinary high water level, provided the proposed building site is not located in a shore impact zone or in a bluff impact zone. Structures shall be located as follows: (1) Required setbacks. All required rear yard, side yard and front yard setbacks shall be met per the underlying zoning district. (2) Ordinary high water level setback. Structure setbacks (in feet) from the ordinary high water level. Classes of Public Waters Structure Setbacks General Development Lake 50 feet Natural Environment Lake 150 feet Recreational Development Lake 75 feet River 100 feet Tributary Stream 50 feet (3) Required bluff setback. The following setback shall be applied, regardless of the classification of the water body: 99 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205.32.8.B.(3)b. Classes of Land Structure Setback Top of Bluff 40 feet (4) Bluff impact zones. Structures and accessory facilities, except stairways and landings, must not be placed within bluff impact zones. (5) Height of structures. Maximum allowable height for all structures shall be regulated per underlying zoning district in Chapter 205 of City Code. B. Shoreland alterations. Alterations of vegetation and topography will be regulated to prevent erosion into public waters, fix nutrients, preserve shoreland aesthetics, preserve historic values, prevent bank slumping, and protect fish and wildlife habitat. (1) Vegetation alteration. Removal or alteration of vegetation is allowed subject to the following standards: a. Intensive vegetation clearing within the shore and bluff impact zones and on steep slopes is not allowed. b. In shore and bluff impact zones and on steep slopes, limited clearing of trees and shrubs and cutting, pruning, and trimming of trees is allowed to provide a view to the water from the principal dwelling site and to accommodate the placement of stairways and landings, picnic areas, access paths, beach and watercraft access areas, and permitted water- oriented accessory structures or facilities provided that: ((i)). The screening of structures, vehicles, or other facilities as viewed from the water, assuming summer, leaf-on conditions, is not substantially reduced. ((ii)). Along rivers, existing shading of water surfaces is preserved. ((iii)). The above provisions are not applicable to the removal of trees, limbs, or branches that are dead, diseased, or pose safety hazards and the removal of plants deemed noxious under the Minnesota Noxious Weed Law. (2) Building permit. Grading and filling and excavations necessary for the construction of structures and driveways under validly issued building permits for these facilities do not require the issuance of a separate shoreland grading and filling permit. (3) Land alteration permit. Notwithstanding (2) above, a land alteration permit will be required for: a. The movement of more than ten cubic yards of material on steep slopes or within shore or bluff impact zones. b. The movement of more than 50 cubic yards of material outside of steep slopes and shore and bluff impact zones. 9: Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205.32.8.B.(4)j. (4) Conditions. The following considerations and conditions must be adhered to during the issuance of building permits, land alteration permits, special use permits, variances and subdivision approvals: a. Grading or filling in any type 2-8 wetland must be evaluated to determine how extensively the proposed activity would affect the following functional qualities of the wetland (This evaluation shall also include a determination of whether the wetland alteration being proposed requires permits, reviews, or approvals by other local, state, or federal agencies such as a watershed district, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, or the United States Army Corps of Engineers): ((i)) Sediment and pollutant trapping and retention. ((ii)) Storage of surface runoff to prevent or reduce flood damage. ((iii)) Fish and wildlife habitat. ((iv)) Recreational use. ((v)) Shoreline or bank stabilization. ((vi)) Noteworthiness, including special qualities such as historic significance, critical habitat for endangered plants and animals, or others. b. Alterations must be designed and conducted in a manner that ensures only the smallest amount of bare ground is exposed for the shortest time possible. c. Mulches or similar materials must be used, where necessary, for temporary bare soil coverage, and a permanent vegetation cover must be established as soon as possible. d. Methods to minimize soil erosion and to trap sediments before they reach any surface water feature must be used. e. Altered areas must be stabilized to acceptable erosion control standards consistent with the field office technical guides of the local soil and water conservation districts and the United States Soil Conservation Service. f. Fill or excavated material must not be placed in a manner that creates an unstable slope. g. Plans to place fill or excavated material on steep slopes must be reviewed by qualified professionals for continued slope stability and must create finished slopes of less than 3:1 slope. h. Fill or excavated material must not be placed in bluff impact zones. i. Any alterations below the ordinary high water level of public waters must first be authorized by the commissioner under Minn. Stat. § 103G.245. j. Alterations of topography must only be allowed if they are accessory to permitted or special uses and do not adversely affect adjacent or nearby properties. :1 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205.32.8.C.(2)a.((iv)) k. Placement of natural rock rip rap, including associated grading of the shoreline and placement of a filter blanket, is permitted if the finished slope does not exceed three feet horizontal to one foot vertical, the landward extent of the rip rap is within ten feet of the ordinary high water level, and the height of the rip rap above the ordinary high water level does not exceed three feet. Must be done in accordance with other State and Federal regulations. Permit from DNR is required. (5) Connections to public waters. Excavations where the intended purpose is connection to a public water, such as boat slips, canals, lagoons, and harbors, must be controlled by local shoreland controls. Permission for excavations may be given only after written authorization has been obtained from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources approving the proposed connection to public waters. C. Stormwater management. The following general and specific standards shall apply: (1) General standards. a. When possible, existing natural drainage-ways, wetlands, and vegetated soil surfaces must be used to convey, store, filter, and retain stormwater runoff before discharge to public waters. b. Development must be planned and conducted in a manner that will minimize the extent of disturbed areas, runoff velocities, erosion potential, and reduce and delay runoff velocities, erosion potential, and reduce and delay runoff volumes. Disturbed areas must be stabilized and protected as soon as possible and facilities or methods used to retain sediment on the site. c. When development density, topographic features, and soil and vegetation conditions are not sufficient to adequately handle stormwater runoff using natural features and vegetation, various types of constructed facilities such as diversions, settling basins, skimming devices, dikes, waterways, and ponds may be used. Preference must be given to designs using surface drainage, vegetation, and infiltration rather than buried pipes and manmade materials and facilities. (2) Specific standards. a. Impervious surface lot coverage shall not exceed 35 percent of the lot area, except as a variance, which shall comply with the following standards: ((i)) All structures, additions or expansions shall meet setback and other requirements of this Code. ((ii)) The lot shall be served with municipal sewer and water. ((iii)) The lot shall provide for the collection and treatment of stormwater in compliance with Chapter 208 of City Code if determined that the site improvements will result in increased runoff directly entering a public water. All development plans shall require review and approval by the city engineer and the underlying watershed district. ((iv)) Measures to be taken from the treatment of stormwater runoff and/or prevention of stormwater from directly entering a public water. The measures may include, but not be limited to the following: :2 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205.32.9.C. (A) Appurtenances as sedimentation basins debris basins, desilting basins, or silt traps. (B) Installation of debris guards and microsilt basins on storm sewer inlets. (C) Use where practical, oil skimming devices or sump catch basins. (D) Direct drainage away from the lake and into pervious, grassed, yards through site grading, use of gutters and down spouts. (E) Construction sidewalks of partially pervious raised materials such as decking which has natural earth or other pervious material beneath or between the planking. (F) Use grading and construction techniques which encourage rapid infiltration, e.g., sand and gravel under impervious materials with adjacent infiltration swales graded to lead into them. (G) Install berms, water bars, or terraces which temporarily detain water before dispersing it into pervious area. b. When constructed facilities are used for stormwater management, documentation must be provided by a qualified individual that they are designed and installed consistent with the field office technical guide of the local soil and water conservation districts. c. New constructed stormwater outfall to public waters must provide for filtering or settling of suspended solids and skimming or surface debris before discharge. (3) Nonconformities. All legally established nonconformities as of the date of this section may continue, but they will be managed according to section 205.32.5.B of this Code with the following exceptions: a. Decks are allowed as a conforming use provided all of the following criteria and standards are met: ((i)). The principle structure existed on the date the structure setbacks were established. ((ii)). No other reasonable location for a deck exists. ((iii)). The deck encroachment toward the ordinary high water level maintains a minimum setback in accordance with applicable code sections and a maximum encroachment of 10 feet into the Bluff Impact Zone or Shore Impact Zone. ((iv)). The deck is framed construction, and is not roofed or screened. 9. PUBLIC NUISANCE: PENALTY A. Any person who violates any provisions of this district or fails to comply with any of its terms or requirements shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than ninety (90) days, or both, and in addition shall pay all costs of prosecution and expenses involved in the case. Each day such violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. B. Every obstruction or use placed or maintained in the Preservation District in violation of this Chapter is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and creation thereof may be enjoined and the maintenance thereof abated by appropriate judicial action. C. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the City from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent, remedy or remove any violation. :3 Jufn!3/ FRIDLEY CITY CODE SECTION 205.30. O-5 TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND FACILITIES DISTRICT (Ref Ords 1112, 1114, 1117, 1136, 1302, 1340, 1347, 1350) 205.30.1. PURPOSE AND INTENT The general purpose of this Section is to create an overlay zone to regulate the placement, construction, and modification of towers and wireless telecommunications facilities as well as regulate placement, construction and operation of distributed antenna systems in the public right- of-way in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, while at the same time not unreasonably interfering with the development of the competitive wireless telecommunications marketplace in the City. Specifically, the purposes of this Section are: A. To protect residential areas and land uses from potential adverse impact of towers and wireless telecommunications facilities; B. To minimize adverse visual impact of towers and wireless telecommunications facilities through careful design, siting, landscaping, and innovative camouflaging techniques; C. To promote and encourage shared use/collection of towers and existing antenna support structures as a primary option rather than construction of additional single-use Towers in order to minimize the adverse visual impact of towers and wireless telecommunications Facilities; D. To avoid potential damage to property caused by towers and wireless telecommunications facilities by ensuring that such structures are soundly and carefully designed, constructed, modified, maintained, located, and removed when no longer used or determined to be structurally unsound; E. To ensure that towers and wireless telecommunications facilities are compatible with surrounding land uses; F. To facilitate the provision of wireless telecommunications services to the residents and businesses of the City in a streamlined, orderly, and efficient fashion; G. To encourage the location of towers in industrial and business districts, rather than residential areas; H. To enhance the ability of providers of telecommunication services to provide such services to the community quickly, effectively, and efficiently; I.!To identify specific sites within the City where wireless telecommunications facilities may be located. :4 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) Section 205.30.2 J. To serve the growing demand for telecommunications services through placement of distributed antenna systems (DAS) in the public right-of-way. 205.30.2. DEFINITIONS The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning; means any building or other structure other than a tower which can be used for location of wireless telecommunications facilities. means any Person that applies for a permit for wireless telecommunication facilities or towers, automatic meter reading devices or small wireless facilities. (Ref Ord 1350) means the process by which a person submits a request to develop, construct, build, modify, or erect wireless telecommunication facilities or a tower upon land within the City, develop, construct, build, modify, or erect an automatic meter reading system within the City; or develop, construct, build, modify, or erect small wireless facilities within the public right-of-way. Application includes all written documentation, verbal statements and representations, in whatever form or forum, made by an applicant to the City concerning such a request. (Ord 1350) means a site which has been approved by the City Council as an eligible location for placement of wireless communication facilities. means a device which is designed for collecting, storing, processing, filtering and forwarding utility meter data within the public safety and utility bandwidth licensed by Federal Communications commission, including any antenna attached to such device and excluding devices reading and transmitting data from a single utility meter. means a series f devices which is designed for collecting, storing, processing, filtering and forwarding utility meter data within the public safety and utility bandwidth licensed by Federal Communications Commission, including any antenna attached to such device. means the City of Fridley, Minnesota. means to install, mount, maintain, modify, operate, or replace a small wireless facility on, under, within or adjacent to an existing wireless support structure that is owned privately or by a local government. means an electrical engineer licensed by the State of Minnesota. means a tower or antenna support structure installed or erected prior to December 18, 1997, and which is not located on an approved site. :5 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) Section 205.30.2 means a small wireless facility that is no larger than twenty-four (24) inches long, fifteen (15) inches wide, and twelve (12) inches high, and whose exterior antenna, if any, is no longer than eleven (11) inches. means a county, home rule charter or statutory city, town, or the Metropolitan Council. the area within the River Corridor Boundary and under the jurisdiction of the Critical Area Chapter. means any Person with fee simple title to any approved site, existing site, site approved by special use permit, or wireless telecommunications facility. means a devise which is designed for collecting, storing, processing, filtering and forwarding utility meter data within the public safety and utility bandwidth licensed by Federal Communications Commission, including any antenna attached to such device like the automatic meter reading device, but, which is installed on its own pedestal and not on an existing public utility structure. is any natural person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company, or other legal entity, private or public, whether for profit or not for profit. is all equipment necessary for processing of traffic received from terrestrial distributions prior to transmission via satellite and of traffic received from the satellite prior to transfer of channels of communication to terrestrial distribution systems. means (1) a wireless facility that meets both of the following qualifications: (i)each antenna is located inside an enclosure of no more than six (6) cubic feet in volume or, in the case of an antenna that has exposed elements, the antenna and all its exposed elements could fit within an enclosure of no more than six (6) cubic feet; and (ii) all other wireless equipment associated with the small wireless facility, excluding electric meters, concealment elements, telecommunications demarcation boxes, batter backup power systems, grounding equipment, power transfer switches, cutoff switches, cable, conduit, vertical cable runs for the connection of power and other services, and any equipment concealed from public view within or behind an existing structure or concealment, is in aggregate no more than twenty- eight (28) cubic feet in volume; or (2) a micro wireless facility. means the State of Minnesota. means a structural engineer licensed by the State of Minnesota. -of- means a person owning or controlling a facility in the public right-of-way, or seeking to own or control a facility in the public right-of-way that is used or is intended to be used for providing wireless service, or transporting telecommunication or other voice or data information. A cable communication system defined and regulated under Minn. Stat. Chapter 238, and telecommunications activities related to providing natural gas or electric energy services whether provided by a public utility as defined in Minn. Stat. §216B.02, a municipality, a municipal gas or power agency organized under Minn. Stat. Chapters 453 or 453A, or a cooperative electric association organized under Minn. Stat. Chapter 308A, are not :6 Jufn!3/ telecommunications right-of-way users for the purposes of this Chapter and Minn. Stat. §237.163, except to the extent these entities are offering wireless services. :7 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) Section 205.30.2 means to stop the running of a relevant time period, such as a review period. Means a self-supporting monopole structure constructed from grade which supports wireless telecommunications Lattice or guyed structures are prohibited. means a pole that is used in whole or in part to facilitate telecommunications or electric service. means a facility used to transport communications data by wire from a wireless facility to a communications network. means equipment at a fixed location that enables the provision of wireless services between user equipment and a wireless service network, including: (1) equipment associated with wireless service; (2) a radio transceiver, antenna, coaxial or fiber-optic cable, regular and backup power supplies, and comparable equipment, regardless of technological following: wireless support structures, wireless backhaul facilities; or coaxial or fiber-optic cables between utility poles or wireless support structures or that are not otherwise immediately adjacent to or directly associated with a specific antenna. means any service using licensed or unlicensed wireless spectrum, including the use of Wi-Fi, whether at a fixed location or by means of a mobile device, that is provided using wireless facilities. Wireless service does not include services regulated under Title VI of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, including a cable service under United States Code, title 47, section 522, clause (6). means a new or existing structure in a public right-of-way designed to support or capable of supporting small wireless facilities, as reasonably determined by a local government unit. means any cables, wires, lines, wave guides, antennas, and any other equipment or facilities associated with the transmission or reception of communications (other than radio or television broadcast communications) which a person seeks to locate or have installed upon or near a tower or an antenna support structure. However, the term wireless telecommunications facilities shall not include: A. Any satellite earth station antenna two meters in diameter or less which is located in an area zoned industrial or commercial; B. Any satellite earth station reception antenna one meter or less in diameter, regardless of zoning category; C. Automatic meter reading systems; and D. Small wireless facilities. :8 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) Section 205.30.5.D. 205.30.3. NON-CONFORMING USES A. Existing sites shall be considered a legal non-confirming use, unless otherwise provided for in this Chapter. B. Installation of additional wireless telecommunications facilities beyond those in existence on December 18, 1997, on existing sites is prohibited. Failure to comply with this provision will be considered a violation of this Chapter and subject to the penalties described herein. Routine maintenance of wireless telecommunications facilities on Existing Sites is permitted, except that existing sites and any wireless telecommunications facilities installed on existing sites may not increase in size, height, weight, or otherwise result in an increase in the intensity of the non-conforming use. C. If any wireless telecommunications facilities in an existing site are abandoned for a period of one year, such existing site shall lose is legal conforming status and shall be considered an illegal nonconforming use. The abandoned wireless telecommunications facilities shall not be re-established on the site, and must be removed within twelve (12) months of the cessation of operations. If not removed, the city may remove the facility and assess the costs of removal against the Owner(s), according to the procedures established in Chapter 128 of the City Code. 205.30.4. DISTRICT BOUNDARIES FOR OVERLAY ZONE A Telecommunications Towers and Facilities District, 0-5, is created and shall apply to all land within the City subject to the provisions and use requirements contained in this Section. 205.30.5. USES PERMITTED A. The construction of towers and the installation, operation and maintenance of wireless telecommunications facilities shall be permitted use in the approved sites identified on Appendix A to this Ordinance, subject to the provisions of this Chapter. Additional approved sites may be approved by the City Council, subject to the amendment procedures set forth in Section 205.05.04 of the City code, and the requirements of this section. B. All principal, special use, and accessory uses allowed in each underlying primary zoning district are permitted in the telecommunications towers and facilities district, except that no towers shall be constructed, and no wireless telecommunications facilities shall be placed on towers or antenna support structures, except as provided for in this Chapter. C. Special Uses. (1). The construction of towers and the installation, operation, and maintenance of wireless telecommunications facilities shall be a special use in Zoning districts M-1, M-2, M-3, and M-4, and any abutting railroad rights-of-way. (2) The construction of towers and the installation, operation, and maintenance of wireless telecommunications facilities shall be an interim use in the Critical Area Overlay District and subject to jurisdiction of the Critical Area Chapter. :9 Jufn!3/ D. Automatic Meter Reading System Performance Standards. All automatic meter reading systems must meet the following performance standards: :: Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) Section 205.30.5.E(6) (1) All automatic meter reading devices located in the public right-of-way, must obtain an automatic meter reading device permit and pay the appropriate permit fee, as provided for in Chapter 407 and Chapter 11 of the City Code. This permit requirement does not apply to individual meters or mobile automatic reading devices. (2) Mapping information for the site(s) must be provided with the automatic meter reading d Geographic Information System (GIS). (3) All automatic meter reading device(s) must be located no higher than the top of a public utility structure and no closer to grade than fifteen (15) feet. (4) Automatic meter reading devices not installed on a public utility structure will be considered as pad mount design. Its location shall be subject to review and approval of the City prior to automatic meter reading device permit application. (5) All automatic meter reading devices must be the same color as the public utility structure on which they are located or as approved by City Staff. E. Small Wireless Facilities in the Public Right of Way Performance Standards in Underlying Non-Residential Districts. All small wireless facility operators and small wireless facilities are permitted uses in all non-residential underlying zoning districts within the public right-of- way and shall meet the following criteria and performance standards: (1)!The small wireless facility shall only be located on a utility pole or wireless support structure, excluding stop lights. a.!The utility pole or wireless support structure accommodating the small wireless facility shall not exceed fifty (50) feet in height. (2)!The City may prohibit small wireless facility attachment to decorative public utility structures. (3)!There shall be no interference with public safety communication or with the original use of the utility pole. (4)!The small wireless facility shall not block light emanating from the utility pole. (5)!If the small wireless facility is to be attached to a City-owned utility pole or wireless support structure, the applicant shall pay a rental fee to the City standard Collocation Agreement. (6)!The small wireless facility shall, to the greatest extent possible match the utility pole or wireless support structure in color, material and design and the small wireless facility design shall, to the greatest extent possible minimize exposed cables, wires and other attachment hardware. 211 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) Section 205.30.5.E(18) (7)!The small wireless facility shall not extend above the top of the existing utility pole by more than ten (10) feet and the maximum height of the existing utility pole or wireless support structure shall be fifty (50) feet. (8)!The small wireless facility shall be no larger than six (6) cubic feet. (9)!The small wireless facility shall not extend outward from the utility structure by more than three (3) feet. (10)!Unless otherwise agreed in a franchise or other agreement between the right-of-way user and the city, small wireless facilities in the right-of-way must be located or relocated and maintained underground in accordance and compliance with any requirements set forth in the right-of-way permit and City Code Chapter 407, Rights of Way Management. (11)!The small wireless facility applicant shall provide evidence that the utility pole or wireless support structure has adequate structural capacity to carry the additional equipment proposed. (12)!The small wireless facility applicant must agree that the small wireless facility or any component of the small wireless facility equipment shall be removed and relocated in compliance with any requirements set forth in the right-of-way permit and City Code Chapter 407, Rights of Way Management, if the City or road authority for the public right-of-way in which it is located requires removal or and relocation of the utility pole for a public project. (13)!The small wireless facility applicant shall submit in writing to the City, written approval from the utility pole or wireless support structure owner, if not the City, for which the small wireless facility will be attached to. (14)!The small wireless facility applicant shall obtain any and all permits and approvals from road authority for the public right-of-way in which its small wireless facility is located. (15)!The small wireless facility applicant must be a telecommunications right-of-way user as defined in Minn. Stat. § 237.162, Subd. 4. (16)!The small wireless facility applicant shall obtain a right-of-way permit from the engineering department and comply with any requirements set forth in the right-of-way permit and City Code Chapter 407, Rights of Way Management. (17)!A small wireless structure shall be at least nine hundred (900) feet in distance from any other small wireless structure. (18)!All small wireless structures and small wireless facilities shall be installed two (2) feet from the edge of any trail, sidewalk, or pedestrian way so as not to obstruct or impede the trail, sidewalk or pedestrian way. 212 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) Section 205.30.5.F(10) (19)!The small wireless facility shall be at least twelve (12) feet above the ground. (20)!The small wireless facility applicant shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal ordinances, statutes and regulations. F. Small Wireless Facility Performance Standards in the Public Right of Way in Underlying Residential Districts. All small wireless facility operators and small wireless facilities are special uses in all underlying residential districts within the public right-of-way and shall meet the following criteria and performance standards: (1) The small wireless facility shall only be located on a utility pole or wireless support structure, excluding stop lights. a.!The utility pole or wireless support structure accommodating the small wireless facility shall not exceed fifty (50) feet in height. (2) The City may prohibit small wireless facility attachment to decorative public utility structures. (3) There shall be no interference with public safety communication or with the original use of the utility pole. (4) The small wireless facility shall not block light emanating from the utility pole. (5) If the small wireless facility is to be attached to a City-owned utility pole or wireless support structure, the ap standard Collocation Agreement. (6) The small wireless facility shall, to the greatest extent possible match the utility pole or wireless support structure in color, material and design and the small wireless facility design shall, to the greatest extent possible minimize exposed cables, wires and other attachment hardware. (7) The small wireless facility shall not extend above the top of the existing utility pole by more than ten (10) feet and the maximum height of the utility pole or wireless support structure shall be fifty (50) feet. (8) The small wireless facility shall be no larger than six (6) cubic feet. (9) The small wireless facility shall not extend outward from the utility structure by more than three (3) feet. (10) Unless otherwise agreed in a franchise or other agreement between the right-of-way user and the city, small wireless facilities in the right-of-way must be located or relocated and maintained underground in accordance and compliance with any requirements set forth in the right-of-way permit and City Code Chapter 407, Rights of Way Management. 213 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) Section 205.30.6 (11) The small wireless facility applicant shall provide evidence that the utility pole or wireless support structure has adequate structural capacity to carry the additional equipment proposed. (12) The small wireless facility applicant must agree that the small wireless facility or any component of the small wireless facility equipment shall be removed and relocated in compliance with any requirements set forth in the right-of-way permit and City Code Chapter 407, Rights of Way Management, if the City or road authority for the public right-of-way in which it is located requires removal or and relocation of the utility pole for a public project. (13) The small wireless facility applicant shall submit in writing to the City, written approval from the utility pole or wireless support structure owner, if not the City, for which the small wireless facility will be attached to. (14) The small wireless facility applicant shall obtain any and all permits and approvals from road authority for the public right-of-way in which its small wireless facility is located. (15) The small wireless facility applicant must be a telecommunications right-of-way user as defined in Minn. Stat. § 237.162, Subd. 4. (16) The small wireless facility applicant shall obtain a right-of- engineering department and comply with any requirements set forth in the right-of-way permit and City Code Chapter 407, Rights of Way Management. (17) A small wireless structure shall be at least nine hundred (900) feet in distance from any other small wireless structure. (18) All small wireless structures and small wireless facilities shall be installed two (2) feet from the edge of any trail, sidewalk, or pedestrian way so as not to obstruct or impede the trail, sidewalk or pedestrian way. (19) The small wireless facility shall be at least twelve (12) feet above the ground. way. (21) The small wireless facility applicant shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal ordinances, statutes and regulations. 205.30.6. CRITERIA FOR ADDING APPROVED SITES TO APPENDIX A Additional approved sites, other than those provided in Appendix A to this Ordinance, shall be approved by the City Council according to the amendment procedures of Section 205.05.04 of the City code. The criteria used to determine whether a site shall be designated as an approved site shall include, but not be limited to, the following requirements: 214 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) Section 205.30.6.N A. Whether the proposed new site is capable of being developed to support more than two operating wireless telecommunications facilities comparable to the others in weight, size, and surface area. B. Whether the proposed new site poses a risk of explosion, fire, or other danger due to its proximity to volatile, flammable, explosive, or hazardous materials such as LP gas, propane, gasoline, natural gas, or corrosive or other dangerous chemicals; and C. Whether the proposed new site is necessary and that useable approved sites are not located within a one-half (1/2) mile radius of the proposed new site; and D. Whether all foreseeable telecommunications uses of the proposed site could comply with any separation and buffer requirements of the underlying zoning district; E. Whether all foreseeable telecommunications uses of the proposed new site could comply with the setback requirements of the underlying zoning district; and F. Whether the proposed site is accessible for service vehicles; G. If applicable, whether the proposed site has been designed and certified by a structural engineer to be structurally sound and, at minimum, in conformance with the Building and Electric Codes adopted by the City, the National Electric Safety Code, and any other standards and requirements outlined in this Section. H. If applicable, whether the approved site complies with all applicable Federal Aviation Administration lighting and painting regulations. I. towers, antenna support structures, and wireless telecommunications facilities be designed to blend into the surrounding environment. J. Whether the proposed site has adequate open space to allow wireless telecommunications facilities to be installed without detrimentally impacting landscape, displacing parking, or impeding sight lines of a current or future principal use. K. W meet the needs of the wireless telecommunications industry. L. Whether the proposed site has amenities such as trees that will allow screening and sight line relief. If no, whether the combination of site size and other site features help to provide sight line relief. M. Whether there are other structures near the proposed site that can serve as visual distractions such as high power transmission structures, highway shoring, billboards. N. Whether there are existing buildings or natural topographic features that meet the height requirements of wireless telecommunications facilities without a tower structure, or which allow for a lower overall height of any necessary Tower. 215 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) Section 205.30.7.A(8) O. Whether there is adequate space on the proposed site so that the base of any necessary Tower can accommodate essential equipment. P. Whether the proposed site is outside of any underlying residential zoning districts. Q. Whether housed equipment can be placed on top or on the side of a structure that currently exists in the proposed site. R. If within the Mississippi Corridor Critical Area, whether the site can comply with the Critical Area Chapter. 205.30.7. APPLICATION FOR PLACEMENT OF TOWERS OR WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ON APPROVED SITES IN THE CITY. A. All persons seeking to install, operate and maintain towers wireless telecommunications facilities in approved sites in the city must file a telecommunication site permit application with the City which shall include: (1) The names, address, and telephone number of the Applicant; and (2) Written, technical evidence from a qualified and licensed structural engineer that the proposed tower or antenna support structure is capable of supporting the equipment necessary to install, operate, and maintain the proposed antenna. The engineer shall also certify the capability of the tower to provide adequate structural support considering existing or other proposed antenna installations. The engineer shall also assess and state the design safety margin of the entire antenna support system. The engineer shall state that within the limits of engineering certainty, if the structure would fall or collapse for any reason or due to any event, the structure will be completely contained within the area identified; and (3) If proposed on a City-owned site, a completed application form for lease approval as provided by the City; and (4) A report from a qualified and licensed professional engineer which described the height and design of the proposed wireless telecommunications facility including a cross-section and elevation; and (5) A scalable site plan drawn at an engineering scale showing the location of the wireless telecommunications facility in relation to surrounding structures; and (6) If located on a water tower, a written report addressing the requirements contained herein for water towers; and (7) Foundation, cross-section, and building plans for installation of the wireless telecommunications facility; and (8) An application fee as required by Chapter 11; and 216 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) Section 205.30.8.D (9) The application shall also contain an affirmative statement indicating that the applicant agrees to comply with the provisions in Section 205.30.25. regarding abandonment; and (10) No new or existing wireless telecommunications service will interfere with public safety telecommunications. Before the introduction of new service or before implementing any change in existing service, all wireless telecommunications service providers shall notify the City at least ten (10) calendar days in advance of such changes and allow the City to monitor interference levels during the testing process; and (11) Application for a building permit from the City pursuant to Chapter 206 of the code; and (12) A statement as to whether the proposed development of an approved Site is capable of being developed to support more than two (2) operating wireless telecommunications facilities comparable to the others in weight, size, and surface area; and (13) Written, technical evidence from an independent consulting engineer licensed to practice geological engineering in the State of Minnesota confirming that the soil at the location of the tower or wireless telecommunication facility is capable of supporting the proposed antenna arrays, equipment, and personnel performing typical work functions; and (14) A landscaping plan showing location of materials, height at planting, types of materials, and installation practices. B. All persons seeking to install, operate, and maintain towers or wireless telecommunications facilities in M-1, M-2, M-3, or M-4 Zoning Districts as a special use permit shall submit the information required in 205.30.07.A, except items (3) and (11). 205.30.8. APPLICATION FOR AN AUTOMATIC METER READING DEVICE IN THE CITY All persons seeking to install, operate and maintain automatic meter reading systems in the City must file an application with the City, which shall include: A.!The name, address and telephone number of the applicant and property owner; and B.!Written, technical evidence from a qualified Structural Engineer that the integrity of the structure on which a proposed automatic reading devise(s) will be attached and the attachment devise itself will not jeopardize the structural integrity of the public utility structure; and C.!A location plan matching the public utility structure identification (address) and the appropriate automatic meter reading device; and D.!An individual automatic meter reading device permit fee as required by Chapter 11; and 217 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) Section 205.30.9.A(9) E.!The application shall contain an affirmative statement indicating that the applicant agrees to comply with the provisions in section 205.30.25. regarding abandonment; and F.!No automatic meter reading system will interfere with public safety telecommunications. Before the introduction of new service or before implementing any change in existing service, all automatic meter reading system operators shall notify the City at least ten (10) calendar days in advance of such changes and allow the City to monitor interference levels during the testing process. 205.30.9. APPLICATION FOR PLACEMENT OF SMALL WIRELESS FACILITIES IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY A.!All persons seeking to install, operate and maintain small wireless facilities within the right- of-way within the City must file a right-of-way permit application with the City that, in addition to any other requirements set forth in City Code Chapter 407, includes: (1)!The names, address, and telephone number of the right-of-way permit applicant; and (2)!Written technical evidence from a qualified and licensed structural engineer that the proposed small wireless facilities utility pole or wireless support structure is capable of supporting the equipment necessary to install, operate and maintain the small wireless facility. The engineer shall also certify the capability of the utility pole or wireless support structure to provide the adequate support needed considering the existing or other proposed equipment installations. The engineer shall also assess and state the design safety margin of the entire utility pole or wireless support structure and small wireless facility. The engineer shall state that within the limits of engineering certainty, if the utility pole or wireless support structure would fall or collapse for any reason due to any event, the utility pole or wireless support structure will be completely contained within the area identified; and (3)!A completed right-of-way permit application form as provided by the City; and (4)!A report from a qualified and licensed professional engineer which described the height and design of the proposed small cell wireless facility including a cross-section and elevation; and (5)!A scalable site plan drawn at an engineering scale showing the location of the small wireless facility in relation to the surrounding structures; and (6)!Foundation, cross-section, and building plans for installation of the small wireless facility; and (7)!A right-of-way application and fee as required by Chapter 11; and (8)!A building permit application and fee pursuant to Chapter 206; (9)!An escrow fee as set forth in Chapter 11 to be held and utilized in the event the small wireless facility is abandoned without removal by the applicant and 218 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) Section 205.30.9.B(1)b(ii) (10)!The right-of-way application shall contain an affirmative statement indicating that the applicant agrees to comply with the provisions of 205.30.5.E for small wireless facility performance standards and 206.30.25 for abandonment. (11)!Written, technical evidence from an independent consulting engineer licensed to practice geological engineering in the State of Minnesota confirming that the soil at the location of the small wireless facility is capable of supporting the utility pole or wireless support structure to which the small wireless facility will be attached. (12)!Documentation that the small wireless facility applicant has applied for and obtained any licenses and approvals that are required by federal and state agencies. B.!Action on Small Wireless Facility Permit Applications. (1)!Approval or Denial. The city shall approve or deny a small wireless facility permit application within ninety (90) days after filing of such application. The small wireless facility permit, and any associated building permit application, shall be deemed approved if the city fails to approve or deny the application within the review periods established in this section. a. Consolidated Applications. An applicant may file a consolidated small wireless facility permit application addressing the proposed collocation of up to fifteen (15) small wireless facilities, or a greater number if agreed to by the city, provided that all small wireless facilities in the application: i.!Are located within a two (2) mile radius; ii.!Consist of substantially similar equipment; and iii.!Are to be placed on similar types of wireless support structures. In rendering a decision on a consolidated permit application, the city may approve some small wireless facilities sites and deny others, but may not use denial of one or more permits as a basis to deny all small wireless facilities in the application. b.!Tolling of Deadline. The ninety (90) day deadline for action on a small wireless facility permit application may be tolled if: i.!The city receives applications from one or more applicants seeking approval of permits for more than thirty (30) small wireless facilities within a seven (7) day period. In such case, the city may extend the deadline for all such applications by thirty (30) days by informing the affected applicants in writing of such extension. ii.!The applicant fails to submit all required documents or information and the city provides written notice of incompleteness to the applicant within thirty (30) days of receipt of the application. Upon submission of additional documents or information, the city shall have ten (10) days to notify the applicant in writing of any missing information. 219 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) Section 205.30.11 iii.!The city and a small wireless facility applicant agree in writing to toll the review period. (2)!Scope of Approval. An approval of a small wireless facility permit under this section authorizes the installation, placement, maintenance, or operation of a small wireless facility to provide wireless service and shall not be construed to confer authorization to (1) provide any service other than a wireless service, or (2) install, place, maintain, or operate a wireline backhaul facility in the right-of-way. (3)!Denial. Any denial of a right-of-way or small wireless facility permit must be made in writing and must document the basis for the denial. The city must notify the applicant in writing within three (3) business days of the decision to deny the permit. If a permit application is denied, the applicant may cure the deficiencies identified by the city and resubmit its application. If applicant user resubmits the application within thirty (30) days of receiving written notice of the denial, no additional filing or processing fee shall be imposed. The city must approve or deny the revised application within thirty (30) days after the revised application is submitted. 205.30.10. APPLICATION PROCESS A. Upon submission of an application on an approved site, for an antenna meter reading system, or small wireless facility, the City shall notify the applicant in writing to confirm if the application is complete addressing all of the requirements as required by this Section. If the application is incomplete, the letter will specify what information is missing and the applicant must then submit a new application. If an application is submitted on an approved site which is owned by the City, a lease agreement must be approved by the City Council. The City shall comply with the time deadlines for agency action as dictated in Minnesota State Statutes. Construction or installation on approved sites may begin upon approval of the lease agreement, if necessary, and issuance of a building permit. Construction or installation on an automated meter reading system or small wireless facility may begin upon approval of the application and issuance of any required permits and execution of any required Collocation Agreement. B. If a small wireless facility, tower or wireless telecommunications facility is approved by a special use permit, the applicant must also apply for and receive a building permit. 205.30.11. TOWER HEIGHT Tower height shall be measured from the average adjoining grade to the highest point of construction of any tower or wireless telecommunications facilities. Towers are exempt from the maximum height restrictions of the districts where located. Towers shall be permitted to a height of one hundred twenty-five (125) feet. An additional twenty-five (25) feet of tower height shall be permitted for a total height of one hundred fifty (150) feet, if all of the following criteria can be met: 21: Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) Section 205.30.15 A. The tower exists within a lineal dimension of two hundred fifty (250) feet of any one of the following structures that exceed the height of one hundred fifty (150) feet. These structures include: buildings, power lines, and train/rail yard fixtures such as light fixtures, B. Tower can meet or exceed any local, state, of federal regulations relative to tower fall distance. C. All permits required to replace or expand an existing tower be reviewed and approved by the City prior to alteration. 205.30.12. STEALTH DESIGN AND EXTERIOR FINISHES All approved sites, towers, and wireless telecommunications, and small wireless facilities shall be designed to blend into the surrounding environment. Monopoles with antenna arrays shall be finished so as to be compatible with other buildings or structures in the area, and shall be finished with a non-corrosive material. Wireless telecommunications facilities placed on water towers shall be finished with a non-corrosive material to match the color of the water tower. 205.30.13. ILLUMINATION Towers shall not be artificially illuminated except as required by the Federal Aviation Adm 205.30.14. LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING All sites shall include appropriate landscaping as required herein and shall comply with all landscaping requirements of the underlying zoning district. Accessory above-ground equipment must utilize existing buildings or structures, if possible. If no existing structures are available, the owner of the wireless telecommunications facilities may construct such a structure. At minimum, all ground equipment shall be fully screened from public rights-of-way or residential property by existing structures, a brick decorative wall, or a solid one hundred percent (100%) opaque vegetative enclosure, six feet in height at planting. 205.30.15. SECURITY All towers must be reasonably posted and secured to protect against trespass. Chain link fences may be used to protect towers and wireless telecommunications facilities. Barbed or razor wire is prohibited. All facilities shall be designed to discourage unauthorized climbing on the structure. All small wireless structures shall be designed in a manner so that the structure from ground level to twelve (12) feet prevents unauthorized climbing on the structure. 221 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) Section 205.30.19 205.30.16. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ON WATER TOWERS AND IN CITY Installation of wireless telecommunication facilities on water towers will be permitted when the city is fully satisfied that the following requirements are met: A. The wireless telecommunications facility will not increase the risks of contamination to the B. There is sufficient room on the structure and/or in the grounds to accommodate the wireless telecommunication facility. C. The presence of the wireless telecommunication facility will not increase the water tower or reservoir maintenance costs to the City. D. The presence of the wireless communication facility will not be harmful to the health of workers maintaining the water tower or reservoir. E. All state and federal regulations pertaining to non-ionizing radiation and other health hazards has been satisfied. 205.30.17. BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED A building permit is required for installation of any tower, wireless telecommunications facility, or small wireless structure. The completed installation, including all associated buildings, shall comply with all applicable building codes including but not limited to the most currently adopted version of the N.F.P.A. 70 National Electrical Code, TIA/EIA 222 Structural Standards for steel antenna towers, and others as may be determined by the Building Official. 205.30.18. SETBACKS The tower or wireless communications facility shall be located in rear or side yard areas and shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from side or rear lot lines. 205.30.19. SIGNS Signs no larger than four (4) square feet in size and attached to a structure are the only permitted signage associated with the tower or wireless telecommunications facility. 222 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) Section 205.30.21.D 205.30.20. CERTIFICATIONS AND INSPECTIONS A. All towers and wireless telecommunications facilities shall be periodically reviewed by the City to be structurally sound and in conformance with the requirements of the City Code, this Chapter, any conditions of approval placed on a special use permit and all other construction standards set forth sites may be inspected for compliance with this Section at any time if the City believes there are questions regarding compliance with the City Code, this Section, any conditions of approval and all other federal, state and local laws. B. The City and its agents shall have authority to enter onto any approved site, existing site, or site approved by special use permit between the inspections and certifications required above, to inspect the site for the purpose of determining whether the sites comply with the State Building and Electrical Codes, the National Electric Safety Code and all other constru C. The City reserves the right to conduct such inspections at any time, upon reasonable notice to the owner(s). All expenses related to such inspections by the City shall be borne by the site owner(s). 205.30.21. MAINTENANCE A. Ordinary and reasonable care of towers, wireless telecommunications facilities, automatic meter reading systems/devices, and small wireless facilities shall be employed at all times. All towers, wireless telecommunications facilities, automatic meter reading systems, and small wireless facilities shall at all times be kept and maintained in good condition, order and repair so that the same shall not menace or endanger the life or property of any person. B. Owners shall install and maintain towers, wireless telecommunications facilities, automatic meter reading systems/devices, and small wireless facilities in compliance with the requirements of the National Electric Safety Code and all FCC, State and local regulations, and in such manner that will not interfere with the use of other property. C. All maintenance or construction on towers, wireless telecommunications facilities, automatic meter reading systems/devices, or small wireless facilities shall be performed by qualified maintenance and construction personnel. D. All owners of wireless telecommunications facilities, automatic meter reading systems/devices, and small wireless facilities shall maintain compliance with current radio frequency emission standards of the FCC. In order to provide information to its citizens, copies of all FCC information concerning wireless telecommunications facilities, automatic meter reading systems/devices, and small wireless facilities shall be made available to the City and updated annually. 223 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) Section 205.30.24 E. In the event the use of a tower, a public utility structure, a wireless telecommunications facility, an automatic meter reading system/device, or small wireless facilities is discontinued by the owner of the wireless telecommunications facility, automatic meter reading system, or small wireless facilities, or in the event an owner files notice to the FCC of its interest to cease operating the owner shall provide written notice to the City of its intent to discontinue use and the date when the use shall be discontinued. 205.30.22. PRIORITY FOR USE Priority for use of the installation, maintenance and operation of towers and wireless telecommunications facilities will be given to the following entitles in descending order: A. City of Fridley. B. Public safety agencies, including law enforcement, fire, and ambulance services, which are not part of the City of Fridley and private entities with a public safety agreement with the City of Fridley. C. Other governmental agencies, for uses which are not related to public safety. D. Entities providing licensed commercial wireless telecommunication services including cellular, public and personal communication services (PCS), and similar services that are marketed to the general public. 205.30.23. CO-LOCATION Towers shall be designed to support more than two (2) wireless telecommunications facilities. Wireless support structures shall be designated to support more than one (1) small wireless facility. 205.30.24. FEES The applicant shall pay the fees listed in Chapter 11 for processing a request to install, operate, and maintain a tower, public utility structure, pad mount device, a wireless telecommunications facility, an automatic meter reading system and/or devices, or small wireless facility in the City. If deemed as necessary due to the nature of the application, the applicant shall also be required to reimburse the City for its cost to retain a consultant to review the requested application. 224 Jufn!3/ Fridley City Code Chapter 205 (Zoning) Section 205.30.29 205.30.25. ABANDONMENT If any site for which approval to install, maintain, and operate a tower, or a public utility structure, or wireless telecommunications facilities, automatic meter reading systems or small wireless facilities has been granted by the City shall cease to be used for a period of three hundred sixty-five (365) consecutive days, the City shall notify the wireless telecommunications facility operator, automatic meter reading device operator, the small wireless facility operator and the owner of the property, that said site or system has been deemed abandoned. Upon a finding of abandonment by the City, the tower, public utility structure, wireless telecommunications facilities, automatic meter reading system, or small wireless facilities must be removed or an annual user fee shall be paid to the City. If it is determined that the abandoned tower, public utility structure, wireless telecommunications facility, automatic meter reading system or small wireless facilities cannot be removed in a reasonable time period by the owner or operator, the City shall assess all costs related to the removal to the owner(s) or operator(s), according to the procedures established in Chapter 128 of the City Code. 205.30.26. NO RECOURSE No Recourse against the City. Every permit issued to an applicant for construction, installation, maintenance, or operation of a wireless telecommunications facility, automated meter reading system/device or small wireless facilities shall provide that, without limiting such immunities as the City of other persons may have under applicable law, an applicant/permit holder shall have no monetary recourse whatsoever against the City of its elected officials, boards, commissions, agents, employees or volunteers for any loss, costs, expense or damage arising out of any provision or requirements of this Ordinance or because of the enforcement or lack of permit, a lease, or other applicable law, unless the same shall be caused by criminal acts or by willful gross negligence. Nothing herein shall be construed as a waiver of sovereign immunity. 205.30.27. DATA PRACTICES All documentation submitted pursuant to this Chapter by an applicant shall be subject to and governed by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. 205.30.28. SEVERABILITY If any clause, section, or other part of this Section shall be held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Section shall not be affected thereby, but shall remain in full force and effect. 205.30.29. VIOLATION Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this Section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the provisions of Chapter 901 of the Fridley City Code. 225 Jufn!4/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:May 9, 2023 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title rd 73Avenue Corridor Input Background rd The City is collecting feedback on 73Avenue prior to reconstruction planned for 2026. This work is funded in part with a MPCA Resiliency Planning Grant. Recommendation rd Provide EQEC feedback regarding 73Avenue. Attachments and Other Resources None Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 226 Jufn!5/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:May 9, 2023 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Deconstruction webinar and research Background There is a growing movement to consider opportunities to reuse and recycle deconstruction waste. This item is intended to gauge commissioner interest in spending additional time to consider opportunities around deconstruction in the City. Recommendation For informational purposes only Attachments and Other Resources None Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 227 Jufn!6/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:May 9, 2023 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Energy Action Plan Updates Background At the November 9, 2021 meeting, the EQEC recommended adoption of Phase 2 of the Energy Action Plan. The following activities were completed this past month: HES Tabling at Environmental Fun Fair (7 Sign Ups) Finish WindUp Challenge (7 sign ups as of 4/22) Continue loaning Energy Efficiency Kits May solar article The following activities are projected in the next month: Plan for electrification article Continue loaning Energy Efficiency Kits Recommendation None Attachments and Other Resources None Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 228 Jufn!7/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:May 9, 2023 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Outreach and Events Updates Background Outreach at community events is an important strategy to build environmental awareness and increase engagement. Events that have been completed since the last meeting as well as upcoming outreach events are listed below. Completed events (4/11-5/9) None Environmental Fun Fair (4/22)-Seven Home Energy Squad sign ups Confirmed events and topics Rice Creek TH Pick Up Event (5/25) Tree and Native Plant Sale (9/16Pick Up) Mississippi River Concert 8/8 Potential Upcoming Events Kids Book Swap Pollinator Planting at Commons Park Pollinator Planting at Moore Lake 5 year Anniversary Celebration for Civic Campus th 7Avenue trail ribbon cutting Moore Lake Park ribbon cutting Recommendation None Attachments and Other Resources None Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 229 Jufn!8/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:May 9,2023 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Grant Updates Background The purpose of this item is to provide Commissioners updates on sustainability grants held by the City. Grants in the Pre-Application Stage Anoka County grant to include organics recycling at Moore Lake Park building CERTS Seed Grants Grants Under Review MPCA Level 2 Charging Grant Active Grants Recycling grant (ongoing) th Met Council Regional Solicitation Grant for 44Avenue Bridge w/ Anoka County BWSR/RCWD grant for Moore Lake IESF project RCWD grant for road diet on University Ave Service Rd rd LRIP grant for 53Avenue Trail Project th RS grant for 7St Trail Project (missing section in front of Community Center, will resume following school release) University Avenue Lighting Project rd Met Council Climate Mitigation grant for feasibility study of73Ave BWSR HELP grant for native plant restoration on Commons Park hillside Met Council Water Efficiency Grant pt 3 MDH Well Sealing Grant pt 3 DNR grant for mitigating impacts of EAB MnDOT Active Transportation Pilot Grant RCWD grant for sumps in FarrLake neighborhood MnDOT Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant for University Avenue CCWD Water Quality Grant for Sweepings Screener CCWD Water Quality Grant for Apex Pond DNR Preparing for Emerald Ash Borer Grant Pt. 3 Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 22: Jufn!8/ Grants Closed (1/1/2021+) !SHIP grant for wayfinding kiosk !MDH Well Sealing Grant pt 2 !SHIP grant for bike fleet (SNC/Recreation) !CCWD grant for Craig Park improvements !Lawns to Legumes grant for Craig Park Bee Lawn !RCWD grant for 6 raingardens in Rice Creek Terrace neighborhood !Lawns to Legumes Demonstration Neighborhood Grant (ACD grant in partnership with Coon Rapids, and Lino Lakes) !SHIP grant for Civic Campus orchard !CCWD grant for hydrodynamic separator in 2022 Street Project Area !Met Council Water Efficiency Grant pt 2 Recommendation !None Attachments and Other Resources !None Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 231 Jufn!9/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:May 9, 2023 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Digital Collaboration Brainstorming Background This item is intended as a brainstorming space to discuss opportunities for digital collaboration and community engagement Recommendation For information purposes only Attachments and Other Resources None Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 232 Jufn!:/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:May 9, 2023 Meeting Type:Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Submitted By:Rachel Workin, Environmental Planner Title Informal Status Reports Background Staff and Commissioners will share informal status reports on programs happening in the City. Recommendation None Attachments and Other Resources None Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 233