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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-012Ordinance 2008-012 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY CITY OF ARDEN HILLS ORDINANCE 2008-012 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGN STANDARDS FOR THE B-3: SERVICE BUSINESS DISTRICT The Arden Hills City Council hereby ordains that Section 1320.09 is hereby amended, and Section 1325.05 Subd 8 is hereby amended, and all subsequent references to the phrase `B2 District' removed and the word "District' be reformatted to the plural, in the Arden Hills City Code to read as follows: 1320.09 Special Requirements for the B-3 Service Business District. The aesthetic and transportation impacts from new developments and redevelopments must be evaluated to help ensure the long-term viability and success of the B-3 District. Accomplishing the purpose of the B-3 District requires particular concern for the design of buildings, site features (such as landscaping, lighting, and signage), site layout, building materials, site design, and other related design elements. To that end, new development and redevelopment shall conform to the standards in this and related zoning requirements. In reviewing and approving land use applications, the City Council shall make the final determination on the compatibility and consistency with all provisions in this and related sections of the Zoning Ordinance. Subd. 1 Procedure. To further accomplish the stated purpose of the B3 District, the following procedures shall be used: A. Proposals for new construction, redevelopment of a site, and significant modifications to existing sites shall use the Planned Unit Development (PUD) process. The PUD proposal shall identify any requested modifications from the applicable zoning requirements as well as the reasons why the modifications would be in the public interest and would be consistent with the purpose of the B-3 District. Modifications to these requirements maybe granted by the City without a variance through the PUD process. Conditional use permits may also be required for uses listed in Section 1320.05. B. Conditional Use Permits, Site Plans, and other development agreements that were approved for development sites before December 8, 2008, shall remain in effect but shall use the Planned Unit Development Process for future site amendments. Ordinance 2008-012 C. The following items shall not be considered significant modifications to an existing site and shall be exempt from the PUD process but shall be subject to administrative review and approval: (i) Internal alterations to buildings that do not result in a change to the building height, roof line, or footprint unless the changes will have a notable increase in traffic and/or parking needs as determined by the Community Development Director or their designee; (ii) Replacement, maintenance, or repair of existing materials, including exterior finishes, signage, landscaping, and parking lots; (iii) Minor modifications to the exterior of a building or a site that substantially conforms to the design standards in Section 1325 and has no discernable impact on traffic as determined by the Community Development Director or their designee; D. The provisions in this Section may be modified by the City Council to allow planning flexibility without the need for a variance to encourage cooperative dialogue between the applicant and the City. Minor improvements to existing uses should be encouraged without costlyupgrades or complete changes to a site. Subd.2 Uses. A. Permitted uses (as specified in the Land Use Chart, Section 1320.05, for the B-3 District) that occupy existing buildings do not require a conditional use permit prior to occupancy. Other city permits may be required. B. Conditional uses (as specified in the Land Use Chart, Section 1320.05, for the B-3 District) require an approved conditional use permit prior to occupancy. Other city permits may be required. Subd, 3 Special Regulations for Drive -Up Windows, Drive -In Businesses, and Fast Food Restaurants in the B-3 District. Section 1325.04 of this Code, specifies additional requirements for drive-in businesses, drive -up windows, fast food restaurants and automobile service stations. The provision whereby the proximity requirement of one thousand three hundred and twenty (1,320) feet between drive-in businesses, drive -up windows, or fast food restaurants may be waived if the following conditions are met: A. The operation consists of one or more drive-in businesses, drive -up windows, or fast food restaurants and is an integral part of a building containing one or more other allowed uses, or the operation is part of an architecturally unified "food court" or "drive-in service court" complex containing two or more restaurants, fast food restaurants, drive -up windows, or drive-in businesses. Ordinance 2008-012 B. Shared access drives and shared parking are utilized by all such restaurants, fast food restaurants, drive -up windows, or drive-in businesses in said building or complex. C. Only one "food court" or "drive-in business court" or building containing fast food restaurants, drive -up windows, or drive-in businesses will be allowed in addition to one freestanding fast food restaurant. D. The architecture and the site, grading, circulation, landscaping, screening and signage plans shall unify the appearance and function of the complex or building. E. A "fast food court" or "drive-in business court" may consist of one or more buildings on one or more parcels if the intent of providing a unified appearance and function is not compromised. F. The applicant shall submit a circulation plan that demonstrates that the use will not interfere or reduce the safety of non -motorized movements, specifically pedestrian and bicyclists. Subd. 4 Design Standards. The standards in section 1325 shall apply. 1325.05 Design Standards. The standards established in this section are designed to encourage a high standard of development by providing assurances that neighboring land uses and neighboring properties will be compatible. The standards shall also apply to all future development and shall apply to existing development where so stated. Before any applications for development or construction under the City Code are approved, it shall be determined that the proposal will be in conformance with these standards unless a deviation has been granted. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to demonstrate such conformance. Subd. 8 Additional Design Standards for New Development, Redevelopment, and Modifications to Existing Sites in the B2 and B3 District. Unless preempted by the standards in this section, all other zoning provisions shall apply. Ordinance 2008-012 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 81h day of December, 2008. 11--- YOR ATTES RONALDJ NKOORSE CITY ADMINISTRATOR Publication Date: December 17, 2008