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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-012 ORDINANCE NO.2013-012 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 2013-012 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGN STANDARDS FOR THE B-2 GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND THE B-3 SERVICE BUSINESS DISTRICT The Arden Hills City Council hereby ordains that Section 1325.05 Subd.8 of the Arden Hills City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Subd. 8 Additional Design Standards for New Development, Redevelopment, and Modifications to Existing Sites in the B-2 and B-3 Districts. Unless preempted by the standards in this section, all other zoning provisions shall apply: C. Architectural Style and Building Character. Evaluation of a project shall be based on the quality of its design and on its relationship to its surroundings. Site characteristics to be evaluated for this purpose include, but are not limited to, building and landscaping materials, colors, textures, shapes, massing, building components, height, roof-line, and setback. Monotony of design, both within projects and between projects and its surrounding, is prohibited. Variation in detail, form, and arrangement shall provide visual interest. D. Building Materials. Buildings shall be constructed of materials that are enduring, timeless, and well-detailed. Other new materials of equal or better quality to those listed may be approved by the Community Development Department. 1. At least seventy-five percent (75%) of the exterior building materials shall be of brick masonry,tile masonry, natural stone (or synthetic equivalent), decorative concrete plank siding, transparent glass, or any combination thereof. 2. Trim and other accent or decorative features may be metal, wood, split faced block, EIFS, or stucco. Metals shall have a matte finish and have visible corner moldings and trim when used on exterior walls. EIFS shall be located at least twelve (12) feet above the ground line. 3. Undesirable materials shall include simulated brick; vinyl or aluminum siding; sheet or corrugated metal siding; plain concrete blocks or panels; brightly colored metal roofing or canopies; pre-cast tilt-up walls; mirrored or reflective glass; and materials that represent corporate colors or logos not in conformance with approved building materials. E. Building Design. The arrangement, massing, materials and colors shall work to create a high quality development that is responsive to existing buildings, site features, and site design on adjoining sites in the district. 4. Awnings or overhangs shall be provided at the primary entryway and at all entrances fronting a public street to provide protection for pedestrians. Awnings shall be opaque so as not to create a glowing effect with lights under the awnings. Awnings shall be 1 ORDINANCE NO.2013-012 constructed of durable and protective material, and shall be properly maintained. Plastic or fiberglass awnings shall not be permitted. 6. Standardized corporate or franchise architecture identified with a particular chain shall be discouraged unless it is compatible with surrounding architecture and conforms to these design standards. F. Window and Door Openings. 1. Commercial Fagade Transparency. a) Fifty percent(50%) of the first level building fagade that fronts a public street shall be made of transparent windows or doors. b) Twenty percent(20%) of all other first level building facades that are reasonably visible from the public right of way shall be comprised of window or door openings. Simulated or opaque windows may be used on service areas. c) If the building is a one story design and the first floor elevation exceeds twelve (12) feet, then only the first twelve (12) feet shall be included in calculating the fagade area. d) The City may consider a proportional reduction in the transparent window and door requirement on the public street fagade if additional transparent glass is used on the remaining sides. 2. Residential Fagade Transparency. At least twenty percent(20%) of all residential facades shall be comprised of transparent windows or balcony/door openings. Opaque or tinted windows may be used to provide privacy. 3. Configurations. The shape, size, and placement of windows and doors shall emphasize the intended organization and articulation of the fagade. Windows and doors shall be recessed at least one inch rather than being flush with the building fagade. 4. Materials. Acceptable materials for window trim include anodized aluminum, steel, wood, and clad wood. Door trim shall be made of steel, wood, or clad wood. 5. For buildings with a use or function that does not readily allow windows (e.g. cooler or freezer areas, mechanical rooms, security areas, storage areas) the transparent window standards may be reduced at the discretion of the City Council. However, aesthetic interest must be provided by the use of upper level windows or architectural detailing that provides arches,patterning, recesses, and shadowing. Architectural detailing may include such things as change in materials, change in color and other significant visual relief provided in a manner or at intervals in keeping with the size, mass, and scale of the wall. G. Building Color. Building colors shall be muted. Recommended colors include browns, grays,tans, beiges, and dark or muted green, blues, and reds. Bright or brilliant colors and 2 ORDINANCE NO.2013-012 sharply contrasting colors may be used for only accent purposes occupying a maximum of five percent(5%) of building facades. I. Signs. 1. Business signs shall be architecturally compatible with the style, materials, colors and details of the building. Signs shall be incorporated into the facades of the buildings rather than extending past the roof line and should not project more than twelve (12) inches beyond the plane of the facades. Retail business wall signs shall be located in a position above the front window that is located consistently among stores. J. Site Furnishings and Seating Areas. 3. Restaurants shall include a functional outdoor seating area with tables, chairs, plantings, and access to the restaurant. b) The outdoor seating area shall not be used for exterior storage when the area is not in use. c) These areas shall be distinguished with decorative fencing and/or plantings. L. Landscaping. A minimum of one tree shall be placed along the right-of-way every forty(40) feet. The tree shall not interfere with the roadway and shall be on private property. M. Parking. 4. Plantings shall be used to soften and shade parking lots and parking structures. Parking adjacent to streets should be screened from view with landscaping, including but not limited to trees, hedges, flowers and other bushes and/or decorative masonry walls. Berms shall be discouraged. 5. Parking lot islands shall be used to distribute large parking lots into separate areas. Parking lot islands shall be planted with trees or include infiltration basins and plantings. Entry drives shall be defined by trees and shrubs. 7. Parking structures that are visible from off the site shall display an integration of building materials, form, and colors with the principal building. No signs other than directional signs shall be permitted on parking ramp facades. P. Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation. Pedestrian and bicycle improvements shall be installed in accordance with the City of Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan and the local guiding plan and shall be in conformance with the following: 1. Site design shall facilitate pedestrian connections and mobility within and between buildings, sites, and uses by providing clear visual indicators through door placement, signage, striping, raised pathways, and integrating landscaping components. 2. An internal sidewalk system shall link the primary entrance of each building on site with the public sidewalk or trail network. In the event a building is subdivided into 3 ORDINANCE NO.2013-012 multiple separated tenant spaces, a sidewalk must link the primary entrance of each separated tenant space with the public sidewalk network. 3. Where there is new building construction or renovation where the renovation value is thirty percent(30%) or more of the pre-renovation value of the structure, a minimum six foot concrete sidewalk adjacent to or in all rights-of-way shall be provided. The location of the sidewalk shall be prescribed by the Public Works Director. The new sidewalks shall connect to sidewalks on adjacent properties if they exist. At the discretion of the City Council, the property owner may, in lieu of constructing the sidewalk, pay the City an amount equal to the cost of constructing the sidewalk to satisfy the obligations of this section. Said payment shall be used by the City to further maintain and construct the pathway system within the City. Q.Bicycle Parking. 1. General Requirements. a) Bicycle parking may be provided using the following approaches: bicycle racks, bicycle lockers, or bicycle parking stations. b) Bicycle racks must support a bicycle frame at two locations and enable the frame and one or both wheels to be secured. The City requires that bicycle racks meet inverted"U", ring-and-post, or comparable design standards. c) Bicycle racks or lockers must be securely anchored to a level, concrete or pavement surface. 2. Location Criteria. Bicycle parking shall be located in a safe, designated area and should be within fifty (50) feet of the primary building entrance. Bicycle racks shall be visible either from within the building or the public right-of-way. 3. Dimension Criteria. a) At least two (2) feet of clearance shall be provided from the centerline of each adjacent bicycle rack. b) An access aisle of at least five (5) feet shall be provided in each bicycle parking facility. c) Bicycle racks shall be at least twenty-four (24) inches from a wall to which they are parallel and thirty (30) inches from a wall which they are perpendicular. 4. Number of Required Bicycle Parking Spaces. For commercial uses, one bicycle parking space shall be provided for every twenty (20) automobile parking spaces. A minimum of two (2) parking spaces is required. R. Drainage/Water Management Plan: A plan must be submitted with each project or lot 4 ORDINANCE NO.2013-012 development in the Districts. The plan must be approved by the Rice Creek Watershed District, other agencies as required, and the engineer assigned by the City. Two or more lots or projects may coordinate their plans for their mutual benefit. S. Environmental Conservation and Sustainability. The City encourages the use of green materials and environmentally friendly construction and site design such as the use of pervious surfaces, green rooftops, energy efficient materials, LEED standards, and other green building techniques. i 5 ORDINANCE NO.2013-012 Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective the day following its publication. Adoption Date. Passed by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills the 25th day of November, 2013. DAVID GRANT, MAYOR ATTEST: PATRICK KLAERS CITY ADMINISTRATOR Publication Date: December 11, 2013 6 Affidavit ®f Publication Mate of Minnesota BS County of Ramsey ANNE THILLEN being duly sworn, on oath, says that he/she is the publisher or authorized agent and employee of the publisher of the newspaper known as 4HORFVTFW BITT T FTIN and has full knowledge of the facts which are stated below: (A) The newspaper has complied with all of the requirements constituting qualification as a qualified newspaper, as provided by Minnesota Statute 331A.02, 331A.07, and other applicable laws, as amended. (B) The printedSUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 2013-12 which is attached was cut from the columns of said newspaper, and was printed and published once each week, for 1 successive weeks; it was first published on WEDNESDAY , the 11TH day of DECEMBER , 20 13 , and was thereafter printed and published on every to and including , the day of , 20 ; and printed below is a copy of the lower case alphabet from A to Z, both inclusive, which is hereby acknowledged as being the size and kind of type used in the composition and publication of the notice: *ABC DEFGH IJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ *ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ *abcdefghijklmnopgrstuvwxyz BY: 01w, 'X. A2 L,,, Subscribed and sworn to before me on TITLE LEGAL COORDINATOR this I ITH day of DECEMBER 20 13 jm� � Notary Public *Alphabet should be in the same size and kind of type as the notice. ` aTQNYA R.WHITEHEAC! Notai`y Public-Minn RATE INFORMATION My Corrimlasion Expires.Fan 3i,2q9 (1) Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users for comparable space...............................................................$25.00 per col. inch (2) Maximum rate allowed by law for the above matter.............................................$25.00 per col. inch (3) Rate actually charged for the above matter..........................................................$ per col. inch 1/13 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.2013-012 On the 25th day of November, 2013, the Arden Hills City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2013-012, and by the four affirmative votes pursuant to Minn. Stat. §412.191, Subd. 4, directed that a summary of Ordinance 2013-012 be published. Ordinance 2013-012 is entitled "An Ordinance Amending the Special Requirements and Design Standards for the B-2 General Business District and the B-3 Service Business District." The Ordinance amends Section 1325.05 Subd. 8 of the Arden Hills City Code. A full copy of Ordinance 2013-012 is available for inspection by any person during regular business hours at the office of the City Administrator, 1245 West Highway 96, Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112. The Ordinance is also available online at http://www.cityofardenhills.org. (Bulletin:Dec.11,2013)