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Home My WebLink AboutSeptember 15, 2003 Work SessionCITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692 Visit Our Website at: www. ci. columbia-heights, rnn.us ADMINISTRATION NOTICE OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING to be hem in the CITY OF COL UMBL4 HEIGHTS as follows: Mayor Julienne Wyckoff Councilmembers Robert A. Williams Bruce Nawrocla' Tommera Ericson Bruce Kelzenberg City ganaoer Walt Fehst Meeting of: Date of Meeting: Time of Meeting: Location of Meeting: Purpose of Meeting: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 7:00 P.M. CONFERENCE ROOM 1 WORK SESSION AGENDA 1 LMCIT Insurance Pool re: City liability on watermain breaks or sewage backups - presentation 2 Design Guidelines for Central Avenue 3 Ordinance amending existing Ordinance 1428 Zoning and Development 4 Abatement of Public Nuisances Ordinance 5 Abatement - 3730 Tyler (status report) 6 Copier replacement The City of Columbia Heights does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of Columbia Heights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for handicapped persons are available upon request when the request is made at least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Council Secretary at 706-3611, to make arrangements. (TDD/706-3692 for deaf or hearing impaired only) THE CItY Of COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS Of DISABILITY In EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION Of SERVICES EQUAL OPPORtUNItY EMPLOYER CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting of: September 15, 2003 AGENDA SECTION: Other ordinances and resolutions ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER NO: Community Development APPROVAL ITEM: Resolution 2003-30, A resolution adopting BY: Tim Johnson Columbia Heights Design Guidelines DATE: September 9, 2003 NO: Backl!round: The Columbia Heights Design Guidelines process that started in fall of 2002 is now complete, and is ready for endorsement by the City Council. The Columbia Heights Design Guidelines document was developed by City Staff, consultants, interested citizens and a Task Force with representatives from the City Council, Planning Commission, area businesses, and landowners. A community preference survey/open house was held in January to receive public commentary on the Design process, and the results are attached in the back of the Design Guidelines document. The Columbia Heights Design Guidelines document that you were recently sent a copy of, will build on and compliment recent streetscape improvements, and will help to guide developers and businesses wishing to expand, renovate, or proposing new additions or construction. The guidelines apply to non-residential, mixed-use, and/or multi-family buildings but do not apply to existing single-family homes. These guidelines will apply to the Kmart Site Redevelopment Project, and were used recently to achieve a unique design for the proposed Discount Tire store at 53ra and Central. The purpose of this document is to encourage quality construction and consistency in future building or renovation projects. This document is flexible in nature, offering a number of options to achieve quality construction and design, and to encourage creative design features for future projects. The guidelines will be linked to the Zoning and Development Ordinance through the creation of three Design Overlay Districts identified in this document. At the work session, staff encourages any questions you have on this document. However, as a reminder the Design Guidelines document you received several weeks ago, has recently been endorsed by the Design Guidelines Task Force and Planning Commission, and is in final draft form and ready for City Council endorsement. Recommendation: The Planning and Zoning Commission at their August 6 meeting, recommended approval of attached resolution 2003-30, adopting design guidelines for the Central and 40th Avenue Corridors. Recommended Motions: Move to waive the reading of Resolution 2003-30, there being ample copies available to the public. Move to adopt Resolution 2003-30, a resolution adopting Columbia Heights Design Guidelines for the Central and 40th Avenue Corridors. Attachments: Resolution 2003-30; Design Guidelines COUNCIL ACTION: RESOLUTION NO. 2003-30 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION ADOPTING COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE CENTRAL AND 40TM AVENUE CORRIDORS WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has undertaken a process of preparing design guidelines that will build on and complement recent streetscape improvements, in which these guidelines will apply to the Central Avenue and 40th Avenue corridors; and WHEREAS, the Design Guidelines will be implemented to guide developers and business owners wishing to improve, expand, renovate, or proposing new building or parking construction; and to assist City Officials in reviewing development proposals; and WHEREAS, these guidelines were developed by City Staff, consultants and a Task Force with representatives fi.om the City Council, Planning Commission, area businesses, landowners, and interested citizens; and WHEREAS, the City intends that these guidelines be mandatory, however it is understood that there may be many ways to achieve similar design objectives through alternative approaches; and WHEREAS, the design guidelines will be linked to the Zoning Ordinance through the creation of three Design Overlay Districts consisting of the Central Avenue Business District (CBD), the 40th Avenue District, and the Highway District; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission has reviewed the Columbia Heights Design Guidelines, and recommends approval to the City Council. Passed this day of 2003. Offered by: Second by: Roll Call: Attest: Mayor Julienne Wyckoff Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk Columbia Heights Design Guidelines DRAFT June 2003 Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Contents Purpose and Background Implementation ................................................................................................................. 1 Applicability ....................................................................................................................... 1 Design Districts ................................................................................................................. 2 Architectural Guidelines Building Placement ............................................................................................................ 4 Primary Facades and Roof Treatments ............................................................................... 7 Building Width and Fa~;ade Articulation ............................................................................... 8 Building Height ................................................................................................................ ].0 Transparency: Window and Door Openings ...................................................................... 1]. Entries ............................................................................................................................ 13 Rear Facades and Entries ................................................................................................. :1.5 Building Materials ............................................................................................................ 16 Roof Top Equipment ........................................................................................................ ].9 Building Colors ................................................................................................................ 20 Architectural Detailing ...................................................................................................... 2]. Franchise Architecture ..................................................................................................... 22 Drive Through Facilities ................................................................................................... 23 Awnings .......................................................................................................................... 23 Site Design Guidelines Parking Location .............................................................................................................. 24 Parking Area Screening .................................................................................................... 26 Structured Parking ........................................................................................................... 27 Placement and Screening Of Service, Loading and Storage Areas ...................................... 28 Landscape and Site Improvements ................................................................................... 29 Pedestrian and Bicycle Access .......................................................................................... 30 Signs ............................................................................................................................... 31 Lighting ........................................................................................................................... 33 Appendices Glossary .......................................................................................................................... 35 Summary of Community Preference Survey ...................................................................... 37 Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Credits Columbia Heights City Council Julienne Wyckoff (Mayor) Bruce Kelzenberg Bruce Nawrocki Tammera Ericson Bobby Williams Gary Peterson (former Mayor) Marlaine Szurek (through 2002) Design Guidelines Task Force .]eft Bahe Ron Clark Tammera Ericson Bob Grootwassink Connie Kuppe Bruce Nedegaard Tom Ramsdell Marlaine Szurek Catherine Vesley city Staff Robert Streetar, Community Development Director Tim .]ohnson, City Planner Kevin Hansen, City Engineer Consultants URS Corporation Bob Kost, ASLA, AICP, Project Manager Suzanne Rhees, A]:CP, Planner Columbia Hei~J~ts Design Guidelines lit Iii Jrj? ill WEDJING 'i Purpose and Background The Columbia Heights Design Guidelines have txvo primary functions: To guide developers or business owners ~vishing to propose expansions, renovations or nexv construction of buildings or parking xvithin the commercial districts; · To assist City, officials and staff in reviewing development proposals. The Guidelines build on and complement recently completed streetscape improvements to the Central Avenue business district. They were developed by City staff, consultants and a Task Force with representatives from the Cig' Council, Planning Commission, area businesses and landowners, and interested citizens (see Ac 'knoxvledgments). A public ~vorkshop was held, including a Community Preference Survey to assess attitudes toward the built environment (see Append& 2). Implementation The guidelines ~vill be linked to the Zoning Ordinance through creation of three Design Overlay Districts that match the three Design Districts in this document. Compliance with the guidelines xvill be determined tttrough the site plan review process specified in the zoning ordinance. Applicability The guidelines apply to all nonresidential, mb:ed use and/or multifamily buildings, and to the following activities: · New construction; · .kny exterior changes, including repainting, xvith the exception of replacement or repair of e.,dsting materials; · _knv internal remodeling or expansion activity that increases the overall size of the building by 10 percent or more; · _kny development or expansion of par-king areas that would result in a lot with more than four par-king spaces. Minor alterations such as repainting may be handled administratively, as determined bv the City Planner. Columbia Heights Design Guidelines The guidelines are intended to be mandatory. It is assumed that the intent of the guidelines shall be met; however, it is understood that there may be many ways to achieve the same design objective. The City may permit alternative approaches that, in its deter-mination, meet the objective(s) of the design guideline(s) equally xvell. The Cig, may xvaive any guideline when specific physical conditions of the site or building would make compliance difficult or inappropriate. The Guidelines apply only to the building or site elements (such as par'king or loading facilities) being developed or altered. That is, a proposal for changes to a building would be required to meet onlv those guidelines that pertain to buildings, while changes to a par-king area would be required to meet all guidelines for par'king areas, but not for buildings. Planning staff xvill make the initial determination as to which guidelines are applicable. Design Districts The Guidelines apply to two of the City's primary commercial corridors: Central Avenue and 40m Avenue. These corridors actually comprise three distinct areas, each with its own patterns of land uses, buildings, and par-king. Therefore, three Design Districts have been established, each with its own guidelines for topics such as building placement and fa%de design. Other guidelines, such as those applying to building colors and architectural detailing, are the Columbia Heights Design Guidelines same for all districts. The districts are: · The Central Business District, extending from 37* to 42"d Avenues, includes a number of historic or architecturally interesting buildings, including the Heights Theatre. Most office and storefront buildings meet the sidexvalk, while shopping centers and franchise buildings are set back behind parking lots, Architectural styles a~e diverse, from historic commercial or Mediterranean Revival (the theater) to 202 century modern. Next- multi-family housing has recently been developed. Several off-street ramps help to reduce the need for surface parking. Recent streetscape improvements have enhanced the pedestrian character of this district. · The Highway District extends along Central Avenue from 42na Avenue north to the City, boundary. This segment has a distinctly different character than the CBD: most buildings are set far back from the street behind large parking lots or along frontage roads. Central Avenue is a six-lane highway through most of this area, and the road width and traffic speeds combine to make the area less pedestrian-friendly. · Fortieth Avenue has its own character, combining housing xtSth institutions such as City, Hall and smaller commercial businesses. Commercial buildings tend to be single-sto~, set back 5 to 10 feet from the sidewalk. Housing is predominantly single-family, although additional townhouse and multifamily development is envisioned in the Downtou,n Master P/an (2000). Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Architectural Guidelines Building Placement CBD Objective: To maintain and reinforce a consistent street edge and to focus attention on Central Arenue and otherptima~y streets within the CBD. Buildings should have a well-de£med front fa%de with primary, entrances facing the street. Buildings should be aligned so that the dominant lines of their facades parallel the line of the street and create a continuous edge. Buildings should meet the established building facade line on the block where they are located for at least 75 percent of the length of their front facade. On most downtown blocks, this facade line is at or very close to the edge of the sidewalk. The remaimng 25 percent of the fagade may be set back up to 10 feet to emphasize entries or create outdoor seating and gathering areas. At intersections, buildings should "hold the comer" - that is, have street facades at or near the sidexvalk on both streets. Columbia Heights Desi~ i Guidelines Building Placement 40* Avenue District Ob/eccire: To orient buiMings toward Avenue in order to increase its visual interest and attractiveness to pedestrians. All buildings should have a well- defined front faqade with primary. entrances facing the street. Buildings should be aligned so that the dominant lines of their facades parallel the line of the street. Nonresidential and mixed use building facades should be flush xvith the sidewalk or set back no more than 10 feet for at least 60 percent of the length of their front fa%de. At intersections, these buildings should "hold the comer" - that is, have street facades at or near the sidexvalk on both streets. Residential buildings should be set back betxveen 5 and 20 feet from the sidexvalk edge. The purpose of the setback is to provide a transitional semi-private area betxveen the sidewalk and the front door. Landscaping, steps, porches, grade changes, and loxv ornamental fences or ~valls may be used to provide increased privacy and livability for fzrst floor umts. Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Building Placement Highway District Object/re: To orient nonresidential buiMings toward the street in order to improve its wa/kabi/it.y, while ~reating opportuni/ies for more internally-J&~sed residential development. Nonresidential or mi,ced-use buildings should have a xvell-defmed front fa%de with entrances facing the street. Larger buildings (30,000 square feet or more in size) may be oriented perpendicular to the street provided that at least one entrance facing the street is provided. Buildings may be set back a maximum of 85 feet from the sidewalk, in order to alloxv for two roxvs of parking and drive aisles plus landscaped frontage. This setback may be increased in cases where topography or other physical conditions would prevent parking areas from being located to the rear of the building. Residential buildings may be oriented toward Central Avenue or toward internal streets or courts, with side facades parallel to Central Avenue. Facades parallel to Central Avenue should be well-detailed and service areas should not be located along the Central Avenue frontage. The frontage should be appropriately landscaped (see Par-king Screening, page 26). Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Primary Facades and Roof Treatments CBD Objective: To emplqy building proportions consistent mith traditional storefront commercial buildings characteristic of a downto~'n district. Buildings should have a well-del'reed base, middle and top. The base, or ground floor, should appear visually distinct from the upper stories, through the use of a change in building materials, xvindoxv shape or size, an intermediate cornice line, an awning, arcade or portico, or similar techniques. Roofs should be flat, consistent with traditional storefront commercial design. Building tops should be articulated with detailed cornices or parapets. 40'h Avenue and Highway Districts Objective: To encourage attached residential and ruLed-use buildings that are compatibk udth the prevailing single family residential surroundings. Residential buildings may be designed xvith flat or pitched roofs. A varie~ of roof shapes and parapet details are encouraged; however, non-structural, purely decorative roof elements should be avoided.' Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Primary Facades and Roof Treatments Nonresidential or m£¥ed- use buildings may be designed with pitched or flat roofs. Pitched roofs mav include gable or hip roofs, but not mansard or other roof types not characteristic of the region. The base or ground floor of the building should include elements that relate to the human scale, including texture, projections, doors and windows, awnings, canopies or ornamentation. Building Width and Fagade Articulation CBD Ob/ective: To reJTect Opical building t~idths found in the CBD and to add visual interest and variety b3' avoiding/on& monotonous facades: The priman/fa%de(s) of buildings of 40 feet or more in width should be articulated into smaller increments through the following techniques or similar ones: · Stepping back or extending forxvard a portion of the fagade; · Use of different textures or contrasting, but compatible, materials; · Division into storefronts xvith separate display windows and entrances · Arcades, awnings, window bays, balconies or similar ornamental features; Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Building Width and Faqade Articulation Variation in roof lines to reinforce the articulation of the primary fa~cade. 40m Avenue District Objective: To rejqect building widths characteristic of e:cisting residential and ~vmmerdal bu#&'ngs on 4(7* Avenue, and to add ~isual interest and variety to buildings. The prima~ faqade(s) of buildings of 30 feet or more in width should be articulated into smaller increments through the techniques Listed above or Si~lila2' ones. Highway District Objective: To add tisual ink, rest and rariffy to buildings and emphasize the pedestrian scak. The primau- fa~cade(s) of buildings of 40 feet or more in width should be articulated into smaller increments through the techniques listed above or by division of the building mass into several smaller "wings" - i.e., an "L" or "U" shape - to lessen its apparent bulk. Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Building Height O b/ectire: To create an increased sense of enclosure, diminish the perceived u~dth of the street, and protide opportunities for upper- sto~7 housinb o~ces or stu&'o~: All Districts Txvo- and three-story buildings are strongly encouraged. Taller buildings are encouraged in the CBD. JUl buildings shall have a minimum cornice height of 22 feet. This height is adequate to achieve the objective above, conveying a multi-story appearance even if the building has only one occupied floor. .,[ 22 feet 10 Columbia HeiSts Design Guidelines Transparency: Window and Door Openings Objective: To reflect the character of e.xisting storefront commerdal buildings, enliven the streetscape and enhance securi;y by providing dews into and out of buildings: CBD and 4fi" Avenue Districts For nonresidential or mixed-use buildings, window and door openings shall comprise at least 30 percent of the area of the ground floor of the primary street fagade. A minimtam of 20 percent of any two side or rear facades at ground level shall consist of window and door openings designed as specified beloxv. A minimum of 15 percent of all upper storv facades shall consist of window or balconv door openings designed as specified below. For residential buildings, a minimum of 20 percent of primary, (street-facing) facades and 15 percent of each side or rear facade shah consist of window and door openings designed as specified below (page 12). Highway District X,X&ere commercial or office uses are found on the ground floor, at least 20 percent of the ground floor facade fronting Central Avenue and 15 percent of' any two side or rear facades shall consist of window and door openings designed as specified below (note that spandrel glass may be used). 11 Columbia Heights Design Guidelines For residential buildings, a minimum of 20 percent of primal' (street-facing) facades and 15 percent of each side or rear facade shall consist of ~vindow and door openings designed as specified below. Window and Door Design Windows and door openings shall meet the following requirements: · Windows should be designed with punched and recessed openings, in order to create a strong rhythm of light and shadoxv in keeping with traditional architecture. · Mirrored glass or glass block should not be used on street-facing facades. Glass on windoxvs and doors should be clear or slightly tinted, allowing views into and out of the interior. · In the Highway District, spandrel glass (opaque) may be used on up to half the window and door surfaces on any building fa,cade. · Window shape, size and patterns should emphasize the intended organization of the fa~cade and the de£midon of the building. · Display windows at least 3 feet deep may be used to meet this requirement, but not windows located above eye level. 12 Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Entries Obfective: To estabh'sh the zisual importance of the prima{y street entrance, and to ensure that entries contribute to the tisual attractiveness of the building and are readily tisible to the customer. Nonresidential or Mixed-Use Buildings, All Districts Primary building entrances on all buildings should face the prirnau, abutting public street or walkway, or linked to that street bv a clearly del'reed and visible xvalk-way or courtzyard. Additional secondary, entrances may be oriented to a secondary street or par'king area. In the case of a comer building or a building abutting more than one street, the street xvith the higher classification shall be considered primau'. The main entrance should be placed at sidewalk grade. Entries shall be designed with one or more of the following: · Canopy, portico, overhang, arcade or arch above the entrance · Recesses or projections in the building facade surrounding the entrance · Peaked roof or raised parapet over the door ° Display ~vindows surrounding the entrance · Architectural det,qiling such as file work or ornamental moldings · Permanent planters or window boxes for landscaping 13 Columbia Heights DesiIIn Guidelines Entries Residential Buildings, All Districts Prirnan,, building entrances on all buildings should face the primary abutting public street or xvalkxvay, or linked to that street by a clearly defined and visible walkway or courW, ard. Addidonal seconda~' entrances may be oriented to a secondar3,' street or par-king area. Porches, steps, pent roofs, roof overhangs, hooded front doors or similar architectural elements should be used to del'me the pfiman,, entrances to all residences. 14 Columbia Hei.~hts Design Guidelines Rear Facades and Entries ~'1' Obiective: To improve the appearance of rear facades, orient customers parking or tval~'ng to the rear of buildings, andprotide safe and ~vnrenient access to all building All Districts Rear facades should be well maintained and xvelcoming in appearance. Landscaping and small xvall signs identifying businesses are encouraged. If customers park to the rear of the building, a well-del'reed and lighted rear entrance is strongly encouraged. If a rear entrance is provided, an awning is also encouraged. If no entrance is provided, a signed and lighted walk",vay to the front of the building should be provided. A small identification sign with the name of the business is also encouraged. 'i 15 Columbia Heights Desisn Guidelines Building Materials Ob/ectiv¢: To ensure that high-quali~y, durabk and authentic building materials are used in residential and nonresidential construction. All Districts The following standards apply to all districts, xvith the additions and exceptions noted on pages 17 and 18 for the 40m Avenue and Highway Districts. .~l buildings should be constructed of high-qualit3' materials, including the folloxvinff. Primary materials: · Brick · Natural stone · Precast concrete units and concrete block, provided that surfaces are molded, serrated or treated with a textured material in order to give the wall surface a three- dimensional character. · Stucco · Jumbo brick may be used on up to 30 percent of any fa~cade, provided that it is used only on the lower third of the building xvall. Prohibited materials: · Unadorned plain or painted concrete block · Tilt-up concrete panels · Pre-fabricated steel or sheet metal panels · Aluminum, vinyl, fiberglass, asphalt or fiberboard (masomte) siding - ........... mmmmml _ ! ~ ,.i,_Hlm! :111111 : ~ i Ilill _ ~ mnnnn 16 Columbia Heights Desisn Guidelines Building Materials Accent materials: Mav be used on up to 15% of any of the building's fagades. These may include architectural metalwork, glass block, or similar materials as approved by the Planning Commission. Building materials of similar quali~- should be used on front, side and rear facades, and detailing of all facades should be compatible. However, on rear facades, EIFS (exterior insulating £mish system) may be used as a primary material, at a height of at least 3 feet above grade. On front or side facades, EIFS may only be used as an accent material (up to 15% of the fac~ ade area). 40'h Avenue District Residential buildings in this district may use the following additional materials: · Wood, consisting of horizontal lap siding with an exposure no greater than 5 inches or wood shakes; surfaces must be painted; · Synthetic wood (fiber cement) siding resembling horizontal lap siding, such as Hardiplank and similar materials. 17 Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Building Materials Highway District For nonresidential or mixed-use buildings, EIFS may be used as a prima_D- material on any fagade, at a height of at least 3 feet above grade. On facades fronting a public street EIFS shall be limited to a maximum of 60 percent of the fagade area. Buildings of 100 £eet or more in width shall employ at least two masonry. ~'pes or colors on the primary, fagade. Residential buildings in this district may use the folloxving additional materials: · Wood, consisting of horizontal lap siding xvith an exposure no greater than 5 inches or wood shakes; surfaces must be painted; · Synthetic wood (fiber cement) siding resembling horizontal lap siding, such as Hardiplank and similar materials. 18 Columbia HeiRhts Design Guidelines Rooftop Equipment Objective: To ensure that views of rooftop equ~ment fmm pubh'c streets orpedestrian ~vays are minimized. All Districts ,M1 rooftop equipment shall be screened from viexv from adjacent streets, publ/c rights-of-~vay and adjacent properties. Preferably, rooftop equipment should be screened by the building parapet, or should be located out of view from the ground. If this is infeasible, the equipment should be grouped within a single enclosure. This structure shall be set back a distance of 11/2 times its height from any primary fagade fronting a public street. Screens shall be of durable, permanent materials (not including wood) that are compatible with the priman/building matenals. Exterior mechanical equipment such as ductxvork shall not be located on primau- building facades. 19 Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Building Colors Ob/ective: To ensure that building, colors are aesthetically pkasi&g and compatible kith their surroundings. All Districts Building colors should accent, blend with, or complement surroundings. Principal building colors should consist of subtle, neutral or muted colors xvith loxv reflectance (e.g., browns, grays, tans, daxk or muted greens, blues and reds). '%Varm- toned" colors are encouraged because of thei~ year-round appeal. No more than two principal colors may be used on a fa5ade or individual storefront. Bfght or pfmary colors should be used only as accents, occupying a maximum of 15 percent of building facades, except when used in a mural or other public art. 20 Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Architectural Detailing Ob/ective: To encourage nero building design that echoes the design of the feva 'iconic' buildings that remain in Columbia Heights- notably the Heights Theater- mhile enlivening building facades and contributing to a human-scakd emironment. All Districts :~chitecmral details such as ornamental cornices, arched xvindoxvs and wan-n-toned brick with bands of contrasting color are encouraged in new construction. The contemporary, adaptation of historic and vernacular residential, institutional and commercial st~'les found in Columbia Heights and in Northeast Minneapolis is encouraged. ' lii"'~i'" ~li' IllliiglUIllll~' "' ........... ""~" "J "~ · ii '.d?' ll.U~/" *-,,,, . 21 Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Franchise Architecture Objective: To encourage new building design that is supportire of the urban design goah q'the City, and that responds to its conte.¥l. All Districts Franchise architecture (building design that is trademarked or identified with a particular chain or corporation and is generic in nature) is generally discouraged unless it employs a traditional storefront commercial sD'le. Franchises or national chains shall follow these guidelines to create context-sensitive buildings. Drive-through Facilities Obfective: To ensure/hat drize-through fad/ities do not dominate the appearance buildingjiwades or hinder ~edestdan drculation. All Districts Drive-through canopies and other structures, where present, shall be constructed from the same materials as the pdrnau- building, and xvith a similar level of architectural quality, and debqiling. Site design shall accommodate a logical and safe vehicle and pedestrian circulation pattern. Adequate queuing lane space shall be provided, without interfering with on-site parking. 22 Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Drive-through Facilities CBD Drive-through facilities shall be placed to the rear of the principal building, and may be accessed from side streets or existing service drives; access from Central Avenue is discouraged. 40th Avenue and Highway Districts Drive-through elements shall be placed to the side or rear of the principal building, and shall not be located between any building facade and Central Avenue or 40m Avenue. Awnings Ob/ective: To encourage the use q' awnings as a ~'a), to shelter customers, reduce glare and ~'onsen'e ene®', and proride additional accen~ color to 3ui/ding~/~cades. All Districts \%qaere awnings are desired, canvas or fabric awnings should be used, rather than wood or metal. Awnings should be installed without damaging the building or visually impairing distinctive architectural features. Internally illuminated awnings are prohibited. 23 Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Site Design Guidelines Parking Location Objective: To ensure that buildingJ; rather than parking lots, dominate the appearance of the streetscaPe. CBD Generally, parking m the Central Business District is provided in several off-street structures. If provided on-site, off-street par'king should be located to the side or rear of buildings or xvithin structures, not betxveen buildings and the street. A maximum of 40 percent of the lot frontage may be occupied bv parking. 40th Avenue District For nonresidential or mLxed-use buildings, off-street par-king should be located to the side or rear of buildings, or within structures, not between buildings and the street. A ma_ximum of 50 percent of the lot frontage may be occupied by par 'ldng. 24 Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Parking Location Highway District Objective: To improve the appearance and convenience of parking lot drculation for vehicles andpedestdans ~ breaking theparking area up into smaller units. Parking areas shouM be distributed around large buildings in order to shorten the distance to other buildings and reduce the orera/l scak of the pared No more than 50 percent of the off- street parking area for the entire site shall be located between the front fa~ade of the principal building and the primary.- abutting street. Internal accesswavs with landscaping and sidewalks are encouraged as a means of dividing large parking areas into smaller ones and facilitating pedestrian circulation. 3mgled or parallel par-king may be provided along an accessway. Major arterial road - 25 Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Parking Area Screening Ob/ecti~'e: To soften the appearance of parking areas mhen tiewed from an abutting street or sidewalk, and to s~een parking areas from residential yard~: All Districts Screening along streets and sidewalks. Parki_ng areas adjacent to public streets or sidewalks shall be screened with a combination of landscape material and decorative fencing or walls sufficient to screen parked cars on a year-round basis wh/le providing adequate visibilitw for pedestrians. Screening adjacent to residential uses. Par -ldng and loading areas abutting residential districts or uses shall be screened along side and rear lot lines as specified in the Zoning Ordinance (Section 9.613(5)), in order to block views into par'king areas from residential yards. 26 Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Structured Parking Objective: To ensure thatparking structures are compatibk ~ith surrounding buildings and make a poJitire contffbution to the streetscape. All Districts The ground floor facade of any parking structure abutting any public street or walkway should be designed and architecturally detailed in a manner consistent with nearby commercial or office buildings. Upper floors should be designed so that sloped floors ~'pical of par'king structures do not dominate the appearance of the facade. Windows or openings should be provided that echo those of surrounding buildings. Entrance drives to structured parking (including underground par'king) should be located and designed to minimize interference with pedestrian movement. Pedestrian walks should be continued across driveways. The appearance of structured paring entrances should be minimized so that they do not dominate the street frontage of a building. Possible tectmiques include recessing the entu'; extending portions of the structure over the ent~; using screening and landscaping to soften the appearance of the ento-; using the smallest curb cut and driveway possible; and subordinating the par-king entrance (compared to the pedestrian entrance) in terms of size, prominence, location and design emphasis. 27 Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Placement and Screening of Service, Loading and Storage Areas Objective: To screen tfews of senice and loading areao; and to ensure that the nofi'e impacts of these functions are fully contained and not audible from surrounding streets and properties. All Districts .kny outdoor storage, service or loading area shall be screened as provided in the Zoning Ordinance (Sections 9.612 and 9.613). Loading docks, truck par ~king, H%'AC equipment, trash collection and other senSce functions shall be incorporated into the design of the building or screened with walls of similar design and materials to the principal building, combined with landscape material to create a screen at least 6 feet in height. Businesses with sen'ice bays for auto repair and similar uses are encouraged to locate them to the side or rear of the building, where feasible. 28 Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Landscape and Site Improvements Objective: To ensure thatptivate improvements mill compkment and enhance public improvements. CBD Any landscape improvements or site furnishings included within a development site, including lighting, seating, planters, trees or shrubs, trash receptacles and similar elements, shall be compatible xvith the City's streetscape improvements to the Central Business District. Ci~ staff can provide guidance on public streetscape elements. 29 Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Objective: To ensure that pedestrians and bicyclists have safe and convenient access to all business establishments. All Districts Where sidewalks are lacking, they may be required along all street frontages. A xvell-defined pedestrian path shall be provided from the sidewalk to each principal customer entrance of a building. Walkxvays shall be located so that the distance bet-xveen street and entrance is minimized. Walk-,rays shall be at least 5 feet in xvidth, and shall be distinguished through pavement material from the surrounding par'king lot. Walkways shall be landscaped for at least 50 percent of their length with trees, shrubs, flower beds and/or planter pots. Sidewalks of at least 5 feet in width shall be provided along all building facades that abut public par-king areas. 30 Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Signs Ail Districts Objective: Signs should be an'hitectural~y compatible Mth the s~yle, composition, materials, colors and details of the building and ~ith other signs on nearby buildings: Signs should be an integralpart of the building and site design. Wall and projecting signs. Signs should be positioned so they are an integral design feature of the building, and to complement and enhance the building's architectural features. Signs should not obscure or destroy architectural details such as stone arches, glass transom panels, or decorative brick-work. Signs may be placed: · In the horizontal lintel above the storefront windows; · Within window glass, provided that no more than 25 percent of anv individual window is obscured; · Projecting from the building; · As part of an awning; · In areas where signs were historicallv attached. Shape. Wall signs should generally be rectangular. In most cases, the edges of signs shall include a raised border that sets the sign apart from the building. Individual raised letters set onto the sign area surface are also preferred. Projecting signs may be designed in a variety, of shapes. 31 Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Signs Colors. Sign colors shall be compatible ~vith the building facade to which the sign is attached. No more than three colors should be used per sign, unless part of an illustration. To ensure the legibility, of the sign, a high degree of contrast bet~veen the background and letters is preferable. A combination of soft/neutral shades and dark/rich shades (see Building Colors standard) are encouraged. Materials. Sign materials should be consistent or compatible xvith the original construction materials and architectural style of the building facade on which they are to be displayed. Natural materials such as wood and metal are more appropriate than plastic. Neon signs may be appropriate for windows. Illumination. External illumination of signs is permitted by incandescent, metal halide or fluorescent light that emits a continuous white light. Light shall not shine directly onto the ground or adjacent buildings. Neon signs are permitted. Internally lit box signs and awnings are not permitted, with the exception of theater marquees. Variable electronic message signs are not permitted, with the exception of existing time/temperature signs. Free-standing signs. Ground or monument signs are encouraged rather than pylon signs. Sign materials, colors and architectural detailing should be similar to those of the principal building. The area around the base of the sign should be landscaped. m J :::? 32 Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Lighting Objective: To ensure that safe and attractive lighting kvels are pmtided around all buildings and parking areas, ~ithout excessive glare or brightness. All Districts Exterior lighting should be the minimurn necessary for safew and secufiw. Lighting should be designed to coordinate with building architecture and landscaping. Building-mounted fixtures compatible with building facades are encouraged. Overall lighting levels should be consistent with the character and intensi~' of the surrounding area, as specified in the Zoning Ordinance (Section 9.611). Light standards shall be consistent with existing pedestrian-scale lighting standards, where present or planned. 33 Columbia Heights Design Guidelines 34 Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Appendix 1: Glossary Arcade: A roofed passagexvay, usually with shops on one or both sides. Building Frontage: The front fagade of a building, ,typically abutting the sidewalk. Canopy: A projection or hood over a door, windo~v, niche, etc. Comice: ?my projecting ornamental moulding along the top of a building or xvall. EIFS: Exterior insulating f'mish system - a building wall svstem typically consisting of an insulation layer, a xvater-resistant base coat, and a f-mish coat similar to stucco in appearance. Drive-through facilities: Facilities that allow the customer to purchase or use services without leaving their vehicle, including bank machines, car washes, fast food, coffee shops or kiosks, or similar uses. Franchise Architecture: Building design that is trademarked or identified with a particular chain or corporation and is generic in nature. Frontage: That portion of a lot or parcel that abuts a street. Jumbo Brick: Brick that is oversized, usually 4 inches tall by 12 inches long. Nonresidential Development: Commercial, office, institutional or similar land uses without residential components, including commercial lodging. Pitched Roofs: Gable Roof: A pitched roof with a central ridge line and vertical wall ends. Gambrel Roof: A roof with a double pitch terminating in a small gable at the ridge. Hip Roof: A pitched roof with sloped instead of vertical ends. Mansard Roof: A pitched roof having a double slope, the lower pitch being longer and steeper than the upper. Parapet: A low wall placed along the edge of a structure, such as at the edge of a bridge or rooftop. Portico: Y_ roofed entrance to a building that is columned like a temple front. Reflective Glass: Glass with a metallic coating that produces a mirror effect, t)-pically used on facades to screen interiors from view and reduce solar heat. Service Areas: Areas for loading docks, truck par-king, HYAC equipment, trash collection and other ser%ce functions for a building. Sign T.vpes: Wall Sign: A single-faced sign attached to or painted on an exterior wall of a building, parallel to the building wall. Freestanding Sign: A permanent sign which is not affixed to any part of a building or structure and which is supported bv upright braces or posts placed in thc ground. 3S Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Monument or Ground Sign: A freestanding sign D'pically constructed of masono', concrete, wood or other decorative D'pe material to complement the surrounding area. Projecting Sign: A sign which extends outward from the wall of a building more than 18 inches and is supported or suspended from the building wall. Pylon Sign: 3_ freestanding sign supported by a pole-type structure anchored in the ground. Spandrel Glass: Glass that has been rendered opaque; D'pically used to hide materials from view on the exterior of a building. Streetscape: Public improvements within a street right-of-way, including sidewalks, street t:urrdture, landscaping, trees, light standards and similar features. Storefront Commercial Swle: 'I~e traditional commercial storefront dates from the 19d~ :~nd eartv 20th centuries, and is strongly associated with downtown or "M,oJn Street" development. The ~'pical commercial storefront includes a ground floor entrance and display windows, an upper ~'a~cade, usually with regularly spaced windows, and a cornice that caps the building (see sketch). Synthetic Wood: Fiber cement siding materials such as "Hardiplank" or other ~'pes designed to resemble wood 1,~p siding, not including fibreboard, vinyl, t~luminum or masonite siding. Typical commercial st0refr0nt 36 Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Appendix 2: Summary of Community Preference Survey A communiw workshop held in Januau~, 2003, included a discussion of current conditions ~ong the Central Avenue and 40th Avenue, followed bv a Communiw Preference Survey, the results of which are summarized below. A Communitw Preference Survev is is a short exercise in which participants rate a series of slides of buildings and streetscape elements from similar communities for their aesthetic and visual appeal. Slides were ranked on a scale of 1 (most negative) to 5 (most positive). The survey results assisted the consultants in drafting the guidelines by indicating general attitudes for or against specific building ~'pes and site design features. The other advantage of the survey is that it increases participants' awareness of the built environment, as well as their confidence in their own ability to make aesthetic judgements about that environment. Images were presented in six categories: · Residend~ · Mixed Use · Office · Commercial · Signs · Par'king Lots and Structure q~e summary below highlights general trends, the most positively- and negatively-rated images, and the most controversial ones - those with the greatest variation among responses. Many of the positive images have been used to illustrate the Design Guidelines. Residential The residential categou- drew a wide range of responses, x~4th less consistency than some other categories. Townhouses that have well-detailed Gcades with a consistent relationship to the street are preferred over those that have garages dominating the street frontage. Landscaping in thc foreground has a strong positive influence. Most negative responses went to muldGmily buildings with litde detailing and boxy shapes. \Videst range ,of opinions wcrc fi>r images that send "mixed messages" - buildings with very traditional Gcades but set to{) close to thc street, or buildings with attractive shapes but monotonous colors in a snowy setting. Most positive Most negative Most controversial Avg. Score Block of 2-story tcwnhouses, Kansas City - red brick, unified appearance, 3.58 enhanced by Iow brick walls and front yard trees. ~_-story townhouses, E. Hennepin - brick with projecting windows, colorful front 3.42 yard landscaping, narrow setback 2-story apartment building, Green Bay - stark stucco/brick building, barren setting 1.16 Senior high-rise, St. Paul - slab-like appearance 1.37 "Federal" style brick townhouses, Kentlands, MD - prominent front steps, minimal 2.47 sidewalk Duplexes, St. Paul - monochromatic siding, no visible landscaping but fits 3,05 residential context Nixed Use There was :~ consistent pattern of' responses in this catcgon.', and generally high scores. Buildings with :t high degree ,~f dct:dling, :t high percentage of mas(tory, and visible 37 Columbia Heights Design Guidelines landscaping received high scores. Buildings with flat-appearing facades received lower scores. Both 2- and 4-story buildings were £aw0red. :U1 the buildings in this categoU- were located at the sidewalk or set back behind a fairly narrow parking area. Most positive Most negative Controversial Avg. Score Slide 2: 4-story brick building, Winnetka, IL - street trees and detailed fa(;ade 3.42 minimize building bulk Slide 5: Golden Valley Commons, 2 !/2 stories - accent tower, storefront design, 3.42 landscaped median in foreground Slide 8: Classic traditional brick 2-story storefront, Excelsior. Low hedge 3.42 between facade and sidewalk Slide 9: 4-story tower, brick & stucco, University Village - lack of fa~;ade detailing 2.00 makes it seem oversized Slide 4: 3-story building, Shakopee - flat brick, windows too small 2.32 Slide 11: Renovation of traditional 2-story storefront, Hennepin Ave. 2.47 Office Development Responses were t-airlv consistent, although not as positive as the mixed-use categou,. Preferred were buildings with a modest scale (1- and 2-story), pitched roofs and adequate landscaping. Most positive Most negative Controversial Avg. Score Slide 7: 2-story brick building, pitched roofs, landscaping - Mariemont, OH, 1920s 3.58 Slide 2: 2-story brick building, Northbrook, IL - pitched roof, large windows, Iow 3.47 profile Slide 5: 2-story brick/stucco, Wayzata - distinct base, middle and top, Iow shrubs 3.47 along sidewalk Slide 8: 60's style 3-story building, Wayzata - flat fa(;;ade, grey color 1.89 Slide 5: tall 2-story building, ornate design with small-paned windows - too 2.47 "fussy"? Commercial Development This categorT had the least agreement bct~veer~ scores; some viewers seem to favor shopping centers as a development U'pe, where others dislike the appearance of large par'king lots. In general, mghest scores xvent to newer buildings with a variety of materials (i.e., stucco and mas~mrs-), detailing on facades (columns. lights, tilework,5 trod heights of at least 1 F: stories. Landscaping also had a positive effect. Most positive Most negative Controversial Avg. Score Slide 10: mini-mall, Northbrook, IL 3.84 Slide 7: small non-franchise Burger King, Cedarburg, WI 3.79 Slide 6: Jimmy's Steaks, Mpls. - painted brick w/bricked-in windows 2.32 Slide 9: Shopping center without landscaping; paved parking 2.16 Slide 9 (as above) - shows some acceptance of development type vs. dislike of larc~e parking_lots? 38 Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Signs There was a high degree of consistencv among responses. Signs with simple, bold, and sometimes colorful designs were preferred over more "historical" or detailed designs. Neon and illumination received high scores. Monument signs that are well-coordinated with their primaU- buildings, and free-standing district idendty signs were preferred over wall signs for individual businesses. Billboards and standard franchise signs in bdght colors received the lowest scores. Most positive Most negative Controversial Avg. Score Slide 13: Low monument Walgreen's sign, I4orthbrook, IL 3.63 Slide 6: District identity sign, 50~ and France - contemporary, simple, colorful 3.61 Slide 12: Billboards on roof of Iow building 1.63 Slide 10: Car-X pylon sign in parking lot - p~.,ved foreground, no landscaping 1.89 Slide 10 (as above) - simple bold design may be a positive Slide 9: Stacked wood wall signs for severa businesses - too busy, "quaint" 3.28 Parking Lots and Structures Responses were quite consistent in this category. Parking structures received high scores when their par'king £uncfion was concealed behind the front fagade, or when heavilv landscaped. Unscreened entrances received low scores. Screening of surface par-king with iow walls and decorative fencing, combined with landscaping, received positive scores, i__F it appeared neat and uncluttered. The same was true for landsc2ping ,alone. Most positive Most negative Controversial Avg. Score Slide 3: iron fence and hedge, Wayzata- "main street" character 3.84 Slide 4: mixed use parking structure, Iowa City - fa(;ade appears as mixed-use 3.63 building, not ramD Slide 6: parking ramp, Red Wing - brick fa(;~de, heavily landscaped, parking 3.63 hardly visine Slide 5: surface parking tot, Hutchinson - parking is dominant compared to 2,11 buildings Slide 8: surface lot, Wayzata, Iow buildings h3 distance, some landscaping in 2.26 foreground Slide 9: parking ramp entrance, E. Hennepin - rear block entrance, no 2.26 landscaping Slide 1: ornamental fence with landscaping, -~ennepin- multi-colored brick, 3.56 metal rails, ground plantings - too busy? Slide 13: Calhoun Beach Club -tall, imposing building, modest parking entrance 3.21 (below-ground parking) 39 CITY COUNCIL LETTER Meeting off September 15, 2003 AGENDA SECTION: Other Ordinances and Resolutions ORIGINATING DEPT.: CITY MANAGER NO: Community Development APPROVAL ITEM: Ordinance# 1460, Amendment of Ora#853, BY: Tim Johnson BY.' ~, /'/~,~J~/~ pertaining to Zoning & Dev Ordinance #1428 DATE: September 9, 2003 NO: A request to amend certain sections of the Zoning and Development Ordinance as related to the adoption of Columbia Heights Design Guidelines. Background: The Columbia Heights Design Guidelines process that started in 2002 in now complete and ready for adoption. As a part of this process, the Columbia Heights Design Guidelines Task Force has recommended certain zoning amendments necessary in order to keep the Design Guidelines document and the Zoning and Development Ordinance consistent. Certain Zoning and Development Ordinance amendments have been recommended by the Task Force, Planning Commission, and the planning consultants involved with the adoption of the Columbia Heights Design Guidelines. These amendments are attached and have been identified as necessary in order to keep document consistency, and to ensure that guidelines are effective, useful, and serve their purpose. The changes are minor in nature, covering various sections of the ordinance, including building design standards, lighting standards, off-street parking standards, setbacks, landscaping standards, mixed-use district standards, and the establishment of a new Design Overlay District. Some of these changes are also expected to facilitate redevelopment activities, such as the Kmart site. Staff and the City design guidelines consultant from URS will be present to address guideline application and to answer questions pertaining to the document. Recommendation: The Planning Commission at their August 6, 2003 meeting recommended approval of attached amendments to the City Council. Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 1460, being an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 853, pertaining to Zoning and Development Ordinance No. 1428. Recommended Motion: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance No. 1460, there being ample copies available to the public. Move to adopt Ordinance No. 1460, being an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 853, pertaining to Zoning and Development Ordinance No. 1428. Attachments: Ordinance amendments; Ord # 1460 COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE NO. 1460 BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853, CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE #1428 The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Section 1: Section 9.614 Building Design Standards. Section 9. 614 shall be amended to read as follows: 5) Design Guidelines. The City Council may adopt by resolution design guidelines that shall apply to designated areas or districts of the City with greater specificity than the standards in this section. Where there is a conflict between the design guidelines and the standards in this section, the guidelines shall apply. 9.614 Building Design Standards. 3) Building Materials and Design. Currently reads: 3) (b) At least 30% of the first floor faCade that faces a public street, sidewalk or parking lot shall be windows or doors of clear of lightly tinted glass that allows views into and out of the building at eye level for non-residential uses. Shall be amended to read as follows: 3) (b) At least 29% 20% of the first floor faCade that faces a public street, sidewalk or parking lot shall be windows or doors of clear of lightly tinted glass that allows views into and out of the building at eye level for non-residential uses. 9.611 Lighting: Currently reads: Lighting Fixtures. Lighting fixtures shall be of a downcast with flat lens, cut-off type that conceals the light source from view and prevents light from shining on adjacent property. At no time should a fixture be aimed and/or tilted above a horizontal plane in commercial or industrial districts. Shall be amended to read as follows: Lighting Fixtures. Lighting fixtures shall be of a downcast with flat lens, cut-off type that conceals the light source from view and prevents light from shining on adjacent property. At no time should a fixture be aimed and/or tilted above a horizontal plane in commercial or industrial districts, with the exception of architectural up-lighting or landscape lighting. Section 9.612 Currently reads: 8) Off-street Parking District. Should the City establish a public off-street parking district, those uses located within the district shall be exempt from providing off-street parking spaces as required herein. Shall be amended to read as follows: 8) Off-street Parking District. Should the City establish a public off-street parking district, those uses located within the district shall be exempt from providing off-street parking spaces as required herein. The CBD, Central Business District, is established as a public off-street parking district, so that nonresidential uses are exempt from providing off-street parking spaces as required herein. Residential uses, including those in mixed-use buildings, shall provide off-street parking as required herein. Section 9.1006 CBD, Central Business District Shall be amended to read as follows: 5) Off-Street Parking. The CBD, Central Business District, shall be considered an Of- Street Parking District in which off-street parking is not required for nonresidential land uses. Residential uses, including those in mixed-use buildings, shall meet the parking requirements of Section 9.612. Section 9.1003 Lot Dimensions, Height and Bulk Requirements Currently reads: LB GB CBD Minimum Lot Area 6,000 sq. ft 6,000 sq. f[ Minimum Lot Width 50 feet 40 feet 20 feet Minimum Lot Depth Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit Single Family Dwelling 6,500 sq. ft Multiple Family Dwelling Efficiency 1,200 sq. ft 1,200 sq. ft. One bedroom 1,800 sq. ft 1,800 sq. ft Two bedroom 2,000 sq. ft. 2,000 sq. ft Three bedroom 2,500 sq. ft 2,500 sq. ft Additional bedroom 400 sq. ft 400 sq. ft Congregate Living Units 400 sq. ft. 400 sq. ft Hotel or motel 400 sq. ft Hospital 600 sq. ft Building Setback Requirements Front Yard 12 feet 15 feet I foot Side Yard 15 feet None None Comer Side Yard 10 feet 15 feet 1 foot Rear Yard 20 feet 20 feet 10 feet Parking Setback Requirements Front Yard 12 feet 15 feet I foot Side Yard 5 feet 5 feet None Comer Side Yard 12 feet 15 feet I foot Rear Yard 5 feet 5 feet 5 feet Maximum Height 35 feet 35 feet Maximum Lot Coverage Floor Area Ratio 1.0 6.0 Section 9.1003 Lot Dimension, Height and Bulk Requirements. Shall be amended to read as follows' LB GB CBD Minimum Lot Area 6,000 sq. ft. 6,000 sq. Minimum Lot Width 50 feet 40 feet 20 feet Minimum Lot Depth Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit Single Family Dwelling 6,500 sq. ft. Multiple Family Dwelling Efficiency 1,200 sq. ft: 1,200 sq. ft. One bedroom 1,800 sq. fi. 1,800 sq. ft. Two bedroom 2,000 sq. ft. 2,000 sq. ft. Three bedroom 2,500 sq. fi. 2,500 sq. ft. Additional bedroom 400 sq. ft. 400 sq. ft. Congregate Living Units 400 sq. ft. 400 sq. fi. Hotel or motel 400 sq. ft. Hospital 600 sq. ft. Building Setback Requirements Nonresidential/Mixed-Use Front Yard None Residential Front Yard 5 feet Front Yard ! 2 fee+, 15 feet 4- None Side Yard 15 feet None None Comer Side Yard 10 feet 15 feet 1 foot Rear Yard 20 feet 20 feet 10 feet Parking Setback Requirements Front Yard 12 feet 15 feet 1 foot Side Yard 5 feet 5 feet None Comer Side Yard 12 feet 15 feet I foot Rear Yard 5 feet 5 feet 5 feet Maximum Height 35 feet 35 feet Maximum Lot Coverage Floor Area Ratio 1.0 6.0 9.613 5) Landscaping and Screening. Screening Requirements. Screening shall be provided in accordance with the following requirements: Currently reads: a) All off-street parking areas containing six (6) or more parking spaces and located adjacent to or across a public right-of-way (street or alley) from a residential or residentially zoned property, the parking area shall be screened along the boundary with the residential use. Where any commercial or industrial use is located adjacent to or across a public right-of-way (street or alley) from a residential or a residentially zoned property, the commercial or industrial use shall be screened along the boundary with the residential use. Shall be amended to read as follows: a) All off-street parking areas containing six (6) or more parking spaces and located ,,1..,1;~ ,-; 1,,+ f..~-~+ ~ ~11~,% adjacent to or acroz, s a p ....... g., of way t ........... .~ ..... a residential or residentially zoned property, the parking area shall be screened along the boundary with the residential use. Where any commercial or industrial use is located adjacent to or. ............ ..... a public -e,-,'4 ~a., ,..~c -.,-., w-,~-~,t~*'~* ,~.~ ----%,~"'"'~ or across a public alley from a residential or a residentially zoned property, the commercial or industrial use shall be screened along the boundary with the residential use. 6) Section 9.613 6) Shall be amended to read as follows: Screening of Parking Areas from Adjacent Properties. All parking and loading areas (including drive-through facilities, pump island service areas and stacking spaces) abutting a public street or sidewalk shall provide: a) A landscaped frontage strip at least 5 feet wide along the public street or sidewalk. If a parking area contains over 100 spaces, the minimum required landscaped frontage strip shall be increased to 8 feet in width. b) Screening consisting of either a masonry wall, fence, berm or hedge or combination that forms a screen a minimum of 3 feet in height, a maximum of 4 ~A feet in height, and not less than 50 percent opaque on a year-round basis. For reasons of personal safety and security, parking lot screening should allow clear visibility of pedestrians above the 3-foot high viewing range. c) Trees shall be planted at regular intervals of no greater than 50 feet within the frontage strip. Section 9.1203 Mixed Use Development District Types Currently reads: Mixed Use Development District Types. The City's Comprehensive Plan identifies three distinct mixed-use development opportunities with the City. 1) Transit Oriented Mixed-Use. The purpose of the Transit-Oriented Mixed Use is to promote development and redevelopment that facilitates linkages and interaction of transit services, housing and neighborhood services. The focus of land use within this district is to ensure a pedestrian friendly environment and pedestrian connections to and from residential development and transit facilities. The mix of land use shall be 60 percent service-oriented commercial/retail and 40 percent high density residential development (12 units/acre minimum). Section 9.1203 Mixed Use Development District Types Shall be amended to read as follows: Mixed Use Development District Types. The City's Comprehensive Plan identifies three distinct mixed-use development opportunities with the City. 1) Transit Oriented Mixed-Use. The purpose of the Transit-Oriented Mixed Use is to promote development and redevelopment that facilitates linkages and interaction of transit services, housing and neighborhood services. The focus of land use within this district is to ensure a pedestrian friendly environment and pedestrian connections to and from residential development and transit facilities. The mix of land use shall be 60 de,~topmem flexible to help facilitate a successful development (12 units/acre minimum). 4) 4) Section 9.1205 Performance Standards. The following performance standards shall be applied to all mixed-use developments. Currently reads: 1) The minimum size of a mixed-use development shall be five (5) acres. Shall be amended to read as follows: 1) The minimum size of a mixed-use development shall be ~ flexible to help facilitate a successful development. Section 9.1301 General Provisions Currently reads: Establishment of Overlay District. The following overlay districts are established: a) Floodplain Management Overlay District b) Shoreland Management Overlay District Section 9.1301 General Provisions Shall be amended to read as follows: Establishment of Overlay District. The following overlay districts are established: a) Floodplain Management Overlay District b) Shoreland Management Overlay District c) Design Overlay District Section 9.1304 Shah be amended to read as follows: 1) Purpose: The Design Overlay Districts are established to increase the visual appeal and pedestrian orientation of certain major street corridors within the City, thereby increasing the economic vitality of these corridors, and to support the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. 2) Establishment. The following design overlay districts are established: a) Central Avenue Design District b) 40th Avenue Design District c) Highway Design District 3) b) Design Guidelines. The Columbia Heights Design Guidelines shall apply to development within the Design Districts. The Columbia Heights Design Guidelines are hereby incorporated into this ordinance by reference in order to: Guide developers or business owners wishing to propose expansions, renovations or new construction of buildings or parking within the Design Districts; Assist City officials and staff in reviewing development proposals. 4) Applicability of Design Guidelines. Design guidelines shall apply to all nonresidential, mixed-use and/or multi-family buildings, and to the following activities: New construction; Any exterior changes, including repainting, with the exception of replacement or repair of existing materials; Any internal remodeling or expansion activity that increases the overall size of the building by 10 percent or more; · Any development or expansion of parking areas that would result in a lot with more than four parking spaces. · Minor alterations such as repainting may be handled administratively, as determined by the City Planner. The guidelines are intended to be mandatory. It is assumed that the intent of the guidelines shall be met; however, it is understood that there may be ways to achieve the same design objective. The City may permit alternative approaches that in its determination, meet the objective(s) of the guidelines(s) equally well. The guidelines shall apply only to the building or site elements being developed or altered. That is, a proposal for changes to a building would be required to meet only those standards that pertain to buildings, while changes to a parking area would be required to meet all standards for parking areas, but not for buildings. The City Planner will make the initial determination as to which standards are applicable. Design Review shall be conducted as part of the site plan review process, as specified in Section 9.413. Section 2: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage. First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: September 22, 2003 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk Mayor Julienne Wyckoff CITY COUNCIL LETTER Work Session Meeting of: 9-15-03 AGENDA SECTION: ORDINANCES AND ORIGINATING CITY RESOLUTIONS DEPARTMENT: MANAGER'S NO: CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAJ~ ~, // ITEM: ORDINANCE1461, BEINGAN BY: TOMJOHNSON, BY:~~ ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING POLICE CHIEF DATE: ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES DATE: 9-10-03 PROCESS NO: BACKGROUND: The City of Columbia Heights for many years has had a Public Nuisance ordinance on the books. This ordinance includes such things as animal complaints, snow removal, noxious weed abatement, etc. Under our current Public Nuisance Ordinance, with the exception of noxious weeds, the city cannot abate a nuisance and recover costs of the abatement from the property owner. This would include the extremely high cost of cleanup created if we were to have a chemical cleanup such as a Meth Lab. We can charge a person with allowing a Public Nuisance, but in most cases this would mean the paying of a misdemeanor fine of up to $1000 and/or imprisonment of up to 90 days or both. In most cases the fine on any misdemeanor ordinance violation runs no more than $50. It would also be up to a judge to determine if restitution would be paid or not. ANALYSIS/CONCLUSION: Staff believes that some public nuisances are recurring problems that are not necessarily resolved with the issuing of a citation. Staff feels that by having the means to rectify and cleanup an ongoing public nuisance, and having the means to recover the cost of this cleanup, would assist us in keeping public nuisances to a minimum in our community. It is the recommendation of staffthat the attached ordinance have its first reading at the September 22, 2003, City Council meeting. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Ordinance 1461, there being ample copies available to the public. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to schedule the second reading of Ordinance 1461, being an Ordinance Establishing Abatement of Public Nuisances Process for October 13, 2003, at approximately 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. COUNCIL ACTION: ORDINANCE 1461 BEING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES PROCESS The City of Columbia Heights does hereby establish Chapter 8, Article VI, Section 1 of the City Code to read as follows: § 8.601 DUTIES OF CITY OFFICERS. (1) The City Engineer, Public Works Superintendent, Police Department, or other designated official shall enforce the provisions of this chapter relating to nuisances affecting public safety. The Police Department shall enforce provisions relating to other nuisances and shall assist the other designated officers in the enforcement of provisions relating to nuisances affecting public safety. Such officers shall have the power to inspect private premises and take all reasonable precautions to prevent the commission and maintenance of public nuisances. § 8.602 ABATEMENT. (1) Notice. Written notice of violation; notice of the time, date, place and subject of any hearing before the City Council; notice of City Council order; and notice of motion for summary enforcement hearing shall be given as set forth in this section. (a) Notice of violation. Written notice of violation shall be served by the officer charged with enforcement on the owner of record or occupant of the premises either in person or by certified or registered mail. If the premises is not occupied, the owner of record is unknown, or the owner of record or occupant refuses to accept notice of violation, notice of violation shall be served by posting it on the premises. (b) Notice of City Council hearing. Written notice of any City Council hearing to determine or abate nuisance shall be served on the owner of record and occupant of the premises either in person or by certified or registered mail. If the premises is not occupied, the owner of record is unknown, or the owner of record or occupant refuses to accept notice of the City Council hearing, notice of City Council hearing shall be served by posting it on the premises. (c) Notice of City Council order. Except for those cases determined by the city to require summary enforcement, written notice of any City Council order shall be made as provided in M.S. § 463.17 (Hazardous and Substandard Building Act), as it may be amended from time to time. (d) Notice of motion for summary enforcement. Written notice of any motion for summary enforcement shall be made as provided for in M.S. §463.17 (Hazardous and Substandard Building Act), as it may be amended from time to time. (2) Procedure. Whenever the officer charged with enforcement determines that a public nuisance is being maintained or exists on premises in the city, the officer shall notify in writing the owner of record or occupant of the premises of such fact and order that such nuisance be terminated or abated. The notice of violation shall specify the steps to be taken to abate the nuisance and the time within which the nuisance is to be abated. If the notice of violation is not complied with within the time specified, the enforcing officer shall report that fact forthwith to the City Council. Thereafter, the City Council may, after notice to the owner or occupant and an opportunity to be heard, determine that the condition identified in the notice of violation is a nuisance and further order that if the nuisance is not abated within the time prescribed by the City Council, the city may seek injunctive relief by serving a copy of the City Council order and notice of motion for summary enforcement. (3) Emergency procedure; summary enforcement. In cases of emergency, where delay in abatement required to complete the notice and procedure requirements set forth in divisions (1) and (2) of this section will permit a continuing nuisance to unreasonably endanger public health safety or welfare, the City Council may order summary enforcement and abate the nuisance. To proceed with summary enforcement, the officer charged with enforcement shall determine that a public nuisance exists or is being maintained on premises in the city and that delay in abatement of the nuisance will unreasonably endanger public health, safety or welfare. The enforcement officer shall notify in writing the occupant or owner of the premises of the nature of the nuisance and of the city's intention to seek summary enforcement and the time and place of the City Council meeting to consider the question of summary enforcement. The City Council shall determine whether or not the condition identified in the notice to the owner or occupant is a nuisance, whether public health, safety or welfare will be unreasonably endangered by delay in abatement required to complete the procedure set forth in division (1) of this section, and may order that such nuisance be immediately terminated or abated. If the nuisance is not immediately terminated or abated, the City Council may order summary enforcement and abate the nuisance. (4) Immediate abatement. Nothing in this section shall prevent the city, without notice or other process, from immediately abating any condition which poses an imminent and serious hazard to human life or safety. § 8.603 RECOVERY OF COST. (1) Personal liability. The owner of premises on which a nuisance has been abated by the city shall be personally liable for the cost to the city of the abatement, including administrative costs. As soon as the work has been completed and the cost determined, the City Clerk- Treasurer or other official designated by the City Council shall prepare a bill for the cost and mail it to the owner. Thereupon the amount shall be immediately due and payable at the office of the City Clerk-Treasurer. (2) Assessment. If the nuisance is a public health or safety hazard on private property, the accumulation of snow and ice on public sidewalks, the growth of weeds on private property or outside the traveled portion of streets, or unsound or insect-infected trees, the City Clerk- Treasurer shall, on or before September 1 next following abatement of the nuisance, list the total unpaid charges along with all other such charges as well as other charges for current services to be assessed under M.S. § 429.101, as it may be amended from time to time, against each separate lot or parcel to which the charges are attributable. The City Council may then spread the charges against such property under that statute and other pertinent statutes for certification to the County Auditor and collection along with current taxes the following year or in annual installments, not exceeding ten, as the City Council may determine in each case. § 8.604 GENERAL PENALTY. (1) Any person, firm, or corporation who violates any provision of this code for which another penalty is not specifically provided shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 90 days, or both. In either case, the costs of prosecution may be added. A separate offense shall be deemed committed upon each day during which a violation occurs or continues. (2) The failure of any officer or employee of the city to perform any official duty imposed by this code shall not subject the officer or employee to the penalty imposed for a violation unless a penalty is specifically provided for such failure. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its passage. First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Julienne Wyckoff, Mayor Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk COLUMBIA' HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT TO: WALT FEHST FROM: GARY GORMAN SUBJECT: 3730 TYLER ST. NE DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2003 I reviewed the paperwork for 3730 Tyler St. and found that the Anoka County court date was August 20, 2003. I checked with the Police Department and they have not received any information back from the Courts. This property was discussed as a good example of the use of an abatement policy. This type of policy is being looked at for the Housing Maintenance program. Page 1 of 2 COLU,,~M~IA HEIGHTS POLICE'DEPARTMENT [ .... ,c~l 559 Mill S~el NI', Columbia Height. MN 5542 t P~ae (763)7~3750 F~ (763)7~3752 J ~DD;~} ~ - ~lJ~G OFFICER John CreCy DATfi R~RTED JA~IfiNED JARRIVF. D JCI.EAR'~ q ~'A R I .Ig.~ DA TF~IM R ~l IR R RD I.A~STDATF~IMfi~CIIRR~,D "' 07/11/2003 Ill:00 Ill:00 ]11:00 /06/25/2002 00:00 07/1U03 11:00 On June 25~,2~2 Fke Depa~m ~pectors conductCd ~ ~caon of~c prop~ at 3730 NE Tyler S~t d~g ~ual ~c6on of proposes ~ ~e ~ea. ~specto~ noted a s~gl~ violaaon o~ ~e CiW Residen6al Ma~te~ce Code. follows: 1) Shall remove alF~y outside storage from the prope~ (Ord~ce 853-5A.207(1)(F)). Compli~ce orders were scm to prope~ o~r ~oay G~ (DOB 01/24/70) on J~c 28a, 2002 wi~ a subsequent mspecaon on July 31a, 2002. 'F~c dep~¢nt Inspectors noted "NO" pro~ess towards compliance wi~ ~e Ci~ Residen6al Ma~tenanee Code for viola6on ~ r ..... On October 8 , 2~2 ~e p o~ was r~-~ected. I~pectors noted no pro~ess tow~ comphance. An A~s~at~ve Tag g2365 was issued to ~ony Gd~ on October 9 ~ ~2. Marled wi~ ~ ~g was a lea~r ~t de~iled 3 steps ~at Mr. Gdffi~ needed to complete on or about October 23, 2002. ~e ~ee ite~ were: 1) Co~ect the viola6on ~1 (listed above), 2) Pay ~e $100.00 A~s~tive Tag fee, 3) Pay $100.00 of ~paid re~pecaon On November 7a, 2002 Antony G~ffi~ called and le~ a messaga to call h~. Auempts to remm h~ call were ~de on November 8 (5:~pm) ~d November 12a (3:00pm) ~d le~t messages for Mr. G~ffi~ call. On November 13, 2002 ~e mc ~at ~e $100.00 "A~is~a6vc Tag" ~d $100.00 rc~pection fee ($200.00 total) have not been paid. On November 20, 2~2, Mr. G~th called ~d lef't a message to call ~. An aUempted to remm ~s call was made on November 2002 (9:35) and a message w~ l~ft. ~. Gri~ was ~ctcd to call ~d set up a mcet~g wi~ s~ffto cla~ what n~eds to b~ done to meet ~¢ requ~emen~ of ~e Columbia Heigh~ Residen6al Maintenance Code. Fire Dep~ent Inspectors conducted an inspection of ~e prope~ on December 27m, 2002 and fo~d viola6on ~1 has not been conectcd ~d ~ storage situation has goaen worse. A~er not gea~g a respo~e from Mr. Gd~ ~d wait~g till spring for ~e snow to m~lt, I ~sp~ctcd Mr. Gri~'s prope~ on April 22, 2003. During ~ inspection Mr. G~ c~e out and I spoke wi~ h~ in alley. I ~k~ Mr. Griffith if M is ~g a con~act~g b~mess out of his g~age and back yard of his prope~. Mr. G~fi~'s response w~ ~t ~c oumide storage ~ only a tempo~ sima6on. ~. G~ffi~ was info,ed ~at ~e ou~ide storage naeds to go now. Mr. G~th ~dicated that he did not have t~e to ~lk and he pro~sed to call me later ~ ~e ~y to discuss ~e ou~ide storage. Ano~r mon~ went by ~d Mr. Gri~ h~ not made any aaempt to contact ~c CiW to discuss or resolve th~ ou~id~ storage issues. ~e original co~c6on orders w~Ren on J~e 28a, 2002 gave Mr. Gd~ "30 Days" to "remove alVany ou~ide storage on prope~". It has been over one-year since the orig~al co~cc6on orders wer~ ~uen ~d sent to Mr. G~ffi~. On May 21~, 2~3, I sent Mr. G~ a leaer d~tail~g ~ histo~ of even~ s~o~d his prope~. Mr. G~ was no6fi~d ~at his pro~ will ~ inspected on Money J~e 23, 2003. ~e following actions need to ali be complcted to avoi.d an Anoka Coun~ 1. Pay ~c $1 ~.~ fine for ~¢ A~m~tive Tag ~R~n on October 9, 2002 2. Pay ~ $2~.~ reinsp¢ction f~s that Mv~ ken incu~¢d (ad~tio~l inspection {ecs accrued) 3. Remove all / any ou~id~ storage on ~e prope~ (Odg~al ~cc6on order ~aen on J~e 28, 2002} Mr. G~ w~ also notified ~at if all ~¢c items listed above are not complete on Mon&y l~e 23, 2003, a $300.00 rc~pection fcc will ~ moused (per Ci~ fcc schcdulc) ~d ~ ~oka Co~ Ci~6on for faille to co~ly ~Rcn co~cfion ord~s ~mg to Residential Maintenance Code Section 5A.207( l)(O would b~ issued. ~e CiW o~Columbia Heigh~ is requesting ~e coug to co~el Anthony O~ffi~ (DOB 01/24/70) m take all the necessa~ actions to b~g ~ pro~ at 3730 NE Tyler S~et into compliance ~ ~e Ci~'s ~csidential Ma~tenance Cod~ ~d to pay out,ding Fmcs and fees. Page 2 of 2 PERSONS IDENTIFIED~N REPORT: RACE CODF.S: NAME CODES: A-ADULT ARRESTED. B-WARN. C-COMPLAINANT. D-DIMV£1L F-FAMILY/PARENT. W-WHITE. N-BLACK. H-HISPANIC. 8-BLK.HISP ORIG. I-INVOLVED. J-J~IVENILE ARRESTED. M-MENTIONED. O-OWNER. P-PASSENGER. R-REPORTED BY. U-UNK. l-INDIAN/ALASKAN. M.INDIANALASKAN.HISP OR~O, O-ASIA/PACIFIC A-ASIA/PACIFIC [S-HISP ORIG S-SUSP£CT, il T-TICKETED. V-VIC-~FIM, W-WITNESS, X.TRANSPORT, Z. WARRANT ARREST . A/J~J ,~E ,NAME ' . ' ' IDATF. OFR[~TH SEX IRATE IHGT WGT HAIR IF.Y IV I.C. ity of Columbia Heights , , ~90 40ti Avenue NE Columbia Fleight_s ~ 55421 AI~A.~ [HOMR / RTI'R PHO~/E ' ' WORK 12~a~ RI IR PHONE 1('~;.1'.[. I PAGER / FAX 1763-706-3600 . A I .Antho._ny Grifflth 01/24/70 ., , 3730 ~ Tyler $~reet . IColumbia Heights l~ S5421 ~'~,t~'1~ I~' 'l~'~' I'~',~'~ '~'~-~°~'i~°~° -' I''~'~'~' ~i'" . .... AFFIDAVIT FIRE E) E P.AR'i'/ A E H T 555 Mill Street NE · Columbia Heights, M.N...55421 763-706-5650 · Fax 763-706-5651 · Inspections 763-706-3655 ° TDD 763-706-5692 May 21, 2003 Anthony Griffith 3730 Tyler Street NE Columbia Heights, Mn 55421 RE: OUTSIDE STORAGE Mr. Griffith: On June 25, 2002 the City inspected your property for compliance with the City's Residential Maintenance Code. Staff noted that you are not in compliance with City's Residential Maintenance Code. On June 28, 2002 you were notified in writing and were given 30 days to remove all outside storage per Section 5A.207(1)(f). City staff re-inspected your property on July 31, 2002 and found that no action had been taken to remove the outside storage. On October 8, 2002, I received the paper work for an "Administrative Tag". I had staff'drive by your property to verify whether or not the outside storage had been removed. I was informed that the outside storage was still there and the amount of storage had actually increased. An "Administrative Tag" number 2365 was issued to you on October 9, 2002. The "Administrative Tag" and a letter containing three (3) actions that you needed to take to avoid a criminal citation were sent to you. These actions were to be completed on or about October 23, 2002. On November 7th, 2002 you called and left a message for me to call you. I attempted to return your call on November 8t.h (5:00pm) and November 12th (3:00pm) and left messages for you to call me. On November 13, 2002 the finance department notified me that you had not paid your $100.00 "Administrative Tag" and your $100.00 reinspection fee ($200.00 total). On November 20, 2002 you called and left a message for me to call you. I attempted to return your call on November 2? (9:35) and left a message. I instructed you to call and set up a meeting with staff to clarify what you need to do to meet the requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code. After not getting a response from you and waiting till spring for the snow to melt, I inspected your property on April 22, 2003. The storage has gotten even worse since last fall. I met up with you in the alley. I mentioned to you that it looks like you are running a contracting business out of your garage and the hack yard of your property~ You told me that this is only a temporary situation. This temporary situation has lasted almost a year. The outside storage needs to go now. I asked if we could meet right now and discuss the outside storage issues. You stated that The City o~ Columbia Hetahts does not discriminate on the basis of disabilitv in employment or the orovtslon off services. Eaual oooortunitv employer. you had no time to talk and that you promised to call me later in the day to discuss the outside storage. Another month has gone by and you have yet to call' me and discuss the situation. The City has been overly patient with you. The original correction orders on gave you "30 Days" to "remove all/any outside storage on the property". We are apprOaching the one-year mark since thc original correction orders were written. The time haj come to comply with requirements of the Residential Maintenance Code, Section 5A.207(1)(0. I have attached a copy of this code section for your review. I am scheduling a reinspection of your property for Monday June 23, 2003. The following actions need to all be completed to avoid a criminal citation: Pay the $ 100.00 fine for the Administrative Tag ~,witten on October 9, 2002 Pay the $200.00 reinspection fees that have been incurred Rernove all / any outside storage on the property (Original correction order written on June 28, 2002) If all three items listed above are not complete on Monday June 23, 2003, a $300.00 reinspection fee will be incurred (per City fee schedule) and I will write an Anoka County Citation for failure to comply written correction orders pertaining to Residential Maintenance Code Section 5A.207(1)(f). All information will be forwarded to the City Attorney and Anoka County Cottrts. If you have questions please give the inspection office a call at 763-706-3656. Sincerely, John Crelly Assistant Fire Chief attachment (d) (e) (0¸ (g) Section 8: 5A.208(1) (a) (b) (c) of the screening shall be consistent with the height and size of the area for which screening is required. When natural materials, such' as:'trees'-or hedges, are used to meet the screening requirements of this sub-section, density and species of planting shall be such to achieve seVehty:_fig~T(75) percent capacity'year-round. Other Parking Lot Screening. All parking lots for dwellings of three (3) or more units which are not required to be screened pursuant to §5A.207(1)(c) must'either provide screening pursuant to §5A.207 (1) (c) or provide a minimum on one deciduous tree for every forty-five (45) feet or portion thereof of parking lot perimeter planted adjacent to the nearest roadway abutting the property on which the parking lot is located. Fences. All fences and screening devices shall be built and regulated in accordance with Chapter 6, Article IV of the Columbia Heights City Code, which is incorporated herein by reference. Outside storage of articles, equipment, construction materials, items not designed for exterior use, and miscellaneous items, including but not limited to, lawn mowers and other lawn maintenance equipment shall not be allowed. A weather tight, rodent-proof storage building or shed must be constructed for storage of items not storable within the building. Variances under §5A.207 shall be enforced and administered in accordance with §5A.208(2). Exterior Parking, Pedestrian Walkways and Lighting. No person shall occupy as an owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy and dwelling or dwelling unit for the purposes of living, sleeping, cooking or eating therein which is located on premises which does not comply with the following requirements, to-wit: Required off-street parking as defined in Section 9.116(4) of the City Code. Additionally, any building or structure in existence upon the effective date of this Ordinance which does not currently comply with the parking requirements of Section 9.116(4), but does have the necessary space to provide the required parking shall be required to expand the provided parking in accordance with the Code by July 1, 1998. The required parking space must have a minimum width of 9 feet and a minimum length of 20 feet. All required parking spaces must be surfaced with asphalt or concrete. Chapter 5A Page 14 of 28 Printed March 6, 2000 Columbia Heights Fire Dept Comprehensive Occupancy History Occupancy Id equal to"91447 " Occupancy Id: Name: Address: City: Prop Use: Complex: Construction: Building Class: 91447 Griffith, Anthony 3730 NE Tyler Street Columbia Heights,. MN 55421 411 1-family Dwelling-year 41 Dwelling Complex 5 TYPE III protected ordinary R3 Dwellings and Lodging Houses Ph: 612-885-0626 After Hrs: Fax: Zone: R2 Station: 1 Dist: 7 Stories: 2 ~te Type' Incident Code /14/1996 ACTIV 071 /16/1996 ACTIV 072. /12/lgg6 ACTIV 031 /15/1996 ACTIV 735 /20/1999 ACTIV 066 /12/1999 ACTIV 625 /21/2000 ACTIV 066 /25/2000 ACTIV 062 /15/2000 ACTIV 088 /2712001 ACTIV 063 /02/2001 FIRE 01-001012-00 56 /10/2001 ACTIV 645 /25/2002 ACTIV 061 /31/2002 ACTIV 064 /08/2002 ACTIV 041 Description Complaint Inspection - Interior 1st Follow-up HMC Re-Inspection -- Complaint Information 2nd Re-Inspection -- Violations Corrected Exterior Complaint Inspection: Complete Block 1st Re-Inspection -- Violations Corrected Exterior Complaint Inspection - Complete Block 1st Re-Inspection -- Owner Occupied Single Family Extension Granted 2nd Re-Inspection -- Owner Occupied Single Family Unauthorized Burning 3rd Re-Inspection -- Violations Corrected Annual HMC Inspection -- Owner Occupied Single Fam Final Re-Inspection --TAKE PHOTOS FOR TAG! Administrative Tag Issued /2..3./_2.0..02 ACTB/ ........................... 0~3 .................. P_re.:..c. !.t.a..t.!o..n_..Ln. !o..n. .................................................. 'otals by Type: Fires: f EMS Calls: 0 Insp/Activities: 15 Permits: 0 /16/2003 10:27 Page 1 H447 447 163 Griffith, Anthony Columbia Heights Fire Dept Outstanding Inspection Violations by Occupancy Date Scheduled equal to 1012312002 3730 NE Tyler Street Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Home ' Work 612-885-0626 ate Code Description Article Div . Page / 00 Violation Details 0 Recheck violation record auto-generated from inspection on 0 10/08/2002 Count · Appeals Notice. When a person to whom a Compliance Order is directed alleges that such Compliance Order is based upon erroneous interpretation of the Ordinance or upon a mis-statement or mistake of fact such person may appeal as set forth in 6.202(1)'. If you have questions on the appeal process, please call the City Planner and ask for information on the appeals process. For questions on the violations listed below, please call 763-706-3656. *'1..Shall remove all/any outside storage on the property **YOU HAVE NO MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS (30) TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION(S) WITH THE ** SYMBOL. FAILURE TO CORRECT MARKED VIOLATION(S) PRIOR TO THE REINSPECTION DATE LISTED ON THE FRONT COVER PAGE COULD RESULT IN A CITATION BEING ISSUED. The above noted items are in violation of the following Housing Maintenance Code and/or Minnesota Uniform Fire Code sections: Mark Inspection status on Daily Inspection List )/23/2002 08:21 *IF OUTSIDE STORAGE VIOLATIONS REMAIN, TAKE PICTURES Page 1 COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT 55S klli,J. ~;I'RI[[T Iq.F... CQLt.~I~IA Htl~HTI. MN 5B4~ I Olflflcr- 612-782-2830 IN~,'~¢'rK:,NS: 612-782-2835 F&X: 6 ! 2-782-2833 TOO: 6 f 2'?82-2806 wednesday, October 9, 2002 To: Anothny Grifflth 3730 Tyler Street NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Re: 3730 Tyler Street Dear: Anothny Griffith Enclosed with this letter is an Administrative Tag from the City of Columbia Heights for failure to correct Residential Maintenance Code violations at the property listed above. This Administrative Tag is being issued on October 8, 2002. Failing to take the actions listed below will result in a criminal citation being issued on or about October 23, 2002 You must take all of the following actions listed below and on the next page to avoid a criminal citation: Pay the fine assocaiated with this Administrative Tag. The fine for this offense is $100.00. payable to the City of Columbia Heights. You may pay this fine by mail using the enctosed envelope or in person at the cashier window located on the second floor of City Hall, 590 40th Avenue NE. Pay the reinspection fees due on your property related inspections performed by Residential Maintenance Code Inspectors to date. The total of the reinspection fees is $100.00, payable to the City of Columbia Heights. You may pay these fees by mail or in person to the Housing Inspection Office located in the lower level lobby of City Hall, 590 40th Avenue. 3. Correct the Residentia! Maintenance Code violations listed on the next page Questions associated with this Administrative Tag be directed to the Housing Inspection Office located in the lower level lobby of City Hall. Our telephone number is 763-706-3656. Sincerely, Housing Enfor~~~nt Officer THE CITY OF' COLUMBIA i"~'IGHT$ ~30~!; NOT DI$CRI/~41NA'I'I~ ON THJr BASIS OF D~SABIL.I?y IN I~MPLOYI~4~NT OR THE: PROVISION OF S~RVICES EQUAL OPPORTtJNtTY EMPLOYER 3ate 10108/2002 ' Violation Details Re-Inspection Dat~ Verification that the violations listed below have been corrected will be done 10/23/2002 by Residential Maintenance Code Inspectors after the fine has been paid. --.Appeals.Notice-- When a person to whom a Compliance Order is directed alleges that such Compliance Order is based upon erroneous interpretation of the Ordinance or upon a mis-statement or mistake of fact such person may appeal as set forth in 6.202(1). If you have questions on the appeal process, please call the City Planner and ask for information on the appeals process. For questions on the violations listed below, please call 763-706-3656. *'1 ..Shall remove all/any outside storage on the property **YOU HAVE NO MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS (30) TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION(S) WITH THE ** SYMBOL. FAILURE TO CORRECT MARKED VIOLATION(S) PRIOR TO THE REINSPECTION DATE LISTED ON THE FRONT COVER PAGE COULD RESULT IN A CITATION BEING ISSUED. The above noted items are in violation of the following Housing Maintenance Code and/or Minnesota Uniform Fire Code sections: 91447 041 Aclrnin tRn Itt CRIELLY. J inf .r ffi . . MEMORANDUM I III To: From: Date: Subject: Finance Department Cashier John Crelly, Assistant Fire Chief October 9, 2002 Recently Issued Administrative Tags The attached Administrative Tag(s) have been recently issued for city code violations by the Fire Department. Please forward a copy of these tags to my office when the violation has been paid. I will check with you pdor to issuing a Criminal Citation to verify payment. Date Issued Issued To Code Violation Date of Criminal Citation October 8, 2002 Anthony Gdffith 5A.207(1)(F) November 9, 2002 If you have any questions please contact me at extension 654. OFFEN'SE I~0. ! ..... ~RDINANCE IRNE ,, 'OFFENSE NO. 3 'ORDINANCE rOFFENSE NO. ORDINANCE FINE C)¢ C~ of Columbia Heights 590 - 4~h Avenue N.E. FINES NOT PAID WI~IN 7 DA~S W~LL ~ .E~ERR~D %.~ ~o ,,o~ cou,~ cou,,. Tage ~'' -2365 Administrative Tag Checidlst Anothny Griffith 3730 Tyler Street NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 .digital photographs digital photos to FH property file of photo(s) o reinspection fee billing statement )rehensive history report inspectors last inspection report DL number and/or DOB email message Check property owner info in Banyon Admin letter pdnted from FH Letter to receptionist /06/2002 13:46 91447 041 Admin tag Itr CHECKLIST oel Ostmo,e - Re: DOB & D/L Page 1 From: Cheray Olson To: Joel Ostmoe Date: 8/6/02 2:47PM Subject: Re: DOB & D/L Joe I can give you his DOB but if you want to add is DL info you need a officer to supply that information on the Hi Cheray, could I get a dob and d/l # for Anthony Gdffith 3730 Tyler St. NE Columbia Heights, MN 55421 we will be wdting him a administrative tag Thank you Joel 447 1447 064 ate ,/ Columbia Heights Fire Dept Outstanding Inspection Violations by Occupancy {Time: Date Scheduled equal to 07/3112002 Griffith, Anthony 3730 NE Tyler Street Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Code Description 00 Violation Details Recheck violation record auto-generated from inspection on 06/25/2002 Appeals Notice. When a person to whom a Compliance Order is directed alleges that such Compliance Order is based upon erroneous interpretation of the Ordinance or upon a mis-statement or mistake of fact such person may appeal as set forth in 6.202(1). If you have questions on the appeal process, please call the City Planner and ask for information on the appeals process. Home 612..885-0626 Article Div Count 0 Work Page 0 For questions on the violations listed below, please call 763-706-3656. *'1 ..Shall remove all/any outside storage on the property **YOU HAVE NO MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS (30) TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION(S) WITH THE ** SYMBOL. FAILURE TO CORRECT MARKED VIOLATION(S) PRIOR TO THE REINSPECTION DATE LISTED ON THE FRONT COVER PAGE COULD RESULT IN A CITATION BEING ISSUED. The above noted items are in violation of the following Housing Maintenance Code and/or Minnesota Uniform Fire Code sections: 7/31/2002 08:24 *IF OUTSIDE STORAGE VIOLATIONS REMAIN, TAKE PICTURES Page 1 ,1447 Columbia Heights Fire Dept Outstanding Inspection Violations by Occupancy Date Scheduled equal to 07131/2002 ITime: Mark Inspection, status on Daily Inspection List '13112002 08:24 *IF OUTSIDE STORAGE VIOLATIONS REMAIN, TAKE PICTURES Page 1 1447 447 )64 Griffith, Anthony Columbia Heights Fire Dept Outstanding Inspection Violations by Occupancy Date Scheduled equal to 06/23/2003 3730 NE Tyler Street Columbia Heights, MN 55421 ITime: Home ,Work 612-885-0626 ~te Code Description 00 Violation Details Violation record carried forward from inspection on 06/25/2002 .Appeals Notice When a person to whom a Compliance Order is directed alleges that such Compliance Order is based upon erroneous interpretation of the Ordinance or upon a mis-statement or mistake of fact such person may appeal as set forth in 6.202(1 ). If you have questions on the appeal process, please call the City Planner and ask for information on the appeals process. Article Div Page 0 Count 1 For questions on the violations listed below, please call 763-706-3656. *'1 Shall remove all/any outside storage on the property ~t~-- **YOU HAVE NO MORE THAN THIRTY DAYS (30) TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION(S) WITH THE ** SYMBOL. FAILURE TO I ~,, CORRECT MARKED VIOLATION(S)PRIOR TO THE ~, REINSPECTION DATE LISTED ON THE FRONT COVER PAGE '['- COULD RESULT IN A CITATION BEING ISSUED. The above noted items are in violation of the following Housing Maintenance Code and/or Minnesota Uniform Fire Code sections: Mark Inspection status on Daily Inspection List If photos taken, please place the number (in the camera) of the picture(s) for this property from the camera Into the box above. /23/2003 08:42 *IF OUTSIDE STORAGE VIOLATIONS REMAIN, TAKE PICTURES Page I 3730 Tyler St June 23, 2003 ShiR 2 3730 Tyler St. June 23, 2003 Shift 2 ZONE STATLffE/0ROINN~E OFFENSE N0.3 STATUTE/OROINA,NCE I-1 COMMERCIAL VEHICLE [] OWNER OF VEHICLE lOVER 26.000 GVW) OR BUS 5 OR MORE PASSENGERS [] NON-OWNER OF VEHICLE [] PASSENGER [] OPERATE f-I HAZARDOUS MATERIAL [] DRNER [~ PARK n MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT: [-J ENDANGERED PERSON _ 325 EAST MAIN STREET IDR OLN/G6'13067745065 IUC-00015 Thu Jul 17, 2003 15:44:21 [ CVJF8AJ5DH98 ] ACK TO: UUC-02538 Thu Jul 17, 2003 15:44:22 CVJF8AJ5DH98 :ROM: A36MPQ44 Thu Jul 17, 2003 15:44:22 'XT U~Vl/GRIFFITH,ANTHONY ROBERT.*RECORD DISSEMINATION RESTRICTED* ;NM/3730 TYLER ST NE. CTY/COLUMBIA HGTS. STA/MN. ZIPI55421. ;F. WM. DOB/19700124. HGTI506. WGT/185. EYF_JBRN. DISABILITY CERTIFICATES:N )LN/G613067745065. OLTII. CLSID. EXP/012404 ;TA~US:VALID GLASSES DONOR:Y DESIGNATED CAREGIVER:N ~HOTO:0602133026.1SU/053100. SNOWMOBILE TRAINING:N FIREARM TRAINING:N ~)5/05/96 *** NEXT ALCOHOL BEFORE 08/03/1997 IMPOUND PLATES *'* ~t/27/98 MN ID H6 00 SURRENDERED H2/23/96 PSD DWI WT 12-17-1996 758 JM 04/04/03 SPEED 05/29/00 07~24199 08/13/98 04/24/98 04/24/98 04/24/98 O4/23/98 02/26/97 02/26~J7 '02/07197 12/17196 11116196 '12/27/95 09/22/95 07117/95 '07117/95 07/10/95 07/10195 07110~J5 '11130/94 07108/94 05/08/94 0~05/93 03/1 3/93 02/13/93 09r26/92 09/23/92 O9/23/92 09/16/92 09/08/92 '08/09/92 06/02/92 08~02/92 O8/02/92 127 2003119 E19 2000199 WI 1999364 E19 1999067 01/17/97 $260/758 IL 1998098 O0030 01/26/96 274 1995352 'SPEED SPEED SPEED REINSTATE DRIVING PRIVILEGES HEARING FOR REINSTATEMENT SUSPENSION FEE PAID $25/750 * SUSP - 2ND DRIVING AFTER WITHDRAWAL 00090 04/24/98 REINSTATE DRIVING PRIVILEGES - RECEIPT SPECIAL REVIEW ACTION COMPLETED * CANC - FAIL TO COMP REQ OF SPEC REV REINSTATE DRIVING PRIVILEGES - RECEIPT SPECIAL REVIEW ACTION REQUIRED FEE REQUIREMENT MET DRIVING AFTER WITHDRAWAL * SUSP - DRIVING AFTER WITHDRAWAL DRIVING AFTER WITHDRAWAL SPECIAL REVIEW REQUIRED ° REV- ALCOHOL CONTENT. 10 OR MORE 00180 01/12/96 7-DAY TEMP SURRENDERED DL J2 IMPLIED CONSENT - TEST 27 1995194 REINSTATE DRIVING PRIVILEGES * SUSP- UNPAID FINE(S) 12/06/94 271 SPEED 271 1994320 IMPROPER ADDRESS ON DRIVER LICENSE SPEED 10 1994145 DEV WARNING LETTER SENT NO DRIVER LICENSE IN POSSESSION SPEED A02 1993119 SPEED 271 1992324 REINSTATE DRIVING PRIVILEGES - RECEIPT PASSED DRIVER TEST 09/22/92 FEE REQUIREMENT MET $250/760 NOTICE RE REQUIREMENTS SENT ° REV - ALCOHOL CONTENT. 10 OR MORE TDAY TEMP SURRENDERED DL DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE 07/10/95 271 1994228 A02 1993126 00030 09/23/92 08102/92 A9 IC-3 272 08-17-92 ND VIOLATIONS 271 1992125 CITY COUNCIL LETTER MEET1NG OF: SEPTEMBER 22, 2003 AGENDA SECTION: ORIGINATING DEPT: CITY MANAGER NO: FINANCE APPROVAL ITEM: REPLACEMENT OF COPIER AT BY: WILLIAM ELRITE BY: NO: DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2003 Over the past several months, staff from Public Works, the Library and City Hall have viewed and attended demonstrations of several different copiers. This review included the following vendors and copier models. Vendor Copier Model Consolidated Business Systems Kyocera Mita Danka Toshiba Loffier Minolta and Cannon Marco Sharp Metro Sales Ricoh Savin Savin Toshiba/Wagers Toshiba Xerox Xerox From this review and evaluation, the list was narrowed down to three copiers that would provide the most cost-effective solution to our copying needs. These three copiers were Kyocera Mita, Ricoh, and Sharp. These copy machines and vendors were evaluated in greater depth and staff negotiated for additional cost savings over the original proposals. The result of this process is that if we purchase a new copier for City Hall at the same time as the copiers are purchased for Public Works and the Library we will receive a cost savings of approximately $5,000. Attached is a memo from the Finance Director that gives further information regarding the copier needs and the process that was utilized. When the 2003 budget was prepared we were not anticipating the need to replace the City Hall copier. Subsequently this item was not included in the budget. However, due to under expending on other maintenance items, the General Fund, General Government Buildings budget does contain adequate funds to cover this purchase. RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize Mayor and City Manager to enter into an agreement with Coordinated Business Systems to purchase a Kyocera Mita copier for $21,260. WE:sms 0309101COUNCIL Attachments COUNCIL ACTION: CITY OF COLUMBL4 HEIGHTS DATE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2003 TO: WALT FEHST CITY MANAGER FROM: WILLIAM ELRITE FINANCE DIRECTOR RE: NEED FOR COPIER REPLACEMENT The current Kodak 285 copier at City Hall is in need of replacement. This copier was purchased used in 1998 for $12,445. At that time it was anticipated that as a used copier it would last approximately five years. We are now approaching that duty cycle. Although the copier is still working reasonably well the major cost factor is now maintenance of the machine. The current maintenance agreement ends the end of October. Under this maintenance agreement, which includes 30,000 copies per month, we are paying $270 per month for maintenance plus the actual cost of supplies, which run approximately $50 per month. The new maintenance agreement will be $644 per month plus supplies. Including supply costs, which are constantly escalating, this equates to an increase in our copier maintenance of $4,488 per year. The annual maintenance on a new copier including supplies is $2,700 or an annual savings of $5,628. This equates to approximately $28,140 in maintenance cost savings over the next five years. As Public Works and the Library were already looking at copier replacement this year, City Hall staff joined them to review copiers. After receiving proposals and comparing several different models of copiers it was determined that Kyocera Mita copiers through Coordinated Business Systems provided a very high-level of efficiency and cost-effectiveness in their use. Based on this, we approached Coordinated Business Systems to negotiate pricing if we were to purchase a new copier for City Hall at the same time as Public Works and the Library purchased their copiers. The end result is that Coordinated Business Systems offered us approximately $5,000 in savings for necessary add-on components for the proposed copiers. Based on the evaluations, proposals, and negotiations, it appears that it will be very cost-effective to upgrade the copier at City Hall at the same time as new copiers are purchased for Public Works and the Library. In addition to the above, the new copier is much more efficient and will result in significant staff timesavings. With the current reduction of staff, it is essential that we look at this type of efficiency to better utilize the remaining staff. Two of the main features of the proposed copier are that it will scan documents into the computer. It will also be tied into the network for printing meaning print jobs can be organized at any computer in City Hall, Recreation, Library, or Public Works and then sent to the copier for printing. The copier has full stapling and binding capabilities that will allow documents to be efficiently printed and stapled or bound in a booklet format. This will result in a significant increase in efficiency with a major reduction of staff time spent manually collating and stapling documents. An example of this is the assembly of the council agenda, which takes up a large amount of time as it is done in several parts and then hand collated and put together in packets. With the new copier the entire council agenda can be sent to the copier at one time and put together in packets. Another feature that the new copier provides that we currently do not have is the ability to number documents from page 1 through the last page in an efficient manner. This is one of the few highlights of the new copier that can increase efficiency in completing our workload. If you would like any additional information regarding this, please let me know. WE:sms 0309102CM City of Columbia Heights Copier Quotes Savings to purchase City Hall copier at the same time as other copiers Prepared 11-Sep-03 Cost Factors Monthly copies 30,000 Maintenance Costs: New per copy maintenance rate $ 0.0096 Per copy rate for 30,000 $ 288 New monthly flat fee $ 356 Total new monthly maintenance cost $ 644 The following computation does not include inflation costs Previous Proposed Savings Kodak Kodak NewCopier with a MaintenanceMaintenance Maintenancenew Copier Costs Contract Contract Contract Copier Monthly maintenance (30,000 copies) 270 644 225 Monthly supplies 50 50 Included 320 ;:"':.' :.'.":':.".:.'.:'"':." · :;':':::~::i:,i :':i!.. ':.'!:i'i;:i,: :: 3,840 '.'."::'" 5 year savings with a new copier 28,140 Cost of new copier 21,260 · ' :'""r'""':" %;'''" """" ' ' '""':" .... '" ':"' '": ' ,Netsyea ?sav.,,..,.!~s.!.,~? .~ ~'~ ?.~'~ :'?.... ~: ':.~'~...:'..!....:.' ....?"'.: City of Columbia Heights Copier Quotes Savings to purchase City Hall copier at the same time as other copiers Prepared 1 l-Sep-03 Original Quote 3 Year Networking 3 year Base Maintenance Add ons Total Cost Library 5,918 2,685 not included8,603 Public Works7,565 2,880 3,000 13,445 City Hall 20,448 8,100 3,000 31,548 Negotiated Revised Quote 3 Year Networking 3 year Base Maintenance Add ons Total Cost Library 5,124 2,520 not included7,644 Public Works 7,565 2,880 918 11,363 City Hall 20,448 8,100 812 29,360 Savings on Revised Quote (Including City Hall copier with purchase) Library 959 Public Works 2,082 City Hall 2,188 Total savings o E In Tab:le 13, we asked, the. service '.managers in our survoy sample, to..taro their.'Prhnary Brand modols in each of 15 critical areas. We used ascale of I - 10, with "10" representing the highest rating. We have s~-at~ the ~ into four .primary categories. This .will allow a mom complete ove~ieW of how the brands compare with. one another Overal~ Kyoc~a Mitn (KMA) received the highest ovo.rnll rafin,' g (9.0)..In addition, service managers-rated Mitafirst in 14 ofthe 15.per~orman .ce categoriesL We oongraml, ate KMA for their .outstanding performance. · 13 .- ProdnetPerform '- ~ : ' ' · . '..'.'.~ .: - ~. ','- .~ ..~ . · Ul~verse C. nnon Konien Mira. Minolta Ricoh Savin Sharp Photocopier Reliability ' '8.4 8.6 ' :.8.1-,-..'..9.,.0.. "~:&0 ' '83 .8.5 "8.6 Facsimile Reliability . '~A 8.7 8.2 9.! 7.7 '..8.7 8.3... 7.8 ': ='~ ' - .... '.3. - ' ::'. ~ .'" .":q" : '. " ..'f ScanningReliability ."8:4 8.7. -7.8. "'0,9 '7.9 :'-8.7 "'8.0 8.4 Color Roliability 7.8' ' 8.1 72 8,2 8.2 7.9 6.9 '7.8' lm~'[ .(~l. -'fy for .Prints .. 8,7'9A 8.4' 9.1 8.7 8.4 7.9 -. ~ . :- ~-:,:.. ...... . ~ . *- : .~ '~: ::. *'; .. . .' . . ~; .. 7 - · : '-, ' Image ~)ualit7 for Copies 8.7 .9.1 '8.7 "5.2 '~$. "8.~ "8.0 -8.8 ~op~m~ &.~n~o~y.- . ... Network C, ~patibilit~. 8.2 8:6 7.3. s '9.4 7.8 '83 8.! 7.~ Compatibility 8.0 8.4 '7.6 :9.! 7.0 8.4 7,5 8.0. imern~ i~4nting 7.9 75 7.7 -9.0 '8.1 8.~ 7_3 S.~ Ftm~llon Contention' 8.3 '- 8.7 7.6 8.7 7.8 '8J4 8.0 ': 8.8 ' General Ease of Main~ance 8.4 8.5 8.6 9.2' ' 8.0 · 8.4 8.1 .8.4 ~e of Operator Maintenance.. !8.3 ·8.6 .8.2 8~6 8.2 8.2 8.0 8.2 C .o~... of Servic~ '7.8 8.3 7.5 8.9 7 .2 7.7 6.5 7.6 OVERALL AVG. 83 8.6 '8.4 ~ 7.9 83 7.8 8.3 i Toshiba I ..: '-.:.%. ~ .. '~;6 8.0 7.6 I 7.0 [ Suly 2003 Office Products Analyst Reproduc~on forbidden. Single copypric~, r~0.00 prepaid. Reprims awi~mSle upon request. Call (585) 232-5320. I I