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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 2 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'). 3 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 4 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. 5 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. 6 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. 7 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.. 8 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 9 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 *Sev a e��a00,s3oeb k. °t a hQ �9ee pees" y 3 bands shaIAFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION 5, Canopy: A prof 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 unde modarneatte a 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 p°s 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 7. D n rms.. s xo8 'O'd as Jo l8 LZ -69b :3NOHd abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 'P ITLE: Publisher -ono 'esu e"equbscribed and sworn to before me on this Jam! 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 `f✓vvvvvvvvvvvv.,/,r,,rnvvviv, , nnivv� BARBARA J. GROSBERG NOTARY PUBLIC- MINNESOTA MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 1 31-00 C-IWK