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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: �) �� C- 'g-, Dawn Grossinger, Deputy City C' rk