HomeMy WebLinkAbout5. EDC Project Update Memo 9-27-22City of Lakeville
Community & Economic Development
Memorandum
To: Economic Development Commission
From: Tina Goodroad, Community Development Director
Copy: Kati Bachmayer, Community Development Coordinator
Justin Miller, City Administrator
Date: September 22, 2022
Subject: Project Updates – Ordinance amendment to building type and construction standards for the O-P, Office Park District
The O-P, Office Park District allows uses including office buildings, office parks, wholesale showroom, research and development facilities and light manufacturing. It is
intended to be distinct from I-1, Light Industrial, through higher standards in overall open space within the site and building design standards.
Working with developers recently it is becoming apparent tenants are needing multi-use
facilities that include office, manufacturing space with warehouse space. While the O-P district allows this combination (with CUP can have over 50% light manufacturing) the
design standards specific to the O-P district uses are driving up costs resulting in O-P zoned sites being more costly to develop compared to I-1 zoned sites.
Upon evaluating the ordinance, and proposed elevations for a new office/manufacturing
and warehouse development in the O-P district, staff determined that a few minor ordinance changes can provide for flexibility while not compromising on high quality
aesthetics.
Proposed amendments to Section 11-17-9.D.2 pertaining to O-P District design standards:
• Focus on front, sides and rear elevations visible from public street, parks, residential areas and require two or more materials that are 65% grade A
materials
• Sides and rear elevations not visible use a combination of A, B or C grade
materials ( with no specific percentage).
• Allow smooth finish as one of the concrete panel options as a grade A material
• Require buildings to have a two-story appearance with windows and design
treatments to define floors. This provides a more office-building appearance to maintain some distinction from a true warehouse look while still being multi-use.
Staff will provide sample elevations that will help illustrate the proposed changes. We
are looking for input from the EDC prior to the Planning Commission meeting to consider the amendments on October 6th.
Action Requested: Provide input and recommendation regarding proposed ordinance
amendment to section 11-17-9. D of the zoning ordinance.
Attachments:
Draft redlined ordinance
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ORDINANCE NO.________
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKEVILLE CITY CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKEVILLE ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 11-17-9.D.2 of the Lakeville City Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
2. O-P District uses and all institutional uses regardless of zoning district:
a. The exterior building finish of the front and any side and rear elevations
visible from public right(s)-of-way, parks, public view from adjacent
properties, or residential uses or districts (as determined by the Zoning
Administrator), shall be composed of at least two (2) or more materials that
comprise of at least sixty-five percent (65%) grade A materials, not more
than thirty-five percent (35%) grade B and grade C materials and not more
than ten percent (10%) grade D materials.
(1) Architecturally precast concrete panels with a form liner, tooled, brick
and stone face, and/or cast stone, and/or smooth type finish may be
used to satisfy the grade A material requirements of this section.
(2) Masonry veneer may be used for principle buildings with a gross floor
area of less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet to satisfy the
grade A material requirements of this section.
b. Side or rear elevations not visible from public right(s)-of-way, parks, public
view from adjacent properties or residential uses or districts shall use a
combination of grade A, B, or C materials for the exterior building finish.
e. Buildings shall have an office design, as opposed to a warehouse design,
with a two-story appearance by the use of window bands and other design
treatments that define “floors” on the front and any side or rear elevations
visible from public right(s)-of-way, parks, public view from adjacent
properties, or residential uses or districts.
3. Institutional uses regardless of zoning district:
a. The exterior building finish shall be composed of at least sixty five percent
(65%) grade A materials, not more than thirty five percent (35%) grade B
and C materials, and not more than ten percent (10%) grade D materials.
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b. Architecturally precast concrete panels with a form liner, tooled, brick and
stone face, and/or cast stone type finish may be used to satisfy the grade A
material requirements of this section.
c. Masonry veneer may be used for principal buildings with a gross floor area
of less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet to satisfy the grade A
material requirements of this section.
4. All elevations of the principle and accessory structures are to have essentially the
same or coordinated harmonious exterior finish with the exception of material use
as defined in subsection 2. a, b c above.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and
publication according to law.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the Lakeville City Council this ______ day of
______________, 2022.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
BY: ________________________
Douglas P. Anderson, Mayor
ATTEST
BY: ________________________
Ann Orlofsky, City Clerk