HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 04-05 PC PACKETCITY OF GEM LAKE, MN
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Gem Lake, MN 55110-3227
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Gem make Planning Corn mission. Meeting Agenda
April S. 2016
Call to Order of the Plann!ng Commission of Gem Cake: Tuesday, April 5,.2016, at 7:_ p.m. at the Gem.
Lake City Hall conference room.
Roll Cali:
Johnson Pratt Wippich. Herzog . Marier
Approval of Planning Commission
1. April 5; 2016, Agenda
OLD BUSINESS
1.
PUBLIC: HEARING
NEW BUSINESS
1. Sketch plan concept -consideration, 1633 Goose Lake.Road
2, Ordinances review committee report
OPEN ITEMS
None
FUTURE MEETINGS:
Planning Commission Meeting: May 3, 2016, at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURN;
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City of Gem Lake Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 2a15, 7:00 p.m.
.Heritage Hall., 4200 G.tter Lake Road.; Gem Lake, MN
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SECTION 8 - L1114". RESIDENTIAL. DISTRICT
Section 9.1 Permitted Uses
8.1.1 Within any "R4" Zoned Residential District, do :structure or land shall be.used except for one (1) or mare: of the
foUpwing uses.:
A) All uses:permitted in Section T 1 and as regulated therein except as herein. amended.
Section 8.2 .P.ermitted Accessory Uses
811 Within.:my "R4" Zoned Residential District, the following uses. shall be permitted as accessory uses:
A) Those uses or structures. pernutted:iin Section 7.2 arid as regulated therein excepit as herein amended.
Section 8.3 28.3 Conditional & Interim Uses
8.3.1 Within any "1t4" Zoned Residential District; no structure or land shall be. usedfor the following usesexcept by
Conditional. Use Permit.
A) Those uses` or structures listed as Conditional Uses in Section 7.3 and as regulated therein except as. herein
amended..
8:3.2 Structures with side or.rear elevations tip to ten..(10'0") feet in excess..of.the. .standArd front budding. height.
8.3.3 Agricultural Structures, including but not limited to: barns, stables, kennels and the like. Structures in which farm
animals or fowl. are to be housed shall require a set -back of one hundred (100') feet of any lot lire except where the
following conditions may.provide for casing the restriction:
A) the structure shall be, partially screened. from the views. from neighboring houses, with said screening to be, existing
or planted :and maintaiined vegetation .or the natural topography of the lot And .surrounding.lands' and with. theamount.
of screeningto bemeasured at full growth in the summer season;
B) the structure shall not be less than.one-hundred (10010"} feet from any well, ISTS or neighboring dwelling;
C) the drainage characteristics of the .land shall be such that.:the concentration of animals and animal waste shall not
cause. real or potential pollution or nuisance problems;
I]) the design. and .construction rnaaterials of the of the structure shall be consistent. Nvith the main dwelling on the
property;
E) such other factors as may be deemed material by the City.
9.3.4 Bed. and. Breakfast .Establishments
8:3.5 Vehicles; including motor homes, camp.ets and trailers, in excess: of 7X0 pounds. or 20 feet in length.;
8.3,(Family bay Care Ronne
Section M14eight: Regulations:
8.4.1 No: principal: structure sh-4 exceed thirty (30'0".) feet in height and no accessory structure shall exceed fifteen (15'0")
feet in height measured from the ground six (6'0") feet from the primary front entrance to. the highest point of the .roof
( structure..
Gem: L.uke.701ri119 Code - Paige 20
B) When city sOver is currently available and. will be used for the structures constructed in. the R-4 zoning district the
following.applies:
TABLE 8.5.1 B
TOTAL AREA
13UILDABLE ARE2I
FRONTAGE
24,0.00 square feet
75% total area
1.00.feet
FRONT YARD
SIDE YARD
REAR YARD
35 foot.set-.back
15 foot set -back
25 foot set -lack
OPEN SPACE
40% total area
C) A side yard set -hack for property abutting a..stxect shall na.t be less than hventy (20) feet.
8.5.2 The following structures can be erected withinset backs as long -as no part of therstructure is closer to the front of
the lot than the xear of the principal structure:
A) Fences
1) Fences. may only be. placed directly on the property line. with the written permission of the adjacent property
owner and when maintenance free materials are used; and
?) All other fences may only be installed .with.adequate set back from. adjacent: property lines to provide .for owner.
maintenance; and
5). All fences installed within the set back area must provide for a finished :facade Facing adjacent property:
B). Patios, fireplaces, sheds and..pools.
Gene. Lake Zaiihiz Code --- Page 22
SECTION 7 - "R3" RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Section 7.:1 Permitted Uses
7.1.1 Within any "R3" Zoned: Residential District, no structure or. land shall be :used except for one (1.) or .more of the.
following -uses:.
A) All uses permitted in Section 6.1 and as regulated therein except as herein amended.
B) The.harboring and housing of agricultural animals on lots less than one (1.0) acre shall not be allowed.
Section 7:2 Pertnitted Accessory Uses
7.2.1 Within any "113" Zoned Residential District, the following uses shall be pertitted as accessory uses:
A) Those uses: or structures permitted in Section.6.2, excluding and as regulated therein except as. herein amended.
B) Swi i:.tiing pools. provided such pool is fenced so as to control access and is located not .less tliari fifteen (15') .feet
from any other. lot.in an 'W District,. and :subject to Council approval.
Section.7.3 Conditional & Interim Uses
7:3.:1 Within. any "113" Zoned Residential District, no structure or land shall be used for the. following uses except by
Conditional Use.Pennit.
A) Those uses or structures listed as Conditional Uses in. Section 6.3 as regulatedtherein, except:as Herein amended.
B) 'I'wo=family dwellings.
C) The Harboring and housing of agricultural anunals on lots. greater than one (1:Q) acre.
7.3.2 Structures with side or. rear elevations up to tell (9 0'0") feet in excess of the standard front building height.
7.3.3 Agricultural Structures; including but not limited to "barns; stables, kennels and .the like. Structures in which .farm
animals or fowl axe to .be housed shall require a set -back- of one.hundred (106' feet of any lot line except where the.
followingconditions may provide. for easing the restriction:
A) the structure shall be .partially screened from the: views from neighboring houses,. with said.screening. to be existing
or.planted -and .inaintaned vegetation or the natural topography of the lot and.surrounding lands and with the amount
of screening:.to be.measured at.f ffl.growth in the. summer season;
B) the. structure. shall not be less than one -hundred (100'..0") feet.frm n any well, ISTS. or neighboring dwelling;
C) the drainage characteristics of the land..shall. be such that the concentrationof animals and animal rvasie shall not
cause real or potential.. pollution or nuisance problems;
D) the..design and construction. materials of the of the structure shall be consistent with the main dwelling on the
property;
E) such other factors as maybe deemed material by the City
7.3.4 Bed and Breakfast Establishmeflts
7.3.5 Vehicles,.includ ag.motor Homes; campers and trailers; in excess of 7;00D pounds or 20 feet in length.
7.3.6 Family :Day Care I tome
Geer Lake Zoidq Code — Page 18
Gloria Tessier
From: Ben Johnson < ben mjohnson@ymail.com>
Sent:. Monday, March.28, 2016 12:3 3 PM
To' Dan Marier, Art Pratt, Derek Wippich
Cc: Gloria Tessier
Subject: FW: Rpril .Planning Commission Meeting - Working Group to Clean up Ordinances &
Prepare Updated Comp Plan
Please see below. Council Member Jim Linder is leading up a .group (including ]im,. Me, Faith Kuny &. Pahl.
Emmeot) tasked -with cleaning up our existing ordinances (clarity, uniformity, accuracy, etc.) and prepaiirig for the
tivork. of updating the Comprehensive Plan.
We'll be providing an update on our work at the .April 5 .Planning Conu fission .Meeting.
Regards,
Benjamin Johnson
(612) 968-7583
From: James Lindner <1indner1858@yahoo.com?
To: Ben Johnson <benmfohnson@ymail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2016 8:31 PM
Subject: April Planning Commission
Here is a summary of our ordinance review meeting tonight. Paul reviewing Ordinance 43, looking for
inconsistencies, omissions, cross-references to other ordinances, language edits, etc, lam doing the
same for the Gateway Ordinance. Hopefully, by this weekend l will have a draft of the Gateway
changesladdit'ions we'd like to have in place for a.meaningfuI discussion: Paul and I also talked about
how we'd like to get the planning commission involved in this process so they are familiar with our wrk
to better prepare them when we give them. drafts for consideration later this year,
l notice that April 5 would. be the night for the planning commission's regular meeting. Ben, would you
please contact the planning commission and schedule this meeting? if you are not available to chair
the meeting, l could serve as acting chair so we cah ,start. conversations on a broader scale. By April
5 both -Pau I and. bought to have drafts of our edits ready to go so we can engage others in the
conversation.
Thanks for your help
Jim Lindner
4155 Otter Lake_ Road
Gem Lake, MN 55119
lindnerl.858@yahoo.com
651-429-7597
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Gem Lake Gateway District D evelopment Code
October.21, 2014
Ordinance 107B
SECTION 9 — GEM LAI'E GATEWAY DISTRICT
9..1. The intent of the Gene. Lake: Gateway District ["Gateway" or ".G") is intended to allow for d.evelo.pment
and redevelopment of the: real. properryassociated with Hoffman Corner and points westward along. Ramsey
County Road.. E extending northward to the border with. the zoning districts. identified in Sections 5 and G of
this Ordinance,. This area has' been the subject. of a visioning study and includes both comrrtercial and
residential opportunities as described in the Cityof Gem. Lake. Comprehensive Plan and other city. documents.
As introduced by the visioning plan and envisioned by the Comprehensive Plan, the Gateway will emphasize
commercial development and/or redevelopment in the Hoffman Corner intersection which traditionally has
been the .location of the Gem. Lake coniinercial district. Asone moves westward along. County Road E the
intentof the Gateway is to transition into more residential type neighborhoods becoming less: dense until it
transitions to either the Estate Residential district or the Executive Residential district.
9.i..1. Purposes. Specifically, the Gateway zoning. district will attempt to:
A) Promote. development and .redevelopment consistent with the visioning plan for the Gateway
area by encouraging residential uses in conjunction with commercial and expanded recreational.
Activities which in turn: will create an. .active street life, while enhancing the vitality of businesses and
reducing vehicular traffic.
B) Provide for :mixed -use. development(s) that are carefully planned. to :promote. efficient use of
land, parking.and roadway systems;
C) Provide enhanced. oversight through conditional use permit provisions, to ensure compatibility.
of mixed uses. -and consistency with the approved master plan for the site.
D) Ensure compatibility with surrounding.neighborhoods.
E) Provide significant incentives to promote mixed -use:: redevelopment. projects:
1) Encourage sustainable architectural, engineering andAandscape design that is implemented by
responsive green construction practices,
G) Preserve natural .resources, minimizethe. carbon footprint.of the City, and.establish .a key zone.
within Gem Lake that is respectful of neighboring areas and is instructive for future generations.
H) Encourage. pedestrian and bicycle use.
I} Ensure that commercial and residential uses in a. development are designed to be compatible
with each other.
J} Ensure high standards of site design, spatial relationships, architectural design, building
materials and landscape:desigsi.
I) 5eek..to .put in place those areas identified in the Comprehensive Plan (as supported by the
master plan) that.includes four "sub zones":
1.. Neighborhood .Edge: Intended. for lower density single-family residential housing
development.to. act asa transition between new mixed -use constructioa and existing single-
family detached structures on adjacent lands. This,subzone in its basic forrn will accommodate
single-family dwellings on larger lots, or with: application of incentives, more compact. homes
on common. larger lots or on compact lots with enhanced. buffer..s (used. in clustering), shared
with accessory buildings and generally served from.a front or. side driveway.
2. Neighborhood General: Intended to. begin the transition from purely residential:use.at low
densities to more intensive mixed -.use development at the: district's. center. This subtone. will.
' accommodate a variety of residential structures at varying. densities; and also begin. to integrate
lower -impact office or retail activities. which complement the residential setting.
3. Neighborhood Mixed .Use: Intended to establish a neighborhood focus that is distinguished
by mixed use buildings, together with denser residential options and smaller -scale commercial
and office buildings without residential components.. This subzone will accommodate a variety
of activities and services within easy walking distance From homes throughout :the. District;
supporting daily convenience shopping and personal service needs; and also. providing
opportunities. for public: gathering and social contact.
4. l Neighborhood Center: Intended for the most urban conditions: within :all of: the shown
mixed use areas. The mixture of land uses emphasizes grouhd4loor retail with offices and
residential rental above (as market. acceptance matures) and structures providing cornrnerciai.
space for medium and large —sized retailers.. Street frontages throughout this subzone should
be pedestrian -oriented, and the .public. space should be defined by placing building facades at
the: edge of the sidewalk: Neighborhood Center land that abuts other subzones on the north
and.west sides will be carefully planned to ensure lower -density buildings.
9.1,2 Definitions specific to this Section.. The terms listed below have 'the meaning given to.them
here for purposes of this Section. An effort has been made to define other key terms as they appear
within the applicable parts of this Section, and should be given the expikit.or contextual meaning.given
to them within the remainder of this ,Section: If a term is not defined in the. Section, terms used.herein
have.the meaning given to. them in the .Definitions in Section. 3.2 of the Zoning Ordinance, or its
common -usage meaning.if not defined 'Within the.. Ordinance.
Applicant. The owner of and, or the owner of a. leasehold. interest therein, or the ownet's
authorized representative, or a. governmental entity proposing an action 'or development
requiring City development review .and. approval or the issuance of a permit for the
development of land:.
Application. Any application for a development permit or development apptoval pursuant to
this Ordinance and which. application was not complete and. filed. on or before the date of
adoption of this Ordinance.
Encroachment. A porch, deck, balcony, patio. or similar unenclosed space,.or an. awning, that
extends into spacethat is otherwise :reserved for .setbacks or public. right-of-way. Permitted
encroachments are indicated on the..Building'T'ype.Templates.
Garage. A structure intended for the parking and.. storage of passenger cars and light -duty
trucks. 'A garage may be attached to a building or a separate structure, where allowed by
Building Type Template.
Open Hours (also "Operatiad'): The timewithin. the. day in which a . business invites
customers, clients or the general .public to the property or businesslocation in order to.
conduct the purpose of the .business. These hours. will not begin earlier than 7 .A.M., and will
not extend beyond.8 P.lvl, unless approved by conditional use permit (see Figure 1.7).
Shed. A structure on a property that .is not a primary building -nor. a structure intended to
house parked cars or trucks. Gene.rally:a:smaller building intended .for the. storage of home
maintenance equipment and.. other personal belongings.. When. allowed, a shed with a footprint
rr. of`20d square feet or less may be built and maintained without.a.permit from the City.
t:.
.9.2 Generally Applicable Regulations
9.2.1 Relationship to other portions of this Ordinance and other City Ordinances.. The.
requirements of.this Section may conflict with or duplicate some portions of .the Zoning. Ordinance
9.1.2 Add :additional definitions:
Administrative Approval -. An approval provided by the Zoning Administrator for. a. Zoning
Compliance Permit when no action is required by the City Council on.a development:plan
provided in accordance with. section 9.8 of this Ordinance. No Conditional Uses or Variances can
be requested to use this approval process:
Apartment/Condominium - A structure with two or more dwelling units on a single lot. An
example is found in Template 9 of this Ordinance.
AutoOriented Layout.- An alternative layout standard for single-Lise Buildings and Retail/Office
Buildings designed and 't.ntended for occupancy by automotive service businesses utilizing drive.
though bays, service bays, or a combination thereof. An example is found in Template 15 of this
Ordinance.
Building Type Templates .: Figures 6 through 15 of this Ordinance are the Building Type Templates
designated for use in`the Gateway District. These templates contain all regulatory information
governing the dirnerlsiions of lots and the dimensions;setbacks, height, placement, and use of
buildings. in..the Gateway District. The terms and concepts used with Building Templates are further
defined in Section 9.5.2 of this Ordinance.
Bungalow Court - Four or more smaller standalone homes around a shared central court or walk
on a single lot, with pedestrian access to the.street. An example is found in Template 10 of this
Ordinance..
city Architect - The City Architect is appointed to review all applications requiring. evaluation of the
Design Standards identified in Section 1.0.7 of this Ordinance. if deficiencies are noted, the City
Architect shall describe the deficiency and provide at least one complying alternative.
Girlie Space/Neighborhood Parks - Figures 4 and 5 of this Ordinance define. Civic Space and
Neighborhood Parks relating to the open spaces, preservation areas, parks., and gathering spaces
within this Ordinance.
Collar Building - Structures accompanying a commercial use with large parking requirements;
intended to. maintain storefronts and entrances on a public street. An example is found in Template
14b of this Ordinance:
Development for Master) Plan - A Development for Master) Plan provided by the applicant.for a
project that. contains all of the updates and changes identified in the; Preliminary PIan. Refer to
Section 9.7.1 step 4 of this Ordinance for: specifies..
Development Agreement _ An agreement provided to the.City by the applicant to describe the
development that will be completed, along with a timetable for project completion.
Final Plat and Developmentfor Master) Plan Submission - The development data re -submitted
to the. City after the Preliminary Plan for a project to be approved. by the City, This Submission shall
contain the Final Subdivision.Plat and the Final Development (or Master) Plan for the project with all
changes and other data requested via the Preliminary Plan Procedure..
Footprint (or Building Footprint) - The building's first floor; excluding the floor area of
attached garages and porches or decks built as allowed encroachments into setbacks.
Within the building .anvelope defined in the.Building Type. Template, the horizontal projection of
upper floors may not extend more than ten feet in any direction over the footprint, except for
portions of the upper floor built directly over an attached.garage. Refer to Section 9.6.2 (E) of this
Ordinance.
Incentives - The City Council may establish Incentives. which can be applied to encourage certain
types of land use or preservation activity within the Gateway District. These Incentives may beset
by adopting a separate Ordinance which identifies clearly the !tern or items the Council seeks to
encourage; or they may be set in various Preliminary Plan reviews. incentives may be negotiated
with the applicant. Incentives are the allowances the.City Council is willing to offer applicants and
shall provide sufficient criteria to the Zoning Administrator; or any.other City consultant, to evaluate
and .score the application. Refer to Section 9.2.4 of this. Ordinance.
Liner Buildings - A building that conceals from the street view a Single -Ilse Building for which it is
impractical to design compliant front or side facades. (such as a warehouse or parking garage).
Liner Buildings may have retail or office uses on the ground floor and office or residential uses on
the upper floor. An .example is found in Template 14a of this Ordinance.
Live/Work: Unit - Integrated row house style dwelling unit and ground floor working space of at
least three (3).units arrayed side.by side along the primary frontage. An example.is found in
Template 11 of this Ordinance.
r'. Mass. Ratio - When used on a Building Type Template, the percentages listed in the Mass
table define the maximum area allowed the horizontal projection of one floor in relation to the area
.of the horizontal projection of the building footprint and attached .garage, if any. Refer to Section
9.5.2 (F) of .this Ordinance.
.Mixed Use Building - A structure with a vertical mixture of uses: The upper floors maybe used for
office' or residential uses while the ground floor may be uses for office or retail. An example is found
in.Template 12 of this Ordinance:
Partial Development Plan -.A Pian provided with an application for a building permit to materially
alter or expand an existing legally conforming structure within the Gateway District. This Plan shall
be submitted to the Zoning Administrator and contain all .or part of the data requested in Section
9.8 .of this Ordinance. It may be given Administrative Approval if it does not require any
Conditional Uses ar Variances as defined in. Ordinance 43,
Preliminary. Plan - This Development Plan is one component of the steps describing what the
applicant intends to do in a project: The. Prelirninary.Plan and all of its details is used to identify
exactly what.the project entails. It is submitted to the Zoning Administrator who then distributes it
to parties reviewing theapplicant's submittals.
Retail/Office Building - A building designed for occupancy by retail and office uses where the
building is intended for subdivision into tenant spaces with no residential component.. An example
is found in. Template 13 of this Ordinance.
Single Family Detached House One dwelling on one lot, detached from other adjoining lots. An
example .is found. in Template 6 of this. Ordinance.
Single Use Building - A building designed for occupancy by retail,. service, or office.uses on the
d grounfloor with an optional mezzanine, It may also be used as.a template for placing a.
standaloneparking structure in a.proposed development. An example is found in Template 14 of
this Ordinance.
Sketch Plan - An informal plan that is used as the first step for any proposal for developing Land
areas.. Refer to Section 9.7.1 of this Ordinance, step 1, for:details.
Sub -zones Gen? Lake's Gateway District .is composed of four sub -zones. The Gateway District
Sub -zone Map.. in figure 1 of this Ordinance identifies these sub=zones and where they are located.
Thoroughfare Types - Figures 2 and 3 of this Ordinance describe details on Thoroughfare Types.
These figures illustrate details on streets, sidewalks, and other pedestrian or bicycle ways within
dedicated right-of-ways in the Gateway District.
Townttome/Rowhouse - An individual structure on a parcel with a rear yard and individual
{standalone or tuck under) garage access from an alley occupied by one primary residence in an
array of at least three (3) such structures side by side along a common. frontage. An example is
found in Template 8.of this.Ordinance.
Twinhouse - A structure with two dwelling units sharing a common wall or stacked one atop the
other. An example is found in Template.7 of this Ordinance.
Villa -Either an individual or a. combined structure of two dwelling units -sharing a..common wall,
i' compact in nature, placed on larger or compact lots with enhanced buffers shared with ancillary
buildings and served from. a front or side driveway. A villa might best be suited: for:an individual or
couple with no children. A villa might al so be suited for retired persons due. to its compact nature.
No template currently exists for this structure.
Zero Lot Line -.A piece of residential.real estate in which the structure comes up to or very near to
the edge of the property line. Zero -lot -line house are built very close to the property line in order to
create. more usable space such as .in a. PUa or other cluster type..development.
Zoning Compliance Permit -This permit is granted upon. determination that all steps of the
planning process in the Gateway District are complete, aiO authorizes the commencement of a
project.
and Subdivision .Ordinance of Gem Lake. Any such conflict, when it relates to the use of! nd in the
Gateway. District, shall be resolved::in favor of the. language in this Section, All ,other provisions of the
Zoning: Ordiriance and Subdivision C]rdinance: apply within .the Gateway District, 'including pro.Asions
for Planned Unit .Development (PUD) and .Institutonal Overlay. PUD :or institutional overlay
proposals may be used hi combination with or in place. of the regulations and procedures set. forth .in
this Section, All other Gem Lake ordinances which relate to .the: construction of buildings and useof
land (including but not. limited to the Landscaping Ordinance, Adult Use. Ordinance; Tree Preservation
Ordinance, Building Code Adoption, and Pawnbroker Ordinance) apply within the Gateway District.
9.2.2. Administration, Conditional Uses, Variance, and Appeal.
A) The Building: Type. standards are intended to be employed and used to entitle the
construction of:a building upon land: in the same manner that fisting a use as "permitted"
entitled land in other Zones . defined by this Ordinance. The. processing of conditionaluse
Permits, variances, "amendments, platted .subdivisions :and other land use applications .which
.may necessarily accompany an :application for building approvalin the Gateway District shall
be processed simultaneously -with the review of :the Gateway District proposal, whenever
possible.
B) All new construction, .remodeling or expansion (except for the remodeling or
expansion of single-family detached dwellings) within the Gateway District requires a Zoning
Compliance Permit.. The Zoning Compliance. Permit. isindefinite in duration. and the
entitlemenrs..stated.. on the permit shall run with. the. land: A Zoning Compliance Permit is.
granted after determination that the proposal complies. with. all applicable standards set forth
within this Section (Thoroughfare Standards, Civic. Space Standards, Building Type Standards,
Parking, and Design Standards).. As set. forth below; the final approval for the Zoning
Compliance Permit will. come from the City Council: for :proposals which require Council
approval .in some form (such as a. platted subdivision or conditional use permit), and the
Zoning Administrator: for proposals which do not otherwise require Council review (suchas
single buildings at. minor subdivisionswithout variances).
C) For the. purpose of providing administrative review and processing of development
proposals within the Gateway District, .the City Council hereby appoints the Zoning.
Administrator to serve as the: primary point of contact between the :City and .applicants for
zoning approval. Upon receipt. of an. application for land use. in the Gateway District, the
Zoning Administratorshall ensure that the application is complete within. five (5) business days.
of receipt. If: the application is not complete, the Zoning. Administrator shall "return all
materials with an explanation :of what is required to make..the application complete. When the
application is determined to be complete, the Zoning. Administrator shall distribute copies of
all submitted documents to the City's appointed consultants in: architecture, engineering. and
planning. The Zoning :Administrator shall obtain. written .comment on the application . from
each :consultant befor.e the scheduled Planning Commission review of the application, or:
Before making. an administrativeapproval where -authorized.
D) If a City consultant .identifies a failure to meet. the standards: of this. Section, the
Zoning Administrator. may :not administratively approve a permit for the. proposal.. The
Zoning Administrator shall meet with the. applicant .to attempt to resolve the deficiency, and
re-submit.any r&vised or clarified% proposal to the. consulting professional. who identified the.
problem for review, '.If the consultant`agrces that the deficiency is: corrected, the Administrator
mayissue the permit.
E) For applications :on a City Council approval track, the Zoning Administrator shall also
�:. attempt to resolve any deficiencies noted in consultant. review with the applicant prior to the
final Council action on the proposal... The planning Commission and City Council may choose
to 'act: on: theproposal. proposal.. within their reasonably used discretion, even if the matter. is not
resolved prior to final action.
F). Ail applicants. seeking. a.Zoning .Compliance Permit must submit a development plan with
their application.
G) Conditional Uses. All elements of a developmentplan which require conditional .use:
permit approval may be .combined into 'a single conditional use permit application for the
proposal, with a single applicable CUP fee for review and processing in addition to other
required .application fees. Portions of proposed buildings which maybe used for permitted or
conditional .uses .need not apply for conditional use approval. as part of the development
application, unless the tenant, occupant or owner of the space is..known at the time of
application. and. will need a conditional use permit. All applications for conditional .use. permit
approval shall otherwise be..processed..in..the same. manner as other. applications .for conditional
use. permit approval, using the procedures and criteria stated in. Section 17.5 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
1-1) Any variances requested in connection With 'a Gateway. District development proposalshall
be processed in the same manner as variances from. other Sections of the Zordhg Ordinance,.
using the procedures and criteria stated in Section 17.4 of the Zoning Ordinance
Tj Any applicant aggrieved. by a decision, mandate or other action of the: Zoning
Administrator may appeal :the matter in. the manner provided by Section 17.7 of.the Zoning
Ordinance.
9.2.3 Existing Uses and Structures at -Adoption of Chapter. The .standards generally applicable. under
Sectiori 16.3 of the. Zoning Ordinance shall. apply .to existing structures and :uses located within the:
Gateway District: upon the: adoption of this Section, or existing on land .later added to the Gateway
District :by re -mapping on the date a new zoning. map . becomes effective. An applicant seeking a.
building perrriit to materially alter or expand .a legally nonconforming. structure within the Gateway
' District shall submit a partial development plan, containing information as requested by the Zoning
c^idministrator to allow reinew of the .alteration or expansion-'s compliance with :Design Review
requirements. set forth: at:9.1 a and the Connectivity Requirements set forth:at 9.7.3(C).
924 incentives. The City Council may establish incentives which apply to encourage certain types of
land .use or preservation activity within the Gateway District. The Council may set the incentives by
adopting a separate: ordinance Which identifies clearly the itemor items the Council. seeks to encourage,
the. allowance or allowances .which the Council is willing to offer applicants,., and sufficient criteria to.
allow the 'Zoning Administrator .and City consultants to evaluate and score applications .seeking to:
apply the incentives and allowances. The following text is an. example only:
The City of Genre .Lake. seeks to iiltprove transit options :rvithiri . the City. Proposals ri•11ich.
hicorporat ng paaGlic transit options into :an :overall depeloprnerrt plan urill receive enlirrriced.civic space
iredii for the (pace dedicated tothe public trnrasit oitpfallovs:pusiy
Bus.ruaiiing area, ilmovered' 2% bonsrs..
Bits rvdlting area, covered 4%
Brrs rvaiting.area, integrated id building: $°IU
Bus Rapid Transit accesrs. 10°Ia.
Rail access or access to station: 10%
Rail transit slatiota:. 30%
Intervaadal tranut center:36%
Pmpased s'paces rlurst meal the criteria- far public. transit facilities established by the Metropob&i
Council in order to giraltyy for space bonuses. The Oily Council skull approve All regarests far transit
incentive. bonarser. T lie Zoning. Adtinistrator shall consult with the City Etjpineer to review and
,,vake reconirttendatians on the request for incentive treatt»ent within an. application..
The ability to alter of change incentives may not be used to allow a variance from the standards of this
Section of the. Zoning Ordinance overall.: An.:Ordinance establishing or modifying available incentives:
shall not take effect until.45 days after adoption Arid pdIslication, andshall not apply. to any applications
filed. with the City. prior to the effective date.. The ordinance creating incentives may; :at. the City
CounciPs discretion, provide a method for .an applicant tdPropose an incentive. as part of a
development application in. lieu of only seeking a modification of dimension or placement standards.
through amendment or variance.
9.3 Placement of5ubzones and Integration with Neighboring.Zones
9.3.1 The. Gateway district is composed of four sub -zones -
A)
Neighborhood Edge
13)
Neighborhood General
C)
Neighborhood Mixed-Lse
D)
Neighborhood.Center
9.12 Mapping requirezmonts. .The City Council shall assign. the .sub-�zones'to land. included within .the.
Gateway District. The Council shall:assign land to each sub -zone without reference to .existing lot lines
or tax parcels contained within the Gateway District. In assigning land to sub -zones, the Council shall
a minimum:
A) assign .all land. lying within 260 feet ofa developed parcel zoned Estate Residential (RE7 or
Executive Residential. (RX) as Neighborho.od.:Edge; and
B) not.assignany land lying -witliiii.450 feet of a developed parcel zoned Estate Residential (RE)
of Executive Residential (RX) as. Neighborhood Center.
The District Sub-Zone.Map will be: included With. reproductions of this: Code as .Figure...1.
[` 9.44 Thoroughfare standards. Streets, sidewalk's and other pedestrian or bicycle ways within dedicated rights -of
way .shall be considered.and designed together as "thoroughfares:" The street and pedestrian circulation system
in any development plan .shall be. used to organize and define the community, acting as :functional and visual
links between neighborhoods, the neighborhood center, civic and commercial areas and open space. The
circulation system shall be based an a. defined, interconnected network to .provide. adequate traffic capacity,
provide connected pedestrian .and bicycle routes, control through traffic, limit. lot access to streets of lower
traffic. volumes; and promote safe and efficient mobility through the community.
9.:4.1 General street design principles. The following principles should be.folio.wed in street layout and
design.
A). Local street lengths should be. short.
B) Streets should be designed .with gentle curves and changes in grade to break the sight line of
the road into. smaller visual elements and cause drivers to slow down.
C) Traffic calming features such as curb extensions, traffic.citcles;:and medians should be used to
encourage slow.traffic. speeds:
9.4.2. Thoroughfare Types Permitted. by Subzone.. The thoroughfare. design in 'a given. area of the.
Gateway District is. determined in part by the subzone to which the. land.1s assigned.. Right-of-way
dedication and the use of the right -of --way is set forth: in. the Thoroughfare Type diagrams at Figures 2
and 3. The presence of trees within a dia�qarn indicates a requirement: to plant "street trees" within .the
.indicated area.. A development plan's thoroughfares shall comply with the dimensional .and layout
standards applicable to each thoroughfare -type. The following Thoroughfare Typesare allowed in each
sub. -zone:
i) Neighborhood Edge: A.) B, Ailey;
ii) Neighborhood General: A, B, C*;.Alley, Boulevard.
(Type C only allowed within.250' of Mixed -Use. sub -zone boundary);
iii) Neighborhood Mixed -Use: C, D, Alley, Boulevard;
iv) Neighborhood Center: D,.Alley, Boulevard, Schcuneimn Road and Hoffman Road should be
treated as Type D thoroughfares in plans.
(May also propose a Plaza with.a thoroughfare as regulated by Figure 5).
NOTE: County Road E and Highway 61 arenot included within these Thoroughfare Types
and should :not be used or depicted as "frontage" for any Building Type when using this Code.
Average D ait r Traffic
1,14'-1G'
Parallel, one or both sides
One oxboth.sides, Y minimum
May not covevsida. ROW
Ndie.
Average Daily Tzaffic:
1c'
Parallel, both sides
Bath sides, Y minimum
Maynot :coversicic RUN
None required..
Runs behind lots and buildings to ptovide off
street padun& loading,utility and was.te-hauling
acce^s.
1z to 16'
2€Y
Inverted curb for mph alt;
None .fox concrete
I nA u 2txao�lroon gem Average Dai r Trlffsc: 750----1500
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Paxkirig:
'Both sides lox angle
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5'
Sidewalks
Both sides, 0 minus nusn
May cover -side ROW
,s wtiYs =
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Curb/Gutter..
Requited for £ially paved side
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meable surface. used for arlrin
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lane and/or side ROW.
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Average Li*Traffic:
750
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Travel Lanes:
2 3i 12' 16 with tiara
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Parkin g..
Both sides,
, angle
-
sidewalks:
Both sides, 1T miniraurri
Must mve.xslde.R 70
ru��.rt
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Cull?/Gutter:
Requixed; pedestrian burnrouts
Iequired at Intenkhom (5O
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pn ns :Ave rage Daily Traffic: 750
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Travel Lanes: 2-3, 1Z - 1(? with optional
IfY center tum lane
Pa&ing: Both sldes; angle
ss : Sidewalks; Bath side ,.12' minimum
Must covet side ROW
Curb/Gutter Raquared. only mien sz
_`,•. Y` more than 50% irnperviaus Sur
face, Pedestrian bump -out. xe
-}aired at intersections and evely
W�k+.r o. i' 17` IS`m. 16' 16• .VEanag Sup: .
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9.5 Civic space standards. The City of Gem. Lake's visioning plan requires wellplanned. and functional open
spaces, preservation -areas, parks and gathering places,. which are generally referred to in this Section as "Civic
space." An application's .developtnent.plan shall dedicate or otherwise set aside sufficient land. for public civic
space. At a minimum, 1.0% of the total acreage in development shall.be identified..on :the :plans as. Civic Space.
Theacreage of wetlands protected by stave .statute. and. any wetland Buffer ..required by a governing watershed
district shall be excluded from' calculations of "total acreage in development" and from the. calculation of the
10% dedication. to civic space. A. Civic. Space shall conform to one or more of the Civic Space Templates at
Figures 4 and 5. The Civic Space Type used to design a given Civic. Space shall be indicated on any plann or
diagram intended to show compliance with this section.
9.5.1 No cash payment in lieu of civic. space. may be approved for applications .within the Gateway
District.
9.5.2 The minimum width. required For any Building Type under p'igures .G through.. 1.5 may be
reduced by up. to 301U .if the: area which would have been contained within. that building lot before. the..
reduction. is transferred to. a Civic Space.located within 1 /4.mile of the lot.
9.5.3 For Civic Spaces which include at least one automotive `traffic lane or access, the area of the.
traffic lane or access is not applied toward the. 10% minimum requirement. Areas. within the Civic
Space, areas. within a thoroughfare adjacent to the Civic Space, or approved areas in lots adjacent.to. the
Civic Space.., which are dedicated for public. or shared parking can apply toward the requirement if
designed in. conformity with applicable Thoroughfare or Building Type templates and the Parking
regulations in. Section 9.9..
A, Passive Open Space.. The concentration of
open spaces which separates more urbanised
areas from less dense residential and, natural-
ted areas.. This open space has no required
features but rusty contain environmental..pie-
sernes; paths and tzads; and open: shelters, all
naturalistically disposed.
B. .Preserved Tree Litre, Area us ed to prey erne
tree lines indicated on the Gigs Existing
Land Us.e Plan or- areas with pre-existing tree
s cre erring of 0% opacity a r gre ate r.
C. Green/Small Par%: An Open space available
fox recreation and :neiglibathodd gathering.
Area. may he wimproved of used for play-
ground, c=rnunit r gardens, pergola; .pienic.
areas, or .similar park :activities. The civic
space is definedby atleast one through street
and should be accessible via sidewalk or path.
A.largsr open. area available toy recreation, which
may include facilities for.structured'activities such
as athletic .fields or courts (Limited to 40% of
space), The landscape shall provide paved path;
and tra0s, and some combination of open laun,
trees; and open shelters,
ITH v.;a& 3 5 I Bl d�
Axi. open space, available. for unstructured wte.atiori
and civic purpos es. A square is spatially defined by
roadway and building frontages. Itslandscape .s hull
consist ofpaved paths, lawns and fun n* arranged
trees. The paved paths within the square shall be
distinguishable: from surrounding sidewalks and
streets by choice. of materials and design'.
7nnprove rents such as fountains,. pergolas, band-
s hells, krosls.andpedesttian amenities such as bench-
es may lie installed within the square.
Buildings adjacent to or across the street from $nE
square shall treat the square (orstreet.ahared with the
square). as the buildings primary frontage -
Angle parking on. at least two of: th e. s tte ets fronting
the .square .is encouragedto provide additional.on-
stree.tparkiiig forrieasbybuildings.
An op en space, available for civic.purpos.es and c=-
Mercial activities. A plaza shall be spatially defined
by building frontages. Its Iaiic1scape:shall consist pry
rdarily of pavemeint and fc=ally arranged trues, Ma-
te rials: used to pave the. plaza shall be different. than
the adjacent sidewalk and street, and should corznpla-
ment the colors us ad.itz nearby buildings. It shall be
located men the mi tersectnon of important streets.
The plaza itself maybe configured m a street; with a
single travel. lane no wider than 14' placed between.
pedestrian -only ural m-qs of at least equal wadth.,
Imptovemeats such x band hells or similar .public
gatlne..tin g spaces .axe. p.aunitted. Benches .and similar
ea
peacreVdestrian. amenities shall be installed.
park Rontiog Fronting
Adjaceritbvildirigs shall treat the plaza as the prirrnary
Plaza 0.1 1 1 D, Blvd. frontage. When approved as part of a IDevelopmeint
Plan, a portion of the plaza shall be designated as
available. to commercial uses Mich front. the. plaza
(such as outdoors.eating forrestautants).
.9.6.. BuildingType.standards:
9:G.1 New construction in the Gateway District shall conform to one of the folly wing Building
Types:
A) Single Family -Detached House (Figure 6)
B) single-Farnily Attached Housing
1, Twin Home (Figure 7)
2. Townhouse/Rowhouse (Figure 8)
C) Apartment/Condominium (Figure 9)
D) Bungalow Court (Figure 10)
E) Uve/Work Unit (Figure 11)
E) Mix..ed Use Building (Figure 12)
F) Commercial
1. Retail/Office Building (Figure 13)
.2, Single Use Building. (Figure 14)
a. With..Liner Building (Figure.14a)
b. With Collar Uses (Figure: 14b)
3. Auto -Oriented. Layout (Figure 15)
9.6.2 Use of Building Type Templates. Figures G through 15 contain all regulatory information
governing the dimensions of lots and the dimensions, setbacks., height, mass, placement .and use of
buildings in the District. The Qty's review of a development application shall primarily apply. the
information contained in: the applicable Building Type Templates. Terms and concepts used: within the
Building Type Templates are further defined as follows:
f A) Frontage Street. The Thoroughfare Type on which the`Tiuilding Type may be. placed.
The buildingmust be oriented toward .the frontage street and have its..prialary entrance on the
permitted frontage street;. unless an alternative is allowed by the terms of .the .Building Type
chosen. "Width" is measured along frontage: street; "depth" measured perpendicular 'to the
frontage street. For purposes of. placing buildings, Highway 61 and County Road E are not
frontage .streets, and the property boundary with rhos.e roads' rights -of -way should be aligned
as the rear lot line. to the greatest. extent possible. Parking -lots .may abut the Highway 61 or
County Road E rights -of -way, subject to the. landscaping requirements of the Gem Lake
Landscaping Ordinance.
B) Height by Stony. The permitted Height of any building is determined by the number
of stories allowed.and built. The height of eachstory is determined by the space between the
upper surface of any floor'and the upper surface of the floor next.ab.ove; or the. ceiling (peaked
root] or roof (flat -roof) above for top stories. A story must have.a minimum height of 12 feet
and a. maximum height of 1.5 feet; buildings with assigned ground -floor retail and commercial
shall. :have aground -floor height of at least. 15 feet and: no more than 20 feet. The top of a
peaked roof is limited to the average story height ofthe building, measured from the ceiling of
the topmost floor to. the highest gable of :the roof.. Half -stories (finishing the space, if any,
between :the.roof and the .topmost: fuIl-story ceiling) are permitted. for:.all building types in all
subzones.
C) Building types., with 'specified height limits shall. be measured from the average.
elevation of the sidewalk on which the building's .primary entrance.:is located and the coping of
a flat roof or the deck line'of a mansard roof.
D) Basements. All building . types are 'permitted to have basements if it is technically
i feasible tobuild basements on. the chosen building site. A walk -out basement is considered a
"story" for height regulation; but other kinds of basements are n6r counted against the height
of the building.
E-) Footprint. The building footprint.is the area occupied by the horizontal projection of
the building.'s first .floor, excluding the floor area of attached garages and porches .or decks
built as allowed encroachments into setbacks. Within the building. envelope defined in the
Building Type. Template, the horizontal projection of upper floors may not extend more than
ten. feet in any direction.over the. footprint, except for portions of the. upper foor built directly
over an attached.garage.
F) Mass., Ratio. When used on a Building.Type Template, the percentages listed in the.
Mass table:define the maximum area allowed the horizontal projection of one floor in. relation.
to the area of the horizontal projection of the building footprint and attached garage; if any.
G) Building Placement. Diagram. The diagram on each Building Type Templateprovides
regulatory information .on the. setbacks, build -to lines (lines onwhich some .or all. of .the
building facade.mustbe placed),: the "building envelope" in which. the footprint may be. placed,
frontage types, permitted encroachments of porches, decks and balconies,. placement of
accessory structures, and .other items which regulate the built environment on a given lot.
9.6.3 Combination .of Building Types on Single Lot. The Building Type templates regulate lot size,
but it is..not required that -each building be on a'separately conveyed lot, If multiple building types are
proposed, the dimensional standards should be applied as though the lot were being.divided.. Any total.
surface. coverage or building footprint standards may be combined among. all of the buildings included
on a.particular lo.t..
4,6.4 New Building Types.: New building types . may be proposed in the manner of other
amendments. to the Zoning Code. using the procedure in -Section. 1.7.6 of the Zoning Ordinance. A
proposal:must:contain all information included in existing analogous. Building Types, including but not
limited to the dimensional standards; use designations, and frontage requirements.
9.6:5 Use of Regulations in the Gateway District. The Gateway District's..regulatory focus is first
upon.the form of each building and its relation to the surrounding environment. This section regulates
the use of -space within the building,: except to the extent that any structure or land use existed as legally
non=con:forming.use prior to the%adopdon.of this Section, as a matter secondaryto the built form. TTbe
irse of land itr the Distinct is .regulated by the Building Ty,ie Templates, the rises set fortis in .this. Section: 9.6.5 and
I`ig ems td and. 1:7 iyhich arepart of this.Ordinance.and is related to the Grrilding form. To the extent uses. set fodh%air
the T meplates and Figares 1.6 and. 17.coi j7ict with the uses set forth in this. Section 9.6.5A, tile. uses.set forlb in this
Section 94.5A small control and sipersede the uses set forth.in the.Templates and .Flzgvres 16 and.17.
A) General Terms and Permitted Uses. The .Building Type. Templates assign categories
of uses. to certain floors of a building;. When multiple use categories are listed and separated by
a slash (such as "office/retail"), the uses may be. combined on the floor at the discretion of the
Owner or occupant of the building. When multiple use categories are stated as alternatives
(such as 'office or residential") the floor.. may only he .assigned. one category. of use, at the
discretion of the owner or occupant of the building; Building Type Templates may :also
contain specific exclusions. or limitations which modify the application of a. use category to the
particular building. The categorical termsare defined as follows:
Residential.. Premises for.long-term human dwelling.
Office. Non-residential premises used for administrative,clerical,. professional or
similar activities. Office: as used -in. this section includes medical and .dental offices used by
five. (5) or fewer medicalprincipals (doctor; dentist, chiropractoror similar professional):
Retail. Premises for the We of merchandise and food service. For purposes of this
Section, banks with teller service are considered "retail" instead of "office." Athletic clubs
and fitness. centers that are not .the primary use cif the building space are considered a
"retail" use. Certain personal. -service businesses :are considered "retail" if not the primary
use of a..building. barbershop beauty salon; clothing rental and dry cleaning pickup (but
not on- site. processing); and tailor shops.
Commercial. Premises for the conduct.of the..following. act ivities which.:are not
included.within the meaning of "office" !or ":retail" for purposes of this Secrion::athkdc
club /#iEness center (primary or ❑nly rise of. building space); business. school or trade
school, veterinary clinic,. funeral home, .hotel, recreation .primary use (such as :a bowling
afley);.cabinet and cafpentry shop, heating, plumbing or electrical sales. and .service;
.printing shop, upholstery shop, warehousing, conditional use of space assigned as
commercial are, Iight industrial uses which manufacture; process, storeand distribute
foods and materials not likely to create offensive noise, odors, vibrations, dust, smoke,
heat,.glare or other objectionablednfluences and are in geneml.dependent upon raw
materialsrefined elsewhere,
(B) Accessory Alternative Uses. The Figures 16.and 17 provide charts stating the
compatibility of listed accessory uses .and variations on categorical primary uses. (such as
restricting residential uses. to.. -Senior Housing) With each building type.. The items listed in
Figures .1 G and 17 further: refine: the general definitions. stated above, and any perceived
conflict should be resolved. in .favor of the general definitions. stated.a.bove: Placement of
accessory buildings is. generally noted on the Building -Type Template and is also governed
by the Design Standards.
C) Uses designated as "condidonaF' or "CUP" within this Section, on a Building Type
Template or within Figures 1 G.:and 17 shall require a Conditional Use Permit, following the:
existing .procedures .in Section 17.4 of the Zoning Ordinance, Uses designated as "non-
conforming" see Appendix "A".
D) Certain uses. of land whichare not necessarily related to. a buildingare generally
permitted within the Gateway District by -conditional use permit:
Essential Service Structures
Planned Unit Development
Institutional Overlay
E) Nothing in this Section orits its attachments shall be construedto prevent the
application of .other Gem Lake ordinances pertaining to types of uses: (including, but not
limited to, the. Adult Use Ordinance and the Pawnbma er..Ordinance) or to city licensing of
businesses and activities in general:
F) If a use on structure is not listed or included among the definitions .herein,.the Building
Type. Templates,. or Figures 16 and .17, then it is prohibited.withiri .the Gateway District.
Lot Six_ a and Placement:
Lot'Width: 207 mire utn,:rio maximurn
Width/Depth:
1:1 mir i um,.no mmmum
Frontage. Street::
Type: A or Type,B
Alley;
Pesrnitte4 not required
Parking:
2 off-stuet span
(street part ingnot applicable)
Total irnpem-ow
Surface coverage;
40%
Minirnum. Height.
Maximixn Height:
1. stoiy
stories
7 1 Resldential
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Building Footprinti
Fo.otptint: less er of 10% of lot of 2,500 sf
Building Place2 ent and Matian to Streets:
I a I= 75' Nil -hoe
Modificadoms md.E:idusions:
Building may have, attached or de-
tached garage of up to 800 sf w part of
initial proposal or by separate building.
permit approval. Largetgarages may
Be ap.pmved. by CUP. Lots for this
type may have a.s eparate shed. in addi-
tiori tv any garge; up to 200 s.�
our need. for any peaiiit approval..
Larger sheds. (up to 1,000 sp may be.
approvedby CUP.
May apply to use building for Bed b
Breakfast as a conditional Wise isi Neigh-
borhood General subzcna.
See Figure 16 63r. full list.of accessory
and conditional uses associated with.
this. Building lI p e•
Definition; A structure with t,,im dureling units sharing a
common wall or stacked one over the other architecturally
pies eated x a laigersingle- family house in a typical neighbor
Moods etting.
Lot.Siz.e:and Placement:
Lot Width: 15(Y minxnum, no maximum
Width/Depth-, 1:1 sninirtrum,.no maxi =
Frontage Street: Type B or Type C
ANY Pesrnitted, not required:
Parking: Z o.ff-stzeet space* per unit
@treet parking
Total Imp a rvious
Surface:coverage-. 40%
Building Footprint:
Footprint: lesser of.15°/6 of lot. or 3,000 sf
Building Placement and R_elatinn to .Streets:
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11inimum. Height:
Ivlaxirnum:Height:.
I.story
2 storks
2 1 R e cidential
Residential/
Parking
Modificadons and Exdusions:
Not authorised in N eighborhoo d Edge.
Building. may have attached or de-
tached.garage of up to :8011 s f m part of
initial prropos al or by s eparate building
permit approval. No larger garage .s
2e.=1tted with this type,. Property may
have a separate shed of up to 200 s.f
unthout need for any pemit approval.
A. larger shed maybe approved by CUP
in the Neighborhood General sub2one
only.
May apply to :lxe building for Bed &
Breakfast. or for unassisted Senior
Housing as a conditional use.
See Figure 16.fof fuA 6t of accessory
and conditional uses associated with
this Building Type.
Defuution: An individual:structure on'.a.parcel vith'a rear
yard and individual.(standalone. or tuclnmder)..garage access ed
frown an alley, oceupiedby one primary residence in an array
of at least three such structures :side .by side .along the com
Mon frontage:
Lot Size and Placement:
Trot Width: Miniinutn 8U maKimum.
(s ee below for courtyard lot)
Width /Depth: No s et ratio
Frontage Street: Type B oz'IIype C
_.Bey: R�.cluir�d.
Parking: 2 off-street spaces per unit
(s:treet pa&iiig.not applicable)
Total IMF ervious
Surface Coverage- 75%
Building Fo otprutt:
Foctprn.t: limited to of 70% of lot
DuUding Placement and Relation to Streets:
En
a: di.���'�•�'...��'.'..::: �. � ��� �3 �
E. a c" mwi i'
i
cpwac
u¢de f
"i••�•,,.,rrJ k.���en8'irnori.�.bw.a3 i¢ 4oY of
;71i
i. ' .:.�• �# � ;
I
CoimnonYardArrangeatnxit Sep arateLot.Arrangeanent
Minim,= Height: 2 stories
Iviaxirnurn Height; . B: 2 stories
C: 3 stories
(C only)Residential
2 Residential
1 ResidentiallParking
Modifications and Exdusions:
Not authoo2ed m Neighbothood
Edge sub3one:
Building mayhave attached or
i'Irca�
detached garage of up to 800 s'f.a
j park of initial proposal at by9epa-
r,id:n rate building- '.permit approval.
0¢c
Property.mayhave a.separate shed
of .up to. 200 of vAthout need for
=y Pennit approval,
May apply to us a building fox Bed.
& Breakfast or for unassisted. yen-
¢ for Housing w a. conditional u3e.
iv �u
Iwdd m
.lei
64 See Figure IG for full list o£ acres-
, sory and conditional uses .as.sociat-
e d with this Building Type
Deiuution: Astmcture -with more than tuv dwelling units
on. a s iagle. lot
Lot Size and Placement:
Lot Width:
12Y :ninimum, 20(f mm4rnum
Wiclt /Depth;
4:1 minimum, 1A.mmum.um
Frontage Street:
Type C o t Type D
Alley:
Required
Parking:
2 off -meet spaces pe.r unit
(street parking not applicable)
Total imp a tvious
Surface Covezage;
7€ %.
Mass
IVIax. Ratio of Each Story (se e 9.6.2(F
(in stones)
2. 3 35 4 4.5
3.5 or less
100% 100% 55%
4
10 00/0 100%
0
1.00VO 100% — 95% 55%
Building Placement and Rdation to Streets:
12' EaA&Tv Lr.A 54vSu tiad
�`.; Faee�msi Ais d er vgci el. Ecdli t.ie•.rairiir.Fa.' . .
�� �icr.Fw, Wa6 ar��riir.arirm :: � �-aaliiiw cri=i briild ioiQ
no66viy.
..........
I.Enimutn Height: 2 stories
Yw�murn Height: C: 3 stories
D; 4 stories
4 (P DAY) Residential
3 Residential
2
Residential
$ I Residentiai/PaxEng
Mo ificafions and Exdusio:as:
Building in Nsi&Lbodwod G:en-
exal oub2one. may have additional
residential features such a; sepa-
rate sheds fax residents.
IVray us.e building fa:z unassisted
Senior Housing vaithout. city ap-
provall or as an wszkedl by ig
facility. as a c. on.dition al. use.
See Figure 16 for full list of ac.ces-
soiy and conditional uses associat
ed tuith this PuildirigType
Definition: Four ox.more.smallet standalone homes around
A shaxed.central coutt or.walk on asingle lot with pedestrian.
access to the street.
L a t Size:and Placement;
Lot Size:
.1 acre minri num peruait
Lot Width:
100' minimum, no rriw num
Depth/Width-
no set ratio required
Frontage Street:
Type C, Boulevard:
Ailey.
Required
Parking:
2 offs.tre.et spaces pe:r unit
(street parkingnot applicable).
Total Impervious
Surface Cove.tage 50%
Building. Footprint:
Footprint.min 750.sf,max 1,500s.fper.unit,
Building Placemm t and Relation to Streets:
J
Tye W404srf6cm;rinu b=d .,wY,
ef.ln ro 3=d zmajt4gaj
Minimum Height: 1 stories
Maxiuum Height- 2stories
2 1 Residential
1 I Residential
Modifications and Exdusions':
Building may. provide :detached gal
age of up to 800 of Per unit as part of
initial propwal or by separate build-
ing pennit approval. L.arge.r garages
.may be approved as part of initial
4 development ptop.osal. Lots in
Neighborhood .General may have a
P,e separate shed M' addition to any gat -
age,
up to .s�
200 without need for
any pe trait app tovg.
rldrisy
May apply to. use one at more units
for Bed &.Bteakfnt (mixed -use sub -
tone only) or as on. ass is ted-lining
facility as a conditional use.
See. Figure 16 for full list of accessoty
and conditional uses associated with
this BuildingType:
r
l
Definition. Integrated. rowl.mus a -style dwelling unit and
grounct:floorwot1cingspace, consis.tingo.Eat lemt 3 units. ar=
rayed sde�by side along the primary, frontage.
Lot Size mid PIacement:
Lot Width: 30' mir i um, :8[Y xnx-n-mum
Wi.dth/i7epth: Noset.ratio
FrontageStxeet: Type B, Type. C, Boulevard
.Alley: Require d
Parking: R. off-street spaces per dwelling.
(s tre et P. aacing not appiic able)
2 spaces per 1000 sf Office. mes
4 spaces per 1000 of retail uses
Total ImperuiOzn
Suifac.e Coverage: 75%
Building Footprint;
Footprint: limited to 70% of lot
BuildingPlacentent and Relation to .Stre.ets:
EwaQ[r ea ce.ra cwiruM-7h.nc w,rr :f
Cevnnrw� era�pid .
Min. Height:. 2 stories
Man. Height: 3: 2 stores
C f Blvd:. 3 s tones'
Office/Retail: 400 sfmin, entry from
street. frontage .r.eq d.
Residential
3 (CMlvd Only)
Residential
2
Res'JRetaiV
O.ffice/Parking
c 1 a kdmel5: b�ddwg w 6s4 mxr• .rncmpel �.c eve up <e G'
.�ro•r.�..lai,.ci� ��.�,�>�•. ass+�ti. MadifioatiozLs and$xdusi:ons:
law 9•o-a.>iir.�k sI:w v.-R Iw d wi,a.. �
rani
irdra,�k
ir..i
Eriild.i.lme
Not authonzad in i$e'i hbarhoad
Edge subzoile.
NEEM
` .
�icaae .
D
Seaa'euuri .
Retail use ❑f;fiist floor space is o n �r
::::•::.
ga
allowed with building Fontage on a
F :
`
�l1Rr>:sq
�'?`
'Type C $txeet OI Boulevard -in the
:
. liilili cr.6wli ��ViS
fiv,inlitcSi:lfiiel.r
.. : '
'� ype Y�:idr>S L-iJ
L>nF
4
:'
5' cr.v lu
Nei hhoilioodlvIaxed-Use subzone.
:..
rvir 7w d.eii�a•::.
... ....::..-:.::
'::.:::>'.:: '::'.
:..-
'. '7.
as mF�rw
See Figure 17 for a full list of resider
a aid
T e
tial and office retail accessoq and
conditional uses ms o ciate d with this
_
Building 'iype
S
-
TuW.redv,.i>b
s
fr—Acy
Cuev la
Definition: As tructure.with a vertical mixture of.uses.. the
upper floors may he us..ecl for office or revidential uses and the.
g.zound floor rn zy lie used 6or office or retail..
Lot Size and Placement;
Lot Width:
150' minimum
Width/Depth:
4:1 rninirnurn, 1:4 maximum
Frontage :Street:
'Type C, Type D, Boulesrard
Alleys
Required
Parking:
2 atreet space; per dwe}]ing
(street parkng not appacable)
2 spaces. per 1000 s f office uses
4 spaces per 1009 sf retail uses
Total Imp a rviou;
Surface Coverage:.
80°fo
Mass
R.atso p`Each Story
5cen alias
.(see 9.6.Z(F))
(In. Stories)
3 3.5 4 4. .
3 ar3..S
1009'0 55°l0
A
100% _ 85%
4..5
100% -- 95°Jo 55.% .
Sriildi,g Pl,,,ment and Relation to Streets:
Cuvvueuy.cmrfnd kwilh.g—LwA am.p.J. eYverh pp se L'
v �. tilm.rya m9'freclar v � e v u�e�L,
IIA.d hlede r, mpmcc 9`wv "I-talir frenagi
.:.a Piv ■rs�mum �nkspr; .
:.Ilnw
:: 3' maiioimivl:sSr�
'gyp ii
YD Vah1ik'RR
TSpcC
;Mtn. Height: 3 stories
Max. Hei jit: C /Blvd: 3. stories
i
D: 4.stories
Office/retail: 400 sf min...
4 (D only) R"iclentral
3 R ea dential
1�:esidential or
:2 Office
1 RetaiVOFficef
Psr�ing
l4I otlificatioa:�.s and .E�r dusions;
Residential component may be us.:ed ay:
an. ass.rated living facility, as a condition
al w e; and restricted to senior hour ing
cCIn7munity Withoutpennit:
See figure 171or a full.&st cf.residen
tial and office/retail accessory and con-
dition al.1.zw ass ociated with this 13.uOd-
ing Type.
Definition: A building desigped.for occupancy by retail and
office uses where the buildingiv intended for subdivision into
tenant spaces, urith no residential. component. The building
may have a primary .user and :s.malier tenant spaces (a in a
bank building vrith uppet`floor office space far rent), but.
buildings intended fiaz single-tenarit use must .use the Single -
Use Building template at Figure. 14..
Lot Size and Placeinent:
Lot Width.,
61Y mulirnurn, 20EY maKsnum
Width/Depth:
1:4 mirlialum, 4:1 rnmimum
Frontage Street:
Type D, Boulevard
Height and.Use
Alley:
Permitted, not required
Minimum Height:. .2 stories
l?.a&in.g:
2 spaces per 1000.0 f office we
Maximum Height: 3:sto3ies
4 spaces per 1000 sf retail use.
Office/Parking
Total Impervious
3
Surface Coverage:.
80%
OfficORetail!
2 Parking
Build.ingDispo.s.ition
OfficelRetaiV
Building Footprint and. Mass:
� Parking
Footprint: Principal hldgmm isYzum of 60%.oflot area
Modifications ancl.Exdusions:
lBuildizig Placement and Relatian. to Streets:
�,,,.�s.za..r.
f wgrr.uwi r r3 s�Fmrrr �7
Maybe oriented using Building lilac e-
�....wa aw.pd kxrldr.R as 6sL
a,5bd wJ5: _'ir"gaP•(ftsu1..
.eemyrd mvo� up rP4'
m=n)a cagewdd cl.
.
meat sin tandards Auto-OrientedLay-
Eau 9'a�c udc k jrgC r�.I1Mlw IF
Iav ar.ra�rraar.r�
a fqo. Isar — '30Y a d�
raw wa�.rrr r:.�,�
out (Figure 15) ruhen building i; .locat-
the Neighborhood Center duly
Buildingm have. a: deck. or patio for
�Y
•at��oilt
common at individual tenantuse in
.
the Nei boyhood Mixed -Use sub-
la
,wa�rram
zone: by conditional in6:peirnit.
..
fraar�i
1 .. ...
;::;.... ..:::::.......::. no>am�;
:`�•
uvurSemti
�:.d r..
Surface .parking lot: ]and,: eaping is su}x
r v � dr:::...
=
mr
1 e ct to the ernLake Landscaping
Ordinance.. A.pang structure is
'
ermittedb C
p UP. Y .
Io'mra .ae� ra.
j
I a
C . w Iv
F�rla.pri.w
See Figure 17 for a full list.of iesiden-
�krdf-,
aiiq ce rdoHrm
ifl
rogr.r.d ra
.
tial and office/retail accessoly and.
e� Prkrgg
; <
g �x"
e�C1_t
conditional Wes a5S.t1Clat. 'STllt11 the
6uddra� bfMq+rrd
wa..�lr rq� r�r
4
prLgecarr
�•�"�
Building Type
:
Definition: Abuilding designed fat occupancy by: retA seir
vice or.ofhca usts on tine ground floervafh an optionalmez-
zanine. May also be used. w template. for placing a standalone
parking s tructme in a prnpos ed develvpm ent
of Size anrd Placeanent:
Lot Width: 61T minimum, 30T maximum
Widtli/Depth: 4:1 minimum, 1:4 mx,,imum
Frontage Street: 'Type D (w/o linerbld)
.Ailey: Permitted not required.
Paxkitig: 4:spaces per 1,000sEof:retaii
2 spaces pet 1,000 sf of other
Totallmpex ous
Surface Coverage:. 80%
Building Footprint mid Mass:
Footprisit.rnasimurcn 60% oflot
Building Placentent and.Relation to Streets:
Fa,rw.�fspd. d. G•,,.,.w� Mfjr ka-x rrir T'!?S
Ce.xwuw� vm,pd Lv,{d,.e w � v.vm.pd mvv� vp ,a G'
w�+r r cy.Ica•ira wa:e7'frcm In v j .cn,audcxyy,
Im Vo-. ri—ik k.c,fpc 1—.� ,e r koow 4r e: 36%a kit
ISY at4c.1 .,fig. 1'b.v rimrk rrearRc
Maidmum Height: 0 feet; f= applica=
tion .ofmassing rule portion of building
over 20 feet is considered 2.dsbiy..
35, —r'
2 Office/Retail/
20'. —; Commercial/
1 Patkt g
Modifications and Exdusious:
A:ltemate placements and alignments
are allowed by use of Liner Building
(Figure 14a), Colfax Building (Figure
14b), yr Autcj-Q.tientecl Layout (Figure
].S).
"Comme.rciaF us es in any single-m e
building arrangement are allovnd an
sites east afHighway 61 only, A.single
-use buildingmay.not he used —a; an off
-sale liquor vtore.
(ID=4P4WI0 Outdoor storage and outdbor display
udbz& (Fc- andcales ofrnerchand�t or equipment
r=� maybe.approve.d as a conditional me.
Surface pailting lot.lands.eVing is sub-
ject to the Gem Lake Landscaping.Ot-
dina.n c e. A padcing.s tructure is p e.trnit-
ted by CUP.
I a'Pac as 6.&
i i
-- Corav la
w w ia,Mhx
See Figure 17 fat. a full list of residen-
tial and office/retail accessory and
-rota i.caa:.:.
':
ka aeiad
conditivsial uses associated. with. tha
S, do prk,. gam.
I
'f
rr�>d.wrm
Dr.ilg
Building Type,
Definition° A building that. conceals from street. view a Single-
Us.e-building for -which it is unpractical todesign compliant front
or side fagades (such. as a warehous a or.a parking garage) :-Lin-
e m may have retail or office uses. oil the: ground floor .and office
o. r res idential us es on'ih a uppe r floo is, if any are built.
Lot Size and Placement:
Lot Dim ens ian:. See .single -Use Building
Frontage Street" Type C, Type D, Boulevard
Alley: Pennitted, not required.
Padzitng; See Single Use Building;
2 spaces petresidential unit if used
(on-street.parlingnot applicable)
Building Footprint and Mass:
Fa.otprint: within. maxitnum footprint allowedto the. Single
U$e:$uilding'on thesite, nominimumfmaximurrtsize..
Building Placement and Relation to.. Streets:
ra...—% 1413i. mal-rW
Coane. cuti f—.pod kudd.ajrw6" empd cuiuc kup.oG'
m a ) e waoarj a. f�.woa V61— la a t e a adsIli,
Im V—aryd—M I.esp q:iel.—I.a a.o1.0a teal ■as !IM, a.fr-t
f.la. avditdk'
D d
;k
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r, k:
d JG'
r� for aaaa
:d vdrprkiog
if aDalgu ydt
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kwc ll'iofa
a( r4er
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L,e r
W
Minimum Height: Same as =' e r bldg,
1Vlaximum Height.1 stoty over inn.et
single -use building..
35'
2
Officeor
Reridential
office/
Retail
Single
Use
Officel
Bldg
I
Retail
Modifications and Exdusions:
Cain only be constructed in connection
with a single -use building: The list e r
lH.id-.ul..�
building .itself may be separated frcan
the Single -Us e Building by lip to 2(r to
provide an access drive or pedestrian
arcade, provided that the Single -Ilse
rref:.aalu
Building remains shielded fmm street
.
is ka3 rfem
ydsdk,.
vieur
ff �,aqe
e oa3oan
rla.ara
See Figure. 13 fnr a full list of.residen
tial and. office.Jretatl accessoxy and. con-
dition al uses ass o eiate d vdnth this. Builcl-
ing.Type.
Ddinition: Stwcture:@) accompanying a commercial use
with large parking requirements; intended to maintain store-
front .and entrances on the public street. A Collar Building
configuration pennitsan exception to Desigi. Standards, al
lowing the primary .enhance of the Single: -Use. Building to
face in inte rio r patking,lot ins to ad o.f th a frontage s tre et. The
Collar Building; can be integrated uith the. Single Use Build-
=6 built with common walls, or separated by up to W for
vehicle access or a_pedestti= arcade. The sideand tear fa-
cades of the Single -Use Buddingwihich are. not sere ened ft m
the street by the Collar Building must satisfy Design Stand-
ards applicable .to side and rear facades..
Lot Size and Placement:
Sm single -us e building
Parking:: 2 spaces per 1,000 sf of retail/of&e
s.pacef:any off-stie et space required
should be sh ared with central
single -.use buildingparlting
Building Footprint and Mass.
Footprint: within maximum. footprint allowecl. to. the Single
Use.Building on the site, no:mir i .=/.maximum sine.
Building Placement and Relation to. Streets:
siaara—aia.I/.cx Qdrr.Plr.dormfoe Lepeacrwmerpwc
Sirugl�m.vda •rrp.gfrw�erfpe >iP.elr�e Sapr.lin.im r.�.vp l.8'�.
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lints
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Minimum Height: l story
Maximum Height:: Y over nnex
single -iv e building.
�5' 0
Officef
Retail
Sirt�e
20'
Use
Officef
Bldg.
l
Retail
Modifications mid Exdusions
Can..onli be. constructed in Connection
VAffi a.sJngle-us a building.
The minimum height of a collar build-
ing is measured by :use of a "stoty"
However, the interior of.the buildingis
not required to have a second story
floor in order to exceed 20. feet;. the
building (and .individual tenant spaces
uitliin the building) maybeopen fonts
entire height.
See Figure 17 for a. full list of residen-
tial and office/re.tad accessoryr and con-
ditional uses ;associated with this Builcl-
tng Type,
Definition; Alternative layout standard far Single -Use. Build
ings and. Retail/Office Buildings designed and intended. for oc-
cupancybyauto:motive:service businesses usisng drive -through
lanes, service: bays, or a combination thereof.
Lot Size and Placement:
Lot Dimension: See Template for building used..
Frotitage Street Type D
Alley: Pen pitted, not required
Padsing: See template far building used
For.autoxnotive. services:
Greater of 1 space pez 1;000.sf or
3:.perservic.e bay
Total Impervious
Surface Coverage: 80%
Building Footprint and Mass:
Footprint; See template for building us ecl
Building Placement and .Relation to Streets:
As dxiw-thzougk.for penasituid retO.use, znay use setbacks sho"m below fox
access, but otherwise must comply vith. applicable bua&to: lineuid facade
n las for building type. For auto -specific uses, no specific build-tv lisle .far
front er.side facades. Front facades must comply wish desip standards (by
itself or Adt use. of liasez bud&ngj. Side facades nay. have service bay opexlaw
if setback 25' or more froth sidewalk. &Cress × must pteserve integrity of
sidavralk.
FmM aW&ak*
Maximum. Height:. See Type Template
foi applicable building.
Modifications andExdnsions:
Alternative layoutin this Template is
available through conditional use per-
mit either for an automotive=oriented
use (ouch as. auto repair or other auto
services) or foxa.drive-throuughseMce
window. A Retad/Office building
type ot.Siigle Us*Buildingwith aLin-
er Building may employ this layout
along any Type D thomughfaxe; a
proposed Sia.gle-Use Building stand-
ing alone or vntli a Collar Building
may teques t this layout e x t of Mgh-
way 61 only.
See Figure 17 for a full It o f residen-.
tial and office/retail accessory and
conditional uses associated with tht
Building Type.
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%7 Proposals .for Undeveloped Land or for Large. Redevelopment. An applicant shall. follow the following
ptocedure when seeking app.roval•for.construction upon land. undeveloped at the time. this. Section was adopted,
or upon any. plan requiring. the platted subdivision of land or the. construction of new streets. Proposals.which
include a major subdivision of land shall proceed through the platting procedure. mandated by the Gem.Lake
Subdivision Ordinance, and shall submit the materials .requested herein in.addidon to the -materials required to
support. the application for. subdivision.
Sketch Plans
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9.7.1':T're=�.,".`"icatianSltii'eeun"-:'' 13efnre mal;in a formal a Iicart on for a land use a
inyolve:.the.creation .of. new. streets. or platted subdivision .of Iand, the potential applicant shall prepare
sketch plans and preliminary descriptions w.
bdivision di'".. The applicant shall schedule
J'_�and .attend the pre -application meeting described in Section 1.1.1 .of the . Subdivision Ordinance; in
which the participants shall address all of the following areas,
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9.7:2 Submission of Development Plan, An applicant shall submit anapplication for a Zoning
Compliance Permit and supporting documentation to the. City which addresses all companerits of the
.proposed development. The applicant shall submit twelve (12) sets of all applications .and required
supporting materials in forms acceptable to the Zoning Administrator, including:
A) Development Plan. All attachments to development plans shall be drawn to. scale and
provide the following information, unless otherwise specifically waived by the Zoning
.Administrator;
1. A vicinity map, to include.:lo.cadonsof any public streets, railroads., major streams or
rivers and other major features within 500 feet of the site.
2. Boundaries and dimensions shown graphically, along. with a written legal description
of the property.
3. Present .and proposed. topography of the. site and adiacent areas within 50.feet by
contour lines at .intervals. of no more than five feet,. and directional arrows showing
proposed `flow of stormwater.runoff frorn the site..
4. The location. of existing and proposed structures, with Height and gross floor area
noted.
5. Elevation views of all proposed: buildings and structures, with building. materials :and
proposed.colors. noted:-
G. Phasing:plans, where applicable.
7. Location and dimensions. of existing: and proposed curb cuts, :aisles, offstree..t parking.
and loading spaces,.and walkways.
S. Location, height and material for screening: walls .and fences, and other screening
devices.
9. Location of all :existing and .proposed. water and sewer facilities and storm drainage
systems.
10. Existing and proposed public streets or rights -of --way, easetnerits; or other reservations
of land on the: site.
11. Location and method of screening of outdoor trash storage areas.
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Step. One
Subdivision Sketch Plan of the:property:site per Sections 11.1 through 12.3.2 of Gem Lake
Ordinance 68, Subdivision Ordinance, providing the minimum requirements found in Sections.
12.1.1 through 12.1.7 of the Subdivision Ordinance.
The Sketch Plan. shall show what is to be constructed on a. parcel including;
Thoroughfare Type including pedestrian. and bicycle pathways and civic space
Identify utility needs (I.e., water, sanitary sewer, storm sewers)
Identify building placement and footprints
Proposed design of completed structures
Identify potential Variances from performance standards of this. Ordinance
Identify potential Zoning Ordinance or Comprehensive Plan changes needed
List potential Incentives, if any, that might apply
Determine the potential for an Environmental Review as cited in Ordinance 92
Zoning Administrator will then distribute suppfied documents and arrange for a, meeting with the.
City Planner, the Planning Commission, andlorthe City Englheer to review and discuss the planned
development. Upon the satisfaction of the parties listed above,.the project is then cleared to
progress to Step 2.
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Step Two
The Preliminary Plan
The applicant shall submit an application for a Zoning Compliance Permit to the Zoning
Administrator for the proposed project on the Zoning request form available from the city.
The following additional application forms and: detailed submittals are. also needed for the
preliminary plan,
1.) Subdivision of Property Form and Preliminary Subdivision Plan - details required for
subdivision of land.described in Ordinance 58, Subdivision Qrdinance. A cost sharing agreement
where the applicant agrees to reimburse the City for all expenses incurred through staff time and
from outside sources including, but not limited to engineers, attorneys, and outside consultants also
Will be required.
Details on what is to be provided may be found -in .Ordinance 58, Subdivis.ian Ordinance; Section
12.2. Eleven (11) copies. are to be provided to the Zoning Administrator with one copy reduced to
8>5" XI 1 ".
2.) A Planned Unit.Development (PUD.) application and a :Conditional Use Permit (CUP) of
Ordinance 43, Zoning Ordinance, shall be prepared in conjunction with the Zoning Compliance
Permit application..
3.).A.Preliminary Development Plan (Master Plan) .with supporting documentation that addresses
all components of the proposed.deveiopment is to be completed and submitted to the Zoning
Administrator The applicant shall submit twelve (12) copies of all. applications and: required
supporting documents to the Zoning Administrator; including:
a) All drawings are to be to. scale unless waived by the Zoning Administrator;
b) A vicinity map to include locations of all externai public streets., railroads., major rivers/
streams, and other major physical features within 500 feet of the proposed project site;
c) Present and proposed topography of the site and adjacent areas within 59 feet of the site
shown by contour lines at intervals of no more than five (5) feet along.with directional arrows
showing the present and proposed flow of storm water runoff from the site;
d} Grading and filling. plan(s) for the.:site;
e) Laoations of -existing and proposed structures an site with height. and gross. floor area.of
each. If pre -made construction pads will be provided for proposed. structures, show details for
these. pads;
f) Elevation views of.all proposed buildings and structures, with building materials and
proposed colors noted. Each building and structure should. be identified with the Building Type
Template found in. Figures 5 through 15 of this Ordinance,.
g) Locations and dimensions of existing and proposed curb cuts, aisles,.off-street parking and
loading spaces,: driveways; and walkways;
h) Location of existing and proposed water and sewer facilities and .storm drainage systems;
i) Existing and proposed public and private streets or other right-of-ways, easements, or other
.reservations. of the land.. Each thoroughfare shall be. identified .as being taken from either Figures.2
Or 3 of this Ordinance;
j) Pedestrian network and sidewalks (see.Section 9.7.3 C of this Ordinance),
k): Parking plan (an -street and .bicycle). Bicycle rack locations .shall :be shown (see Section 9.9
of this Ordinance};
1) Civic space locations. Each spares -shall be identified. as being takes from details in Flgures
4 or 5 of this Ordinance};
m} Tree preservation plan as provided. in Ordinance 66, Tee Preservation Ordinance;
nj Sediment and erosion control plan and/or Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan;
of Wetland delineation .plan that complies. with requirements of the: controlling watershed
management agency. Identify wetland. signing to be provided;
p} Locations and size of proposed signage (see Ordinance 109, Sign Ordinance);.
q} Location :and height.of'all proposed facilities (along thoroughfares and on and around all
buildings and structures);
r) Landscaping plan for entire site {refer to Ordinance 100, Landscaping Ordinance;
s} Locations, height, and material for screening walls and fences and other screening. devices;
t} Location and method of screening outdoor trash storage areas, if provided;
u} Phasing plans for the project, where applicable.
4.) Variances and Variance Request Form - Provide:a list of any and all possible Variances
needed to accomplish the development. This list should be provided with a completed request for
Variances.
The applicant shall send twelve 12) copies of. all the abovelisted forms and.documents to the
Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator. will review all material received to variety the.
completeness of the application. The Zoning Administrator may request additional information.
When the appllcation is determined to be complete, the Zoning Administrator shall sign. and date.
the 1}-Su bdivision request, 2).PUD.request,.3) Conditional Use request, and 4). Variance request (if
applicable) which then initiates the 60 day time table as set forth in 5tate.statutes. The Zoning
Administrator shall then distribute, copies to those reviewing the: proposed project.
After all submittals are reviewed and: approved, the Zoning Administrator shall notify. the applicant of
approval to proceed to Step Three of this. Ordinance.
Step Three
Final Plat and Master Plan Submission
1.) Final Subdivision Piat.= Requirements for a:Subdivision Final Plat are found in Ordinance 58,
.Subdivision Ordinance; Section 12.3.: Eight (8) copies and one (1) reproducible: copy of the Plat
shall be provided to the Zoning Adrnihistrator The Final .Plat will then be verified for completeness.
which once determined, be forwarded to the Mayor. and City Clerk for signatures. The. applicant'
shall then have the Plat recorded with .th-e Ramsey County Register of Deeds within 60 days of final
approval. if the Plat is not recorded in this manner, it shall be considered void.
2.j Final Master Plan - The Master Plan for this project shall be provided with any updates and
changes identified in the Preliminary Plan review process and resubmitted as a new, clean.
submittals. All. items identified.in Step Two of this Ordinance shall also be updated and resubmitted
to :the Zoning. Administrator.. The applicant shall provided ten (1:0) copies of the Master Plan.
The.:Zoning Administrator shall review all of the material received and confirm the application's
completeness... The Zoning Administrator may request additional information. Upon determining
the Master Plan is complete, the Zoning Administrator shall distribute sets to those responsible for
project oversight.
When all materials have been approved, the Zoning Administrator shall sign. and issue the Zoning
Compliance Permit to begin the project..
The applicant shall then provide and :execute a Development Agreement with the. City prior to
being issued City Building Permits. under this plan.
Step Four
As -built Data
1.) As -built Master Plan - Upon completion of the proposed project, the applicant shall submit three
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(3) copies. of as -built drawings identifying all changes made through the construction process.
2.) As -built utility plans - Upon completion of the proposed project, the applicant shall submit three
.(3) copies of as -built drawings of..all water, sewer, coni.munications, and electrical utilities modified
or constructed during the project:..
12. Location.:and size of all proposed signage.
13. Location and heightofproposed lighting facilities.
B) Subdivision Plat supporting data.:as required by Section 12 of the Subdivision Ordinance
(if subdivision is proposed);
C) Grading. and Filling Plan;
D). Tree Preservation. Plan;.
C) Sediment and Erosion Control Plan or Stormwater Polludon Prevention Plan, as.
applicable; and
F) Landscaping Plan.
9.7.3 Thoroughfare Network.
A) Orientation of Thoroughfares. The orientation of streets and pedes.triian access should
enhance open spaces and .prominent Buildings and provide far .the maximum :number .of lots.
with southern exposure. All streets shall terminate at other streets or at. public .land, except as
specified below:
i) Type A thoroughfares that. terminate in cul-de-sass :maybe permitted only when.
topography prevents the use of loop streets.
ii) Any thoroughfare may terminate in a.stub street when the: stubs. act as connections to
.future phases of the development .or adjacent undeveloped. areas, .A stub requires a
dedication of public right-of-way or similar title restriction encumbering the area an the
property frorn theclosest intersection to :the phase. line.or.property boundary over which
the thoroughfare would run.if built out:
B) Street Layout.
i) No lot shall be more than 550 feet from a street intersection. A future intersection.
proposed as part of a later phase of the same development: may be used to :meet this
requirement. Local streets shall.:be designed to limit and slow through traffic by narrower
roadways, shortlengths and other. geometric configurations.
ii) Low volume streets (Types A and B) should be aligned to form three-way
intersections when possible. Three-way intersections create an inherent right-of-way
assignment (the through street :receives. precedence), which significantly reduces accidents
without the use of traffic controls.
iii) A.low volume street that intersects a: higher -order street (Types C,. D and. Boulevard),
should be aligned with another .street to form a four -.way intersection, which can easily be
regulated bya stop sign orother traffic control device.
iv) Right angle: intersections shall be used whenever possible. No :street shall. intersect
another at an angle of less. than 75 degrees.
v) The roadway edge. at street intersections .shall be rounded by a :tangential are with a
minimum radius .of 20 feet for low -volume streets and 30 feet for intersections involving
higher -order streets.
a. Where the intersection of low -volume streets will b:e controlled by: the: placement .of
stop signs,the radius may be reduced to 15 feet.
b, The intersection. of a lbwvolume street .and an alley shall. be rounded bya tangential.
arc witha minimum radius of 10 feet.
( vi) Pedestrian..c.rossing distances at intersections shall be shortened to the greatest extent
possible, using curb bump -outs to cover space assigned to parking in other parts of the
thoroughfare (see Figure 5, Boulevard; for example), or similar methods to reduce the
average time required for a pedestrian to cross the travel..lanes: of a thoroughfare.
vii) Clear sight triangles. shall be maintained at .intersections; unless controlledby traffic
signal devices..
a. For Type C and D . streets intersecting low -volume . streets the minimum
required clear sight distance shall be 120 feet.
b. For a Type C or .D street intersecting .another Type C. or D .street the
minimum required clear sight distance shall be 13.0.feet.
c. For any street intersecting either County Road. 8 or U.S. Highway 61, the
minimum required clear sight distance is subject. to the standards of Ramsey. -County
or the Minnesota Department. of Transportation..
d. For Type -A and B streets intersecting any other streets the. minimum required
clear sight distance shall be. 5 feet.
C) Pedestrian Network. Pedestrian sidewalks, paths and walkways shall be provided
within the community and shall constitute anintegral element :of the overall site design. They
shall provide .safe, convenient and attractive connections to, from and among community. focal
points, including 'resident al neighborhoods, town and neighborhood centers, transit stops,
schools, parks.and recreation areas, municipal buildings, and other public facilities.
i). Sidewalks shall be provided along both sides of all 'streets,. except for residential access.
lanes. (Type .A streets); which may have sidewalks on one side:
ii) Pedestrian path.. .shall be Iandscaped to provide.. scale; enclosure and shade.
iii) Intersections of 'pedestrian paths with streets shall :be designed with clearly defined
edges, `Crosswalks shall be well -lit and defined with contrasting paving materials or
striping.
iv) Sidewalks and paths shall be a minimum of feet. in width in residential areas, and 10
feet within commercial and civic. areas, where practicable.. Where space for the minimum
width is not available, the maximum practicable width.shall be used.
y) Within lots, walkways shall provide .pedestrian. access through parking areas .or open
space to building entries: Such walkways shall be located. and aligned to :directly and
continuously connect areas and points of pedestrian origin and destination, Such
walkways shall be at leas.t.5 feet in width and be delineated by grade separation, planters; or
alternate paving.material.
vi). Where the primary pedestrian access . to a 'building or site: crosses .an internal traffic
Line or other automotive access; the pedestrian crossing shall emphasize and place priority
on pedestrian access and safety, The material :and layout shall be continuous as the
pedestrian access crosses, with .a.. break in continuity of the automotive paving and not in
the.pedestrian access way.
vii) All sidewalks and .pedestrian paths shall be handicapped accessible. Curb cuts. and ramps .shall be
located :at convenient, safe locations f6r the physically disabled, bicyclisus, and.people pushing strollers .o.r carts.
The location and design of curb cuts a
ramps shall rneer the requirements of County and State Americans -with Disabilities Act
ramp standards,. and shall avoid crossing or directing'pedestrian and bicycle traffic through
loading areas, drive-in lanes, and solid waste storage and collection areas.
viii) Where transit service is available or planned, site. plans shall.provide pleasant And
convenient access to'transiC stops. Where. transit shelters are provided, they shall. !ie placed
in locations that promote security through natural surveillance and visibility; and shall be
well -lighted and weather -protected.
9.7.4 Civic . Space :Placement, The plans should identify the 106/6 or more .of the total. acreage .in.
developmentwhich will be developed as. Civic Space. Layout and relation to surrounding
thoroughfares should be clearly: depicted on the. plans. If a. development is .proposed inphases, the.
10% Civic Space requirement. shall be calculated for the development. as a whole, instead of for each
phase: The apportionment of Civic Space dedication may be unbalanced among the proposed phases,
though any initial phase of a development must include at :least one Civic Space in proportionto the
size of the. phase.: Phased development plans which propose to :meet over .Half of the Civic Space.
.requirement in. a. second. or later . phase must include a timetable which shows :the development
dedicating, or building at least half of the required Civic Space within 3 years of initial development
approval.
9.7.5 Building Placement Standards. The types of buildings proposed in the plan and their
placement within. the property is governed .by the Building Type Standards set forth at Section 9.6 and
depicted in Figures G through 15: The. plan. must depict the types of. buildings 'intended for
construction,. their proposed disposition, any. incentives sought by virtue:. of the intended design of any
buildings or arrangement of building types, and any special requirements or requests for variance
required. to implement the building placement plan.
9.7.6 Design Review: The. Zoning Administrator shallrefet all applications requiring'evaluation of
the Design -Standards in 9.10 to. the City .Architect. The Architect shall .review the. development plan
and supporting documents for conformance with the Design:Review guidelines at Section 9.10 and
provide written comment to the Zoning Administrator. If..any deficiencies..are noted by the City
Architect in .the. design when the applying the: Design Standards, the Architect shall describe the
deficiency and suggest at leasr .ne complying alternative.
9.7.7 Evaluation of. Incentives.. Any incentives created by the .City .Council and in. effect at the time
of development applicarion. may be sought by the applicant. The incentive items.`and .allowances,.. and.
their effect.on the overall Development Plan, shall be approved by :the. City Council, unless specifically
delegated within the ordinance creating the applicable incentive. The Zoning Administrator shall.
confer with at least one City. .consultant, as directed by ordinance or at the Administrator's. best
{„ discretion, in order to evaluate theproposed incentives and make recommendations to theapproving
authority. If%incentives are applied for, the applicant and Zoning Administrator shall reach agreement
on the application.of incentives prior to submitting the application to the Planning Commission, If any
applied=for incentives are recommended for rejection, the applicant may elect to re -submit partions of
the plans to incorporate the.. recommendation. without incurring new application fees; the applicant
electing to `re -submit plans: shall submit a written statement agreeing. to an extension of applicable
timelines under .tilinn, Stat. § 15.99, .Minn. Stat. § 462.358, and other applicable laws and ordinances,
The exrension request shall be indefinite; the City shall process the re -submitted materials within .the.
timelines :specified by law; treating the date of re-subrnissiQn as the .first day of any applicable.: time
period:
9.8 Plans for Re. -development of Single Lots or Small Subdivisions. An applicant shall follow the . following
procedure when seeking approval for new building construction (not an addition or expansion to an: existing
building) upon land which was developed at the time of theapplication, either requires no subdivision or :is
eligible.: for minor subdivision approval, and for which no new streets are required. Such applications should be
processed for a Zoning Compliance. Permit administratively by .the Zoning .Administrator unless the proposal
requires conditional:use permit or variance approval.
9.&1 Suggested Presentation. The plans for this type:. of deg=elopment,.shall use the Building Type.
templates at Figures G through 15, as allowed by. the sub-zone.in which the property lies, Plans :should
introduce new lot lines, if any, and then depict the placement and disposition of the proposed building
type.for each lot.
9.8.2 Required Submissions. The applicant shall submit four (4) sets of the application materials
listed in 9.7.2. The Zoning Administrator may allow the applicantno omit certain. items .if it is clear. that.
they are not.applicable .to the overall proposal.. In all .circumstances; the proposal shall include the
elemenm reglired for review under Sections. 9.7.5 (Building. Type) and 9.7.6 (Design).
9.8.3 Connectivity requirements. While Improvements to an existing roadway are not required,
plans under this subsecfion.must indicate how the proposed .construction would relate to the..roadway
if it Were reconstructed in: accordance with the requirements of Section 9.7.3. Proposals under this
Section 9.8 involving more than one lot shall comply with Section :9.7.3(C). Single -lot proposals. must.
indicate design. incorporating the. requirements of 9.7.3(C); but .only must build the improvements
when the.adjacentlots on the same side of the right of -way Also have built such improvementsor have
been .approved for. construction under this Section:
9.8.4 .Evaluation of Incentives. Any incentives created by the City Council and in effect at the time
of development application .may be sought by the :applicant. The incentive items and allowances, and
their: effect on the overall development plan, shall be approved by the City Council, unless specifically
delegated within the ordinance creating the.applicable incentive. .The:. request for incentive approval
do:es:not require. -City Counoil.approval.of the entire plan. The. Zoning Administrator shall confer with
at.least one City consultant;: as directed by ordinance :or at the.:Administrator's best discretion, in order
to evaluate .the. proposed incentives and snake .recommendations to the :approving authority. If
incentives are .applied for, the applicant and Ztining Adrni strator .shall .reach .agreement on the
application ❑f -incentives prior to submitting the application to the Planning Commission. .If any
applied -for incentives are recommended far rejection, the applicant: may elect to re -submit portions of
the :plans to incorporate the recommendation without incurring new application fees; the applicant
electing to .re -submit plans shall submit a written statement agreeingto an extension of applicable.
timelines .under Minn. Stat. §. 15,99, Minn. Stat::§ 462.358,.and other applicable laws and ordinances.
The extension. request sha. ll.be indefinite; the City shallprocess the re -submitted materials within the
timelines specified by law; treating the date of re -submission as the first day of any applicablerime
period.
9.8.5 Administrative. Approval. If the application satisfies all applicable: criteria, the .Zoning
Admiri strator shall approve the Zoning Compliance Permit. The applicant shall :execute a
Development Agreement with the Cityprior to the. receipt of any building permit: under the plan.
9.9 Parking Regulations.
9.9,1 Qn-street parking, either diagonal (angled) or parallel, shall .be provided -along. all streets other
than Alleys, Parking is indicated on the Thoroughfare .standards at Figures '2 and 3. Where angle
parking is permitted or required,: the parking may be .forward or.reverse. angle. Parking spaces (other
than handicapped, spaces) on thoroughfares andon-grade parking lots shall be no wider than 9 feet.
Plans for neuv development :and .other major su6di.visioas .a.re. encouraged to plan thoroughfares and
civic spaces to provide a significant portion of the parking .required for planned .buildings. Qn-street
parking within 1/8 of a mile of a building. entrance 'may be applied toNvard that building's applicable
parking requirement.
9.9:2 A parking plan shall be included for:all buildings, indicating:h.ow the.parking. requireme..nr for each
proposed building .is.%met through on-streetparking, shared off street parking or dedicated off=street
parking. Reductions in the number ofspaces required by the Building Type regulations may be..
approved.if the proposal is supportedby a.parking:study. specific to the proposed buildings) and likely
tenants. Shared parking proposals 'are encouraged and should reference the: Urban Land Institute's
Shared Parking Guidelines or similar guidance. Plans. including.off-street parking and.Joading facilities
within the Gateway District shall be reviewed by.the City: Engineer and City Planner. If, upon.review,.
either consultant determines that an alternative to the proposed parking plan is desirable,. it will.
recommend: an alternate parking plan to the Planning Commission, which shall make a
recommendation.to the City Council far final review and. approval.
9.9.3 The Planning Commission may recominerid and the City Council may require a. contribution of
land or money toward community parking facilities in: lieu. of providing. tiff .street parking facilities on
the property to be developed.
9.9.4 On -grade parking areas within lots ate prohibited within any Front yard. setback. or in Front of the.
principal building: On -grade parking areas shall be. located at the. side or the rear of buildings .in mid-
block areas, :and .may not he located within 50 feet of the ritersecdon of any public streets (excluding.
Alleys). Parking areas shall be landscaped in accordance with the Gern Lake Landscaping Ordinance.
9.9.5 Reduction of impervious surfaces through. the use .of interlocking pavers or similar materials is
strongly encouraged for areas that serve low impact.parking needs,. such as remote parking lots.; parking
areas For periodic uses and parking in.:natural amenity areas.
9.9.6 Bicycle Parking. Parking plans shall include .designed space and facilities.for bicycle.parking, at a
ratio of 1 bicycle parking -space for each 4 residential .units. or 20 required autorpabile spaces. Bicycle
parking. facilities shall be located .within fifty (50) feet of building entrarices,and shall be visible from the
uses they. serve. They shall.not be located so as to impede pedestrian or automobile:traf€ic flow or to.
cause..damage to: plants and trees from bicycle traffic. The facilities :shall be of permanent construction,
attached to the ground, and designed to allow the bicycle frame. and both Wheels to be securely locked
to the parking structure. Facilities shall be at least two feet in width andsix feet in length, and be
placed .to.ahow a minimum of five feet of back -out or maneuver space.
9.10 Design Review Standards. The guidelines established :in this section.are fax the purpose of promoting
quality development that is. attractive, convenient and compatible tviith surrounding uses. These guidelines .are.
intended .to be general in nature and not to restrict creativity., nriety.or innovation. However, unless site.
characteristics or conditions dictate. otherwise, Gem Lakes expectation is that these guidelines. be adhered to. In
cases where building.and site -design standards are specific to Building Types, those standards are noted within
the .Building Type Template.
9.10.1 Site layout guidelines.
A. Site design shall. incorporate ..existing topography and natural features, such as hillsides,
wooded..areas and greci ways, Important vistas and.vic"oints; both from the site and into the
site; should. be protected and enhanced.
B..Building arrangement. When. multiple buildings are proposed for a site,. care should be taken
to provide maximum .s.treet exposure forall buildings.
C..Service.. and docking facilities. Loading, delivery and service bays should be oriented away
from .existing. residences and public streets. When this is impractical, service and docking areas
shall be screened from. view through the provision of walls, fencing..o.r .landscaping.
D. Drive -through facilities, where permitted, shall be designed with safe and easily understood
traffic patternsand shall provide sufficient stacking space, based. on requirementsof Section 9.9.
Drive -through windows should not face public streets; and loudspeakers should not .create:
nuisances for ad properties.
E. Shadowing: Where possible, buildings shall be located so that they minimize. shadowing on
adjacent properties. A sun and shadow study may :be required for any .building that: is more than
2.'l2 stories or 35 feet in height.
9.1.0.2: Building placement— Nonresidential and Mixed uses. At least 70 percent.o.f the front facade.af
any building shall be located on. the .front build -to line as indicated by. the Building Type Template
(with. the exception of a "dooryard" layout as indicated on .the template's layout diagram): The
placement .of buildings shall reinforce the street wall, maximize natural surveillance and visibility,
enhance the character of the surrounding area and facilitate pedestrian access and circulation. Parking
areas :shall be located to. the side or rear of the principal building. or..use served. The .City Council, with.
the. City Architect's recommendation, may approve alternatives .to this requirement, provided that any
adverse effects shall be mitigated by a masonry wail, decorative fence or planted materials, benveen 39.
and 46 inches in height,. which. reinforces the street wall.
9.10.31 Building placement` -.Residential -only uses. Buildings shall be located so that the. front doors of
the building or individual units face the .public street rather than the .interior of the .site, unless a
.courtyard. layout is authorized on the Template for the particular building. Parking areas and garages
larger than 3' cars shall. be located to the rear or interior of the site, or underground:. The City Council,
with the City Architect's recommendation, may .approve alternatives to this requirement when. one or
mote of the following occurs:
A) The proposed building has primary or comer frontage on a Type .0 or.Type D street.
B) Commercial. buildings are.located across. the. street from the proposed, building.
C) Unusual ar unique site conditions make the: requirement. impractical.
9.10.4. Building height. and scale. In addition to the height and mass instructions contained within the
Building Type Templates; theheight and scale of new buildings shall. be related to the prevailing .scale
of surrounding development' and shall be compatible with surrounding buildings in roof form: and
pitch. Larger buildings; where permitted,: shall be designed to reflect the same architectural massing
and style. as other buildings built or proposed within .a two -block . area. If no other single, large
buildings are present .or proposed in the area, then. the Facade of the new building. shall be designed to
reflect the form, mass .and .shape of several contiguous. smaller buildings within the two block area.
The City Council, with the City Architect's recommendation, may .approve alternatives to this
requirement.. if a larger building is prnpysed; to reduce .its apparent. size by 'dividingthe building mass
into smaller sections, including.
A) :Stepping back or extending a portion of the .building facade;
B) Emphasizing. arcIdtectural.elements, including windows and. entries; and
C) Emphasizing architectural elements of the roof, including dormers, chimneys acid gables:
9.10.5. Building facades. Building facades shall provide architectural detail and shall contain windows at
the ground level in order to: create visual interest and niaximize outdoor surveillance and visibility.
Exterior materials and. appearance shall be compatible with surrounding buildings.
A) Front .Facades and Entries.
1. Primary entries to residential buildings shall be emphasised through the use of
architectura1features. such as porches. and roofs, recessions into the facade, .or other derails
that. express the importance of the entrance. At least 20 percent of the first floor facade
that: faces -.public weer or sidewalk ..shall consist.ofwindows. and doors. Windows shall be
distributed in a more. ar less even manner: Plans should avoid placing garage. doors and
openings on the. front facade: of a building. If the garage. door or openingis pla.ced.on the.
front facade; it shall riot be located on the building's leading: edge. facing the street, but
shall be 'set. Uaek at least six :feet: from the front line of the building or an .approved front
yard encroachment (such as a porch, or a deck over a tuck-undei garage).
2.:.Primary entries to nonresidential or mixed -use buildings shall be emphasized through
the use of:archiwctural.:.features such as.. roofs, recessions into the facade., or other details
that express.. the. 'importance of the entrance. At. least. 60. percent of the first floor facade
that faces a public street or sidewalk shall be Windows or doors: of clear of lightly -tinted
glass that allow views into and out of the building. The Windows shall be distributed in a
more or less even .manner. The use of traditional window dimensions and a one -over -one
or two -over -one sash,arrangementis strongly preferred. .Buildings shall have entrances.to
a street or public open space placed no more than sixty (60) feet apart. Buildings are
strongly encouraged to use awnings on the front.farade, particularly over the main. entry..
The awning should be compatible in. style, material and color to. the rest of the building,
and the width of the awning.should. fit the geometry of .the building facade. There may be
signaga on. the end panel or front valance of An awning, proportional to. the. space:
.available. The .installation of the awning should .not hide any .architectural detail or
character .features of the building.
B) Side and Rear Facades, The exterior materials and appearance of the rear and side avails of
any building shall be similar'to. and compatible. with the front of the building. Where the
facade is. visible from. a. public street. or right -of way or any .residential district and concrete -
block construction is used, the fhVde shall use integrally .colored block. .or textured Block. Any
exterior `building wail adjacent to or visible From a' public street, public. open space, or abutting
property may :riot exceed sixty .feet (60' in length without significant visual relief consisting of
one or more of the.foltowing.
I... The facade shall be divided.architecturally by means of significantly different materials
or textures;
2. Horizontal offsets of at least four -feet (4') in depth;,
3.. Vertical offsets in the roofline. o f at least four feet (4'); or.
4. Fenestration at the first -floor level which is recessed horizontally.at least one foot (1')
into the fagade.
930.0,. Architectural variety. The use of a variety of architectural features and building materials is.
encouraged . 'give each building or .group of buildings a distinct character. When accent colors 'ate
proposed, themumberof colors should be limited to prevent gaudy appearance.
9.10.7. Materials. All buildings shall be constructed with. raterials that are attractive- in appearance,
durable with a permanent f"uiish, and of high quality.. New mixed -use or commercial buildings erected
within the .Gateway District shall be of masonry construction, an equivalent; or better. Exterior
building materials shall. be classified as. either. primary, secondary, or accent materials. Primary materials
shall cover at: least sixty percent (60%) of the fagade of a. building. Secondary .materials may cover no
more than thirty percent (30%) of the .€agade, Accent materials may include door and window frames,
lintels, cornices and other minor .elernents, and may cover no more rhan..ten percent (1.0%) of the
facade.
A) Primary materials may be face brick, stone, glass, architectural concrete or precast concrete
units (integrally colored. blogk.:or.textured. block),. provided that surfaces are molded, serrated
examples or treated with a textured material in :order to :give the wall surface .a three-
dimensional character.
B) Secondary materials may be decorative block or integrally colored stucco, fiber cement:
siding (integrally colored or painted) %vith, hidden seams. Synthetic stucco may be used as :a
secondary material. on upper floats only:
.C) Accent materials may be wood, metal:or fiber cement when used in trim, fasciabr.swfit if
appropriately integrated into the overallbuilding design and not situated in areas which will be
subject to physical or environmental damage.
D) Prohibited Materials. No buildings shall be..constructed of sheet. aluminum, asbestos, iron,
steel, corrugated metal, plastic or fiberglass siding. lace materials which rapidly deteriorate or
become unsightly such as galvanized metal or unfinished. structural clay tile axe' not permitted.
9.10.8 Colors: Colors. used for exterior surfaces: shall :be harmonious. with: surrounding development
and shall visually reflect the .traditional concept of the town center. Contrasting colors should be. used
to emphasize architectural detail.. Where a development plan proposes multiple buildings,. the plan
shall carry over colors and materials across .adjacent buildings.
9.1.0.9 Rbofs.. The predominant. roof shape in the. Neighborhood Center subzone is flat with
articulated parapets; the predominant roof shape in the Neighborhood General subzone is peaked.
Roof shapes. in. the Neighborhood Nfixed-L.se.subzone. should achieve a gradual transition betweenthe
tavo roof types,
9..10.10 Outdoor. Storage. There shall be no outdoor. storage of either materials or products .except
through the issuance of a conditional use permit.
9.10.11 Screening. Property boundaries abutting property that is not .included within the Gateway
District shall have significant dense vegetative screening.
9.10:12 Signage:. Signage should be integrated as an architectural element, -with attention given to the
color, scale and orientation of all proposed signs in relation to. the overall design of the building. Signs
shall conform to the regulations in Section 19 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Appendix A
Gateway Ordinance 107E
Effective 10/21/20.14
Non -conforming Use
I. Purpose,
It is the purpose of this section to accomplish. the following:
a) recognize the existence of uses which were.lawful When established but which
no longer ineet all ordinance requirements;
b) discourage the enlargement, expansion,. intensification or extension of any
non- conforming use or any increase in the impact. of a non-conf'armirig use. on
adjacent properties;
c) regulate the repair, replacement, restoration, and improvement of non -conforming
uses to .prevent and abate nuisances and to protect the public health, safety, or
welfare; and
d) encourage the elimination of non -conforming uses or reduce their impact. on.
adjacent properties.
2. Definitions,
For the purposes of this. section; the following terms and phrases have the meanings
given to them.
a) "Non -conformity" or "non -conforming use" means any land use, structure, physical
form of land development,. lot of record or sign that is not,in.full compliance with the
regulations of this ordinance and either (1). was legally established before the effective
date of the ordinance. provision with which it does not comply, or (2) became non -
:conforming Because of other governmental action, such as a court order or a taking by a
governmental' body under eminent. domain or negotiated sale. A non -conformity or non-
conforming use does not include a land use, structure, physical form of land
development, lot of record, or sign that was allowed. to deviate from this ordinance by
an approved variance. A non -conformity or non -conforming use is one of two types of
physical land development: a non -conforming land use or a non -conforming`
development..
b) "Non -conforming land use" means an activity using land, buildings, structures, or
any combination of these, for a purpose that is not currently allowed as. a use in the
zoning..districtin which it. is located.
c) "Non -conforming development" means a non-conformRy other than a lion -
conforming land use that does not currently conform to an ordinance standard such
as height, setback, or size.
"Expansion," " " "intensification" d} Expansion, enlargerrrent, or intensification means any increase in a dimension,
size;.. area, volurne, or height, any increase in the area of use, any placement of a
structure or.part thereof where none existed before; any addition of a site feature such as
a deck, patio, fence, driveway, parking area, or swimming pool, any improvement that
would allow the land to be more intensely developed,. any move of operations to a new
location. on the. property, or any increase in intensity of use based on a review of the
original nature; function or purpose of the non -conforming use; the hours of operation,
traffic; parking, noise, exterior storage, signs, exterior lighting,. types of operations, types
of goods. or services offered, odors, area of operation, number of employees; and: other
factors deemed.relevant by the city.
e) "Improvement" means making the non -conforming use better, more efficient, or more
aesthetically pleasing, including any change that does not replicate what pre_existed; but
does not include: an expansion, enlargement, or: intensification.
f) "Replacement," "reconstruction," or ".restoration" means construction that exactly
matches pre=existing, conditions.
3. Non conforming Use. Permit.
a) A non conforming use shall not be allowed unless a permit is issued in accordance
With this section.
b) Application,
Application for anon -conforming use permit must be made to the zoning. administrator.
The application must be on farms provided by the city and must be accompanied by the
following;.
1) a plat or map: of the property which shows, at a minimum, all lot lines,
existing and proposed structures, driveways and parking'areas, significant.
topographical features and mature trees;
2) evidence of ownership or an interest in the property;
3) the fee required by the code of city ordinances; and
4) such other information as may be required by the city.
c) Public Hearing.
Upon receipt of a completed application, a date will be set for a public hearing before.the
City Council. The public hearing will be held only after notice has been. sent. by mail to
the owners. of all properties situated. wholly or partially within 400 feet; as reflected in the
certified records of the county. auditor.
d) Decisions.
1) A permit fora non -conforming use may granted, but is not mandated., when the.
applicant meets the burden of proving that:
a. the proposed use is a reasonable use of the .property, considering such things
as:
1. functional and aesthetic. justifications for the. use;
2, adequacy of:off street. parking for the use;
J. absence of adverse off-site:impacts, from such things as traffic, noisex
dust, .Odors, and parking; and
4. improvement to the appearance and stability of the property and
neighborhood.
b. the circumstances justifying the use are unique to the properly; are not caused
by the landowner, are'not solely for the landowner's convenience, and are: not
solely because of economic considerations; and
c. the use would not adversely af%ct or alter the essential character. of the
neighborhood.
2) The City Council may grant anon -conforming use permit only upon an affirmative
rri dote of at least a ajority of its full membership. The City Council may impose conditions
in granting a non conforming use permit to affect the intent of this ordinance and to protect
adjacent properties. The City Council must accompany its decision to deny a
nonconforming use permit with a statement of its findings and must serve a copy of its
decision.upon the applicantbymail.
3j A non conforming use permit shall not be issued for a period of more than five (5)
years. Such permit mat be.renewed only upon re -application for a non conforming use
permit, pursuant to the procedures and requirements established in this section.
4) Any non conforming use damaged by fire, flood, explosion or other casualty may be
re-established and used as previously permitted if such re-establishment is approved by
the city council. Such.non conforming use shall be re-established within twelve. (12)
months of the casualty to having no:greater size ore intensity than before the casualty.
5) In the event that any non conforming use ceases. or is abandoned voluntarily, for a
period of one (1.) year, such non conforming use shall not be resumed.
8/19/2d 14
Changes
916.2 USE OF BUILDING -TYPE TEMPLATES
Figures..G through I5 contain all regulatory information governing the dimensions of lots and the. dimensions, setbacks, height, mass,
and placement use of Ini ld'tngs in the district: t una
4'e-eptr;ieab' The Templates as wiifl as Section 9.6.5 hereof shall determine uses of the buildings P; the district. To 1ha
extent the Templates cwaflici with Section 9,6.5, the Ianguage.conlabied in Section 9.6.5 shall control and.supersede the Templates. Ter= and .
concepts rased wilhin (he hitilding-type Templates are f u•ther defraed as fnllaws:
9.6.5 Use of lie ttlations in the G a toway DisEric L
The Gateway District's.regulatory focus is first upon the form of each buiIding and its relation to the surrounding environment. This
section regulates the use. 0f.:spacc withinthc:building, except to the extent that any structure or Iand.usc existed as legally non -conforming use
prior to the.adoption of this Section, as a matter secondary to the buiIt form. ' `se-F1ayid in ih Disi"i6t' 1regulated1 "' ' �'���' �t c
The arse of land in site District is regulated by the Building. Type Templates, (he.uses.sel
forth. in this Section 945 and Figures 16.and 17 whfcla.are part of this OrdlitaliCe a+id is.related to the hartldiiag farm. To the extent uses set. forth
in the T6npldte.T and:Flgares 16 and 1..7 conflict svidr the. uses selforth M.lhls. Fectif*9A5A the 6seksetforth in this Secllon.9,6.5! shall coialrol
and supersede life uses sel firth in the Templates and Figatres 16 and 17,
Cornmercial,
Premises for site conduct of the fallowing activities which are not,included within the meaning of "office" or "relail" for purposes of
this Section. athletic clubllitness center. (primary or only use of building space); business school or trade schooIi veterinary clinie.,.funeral holtic.,
hotc1, recreation primary use (such. as a bowling alley); cabinet and carpentry shop;. heating; plumbing or electrical sales and service; printing.
shop, upholstery shop, warehousing, conditional use of.spaca,assigned as coinmcrcia! are -tolematiye i--epair ' - -.1 Re -` ' a--' 4,Wen-j'
car wash, light industrial uses which manufacture, process, store and distribute foods and materials net likely to create offensive noise, odors,
vibrations, dust, smoke, heat,.:glaic or other objectionable influences arid. are in. general .Jependent up onmW.materials refined clsewhcre,
P Accessary Alternativc Uses. The F-igures 16 and I7.providc charts stating the compatibility of listed accessory uses acid
variations on categoriCal .primary uses (such as: restricting residential. uses to Senior Housing) with each building. type. . The
items listed in Figures 16 and 17 ftirther refine the generaldefinitions stated above, and: any perceived Conflict should be
resolved in favor of the general defit4ions stated above. . Placement ofaccessary
buildings is generally noted On the Building -Type Tcmplate. and is also governed by .the Design Standards;
16/202614
Added Appendix A non -con fo rming. use requirements
Reviewed, edited, and drafted by Jim Lindner, 3=25-2016
City of Gem Lake, MN
List of items to be considered for updating the Zoning Ordinance and
possibly other Ordinances that directly relate to the Zoning Ordinance
from the suggested changes listed in the 20.08 acid 2011 Comprehensive.
Plans
1) Review and. update, if needed, the Zoning Map for the City of Gem Lake. (last map 1
found is a "draft reap" dated 2008 which does not seem to completely define and identify
/ the residential zoning .districts (RE RX, RS) in the City).. The present Zoning Ordinance
does not contain a "Zoning Map" even though it says it does. The. Zoning. Map posted at
City Hall is a: year 20.00 Map.
2) Work with the Planning Commission members and committeeto provide a through
review of all. of the residential zoning in the Zoning ordinance. This should include at
least a review of: lot size, coverage; setbacks and minimum Iot ftontage.
3) Look at the present Zoning. Ordinance minimum lot sizing and coverage, Are the
minimum. lot sizes listed `practical" ? Is. the required "open space" practical `? How big a.
footprint house can be built on a RX, RE: and RS lot ? A careful examination of the
minimum lot sizes in these zoning areas should be done to insure that city planning goals,
defined in the Comprehensive Plan are identified. and mot. (see 5) below for acreage.
details)
4) What is. an acre of land ?
Land size calculations (Acreage to square.foot to lot. size)
1 acre = 43,560 sq ft
208 ft X 208 ft
.100 ft X 436 ft
'li acre - 21,780 sq ft
100 .ft X 2.18 ft
75 ft X 290 ft
113 acre = 14,375 sq ft
100 X 144 ft
75 ft.X 192 ft
'A acre = 10,890 sq ft
100 ft X t09 ft
75. ft X 145 ft.
2 acres = 87,120 sq. ft
2.0.0 ft X 435. ft
150 ft X 581 ft
3 acres = 130,6.80 sq ft
200 ft.X 653. ft
30Q ft X 435 ft
36,000 square feet -- .82 acres (used in present R3 and R4 Zoning).
5) The Comp plan states that the Zoning Ordinance should "encourage a better variety of
housing by adopting wording in: the ordinance for different types. of housing.
(townhornes, villas, row houses) as re -development occurs and in the residential use areas
as well as the mixed use area" What should be added/changed to the Zoning Ordinance ?.
P E NOTE that I have added Townhomes and Villas as a conditional use to the RE
and RS zoning districts.. A "Villa has now been defined thanks to Jim.Lindner's digging
for a defintion..
G) Review the Gateway Section of the present Zoning Ordinance (Section 9) to gain some
insight on how this section works and to insure that it interacts correctly with the. rest of
the Zoning Ordinance. A better definition of the steps to get approval for a project in the
Gateway District is needed .P.E. NOTE; Some proposed changes to"the Gateway
Ordinance are done- See ,dim Linders data.
7) Compare residential building: lot. size and building types in the Gateway District portion
of the Zoning.Ordinance (Section 9) to the present RX,.RE and RS Residential districts
which we are now adding to the.Zoning Ordinance. Can the definitions, Building types;
lot widths.,. width,/depth data in the Gateway District be considered use for also in the RX,
RE and RS residential districts ?
S) Look at all.references to the interface. needed, between the present Golf Course, and the
underlying Residential: zoning of: ie land under the Golf Course in the Comp Plan.
(Comp plan suggests that possible conditional zoning for use and structures for this use
be reviewed), (P.E NOTE: Present underlying Golf Course zoning seems to be "RE.")
9) .Look:at the PUD regulations,..currently in. the Zoning Ordinance, to: seed they are
correct, as instructed in the approved Comp Plan or need to be up -dated. (Zero lot -lines,
etc).
10.) Verify that all references in the Zoning Ordinance, to other Ordinances (such as sign
landscaping, etc} are correct and do connect to such a reference in that referenced.
Ordinance.
11) See: if any additional definitions are needed in the Zoning Ordinance to define the terms
now used in the. Zoning Ordinance. (such as Townho nes, Villas etc) There are: different.
types of Townhomes (attached=common wall. Single level attached, Single level
detached) that also may need defining' Also define "Family Day Care. Home"
12) Verify that the definitions in the Gateway Section of the Zoning Ordinance (Section 9)
agree/and /or complement the Zoning Ordinance definitions
13) Verify that the Zoning Ordinance regulations for landscaping and vegetation borders are
correct as identified to be worked on in the Comp Plan. The Landscape Ordinance may
have some interface but it does not seem to be complete. P.E. NOTE: The comp plans
has many references to this need for landscaping and. border vegetation interface)
14).Remove all "off-street parking:." regulations that pertain to "business uses" (this has been
requested. by Bob uzpen). All business parking regulations should now be contained in
the Gateway section of the Zoning Ordination. P.E.NOTE: 1 have already removed all
of the business off-street parking regulations in my suggested changes.
15) Review 'the°' interactions" between the Zoning Ordinance and the other related
Ordinances and how they work. (Sign. Ordinance, City Housing Cade, Tree Ordinance,
etc) P.E Note: Most of this interface checking and work has been completed
1 G) Look at the City of Gem Lake "Updated" Gem Lake Subdivision. Ordinance for any
conflicts or changes needed. This Ordinance has not been up -dated since 2008 which
only made changes in the Park Dedication part of the Ordinance. The Comp.Plan says
that the " Subdivision regulations" .should be reviewed to allow for smaller lots. (and
possible zero lot line construction) that might,occur with PUDs. that include town homes
or similar structures
17) Examine both the 2008 Comprehensive PIan and the October 201.1 (with November 2013.
amendments) to see if both of these plan's requirements are covered by this Zoning
Ordinance revision.
18) Address how to handle requests for remodeling or re=buildi.ng.of %exis.ting structures in the
business areas of the City of Gem'Lake that are wanted to be done before or. under the
Gateway Zoning regulations. What zoning regulations should be used for remodeling or
re -construction of existing structures in these areas ?. (Zoning Ordinance or Gateway
regulations). P.E. NOTE: Off-street parking regulations are not longer listed in the
Up -dated Zoning Ordinance so some parking: regulations may be.needed.
19) In what zoning districts) should telecommunications towers be allowed.? The only
disti=ict that NOW makes. any sense is the Gateway District. Should only concealed
antenna monopoles and/or stealthy concealment as part of existing or newly built
structures be allowed ? P.E. Note: Suggested changes .in this are already
incorporated in the suggested changes.
20) Review the forms on the City 'Website that are used for zoning.matters. Some of these
need updating. P.E. Note: Suggested changes have been worked on and Faith Luny
has agree to take these suggested changes to the city office
21) Look at need for possible regulations on water inflow and filtering to the water body
called Gem Lake. (as suggested in the 2011 camp plan)
22.) Look at need for new or additional. storm water regulations in the Zoning ordinance (as.
suggested in the 2011 Camp plan)
(Items to be considered for updating the Zoning Ordinance) Pail Emeott. Updated �11411G
5) The Comp. plan states that the Zoning Ordinance should "encourage.a better variety of
housing by adopting wording in the. ordinance for different.types of housing
(townhornes, villas, row houses) as redevelopment occurs and in the residential use areas.
as well as the. mixed use area" What. s hould be addedlchanged.to. the Zoning Ordinance ?.
P E NOTE that I have added Townhomes and Villas as it conditional use to the RE
and RS zoning districts. A "Villa has now been defined thanks to Jim Lindner's digging
for a definti on.
6) Review the Gateway Section of the present Zoning.Ordinance (Section 9) to gain some
insight on how this section works and to insure that it interacts correctly with (he. rest of
the Zoning Ordinance. -A. better definition of the steps to get approval for a project in the
Gateway District is needed P.E. NOTE; Some, proposed changes to the Gateway
Ordinance are done- See Jim Linders data
7) Compare residential building lot size and building types in the Gateway District portion
of the Zoning Ordinance (Section 9) to the present RX, RE and.RS Residential districts
which we are now adding to the Zoning Ordinance. Can the definitions, building types,
lot. widths, width,/depth data in the Gateway District be considered use for also in the RX,
RE and RS residential districts ?.
8) Look at all references to the interface needed between the present Golf Course and the
underlying Residential zoning of the land under the Golf Course in the Comp Plan.
(Comp plan suggests that possible conditional zoning for use. and structures for this .use.
be reviewed). (P.E NOTE: Present underlying Golf Course zoning seems to he "RE")
9) Look. at the PUD. regulations, currently in the Zoning Ordinance; to see if they are
correct, as instructed in the. approved Comp Plan or need to be up -dated. (Zero lot -]fines,
etc)
10) Verify that all references in the Zoning Ordinance, to other Ordinances (such as sign
landscaping, etc) are correct and do connect to such a reference in that referenced
Ordinance.
11) See if any additional definitions are needed in the Zoning Ordinance to define the terms
now used in. the. Zoning Ordinance.. (such. as Townhomes, Villas etc) There are different
types of Townhomes (attached. -common wall. Single level attached, Single level
detached) that also may need defining Also define "Family Day Care Home"
12) Verify that the definitions in the Gateway Section of the Zoning Ordinance (Section 9)
agree/and for complement the Zoning Ordinance definitions
Executive Summary of this Document
This document is presented in the form of a proposed City of. Gem Lake Ordinance
now identified as Ordinance No XXXthat would be used as modifications .and
additions to the present Gem. Lake Zoning Ordinance No. 43K that incorporates
the:
1) Changes .found and suggested in the 2008 and 2011 City of Gem Lake Comprehensive
Plans
2) Changes found as necessary to identify what is in the Section 9 (Gateway Zoning
.District) of the present Zoning Ordinance and to supplement and. correct the procedure
steps.needed to approve proposals and presentations for development in this district
3) Errors found in the present City of Gem Lake Zoning Ordinance caused by changes in
other related City of Gem Lake Zoning documents (Subdivision,: Sign, Landscaping,
Home Occupations, Housing Maintenance, and Tree and Natural Barrier Protection.)
4}. Errors caused by the renaming of the Residential Districts in the City of Gem Lake (per
the Comp plans)
The foilowing_items have not been addressed, so far. in this document-
1) Vegetation along,within and along dit borders Landscapingand ve etation borders need
bette r'd'efi n i'ng in Zoning ordinance referenced ma ny time in to P 0 fans
.2) We cycle housing and affordable housing requirements from Met Council
3) No Gem Lake waterbody regulations or storm water regulations have been reviewed as
defined.in the 2011 comp plan
4} Plan review corn rhittee rocedures.and cheep lists are su 0 posed to be: u pdat6d Per the.2011
comp plan
The suggested text changes have :been prepared by Paul Emeott and Jim Lindner
and with the. help and suggestions from Ben Johnson and Faith Kuny. This
document also incorporates. changes requested. by Bob Uzpen.
Prepared 4/4/T.6
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CITY OF GEM LAKE, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE No. XXX
AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 43K REGARDING
LAND ZONING DISTRICTS AND USES TO AGREE WITH THE CITY OF GEM LAKE
2.008 AND 2013. COMPREHENSIVE PLANS,. TO ADD NEEDED ADDITIONAL
DEFINITIONS, CHANGE AND MODIFY WORDING IN THE GATEWAY DISTRICT,
CORRECT OTHER NIISCELLANEOUS CHANGES REQUIRED BY THESE
COMPREHENSIVE PLANS AND TO CORRECT OTHER ERRORS IN ZONING
ORDINANCE 43K
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEM LAKE ORDAINS:
A) ADD THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS
SECTION 3. RULES AND DEFINITIONS
Section 3.2 Definitions
DWELLING, T4WNHOME="Individual single—family structures of two. (2), three (3) or.four
(4) single-family attached dwellings, on a common frontage, each being connected to the
adjoining units in each story by walls that are fire -rated and are without openings on a parcel
ti with a. rear yard. and individual attached. garages arranged for .side access.
DWELLING, TWO. FAMILY -A structure containing two (2) dwelling unit, neither of which
is an accessory apartment, each. of which is totally separated from the other by an unpiereed wall
extending from fhe. ground to roof,.or an unpierced ceiling and floor extending from the exterior
to both dwelling units.
FAMMY DAY CARE HOME -
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)- A tract of land which is developed as a unit
under single or unified ownership control and which includes two or more buildings grouped or
clustered in and around common. open space area in.accordance with a pre -arranged site plan,
SINGLE LEVEL DETACHED TOWNHOME A one level .single-family free-standing
structure, normally built. on a concrete. slab (no basement), that has. attached garage($) that load
from the side of the structure. Each structure is built on its own lot and is not connected to any
other structure. These structures may be arranged in pairs: that share: a common driveway
between therm,
. 1—
SITE PLAN- The development plan for one (1) or more lots on which is shown the existing and.
proposed conditions of the lot, including topography,vegetation, drainage, floodplains, marshes
and. waterways, open spaces,. walkways, means of ingress and egress, utility services,.
landscaping; structures and signs, lighting and screening devices and other inforn7ation that
reasonably maybe required in order. that an informed decision can be made by the approving.
authority,
VILLA —A building which contains a row of two (2), three (3) or four (4). single- family attached
dwellings, each being connected to the adjoining units in each .story by walls That are fire -rated
and are without openings. Each unit shall have independent access to the exterior of the building,
in the ground story, and each unit is located on a separate lot, Each common wall shall serve. as a
common/wro lot line.
B) UPDATE ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP
SECTION 4 - ZONING DISTRICTS AND MAP
The following wording should replace the existing wording of these sections:
Section 4.1 Districts
4.1.1 In .order to carry out the purpose and provisions of this Ordinance,. the City of .Gem Lake is
hereby divided into the following, Zoning Districts and groups of Districts,
A) Residential Districts
1) Single Family Estate- "RE"
2). Single Family Executive "RV
3.) Single Family Residential "RS"
B) Gateway District " ' (uses determined by PUD)
C) Open SpacelRecreationaI District "OSIR"
Section 4.2 Maps
4.2.1 The boundaries ofthe above districts are hereby established on that certain map entitled
"Zoning District. Map of Gem.Lake, Minnesota," dated XX January 2008 and from time to time
.amended, which map is properly approved and hereinafter referred to as the "Zoning Map''. This
map and all of. the notations,. references and. other information shown thereon shall have the same
force and effect as it fully set forth and described :herein,
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Section 4.3 Boundaries
4.3.1 District boundary lines as indicated on said map follow lot lines, :the center lines of streets,
alleys, or railroads, the center lines. of streets or alleys projects., the center of water courses or the
corporate limit lines, all as they exist upon . the effective date of this Ordinance or anieridments
thereto. if district boundary lines do not follow any of the above. described lines, the district boundary
lines are established as drawn on the. zoning map..
Where a District boundary line divides a lot of record which was in single ownership at the time of
enactment of this Ordinance and places portions of such lot of record in two (2) or more Use.Distriets,
any portion of such. lot with fifty (50'0").. feet on either side of such a dividing. district boundary line
may be used for any use of either Use District; provided, however; if any portion .of such lot shall
extend beyond the. fifty (50'0") feet limitation, the District line as shown shall prevail.
Appeals from the Zoning Administrator's determination and questions of doubt concerning the exact
location of District boundary lines shall be. heard by the. Board. of Appeals.
Q DELETIONS, ADDITIONS AND CHANGES IN DESCRIPTIONS OF
THE: CITY OF GEM LAKE RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS TO
AGREE WITH THE 2008 AND :2013 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
1) The existing Section 5 "R1" will be deleted and. the following new district
description . added in place of the existing:
SECTION 5 - SINGLE FAMILY ESTATE "RE".DISTRICT
The minlinum lot size in the "RE" planning acres is 5 acres, but most of the existing "estates' are located
on. land parcels much larger than 5 .acres.. All but one of the parcels mapped as "estate" are built upon and
are not expected to be subdivided or re -developed in. the near future. This 5 acre minimum. lot size. plan
allows for land transfers from. the least derise land category to a classification that allows for denser
development. However, it. is important to note that the Gem ,Lake Comprehensive plan does nat.project
or assume any immediate change in the existing pattern of development on these properties.
When;.in the.future, this land is .sub -divided it is .possible. to also have some "RS" development along the
perimeter throughfares of the "RE" area to provide diversity of housing,
Principal and accessory buildings should be located, in this area, so as. to allow for possible future
subdivision to "RK" or "RS Tots. M order to maximize the efficiency of roads and municipal services,
master planning, clustering or similar land use. concepts should he used when sub -dividing ' RE" zoned
.land to .maximize benefits.
(Refer to pages 5-5 and 5-21 of the 2008 Comprehensive pull for the source of the: above details)
Section 5.1 Permitted Uses. 'Within any. Single Family Estate District, no structures or land shall be used
except for.one (1) or more of the following uses:
5,1.1 One family detached dwellings
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.5.1_.2 Truck gardening and other horticultural uses provided that only those products produced. on the.
premise be sold or offeredfor sale.
Section 5.2 Permitted Accessory Uses: Within any Single Family Estate District, the following uses shall
be permitteE accessory uses,
5.2.1. Attached. or detached housing for domestic servants
5.2.2 Private: garage,. car port or parking space
5.213 The keeping of.not more than two (2) roomers
51.4 Private swimming pool, tennis court, horse. training ring, and other sitesnecessary to conduct: a
home sporting. event.
5.2.5 Home occupation
5.2.6 Signs as regulated by the Sign. Ordinance
5.2.3 Structures temporarily located for purposes of construction. on the site for a period of time not in
excess of such construction,
5.2.8 Conservatories for plants and flowers; not including any. business, .made or industry.
5,2,0 Decorative landscape. features including but not limited to pools, arbors, Hedges, walls,. shrubs,
trees, etc.
5.2..10 Essential services
.Section 53 Conditional & Interim Uses. Within any Single Family Estate:.Distrct, no structures or land
shall be used for the following uses except by Conditional.Use Permit:
5.3.1 Country clubs, golf courses and oilier private non-commercial recreation areas. and facilities..,
including swimming...p .91s; provided that any principal building or swiimning.pool shall be:located
not less. than fifty (50') feet from any other lot in an residential.District..
5.3.2 Essential Service Structures
5.3.3 Structures with side or rear elevations up to ten (10'0") feet in excess of the 'standard front
building height.
53.4 Agricultural Structures, including but not limited. to barns, stables, kennels and the like:
Structures in which farm animals or fowl are to be housed shall require a set -back of one hundred
(1001) feet of any lot line except where the following conditions. m provide for easing the
restriction:
A]. the structure shall be partially .screened from the views from neighboring houses,with said
screening to be existirig or planted and maintained vegetation or the. natural topography of the lot
and surrounding. lands and. with the amount of screening to be' treasured at full growth in the
summer. :season;
B) the structure shall be at least one -hundred (100'0")feef frorn any well; iSTS or neighboring
dwelling,
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C) the drainage characteristics of the land shall be such that the concentration of animals
and animal waste shall not.cause real or potenitial pollution or nuisance problems;
D) the design and construction materials of the of the structure shall be consistent with
the main dwelling on the property;
E) such .other factors as may be deemed material by the City.
5.3.5. Vehicles; including motor homes, campers and trailers, in excess of 7,000 pounds or 20
feet in length.
5.3.6 Family Day Care Home
Section 5.4 Height Regulations
5.4.1 No principal structure shall exceed thirty-five (35'0") feet in height. and no accessory
structure shall exceed twenty-five .(25'0"feet in height measured from the ground six (6'0")
feet from the primary front entrance to the highest. point of the roof structure..
5.4.2 Back and side facades may exceed thirty-five (35 0") feet in height but not more thari
forty-five (45'0"). feet in height subject to a Conditional Use Permit which. addresses, at a
minimum; the following criteria:
A) The facade in question should be partially screened from comparable and reasonable
vantage point views of the neighbors while it the dwellings), said screening to be by
existing or planted and maintained vegetation or the natural topography of the lot and
surrounding lands with the amount of screening. to be measured at full. growth in the
summer season; and,
B) the verticality of any facade in question shall be interrupted by roof.Iine(s), decks),
bow/bay window(s), or other such three-dimensional. architectural feature(s) which
preclude the creation of an uninterrupted vertical plane of greater than thirty-five (35'4")
feet at any point; and.,
C) chimneys, weather veins, cupolas, antennas and the. Iike should not be counted as an
element of the structure for height measurements; and,
D) lower level walkout design features may be included only in areas where the natural
topography provides for the design and no artificial topographical build up. or grading
change in. excess of four (4'0") feet.collectively is required or created; and
E) whenever a .side or rear elevation exceeds the allowed height for that district, the
structure must he further set back from the side and rear lot lines by the standard set back
distance plus two (2'0") feet for every one (i'O") foot above the standard front height;
and.,
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F) such other factors. as the City may determine based upon the special or unique
conditions and circumstances of the lot and `it's surroundings,
Section 5S Area, Frontage and. Yard Requirements
5.5.1 The following: minimurn requirements shall be observed.. TABLE 5.5.1
TOTAL AREA
BUILDABLE AREA
FRONTAGE
5.0 acres.
50% total area
200. feet
FRONT. YARD
SIDE YARD
REAR YARD
50 foot set -back
30 foot set -hack
50 foot set -back
OPEN SPACE
LAKE FRONTAGE
75°Ia total area
200 feet
A] That portion. of a lot considered as the front yard shall be as determined by. the City Council.
.B) All Residential structures shall be set back.at least one -hundred (100) feet from the ordinary
high water level .ofthe lake and its attendant wetlands. The ordinary high water level -of the lake
shall be as determined by the City Council,
5..5.2 The following structures. can be erected within set backs as long: as no. part of the structure is
closer to the front of the lot than the rear %the:principal structure:
A). Fences
O.Fences: may only be.:.placed directly on the property line: with the written permission of the
adjacent property owner and when maintenance free materials are used; and
2). All other fences May only be installed:with adequate set back from adjacent property lines.
to provide for owner maintenance; and
3) All fences installed within the set back area must provide. for a finished facade facing
adjacent property.
B) :Patios, fireplaces, sheds and pools.
.2) The existing Section G` " M" will be deleted and the following new district
description added in place of the:existing:.
SECTION 5 SINGLE FAMILY EXECUTIVE "RX" DISTRICT
Most of the presently zoned "RX" land in the City of Gem Lake zoning area is developed. Additional new
primary structures, within this land use classification, will probably be constructed in the range between
35.00 to 10,000 square foot of space similar to the existing primary structures now in the rest of this
- di5tirict.
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As additional land .is .possibility re -zoned to this classification, by planned re -development and:
subdivision from the '.RE" zoned classification, master planning, clustering and other similar ooneepts.
should be.used to maximize efficiency of roads and..municipal services in this district,
(Refer to pages 5=6 and 5-22 of the Gear Lake 2008 Comprehensive plan for the source of the above.
details)
Section 6.1 Permitted Uses. Within any Single Family Executive "RX. .District, no structures or land
shall be used except for one (1) or more..of the following uses:
6.1..1 One .family detached dwellings
6. 1 Z Truck gardening and other horticultural uses provided that only those products produced on the
premise. be sold or offered for sale.
Section 6.2 Permitted Accessory. Uses. Within any Single Family Executive. District, the following uses
shall be.permitted accessory uses.
6.2.1: Attached or detached housing for domestic servants
661.2 Private. garage,. car port or parking space
6.2.3 The keeping of not more than.two (2) roomers.
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6.2.4 Private swimming pool, .tennis court, horse.training ring, and dither sites necessary. to conduct a.
home sporting event.
6...2.3 Home occupation
6.2.6 Signs as regulated by the Sign Ordinance
6.23 Structures temporarily located for purposes. of construction on the site for a period of time not in.
excess of such construction.
6.2.8 Conservatories far plants and flowers; not including any business,. trade or.industry.
6.2.9 Decorative landscape features including but not. limited to pools,arbors, hedges, walls, shrubs,
trees, etc..
6.2.10 Essential services
Section 6.3 Conditional & Interim Uses. Within any Single Family Executive: "RX" District, no
structures or. land shall :beused for the following uses except by Conditional Use Permit:
6,3..1 Couritry .clubs, golf courses and other. private non-carninercial .recreation areas and facilities,
including swimming pools; provided that. any principal building or swimming pool shall be located
not less than fifty. (50) feet from any other. lot in art residential District.
6.12 Essential Service Structures
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6.3.3 Structures with sideor rear elevations up to ten (10'0") feet. in excess of the standard front
building height.
6.3.4 Agricultura] Structures, .including but not limited to barns, stables, kennels and the like.
Structures in which farm animals or fowl are to be housed shall require a set -back Qf .one hundred
(100') feet of any lot line except where the following conditions may provide for easing the
restriction:
A.) the structure shall be. partially screened from.the views from neighboring houses, with said
screening to. be existing or planted and .maintained .vegetation: or the. natural topography of the lot
and. surrounding lands .and with the amount of screening to be measured at .full growth in the
summer season;
B) the str.uc:ture.. shall be at least. one -hundred (.1.00'0") feet from .any well, ISTS or neighboring
dwelling;
C) the drainage characteristics of the land shall be such. that the concentration of animals and
animal waste. shall not cause real or potential pollution or nuisance problems',
D) the design and. construction materials of the of the structure shall be consistent with the main.
dwelling on the property;
E) such other factors as may be deemed..material:.by.the City
6.3.5 Bed and Breakfast Establishments
6..3:6 Vehicles, including motor honies, campers and trailers, in excess of 7 000 pounds. or.20 feet in
length.
6:3.7 Family Day Care.Home
6 3.8 Dwelling -Two Family
6.3.9 Townhomes and Villas, attached -and detached thru. the PUD.process:
Section 6.4 Height .Regulations
6.4.1 No principal structure %shall exceed.thirty-five. (35'0") feet in height and no accessory structure
shall exceed .twenty-five (25'0") feet in height .measured from the :ground six (60'.'.) feet from the
primary frontentrance to the highest point of the roof structure.
6.4.2 Back and side. facades may exceed. thirty-five (35V') feet in height but notmore than forty-five
(45'0") feet in height subject .to: a. Conditional Use Permit which addresses; at a minimum, the
following criteria:.
A) .The facade in :question should be partially screened from comparable and reasonable vantage
point views of the neighbors while in their dwelling(s), said .screening to be.by existing. or planted
and maintained vegetation .or the natural :topography of the lot.and surrounding lands with: the
amount of screening to be measured at full growth in the summer. season; and,
B) the verticality of any facade.:in question shall be: interrupted by roof line(s),. deck(s), bow/bay
window.(s); or other such three-dimensional architectural feature(s) which preclude the creation of
an unintm-rupted vertical plane of -greater than thirty -fine. (35'0") feet: at any point; and,
C) chimneys, weather veins, cupolas, antennas and the like should not. be counted as an element
of lhe..structure for height measurements; and.,
D) lower level walkout design .features rilay be included only in areas where the natural
topography provides: for the designand. no artificial topographical build up or grading change in
excess of four 40') feet collectively is. required or created; and
E) whenever a side or rear elevation exceeds the allowed height. for that district, the
structure. must. be further set back from the. side and rear lot lines by the standard set back
distance plus two (2'0") feet for every one (1'0"). foot above the standard front height;
and,
F) such other factors as the City may determine based upon the special or unique
conditions and ;circumstances of the lot and it's surroundings.
Section 6.5 Area, Frontage anti Yard Requirements
6.5.1 The followin
TOTAL AREA
3.0 acres.
FRONT YARD
40 foot: set -back
OPEN SPACE
50% total area
shall be observed:
BUILDABLE AREA
75% total area
SIDE.YARD
15. fbot.set�back
LAKE FRONTAGE
200 feet
TABLE 6.5.1
FRONTAGE
150 feet
REAR YARD
35 foot set=back
A) That portion of a lot considered as the front yard. shall be. as determined by the City Council.
B) All Residential structures. shall be set back at least one -hundred (100') feet from the. ordinary
high, water level. of the lake. and its attendant wetlands.: The ordinary .high water level of the .lake
shall be as determined by the City Council.
6.5.2 The following structures can beerected within set backs as long. as no part of the. structure is
closer to the front of the lot than the rear of the principal.. structure:
A) Fences
1) Fences may. only be placed directly .on the property line with the written permission of the
adjacent property owner andwhen maintenance free materialsare. used; and
2j All other fences may only be installed with adequate set back: from adjacent property lines
to provide for owner maintenance; and
33 AlI fences installed within the set back area. must provide for a finished facade facing
adjacent' property.
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13) Patios, fireplaces, sheds and pools.
1) All other.fen.ces may only be -installed with adequate set back from adjacent property lines
to provide .for owner maintenance;. and
2) All fences installed within .the. set back' area. must provide for a finished facade facing
adjacent property..
C) Patios,. fireplaces, sheds and pools.
3) Revisions and changes in Section 7 "RY Residential District to change the. name
of this district to Single Family Residential District ``RS" and to re -define some of the
definitions. This also combines old Zoning. Districts "R3" and "R479:
SECTION 7 — SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL " RS" DISTRICT
The existing structures in this planning area are.sittgle family homes found primarily along the
edges of the. City of Gem. Lake. This district is almost fully developed with single family homes
and the Gem Lake Comprehensive plan does not project or assume any gains in housing units
from this Zoning area. It is expected that any new residential construction or re -development in
this district would continue to be built in a density of I to 3 residential units per acre to maintain
the visual feel of the area and the value of the existing homes.
It is possible that additional areas, in the City of Gem Lake, along the perimeter major
throughfares and along%the edges of the "RE" and "RX" coning districts, could be created as
"RS" districts to provide diversity of housing. There are also some lots in this district that would
allow re -development if multiple adjacent parcels are combined and existing structures moved or
demolished The combined land could be then subdivided in smaller.lots.
If further residences are. added in this district, master planning, clustering. and similar concepts
need to be used to maximize the. benefits from community resources such as municipal water
and sanitary sewer.
(Refer to .pages 5A 5.21 and.5-23 of the Germ Lake 200$: Cornprehensive plan for the source of the
above. details)
Section 7.1 Permitted Uses
7.1.1 Within any Single Family Residential. District, ria structure or land shall be used except .for one
(1) or more ofthe following uses:
A) All uses .permitted in Section. 6.1 (Single. Family Executive zoning Di.strict) and as regulated
herein except.as herein.amended.
B) The harbodug and.housing of.agricultural animals on lots less. than one (I A acre. shall not .be
allowed.
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Section `7.2 Permitted Accessory Uses
7..2.1 Within :any Single. Family Residential District; the following. uses. shall be permitted as
accessory uses.:
A) Those uses or structures.. permitted -in Section 6:2,. (Single Family Executive Zoning. District)
excluding and.as regulated therein except as herein. airiended.
B) S.wimming pools.provided such pool is fenced so as to controI.access and is located not less
than fifteen (I5') feet from any other lot in a Residential. District, and subject to Council approval.
Section 7.3 Conditional & Interim. Uses
7.3.1 Within any Single: Family Residential District, no structure. or ..land. shall be: used f the
following. uses except by Conditional Use .Perxnit.
A) Those uses. or structures listed .as Conditional Uses in Section 6.3 (Single Family Executive
zoning. District) as regulated therein, except as herein amended.
B) DweIlis�g Two-family.
C) Townhomes and Villas, attached and detached thru the PUD process
D.). Structures with side .or rear elevations up %to ten (10'0") feet in. excess of the standard: front
building height.
E) The.harboring and housing of agricultural animals on lots greater than one (1.0) acre.
7.3.2 Agricultural Structures, including but not limited to barns, stables, kennels .and the like.
Structures in which farm animals or fowl are to be housed shall require a set -back of one hundred
(1001) feet of any lot. Iine except where the following conditions may prpv de. for easing the
restriction:
A) the structure shall be partially screened from the views..from neighboring houses., with said
screening to be existin& or -planted: and .maintained vegetation or the natural topography ofAhe lot
and surrounding lands and. with the:: amount of screening to be. measured at full growth in the
summer. season.;
B) the structureshall not be .less than one -hundred (100'0") feet from any well, ISTS. or
neighboring dwelling;
C) the drainage characteristics of the land shall be such that the,. concentration of animals and
animal waste: shall not cause real or potential pollution or nuisance. problems;.
D) the design and construction materials of the of the structure shall be. consistent with the main
dwelling on the. property;
E) such other factors .as; may be deemed material by the City.
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7.3.3 Vehicles., including motor 'homei s, campers and trailers, in excess of 7,000 pounds or 24 .feet :in:
length:
7.3.4 Family. Day Care Horne.
Section 7.4 Height Regulations
7.4.1. No principal .structure shall exceed. thirty QUO") feet in height and oo accessory structure shall
exceed twenty (20'0") feet in height :measured from the ground six (60") feet from the primary front
entrance.to the highest point of the roof structure:
7.4.2 Back- and side. facadea may exceed thirty (30'0") feet in height but not more than forty (44'0":)
feet. in : height subject to a Conditional Use Permit which addresses, at a minimum, the following
cxi.teria:
A) The facade in question should be partially screened from comparable and reasonable.vantage
point views of the neighbors while in their dwelling.(s), said screening to be.by existing. or planted
and maintained vegetation or the. natural topography of the Iot and .surrounding lands with the
arnount:.of screening -to be measured. at full growth in the summer season.; and,
B) the verticality of any facade in question shall beinterrupted by roof lirie(s.); deck(§), bow/bay
window(s), or other such three-dimensional architecturalfeature(s) which preclude jbe .creation of
an uninterrupted vertical plane of. greater than thirty (30'0") feet at any point; and,
C.} chimneys, weather veins, cupolas, antennas and the like should not be counted as an element
of the structure for height measurements; and,.
D) Iower level walkout. design features may he included only in areas where the natural
topography. provides. for the design and no artificial topographical .build up. or grading change in:
excess of four (4'U') feet collectively .is required or created; and
E) whenever :a side or rear elevation exceeds the allowed height for that district, the structure
must be: further set back .from the side and rear lot lines by the standard set: back distance plus two
(TO") feet for every one (1'o"). foot above the standard: front height; and,:
F) such other factors as the City may determine based uponthe special. or unique. conditions and
circumstances of the lot and. it's surroundings.,
Section. 7.5 Area, Frontage and Yard Requirements.
73.1 The following minirnum requirements shall be observed:
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A} When on -site septic systems will be used for structures constructed in the "RS" zoning
district. the fallowing applies:
TAR1 F 7 S 1 Al
TOTAL AREA
BUILDABLE AREA
FRONTAGE
32,670 square feet
75%v total area
100 feet
(314 acre)
FRONT YARD
SIDE YARD
REAR YARD
35 foot set -back
15 foot setback
25 foot set -back
OPEN SPACE
40% total area
B) When city sewer is currently available and will be used for the structures constructed.
in the "RS" zoning district the following applies:
TART F 7 K .7 -P\
TOTAL AREA
BUILDABLE AREA
FRONTAGE
21,780 square feet
75% total area
75 feet
(112 acre)
FRONT YARD
SIDE YARD
REAR YARD
35 foot set -back
15 foot set -back
25 foot set=back
OPEN. SPACE
n total area
C)`That portion of a.lot considered as the front..yard shall betas. determined by the City Council.
13).A side yard set -hack for property abutting a street shall not be less than twenty (20)
7.5.2 The following structures can be erected within set backs. as long as no part of the structure is
closer to the front: of the lot thanithe rear of:the principal structure:
A) Fences
1) Fences may only be placed .directly on the property line with the written pernnis.sion o€ the
adjacent property owner and when maintenance free. materials are. used; and
2) All. other fences may only be installed with adequate set back from: adjacent property .lines
to provide : for owner maintenance.; and
3) All fences installed within the set back area must. provide for a .finished facade facing
adjacent property.
B.) Patios, fireplaces,. sheds and pools.
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4) Delete in its entirity SECTION 8 titled "R4" Residential . District. This District is
now part of the "Single Family Residential. "RS" zoning district
D) CHANGES IN THE GATEWAY "G DISTRICT
SECTION 9 — GATEWAY "G" DISTRICT
The following are clarifications,. changes or other changes to the Gateway District:
See Jim Lindner suggested. changes
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E). ADD NEW ZONING DISTRICT. OPEN SPACE/RECREATIONAL
DISTRICT "OSIR3'
Section 10- Open Space/Recreational District ow,
This zoning district is for land in the City :of Gern Lake reserved for: 1} open space or 2)
Recreational uses. There cunrOntly is no publicly held open or recreation space within the City of
Gem Lake. The only recreational facility within the City is a private golf course and it is the
desire of the City to have the golf.course property remain recreational in nature. There inay be a
need in the future for small neighborhood "parks" in other areas of the. City.
The City desires that this golf course recreational area. space use be continued in the future.
Based on past zoning practices, the golf course owners wishes, and. the Cities likely inability to
purchase the golf course property., the golf course will continue as a conditional use within
residential districts. The land under the golf course is currently zoned as. being in the "`R.E"
zoning district.
(NOTES: the only reference to the OSTR zoning district currently is located in Section 13 of the
Zoning Ordinance- PUD) The balance of the text above comes directly from the 2008
Comprehensive plan
.Section 10.1 Uses
10.1.1 A golf course shall be a conditional use in residential areas of the City of Gem Lake.
10.1.2. Public parks may be provided as part of development formed by a. PI7D in residential
areas in the City.
M1.3 - The. City will continue to explore options .for acquiring true. public open spaces: or
preservation areas, focusing on land which directly impacts the water quality of the water body
called Gem Lake.
F) MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES IN THE ,ZONING ORDINANCE
Make the following changes. in the labeled section
1) Section 13 —Planned Unit Developments
Change in Section 'I3.2.2
Change. to now read -A PUD is an allowable .conditional use in all zoning districts in. the
City of Genf Lake" except for the 'OS/R." District,. but add. a. statement that "a."QS/R" District right be
included in a PCTD"..
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2) Section 16 — General Provisions
Change in Section.16.1.4
Change second sentence in. this section to .read -in the: event of annexation proceedings
becoming final before he permanent zoning is determined, the annexed area shall be
placed in the "RE" District Arid such classification shall he considered as an. interim step
pending permanent. classification.
Change in Section 16.1.5.
Change the first sentence to eliminate the reference to the 1997 Comprehensive
Plan section 1.:1.3. Start this first sentence with "When making applications
Change in Section 16.1..6
Change the first sentence to eliminate the reference to the 1997 Comprehensive
Plan section 12.7.4, Start this first sentence with "When making
recommendations.......
3) Section 20 —Gff Street: Parking
1) Remove all "descriptions of parking requirements. in the business districts of the
city" from the Zoning Ordinance.
Delete Sections 20.5.5 thru 24.5.18.
2) Re -word for clarity Section 20.4.7
Was: When a required off-street: parking space for six (6) feet in height not less than
3 and one-half (3 IN feet in height shall be directed `along the "R" District. property line.
Screen planting may also be required.
To Be: Fencing and screening for Off -Street Parking- When a required off-street
parking spaces is placed directly adjacent to a residence or.rrsidential district a six (6)
foot high fence shall be erected along the residential property line, Screen planting may
also be required
4) Section 23 — BroadcastlTelecommunications Towers and Antennas
Change in Section 23 caused by changes in the .Residential and Business Zoning
Districts in the City of Gem Lake
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Replace the existing sections with. these, new sections:
Section 23.2.1 The following district shall be selected when selecting potential
commercial broadcast/telecommunication sites in the City of. Gem.Lake:
Gateway "G" District (Neighborhood Center)
NOTE: All antennas and antenna .structures, erected in the Neighborhood Center area of the
Gateway District, shall be erected using Site Concealment and Camouflage techniques_ This may
be accomplished by using fully concealed monopoles or other methods or structures that make
the antennas or supporting structures invisible or concealed.
Section 21.2.2 The following districts shall not be used for commercial
broadcastlkelecominuriications. toWeilantenna sites in: the City of Gem Lake
A) . Any RX, RE, RS or OSIR district
E) Any overlay district
.5) Changes in Section 25-Adoption and. Enactment
Change Section 25.3 to correct. Ordinance, number
Was This Ordinance, previously identified as Ordinance. 43.J. shall now be known .as City of Gem Lake
Ordinance 43J which replaces and superseded all previous. versions of same.
Now This'Ordinance, previously identified. as Ordinance .43J, shall now be known as City of Gem Lake
Ordinance 43.K.which replaces. and superseded. -all previous versions of.same
Cbange.Section 25.4 to correct Ordinance. number
Was:— This: Ordinance No. 43J was unanimously adopted with amendmentsdefined in Ordinance No. 43J
by the. City Council of the City of Gem Lake on. the.16"' day of January in the year 2007 and ordered for
summary publication in the City's official newspaper
Now- The data in this Ordinance No..XX.X are unanimously adopted by the Gent Lake City Council as
changes and amendments to City`of Gexn Lake Gdiriance 43K. Ordinance No: 43K,. is now identified by
the City Council of the City of Gem Lake, as Ordinance 43L on the xxx day of xxxxxxx in.the year 20xx
and ordered for summary publication in the City's official newspaper
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G) Change in Zoning Ordinance Table of Contents
Change of wording for 'sections in the Zoning Ordinance. Table of Contents changed by 2008
Comprehensive. Plan and additions of new section. on :Zoning District described in existing Zoning
Ordinance
Section 5 Was "R1"'Residential District
Now Single Family Estate "RE" District
Section.6 Was."R2"Residential District
Now .Single Fanily Executive "Rx .'District.
Section 7 Was "RT'Residential District
Now.Single. Family Residential "RS" District
Section 8 Delete "R4"Residential District— No longer used
Add.new Section. 10 Open. Space/Recreational "OSIR"
(7aning0rdehangespercomplan20Q8-prop 4-4-16) Rev 414l1.6
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City of Gem Lake approved 2008 Comp Plan
versus Zoning Ordinance update references
General
Updated Zoning Map (This reap dated July 2008) — Map needs some changes additions to be up -to-
date Page 5-8
List of housing strategie..s.desired.by Metro Council Page 5=9
Gem Lake General land use goals Page 5.13 to.5-14
Possible Industrial land uses Page 5-13
Golf Courses Page 5-14
Vegetation along, within and along citylYorders Page 5-14
Better performance standards needed in Zoning Ordinance Page 5=14.
Landscapingand Vegetation laorders need better defining in Zoning Ordinance. Page 5-14
Gateway and Village Center Pages 5-15 to 5-20
Review comments
Single Family Estate "RE" planning area Page 5-21 to 5-22
Minimum of 2 plus acres of land needed? Page.S 21
It is possible to have some 1 acredevelopment, in the future,.along the. perimeter throughfa.res to
provide diversity of housing Page.5-21
Principal and accessory building locations Page 5-21
Pse of master planning; clustering or similar land use concepts for sub -dividing Rage 5-21
Need for engineering storm water collection settling and discharge rate controls Page. 5=21
Housing maintenance rules needed Page:5-21
Single Family Executive"RX." planning.area Page 5=22to. 5-23
At least 2 plus acres of land needed ? Page 5-22
Use of master planning, clustering or similar land.use concepts fo r s u b-d ividing Page 5-22
Need for engineered storm water. collection settling and.discharge rate controls Page 5-22
Housing maintenance rules needed Page 5-23
Single Family Residential. "R5 planning area Page 5-23 to 5-24
Lots just. are.over 1 acre to % to 1/3. acres in size ? Page 5_24
Some lots, in this.pIanning area, would allow re -development if multiple adjacent parcels were
combined and existing structures. demoIishe.d. The combined land could then be sub -divided. Page.5-
24
Use of master planning, clustering or similar land use. concepts to maxirnize:the benefits from
community:resources; such as municipal waterand sanitary sewer, Page 5-24.
Housing maintenance. rules needed Page 5-24
Park, recreation and preservation planning area "05f 11 Page 5-24
A conditional use permit shall be required (maybe exists) for the grounds and structures located on
the golf course, to maintain its high. quality natural environment Page 5-24
Golf Courses shall be retained , as lawful conditional uses,. in residential areas under city. zoning
codes Page.5-24..
The land under the golf courses shall be mapped. into one or more residential zones to provide:
compatibility with adjacent lands and prevailing conditions when and if development occurs. Page.5-
24.,
The City of Gem Lake shall continue to explore options for acquiring true public open or
preservation areas, focusing on land which directly impacts the. water quality of Gem Lake itself. Page.5-
24
Housing goals and policies Pages 9-2 to 9-3
Encourage a better variety of housing by adopting word1ng%in the zoning ordinance allowing for
di fl'erent types of housing. ( town homes, villas, row houses) as re -development occurs and in the
residential use area as well as the mixed use areas Page 9-2
Encourage the development of life -cycle housing opportunities.. Page 9=3
Encourage the rehabilitation and continuous maintenance: of existing Mousing Page 9-3.
Protect. residential neighborhoods, adjacent to commercial developments, through.physicaI and/or
vegetative. buffering and through the placement of transitional land use on the periphery Page9-
3
Consider adapting the current Gerry Lake Planned Unit Development and Cluster Development
Standards to allow more.;creativity and flexibility with regard to life cycle Mousing opportunities Page
9-3
Plan. Implementation Page 13-1 to 13-5
Regulations Page 13-2
C. Related zoningordinance revision considerations Page 13-4
Appropriate change must be made in the existing zoning ordinance to identify the land uses for
each of these districts (Single family Estate,.Single Family Executive, Single FamilyRes idential and'MNed
Use Residential) and review of other features such as lot coverage ,setbacks, and minimum fat frontage
needed. Page 13-4
The list.of appropriate principal uses , allowed accessory uses and conditional uses need to be
examined and possibly updated. Page 13-4
Additional Gem lake land use related -regulations that need to be reviewed Page 13-5
The Gem Lake sub-dlvisi.on regulations should be reviewed.to allow for smallerlots (and zero lot line
construction) that might occur with PUDs that include town homes of similar structures.
!VOTE: Page numbers are referenced from the City of Gem Lake Comprehensive Plan. dated August 26,.
2008
(Comp plan 2008 references 12-�z-a5j By Paul Emeott i2! V 4/4/76
City of Gem Lake. October 2011 (November 2013 amendment)
Comp. Plan versus Zoning Ordinance update references
A Comprehensive Plan with:a date of October 2011 and a November 2013 amendment was.
found on the City of Gem Lake website.in late December of 20I5.This is a review of the content
of this document regarding what is needed or suggested for Zoning. Ordinance changes.
NOTE: Three important "editorial mistakes were found in this Comprehensive Plan document
when I reviewed it. They are:
1) The "maximum density" described on page 18 in section 5.0 titled land goals and
Policies is wrong. for "Single -Family- Executive" . its.maxiinum density should be " 1 lot
Per 2 acres and the maximum density is.1 lot per 5.acres" which is in error described on
Page I.9 as being:for "Single Family -Estate..
2) The "Maximum density" described on page 18: in section 5.0 titled land goats and
Policies is wrong for "Single -Family- Estate" . Its maximum density should be " I lot per
3 acres and the maximum density is 1 lot per 40 acres" which is in error described on
page 18 as being for "$ingle. Family- Executive
3) The "Jurisdiction" paragraph on page:;36 .in Section 6.0 titled transportation plan, in the
test of this paragraph, identifies all "collector roads" in the City of Gem. Lake as
maintained by Ramsey County. The City of Gem Lake maintains ail of the Collector
roads in the. city, as listed in Table 6.9 an page 34 (the table listing is correct.
Section 2.0 Use of Plan by the Planning Commission (Pages 3 & 4)
The Planning Commission nevertheless is considered to be the City's primary body in terms of
making explicit interpretations of the {Comprehensive} plan's stated proposals.
The City Council provides authority to the Planning Commission. to conduct an annual review
(of the Comprehensive plan).
See this section of the Comprehensive Plan for the entire list of Planning Commission duties
regarding this document.
Section 5.0 Land use goals and policies (page 27 thru 32)
General land use goals (Page. 23)
Preserve the large estate and executive lots in the interior of the City and surround them with
compatible smaller residential lots, open space, recreational and business/commercial uses.
These. uses should connect housing with shopping and employment opportunities when feasible,
Aesthetic considerations for new and existing.construction shouldbe addressed through better
performance standards in the zoning ordinance and other ordinances. Perimeter landscaping and
screening of parking lots, loading. areas, outdoor storage and building mechanical units and
building mechanical units will. be regarded as important components: of development. However,
minimizing light and noise pollution, will. be important considerations
City Planning Area Policies (Page 25)
Gem Lake. Gateway and Village Center Special Planning,Area (Mixed use)
Neighborhood Edge. (Page 28)
This subzone will accommodate single family dwellings on large lots, or
more compact homes (sometimes called villas). These villas could be
placed either on larger lots or on compact lots with enhanced buffers
shared with ancillary buildings served from a front or side driveway
A "villa is not defined in the definitions of this zoning ordinance section
or any structure pictures. included in .the Gateway Planning.Area section
of the Zoning Ordinance. The. "villa" definition is also needed other
places in the Zoning Ordinance because. it is referenced as a possible
future structure to be built in the Single Family Estate,.Executive and
Residential planning areas in the 2008 Comprehensive plan.
Residential Planning. Areas (Pages) 30 to 32.
Single Family Estate ("RE") planning area (Page 3D)
It. is possible to have some smaller Iot development in the future along the perimeter throughfares
to provide diversity of housing
Principle and accessory building shall be located in the "RE" area. so as to allow for possible
.future subdivision to "RX" or "RS" lots.
Single Family Executive " lam" planning area (Page.30 & 31)
The continuation of moderately low density residentiai.development continues to be encouraged in this
planning area.
Single Family Residential "RS" planning area (Page 31 &32))
if further residences. are.. added to this. area, master planning, clustering and similar concepts should be
used to maximize the.. benefits. from. community resources\, such as municipal: water and sanitary sewer.
Natural buffers. of plants, trees Or bernris are encouraged in areas that border business or Commercial
.zones in White :Bear Late and Vadnai.s Heights.
Park; recreation and preservation planning area "4S/R" (Page 32).
Golf courses shall be retained, as a lawful conditional usejn residential areas under city zoning codes.
The land of .the golf course shall be mapped into. one or more residential zones: based on compatibility
With adjacent.lands and prevailing conditions when and if development occurs..
Section 9.0 Housing Plan
Housing goals. and policies (Page 55)
Encourage a better variety of housing by adopting wording in.the zoning. ordinance allowing for
different types of housing (townhomes, villas, row houses,: etc) as re -development occurs.
Encourage the development of life -cycle housing opportunities
Help insure that all new. housing, including affordable housing, adheres to the highest
conununity design, planning and construction standards.
Encourage the preservation of owner type housing for low and moderate income Households.
Consider adopting the current Gem Lake Planned Unit Development. and Cluster Development
Standards to allow for. more creativity and flexibility with regard to life cycle housing.
Section B Implementation
Plan. Implementation (Page 65 thru 68)
Related Zoning Ordinance Revision Considerations ( Page 67 & 68)
All new construction plans (residential and commercial) must be reviewed by a plan review
committee. This plan. review committee will need to update plan review check lists to allow for
newer districts.
Appropriate changes must be made in the zoning ordinance to identify the land uses for each of
these districts and other appropriate principal. uses , allowed .accessory uses and conditional uses
need to be examined and possibly updated..
The water body called Gem Lake has been identified as having no outlet. Inlets. to Gem Lake
must be filtered and flow control added
The storm water section of the zoning ordinance may have to be modified. to the required.updates
from VLAWMO and RWMWD
Shore lime management —The protected distances, now in the zoning ordinance, should be
rev ewed.-against DNR regulation to see if any changes are needed.
Subdivision regulations — The City of Gem Lake has adopted a new set of: subdivision
regulations. These regulations should be reviewed to allow.for smaller lots (and zero lot line
construction) that might. occur with PUDs that include townhomes or other similar structures.
P E NOTE: The last revision of the Subdivision Ordinance was done in 2008
NOTE:.Page. numbers are referenced from the City of Gem Lake Comprehensive Plan
dated October .2100 with a November 2013 Amendment
.(Comp plan 2011 references 1Z-36-15) Paul Erneott Revised 4/4/16
City of Gem Lake
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