HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-14-2010 Planning Commission Meeting Packet CITY OF OAK 1'Al2K HEIGHTS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2010
PI,ANNING COMMISSION
WORKSESSION WITH CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
6:15 P.M.
I. Design Guidelines —Joint Worksession with City Council
(See 01114110 Planning Commission Packet Enclosure 2)
REGiJI,Al2 PLANNIIoTG COlVIIVIISSI0N MEETING AGENDA
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7:00 p.m. I. Call to Order
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II. Approval of Agenda
III> Approval of December 10, 2009 Minutes (1)
7:05 p.m. IV. Department /Commission Liaison /Other Reports
V< Visitors /Public Comment
This is an opportunity for the public to address the Commission with questions or concerns on issues not
part of the regular agenda. (Please limit comments to three minutes)
7:10 p.m. VI. Public Hearings
A. Continued: Zoning Ordinance Amendment: To consider an amendment to Zoning
Ordinance Section 401.16 adopting revisions to the Design Guidelines and
401.15.C.8 related to building type and construction. (2)
7:40 p.m. VIIa Old Business
VIIIe New Business
IXe Informational
A. Upcoming Planning Commission Meetings
February 11, 2010 7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
March 11, 2010 7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
April 1. 5, 2010 7:00 p.m. (Council Clambers)
B. Council Representative January — Commissioner Liljegren
February — Commissioner Bye
March — Commissioner Wasescha
7:45 p.m. X. Adjournment.
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, December 10 2009
Call to Order:
Chair VVasescha called the meeting to order et7:OOp.mn. Present: Commissioners Bye, LeRoux
and Powell; City Administrator Johnson, City Planner Richards and Commission Liaison
Abrahamson. Absent: CornmnissionerL|Uegren
Agenda Approval:
Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Bye, moved to approve the Agenda as
presented. Carried 4—O.
Approve Minutes of November 12.2009,
Commissioner Bye, seconded by Commissioner Powell, moved to approve the Minutes as
presented. Carried 4—O.
Department /Commission Liaison & Other Reports: Commission Liaison Abrahamson updated
the Commission asto the status of the City Hall construction project.
Visitors/Public Comment: None.
Public Hearings:
A. Zoning Dist �ic�/\nnendrnemt—To consider ananmendrnentto Zoning Ordinance Section
4Ol.l6ado�dng revisions to the Design Guidelines and 4Ol.lS.C.O related tobuilding
type and construction.
City Planner Richards reviewed the planning memorandum and discussed the changes made
per the discussion of the November l2,2OOBmeeting. Richards inquired if the Commission
desired to have a second work session wit the City Council, noting that he felt that overall they
were pleased with what has been prepared.
Discussion ensued asto prohibited building rnateria|s,trees and setback requirernents,text
amendments and potential dates and times for joint work session with the City Council.
Commissioner Wasescha opened the public hearing for public comment, noted their being no
visitors to the meeting lnthe audience, and closed the same.
Planning Commission Minutes
December 10, 2009
Page 2 of 2
Commissioner LeRoux, seconded by Commissioner Bye, moved to continue the public hearing
to the January 14, 2010 Planning Commission meeting. Carried 4 — 0.
New Business:
A. Continued: 2010 Meeting Dates, Application Deadline & Commission Liason Schedules.
City Administrator Johnson reviewed the calendar presented, noting that that there were
several months where the Planning Commission meeting would fall before the City Council
meeting and that the calendar has been structured so that the Planning Commission meeting
would fall on the Thursday following the first City Council meeting and to accommodate a
holiday in November. There was no change made to the development application submittal
deadlines schedule.
Brief discussion ensued as to the calendar dates and it's being prepared well in advance
providing those who view the meeting via local cable access to be aware of the schedule.
Commissioner LeRoux, seconded by Commissioner Bye, moved to approve the 2010 Planning
Commission Meeting and Commission Representation schedule as presented. Carried 4 — 0.
Old Business: None.
Informational:
A. Upcoming Planning Commission Meetings:
January 14, 2010 7.00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
February 11, 2010 7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
March 11, 2010 7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
B. Council Representative: December — Commissioner Powell
January — Commissioner Liljegren
February Commissioner Bye
Adjournment: Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner Bye, moved to adjourn
the meeting at 7 :41p.m. Carried 4 -- 0.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie A. Hultman
Planning & Code Enforcement officer
Approved by the Planning Commission:
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NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
4800 Olson Mernorial Hi Suite 202, Golden Valle MN 55422
Telephone: 763.231.2555 Facsimile: 763.231.2561 plant-iers@nacplai-inin
MEMORANDUM
TO: Eric Johnson
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: Januar 7, 2010
RE: Oak Park Hei — Desi Guidelines Update --
December Plannin Commission Meetin and Public Hearin
FILE NO: 798.04 — 09.05
Please find attached the revised draft of the Desi Guidelines Update. This includes
the Introduction, Sustainable Development, Architectural Guidelines, Site Desi
Guidelines, and the Glossar As y ou are aware, the Plannin Commission reviewed
this draft at a December 8, 2009 meetin and made minor chan specificall on pa
19 related to the prohibited buildin materials list, to pa 28 to alter the photo of the
li fixture, and to chan the order of some of the pa (see revised draft attached).
More si chan were made to the proposed Zonin Ordinance amendments in
Section 401.15.C.8. A cop with the revisions hi are attached.
The Plannin Commission had asked to have another joint session with the Cit Council
on the Desi Guidelines and Zonin Ordinance revisions. The Cit Council should
discuss this at their Januar 12, 2010 meetin If at all possible, the Cit Council could
attend the Plannin Commission meetin on Januar `l4 t" or set a workshop session for
later in Januar or February.
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purpose & background
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The City of oak Park Heights has created these Guidelines to assist property owners, developers
and redevelopers in understanding the City's goals, objectives, and regulations for architecture
and site design in the commercial areas. This book consists of text and graphic illustrations
. . . . . which communicate the City's expectations for new development, redevelopment, and
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_ The oak Park Heights Design (Guidelines serve three primary functions:
1. To guide developers or property owners proposing g p p p tY p p 9 renovations or new p
construction of buildings or parking in commercial, business, warehouse, or industrial.
areas.
2. To facilitate dialogue between the City and developers/property owners to achieve
creative design solutions.
3. To assist City officials, commissioners, and staff in reviewing development proposals.
The Guidelines, by definition, are a set of recommended design goals for new and existing
buildings and sites. The Guidelines set further a desired character for properties without
directly specific design requirements. A glossary of terms applicable to these Design Guidelines
is found starting on page 32.
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scope & application
The policies and regulations in the Design Guidelines apply to all projects in the `'B" Business
Districts, the "I" Industrial Districts, the "P - I" Public Institutional District, and any business or
industrial planned unit developments of the City of Oak Park Heights. Any project subject to
these Guidelines will be required to conform to the Guidelines only to the extent that the
project involves design features addressed by the Guidelines. As an example, a building
project which consists of replacing windows will be required to meet the Guidelines with
respect to the windows, but will not be required to also change its non - conforming roof style
to comply with the Guidelines. Building additions that increase the total enclosed volume of
the structure will require the entire building to be brought into Guidelines conformance.
A project which complies with a policy statement will likely be viewed more favorably than one
which does not. However, adherence to the overall character is the bottom line. Projects
which achieve the character objectives may be able to overcome modifications to individual
policy statements.
For convenience, a map of those areas currently subject to the Guidelines is provided on the
following page. Rezoning actions of the City Council will alter the properties affected, and as
such, the City's official zoning map should be consulted for updated information. Depending
on the scope of the project, one of two different review processes will apply. These are as
follows:
1. Administrative Review. Many projects will require administrative review only. These
include projects which involve minor exterior alterations to existing buildings, but which
do not require separate zoning permits. Maintenance of existing buildings requiring a
building permit and replacement of exact materials consistent with the Design Guidelines
will require only administrative review.
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, 2. Plannina Commission and C tv,,,,Geu,.ncil Review. Projects of greater scope, or those
which already require more extensive City zoning review, will need to be reviewed by
the Planning Commission and then approved by the city Council.
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a those buildings that are completely new,
i- b. those which alter the building design, building wall or roof surface, or alter
window, door or bay openings and locations,
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C. those which require variances, subdivision approval, conditional use permits, or
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process for filing & review
Procedure
1. Applicants requesting Design Guidelines review are required to contact the Zoning
Administrator in order to set up a pre- application meeting to discuss the project in
question. A meeting with city staff is required to discuss the application process,
Design Guidelines policies and regulations, review conceptual plans, provide advice
and to avoid any unnecessary plan modifications or design related conflicts.
2. Requests for Design Guidelines review by the Planning Commission and City Council
shall be filed with the office of the Zoning Administrator on an official application form
at least 30 days in advance of the meeting at which it will first be considered. said
application shall be accompanied by a fee as provided for by city council resolution.
Such application shall be accompanied by five large scale (22 inches by 34 inches)
copies and one reduced scale (11 inches by 17 inches) copy of the building plans and
elevations in conformity with the provisions of this section. The Zoning Administrator
may waive or alter any of the submittal requirements specified herein if not applicable
to a project. The request shall be considered officially submitted and the application
approval timeline commences only when all the information requirements of this section
are complied with and the required fees are paid.
3. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 15.99, an application fora project shall be approved or
denied by the City Council within 60 days from the date of its official and complete
submission, unless notice of extension is provided by the city or a time waiver is
granted by the applicant* The City may extend the review and decision- making period
an additional 66 days to the extent allowed by State law.
4. upon receipt of the completed application, the Zoning Administrator shall schedule
review of the request at the next regularly scheduled Planning commission meeting.
The applicant shall post a sign on the property or in the window of the building so as to
notify the public that the land in question is the subject of a review by the Planning
Commission and City Council.
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5. The city Planner, Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission, and city council may
. request additional information from the applicant to clarify the application and intent of
the project.
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initial review.
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Upon receipt of the reports and recommendation of the Planning commission, the City
Council shall have the option to set and hold a public hearing on the request. The City
Council may also refer the matter back to the Planning commission for further
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• 8. Approval of the application by the city Council shall require passage by a simple majority
,- vote of the entire city Council. The city council may impose such conditions and
restrictions as it deems appropriate or require such revisions or modifications it deems
necessary to protect and enhance the general architectural and site character of the
- - City's commercial areas consistent with the policies and regulations of the [design
Guidelines.
98 The city Council reserves the right to decline approval of a request if due regard is not
shown for the policies and regulations of the [design Guidelines provided herein.
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Submission and Presentation Repuirements. In addition to any submittal requirements required
by the City, applicants shall submit the following documents to portray their design proposals
for either administrative or Planning Commission" City Council review. The Zoning Administrator
may waive any of the requirements specified below if not applicable to a project:
1. Colored illustration site plan.
2. Colored perspective sketch representing realistic proportions of the building and its
immediate surroundings.
3. Colored building elevations (front, rear, and sides at 1/4 inch scale minimum).
4. Partial or enlarged building elevation (2 inch scale minimum).
5. 'Enlarged sketch of site amenities.
6. Materials board with actual examples of all building materials.
7. Colored computer graphic simulation and/or an architectural model.
Sketches and simulations shall depict landscaping at no more than five years growth.
** Additional presentation items may be required based upon the size and complexity of the
specific development proposal.
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Variances
1. Findings. The city council may approve a variance from these Guidelines when, in its
opinion, exceptional and undue hardship may result from strict compliance. In approving
any variance, the city council shall prescribe any conditions that it deems necessary to
or desirable to the public interest. A variance shall only be approved when the city
Council finds that each and every one of the following apply, unless one or more of the
criteria are
not applicable to the particular situation:
a. There are special circumstances or highly unique conditions affecting the property
such that the strict application of the provisions of these Guidelines would deprive
the applicant of a reasonable use of the land or buildings.
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b. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health safe
and welfare or injurious to other property in the area in which property is
situated.
C. The variance is to correct inequities resulting from an extreme physical hardship
such as topography or to prevent removal of significant or desirable vegetation.
d. Hardships relating to economic difficulties shall not be considered for the purpose
of granting a variance.
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f. The variance will not in any manner vary the process of the Design Guidelines
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2. Procedures.
a. Requests for variance shall be filed with the office of the Zoning Administrator
on an official application form at least 30 days in advance of the meeting at
which it will be considered. Said application shall be accompanied by a fee as
provided for by city council resolution. The request shall be considered officially
submitted and the application approval timeline commences only when all the
information requirements of this section are complied with and the required
fees are paid.
b. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 15.99, as may be amended, an application for
a variance shall be approved or denied by the city council within 60 days from
the date of its official and complete submission unless notice of extension is
provided by the city or a time waiver is granted by the applicant. The city may
extend the review and decision - making period an additional 60 days to the
extent allowed by State law.
C. The procedures for Planning Commission review and city council consideration,
as found in the Process for Filing and Review section of the Guidelines, shall be
used for processing variances.
d. Approval of a variance request by the city Council shall be by four - fifths vote of
the full city council.
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e. whenever a variance has been considered and denied by the City Council, a
similar application and proposal for the variance affecting the same property
shall not be considered again by the Planning Commission or city council for a
least six months from the date of its denial, except as follows:
1) If the applicant or property owner can clearly demonstrate that the
circumstances surrounding the previous variance application have
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2} The city council may reconsider such matter by a majority vote of the
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Appeals
1. Board [designation. The city council shall serve as the Board of Adjustments and
Appeals.
.;. 2. Applicability. An appeal shall only be applicable to an administrative order, requirement
_ or interpretation of intent of provisions of these Guidelines. opinions and evaluations
t as they pertain to the impact or result of a request are not subject to the appeal
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3. Filing. An appeal from the action of an administrative officer of the city shall be filed by
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° agent with the Zoning Administrator within 30 business days after the making of the
order, requirement, or interpretation
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4. Stay of P An appeal stays all proceedings and the furtherance of the action
being appealed unless it is certified to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, after the
notice of appeal is filed, that by reason of facts stated in the certificate a stay would
cause imminent peril to life and property.
5. Procedure. The procedure for making an appeal shall be as follows:
a. An appeal shall be filed by any officer, department, board, or commission of the
City or a property owner or their agent with the Zoning Administrator stating
the specific grounds upon which the appeal is made. Said application shall be
accompanied by a fee as established by City Council resolution. In cases where
the application is judged to be incomplete, the Zoning Administrator shall notify
the applicant, in writing, within 15 business days of the date of submission.
b. The Zoning Administrator shall instruct the appropriate staff persons to prepare
technical reports when appropriate and shall provide general assistance- in
preparing a recommendation on the action to the Board of Adjustment and
Appeals.
C. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 15.99, the Board of Adjustment and Appeals
shall make its decision by resolution within sixty (6B) days from the date on
which a completed application is filed.
d. The Zoning Administrator shall serve a copy of the final order of the Board upon
the applicant by mail.
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sustainable development
Objective
To function as a sustainable community where both public and private sectors seek to
balance urban development and redevelop with natural resource protection.
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practices into the design, construction, and operation of City facilities and projects. For private
sector developments and redevelopment, the City shall encourage and promote the application
of sustainable development practices. The following factors shall be considered in all
_ development: site planning, water management, energy, material use and indoor environmental
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Establishing sustainable design objectives and integrating building location and features that encourage
development, preservation, or restoration practices that limit the environmental impacts of buildings
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Indoor Environmental Quality
Americans spend on average 90 percent of their time indoors. Indoor environmental quality can be
addressed by product manufacturing and construction practices that prevent many of the health issues
associated with buildings.
- - Energy
I Use of green building technologies address the energy and atmosphere issues in two primary ways: by
?- reducing the amount of energy required and by using forms that are less damaging to the environment.
IF Material Use
Building material choices are an important aspect of sustainable design because of the extensive
method of extraction p rocessing , tran n r for their use. Sustainable design
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A Water Management
Buildings and sites that use water efficiently reduce operation and maintenance costs and reduces
consumer costs of sup municipal and treatment facilities.
Sustainable site planning, improvement of indoor en vironmental p p p y
qualities, conservation of energy and water and utilization of
sustainable materials is vital to all [reldevelopment .
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facade treatments
T _ Objective
To add visual interest and variety, emphasize the pedestrian scale and avoid long,
monotonous facades.
�_. Defined Base, Middle and Tops
Buildings should have a well - defi base, middle and top. The base or ground floor should
appear visually distinct from the upper stories through the use of a change in building materials,
.All =` window shape or size, an intermediate cornice line, an awning, arcade or portico or similar
techniques. The base or ground floor of the building should include elements that relate to the
.. human scale, including texture, projections, doors, windows, awnings, canopies or
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ornamentation.
Distinct Modules
Cha nge in b uilding ma terials and varying building setbacks The primary fagade(s) of buildings should be articulated into smaller increments of no more
provides a well defined building base, middle and top. than 30 f eet in width through the use of different textures, division into storefronts with
P separate display windows, ornamental features such as arcades or awnings, o r by division of
the building mass into several small segments.
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The main entry must always face the primary street, or access roadway at sidewalk grade.
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Awnings
- where awnings are used, canvas or fabric awnings are preferred. Awnings should closely
~ complement the building's architectural character and aesthetics. Internally illuminated awnings
-.R - are prohibited.
Small increments of differing facade treatments relate to the
human scale,
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To create visual interest, opportunities for sociabiiitl and ove rall pedestrian safety
and comfort.
Ground level expression refers to the way in which a building �. � Y 9 meets the street. Methods
should be use to distinguish the ground floor of a building from upper floors, such as
1 creating an intermediate cornice line, using different building materials or detailing, and
using awnings, trellises or arcades. windows and clear entrances may also be used to
enhance a building "s appearance on the street, and may be further augmented by packet
parks, outdoor cafe seating and plantings adjacent to the front fagade.
Outdoor seating, windows, landscaping and architectural arcade
at the front facade expresses ground level layering.
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pockets of landscaping which provide ,pedestrian respite and
visual interest Differing architectural building materials and
detailing presented in horizontal banding enhance the building `s
appearance from the street.
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To enliven the streetscape and enhance securer by providing views into and out of
buildings with windows and door openings.
Window and Door Design
• windows should be designed with recessed openings to create a strong rhythm of light
and shadow.
Mirrored lass or lass block should not be used on street-facing facades. Glazing . 9 g g 9 in
windows and doors should be dear or slightly tinted, allowing views into and out of the
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• window shape, size and patterns should emphasize the intended organization of the
fagade and the definition of the building.
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Level of Transparency
Where commercial or office uses are found on the ground flour, at least 20 percent of the
Large facade windows offer retail display space. ground floor primary (street- facing or access roadway) fagade and 15 percent of each side or
rear fagade shall consist of window and door openings designed as specified above. Note that
spandrel glass may be use on the up to half of the window and door surfaces on any building
facade.
recessed window openings create a horizontal rhythm while
offering a significant level of transparency.
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entries
Objective
To establish the visual importance of the primary street entrance and to ensure that
entries contribute to the visual attractiveness of the building and readily visible.
Primary building entrances on all buildings should fare the primary abutting public street,
access roadway or walkway, or link to that street by clearly defined and visible walkway or
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area. In the case of a corner building or a building abutting 9 9
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` Canopy, portico, overhang, arcade or arch above the entrance.
Recesses or projections in the building fagade surrounding the entrance.
• Peaked roof or raised parapet over the door.
Display windows surrounding the entrance.
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IP II • Permanent planters or window boxes for landscaping.
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with overhang, planters and sewing.
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signage, display windows, planters and landscaping clearly define
primary building entrances.
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roof design
Objective
To add visual interest and variety and to minimize views of rooftop equipment from
public streets and pedestrian ways.
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Roof Design
y A building's roofline can establish its individuality and interest within the context of commercial
or industrial areas, and variety in rooflines from building to building can add visual interest to
mixed -use and residential areas. Some suggested techniques that add interest include varying
heights and cornices within an otherwise unified design scheme, using roofline changes to
. note entrances or commercial bays, and establishing rooflines at street corners.
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adjacent streets and pedestrian views from adjacent sidewalks.
• If the building rooftop equipment is screened by the building's parapet, the parapet
must meet building height limits.
Rooftop equipment shall be set back from any primary fagade that fronts a public
street a distance equal to at least 1 1 /2 times its height. No enclosure shall be larger
._ than 25 percent of the roof area.
- Screens shall be of durable, permanent materials (not including wood) that are
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interest to a single developrnent.
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!building materials & colors
pot Objective
To ensure that high quality, durable and authentic building materials are used and that
building colors are aesthetically pleasing and compatible with their surroundings.
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Building olors should accent, blend with or complement the surroundings. Principal bulildin
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colors are encouraged because of their year -round appeal. No more than three principal
colors should be used on a fagade or individual storefront. Bright or primary colors are acceptable
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COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
Bui ng Materials
All buildings should be constructed of high - quality materials:
The primary building materials should cover at least 60 percent of the fagade. The
materials must be integrally colored and may consist of brick, natural stone, precast
concrete units, architectural precast concrete panels or glass.
• Secondary building materials should cover no more than 30 percent of the fagade
and may consist of decorative block, fiber cement board, stucco or EFZS.
Accent materials may be used on up to 10 percent of any of the building's facades.
These materials may include door and window frames, lintels, cornices, architectural
metalwork, glass block, copper flashing or similar materials.
• Roof materials that are acceptable include prefnished metal with a flat standing
seam, untreated copper, slate and asphalt.
Prohibited Materials
• Unadorned, plain or painted concrete block.
• Unadorned, precast concrete panels.
• Unfinished steel or aluminum, vinyl, fiberglass, asphalt or fiberboard (masonite) siding.
• Building color wraps or neon as a building accent.
High quality primary, secondary and accent materials ensures
building longevity.
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INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
Buildin Materials
A variet of buildin materials should be used to provide visual interest. Wall materials capable
of withstandin vandalism or accidental dama should be chosen. Pole buildin frame
construction (a buildin and exposed metal finished buildin are not permitted.
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interestin architectural elements and landscaping.
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Objective
To encourage building design that supports the city's design goals.
Franchise establishments typically desire a specific architectural motif in order to emphasize
consistency in their network and attract regular customers. In many cases, this standardized
. 3 architecture conflicts with a unique regional architecture and character desired for the community.
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There are ways, however, of incorporating the franchise's desire signage and even some building
treatments, while still encouraging the basic principles of commercial building design listed
above. Franchises or national chains should follow these guidelines to create context - sensitive
buildings that are sustainable and reusable.
Drive- through canopies and accessory structures, when required, shall be constructed of the
same materials as the primary building, with the same level of architectural quality and detailing.
1lulti- tenant buildings offer unique opportuntiies for alternative
franchise architecture and landscape.
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- Objective
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To orient buildings toward the primary street to improve walkability and attractiveness
to pedestrians.
Buildings should have well defined front f wi th n f a c ing
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_ T roadway. Larger buildings (30,,000 square feet or more in size) may be oriented perpendicular
to the street provided that at Feast one entrance facing the street is provided. Buildings shall
be set back a minimum of 85 feet from the sidewalk to allow for 2 rows of parking and drive
Building orientation t owards the prinnary street provides positive aisles plus landscaped frontage. This setback may be increased in cases where topography or
and inviting views of development other physical or man -made conditions would prevent parking areas from being located to the
rear of the building.
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landscaped frontage.
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parking areas /screening
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4 To soften the appearance of parking areas and minimize the visual impact of the
parking lots when viewed from adjacent properties, streets and sidewalks.
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should be extensively greened with a combination of hedges, ornamental railings, walls, bollards,
tress and other methods to screen parking from pedestrian areas. A landscaped buffer strip
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of at least 10 feet wide should be provided between the curb of parking areas and property
lines.
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Parking lob i offe visual appeal and sormwaer infiltrat parking areas shall be screened with a combination of landscape materials, landform, and
-- _ -__ decorative fencing or walls sufficient to screen parked cars on a year -round basis while providing
adequate visibility for pedestrians. Internal parking lot landscaping should be incorporated
when possible. within off-street parking facilities with 50 or more stalls, landscape islands,
peninsulas or rain gardens (bioinfiltration islands) should be provided at a rate of 180 square
f feet per 125 surface stalls or fraction thereof. Landscape islands shall be irrigated unless
alternative stormwater management techniques are employed.
The islands or peninsulas must be contained within raised, curbed beds consistent with other
applicable parking lot construction required by city ordinance. Depressed bioinfiltration islands
shall be permissible provided a ribbon -style curb or other approved edging is installed, traffic
control measures are taken, trash management plans are in place and some vertical ,aspects
like trees or tall planting — are provided to give the bioinfiltration island more visual appeal and
break up the sight lines of the parking lot.
Strategies for shared parking between adjacent uses are encouraged, including taking advantage
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Parking is screened from t he pedestrian b landscaped materials.
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stormwater treatment
Y Objective
To promote stormwater systems designed as amenities that serve as attractive
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enhancements for the community,, while achieving the city's water quality standards.
Stormwater Management
Innovative stormwater management strategies are strongly encouraged. Several innovative
technologies are available to improve stormwater quality, while offering benefits such as lowering
peak flow velocity and volume, lessening possibilities of erosion, filtering pollutants, silt,
phosphorous and nitrogen, and reusing water for irrigating parks and gardens rather than
installing expensive systems. Stormwater treatment strategies should also serve other purposes
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such as creating community amenities that enhance common spaces, supporting biodiversity,
and reducing the capital costs for municipal infrastructure. All stormwater strategies employed
F in the city ust meet the water quality standards of the Oak Park Heig Surface water
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when designing a stormwater system for properties in oak Park sleights, the following site
:s planning principals should be considered:
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Minimize Total Impervious Surface
Impervious areas prevent infiltration of rainfall and act as pollutant collectors between storms, while
vegetated surfaces tend to treat or uptake pollutants. Total impervious surface should be reduced by
located parking areas beneath building minimizing building footprints b adding stories and b using
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porous paving materials rather than traditional asphalt and concrete for parking lots, roads, sidewalks,
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Minimize Direct connection between Impervious Surfaces
_,. Connected impervious surfaces result in rapid stormwater flows. Driveways, sidewalks, and streets
may be sloped so that runoff drains first to lawns or vegetated swales.
Plant More v egetation
Trees and shrubs can capture as much as 35 percent of the annual rainfall through
absorption or evaporation. Roots provide a path for increased water infiltration as well.
Bioinfiltration systems minimize total impervious surface, minimize -
direct connection between impervious surfaces and capture and �
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common space.
Pedestrian Areas
The coordination of public and private pedestrian treatments is required. Sidewalks may be
required along all street frontages, in accordance with the Comprehensive Park and Trail System
Plan. A well -defined pedestrian path shall be provided from the sidewalk to each principal
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pedestrian entrance of a building. Walkways shall be located so that the distance between the
Cornrnon spaces should be visible and accessible to pedestrians. street and entrance is minimized. Walkways shall be at least 5 feet i n width, and shall be
distinguished through pavement material from the surrounding parking lot. Walkways shall be
landscaped with trees, shrubs, flower beds, and/or planter pots. Sidewalk of at least 5 feet in
width shall be provided along all building facades that abut parking areas.
Green space is especially encouraged at the corners of main intersections in the city. These
areas should be intensely landscaped to hold the corner and enhance the
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-- Common Space
- -W The creation of common space is recommended, including plazas, courtyards, and landscaped
seating areas. Elements within common spaces might include sculptures, built -in benches,
It -AAhAr pedestrian- scale lighting, public art, and colorful paving. Common spaces should be visible
and easily accessible, provided with adequate light, and sheltered from adverse wind.
Pedestrians linger wi opportunties far respite such as
landscaped seating areas and walkways.
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landscaping, trees & site improvements
Objective
To ensure p rivate landscaping and site imp rovements enhance the visual appearance
of the community, complement existing and planned public improvements, and aid in
managing stormwater runoff volume.
All Site Improvements
Landscape improvements and site furnishings, including lighting, seating, planters, trees or
shrubs, trash receptacles, and similar elements, shall be defined and utilized throughout the
City.
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Building Entrance Plantings Deciduous and or ornamental trees are required
near the front and entrance of buildings.
Deciduous trees shall be planted a minimum of
20 feet and ornamental trees a minimum of 15
feet from the building.
Pedestrian scale shrub planter areas within the
front walk are encouraged.
Shade gees Within Public Riaht of wav Shade trees shall be planted within a landscape
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are found in Chapter 13 of the city code.
Building entrances and separation of uses are emphasized
through site fu rnishings and landscape improvements.
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preferred I prohibited trees & shrubs
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{: T® ensure trees planted in Oak Park sleights thrive and contribute to an attractive
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A mixture of plant material types is encouraged. Desirable species are (but not limited to):
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Red Maple — Acer rubrum and cultivars Fragrant Sumac — Rhus aromatica
Sugar Maple — Acer saccharum Current - Ribes spp.
River Birch — Setula nigra Dwarf Willow - Salix spp. and cultivars
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Kentucky Cvffeetree — taymnocladus diocius Coniferous Shrubs
Swamp White Oak — Quercus bicolor Juniper - Juniper spp.
Pin flak — Quercus ellipsiodalis (Norther Pin. flak) Dwarf Mugho Pine — Pious mugo pumilio
Overstory trees, shrubs and ground cover seperate vehicle Bur Oak - Quercus macrocarpa Arborvitae - Tp spp.
parking frorn the sidewallk and roadway. Northern Red O — Que rubs Yew — Taxes spp.
Linden — Tilia spp. and cultivars
Disease Resistant Elm cultivars Prohibited Trees &Shrubs
Amur Maple — Acer ginnala
* Ornamental Trees (sterile or varieties with persistent Boxelder — Acer negundo
fruit) Norway Maple — Acer platanoides
Thornless Cvckspur Hawthorn — Crataegus ores -galli var. Silver Maple — Acer saccharinum
inermis Japanese barberry — Berberis thunbergii
Flowering rabapples — Malus spp. and cultivars (disease Siberian peashrub — Caragana arborescens
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Red Mulberry Black. Hills Spruce — Picea glauca densata — Morus rubra
Norway Spruce — Picea abies Eastern Cottonwood — Po ulus deltoides ( Except for cotton-
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N. American Elm — Ulmus americans ( Except Red Pine — Pines resinosa t for disease resistant ( p
- White Pine — Pings strobes varieties)
Siberian Elm — Ulmus pumila
' Common Buckthorn — Rhamnus cathartics
Deciduous Shrubs
Black Locust — Robinia pseudoacacia
Chokeberr y _ Aronia spp.
Dogwood - Cornus spp. Willow — ,Salix spp. (Except dwarf varieties)
Linear swaths of shrub plantings soften the building ground plane Cotoneaster - Cotonea spp.
while offering visibility to retail developrnent. Euonymus - Euonymus spp.
Forsythia - Forsythia spp.
Dwarf Honeysuckle — Lonicera spp. and cultivars
Ninebark - Physocarpus spp.
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location & screening of utilities, service,
loading, drive - through & storage areas
Objective
To screen views from and minimize noise impacts on surrounding streets and properties.
Utilities
All utilities in commercial and industrial developments shall be placed underground.
W. Screening
Coordinated storage areas dis guise utilitarian accessary uses Any outdoor st orage, service, drive - through or loading areas shall be screening as provided in
the Zoning Ordinance and located in the side or rear of the principle building.
Loading Cocks, drive- throughs, truck parking, HVAC equipment, transformers, trash collection,
and other service functions shall be incorporated into the design of the building or screened
MOO with walls of design and materials similar to the principle building. Landscape material shall
also be incorporated to create a screen. This screening will help ensure that the visual and
noise impacts of these functions are fully contained.
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pedestrian st fixtures. Pedestrian fixtures should be used for li internal parkin lot
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All si shall compl with the si provisions found in the Zonin Ordinance.
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Si should be positioned so the are an inte desi feature of the buildin and to
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cover architectural details such as stone arches, g lass transom panels, or decorative brickwork.
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raised letters set onto the si area surface are also preferred. Pro si ma be
desi in a variet of shapes.
Acceptable signage occurs in a variety of shapes and sizes.
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Colors
Sign colors shall be compatible with the building fagade to which the sign is attached. No more
than three colors should be used er sin unless art of an illustration. To ensure the legibility
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combination of soft /neutral shades and dark /rich shades (see Building colors standard) are
encouraged.
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A coordinated sign plan offers continuity: Signs materials should be consistent or compatible with the original construction materials and
architectural style of the building fagade on which they are to be displayed. Natural materials
such as woad and metal are more appropriate than plastic. Neon signs may be appropriate for
windows.
Illumination
- External illumination of signs is permitted if directed at the sign. Light shall not shine directly
.nF.. onto the ground or adjacent buildings. Internal illumination is allowed if only the text and /or
large portions of the message are lit.
Free-Standing Signs
Ground or monument signs are encourage rather than pylon signs. Sign materials, colors, and
architectural detailing should be similar to those of the principal building. The area around the
base of the sign should be landscaped.
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To provide appropriate and convenient access for all people to commercial and industrial
areas of the community
Pedestrian and Bike Access Convenient access to the site for pedestrians and
bicycles shall be included, i.e. walkways, signage,
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ramps, and bike racks.
Sidewalks shall be included on both sides of a
- major entrance to a commercial use. Sidewalks
shall continue in the development to connect with
the primary entrances to the building. The
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safety of pedestrians and bicyclists through the
use of sidewalks and walkways.
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Incorporating pedestrian / bicycle walkways, signage, ramps and
bike racks provides convenient access for all people.
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The following terms are descriptive only and are set out for the convenience of the user. This glossary is not intended to replace the meaning given to the
same terms in other City ordinances.
Access A way or means of approach to provide physical entrance to a property.
Aesthetic The perception of artistic elements, or elements in the natural or man -made environment which are pleasing to the
eye.
Aisle The traveled way by which cars enter and depart parking spaces.
Architectural Control Public regulation of the design of private buildings to develop, preserve or enhance the attractiveness or character of
a particular area or individual buildings.
Awning A roof -like cover that is temporary in nature and that projects from the wall of a building for the purpose of shielding
a doorway or window from the elements.
Base of Fagade The most public part of the building, featuring a larger glass area and often emphasizing its horizontal dimension.
Bay The modular width of an architectural unit.
Berra A mound of earth, or the act of pushing earth into a mound.
Building Fagade The portion of any exterior elevation of a building extending from grade to the top of the parapet wall or eaves and the
entire width of the building elevation.
Building Height The distance to be measured from the mean ground level to the top of a flat roof, to the mean distance of the highest
gable on a pitched or hip roof, to the deck line of a mansard roof, to the uppermost point on all other roof types.
Building Line A line parallel to a lot line on the ordinary high water level at the required setback beyond which a structure may not
extend.
Bus Shelter A small, roofed structure having from one to three walls, located near a street, and designed primarily for the protection
and convenience of bus passengers.
Courtyard Organization Grouping of buildings to help define usable outdoor space.
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Cut-Off Type Lurninaire A luminaire with elements such as shields, reflectors, or refractor panels which direct and cut-off the light at a cut -off
angle less than 90 degrees.
Easement, Drainage A grant by a property owner for the use of a strip of land and for the purpose of constructing and maintaining streets,
trails, sidewalks, drives, and/or utilities, including, but not limited to, wetlands, ponding areas, sanitary sewers, water
mains, electric lines, telephone lines, storm sewer or storm drainage ways, and gas lines.
Fa+;ade The main exterior face of a building exposed to public view or that wall viewed by persons not within the building.
Fenestration The design and placement of windows in a building.
Footcandle A unit of illumination produced on a surface, all points of which are one (1) foot from a uniform point source of one (1)
candle.
Frontage That boundary of a lot which abuts an existing or dedicated public street, watercourse or similar barrier.
Glare The effect produced by brightness sufficient to cause annoyance, discomfort, or loss in visual performance and visibility.
Green Area Land shown on a development plan, master plan or official map for preservation, recreation, landscaping or park.
Hunan Scale Human scale suggests designing with the pedestrian in mind rather than the automobile. Human scale is derived from
a building's architectural details and elements whose size people are familiar with.
Impervious Surface Coverage Any structure or surface which interferes to any degree with the direct absorption of water into the ground, including
but not limited to, roofs, sidewalks, pawed driveways and parking areas, patios, tennis courts, swimming pools, or any
other similar surface.
Island In parking lot design, built -up structures, usually curbed, placed at the end of parking rows as a guide to traffic and also
used for landscaping, signing or lighting.
Lot Coverage That portion of the lot that is covered by buildings and structures.
Median Island A barrier placed between lanes of traffic.
Modulation Modulation is the relationship of bays and building widths to building height. A module.
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Off-Street Parking Space A temporary storage area for a motor vehicle that is directly accessible to an access aisle, and which is not located on
a dedicated street right -of -way.
On-Street Parking Space A temporary storage area for a motor vehicle which is located on a dedicated street right -of -way.
Opacity Degree of obscuration of light.
Open Space, Common Land within or related to a development, not individually owned or dedicated for public use, which is designed and
intended for the common use or enjoyment of the residents of the development and may include such complementary
structures and improvements as are necessary and appropriate.
Open Space., Green An open space area not occupied by any structures or impervious surfaces.
Open Space, Public open space owned by a public agency and maintained by it for the use and enjoyment of the general public.
Open Space Ratio Total area of open space divided by the total site area in which the open space is located.
Park A tract of land, designated and used by the public for active and passive recreation.
Parking Access The area of a parking lot that allows motor vehicles ingress and egress from the street.
Parking Area Any public or private land area designed and used for parking motor vehicles including parking lots, garages, private
driveways and legally designated areas of public streets.
Parking Bay The parking module consisting of one or two rows of parking spaces and the aisle from which motor vehicles enter and
leave the spaces.
Pavement (1) Brick, stone, concrete or asphalt placed on the surface of the land; (2) That part of a street having an improved
surface.
Perimeter Landscaped Open Space A landscaped area intended to enhance the appearance of parking lots and other outdoor auto related uses or to
screen incompatible uses from each other along their boundaries.
Plaza An open space which may be improved and landscaped; usually surrounded by streets and buildings.
Polygon A closed plane figure with four or more sides.
Porch A covered entrance to a building, usually with a separate roof. b
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Public Areas Public pares, playgrounds, trails, paths and other recreational areas and other public open spaces; scenic and historic
sites; schools and other public buildings and structures.
Right -of -way (1) A strip of land acquired by reservation, dedication, forced dedication, prescription or condemnation and intended to
be occupied or occupied by a road, crosswalk, railroad, electric transmission lines, oil or gas pipeline, water line,
sanitary storm sewer and other similar uses; (2) Generally, the right of one to pass over the property of another.
Roof The outside top covering of a building.
:screening A method of visually shielding or obscuring one abutting or nearby structure or use from another structure or use,
outdoor storage areas, mechanical or electrical equipment, and trash receptacles by fencing, walls, berms or densely
planted vegetation.
Setback The minimum horizontal distance between a structure and lot line, ordinary high water mark, or right -of -way easement.
Distances are to be measured from the most outwardly extended portion of the structure at ground level, except as
provided hereinafter.
Shaft one or more floors above the shop front, usually used for less public kinds of activities, featuring less window area than
the ground floor and emphasizing its vertical dimension.
Sidewalk A paved, surfaced or leveled area, paralleling and usually separated from the street, used as a pedestrian walkway.
Sight Triangle A triangular shaped portion of land established at street intersections in which nothing is erected, placed, planted or
allowed to grow in such a manner as to limit or obstruct the sight distance of motorists entering or leaving the
intersection.
Sign Area That area with the marginal Fines of the surface which bears the advertisement or, in the case of messages, figures or
symbols attached directly to the part of a building, that area which is included in the smallest rectangle or series of
geometric figures which can be made to circumscribe the message, figure or symbol displayed thereon.
Sign - Area Identification A freestanding sign which identifies the name of an office or business structure containing three (3) or more structures
or an office or business structure containing three (3) or more independent operations.
Sign - Awning canopy or A written or graphic message, identification or advertisement, as part of or permanently or semi - permanently affixed
Marquee Sign to an awning, canopy, marquee, or other similar device. "Where lighting is incorporated with the awning, canopy or
marquee, the apparatus shall not be construed as a sign exclusive of the area physically designed to form the message,
identification, or advertisement thereto.
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Sign — Flashing An illuminated sign upon which the artificial light is not kept constant in terms of intensity or color when the sign is
illuminated.
Sign — Freestanding A self-supported sign not affixed to another structure.
Sign - Holiday Signs A holiday sign shall be defined as decorations and/or messages which recognize an official national, state or local
holiday or community festival.
Sign — Illuminated Any sign which is lighted by an artificial light source either directed upon it or illuminated from an interior source.
Sign - Maximum (Height Of The vertical distance measured from the grade to the top of such a sign.
Sign - Minimum Height of The vertical distance measured from the nearest finished grade to the lower limit of such sign.
Sign — Monument A block -type sign structure not supported by poles or braces, but rather placed directly on the ground.
Sign — Portable A sign so designed as to be movable from one location to another and which is not permanently attached to the ground,
sales display device, or structure.
Sign — Projecting A sign, other than a wall sign, which is affixed to a building and which extends perpendicular from the building wall.
Sign — Pylon A freestanding sign mounted on top of a single post which is greater than ten (10) feet in height.
Sign — Roof Any sign which is erected, constructed or attached wholly or in (part upon or over the roof of a building.
Sign - Sandwich Board Two boards with messages, hinged at the top and used on sidewalks or yards for advertising.
Sign — Snipe Signs affixed to trees, light or public sign poles.
Sign — Temporary Any sign which is erected or displayed for a specific period of time.
Sign — 'Wall A sign which is affixed to the exterior wall or a building and which is parallel to the building wall. A wall sign does not
project more than twelve (12) inches from the surface to which it is attached, nor extended beyond the top of the
parapet wail.
Sign - Wall Graphic A sign which is painted directly on an exterior wall.
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Sign — Window A sign affixed to or inside of a window in view of the general public. This does not include merchandise on display.
Storefront Building A commercial building located at the street line, with display windows and principal entry on the ground floor facing the
sidewalk. Storefront buildings typically include traditional elements such as a sign band above the storefront, a
transom, a recessed entry, and a kickplate as a base to the storefront.
Street Furniture Man -made, above- ground items that are usually found in street rights-of-way, including benches, kiosks, plants, canopies,
shelters and phone booths.
Traditional Building Typically, a one or two story storefront building, as defined above. other buildings may be considered traditional for
the purpose of these guidelines based on their age, architectural character, or associations with persons or events
important to the city's history.
Transparent - Opaque Addresses how easy it is for pedestrian passersby to see the activity within a shop. Transparent shops serve better to
attract people into the shop, while opaque storefront represent a break in the retail continuity.
!Undulation Variation in the height and/or roof lines of a series of adjacent buildings, as well as variation in the horizontal relationship
of adjacent building facades.
Usable open space A required ground area or terrace area on a lot which is graded, developed, landscaped and/or equipped, and which is
intended and maintained for either active or passive recreation or both, available and accessible to and usable by all
persons occupying a dwelling on the lot or a development project and their guests. Such areas shall be grassed and
landscaped or covered only for recreational purposes. Roofs, driveways, and parking areas shall not constitute usable
open space. 'Required front and side yards shall be excluded from the usable open space area calculation.
Window Head The upper horizontal cross member or decorative element of a window frame. The heads of windows are formed in a
variety of ways; some are semi- circle, arches or triangular shapes. Some have bold and rich decorative moldings.
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EXISTING OAK PARIS HEIGHTS ZONING ORDINANCE
SECTION 401.15.0.8
8. Building Type and Construction.
a. General Provisions.
1) Metal Buildings. No galvanized or unfinished steel, galvalum or
unfinished aluminum buildings (walls or roofs), except those
specifically intended to have a corrosive designed finish such as
corten steel shall be permitted in any zoning district, except in
association with farming operations or as allowed by this section.
2} Quality. Buildings in all zoning districts shall maintain a high
standard of architectural and aesthetic compatibility with
surrounding properties to ensure that they will not adversely impact
the property values of the abutting properties or adversely impact
the public health, safety, and general welfare.
3} Finishes. Exterior building finishes shall consist of materials
comparable in grade and quality to the following:
a) Brick.
b) Natural stone.
c) Decorative concrete block.
d) cast in place painted concrete or pre -cast painted concrete
panels.
e) wood, provided the surfaces are finished for exterior use
and wood of proven exterior durability is used, such as
cedar, redwood, cypress.
f) Curtain wall panels of steel, fiberglass and aluminum (non-
structural, non -load bearing), provided such panels are
factory fabricated and finished with a durable non -fade
surface and their fasteners are of a corrosion resistant
design.
g) Glass curtain wall panels.
h) stucco.
i) vinyl.
j} other materials as determined by the city Building official
but not including galvanized or unfinished metal.
4) Pole Buildings. Except for farming operations, pole buildings shall
not be allowed as a principal building or structure, except in highly
unique or special cases as may be allowed by a conditional use
permit.
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b. Business and Industrial Uses and Zoning Districts.
1, 16 1) For all uses within the B -1, B -2 B -3, and B -4 Zoning Districts, any
exposed metal or fiberglass finish on all buildings shall be limited to
no more than fifty (50) percent of any one wall. Any metal finish
utilized in the building shall be a minimum of twenty -six (26) gauge
steel. The roof slope shall be limited to a minimum of one (1) in
twelve (12) slope.
2) In the B -W and I Zoning Districts, all buildings constructed of
curtain wall panels of finished steel, aluminum or fiberglass shall be
required to be faced with brick, wood, stone, architectural concrete
cast in place, or pre -cast, painted or finished concrete panels on
wall surfaces abutting a public right -of -way ,residential uses, or
public areas. The required wall surface treatment may allow a
maximum of fifty (50) percent of the metal or fiberglass wall to
remain exposed if it is coordinated into the architectural design.
3) The City may grant a deferment to the requirements of Section
401.15.C.8.b. of this Ordinance when a building or building addition
will be constructed in more than one phase. Any such deferment
shall be processed as a conditional use permit pursuant to Section
401.03 of this Ordinance and shill be subject to the following:
a) The deferment shall be until the completion of construction
or five (5) years, whichever is less.
b) Property owner shall provide the City with an irrevocable
letter of credit for an amount one and one -half (1-1/2) the
City Building Official =s estimated cost of the required
exterior wall treatment. The bank and letter of credit shall be
subject to the approval of the City Attorney. The letter of
credit shall assure compliance with this section of this
Ordinance.
C. Exceptions to the provisions of Section 401.15.C.8. of this Ordinance may
be granted as a conditional use permit pursuant to Section 401.03 of this
Ordinance, provided that:
1) The proposed building maintains the quality and value intended by
the Ordinance.
2) The proposed building is compatible and in harmony with other
existing structures within the district and immediate geographic
area.
3) The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8 of this Ordinance are
considered and determined to be satisfied.
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PROPOSED OAK PARK HEIGHT'S ZONING ORDINANCE
SECTION 401.15.0.8
January 7, 2010
8. Building Type and Construction.
a. General Provisions for Residential and Commercial Zoning Districts:
1) Compatibility. Buildings in all zoning districts shall maintain a high
standard of architectural and aesthetic compatibility with
surrounding properties. Compatibility means that the exterior
appearance of the building, including design, architectural style,
quality of exterior building materials, and roof type and pitch are
complementary with surrounding properties.
2} Maintenance. All buildings in the City shall be maintained so as not
to adversely impact the community's public health, safety, and
general welfare or violate the provisions of the Nuisance or
Hazardous Building provisions of the oak Park Heights Code of
Ordinances.
3) Exterior Building Finishes.
a) The primary exterior building facade finishes for residential
uses shall consist of materials comparable in grade to the
following:
(1) Brick.
(2) Stone (natural or artificial).
(3) Integral colored split face (rock face) concrete block.
(4) wood, natural or composite, provided the surfaces
are finished for exterior use or wood of proven
exterior durability is used, such as cedar, redwood or
cypress.
(5) Stucco (natural or artificial).
(6) High quality..._.. =:: �� ��..._._ logi�: ',� ,_.. ....... .1 ,' f; , ... F. grades of
steel and aluminum.
(7) Fiber cement board.
(8) Exterior insulation and finish systems.
(9) Energy generation panels and devices affixed to a
roof or wall. If not in use, the panels or devices
should be removed and building surface restored to
the original condition.
b) The exterior architectural elements and finishes for all
buildings in the business zoning districts shall be subject to
Section 401.16 of this ordinance known as the Design
Guidelines.
c) All accessory buildings to residential dwelling units and non-
residential uses shall be constructed with a design and
materials consistent with the general character of the
principal structure on the lot as specified in Section 401.15.D
of this Ordinance.
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4) Metal Building Finishes. No unfinished steel or unfinished = Deleted galvanized or
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aluminum buildings shall be permitted in any zoning district. High
quality, non- corrosive steel, aluminum, or other finished metal shall
be allowed for walls or roofs. All structures in the business districts
shall comply with Section 401.16 of this ordinance known as the
Design Guidelines.
5) Prohibited Materials and Structures.
a) Pole buildings and quonset structures.
b) wood or metal poles as a principal structural support where
such supports are not affixed to a floor slab but inserted
directly into the ground to achieve alignment and bearing
capacity.
b. Single Family and Multiple Family containing Up to Five (5) Units
Deleted: and Remodelin
Including All New Construction: g
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1 ) Entrances. Primary entrances on principal structures shall face the
primary abutting public nor ,- 'v.�: to street or be linked to that street by
a clearly defined and visible walkway or courtyard. Additional
secondary entrances may be oriented to a secondary street or
parking area. Primary entries shall be clearly visible and
identifiable from the street, and delineated with elements such as
roof overhangs, recessed entries, landscaping, or similar design
features.
2} New construction and Remodeling. New construction and
remodeling shall relate to the design of surrounding : buildings, Deleted. traditional
where these are present. Design features such as similar
setbacks, scale, facade divisions, roof lines, rhythm and proportions
of openings, building materials and colors are possible design
techniques, while allowing desirable architecture innovation,
variation, and visual interest. All sides of buildings shall use the
same building materials and other architectural treatments as
principal facades.
3) window and Door openings. For principal residential buildings,
above grade window and door openings shall comprise at least
fifteen (15) percent of the total area of exterior walls (excluding the
area of garage doors) facing a public / street or sidewalk. In
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addition, for new principal residential buildings, above grade
window and door openings shall comprise at least ten (10) percent
of the total area of all exterior walls.
4) Garage Doors /Street l=acing Building Facade. Public or private
,street facing garage doors shall be recessed at least four (4) feet t Deleted: _s_ -- -
behind the front or side facades of the ground floor living area
portion of the dwelling or a covered parch (measuring at least eight
(8) feet by eight (8) feet).
5) Garage Doors /Building Design for Attach or Detached Garages
Garage doors may be located on another side of the dwelling ( "side
or rear loaded ") provided that the side of the garage facing the front
public or private street has windows and other architectural details
that mimic the features of the living portion of the dwelling.
0} Garage Doors /Building Frontage. Garage doors shall not comprise
more than fifty -five (55) percent of the ground floor public or private
street facing linear building frontage. Alleys and corner lots are
exempt from this standard.
7) Garage Door Height. Except in the rear yard, garage doors facing
a public_ or - iygte street shall be no more than nine (9) feet in
height.
C. Multiple Family Containing Six (6) Units or More For New Construction: Deleted: and Remodeling
1) Mass and Scale
a) Each multiple family building containing six (0) or more
dwelling units shall feature a variety of massing proportions,
wall plane proportions, roof proportions and other
characteristics similar in scale to those of single family
detached dwelling units, so that such larger buildings can be
aesthetically integrated into a lower density neighborhood.
The following specific standards shall also apply to such
multiple family dwellings
(1) Roofs. Each multiple family building will feature a
combination of primary and secondary roofs. Primary
roofs will be articulated by at least one (1) of the
following elements:
(a) Changes in plane and elevation.
(b) Dormers, gables or clerestories.
(c) Transitions to secondary roofs over entrances,
garages, porches, bay windows.
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(2) Facades and Walls. Each multiple family dwelling
shall be articulated with projections, recesses,
covered doorways, balconies, covered box or bay
windows or other similar features, dividing large
facades and walls into human scaled proportions
similar to the adjacent single family dwellings, and
shall not have repetitive, monotonous,
undifferentiated wall planes.
b) Each multiple family building shall feature walls that are
articulated by at least two (2) of the following elements within
every thirty (30) foot length of the facade:
(1) recesses, projections or significant offsets in the wall
plane of at least four (4) feet.
(2) Distinct individualized entrances with functional
porches or patios.
(3) Chimneys made of masonry, or other contrasting
material that projects from the wall plan.
(4) Balconies.
(5) Covered bay or box windows.
c) Variation Among repeated Buildings. For any development
containing at least twenty --four (24) and not more than forty -
eight (48) dwelling units, there will be at least two (2)
distinctly different building designs. For any such
development containing more than forty -eight (48) dwelling
units, there will be at least three (3) distinctly different
building designs. For all developments, there will be no
more than two (2) similar buildings placed next to each other
along a street or major walkway spine.
d) Distinctly different building designs shall provide significant
variation in footprint size and shape, architectural elevations
and entrance features, within a coordinated overall theme of
roof forms, massing proportions and other characteristics.
To meet this standard, such variation shall not consist solely
of different combinations of the same building features.
2) Multiple Family � et e Garages: ----------- -
a) Garages. No „_ „r . II , or : �wiv street facing facade shall
contain more than two (2) garage bays.
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b) Perimeter Garages.
(1) Length. Any garage located with its rear wall along
the perimeter of the property and within sixty -five (65)
feet of a public right -of -way or the property line of the
development site will not exceed fifty -five (55) feet in
length. A minimum of eight (8) feet of landscaping
must be provided between any two (2) such perimeter
garages.
( Articulation. No rear garage wall that faces a_,p,ui; ti
or iv 'e street or adjacent development shall
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exceed thirty (30) feet in length without including at
least one (1) of the following in at least two (2)
locations:
(a) Change in wall plane of at least two (2) feet;
(b) Change in material or siding pattern;
(c) Change in roof plane;
(d) Windows;
(e) Doorways;
(f) An equivalent vertical element that subdivides
the wall into proportions related to human scale
and/or the internal diversions within the
building.
C) All Garages.
(1) Access Doors. Access doorways will be provided as
reasonably necessary to allow direct access to living
units without requiring people to walk around the
garage to access their living units.
(2) Articulation. At a minimum, a vertical trim detail that
subdivides the overall siding pattern will be provided
at intervals not to exceed two (2) internal parking
stalls (approximately twenty (20) to twenty -four (24)
feet) .
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