HomeMy WebLinkAbout0607 CITY OF LAKEVILLE
ORDINANCE NO. 60~
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAKEVILLE ZONING
ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE
REGULATION OF MOTOR FUEL SALES WITHIN
THE B-2 ZONING DISTRICT
THE CITY OF LAKEVILLE ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section 11-35-4 E. (conditionally permitted uses within the B-2, .Retail
Business Zoning District) of the Lakeville Zoning Ordinance is revised to read as follows:
E. Motor vehicle fuel sales (excluding motor vehicle servicing and/or repair) in
association with convenience grocery operations provided .that:
1. Standards: The standards and requirements for motor fuel sales shall
be in addition to those which are imposed for other uses and activities
occurring on the property.
2. Motor Fuel Facilities: Motor fuel facilities shall be instal ed in
accordance with State and City standards. Additionally, adequate
space shall be provided to access gas .pumps and allow
maneuverability around the pumps. Underground fuel. storage tanks
are to be positioned to allow adequate access by motor fuel
transports and unloading operations which do not conflict with
circulation, access and other activities on the site. Fuel pumps shall
be installed on pump islands.
3. Area: A minimum lot area of one and one-quarter (1-1 /4) acres and
minimum lot frontage of one hundred fifty feet (150'). If the canopy is
attached to the principal structure, the minimum lot size may be
reduced to one (1) acre. the City Council may exempt previously
developed or previously platted property from this requirement
provided that the site is capable of adequately and safely handling all
.activities and required facilities.
4. Architectural Standards:
a. As a part.. of the conditional use permit epplic~tion, a color
illustration of all building elevations must be submitted.
b. The architectural appearance, scale, and functional plan of the
building(s) and canopy shall be complementary and
compatible with each other and the existing buildings in the
neighborhood setting.
c. All sides of the principal and. accessory structures are to have
essentially the same or a coordinated harmonious finish
treatment pursuant to Section 11-8-4 of this Title.
d. Exterior wall treatments like brick, natural stone, decorative
concrete block and stucco shall be used.
e. .Earth tone colors of exterior materials including the. canopy
columns shall be required. Earth tone colors shall be defined
as any various soft colors like those found in nature in soil,
vegetation etc., such colors are limited to brown, black, grey,
tan, beige, soft green or soft blue.
f. Ten percent (10%) of the building facade .may contain
contrasting colors. Contrasting colors shall be those colors
not defined as earth tones. The canopy may. have .contrasting
.color bands or accent lines not to exceed an accumulative
width of four inches (4")..The color bands shall not be
illuminated.
5. Canopy: A protective canopy structure may be located over the. pump
island(s), as an accessory structure. The canopy shall meet .tt~e
following performance standards:
a. The edge of the canopy shall be twenty feet (20') or more from
the front and/onside lot line, provided that adequate visibility
both on and off site is maintained.
b. The canopy shall not exceed eighteen feet (18') in height and
must provide fourteen feet (14') of clearance to accommodate
a semi-trailer truck passing underneath.
c. The canopy fascia shall not exceed three feet (3') in vertical
height.
d. Canopy lighting shall consist of canister spot lights recessed
into the canopy. No portion of the light source or fixture may
extend below the bottom face of the canopy. Total canopy
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illumination may not exceed one hundred. fifteen {1'15) foot
candles below the canopy at ground level. The fascia of the
canopy shall not be illuminated.
e. The architectural design, colors, and character of the canopy
shall be consistent with the principal building on the site.
f. Signage may be allowed on a detached canopy in lieu of wall
signage on the principal structure provided that:
1) The individual canopy sign does not exceed more than
twenty percent (20%) of the canopy facade facing a
public right-of--way.
2) The canopy fascia shall not be illuminated, except for.
permitted canopy signage.
g. Canopy posts/sign posts shall not obstruct traffic or the safe
operation of the gas pumps.
6. Pump Islands: Pump islands must comply with the following
performance standards:
a. Pump islands must be elevated six (6) inches above the
traveled surface of the site.
b. All pump islands must be set at least thirty feet (30') back from
any property line. Additionally, the setback between the pump
islands curb face must be at least twenty-four feet (24').
7. Dust Control and Drainage: The entire site other than taken up by a
building, structure, or plantings `shall be surfaced with asphalt,
concrete, cobblestone or paving brick.. Plans for surfacing and
drainage shall be subject to approval of the City Engineer. Drainage
from all fueling areas shall be directed to an oil/grit separator.
Minimum design standards for the oil/grit separator shall include the
following:
a. A minimum of four hundred (400) cubic feet of permanent pool
storage capacity per acre of drainage area
b. Aminimum pool depth of four feet (4').
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c. A minimum oil containment capacity of eight hundred (800)
gallons.
d. Minimum maintenance/inspection of two (2) times per year
and/or after measurable spill events. A measurable spill shall
be defined by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
(MPCA). Any measurable spill event must be reported to the-
MPCA.
8. Landscaping:
a. At least twenty-five percent (25%) of the lot, parcel or tract of
land used exclusively for the gas sales facility, shall remain as
a grass plot, including, trees, shrubbery, plantings or fencing
and shall be landscaped. Required minimum green area
should be emphasized in the front and side yards abutting
streets or residential property.
b. At the boundaries of the lot, the following landscape area shall
be required:
i) From side and rear .property lines, an area of not less
than five feet (5') wide shall be landscaped in
compliance with Section 11-6-7 of this Title.
ii) From all road rights-of--way, an area of not less than ten
feet (10') wide shall be landscaped in compliance with
Section 11-6-7 of this Title.
iii) Where lots abut residentially zoned property, a buffer
yard of not less than twenty feet (20') wide shall be
landscaped and screened in compliance with Section
11-6-7 of this Title.
iv) The property owner .shall be responsible for
maintenance of all landscaping,. including within the
boulevard.
9. Exterior Lighting: The lighting shall be accomplished in such a way
as to have no direct source. of light visible from adjacent land in
residential use or from the public right-of--way and shall. be in
compliance with Section 11-6-9 of this Title. A comprehensive
lighting plan shall be submitted as part of the conditional use permit
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application, and shall be subject to the following performance
standards:
a. Canopy .lighting shall only be .permitted under the, canopy
structure, and consist of canister spot lights recessed into the
canopy. No portion of the light source or fixture may extend
below the bottom face of the canopy.. Total canopy
illumination below the canopy may not exceed one hundred
fifteen (115) foot-candles at ground level.
b. Lighting at the periphery of .the site and building shall be
directed downward, .and individual. lights shall not exceed
fifteen (15) foot-candles at ground IeveL
c. .Maximum si#e illumination shall not exceed one (1)foot-candle
at ground level when measured at any boundary line with an
adjoining residential property or any public property.
d. Except for. permitted wall signage the building and or canopy
fascia shall not be illuminated.
10. Access: Vehicular access points shall .create a minimum of conflict
with through trafficmovement and shall comply with Chapter 9 of this
Title.
11. Circulation & Loading: The site design must. accommodate adequate
turning radius and vertical clearance for asemi-trailer truck.
Designated loading areas must be exclusive of off-street parking
stalls and drive aisles. A site plan must be provided to illustrate
adequate turning radius, using appropriate engineering templates.
12. Parking:
a. Parking. or car magazine space shall be screened from view of
abutting residential districts_in compliance with Section 11-6-7
of this Title.
b. Parking spaces shall be calculated solely based upon the use
and the square footage of the principal building.
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13. Pedestrian Traffic:
a. An intemal site pedestrian circulation system shall be defined
and appropriate provisions made to protect such areas .from
encroachments by parked cars or moving vehicles.. In front of
the principal structure, the pedestrian sidewalk must be a
minimum of four feet (4') wide and clear of any obstacle or
impediment.
b. A continuous and permanent concrete curb not less than six
inches (6") above grade shall separate internal sidewalks for
pedestrian traffic from motor vehicle areas,. pursuant to the
provisions of subsection 11-9-4H of this Title.
14. Noise: Public address system shall not be audible at any property
line. Play of music or advertisement from the public address system
is prohibited. Noise control shall be required as- regulated in
subsection 11-6-11 A of this Title.
15. Outside Storage, Sales and Service: No outside storage or sales
shall be allowed, except as follows:
a. An enclosed screened area is to be provided for outside
rubbish storage and dumpsters.
b. Public phones may be located on site as long as they do .not
intemapt on-site traffic circulation, and are not located in a yard
abutting residentially zoned property.
c. Propane sales limited to twenty (20) pound capacity tanks may
be located outside provided the propane tanks are. secured in
a locker and meets alt State Uniform Building and Fire Codes.
d. A compressed air service area may be located on site as long
as it does not interrupt on-site traffic circulation.
e. Existing outside storage, sates and service of items existing on
the date of this Ordinance, other than those items listed in
Section 11-35-4 E.15.a-d above shall be removed within a
period of five (5) years from the effective date of this
Ordinance.
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16. Litter Control: The operation shall be responsible for litter control on
the subject property, and is to occur on a daily basin. Trash
receptacles must be provided at a convenient location on site to
facilitate litter control.
17. Signs: A comprehensive sign plan must be submitted as part of a
conditional use permit application. The freestanding sign allowed
shall be a monument sign constructed as follows:
a. The sign shall be self-supported vertically by a solid base
extending horizontally for a minimum of the entire width of the
signface. Total height of the monument sign including the
base shall not exceed fifteen {15) feet.
b. .The sign base and supporting material shall be equal to at
least forty percent (40%) of the total allowable sign square
footage, and shall not be counted toward the sign area. The
base shall be attached to the ground for its entire horizontal
width of the sign. The base shall be decay resistant wood,
stone, brick, or decorative masonry and shall not contain any
sign copy.
c. All other signing and informational or visual communication.
devices shall be minimized and shall be in compliance with
Chapter 13 of this Title.
d. Signage may be allowed on a detached canopy in lieu of wall
signage on the principle structure, provided that. the individual
canopy sign does not exceed. more than twenty percent (20%)
of the canopy facade facing a public right-of-way.
18. Additional Stipulations: All conditions pertaining to a specific site are
subject to change when the Council, upon investigation in relation to
a formal request finds that the general welfare and public betterment
can be served as well or better by modifying or expanding the
conditions set forth herein.
19. Hours of Operation: The hours of operation shall be limited to five
o'clock (5:00) A.M. to eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M., unless extended
by the City Council
20. Compliance: The provisions of subsection 11-3-2B5 of this Title are
considered and satisfactorily met.
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Section 2. Section 11-35-4 F. (conditionally permitted uses within the B-2, Retail
Business Zoning District) of the Lakeville Zoning Ordinance is revised to read as follows:
F. Commercial car washes (automatic mechanical drive through only) as
accessory use associated with convenience store/motor fuel sales, provided:
1. The accessory car wash must be attached to the convenience
store/motor fuel sales facility.
2. Magazine or stacking space is constructed to accommodate six (6)
vehicles per wash stall and shall be subject to the approval of the
City Engineer.
3. Magazine or stacking space must not interfere with on-site circulation
patterns or required on-site parking or loading areas.
4. Parking or car magazine storage space shall be screened from view
of abutting residential districts in compliance with Section 11-6-7 of
this Title.
5. Provisions are made to control and reduce noise and special
precautions shall be taken to limit the effects of noise associated with
the car wash operation, dryer and vacuum machines. The car/truck
wash doors must remain closed during the entire operation cycle of
the car/truck wash and dryer.
6. The location and operation of vacuum machines must not interfere
with magazines or stacking areas on-site circulation or on-site parking
and loading areas, and. may not be located in a yard abutting
residentially zoned property.
7. All refuse shall be stored in containers as specified by City Code.
The containers are to be screened and enclosed by a fence orsimilar
structure.
8. Untreated water from the car wash shall not be discharged into the
storm sewer. If the water is to be pre-treated and discharged into the
storm sewer, the pre-treatment plans shall be subject to review and
approval of the City Engineer and .Building Official.
9. All of the provisions as outlined in Section 11-35-4 E. above must be
satisfied..
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Section 3. This Ordinance shall be effective following its passage and publication.
ADOPTED this 18th day of august , 1997 by the City Council of the City
of Lakeville.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
By:
Duane R. Zaun, or
ATTEST:
By:
CharleneFriedges, y Clerk
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
ORDINANCE NO. 607
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
LAKEVILLE ZONING
ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE
REGULATION OF MOTOR FUEL SALES
WITHIN THE B-2 ZONING DISTRICT
THE CITY OF LAKEVILLE ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 11-35-4 E. (conditionally
permitted uses within the B-2, Retail Business
Zoning District) of the Lakeville Zoning Ordinance
is revised to read as follows:
E. Motor vehicle fuel sales (excluding motor ve-
hicle servicing and/or repair) in association
with convenience grocery operations provided
that:
1. Standards: The standards and requirements
for motor fuel sales shall be in addition to
those which are imposed for other uses and
activities occurring on the property.
2. Motor Fuel Facilities: Motor fuel facilities
shall be installed in accordance with State
and City standards. Additionally, adequate
space shall be provided to access gas pumps
and allow maneuverability around the
pumps. Underground fuel storage tanks are
to be positioned to allow adequate access by
motor fuel transports and unloading opera-
tions which do not conflict with circulation,
access and other activities on the site. Fuel
pumps shall be installed on pump islands.
3. Area: A minimum lot area of one and one-
quarter (1-1/4) acres and minimum lot front-
age of one hundred fifty feet (150'). If the
canopy is attached to the principal struc-
ture, the minimum lot size may be reduced
to one (1) acre. The City Council may ex-
empt previously developed or previously
platted property from this requirement pro-
vided that the site is capable of adequately
and safely handling all activities and re-
quired facilities.
4. Architectural Standards:
a. As a part of the conditional use permit
application, a color illustration of all
building elevations must be submitted.
b. The architectural appearance, scale,
and functional plan of the building(s)
and canopy shall be complementary and
compatible with each other and the
existing buildings in the neighborhood
setting.
c. All sides of the principal and accessory
structures are to have essentially tb'
same or a coordinated harmoi0.v"ceoN'
ishtreatment pursuant +�c$' °S
d. Exteri of this T�itle.`oeQ 9� °�eeaers
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be located ove
accessory struRichard M. Sherman , being duly sworn,
the following 1
a. The edge on oath says that he/she is the publisher or
feet (20') of
side lot lineuthorized agent and employee of the pub-
ibility both
b. The canop.sher of the newspaper known as Lakeville
fo rteen f e* & Times, and has full knowledge of the
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h cts which are stated below:
c. The canopy (A) The newspaper has complied with
feet (3') in
d. Canopy liglll of the requirements constituting qualifi-
ter spot ligl
No portion ations as a qualified newspaper, as pro -
may extend.
canopy. potlded by Minnesota Statute 331A.02,
not exceecandlesd 31A.07 and other applicable laws. as
level. Thef'mended.
be illumina
e. The archit( (B) The printed City of Lakeville
character of
tent with tl Ord. No. 607
site.
f. Signage ma
canopy in 1
principal st
1) The indirhich is attached was cut from the columns
exceed more
of the Ganef said newspaper, and was printed and
right-of-wa3
2) The canolublished once on Saturday, the 6th
nated, exec
signage. ay of September 1997; and printed
g. Canopy
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struct trafficelow is a copy of the lower case alphabet
gas pumps..om A to Z, both inclusive, which is hereby
6. Pump Islands:
with the f°II°wicknowledged as being the size and kind of
a. Pump islanc
inches above7pe used in the composition and publica-
ite.
b. All pump is on of the notice:
thirty feet (2
line. Additio
the pump is.
least twenty
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iol61th day of September 1997.
RATE INFORMATION
(1) Lowest classified rate paid by commercial users
for comparable space: $14.53 per column inch.
(2) Maximum rate allowed by law for the above
matter: $14.53 per column inch.
(3) Rate actually charged for the above matter:
$10.48 per column inch, 1st week and $9.95 per
column inch, successive weeks.
Notary Public
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BARBARA J. GROSBERG
NOTARY PUBLIC- MINNESOTA
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