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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem -20W.S. 01TPC3601 Thurston Avenue N, Suite 100 Anoka, MN 55303 Phone: 763.231.5840 Facsimile: 763.427.0520 TPC@PlanningCo.com L',14lT1Wi7,11 LR11111,1 TO: Daryl Morey FROM: Daniel Licht, AICP DATE: 14 March 2014 RE: Lakeville — Zoning Ordinance; Residential Boarders TPC FILE: 135.01 — 13.01 BACKGROUND "Oorky SS)'os) i tem Flo. The City of Lakeville has initiated updates to the Zoning Ordinance pursuant to Section 11-3-1 of the Zoning Ordinance. These amendments included changes related to allowance of residential boarders. City staff has drafted proposed amendments related to these items and the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on 6 February 2014 and recommended their approval. The City Council withheld approval of the changes applicable to residential boarders for the purpose of further discussion. At their work session on 24 February 2014, the City Council raised issues with enforcement and potential unintended applicability of the proposed regulations. City staff has reviewed the issued raised by the City Council and made changes to the proposed language. Exhibits: A. Draft Zoning Ordinance amendment ANALYSIS The Zoning Ordinance currently makes allowance for boarding of up to two persons within a single family dwelling as a permitted accessory use in all residential zoning districts. The intent of this provision is to allow a homeowner the opportunity to rent occupancy within their home to either persons known to them (but not family related) or for financial reasons. The limit of two persons is intended to ensure that the boarding of rooms does not intensify the use of the property to the point where compatibility issues may occur within the neighborhood. With the advent of the internet, the boarding of rooms has become a commercial enterprise. Persons are able to advertise the availability of rooms for rent on a short term basis providing lodging and functioning in a manner similar to that of a bed and breakfast or hotel. The turnover in occupancy related to this type of boarding is unusual for a residential neighborhood. City staff reviewed the City Codes for Apple Valley, Burnsville and Bloomington as to regulation of boarders within single family dwellings. The issue is unaddressed in Apple Valley, Burnsville makes exception for boarding as an allowed use under a rental housing ordinance and Bloomington's language is similar to Lakeville's current regulations. Bloomington and Burnsville do not address the duration of the boarder's occupancy, which is the potential conflict raised in Lakeville. To ensure that the boarding of rooms occurs as a residential versus commercial activity, City staff proposes amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to: ■ Revise the definitions of boarding room and hotel to clarify the characteristics of each activity. ■ Delete definitions for boarding (house) home, foster children and boarding room. ■ Modification to the definition of family to include non -related persons that may be typical long-term residents within a dwelling such as exchange students. ■ A definition of bed and breakfast establishments is also to be added to the Zoning Ordinance. ■ Make boarding houses a use allowed and regulated the same as bed and breakfast establishments under Section 11-33-3 of the Zoning Ordinance. Bed and breakfast establishments are currently only allowed as a conditional use within the RA, RAO and RS -CBD Districts. ■ The allowance of "boarding or renting of rooms" within a single family dwelling as a permitted accessory use is to be modified as follows: o The reference will change from "boarding or renting of rooms" to "renting of rooms: to not more than two persons not related to the principal family. o The use is to allowed by administrative permit within the AP, RA, RS -1, RS -2, RS -3, RS -4, RS -CBD, RSMH, RST -1, RST -2, RM -1, RM -2, RHA and RH-2 Districts and including performance standards that: Limit occupancy to two persons unrelated to the principal family as renters. 2 2. Establish a minimum 30 day rental period and limit the number of rental agreements that can be entered into to two (one per allowed renter) every 30 days. 3. Require provision of one off-street parking stall per renter in addition to the two required for the single family dwelling. CONCLUSION The Planning Commission will review the revised amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regulating residential boarders at a work session on 24 March 2014. C. Frank Dempsey ORDINANCE NO. CITY OF LAKEVILLE DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 11 OF THE LAKEVILLE CITY CODE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA ORDAINS: Section 1. Section 11-2-3 of the Lakeville City Code (Definitions) is hereby amended to revise the following definitions: BOARDING HOUSE: A building other than a hotel where, for compensation and by prearrangement for definite periods, meals er lodging ander meals are provided to three -ermore persons; not of the principal family therein, pursuant to previous arrangements and not to anyone who may apply, FAMILY: An individual or group that maintains a common household and use of common cooking and kitchen facilities and common entrances to a single dwelling unit, where the group consists of: A. Two (2) or more persons each related to the other by blood, marriage, domestic partnership, adoption, legal guardianship, {iRGIuding foster children3, and/or cultural or educational exchange program participants hosted by the principal family; or B. Not more than four (4) unrelated persons. HOTEL: ARy buoldeRg or peFtien theFeef GGGUpied ar, the more OF lessA principal commercial use providing temporary lodging of transient persons and guest related services for compensation, whether the compensation be paid directly or indirectly. Section 2. Section 11-2-3 of the Lakeville City Code (Definitions) is hereby amended to add the following definition: BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT: A building, typically residential in character, where for compensation lodging is provided to transient auests, and where meal and/or beverages may be offered in connection with the provision of sleeping accommodations. Section 3. Section 11-2-3 of the Lakeville City Code (Definitions) is hereby amended to delete the following definitions: Section 4. Section 11-33-3 of the Lakeville City Code (Specialized Housing Bed and Breakfast Establishments) is hereby amended to read as follows: 11-33-3: BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS AND BOARDING HOUSES: A. District Application: Bed and breakfast establishments and boarding houses are allowed within the RA, RAO, and RS -CBD zoning districts subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. B. Conditions Of Approval: In addition to general standards and criteria provided in Chapter 4 of this Title, a bed and breakfast establishment may be allowed provided that: A maximum of four (4) bed and bFeakfast units registered guest and transient resident sleeving rooms may be established in a structure. 2. The facility shall have a state license (hotel and food), and comply with building and fire codes as may be required or applicable. 3. The facility shall be owner or manager occupied. 4. The principal structure shall have a minimum size of one thousand five hundred (1,500) gross square feet and shall be located on a lot which meets the minimum lot size of the district in which it is located. 5. All bed and bFeakfas reaistered auest and transient resident sleeping rooms units shall be established within the principal structure. 6. Not more than the equivalent of one1Lfull time person shall be employed by the bed and bFea in the operation of the facility who is not a resident of the structure. 7. Dining and other facilities shall not be open to the general public but shall be used exclusively by the registered guests and transient residents. 8. Two (2) off street parking spaces shall be provided for the home plus one off street parking space for each bed and breakfast URR reaistered guest and transient resident sleeping rooms. Parking areas shall be screened and landscaped pursuant to subsection 11-19-7.1 of this Title. 9. Not more than one 1W identification sign not exceeding four (4) square feet in area may be attached to each wall which faces a street. The sign shall be reflective of the architectural features of the structure and may not be internally illuminated or lighted between ten o'clock (10:00) P.M. and six o'clock (6:00) A.M. 10. Adequate lighting shall be provided between the principal structure and the parking area for safety purposes. Any additional external lighting is prohibited. Section 5. Section 11-46-7 of the Lakeville City Code (AP District Permitted Accessory Uses) is hereby amended to repeal the following provision with subsequent provisions in this section renumbered: Section 6. Section 11-46-13 of the Lakeville City Code (AP District — Administrative Permits) is hereby amended to add the following provision: E. Rentina of rooms within an owner occupied dwelling unit to not more than two (2) individuals who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that: 1. The minimum term for the rentina of rooms shall be thirty (30) days and the property owner shall not enter into more than two (2) rental aareements within a thirty (30) day period. 2. There shall be one (1) off-street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the property in addition to the parking stalls required by Chapter 19 of this Title. 3 Section 7. Section 11-47-5 of the Lakeville City Code (RA District Permitted Accessory Uses) is hereby amended to repeal the following provision with subsequent provisions in this section renumbered: Section 8. Section 11-47-11 of the Lakeville City Code (RA District Administrative Permits) is hereby amended to add the following provision: E. Renting of rooms within an owner occupied dwelling unit to not more than two (2) individuals who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that: 1. The minimum term for the rentina of rooms shall be thirty (30) days and the property owner shall not enter into more than two l2) rental aareements within a thirty (30) day period. 2. There shall be one (1) off-street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the property in addition to the parking stalls required by Chapter 19 of this Title. Section 9. Section 11-50-5 of the Lakeville City Code (RS -1 District Permitted Accessory Uses) is hereby amended to repeal the following provision with subsequent provisions in this section renumbered: Section 10. Section 11-50-11 of the Lakeville City Code (RS -1 District Administrative Permits) is hereby amended to add the following provision: G. Rentina of rooms within an owner occupied dwelling unit to not more than two (2) individuals who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that: 1. The minimum term for the rentina of rooms shall be thirty (30) days and the, property owner shall not enter into more than two (2) rental a reements within a thirty (30) day period. 2. There shall be one (1) off-street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the property in addition to the parking stalls required by Chapter 19 of this Title. 4 Section 11. Section 11-51-5 of the Lakeville City Code (RS -2 District Permitted Accessory Uses) is hereby amended to repeal the following provision with subsequent provisions in this section renumbered: Section 12. Section 11-51-11 of the Lakeville City Code (RS -2 District Administrative Permits) is hereby amended to add the following provision: G. Rentina of rooms within an owner occupied dwelling unit to not more than two (2) individuals who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that: 1. The minimum term for the rentina of rooms shall be thirty (30) days and the property owner shall not enter into more thantwo (2) rental aareements within a thirty (30) day period. 2. There shall be one (1) off-street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the property in addition to the parking stalls required by Chapter 19 of this Title. Section 13. Section 11-52-5 of the Lakeville City Code (RS -3 District Permitted Accessory Uses) is hereby amended to repeal the following provision with subsequent provisions in this section renumbered: Section 14. Section 11-52-11 of the Lakeville City Code (RS -3 District Administrative Permits) is hereby amended to add the following provision: G. Rentina of rooms within an owner occupied dwelling unit to not more than two (2) individuals who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that: 1. The minimum term for the rentina of rooms shall be thirty (30) days and the property owner shall not enter into more than two (2) rental a reements within a thirty (30) day period. 2. There shall be one (1) off-street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the property in addition to the parking stalls required by Chapter 19 of this Title. Section 15. Section 11-53-5 of the Lakeville City Code (RS -4 District Permitted Accessory Uses) is hereby amended to repeal the following provision with subsequent provisions in this section renumbered: Section 16. Section 11-53-11 of the Lakeville City Code (RS -4 District Administrative Permits) is hereby amended to add the following provision: G. Rentina of rooms within an owner occupied dwelling unit to not more than two (2) individuals who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that: 1. The minimum term for the rentina of rooms shall be thirty (30) days and the property owner shall not enter into more than two (2) rental aareements within a thirty (30) day period. 2. There shall be one (1) off-street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the property in addition to the parking stalls required by Chapter 19 of this Title. Section 17. Section 11-54-5 of the Lakeville City Code (RS -CBD District Permitted Accessory Uses) is hereby amended to repeal the following provision with subsequent provisions in this section renumbered: Section 18. Section 11-54-11 of the Lakeville City Code (RS -CBD District Administrative Permits) is hereby amended to add the following provision: F. Renting of rooms within an owner occupied dwelling unit to not more than two (2) individuals who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that: 1. The minimum term for the rentina of rooms shall be thirty (30) days and the property owner shall not enter into more than two (2) rental aareements within a thirty (30) day period. 2. There shall be one(1) off-street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the property in addition to the parking stalls required by Chapter 19 of this Title. Section 19. Section 11-55-5.13 of the Lakeville City Code (RSMH District Permitted Accessory Uses) is hereby amended to repeal the following provision with subsequent provisions in this section renumbered: Section 20. Section 11-55-11 of the Lakeville City Code (RSMH District Administrative Permits) is hereby amended to add the following provision: F. Renting of rooms within an owner occupied single family dwelling to not more than two (2) individuals who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that: 1. The minimum term for the rentina of rooms shall be thirty (30) days and the property owner shall not enter into more than two (2) rental a reements within a thirty (30) day period. 2. There shall be one (1) off-street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the property in addition to the parking stalls required by Chapter 19 of this Title. Section 21. Section 11-56-5 of the Lakeville City Code (RST -1 District Permitted Accessory Uses) is hereby amended to repeal the following provision with subsequent provisions in this section renumbered: Section 22. Section 11-56-11 of the Lakeville City Code (RST -1 District Administrative Permits) is hereby amended to add the following provision: G. Renting of rooms within an owner occupied single family_ dwelling to not more than two (2) individuals who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that: 1. The minimum term for the rentina of rooms shall be thirty (30) days and the property owner shall not enter into more than two (2) rental aareements within a thirty (30) day period. 2. There shall be one(1) off-street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the property in addition to the _parking_ stalls required by Chapter 19 of this Title. Section 23. Section 11-57-5 of the Lakeville City Code (RST -2 District Permitted Accessory Uses) is hereby amended to repeal the following provision with subsequent provisions in this section renumbered: Section 24. Section 11-57-11 of the Lakeville City Code (RST -2 District Administrative Permits) is hereby amended to add the following provision: G. Rentina of rooms within an owner occupied single family dwelling to not more than two (2) individuals who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that: 1. The minimum term for the renting of rooms shall be thirty (30) days and the property owner shall not enter into more than two (2) rental aareements within a thirty (30) day period. 2. There shall be one (1) off-street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the property in addition to the parking stalls required by Chapter 19 of this Title. Section 25. Section 11-58-5 of the Lakeville City Code (RM -1 District Permitted Accessory Uses) is hereby amended to repeal the following provision with subsequent provisions in this section renumbered: Section 26. Section 11-58-13 of the Lakeville City Code (RM -1 District Administrative Permits) is hereby amended to add the following provision: G. Rentina of rooms within an owner occupied single family dwelling to not more than two (2) individuals who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that: 1. The minimum term for the rentina of rooms shall be thirty (30) days and the property owner shall not enter into more thantwo (2) rental aareements within a thirty (30) day period. 2. There shall be one (1) off-street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the property in addition to the parking stalls required by Chapter 19 of this Title. Section 27. Section 11-59-5 of the Lakeville City Code (RM -2 District Permitted Accessory Uses) is hereby amended to repeal the following provision with subsequent provisions in this section renumbered: Section 28. Section 11-59-13 of the Lakeville City Code (RM -2 District Administrative Permits) is hereby amended to add the following provision: G. Rentina of rooms within an owner occupied single family dwelling to not more than two (2) individuals who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that: 1. The minimum term for the rentina of rooms shall be thirty (30) days and the property owner shall not enter into more than two (2) rental aareements within a thirty (30) day period. 2. There shall be one (1) off-street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the property in addition to the parking stalls required by Chapter 19 of this Title. Section 29. Section 11-61-5 of the Lakeville City Code (RH-1 District Permitted Accessory Uses) is hereby amended to repeal the following provision with subsequent provisions in this section renumbered: Section 30. Section 11-61-11 of the Lakeville City Code (RH-1 District Administrative Permits) is hereby amended to add the following provision: F. Renting of rooms within an owner occupied single family dwelling to not more than two (2) individuals who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that: 1. The minimum term for the rentina of rooms shall be thirty (30) days and the property owner shall not enter into more than two (2) rental aareements within a thirty (30) day period. 2. There shall be one (1) off-street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the property in addition to the parking stalls required by Chapter 19 of this Title. Section 31. Section 11-62-5 of the Lakeville City Code (RH-2 District Permitted Accessory Uses) is hereby amended to repeal the following provision with subsequent provisions in this section renumbered: Section 32. Section 11-62-11 (RH-2 District Administrative Permits) of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended to add the following provision: F. Rentina of rooms within an owner occupied single family dwelling to not more than two (2) individuals who are each unrelated to the principal family as an accessory use provided that: 1. The minimum term for the rentina of rooms shall be thirty (30) days and the property owner shall not enter into more than two (2) rental aareements within a thirty (30) day period. 2. There shall be one (1) off-street parking stall provided for each rental occupant on the property in addition to the parking stalls required by Chapter 19 of this Title. Section 33. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication. 10 ADOPTED this day of , 2014, by the City Council of the City of Lakeville, Minnesota. ATTEST: CITY OF LAKEVILLE BY: Matt Little, Mayor Charlene Friedges, City Clerk II Council Work Session Minutes February 24, 2014 5. Page -4- Heil discussed the 2016 Street Reconstruction Project which includes streets off of CSAH 50 in the north Lake Marion area. This is an older platted area with very narrow streets, some of which are not located within the right-of-way. Additional design considerations will be needed as well as discussions with residents regarding street width, curb type, etc. Watermain improvements proposed as part of the project will be funded by water operating funds. The project provides an opportunity for storm water improvements which would improve water quality of Lake Marion. Mielke asked if this means it is optional. that discussions are being held with the watershed district regarding future chins t cy regarding this issue. Currently there are no obligations for the City there could be future requirements. Council Member Anderson agreed there will be a nu long-term impact on any existing structure would be unique project area and looks forward to input fr challenges. Meetings with the 2015 property meetings for the 2016 property owners wi e Council directed to staff to begin and evaluation of both project q right of way issues, etc. so infA ts, but that king through the himer of 2014; of neighborhood meetings, needs, easement needs, change was the result of some complaints that being rented on a daily basis and the number was fMhd that there are rooms in single family homes being websites, specifically airbnb.com and craig_slist.com. Staff issues with the practice of renting rooms on a short-term And there are conflicts within the zoning ordinance, compatibility with single-family homes in the neighborhoods. to the Council as part of a larger zoning ordinance amendment to make some minor housekeeping changes. Morey explained that a permitted accessory use allows an activity outright, provided the use is in compliance with the ordinance. An administrative permit requires an application and staff review and approval. Mayor Little stated that one of his main concerns is using Police resources for enforcement. Swecker supports adding this to the zoning ordinance along with language to define "boarding". Council Member Davis asked if this same ordinance would regulate a B&B. Morey stated that bed and breakfasts are allowed by CUP in agricultural areas. Council Work Session Minutes February 24, 2014 Page -5- Dan Licht of The Planning Company stated that the requirement for an administrative permit adds an enforcement tool for staff. Davis agrees that people should be able to do what they want with their property to a certain extent but also agrees with staff s recommendation to allow this use with an administrative permit to help regulate. Boarders would be limited to two and must rent for at least 30 days. Licht explained that the 30 day minimum provides a homeowner an opportunity for a non -family rental as a secondary income. Anderson asked if this would affect home trades and amendment to restrict these activities. He believes " 1 in the ordinance. Licht stated that other provisions c programs from this amendment. Anderson asked fo LaBeau asked about short-term temporary housing apply if the room was being turned over in less "family" might also come into the situation i to not allow the commercial rental of resi Little stated there are several support incidental rental of s business. Anderson believes rental of single family hom l, He believes the am—Anent it is not as be ordinance don days. about does not want the e clearly defined :t exchange transit. '?Ws would only ied that the definition of 's intent is existing neighbors. is too broad. He would : long-term commercial sufficient to not allow nightly oB&Bs in proper zoning with a CUP. .ed consequences. Swecker supports the consequence, clarifies other language in the ►r the homeowners and the neighbors. It to eliminate foreign exchange or home trades, but to provide ver, he believes that further definition and clarifications could exchange student or a situation where the family receives as a boarder. Licht believes the exception for foster care in the , an additional exception could be added. Council directed staff to continue to review and refine the language of the proposed ordinance and to allow the Planning Commission an opportunity to review revisions before bringing the amendment back to Council. 6. Chickens in Residential Zones Council received information from Associate Planner Frank Dempsey outlining the question of allowing residents to have chickens in an urban area, a topic which has come up for discussion