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Home My WebLink About2025-04-01 P & Z Packet CITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, April 1, 2025 6:30 p.m. Meeting Live Streamed at: https://northmetrotv.com/centerville-stream/ Commissioner Thompson Participating Via Zoom MEETING (6:30 PM) CALL TO ORDER Roll Call PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:30 PM or shortly thereafter) None AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPEARANCES Variance Review Î 1421 Mound Trail (Garage & Pool) Downtown Master Plan Revisions Parking Guidelines Density OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS None APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 4, 2025, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1. Council Member Liaison 2. AdministratorÓs Report X. ADJOURNMENT INFORMATION 1. None CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: April 1, 2025 Planning and Zoning V.1 TITLE OF ISSUE: Variance Request - 1421 Mound Trail BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: At the last meeting, the Commission discussed an informal request for variance at 1421 Mound Trail to build an accessory structure in the front yard to be used as a garage/pool house, equipped with a bathroom and utilities (gas, water, sewer); the resident's proposal includes building an in- ground pool, enclosed by a fence, in the front yard. The Commission would like to discuss this proposal further COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: No formal action required. Please advise the resident if there is interest in considering his request for two variances. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: Aye Nay staff memo, narrative, survey, sketch, map. Other (specify) ____________ ______________________________________________________________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular 733 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1000, Minneapolis, MN 55402 Planning Report DATE:April 1, 2025 TO:Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission FROM:Phil Carlson, AICP,Stantec RE:1421 Mound Trail, Variance Request Ï Garage & Swimming Pool INTRODUCTION The owner of the single family home at 1421 Mound Trail has asked the Planning and Zoning Commission to informally review their request for a variance for a new garage and swimming pool on the lot.The request brings up interesting questions on the interpretation of the Centerville Zoning Code.At a previous meeting this was discussed, but with a limited and rushed analysis of the Code and the particular characteristics of this property. This report sets out the Code standards and issues, hopefully more completely. The property is a lakeshore lot on Centerville Lake, about 105 ft wide by 350 ft deep. The house is situated about 100 ft from the lakeshore, leaving a ÑfrontÒ yard about 200-220 ft deep between the house and Mound Trail. There is little room on the lakeshore side to put in a new structure or pool meeting setbacks, and the code isambiguouson the question of putting a garage and swimming pool in the location requested. TheCity for many years has consistently interpreted the Code to require swimming pools only in the rear yard. This report will offer a differentinterpretation. Request The request is illustrated on the nextpage. The applicant wants to construct a new detached garage and swimming pool on the north side of the lot between the house and Mound Trail.This location brings up several issues in the Code definitionsand standardswhich we recommend reviewing and possibly amendingfor clarity. Zoning Code Issues The issues in the Code revolve around the definitions and understanding of the terms ÑsetbackÒ, ÑyardÒ, and ÑstructureÒ. Definitions and standards from the Zoning Code are excerpted at the end of this report.The Code says that Ñ no accessory structure shall be erected or located within any required yard other than the rear yardÒ and that Ñswimming pools may exceed the size requirements for accessory structures, but shall not exceed 50% of the rear yard.Ò April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 of 7 RE: 1421 Mound Trail, Variance Request Ï Garage & Swimming Pool These provisions invitethe following questions: Is a swimming pool a ÑstructureÒ? The Code defines a structure as Ñ anything constructed or erected Ò, giving a number of examples, but excludes sidewalks, drives, and patios. The definition of structure does not mention swimming pools specifically, nor are swimming pools mentioned in the use table in the Appendix to the Code. Is a pool and its deck a structure needing to meet the setbacks for an accessory structure, or is it more like a patio and therefore not an accessory structure needingto meet the setbacks? Where is the rear yard on the lot? There is no rear yard on this lot. The Code says that the front lot line and the front yard are on the street side of the lot. The rear lot line and rear yard are opposite the front. Common law in Minnesota, however, says that on a lakeshore lot, the lake is the front. There is a separate section in the Code with shoreland requirements, including setbacks. Where is the Ñrequired yardÒ? The Code defines ÑyardÒ as the Ñrequired open space on a lot which is unoccupied and unobstructedÒ. This is the common understanding of the term ÑsetbackÒ. The yard in legal zoning terminologyis the setback. The Ñrequired yardÒ therefore is the required setback area. Anything not in the Ñrequired yardÒ is not in the setback area and not subject to the setback requirements. April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 3 of 7 RE: 1421 Mound Trail, Variance Request Ï Garage & Swimming Pool The Code says that Ñ no accessory structure shall be erected or located within any required yard other than the rear yardÒ.I interpret this to mean that the required yard is the setback, so an accessory structure could be located in the rear yard setback, i.e., it could be further back on the lot where other structures would not be allowed. But an accessory structure is not allowed in any other Ñrequired yardÒ, i.e., within the front,side, or shoreland setback areas. On the lot at 1421 Mound Trail, the Ñrequired yardsÒ are 20 ft and 35 ft to thefront for accessory uses and principal structures, respectively; 5 ft and 10 ft to theside; and 10 ft and 75 ft to the ordinary high water line at thelakeshore, illustrated to theright. Does the size requirement impact where the swimming pool is allowed? The Code notes that Ñswimming pools . . . shall not exceed 50% of the rear yard.Ò This limits the size of a swimming pool it does not explicitly state that a pool must be in the rear yard, only that it can be,and the size is limited. This interpretation is different than City practice over many years. The map on thefollowing page shows several garages in thefront of the lot which were either legal non- conforming structures allowed to build in their existing location or approved by variance. April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 4 of 7 RE: 1421 Mound Trail, Variance Request Ï Garage & Swimming Pool CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION My interpretation of the various Zoning Code provision means: A swimming pool should be considered an accessory use or structure for setback purposes. In my opinion, a garage andswimming pool are allowed anywhere on a lot that is not within a required setback (but would be allowed within a rear yard setback as long as they meet the size requirement). This could be clarified by amendment if that is not the intention. The garage and pool in therequested location should be allowed without a variance. April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 5 of 7 RE: 1421 Mound Trail, Variance Request Ï Garage & Swimming Pool April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 6 of 7 RE: 1421 Mound Trail, Variance Request Ï Garage & Swimming Pool ZONING CODE DEFINITIONS AND EXCERPTS BUILDING. Any structure having a roof which may provide shelter or enclosure of persons, animal or chattel, and when the structure is divided by party walls without openings, each portion of the buildingso separated shall be deemed a separate building. BUILDING LINE. The line, parallel to the street line, that passes through the point of the principalbuilding nearest the front lot line. \[Subdivision Code\] BUILDING LINES. The line also referred to as SETBACK LINE means the line beyond whichpropertyowners or others have no legal or vested right to extend a building or any part thereof withoutspecial permission and approval of the proper authorities. FRONT or FRONTAGE. That side of a lot abutting on a street or way and ordinarily regarded as thefront of the lot, but it shall not be considered as the ordinary sideline of a corner lot. LOT LINE. A line dividing one lot from another lot or from a street or alley. LOT LINE, FRONT. On an interior lot, the lot line abutting a street; on a corner lot, the lot lines abutting a street; on a through lot, the lot line abutting the street providing the primary access to the lot;or, on a flag lot, the interior lot line most parallel to and nearest the street from which access is obtained. LOT LINE, REAR. The lot line not intersecting a front lot line that is most distant from and most closely parallel to the front lot line. A lot bounded by only three lot lines will not have a REAR LOT LINE. SETBACK. The minimum horizontal distance between a lot line and a building line or use. STRUCTURE. Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires a location on the ground or attached to something having a location on the ground, or an attachment to something having a fixedlocation on the ground; including, in addition to buildings, billboards, carports, porches, decks and otherbuilding features, but not including sidewalks, drives, swing sets, enclosed play structures under 50square feet, fences and patios. YARD. A required open space on a lot which is unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward,except as otherwise provided for herein. The measurement of a YARD shall be construed as theminimum horizontal distance between the lot line and the building line. YARD, FRONT. A yard extending across the full width of the front lot between side lot lines andextending from the front property line to the depth required in the yard regulations of the district inwhich the lot is located. On a corner lot, both street frontages shall be considered the front. YARD, REAR. The portion of the yard on the same lot with the principal building located between therear line of the building and the rear lot line and extending for the full width of the lot. April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 7 of 7 RE: 1421 Mound Trail, Variance Request Ï Garage & Swimming Pool § 156.107 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES. (A)Accessory Structures Î Residential Uses . . . (4) No accessory structure shall be erected or located within any required yard other than the rear yard. . . . (10) Swimming pools may exceed the size requirements for accessory structures, but shall not exceed 50% of the rear yard. ЊЍЋЊaƚǒƓķƩğźƌͲ/ĻƓƷĻƩǝźƌƌĻͲabIĻƩƚƓtƩƚƦĻƩƷǤğƩźğƓĭĻwĻƨǒĻƭƷ Iwouldliketorequestthefollowingpropertyvariancesformyhomelocatedattheaddressabove: 1. L͸ƒseekingapprovaltobuildanaccessorystructureinmyfrontyardwithsquarefootageofup to802sq.Accessorystructurewillbeuseasagarage/poolhouse. a. Iamalsoseekingapprovaltohaveelectrical,gas,waterandsewerintheaccessory structure.Iwouldliketohaveatoiletinthebuildingtobeusedbyanyoneenjoyingthe alsoproposedpool.Theintentistosuethisbuildingasapoolhouseinthesummer andgarage/golfsimulator/workoutroominthewinter. b. Structurewillnotbebuilttobeusedaspermanentortemporarylivingquartersandwill absolutelynotbeusedassuch. 2. L͸ƒalsoseekingapprovetobuildaningroundpoolinmyfrontyardbetweentheproposed accessorystructureandmyhome.PoolwillbefencedandIwillhaveanautomacelectric coverforsafetypurposes.TheplannedpoolwillnotexceedЋЉ͸XЍЉ͸͵ Iamintheprocessofworkingwithanarchitecttodesigntheaccessorystructureandhavemeetwith twodierentpoolinstallaoncompaniestodiscussthatporonofthisrequest. AsketchoftheproposedbuildingandpoolhavebeenlaidouttoscaleontheenclosedCer ŋ cateof Surveyformyhome.Alsoenclosedifapreliminaryplanfortheaccessorystructure. IunderstandthatthisrequestisnotwithintheĭźƷǤ͸ƭplanningandzoningguidance.Iamhowever seekingapprovalasapprovalofsuchwillenhancemylivingexperienceatmyhomeandwillnotimpair thosearoundmyproperty.Thepropertyislargeenoughtoaccommodatethisrequestandalladdions willbedonewithhighqualityproductstomatchourexisnghome. Inmeengwithpoolcompanies,Icannotinstallapoolinmybackyard(overlookingthelake)dueto sewerandwaterlinesthatarethere.Addionally,anypoolbuiltinthebackyardwouldhavetobean abovegroundduepooltothewatertableofthelake.Abovegroundpooldonotlookasnice(formeor myneighbors)andisnotassafeasaningroundpoolduetosightlinesforsupervising anyoneusingthe pool. hƦƚƓƭŅƚƩ/ƚƓƭźķĻƩğƚƓʹ IfIobtainapprovaltomoveforwardfromtheplanningandzoningcommissionΑIwillsubmita formalrequestforapprovalofthevariance. Ifthecommieeisfavorableofthisrequestbutwithoutthesupportofabathroominthe accessorystructureΑIwouldliketomodifytheplansoftheproposedaccessorytoeliminatethe roofcoveredpaoandjustbuildan800accessorystructuretobeusedasagarageanda workoutroomwithagolfsimulator.Thisstructurewouldthennothaveanyplumbingorwater runtoitbutwouldbeheatedandhavelights. Also,IfthepoolisnotsupportedΑIwouldliketomodifytheplansoftheaccessorystructureas notedabove. Large Trees @ Road 15'-0" New Proposed Garage & Covered Patio Area 802 sq. ft. New Proposed Pool Area (20’x40’ Pool) BUILDER / OWNER OR THE USER OF THESE PLANS. XX-XX-XX (NN) PLANS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. ADDITION:1BLOCK:9LOT: STRUCTURAL MATERIALS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FINAL REDLINES UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THESE REQUIREMENTS. THE SELECTION AND APPLICATION OF CORRECT STATES COPYRIGHT LAW. ANY INCLUDING COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE BUILDING CODE XX-XX-XX (NN) AND ARE PROTECTED BY UNITED CONSTRUCTION. NO WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED 12-10-2024DATE: REVISION #3 TMP HOMES,LLC. ANY ERRORS & OMISSIONS FOR POSSIBLE CORRECTIONS PRIOR TO XX-XX-XX (NN) CENTERVILLE, MN 55038 COPYRIGHTED PROPERTY OF SECTIONS, AND FLOOR PLANS AND NOTIFY SAID DRAFTSMAN OF * MARVIN ELEVATE & ESSENTIAL WINDOWS REVISION #2 OWNER MUST VERIFY AND CHECK ALL NOTES, DETAILS, ELEVATIONS, THE PLANS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE 1421 MOUND TRAILADDRESS:NNDRAWN BY: * WINDOW HEADER HEIGHTS PER PLAN ERRORS OR OMISSIONS. THE CONTRACTOR, BUILDER, AND/OR THE CONSTRUCTED PURSUANT TO XX-XX-XX (NN) ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR STRUCTURAL & DIMENSIONAL THESE ARCHITECTURAL PLANS AND * CEILING HEIGHTS PER PLAN REVISION #1 NATHAN NEWMAN OR TMP HOMES, LLC. 4601JOB#:BUYER: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER. COPYRIGHTGENERAL NOTESLAST REVISED BY A DRAFTSMAN WHO IS NOT A REGISTERED ARCHITECT OR THE PLANS FURNISHED HEREWITH WERE PREPARED UPON REQUEST GARAGE FLOOR PLAN FRONT ELEVATION 802 TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE GOLF ROOM COVERED PATIO CROSS SECTION CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: April 1, 2025 Planning and Zoning V.2 TITLE OF ISSUE: Downtown Master Plan Revisions: Parking & Density BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The City Council has requested that the Planning and Zoning Commission review the Downtown Master Plan consistency with ity ode parking and density requirements. City Planner Phil Carlson's planning report is included in the packet for the Commission's review. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Discussion. Motion to recommend approval of the revisions to the Downtown Master Plan. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: Aye Nay Plannin Reorts gp Other (specify) ____________ ______________________________________________________________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular 733 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1000, Minneapolis, MN 55402 Memorandum DATE:April 1, 2025 TO:Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission FROM:Phil Carlson, AICP, Stantec RE:Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines Ï Parking Standards INTRODUCTION The downtown area of Centerville surrounding Main Street and Centerville Road has operated under the Master Plan & Development Guidelines for Downtown Centerville (Master Plan or DMP for short)since its adoption in 2006 and revision in 2023. The City Council has requested that the issue of parking ratios be reviewed and has asked the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider options for revising the standards and guidance in the DMP. Parking is a complex issue and has been studied by many communities over the last fifty years or more. There is not one simple answer for how much parking to require Ï there are many variables. The following is a simplified look at parking standards for Centerville. The issue is divided into two sections Ï Residential and Commercial. CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION Ï RESIDENTIAL PARKING Based on the information and analysis in this memorandum, I recommend removing the standard in the Master Plan referring to bedroom units and refer to the Zoning Code standard Ï 2 spacesper unit Ï but keep the standards in the current code that allow flexibility either with a PUD or by CUP. The CityÔs standard of 2/unit is in line with other suburban communities, but the City has the ability to vary from its own standard if the situation warrants. I recommend that a fraction of these 2 spaces Ï perhaps 0.2/unit Ï be reserved for guest parking for apartment projects. CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION Ï COMMERCIAL PARKING The Master Plan does not have numerical parking standards for commercial uses Ï those are regulated in the Zoning Code, so no change is needed in the Master Plan, except to say that the Zoning Code governs. Based on the information and analysis in this memorandum, I recommend makingthe commercial parking standard in the Zoning Code for retail, office and banks 5/1,000 sq ft (vs. the four different numbers now), which can be adjusted in a PUD or CUP. A full analysis of parking standards for all commercial uses would be a much larger study, which the City may wish to undertake at some point. This analysis includes only a few common commercial uses. April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 of 17 RE: Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines Ï Parking Standards RESIDENTIAL PARKING RATIOS Residential parking standards are reviewed below from foursources: Current Centerville Zoning Code residential parking standards Current Master Plan & Development Guidelines standards Other apartment projects proposed in Centerville Standards in other communities Current Centerville Zoning Code Residential Parking Standards Section 156.166 of the Zoning Code has standards for the minimum number of required parking spaces for a number of uses, detailed in the table on the next page.There are also two important qualifiers to the standards (underlineadded): Centerville Parking Standards 156.166 PARKING AND DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS (A) Requirements in general. The following table illustrates the minimum number of parking spaces required for various uses permitted in the city. The city may modify minimum parking requirements in the M-1 District, as part of the planned unit development approval process, if it is determined that the use is consistent with the purpose of the district and that parking is determined by the City to be sufficient to accommodate the use. . . . . UsesMinimum Parking Required Residential2/dwelling unit . . . (E) Notwithstanding the minimum number of parking spaces as defined by this section, a conditional use permit may be granted to provide fewer parking spaces when it is clearly demonstrated by the applicantthat the use will not require the number of spaces indicated. In the event a conditional use permit is granted, a condition may be imposed to require that the land normally dedicated to parking shall be held in a landscaped reserve that can be used for parking in the event the use or parking needs should change. A landscape reserve should equal the amount of land necessary to support the number of parking spaces required to serve any more restrictive parking use of the building or structure permitted by the applicable zoning district and building codes. The residential standard of 2 spaces/unit is typicalof many other communities, but by no means universal. April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 3of 17 RE: Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines ÏParking Standards Current Master Plan & Development Guidelines ResidentialStandards The DMP has over 70 mentions of ÑparkingÒ in the document. There is a Parking Strategy in the Systems Guidelines within the DMP. Both on-street parking and shared parking among different uses are mentioned as parts of this strategy. The Parking Strategy acknowledges up front that Ñ\[b\]alancing the realities of car-related necessities (streets, parking and so on) and the desired character is a significant challenge.Ò The Parking Strategy does not contain specific standards or ratios Ïthat is left to the Site Development Standards section of the DMP. Site Development Standards The Site Development Standards section emphasizes that parking will be provided as prescribed in the city code but that there may also be shared or municipal parking facilities and on-street parallel parking for many trips. The Standards encourage parking areas to be to the side or rear of buildings, not in front. The Standards suggest that residential parking be provided at 1 space per bedroom plus 1 guest space per 10 units. At this rate, a typical apartment or townhouse project with two bedrooms would require 2 spaces plus the guest parking. This is more than the Zoning Code standardof simply 2 spaces per unit. Other Apartment Projects Proposed in Centerville LaLonde Project By comparison, the apartment project proposed recently on the LaLonde property on Centerville Road and Westview Street had planned 166 parking spaces for 104 units, or 1.6 spaces per unit total. This is typical of suburban apartment projects I have seen in the last several years Ïmuch less than 2 per unit. The developer was willing to put a lot of money and effort into the project, and their commitment speaks to the reality of the demand for parking.There was not a detailed breakdown of number of bedrooms for that project, so we cannot compare their parking to the ratio of 1 space/bedroom. Belleville Landing Apartments The Belleville Landing apartment project proposed in 2021 on the Rehbein property north of st Norbella Senior Living on 21Avenue N., had proposed 209 parking for 103 units, or just over 2 spaces per unit.There was not a detailed breakdown of number of bedrooms for that project either, so we cannot compare their parking to the ratio of 1 space/bedroom. Standards in Other Communities The parking requirements for multi-family projects in someother nearby communities situated similarly to Centerville are summarized in the table on the next page.The consensus from these communities is 2 spaces per unit, sometimes a little more for guest parking. April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 4of 17 RE: Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines ÏParking Standards Residential Parking Standards ÏSelected Communities CityProject TypeUnit ParkingGuest ParkingTotal/Unit Lino Lakes Townhouse2.00.332.33 Apartment2.0-2.0 Hugo Townhouse2.00.22.2 Apartment2.00.22.2 Blaine Townhouse2.0-2.0 Apartment/studio1.0-1.0 Apartment/1 BR1.5-1.5 Apartment/2 BR+2.0-2.0 Circle Pines All Residential2.0-2.0 Forest Lake Townhouse2.0-2.0 Apartment2.00.12.1 Columbus All Residential2.0-2.0 April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 5of 17 RE: Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines ÏParking Standards COMMERCIALPARKING RATIOS Commercial parking standards are reviewed below from threesources: Current Centerville Zoning Code commercial parking standards Current Master Plan & Development Guidelines standards Standards in other communities A full analysis of all parking requirements would be a larger study that the City may wish to undertake it at some point. This analysis includes only a few selected uses.The trendnationwide is that parking requirements for retail and office uses are decreasing, but context matters Ïlarge urban areas can function with much less parking, dense suburban areas with a little less, while sparsely developed suburban areas still need a moderate parking standard. Current Centerville Zoning Code Commercial Parking Standards Standards for various commercial uses in the Centerville code are in the table below. CentervilleÔs code is unique in that it has severalkinds of commercial uses listed vs. the typical two or three. The listings for Ñgeneral servicesÒ and Ñtrade businessesÒ are not defined in the code and therefore could lead to confusion. The standardsof 6/1,000 for Retail and 7/1,000 for convenience stores are significantly higher than other communities.There are four categories of commercial uses (retail, convenience,general, trade) with standards of 3, 4, 6, and 7 spaces per 1,000 sq ft, which may all be covered by a single ratio in other cities, in most cases 5/1,000.Restaurants are a special case, typically based on seating, but also may include square footage and/or number of employees. Centerville Parking Standards UsesMinimum Parking Required Churches1/3 seats in largest assembly room Schools1/classroom plus 1/3 seats in largest assembly Theaters1/3 seats Restaurants1/3 seats Offices5/1,000 sq. ft. gross floor space Retail6/1,000 sq. ft. gross floor area Convenience stores7/1,000 sq. ft. gross floor area General services4/1,000 sq. ft. gross floor area Trade businesses3/1,000 sq. ft. gross floor area Manufacturing3/1,000 sq. ft. gross floor area Other industrial or warehousing2/1,000 sq. ft. gross floor area Car washes5/stacking per bay Drive-up restaurants5 stacking plus 1/3 seats April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 6of 17 RE: Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines ÏParking Standards Current Master Plan & Development Guidelines standards The Master Plan does not contain any specific numerical standards for commercial parking. It says that Ñ\[p\]arking numbers . . .Ò will be Ñsubject to individual review and approvalÒ.I recommend that this be changed to say parking will be regulated by the Zoning Code. Standards in other communities The parking requirements for commercial uses in some other nearby communities situated similarly to Centerville are summarized in the table below. National studies suggest that parking requirements for many commercial and office uses are decreasing compared to 20-40 years ago. Some communities are also adopting maximum parking ratios in addition to the minimums, to reduce the amount of pavementbeing built.The consensus from theseveral nearbycommunities surveyed below is5/1,000 sq ft for both commercial and office uses, with different approaches to clinics Ïsome based on number of doctors, some on the number of employees and exam rooms. Still other communities (not surveyed below) require a higher parking ratiofor small office buildings and a lower ratio for larger office buildings. Commercial Parking Standards ÏSelected Communities City Use >RetailOfficeClinicBankShopping Center Spaces/1,000 sq ft Lino Lakes 5.05.05.04.05.0 Hugo 4.05.05.04.0N/A Blaine 5.04.06.72.5N/A Circle Pines 5.06.06.06.0N/A Forest Lake 5.05.06/Dr.N/AN/A Columbus 5.05.01/empl+1/rm5.0N/A April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 7of 17 RE: Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines ÏParking Standards PARKING STANDARDS ÏOTHER COMMUNITIES LINO LAKES UseNumber of Parking Spaces Required Single Family and Two family Dwellings2 spaces per unit. Boarding House/Accessory ApartmentAt least 1 space for each person for whom sleeping accommodations are provided. Townhouses and Manufactured Home 2 rent-free spaces per unit. In projects involving 8 or more units, Parksguest parking at a rate of 1 space per 3 units shall be provided. Multiple-Family Dwellings2 rent-free spaces per unit. A minimum of one-half of the required parking spaces shall be within the building. Senior Housing1.5 spaces per independent living apartment unit other than studio apartments. Studio apartments require 1 space per unit. Half of the parking spaces for independent living shall be underground. Rest Home, Nursing Home, Convalescent 1 space for each 6 beds based upon maximum design Center, or Assisted-Livingcapacity plus 1 space for each 2 employees. Hospitals2 spaces for each bed. Schools, Elementary and Junior HighAt least 3 parking spaces per classroom, plus necessary spaces for student drop off. Auditoriums and special events space shall be calculated separately. High School and Colleges1 space for each classroom plus 1 additional space for each 7 students based upon maximum design capacity. Church, Theater, AuditoriumAt least 1 parking space for each 3 seats based on the design capacity of the main assembly hall. Facilities as may be provided in conjunction with such buildings or uses shall be subject to additional requirements which are imposed by this ordinance. Community Centers, Libraries, Private 1 space for each 300 square feet of floor area in the principal Clubs, Lodges, Museums, Art Galleriesstructure. Day Care Facilities1 space for each 300 square feet of floor area. Office Buildings, Veterinary Hospitals, 1 space for each 200 square feet of floor area. Professional Offices, and Medical Clinics Financial Institutions, Banks, Savings and 1 space for each 250 square feet of floor area. Loan Health Club1 space for each 300 square feet of floor area. Retail Store and Service Establishment1 space for each 200 square feet of floor area. Shopping Centers1 space for each 200 square feet of floor area (exclusive of common areas). April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 8of 17 RE: Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines ÏParking Standards Retail Sales and Service Business with 50% At least 8 spaces or 1 space for each 200 square feet devoted or More of Gross Floor area Devoted to to public sales or service, plus 1 space for each 500 square Storage, Warehouses and/or Industryfeet of storage area. Restaurants, Cafes, Private Clubs Serving 1 space for each 100 square feet of dining room, plus 1 space Food and/or Drinks, Bars, On-Sale for each employee of the maximum work shift. Nightclubs Fast Food Restaurant1 space for each 67 square feet of gross floor area. Motels, Motor Hotels, Hotels1 space per each rental unit plus 1 space for each 8 units, and 1 space for each employee on any shift. Motor Fuel Station1 space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area. Auto Repair4 spaces plus 2 spaces per service bay. Motor Vehicle Sales Lot1 space for each 250 square feet of floor area of the building plus 1 space per each 2,000 square feet of gross land area. Commercial Car Wash1 space per employee plus: Drive-through: 10 stacking spaces. Self-service: 1 stacking space per wash bay. Motor fuel stations: None in addition to that required for the principal use. Garden Supply Store, Building Material 8 spaces, plus 1 space for 800 square feet of floor area over Sales in Structure1,000 square feet. Private Racquetball, Handball and Tennis 6 spaces per court. Courts Indoor Sports Arenas, Private Skating Rink, 20 spaces, plus 1 space for each 200 square feet of floor Dance Hall, or Public Auction Housespace over 2,000 square feet. Golf Driving Range, Miniature Golf, 10 spaces plus 1 space for each 100 square feet of floor space Archery Rangeof building. Golf Courses4 spaces per hole, plus 50% of the requirements for any other associated use. Bowling Alley5 spaces for each alley, plus additional spaces for related uses. Funeral Homes and Mortuaries20 spaces for each chapel or parlor, plus 1 space for each funeral vehicle. Contractors' Offices, Shops and Yards2 spaces for each employee. Light Manufacturing1 space for each 500 square feet of gross floor area. Warehousing, Storage of Handling of Bulk 1 space for each 2,000 square feet of gross floor area. Goods Other UsesAny use not in the parking requirements in this section shall be assigned a parking requirement by the Community Development Director or designee. April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 9 of 17 RE: Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines Ï Parking Standards HUGO UseParking Spaces per Use * Gross floor area Retail sales and service businesses,1 parking space per each 250 square feet of gross floor area Motor vehicle service and convenience store, with and without fuel sales, Banks and financial services, Child care facilities Restaurants and other seating venues, 1 parking space per 3 seats, based on capacity design per including, public facilities for gathering building code requirements. theaters, civic centers, auditoriums, stadiums, and arenas Places of worship1 space for every 3 seats plus 1 space per 200 square feet of floor space not dedicated to seating. Manufacturing, processing, or1 parking space per 500 square feet of gross floor area. fabricating facility Warehousing and wholesale business1 parking space per 1,500 square feet of gross floor area. Motels, hotels and resorts1 parking space per lodging unit. Office buildings, animal clinic, medical 1 parking space per 200 square feet clinic, and dental clinic Schools: Elementary and junior high1 space per class room plus 1 parking space for each 100 students based on capacity. Auditoriums and special events space shall be calculated separately. High school, technical, college and 1 space per class room plus 1 parking space for each 4 university students based on capacity. Auditoriums and special events space shall be calculated separately. Hospitals1 space for each 3 beds and 1 space for each staff person April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 10of 17 RE: Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines Ï Parking Standards UseParking Spaces per Use * Gross floor area Senior housing:1 space for each employee, in addition to calculation below: Independent1 parking space per unit, plus 1 parking space per 10 units Assisted living1 parking space per 5 units Memory care1 parking space per 5 units Single and multi-family housing2 per housing unit plus 1 space per 5 units in apartment or townhouse complex. April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 11of 17 RE: Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines Ï Parking Standards BLAINE Required Parking Spaces.Off-streetparkingspaces accessory to designated uses shall be provided as follows: (1)Single family dwellings:At least one (1)parkingspace for each dwelling, plus one (1) additionalparkingspace for each two (2) roomers or lodgers accommodated. (2)Two family dwellings:Two (2) for each dwelling unit. (3)Apartments:One space per studio apartment, one-and-one-half spaces per one-bedroom apartment, and two spaces per unit for all other units. Half of the requiredparkingstalls must be underground. (Ord. No. 22-2514, 12-19-2022) (4)Townhouses:Two garage spaces per unit plus 1 space for each three units for guestparking. Guestparkingmay include on streetparkingspaces on private roads. (5)Automobile Repair:Four (4)parkingspaces, plus two (2)parkingspaces per service bay. The outside storage of cars as a permitted or conditional use in the applicable zoning district may occupy the required four (4)parkingspaces. (6)Banks:At least one (1)parkingspace for each four hundred (400) square feet of floor area. (7)Boarding and Rooming Houses:At least two (2)parkingspaces, plus one (1)parkingspace for each three (3) persons for whom living accommodations are provided. (8)Bowling alleys:At least five (5)parkingspaces for each alley, plus one (1) space for every four hundred (400) square feet of area not used as a bowling alley. (Ord. No. 06-2099, amended 6-1- 2006) (9)Brewery: At least one (1)parkingspace for each five hundred (500) square feet of manufacturing floor area and one (1)parkingspace for each two thousand (2,000) square feet of warehousing floor area. (10)Business and professional offices or public administration buildings:At least one (1)parkingspace for each two-hundred-fifty (250) square feet of floor area. (Ord. No. 22-2514, 12-19-2022) (11)Childcare facility, not including group family daycare:At least one (1)parkingspace for each three hundred (300) square feet of floor area. (12)Drive Thru Businesses: a.Pharmacies with one drive thru lane shall provide stacking space for at least five vehicles, and pharmacies with two or more drive thru lanes shall provide stacking space for at least three vehicles per lane, as measured from and including the last pick-upstation, window, or the like. Stacking spaces shall not interfere withparkingspaces or traffic circulation. b.Banks containing one drive thru lane shall provide stacking space for at least six vehicles, and banks containing two or more drive thru lanes shall provide stacking space for at least four vehicles per lane, as measured from and including the last pick-upstation, window, or the like. Stacking spaces shall not interfere withparkingspaces or traffic circulation. c.Coffee shops containing one drive thru lane shall provide stacking space for at least ten vehicles, and coffee shops containing two or more drive thru lanes shall provide stacking space for at least six vehicles per lane, as measured from and including thelast pick-up station, window, or the like. Stacking spaces shall not interfere withparkingspaces or traffic circulation. d.All Other Uses. Businesses with one drive thru lane shall provide stacking space for at least six vehicles, and businesses with two or more drive thru lanes shall provide stacking space for at least six vehicles per lane, as measured from and including thelast pick-up station, window, or the like. Stacking spaces shall not interfere withparkingspaces or traffic circulation. (13)Establishments handling the sale and consumption of food and refreshment on the premises including event centers: At least one (1) parking space for each one hundred (100) square feet of floor area, excluding bar area and kitchen area, one (1) parking space for each forty (40) square feet of bar area and one (1) parking space for each two hundred square feet of kitchen area. If no April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 12of 17 RE: Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines ÏParking Standards dining area is provided at least one (1) parking space for each 275 square feet of public pick up area. (14)Event Centers, auditoriums, private clubs, lodges, and other places of assembly (not places of worship): Parking spaces equal in number to one-half the seating capacity plus employee parking. (15)Fitness Centers: 1 space for each three hundred (300) square feet of floor area. (16)Furniture and appliance stores, motor vehicle sales, stores for repair of household equipment, or furniture: At least one (1) parking space for each six hundred (600) square feet of floor area. (17)Hospitals: At least two (2) parking spaces per bed. (18)Hotels: At least one (1) space for each guest room. (19)Libraries and museums: At least one (1) parking space for each five hundred (500) square feet of floor area. (20)Manufacturing, fabricating, and processing plants not engaged in retail trade: At least one (1) parking space for each five hundred (500) square feet of floor area. (Ord. No. 88-1071, amended 2- 18-1988; Ord. No. 22-2514, 12-19-2022) (21)Medical and dental clinics: At least one (1) space for each one hundred fifty (150) square feet of floor area. (22)Motels: At least one (1) parking space for each dwelling unit, plus one (1) space per employee. (23)Movie Theaters: At least one (1) parking space for each four (4) seats in the theater. (24)Places of Worship: At least one (1) parking space for each four (4) seats in accordance with design capacity of the main auditorium. (25)Recreational buildings or community centers: Spaces in adequate number as determined by the Zoning Administrator. (26)Schools, elementary, junior high, public or private: 1 per 4 students based on the design capacity. This requirement may be reduced at the Zoning Administrator's discretion to reflect facility use and/or parking policy. Adequate space shall be allowed for the dropping off and/or picking up of students as determined by the Zoning Administrator. (27)Schools, high school, public or private: One (1) per four (4) students based on the design capacity. This requirement may be reduced at the Zoning Administrator's discretion to reflect facility use and/or parking policy. Adequate space shall be allowed forthe dropping off and/or picking up of students as determined by the Zoning Administrator. At least two (2) parking spaces per student, plus necessary spaces for student drop off. May be reduced at Zoning Administrator discretion. (28) (25) Self Storage Facility: Minimum of five (5) spaces. (28)Self Storage Facility: Minimum of five (5) spaces (29)Senior Housing: 1.5 spaces per independent living apartment unit other than studio apartments. Studio apartments require one space per unit. Half of the parking spaces for independent living shall be underground. Parking for assisted living and memory careunits: At least one (1) parking stall space per two (2) units. (30)Supermarkets, discount houses, mail order outlets, retail stores and other stores with high customer volume: At least one (1) parking space for each two hundred (200) square feet of floor area for the first 100,000 square feet, plus 1 per 350 square feet of floor area thereafter. The number of parking spaces provided shall not exceed the minimum requirement by more than 10 percent, The Zoning Administrator may expand the parking requirements if the applicant demonstrates, in documented form, a demand which is different than required based on the specifics of the proposed use. (31)Taproom: At least one (1) parking space for each forty (40) square feet of taproom/bar area. (32)Undertaking establishments and funeral homes: At least one (1) space for every twenty-eight (28) square feet of area devoted to funeral services or display area plus one (1) parking space per employee. (Ord. No. 03-1990, amended 8-21-2003) April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 13of 17 RE: Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines ÏParking Standards (33)Warehouse and storage establishments and freight terminals: At least one (1) off-street parking space for each two thousand (2,000) square feet of floor area or one (1) parking space for every two (2) employees, whichever is greater. (34)Other uses: Parking spaces on the same basis as required for the most similar use. (35)Reduced parking. When demonstrated to the satisfaction of the zoning administrator that the number of parking spaces required by this section would not be needed for the particular use in question, a reduced number of parking spaces may be approved subjectto the following: a.The request for reduction shall be accompanied by supporting data specifically applying to the particular use in question. b.The applicant must provide each of the following: 1.A detailed parking plan demonstrating that the parking otherwise required by this section can be provided on the site within ordinance design standards; and 2.The parking area must meet the setback, dimension, and maneuverability standards of this ordinance and the stormwater management rules; and 3.An agreement in recordable form, approved as to form and content by the city attorney, executed by the property owner, which agreement provides that the owner, on behalf of himself and his heirs, successors, and assigns, will not use the area identified for expansion parking for any use except landscaping or to cause compliance with the off-street parking requirements of this Code. c.The City may order installation of previously excepted parking spaces at any time when, in the city's judgment, conditions indicate the need for such parking, and the property owner shall comply with such order. April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 14of 17 RE: Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines ÏParking Standards CIRCLE PINES 1320.17 Off-street Parking. Off-street parking requirements in the C-1, C-2, and C-3 Districts are as follows: A parking space shall consist of at least 200 square feet exclusive of drives or aisles. (a) Banks and Offices for Service and Professional Businesses -one (1) space for every one hundred seventy (170) square feet of floor area. (b) Bowling alleys -five (5) parking spaces for each alley. (c) Dance Halls, Assembly Halls -one (1) space for every one hundred (100) square feet of floor gross area or one (1) space for every three seats used for dancing or assembly. (d) Hotels and Motels -one (1) parking space for each one (1) bedroom. Chapter 13 77 (e) Manufacturing Plants -one (1) parking space for each two (2) employees on the maximum working shift. (f) Restaurants and Nightclubs -one (1) parking space for every 100 square feet of useable floor area. (g) Retail Stores -one (1) parking space for every two hundred (200) square feet of sales area. (h) Sports Arenas and Auditoriums, other than in schools -one (1) parking space for each six (6) seats. (i) Theaters and Assembly Halls with fixed seats -one (1) parking space for each five (5) seats. (j) Wholesale Establishments or Warehouses -one (1) parking space for every (1) employee. (k) Uses not mentioned in this Subsection. The parking requirement for uses not listed in this Subsection may be established by the city based on the characteristics of the use and available information on parking demand for such use. (a) Off-Street parking in residential districts shall be used only for the parking of vehicles, except as permitted in home occupations. (b) The following parking spaces shall be required: Churches and Schools -one (1) parking space for each three (3) seats in the principal auditorium. When no auditorium is involved, one (1) parking space for everyone (1) employee. Dwelling -two (2) parking spaces for each family or dwelling unit. April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 15of 17 RE: Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines ÏParking Standards FOREST LAKE (10) Required minimum parking.The minimum number of parking spaces for each use shall be as follows: (a) Residential.(Residential minimum parking requirements shall have flexibility through the development process if a project meets the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan to achieve affordable housing). 1. Single and two-family dwellings.Each dwelling unit shall include 2 enclosed spaces and 2 surfaced spaces. 2. Townhouse s.Each dwelling unit shall include 2 enclosed spaces and 2 surfaced spaces, plus an additional 1/2 parking space per dwelling unit for visitors. Visitor parking may be consolidated in key areas of the townhouse development or it may be located in driveways leading to garages, provided that the visitor parking space will not interfere with circulation. 3. Multiple-family dwellings.Two spaces per dwelling unit, 1 of which must be enclosed, plus an additional 1/2 parking space per every 5 dwelling units for visitors. 4. Senior housing.In connection with multiple dwelling units that restrict occupancy to senior citizens, the city may grant a variance reducing the parking requirement to a minimum of 1.25 spaces per dwelling unit, 1 of which must be enclosed for each 3 dwelling units. In connection with the variance, the city will require that the landowner, for him or herself, his or her successors and assignees, agree to expand available parking to the full amount required by this section if the occupancy is not restricted to senior citizens. Adequate land area shall be designated and set aside for future expansion of the parking to the full amount required by this section, if needed. For the purpose this section, senior citizens are defined as persons 55 years of age or older. 5. Manufactured home park.Two parking spaces per unit plus 1/2 parking space for visitors. Visitor parking may be consolidated in key locations of the manufactured home park development. (b) Bed and breakfast establishments.Two spaces for the principal dwelling unit plus 1 space for each rental unit. (c) Residential facilities.One space for each bed, plus 1 space for each 3 employees at maximum shift other than doctors. (d) Hotel, motel.One space for each rental unit plus 1 space for each employee at maximum shift, plus 1 space per 3 persons to the maximum occupancy load of each public meeting and/or banquet room plus 50% of the spaces otherwise required for accessory uses (e.g. restaurants and bars). (e) Nursing home, sanitarium, convalescent, rest home, or institution.One space for each 6 beds for which accommodations are offered, plus 1 space for each 2 employees at maximum shift. (f) Schools, elementary and junior high.Three spaces for each classroom. (g) Schools, high school through college.One space for each 4 students based on design capacity, plus 3 additional spaces for each classroom. (h) Place of worship and other places of assembly.One space for each 3 seats. (i) Theatre.One space per 4 patrons at the maximum occupancy load of the facility, plus 1 space per employee on the largest work shift. (j) Hospital.One space for each 3 hospital beds, plus 1 space for each 4 employees other than doctors at maximum shift, plus 1 parking space for each resident and regular staff doctor. Bassinets shall not be counted as beds. (k) Medical or dental clinic.Six spaces per staff doctor or dentist. (l) Health club.One space for each 200 square feet of floor area. (m) Bowling alley.Six parking spaces for each alley, plus additional spaces as may be required for related uses such as restaurant/bar. (n) Vehicle related retail/service.Two spaces plus 3 spaces for each service stall, plus l space for each 250 square feet of building used for the sale of goods and services, plus adequate stacking and maneuvering space for pump island areas. April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 16of 17 RE: Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines ÏParking Standards (o) Restaurant, cafe, bar, tavern, night club.One space for each 2.5 seats based on design capacity and 1 space per employee based on largest working shift or as determined by the business plan and approved by the city. (p) Restaurant, drive-in or take out.One space for each 15 square feet of floor area allocated to patron service and counter area, plus 1 space for every 2.5 seats based on design capacity. (q) Retail stores.Five spaces for each 1,000 square feet of floor area. (r) Office.One space for each 200 square feet of floor area. (s) Funeral homes.Eight spaces for each chapel or parlor, plus 1 space for each funeral vehicle maintained on the premises. Aisle space shall also be provided off the street for making up a funeral procession. (t) Furniture store, wholesale, auto sales, repair shops.Three spaces for each 1,000 square feet of floor area. Open sales lots shall provide 2 spaces for each 5,000 square feet of lot area, but not less than 3 spaces. (u) Industrial, warehouse, storage, handling of bulk goods.One space for each employee on maximum shift or 1 space for each 2,000 square feet of floor area, whichever is greater. (v) Shopping centers.Five spaces for every 1,000 square feet of floor area. (w) Marinas.One and 1/2 spaces per slip plus 1 space per employee and a minimum of 20 12-by-25 foot trailer stalls. April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 17of 17 RE: Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines ÏParking Standards COLUMBUS A. Auto, Marine, and RV Sales and/or Service.One (1) parking space for each two hundred (200) square feet of retail, office and showroom space, plus one (1) parking space for each five hundred (500) square feet of storage and service area. B. Bowling Alleys.At least five (5) parking spaces for each bowling lane, plus additional spaces as may be required for related uses contained within the principal structure such as a restaurant. C. Car Wash. 1. Automobile drive through services. Ten (10) spaces plus one (1) space for each employee on the maximum shift. 2. Self-Service. Five (5) parking spaces per stall. D. Day Care Facilities and Pre-Schools.One (1) space for each employee on the largest shift, plus one (1) space for every three (3) children or students attending during peak attendance. E. Financial Institutions, Municipal Buildings, and/or Public Office Buildings.One (1) parking space for each two hundred (200) square feet of gross floor area. F. Funeral Homes.Twenty (20) parking spaces for each chapel or parlor, plus one (1) parking space for each funeral vehicle maintained on the premises. Aisle space shall also be provided off street for making up a funeral procession. G. Furniture Stores and Appliance Stores.One (1) parking space for each four hundred (400) square feet of gross floor area. H. Golf Courses.Five (5) parking spaces for each hole on the golf course plus requisite parking for restaurants and banquet facilities. I. Hospitals.Two (2) parking spaces for each patient bed. J. Hotels and Motels.One (1) space for each room plus one (1) additional space for each employee on the maximum shift. Separate parking shall be required for accessory restaurants, bars, taverns, or banquet halls. K. Manufacturing, Fabricating, or Processing of a Product or Material.One (1) parking space for each employee on the largest shift, one (1) space for each company owned truck that is not stored inside a building and guest parking as may be necessary for the business. L. Medical or Dental Clinics,VeterinaryHospitalsor Clinics, and Animal Grooming Facilities.One(1) parking space for each employee and two(2) spaces for each patient room or station. M. Motor Fuel and/or Service Stations.One (1) parking space per employee plus four (4) parking spaces for each service stall. Those facilities designed with retail sales shall be required to provide additional parking in compliance with other applicable sections of this Ordinance. N. Offices.One (1) parking space for each two hundred (200) square feet of gross floor area. O. Public Facilities, Public Utilities, Police and Fire Public Safety Facilities.One (1) space per employee on maximum shift, plus one (1) space per utility vehicle or official vehicle. P. Retail Stores, Photography Studios, or Service Shops.One (1) space for each two hundred (200) square feet of floor area for public sales plus one (1) space for each five hundred (500) square feet of service or storage area. Q. Religious Institutions.One (1) parking space for each three (3) seats in the largest assembly. R. Theaters and Other Cultural and Entertainment Facilities.One (1) parking space for each three (3) seats of design capacity. S. Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Taverns, and Night Clubs.One (1) space for each three (3) seats based on capacity design. 733 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1000, Minneapolis, MN 55402 Memorandum DATE:April 1, 2025 TO:Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission FROM:Phil Carlson, AICP,Stantec RE:Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines Ï Residential Density INTRODUCTION The downtown area of Centerville surrounding Main Street and Centerville Road has operated under the Master Plan & Development Guidelines for Downtown Centerville (Master Plan or DMP for short)since its adoption in 2006 and revision in 2023. The City Council has requested that the issue of residential densitybe reviewed and has asked the Planning and Zoning Commission to consider options for revising the standards and guidance in the DMP. The issue of density is tied to the goals and vision for Downtown Centerville, as articulated in the Vision Statement from the DMP: ÐCenterville will continue to be a small town and will be a safe community where people know their neighbors. The historic fabric of the downtown and the surrounding neighborhood provide a strong sense of place and pride for residents. Residents will be able to walk to downtown through a well-connected trail system. CentervilleÓs historic downtown will offer a mix of uses, with the small town character preserved by appropriate design standards. A range of housing types will be available in downtown, each meeting high design standards. Centerville will meet the challenge of managing growth while enhancing the historic small town flavor, safety and strong sense of community that has attracted people to live here.Ñ - Task Force Vision Statement Character Key phrases stick out, such as:Ñsmall town flavorÒ and Òsense of placeÒ. Throughout the DMP, the phrase Ñpedestrian-friendlyÒ is also mentioned many times.These terms define the character that is intended for the area, and these termsare well known and frequently used in planning circles. What these terms evoke is most often a character found in historic small-town downtowns, illustrated in the photos on the following pages Ï some are oldersmall towns, some are newly created suburban Ñtown centersÒ or ÑvillagesÒ, but they have the same characteristics: buildings close to the street, two-story development, on-street parking, and few parking lots fronting the street. Importantly, they also rely on a critical mass of people living nearby. April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 of 8 RE: Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines Ï Residential Density Adopting the vision and crafting the standards to achieve this character is entirely within the CityÔs authority and role. The ÑDowntownÒ area of Centerville does not need to have this character, but if the City wants it, then there are a few key elements that must be present for it to emerge. Many of those elements are described and prescribed in the DMP. Buildings Close to the Street/Parking to the Side or Rear The images belowshow a typical suburban shopping center(top) and a typical small town downtown shopping experience (bottom). The first has long, low one-story buildings and a large expanse of parking; the second has two- and three-story buildings close to the street, parking on the street, and sidewalks. Suburban Shopping (Vadnais Heights) Small Town Shopping (Owatonna) April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 3 of 8 RE: Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines Ï Residential Density Residential Density/Walkable Destinations In order to have destinations within walking distance there needs to be a critical mass of people Ï density Ï within a small area to support those destinations. There are no coffee shops in the middle of suburban residential neighborhoods, but there are many businessesin areas where there are many residents close by.The neighborhoods illustrated belowshow this Ï if there is only low density development, thencoffee shops, restaurants, hair salons, dry cleaners, gift shops, etc. cannot survive. With a larger population nearby, the chances of success are greater. There is the added benefit of allowing many walking or biking trips, which is not only a lifestyle amenity but is proven by research from major medical and insurance groups to result in a healthier population. Downtown Centerville is an example of a Ñmixed-usenodeÒ where destinations might thrive if there is a dense enough population nearby to support them. Two-Story Development Ï Framing the Street Part of the character of small-town downtowns is the building edge framing the street. At least two-story buildings are needed to create this character,this ÑframeÒ,as in the examples on the next pages, with buildings required to be close to the street, not set back. How Much Density? Dense urban neighborhoods like downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, or development along the LRT corridors, can have densities of 100 units/acre or more Ï this is not likely or desirable for Centerville. But apartment projects of 3-4 stories, which would be appropriate for Downtown Centerville, are typically 30-50 units acre. There are many variablesthat affect the density, but in Centerville a maximum of 30 units/acre would probablybe enough for most projects. Design Character Rather than just a number, the character of the design in context matters more. A higher density can be very attractive if designed right, a lower density can be a problem if not designed well. April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 4 of 8 RE: Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines Ï Residential Density Hopkins/Downtown (historic) Stillwater/Downtown (historic) April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 5 of 8 RE: Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines Ï Residential Density Red Wing/Downtown (historic) Anoka/Downtown(historic) April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 6 of 8 RE: Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines Ï Residential Density Maple Grove/Arbor Lakes (recent) St. Louis Park/Excelsior & Grand (recent) April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 7 of 8 RE: Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines Ï Residential Density Burnsville/Heart of the City (recent) Mendota Height/The Village (recent) April 1, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 8 of 8 RE: Downtown Master Plan & Development Guidelines Ï Residential Density CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION I recommend that CentervilleÔs Downtown maintain an allowable density as high as possible in the core area of Downtown with 2- to 4-story development, to encourage the kind of development and the population density needed to create a walkable neighborhood with the desired character.I understand that many in theCity are concerned about high density. Reducing the current maximum from45 units/acre to 30 units/acre could be acceptable and still attract viable projects.Recommendations: 12-30 units/acre in the core of Downtown Minimum 2 stories, maximum 4 stories Buildings close to the street Ï maximum 10-ft setback Master Plan & Development Guidelines for DowntownCenterville Prepared for The Centerville Downtown Redevelopment Task Force Prepared By Damon Farber Associates Benshoof & Associates KKE Architects, Inc. Adopted by City Council January 11, 2006 Revised by City Council Î 2020 Revised by City Council October 25, 2023 Revised by City Council January 22, 2025 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines Table of Contents A. IntroductionÈ ........................................................................................... 3 B. Systems GuidelinesÈ .............................................................................. 9 C. Standards for Private DevelopmentÈ .................................................... 19 January 4, 2006 Page 1 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines Downtown Redevelopment Task Force Members: Rick Terway Kevin Amundsen Bill Bisek Mike Thinesen Jenny Dosch Tom Wood Jennifer Klennert Mayor Mary Capra Tom Lee John Meyer, City Financial Dir. D.LoveDallas Larson, City Administrator Mark Pangell Consultant Team: Damon Farber Associates Benshoof & Associates KKE Architects, Inc. 923 Nicollet Mall, Suite 200 10417 Excelsior Blvd, Suite 2 300 First Avenue N. Mpls, MN 55402 Hopkins, MN 55343 Mpls, MN 55401 web: www.damonfarber.com web: www.benshoof.com web: www.kke.com ph: 612.332.7522 ph: 952.238.1667 ph: 612.332.4200 We would like to thank the Downtown Redevelopment Task Force, the many concerned citizens, business owners, City Staff, County Staff and local politicians who contributed their time and ideas to the Master Plan. It is the dedication and hard work of such individuals that make Centerville a thriving community today and will provide vision for its future. January 4, 2006Page 2 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines A. INTRODUCTION A.I. Intent of the Master Plan & Development Guidelines The Downtown Area Master Plan & Development Guidelines propose recommendations that will reinforce and guide public/private investment in a manner that will strengthen the viability of the area and recommend Downtown Centerville as a community destination of the highest quality. The Master Plan is intended to guide the form and character of development within downtown for the next twenty years. In the summer of 2005, Damon Farber Traditional Mixed-Use Downtown Associates was commissioned by the City of Centerville to lead a community task force to Mixed-Use neighborhood and downtown prepare a master plan, a set of design area. guidelines and zoning amendments. The purpose of the Master Plan & Development ¤ A framework of transportation Guidelines is to establish an appropriate improvements needed to support the framework for future redevelopment of redevelopment of the area and to create downtown as a vibrant Mixed-Use appropriate levels of parking as well as destination, to incorporate: vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian access to the downtown. ¤ A set of design standards to guide the architectural quality of new development within the downtown area. While subject to the following regulations and guidelines, the plan layout shall be flexible to respond to physical site constraints, end usersÓ needs, community desires and a changing market. The market analysis performed by the McCombs Group in the fall of 2005 helped to Looking South on Centerville Road at Main Street define the overall quantity of retail, commercial and residential that could occur ¤ An overall vision for redevelopment within the next twenty years. of the area, including the pattern, form and character of new development and open The market analysis projects that the City of space in the interest of creating a cohesive Centerville will be able to sustain a total of 230,700 square feet of merchandise and January 4, 2006 Page 3 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines A Master Plan Concept and Development services including but not limited to Guidelines would allow for this kind of restaurants, specialty stores, clothing creative flexibility. The Guidelines set retailers, coffee shops, physicianÓs offices, standards for urban design relationships that insurance offices, bank, daycare and ensure the scale and character of personal services. The Market Analysis also redevelopment that the community expects, predicts that the City of Centerville will be while still allowing the developer to arrive at well served by the addition of approximately creative solutions that meet their financial 450 additional higher density residential units. requirements and the needs of the end users. The uses and square footages shown on the Master Plan are based on this analysis with consideration of the appropriate uses to occur within the downtown area and transitions into the surrounding neighborhoods. The Master plan directs the design of the street and open space network and provides flexibility with the individual block layout and dispersion of housing types to meet City statutes, regulations and guidelines within. A.II Master Plan Improved Pedestrian Environment A number of goals emerged during the initial meetings with downtown land owners, the The intent of the Downtown Master Plan is general public, the Downtown Task Force and to provide a comfortable, safe, Mixed-Use through the analysis of existing conditions and community with emphasis on pedestrian upon review of the Market Analysis conducted oriented streetscapes, diverse housing by the McCombs Group. options, adequate open space and quality architecture. The goals were developed with an eye towards providing the development More specifically, the Guidelines are community with a clear and concise intended to: understanding of the communitiesÓ vision for the downtown. The vision includes the desire ¤ Ensure the compatible integration of to incorporate the History of Centerville into retail, office and residential uses. the redevelopment. ¤ Maintain a scale and form of A system was needed to set standards for the development that emphasizes sensitivity to overall project but also to allow enough the pedestrian environment and existing flexibility for developers to tailor their neighborhoods nearby. individual projects within the downtown area towards the needs of the end users. ¤ Ensure the compatible integration of a variety of housing types, including townhouses, medium density and density residential. January 4, 2006 Page 4 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines appropriate design standards. A range of housing types will be available in ¤Minimize the impact of automobiles into downtown, each meeting high design the setting through strategies such a shared standards. Centerville will meet the parkingÑ, in which adjacent land uses having challenge of managing growth while different peak-hour parking demands can enhancing the historic small town flavor, share parking facilities. safety and strong sense of community that has attracted people to live here.Ñ ¤Improve access to and from County State Aid Highways 14 and 21. - Task Force Vision Statement ¤Achieve Ðtraffic calmingÑ benefits History of Centerville through: an integrated street network, Centerville has a rich French-Canadian provision of options for traffic flow, the history with the first white settlers arriving to design of streets with adequate width, and the area in the 1840Ós. They were trappers the provision of on-street parking. coming to the area for the abundant wildlife. Prior to the white settlers moving into the area ¤Provide for public open space that uses the Dakota Indians lived here in the 1600s storm water treatment ponds as a visual and and 1700s. At that time, this area was recreational amenity to the project. covered with dense woodlands and many square miles of marshes, lakes, and ¤Ensure the compatibility of buildings with waterways. The Dakotas abandoned their respect to the specific character of their settlement in the late 1700's, but returned immediate context within each district. annually to harvest wild rice. ¤Encourage active ground floor uses, such Canada arrived and Soon after, families from as restaurants, shops and services, to settled here because it reminded them of animate the street within the Mixed-Use their former homeland. Several descendants Corridors portion of the area. of these original settlers still live in Centerville. ¤Develop a better connection between downtown and Centerville Lake The city was officially established on August 11, 1857, when Minnesota was still a territory. The task force developed a vision statement At that time Centerville was known as for the entire project that will guide the Centerville Township and encompassed the development of the plan and aid in the current City of Centerville and the City of Lino evaluation of development proposals. Lakes. The downtown area of Centerville was originally known as the French Section. ÐCenterville will continue to be a small German immigrants settled farther to the west town and will be a safe community where in what is now part of the City of Lino Lakes. people know their neighbors. The historic The pioneers cleared the land for farming and fabric of the downtown and the agriculture soon followed. Residents formed surrounding neighborhood provide a the Church of St. Genevieve of Paris. strong sense of place and pride for The Downtown Redevelopment Task Force residents. Residents will be able to walk to wanted to build off of CentervilleÓs history with downtown through a well-connected trail an emphasis on our uniqueness of having the system. CentervilleÓs historic downtown downtown still standing, but all of will offer a mix of uses, with the small town character preserved by January 4, 2006Page 5 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines A.III Purpose. What are Development the building have been greatly modified and Guidelines? no longer meet the criteria for registration as a The primary purpose of Development National Historic site. With this knowledge the Guidelines is to set basic parameters, Downtown Redevelopment Task Force felt the describe preferences and design intent. necessity to build off our heritage in the These guidelines serve as a framework within redesign plans for the downtown area. which creative design can occur. Development Guidelines are established to You will see the French-Canadian reflection ensure that public and private development in the design plan with great detail given to projects implement the Goals, Objectives, iron work and building design reflective of turn Policies and Character envisioned by the of the century Canadian architecture. community. The Guidelines provide a framework to: ¤ Enhance the quality of the built environment; ¤ Achieve quality contextual design ¤ Achieve design that implements the vision of each district in which the property is located, thereby promoting an identity for the downtown; ¤ Encourage a diversity of architectural styles that incorporate historic architectural Quality Residential Architecture elements and materials previously used downtown; Districts The project area is broken into two unique ¤ Provide design flexibility instead of districts that relate directly to each other. aesthetic control; The Mixed-Use Corridors and the Downtown Neighborhood district form the ¤ Create a unique pedestrian-oriented primary development opportunities within environment; and; the area. The Mixed Use Corridors correspond to the M-1 Zoning District and ¤ Provide investor and property owner the Downtown Neighborhood district confidence through design continuity. corresponds to the M-2 Zoning District. The Development Guidelines encompass the The Mixed-Use Corridors will provide primarily above goals through standards for new retail uses on the first floor with housing or construction that regulate site design, office uses above. It will become a pedestrian building placement and building design. friendly town center and community destination. Lastly, the Guidelines establish standards for seven important systems. The Guidelines The Downtown Neighborhood will provide a include an explanation of the general and range of medium to high density housing specific design principles promoted by each styles and choices for everyone from empty aspect of the guidelines, nesters to young professionals. January 4, 2006 Page 6 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines Transportation Systems Storm Water as well as a variety of images describing Systems appropriate design solutions to implement Utilities Mix of Uses those principles. This approach values Parking Strategy creativity and allows for numerous design solutions for any particular project. The City The Second document, Standards for Private Administrator and Planning and Zoning Development is intended to provide guidance Commission are responsible for the to the private developers as they take administration of the Development Guidelines. responsibility for individual components within Projects in the Downtown Area must comply the Master Plan. It will help assure that the with the Development Guidelines, as well as private development that takes place in the the provisions of the City Code and Downtown Area will fulfill the CityÓs goals and compliance will be determined during the site objectives for the area. plan review and PUD process. The Standards for Private Development deal with the two individual districts within the Master Plan and the individual buildings within those districts. Well Detailed Buildings A. IV Application The format and content of these guidelines are specifically tailored for use as a reference workbook. They are organized into two separate documents that are intended to be used by two different audiences, the Systems Guidelines and the Standards for Private Development. The first document, Systems Guidelines provides design guidance for all elements of the public infrastructure. It outlines issues and provides design standards that apply to the entire Downtown Area. It is intended as an attachment to the Master Plan Document itself. The Systems Guidelines describe the seven distinct items of the overall infrastructure framework: Context Improved Public Infrastructure Open Space January 4, 2006 Page 7 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines Downtown Centerville Master Plan January 4, 2006 Page 8 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines standalone district within the City; instead it B.Systems Guidelines will be a part of, and connect with, a variety of local, city-wide and regional systems. Systems Guidelines describe the elements Each development project, whether a single of the public infrastructure. The System building, one lot, or a series of blocks, must Guidelines outline issues and provides provide reasonable links to these systems as guidance for standards that apply to the entire a primary design objective. Downtown Area. It is intended as an attachment to the Master Plan Document Guideline Recommendations itself. The Systems Guidelines will deal with To ensure that the Downtown Area takes the seven distinct items of the overall full advantage of local and regional infrastructure framework: systems, development should: Context ¤Provide safe, easily recognized Open Space connections to city and regional trail Transportation Systems systems; Storm Water Systems Utilities ¤Support increased use of transit services Mix of Uses Parking by maintenance of existing service to St. Strategy Paul and strengthen service to Minneapolis for residents; These seven items represent the overall organizing elements that give shape and ¤Tie into, and improve, the utility network; form to the public elements of the Master Plan. Presumably, they will be adopted by ¤Integrate with and complement the the City as part of the Master Plan, will existing (and future) street framework; become part of City policy and will be implemented by the City or with City ¤Become an integral part of the city and participation before or concurrently with the county drainage/storm water management work of private developers. The Systems plan; Guidelines will create the framework within which the private parcels are allowed to be ¤Parks and open space will be easily developed. They will prescribe Development accessible to all Downtown Area residents, Standards for all above ground, visible visitors, people who work here and also for elements of the public infrastructure the citizens of Centerville and the including street and roadway design, surrounding area. streetscape and landscape design, pedestrian spaces, connectivity between B.II. Open Space private and public spaces, parking strategies The overall design framework of the and policy, etc. Systems Guidelines will Downtown Area is based on links to LaMotte prescribe everything in the public realm from Park, trails, new open space downtown and curb sections and paving materials to street regional open space. The City of Centerville lights, park benches, waste receptacles and will take the lead role in local parks tree species. programming, design review, construction sequencing, implementation and ultimately B.I. Context maintenance and operation of key public Although unique to Centerville, the spaces within this framework. The goal is to Downtown Area is not intended to be a link existing parks and trails January 4, 2006Page 9 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines ¤ Maintain trail width shall be 12Ó where it defined in regional park plans with the trails occurs on residential streets and a minimum within the Downtown Area. of 10Ó in other areas; ¤ Encourage private development (block by block) to share in the responsibility to provide inviting, innovative and useable green space as integral parts of each development project; ¤ Continue to work with St. GenevieveÓs church on the future of their land on Centerville Lake and insure that public access to the lake can be accommodated at some point in the future; Trails Provide Access to Downtown ¤ Integrate storm water management Of equal importance is the contribution from components (meeting water quality and each block and each development project to quantity requirements) within both this open space network, adding a variety of public/private parks and open space private, semi-private, and perhaps some improvements. Together, the system of additional public space throughout the public and semi-public green space will Downtown Area. Private development will result in a welcoming public realm share the responsibility to provide inviting, throughout the revitalized downtown. innovative and useable green space as integral parts of individual parcel site design. Guideline Recommendations The Centerville Downtown Area will have new open space that did not previously exist in the City. Toward that end, Open Space guidelines encourage the following: ¤ Work with the City to create an integrated, comprehensive open space system that links with existing city and regional trails and open space. Reroute the proposed regional trail from CSAH 14 to Heritage Street, thus providing a safer and more appealing connection around downtown. Regional trail connection will be maintained along CSAH 14 until parcels to the south are assembled for Improved Access to Centerville Lake development and will accommodate the revised trail alignment shown on the master B. III. Transportation Systems plan; The system of streets and public rights-of- way are the primary way people will experience downtown. It is critical that the January 4, 2006 Page 10 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines and by eliminating mid-block access to character and arrangement reinforce the parking areas. Instead, the parking areas higher standard of development proposed would gain access from Sorel Street or and improves the overall legibility of the Progress Road. This allows for increased on- system from what exists today. The street parking and a safer pedestrian following paragraphs provide the intended environment. Additional amenities like transformation of the downtown areaÓs decorative street lighting, shade trees, roadway system from a set of narrow benches, planters and hanging baskets will roadways that lack a unique sense of begin to create a unique sense of place character to an understandable system of downtown. With these recommended roads with high quality pedestrian space enhancements, CSAH 14 will become a and an image that reflects the higher quality first impression to downtown standard of development desired for Centerville, will accommodate future traffic downtown. needs and become an amenity for business owners within the downtown area. County Road 21 Improvements Although the County has no current plans for CSAH 21 (Centerville Road) aside from improvements to the block south of CSAH 14)the Development Guidelines recommend a desired street section for Centerville Road that improves the pedestrian environment, introduces on- street parking and continues the pedestrian amenities recommended for Existing Conditions on CSAH 14 at County Rd. 21 CSAH 14. ay 14 County State Aid Highw The first section on page 13 depicts Anoka Improvements CountyÓs proposed configuration of CSAH One of the primary objectives of the plan is to 21.The section below that illustrates the improve the overall understandability and Development Guidelines recommended perceived quality of the transportation system. design for CSAH 21. It is important to note Characteristics and access associated with that increasing the ROW width on Centerville County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 14 are Road will have a significant impact on existing critical components to achieving this objective. property owners on the west side of Anoka County is currently planning on Centerville Road. The existing parcel sizes constructing improvements to County Road have a depth of 150 feet. Reducing this depth 14 in 2007. The road will be widened from a by 15 feet will make these parcels difficult to 50 foot right-of-way (ROW) to 100 feet. Many redevelop given parking requirements for buildings and properties on the north side of retail and commercial. The Master Plan CSAH 14 will be taken by the County. illustrates a shared parking situation with St. Utility improvements will also be made. This GenevieveÓs that would provide additional project can become a catalyst for downtown parking for the church and businesses along change. Centerville Road. It is important that this arrangement be resolved prior to any The Development Guidelines recommend expansion of the Centerville Road ROW. pedestrian scale improvements by relocating the proposed trail system on the south side of CSAH 14 to Heritage Street January 4, 2006Page 11 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines Anoka County Design for CSAH 14 Recommended Design for CSAH 14 January 4, 2006 Page 12 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines Anoka County Design for CSAH 21 Recommended Design for CSAH 21 January 4, 2006 Page 13 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines inside the stores. A positive visual image is The Local Streets important to retail success and to attracting The further development of local people to live downtown. Coordination with commercial streets is important to attracting Anoka County will be required for streetscape and keeping high quality retailers in the enhancements. downtown area. Local streets will be easily accessible from CSAH 14 and CSAH 21 and The transportation improvements portrayed will provide a clear and logical system for in the Master Plan combine to provide the shoppers and people living downtown to Downtown Area with improved way finding, access local shops. Once on foot, users of easily accessible development parcels, easily the area should be able to access the local understood layout of streets and a system sidewalks easily from parking areas and that can be phased in as development signage should orient them to the mixed use occurs. corridors. Too much signage can clutter the streetscape and actually cause additional The further development of neighborhood confusion, while not enough can leave streets will enhance the character of the visitors with a sense of frustration. A balance downtown neighborhood and differentiate must be achieved. the residential areas from the commercial core. The provision of a wider right-of-way The sidewalk materials, lighting and allows for on-street parking as well as landscaping all contribute to providing a high sidewalks which improve connectivity quality pedestrian experience. The visual throughout the downtown. image of the street influences the perceived quality of goods and services Recommended section for Local Commercial and Neighborhood Streets January 4, 2006Page 14 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines B. IV. Storm Water Systems Guideline Recommendations Integration of the storm water management The overall drainage system for the area is system and public open space will provide a essential to the future performance and unique amenity for the downtown and the City function of the downtown and the improved of Centerville. water quality of Centerville Lake. The project will provide a series of regional storm water Design creativity, use of high quality materials collection areas on the east and west ends of and addressing safety concerns are critical Sorel Street. The ponds will provide a visual objectives to be addressed. The following backdrop for new housing opportunities objectives must also be addressed in the final downtown. The project will comply with Best design: Management Practice (BMP) standards and alternative storm water treatment applications ¤ Regional storm water ponds. will be explored to minimize capital costs, future maintenance and improve water quality. ¤Provide fountains to improve water oxygen levels. ¤Filter storm water prior to entering the natural system. ¤Plant pond edges with native plantings to discourage geese from using sodded areas. B. V. Utilities A solid network of water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure is vital to the health, safety, and welfare of the entire Downtown Area. While understanding the location, size and characteristics of individual utility components is important, development proposals must also acknowledge awareness of the entire redevelopment area, specifically how individual improvements affect the overall utility system. The downtown will also be served by a full complement of utility connections including cable television, fiber optic, electric, and telephone. Guideline Recommendations ¤ Provide wastewater collection infrastructure; Ponds can become Visual Amenities January 4, 2006 Page 15 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines ¤Install water distribution system for potable water consumption and for fire protection; ¤All utilities should be buried within City Right-of-Way and make connections to individual projects from a Òback of houseÓ location; ¤All utilities designed according to City standards. Although utilities are not typically seen, they play a vital role by establishing the needed framework for development to move forward. Downtown will be Connected Plans for Utility Improvements January 4, 2006Page 16 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines overall needs of the Downtown Area. Parking B. VI. Mix of Uses will be provided through a combination of on- The master plan identifies the desired mix of street spaces and off- street surface lots to uses within the downtown area. A horizontal support the mix of uses at the core. Parking and vertical mix of uses is desired within the facilities should contribute to the overall primary Mixed-Use Corridors. A mix of character and image of the Downtown Area. complimentary housing styles and scales Parking facility edge design should include should be incorporated into the Downtown elements, colors and materials that reflect, or neighborhood districts of the project. New complement surrounding buildings and uses should reinforce the public open space landscape. and activity at street- level. The mix of uses is designed to promote daytime activity with shoppers and workers and activity will continue in the evening with residents and visitors enjoying new entertainment opportunities. Parking Lots with Landscaped Edges st Mixed-Use Project with 1 Floor Retail Guideline Recommendations Parking guidelines encourage the following: Guideline Recommendations ¤ Promote vertical Mixed-Use within the ¤ Locate off-street surface parking lots away Mixed-Use Core of the project. Provide from CSAH 14 and CSAH 21, either behind or flexibility for developers wishing to be to the side of primary buildings; creative with potential retail uses in other areas of the project; ¤ Provide a combination of fencing, landscaping and landform to screen parking ¤ All uses should reinforce pedestrian areas from all streets and important views; activity at the street level. ¤ Create strategies for shared parking B. VII. Parking Strategy between adjacent uses, taking advantage of Balancing the realities of car-related peak and off-peak cycles, business hours, necessities (streets, parking and so on) and nighttime activities, special events and other the desired character is a significant needs. This is especially important on the challenge. The goal is to provide adequate west side of Centerville Road; parking, both quantity and location, while promoting new strategies that support the January 4, 2006 Page 17 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines ¤ Work with the City to review existing standards to provide flexibility including hours for on-street parking, security and enforcement practices, permit or metering; ¤ The City should work with existing businesses and land owners to explore the possibility of creating a special service district within downtown to pay for an enhanced level of maintenance. B. VIII. Summary The Systems Guidelines will guide public investment in the downtown and insure that as development occurs the appropriate public improvements are implemented based upon community input, fiscally responsibility and an overall vision for downtown. January 4, 2006 Page 18 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines C.Document Two; Standards characteristics and qualities of the district in for Private Developments non-technical terms. C.I. Intent of the Standards The section entitled Site Development The Ð Standards for Private DevelopmentÑ Standards describes each district with are intended to provide guidance to the language and terms that are normally selected private developers as they begin to associated with a zoning ordinance. design the individual pieces that comprise the It is the view from 20,000 feet in the air. Site Downtown Area. The Standards will assure Development Standards specify the that the CityÓs overall goals of the Downtown relationship between buildings, their edges, Area are met and that the individual pieces streets and public spaces. The Standards are well integrated and work together to imply a strong link between architecture and create a cohesive downtown within the City of site, how buildings define, the spaces around Centerville. them and the visual and physical connections between the private and public realm. Like a These Standards for Private Development will zoning ordinance, this section will prescribe deal with the two individual districts within the allowable uses, density, building bulk, height, master plan (Mixed-Use Corridor (M-1) and Floor Area Ratio and parking requirements. It Downtown Neighborhood District (M-2)) and will also regulate the relationship of buildings the individual buildings within those districts. to streets, pedestrian ways and open spaces. Normally, bulk requirements establish upper The Standards for Private Development limits on the intensity of development in any apply to all future redevelopment and given district. Since a certain intensity of remodeling efforts within the M-1 and M-2 development will be needed in this area to zoned area. Therefore, all Standards and sustain the public expenditure on Guidelines must be met with future infrastructure improvements, the requirements improvements to existing and new for this plan may also specify lower limits of structures within Downtown Centerville. bulk and intensity. C.I. a. Structure of the Standards Unlike If Site Development Standards are called the guidelines for other projects, these Ðview from 20,000Ñ feet, Architectural standards are prepared in a multi-layered Guidelines are the Ðview from 5 feet.Ñ After the fashion. They will have three distinct but overall goals prescribed by the Site interrelated parts. Ensuing sections of this Development Standards are established, this document specify the development nearer view, the 5 foot perspective is needed standards of each District individually and in to ensure that the design, the details, the greater detail. They are structured to plainly quality and the craftsmanship of the private communicate the developmentÓs requirements components of the development are in each of three categories below. appropriate to and reflective of the overall public goals of the downtown. From 20,000 District Overview feet in the air, an $18,000 Chevrolet looks just Site Development Standards like a $70,000 Mercedes. But from 5 feet, there Architectural Guidelines are distinct differences in quality, detail and amenities. In any development, the quality of For each district, a section entitled District the individual components and the quality of Overview describes the desired the details are equally as import as the plan itself. Just like the car, January 4, 2006Page 19 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines C.I. c. District Overview oneÓs memory of their experience in the In addition to the public open space, the downtown will be made at this five foot master plan identifies two distinct districts perspective. that are available for private development. Each of these districts will have its own Architectural Guidelines define the desired unique character, mix and intensity of use, quality standards that are expected for all thus each is defined by a unique guideline. components within each district. They The districts are intended to work together establish the foundation of the architectural as a part of the whole, to complement one vision of the downtown. They may vary another. The districts are: somewhat from one district to the next but they will strive to establish the guiding Mixed-Use Corridors (M-1) principles for the design of individual The Mixed-Use Corridors provide the broadest components of the plan so they will work variety and highest intensity of development together as parts of the whole. The in the downtown. The Standards will require Architectural Guidelines will not be both vertically and horizontally integrated mix prescriptive. The use of elements and of uses containing multi-level retail as well as detailing that reflect French Canadian style office and residential uses over ground floor will be suggested, while the layout and retail uses. Standards will also require public architectural features will recognize current open spaces, streets, sidewalks, plazas, etc. retail and commercial uses. that encourage and promote pedestrian activity. Architectural Guidelines will address individual aspects of design in hopes of Downtown Neighborhood (M-2) establishing standards for quality and good The Downtown Neighborhood is reserved for design that can be applied to any style of low-density and mid-rise housing. The district design. In no order of importance, the will allow, but not require the integration of Architectural Guidelines will deal with such service and/or restaurant related retail space things as: scale and context; proportion and that is integrated into the ground floor of massing; articulation; materials and color; residential buildings. craftsmanship/detailing; signage; streetscape and pedestrian environment; and A more detailed description of each of the sustainability. two districts appears in the following sections of this guideline. As the guidelines move from the general to the specific, the Architectural Guidelines establish C.II. Standard for Private separate goals for each district that regulate Development; Mixed-Use Corridors some or all of the major building and site (M-1) components listed below: C.II. a. District Overview: Mixed-Use Building Character and Expression Corridors (M-1) Scale, Proportion & Height The overarching objective of the Standards Windows & Doors for Private Development for the Mixed-Use Materials, Streetscape Corridors (M-1) is to create a unique opportunity to focus on the creation of a C.I. b. Review and Approvals Process contemporary, innovative, new urban See proposed zoning. development pattern that promotes richness and variety in the built environment. January 4, 2006Page 20 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines Therefore, the Mixed-Use Corridors will provide the broadest variety, highest density and greatest intensity of development within the Downtown Area. Both vertical and horizontal integration of uses will be required as well as elements promoting pedestrian circulation within the district. Major retailers, supporting services, lifestyle and impulse retailers and their related parking facilities will be encouraged to locate in multi- level, Mixed-Use and interconnected Connections from Parking to Retail buildings. In addition to this vital mix, the guidelines for the Mixed-Use Corridors will Characteristics: Mixed-Use Corridors describe the qualities and character of a The ground floor of all buildings will be desired Òurban formÓ within the Mixed-Use limited to retail and restaurant uses only. Corridors. Compact buildings and high-density They will be designed with storefronts, blocks that define this district must include entrances, windows and related continuous built edges that relate directly to streetscapes that encourage the greatest streets and sidewalks. The Mixed-Use level of pedestrian circulation and traffic as Corridors must incorporate innovative parking is possible. strategies that support the mix of uses and that provide convenient access to shopping Ancillary uses, such as service and destinations, restaurant and entertainment delivery spaces will be allowed but venues. Together these elements will create a located away from pedestrian oriented core area that is the center of activity Î the storefronts. place to see and to be seen within the Downtown Area. High-density hHousing and office uses on the upper floors are encouraged. Except These objectives require that the majority of for entry lobbies, pure office uses and pure buildings front on primary streets and residential uses will be prohibited from the pedestrian thoroughfares that may be part of ground floor of buildings in this district; any redevelopment plan and may connect to or relate to public open spaces. Parking and Surface parking is to be confined to service areas should be located internal to or provided by each new development as on the sides of buildings, away from view. prescribed by city code and may be Pedestrian access to the retail fronts of enhanced with shared or municipal buildings is critically important. Mid-block parking facilities. Quick-stop parking access from parking is highly encouraged. needs such as dry cleaners and coffee shops or parallel parking on public or A mix of uses within individual blocks, private streets can also be encouraged including retail, restaurant and residential, will but will be reviewed or considered on further enhance this model and promote an individual basis. activity throughout much of the day and evening hours. Site development guidelines Building Placement and Setbacks: include the following: Mixed-Use Corridors Buildings should be located at the build- to lines (zero setback), but allow January 4, 2006 Page 21 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines Rendering of Possible Architectural Character at Main Street & Centerville Road recessed spaces for outdoor dining, other Parking Strategies: Mixed-Use Corridors (M-1) street level activities and variety of Provide required parking spaces for pedestrian environment. 80% of building daily use that satisfy both quantity and facades should address the build-to lines; location needs through a mix of on street and off-street parking solutions Great emphasis should be given to with a minimum of small surface lots; building features located at the Encourage shared, district or municipal intersection of Centerville Road and parking facilities that minimize total Main Street or where other streets parking numbers by taking advantage of intersect these two main roads. These around the clock and peak/off-peak hours locations will be seen from several of operation for various uses within the directions and terminate views. They core area; will become future landmarks and way finding icons as the Downtown Area develops; Locate any surface parking lots away from the major streets, either behind or to the side of primary buildings; surface Minimize openings between buildings. parking lots along major street frontage Limited driveway access and provisions are not allowed in the core area; for pedestrian connections through blocks are encouraged. Gaps between buildings to accommodate surface parking lots, Encourage driveway access to parking greater building setbacks or other facilities along major streets or side purposes are discouraged; streets in order to maintain a pedestrian friendly environment within the Mixed- Encourage recessed entries and Use Corridors. windows to create street-level interest, variety and enhance pedestrian scale along street frontage. January 4, 2006 Page 22 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines Floor Area Ratio: By individual review, but multi-story buildings are encouraged throughout the Mixed-Use Corridors. Free standing, single story commercial buildings are discouragedallowed. Minimum Building Height: 32 ft. None Maximum Building Height: Three floors or and 3545 ft. Subject to individual review. Off Street Parking- Retail/Office Parking facilities within the Mixed-Use Corridors will be subject to individual review. Parking facilities for the retail and public uses will may be considered to be part of the public infrastructure and may be co- developed with City participation. Shared or ÐdistrictÑ parking facilities will be encouragedmay be pursued in cooperation with the city, but each Parking Strategy Includes On-Street development will need to provide its own minimum parking facilities on-site. C. II. b. Site Development Standards: Off Street Parking - Residential Mixed-Use Corridors Private and secure parking for residences within the Mixed-Use Corridors will be fully Allowable Land Use enclosed in private facilities, where Retail, office and high density residential feasible. Guest parking may be uses are all allowed in the Mixed-Use accommodated in public facilities or on- Corridors. With the exception of office or street on surface lots provided by the residential lobbies, retail and restaurant development. Parking demand will be uses should comprise the entire ground market driven and subject to individual floor of all buildings. The minimum review. A minimum of one space per residential density will be 12 units per bedroom is anticipated required, plus one acre, and the maximum density will be 30 guest space per 10 units. Private and units per acre. secure parking for residences within the Mixed-Use Corridors will be fully enclosed Minimum Lot Area: NA in private facilities where feasible. Minimum Lot Width/Depth: NA D. II. c. Architectural Guidelines: Mixed-Use Corridors Front Build-to Lines; 80% of the lot frontage must be built out to the built-to line or lot line. Building Character and Expression: Where buildings front on common areas, Mixed-Use Corridors pedestrian ways or other open spaces, 80% of Buildings in the Mixed-Use Corridors will play building facades must be built to the open a major role in defining the overall character space line. Driveways to parking facilities and of the district. The proposed mix of uses for access drives to service areas are excepted. this signature destination suggests the The build-to line for new development along potential for a variety of building types, Centerville road is offset 40Ó from the demanding creativity and innovation to centerline. highlight unique architecture, while knitting the entire district together as a coherent Rear Yard Setback: whole. None. Subject to individual review. January 4, 2006 Page 23 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines architectural features without being thematic or Overall building design is an artificial. The use of decorative wrought iron is important consideration, but encouraged to evoke historical materials used and emphasis on first floor façade fabricated downtown. Faux decorative elements treatments is essential to are discouragedmay be allowed where authentic encourage street-level activity elements prove infeasible; Avoid large, and enhance the pedestrian unarticulated façades; experience. Architecture is to be Ò4-sidedÓ at all locations visible to public areas. Emphasis is to be on creating highly animated design solutions along all street frontages and pedestrian ways. Architectural guidelines include the following: st Varied façade treatment at 1 Floor Emphasize Pedestrian Level Detail Provide a variety of building types and Emphasize important intersections by styles, expressed both in large scale placing distinctive architectural elements (overall building) and small scale or interesting façades at these prominent (design details); locations; Designs should minimize blank walls Provide a variety of front elevations for along the public rights-of-way and rows of buildings along any given block; should consider all street frontages, including buildings at corners, as Scale, Proportion and Height: Mixed- primary elevations; Use Corridors (M-1) Articulate front façades with projections Emphasize transparency at street level and recesses; to encourage two way viewing Î both window shopping and Òeyes on the Encourage variety in building height streetÓ; along front elevations and allow changes in roof treatments. Promote interesting, animated January 4, 2006 Page 24 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines Street Presence: Mixed-Use Corridors (M-1) Materials: Mixed-Use Corridors (M-1) Emphasize pedestrian experience with architectural features at street level Î Provide a diverse mix of materials, canopies, decorative light fixtures and applied in a variety of proportions, material detail. To promote consistency exposures and detailing within a block, in the public realm, the City will be or along a street; responsible for designing and building streetscaping, with the costs Encourage durable, high quality borne by developers and/or abutting materials; property owners. Vinyl, metal and wood siding is not Encourage variety of color, texture and allowed except as a complimentary materials to complement other material. Composite siding will be streetscape elements; considered on a conditional use basis; Conceal service entries, loading Encourage the use of mostly brick or facilities and mechanical services from comparable alternative; minimum view along public streets; requirement of 50% of non-glazed wall area; Create a continuous building edge along street frontage, visually connecting Metal and wood components are only adjacent buildings with complementary acceptable as a complimentary material; façade treatments. Encourage overhead projections, either as a specific building component or as Windows and Doors: Mixed-Use permanent/temporary canopies; Corridors (M-1) Maximize glass openings for all ground level, street front faades Î especially for retail, restaurant and other commercial uses Î recommend 50% minimum of total ground level façade, or demonstrate great design through other means; Provide real window openings for all street facing façades above ground level Î recommend 40% minimum of total façade; Provide recessed entries wherever possible; Use clear or lightly tinted glass for all windows and doors Î mirrored, reflective or highly tinted glazing is not acceptable; Doors and Windows Enhance the Stre Provide primary access doors facing public streets January 4, 2006 Page 25 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines A Quality Streetscape Enhances Downtown Business Select materials that relate to the building use, not artificially contrived or themed; Include small scale elements, variety of materials and careful detailing to support street level activities and enhance the pedestrian experience. The use of wrought iron is highly encouraged to reflect historical elements downtown. Streetscape: Mixed-Use Corridors (M-1) Provide gracious sidewalk width to invite pedestrian traffic; Install street trees to frame the street and provide scale and shade; Provide street lighting that meets all safety standards and design criteria, while creating a unique character for this district; Explore street light spacing, height and a variety of fixture type that would support proposed mix of uses and activities (note, however, that too much light is as bad as too little); Characteristics: Explore a range of options for streetscape Downtown improvements including special pavements, Neighborhood interesting concrete tinting or scoring patterns, All resident parking shall be additional plantings, ornamental fencing and enclosed in underground or tuck other features (note, however, that simpler is under garages where feasible. better and too much clutter is a negative). Guest parking should be on-street or located in small lots of no more than 20 cars each accessed from side C. III. Standards for Private Development; streets only. Parking for retail uses Downtown Neighborhood (M-2) should be in small lots of no more than 20 cars each, must not front on D. III. a. Overview: Downtown Neighborhood (M- CSAH 14 or 21 and should be 2) accessed from side streets only; The Downtown Neighborhood will be dominated by high-density and medium density residential developments in low-rise buildings of one or, two and three stories. Buildings fronting on corners may contain service and restaurant related retail spaces on the ground floor corners only. Housing density will range from 12 to 4530 units per acre. January 4, 2006 Page 26 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines variety in architectural expression within the district and on its public edges. Private courtyards within and in between buildings and opening toward Parking Strategies: the lake will be encouraged; Downtown Neighborhood (M-2) All resident parking must be enclosed in Pedestrian entries and lobbies should below grade garages or garages that are orient toward the public street. Access internal to the sites where feasible. To resident parking should be from side streets as far as is possible. No Parking spaces for ancillary retail should access will be allowed from CSAH 14 be provided through a combination of on- or 21; street and surface lot parking solutions; Buildings shall be set back no more Minimize surface parking lots fronting on than five (5) feet from the right-of-way primary streets, locate surface parking or roadway easement. All ground floor lots away from the major streets, either units oriented toward the street should behind or to the side of buildings; have stoops or porches. Ground floor stoops at the first floor should have a No more than 25% of street frontage consistent setback 5-10 feet. can be utilized for surface parking lots. C. III. b. Site Development Standards: Downtown Neighborhood (M-2) Allowable Land Use: High density rResidential. Ancillary, ground floor restaurant or service related retail. Maximum Lot Area: N/A Minimum Lot Area: N/A Front Build-to Lines: Primary building facades should be consistent at the Downtown Neighborhood Housing built-to line. Build-to line shall be no more than 5 feet from the right-of-way or roadway easement. Ground floor stoops or porches may extend to 8 feet from the Residential courts and private green sidewalk. Setbacks from the built-to line for courtyards or space: Downtown Neighborhood other recesses shall not comprise more than 40% of the There are many opportunities to façade. All buildings must be built to the build-to lines at integrate privately owned and all street corners. maintained courtyards and pocket parks within this district. These small-scale Side Street Setbacks: NA greens provide important Òbreathing Rear Yard Setbacks: NA space, contribute to storm water Internal Side Yard Setbacks: 5 feet from an adjoining management and offer additional residential property. amenities to serve residents, building tenants and adjacent uses. They can help create great January 4, 2006 Page 27 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines encouraged to recall historic materials Minimum Residential Density: 12 units fabricated Downtown; per acre. 1,250 square feet/dwelling unit. Maximum Residential Density: 30 units Avoid large, unarticulated façades; per acre. 900 square feet/dwelling unit. Maximum Retail Density: Emphasize important intersections by Ground floor retail or restaurant space shall placing distinctive architectural elements be limited to 50% of the ground floor, floor or interesting façades at these prominent area and by adequacy of parking only. See locations; below. Building Height: Provide a variety of front elevations for Building height in the Downtown rows of buildings along any given block. Neighborhood District shall be limited to 35 feet or twothree stories, Scale, Proportion and Height: Downtown Off Street Parking-Residential: See Neighborhood Mixed-Use Corridors Off Street ParkingÎResidential: Articulate front façades with projections Private and secure parking for residences and recesses. within the Downtown Neighborhood will be Promote aA maximum of two stories is fully enclosed in private facilities where allowed in this district, lower buildings are feasible. Guest parking may be acceptable; continuous height rooflines accommodated on surface lots provided by should not dominate any street frontage. the development in public facilities or on- street. Parking demand will be market Encourage upper level setbacks and driven and subject to individual review. A variety of roof edge treatments. minimum of one space per bedroom is anticipated plus one guest space per 10 Street Presence: units. Downtown Neighborhood Off Street Parking-Retail: Parking numbers, placement and access for Emphasize pedestrian experience with ancillary retail subject to individual review and architectural features at street level approval. including stoops, steps porches awnings canopies, decorative light fixtures and C. III. c. Architectural Guidelines: material details. Downtown Neighborhood (M-2) Building Character and Expression: Encourage variety of color, texture and materials to Downtown Neighborhood complement other streetscape elements. Conceal service entries, loading facilities and Emphasize transparency of mechanical services from view along public streets retail uses at street level to as much as possible. encourage two way viewing Î both window shopping Create a continuous building edge for the majority and eyes on the street; of street frontage, visually connecting adjacent buildings with complimentary faade treatments Î in Promote interesting, limited areas where gaps occur, architectural animated architectural treatments, windows and detailing of side façades features without being should match front façade. thematic or artificial Î faux decorative elements are discouraged. The use of wrought iron as an accent is January 4, 2006 Page 28 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines are not allowed. Provide primary access doors facing public streets. Consistent Building Setbacks Materials: Downtown Neighborhood (M-2) Provide a diverse mix of materials, applied in a variety of proportions, Building Setbacks provide space for exposures and detailing within a block, Small Front Yards. or along a street. Window and Doors: Downtown Encourage durable, high quality Neighborhood (M-2) materials - local sources if available. Maximize glass openings or all ground level, street front façades, especially for retail, restaurant and other commercial uses. Provide real window openings for all street facing façades. Provide recessed entries wherever possible. Use clear or lightly tinted glass for all windows and doors Î mirrored, reflective or highly tinted glazing is unacceptable; faux windows January 4, 2006 Page 29 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines special pavements, interesting concrete Vinyl, metal or wood Ssiding is not tinting or scoring patterns, additional allowed (vinyl, metal, wood) except as plantings, ornamental fencing and other a complimentary use. Masonry siding features (note, however, that simpler is better may be permitted upon approval of and too much clutter is a negative). To the architecture. promote consistency in the public realm, the City will be responsible for designing and Encourage the use of mostly brick or building streetscaping, with the costs borne comparable alternative; minimum by developers and/or abutting property requirement of 50% of non-glazed wall owners. area. C. IV. Review and Approvals Process Metal and wood components are Development within the Downtown Area will acceptable as a complimentary use. generally consist of a subdivision and site Accommodate changes in material as plan. In these cases, the applicant will follow follows Î return 8 foot minimum at side the normal subdivision and site plan walls and avoid terminating in the same requirements of the City subject to the plane. submittal requirements contained herein. For subdivisions, expansion or façade Encourage overhead projections, either replacement of existing buildings, the review as a specific building component or as process will include sketch plan review, permanent/temporary canopies. preliminary plat, and final plat. Existing businesses wishing to perform routine maintenance such as window or door Avoid overly complex or arbitrary use of replacement or renovate a minor portion of materials. their structure without adding square footage are subject to existing codes and will not be Include smaller scale elements, variety required to adhere to the development of materials and careful detailing to guidelines. For site plans, the review process support street level activities and will include a preliminary site plan and final enhance the pedestrian experience. site plan Streetscape: Downtown Neighborhood (M- 2) Provide gracious sidewalk design to invite pedestrian traffic. Install street trees to frame the street and provide shade. Provide street lighting that meets all safety standards and design criteria, while creating a unique character for this district. Explore street light spacing, height and a variety of fixture type that would support proposed mix of uses and activities. Explore a range of options for streetscape improvements including January 4, 2006 Page 30 of 30 Downtown Centerville Master Plan & Development Guidelines January 4, 2006 Page 31 of 30 Addendum to Downtown Master Plan Î French Canadia Architectural Components & Examples Example 1 - Mansard Roof Features include: Two slopes on each side at different angles Prominent lower slope often with dormer windows Visual & Function elements on top floor Example 2 Î Natural Stone Facade Characterized by its unique roof Unique towner feature Natural stone facade Example 3 Î Tall Hipped Roof Tall, hipped roof Ornate doors and windows Natural materials Balance and symmetry Example 4 Î Tall Windows & Curved Arches Tall sash windows Eyebrow windows Arched doors Example 5 Î Exposed Architectural Features Balanced luxury Informal, rustic feel Exposed architectural features Unfinished wooden beams (raw & distressed look) CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: April 1, 2025 Planning and Zoning VIII.1 TITLE OF ISSUE: March 4, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The March 4, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission inutes are included in the packet for the Commission's review. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Motion to approve the March 4, 2025 Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ X Vote Record: Aye Nay Other (specify) ____________ ______________________________________________________________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular CITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was held in Council Chambers on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. MEETING Î 6:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:30p.m. 1. Roll Call Present: Commissioner Olson Not Approved Commissioner Richard Nelson Chair Dawn Kalina Commissioner Jeannie Seppala Commissioner Jim Carciofini Absent: Commissioner Bruce Thompson Chair Jon Krueger Staff: Interim City Administrator, Athanasia Lewis Consulting City Planner, Phil Carlson Council Council Member David Kubat II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. Motion by Commissioner Seppala, seconded by Commissioner Olson to Approve the Agenda. All in favor. Motion carried. IV. PUBLIC HEARING (6:30 PM or shortly thereafter) 1. None V. AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPEARANES 1. Planning & Zoning Presentation by Phil Carlson Consulting Planner Phil Carlson provided an overview on variances, noting that a variance grants approval to depart from the requirements of the zoning ordinance. He also reviewed when a variance can be granted. Variances can be granted for: 1. Practical Difficulties: a. Property will be used in a reasonable manner b. There are unique circumstances to property not caused by the landowner c. The variance will not alter essential character of locality *The Power Point presentation is included in the March 4, 2025, P&Z Meeting Packet. Page 1 of 3 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission March 4, 2025 2. Variance Request Î 7021 LaMotte Drive (Driveway) The resident at 7021 LaMotte Drive addressed the Planning & Zoning Commission to ask for consideration of a variance to widen his driveway beyond what is currently allowed in our regulations. Mr. McCallÓs garage is 31Ó and he would like to widen it another 7Ó- 10Ó, so itÓs easier to pull his RV trailer out of his driveway and back it in; he said that heÓd be willing to concrete his driveway to replace what he currently has, which is rock. City Planner Carlson noted that the City Code has recently been changed to allow driveways to be 31Ó instead of 24Ó. Discussion ensued about making Mr. McCallÓs driveway narrower on one side and increasing the width on the other side without increasing the overall width of the driveway. Mr. McCall did not want to consider this option. The Commission did not support a request for a variance to increase the width of the driveway beyond 31Ó. 3. Variance Request Î 1421 Mound Trail (Garage & Pool) The resident at 1421 Mound Trail addressed the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss his request for a variance to build an accessory structure in the front yard to be used as a garage/pool house, equipped with a bathroom and utilities (gas, water, sewer, electrical); the residentÓs proposal is for an in-ground pool, enclosed by a fence in the front yard. Discussion ensued about whether the accessory structure (building) would be considered a dwelling unit, and the resident confirmed that nobody would be sleeping in the building. Discussion ensued about the height and size of the building, location of the accessory structures, and intended use of the pool and garage/pool house. Consulting Planner Phil Carlson advised that the height and size of the building would need to be modified to comply with city code, but that a variance would not be needed. The Commission agreed that a variance was not needed. 4. Concept Plan Î Block 7 Î St. Clair Terrain Company Mr. Jamie Jenson with St. Clair Terrain Company addressed the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss two proposals for Block 7 (one that does not meet density requirements and one that does). With Mr. JensonÓs preference to discuss a proposal that does not meet minimum density requirements, the Commission ended the discussion. th 5. Variance Request Î 7087 20 Ave S. Î DreamScapes Landscaping & Design (Sign) Mr. Griffin with DreamScapes addressed the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss his request for a variance to install a sign that is 12Ó from the property line, which is less than the required 15Ó from the property line. He noted that when they bought the property ten years ago, the County setback line was moved back to allow for future expansion. Mr. Griffin wants his sign to align with the rest of the signs in the area. Discussion ensued about what the sign would look like, and Mr. Griffin noted that he would work with the city to make sure his sign complies with our regulations. The Commission supports a variance request. Mr. Griffen will bring back a formal request for a sign variance. VI. OLD BUSINESS 1.None Page 2 of 3 City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission March 4, 2025 VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. None VIII. APPROVAL OF MIN UTES 1. February 4, 2025, 2025, Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes Interim Administrator Lewis introduced this item as presented, noting that there was in inquiring about the amendments to the Downtown Master Plan and City Code. While the motion reflects the need for both the Downtown Master Plan and City Code to be amended, there was a request to add a sentence to the minutes clarifying this need. The revised minutes reflect this change. Motion by Commissioner Nelson, seconded by Commissioner Seppala to approve the February 4, 2025, Planning and Zoning Commission minutes as revised. All in Favor. Motion carried. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES 1. Council Member Liaison Council member Kubat is filling in for Council Member Koski. Council member Kubat thanked the Planning and Zoning Commission for their hard work on the Downtown Master Plan revisions. He reported that the City Council tabled their discussion on the revisions to request further review of the parking and density requirements. Council member Kubat noted that parking standards in the Downtown Master Plan are based on a per bedroom basis, whereas the city code basis parking on units (2:1). 2. AdministratorÓs Report Interim City Administrator Lewis reviewed the report as presented in the packet. X. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Commissioner Olson, seconded by Commissioner Seppala to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. Page 3 of 3 CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: April 1, 2025 Planning and Zoning IX.1 TITLE OF ISSUE: Administrator's Report BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The Administrator's Report is included in the packet for the Commission's review. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Information only. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ X Vote Record: Aye Nay Other (specify) ____________ ______________________________________________________________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular AdministratorÓs Report March 26, 2025 ADMINISTRATION Staff will have an introductory meeting with the University of Minnesota Empowering Small Minnesota Communities (ESMC) team next week to talk about the process for assisting us with a renewed vision as we lead into the 2050 Comprehensive Land Use update. The cityÓs project will include a robust civic engagement component to ensure that we meet the needs of our residents. The Empowering Small Minnesota Communities (ESMC) program was established by the State of Minnesota during the 2023 legislative session to provide Minnesota communities and local government units with added capacity to develop resilient, sustainable, and adaptable infrastructure projects. PARKS & RECREATION Parks & Recreation Projects Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Play Structure Equipment The Parks & Recreation CommitteeÓs subcommittee is reviewing the RFPs and will be following up with questions to the vendors. Stay tuned. Annual Park Cleanup The Committee set their date for their Annual Park Cleanup of April 19, 2025, with a rain date of April 26, 2025, meeting at City Hall at 9 a.m. and disbursing to local parks for cleanup. Safety gear and garbage bags will be provided by the city. If you are interested in participating in this event, please contact City Hall: 651-792-7933, appear at City Hall on the schedule cleanup date or complete a Volunteer Application Online: https://forms.gle/dnXTgSkqqiPMPiLp6. 2025 Main Street Market Registration is now open, click here: https://rb.gy/1yxx6z CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT Accepting Applications If you are interested in becoming a Centennial Fire District Firefighter/EMT, please visit their webpage for more information: JOIN US | Centennial Fire CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE Accepting Applications Full-Time Officer - Lateral Positions & a Full-Time Officer Check out their website for more information: https://clpdmn.com/index.asp?SEC=12A8A19A-2143-4B7B-94C5- 9D0E86E06C1A&Type=B_BASIC PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Technician Alex Barmettler just passed his Water Supply System Operator, Class D licensing. Congrats! The city welcomes new Public Works Technician Caleb Molitor as he begins his new career with the City of Centerville on March 24, 2025. He will be shadowing the existing staff learning all of the ins and outs of the city and its infrastructure. Hiring Seasonal P.W. Technicians Now Hiring If you are 18 years of age or older and interested in earning $16.80/hour, check out the link for an application packet: https://www.centervillemn.com/documentcenter/view/1202/2025-seasonal- maintenance-tech-packet or stop by City Hall for a packet. Meeting and City Hall Schedule March 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m. Î City Council Work Session March 26, 2025, 6:30 p.m. Î City Council Meeting (P.H. 2025 Thin Mill & Overly Project & Inflow & Infiltration Program/Guidelines Private Property) April 1, 2025, 6:30 p.m. Î Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting (6:30 p.m.) April 2, 2025, 6:30 p.m. Î Parks and Recreation Committee (6:30 p.m.) April 16, 2025, 5:30 p.m. Î Economic Development Authority Meeting CENTERVILLE CARES Anoka County Property Tax Refund Assistance Program The Property Tax Refund Assistance Program is designed to help senior citizens and people with disabilities who qualify for a state refund apply for their Minnesota Homeowner's Homestead Credit Refunds (M1PR) form. Volunteer tax preparers will answer your property tax questions and assist you in filling out your M1PR form, which you will then mail to the MN Department of Revenue. 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