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2003.03.10 PC Meeting PacketI CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA SUMMARY March 10, 2003 7:00 p.m. Crystal City Hall — Council Chambers 4141 Douglas Dr N A. CALL TO ORDER B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • February 10, 2003 meeting C. PUBLIC HEARINGS D. OLD BUSINESS E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discuss proposed zoning moratorium along County Road 81 to provide time for completion of planning studies related to roadway reconstruction and bus rapid transit improvements 2. Discuss preliminary draft of the new Zoning Ordinance: Proposed 1-1 district and special districts (Planned Development, Floodplain, Shoreland, Airport) F. GENERAL INFORMATION G. OPEN FORUM H. ADJOURNMENT CRYSTAL PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 10, 2003 A. CALL TO ORDER Page 1 o f 2 The regular meeting of the Crystal Planning Commission convened at 7:00 p.m. with the following present: K. Graham, T. Graham, Kamp, Krueger, Nystrom, Strand, and VonRueden. Also present were the following: Planner Sutter and Community Development Assistant Dietsche. Commissioner Sears arrived at 7:40 p.m. B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by Commissioner Krueger and seconded by Commissioner Nystrom to approve the minutes of the January 13, 2003 meeting with no exceptions. Motion carried. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. D. OLD BUSINESS None. E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discuss preliminary draft of the new Zoning Ordinance (proposed C-1 and C-2 district regulations) Planner Sutter reviewed the revised timetable for discussion of the new Zoning Ordinance and summarized the revisions proposed for the C-1 and C-2 districts. Discussion items included the elimination of the C-3 Auto -Oriented Commercial District, whether on -sale and off -sale liquor are appropriate uses in the C-1 and C-2 districts, lot coverage standards, setback requirements, and location and specifications of park-and- ride facilities. The Planning Commission was in agreement that on -sale liquor would be appropriate as an accessory use to restaurants because they would be limited by size and hours of operation. Commissioner Kamp suggested that the permitted lot coverage of 75% may be too lenient for the C-2 district. Planner Sutter explained that all other standards would be required to be met in addition to the 75% lot coverage and that the 75% included anything that is built, such as sidewalks, parking lots, and accessory buildings. Page 2 o f 2 Commissioner T. Graham questioned the reasoning behind the 30 ft front setback from the property line for commercial properties. Planner Sutter responded that staff feels that there is no need for commercial properties to be closer unless, as part of a Planned Unit Development, the Planning Commission and City Council determine that it is desirable to waive this requirement as part of a larger, walkable, mixed-use development. F. GENERAL INFORMATION • City Council actions on Planning Commission items • Update on the redevelopment planning process for the Crystal Heights area • Met Council Directions newsletter for Jan -Feb 2003 G. OPEN FORUM H. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Commissioner Kamp and seconded by Commissioner Krueger to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m. Secretary Nystrom '"'\ Motion carried. Chair VonRueden M E M O R A N D U M DATE: March 6, 2003 TO:tanning Commission (for March 10th meeting) FROM. John Sutter, Planner and Redevelopment Coordinator SUBJECT: Discuss possible zoning moratorium along County Road 81 As part of the ongoing efforts to reconstruct County Road 81, including installation of our region's first Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, multiple planning studies are underway or anticipated. Specifically: Metro Transit has completed a BRT scoping study that identifies preferred route and station locations along the County Road 81 corridor. The Bass Lake Road intersection would include not only a BRT station but also a park & ride facility. 2. Hennepin County is working on the design for a fully reconstructed County Road 81, which will likely include changes in access points and frontage roads. Some property acquisition along the corridor will also probably be necessary, although the exact extent of the acquisitions is not yet known. 3. Station area planning is about to get underway for areas near the proposed BRT station at the intersection of County Road 81 and Bass Lake Road. A task force will be convened to work with the planning consultants throughout this process. Planning Commission members Von Rueden and K. Graham have been appointed by the City Council to serve on this task force. 4. Additional planning studies and land use regulation changes will likely be needed once the preceding three items are completed. For example, once the road design is finalized and the BRT station area planning is completed, amendments to both the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance will probably be necessary. State law allows the City Council to impose a moratorium on planning & zoning applications to allow time to complete planning studies. Enactment of such a moratorium would not require a public hearing held by the Planning Commission. At this time staff is working with the City Attorney to prepare a draft ordinance for a moratorium on planning & zoning applications. It would be applicable to all property wholly or partially within 660' of the centerline of County Road 81. The moratorium would include requests for rezoning, subdivisions, variances, conditional uses and site plan review. Single family homes and duplexes would generally be exempt, as would business or institutional additions not exceeding 10% of the existing building. Attached is a map showing the County Road 81 corridor and the properties that could expect to be affected by the moratorium. At this point we want to make the commission aware of the potential for a moratorium as part of ongoing work related to the reconstruction of County Road 81. We anticipate that the moratorium would initially be set to expire one year after its effective date. 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IMRAF'T Date -------- ay.�_, ORDINANCE NO. AN INTERIM ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A ONE YEAR MORATORIUM ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF CERTAN PROPERTY IN THE VILLAGE ZONING DISTRICT AND DIRECTING THAT A PLANNING STUDY BE CONDUCTED THE CITY OF CRYSTAL ORDAINS: Section 1. Background. 1.01. A planning effort among several entities for the reconstruction County Road 81 (CR 81) is currently ongoing. This process includes studies by the City of Crystal ("City"), Metro Transit and Hennepin County and has identified the possibility of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station and park & ride facility at the intersection on CR 81 and Bass Lake Road and the redesign of CR81 to include alterations in access points and frontage roads. 1.02 A task force including City representatives is expected to be convened to plan for the areas near the proposed BRT station. 1.03. It is anticipated that changes to the City's existing land use regulations will be necessary to accomplish the planning objectives for development of the CR 81 corridor. 1.04. The City Council has determined that before any new development occurs in the CR 81 corridor area, study is necessary to clarify the uses and land use regulations that should apply in the area. 1.05. Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.355, Subd. 4 allow the City to adopt an interim ordinance for the purpose of protecting the planning process and the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens. Section 2. Findings 2.01. The City Council finds that it is necessary to conduct planning studies to determine the appropriate land use controls that should apply to development in the CR 81 corridor area. The purpose of the studies includes, but is not limited to, determining the appropriate land use and development standards that should apply to such property and the appropriate changes, if any, that should be made to the City's official land use controls, including but not limited to the City's Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. 2.02. The City Council finds that there is a need to adopt an interim moratorium ordinance for a portion of the City ("Moratorium Area"), while the study referenced in Section 2.01 of this ordinance is being conducted in order to protect the planning process. The boundaries of the Moratorium Area are depicted in the map attached as Exhibit 1 to this Ordinance and are applicable to all property wholly or partially within 660 feet of the centerline of County Road 81. 2.03. The City Council finds that this interim ordinance should apply to all land use applications in the Moratorium Area, including, but not necessarily limited to, requests for rezoning, PAC -229593v] CR205-30 subdivisions, variances, conditional uses, building permits and site plan review. Section 3. Planning and Zoning Study; Moratorium 3.01. A study is authorized to be conducted by the City staff and the Planning Commission in accordance with Section 2. 3.02. Pending completion of the study and adoption of any amendments to the City's official controls, a moratorium is established on the issuance of any development approvals, including but not limited to preliminary plats, re -zonings, variances, conditional use permits, site plans, or building permits pertaining to uses or developments in the Moratorium Area. 3.03. During the period of the moratorium, applications for any permits or approvals related to property in the Moratorium Area shall not be accepted by the City nor shall the Planning Conunission or City Council consider or grant approval of any such application. The moratorium applies to applications that are pending with the City as of the date of the adoption of this Ordinance. 3.04. The moratorium established by this ordinance shall not apply to any new development that has obtained preliminary plat approval by the City Council before the adoption of this Ordinance. The moratorium also shall not apply to single family homes and duplexes, or to business or institutional additions not exceeding 10% of the existing building. Section 4. Enforcement. The City may enforce this ordinance by mandamus, injunction or other appropriate civil remedy in any court of competent jurisdiction. Section 5. Term. Unless earlier repealed by the City Council, this ordinance shall remain in effect for a period of one year after its adoption. Peter Meintsma,Mayor Attest: Janet Lewis, City Clerk First Reading Adopted PAC -228593v l CR205-30 Exhibit 1 Imap depicting boundary of Moratorium Areal PAC -228593v1 CR205-30 p RAFT Date---By- CITY OF CRYSTAL RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MORATORIUM ON DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, there is currently a planning process for the reconstruction of County Road 81 (CR 81) underway. This process includes studies by the City of Crystal (the "City"), Metro Transit and Hennepin County that identified the possibility of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station and park & ride facility at the intersection on CR 81 and Bass Lake Road and the redesign of CR81 including alterations in access points and frontage roads; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that before any new development occurs in the CR 81 corridor area, study is necessary to clarify the uses and land use regulations that should apply in the area; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.355, Subd. 4 allows the City to adopt an interim ordinance for the purpose of protecting the planning process and the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is necessary and in the public interest 1—IN for the moratorium on development to take effect immediately prior to the effective date of the proposed interim moratorium ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL: 1. The City Council finds that it is necessary to conduct planning studies to determine the appropriate land use controls that should apply to development in the CR 81 corridor area. The purpose of the studies includes, but is not limited to, determining the appropriate land use and development standards that should apply to such property and the appropriate changes, if any, that should be made to the City's official land use controls, including but not limited to the City's Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. 2. The City Council finds that there is a need to adopt a moratorium ordinance for a portion of the City ("Moratorium Area"), while the study referenced in Section 2.01 of this ordinance is being conducted. The boundaries of the Moratorium Area are depicted in the map attached as Exhibit 1 to this Resolution and are applicable to all property wholly or partially within 660 feet of the centerline of County Road 81. 3. The City Council finds that this moratorium should apply to all land use applications in the Moratorium Area, including, but not necessarily limited to, requests for rezoning, subdivisions, variances, conditional uses, building permits and site plan review. 4. Pending the adoption and effective date of the interim moratorium ordinance, a moratorium is established on the issuance of any development approvals, including but not limited to preliminary plats, re -zonings, variances, conditional use permits, site plans, or building permits pertaining to uses or developments in the Moratorium Area. 5. During the period of the moratorium, applications for any permits or approvals related to property in the Moratorium Area shall not be accepted by the City nor shall the Planning Commission or City Council consider or grant approval of any such application. The moratorium applies to applications that are pending with the City as of the date of the adoption of this Ordinance. 6. The moratorium established by this ordinance shall not apply to any new development that has obtained preliminary plat approval by the City Council before the adoption of this Ordinance. The moratorium also shall not apply to single family homes and duplexes, or to business or institutional additions not exceeding 10% of the existing building. 7. The moratorium established by this resolution shall be in effect until the effective date of the interim moratorium ordinance. Approved by the City Council of the City of Crystal this day of March, 2003. Peter E. Meintsma, Mayor ATTEST: �. Janet Lewis, City Clerk MEMORANDUM DATE: March 6, 2003 TO: Pla ping Commission (for March 10th meeting) FROM: John Sutter, Planner and Redevelopment Coordinator SUBJECT: Discuss proposed 1-1 and special district regulations Attached please find the proposed 1-1 Light Industrial and special district regulations. (Please note that not all special district regulations are complete at this time, as is explained in the attachment.) As a reminder, here is the timetable for development of the new Zoning Ordinance: PLAN COMM MEETING TOPIC FOR DISCUSSION November 12, 2002 Definitions; R-1 district December 9, 2002 R-2 and R-3 districts January 13, 2003 [no discussion] February 10, 2003 C-1 and C-2 districts March 10, 2003 1-1 and special districts (Planned Development, Floodplain, Shoreland, Airport) April 14, 2003 General performance standards incl. parking May 12, 2003 Administration; Zoning Map June 9, 2003 Review complete draft ordinance & map; set public hearing date July 14, 2003 Public Hearing August 4, 2003 City Council — first reading August 19, 2003 City Council — second reading August 29, 2003 Publication September 28, 2003 Effective date of ordinance & map CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE — Working Draft 03/06/03 515.69 I-1 Light Industrial. A. Purpose. The purpose of the I-1 Light Industrial district is to provide for light industrial development such as warehousing and manufacturing, with office and retail allowed as limited accessory uses. Outdoor activities and auto - oriented uses generally require a Conditional Use Permit in the I-1 district. Heavy industrial uses are not intended to be accommodated in the I-1 district. B. Permitted Principal Uses. 1. Building materials sales. 2. Essential services. 3. Foundry, whether an electric foundry or one engaged in casting lightweight non-ferrous metals, provided it does not cause noxious fumes or odors. 4. Governmental and public utility buildings and structures. 5. Greenhouses and nurseries. 6. Laboratories. 7. Manufacturing, processing, compounding, assembly or treatment of ceramics using only previously pulverized clay and kilns fired only by electricity or natural gas. 8. Manufacturing, processing, compounding, assembly or treatment of articles or merchandise from previously prepared materials such as cloth, cork, fiber, leather, paper, plastic, metals, stones, tobacco, wax, yarns and wools. 9. Manufacturing, processing, compounding, assembly or treatment of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. 10. Manufacturing, processing, compounding, assembly or treatment of food products, not to include slaughtering, meat packing or rendering. 11. Packaging or shipping. 12. Warehousing. 13. Welding shop. C. Permitted Accessory Uses. G:\PLANNING\Z0NI0RDI\2002-03 Update\Sutter-2003-03-06.doc Page 29 of 56 CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE — Working Draft 03/06/03 1. Office, retail or service uses subordinate to the principal use, provided that such uses do not cumulatively comprise more than 50% of the gross floor area of the principal use. 2. Off-street parking as regulated by Subsection 515._ of this Code. 3. Off-street loading as regulated by Subsection 515._ of this Code. 4. Signs as regulated by Section 406 of the City Code. 5. Fences and walls, not to exceed 6 feet in height, and not to exceed 4 feet in height when located in the front setback. 6. Equipment for amateur radio operations licensed by the FCC not to exceed 50 feet in height. 7. Roof -mounted television and radio antennae, not including satellite dishes, and not to exceed 12 feet above the roof. 8. Satellite dishes not to exceed 40 inches in diameter and not to exceed 4 feet above the roof D. Conditional Uses. 1. Govermnental and public utility buildings and structures necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the community provided that: a. Equipment and materials are completely enclosed in a permanent structure with no outside storage; b. The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520 (site plan review) are considered and satisfactorily met. 2. Public or semi-public institutional uses including recreational buildings; neighborhood service or community centers; governmental agencies or non- profit organizations providing social, educational and recreational services to members of the community; public and private educational institutions including day care, nursery school, pre-school, elementary, junior high and senior high schools; and religious institutions such as churches, chapels, temples and synagogues; provided that: a. The facility is served by arterial, collector or municipal state aid streets and such pedestrian facilities as are necessary to accommodate the traffic generated by the facility. b. The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520 (site plan review) are considered and satisfactorily met. Page 30 of 56 G:\PLANNING\Z0NI0RDI\2002-03 Update\Sutter-2003-03-06.doc CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE — Working Draft 03/06/03 3. Park-and-ride owned and operated as part of a regional public transit system, provided that: a. Access is from a collector or arterial street, or frontage road with access thereto. b. Entrances and exits create a minimum of conflict with through traffic movement. C. If there is a parking ramp as part of the facility, sufficient vehicular stacking space is provided to minimize the blocking of traffic in the public right-of-way. d. Parking spaces and aisle or driveways shall be developed in compliance with Subsection 515.09 of this Code and are subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. e. The facility meets the following separation distances and hours of operation requirements. For the purposes of this section, "facility" means any building or any part of the lot where the City Council determines that it is likely that vehicles will be driven, stopped, or parked as part of the operations of the park-and-ride. f. No such facility shall be located less than 50 feet from any property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3. i. If the facility is located at least 50 but less than 100 feet from property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then it may not be open before 6:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. ii. If the facility is located at least 100 but less than 250 feet from property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then it may not be open before 5:00 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m. iii. If the facility is located at least 250 feet from property zoned R-1, R- 2 or R-3, then no hours of operations restriction is specified by this code. g. The City Council finds that there will be adequate screening and buffering between the facility and adjacent uses. h. The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520 (site plan revieN) are considered and satisfactorily met. 4. Open and outdoor storage as an accessory use provided that: Page 31 of 56 G:\PLANNING\Z0NI0RDI\2002-03 Update\Sutter-2003-03-06.doc CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE — Working Draft 03/06/03 a. The storage area is hard surfaced and clearly designated on the site as being limited to the specific, approved area. b. The storage area does not exceed 60% of the gross floor area of the principal use, 40% of the area of the property, or 20,000 square feet. C. The storage area is frilly screened from any adjacent property including public right-of-way. d. The items to be stored outdoors are typically found outdoors and are constructed of materials appropriate for outdoor weather conditions. e. The City Council finds that there will be adequate screening and buffering between the establishment and adjacent uses. f. The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520 (site plan review) are considered and satisfactorily met. 5. Open or outdoor service, sale, display or rental as an accessory use and including sales in or from motorized vehicles, trailers or wagons provided that: a. The service, sale, display or rental area is hard surfaced and clearly designated on the site as being limited to the specific, approved area. b. The service, sale, display or rental area does not exceed 60% of the gross floor area of the principal use, 40% of the area of the property, or 20,000 square feet. C. The service, sale, display or rental area is fully screened from any R-1, R- 2 or R-3 district. d. The items to be placed outdoors are typically found outdoors and are constructed of materials appropriate for outdoor weather conditions. e. The City Council finds that there will be adequate screening and buffering between the establishment and adjacent uses. f. The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520 (site plan review) are considered and satisfactorily met. 6. Storage buildings as an accessory use provided that: a. The principal use is either a permitted use or an approved conditional use. b. The storage building is located on the same lot as the principal use. -- Page 32 of 56 G:\PLANNING\Z0NI0RDI\2002-03 Update\Sutter-2003-03-06.doc CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE— Working Draft 03/06/03 C. The storage building does not exceed 30% of the gross floor area of the principal use. d. Occupancy and use of the storage building is directly related to principal use and the same party has full control and use of both the storage building and the principal use. e. The City Council determines that the architectural style is compatible with the principal building and surrounding land uses. f. The City Council determines that such use will not conflict with the character of development intended for this zoning district. g. The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520 (site plan review) are considered and satisfactorily met. 7. Car wash or detailing shop, whether self-service, automatic or staffed, provided that: a. The property abuts at least one of the following street segments: • Douglas Drive between 27t1i Avenue North and a point 660 feet north of 27t" Avenue North. • Lakeland Avenue between the Canadian Pacific Railroad and 58th Avenue North. • West Broadway between Corvallis Avenue and 56t1i Avenue North. • Winnetka Avenue between 36t" Avenue North and a point 660 feet north of 36t" Avenue North. b. The facility meets the following separation distances and hours of operation requirements. For the purposes of this section, "facility" means any part of the lot where the City Council determines that it is likely that vehicles will be driven, stopped, or parked as part of the operations of the car wash or detailing shop. No such facility shall be located less than 50 feet from any property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3. ii. If the facility is located at least 50 but less than 100 feet from property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then it may not be open before 6:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. iii. If the facility is located at least 100 but less than 250 feet from property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then it may not be open before 5:00 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m. Page 33 of 56 G:\PLANNING\Z0NI0RDI\2002-03 Update\Sutter-2003-03-06.doc CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE — Working Draft 03/06/03 iv. If the facility is located at least 250 feet from property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then no hours of operations restriction is specified by this code. C. Sufficient vehicular stacking space is provided on-site to minimize the blocking of traffic in the public right-of-way. d. The establishment is fully screened from any R-1, R-2 or R-3 district. e. The City Council finds that there will be adequate screening and buffering between the establishment and adjacent uses. f. The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520 (site plan review) are considered and satisfactorily met. 8. Fueling station, provided that: a. The property abuts at least one of the following street segments: • Douglas Drive between 27t" Avenue North and a point 660 feet north of 27t1i Avenue North. • Lakeland Avenue between the Canadian Pacific Railroad and 58t" Avenue North. • West Broadway between Corvallis Avenue and 56t" Avenue North. • Winnetka Avenue between 36t" Avenue North and a point 660 feet north of 36t1i Avenue North. b. The facility meets the following separation distances and hours of operation requirements. For the purposes of this section, "facility" means any building or any part of the lot where the City Council determines that it is likely that vehicles will be driven, stopped, or parked as part of the operations of the fueling station. i. No such facility shall be located less than 50 feet from any property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3. ii. If the facility is located at least 50 but less than 100 feet from property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then it may not be open before 6:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. iii. If the facility is located at least 100 but less than 250 feet from property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then it may not be open before 5:00 a.m. or after 11:00 p.m. iv. If the facility is located at least 250 feet from property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then no hours of operations restriction is specified by this code. Page 34 of 56 G:\PLANNING\Z0NI0RDI\2002-03 Update\Sutter-2003-03-06.doc CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE — Working Draft 03/06/03 C. Sufficient vehicular stacking space is provided on-site to minimize the blocking of traffic in the public right-of-way. d. The establishment is fully screened from any R-1, R-2 or R-3 district. e. The City Council finds that there will be adequate screening and buffering between the establishment and adjacent uses. f. The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520 (site plan revieii) are considered and satisfactorily met. 9. Motor vehicle repair, whether minor or major, provided that: a. The property abuts at least one of the following street segments: • Lakeland Avenue between the Canadian Pacific Railroad and 58t" Avenue North. • West Broadway between Corvallis Avenue and 56t1i Avenue North. • Winnetka Avenue between 36"i Avenue North and a point 660 feet north of 36t1i Avenue North. b. The facility meets the following separation distances and hours of operation requirements. For the purposes of this section, "facility" means any building or any part of the lot where the City Council determines that it is likely that vehicles will be driven, stopped, or parked as part of the operations of the motor vehicle repair business. i. No such facility shall be located less than 50 feet from any property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3. ii. If the facility is located at least 50 but less than 100 feet from property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then it may not be open before 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. iii. If the facility is located at least 100 but less than 250 feet from property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then it may not be open before 6:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. iv. If the facility is located at least 250 feet from property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then no hours of operations restriction is specified by this code. C. There is no outdoor parking or storage of vehicles that are to be worked on, are being worked on, or have been worked on. d. The establislunent is fully screened from any R-1, R-2 or R-3 district. e. The City Council finds that there will be adequate screening and buffering between the establishment and adjacent uses. Page 35 of 56 G:\PLANNING\Z0NI0RDI\2002-03 UpdatelSutter-2003-03-06.doc CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE - Working Draft 03/06/03 £ The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520 (site plan review) are considered and satisfactorily met. 14. Motor vehicle sales, leasing or rental, including motorized recreational vehicles and equipment, provided that: a. The property abuts at least one of the following street segments: • Lakeland Avenue between the Canadian Pacific Railroad and 58t1i Avenue North. • West Broadway between Corvallis Avenue and 56t1i Avenue North. • Winnetka Avenue between 36t1i Avenue North and a point 660 feet north of 36t" Avenue North. b. The facility meets the following separation distances and hours of operation requirements. For the purposes of this section, "facility" means any building or any part of the lot where the City Council determines that it is likely that vehicles will be driven, stopped, or parked as part of the operations of the motor vehicle sales, leasing or rental business. No such facility shall be located less than 50 feet from any property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3. ii. If the facility is located at least 50 but less than 100 feet from property zoned R- 1, R-2 or R-3, then it may not be open before 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. iii. If the facility is located at least 100 but less than 250 feet from property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then it may not be open before 6:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. iv. If the facility is located at least 250 feet from property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3, then no hours of operations restriction is specified by this code. C. There is no outdoor parking or storage of inoperable, unlicensed, abandoned or junk vehicles. d. There is no repair work of any kind on vehicles unless an additional Conditional Use Permit for such use is also approved by the City Council. e. No vehicle or equipment shall exceed 32 feet in length. f. The establishment is fully screened from any R-1, R-2 or R-3 district. Page 36 of 56 G:\PLANNING\Z0NI0RDI\2002-03 Update\Sutter-2003-03-06.doc CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE- Working Draft 03/06/03 g. The City Council finds that there will be adequate screening and buffering between the establishment and adjacent uses. h. The City Council determines that the provisions and requirements of Section 515._ (conditional use permit administration) and Section 520 (site plan review) are considered and satisfactorily met. E. Minimum Lot Requirements. Lots in the I-1 district shall meet all of the following requirements: I. Minimum lot area of 20,000 square feet. 2. Minimum lot width of 100 feet. 3. Minimum lot depth of 120 feet. F. Coverage and Height Limitations. 1. Lot coverage. No more than 75% of the lot shall be covered by structures. 2. Height Limitations a. No building or structure shall exceed 3 stories or 40 feet in height, whichever is less. b. Exceptions: (1) Chimneys. (2) Church spires and steeples. (3) Flagpoles. (4) Monuments. (5) Poles, towers and other structures for essential services. (6) Equipment for amateur radio operations licensed by the FCC not to exceed 50 feet in height. (7) Roof -mounted television and radio antennae, not including satellite dishes, and not to exceed 12 feet above the roof. (8) Satellite dishes not to exceed 40 inches in diameter and not to exceed 4 feet above the roof. H. Setbacks. 1. Front setback. Page 37 of 56 G:\PLANNING\Z0NI0RDI12002-03 Update\Sutter-2003-03-06.doc CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE — Working Draft 03/06/03 a. 60 feet from the centerline of the street, but not less than 30 feet from the front lot line. b. Exceptions: (1) Awnings projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback. (2) Landings not exceeding 6 feet by 6 feet together with steps necessary to reach grade. (3) Chimneys projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback. (4) Flagpoles. (5) Eaves projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback. (6) Handicap ramps; provided no part may be closer than 5 feet to any lot line. (7) Fences and walls. (8) Driveways and parking areas in accordance with the requirements of 515. (9) Sidewalks not to exceed 6 feet in width. (10) Satellite dishes, with a dish diameter not to exceed 40 inches, mounted to the principal building and not extending more than 3 feet into the required setback. (11) Signs in accordance with Section 405 of Crystal City Code. 2. Rear setback. a. 10 feet from the rear lot line. b. Exceptions: (1) Awnings projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback. (2) Landings not exceeding 4 feet by 4 feet together with steps necessary to reach grade. (3) Chimneys projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback. (4) Flagpoles. (5) Eaves projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback. Page 38 of 56 G:\PLANNING\Z0NI0RDI\2002-03 Update\Sutter-2003-03-06.doc CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE— Working Draft 03/06/03 (6) Handicap ramps; provided no part may be closer than 5 feet to any lot line. (7) Detached accessory structures, including patios, decks, storage sheds and gazebos; provided no part may be closer than 3 feet to any lot line. (8) Detached garages; provided no part may be closer than 3 feet to any lot line; and in instances where the overhead doors face an alley or side street, the garage shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the lot line abutting the alley or side street. (9) Air conditioning or heating equipment; provided no part may be closer than 3 feet to any lot line but in no case within 10 feet of a building on adjoining property. (10) Fences and walls. (11) Driveways and parking areas in accordance with the requirements of 515. (12) Sidewalks not to exceed 4 feet in width. (13) Satellite dishes, with a dish diameter not to exceed 40 inches, mounted to the principal building and not extending more than 3 feet into the required setback. (14) Signs in accordance with Section 405 of Crystal City Code. 3. Side setback: a. 10 feet from the side lot line. b. Exceptions: (1) Awnings projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback. (2) Landings not exceeding 4 feet by 4 feet together with steps necessary to reach grade. (3) Chimneys projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback. (4) Eaves projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback. (5) Handicap ramps; provided no part may be closer than 5 feet to any lot line. (6) Fences and walls. G:\PLANNING\Z0NI0RDI\2002-03 Update\Sutter-2003-03-06.doc Page 39 of 56 CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE— Working Draft 03/06/03 (7) Driveways and parking areas in accordance with the requirements of 515. (8) Sidewalks not to exceed 4 feet in width. (9) Satellite dishes, with a dish diameter not to exceed 40 inches, mounted to the principal building and not extending more than 3 feet into the required setback. 4. Side street setback: a. 60 feet from the centerline of the side street, but not less than 30 feet from the side street lot line. b. Exceptions (1) Awnings projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback. (2) Landings not exceeding 6 feet by 6 feet together with steps necessary to reach grade. (3) Chimneys projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback. (4) Flagpoles. (5) Eaves projecting not more than 2 feet into the setback. (6) Handicap ramps; provided no part may be closer than 5 feet to any lot line. (7) Fences and walls. (8) Driveways and parking areas in accordance with the requirements of 515. (9) Sidewalks not to exceed 6 feet in width. (10) Satellite dishes, with a dish diameter not to exceed 40 inches, mounted to the principal building and not extending more than 3 feet into the required setback. (11) Signs in accordance with Section 405 of Crystal City Code, Page 40 of 56 G:\PLANNING\Z0NI0RDI\2002-03 Update\Sutter-2003-03-06.doc CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE — Working Draft 03/06/03 515.73 PD Planned Development District. (Had been updated in 1997. Awaiting electronic copy from Kennedy & Graven, who drafted the 1997 update. Minimal changes expected.) Page 49 of 57 G:\PLANNING\Z0NI0RDI\2002-03 Update\Sutter-2003-03-06.doc CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE— Working Draft 03/05/03 51.73 FO Floodplain Overlay District. A. Purpose. The purpose of the FO Floodplain Overlay district is to provide for the protection and preservation of water channels and those portions of the adjoining flood plains which are reasonably required to carry and discharge a regional flood and are subject to inundation by regional floods. Regional flood shall be defined according to standards established by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. It is the intent that this district be applied to those areas which if left unrestricted could result in loss of life and property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce, utilities and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures for flood plain protection and relief and impairment of the tax base, all of which adversely affect the public health, safety and general welfare. These districts are created and applied in compliance with requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 104. In addition. Minnesota Regulations NR 85, as may be amended, shall be consulted in administering and applying this code. B. Warning and Disclaimer of Liability. This code does not imply that areas outside flood plain boundaries or land uses allowed within this district will be free from flooding or flood damages. This code shall not create liability on the part of the City of Crystal or any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages which result from reliance on this code or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder. C. District Application. This Subsection applies to all lands within the city which are located within the Floodway, Flood Fringe or General Flood Plain District. The Floodway, Flood Fringe, and General Flood Plain Districts shall be applied to and superimposed upon other zoning districts in accordance with the text and map of this code. The regulations and requirements imposed by the Floodway, Food Fringe and General Flood Plain Districts shall be in addition to those established by other parts of this code. Additional flood plain designations may be added to this code as technical data becomes available. D. Establishment of Floodplain. The flood plain consists of all lands shown on the Zoning Map as being located within the boundaries of the Floodway, Flood Fringe or General Flood Plain Districts. E. Establishment of Floodplain Overlay Zoning Districts. The boundaries of the Floodway, Flood Fringe and General Flood Plain District, as shown on the Zoning Map, shall be based on applicable data contained in Flood Insurance Study, City of Crystal, Minnesota dated June 1, 1978 together with any and all subsequent revisions approved by the city, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and other governmental agencies as applicable. F. Rules for Interpretation of District Boundaries. The boundaries of the Floodway, Flood Fringe and General Flood Plain District shall be determined by scaling distances on the Zoning Map. Where interpretation is needed as to the exact location of the boundaries of a district as shown on the Zoning District Map, as for example where there appears to be a conflict between a Page 42 of 57 G:\PLANNING\Z0NI0RDI\2002-03 Update\Sutter-2003-03-06.doc CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE —Working Draft 03/05/03 mapped boundary and actual field conditions, the City Engineer shall make the necessary interpretation, based upon the applicable water surface profile, base flood elevation data or Flood Boundary and Floodway Map. G. Floodplain Permit required. A permit issued pursuant to this code shall be secured prior to the erection, addition to or alteration of and building, structure, or portion thereof within the floodplain; prior to the change or extension of a non -conforming use within the floodplain; and prior to the placement of fill or excavation of materials within the floodplain. 1. Application and Fee. The Floodplain Permit shall be applied for from the City Engineer. Said application shall be accompanied by a detailed written statement and plans describing the proposed change, modification, or alteration. A non-refundable application fee shall be charged in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by the Crystal City Council. 2. Special Provisions when a Building Permit is required. In cases where the project also requires a Building Permit, final approval of the work shall not be granted and a Certificate of Occupancy shall not be issued until the property owner submits certification by a registered professional engineer, registered architect or registered land surveyor that the finished fill or building elevations are in compliance with the provisions of this ordinance. Flood proofing measures shall also be certified by a registered professional engineer or registered architect. `'' 3. Additional Permits required by the City. In the event that an additional permit or approval is required by the city, such as Site Plan Review, a Conditional Use Permit or a Variance, the Floodplain Permit application shall be considered concurrent with the other applications required by the city. In addition to any other public hearing notice requirements, the Commissioner of Natural Resources and any other government agency having jurisdiction shall be given at minimum a ten day written notice of any public hearing. 4. Additional Permits Required by Other Units of Government. Prior to granting a Floodplain Permit, the City Engineer shall determine whether the applicant has obtained all necessary permits from other units of government. 5. Record of First Floor Elevation. The city shall maintain a record of the elevation of the first floor (including basement) of all new structures or additions to existing structures in the flood plain districts. He shall also maintain a record of the elevations to which structures or additions to structures are flood proofed. H. Amendments. [ `� Page 43 of 57 G:\PLANNING\ZONI0RDI\2002-03 Update\Sutter-2003-03-06.doc CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE — Working Draft 03/06/03 515.81 SO Shoreland Overlay District. (Typically, the state requires local governments to adopt shoreland regulations when a body of water reaches a high enough level on the DNR's priority list. At the present time they are not requiring Crystal to adopt such regulations because bodies of water elsewhere in the state have been determined to have a higher priorityfor protection. However, it is likely that at some point in the future the state will require Crystal to adopt such regulations. For this reason, we are reserving this section but not drafting shoreland regulations at this time.) Page 53 of 57 G:\PLANNING\Z0NI0RDk2002-03 Update\Sutter-2003-03-06.doc CITY OF CRYSTAL ZONING ORDINANCE —Working Draft 03/06/03 515.85 AO Airport Overlav District. A. Purpose. The purpose of the AO Airport Overlay district is to accommodate the current operations of the Crystal Airport on a temporary basis as a lawful non- conforming use. This section will serve to limit and control the construction of improvements on airport property until such time as the airport use is terminated. In the interim, the Crystal Airport may continue to operate but shall not be expanded. Additions to existing buildings and construction of new buildings on airport property shall be permitted as long as they comply with the standards established by this section in addition to the other applicable local, state and federal requirements. Expansion, extension or enlargement of runways or taxiways is expressly prohibited by this code. B. Standards. Any construction of buildings shall, at a minimum, comply with the following requirements: Adequate fencing, control and protection is provided to prevent unauthorized access onto airport property. 2. Commercial uses are only permitted if they are clearly incidental, accessory and subordinate to the operations of the Crystal Airport. No building shall be within 200 feet of property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3. 4. Outdoor storage is only allowed if it is clearly incidental, accessory and subordinate to the operations of the Crystal Airport. Outdoor storage shall be fully screened from any abutting property or public right-of-way. Such storage shall not be located within 200 feet of property zoned R-1, R-2 or R-3. Page 54 of 57 G:\PLANNING\Z0NI0RDI\2002-03 Update\Sutter-2003-03-06.doc