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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-97 CITY OF LAKEVILLE • SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING juw 10, 1997 Planning Commission Vice-Chair Amborn called to order a Special Planning Commission .meeting on July 10, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Roll call of members was taken: Present: Bellows, Miller, Wanner, Amborn, Kot, Wulff. Absent: Rieb, Cecchini, Alternate Commission Member Luick. Also present: Robert Erickson, City Administrator;. Michael Sobota, Community and. Economic Development Director; Roger Knutson, City Attorney; and Donna Quintus, Recording Secretary. Community and Economic Development Director Michael Sobota indicated the purpose of the July 10,.1997 Special Planning Commission meeting was to discuss the results of the Lakeville Motor Fuet Facilities Study conducted by Northwest Associated Consultants (NAC) and obtain input from industry representatives. On November 18, 1996, the City adopted a moratorium on development of Motor fuel Facilities to-allow the City the opportunity tostudy the land use issues related to Motor Fuel Facilities and to formulate revised development regulations that will govern the facilities in the future. Simultaneously, the City authorized NAC and SRF, the City's traffic consultant, to • evaluate the City's zoning regulations addressing street and driveway access guidelines for the City's street system based on the functional classification of the street, A Motor Fuel Facilities Subcommittee was organized, consisting of three representatives from the Planning Commission and City Planning staff, to meet with NAC staff and provide input into the study. Mr. Alan Brixius and Mr. Cary Teague, NAC, were in attendance to give a presentation of the draft report and the draft access spacing guidelines that have been formulated. based on the study and recommendations from the committee and staff. Members of the gas/convenience store industry who were previously provided with copies of the draft report and invited to this special meeting were in attendance to comment and respond to the proposed regulations. Mr. Scott Tiegen, Kwik Trip, and Mr. Tim Yocum and Mr. doe Gerard, Yocum Oii, were in attendance and participated in the discussion of the draft report. Mr. Brixius indicated that Super America, Inc. provided comment in written correspondence to NAC. Holiday Stationstores was invited to participate, but did not attend or send comments. Also in attendance was Mr. Robert Hoff,. 9785 Oak Shore Drive, resident and owner of 6-4, General Business District zoned property within the City of Lakeville. Mr. Hoff indicated his frustration in his efforts to develop his property for motor fuel/convenience store uses. Staff • responded that the study and proposed ordinance amendments were not specific to a particular development proposal. The proposed ordinance changes will address regulations Special Planning Commission. Meeting }uly 10, 1997 Page 2 • and performance standards for motor fuel facilities. Staff assured Mr. Hoff that the new ordinance will not prohibit the development of a gas station on his property. Gas Stations will still be allowed in the B-4 District via a conditional use permit. The attached summary prepared by NAC provides a comprehensive outline of the changes made to the ordinance in response to Planning Commission, Motor Fuel Facility Subcommittee, motor fuel industry representatives, and staff's recommendations. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitt Donna Quintus, Rec rding Secretary ATTEST: Howar Amborn, Vice-C air NORTHWEST AS50CIATED CONSULTANTS INC COMMUNITY PLANNING - DESIGN - MARKET RESEARCH • MEMORANDUM TO: Mike Sobota/Bob Erickson FROM: Cary Teague/Alan Brixius DATE: 31 July 1997 RE: Lakeville Fuel Facilities Study FILE NO: 336.60 On 10 July 1997, the Lakeville Planning Commission reviewed a draft of the Fuel Facilities Study, including proposed Ordinance amendments to regulate these uses within the B-2, B-3 and B-4 Zoning Districts. The following memo outlines the changes that have been made to the Ordinance amendments per the Recommendations of the Planning Commission, the industry representatives that. were in attendance at the meeting, and the • City's Environmental Engineer. The summary-list follows the outline of the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments. B-2-Zoning .District Motor Vehicle Fuel Sales (CUP) Section 11-35-4 E.3 -Area Requirement (Page 1) The proposed minimum lot area. was reduced from 1-1/2 acres to 1-1 /4 acres. A reduction was suggested by the industry representatives consensus that 1-1 /2 acre was too large to develop a "typical" fuel facility. In discussion with staff it is felt that 1-114 acres can accommodate a fuel facility and still meet all of the proposed design standards. ..Section 11-35-4 E.4.e. -Architectural Standards (Page 2) Earth .tone colors are specifically defined, per the recommendation of .the Planning Commission. The dei'inition attempts to provide a range of acceptable colors. Section 11-35-4 E.4.f. -Architectural Standards (Page 2) In an effort to allow for some architectural accent on the building and canopy, an allowance of 10% of the building facade may contain contrasting colors to #hose colors defined as "earth tone" colors. Contrasting color bands on the .gas canopy shall be limited to an accumulation width of 4 inches. This would allow a single color band of 4 inches or two 5775 WAYZATA BOULEVARD, SUITE 555 ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA 554 16 PHONE 6 12-595-9636 FAX 6 12-595-9837 color bands of 2 inches each, etc. Contrasting colors may include corporate trademarks • such as red, white and blue striping. Section 11-35-4 E.5.d. -Canopy Size (Page 2) At the. request of the Planning Commission, staff considered placing a size limit on canopies based upon the size of the principal structure. However, upon. staff review, concern was raised over the trend towards self service credit card automation and smaller kiosk type principal structures. Therefore, staff was comfortable with the established performance standards, such as the landscaping requirement of 25% and the required setbacks etc., as determining the size of canopies. Section 11-35-4 E.5.d. -Canopy Lighting (Page 2) This provision has been rewritten to add clarity to the recessed lighting provision. Lighting fixtures may not extend below the bottom face of the canopy. Section 11-35-4 E.5.h. -Canopy Signs (Page 3) signage may be placed upon the canopy fascia in lieu of wall signage provided that the signage does not exceed 20% of the canopy fascia area (the maximum fascia height is 3 feet). This utilization of the canopy for signage will. reduce the overall total. sign area for an individual site. Section 11-35-4 E.6.c. - Pumplslands (Page 3) • This provision has been. revised to require a setback of 30 feet from all lot lines, rather than the previously suggested "underlying zoning district requirements". The purpose of this provision is to prevent a 10-foot setback for pumps adjacent to a side property line. Section 11-35-4 E.7.d. -Dust Control and Drainage (Page 3) These changes have been made per the recommendation of the City's Environmental Engineer, Heidi Hamilton. The term measurable spill event is to be regulated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Per State requirement, any spill event that exceeds 5 gallons must be reported to the MPCA. The MPCA then determines if a measurable spill event has occurred. If one has in fact occurred the City is then notified by the MPCA in writing. Section 11-35-4 E.8.a. -Landscaping (Page 4) The 30% landscape requirement is reduced to 25%. This is due in part by the reduction in the minimum lot size from 1-1 /2 acres to 1-1 /4 acres. Additionally, it is felt that al I of the City's landscaping and design requirements may be satisfied within the 25% landscaping area requirement. The 25% is calculated from the lot, parcel or tract of land is used exclusively for the gas sales facility.. Therefore, if a gas sales facility is located on a tract of land that is shared by another use, the 25% calculation is only counted on the land that is used by the gas sales facility. 2 Section 11-35-4 E.9.a. -Exterior Lighting (Page 4-5) • This provision has been rewritten to add clarity to the requirement that lighting may not extend below the bottom face of the canopy. Section 11-35-4 E.11 -Circulation 8~ tootling (Page 5) All references to 55 foot semi-trailers have been eliminated. Semi-trailer trucks may vary in size from 50 feet to 75 feet. If the City does not reference to a specific size of a truck, flexibility is afforded with each development application through the CUP process. Section 11-35-4 E.13 -Pedestrian Traffic (Page 6) In an effort to ensure that the walkway in front of the store is clear, this provision has been rewritten to add that the walkway must be a minimum of four feet clear of any obstacles or impediments. Section 11-35-4 E.14 -Noise (Page 6) Per the recommendation of the industry representatives, this provision has been revised to include a prohibition on continuous play music or advertisements over the public address system. Section 11-35-4 E.17.a. -Signs (Page 7) Discussion took place at the Planning Commission meeting regarding the allowed height of a monument sign. The industry representatives felt that the proposed 12-foot maximum • height requirement was too restrictive.. Upon staff review, it was decided that an increase to a 15-foot maximum height requirement is acceptable. Section 11-35-4 E.17.b. =Signs {Page 7) In an effort to add clarity to the regulation on monument signs, this provision has been rewritten. Section 11-35-4 E.19.b. -Hours of Operation (Page 7) Per the request of the industry representatives, and the desire of the Planning Commission, .the hours of operation were revised from 6:00 am -11:00 pm, to 5:00 am - midnight. Commercial Car Washes accessory to Motor Vehicle Fuel Facilities (CUP) Section 11-35-4 F.3 (Page 8) Per the recommendation of City staff, the stacking space for car washes is revised from a maximum number of vehicles which can be washed during a thirty {30) minute period to six vehicles per wash stall. The proposed change places a specific regulation that is easily enforceable.. The existing provision is very difficult to define, therefore hard to regulate. 3 Section 11-35-4 F.16 (Page 9) i Per the recommendation of the City's Environmental Engineer, provisions were added to regulate the disposal of waste water from a car wash into the storm sewer system. Direct disposal shall be prohibited unless the waste water is pre-treated. B-3 Zoning District All of the conditionally permitted uses of the B-3 zoning district carry through as conditionally permitted uses within the B-4 zoning district. Gas station, aufo repair (minor) and tire and baffery stores and service (CUP) Section 11-36-4.C (Page 1-2) The current provisions of the Zoning Ordinance allows gas station, auto repair (minor) and tire and battery stores and service within the B-3 zoning district as a conditionally permitted use. As the City has decided to regulate gas sales separately, the existing term "gas station" and all associated provisions regarding motor fuel stations and fuel pumps have been eliminated from this section. The use allowed after the changes is as follows: Auto repair (minor) and tire and battery stores and service. Motor fuel facilities are then regulated separately. .Motor Vehicle Fue? Sales (CUP) All of the changes made within the B-2 Section have also been made within the B-3 Section. Commercial Car. Washes accessory to Motor Vehicle Fuel Facilities (CUP) Again, aN of the changes made within the B-2 Section have also been made within the B-3 Section. B-4 Zoning District Truck Stops (CUP) All of the changes made within the B-2 Section, as reference above, have also been made within the Truck Stop provisions. In addition the following revisions.. have. also been made: Section 11-37-4 D.S.- Sanitary Dump (Page 2) Provision was added to require a sanitary dump (which meet MPCA regulations) at all Truck Stops. 4 Section 11-37-4 D.8 - Pumplsland setbacks. (Page 3) A pump island setback requirement of 70 feet is established. This shall allow for sufficient area on-site for servicing and maneuvering of semi-trucks with trailers. pc: Frank Dempsey Roger Knutson Darryl Morey Heidi Hamilton David Krings 5