City Council Ordinance 708ORDINANCE NO. 708
CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE
MONTICELLO CITY CODE, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDING REQUIREMENTS AND USES IN THE "CCD", CENTRAL
COMMUNITY DISTRICT, AND RELATED REFERENCES THERETO.
IT IS HEREBY ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Monticello, Minnesota:
Section 1. Section 3.5(G) is hereby deleted in its entirety, and amended to read 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 2017 Downtown Monticello "Small
Area Plan" Comprehensive Plan Amendment and its
design and performance standards.
All proposed development or redevelopment in the
CCD shall be subject to the requirements of the
Comprehensive Plan and other standards identified
in the Small Area Plan 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 Types
Projects that benefit from public investments and/or subsidies will have a greater burden to
provide higher levels of both private and public amenities.
Sub -Districts. The CCD is hereby - -
divided into five subdistricts, four¢
of which comprise the study area
of the Small Area Plan and are "�1«
known as: 1 Riverfront, 2 ,
Broadway, (3) Walnut and Cedar .� r•I r
Streets and (4) Pine Street. A
fifth "sub -district" shall be any --,s
area within the CCD that is not -
4
identified as being within one of
the four named sub -districts. The
CCD regulations shall apply
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uniformly across all sub -districts
unless specific sub -district
requirements apply. The City '
Council shall, in accordance with
the process providing for zoning
map amendments in the Typical CCD lot Configuration
Monticello Zoning Ordinance, adopt a zoning map for the CCD area identifying the subdistrict
boundaries.
Base Lot Area
• No minimum
Base Lot Width
• No minimum
1. PROCESS REQUIREMENTS:
a. New development or redevelopment projects within the Central Community District
shall require a site plan review by the Planning Commission.
b. At the proposer's option, or as required by this ordinance, any proposed project may
combine the required site plan review as a part of a concept plan review before a joint
meeting of the Planning Commission and City Council.
c. Existing buildings shall be subject to the permitted and conditional use allowances of
this ordinance.
d. Projects which do not meet the requirements of this ordinance may utilize the Planned
Unit Development (PUD) process.
2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
a. Character Areas. The Central Community District shall be further regulated by four
character sub -areas: Pine Street, Broadway, Walnut/Cedar and Riverfront and shown
in the Official Zoning Map.
b. Proiects across Character Area boundaries. By conditional use permit, uses and
standards may extend across Character area boundaries (but not into other zoning
districts) a maximum distance of up to one-half block for project purposes, provided
the majority of the project square footage lies within the permitted character -area, and
the intent and character of the downtown plan is maintained.
Where projects extend across character area boundaries, projects must show
compatibility to both character area standards relating to adjoining districts and uses.
c. Private joint -parking use. All non-residential parking areas shall be designed to
accommodate cross -access and joint use throughout the CCD zoning district to
minimize the need for parking infrastructure.
d. Accessory Service/Appurtenance Uses. Building mechanical, waste -handling, and
delivery service areas shall not face the public street or public spaces (with the
exception of public parking lots), and shall be screened from view of adjoining
property with materials equivalent to those of the principal building.
e. Buildinjzs adjacent to sinizle familv. Building side walls adjacent to single family
residentially zoned properties, or directly across a public street from such properties,
shall have side wall heights of no greater than the horizontal distance to the nearest
single-family structure. Buildings abutting single family residentially zoned
properties shall have roofs sloping toward the abutting single family use, or shall
employ at least one of the transitional features in Section 4.7 of this ordinance.
f. Building materials. Building materials for all uses shall be predominantly glass,
brick, natural or cultured stone, or equivalent masonry material. Materials for lapped
siding, board -and -batten, or shake exteriors shall be composite, maintenance free
materials, and shall be limited in overall exterior use to:
o Residential structures, no more than 30 percent of building exterior.
o Commercial and other structures, no more than 15 percent of building exterior
may be comprised of architectural metal, which shall be integrated into the
building design.
o Mixed use buildings shall comply with the commercial building requirements.
3. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
a. Character Area Standards
i. Broadwav
• All buildings should have a storefront or entrance on Broadway.
• Buildings shall be oriented toward the front of the lot, with a maximum
10' setback. Setbacks may be increased to accommodate outdoor seating
or activity spaces approved by Planning Commission during site plan
review. Such spaces shall be improved with enhanced paving and
landscaping materials and other elements.
• Storefronts facing any public street shall consist of a minimum of 50%
window/door transparency on ground floor.
• Buildings shall be between 2-4 stories, additional stories may be
authorized by conditional use permit. Single -story buildings may be
approved through site plan review by the Planning Commission and City
Council where multiple stories are impractical for the specific use. In
such cases, the building architecture should incorporate a fagade that
mimics multiple stories through additional window openings or similar
features.
• Buildings shall have a maximum width of 60 feet, or shall be articulated
by setback, materials or window treatments roofline variation, or other
design methods to reflect the appearance of separate buildings, in
approximately 30-60' increments.
• Ground floor commercial buildings which front on public streets or open
space shall not be entirely comprised of office uses, but shall include other
retail, hospitality or entertainment uses.
Sidewalks and/or pathway connections shall be provided for all
development projects.
ii. Walnut/Cedar
• Features such as upper balconies, dormers, courtyards, porches and
dooryards shall be incorporated for residential uses.
• Buildings shall be between 2- 4 stories; additional stories may be
authorized by conditional use permit. Single -story buildings may be
approved through site plan review by the Planning Commission and the
City Council where multiple stories are impractical for the specific use. In
such cases, the building architecture should incorporate a fagade that
mimics multiple stories through additional window openings or similar
features.
• Buildings shall be oriented toward Walnut and Cedar Street and toward
front corners where applicable.
iii. Pine Street
• Buildings shall be between 2-4 stories; additional stories may be
authorized by conditional use permit. Single -story buildings may be
approved through site plan review by the Planning Commission and the
City Council where multiple stories are impractical for the specific use. In
such cases, the building architecture should incorporate a fagade that
mimics multiple stories through additional window openings or similar
features.
• Buildings shall be oriented to Pine Street with secondary entrances located
on side or interior facades. Corner properties shall have dual orientation.
b. Use Tvpe Standards
i. Residential
• Single/Two Family: Where permitted, the requirements of the R-2
District will apply.
• Townhouse
o Permitted where the subject property has no direct frontage on
Broadway or Walnut/Cedar.
o Must preserve open space to coordinate with public spaces.
o Building heights up to 25 feet or 2 stories above grade.
o Setbacks — 15 feet from abutting single family, minimum of 8 feet
from public street. Interior side setbacks may be zero.
o Variable roofline and front building walls.
o Classic row -house; living space to front; no garage -front design.
o All parking in attached garages.
o Parking ratio of 2.0 spaces per du, off-street.
• Multi 4-12 du
o Only allowed where the subject property has no frontage on
Broadway, Walnut/Cedar.
o Must preserve open space to coordinate with public spaces.
o Building heights up to 35 feet or 3 stories above grade.
o Setbacks — 15 feet from abutting single family, minimum of 8 feet
from public street. Interior side setbacks may be zero.
o Variable roofline and front building walls.
o Garage entrances may not face a public street.
o Garages which face a single family residential zoning district must
screen the garage entrance from the eye -level view of the abutting
property.
o All parking in attached garages within building footprint (no
surface parking).
o Parking ratio of 1.-57 spaces per du, off-street, or a minimum of no
less than one space per bedroom, off-street, whichever is greater.
As part of site plan review, the Planning Commission may impose
a different (higher or lower) standard where the nature of the use
supports such standard.
• Multi 13+ du
o Only allowed where the subject property has no frontage on
Broadway, Walnut/Cedar.
o Must preserve open space to coordinate with public spaces.
o Building heights up to 50 feet or 4 stories above grade.
o Setbacks — 15 feet from abutting single family, minimum of 8
feet from public street. Interior side setbacks may be zero.
o Variable roofline and front building walls.
o Garage entrances may not face a public street.
o Garages which face a single family residential zoning district
must screen the garage entrance from the eye -level view of the
abutting property.
o All parking in attached garages within building footprint (no
surface parking).
o Parking ratio of 1.-57 spaces per dwelling unit including
adjacent on -street parking, or a minimum of no less than one
space per bedroom, off-street, whichever is greater. As part of
site plan review, the Planning Commission may impose a
different (higher or lower) standard where the nature of the use
supports such standard.
o Multiple family housing limited to seniors may reduce parking
supply to .5 spaces per dwelling unit, off-street. As part of site
plan review, the Planning Commission may impose a different
(higher or lower) standard where the nature of the type of
senior living use supports such standard.
• Ground Floor Residential Units
o When allowed, subject to:
o Common areas, lobbies, etc. (if any) should be oriented toward
street.
o Street levels should include additional window and doorway
glass exposure toward streets.
o Residential units on upper, non -ground floors of buildings in
the Riverfront Character Area are permitted as a part of mixed-
use buildings.
ii. Commercial and Mixed -Use, generally
• Uses adjacent to single-family residential zoned properties which
include dining/drinking service spaces shall have 1 outdoor areas
facing public open space use areas.
• Building heights of up to 50 feet or four stories shall be permitted.
• Buildings heights exceeding 50 feet or four stories may be allowed by
Conditional Use Permit.
• Residential units in mixed-use commercial buildings shall include
balcony spaces.
• Building setbacks shall be 15 feet from abutting single family homes,
minimum 8 feet from public streets. Interior side setbacks may be
zero.
c. Landscaping
Site improvements in the CCD shall include landscaping consistent with the
requirements of the zoning ordinance, Section 4.1 — Landscaping and Screening.
Pedestrian, plaza/patio, and bicycle spaces on the property shall integrate
alternative pavement materials, designs, or features consistent with the
surrounding streetscape.
d. Parking
Off-street parking areas shall be developed and constructed according to the
requirements of the zoning ordinance, Section 4.8. Parking supply shall be as
identified in this chapter, or where not specified herein, as in the ordinance
Section 4.8 — Off -Street Parking.
A commercial use which propose to vary from the requirements of this section by
deferring its required off-street supply and contributing to the public parking fund
shall be accompanied by a Parking Study, subject to review and approval by
Community Development staff, which illustrates an adequate amount of available
unused public parking within 400 feet of the establishment's primary entrance.
"Adequate amount" shall be established by the City on a case-by-case basis in
review of the applicant's individualized parking study, but shall include the
following elements, as a minimum: (1) an examination of the public parking
supply commonly available for use by the proposed business during its peak
usage hours; (2) the likely demand placed on said supply by the proposed
business based on contemporary resources for parking utilization; and (3) an
estimate of competing demand on said supply.
An existing business, as of the date of this ordinance, which has a parking supply
which is substandard according to zoning ordinance Section 4.8- Off -Street
Parking, shall be considered a legal non -conformity. The business may expand or
change to another business that increases the parking supply deficiency only by
participating in the parking fund, according to the requirements of this Section
and Section 4.8 (E)(4)(c) for such deficiency.
e. Other Performance Standards
• All other performance standards as identified in Chapter 4 of the zoning
ordinance shall apply, unless otherwise addressed in this section.
• Maximum Residential Density = 25.0 dwelling units per gross acre.
• Building Height • Minimum Height = 18 feet • Maximum Height = 60 feet
o Buildings may exceed 50 feet in height by conditional use permit, with
enhanced site improvements, architecture, and building materials.
• Lot Coverage, Buildings
o Minimum Building Lot Coverage = 20 percent
o Maximum Building Lot Coverage = 90 percent
• Floor Area Ratio = Maximum Floor Area Ratio — None
• Accessory Structures
o 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.
o Any other accessory structures allowed in the CCD (see Table 5-4 —
Accessory Uses by District) shall meet all requirements of the CCD
district applicable to principal buildings.
Section 2. Ordinance Section 2. Table 54A
Table 5-1A is hereby deleted in its entirety, and is amended to read as follows:
Uses:
Residential Uses
Single Family
Multi 3 du or under
Townhouse
Multi 4-12du
Multi 13+ du
Ground -Floor
Commercial
Brew Pub <10,000 sq. ft.
Brew Pub >10,000 sq. ft.
Commercial Day Care
Commercial Lodging
Entertainment/Recreation,
Indoor Commercial (including
theaters)
Entertainment/Recreation
Outdoor Commercial
Funeral Services
Personal Services
Places of Public Assembly
P*
P*
CUP CUP*
CUP CUP
CUP CUP
CUP*
P P
CUP P
P CUP
CUP* CUP*
P
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP*
P P P
CUP CUP CUP
P
P
CUP
P
CUP
P
CUP
CUP *Upper floors
only
P * Upper floors
only
P *Townhouses on
Broadway east of
Pine only
CUP
CUP
P
0
CUP
CUP
CUP
*Allowed on
ground floor for
townhouses on
Broadway east of
Pine
<10,000 sq. ft.
only
Production P P P P
Brewery/Taproom
Micro Distillery/Cocktail P P P P
Room
Professional Office -Services CUP* P P P
and Retail
Commercial Office CUP* - not P/CUP* on P/CUP* on
allowed on ground floor ground
ground floor floor
Financial P P P
Restaurants, Bars <10,000 sq. P P P P
ft.
Restaurants, Bars >10,000 sq. CUP P CUP P
ft.
Retail Sales <10,000 sq. ft. P P P P
Retail Sales >10,000 sq. ft. CUP CUP I CUP P
Retail with Service CUP P P P
Specialty Eating P P P P
Establishments <10,000 sq. ft.
Vehicle Fuel Sales CUP
Veterinary Facilities <10,000 CUP CUP CUP
sq ft
Industrial Uses
Industrial PUD j PUD Only
Civic & Institutional Uses
Clinics/Medical Services CUP CUP
Public Buildings or Uses (incl. P CUP P
public parks)
Schools Pre -K-12 CUP CUP
P
Upper floors
preferred
P
Upper floors
preferred
P
Drive thru by
CUP
CUP
CUP
P
CUP
P
CUP
CUP
No outdoor uses
P P
CUP CUP
CUP
Section 3. Ordinance Section 3. Table 2-1, Summary of the Roles of Decision-making
Bodies.
Table 2-1 is hereby amended to add the Planning Commission for site plan review role.
Section 4. Ordinance Section 4. Table 2-1, Summary of the Roles of Decision-making
Bodies.
Table 2-1 is hereby amended to add a Joint Concept Review Meeting, and designating Planning
Commission and City Council in this role
Section 5. Ordinance Section 5. Section 2.4, Specific Reviews and Procedures.
Section 2.4 (F)(2) is hereby amended to add the following:
(c) Site Plan Review shall be required for all new development projects in the CCD, Central
Community District, which substantively change the area and/or bulk of any building or use.
Such Site Plan Review shall be conducted by the Planning Commission, but shall not be formal
Public Hearing. The Planning Commission may choose, at its sole option, to provide for and
consider public comment.
(d) In lieu of Subp. (c) of this Section, an applicant may choose to request a Concept Review
joint meeting between the Planning Commission and City Council, in accordance with the
process identified in Section 2.4 (0)(9)(a.).
Section 6. Ordinance Section 5. Table 3-2, Overly Zoning Districts
The "CCD -R", CCD Residential Overlay Zoning District is hereby deleted.
Section 7. Ordinance Section 6. Section 3.7(J), CCD Residential Overlay District.
The "CCD -R", CCD Residential Overlay Zoning District is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 8. Ordinance Section 7. Section 5.2, Subd. (F)(9), Convenience Retail
Subd. (F)(9)(1)(i) is hereby amended as follows:
(i) Building architecture shall be designed to reflect retail street -level
architecture as defined in the City's Comprehensive Plan, and detailed in
the deetimont "�nbrasing Dewn4ewn Mei4ieelle." Comprehensive Plan
Amendment entitled "Downtown Monticello Small Area Plan".
Section 9. Ordinance Section 8. Section 5.2, Subd. (F)(18) Medical/Clinical Services
Subd. (F)(18) is hereby amended as follows:
(18) Medical / Clinical Services. In the CCDM 1 oub dish, 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 dee+ff e„*
"�nbraeing DowntownMo tickle” Comprehensive Plan Amendment entitled
"Downtown Monticello Small Area Plan".
Section 10. Ordinance Section 9. Section 5.2, Subd. (F)(19) Offices (Commercial)
Subd. (F)(19) is hereby amended as follows:
(19) Offices (Commercial). In the CCD, F-1 oub distrie , 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 doer me„*
"Embra ing Downtown ent ee l ^." Comprehensive Plan Amendment entitled
"Downtown Monticello Small Area Plan".
Section 11. Ordinance Section 10. Section 5.2, Subd. (F)(20) Offices (Professional)
including Financial Institutions.
Subd. (F)(20) is hereby amended as follows:
(20)_Offices (Professional) including Financial Institutions. In the CCD, 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 doeume „*
"Embraoing Downtown Montieel." Comprehensive Plan Amendment entitled
"Downtown Monticello Small Area Plan".
Section 12. Ordinance Section 11. Section5.2, Subd. (F)(22). Places of Public Assembly.
Subd. (F)(22) is hereby amended as follows:
(22) Places of Public Assembly In the CCD, F 1 s4 distriet, 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 deet ne
"Embr-aei ,a Downtown M,,ntieell„.�� Comprehensive Plan Amendment entitled
"Downtown Monticello Small Area Plan".
Section 13. Ordinance Section 12. Section 5.2, Subd. (F)(28). Specialty Eating
Establishments.
Subd. (F)(28)(d)(i) is hereby amended as follows:
(i) Building architecture shall be designed to reflect retail street -level
architecture as defined in the City's Comprehensive Plan, and
detailed in the doe mew "Eimbrasing-Downtown Monticelle"
Comprehensive Plan Amendment entitled "Downtown Monticello Small
Area Plan".
Section 14. Ordinance Section 13. Section 5.2, Subd. (F)(31). Veterinary Services.
Subd. (F)(31)(h)(i) is hereby amended as follows:
(i) Building architecture shall be designed to reflect retail street -level
architecture as defined in the City's Comprehensive Plan, and
detailed in the doe- „t "Ftnbr eing Downtowntieelle"
Comprehensive Plan Amendment entitled "Downtown Monticello Small
Area Plan".
Section 15. Official Zoning Map.
The Official Zoning Map of the City of Monticello is hereby amended to include
the CCD Sub -District Zoning Map as attached in Exhibit A.
Section 16. The City Clerk is hereby directed to make the changes required by this Ordinance
as part of the Official Monticello City Code, Title 10, Zoning Ordinance, and to
renumber the tables and chapters accordingly as necessary to provide the intended
effect of this Ordinance. The City Clerk is further directed to make necessary
corrections to any internal citations that result from said renumbering process,
provided that such changes retain the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance
as has been adopted.
Section 17. 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.
CITY OF MONTICELLO
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Brian Stumpf, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jeff Ol , Administrator
AYES: Davidson, Fair, Gabler, and Stumpf
NAYS: None
Councilmember Hilgart absent
January 28, 2019