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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFebruary6, 2008 CITY 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.mn.lts MEMBERS: Marlaine Szurek, Chair Donna Schmitt Rob Fiorendino Mike Pelerson David Thompson PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING 7:00 pm, Wednesday. Febl"Uary 6, 2008 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 590 40TH AVENUE NE 1. Roll Call 2. Minutes from the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of January 2, 2008 3. Public Hearings: Case #2008-0201 Site Plan/Variance 3700-3722 Central Avenue C.R.a.S. Chris Little Case #2008-0202 CUP 508 40th Avenue NE Nancy's Nifty Thrifty Store Case #2008-0203 Zoning Amendment Tempormy Signs City of Columbia Heights Case #2008-0204 Zoning Amendment Public District City of Columbia Heights 4. New Business 5. athel' Business 6. Adjourn The Responsibility of the Planning Commission is to: . Faithfully serve the public interest. . Represent existing and future residents, and base our decisions and recommendations on the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. . Recognize the rights of citizens to participate in planning decisions. . Protect the natural environment and the heritage of the built environment. . Exercise fail', honest, and independent judgment. . Abstain from participation when they may directly or indirectly bcnefit from a planning decision. THE CIT ES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER l'LANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 2, 2008 7:00 PM The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by Chair-Marlaine Szurek. Commission Members present- Thompson, Fiorendino, Sclmlitt, Peterson, and Szurek. Also present were Jeff Sargent (City Planner), Gary Peterson (Council Liaison), and Shelley Hanson (Secretal'Y). Motion by Fiorendino, seconded by Schmitt, to approve the minutes fi'om the meeting of December 4, 2007. All ayes. MOTION PASSED. PUBLIC HEARINGS CASE NUMBER: APPLICANT: REQUEST: 2008-0101 VFW Post #230 Site Plan--4446 Central Ave INTRODUCTION Sargent explained that the VFW Post 230 is requesting a site plan approval for the construction of an accessory building, located at 4446 Central A venue. There is currently a storage shed on the property and tlle applicant would like to remove the shed and construct a new accessory structure. The new accessory stmcture would be moved slightly to the south of the location of the cun'ent storage shed. On October 1, 2007, the State of Minnesota passed the Freedom to Breatll Act, which disallows the use of tobacco products in public spaces. The proposed accessory stmcture for tlle VFW would serve as an outdoor, covered patio for smokers patronizing the VFW, mld would help protect these people fi'om the elements. The State of Minnesota has specific criteria regm'ding the definition of an enclosed public area. The applicant will have to make sure tllat ifthe structure is used for smoking-related purposes, it does not meet the definition of an enclosed public space as defined in state statutes. The proposed stmcture is also located within the Design Overlay Highway District and will be subject to the minimllln requirements of the City Code. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Comprehensive Plan identifies goals and the zoning ordinance is to guide private activity towm'd the achievement of those goals. The City's Comprehensive Plan indicates several goals for the economic and commercial vitality of the city. Some of these goals include: 1. Strengthening the image of the community as a desirable place to live and work. 2. Encouraging the continuation and enhancement of existing businesses within the community. 3. Improving the image of commercial ffi'eas as friendly and safe enviromnents for residents and visitors. The implementation of these goals centers on the City's ability to redevelop the commercial and retail sectors and establish a friendly working and living environnlent for the residents of and visitors to Columbia Heights. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 2 JANUARY 2, 2008 The Comprehensive Plan designates this area for "Commercial" uses, and the property was recently rezoned to "General Business" to accommodate the VFW use. The proposed site plan includes the construction of an accessory building, which enhances the existing business. The proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan because the use is proper for what the area is guided for, and revitalizing the appearance of the propelty helps achieve the goals outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. ZONING ORDINANCE The property is currently zoned Limited Business (LB). The applicants have requested a rezoning of the propelty to General Business (GB), which is currently going through the approval process. If the City Council approves the rezoning of the property, the change in zoning classification will become effective on February 14,2008. The applicants cmillot receive a building permit for the construction of the accessory structure until after the zoning classification has become effective. PARKING. Currently, there are 38 parking stalls on site. The proposed accessory structure will be placed close to the entrance of the building and will occupy two parking stalls. The existing storage shed currently occupies two parldng stalls, and those parking stalls will be refurbished with the construction of the new accessory structure. The VFW use reqnires enough pm'king stalls to accommodate 30% of the building's seating capacity. There are 98 seats in the VFW, requiring 30 parking stalls. When the site is complete, there will be 38 parking stalls available to the VFW patrons. DESIGN GUIDELINES The proposed accessory structure, located at 4446 Central Avenue, is located within the Design Guideline Overlay District, and is governed by the "Highway District" standards within the Design Guidelines. The intent of the Design Guidelines is to make the City more aesthetically appealing, by requiring a set of minimum standards for new construction along Central Avenue and 40th Avenue. The minimum standards were created by a task force of City Officials, business owners mId residents, and adopted into the City Code by the City Council. The City Code states that the Design Guidelines are applicable to any exterior changes, including remodeling or new construction. For this reason, the Planning Commission is required to review to proposed site plan. BUILDING MATERIALS. The applicant is proposing to construct the accessory building with a rock face block exterior. This building material is acceptable. BUILDING COLOR. The accessory structure will be painted to match the existing building. Grays are acceptable building colors in the Design Overlay Highway District PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 3 JANUARY 2, 2008 FINDINGS OF FACT Section 9.104 (M) requires that the Planning and Zoning Commission shall make each of the following findings before approving a site plan: 1. The site plan conforms to all applicable requirements of this article The proposed site plan meets all the requirements pertaining to setbacks, parking, and public access for the district in which it is located. The Design Guidelines elements for the property have also been met and are in compliance to the Code. 2. The site plan is consistent with the applicable provisions of the city's comprehensive plan. The proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan because the use is proper for what the area is guided for, and revitalizing the appearance of the building helps achieve the goals outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. 3. The site plan is consistent with any applicable area plan. There is no applicable area plan for this area. 4. The site plan minimizes any adverse impacts on propelty in the immediate vicinity and the public right-of-way. The proposed building meets all the minimum setback requirements and all Design Guideline requirements. For this reason, the property in the immediate vicinity should not be adversely impacted. Sargent explained we have nothing in our Zoning Code that addresses designated outdoor smoking areas so businesses will be subject to approval from Anoka County for such areas to ensure it meets the Freedom to Breath Act. Sargent reminded the commission members the second reading of the re-zoning for this property will be held January 14th and that there is a 30 day period before it becomes effective. Therefore, they cannot proceed until after that date. He then reviewed the conditions detailed in the motion and said that staff recommends approval of the site plan request. Ouestions from members: Schmitt questioned why construction had already statted on the site. Sargent said they were eager to get the cement work done before the ground froze and did so at their own risk. He went on to explain that a stop work order had been issued and they can't continue any fUlther until the process is complete. Fiorendino asked whether the new patio area is in the same location as the old shed and if parking spaces would be affected. He was told it is in a different location from the old shed, and that as of right now, parking would remain the same. They currently have eight more spaces than required. Thompson asked whether the city, or the applicant, is responsible for submitting the plans to Anoka County for review and approval. Sargent said he would check on that. As far as the city is concerned, we consider their request to be an accessory structure, and would treat the issuance of a permit as such. If the intent is to use it as a smoking area, then it falls on the county to approve the use and design of the structure to ensure it meets the Freedom to Breath Act. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 4 JANUARY 2, 2008 Szurek asked if they plan to also construct another shed on the property. Thompson stated that the VFW hasn't decided that yet. Public Hearing opened: Brian Spencer and LeRoy Knealing were present to answer any questions. No one else was present to speak on this case. Public Hearing Closed. Motion by Fiorendino, seconded by Schmitt, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2008-PZ01, there being ample copies available to the public. All ayes. MOTION PASSED. Motion by Fiorendino, seconded by Schmitt, to adopt Resolution No. 2008-PZ01, being a resolution approving a site plan, for an outdoor eating area, subject to the following conditions: 1. A buildingpermitfor the construction of the accessory structure may only be issued after the property has been fully rezoned to General Business District. 2. If the intended use of the accessOlY structure is for a smoking area, then the applicant shall submit plans to Anoka County for review and approval prior to the Building Permit being issued. All ayes. MOTION PASSED. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-PZOl RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPROVING A SITE PLAN FOR AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AT 4446 CENTRAL A VENUE WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2008-0101) has been submitted by the VFW Post 230 to the Planning and Zoning Commission requesting a site plan approval from the City of Columbia Heights at the following site: ADDRESS: 4446 Central Avenue LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall. THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: Site Plan approval for the construction of an accessory building at 4446 Central Avenue. WHEREAS, the PImming Commission has held a public hearing as required by the city Zoning Code on Jmmary 2, 2008; WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has considered the advice and recommendations of the City staff regarding the effect of the proposed site plan upon the health, safety, and welfare of the commnnity and its Comprehensive Plan, as well as any concerns related to compatibility of uses, traffic, propelty values, light, air, danger of fire, and risk to public safety in the surrounding areas; and PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 5 JANUARY 2,2008 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Columbia Heights after reviewing the proposal, that the Planning and Zoning Commission accepts and adopts the following findings: I. The site plan conforms to all applicable reqnirements of this article, except signage. 2. The site plan is consistent with the applicable provisions of the city's comprehensive plan. 3. The site plan is consistent with any applicable area plan. 4. The site plan minimizes any adverse impacts on property in the immediate vicinity and the public right-of- way. FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached conditions, maps, and other information shall become patt of this permit and approval; and in granting this permit the city and the applicant agree that this permit shall become null and void if the project has not been completed within one (1) calendar vear after the approval date, subject to petition for renewal of the permit. Passed this 2"" day of January 2008, Offered by: Fiorendino Seconded by: Schmitt Roll Call: All ayes CHAIR Marlaine Szurek Attest: SECRETARY, Shelley Hanson -~--------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Approval is contingent upon execution and return of this document to the City Planning Office. I have read and agree to the conditions of this resolution as outlined above. Date Brian Spencer NEW BUSINESS Sargent told members that the new Community Development Director, Scott Clark, started mid December atld looks forward to working with the members on upcoming projects. He also said he is working on gathering information from various people throughout the community and he hopes to bring the information back to the members in February. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 pm. All Ayes. Respectfully submitted, Shelley Hanson Secretary CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PLANNING REPORT CASE NUMBER: 2008-0202 DATE: February 6, 2008 TO: Columbia Heights Planning Commission LOCATION: Nancy Percival 508 - 40th Avenue NE APPLICANT: REQUEST: . Conditional Use Permit for Consignment Store PREPARED BY: Jeff Sargent, City Planner INTRODUCTION At this time, Nancy Percival d/b/a Nancy's Nifty Thrifty Boutique & Gift Shop is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow a consignment / secondhand store located at 508 - 40th Avenue. Ms. Percival has been operating the business at this location for the past couple of months but did not know that she needed a CUP to run a consignment store. Staff realized that the store sold secondhand goods when an article in the StarTribune was published, detailing the business. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Comprehensive Plan guides the property as a "Community Center District". The Community Center District is a mixed-use district, promoting commercial and retail services at the neighborhood level. A boutique store is consistent with the intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan. ZONING ORDINANCE The property located at 508 - 40th Avenue NE is zoned General Business (GB). The properties in the immediate vicinity are also zoned GB. The Zoning Code at Section 9.110 (E)(3)(I) allows for a consignment/secondhand store as a Conditional Use. The Specific Development Standards at Section 9.107 (13) state the criteria in which the consignment store shall be used. These standards state the following: a) Consignment/secondhand stores shall be identified as stores whose primary existence is derived form more than 50% used, consigned, or secondhand merchandise. The use shall be located at least 3,000 feet from all existing City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission Nancy Percival - Consignment Store February 6, 2008 Case # 2008-0202 consignmenUsecondhand stores, currency exchanges and pawnshops. The applicant stated that approximately 80% of the merchandise sold in the store is secondhand or used. Items sold in the business include, but are not limited to: clothing, shoes, handbags, wallets, books, jewelry, candles, vases, knick-knacks, children's items (toys, puzzles, games, etc), and stuffed animals. The closest existing consignment/secondhand store is the Salvation Army located at 3929 Central Avenue. From property line to property line, the Salvation Army is approximately 3,195 feet away. The applicant's store meets the definition of a consignment/secondhand store and is located the correct distance from any other consignment/secondhand store in the City. b) The window and door areas of any existing first floor fac;:ade along a public street or sidewalk shall not be reduced, nor shall changes be made to such windows and doors that block views into and out of the building at eye level. The applicant has not taken any measures to reduce the window area or visibility into or out of the store at the eye level. The only alteration the applicant has made to the store window is the placement of the business signage, which meets City Code requirements. c) For new construction, at least 30% of the first floor fac;:ade along a public street or sidewalk shall be windows or doors of clear or lightly tinted glass that allows views into and out of the building at eye level. The building is not new construction. d) The use of bars, chains or similar security devices that are visible from a public street or sidewalk shall be prohibited. The store currently does not utilize these types of security devices. e) Consignors shall not be paid for merchandise until the merchandise has been sold to a third party. f) An appointment or set hours shall be required for the acceptance of consignment or donated merchandise. g) All receipt, sorting and processing of good shall occur within a completely enclosed building. h) The premises, all adjacent streets, sidewalks and alleys, and all sidewalks and alleys within 100 feet of the use shall be inspected regularly for the Page 2 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission Nancy Percival - Consignment Store February 6, 2008 Case # 2008-0202 purposes of removing litter found thereon. FINDINGS OF FACT Section 9.104 (H) of the Zoning Ordinance outlines nine conditions that must be met in order for the City Council to grant a Conditional Use Permit. They are as follows: (a) The use is one of the conditional uses listed for the zoning district in which the property is located, or is a substantially similar use as determined by the Zoning Administrator. A consignment/secondhand store is specifically listed as a Conditional Use in the GB, General Business District in the City of Columbia Heights. (b) The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan guides the property as a "Community Center District". "The Community Center District" is a mixed-use district, promoting commercial and retail services at the neighborhood level. A boutique store is consistent with the intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan. (c) The use will not impose hazards or disturbing influences on neighboring properties. The store will hold regular hours of operation consistent with other boutique- type of stores. The store will not have large shipments of goods and is scaled to a neighboti100d level type of business. For this reason, the use will not impose disturbing influences on neighboring properties. (d) The use will not substantially diminish the use of property in the immediate vicinity. The use of property in the immediate vicinity will remain unchanged as a result of the proposed use of the existing retail space. (e) The use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in a manner that is compatible with the appearance of the existing or intended character of the surrounding area. The character of the surrounding area is for neighborhood level businesses. A boutique store meets this intended use. Page 3 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission Nancy Percival - Consignment Store February 6, 2008 Case # 2008-0202 (f) The use and property upon which the use is located are adequately served by essential public facilities and services. The properly located at 508 - 40th Avenue meets this criterion. (g) Adequate measures have been or will be taken to minimize traffic congestion on the public streets and to provide for appropriate on-site circulation of traffic. This retail space has existed for several years. There will be no changes to on-site circulation of traffic or parking with the change of occupant for the tenant space. (h) The use will not cause a negative cumulative effect, when considered in conjunction with the cumuiative effect of other uses is the immediate vicinity. The consignment store meets the 3, ODD-foot criteria for the closest proximity permitted to another consignment use. (i) The use complies with all other applicable regulations for the district in which it is located. The use complies with all other applicable regulations for the GB, General Business District. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the proposed CUP for a consignment/secondhand store located at 508 _ 40th Avenue. Although this store meets the definition of a consignment store, the City Code relating to the matter deals more with larger secondhand retail chains. The nature of this business will be unobtrusive to the surrounding area and will be a good fit for the general area. Motion: That the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit for a consignment/second hand store located at 508 - 40th Avenue, subject to certain conditions of approval that have been found to be necessary to protect the public interest and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Zoning and Development Ordinance, including: 1. Consignment/secondhand stores shall be identified as stores whose primary existence is derived form more than 50% used, consigned, or secondhand merchandise. The use shall be located at least 3,000 feet from all existing consignment/secondhand stores, currency exchanges and pawnshops. Page 4 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission Nancy Percival - Consignment Store February 6, 2008 Case # 2008-0202 2. The window and door areas of any existing first floor fagade along a public street or sidewalk shall not be reduced, nor shall changes be made to such windows and doors that block views into and out of the building at eye level. 3. The use of bars, chains or similar security devices that are visible from a public street or sidewalk shall be prohibited. 4. Consignors shall not be paid for merchandise until the merchandise has been sold to a third party. 5. An appointment or set hours shall be required for the acceptance of consignment or donated merchandise. 6. All receipt, sorting and processing of good shall occur within a completely enclosed building. 7. The premises, all adjacent streets, sidewalks and alleys, and all sidewalks and alleys within 100 feet of the use shall be inspected regularly for the purposes of removing litter found thereon. ATTACHMENTS . Draft Resolution . Location Map Page 5 DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. 200S-XX RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR NANCY PERCIVAL WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGI-ITS, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2008-0202) has been submitted by Nancy Percival to the City Council requesting a conditional use permit from the City of Columbia Heights at the following site: ADDRESS: 508 - 40[h Avenue. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall. THE APPLICANT SEEKS TI-IE FOLLOWING PERMIT: A Conditional Use Permit per Code Section 9.110 (E)(3)(1), to allow a consignment/secondhand store. WHEREAS, the Planning Conunission has held a public hearing as required by the city Zoning Code on Febrmuy 6, 2008; WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the advice and reconnnendations of the Planning Commission regarding the effect of the proposed conditional use pelmit upon the health, safety, and welfare of the community and its Comprehensive Plan, as well as any concerns related to compatibility of uses, traffic, property values, light, air, danger of fire, and risk to public safety in the surrounding areas; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City of Columbia Heights after reviewing the proposal, that the City Council accepts and adopts the following findings of the Plam1ing Conmussion: 1. The use is one of the conditional uses listed for the zoning district in which the property is located, 01' is a substantially similar use as determined by the Zoning Adl1ulustrator. 2. The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. 3. The use will not impose hazards or distributing influences on neighboring propel1ies. 4. The use will not substantially diminish the use of propelty in the immediate vicinity. 5. The use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in a maill1er that is compatible with the appearance of the existing or intended character of the surrounding area. 6. The use and property upon which the use is located are adequately served by essential public facilities and services. Resolution No. 2007-XX Page 2 7. Adeqnate measures have been or will be taken to minimize traffic congestion on the public streets and to provide for appropriate on-site circulation of traffic. 8. The use will not cause a negative cumulative effect, when considered in conjunction with the cumulative effect of other uses in the immediate vicinity. 9. The use complies with all other applicable regulations for the district in which it is located. FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached conditions, maps, and other information shall become part of this permit and approval; and in granting this permit the city and the applicant agree that tlns pennit shall become null alld void if the project has not been completed within one (]) calendar veal' after the approval date, subject to petition for renewal oftlle permit. CONDITIONS ATTACHED: 1. Consignment/secondhand stores shall be identified as stores whose primary existence is derived fmm more than 50% used, consigned, or secondhand merchandise. The use shall be located at least 3,000 feet from all existing consignment/secondhalld stores, currency eXChallges and pawnshops. 2. The window and door al'eas of any existing fust floor fayade along a public street or sidewalk shall not be reduced, nor shall changes be made to such windows alld doors tllat block views into and out of the building at eye level. 3. The use of bars, chains or similar security devices that are visible from a public street or sidewalk shall be prohibited. 4. Consignors shall not be paid for merchandise until the merchandise has been sold to a third party. 5. An appointment or set hours shall be required for the acceptance of consigmnent or donated merchandise. 6. All receipt, sorting alld processing of good shall occur within a completely enclosed bnilding. 7. The premises, all adjacent streets, sidewalks and alleys, and all sidewalks and alleys witllin 100 feet of the use shall be inspected regularly for the purposes of removing litter found thereon. Resolution No. 2007-XX Page 3 Passed tbis _ day of Febrmuy 2008 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Ayes: Nays: Mayor GillY 1. 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The City Council also established a sunset clause on Ordinance 1523, set to expire on April 29, 2008. This was done to ensure that the ordinance was practical and fair to business owners throughout Columbia Heights. At this time, staff proposes permanently amending the zoning code regarding temporary signage to better implement the intent of the goals of the Comprehensive Plan and the Design Guidelines adopted for the Central Avenue and 40th Avenue corridors. A temporary sign is defined in the City Code as "A sign, banner, pennant, valance, or advertising device intended to be displayed for a limited period of time, whether portable or attached to the principal structure". The zoning code previous to Ordinance 1523 allowed for temporary signage that was not consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan or Design Guidelines for the Central Avenue and 40th Avenue corridors. The previous code allowed for clutter that was aesthetically unappealing and did not implement the policies outlined in Design Guidelines. Since the establishment of City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission Text Amendment, Temporary Signage February 6, 2008 Case # 2008-0203 Ordinance 1523, there has been a substantial change in use of temporary signage throughout the City, resulting in less clutter, higher streetscape appeal and better implementation of policies that are outlined in the Design Guidelines. Lack of effective regulation regarding temporary signage was found in the following areas: 1. The permitted location of a temporary sign on a building. 2. The number of temporary signs allowed on a building at any given time. 3. The duration in which a temporary banner may be displayed for. 4. Freestanding portable signage less than 8 square feet in area. LOCATION. Previous to Ordinance 1523, the Sign Code allowed temporary signs to be placed anywhere on the building. The code allowed for signs to hang from canopies, roofs, posts, and the like. (Figure 1, and Figure 2). FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 Appropriate language was be added to the ordinance limiting the placement of a temporary sign to ensure direct and full contact with the wall to which it is affixed. This placement is preferred, as it would promote a better aesthetic appeal. Temporary signs can no longer be strung above bay doors or hung from a canopy. A specific intent of the Design Guidelines is to focus on enhancing the building's architectural features, and regulating the placement of the signage achieved this. For this reason, Ordinance 1523 has been a success. NUMBER. The previous Sign Code allowed any number of temporary signs to be placed on the building at any given time, and restricted each sign to no more than 60 square feet in size. (Figure 3 and Figure 4). Page 2 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission Text Amendment, Temporary Signage FIGURE 3 February 6, 2008 Case # 2008-0203 ,.~~.~- (:"',';;, ' ; i:if:, ,~ y,;lnri:J.,A~ i','.;'''~'' ;':>.~ < . ~";;':;'.,:;;;;;,:~:: FIGURE 4 Allowing any number of temporary signs on a building increased the amount of clutter on the building and decreased its aesthetic value. In relation the businesses along Central and 40th Avenues, it was counterintuitive to mandate strict architectural design guidelines for a building, only to allow businesses to place as many temporary signs on the building as they pleased. Ordinance 1523 added language to the ordinance restricting the number of temporary signs a business would be able to display at any given time to two. This was more consistent with the Design Guidelines as it allowed a better promotion of the architectural detailing of each building. DURATION. The previous Sign Code not only allowed for any number of temporary signs to be placed on a building, it also allowed for the temporary signs to be in place for an indefinite amount of time. The intent of temporary signs is for promotional purposes, not for permanent advertising. However, with no time duration established for temporary sign display, businesses could legally display temporary signs for any amount of time. (Figure 5 and Figure 6) FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 Page 3 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission Text Amendment, Temporary Signage February 6, 2008 Case # 2008-0203 Ordinance 1523 added language to the Sign Code restricting the amount of time a temporary sign could be in place for to 30 days, as well as restricting the total number of temporary signs a business could display in a calendar year to four. This has dramatically reduced the clutter on commercial buildings throughout the City, which in turn has made the buildings more consistent with the Design Guidelines. FIGURE 7 PORTABLE SIGNS. The previous Sign Code allowed for any number of freestanding temporary signs, as long as they did not exceed 8 square feet in size. The Sign Code did not regulate where the signs may be located, the materials the signs could be made of, the professionalism of the sign, or how long the sign may be erected. (Figure 9 and Figure 10). FIGURE 9 FIGURE 10 Ordinance 1523 added language to the Sign Code limiting the number of freestanding portable signs to one per business, as well as the placement of such signs on the property to no closer than five feet from the front property line. Doing so has dramatically reduced clutter associated with the placement of numerous signs along Central Avenue and has increased the aesthetic value of Columbia Height's commercial corridors. Page 4 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission Text Amendment, Temporary Signage February 6, 2008 Case # 2008-0203 Ordinance 1523 has also defined a sandwich board sign and has eliminated the ability for businesses to utilize stick-in-the-ground signs. Staff feels that eliminating "stick-in- the-ground" signs has been beneficial, as these types of signs tend to get knocked down, pulled out of the ground, or blown over. (Figure 11 and Figure 12) FIGURE 11 FIGURE 12 Without effective regulation to establish minimum standards to guide the use of temporalY signage, 40th Avenue and particularly Central Avenue was having a shoddy, cluttered and unkempt appearance. Since the establishment of Ordinance 1523, the appearance of Central Avenue and 40th Avenue has dramatically increased. The proposed amendments do not take away the ability for a business owner to utilize temporary signage; rather it mandates a set of minimum standards to display a temporary sign, in the same manner as displaying permanent signage. The proposed Ordinance is exactly the same as Ordinance 1523, however would be a permanent ordinance with no sunset clause. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Discussion of regulations begins with identifying the community's goals for aesthetics and image found in the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the goals; the purpose of the zoning ordinance is to guide private activity toward the achievement of those goals. The City's Comprehensive Plan indicates several goals for the economic and commercial vitality of the city. Some of these goals include: 1. Establishing and maintaining a strong sense of community. 2. Strengthening the image of the community as a desirable place to live and work. 3. Enhancing the physical appearance of the community. Page 5 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission Text Amendment, Temporary Signage February 6, 2008 Case # 2008-0203 4. Improving the image of commercial areas as friendly and safe environments for residents and visitors. The implementation of these goals centers on the City's ability to redevelop the commercial and retail sectors and establish a friendly working and living environment for the residents of and visitors to Columbia Heights. A coalition was fonned in 2002 to draft the Design Guidelines required for future development and redevelopment projects along 40th Avenue and Central Avenue. The Design Guidelines establish a set of minimum standards for developers and the City to follow when constructing new buildings or building additions to existing ones. The intent of the Design Guidelines is to establish a basis for implementing the goals outlined in the Comprehensive plan. The proposed zoning amendments facilitate the ability to carry this intent forward. The objective in the Design Guidelines for sign age is that "signs should be architecturally compatible with the style, composition, materials, colors and details of the building, and with other signs on nearby buildings. Signs should be an integral part of building and site design" The Design Guidelines regulate such things as the types of signs to be used, the shape of signs, the placement of signs on the building, the colors and materials the signs could incorporate, and the illumination of the signs. The Design Guidelines incorporate these specific criteria in order to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the city. FINDINGS OF FACT The City Council shall make the following four findings before granting approval of a request to amend the City Code. These findings are as follows: a) The amendment is consistent with the comprehensive plan. The proposed amendment would make the current standard for temporary signage more consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and Design Guidelines. b) The amendment is in the public interest and is not solely for the benefit of a single property owner. The Design Guidelines coalition formed in 2002 was partly comprised of citizens and business owners representing the public at large. The proposed amendment would establish standards along Central Avenue, which would better reflect the intent of the Design Guidelines. For this reason, the proposed amendment would be beneficial to the public. Page 6 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission Text Amendment, Temporary Signage February 6, 2008 Case # 2008-0203 c) Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular property, the existing use of the property and the zoning classification of property within the general area of the property in question are compatible with the proposed zoning classification. The zoning classification of land will not change. d) Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular property, there has been a change in the character or trend of development in the general area of the property in question, which has taken place since such property was placed in its current zoning classification. The zoning classification of land will not change. RECOMMENDATION: City Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the proposed zoning amendment as outlined in the attached draft ordinance. Motion: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the text amendments as outlined in the attached draft ordinance. Attachments . Draft Ordinance Page 7 DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. XXXX BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490, CITY CODE OF 2005 RELATING TO THE USE OF TEMPORARY SIGNAGE IN THE BUSINESS DlSTRICTS IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Chapter 9, Aliicle I, Section 9.103 of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions. ~ 9.103 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of tlus miicle, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clemly indicates or requires a different meaning. SIGN, SANDWICH BOARD. A freestanding "A" f,'ame sign, not ,'equiring staking to the ground, placed near the entrance of a retail store to direct pedestrians to that bnsiness. Chapter 9, Aliicle I, Section 9.106 (P) of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions: ~ 9.106 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (P) Sign Regulations. (6) Prohibited Signs. Signs that m'e not specifically permitted in this division me hereby prohibited in all districts nn1ess criteria is presented to allow the Planning COlmnission to deem that the sign design preserves and maintains the community's unique historical and cultural elements. Without restricting or limiting the generality of the provisions of the foregoing, the following signs are specifically prohibited: (a) A balcony sign mld a sign mounted or supported on a balcony. (b) Any sign that obstructs and pali of a doorway or fire escape. (c) Any sign which, because of its position, movement, shape, illumination or color constitutes a traffic hazm'd because it obstructs free and clem' vision, or intenupts, confuses or misleads traffic. (d) A private sign containing words or symbols, which might reasonably be construed as traffic controls. (e) An animated or rotating sign, except barber poles and signs displaying time ffi1d temperatnre information only in the animated or rotating portion thereof. (f) A flashing sign, including indoor flashing, electrical signs visible from the public right-of-way, other than time and temperature signs limited to such time and temperature information. (g) A sign or graphics painted directly on any exterior surface of a building or structnre. However, sign letters ffi1d symbols may be attached directly to ffi1 exterior surface by adhesive or mechanical means. (h) Any roof sign, 11111ess attached to mffi1sffi'd roof or similffi' decorative style roof that is vertical in nature. (i) A proj ecting sign which either extends more than 18 inches from the building or structure to which it is attached, or which is larger than three feet in vertical height, other than canopy or marquee signs. G) Any sign tl1at does not display the nffi11e of the manufacturer or maker permanently attached to, or painted or printed on, the exterior or structural suppOlis of the sign. (k) Any sign tl1at is erected, placed or maintained by any person on a rock, fence or trees. (1) Any sign that interferes with ffi1Y electric light, or power, telephone, telecommunications, or telegraph wires, or the supports thereof. (m) Any sign containing electrical wiring which does not confol1n to the Electrical Code or the components thereof do not bear label of an approved testing agency. (n) Any window sign or signs which exceed 25% of the total area of the window on or in which it is displayed. (0) All pOliable signage _effing eight square fcot, excluding sandwich board signs. (P) Temporary signage stnck into the ground, excluding political signs regulated per state statute, professional real estate signs, garage sales signs, and any signs listed in Sectiou 9.106 (P)(S). (7) Temporary Signs. The following standards shall apply to temporary signs in all zoning districts: (a) Each temporary sign, with the exception of sandwich board signs, shalll'equire a sign permit from the City of Columbia Heights, (b) No more than four (4) temporary sign permits may be issued per busincss per calendar year. (c) No more than two (2) temporary signs shall be displayed pcr business at any given time. Whcn two temporary signs are displayed, each sign shall requirc a permit lllld each sign will count towards thc allotmcnt of tcmporary signllgc pcrmittcd per business pCI' calcndar YCllr. If the business is locllted within a shopping center, no more than four (4) tempomry signs may be displayed throughout the shopping ccnter at any given time. W( d) Any sign not considered permanent shall be considered temporary. (e) TempOl'ary signage may not be used as permanent wall signage for the business. W(t) Temporary Wml€fS signs or pennants shall not exceed ~t-~.eet-ll1 sEe, 32 square feet in arell for businesses located in the CBD, Ceutral Business District, and shall not exceed 48 square feet in area throughout the remllinder of the City and shall be directly and fully attached to the wall of the bnilding. (g) Each tempomry sign shall be limited to II 30-day display period per permit. W(h) No temporary signs shall extend over 01' into any street, alley, sidewalk 01' other public thoroughfare a distance greater than 10 inches from the wall Bj'll>n which it is erected, shall not be placed or project over any wall, 311d may not cover more than 25% of window area such that 75% of the total window area is kept clem at all times. W(i) No temporary sign shall be erected so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door, window or fire escape, nor shall such sign be attached to any standpipe or fire escape. W(j) Unauthorized use of temporary signage shall be subject to the other sanctions as provided herein. (I>) Sandwich Board Signs. (1) Permitted in the LB, Limited Bnsiness, GB, General Bnsiness, and CBD, Central Business District only. (2) One (1) sandwich board sign is permitted per business. (3) Sandwich board signs are limited to eight (8) sqnare feet in area per side. (4) Sandwich board signs are limited to five (5) feet in height. (5) The sign shall be professionally painted and maintained in a neat and readable manner. (6) Signs shall be placed on private property only, and shall be setback at least five (5) feet from all property lines. (7) Signs shall not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic or visibility and shall not create a safety hazal'd. (8) Signs shall not be lighted and shall not utilize noise amplifiers. (9) In the CBD, Central Business District only, sandwich board signs may be placed on public sidewalks, directly in front of the business being advertised. 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: ,2007 ,2007 Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Mayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PLANNING REPORT CASE NUMBER: 2008-0204 DATE: February 6, 2008 TO: Columbia Heights Planning Commission APPLICANT: City of Columbia Heights LOCATION: City Wide REQUEST: Zoning Amendment for Rezoning of Parcels PREPARED BY: Jeff Sargent, City Planner INTRODUCTION At this time, City Staff is requesting a zoning amendment to create a new zoning district. The new zoning district would be titled "Public Space", and would include all land available for public use. Such uses would include: all municipal, county, and regional parks, City Hall, Murzyn Hall, Jackson Pond, Public Works and the library. Currently, the City parks are established as overlay areas throughout the City, meaning that there is an underlying zoning district for each park, be it residential, commercial or industrial. There is no consistent zoning district for each park throughout the City, making it difficult to establish continuity throughout the park system. Staff recommends creating a new zoning district so that each public parcel has the same set of standards for its use, setbacks, parking requirements and performance standards. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Comprehensive Plan currently guides all the parks and Murzyn Hall for "Park" use. City Hall is guided for "Community Center District", the public works building is guided for "Industrial" and the library is guided for "Commercial". The Comprehensive Plan guidance for City Hall, the public works building and the library will be amended during the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update. ZONING ORDINANCE The following is a list of all the parks in the City and their current zoning classification. Also listed are City Hall, Murzyn Hall, the public works building, Jackson Pond, and the library: City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission City of Columbia Heights February 6, 2008 Case # 2008-0204 1. Albert A. Kordiak Park 2. Curt Ramsdell Park 3. Edgemoor Park 4. Gateway Park 5. Gauvitte Park 6. Hilltop Park 7. Huset Park 8. Keyes Park 9. Labelle Park 10. Lomianki Park 11. McKenna Park 12. Ostrander Park 13. Prestemon Park 14. Silver Lake Beach 15. Silver Lake Park 16. Sullivan Lake Park 17. Wargo Court 18. City Hall 19. Jackson Pond 20. Library 21. Murzyn Hall 22. Public Works R-1, Single Family Residential District R-1, Single Family Residential District R-2A, One and Two Family Residential District R-2A, One and Two Family Residential District R-2A, One and Two Family Residential District R-2A, One and Two Family Residential District 1-1, Industrial District R-1, Single Family Residential District R-4, Multiple Family Residential District 1-1, Industrial District R-1, Single Family Residential District R-2A, One and Two Family Residential District R-1, Single Family Residential District R-1, Single Family Residential District R-1, Single Family Residential District R-3, Multiple Family Residential District CBD, Central Business District R-3, Multiple Family Residential District R-2A, One and Two Family Residential District LB, Limited Business District 1-1, Industrial District 1-1, Industrial District As stated previously, the creation of the Public District would place all of the above-listed into one zoning classification. The proposed district would also list all permitted, accessory and conditional uses allowed within. The total amount of land to be rezoned is approximately 164 acres. FINDINGS OF FACT Section 9.104 (F) of the Columbia Heights zoning code requires that the City Council make each of the following four findings before approving a zoning amendment: 1. The amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan currently guides all the parks and MUlzyn Hall for "Park" use. City Hall is guided for "Community Center District", the public works building is guided for "Industrial" and the library is guided for "Commercial". The Comprehensive Plan guidance for City Hall, the public works building and the library will be amended during the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update. 2. The amendment is in the public interest and is not solely for the benefit of a single property owner. The City of Columbia Heights owns all the parcels that would be affected by this proposed zoning amendment. The creation of a new zoning district would make the Page 2 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission City of Columbia Heights February 6, 2008 Case # 2008-0204 uses of these properties more consistent with each another in terms of setbacks, parking requirements and performance standards. 3. Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular property, the existing use of the property and the zoning classification of property within the general area of the property in question are compatible with the proposed zoning classification. The proposed zoning amendment will create a new zoning district in which all the existing uses of the property to be rezoned will be compatible. 4. Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular property, there has been a change in the character or trend of development in the general area of the property in question, which has taken place since such property was placed in the current zoning classification. The purpose of the zoning amendment is to create a zoning district for all the public uses throughout the City. Doing so would make the uses, setbacks and performance standards for the parks and other public uses consistent with one another. RECOMMENDATION Motion: That the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the creation of the "Public District", which would include all municipal, county, and regional parks, City Hall, Murzyn Hall, Jackson Pond, Public Works, and the library, as depicted on the attached zoning map. Attachments . Draft Rezoning Ordinance . Current Zoning Map . Proposed Zoning Map Page 3 ORDINANCE NO. XXXX BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490, CITY CODE OF 2005 RELATING TO THE PUBLIC AND OPEN SPACE ZONING DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS The City of Columbia Heights does ordain: Chapter 9, Article I of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions. ~9.114 PUBLIC AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT (A) PUlpose. The "P" Public and Open Space District is intended to provide a district which will allow areas of the City to be retained and utilized for low density residential, non-local jurisdiction public uses, open space, and provide a "holding" zone for future development to ensure that development will be staged to maintain reasonable economy in public expenditures for public utilities and services. (B) General provisions. (I) Compliance with applicable regulations. Any use established in a public district after the effective date of this article shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal standal'ds for such uses. (2) Administration. The administration and enforcement of this article shall be in accordance with the provisions of ~9.I04, Administration and Enforcement. (3) Nonconformities. Nonconforming uses, structures, lots and signs within a public district shall be subject to the provisions of ~9.I05, Nonconformities. (4) Compliance with general development standards. Any use established, expanded or modified in a public district after the effective date of this article shall comply with the applicable provisions of ~9.I06, Generall>rovisions. (5) Compliance with specific development standards. Any use established, expanded 01' modified in a public district after the effective date of this article that is identified in ~9.I07, Specific Development Standards, shall comply with the applicable provisions of that article. (6) Prohibited uses. Any use not listed as either permitted, conditional or accessory in a particular district or any use not determined by the Zoning Administrator to be substantially similar to a use listed as permitted, conditioual or accessory shall be prohibited in that district, (C) Lot dimension, height, and bulk requirements. Lot area, setback, height and lot coverage requirements fOl' uses in the public district shall be as specified in the following table: Public aud 0 en S ace Minimum Lot Area Single Family Dwelling All Other Uses Minimum Lot Width 8,400 s ,ft, None Sinole Family Dwelling I 60 reet All Other Uses I None I Residential Building Setbacks Front Yard 25 feet Side Yard 5 feet Corner Side Yard 10 feet Rear Yard 20% oflot depth Non-residential Building Setbacks Front Yard 25 feet Side Yard 5 feet Corner Side Yard 10 feet Rear Yard 20% oflot depth mgle FamIlY Par mg Set aeks Front Yard (Excluding drives/pads) 25 feet Side Yard 3 feet Corner Side Yard 3 feet Rear Yard 3 feet Non-residential Parking Setbacks Front Yard 5 feet Side Yard 3 feet Corner Side Yard 3 feet Rear Yard 3 feet Maximnm Height Residential structures 28 feet Non-residential structures None Non-residential Floor Area Ratio 1 S' I 'I k' b (D) Pubic and Open Space District. (1) Permitted Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses are permitted within the P, Public and Open Space District: (a) County, Regional and City parks. (b) Playgrounds, athletic fields, recreational al'eas, aud parking areas. (c) Cemeteries. (d) Pnblicly owned and operated facilities. (e) Single-family dwellings, including manufactured homes. (1) Essential services. (2) Conditional Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the P, Public and Open Spaces District, subject to I'egulatiolls set forth fOI' conditional uses in ~9.104, Administratiou and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set fOl.th in ~9.107, Specific Development Standards: (a) Public or semi-public recreational buildings aud neighbol'hoods or community celltel'S. (b) Non-city governmental and public regulated utility buildings and structures necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of thc community. (3) Permitted accessory uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following accessory uses may be allowed in the P, Public and Open Space District: (a) Operation and storage of such vehicles, equipmeut and machinery, which are incidental to the permitted or conditional uses allowed in this district. (b) The renting of rooms by a resident family for lodging purposes only and for the accommodation of not more than two (2) persons in a single-family dwelling. (c) Living quarters for persons employed on the premises. (d) Home occupations. (e) Recreational vehicles and equipment. (f) Private swimming pools, tennis courts aud other recreational facilities operated for the sole use and convenience of the residents of the principal use and their guests. (g) Tool houses, sheds and similar buiidings fOl' storage of domestic supplies and noncommercial recreational equipment (h) Private garages, parking spaces and carports for liccnsed and opemble passcnger cars and trucks. Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.104 (J)(6)(h) of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions: ~9,l04 ADMINSTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT (J) Minor subdivisions (lot splits) (6) Required findings. The City Council shall malce each of the following findings before approving a minor subdivision: (h) The proposed subdivision meets all of the design standards specified in the ~1-M ~9.1l5. Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.104 (K)(6)(a) of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions: ~9.104 ADMINSTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT (K) Preliminary plats. (6) Required findings. The City Council shall malce each of the following fmdings before approving a preliminmy plat: (a) The proposed preliminary plat conforms to the requirements oQ9.111 ~9,1l5. Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.104 (L)(6)(b) of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions: ~9.104 ADMINSTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT (L) Final plats (6) Required findings. The City Council shall make each of the following findings before approving a final plat: (b) The final plat conforms to the requirements of ~9.1l1 ~9.115. Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9. 114 of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions: ~9.114 ~9.115 SUBDIVISION JREGULATIONS Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.114 (C)(3)(b)(4) of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions: ~9.114 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS (C) Plats and data. (3) Final plat. The final plat shall be on sheets 20 inches wide by 30 inches long and shall be at a scale of 100 feet equals 1 inch or such other standard scale as approved by the City Engineer and in all other respects shall comply with Mhmesota Statutes. Where necessary, plat or final plat may be on several sheets accompanied by a key map showing the entire subdivision. For large subdivisions, the final plat may be submitted for approval progressively in contiguous sections satisfactory to the City Council. (b) Additional plans to be submitted with the final plat include the following: 4. Final Street plm1s for requirements established in ~9.111 ~9.115 (D). Section 2: Tills ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its passage. ,2008 ,2008 First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: Offered by: Seconded by: RollCall: Mayor Gary 1. 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