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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-07-01 P & Z Packet CITY OF CENTERVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, July 1, 2025 6:30 p.m. Meeting Live Streamed at: https://northmetrotv.com/centerville-stream/ MEETING (6:30 PM) CALL TO ORDER Roll Call PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC HEARINGS (6:30 PM or shortly thereafter) Variance Request Î 7064 Centerville Road Î Detached Garage AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS, APPEARANCES None OLD BUSINESS Chapter 156 Zoning Ordinance & Table of Allowed Uses (Tabled at last meeting) Variance Request Î 7064 Centerville Road Î Detached Garage NEW BUSINESS None APPROVAL OF MINUTES None ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES Council Member Liaison AdministratorÓs Report ADJOURNMENT INFORMATION CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: July 1, 2025 Planning and Zoning IV.1 TITLE OF ISSUE: Public Hearing - Variance Request for Detached Garage - 7064 Centerville Road BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The owner of a single family home at 7064 Centerville Road wishes to build a new detached garage on the lot and is requesting variances for three provisions in the Zoning Code. A public hearing was opened at the last meeting and tabled because the variance application was deemed incomplete after the notice for the public hearing was published. The application for variance request is now complete and the public hearing will be continued at the July 1st Commission meeting. See the attached memo for additional information. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Staff Report is Given Open Public Hearing Receive Public Input Motion to Close Public Hearing For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: Aye Nay Application, memo Other (specify) ____________ ______________________________________________________________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular 733 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1000, Minneapolis, MN 55402 Planning Report DATE: June 26, 2025 TO: Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission FROM: Evan Monson, AICP & Phil Carlson, AICP, Stantec ADDRESS: 7064 Centerville Road REQUEST: Variance Request Ï Garage in Front, Setback to House, Area of Accessory Structures OWNER: Jaycee Services LLC APPLICANT: Jaycee Services LLC PID: 23-31-22-24-0035 INTRODUCTION The owner of the single-family home at 7064 Centerville Road wishes to build a new detached 20- foot by 24-foot garage on the lot. To build the detached garage as proposed, there are three separate standards to which variances would be needed: 1) Total area of accessory structures, as required under Section 156.107(A)(1). a. The total area of accessory structures would be approximately 604 square feet (SF): the existing shed is 123.2 SF; the proposed garage would be 480 SF. Section 156.107(A)(1) limits the square footage of all accessory structures to 2% of the lot area. This lot is 15,010 SF, allowing up to 300 sq ft of accessory structures. The applicant wants to keep the existing shed plus have the new garage. 2) Location on the lot, as required under Section 156.107(A)(4). a. The proposed garage is in front of the front edge of the house. Section 156.107(A)(4) of the code requires accessory structures to be in the rear yard only. 3) Distance from the house, as required under Section 156.107(A)(7). a. The proposed garage would be located 1Ô-8đÒ (or 1.70833 feet) from the house. Section 156.107(A)(7) of the code requires a six-foot separation between the house and a detached accessory structure. The commissioners opened the public hearing on this item at the June 3 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting and continued the hearing to a future date to allow the applicant time to submit additional information and plans. June 23, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 of 7 RE: 7064 Centerville Road, Variances for New Detached Garage EXISTING CONDITIONS Figure 1: 2024 aerial, per Anoka County GIS. The subject property is outlined in red. The subject property is 15,010 SF in size, per a 2020 survey submitted by the applicant. The house on the site was recently remodeled, and is located approximately 83.6 feet from the front property line. The existing gravel driveway was recently hard-surfaced as well. An existing shed is located near the southeast corner of the subject property, and per the 2020 survey is nonconforming to current setback requirements. The 2020 survey also shows a well south of the house, and a gas meter on the south façade of the house. The applicantÔs site plan shows the front of the proposed garage will be 16 feet in front of the existing house, which would place it approximately 67.6 feet from the front lot line (the front lot line abuts the right-of-way (ROW) of Centerville Road). The house and proposed garage are both set farther back from the front lot line than the two adjacent houses, so the proposed garage would not stick out in front of the edge of the existing houses on that block (see Figure 2). There is space north of the house that appears could accommodate the garage while meeting the required setbacks from the house and side lot line, and would result in the structure not being closer to the road than the house. June 23, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 3 of 7 RE: 7064 Centerville Road, Variances for New Detached Garage Figure 2: Aerial of site, with notes from staff. REQUIREMENTS Chapter 156 of the Centerville City Code houses the zoning regulations for the city. The subject property is zoned MIXED USE NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT (M-2). 156.107(A) outlines the requirements for accessory structures and uses for residential uses. 156.107(A)(1) through (7) of these requirements are also listed below in italics, with staff comments following. (1) No more than two detached accessory buildings are permitted on any single-family, detached dwelling parcel located in any district except R-1. Combined aggregate square footage for detached accessory structures shall not exceed 200 square feet or 2% of the lot area, whichever is greater, except if the lot has no attached garage, the largest detached structure may not exceed the square footage of the main floor dwelling. a. The applicant could remove the detached shed from the property, and this requirement would be met. Alternatively, the garage could be attached to the house. June 23, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 4 of 7 RE: 7064 Centerville Road, Variances for New Detached Garage (2) In no event may any accessory building exceed the square footage of the main level of the principal structure, except in the R-1 District. a. This is met. (3) No accessory structure may be constructed on a parcel without a principal structure. a. This is met. (4) No accessory structure shall be erected or located within any required yard other than the rear yard. a. The city has interpreted this to mean a detached accessory structure must be within the rear yard. While it may be expensive, the applicant could meet this requirement by moving both the gas meter and well to different locations, and shifting the garage further back on the lot. Another option would be to place the proposed garage elsewhere on the lot, such as to the north/northwest of the house. b. The applicant cites other properties in the city that have garages closer to the road than the house. This includes 1740 Heritage, 7046 Centerville, and 7060 Goiffon. i. Progress Road was originally platted to extend further south; 1740 Heritage appears to have been platted to front this road before it was vacated. Staff cannot verify at the time of writing this report the applicable requirements for accessory structures when this structure in question was built; if this structure were built prior to todayÔs requirements it would be legally nonconforming. ii. 7046 Centerville is a corner lot, and therefore can have an accessory structure 20 feet from the street property line per 156.107(A)(5). iii. 7060 Goiffon has a detached accessory structure that is not in the rear yard, but it is not closer to the road than the house. Staff cannot verify the setback between the garage and house is less than six feet. (5) Detached accessory buildings must have a minimum of a 5-foot interior side setback and a 10-foot rear setback. Where a rear or side yard abuts a street, an accessory building shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the street property line. No structure may be placed in an easement except bridges by written permit approved by the City Council. a. This requirement is met. (6) In case an accessory structure is attached to the main building, it shall be made structurally a part of the main building and shall comply in all respects with the requirements of this chapter applicable to the main building. a. N/A (7) An accessory building, unless attached to and made a part of the main building, shall not be closer than 6 feet to the main building, except as otherwise provided in this section. a. The applicant is proposing 1.70833 feet between the house and detached garage. The applicant could meet this requirement by moving both the gas meter and well to different locations, and shifting the garage further back on June 23, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 5 of 7 RE: 7064 Centerville Road, Variances for New Detached Garage the lot. Another option would be to place the proposed garage elsewhere on the lot, such as to the north/northwest of the house. b. The applicant cites other properties in the city that have garages closer to the road than the house. This includes 1740 Heritage, 7046 Centerville, and 7060 Goiffon. staff cannot verify at this time the applicable i. As noted previously, requirements for accessory structures when the detached garage on 1740 Heritage was built; if this structure were built prior to todayÔs requirements it would be legally nonconforming. ii. Staff cannot verify the setback between the garage and house is less than six feet on 7060 Goiffon. VARIANCE STANDARDS The processes and procedures for variances are covered under 156.310. The standards or criteria the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council consider when reviewing variances are found in 156.310(A)(1). These are listed below in italics, with staffÔs findings following. (1) The variance is in harmony with the purposes and intent of the zoning chapter of this code; a. This is not met. The current requirements are to have detached structures in the rear yard, and a minimum distance from the primary residence. There are other areas of the property that could be utilized for the proposed detached accessory structure that would comply with city code. In addition, the applicant could remove the existing shed on the site, further bringing the property into code compliance and removing the need to vary from the limit on aggregate accessory structure space. (2) The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan; a. This is met. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan does not explicitly discuss accessory structures. (3) The proposal puts the property to use in a reasonable manner; a. This is met. A detached accessory structure is permitted with residential uses. (4) There are unique circumstances to the property not created by the landowner; a. This is not met. While the houseÔs location deep in the lot and the gas meter existed prior to the current owner, the applicant is proposing the proposed location of the detached garage. There are other areas of the property that could be utilized for the proposed detached accessory structure that would comply with city code. (5) The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality; a. This is met. There are other properties within the city that have detached accessory structures within the front yard. The proposed location would not Óstand outÔ when compared to the locations of the houses on the properties to the north and south. June 23, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 6 of 7 RE: 7064 Centerville Road, Variances for New Detached Garage (6) Any person filing a petition requesting a variance or an amendment of the zoning chapter rezoning property or changing regulations within any use district shall pay a fee according to the schedule established by resolution or ordinance of the City Council. The fee is payable at the time of filing a petition and is not refundable. a. This has been met. OPTIONS The Planning and Zoning Commission has the following options with this request. (1) Recommend the City Council approve the request, with findings and with/without conditions of approval. (2) Recommend the City Council deny the request, with findings for denial. (3) Table the request for further review/study. RECOMMENDATION Denial If the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the City Council deny the request, staff would recommend the following findings: (1) The variance is not in harmony with the purposes and intent of the zoning chapter of this code. The current requirements are to have detached structures in the rear yard, and a minimum distance from the primary residence. There are other areas of the property that could be utilized for the proposed detached accessory structure that would comply with city code. In addition, the applicant could remove the existing shed on the site, further bringing the property into code compliance and removing the need to vary from the limit on aggregate accessory structure space. (2) There are not unique circumstances to the property not created by the landowner. While the houseÔs location deep in the lot and the gas meter existed prior to the current owner, the applicant is proposing the proposed location of the detached garage. There are other areas of the property that could be utilized for the proposed detached accessory structure that would comply with city code. Approval If the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends the City Council approves the request, staff would recommend the following findings: (1) The intent of the code is for a detached garage to be a set distance from the house, to have such structures behind the house, and to limit the amount of accessory space on a lot. The applicant can meet building code requirements to ensure the proximity of the proposed detached garage to the house is not an issue. The proposed garage would be set back further from Centerville Road than neighboring structures, and would not Óstand out.Ô The existing shed predates the applicant. (2) A detached garage is not in conflict with the cityÔs 2040 Comprehensive Plan. June 23, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 7 of 7 RE: 7064 Centerville Road, Variances for New Detached Garage (3) The proposed use is a reasonable use. A detached accessory structure such as a garage is permitted with residential uses. (4) The location of the house, gas meter, well, and curb cut all predate the current applicant. The circumstances were not created by the landowner. (5) The variance will not alter the essential character of the area. There are other properties within the city that have detached accessory structures within the front yard and/or closer to the house than six (6) feet. The proposed size and location would not Óstand outÔ when compared to the locations of the houses on properties to the north and south. Staff would also recommend the following conditions of approval. (1) The applicant is permitted to construct a detached garage on the property in accordance with the plans received with this request. a. The proposed garage shall be no closer than 1Ô-8đÒ from the house, and the front/west face or building line of the garage shall be no more than 16 feet closer to the front lot line than the front/west face or building line of the house. (2) The proposed garage shall adhere to all applicable local, county, state, or federal requirements. (3) The applicant shall acquire all applicable local, county, state, or federal permits required for the project. (4) The applicant shall pay any fees or escrows required as part of this request. 60-DAY DEADLINE The application was received May 15, 2025. The 60-day deadline for action by the City Council per State statute 15.99 is July 15, 2025. If the Planning and Zoning Commission tables the request, the city can extend the timeline an additional 60-days perState statute 15.99. The 120-day review period for final action by the City Council would end September 13, 2025. CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: July 1, 2025 Planning and Zoning VI.1 TITLE OF ISSUE: Chapter 156 Zoning Ordinance & Table of Allowed Uses BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: At the last meeting, the P&Z held a public hearing to receive input on proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed revisions provide clarification on select definitions and intent regarding placement of accessory structures. See the attached memo for additional information. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Motion to recommend to council approval of the proposed revisions to the city code. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: Aye Nay Other (specify) ____________ ______________________________________________________________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. ___ SECOND SERIES AN ORDINANCE TO REVISE CHAPTER 156 - ZONING CODE The City Council of the City of Centerville hereby ordains: Section 1. Revisions to § 156.006 DEFINITIONS. BUILDABLE AREA. The space remaining on a zoning lot after minimum yard setback and open space requirements have been met, unless as otherwise specified. BUILDING LINE. A line, parallel to a lot street line, that passes through the point of the principal building nearest the front said lot line. LOT, LAKESHORE. A lot bordered on one side by a river, stream, or lakeshore, and another side by a right-of-way. Lakeshore lots may also be corner lots or interior lots. Also referred to as a riparian lot. SETBACK. The minimum horizontal distance between a lot line and a building line or use. 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 SETBACK shall be construed as the minimum horizontal distance between the lot line and the building line or edge of a structure. YARD SETBACK, FRONT. A yard extending across the full width of the front lot between side lot lines and extending from the front property line to the depth required in the yard regulations of the district in which the lot is located. On a corner lot, both street frontages shall be considered the front. The area extending along the full length of a front lot line between side lot lines and to the depth required in the setback regulations for the district in which it is located. YARD SETBACK, REAR. The portion of the yard on the same lot with the principal building located between the rear line of the building and the rear lot line and extending for the full width of the lot. The area lying along the full length of the rear lot line between side lot lines and extending inwardly to the depth required in the setback regulations for the district in which the lot is located. YARD SETBACK, SIDE. A yard between the side line of the lot and the nearest line of the building and extending from the front yard to the rear yard. The area lying between the side line of a lot and extending inwardly to the depth required in the setback regulations for the district in which the lot is located, and which lies between the front and rear setbacks. SWIMMING POOLS. Any pool, tank, or other structure, above or below ground, which shall cause or has the capacity to retain water with a depth greater than 30 inches, and is designed to be used for swimming, wading, or immersion purposes by individuals. YARD. A required The 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 the minimum horizontal distance between the a lot line and the a building line or edge of a structure line. YARD, REAR. The portion of the yard on the same lot with the principal building located between the rear line edge or building line of the building and the rear lot line, and extending for the full width of the lot. Section 2. Revisions to § 156.107(A)(4-5) and (10) ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES. (4) For an interior lot, no detached garage accessory structure shall be erected or located within any required yard other than the rear yard so that any edge or building line of the structure is in front of the principal building. Any detached accessory structure that is not a garage shall be located only within the rear yard. For a corner or interior lot that is a lakeshore lot, a detached garage or accessory building shall be permitted closer to the front lot line than the front building line or edge of the principal building, provided that the minimum front setback for principal buildings is met Ͻ϶there is screening between the structure and the right-of-way, and that all other required setbacks are met. (5) Detached accessory buildings must have a minimum of a 5-foot interior side setback and a 10-foot rear setback. Where a rear or side yard abuts a street For a corner or through lot, a detached accessory building shall be to the side or rear of the principal building, and set back a minimum of 20 feet from any lot line abutting a road the street property line. No structure may be placed in an easement, except bridges by written permit approved by the City Council. (10) Swimming pools may only be located in the rear yard of any lot, and may exceed the size requirements for accessory structures, but shall not exceed 50% of the area of the rear yard. Section 3. Revisions to § 156.111(1)(b) and (2) FENCES AND SPECIAL PRIVACY SCREENING. (1)(b) No fence other than a decorative fence may be constructed within a front yard setback. As used herein, the term DECORATIVE FENCE means a wrought iron fence, wood or vinyl vertical post and wood horizontal rail fence with no more than three rails or a wood or vinyl picket type fence with at least two inches of open space between each picket. All decorative fences shall have at least 40% of the surface area of the fence open. (2) No residential fence may exceed six feet in height and. No decorative fence within the front yard setback may exceed 36 inches in height. Section 4. Revisions to § 156.122(A)(1-4) and (B)(1-3) YARDS. (A) General requirements. The minimum depths of front yard, rear yard, and side yard setback for each district shall be as defined in the schedule of regulations and conform to the following additional regulations unless otherwise permitted: (1) All structures, whether attached to the principal structure or not, and whether open or enclosed, including porches, carports, balconies or platforms above normal grade level shall not project into any minimum front, side or rear yard setback; (2) Lots which abut on more than one street shall provide the required front yards setback along each street for the principal structure and for any accessory building; (3) Any principal structure situated on lands contiguous to or abutting any portion of the public lakes in the city shall maintain yard setbacks of 75 feet from the lake. Where adjacent structures have yard setbacks different from these requirements, the minimum setback from the lake shall be the average setback of the adjacent structures to a minimum of 50 feet; and See also Floodplain Chapter and additional requirements for shorelands. (4) The minimum side or rear yard setback depths for the following nonresidential structures or uses which abut any lot in any residential district shall be: (a) Off-street parking spaces and access drives for nonresidential uses, 20 feet where abutting a single family use or zone; (b) Churches, schools and public or semi-public structures, 40 feet; and (c) Recreation facilities, entertainment facilities, all business uses and all industrial uses, 60 feet. (B) Computing front yards setbacks. For the purpose of computing front yard setback dimensions, measurements shall be taken from the nearest point of the front wall of the building to the street right-of-way line subject to the following qualifications: (1) Cornices, canopies or eaves may extend into the required front yard setback a distance not exceeding two feet, six inches; (2) A covered or uncovered landing place, steps, or stoop may extend into the required front yard setback to a distance not exceeding six feet, if its floor is no higher than the entrance floor of the building. An open railing no higher than three feet may be placed around the structure. Such permitted encroachment shall not be enclosed with walls, screens, windows, etc. but must be completely open and if covered, the cover may be cantilevered or supported with columns and must be constructed in similar quality and appearance as the building and may not be constructed with metal roofs or metal columns; (3) The above enumerated architectural features may also extend into any side or rear yard setback to the same extent, except that no porch, terrace or outside stairway shall project more than three feet into any side yard setback and then, in the case of an outside stairway, only if it is unroofed and unenclosed above and below the steps. In no case shall a porch, stair landing or any other architectural feature extend closer than four feet to the side property line; and Section 5. Revisions to Appendix A, Table 156A.1. District Regulations Zoning District Min. Area Min. Min. Min. Min. Shoreland Min. Min. Width Front Rear Side Setback Bldg. Garage Setback Setback Setback Size Size Ground Floor Sq. Ft. R-1 Rural 10 acres 300 ft. 35 ft. 25 ft. 10 ft. See Note 1 1,050 ft. N/A Residential* R-2A Single-Family 11,500 sq. ft. 80 ft. 30 ft. 25 ft. 10 ft. See Note 1 900 ft. 440 ft. Residential* R-2 Single-Family 15,000 sq. ft. 100 ft. 35 ft. 25 ft. 10 ft. See Note 1 1,050 ft. 440 ft. Residential* 1 See Zoning Code Sections 156.122(A)(3) and 156.133(B)(1) and (2) Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance takes effect upon its adoption and publication ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Centerville, Minnesota, this _____ day of ____________, 2025. ________________________ Nancy Golden, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________ _________________________ Teresa Bender, City Clerk Date 733 Marquette Avenue, Suite 1000, Minneapolis, MN 55402 Memorandum DATE: June 25, 2025 TO: Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission FROM: Evan Monson, AICP, Stantec Phil Carlson, AICP, Stantec RE: Zoning Code Issues & Definitions INTRODUCTION Recently the Planning and Zoning Commission discussed a variance request that brought up issues of interpreting various definitions and standards in the Zoning Code related to setbacks, accessory buildings, and swimming pools. These were further discussed at the June Planning & Zoning Commission meeting (see the packet from that meeting here). This memorandum discusses those issues and offers possible changes to the code to address them. FRONT YARD Based on the current definitions, for a lakeshore lot with a street opposite the lake, the front is the street side, which means the lake side would be the rear. The lakeshore requires different setbacks Ï 75-ft, or 100-ft, depending on location on Centerville Lake or Peltier Lake, or Clearwater Creek. Staff suggest adding a separate column in Appendix A Table 1 District Regulations Lot and Yard Requirements for ÑShoreland SetbackÒ (see Table 1 below). ÑShorelandÒ can mean either a lake or a river/stream. This would clearly distinguish the fact that the shoreland setback is a different situation. Table 1: Appendix A, Table 1, with proposed edits in blue. District Regulations Zoning District Min. Area Min. Min. Min. Min. Shoreland Min. Min. Width Front Rear Side Setback Bldg. Garage Setback Setback Setback Size Size Ground Floor Sq. Ft. R-1 Rural 10 acres 300 ft. 35 ft. 25 ft. 10 ft. See Note 1 1,050 ft. N/A Residential* R-2A Single-Family 11,500 sq. ft. 80 ft. 30 ft. 25 ft. 10 ft. See Note 1 900 ft. 440 ft. Residential* June 24, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 2 of 8 RE: Zoning Code Issues & Definitions R-2 Single-Family 15,000 sq. ft. 100 ft. 35 ft. 25 ft. 10 ft. See Note 1 1,050 ft. 440 ft. Residential* 1 See Zoning Code Sections 156.122(A)(3) and 156.133(B)(1) and (2) YARD, REQUIRED YARD, & BUILDING LINE As discussed last month, under CentervilleÔs current code a ÑyardÒ is synonymous with Ñsetback.Ò When the code references a yard, it most often means the setback (but not always). Most readers think the word ÑyardÒ is anywhere on the property around the house. Staff suggested replacing most instances of the word ÑyardÒ with Ñsetback.Ò Proposed deletions are struck through and new text in blue. BUILDING LINE. A line, parallel to a lot street line, that passes through the point of the principal building nearest the front said lot line. SETBACK. The minimum horizontal distance between a lot line and a building line or use. 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 SETBACK shall be construed as the minimum horizontal distance between the lot line and the building line or edge of a structure. YARD. A required The 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 SETBACK shall be construed as the minimum horizontal distance between the a lot line and the a building line or edge of a structure line. YARD SETBACK, FRONT. A yard extending across the full width of the front lot between side lot lines and extending from the front property line to the depth required in the yard regulations of the district in which the lot is located. On a corner lot, both street frontages shall be considered the front. The area extending along the full length of a front lot line between side lot lines and to the depth required in the setback regulations for the district in which it is located. YARD SETBACK, REAR. The portion of the yard on the same lot with the principal building located between the rear line of the building and the rear lot line and extending for the full width of the lot. The area lying along the full length of the rear lot line between side lot lines and extending inwardly to the depth required in the setback regulations for the district in which the lot is located. YARD SETBACK, SIDE. A yard between the side line of the lot and the nearest line of the building and extending from the front yard to the rear yard. The area lying between the side line of a lot and extending inwardly to the depth required in the setback regulations for the district in which the lot is located, and which lies between the front and rear setbacks. June 24, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 3 of 8 RE: Zoning Code Issues & Definitions YARD, REAR. The portion of the yard on the same lot with the principal building located between the rear line edge or building line of the building, and the rear lot line and extending for the full width of the lot. BUILDABLE AREA. The space remaining on a zoning lot after minimum yard setback and open space requirements have been met, unless as otherwise specified. ACCESSORY BUILDINGS The commissioners also discussed in June how the current code says that Ñ no accessory structure shall be erected or located within any required yard other than the rear yard.Ò This phrase is ambiguous because it uses both Ñrequired yardÒ and plain Ñyard.Ò This phrase could be interpreted in two ways, illustrated below: 1. An accessory structure may be located anywhere on the property except in a required setback, except it can be in the required rear yard/setback. This implies that it could be located in the generic front or side yard. 2. No accessory structure shall be located anywhere on the property other than the rear yard (area behind the house). Figure 1: Current code interpretations. The precedent in Centerville interpretating this code standard is that detached accessory buildings can only be in the rear yard. Many communities allow detached accessory structures to the side of the principal structure, if they are not in front of the house. A third option discussed in June is having different options for sheds than garages; one option would be to allow a shed only June 24, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 4 of 8 RE: Zoning Code Issues & Definitions in the rear yard, while allowing detached garages to be to the side or rear of the house. These are illustrated on the following page. 1. Rear Yard Only If accessory buildings are allowed only in the rear yard Ï the code amendment would be as follows (see Figure 2): § 156.107 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES. (A) Accessory Structures Î Residential Uses . . . (4) For an interior lot, no detached accessory structure shall be erected or located within any required yard Figure 2: Accessory buildings other than the rear yard except within the rear yard. in rear yard only. 2. Behind the Front of the House If accessory buildings may be allowed up to the front edge of the house Ï the code amendment would be as follows (see Figure 3): § 156.107 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES. (A) Accessory Structures Î Residential Uses . . . (4) For an interior lot, no detached accessory structure shall be erected or located within any required yard other than the rear yard.so that any edge of the structure is in front of the principal building. Figure 3: Accessory Buildings to the side or rear. 3. Different standards for Sheds and Garages A third option discussed in June is having different options for sheds than garages; one option would be to allow a shed only in the rear yard, while allowing detached garages to be to the side or rear of the house. This is a blend of the previous options Ï see Figure 4: § 156.107 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES. (A) Accessory Structures Î Residential Uses . . . (4) For an interior lot, no detached garage accessory structure shall be erected or located within any Figure 4: Sheds behind house, required yard other than the rear yard.so that any edge garage to side or rear. June 24, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 5 of 8 RE: Zoning Code Issues & Definitions or building line of the structure is in front of the principal building. Any detached accessory structure that is not a garage shall be located only within the rear yard. ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND CORNER LOTS The definition under the current code is that any lot line that abuts a road is a ÑfrontÒ lot line; a corner lot therefore has two front lot lines, and two front yards. For detached accessory structures, the current requirement is: § 156.107 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES. (A) Residential Uses (5) Detached accessory buildings must have a minimum of a 5-foot interior side setback and a 10-foot rear setback. Where a rear or side yard abuts a street, an accessory building shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the street property line. No structure may be placed in an easement except bridges by written permit approved by the City Council. Staff suggest amending 156.107(A)(5) to better clarify corner lot situations. § 156.107 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES. (A) Residential Uses (5) Detached accessory buildings must have a minimum of a 5-foot interior side setback and a 10-foot rear setback. Where a rear or side yard abuts a street For a corner or through lot, a detached accessory building shall be to the side or rear of the principal building, and set back a minimum of 20 feet from any lot line abutting a road the street property line. No structure may be placed in an easement, except bridges by written permit approved by the City Council. LAKESHORE LOTS Commissioners discussed in June setting different standards for lots that abut lakes. First, staff would propose defining what a lakeshore lot is within the definitions section. LOT, LAKESHORE. A lot bordered on one side by a river, stream, or lakeshore, and another side by a right- of-way. Lakeshore lots may also be corner lots or interior lots. Also referred to as a riparian lot. Often, lakeshore lots are narrow and deep, with the house built deeper in the lot closer to the lakeshore than the road and front lot line. Due to the setbacks required from the lakeshore, there is often little rear yard that can be utilized for detached accessory buildings, pools, etc. The commissioners should discuss whether they prefer allowing certain items between the road and a house on lakeshore lots. Communities that allow detached accessory structures in the front yard of a lakeshore typically require screening. Communities also may require that the minimum front yard setback still be met, June 24, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 6 of 8 RE: Zoning Code Issues & Definitions or that new structures are no closer to the front lot line than structures on adjacent properties. These two examples are shown in figures 5 and 6. Figure 5 (Left): Accessory Building adheres to front setback. Figure 6 (Right): Adhering to the setback of an adjacent lot. This could be accomplished through the following amendment: § 156.107 ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES. (A) Accessory Structures Î Residential Uses . . . (4) For an interior lot, no detached garage accessory structure shall be erected or located within any required yard other than the rear yard.so that any edge or building line of the structure is in front of the principal building. Any detached accessory structure that is not a garage shall be located only within the rear yard. For a corner or interior lot that is June 24, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 7 of 8 RE: Zoning Code Issues & Definitions a lakeshore lot, a detached garage or accessory building shall be permitted closer to the front lot line than the front building line or edge of the principal building, provided that the minimum front setback for principal buildings is met, there is screening between the structure and the right-of-way, and that all other required setbacks are met. FENCES & FRONT YARD Based on discussion at the June meeting, the intent is for fencing located between the front lot line and the house be limited to 36 inches in height, while fencing behind the front of the house can be up to six (6) feet in height. Staff recommends the following amendments below in blue and strikethrough to further clarify this for readers. § 156.111 FENCES AND SPECIAL PRIVACY SCREENING. (A) General regulations. (1) All fences shall be located a minimum of two feet from any property line of the fence owner unless the owner of the adjoining property agrees, in writing, that the fence may be erected on the property line of the respective properties. This agreement shall be submitted at the time of building permit application. (a) Fences shall be located a minimum of two feet from a property line adjoining a street right of way and may not be located in any drainage or utility easement, except where permission has been granted by the City through an encroachment agreement. (b) No fence other than a decorative fence may be constructed within a front yard setback. As used herein, the term DECORATIVE FENCE means a wrought iron fence, wood or vinyl vertical post and wood horizontal rail fence with no more than three rails or a wood or vinyl picket type fence with at least two inches of open space between each picket. All decorative fences shall have at least 40% of the surface area of the fence open. (2) No residential fence may exceed six feet in height and. No decorative fence within the front yard setback may exceed 36 inches in height. SWIMMING POOLS Swimming pools are considered accessory uses. As discussed in June, a definition for swimming pool should be added. SWIMMING POOLS. Any pool, tank, or other structure which shall cause or has the capacity to retain water with a depth greater than 30 inches, and is designed to be used for swimming, wading, or immersion purposes by individuals. June 24, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 8 of 8 RE: Zoning Code Issues & Definitions In Section 156.107(A)(10) the code stipulates: (10) Swimming pools may exceed the size requirements for accessory structures, but shall not exceed 50% of the rear yard. This limits the size of swimming pools, but does not explicitly state a swimming pool can only be in the rear yard, which is the precedent in Centerville and staffÔs understanding of the intent of the code. If the commissioners wish to confirm this is the preferred interpretation, staff proposes the following revisions: (10) Swimming pools may only be located in the rear yard of any lot, and may exceed the size requirements for accessory structures, but shall not exceed 50% of the area of the rear yard. CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION If there is consensus among the Planning and Zoning Commission on the various issues presented here, the Planning and Zoning Commission can recommend the proposed amendments to the City Council for approval or denial. CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: July 1, 2025 Planning and Zoning VI.2 TITLE OF ISSUE: Variance Request for Detached Garage - 7064 Centerville Road BACKGROUND AND SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: A public hearing was held earlier at this meeting on the variance request for the detached garage. See the attached memo for additional information. COST AND SOURCE(S) OF FUNDING: N/A REQUESTED ACTION: Motion to deny the variance request along with the findings of fact as outlined in the staff report. Motion to approve the variance request along with the findings of fact as outlined in the staff report. For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: Aye Nay Other (specify) ____________ ______________________________________________________________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular CITY OF CENTERVILLEREQUEST FOR ACTION Agenda Item # Department: RequestedMeetingDate: July 1, 2025 Planning and Zoning IX.2 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 For ClerkÓs Use: SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS ATTACHED Motion By: ____________________________________ Resolution Ordinance Contract Minutes Plan Map Second By: ____________________________________ Vote Record: Aye Nay Administrator's Report Other (specify) ____________ ______________________________________________________________ _____ _______________________________________________________________ Refer to: _________________________________ Tabled Until: ______________________________ Consent Other: ___________________________________ Regular Administrator’sReport June 25, 2025 ADMINISTRATION Accepting Applications The city is accepting applications to fill anupcoming vacancy on the City Council. This vacancy would complete the term of Council Member Mosher and would end in January2027. Applications can be submitted in person at City Hall, or via email toInterimAdministrator Lewis at: alewis@centervillemn.com. Click herefor anapplication. Fete des Lacs Parade Planning The Parade Planning Committee isworking diligently onthis year’sparade and would like to letresidents and visitors along the parade routeknow about road closures; the Committee is also requesting that residents plan accordingly to minimize any inconvenience caused by the parade. The parade will commence at 11 a.m. on July 19, 2025. Streets affectedby road closuresare:Main Street, Dupre Road and Meadow Lane. These roads will close at 10:30 a.m.andwillnot be accessible to motorists until the parade is over. Please anticipate increased pedestrian traffic during the parade and note that there may be increased noise levels during theevent. CENTERVILLE LIONS’NEW WEBSITE FOR FETE DES LACS The Lions would like to let thepublic know abouttheir new website. This new site provides information on the weeklong celebration: click here PARKS & RECREATION There are a lot of new and exciting things happening in our parks. Pickleball Courts The nets have been purchased,and stripping of the hockey rink will begin the week afterFete des Lacs. 2025 Main Street Market Main Street Market will take place every Thursday at 5:30p.m. from thst July 17-August 21. The location: 1721 Westview Street, Centerville, next to Centerville Elementary parking lot.To date we have 21 vendors that will be participating throughout the market season. Several school groups have been scheduled for Community Night scheduled for July 24, 2025. Registration remains open for vendors, click here: https://rb.gy/1yxx6z Music in the Park Two concertshave taken place,andwe’ve had approximately 80- 100 individuals for each event. Please join us every Tuesday evening through August 19for live music and good food. We look forward to seeing you! Bring your lawn chair and/or blanket for your comfort. Picnic tables will also be onsite and available on a first come first servedbasis. ElNorte will be on site for Mexican food purchases. RECYCLING/CLEANUP DAYS On June 14we held the recycling portion of Cleanup Days. Items accepted were: Shredding (3,618 lbs.), Appliances (49), Electronics (167), Mattresses/Box Springs (74), Couches (11), Loveseats (4) and Chairs (18) and Bicycles (5). Over 125 residents attended. Upcoming Cleanup Day – June 21, 2025, 8 a.m. – 12:00 (Noon), Laurie CENTERVILLE CLEANUP LaMotte Memorial Park, 6970 LaMotte Drive. Items accepted: Tires, EVENT Construction Debris, Metal, Cardboardand Garbage. Fees: Pickup Load - $35, COUPON Station Wagon Load - $25, Car Load/Trunk - $10, Trailer Load (4’x4’x8’) - RECYCLE 4 ITEMS FOR $30, Tires w/o Rim - $5, Tires w/Rim - $10. Any motorized items will need to FREE have all fuel and oil drained. Items not accepted: Railroad Ties, Treated Lumber, Appliances, Shredding, Electronics, Sharps, Light Bulbs/Fluorescent Bulbs, Batteries and Household Hazardous Waste (paint, sprays, bug/weed killer, turpentine, etc.) and Yard Waste. June 21, 2025 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. We apologize for the inconvenience that these cleanups were split into two Up to $55.00 in value separate Saturdays, and we appreciate your understanding. We hope to see you! Must provide proof of Centerville residency Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park 6970 LaMotte Drive CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT Accepting Applications The Centennial Fire District is currently hiring for Paid On-Call positions. If you are interested in becoming a Centennial Fire District Firefighter/EMT, please visit the CFD webpage for more information: JOIN US | Centennial Fire. If you know of someone who may be interested in joining the Centennial Fire District then please help us spread the word. CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE The Department would like to assist you in any way that they can regarding organizing a block party for Night to Unite (Tuesday, August 5, 2025). They have some tips, planning ideas and suggested activities. Click hereto learn more and register your party. PUBLIC WORKS The City of Centerville isparticipating in a Metropolitan Environment Services (MCES) Private Inflow & Infiltration (I & I) program to help residents with the costs of repairing pipes and other infrastructure that may be contributing clear water to the wastewater system. The citywas awarded $41,000 in grant funding to be used by residents in 2025. The money needs to be used by the end of the year, so staff is encouraging residents to submit their requests to public works interim director Tedd Peterson. Tedd can be reached via email at: tpeterson@centervillemn.com Meeting and CityHallSchedule June 25, 2025, 5:00 & 6:30 p.m. – City Council Work Session & Council Meeting July 7, 2025 - EDA July 1, 2025 – P & Z July 2, 2025 – P & RMeeting July 4, 2025 – City Hall Closed – Observance of Independence Day *All meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 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