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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-13-09 Worksession Packet CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL JOINT WORKSESSION WITH PLANNING COMMISSION THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2009 6:00 P.M. I. Design Guidelines (1) II. Adjourn NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC. 4800 Olson Memorial Hi Suite 202, Golden Valle MN 55422 Telephone: 763.231.2555 Facsimile. 763.231.2561 plan ners(b)nacpla nnin corn ENCLOSURE ` I MEMORANDUM TO: Eric Johnson FROM: Scott Richards DATE: Au 5, 2009 RE: Oak Park Hei Desi Guidelines Update — Cit Council/Plannin Commission Workshop FILE NO: 798-17 At their Jul 28, 2009 meetin the Cit Council voted to authorize the work pro for the update of the Desi Guidelines. A cop of the work pro is found as attached. Also, the Cit Council determined that a Point meetin of the Cit Council and Plannin Commission prior to startin the update process would be advisable. As such, a workshop session of the Cit Council and Plannin Commission has been scheduled at 6:00 PM, prior to the re Plannin Commission meetin at 7:00 PM on Au 13, 2009. In advance of that meetin please find the current Desi Guidelines for the Cit of Oak Park Hei Also I have compiled a number of desi g uidelines from other cities that can be used as a comparison and to provide ideas for the Plannin Commission and Cit Council members. Guidelines from the followin cities are attached: 0 Burnsville 0 Elko New Market • New Hope • Sprin Park If y ou have an q uestions prior to the meetin please do not hesitate to contact me at srichards(d nacplanninq.com or at 763.231.,2555. Additionall if y ou know of an other cit that ma have commercial/industrial desi g uidelines that should be reviewed, please contact me. P C: Ma and Cit Council Plannin Commission R R E: S. T A, S: 0:- C t A E D C N'� S: U : L . ,`,"...k ' r r ''' .r" 1 • ' " - 7 ri a P f r . ' .z':1 " .i. ' - f :.- • :..• 4 Yrf j { '" l � '�in - , h° , �'.n5��.` 'i,�c . �r. � ,Jl!,i(E']iSi'►'�'a�l� _ .r sJrtllCRiY��i���' h;fA�,.�� ?ea`���.�` .u�; , ;; . _ ., ,�. , ri , , a.,.ria \t�lyr`,�•,..i���,r �:s�tia`•''i ral, T -800 0 - _:- .- ;.;i"�`'�•, � r yet ' p, � �r� � �r`� 5 � �. Y : p *� +� 5 .6 .22 Te ho n -e : 7 63-23 - 1 -21 1 355 F � s i Eri � e , � B'�, . , � .' , a �. ,. .&°,.•. � i p i.. n n e r ' n p '� 1 !' ! g .. Er a o m April 8, 2999 Mr. Eric Johnson City Administrative Offices P.O. Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 5508 RE: Oak Park Heights Design Guidelines Update FILE NO: 802 Gear Erie: As you are aware, the city Council has requested that our office and the Planning Commission review and update the Design Guidelines for Oak Park Heights. The Design Guidelines were created in 1995 and have guided commercial and industrial development projects throughout the community. Most of the development of the commercial areas along Highway 36 and the business /warehousing area west of Highway 5 have been influenced by these guidelines. While these guidelines have served the City well, it has been recognized that they are difficult to apply, especially as it relates to the architectural materials section. Additionally, they do not provide enough flexibility or encourage more innovative building styles and materials that may be desired in the community. Overall, the guidelines should be updated to reflect a community that is almost developed and emphasize requirements for redevelopment as opposed to new development. We propose that the Planning Commission work with NAC staff at their regular meetings in reviewing and completing a new draft. we would proposed the following work program: First Meeting: Review existing Design Guidelines. Review guidelines and standards from other cities. Second Meeting: Review draft [design Guidelines. Make changes and revisions. Third fleeting: Review final draft Design Guidelines at a workshop with city Council. Fourth fleeting: Public Hearing and recommendation to city council. Fifth Meeting: city Council approval. Mr. Eric Johnson Page The outline of topics /issues to be discussed as part of this project include: 1. Purpose /Scope /Process 2. Architectural Guidelines a. Fagade Treatment b. Ground Level Expansion C. Transparency Window and Door Openings d. Entrances e. Roof Design f. Building Materials and Colors 9. Franchise Architecture 3. Site Design Guidelines a. Building Placement /Site Planning b. Parking Areas /Screening C. Pedestrians and Common Space d. Landscaping and Site Improvements e. Preferred Trees f. Location and Surrounding of Services, Loading and Storage Areas g. Lighting h. Signage i. Utilities j. Sto rmwate r Treatment 4. Appendices a. Glossary Respectfully submitted, NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC. Scott D. 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NY" r f S T .3� �. ....:.. ..,..4"rr x:i '•1,• q ,.w ' - w `i: .i.' = i1, '..k 2``Yr k. \: �rvl..�.� • m��^ M•+ c ii". iCi' Yi""•'..... ..+. eb.... er. r.• H. . v.. +y:L'4�:�raa'7.'xacSC'.G.,J /r. 1 �l. ✓rl:'.iP< "�ir��? �R �° w� ,cA3g A Jd • fir". � LT A-N N ]Purpose The puipose of these guidelines is to coordinate design themes for site planning, architecture, streetscape and signage of all comtnez•cial and industfial properties in Oak Park Heights. The coordinated design of these areas will communicate an image of quality and stability. These standards are intended to prevent the use of materials and practices that are unsightly, rapidly deteriorate or contribute to depreciation of property values. It is not the intent of these guidelines to unduly restrict design freedom. Proposed developments which contradict any of the specie guidelines of this document will be reviewed to see if the desired outcome is accomplished. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scope The Des1 gn Guidelines shall be enforced in all. areas designated fog commercial or industrial use in the Oak Park Heights Comprehensive Plan including all "" of the business and industrial zoning districts and all commercial and industrial areas zoned PUD, Planned Unit Development of the Oak Park .Heights Zoning Ordinance and Map. Conformance with the Design Guidelines will be a condition of approval for any request for a building pen under Chapter 301, the State Building Code section of the Oak Park Heights City Code; or rezoning, conditional use permits, variances or planned unit development approval under Chapter 401, the Zoning Ordm'ance of the Oak Park Heights City Cody, .. Oak Park Hei�hts� ..Minnesota....... .. ,..� ... .,. ..... ..,.., D . �i Guidelines 1998 i es� '� u' 1 Process Applicants must submit plans and drawings to the City in accordance with the processing requirements for amendments and conditional use permits (Section 401.03) of the Zoning Ordinance. All materials must be submitted to the City no fewer than twenty (20) days prior to the Planning Commission's regularly scheduled or special meeting in order to appear and make a presentation. Submission materials shall include a site plan, planting plan, architectural plans and elevations, signage plans, lighting plans and any other plans as requested by the City staff', Plazming Commission, or City Council. Perspective sketches are desirable. Site and planting plans shall include all existing and proposed site elements. Architectural and sign plans shad include elevations of all exposed sides and identification of all materials and colors. Material samples will be required for Planning Commission review. The Planning Con shall review the submitted materials and make recoTnmendations on the site and building design elements subject to the guidelines stated herein. The City Council shad make any final decisions on site or building design. Oak Heights ... ..,. ..,.,. ....„ ,,.., ..,, ,,,,,.. : � n Guidelines .. 19 g ' Minn esota Des 2 WrmWirwell .. Nam Site Design The intent of the site design guidelines is to create efficient, attractive, inviting spaces that complement public right -of -way as well as adjacent private uses. Spaces that draw the eye and the user deeper into the site are encouraged to avoid shallow "strip" development. issue guideline Unifying Design Concept All buildings and parking should be visibly organized by a clear design concept. Harmonious composition of numerous similar or complementary forms encouraged. tzj Desiroble Undesirable Building Placement When possible, buildings should be placed with long dimension perpendicular to highway or street frontage. The end of the building should be placed close to the highway or street with minimal parldng between. A recommended maximum is fifty -five (SS) feet. This allows for one row of parking, dziveway, and landscaping between building and highway. .... Oak Park Heights, Minnesota . �. ... .. Design Guidelines 7998 3 Parking Pl acement When p the long du'nension of the primw parking area should be placed perpendicular to the highway or street. . ........... __.. r. - N - �. � s� n t a o e Rood .___ .._...... , ....�.. .... -._. - l r---- s.. _ I le, r... -....- I :t... Unclesirable Pimp A r c hi 0 te °e The intent of the architectural guidelines is to encourage thoughtful eons'de�r tion of each individual building use as it prelates to its unique site and surrounding sites to create a sense of identity that unique to Oak Park 14ei hts. The Stillwater Area High school is considered a key cony onent p of this area and the continuation of that architectural s tyle, colors a nd m ateri als 's desired. Issue Guideline Custom Architecture Buildings and accessory structures shall be desi m, ed specifically for the site and to relate to the existing buildings around them and in the area (style, color, materials, etc.). Franchise architecture (building design that is trademarked or identified with a particular chain or corporation, is generic in nature, or the building design, through its architecture or materials, fimetions as a sign) is prohibited. Also prohibited are building color wraps, neon and internally illuminated awnings. o..... i��i�� ��i���i i��n��o��ooa�n�����������������������, i ��, �•y 111111111.1 i Ilk. III i 1 i iiiiii ,101niii iii i � i�� poi �� ��i 1.11 I'll k YR Oak Park Heights, Minnesota Design Guidelines 4 Facade and Roof .Articulation Ai of the facade and roof line shall be encouraged. Desirable Undesirable Architectural Materials For the pw of the subsection, materials shall be divided into fotu grades as follows: Grade I - a) brick b) glass c) natural shone d) masoluy stucco e) copper panels � ceramic or teiYa cotta Grade IZ w a} concrete block with specialty texture b) architect�cually designed precast textured concrete panels Grade IZI - a) exterior finish installation system b) opaque panels c) oniamental metal Grade IV - a} smooth or scared concrete block b) smooth concrete tip up panels c) glass block d) woad Oak Sark Heights, Minnesota Design Guidelines 1998 5 Buildings shall incazporate grades of materials A n all exterior walls in the following manner: a} Office and commercial buildings mush use at least three Grade Z materials and must be composed of at least sixty-five (65) percent Grade I or Grade II materials, Glass must make up thirty (3d) percent of this sixty- five (65) percent, (twenty (20) percent of building facade must be glass ). Not more than thirty-five (3S) percent of the building shall be Grade II or Grade III material and not more than ten (1.0) percent of the building shall be Grade IV materials. b) Industrial and warehouse buildings must use at least two different Grade I or 11 materials and be composed of at least 65 percent Grade I or Grade II materials; not inoz'e than thirty -dive (35) percent Grade III or Grade IV materials shall be used on a building, Not more than ten (10) percent of the building shall be Grade IV materials. C) Multi-tenant office /warehouse or show- room/warehouse or other combinations shall be sixty -eve {b5} percent Grade I or II materials on primary exterior facades. Exterior walls with limited public exposure may use combinations of Grade 11 or III materials. d) Any expansions or additions to buildings must use the same or superior materials as the existing structure. e) Any variations to these guidelines must be approved by the City Council. Composition &Detailing Buildings shall use a combination of at least three (3) of the high quality (Grades I or 11) materials. Oak Park Heights, . � �. Il . . . �esota ...k. 4 Design Guidelines I998 Minn , 6 Na building shall have large areas of blank wall stuface, i.e., without articulation of surface or materials, visible from the street. A building more than thirty (30) feet in width should be divided into increments of no more than th (30) feet thr ough articulation of the facade. This can be achieved through combinations of the following techniques: a) Divisions or breaks in materials (although materials should be drawn fi a comrnan palette); b) Window Bays; c} Separate entrances and entry treatments, porticoes; d) Variation in roof Imes; e) Awnings; � Building setbacks. ell � r r Desirable Un des irabic Color The exterior building color must blend with the architecture in the area (primary reference - Stillwater Area ffigh School). The primary exterior building color shah be soft, warm earth tones - salmon, rose, tan, terra cotta, ochre. Less than thirty (30) percent may be soft, cool tones -gray, green, blue. Less than five (S) percent of the building or any Oak Park Heights, Minnesota .� . .�. ...... .... .. "." � D .. ign Guidelines l .....� Design ..998 accessory structure shall be primary or vivid colors. S creening All roof, wall, and ground mounted mechan*_ cal equipment and trash collection areas shall be screened. with material comparable and compatible with the exterior building materials. i'Ili1 1 1 ,! „ � 1 dlll!!!i 41441 ! IldllliiliilllhhllYllld i ! 'Y' i i' Iii , I' !'i ' I i I!W di II�IillidlldiilY11611�iJWluid�lh Ii idl II�d��dilq�llllllull IViWliilViilHdd�Y�li! lidllJlidildllJllYiViiiilidlllilidiliiilll! liiilil�liiddldJiudlYlJliiifllliiild�d�ililltl�` 11�Y�1�l liiiJiillula��YadNlilllYiilNyli�d; iyllllYiUJMddi iiil�dlltliillddllVJJllil! llY�dNllldllN4Illaidllildlllid diWildlYiilildililllilikliiAilll11i6il Ail i�illll�lldtliltldlhli�iiJlt Parki Lot Design The 'utent of the parking lot design guidelines is to create a unifying theme of the functional elements common to all uses. Issue Guideline L.,ightin.g Site lighting shall be in accordance with Section 401,153.7 .7 of the ,honing Ordinance and uniformly spaced, "shoebox" style, dark b metal halide on dark bronze poles not to exceed twenty - five (25) feet in height. Parking Lot Islands Curbed islands of no less than sip. hundred (600) square Feet shall be allowed in parking lots in lieu of several smaller islands, 11 Alla E - �IM i .fM I I tl I IE € Fn VFRT 11 j D(�sirablo Undesirable 1�111� 11�� 1111 111111 �111111111111111111111�111111111�11�111 X111111411111111111111111 II�111 ���11111 �1111111111111�1 1 1111111111 111 4 1111�11111111111111�11111 .1111.1.111111 1,1. 1111',1,1,1, 11 Y YI111111 ....... 1, 4 1.14. 1 1 11'1 4 1. 111.1.1 1111411. 1111111111. 11 111 11 111 1 4 11 6111 .1111 11111.1111111141­H. 11111 .1 iii 1111111111.411111 -11 -1 1114111111111 .1111111111111.illliii.li Oak lark Heights, Minnesota Design Gut'delines 1995 8 Parking Lot Setback A landscaped buffer strip at least ten (10) feet wide shall be provided between all parking areas, the public sidewalk or street, and property lines. The buffer strip shall consist of shade trees at a minimum but also may include, shrubs,, decorative fence or masonry wall. A solid or opaque wall, fence oi hedge shall not exceed three (3) feet in height. Parku'ig Lot Plantings Shrubs, ornainental trees, and high-brancliffig deciduous trees are required fluoughout parking lots according to an approved parking lot plan. Low shrub masses of no less than eighteen (18) shrubs per mass are encouraged in parking lot islands. Desirable Undesirable Plant Material Variety A mixture of plant material types is encour- aged. Desirable species are (but not limited to): Deciduous tI'eeS White Ash/Fraxinus amez Ginkgo /Ginkgo biloba Hackberry/Celtis occzdentalis t 0 Oak Park Heights, IvtFnnesota .. .. .. ..� .. ....,, Design zgn Guidelines 1998 9 Honeylocust/Gleditisa n and cultivaz•s Kentucky Coffeetree/Gym-nocladus dlol'cus LindenJTflia sp. and cultivars Norway Maple /Acer platanoides and cultivars Red Maple /Acer rubi°uzn and cultivaz•s River Birch/BetulaDig Sugar Maple/Acer saccliarum Pin Oak/Quercus ellipsiadalis (Northem Pm' Oak} Swamp White Oak/Quercus bicolor Bur Oak/Quercus znacrocapa Ornamental trees (sterile or varieties with persistent fruit): Flowering Crabapples /Malus species and cultzvars Thornless Cockspur Haw cnis -galli Japanese 'T'ree Lilac /Syringa reticulata Motiritain Ash/Sorbus species and cttltivars Coniferous trees: Austrian Pine /Pinus nijqa Red Pine/Pinus, resinasa Scotch Pzne /Pinus sylvestris Wllite Pine/Pm*us strobus Black Hills Spruce /Picea glauca densata Colorado Spmce/Pinus pungens Norway Spnrce /Picea abies White Spruce/Picea glauca Deciduous shrubs: (Due to large variety of species, only genus is suggested Caere): Chokebeny, Coralberry Cotoneaster, Alpine Currant, Dogwood, Euonymus, Forsythia. I I I I I 1 11 , 1 1 SIMON*" I 1 11 1 1 1 1111 1 111 11, 1 k I I I I I I, I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I . I I I I I . ...... Oak Park Heights, Minnesota � � � . � ... .�.� Design Guidelines 1 .�. 998 10 Honeysuckle, Lilac, Ninebark, Potentilla, Rose,, Snowberry, Spirea, Sumac, Vibm Willow, Drawf Bush Honeysuckle Coniferous shrubs: Juniper, Arborvitae, Yew, Mugo Pine Prohibited trees: Cottonwood (except for cottonless cultivars) Female ginkgo Boxelder Anierican elm (except for disease resistant varieties) Silver Maple Mulberiy Black Locust Willows Black Walnut (unless given adequate space) Seeded varieties of Green Ash Building Entrance Plantings Deciduous and /or oi trees are re- quired near the fi and entrance of buildings. Deciduous trees shall be planted a minimwn of twenty (20) feet and ornamental trees a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from the building. Pedestrian scale shrub planter areas within the front wails are encouraged. i .1. . .. 4 4 Oak Park Heights, Minnesota Design Guidelines 1998 11 Entronce Entronce �t.� Fronj Wolk Front Wolk Y Parkin! Lot J &LV Poikin Lot Desirable Un desir a ble Shade Trees Within Public Shade trees shall be planted within a Ri Imidscaped boulevard, spaced a maxiinw-D. of fift (50) feet apart. The avera spaci-n between shade trees shall not exceed fort (40) feet apart. Shade tree plantin shall be as firther re in Section 1-304 of the Cit Code. Tree Preservation Applicants shall exert their best effort to avoid dw-na to or the destruction of si trees when desi locatin g radin g .for and buildin improvements. Specific tree preservation policies are found in. Chapter 13 of the Cit Code. k I I I I. . . I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 11, 1 1 1 ld I I I I 11, 11 k I I 1 1. 1 . 1 1, . 1 . . 1 1. 1 1 . I . 1 1 . 1. 1, 111, . 1, k P 11­ I.iii iii 1, iii 1, . I iii . 1 , 1 . I it . . . Ill I lk , 61 1. .11 1 1 1 1 1 it I I P I I I I - I I I I I I . .... i i. ii ill.illi ii i Iii iiii Oak Park Hei TvEnnesota Desi Guidelines 1998 12 �� u'iWMNw'wYWiiWJW� Pedestrian/Bike Raines The intent of the pedestrian/bicycle guidelines 3s to provide appropriate and convenient access for all people to commercial and industrial areas of the community. issue Guideline Pedestrian and Bike Access Convenient access to the site for pedestrians and bicycles shall be included, i.e., walkways, signage, ramps, and bike racks. Sidewalks shall be included an 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 devel.opment plan. shall be reviewed to assure safety of pedestrians and bicyclists through the use of sidewalks and walkways. Bike rack capacity of four (4) bikes for every twenty (20) vehicular harking spaces in coznrnerczal developments should be provided in a visibly mid preferably sheltered location. 'Cr Cy Desirable Undesirable I Oak .Park Heights, Minnesota .. ..�, , Design Guidelines 1998 1998 13 �:: ...�i L'JI'Vi HI lIII I [I�..liIl I I 111-11 .. .... � L11 �Ili�i 1 ( ��I UII�III rn� �1�` J.��J1LL1 I I I i I I ����I 11 I f! i I.I j ��� I`III ���� } II �, _.a � p 1 I'I'l I I I I I H J__FFM_HTT1TT 41 �IT �11 I Lid` � T�i�� il I i U I I I I ll�(T -�_� �' [- ���N- I I I � N C[[�-l-� -f '-�! -� � ` � - I - I I N��� - i - ' � ' -�-I 1 � Desirable Undesirably Comprehensive Trail Plan The commercial and industrial sites shall i nclude traff se and connections in coordination with the Cit Comprehensive Trail Plan. —All ON" Environment The intent of the environmental g uidelines is to provide appropriate protection of Oak Park Hei natural areas. Issue Guideline Stonnwater pondin Can -sits stonuwater pondin shall be included A on each site appropriate to the size and rLmoff characteristics of the site (as determined b the Cit En Side slopes of the on-site pondin shall not be steeper than a twent (25) percent slope. All impervious surfaces (with the exception of bike /pedestrian trails) shall be setback at least one hundred (100) feet from the ordinar hi ....... I .. J ­ k ...... .,I.... i d i " ....... k Oak Park Hei Minnesota . D es' Guidelines 1998 24 water level, of mi n atural or maru ado water k b odies. The s1do slopes and setback area around the ponds seal be planted wide appropriate native shrubs, native grass and wildflower textures, Planting and maintenance schedules shall be subrm*ttod and require approval of the City for all native shrubs, native grass and wildflower mixture plantings. 4111; 11111Il A11I Ilk I Ili iiiJISi6W6Ii Ili IWiiI III i; 111MIJAN IWNWiilYlll lil8AW1 40QIIAW19i ii1i4l:WWII16411!' W1; dW1htlYWd► YIIII�iJiOiY���J�YV�iiV101�Y4141YY i� • "" ii�wi#iYik4iwi�Y�YWiih�ibtli Il�q�11YCYiY�ii91W�i�IlyYi�O[ Utz X es The intent of the utility g uidelines is to pr ovide quality construction emphasizing safety and. aesthetics of all utility I �.pro vements. Issue Guideline Utilities All utilities m commercial and �idustrial do- velopments shall b e placed underg - round . S ` owk, i I. ik o ... i. 0 I i i k , , ....id.. - ,- i b, rooiik' n, i."' J"k. ........ . P ..", n.,. k . i.i i.o'.'j. m­........... ii.....n..oi ....... ......... . .� Oak Park Heights, Minnesota Design Guidelines 1998 Signage The intent of the signage guidelines is to create a general design, compatibility and qualify expected for all developments in the City. so gnage should be designed so as to communicate the message and provide direction into commercial and industrial areas. Issue Guideline General Design Signs shall be compatible with the style, composition, materials, colors, and details of the building. Signs shall be an integral pant of the building and site design, For buildings that house more than one business, an overall sign plan shall be developed. Signs need not match, but should be compatible with one another. No more than one (l) type of sign installation shall be used on a single building facade (i.e,, wall sums, property signs, awning signs). All signs shall be compatible with the signage regulations found in Section 4.01.15.G of the Zoning Ordinance. Si�m Locations On a storefront building, wall sins shall be placed within a sign band above the building entrance. Wall. signs should be placed where they do not obscure architectural features, Sign Materials Consistency or cninpatibiliry with the con- stntction materials and architectural style of the building; facade will determine the choice of sign materials. Natural materials such as wood or metal are prefeYTed over plastic. ,,I I I III lk 1 1,1111, 111, I'll 11 1 1, k I I k I Nk 1, k I I III, Oak Park Heights, Minnesota Design Guidelines . ... � 998 16 Neon signs are more appropriately used in windows. Sign Types The following sign types are permitted in the commercial and industrial districts affected by these design regulations. For complete sign requirements, see Section 4 of the Zoning Ordinance. General Business District. Freestanding Canopy, Marquee and tall Temporary Window/Perm anent Wu }dow Motor Fuel Price Display Central Business District: FreestandzzIg Monument Canopy, Marquee and Wail Temporary Window /Permanent Window Highway Business and Business Warehousing: Area Identification Freestanding Canopy, Marquee and Wall Industrial'. Freestanding Canopy, Marquee and Wald Permanent Window V, . . . . . . 1, .. F . Oak Park Heights .Min�iesota .. . .. Des, -� � Guidelines � � 11, '�; Cru' 17 Glossary Building Frontage: The front facade of a building, typically abutting the sidewalk. Facade The visible exterior walls of a building. Fenestration: The azTangement of windows in a building, Franchise Architecture'. Building design that is trademarked or identified with a particular chain or corporation and is generic in nature. Impei Incapable of being penetrated by sionnvvater. Native {plant materials }: Plant materials indzgenaus to northern United States and southern Canada. Sign Types; Signs shall be identified an Section 401.023 of the Zoning Ordinance. Stot*mwater: Any water that falls on and drains from a surface of the site, such as snow, rain, irrigation, etc. Streetscape: A public right of way, usually occupied by the street, boulevard, sidewalks, etc. Utilities: Public or semi - public services to private uses including sanitazy sewer, water,, storm drainage, electricity, cable, telephone, and gas. 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I I . .J Design Guidelines idelines 1998 18 CHAPTER 19 REQUIREMENTS IN ALL BUSINESS DISTRICTS SECTION: 10 -19 -1: Special Requirements And Performance Standards In All Business Districts 10 -19 -2: Special Requirements And Performance Standards In B -1 And B -3 Districts 10- 19 -2 -1: Temporary /Seasonal Outdoor Sales Uses 10 -19 -3: Special Requirements And Performance Standards In B -2 And B -3 Districts 10 -19 -4: Special Requirements And Performance Standards In All B -3 Districts 10-19-5: Special Requirements And Peiforrna.nce Standards In B -2 Districts 10 -19 -6: Incidental Outdoor Seating For Food Serxiiee Businesses 10- 10.7: Special Consideration for Properties Located In B -1, B -2, B -3, B -4 Districts Affected By Public Improvement Projects Resulting In Land Taking 10- 19-1: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND PERFORIVIANCE STANDARDS IN ALL BUSINESS DISTRICTS: (A) Building Design a -nd Materials: All buildings shall be designed to accomplish the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan. Building materials shall be attractive in appearance, of a durable finish, and be of a quality that is compatible and ha- rinonious with adjacent structures. All buildings shall be of good aesthetic and architectural quality to ensure they will maintain and enhance the property values of neighboring properties and not adversely impact the connnunity's public health, safety and general welfare. 1. Design Elements: All new building fronts and refacing of existing buildings, shall include a rninirnurn of three (3) of the following elements: a. Accent materials; b. A visually pleasing front entry that, in addition to doors, shall be accented a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) square feet around the door entrance for single occupancy buildings and a rninirnurn of three hundred (300) square feet total for the front of multi- tenant buildings (this area, shall be counted a.s one element); 0. Twenty five percent (25%) window coverage on each front that faces a street; d. Contrasting, yet complementary material colors; e. A combination of horizontal and vertical design features; f. IrT egula-r building shapes; or g. Other architectural features in the overall arcl dtectural concept. If the applicant and the Development Review Cominittee (DRC) cannot agree on the proposed building exterior elevations, the applicant shall be required to snake an application for a, conditional use perr -lit to prove compatibility. 10 -19 2 2. Accent Materials: .Accent materials shall be wrapped around walls visible from public view. Painting shall not be substituted for visual relief, accenting, or a required element. No wall shall exceed one hundred feet (100') in length without visual relief. Visual relief may be defined as the incorporation of design features such as windows, horizontal and vertical patterns, contrasting material colors, or varying wall depths. Use of fiber cement trim, soffit and fascia shall be allowed as accent- materials. 3. Major Exterior Materials: Major exterior materials of all walls including face brick, stone, glass, stucco, synthetic stucco, fiber cement vertical panel siding,, architectural concrete and precast panels shall be acceptable as the major exterior wall surface when they are incorporated into an overall design of the building. Stucco, synthetic stucco or fiber cement vertical panel siding shall not be allowed within twenty four inches (24 ") from grade. Use of rain screens, panelized systems, or curtain walls are encouraged and will be verified for high duality design and materials through the Development Review Committee. Fiber cement seam lines shall be architecturally integrated into the building design so that they are not visible. Seam lines can be filled, covered by other accent material or other method thereby making the seam lines invisible. Color impregnated decorative black shall also be allowed as a major exterior wall material, and shall be required to be sealed. All materials shall be color impregnated with the exception of allowing architectural concrete precast panel systems and fiber cement siding to be painted. Painting shall not be allowed on color impregnated, major exterior materials. Request for approval of cast in place systems shall be through a conditional use permit or planned unit development, whichever is deemed appropriate by city staff. If the architectural precast panel systems are painted, they shall be properly prepared and maintained regularly to prevent peeling, stripping, shading or any other form of deterioration or discoloration. Proof of manufacturer's painting specifications shall be supplied prior to issuance of a. building permit. This subsection (A)3 shall also apply to all exterior repairs, remodeling, or expansion of existing buildings that require a, building perlydt. 4. Restricted Exterior Materials: Unadorned pre - stressed concrete panels, whether smooth or raked, nondecorative concrete block, sheet metal, corrugated metal or unfinished metal shall not be used as exterior materials. This restriction shall apply to all principal structures and to all accessory buildings except those accessory buildings not visible from any property line. No more than twenty five percent (25%) of any exterior wall on a building shall be fiber cement siding, woad or metal accent material. This twenty five percent (25 %) limit may be exceeded when used in a panelized system that consist of prefabricated, or factory - manufactured, panels that form a structural envelope, and significantly simplify on -site framing, and request for approval shall be tlixough a Conditional Use Permit or Planned. Unit Development. 5. Visual Relief: No wall shall exceed one hundred feet (100') in length without visual relief, "Visual relief' maybe defined as a varying design of the building by incorporating; design features such as windows, horizontal and vertical patterns, contrasting material colors or varying wall depths. 6. Roofs: Roofs which are exposed or an integral part of the building aesthetics shall be constructed only of commercial grade a- sphalt shingles, wood shingles, standing seam metal, slate, tile, or copper. Flat roofs, which are generally parallel with the first floor elevation, are not subject to these material limitations. 7. Building and Roofing Materials: All building and roofing materials shall meet current accepted industry standards, and tolerances, and shall be subject to review and approval by the 10 -19 3 development review committee for quality, durability, and aesthetic appeal. For all new buildings and building exterior renovations, the applicant shall submit to the City product samples, color building elevations, and associated drawings which illustrate the construction techniques to be used in the installation of such materials. Building and roofing materials not specifically approved in this section may be allowed by a conditional use permit or planned unit development only after it is demonstrated that the proposed material is equal to or better than approved materials. The long-range maintenance of the proposed material shall be incorporated as a condition of the approval and filed on the property. (B) Trash And Recyclable Materials: All trash, recyclable materials, and trash and recyclable materials handling equipment shall be stored within the principal structure or stored within an accessory structure constructed of building materials compatible with the principal structure enclosed by a roof, and readily served through swinging doors or an overhead door on tracks. Compactors shall be one hundred percent (100 %) screened from ground level view from public streets and adjacent properties. Existing uses shall comply with the enclosure requirements listed in this Section witl -.n six (6) months of receiving notice from the city. For the purposes of this section, "trash" means "mixed municipal solid waste" as defined under section 7-7 -1 of this code. (C) Off Street Parking: Design and maintenance of off street parking areas in accordance with section 10 -7 -26 of this title. (D) Accessory Structures: Garages, accessory structures, screen walls and exposed areas of retaining walls shall be of a similar type, quality and appearance as the principal structure. (E) Utilities: The view of all rooftop equipment and related piping, ducting, electrical and mechanical utilities abutting a street on buildings constructed after January 1, 2006 shall be screened from the ground level view. Screening may include parapet walls, penthouses, or other architecturally integrated elements. wooed fencing or chain link with slats shall not be used for screening. The term `ground level view' for this provision shall be defined as the vie - vv of'the builchng fi -oni the fitrthe,yt point of the - vi clth of'the right- of-way ftom [lie propertjt lure(() that abut a stmet. A cross - sectional drawing shall be provided that illustrates the sight lines from the ground level view. For buildings constructed prior to January 1, 2006, for replacement of existing units, remodeling, and building expansions, the ground level view of all rooftop equipment and related piping, ducting, electrical and mechanical utilities shall be painted to match the building, designed to be compatible with the architectural treatment of the principal structure or screened by the use of parapet walls. wooed fencing shall not be used for screening. (F) Ground Mechanical Equipment: Ground mechanical equipment shall be one hundred percent (100 %) screened from contiguous properties and adjacent streets by opaque landscaping, or a screen wall shall be provided to be compatible with the architectural treatment of the principal structure. (G) Outdoor Storage: There shall be no outdoor storage of either materials or products, except: through the issuance of a conditional use permit where permitted in the underlying zoning district. (H) External Loading and Set - vice Areas: External loading and service areas must be one hundred percent (100 %) screened from the ground-level view from contiguous residential or commercial properties and actia.cent streets, except at access points. 10 -19 4 1. External dock, service and loading doors that face residential uses shall remain closed at all times except during to a -ding and unloading. (I) Comp a-tibiliiy : All structures shall be compatible with other structures in the area. (J) Outdoor speakers shall be prohibited for all uses abutting a residential use except by approval of a conditional use permit. (K) Incidenta -1 repair, processing or storage associated with a permitted use in a Business or Industrial zoning district may be conducted subject to the following: 1. Said incidental repair, processing or storage does not occupy more than thirty percent (30 %) of the gross floor area of the tenant space. 2. If the business abuts or is located across the street from a residential use said repair, processing or storage shall be conducted completely within the building or facility with all business doors closed. 10 -19 -2: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS IN B--1 AND B- 3 DISTRICTS, No limit shall be placed on the height of buildings in B -1 and B -3 districts except that any building exceeding twenty five feet (25') in Bo1 districts or thirty five feet (35') in B -3 districts shall be by a conditional use permit. 10- 19 -2--1: TEMPORARY/ SEASONAL OUTDOOR SALES USES: (A) Permit Required: No person shall conduct temporary/seasonal outdoor sales, without first having received a permit as provided in this section. (B) Per1rdt Application: The application for a permit shall include a site plan, a list of materials to be sold or displayed, and the duration of the sale. (C) Per1rdt Types: A new permit shall be required for all sales located on sites where a- permit has not been issued during the preceding twelve (12) month period, and for all sales that include a different site plan, list of materials to be sold, or size and/or location of the sales area from the most recently approved periTdt. A renewal permit shall be required for a sale that is substantially sitrdlar to the most recently approved sale at the site, provided that the most recently approved permit was issued during the preceding twelve ( 12) month period. (D) Permit Fee: The applicant shall pay the new or renewal pence t fee as established annually by the cite council. The fee for new and renewal perrrdts shall also include the cast of a sign permit. The permit fee shall be paid in full with the application. (E) Duration: Permits issued under this section shall be for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days. No more than two (2) permits shall be issued to the sane applicant or property in any calendar year. (F) Exemptions: 10 -19 5 1. This section shall not apply to schools, academies, universities, libraries, churches, hospitals or similar institutions when the sale is conducted on their own property. (G) Permit Applicant: The applicant for the permit shall be the owner of the property. If the sale is operated by a person other than the property owner, the owner must notify the city of the operator. The property owner is responsible for the actions of the operator and the conditions of the permit. (H) Performance Standards: The Burnsville City staff shall issue a new or renewal permit if the applicant demonstrates that the following pei - formance standards will be met: 1. Off-street parking and loading areas are provided where required. 2. No public address system shall be used. 3. The number, area, bulk, height, location, frequency, and duration of such uses is controlled. The site shall be kept in a neat and orderly fashion, free from litter, refuse, debris, junk, or other waste which results in offensive odors or unsightly conditions. 4. Display of items shall be arranged in as compact a manner as reasonably practicable with particular reference to vehicle and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, and access in case of fire or other catastrophe. 5. No uses or displays shall be permitted in required parking areas, required green areas, parking setback areas, or any tight of way or other public property. 6. Srgnage shall be limited to one sign not to exceed thirty two (32) square feet. The sign may be a, banner, shall have a professional appearance, and shall be mounted or erected in an appropriate location. This limitation applies to all signs associated with the sale, including those affixed to vehicles. The sign may be illuminated but must comply with all requirements of chapter 30 of this title 10. 7. All lighting shall comply with the lighting standards of section 10-7-36 of this title. 8. The sale and associated parking shall not obstruct parking spaces needed by any permanent business established on the site except that when a sale is held only during the time when all permanent businesses on the site are closed, parking spaces may be obstructed. 9. No portion of the use or event shall take place within one hundred feet ( 100') of any residential buildings. 10. An antique market sale shall provide one parking stall per one hundred (100) square feet of vendor display area plus one barking stall per vendor. All parking shall be on site or on an adjacent parcel when approved as part of the initial review. 11. An antique market sale shall be limited to only one day per calendar week during a consecutive ninety (90) day permit period, and shall not exceed fourteen (14) days throughout the ninety (90) day period. 12. Antique market sales are limited to the B -2, B -3, and B -4 zoning districts only. 10 -19 6 (I) Denial of Renewal Permit: No renewal permit shall be issued if the operator failed to comply with any performance standards during the term of a previously issued new or renewal perimit, except upon the a- pproval of the planning commission. (J) Denial for Noncompliance: If the cite staff denies a permit, it shall notify the applicant in writing, stating the ways in which the proposed use does not comply with the standards required by this title. (K) Permittee: A temporary/seasonal outdoor sales permit shall be issued for a particular use and to the property owner making application for such permit. Such permit shall not be transferr ed or assigned for use by another without the written consent of the city. However, such consent by the city shall not be unreasonably withheld. (L) Revocation: Failure to comply with any performance standard or any other violation of this title, shall be a misdemeanor and shall also constitute sufficient cause for the termination of the permit by the city council following a public hearing. (M) Annual Report: By January 31 of each year, the cite staff shall prepare a- report to the planning commission identifying all of the new and renewal permits issued during the previous calendar year, and describing any violations, revocations, and permit denials that occurred during said year. 10 -19 -3: SPECIAL REQUIRE MENTS AND PERFORNIANCE STANDARDS IN B -2 AND B -3 DISTRICTS: (A) Motor fuel stations shall be subject to the following standards: 1. Canopy Height: The total height of any overhead canopy or weather protection shall not exceed twenty feet (20') in height. 2. Open Storage: Open storage of motor vehicles shall not be permitted for a period of more than forty -eight (4 8) hours and then only if it is screened. 3. Sales, Rentals Prolubited: No sales or rental or motor vehicles or trailers or campers shall be permitted. 4. Goods For Sale: All goods for sale by a motor fuel station convenience store other than commercial freezers for ice and petroleum based products required for the operation and maintenance of motor vehicles shall be displayed within the principal motor fuel station structure. No displays shall be permitted in required parking or driveway areas, landscape areas, required setback areas, or any right of way or other public property. Displays may be permitted on sidewalks, only if they leave at least four feet (4') of sidewalk width available to pedestrians. 5. Compatibility: Each motor fuel station shall be compatible with the area in which it is located. 6. Landscaping: A minimum ten foot (10') landscaped yard shall be planted and maintained behind the property line along all public streets. A landscaped yard not less than five feet (5') wide shall be maintained along exterior property lines. 10 -19 7 7. Motor Fuel Dispenser Location: Motor fuel dispensers shall be located at least thirty feet (30') from a property line, and one hundred feet (100') from an R -1, R -1 A, or R-2 district property line. (Ord 444, 5 -4 -92) 8. Setbacks: a. Structures shall be set back: (1) Front: 30 (60) feet (2) Side: 30 (50) feet (3) Rear: 30 (50) feet b. Setbacks in pa- rentheses apply to lot lines adjacent R -1, R-IA and R -2 districts. 9. Lot Size and Width: a. Lot Size: (1) Motor fuel station (Class I) : Twenty thousand (20, 000) square feet. (2) Motor fuel station (Class II): Thirty thousand (30,000) square feet. b. Lot Width: (1) Motor fuel station (Class 1): Two hundred feet (200'). (2) Motor fuel station (Class II) : One hundred fifty feet ( 150' ). 10. Electronic Speaker Devices: Electronic speaker devices shall be regulated as provided in section 10 -7 -9 of this title. Exterior speakers shall not be allowed on sites that abut residential uses unless expressly permitted as part of a conditional use permit. 11. Car Wash Stacking Requirements: Car gash stacking requirements shall be regulated as provided in section 10 -7 -26 of this title. 12. Adjacent Parcels: Any parcel which adjoins another parcel at one corner and any parcel which is across the street from a motor fuel station parcel, except for a principal or intermediate arterial, shall be considered to be adjacent for the administration of this section. (B) Restaurants shall be subject to the following standards: 1. A proposed restaurant shall be specifically identified as a fast fowl or standard restaurant. 2. No restaurant shall be allowed on a parcel of less than one and one -half (1 1 /) acres. 3. A minimum of thirty percent (30%) of the site shall be developed and maintained as landscaped areas with appropriate species to provide year - round interest. 10-19 8 4. where possible, all outside parking spaces shall be located to the side and/or rear of the restaurant. (C) Buildings containing a bowling alley, electronic game room containing six (6) or more electronic garnes, billiard and pool room containing six (6) or more tables, drive -in theater, skating rink, gymnasium, night club, liquor store or fraternal orga- nization shall not be located within one hundred feet (100') of any R district, except that the structure for a fraternal orga- nization may be located within one hundred feet (100') of an R district when that structure has a common recreation center of a- multi- family project. (D) 11 /Iultiple tenant retail sales and service facilities shall be subject to the following standards: 1. The physical design may include more than one building. If there is an open space between two (2) buildings, the space shall not be less than one -half ( the sum of the heights of the two (2) buildings. 2. No building shall be nearer than sixty feet (60') to any exterior lot line except when abutting or across the street from an R district in which case the minimum distance shall be one hundred feet (100'). 3. The design shall include adequate internal circulation drives not less than twenty four feet (24') in width which are exclusive of the required parking areas . 4. The driveway curb cuts to the development shall not exceed twenty six feet (26') in width and be located not less than sixty feet (60') from all intersecting streets. 10 -19 -4: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS IN ALL B-3 DISTRICTS: (A) Office - warehouse facilities shall be subject to the provisions of section 10 -7 -45 of this title: (B) Farmer's Markets shall be subject to the following standards: 1. No portion of the use or event shall take place within two hundred feet (200'), as measured in a straight line from the closest point of the property line of the property upon which the farmer's market is located, to the property line of any R -1 zoned property with residential buildings. 2. A farmer's market shall be conducted only within a parking lot that has a minimum of five hundred (5 00) off-street parking spaces. It is not required that all five hundred (5 00) spaces be used for the market. 3. A fan - ner's market shall not utilize barking spaces designated for retail food or sales establishrnents. This standard shall be applied even if the retail food or sales establishment is closed for the day. 4. A farmer's market shall have a- minimum of twenty (20) producers selling products at all times. 10 -19 9 5. A farmer's market shall provide one and a half (1 1 /2) parking stalls per producer and one and a half (1 1 /2) customer parking stalls per producer. 6. No uses or displays shall be permitted in required green areas, parking setback areas, or any right-of-way or other public property. 7. Signa.ge shall be limited to one sign not to exceed thirty two (32) square feet. The sign may be a banner, shall have a professional appearance, and shall be mounted or erected in an appropriate location. The sign may be illuminated, but must comply with all requirements of chapter 30 of this title. 8. All lighting shall comply with the lighting standards of section 10-7-36 of this title. 9. All producer merchandise shall be unloaded prior to the opening of the market and confined to the off - street parking lot area-. No on- street parking or unloading shall be allowed. 10. No public address system or speakers shall be used. 11. The site shall be kept in a nea -t and orderly fashion, free from litter, refuse, debris, junk, or other waste, which results in offensive odors or unsightly conditions. 12. Display of items shall be arranged in as compact a manner as reasonably practicable with particular reference to vehicle and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, a.nd access in case of fire or other emergency. 13. No person shall conduct a farmer's market without first haling received an interim use permit (IITP). 14. An application for an IUP shall include a site plan, a list of all products and materials with quantities to be sold or displayed, and the intended dates, times, and duration of the market. 15. All products, materials, quantities to be sold or displayed, and the dates, times, and duration of the market must be approved by the city council. 16. The applicant shall pay the IUP fee and escrow as established annually by the city council. 17, If the farmer's market is operated by a person other than the property owner, the property owner must notify the city of the full name, address, date of birth and telephone number of the operator in writing. The property owner is responsible for the actions of the operator and for compliance with the conditions of the ILTP. 10 -19 -5: SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND PERFORIVIA.NCE STANDARDS IN B -2 DISTRICTS-. (A) Maximum Building Height: Thirty feet (30'). (B) Maximum Building Size: Fifteen thousand (15, 000) square feet. More than one building may be built on a site. Maximum building size of up to thirty thousand (30,000) square feet allowed by conditional use permit. 10 -19 10 (C) Roof Types: Roofs shall be pitched, mansard, or other roof types commonly found in the adjacent residential area.. (D) Freestanding Signs - Monument signs only, with a maximum height of six feet (6') allowable. 10 -19 -6: INCIDENTAL OUTDOOR SEATING FOR FOOD SERVICE BUSINESSES: (A) Food service businesses, including but not limited to, bakeries, delicatessens, coffee and/or tea shop and r m ay provide outdoor temporary s f or th eir M atrons, provided that the following requirements are met and an annual incidental outdoor seating permit is approved b the planning dep artment: L The seating sh be located on pr ivate prop erty. 2. The seating shall be of good patio or caf6 type furniture that enhances the appearance of the business. 3. The outdoor seating area shall be defined with the use of landscaping, temporary fencing or other means tha-t contains the tables and chairs for the use as demonstrated on a site flan and approved by city staff. 4. No alcoholic beverages or food shall be served to persons outside of the designated outdoor seating area. Signage shall be posted that restricts consumption of alcohol outside of the designated outdoor seating area as approved by city staff. 5. Patrons shall access the outdoor seating area through the main entrance or host station and shall be seated by a staff` person and all full service restaurants with wait staff ser x7ice. 6. The seating shall be located so as not to compromise safety. Seating shall not obstruct the entrance or any required exits or be located on landscaping or parking areas. If located on private sidewalks or walkways, it shall be located so as to leave a - minimum of a four foot (4') wide passageway for pedestrians. 7. No additional parking is required for thirty (3 0) seats or less. If public parking is available either in a, ramp or adjacent on- street, then no additiona parking is required. Any additional seating over thirt�T (30) seats shall provide required parking based on one (1) space per three (3) seats. Shared parking will be considered and may be approved by staff. 8. Any proposed outdoor seating plan over fifty (50 ) or more seats shall be b conditional use pet - mit. 9. All exterior sound equipment shall be shut off` at ten o'clock (1 0:00) P.M. as regulated in title 7, chapter 1 of this code. 10. Lighting shall be permitted to the extent that it only illuminates the designed area. Lighting cannot shine or cause a glare upon other public or private propel outside the designated area or as permitted in section 10 -7 -36 of this title. 11. Hours of operation shall be in accordance with section 3- 1.- 5-5(A) of this code. 10 -19 11 12 . Any proposed outdoor seating area, on property abutting an R residential zoning district shall be by conditional use pernmdt. 13. The business owner shall regularly clean the seating area so that it is litter -free. 10 -19 -7: SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED IN B -1 B--Z, B -3 B -4 DISTRICTS AFFECTED BY PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS RESULTING IN LAND TAKING: (A) Properties that become non - conforming in terms of green area, setbacks and parking requirements as a, direct result of a public improvement project resulting in loss of land (taking) for public roadway right of way or easements shall be required to apply for a- variance when proposing any building or parking expansion affected by the land taking. Such variance requests will be reviewed by the planning commission and city council. Variance requests resulting from publicly acquired right of way and easements shall constitute a ha- rdship as defined in section 10- 5 -4(A) of this title as the "plight of the landowner is not created by the landowner." Variances to ether performance standards shall be considered as set forth in section 10-5 -4 of this title. (B) Variances for setbacks, green area and parking requirements shall be based on the following criteria. 1. Setback variances for principle and accessory structures or parking shall only be considered on the side of the structure(s) or parking lot where the public taking resulted in the non - conformity. 2. Maximum setback variance that will be considered shall be the existing setback before the taking less the amount of the taking. A minimum setback for primary and accessary structures shall be ten feet (10'). A minimum setback for parking shall be trve feet (5'). 3. Maximum reduction in required green area for the total land area considered by a, variance shall be the percent required by section 10-30A -8 of this title at the time of the taking, less the percent removed as a result of the taking. Nlinimurn required green area shall not be less than ten percent (10 %) of the total lot area after taking. 4. Maximum reduction in required parking spaces considered by a variance shall be only the spaces eliminated as a direct result of the taking. If a property has an approved proof of parking plan with spaces not yet utilized as parking at the time of the taking, the owner shall install such spaces to replace those eliminated by the to -king prior to consideration of a variance. [5 -4 -98 Aind. Sec. 4 Ord. 713] [2 -7 -00 Aind. Sec. 1 (A. ----K) Ord. 783] [7 -1 -02 Am & Sec, I a), Sec. 2-1 (F) Ord. 851] [5 -17 -04 Arad. Sec. 1 (A) 2., 3., 4., and 5. Ord 923] [7 -6 -04 Arad. Sec. G Ord. 93 1] [12 -6 -04 Add Sec. 7 Ord 951] [9 -6 -05 Arid. Sec. 1 (R) Ord. 991]; [8 -19 -08 Aind. Secs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Ord. 1132], [12 -2 -08 Aind. Sec.. 1(A) (3, 4, 5) Ord 1143 ]; [G -2 -09 Aind. Sec. 3 (A) Ord. 1165]; B. Farms, farmsteads and farming. C . Mining, sand and gravel extraction, land recla and alteration, provided that the uses will be in compliance with the provisions hereof or other applicable provisions of the City Code. 8 -64 -7: USES BY ADMINISTRATIVE PERMIT. Subject to applicable provisions of this ordinance, the following uses are allowed by Administrative Permit in the B -4 District based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by Section 3 -3 -4 of this Ordinance; A. Essential services, except transmission pipelines and transmission or substation lines in excess of 35kv and up to 1 ookv, as regulated by Section 3 -5 -5 of this Ordinance. B. Personal wireless service antennas located upon an existing structure or tower or temporary mobile tower, as regulated by Chapter 43 of this Ordinance. C . Temporary /seasonal outdoor sales as regulated by Chapter 23 of this Ordinance. 8 -64-8 - . SITE AND BUILDING REQUIREMENTS. A. Facades. 1. Facades greater than one hundred (1 00) feet in length, measured horizontally, shall incorporate wall plane projections or recesses having a depth of at least three (3) percent of the length of the facade and extending at least twenty (20) percent of the length of the facade. No uninterrupted length of any facade shall exceed one hundred (100) horizontal feet. 2. Ground floor facades that face public streets shall have arcades, display windows, entry areas, awnings, or other architectural features along no less than sixty (60) percent of their horizontal length. Alternatively, other pedestrian - attractive features such as benches, niches, plantings, and pavers, may be used to create pedestrian interest. 3. Building facades shall include a repeating pattern of at least two (2) of the elements listed below or of other architectural features. At least one of these elements shall repeat horizontally. All elements shall repeat at intervals of no more than thirty (30) feet. a. 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Sloping roofs that do not exceed the average height of the supporting walls, with an average slope greater than or equal to one (1) foot of vertical rise for every three (3) feet of horizontal run and less than or equal to one (1) foot of vertical rise for every one (1) foot of horizontal run. 3. Three (3) or more roof slope planes. 4. Other roof features. C. Mechanical Equipment. Rooftop mechanical equipment shall be set back from building edges, appropriately screened and /or located so the equipment is not visible from public streets. 2 Q. Exterior Building Materials. All exterior building materials shall comply with the requirements of Section 8- 6- 1.A.4.b of this Ordinance except that predominant exterior building materials shall not include the following 1 . Smooth -faced concrete block. 2. Tilt -up concrete panels. 3. Pre - fabricated steel panels. 4. Fiberglass or metal (excluding metal roofs). E. Shopping Carts. Any retail business that uses shopping carts outside of the building shall have an approved cart management plan. The management plan shall specify the retail operation's cart management program to prevent accumulation of carts in the parking lot. Shopping carts shall not be stored outside overnight. F. Loading and Outdoor Storage. Appropriate locations for loading and outdoor storage areas include areas between buildings, where such buildings are not more than forty {40} feet apart, or on those sides of buildings that do not have customer entrances. For a site designed with a "cluster" or "village" concept, Elko New Market B -4 District 64 -14 trash storage areas shall be common areas not visible to the public, separated from the rest of the complex by appropriate screening. 1. Areas for truck parking, trash collection or compaction, loading docks /doors, or other such uses shall not be visible from abutting streets or adjacent residential zoning districts. 2. No part of a loading dock shall be located within one hundred (100) feet of a residential zone boundary. 3. Loading docks, truck parking, utility meters, HVAC equipment, trash collection, trash compaction, and other service functions shall be incorporated into the overall design of the building and the landscaping so that the visual and acoustic impacts of these functions are fully contained and out of view from adjacent properties, public streets, pedestrian ways and public sidewalks; and no attention is attracted to the functions by the use of screening materials that are different from or inferior to the principal materials of the building and landscape. 8 -64 -9: LOT AREA AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS. The following minimum requirements shall be observed in a B -4 [district, subject to additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this Ordinance. A. Lot Area: Forty thousand (40,000) square feet. B. Lot Width: One hundred twenty-five (1 25) feet. C . Setbacks: 1 . From Streets: a. Principal /Minor Arterial Streets: Sixty -five (65) feet. b. collector Streets: Sixty -five (65) feet. C. Local Streets: Thirty -five (35) feet. 2. Side Yards: Ten (10) feet, except that side yards abutting a residential district shall be no less than fifty (5o) feet. 3. Rear Yards: Thirty-five (35) feet, except rear yards abutting a residential district shall be no less than fifty (5o) feet. Elko , New iarke , B -4 �i�tri t 64-15 'mum idto')L i rikes-- -- -- - - .. ... . . ... ..... . .. Table of Content. IN Tm ON [YUBTIC T I IN Purpose and Background ..................................................... ..............................2 DesignDistricts. ..................................................................... .....................4 A RCHI TECTURAL GUIDELINES FacadeTreatment ............. ............................... . ........ .......... ............................... 5 Ground Level Expression ........................................................ .... . ..... ... _ ....... 6 Transparency: Window and Door Openings ......................... ..............................7 Entries ................ ... ....... ..... ............................... ................. ..............................8 Roof Design ....................................................... ............................... .........9 Building Materials and Colors .............. ............................... .........._......10 Franchise Architecture ......................................................... .............................11 SITE DESIGN GUIDELINES Building Placement /Site Planning ......................................... ..............................1 2 Parking Areas / Screening ....................................................... .............................13 Parking Structures ................................. ............................ .. ......_...........14 Pedestrians and Common Space ..... . ... ............................... ... ... _....15 L andscaping and Site Improvements-- .................... ............ ................... 16 PreferredTrees ..................................................................... ..............................1 7 Location and Screening of Services, Loading, and Storage Areas .......................18 Lighting................................................................................ ..............................1 9 Signs ..................................................................................... .............................21 Hierarchy of Street Treatments ............................................... .............................23 Transit Facilities ...................................................................... .............................26 Stormater Treatments ................................................. ............................... .......27 APPENDICES Appendix A: Preferred Trees List ........................................... .............................28 Appendix B Storm water Treatments Strategies. .................................................. 30 March 24, 2008 � ........ ........................... ............................... . P urpose and Backg round In general, buildings within New Hope should provide interest at the street level, create distinct street corners, demonstrate the use of high quality materials, g q � al 3 and enhance the overall pedestrian experience on the street. The New Hope Design Guidelines serve three primary functions: 1) To guide developers or property owners proposing expansions, renovations, or new construction of buildings or parking in commercial, industrial, and multifamily residential areas. 2) To facilitate dialog 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 forth the genera! desired character for commercial, industrial, and multifamily residential properties, suggesting ov=erall character without dictating specific design requirements. The primary purpose of the guidelines is to o reinforce the community's vision for development * Foster high quality architecture and site planning * Encourage creativity in accomplishing design goals e Protect public and private investment in buildings and infrastructure 2 ....... ..... ... March 24, 2008 ................ ........... ............................... . Purpose and Background Implementation The guidelines wilI be linked to New Hope's Comprehensive Flan and Zoning Ordinance. Compliance with the guidelines w i l l be determined through the city's design review process. Applicabilit The guidelines apply to all commercial, industrial mixed -use, and /or multifamily residential buildings with 3 or more units and to the following activities: ® New construction Any exterior changes in Any development or expansion of parking areas that would result in a lot with more than 4 parking spaces If New Hope City Code does not require review by the Planning Commission anchor approval by the City Council for a given alteration, such as repainting, facade changes, or expansions of no significant size (less than 25 percent building), the alternation may be handled administratively, as determined by the city manager or designee. The administrative review process might involve review by the city's design and review committee. The guidelines apply only to the buildings or site elements being developed or altered. The guidelines are mandator however, it is understood there will often be many ways to achieve the intent of the guidelines. The city may permit alternative approaches that, in its determination, meet the objectives of the design guidelines. The city may also waive any guideline when specific physical conditions of the site or building would make compliance difficult or inappropriate. March 24, 2008 ON Design Districts Five design districts have been established. Generally, the guidelines apply to all districts, unless otherwise noted. The Cit Center and Hi h a districts are eo ra hi areas white the General Commercial I ndustrial and Multifam11 districts � g � 9 g p � � are based on land use. 1) The city center District centers on the intersection of Winnetka and 42nd avenues, extending north to 45th Avenue, south to QuebecAvenue, west to Boo ne Ave nue, and east to LouisianaAvenue. The City Center serves as the primary commercial area in the city, and offers many opportunities for redevelopment and enhancements. 2) The Highway Commercial District extends the full length of the city along Highway 169 from 62nd Avenue to Medicine Lake road. 3) The General Commercial District includes all commercial properties not included in the City Center or Highway districts. The majority of the commercial properties within this district line VVInnetka Avenue, Bass Lake Road, 42nd Avenue and 62nd Avenue, with throe primary commercial nodes located along VVInnetka at Bass Lake road, 36th Avenue, and Medicine Lake road. 4) The industrial District includes all industrial properties in the city. Most of the industrial uses are concentrated in three areas: 1) Science Industry Park located in the nortNtiest portion of the city around Science Center Drive; 21 along the C.P rail line running east and west across the city's northern portion; and 3 along the C.P rail line running north and south across the city's eastern portion. 5 The Multifamily Residential District includes all multifamily residential properties in the city. Multifarni1v homes are mostly located in r -3 (Medium Density residential) and R -4 (High Density Residential) Zoning Bistri =cts. 4 .. .............. 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Transparenc Window I'A"'LL DISTRICTS and Door Openings Ob To enfiven the streetscape and enhance securit b providin views into and out of buildin with windows and door openin Window and Door Desi o ftndo�krs should be desi with punched and recessed openin to create a stron rh of li and shadow o Mirrored g lass or g lass block should not be used on street-facin facades. Glazin in windovtis and doors should be clear or sli tinted, allowin views into and out of the interior. * Window shape, size, and patterns should emphasize the intended or of the facade and the definition of the buildin o Displa windows at least three feet deep ma be used to meet these re but not windows located above e level. CITY CENTER AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS For commercial or mixed-use buildin window and door openin shall comprise at least 30 percent of the area of the g round floor of the primar street facade. A minimum of 20 percent of an two sides or rear facades at g round level shall consist of window and door openin desi as specified above. Aminimurn of 15 percent of all upper stor facades shall consist of window or balcon door openin desi as specified above. HIGHWAY DISTRICT Where commercial or office uses are found on the g round floor, at least 20 percent of the g round floor primar ( street -- facin facade and 15 percent of each side or rear facade shall consist of window and door openin desi as specified above. Note that spandrel g lass ma be used on up to half the window and door surfaces on an buildin facade. MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT For multifamil residential buildin a minimum of 20 percent of primar ( street-facin g) facades and 15 percent of each side or rear facade shall consist of window and door openin desi as specified above. 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CXD - ALL Roof Design L� Objective.� Tb add visual interest and varietil and to minimize views ofrooftop equipment from public streets and pedestrian ways. Roof desi Abuiiding's mofline 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 baya, and establishing contrasting rocfl|nooat street corners. Rooftop eq U IP ' ment Al| rooftop equipmontehaiibe scree nmd from view from across edjanont streets 15 feet behindthacurbor from odiecontpo+ periteaatthoproperty>ine.Preferab ly,rooftopequi pm. entshouIdbe scree nedbythebui1ding parapet, orshouidbe located out of view from the ground. If this strategy is not possible, the equipment should be grouped behind an enclosure and set back a distance of1 1/2 times its height from any primeryf2oadefronting a public street. Screens shall beof durable, permanent materials (not including wood) that are compatible with the primary building materials- Exterior mechanical equipment, such as ductwork, shall not be located on primary building facades. TPPY NO HighquaU�m�nhm|mand ............ ............. ........ . .. ... . . . . ... ........ .. ........... m�nu�m�drnoDino ....... . ... . . . .... ..... . ... .. ...... ..... .. .. ..... . .... .. .. .......... .......... ....... . ..................... . ...... .......... .. 2F -7ii 7. El Ll Vmrlmtyof heights and cornice tm�mo�nw�hinunif oddovelopmonL Zi March 24 - -. 9 I ' LL DISTRICTS Buildin Materials and Colors Objective: To ensure that hi durable, and authentic buildin materials are used ev e% and that buildin colors are aestheticall pleasin and compatible Mt h their surroundin Buildin Colors Buildin colors should accent, blend with, or complement the surroundin Principal buildin colors should g enerall y consist of subtle, neutral. or muted colors with low reflectance (e. browns, g rays, tans, and dark or muted g reens). "Warm-toned" colors are encoura because of their y ear-round appeal. No more than two principal colors should be used on a facade or individual storefront. Bri or primar colors are acceptable when determined throu the desi and review process to be appropriate for the site and buildin use. ... ......... ------- .. ................ ............ ... . .. ........ ALL COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS ... . . ...... .. ..... .... . .. . . ... ..... Buildin Materials . .. . . . . ... . . ............ k I constructed of h' materials. oz IN . ..... ..... All bu'ldn should be c 4, J The primar buildin materials should cover at least 60 percent of the facade. The mater'als must U : Me: :11, h. -ecast concrete units. architectural precast be inte colored and ma consist of brick, natural stone, pi concrete panels, or g lass. Secondar buildin materials should cover no more than 30 percent of the facade and ma consist 1, aj rQi of decorative block, stucco. or EFIS. ........ Accent materials ma be used on up to 10 percent of an of the buildin facades. These materials ma A Include door and Wndow frames. Mtels. cornices architectural metal�jvork, g lass block, copper flash'n or simi lar materials. In addition to the mater listed above, res'dent'al buildin ma also use panted wood lap s'd'n painted �,vood wood siding bl' horizontal lap siding . shakes, or s i in resem n i Materials to avoid. .... ..... . .. Unadorned plain or painted concrete block Unadorned precast concrete panels Multifamil residential with decorative door and o Prefabricated steel or sheet metal panels ow t reatme n ts , - I metal railin and a' of a Aluminum, vin fiber asphalt or fiberboard ( masonite) sidin w n d buildin materials. INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT 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 construction (a buildin and exposed metal finished buildin are not permitted. -- - - - ........ ...... 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V-.. .... .... ....... ... ;.. ........... ----------- -a Qi CD _0 LE M ;_� Cis . .......... it ti .. . ....... .... ... ... . ... ....... .. --- . . . . . ............... .... . ................... ................. .. . .... . ........... . .............. . . .... ... .............. ... ........... . .. .. . . ...... . . .. ....... . . ............... . . . .. . .. ...... ,4M C) bo Co C*4 C Oil A LL D I 5z"O"T mm I C T Buildin Placement/ Ob To orient buildin toward the primar street to improve �valkabffit and attractiveness Site Plannin to pedestrians. CITY CENTER DISTRICT All buildin should have a well-defined front facade with primar entrances facin the street. Buildin should be ali so that the dominant lines of their facades parallel the lines of the street. Sin buildin must be less than 10,000 s feet in area, except b CUP- and buildin should occup at least 60 percent of the lot fronta Bu fa cades shou be fl ush with the sidewa or set lac no more than 10 feet for at least 60 percent of the len of their front facades. At intersections, these buildin should ` held the corner"—that is, have street facades at or near the sidewalk on both streets. GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND HIGHWAY DISTRICTS Buildin should have a vifeil-defined front facade with entrances facin the street. Lar buildin ( 30,000 s feet or more in size) ma be oriented perpendicular to the street provided that at least one entrance facin the street is pro- vided. Buildin ma be set back a maximum of 85 feet from the sidewalk to allow for 2 rows of parkin and drive aisles plus landscaped fronta This setback ma be increased in cases where topo or other ph conditions would prevent parkin areas from bein located to the rear of the buildin MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT Residential buildin ma be oriented toward the primar street or toward internal streets or courts, with side facades parallel to the prim ary street. Facades parallel to the primar street should be well-detalled, and service areas should not be located alon the primar street fronta A transitional, semi-private area should be provided betkfveen the sidewalk and the front door of all residential buildin Landscapin steps, porches, g rade chan and low ornamental fences or walls should be used to provide increased privac and livabilit for first floor units. 12 ....... ... .. . . ..... ...... .... .......... ..... .... .. ..... ... . I .......... ... .. March 24, 2008 ALL DISTRICTS Parkin Areas/Screenin Objective, To soften the appearance or'parkin areas and minimize the visual impact of parkin lots when viewed from ad properties, streets, and sidewalks, Par l ot fronta en pedestr la n streets shou be m 1 n im [zed, an their ed ees an 1 nterl ors sh o u Id be exte n sive h/ g reened with a combination of hed ornamental railin ivalls, bollards, trees, and other methods to screen parkin from pedestrian spaces. Buffer Views Parkin areas shall be screened with a combination of landscape materials, land form, and decorative fencin or Railin columns, seatin and va�ous levels of -walls sufficient to screen parked cars on .9 y ear-round basis while providin ade - Jlslblllt for pedestrians. plantin are fAtilized -where space is available. I nter n a I park 1 n g l et landsca shou be incorporated wh e n possi W ith i n off -street park faci with 50 or more stalls, irri landscaped islands or peninsulas or rain g ardens should be provided at a rate of 180 s stalls or a fraction thereof. The'slands or peninsulas must be conta'ned Wth"n ra'sed, curbed feet per 25 surface beds consistent with other applicable park-In lot construction re b cit ordinance. Depressed Nofiltration islands shall be perm'ss'ble prov'ded a ribbon -sty le curb or other approved ed is 'nstalled, traffic control I and some vertical aspects - like trees or tall plantin ;C measures are taken trash ma na P., nt plans are 'n place; are rovi ded to g hte the Nofiltrafion island more visual appeal and break up the s* lines of the grin lc. lot. p .:� .. . . ........ Strate for shared parkin between ad'acent uses are encoura nclud*n tak'n advanta of peak and off-peak c business hours ni activities special E-wents and other needs. 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March 24, 2008 ... . . .... - ----- - ....... ... .. .. . ...... ... . . .. . .... ........ ..... ...... . Parkin Structures ALL DISTRICTS Ob To ensure that parkin structures are compatible with the surroundin buildin and positivel impact the streetscape. Parkin structures should compl-v with all desi g uidelines for nonresidential buildin Some g uidelines to note in- clude- 9 If possible, the g round floor facade facin the main streets should be desi with architectural details similar to other nearb buildin 0 The parkin structure facade should express top; middle; and base modules. 0 Seasonal landscapin should be used to soften the desi of the structure. 0 All entrances ( pedestrian and vehicular should be clearl defined. Entrance drives to the parkin structure should be located to minimize conflicts with pedestrian traffic. Parkin structures should be desi to encoura active uses alon the g round floor. ... ...................... . .. . . . ....... .... . ....... ........... .. . ............ . .. ....... .......... .. .. .......................... .. . .... .... ...... ... .. ... ............. .. ........ ............... .... . . ... ... . . .... . ........ ........... ...... .. ....... ..................... . .. .... .. ... ...... . .. .. .. . . ...... .... ................. ... ....... ...... ... .. .......... . ... .. ... ............ . ....... ....... ... . . . . . . . ........... ............. ............ .. . ........ ......... ... ........ ......... ......... . ... . . . . .. . ... . ...... ......... . . . ..... .. ... .. . ..... ...... ... . .. ... .. ... ... ... . ..... .... .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .... .... Treat as Buildin ............... ....... ..... . . . . . ... ........... . ......... ........... . .... .. Good architectural detailin hi pali� materi ... ........... .......... -- -- - ------- -- ...... ... . . . . . . - - - - 11 -fined entrance dr' and readable Is. dc vewa a .. ....... - --- -- -- .... S g ris. ................. � Y " ......... . ti i e ra ........... ... ... ... ... .. xsxx r• ......... . . . ... . .......... .......... .. ........... tn Top, Middle, and Base ......... . ... ... ... .. cEr x . Ground floor offices, clearl defined -entrances, and hi construction mater r. x. xa t. w. mw= -P I RIP:3,k"X -1" NN,1��,I­ 14 . . ..... ... . ... - ----- -- ---- - . . ..... ...... .. ...... ... .... March 24, 2008 tam maw MW =0 NEAR U LIN Pedestrians and Common jALL 'UHSTRICTS Space Ob To ensure that pedestrians and bic have safe and convenient access to all business establishments and to enhance communit interactions throu the provision of usable common s�pace. Pedestrian Areas The coordination of public and private pedestrian treatments is re Sidewalks ma be re alon all street fronta A well-defined Dedestrian path shall be provided from the sidewa.1k to each principal pedestrian entrance of a buildin 'AfaM,va shall be located so that the distance between the street and entrance is minimized. Walkwa shall be at least 5 feet Wdth, and shall be distin throu pavement material from the surroundin parkin lot- Walkwa shall be landscaped wj trees, shrubs, f1mer beds -th ........ iv. and/or planter pots. Sideviialks of at least 5 feet in width shall be x G; .. ... ................. .... . .. ... I .... .......... . .. ......... ... . ........ . ded alon all buil facades that abut public parkin areas. ...... ....... .................... pro vi I I ID S ; Green -pace 113 e tc all encoura at the corners of main intersections in the 6tv. These areas should be 'ntensel ... . ........ . . . ............ ........ ......... ........ .............................. hance the pedestr'an environment and v'ppet. ....... landscaped to hold 'he corner and en I I sual a earance from the stre Common Space I P. The creaflon of commons ace is recommended, nclud'n plazas. court and landscaped seafin areas. Elements I I -scale li publ' within common spaces miqht'nclude sculptures, bu -in benches, pedestrian , c art, and colorful pav- I I I in lle,."',ommon spaces Should be visible and easil accessible, provided with ade li and sheltered from adverse Common Space wind. Common g atherin g area with plantin a iRfater amend t and seatin March 24, 2008 .. . .. .. ............... ... . ..... . .. .... .. . . . . ........ 15 .. ......... .... ..... .. a E > 0 CL U E M .j U) ......... ... . . ...... . .................... 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J. IN CN m 2� J,N .... . .:Y .. HUM 1 ALL DISTRICTS Preferred Trees Objective: To ensure t rees planted in New H ope thrive and contribute t o an att ractive landscaping s stoem throughou the ci(V Trees represent an important part of the landscaping throughout the city- There are a number of charac eris#ics to consider when selecting trees for planting in New Hope including: hardiness - - -- -- Mature size and groviAh habit Sidevi ask right x Electric rlg hf-of -vtia `x# _ kF Salt tolerance Y A Pestldisease resistance s CieanI'nessil'tier problem.) i : .fix. Roofing habits r ' -� , s , •. rc r Maintenance requirements 'I compat'N't 'v Y �• � ,y i� ^ � • .: � by Based upon these considerations, the following trees are allowed in the boulevard. Vk1hen locafing boulevard trees in commerc al areas, the 'sibilit Of eX "sting and f uture businesses should b e cons'dered. Append' .'ncludes an expanded list of preferred trees, which would be suitable for planting in other areas of the city. r Preferred Boulevard Trees A merican elms ( resistant) (Ulmus americana) Ironwood. (ostrya virginlana) Freeman maple tree "lTa1le Forge.. f iNew Harmony"' "Prince -lon Kentucky coffeetree (Gymnoctadus dioicus) A excellent shade tree ap for Basswood (Titia amencana Northern p ig. o Quercus ellipsoidalis park-%kia plantin the Freeman maple Bl ack ash Fr axinus n1 ra? Ohio buckey (Aesculus iabra) is easily grown in a variety of soil cn ndi- Bur o ak Quercu macrocar Ic ma ple (A cer ru bru ) Li ons- C o rktree (Nz elloden dron species) Re oak (Quercus rub Freeman maple (Acer xfteernanii) River birch (Be n1gra) G inkgo (male only) G ink go bi loba) S u g ar ma ple (A cer sacc arum H ackherry (Cei Lis occid en t al is) Swamp white oak. Quercus bicolor) Honeylocust ( thornless) (Gelditsta triacan t hos White ash (Fraxinus american a) var. finer is White oak Quercus atba) March 24, 2008 17 h . . ..... ALL DISTRICTS Location and Screenin of Ob To screen views from and minimize noise impacts on surroundin streets and Service, Loadin Drive- properties. Throu and Stora Areas An outdoor stora service, drive-throu or loadin area shall be screened as provided in the Tonin Ordinance and located in the side or rear of the main buildin Loadin docks, drive-throu truck parkin HVAC e transformers, trash collection, and other service functions Shall be incorporated into the desi of the buildin or screened with -walls of desi and materials similar to the principal buildin Landscape material shall also be incorporated to create a screen of at least 6 feet in hei This screenin will help ensure that the visual and noise impacts of these functions are full contained. Businesses with service ba for auto repair and similar uses should locate ba to the side or rear of the buildin when feasible. ." ' No W 0 F/5 ............ n' 2 ... . ... . ..... A g 'AT J M M Dumpster Enclosure ....... Ae Dumspiter enclosu re. located in the rear of the buildin and constructed of the same materials ...... ........... as the main buildin ...... . . . . .. .......... ....... ........... ......... . ....... .. . . ......... . . .... . .. .. ... . ....... .. . ....... .. .. ..... . .. ..... .. ... .. March 24, 2008 . ...... . .. --------------- ! M I 11�1 & MIN Li 0"41bjective: To ensure q u tt fi desi throu g lare reduction, minimum overspill, and the I.— use of pedestrian-scale li fixtures. vvhffe maintainin ade li levels for safe Exterior li fixtures should be selected and located to minimize g lare and ne effects upon the ni character in Distinctive li fixture complements hi C the commun1tv. Li of structures should be minimized to reduce ambient li pollution from above and below. maten'als and relates to streetscape. The st of li fl-xtuFes should be compatible with the architecture of nearb buildin Li attached to buildin should be screened bvthe buildin architectural features to eliminate g lare onto ad'acent properties. Pedestrian scaled .. .. ... ... li n&L exceedin 15 feet in hei should be located ad'acent to walkwa and entrances to buildin r�.: f��r N.X ¢:} iy ii. rxrN;iikixrrii'r „nninxxrrnii Park'n lot ill uminaion should cons'st of a comb"naLlon of cornmerdal g rade parkin lot and pedestrian st fixtures. Pedestrian fixtures should be used for li internal parkin lot Aralkwa Parkin lot fixtures should be emplo t -lium'nate park'n ba and dr've a o I I I I . . . . . . . . . . ....... Y y W&M - R ............... %W­rM ...... ...... ............ ....... ti xr . . ... ....... .... .... .. . ........... .... . . ..... . ....... ... .......... . . .......... ............. . . . ........ .. ......... ... ............... .. . .. . .... ..... ..... ............. .......... ....... .......... . . . . ......... . ...... ... .. . ................ ... ... ..... March 24, 2008 . ....... .. ... . ... . . .. .. .... 19 Parking � illumination should achi L pr ide safety �� hile minimizing cverligh ing and excessive spillover of ......... . Li � ambient lig h onto adjacent propert Cutoff fi lures should be located below the mature height of trees in par king lot islands to prevent ambient "&W' car light poll from adjacent properties. Evenly distributed illumination should be provided. Appropriate light sources Incandescent Halogen High - pressure sodium "``'arm" metal halide Inappropriate light sour ces: Fluorescent Neon v Colored _ Low-- pressure sodium - ';:.::. : Me rcury vapor Appropriate light fixture types: Pole mounted ` Recessed S hield spotlighting Inappropriate light fi xture types: a �- o internally l awnings * Blinking or flashing Pedestdan level light from 42nd Avonue �_ i .w. I I11111111.1111 Streel:scape project. �. , "• • .�;. ,. �� : �;,,„,. • :Y :.:.,�.. :•�� ��`• ;rte ....... March 24, 2008 xaml J fx I clew 1111 Emil ALL PDOU"MMOO"ICTS Sirms Ob To encoura si that are architecturall compatible alit the st composition, materials, colors, and details of the buildin and �Wth other si on nearb buildin Si should be an inte part of the buildin and site desi Wall and pro si Si should be positioned so the are an inte desi feature of the buildin and to complement and enhance the buildin architectural features. Si should not obscure or destro architectural details such as stone arches, g lass transom panels.. or decorative brickwork. Si ma be placed- In the horizontal lintel above the storefront w1ndov%is Within window g lass, provided that no more than 33 percent of an individual window is obscured Pro T'Fom the buildin As part of an awnin In areas where si were historically, attached Projection Si Monument Si Canop Si ti U, WA 1131 .� ti r. 0! .. ........ ..... . ....... • _ � r c�. K '� — V'�'a •iJ ...� ..ti. •�•..: -- ... ..r °., '. J�-' k �'L. - rr / <'S - ix� •. : r f , �. . Y.x ..rT' -e •.� ,,yyam�,, I �• � .Y, .y� r' !L4• , is �� \ F ' s .d Y�` ''"; �%•' �' r• • LAN • F 77 r... � l . Ki' r '� �' � � .p ',�r'".hxir ?s•z. _ r�; �• J:� �.. .�. •::�: �i 't 1A 2, _ \ 7:' i.. /l�'��� "r� - . �. ...������. ?.xx,n....x>a�xx�x xxxxxxxxx..x x.x xxr xxxk..r�s ": „ ... x.x. x ,.. ,, x . n x x;s� x x x xxxxx.xxxxxYxxxx >�YK:ngk.ti�S�� �: ...,�3 March 24, 2008 .. ... . . ...... . 21 Shape- Wall si should g enerall y be rectan In most cases, the ed of si shall include a raised border that Si continued sets the si apart from the buildin Individual raised letters set onto the si area surface are also preferred. Pro si ma be desi in a variet of shapes. Colors- Si colors shall be compatible with the buildin facade to -which the si is attached. No more than three colors should be used per si unless part of an illustration. To ensure the le of the si a hi de of contrast between the back nd and letters is preferred. A combination of soft /neutral shades and dark /r ich shades (see Bu i Id- in Colors standard) are encoura Materials- Si materials should be consistent or compatible with the ori construction materials and architectural st of the buildin facade on which the are to be displa Natural materials such as wood and metal are more ap- propriate than plastic. Neon si ma be appropriate for windows. Illumination- EA ernal illumination of si is permitted b incandescent, metal halide, or fluorescent li that emits a continuous white li Li shall not shine directl onto the g round or adjacent buildin Neon si are permitted. Internall R avyn'n are not perm"tted. Internall lit box si and variable electronic messa si are discoura -non s' Free -standin si round or ' i ins are encoura rather than p si Si materials, colors- and arch'tectural deta'l'n should be similar to those of the prind pal building. The area around the base of the si g n should be landscaped. Tt ........... . J .. .. ... . . . . . . �17 ... . ... .... ... X .... ... . . . . . . . Monument si 1A Commercial monument sign with readable g raphics and q ualit y materials. : : , WN .. ..... ...... ..... .... .... ... .... .. ................. . ... .......... 22 ------ -- - ---------- - - ---- ------- --- -- -- ....... March 24, 2008 . ........ ........ . lk" . 1; 1 1g ��: 1 1 11 1 Hi H 11� x � S w x PF w � pF qp ALL ISTI T H ierarchy f S Ob jective: To ensure that streets crea a backbone f or the community establish a fi Toy° Treatments casual meetings, and provi open space f or p gathering an r'estivals. Streets serge as the stage where people interact with the public realm. The way in which a street is designed often determines the level and quality of this interaction. The streets located within the commercial and industrial areas in New Hope establish the city's identity and open space framework. Each street in the city has a different type of stre tscape to establish the character of the street and assist in navigation. The term "streetscape" refers to an area's physical setting, which is shaped by the relationships and design of build- ings, parking lotsIstructures, streets, sidewalks and landscaping, as well as street furniture such as lamps, benches, planters. klosks bus shelters, and public art. A hlelrarchv of str etscape treatments will highlight and respond to the different districts and street functions within the city. They include A . Gatevvays and Parkways B. Commercial Streets 0. Local and Residential Streets The design intent of each of the various street types follows. March 24 2008 23 dab ..... .....4... A Gatew Parkways t _ free - buleards medians I distinti ue and pr 1de -- - 1E1 gate wa��s t o various areas in the city. Primary bicycle pathwa g ill also be identified and ,� ' legated thr the pity. Treatments include: _,.t..j Pedestrian and bVicle linkages to surrounding development, transit facilities, . L... Li ._: V ,..:......., r t r and o pen spaces 9 ! _ 1 1.. L medians Parallel parking bays defined with curb bumf -s where po ssi b le g .._ f _.�. 1 - _ Tree-li boulevards Ojalkwa3 s rang'ng width between 5 and 8 feet . p •= `� = r is i Fi. : s Pedestr'an --safe li h in ; ;..:...: Directional signage, i appli ra B. Commercial Streets Of These streets located Wth'n the core commer6al area ll serge the local businesses and public open space. Where possible, en- street parking should be incorporated to maximize b =f ti the nur ser of par in spaces ithin the sere area, while providing traffic calming measures. i lining these commercial street will possess the most intense scree sea e g b •� The sidewalks s l� � th � , , ;. treatment �noludin: .._ ,.. _ --- Generous sidewalk space that can accommodate outdoor cafes, farmers markets �comm u n it testi a ls, publ is art, sidewalk sales and other activities. y [ ` : 3 7 treetscape elements, such as street trees, pedestrian -scale lighting, bees s, directional signs, colorful banners, sculpture, and benches. t._ M "11ff'i$Yi3" f 7:377�ixrr >c.+td �'rrrar:ds Above. Commercial Streets 2 ... ..... -- - -- - - March 24, 2008 �' yp, � CHO C, o .aim Streets Local and residential streets serve as li between the mixed -U e a .. � . ; centers and residential d'str icts, outlying c r mercial uses, a nd park - x Y :....., r .. :..: ing facilities. Local and residential streets have the lowest intensity of 41 streetscape treatments. Common streetscape elements will provide cunt' n a' bet ween 1 e r n arias. � V N�p�.�y.- .... w e ..F . .. -..f �� r ...� _ ' � -.ex - -r -. n ✓.'rwA . -. .y -9.i •.w... • .:..� � r . .. � i � f . x . .• rex. -.. .. e �'7 v rnr.wn...i. S � '� �,. �• t� 7 P • <► r - eF, rrr .. r .r .:fir W e ;�,�.,...,, � � ��`. R xi - ,. 8: Treatments include: NIII :. ---- Parallel parking bays di nod ith curdump - cuts, where pos-- sIble • x �» � I y Tree - linedulvards -�� : : _ r Walkways ranging in width between 5 and 8 feet Pedestrian -scale lighting b r �r d- •� _ ;�..zrxa Traffic calming measures, such as neck downs and raised speed , - tables with crosswalks at intersections � �• 1 y '��' a 7, itSMS k. �t A y x rc ■ kk " r g • � J: t t"""""""om riy' <: � � n •R x r Above. Residential Streets March 24, 2 008 ....... 2j ................. ... ........................ . ....................... . 15 A LL * D - I S R" I C TZE %,A Transit Facilities Ob To support and encoura the use of public transportation b addinq qualit transit facilities alon main transit routes in the cit Transit related facilities should be incorporated into development pro where appropriate. Transit facilities include transit shelters, courtes benches, bus schedules, wa si pedestrian walkokia li and other ele- ments that facilitate the use of public transit. Transit facilities should be located for convenient access b transit users, but should not obstruct views or create conflicts with the cit street and sidewalk maintenance procedures. Transit facilities should not encroach on existin sidewalks or trails_ Courtes Benches %Alhen in stalled; , courtes benches must compl wl W -th the re of New Hope amit Code Section 6-16. Benches should be installed on durable, level surfaces and desi with attention to their surroundin Transit Shelters The installation of q ualit y transit shelters is stron encoura alon main transit routes for the convenience and comfort of transit users. A concrete pedestrian landin that extends the full len of the structure must be provided. The landin should extend to the curb and must accommodate persons with disabilities. V\Ihen appropriate, shelters should include amenities that encoura transit use,, such as benches, li and heat. .. ..... . ... �4' 0� Courtes Bench .0 ............... . . .... ...... .. .. . .. ... in. � V:. or 01 Qualit coin es bench installed on a dUrable. level surface. J� . ........... Transit Shelters Dip Transit shelters desi to inte With R existin buildin in the New Hope Cit Center R area. 26 .. ... . .. ..... .. ..... . .. ...... . ......... . . .. ....... March 24, 2008 .............................. .. ..... .. INKil . I&BRINUM Ir IS C S ormwat r Treatments Objective: To promote . tormw t r systems designed as amenities that serve as attractive enh ancements for the common �4 svil ile achieving the city's water quality standards. I nnovatWe star mwater m2nagement strategies are strongly encouraged. S evera11nnovative technologies are available to improve storm%iater quality, while offer* benefits such as i��� }��ring peak flow elocity and volume, lessening possi�iii�ies of erosion, filtering pollutants, silt, phosphorous and nitrogen, and reusing water for irrigating parrs and gardens rather than installing expensive systems. Stormwater treatment strategies should also serve other purpose; such as creating community amenities that enhance common spaces, supporting blodi ersity and reducing the capital costs for municipal infrastructure. Ali storm water strategies employed in the city must meet the vifater quality standards of the New Hope Surface ', later Management Plan. \A/hen designing a storm water system for properties in New Hope the following site planning principles should be con - sidered. M i n mime Tota I I m pe ry i o us area- l mpervious areas prevent i nfiltration of rai nfall and act as poi luta nt collectors between storms, while =vegetated surfaces tend to treat or uptake pollutants. T otal innpervious surface should be reduced by locating parking areas beneath buildings minimizing building footprints by adding stories, and by using porous paving materials rather than traditional asphalt and concrete for parking lots, roads, sidesvvalks, and driveways. Minimize Direct Connection Between Impervious Surfaces connected impervious surfaces result in rapid stormvi ater flows. Drivevifays sidewalks, and streets may be sloped so that runoff drains first to lawns or vegetated Plant Mo re Trees- 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. Tease referto pendl:� B for additional guidelines and recommendations for the design of stormvvater treatment systems in New --lope. March 24, 2008 ... ...... . ........... 27 w 1� A pp en dix A: CITY of NEW HOPE PREFERRED TREE LISA` P referred Tree List The following tree list has been compiled by the New Hope city forester to aid residents and businesses in the selection of gees that are acceptable in the city of New Hope. There are a number of important considerations when selecting trees. These include: Hardiness Mature size and gro habit Salt tolerance Pest /disease resistance Cleanliness /litter problems Rooting habits Maintenance requirements Soil compatibility Based upon these considerations, the following plant materials are deemed suitable for planting in New Hope. Those trees recommended for planting within the public right-of-way are indicated with an "R ". Those trees prohibited from the right -of -gray have the post script 'X. The planting of understory deciduous trees and coniferous trees (overstory and understor ) are prohibited within the public right -of -way unless approved by the city forester. The plant materials that have been noted with an asterisk are identified as less desirable species for planting in New Hope. Those trees that are nature to Minnesota are indicated with an r: n :, X Acer° x f •eenianii — F ree m an maple Acer plafanoldes ----- Norwav ma ple off E STORY DECIDUOUS TREES Rn Acer rubrRu . — Red maple Rn Gy mnoclac us dtoicus — Kentucky coffeetree X *n AcerR negund o - P oxel der X Juglans mgrs - Walnut X *n Acer sacchannum - Silver maple n Larix lan.cina - T'amarak Kn Acer sacc arfum - Sugar maple Larix species - Larch Rn Aesculus glabr a - Ohio buckeye Xn 2vTorus rubra - Red mulberry Ian Belula nigra - River birch Rn 0strya trgtnta a - Ironwood n Befula papyrifera - paper birch R Phellodendrori species - Corktre+e n Catalpa speciosa - Northern. catalpa X Populus c�lfoic s ` Slouxland "' - Sionxland poplar (cottonless) R n Gelds oc6dentalis - Hackberry X P gr°cndt'dentata - Pigtooth aspen Kn Fr axinus amerricana - White Ash Populus species - All ether poplars Kn Fraxinus nigra - Black Ash X Populus LTe uloides -- Quaking aspen Ian Fr axinus penes yl vania - Green Ash n Prunus serohna - Black cherry R Gt'nkgo biloba - Ginkgo (Male onl3T) n Quercus alba - White oak .f n Gel ditsia triacan var in er mt's - Honeylocust (thornless) A 28 March 24, 2008 1 111 C :i 11 I I I I I I. 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A A, co Rn Quercus bicolor --- Swamp w hite oak Pyrus species - Pear Rn Quercus ellipsoidal — Northern - pin oak X* Salix matsudana "Tortuosa" — Corkscrew willow Tin Quercus macrocar pa — b ur oak X S alix discolor — Pussy willow n Quercus palustris — Pin. oak Sorbus aln if olia — Korean mountain ash Rn Quercus rubra — Red oak S orbus aucupari a — Europe mountain ash Robinia pseudoacacia -- black locust Syringa reticulata — Japanese tree lilac Sa lix species ---- -- Willow 11t burnurn lan t an a — Mohi wayf wring) tree Rn Til is americana — b ass�'v oo n lournurte. len tago — Nanny ~b tree Ti l is co a — Little leaf linden R Ul mus americana 'Valley Forge" "Princeton "New Harms -tong OVERSTOR r CONI 'EROUS TREE American elms (resistance) n Abies balsamea -- B alsam fir Ulmus hybrids — Hybrid elms n Abies concolor — W h it e fir n Juntperus virginiana — Eastern redcedar UNDERSTORY DECIDUOUS TREES n Picea ab i es --- N spruce Acer ginnala — Amur maple n Picea glauca — White spruce n r meianchier species — Serviceberry Picea pungens -- Colorado spruce Carpinus caroliniana — Blue beech n Pin b — Jac pine Cercis carp adensis — Eastern re dbud Pi n us cemb ra ----- Swiss stone p ine n Corm alternifolia — P a goda dogwood Pinus n1gra — Austrian pine n Cornus racemosa — G ra y dogwood Pinus ponderosa — Ponderosa pine Crataegus crus -galli var. inermis -- C oc kspur a - v%tb.orn n Pine r esinosa — Red (Norway) pine (thornless) n Pinus strobus — E astern white pine X * Elaeagnus angustifolia -- Russian olive Pines sylvestris — Scotch pine n Euonymus alatus — Burning bush tree �'seudotsuga menziesii — Douglas fir Hydrangea paniculata — Hydrangea (tree) n Tsz canadensis — Canadian hemlock aackia arnurensis — Amur rnaac i agnolia acs €minata — Cucumbertree magnolia UNDERSTORY CONIFEROUS TREES Allagnolla st el tata — Star magnolia juniperus cry in eases — Chinese upright juniper ,ilal us species -- Crabapple ( apple scab resistant L juniperus scow f orum — Rocky Mountain. juniper n Prunus americana — American wild plum n Thula occid en t al is -- American arborvitae Prunus armentaca var. mandshurica - Apricot Pinus mugo --- Mugo pine Prun maackii — Amur chokecherry Prun nigra "Princess Kay "" — Princess K ay Plum Prunus cerasus ''North Star"" & "iVeteor" -- Sour cherry Prun sargen t i i — Sargent cherry Pru vir 'Canada Red" -- Canada red chokecherry March K 2008 .............. 29 ---------------------------------- ................. ............. FF Appendix B.: ....... .. ...... ..... StormwateF s can be desi as an amenity, a multiple use civic infrastructure that makes water processes le Stormwater Treatment sustainable, and expressive. If stormwater is perceived as a replenishin amenit and resource, rather than a waste that Strate should be hidden a�jva staFrnwater s can incorporate earth and ve to serve as cleansin filters. Several innovative technolo have been developed to ameliorate poor stormwater q ualit y . Usin these strate to da stormwater processes benefits overall water q ualit y b Lowerin peak flow velocity and volume Lessenin possibilities of erosion Settlin heav metals and silt out of stormwater flow Filterin pollutants, silt, phosphorous, and nitro Re g roundwater p oolin g water before it reaches a water bod R 1 -water for 'rr' parks and g ardens rather than installin expe nSi ve s eus'n I I I Amelioratin the heat island effect of urban areas Other benefits include-. Enhancin the amenit value of the communit Supportin blodiversit at the street level b buildin an ecolo structure Lowerin capital costs for municipal infrastructure Educatin the communitv about draina and cleansin processes of de water Opportunities to incorporate art and education with the use of follies celebratin the h event Opportunities for practicin responsible re viiatershed plannin at the site scale Opportunities to create public g atherin g spaces at lar �ivater collection areas, which celebrate the ephemeral q ualities of a rainstorm or sprin thaw Opportunities to create a common vocabular of streetscape elements rooted in place throu the use of native plants and the revelation of ephemeral climatic events All stormwater strate employed in the cit must meet the water q ualit y standards of the 1"�ew Hope Surface Water Mana Plan. .. . ...... ... . March 24 2008 Appendix B, continued: A. Detention Ponds or Marshes Detention ponds and marshes detain and store stormwater runoff to allow for settlin of particulate pol- lutants, ve uptake, and control of peak flood rates. The ma be constructed above or below L -n 1 1 g rade, and ma be we' or dr Althou these s control peak rates, the do not i 'fi increased runoff volumes. B. Infiltration Infiltration s intercept and reduce direct site surface runoff allowin water to percolate back into the g round throu coarse g ravel, sand, or other filterin media. These t of s control peak Fates., A"C er(k.NC zone yi'k , main i help preserve existin on -si te h ta'n stream base flow, and rechar g roundwater. Please Stn mdpip* Oulm note that New Hope's soils are predominatel cla which ma make infiltration difficult in some cases. R f R � adlead 10 Mat 1 T Trenches- Trenches are shallow (2to 101'eet deep) and are placed in relativel permeable soils that are mleabliR4 N4r U backfilled with coarse stone. a sand filter, and lined with filter fabric. The trench surface can be covered and/or consist of g abion, stone, sand or a g rassed covered area with a surface inlet. Trenches allow for partial or total infiltration of storm water runoff into the underl soil. Uleqa� crate S� Twnd.n Basins- Basins are depressions Created b excavation, berms, or small dams for the short term pondin 'ia- C�'ean stone of surface runoff until it percolates into the soil. P��IeF FaV� Pervious Pavin S Pervious pavin s consist of stron structural materials, such 12'r Dacp, rond Rte;, fvt'>r:x,- as concrete or asphal re intempersed with voids which are filled with pervious materials such as sand loam or g rassed turf. These surfaces are underlain b soils capable of allowin infiltration. Pervi- street InfiliTat an Treencli ous asphalt is not recommended for cla soils since it easil clo and thus necessitates fre replacement. Pnroevs wim 4 sanc 1 1 8edckng So, Roof Downspout S Roof downspout s cons of small-scale chambers or var' 2 1); A " 9 r C'W"_j t tions of infiltration trenches that are specificall desi to accept and infiltrate root draina onl The should be covered with rip rap to dissipate the water's erosive ener A Y P�avous Pr-";,Vj n March 24, 2008 .... ....... .. ........ .... ..... ....... . .... . .... . . .......... FAM .. ME W Appendix B, continued,. C. Woffitration Blofiltration systems use ve and/or sand and other natural filtration media to reduce pollutants in storm water runoff. Filtration, infiltration; absorption, sedimentation, and biolo uptake of storm-water pollutants are all methods utilized b b1ofiltration s Ve Swalles- Ve swales possess less than six percent side slopes and are wide and shallow to maximize flow residence time and promote pollutant removal. The are often used downstream from detention facilities. I around parkin lots in park n lot medians and alon roadsides. Ve Filter Strips- Filter strips consist of ve sloped strips in which flow is distributed broadl alon the len of the ve area as overland sheet flow. Re ample space to spread the flow over a wide area at a small depth, _ � xF. y , V . Sul Z o ...... 'table for 'n cl u de areas a l on g u n c u rbed roads, bet%iee n parkin Ott. p i Vile';', rble( areas f strips I I ots a n d sformwater 1 n I ets, ad'a ce nt to vegetated svva I es, an u pstream of infiltration i ��el r Plan,;' n igi facilities. Media Filters- Media '111tefs strain runoff throu a medium. such as sand, peat. 4 compost, or pelletized leaf compost. into an underdrain s that conve treated runoff to a detention facilit or to the point of ultimate dischar The can be used ve swaie in hi developed sites or be retrofitted to existin sites. I To it i:-,� r 0. nt 1.3 C e S Catch Basin Filter Inserts- Catch basin filter inserts are suspended within catch basins and desi to strain sediment. Because the re hi maintenance to v;e ntm vol I I av o id h fa'lure, the are applicable only to a small draina area. t P(oiriip, -Plac 6 _9111 P fldhl- 34 Macs A X Ile, n Skoll 4A, 'Al Fber Fab�c ... ....... noptorial Scric. Laver PF Grovd ,B[oretenbon Pac rkin N1 d %`J2 . . .. .. ... .... .. .. . ... . . .. ... ... ... . ...... .... . . .. . .. . .... .. ....... ... . . . . . ....... .. . .. .. ... . . ... . . . ...... ... .. . .. ...... ....... ... ... March 24, 2008 r-_ Mirama -MMIN Appendix q continued: Muitifunctional S Pwrr *aLvk e C. u r b Mulfifuncfional s incorporate multiple stormwater treatments T - L 'eVg j t 'T I e l n Enhanced swales contain infiltration/filtration t' 'Iv 71)1,4 Enhanced Swales ad Ponds -n ;Sand Layer 'th a la of filter media (sand/crushed I i i ion pond wi I! Itz s wh'ch consist of an 'nf'ltrat' I % Nve t na rAon Areci limestone) in their beds. The work best where soils are ver coarse. G-40vel CUTM'in Dan ovf;;�'�Ow Bioretention- Bloretention s consist of shallow landscaped areas that allow for pondin and filtration of -water runoff. Treatment involves settlin ve uptake, 8,4vd e. with Le e., �'Dr'eodef Filter skip, Pic M- and filterin as -water passes throu lavers of sand, loam, and compost before infiltra- j;�� el'e� �x )n -'�vvn1cm.) vv&? L<-. rve, A" "n, Grrz S F r Sl�.Op - Pfc �.r� So e: C Y 'V o- fiOn OF c.-ollection in underl perforated pipes. Traditionall desi convex g rassed medians/parkwa and pipin catch basins ma be replaced with concave bloretention t g ardens and ve stormviiater channels. X-Z R;ufw -Q Lo C r"vV C-u ft L)Takn "Nork 06"0Ae;0rYftbn Swai`e wft Levtsk� Spremdca 8"; Grass RItaf Strip- Seec;lion 4 ICIP na Vt - 7: 3;,o re+=--rPror) �-A-vraie- vlfh Levq� Spasoc�'--!- Crx:4 Grass r -I�j f .• do . I- J I ........ -------- ........ Sourcx): Cki of March 2008 . ..... .... .. . ... ... .. . ..... .. .. . .. .... . . . . .. .. ... . .. . ..... ..... . ..... ....... .... . ... ...... . ..... .......... ..... ... 33 ............ iAppendix B. continued: E. Site PlanniW PrincVes 1P Minimize Total Impervious Area- Impervious areas prevent infiltration of rainfall and act as pollutant collectors between storms, while ve surfaces tend to treat or uptake pollutants. Total impervious surface ma be reduced b locatin parkin areas beneath buildin minimizin buildin footprints b addin stories, and usin porous pavin materials rather than traditional asphalt and concrete for park-in g lots, roads, sidewalks, and drivewa Minimize Direct Connection Between Impervious Surfaces- Connected impervious surfaces result in rap stormwater f I o-wa D r ivevtta , side v;a I ks I an streets ma be sloped so that ru n off dra fi rst to l awns or ve s w a I es. Conduct Watershed-Based Zonin Local g overnments can promote innovative storm water mana b 0 Conductin land use master plannin across scales to ensure that future g rovtAh is compatible with hi water q ualit y . 0 Creatin re that are preventative, Father than reactive, such as Best Mana Practices, buffer re limits on imperVious surfaces, limits on curb and g utter, and re low irri and low fertil- izer/pesficide plantin Adoptin sensitive area ordinances to provide for buffers and to ensure development does not occur in ke areas such as steep slopes, floodplains, and wetlands. Reviewin municipal codes and makin modifications to protect wafer q ualit y . Plant More Trees- Trees and shrubs can capture as much as 35 percent of the annual rainfall throu absorption or evaporation. Roots provide a path for increased water infiltration as well. Use Rooftops for Stormwater Collection and Filtration- Eco-roofs cover all or a g portion of a roof wit h b rasses an g ro u n d covers an ca n be retrofitted to ex istin buildin with little Z S d I In fzc� Van 3 -- --- -- March 24, 2008 3 4 -- - .. ...... ... ... . .. .. ... .. Appendix comfinued: k X.1 .. ...... .... .._...... ........ 'A l e ;0i iiL n' or no structural reinforcernent. This soft roof fi hers and reduces stormwater runoff volume, wh1 le enhancing the thermal and acoustic insulation of the building. Use Native Plant Materials Appropriate to ,foil hype and Wetness- Plants such as Cattails Blue Flag Ins and Sedgegrass are site specific and respond to wet conditions. Such tall: grasses shall be permitted by approved design landscaping. For more recommended plant species, reference the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency listing of plants for stormwater design at whvv pca.state. rnn. us publ ications/man uals/stormwaterpla nts. htm 1. Sources: laytor, Richard and Thomas Schueler. Design of Stormwater Filtering Systems. Chesapeake Research Consortium, 1996. Hansen, Richard. "Watermarks at the Nature Center." Landscape Journal, Special Issue, 1998. Lipton. Torn. "Integrated Approaches to Urban Stormwater Management Examples from Home and Abroad.: integrating Stormwat r into the Urban Fabric Conference Proceedings. American Society of Landscape Architects Oregon Chapter 1996. chueler, Thomas Controlling Urban Runoff A Practical Manual for Planning and Designing Urban BMPs. Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments 1987. Tour bier, J. Toby and Richard ' lestmacott. Water Resources Protection Technology. Urban land Institute, 1981. March 24, 2008 35 DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK -- LAND USE PLAN Lon 1?ang e Strategy.- Des* 19 n ul(lefinesfor Nety Construefion and Re(leileloj»ent With development applications that: a) expand the existing building footprint or gross floor area by 50 percent or more; b) combine lots to create a large commercial parcel, and c) raze the existing buildings to accommodate a new development. The following development goals and strategies shall be applied: 1. Encourage commercial buildings to be located toward the public street with landscaped front yards and building elfliancements oriented to the street. 2. Promote high quality building architecture that establishes the building as an aesthetic component of the public street streetscape through the use of the following architectural guidelines a. Use of high quality, durable exterior wall materials. Preferred materials include: Brick. Natural stone or replicas Precast concrete units, concrete block., cast in place or tip up concrete panels provided the surfaces are molded, serrated or treated with a textured material in order to give the wall surface a three- dimensional clia acter Stucco Wood, lap siding, vertical siding, or wood shales; surfaces must be painted Synthetic wood (fiber cement) siding resembling horizontal lap siding and similar neat- erials E. I.F. S . (exterior insulation and finish systems) Architectural metal roof may be permitted. Prohibited materials: Unadorned plain or painted concrete block Aluminum, Vinyl, fiberglass, asphalt or fiberboard (masonite) siding Unfinished Metal panels or metal panels that are finished with paint only. b. At least two complementary exterior colors are used are on each facade with no color exceeding 70 percent of the total wall. SPRING PARK 2030 CONPR.EHENStVE PLAN Page 132 DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK ---- LAND USE PLAN C. Accent material may b e use on u to 20 percent of any o the building f acades exclusive of doors and windows. These materials may include architectural metal work, glass block, or similar materials. ...... . . ! ".. .Y .a..'a spa ..:....era,i- ++n•.•..R..cr -w �.a.�: a: } [[, _ S 3 r �.�, �y r �:r.5 i� �:. Y e�t w .. •: :�..:• ,.,;. 5 ..... :.:... ::.:' oast•... 3s I v ;.:.i.7.. ; {:: d a, x v -r..,. s �• w s��� � �-. '•:� „xv .��•. -� .xr, axx 3 ,fir. .....•� ..: a .. .. rr... . ; .. �.. ' b � :: '• � ��..�� � r n . .. .. ..... .. :..: 1. •• ... a v r - f. • .. y w.,�F, _ n^. • a • .: . a .....w.. • .1�"� - :.: - ...: w .. .. :::..� .•YY` 1 k 3. `�.. { s i� -�•i- I a , :. � �.. W e .•, �. .. x•?S`..'e S„ k.:' -: - ' :.:i "J_ -'a . .. e ri a 3 MINN S � ma rz R. y v iY- •�::'•„'::.•':.,., � ;n.•... ;.r - -.. x;.:• ". •z:� z;•_: -., s '+ gee � a ..... x.-.....-..-.-.,.,...,.... :�- •.;.r:s..e- r•::•:•.:x•.•::.. .r..x.>. r.'.:. :F'--.::�'r' �� 3 . I ,. r:Ji :• ?, k Y P . �c e � r - - �. �•. .�:, a 3. Promote interesting building facades: a, Variations in fayade depth are encouraged. b. Building design should avoid large areas of blank wall space on the street' front f ayade. C. The use of architectural features and detailing to enhance building surfaces is encouraged. Said features include setback of upper floors and variable roof lines, strong building corder features, entrance detailing and emphasis, canopies, projected or recessed windows, etc. le- r r.'�' \'at,x- v'�.�.i"•. K":'i. �x �. ..�'- 'r '�. "•�'x : -: •i' '1,::. ._ ,. a >-- :r� ? {S.x::. . �r� :i> :fi ?' ; >• ?..; :t :. � - :_�.x�l`:: �," :As: •' �. � an QM .. , - ,- a.F`xx, • - ';.,. .! . d. Buildings greater than 40 feet in Width should be articulated into smaller increments utilizing the following techniques, or a' similar approach: Stepping back or extending forward a portion of the fayade. Use of different textures or contrasting, but compatible, materials. Diversion into storefronts with separate display windows and entra Arcades, awnings, window bays, balconies, or similar ornamental features. SPRING PARK 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Page 133 DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK — LAND USE PLAN 0 V ariations in roo to rein th articulation of the primary fagade. �y rs �:.; 55;, '�;5„y� 'Y.'.`�`;nr'.'.�`�'1,` r� ti"{� •.�`;r �;r" :Y. .t "• "�`�,Y` ?, , �` v� y "r �' �`'} `y xn.1�Y�'�^ � � 1' � krL `y,K• ia'..ih�l.ai Yr a i r�ix�,'�� 1��. �. l rx .t�..x� ���• k�'�x� �k��'.�a �. Y��..�ahxxY �ri.�i:. i'�i.� iii iYa...'i r: x lk y 'ir% J �d _ . k - " -• =ter-- =� .. . . ... ............. . :...:: v �. a ea - z:SWr�.' .:i: }'ih4i - '.<.� .i. .. `T•� ^.i�? Y . 44 .d`} 9 °� 'T • • -fi r .. IN •. r. Y .��.•.;::•: K . v . •�� :.. iixxxilel �� �i'i�ri r xxx Variation in rooflines 4. Encourage variable roof lines to promote visually interesting buildings a. Proj s h ou ld be encouraged to provide a varying roof line along the street front. b. Architectural elements such as cornices, decorative chinineys, and st rong comer elements are encouraged to enhanced the roof line of traditional style buildings. C. Parapet or cornice details should be completed in a three dimensional manner so that the back of the roof features or unfinished roof areas ar not visible. d. Rooftop equipment should be screened from view from a4j acent streets and from Lal Minnetonka in a way that is integral to the archite of the building and with materials similar to the building. Roof top equipnient shall include, but not be limited to, heating, ventilation, air conditioners, elevator penthouse, chimneys, antennas, satellite dishes, electrical equipment for the building. Architecture dra -vNlings shall be submitted to the City s th l and me thod of screening the roof top equip e. No rooftop equipment sh excee a height of ten (10) feet above the roof of the principal building. U11 � � 5 1 1 1 1 13 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Page 134 Riga-de AtieWa#:ion DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK — LAND USE PLAN C. Gutters or o storm water controls should be compatible arc hit ec turally with the remainder of the structure. 5. Building height along public streets shall be managed to mitigate the impact of taller buildings within the City's commercial zoning districts: a. No structure shall excee three stories or 40 feet, whichever is less, in accorda with building height requirements for all commercial districts, unless approved by conditional use permit. b. The first floor building facade height should complement the scale of neighboring buildings in the are a.. C. Build l ocate d within 20 feet of the front, lot line will be limited to a height of 24 feet. Such buildings may exceed 24 feet if the 3 "' floor is set back 10 feet from the front- of the building. n4 _ x . ... Y`.. s i ? n , _.. Y.::N . . ... .r . 6. Promote parking lot" design that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing: a. off - street parking is encouraged to be located on the side or rear of buildings. M. .1 Parking to the, side and rear b. if parking must be located in the front of a building, the pa.rldng area should have a defined edge with curbing, surfacing, and landscaping to separate it from the public right of way, adding both physical separation and an aesthetic component. SPRING PARK 2030 CONTREHENSI�/T PLAN Page 135 DEVELOP MENT FRAMEWORK — LAND USE PLAN ,rw ; {:'r'' .�rui ,, r 'c ASS cs ?4�,r rTr i •!. " , 'T: A hx r ..S aV • y ••h H. t 1•r�a ;. } ,ry ' ' I.. f / r i� ` - .. J '`�' _ •.1.ti . x:.... .. .......... •L • E - ' ! 1 ^7 i^ - `ra L: 1. � p r T k 3.r I. �i 7 I _ h ' ' f f _ I _ .,` �{� Ste � � ":b v.� rxr<e... � �.. � /•�� a r ,.._ a .� `{ _x "` . •R, � . '�'.�'• '�� �'rrr��r\�rrrr`„ �• y ��' � .ismww j l x .. i's � { !' :�(: � ?:Fr > � ��f �J ��� � '� s '�4� �., ��SS� -� �' ' �'�t�' f '�' ,'S ��'i^ mwzl x ;,�'��•.'-Y., �' :',� �.stiY� <. �s � .:T. ^ fir. r �;:�y -�, - Faking in Front of Builchng C. L a- ndseaped islands or similar e s hould be encouraged in l arge p arking lots with 60 stalls or more. ..... . . . rs . . - .. tea• ,q� - :s , ri d. w ��- •y.✓.. L!� :',�tM:: .. - _ �:Z l' :::"r_- ;-- !.. ..v . ,. ., : T e� r � -... ,.,. .....• .s oY ._ -:- -",.. �..p :.'.' ]& - :.' -;day :. 'w� 4Sr'r �} •..t \r • i - r aSVi` %x c�:ss s - riS.S ' I n � .. Sir r r ayr� •l. `faS. �' . � ,1g :hr r t a. . F� iii • - ' - aa/ ,' - � .c'•Pi3r s r sy 4 .55 t y)y t },� Y a'7 • Y e rr r� iv Frr 'F is .`• � Y :Z w.ta�r d n+T y+ . r o a rr�. 7 rrr . • e . ifr .xr$ • �:•r it Landscaped Islands SPRING PARK 2030 CO:N/IPREHENSI•VE PLAN 4 Page 136 DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK — LAND USE PLAN d. Parting areas adjacent to public str eets or sidewalks should be screened with a combination of landscape mater and decorative fencing or walls sufficient to screen parked cars on a year -round basis while providing adequate visibility for pedestrians. .. �.. :.: -: .' R_ .r x .x.r+� "y r �:'v:S ii•xya ,. >,a:_ _ ".x, ryy'rS -}r ". �r , ,,ggrr}.}� �e > ?��wr • SY� .x';"�•' ^er� -r r`. • N .:T�� " ". "- .":A:r. � •`. 5' -T r. ra� es Y r " �f,Y. '• tip, y C • 1 Parking Lot Screening and Landscaping C. To ensure efficient use of avai lable space, all parking lots should be designed to inc lude, curbing, surfacing, an striping. .... ... ..:.:..... . ........... . .... . .. ..... :$:: _ 5 Y �'J{ . e. . iris, ' .•. ' x� Y . %rte nk k y „t •rr �H. r. h:. , y 1' 4 -T.. .s: � L3r J •r v "... "....... . ........... v .Y a a. �i .r .S. i fir'. ,c...,.G. ...... ." ".. .. .. .... .. ... ... .... Improved Parking Lot f. Shared parking should be encouraged to take advantage of varying parking demands between mixed Uses and to reduce the amount of impervious surface. The aforementioned guidelines outline the City's immediate and long range intentions for retaining local businesses that will serve Spring Park residents. The architectural guidelines are intended to improve on existing conditions and establish the City's long range commercial vision for areas of the City guided for commercial land uses. SPRING PARK 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Page 137