City Council Ordinance 562ORDINANCE NO. 562
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 — MONTICELLO ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE MONTICELLO CITY CODE RELATED TO
THE CENTRAL COMMUNITY DISTRICT (CCD)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 3.5(G) — CCD (Central Community District), Title 10 - Zoning
Ordinance Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended as follows:
Section 3.5 (G)
CCD Central Community District
The purpose of the "CCD ", Central Community
District, is to provide for a wide variety of land
uses, transportation options, and public activities
in the downtown Monticello area, and particularly,
to implement the goals, objectives, and specific
directives of the Comprehensive Plan, and in
particular, the Embracing Downtown Monticello
report and its Design Guidelines.
All proposed development or redevelopment in the
CCD shall be subject to the requirements of the
Design Guidelines and other standards identified in
the Embracing Downtown Monticello report. It is
not the intent of this chapter to abrogate any
general Zoning Ordinance requirements in the CCD,
and all such requirements of the Monticello Zoning
Ordinance apply fully within the CCD unless
addressed separately by a more detailed CCD
zoning regulation.
Typical CCD Building Typa
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Sub - Districts. The CCD is hereby divided into sub -
districts, including three Flex Areas (F -1, F -2, and F-
3), and eight Landmark Areas (L -1 through L -8).
The City Council shall, in accordance with the
process providing for zoning map amendments in
the Monticello Zoning Ordinance, adopt a zoning
map for the CCD area identifying the sub - district
boundaries.
Base Lot Area
• No minimum
Base Lot Width
• No minimum
Typical CCD Lot Configuration
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Maximum Residential Density = 2,420 square feet per unit (18.0 dwelling units per gross acre).
Base Density = 3,000 square feet of lot area per unit (14.5 units per gross acre). The number of dwelling
units may be increased up to the allowed maximum 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).
Building Height
• Minimum Height = 18 feet
• Maximum Height = 60 feet
Building Buildings should Buildings should Buildings should Provide access ould
Orientation gain exposure face TH 25 as face major road- and exposure to
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from TH 25, or primary ways, minimize streets; local
from major exposure, exposure to accommodate serve
roadways provide access district boundary pedestrians
to arkin
Minimum
TH 25:10 feet
TH 25:10 feet
TH 25:10 feet
Building
Broadway:1 Oft
Broadway:1 Oft
Broadway:1 Oft
20 feet
None None
20 feet
Setback
Other Streets:
Other Streets:
Other Streets:
None
None
None
Maximum
60 feet from
Street
None
Hwy. 25 only
15 feet
None
None None
None
Setback
Setback from
Private
Property wlin
None
None
5 feet
20 feet
None None
5 feet
CCD
Setback from
Private
Property
15 feet
15 feet
25 feet
40 feet
15 feet 15 feet
25 feet
Zoned other
than CCD
Signage
Freestanding
Freestanding Freestanding
Freestanding
Freestanding Freestanding
Follow existing
signs shall be of
signs shall be of signs shall be of
signs shall be of
signs shall be of signs shall be of
freeway bonus
monument
monument monument
monument design,
monument monument
district allowance
design, no more
design, no more design, no more
no more than 16
design, no more design, no more
(32 feet height).
than 22 feet in
than 22 feet in than 6 feet in
feet in height, and
than 22 feet in than 16 feet in
height, and no
height, and no height
no less than 5 feet
height, and no height, and no
less than 5 feet
less than 5 feet
in width at base
less than 5 feet less than 5 feet
in width at base
in width at base
in width at base in width at base
Buffering
Exempt from
Exempt from Buffering
Buffering required
Buffering Buffering
Buffering required
buffering
buffering required at the
at the edge of the
required at the required at the
at the edge of the
generally.
generally. edge of the CCD
CCD per
edge of the CCD edge of the CCD
CCD per
Where directly
Where directly per
requirements of
per per
requirements of
abutting single
abutting single requirements of
Zoning Ordinance,
requirements of requirements of
Zoning Ordinance
family
family Zoning
Section 4.1 (G)
Zoning Ord., Zoning Ord.,
Section 4.1(G)
residential, per
residential, per Ordinance,
Section 4.1 (G) Section 4.1 (G)
Section 4.1 G
Section 4.1 G Section 4.1 G
Maximum Residential Density = 2,420 square feet per unit (18.0 dwelling units per gross acre).
Base Density = 3,000 square feet of lot area per unit (14.5 units per gross acre). The number of dwelling
units may be increased up to the allowed maximum 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).
Building Height
• Minimum Height = 18 feet
• Maximum Height = 60 feet
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Buildings may exceed 60 feet in height by conditional use pemnit, with enhanced site improvements,
architecture, and building materials.
Lot Coverage, Buildings
• Minimum Building Lot Coverage = 20 percent
• Maximum Building Lot Coverage = 90 percent
Floor Area Ratio = Maximum Floor Area Ratio — None
Accessory Structures
Trash handling equipment shall be located within buildings wherever practical. If located in a
structure attached to, or detached from, the principal building, such structure shall screen the
trash handling equipment from the view of all neighboring property and public rights of way,
and shall be constructed of materials which comprise the principal building. Gates and /or doors
shall be constructed of permanent opaque materials, matching the principal building in color,
and shall be kept closed at all times other than when being used for access. Roofs for such
structures are encouraged, but not required when the screening wall of the enclosure is at least
eight (8) feet in height.
Any other accessory structures allowed in the CCD (see Table 5 -4) shall meet all requirements of
the CCD district applicable to principal buildings.
Framework Plan Zones
Refer to Figure 22 -Design Guidelines Use Area (next diagram)
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Landmark Areas:
L -1 Public Parking Ramp
42 River Oriented Shopping
L -3 Cargill Site
L-0 CommunBy Center She
L -5 Riverfront Park
L6 Future Public Open Space
La Permanent Public Open Space
L-B Freeway Retail (84 Zoning Standards)
Flex Areas:
F -1 Shopping Area West of Hwy 25
F -2 Convenience and Services
F -3 Transition
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Corridors:
1 Broadway Street
2 Walnut Street
3 Highway25 /Pine Street
DESIGN GUIDELINE ZONES
FITTO ZONING DISTRICTS
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Section 2. Section 4.1 — Landscaping and Screening, Title 10 — Zoning Ordinance is
hereby amended as follows:
4.1 (J) Zoning District Specific Landscaping Standards
Insert the following and renumber accordingly:
(3) CCD District Landscaping Requirements
(a) No less than ten (10) percent of any parcel shall consist of
landscaping, including plant materials, decorative paved
surfaces, landscape structures, public art, water features, or
other similar site improvements. This percentage shall not
include required landscaping within parking lots or circulation
areas, but may include pedestrian areas on private property. Tree
and shrub planting shall be as required by the zoning ordinance,
Section 4.1 (H) but may include trees planted within the public
right of way abutting the property line toward meeting this
requirement
(b) Landscaping within parking and circulation areas shall be as
required by Section 4.1(F) of this ordinance.
(c) All other landscaping requirements of Section 4.1 shall apply
within the CCD.
Section 3. Section 4.4 — Exterior Lighting, Title 10 — Zoning Ordinance is hereby
amended as follows:
Insert the ollowing
4.4 (J) Lighting Requirements for the CCD District
(1) Parking lot lighting shall be consistent with the common lighting style
for fixtures and poles within the CCD design guidelines, or as adopted
by the City Council.
(2) Public street lighting shall be consistent with a common lighting style
throughout the CCD, based on a style for fixtures and poles to be
identified in the City's public improvement specification.
Section 4. Section 4.8 — Off - street Parking, Title 10 — Zoning Ordinance is hereby
amended as follows:
4.8 (E) Standards Applicable to All Uses
(1) Location of Required Parking
(d) Except in the case of single, two - family, and townhouse dwellings and
parcels in the CCD, parking area design which requires backing into the
public street is prohibited.
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(2) Vehicular Use Area Design
(a) Curb Cuts and Access
(vii) Except for single, two - family, and townhouse residential
development (and as otherwise noted in this ordinance), all open
vehicular use areas shall have a perimeter concrete curb barrier
around the entire parking lot, said curb barrier shall not be closer
than six (6) feet to any lot line as measured from the lot line to the
face of the curb.
4.8 (E) - Table 4.7: Minimum Off - Street Parking Spaces by Use
Civic and Institutional Uses
• Clinics /Medical Services — 4.0 spaces for each one thousand (1000)
square feet
4.8 (G) Standards Applicable to Commercial, Industrial & Civic /Institutional Uses
(2) Vehicular Use Area Design Applicable to Commercial, Industrial &
Civic /Institutional Uses
Insert the followinz and renumber accordingly:
(b) Parking Setbacks for the CCD District
(i) From public street right of way: Six (6) feet.
(ii) From private property: Six (6) feet, except that parking lots may
provide shared access driveways or spaces between adjoining
private parking lots. In the CCD, such shared access driveways
or spaces shall be permitted, exempt from the requirement far a
Conditional Use Permit applicable in other zoning districts.
(c) Perimeter Vehicular Use Buffer
(ii) In the event that drainage or other conditions do not permit a berm
of this size and for parcels in the CCD district which abut
residentially zoned property, a solid, maintenance free fence may
be permitted for all or a portion of the retaining wall to the extent
necessary to permit property drainage. Examples may include a
two -foot retaining wall and berm, with a four foot tall fence
section. This alternative may be allowed by Conditional Use
Permit. Any fence proposed in lieu of the required design must be
100 percent opaque and in character with the surrounding area.
Section 5. Section 4.11 — Building Materials, Title 10 — Zoning Ordinance is hereby
amended as follows:
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4.11 (D) Business District Requirements
Insert the following
(5) Building Materials and Design for the CCD District
All buildings within the CCD shall meet the materials and design
standards of the Comprehensive Plan as defined by the report
"Embracing Downtown Monticello ". Appendix B, Design Guidelines, as
well as the standards in Section 4.11 of this ordinance.
Section 6. Section 5.1 — Use Tables, Title 10 — Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended as
follows:
5.1 (A) - Table 5 -lA: Central Community District (CCD) Uses
Insert the following after Table 5 -1:
TABLES-IA: CENTRAL
COMMUNITY
Use Types
"F'= Permitted
"C" = Conditionally Permitted
F-I
F-2 F-3 L
Additional
Exceptions
Requirements
"I" = Interim Permitted
Retail Sales <I0,000 SF
p
p C C
.2F 27
Retail Sales >I 0,000 SF
p
C
C
•25 (Fl(27)
Professional Office- Services Including
L -2: NA first floor,
5.2(F)(21)
Financial Institutions
P
P
P C
CUP upper floors
5,2(F)(14)
L -2: NA first floor,
Personal Services
p
p
p p
CUP upper floors;
5.2(F)(22)
L -3: CUP
Retail With Service
P
C
C
L -2: NA first floor,
5.2(F)(27)
�(27
—�
CUP upper floors
Commercial Offices- Principal
C
P
p C
L -2: NA first floor,
CUP upper floors
5.2(F)(20)
Indoor Commercial Recreation
p
p
C C
5.2 F 12
Outdoor Commercial Recreation
C C
5.2 F 13
Medical /Clinical Services
C
P
P P
L -2: NA first floor,
5.2(F)(19)
CUP upper floors
Restaurants, Bars <10,000 SF
p
p
C C
5.2(F1(261
Restaurants, Bars > 10,000 SF
p
C
C
5.2(F)(26)
Commercial Lodging
p
p
C
5.2(F)(I6)
5.2(F)(9)
Convenience Services: Retail, Vehicle
* F -2 Drive through
5 21F)(28)
Fuel, Specialty Food, Drive - Through
C
�
C
by CUP
5.2 F 29
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Places of Public Assembly
C
C
C
C
5.2Z 23
Veterinary Facilities
C
P
C
C
12"F "31
Commercial Day Care
C
C
C
C
L2 (FJ 11
Funeral Services
C
C
25• (F)(151
Residential — Upper Floors
p
p
p
p
L -2:
NA
Residential — Street Level
C
C
L -2:
NA
Residential — Multiple Family
C
C
L -2:
NA
Residential — Townhouse
C
Residential — Single Family
C
Industrial PUD
L -3:
PUD only
Public Buildings or Uses
C
C
C
P
Section 7. Section 5.2 — Use - Specific Standards, Title 10 — Zoning Ordinance is hereby
amended as follows:
5.2 (F) Regulations for Commercial Uses
Insert the followine and renumber accordingly
(9) Convenience Services: Retail, Vehicle Fuel, Specialty Food, and Drive -
Through Facilities
In the CCD, F -1 sub - district, the following conditions shall apply:
(a) Building architecture shall be designed to reflect retail street -level
architecture as defined in the City's Comprehensive Plan, and detailed
in the document "Embracing Downtown Monticello."
(b) Site planning shall maximize building exposure to the street.
(c) Drive- through facilities shall be located to minimize their exposure to
the street.
(d) Accessory structures, including canopies, menu boards, pay windows,
and other structures supporting drive- through functions shall be
constructed of materials to match those of the principal building.
(e) Site planning shall be designed to emphasize connections to pedestrian
facilities.
Insert the following three sections and renumber accordingly
(19) Medical/ Clinical Services
In the CCD F -1 sub - district, the following shall apply:
(a) Building architecture designed to reflect retail street -level
architecture as defined in the City's Comprehensive Plan, and
detailed in the document "Embracing Downtown Monticello."
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(b) Street -level floor planning designed to accommodate use by or
conversion to future use as retail land uses.
(20) Offices (Commercial)
In the CCD F -1 sub - district, the following shall apply:
(a) Building architecture designed to reflect retail street -level
architecture as defined in the City's Comprehensive Plan, and
detailed in the document "Embracing Downtown Monticello. "
(b) Street -level floor planning designed to accommodate use by or
conversion to future use as retail land uses.
(c) Parking areas shall be situated so as to minimize their exposure to
public areas, or shall be landscaped and screened to minimize large
expanses of open pavement.
(21) Offices (Professional) Including Financial Institutions
In the CCD, Professional Offices and Financial Institutions shall
include the fallowing:
(a) Building architecture designed to reflect retail street -level
architecture as defined in the City's Comprehensive Plan, and
detailed in the document "Embracing Downtown Monticello."
(b) Street -level floor planning designed to accommodate use by or
conversion to future use as retail land uses.
(c) Parking areas shall be situated so as to minimize their exposure to
public areas, or shall be landscaped and screened to minimize large
expanses of open pavement.
(d) Parking supply shall be calculated at the same rate as retail sales.
Insert the followiniz and renumber accordingly
(23) Places of Public Assembly
In the CCD F -1 sub - district, the following shall apply:
(a) Building architecture designed to reflect retail street -level
architecture as defined in the City's Comprehensive Plan, and
detailed in the document "Embracing Downtown Monticello."
(b) Site planning shall minimize parking lot development adjacent to
public areas in the district, including streets, pathways, and open
spaces.
(27) Retail Commercial Uses (Other)
Insert the following
(b) In the CCD, F -2 sub - district, the following shall apply to retail
sales in buildings having a retail floor area greater than 10,000
square feet:
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(i) Building architecture shall be designed to vary fagade height,
fenestration, and other details to provide the appearance of
several smaller retail buildings, rather than a single large
structure.
(ii) Parking shall be oriented to wrap around buildings, rather
than be located entirely in the front of the building.
(c) In the CCD, F -2 sub - district, the following shall apply to retail
sales accessory services:
(i) Accessory service shall occupy no more than 40 percent of
the main floor of any building.
(ii) Service may include activities that support the retail sales of
goods on the premises, including repair, fabrication, rental,
assembly, shipping, or similar activities.
(iii) Service activities may occur as an entity separate from retail
sales, but shall meet the requirements of this section.
(31) Veterinary Facilities
Insert the following
(h) In the CCD, F -1 sub - district, the following additional
standards shall apply:
(i) Building architecture designed to reflect retail street -level
architecture as defined in the City's Comprehensive Plan,
and detailed in the document "Embracing Downtown
Monticello. "
(ii) Street -level floor planning designed to accommodate use by
or conversion to future use as retail uses.
(iii) Overnight animal boarding shall only be allowed as an
accessory use to clinic services, and shall be situated so as to
prohibit exposure, noise, or other nuisance conditions.
Section 8. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage
and publication. The ordinance in its entirety shall be posted on the City website
after publication. Copies of the complete Ordinance are available online and at
Monticello City Hall for examination upon request.
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ORDINANCE NO. 562
ADOPTED BY the Monticello City Council this 13th day of August, 2012.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
lit:
Clint Herbst, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jef 11, City Administrator
VOTING IN FAVOR: Herbst, Hilgart, Perrault, Posusta, Stumpf
VOTING IN OPPOSITION: None
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