City Council Ordinance 491CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 491
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE "CCD" CENTRAL COMMUNITY DISTRICT SECTION
OF THE MONTICELLO ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING THE DESIGN ADVISORY
BOARD (DAT)
THE MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The following provisions of Section 14B-5 of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance shall be
amended to read as follows:
14B-5: CONDITIONAL USES: The following are allowed as conditional uses in the "CCD"
district (requires a conditional use permit based upon the procedures set forth in and
regulated by Chapter 22 of this ordinance):
[A] Hotels, subject to the following conditions:
1. The principal building lot coverage is no less than fifty (50) percent of
the property, exclusive of easements devoted to public pedestrian use or
other outdoor public spaces.
2. The building, site, and signage meets the standards for the"CCD" district
and design review.
3. The proposed use demonstrates compatibility and consistency with the
City's Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown Revitalization Plan.
[B] Motor fuel station, auto repair -minor, and tire and battery stores and service, as
allowed in the "B-4" district, and subject to the following additional conditions:
1. The design of the site promotes pedestrian access adjacent to and along
the property.
2. No more than two (2) curb cuts of twenty-four (24) feet in width or less
shall be permitted.
3. Site lighting shall utilize fixtures similar in style to that designated by the
City for use in public areas of the "CCD" district.
4. The building, site, and signage meet the standards for the "CCD" district
and design.
5. The proposed use demonstrates compatibility and consistency with the
City's Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown Revitalization Plan.
[C] Residential dwellings on the ground floor, subject to the following conditions:
1. The proposed site for residential use is consistent with the goals and
objectives of the Downtown Revitalization Plan.
2. The proposed site does not interrupt the flow of commercial pedestrian
traffic in the "CCD" district.
3. Density for ground floor residential units shall not exceed one unit per 9,000
square feet of lot area, exclusive of land area utilized by, or required for,
permitted uses on the property.
[D] Drive-in and convenience food establishments as allowed in the "B-3" district,
and subject to the following additional conditions:
1. The design of the site promotes pedestrian access adjacent to and along
the property.
2. No more than two (2) curb cuts of twenty-four (24) feet in width or less
shall be permitted.
3. Site lighting shall utilize fixtures similar in style to that designated by the
City for use in public areas of the "CCD" district.
4. The building, site, and signage meet the standards for the "CCD" district
and design review.
5. Drive through facilities comply with the requirements of Subdivision
14B -5[E] of this chapter.
6. The proposed use demonstrates compatibility and consistency with the
City's Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown Revitalization Plan.
[E] Drive through windows accessory to other principal uses in the "CCD" district,
subject to the following conditions:
1. Service through drive-through facilities is accessory to interior on-site, or
sit-down, service within the same building.
2. Drive-through lanes are designed to avoid disruption of pedestrian and
vehicular traffic flow, both on- and off-site.
3. Landscaping and other site improvements are included which screen
automobile stacking space from the public street.
4. The principal building occupies n o less than forty (40) percent of the
property, exclusive of easements devoted to public pedestrian use or
other outdoor public spaces.
5. The building, site, and signage meet the standards for the "CCD" district,
and design review.
6. The proposed use demonstrates compatibility and consistency with the
City's Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown Revitalization Plan.
[F] Animal pet clinics, as allowed in the "B-3" district.
[G] Day-care centers, as allowed in the "B-3" district.
[H] Shopping centers, provided that the proposed use demonstrates compatibility
and consistency with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown
Revitalization Plan.
[I] Buildings of a height greater than the maximum building height as allowed in
Subdivision 14B -6[D] of this chapter.
[J] Planned unit development (PUD) subject to the provisions of Chapter 20 of this
ordinance, and provided that the proposed use demonstrates compatibility and
consistency with the City's Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown
Revitalization Plan.
[K] Car Wash provided that:
1. The car wash building and the principal building must meet the
architectural requirements.
2. The automobile stacking space area is screened from abutting property,
both residential and commercial.
3. Noise generated by the use, including vacuums, is mitigated by location
or architectural features from adjoining or nearby residential uses and
pedestrian or outdoor commercial activities. Doors of car wash must be
closed during drying operation. Mechanical interlock between door and
dryer must be employed to assure compliance.
4. Lighting on the site is consistent with the City's themed lighting style,
whether freestanding or wall -mounted.
5. Signage meets the requirements of the CCED zoning district and is
reviewed by the Planning Commission.
6. Drive through traffic does not interfere with pedestrian routes around
and/or through the property.
7. A minimum of five stacking spaces for car wash customers is provided
that avoids interference with other traffic on the site.
8. Site landscaping is provided to mitigate the amount of concrete and/or
asphalt surfacing. The use of alternative paving surfaces is encouraged.
9. Measures are taken to avoid freezing and icing from washed vehicles
prior to exiting the site to the public street.
10. All other applicable requirements of the City's Zoning Ordinance are
considered and met.
Section 2. The following provisions of Section 1413-6 of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance shall be
amended to read as follows:
1413-6: LOT AND BUILDING REQUIREMENTS: The following requirements shall apply to
all properties in the "CCD" district:
[A] Minimum Lot Area: None
[B] Minimum Lot Width: None
[C] Residential Density: One dwelling unit per 3,000 square feet of lot area for
permitted residential uses. The number of dwelling units may be increased by
up to twenty-five (25) percent over the permitted density for projects which
provide at least half of the required parking underground or in above -grade
structures such as ramps or decks (including covered at -grade parking areas).
[D] Building Heights: The following height limitations shall apply to all buildings in
the "CCD" district:
1. Minimum Height: Fifteen (15) feet.
2. Maximum Height: Thirty Five (35) feet, or three (3) stories, whichever is
greater.
[E] Setbacks: Building setback minimums and maximums shall reflect the
recommendations for the use and location as listed in the Downtown
Revitalization Plan. Where setbacks as discussed in the Downtown
Revitalization Plan are not listed or appropriate, there shall be not building
setbacks required. In such cases, there shall be no parking allowed in the areas
between the front building line and the public street.
[F] Site Improvements: All areas of a parcel within the"CCD" district shall be
subject to the applicable recommendations of the Downtown Revitalization
Plan. Site improvements shall be reviewed for compliance by City staff and/or
Planning Commission together with other design elements, including
architecture and signage.
[G] Parking:
1. Supply: Property owners shall comply with the parking supply
requirements as listed in Subdivision 3-5[H] of this ordinance. However,
property owners may be granted flexibility from a portion of their
required parking supply under the following conditions:
a. Where the City finds that there will be adequate opportunity to
provide public parking in the vicinity of the subject property, and
at the City's option, the owner shall pay into a "CCD" Parking
Fund an amount as established by City Council Resolution. Said
fund shall be used for the acquisition, construction, and/or
maintenance of publicly -owned parking in the "CCD" district.
(#355, 10/9/00)
b. The City may, in addition to, or as an alternative to, the option
listed in Subdivision 14B -6[G] 1 a and at the discretion of the
City, the City may offer the property owner the opportunity to
choose to supply parking at a rate which is sixty (60) percent of
the requirement listed in Subdivision 3-5[H[, provided that the
owner grants an easement to the public for automobile parking
use over the subject area. The owner shall retain responsibility
for maintenance of said parking area.
(#355, 10/9/00)
2. Location: Parking shall not be located on a parcel between the front
building line of the principal building and the public street, except where
expressly provided for by the City council after recommendation from
the Planning Commission.
[H] Signs: The following requirements shall apply to all sign displays and
construction in the "CCD" district.
1. Signs shall comply with the Monticello Building Codes and Zoning
Ordinance relating to signs, including special allowances which may be
made for the "CCD" district.
2. All signs in the "CCD" district shall receive review and approval from
the City staff and/or the Planning Commission.
a. Signs in compliance with applicable ordinances: For signs which
meet the regulations of the City's sign ordinances and the goals
and objectives of the Downtown Revitalization Plan, such review
shall be given the weight of an administrative determination.
Appeal of a determination by City staff and/or Planning
Commission shall be as provided for in Chapter 23 of the
Monticello Zoning Ordinance.
b. Signs not in compliance with applicable ordinances: Signs which
do not meet the regulations of the City's sign ordinances shall
require review by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, as
provided for in Chapter 23 of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance,
following City staff and/or Planning Commission review and
recommendation.
Section 3. The following provisions of Section 1413-7 of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance shall be
amended to read as follows:
14137: DESIGN REVIEW: All development and redevelopment projects in the "CCD"
district shall be subject to design review for compliance with the goals and objectives of
the Downtown Revitalization Plan. This subdivision identifies the process and
application of design review recommendations.
[A] Projects within the "CCD" which propose new or altered buildings, site
improvements, or signs shall be reviewed for compliance with the Downtown
Revitalization Plan. Site improvements shall include parking lots, landscaping
projects (other than direct replacement of existing landscaping), walkways and
open space plazas, or other outdoor projects affecting the visual impact of a site.
[B] City staff shall conduct the design review for permitted uses and the Planning
Commission shall conduct design review for Conditional Uses, Interim Uses and
Variances. Design review for Conditional Uses, Interim Uses and Variances
shall follow the procedures and process outlined in Chapter 22 and 23 of this
Ordinance.
Submitted plans shall be sufficiently detailed to identify proposed
materials, colors, locations, and any other factors relating to the visual
impact of the proposal. Such plans may include: Site Plans, Floor Plans,
Building Elevations, Rendered Drawings, Materials Samples, and other
appropriate submissions.
[C] Appeals: Appeals shall be governed by the process and requirements listed in
Chapter 23 of the Monticello Zoning Ordinance.
[D] Status of CCD design review decisions: Design review decisions shall be treated
as follows:
1. Permitted Uses which comply with all building code and zoning
ordinance standards: Decisions shall be advisory to the Building Official.
2. Conditional and Interim Uses and Variances: Decisions shall be
submitted by the Planning Commission and included in its
recommendation to the City Council.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
Motion By: Glen Posusta
Seconded By: Brian Stumpf
All in Favor: Herbst, Perrault, Posusta, Stumpf and Wojchouski
Those Opposed: None
Adopted this 12th day of January 2009 by the City Council of the City of Monticello.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
By:
Clint Herbst,ayor
ATTEST:
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Dawn Grossinger, Deputy City C' rk