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276828 VYHITF - CITY CLERK ��['��/'� PINK - FINANCE K v ' BLUERY� DAYORMENT GITY OF SAINT PALTL � F le ci1N0. - � _ , . O/ /`C Ordinance N 0. �� 7 7 � r- Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date An Ordinance amending Chapters 60 and 62 _ of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to zoning. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN: COUNCILMEN Yeas Nays Requested by Department of: Hunt Levine In Favor Maddox McMahon Showalter A gai n s t BY Tedesco Wilson Adopted by Council: Date Form Approved by City Attorney Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY By Approved by Mayor: Date Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By BY . : - �sszs � , . , , �. Section 1. � ` � That the definition of� �'Accessory use" or "Accessory" as given in Section 60.201 of the Legislative Code be amended - to read as follo�,rs: - Accessory use, or accessory. ��-u�eeesse��-�seu-�a A use t�hich is clearly incidental to, customarily found in connection with, and (except }�-��e-ea�e-a� - aeee�sa�3�-e��-s��ee�-�a��}�g-s�aees-e�-�ea��g as provided in Section 62. 104) located on the same zoning lot as, the principal use to tvhich it is related. ZJhen "accessory" is used in the text, it shall have the same meaning as accessory use. An accessory use includes, but is not limited to, the follotving: • (1) Residential accommodations �or servants or caretal�ers. (2) Swimming ps�ols for the use of the occupants of a residence or their guests. (3) Domestic storage in a barn, shed, tool room, or similar accessory building or othzr structures, (4) A newsstand primarily for the convenience of the occupants of a building �vhich is located WI101.1y . within such building and has no exterior signs or displays. (�) Storage of inerchandise normally carried in stock in connection with a business or ir��ustrial use, ' unless such storage is excluded in the applicable district regulations. (6) Storage of goods used in or produced by i:�dustrial uses or related activities, unless such storage is excluded in the a,;�pl�c�,hle di�trict regizlat�oiis. ('7) Accessory off-street parking spaces, open or encloseci, subject to the accessory off-street parking regulations for the district in whieh the zoning lot is located. 1. �. � ; ; 2�76�28 (8) Uses clearly incidental to a main use such as, but not limited to, offices of an industrial or commercial complex located on the site of the commercial or industrial complex; greenhouses located on the premises as incidental to a florist. (g) Accessory off-street loading, subject to the � - off-street loading regulations for the district in which the zoning lot is located. (10) Accessory signs, subject to the sign regulations for the district in iahich the zoning lot is located: Section 2. � That the definition of "zoning lot" as given in Section 60.212 of the Legislative Code be amendec��" to read as follows: Lot, zoning. A single tract of land which, at the time of filing for a building permit, is designated by its ot,mers or developer as a tract to be used, developed, or built upon as a unit, under ownership or control of one person or joint tenants. A zoning lot shall be in one zoning district and satisfy this code �vith respect to area, size, dimensions, and frontage as requir�d iii the district in which the 2oning lot is located. A zoning lot, therefare, may or may not coincide TJit�l a lot of record as filed wi�th the county recorder but may include one or more lots of record. Section 3. That the definition of "off-street parking lot" in Section 60.215 of the Legislative Code be amended to read as follows: A��-s��ee�-�a�k}��-�e�T--�-�ae��-��e��c�}�g-�e��et��a� �a��g-��eee-a�e��-�r}��-a�e��a�e-��e�-a��-��s�ee� �e�-�a�e��e��3-�e-a�-�e-��e��c�e-aeeesa-�e�-e��t�a�ee a��-e�}�-�e�-��.e-�a��}�g-e�-�e�e-��a�-��ee-�e��e�e�T . Off-street parkin� facilit,y. All areas, spaces and structures desi�ned, used, required, or intended to be used for the parkin� of uiore than three motor � vehicles. This definition is intended to include adequate driveways, access�Jays, parking bays, gara�es, or a combination thereof, but does not include public roads, stree�ts , high�a�.,Ys, and alleys. 2. . ._ ._ _.. . _.,. _ .�.�. _� ,... ._ .._ ._.�,,.,.._ ._._.�._..��.,.�,�,.,.�.�,�..�_.r. _ _ _._ _ ,.,..�- : . . � �� : 2`�6828 Section 4. That the definition of "parking �acility, off-street," in Section 60.216 of the Legislative Code, be amended to read as follosls: • �a��}��-�ae��3-e��-s��ee�:--A-ee��e�e�a��-e�e�a�e� e��-��ee�-�a��}�g-�e�-��e��}�g-�a��}�g-��aee-�e� � ��e-e�-�e�e-�asee��e�-a�t�e�e��es-s€�-��e-�a��s s��ee��-e�-a��e��T--��=�a3�-ea�$}s�-s�-a�-e�e�-�e�; . �-s�e�age-�a�age;-�a��3-e�-e�ke�-s��s��e-a��-aeee�s�e�3�- �ae��}es�-a�g�e-e�-��e�g�e��c�r Parkin� facility, commercial. An off-street parkin� facility, not accessory to any principal use, for which a fee is charged for the privilege of Parliin�. � Section 5. That the de�inition of "parking space" in Section 60.216 of the Legislative Code, be amended to read as follotas: Parking space. An area of definite length and width designed for parking of motor vehicles; said area shall be exclusive of drives, aisles, or entrances giving access thereto �a�c�-��a��-#�e ��-aeeess��e-�e�-��e-��e��ge-e�-�a��.g-e� �e��e�-�:e��e�es. Section 6. Ttii�t �ect�_ons Fi2. �_03, 62.104, 62. 105, 62. 10'7, 62. 108, 62.109 and 62. 110 of the Legislative Code are hereby amended by deleting the same in their entirety and substituting in lieu and in place thereof the following: 62. 103. Parking requirements. Subdivision 1. Off-street arkin�. There shall be provided in all dis ricts, except in a B-4 or . B-5 District, at the time of erection or enlargement of any main building, automobile off-street parking spaces. Before a certificate of occupancy shall be issued, the number of off-street parking spaces provided shall be as hereinafter prescribed. Subd. 2. Site plan required. No building permit, except for one and two family dwellings, shall be issued for the construction of any off-street parking facility �anless and until the planning commission has approved a site plan for the facility meeting tYie standards and regulations contained 3• ; . , ; � t ��8 in this section, Section 62. 104 and Section 62. 108. Site plans for one and two family dwelling units shall be approved by the zoning administrator. Subd. 3. Enlargement of structures. Off-street parking shall be provided for all new buildings - in accordance with the requir.ements of this section. jdhen existing buildings are enlarged, off-street parking shall be provided for the additional usable floor space of increased intensity of use in accordance � with the requirements of this section, unless the - existing off-street parking, after the enlargement, meets the requirements that this section iaould impose on new Uuildings, for all facilities, . structures or uses served by such off-street parking. , Subd. 4. Chan�e in use of parkin� areas. Designated or ideritifiable existing off--street parking facilities, accessory to one or tnore principal uses, structures or facilities, may be chaiiged to another use �vhen the remaining off-street parking meets the requirements that this section would impose or_: neza buildings, for all facilities, structures, or uses, including the new use. When the remaining off-street parking does not meet such requi.rements, oi;her off-street parl�ing shall be substi�Luted for the parking sp�,ce changed to another use, and additional off-street parking shall be provided for the new use in accordance iaith the requirements of this section. Subd. �. Rules for com utin� requix•�d parkin�. (1) For the purpose of computing the number of parking spaces required, the definition of '�usable �loor area" in Section 60.206 shall apply. (2) tidhen units or measurements determining the number of require d pa��Iiing spaces r�sult in ' the requirement of a fractional space, any fraction up to and including one-half sha11 be disregarded, and any fracti,on over� one-half shall require one parking space. (3) Two or more buildings or uses may collecti.vely provide the required off-street parking, in which case the required number of parl�ing spaces shall not be less than the sum of the requirements of the individual uses computed separately. • 4, , . � � � �6��8 (4) When operating hours of buildings do not overlap, the planning commission may grant an exception permitting the dual function of off-street parking spaces. (5) tiJhenever access to the handicapped is required . by Chapter 55 of the Minnesota State Building , Code, at least one space per 50 spaces, or � �raction thereof, �shall be provided for the use of the handicapped. Each space reserved for the exclusive use of the handicapped shall • be designated by an international wheelchair - symbol . (6) The storage of inerchandise or trucks, the . repair of vehicles, or the business of selling merchandise is prohibited in off-street parking areas. �� Subd. 6. Parkin� require ments by use. The minimu�n number of o�f-street parl�ing spaces by type of use shalT be determined in accordance with the following scl:edule: tiSE MIlVTIi�1Ui�i NU�IBER OF PARKI�TG SPACES PER UNIT OF MEASURE (1) RESIDENTIAL (a) ftesidential . One and .one-half for each dwelling unit. (b) Housing for the One for every three units; _ Elderly. provided there is space avail.able un che lot t� meet the 1-1�2 space require- ments for multiple-family. (c) Trailer court. One for each trailer site and one for each employee of the trailer court. (d) Boarding house. Two for each d�aelling unit plus one for every two roomers. . (2) INSTITUTIO\TAL (a) Churches or temples.One for every three seats - or six feet of pez,Ts in the main unit of worship. . (b) Hospitals. One and ox�e-half for each hospital bed. (c) Nursing home or One for every two beds. boarding care home. (d) �lementary and One for each teacher, etny?•.,y�e, j��.inior high schools. or admini.strator. . 5. . , ' ' �� (e) Senior high schools. One for each teacher, employee, or administrator , and one for every ten students. (f) Private clubs or .lodge One. for every three persons halls. allojaed within the maximum occupancy load as established by .local, county, or sta'�e . �ire, building, ar health codes. (g) Private golf clubs, On.e for every two member tennis clubs, or other families or individuals. similar uses. (h) Golf courses open to the Six for each golf hole and ' general public, except one for each employee. miniature or ��par 3�' courses. � (i) Fraternity or sorority. One for every five active members, or one for every tSJO b�ds, zahichever is greater. (j ) S�adium, sports arena, One for every three seats or similar place of or si� fee1; of benches. outdoor assembly. (k) Theatres and One for every �five seats auditoriums. plus one for every two employees. (1) College, university or One for every three employees sec�inary. and members of tY�e staff ana one :for every three � full tirne students not � residing on campus. (m) Dormitory. One for every three beds. (n) Community resiclential One for every tivo group :facilities. home residents allosJecl by thi.s code. (o) Tiissions. One for every five occupancy units. (p) Indoor teru�.is courts open Three spaces for each tennis � to the general public. court and one space for each employee. (3) BUSIti'ESS AND COMMERCIAL (a) Auto laundry (auto �aash) . One for each employee. In , ' addition, 20 reservoir . parking spaces sha7.l be provided. (b) Beauty parlor or barber Three spaces for each of shop. the first two beauty or barUer chairs, and one and one-half spaces for each aciclitional chair. (c) Bowling alleys. Five for each bowling lz�i��. 6. . � . . � �� . 2"�6828 (d) Dance halls, pool or One for every three persons billiard parlors, roller allowed within the maximum or skating rinks, exhi— occupancy load as established bition halls, anci assembly by local, county or state halls without fized seats. fire, building, or health codes. (e) Establishments for sale One for every 100 square and consumption on the feet of usable floor area. premises of beverage, . - food, or refreshments. (f) Furniture and appliance, One for every 800 square household equipment, feet of usable �loor area. _ repair shops, showroom of _ a plumber, decorator, electrician, or similar trade, shoe repair and other similar uses. � (g) Automobile service TWO for each lubrication station. stall, rack, or pit; and one -�or each gasoline pump. (h) Laundromats and coin One for every two machines. operated dry cleaners. (i) Miniature or "par 3" Three for each hole. golf courses. (j ) Mortuary establishment. One for every 50 sc�uare feet of assemUly room usaUle floor area, parlors, aiid slumber rooms. (k) Motel, hotel, or other One for. each occupancy unit. commercial lodgin; establishments. � (1) Nlotor vehicle sales and One for every 200 square service establisYiments. feet of usable floor area of sales room and one for each auto service stall in the ser�Tice room. (m) Retail stores except as One for every 150 square feet other�aise specified herein. o� usable floor area. (n) Theaters and auditoriums. One for every five seats plus one for every t�vo employees. (4) OFFICES (a) Banks. One for every 100 square ' feet of usable floor area. (b) Business offices or One for every 200 square professional offices feet of itsable floor area. except as indicated in the following itetn (c) . (c) Professioi�al offices of One for every 140 squa.re doctors, dentists, or feet of usable floor area similar professions. in �aaiting rooms, and one for each eYamining room, dental chair, or similar � use area. , �. �_ .:;. . . .:..,.,_.:... _.��.-�;.�..,�«.�. .Y�:ws.�.. :. :,,�:�...�,� ...,.��.__.. . , . �`',�� (5) INDUSTRIAL (a) Industrial or research Five, plus one for every establishments. one and one-half employees in the largest worliing shift, or one for every 350 square feet of usable floor area, - whichever is determined to � be the greater. Space on site shall also be provided • . for all construction worker.s during periods of plant construction. (b) Wholesale establish- Five, plus one for every ments. employee in the largest working shift, or one �or every 1700 square feet of ' usable floor area, whichever is greater. Sl�bd, 7. Parkin� requirements for other uses. For Lhose uses not specifically mentloned ln Section 62. 103, subdivision 6, tlie requirements for off-street parking shall be in accordance with a use which the planizing co�tunission considers as similar in ty�e. j�ien tlie planning commission determiiies that there is no use listed in subdivision 6 i�hich is similar to a petitioning �ise, the �lanning commission may� determine the minimum number of parking spaces required for such use. 62 104 Off-street p�,rking facility standards and aesi�3i. �vherever the off-street parkziib requirements ln Section 62. 103 require the builcling of an off-street �acility or where P-1 Vehicular Parking Districts , (Section 60.720) are provided, or where any off-street parking facility is built, such off-street parking facilities shall be laid out, constructed and main- tained in accordance zvith the follo�aing standards . and design. � Si�te lan reviez�. A site plan shall be submitted for revie�� as outlined in Section 62. 105. In addition, the follozving shall be submittedt (a) Osnlers:�ip of aII lots or na.xcels intended for use as parking. (b) Indication of all structures or facilities to be served by the off-street parking :facility. 8. � IG r �C.��I.T (c) Location and direction of drainage for stormwater runoff. Applications for building permits that involve changing any parking space to another use shall 1 include the following infoimation: - (a) A11 uses, ' structures or facilities served by such off-street parking spaces; . (b) Total number of parking spaces accessory to such uses, structures, or facilities; (c) Number of parking spaces proposed;�to be changed to another use. � Parking facility location: residential . Residential off-street parking sha11 consist o� an off-street parking facility or parking spaces as defined in this code. Parking spaces for one- axld ttao-family dwelling units shall be located or. the same zoning lot that they are intended to serve. Parking spaces for buildings containing three or niore d�velling units shall be on the same zoning lot, . in a P-1 zoxiizlg clistrict, or in an abutting zoning lot in the same or less restrictive zoniug district. � Parlcin; facility location: non-residential. Of�-street parlcing for other than resldential use shall be either (a) on the same zoning lot (U) ir, a P--1 Vehicitlar Parki_ng District, or (c� within the same district as the principal use and within 300 feet of the builciing it is • intended to serve, measured from the nearest point of the Uuilding to the nearest point of the off-street parking Zot. � riinimum layou� dimensions: . 9. : � - � ;�� (;�.) Minimum layout dimensions : Planeuvei Parking Space Parking Space ing LanE Pattern Wioth Length 4:idth Parallel � , Parking 8 ft. 21 ft. 1Z 30� - 53� 8 ft. , 6 in. 18 ft. 12 � 54� - 740 8 ft. , 6 in. 18 ft. 15 75° - 90° 9 ft. 18 ft: . 20 F$� � � � � 2' 22' .l. � g F6 � � ��' � � � � �,$ $6 f-18'--� � 72' " T 15• 20' 9. E • Parallei 3p°-53� 540_740 75°-gp° . �5� Compact Spaces . Accessory parking facilities may designate up to 50• p erce: of the spaces for compact cars only, in which case, the minimum layout dimensions may be reduced to 8' width and 16' length. . Commercial parking facilities may designate any number of compact parking spaces. , • 10. _ __..._. _.... _ ._�__ _._.. ....._. .�.,_�::.'�..�.._..._..�.._.__ _ . �.� :�'�`��" � Handica�ped spaces._ Parking spaces for the handicapped shall be not less than 12 feet in width and shall be located so as to provide accessibility to ramps, elevators, sidewalks, buildings, and other public rig��ts-of-way in accordance t�ith the provisions of Chapter " _ 55 of the Minnesota State Builcling Code, Facilities for� the Handicapped. � Maneuverin lanes. Except as provided in . paragraph 8 of this section, access to �.ny parking space for a use other than one or two . family structures shall be provided by a maneuvering lane. All off-street parl�ing . facilities shall be designed so that any vehicle leaving or entering the facility from or onto a public street ?shall be traveling forward. � Stacked parkin�. Stacked parking shall be a1lotJed in any off-street parking :facllity tiahenever an attendant is present. Space for any maneuvering of vehicles must be provided in the attended parking facility. � Entrances and exits. Adeqizate entrances and e�its to and from the parking facility shall be provicled by means of clearly defined and limited drives. (a) Entrances and exi�s .to and from �the parking facility on resicl�ntially zoned land shall not be across land in a more restrictive residential zoning district. (b) �ntrances and e�its to and from a parking facility in a commercial or industrial zoning ciistrict shall not be across land in a residential or o�fice�. service district. (c) Entr�.nces and exits to and from all parliing � facilities located in land zoned other than . � R-1 through R-4, RT-1, and RT-2 shall be at least 25 feet from any adjoining property in R-1 through ft-4, RT-1 and RT-2 zoning � districts. (d) Entrances and e�its to ancl from a parking :facility shall be at least 30 feet from the point of intersection of curb lines � of two or more intersecting streets. . 11. . . .__.._.�.�_...�m_......__ .. ....:,.:..:.:.�.< ..�:..,:... ....., ,...,�.��.�: .,...x»...... _ ......,:c�..,�..J.,...,.��__.. .....�,:....,:as. _...�;..,.._..,s�.._.,..,,..... .. ,.,......�.. ........o .....«...�.a�..:rr.» ..t,...a�.yma.q -- " ..�4';tiuiLari+a'�i. � ; . . ' f� • �V/'�/V 10 Wheel stops. Provisions shall be made by use of such devices as curbs, tvheel stops and ea;rth berms to prevent vehicles from damaging or overhanging adjacent property or public rights- of-way. 11 Setback. Off-street parking . spaces shall not be zaithin a required front or side yard except as other�Jise provided in Section 61. 103(b) and sh.all be a minimum of four feet fram any side � lot line. " 12 Visual screening. For off-street parking facilities which adjoin or abut across an alley, a residential use or zoning district, a visual screen shall be provided and maintained, as required in Section 62.107. � 13� Landscaping. �'or any parking facility, other than a parking garage, landscaping shall be provided to (a) buffer the �acil.ity from adjacent properties an�l from the public riglit-of-ZJay; (b) reduce the visual, glare and heat effects of large e�panses of pavement; and (c) provide areas for the retention and absorption of stormiJater rLinoff: All required yards and any underdeveloped space shall be landscaped using materials such as trees, shrubs, sod ar groundcover plants. In acidition to perimeter landscaping, parking lots for more than ,50 cars shall �onta.in plainting islands . As a minimum, one square foot of landscaped area shall be provided for every ten square �eet of paving. Any landscaped areas shall be plainted and maintained in accordance with Section 62. 109. 14 riaintenance. All �eas of all ofF-street parking facilities shall be kept free from refuse and debris. � 15 Pavin�. All parking spaces and off-street parking facilities shall be paved taith asphalt or other durable, dustless surfacing in accordance iaith other specifications of the zoiliiig administrator. The �arl�ing ar�ea shal3 be pavecl within one year o:f the date of the permit e�cept as provided in Section 62. 108, subaivision 6. 12. � � : � � � �s��s 16) Lighting. All parking facilities shall be illuminated to a level to allos�r safe, secure � access to the parking facility ancl iaithin it. All parking facility illumination shall conform to the provisions of Section 62. 110. 17 Storm�caater runoff. Off-street parking facilities - storm�Jater drainage into public sewers shall be controlled so that peak stormjlater discharge rates from the site for all storms up to and - including the critical 100 year frE�uency will _ not exceed: Q=1.64 x A sahere Q = the maximum acceptable discharge rate in cubic feet per second and A .� the site area in acres. . Parking facilities shall be designed so that discharge of all stormiJater runoff and surface water shall be in a fashion so as �to preclude drainage of water onto adjacent property or toward buildings . 62 105 Off-street loadin� ancl �.tnl oadin�. On the same premises witYi every building, s:tiucture, or part thereof, involving the receipt and aistribution of vellicles, materials, merchandise, supplies or ec{uipment, there shall be provided and maintained ot� the Z011lll� 1ot, in addition to zoning off-street parlcing requirements, adequate space for maneuvering, standir.g, loading, and unloading in order to avoid undue iiiter�erence with public uae of dedi:;at�d right.•- of-�oay. Such space shall be providecl as follotvs: (1) All spaces shall be laid out in climensions of at least 10 by 50 feet, or .500 square feet in area, with a clearance of at least 14 feet in height. Loading dock approacYies shall be provided tiaith a pavement having a permanent, durable, and dustless sur�ace. Al1 spaces • shall be providecl in at least the follotaing ratio : LOADING AND UivLOADING SPACE GROSS FLOOR AR.EA RERUIRED IN TERrIS. OF SQUAR.E (IN SQUAR.� FEET) FEET OF GROSS FLOOR AREA 0 - �, 400 - None 1 ,401 - 20,000 - One space 20,001 - 100,OU0 - One space plus one space for eaeh 20,000 square feet • in excess of 20,001 square feet 100,001 and over - Five spaces . 13. � ,��..,.__ u _,_ _ .� .._ rv..w_ .,. , ...� _..�� ....� ._w .... .� _ _._�, ..,u.�,., ..�.. �.y�. .. _.. . :�... .e..�.�.,.,.,.�...�..�.,,��......�.A,.�.�.�,:�::�..��,... . . � .� � 2'�6�28 (2) No off-street loading space sha11 be located in any yard adjoining any residential use or zoning district. ' ' (3) 5pace shall be provided tvithin the off-street loading area so that any maneuvering back into ' - or out of a loading space can be conducted outside of any,� public right-of-way. 62. 107. Visual screens. Sdherever a visual screen is required Uy this code, it shall be of sufficient � height and density to visually separate the screened activity from acijacent property. The screen may consist of various fence �naterials, earth berms, plan�t ma�terials, or a combination thereof. �dherever visual screens are required, for the uses belosa, the follo�ving standards shall apply. (1) Hei�;ht re�ulations Use Minimlim rlaximum Height Hei,�llt for jJa1ls�Fences Off-strc:e�t parking 4 ft. 6 in. 6. 5 ft. Outdoor storage 6 ft.. -- Junkyard 8 ft. " -- Hospital , ambulance and delivery areas 6 ft. 8 ft. Utility buildings, stations and substations 6 ft. 8 ft. (2) Visual screens shall be; located completely ��ithin the lot line. (3) Visual screen locations shall conform with front yard setba�k lines in residential districts. (4) ZJhen mutually agreeable to all property owners involved, a required visual screen may be located . on the opposite side of an alley rYgYit-of-way from the noil-residential zone. Niaintenance shall be the responsibility of the person required to erect the screen. (5) The laz�d between the screen and the prop�rty line shall be landscaped and maini;ained so that a11 ' plant materials are healthy and that the area is free from refuse and clebris. (6) �tequired screens shall have no openings for " pedestrians or vehicles e�cept as otherwise provided for in this code. 14. 1 . � � ' ' L�.��'F�\_.% r�� (7) Visual screens shall be maintained in a good state of repair. (8) In all cases where a required visual screen would eYtend to an alley or street which is an entrance to or exit from an off-street parking � facility, it shall be permissible to end the � visual screen not more than ten feet from such ' alley line or street line. 62. 10S. Site plan revie�v (all districts. ) ' 5iibdivision 1. Plan to be submitted. A site plan sllall be submitted to and approved by the plannin.g commission before a permit is issued for the erection or enlargement of usable floor area for any development except one and t��To family dwellings, but including �lie �olloiainb: (1) Any development of one and tSJO family residences which together e�ceed two acres (�7, 1�0 square feet) in area: (2) All residen�tially relatect uses in one-family districts, such as , Uut not l.imitecl to, churches, scliools, and pul�lic facilities. (3) Any inclustrial use in an I-1, I-2, or I-3 District abutting a Resiclential District. (4) Any use WY11C�1 abtits to a major thoroughfare. (5) Any development on a slope greater than 12 percent. (6) Any development in the River Corriclor Critical Area or in the Floocl Plain District. ('7) All o�f-street parking facilities for uses otlier thail one or tsro family d��*ellings. (8) Any other use or development for �lhich tY� ' subrnission of a site p1an is renuired by any provision of this cocle. (9) Earth-sheltered structures. SLl�)CI.. 2. Site plan application. (1) Applica�:ions f.or site plan appraval shall be macie to the planr�.ing conunissic�n in such form as the commission uiay prescribe in its rules. 15. , . _ . : : r�.��,,�� (2) Saicl rules may provide for a delegation of authority to the planning administrator of the aity of Saint Paul of all poivers and duti es granted to the planning commission under Section 62. 1Q8, and such rules ��ill be filed , i�ith the office of the city clerk. - (3) Application for site plan approval shall include ten sets of plans s,rith sufficient . detail to demonst�ate that the plan complies _ with the provisions of this code. Subd. 3. Site plan revieza and approval . In order to approve the site plan, the planning couunission shall consider and fincl that the site plan is conszstent tai th: (1) The city' s aciopted .Comprehensive Plan an.d development or project plans for sub-areas of 1;he ci ty. (2) Applicable orciinances of the city of Saint Paul . (�) PreseriTatio�l of unique gealogic, geographic or historically significant characteristics of the city ancl environmentally sensitive areas . (4) -Pro�Lection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable piovision for such matters as surface tvater clrainage, sound and si ght buffers, preservation of views, light and air, and those aspects of �esig� �,Yiich may have suUstantial effects on neighboriilg land uses. (5) The arranbement of buildings, uses and facilities of the proposed development in order to assure abutting property and�or its occupants will not be unreasonably affected. (6) Creation o� ener�y-conser`ring design through ' landscaping and Iocatioil, orientation and elevation of structures. (7) Safety and convenience of botYi vehicular and - pedestrian traFfic both within the site anc� in relation to access streets, inclucling traffic circulation features, the locations ai�d design of entrances and exits and parl�ing areas �aithin the si�e. i6. ... _ ._._;. . ...;.:�:..�... . ... :.. . : :. . .. ..,.�..�.w .. , . . . .� _ , .._„__�,y.........�,�..�..x,:v.�,�.y.,ti -�... ....�, l S_ .,��e.a , � , , • � . �/ ` V I'�0�� (8) The satisfactory availability and capacity of storm and sanitary seiaers, including solutions to any drainage problems in the area of the development. , (g) Sitfficient landscaping, fences, walls and parking necessary to meet the above objectives. Subd. 4. Compliance requirements. The planning _ commission may make such requirements �aith respect � to the above matters so as to assure compliance with them. Subd. 5. Revie�a of earth-sheltered structures. In reviewing the site plan for earth shelterec� structures, the planning commission shall , in aduition to �the aUo�e objectives, consider: (i) Type and location of landscaping to insure maximum eompatibility with aajacent abo�•e grade housing. (2) Proper safegu�,rds for erosion control including, but not limited �o, landscaping and seecling to topsoil . S1ope and bluff locations slzould be evaluated �or their ability to ' withstand crumbling or sa,gging. (j) Proof of soil conditions which �aould not cause aamage to adjacent users. (4) Proper drainage systems to handle stoi,mwater runoff. (5) Nlinimum setbacks of four feet shall be required. Subd. 6. Security a�reement. Before the site plan is approved, the applicant sliall file a performance boncl equal to the estimated cost, as determined by ' the planning administra�tor, to install required landscaping, paving, screenixig or items required by special condition. Upon completion of the bonded taork items, the os�ler shal� apply to the plannin� admin�tratoi for final inspection. If the planning administrator finds that all installations meet the requirements of approved plans and specifications, the securitiy 17. __ .__ � . ..:::.. _ ., . . . ,,. . , _ ._... . . ._. . _�...� ..�r:;�. .,�,�5..�.�r:��-��.:��,...- • ' ,_ • , ' IG� �V�V+ agreement shall be released. Ho�aever, a security agreement for landscaping shall be effective and held for one year after completion of the work in order to insure that such landscaping �,riil� , survive. If improvements are not completed as " proposed within the established time limit, the city may proceed to require performance by the • surety, or complete stich installation by contract � or force account and seek reimbursement o� its _ costs from the security agreement. The planning administrator sha11 have the riglit to accept a cash escrozo or irrevocable letter of. - credit in lieu of a Uond in an amount a.nd under such circumstances as tlze plannin� administrator shall determine appropriate. � If. seasonal weather conditions or phasing of construction present practical difficulties in tlle installation o-r completion of landscaping, paving, screening, or any required item, the completion - may be delayed for not more thaii six moriths by the planriing adminis�trator. The �stension of ti.me shall be granl;ed in j�rriting. Subcl. 7 . Certificate of occupancy. Certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until all items required for site plan approval are completed or an agreement has been made under Sec�tion 62. 108, subdivision 6 above. �ti�lien a site plan is required by this code, a certificate of occupancy shall be renetved only if the use is in conformance wi�th that site plan and all conditions of this code. 62. 10�. Plant materials. The species, size, location ancl sp�zcing ot plant materials shall be appropriate for the purpose intended. A list of plaiit materia�s ' ]iardy in Plinnesota is providecl in Appendix C to Zoninb Coc1e and shall be regarded as suitable for purposes of this Code. Plant materials shall meet the folloz�in.g standards: (1) Nlinimun� �lan�; si.zes (at time of planting) � Medium and large trees� - 2-1�2 in. caliper. Small trees - 6 to 8 ft, overall height. Shrubs - 15 to 18 in. overall height. �slzall be balled and burlapped stock. 18. - � ' � '.,�' ' /G t� ��Q . (2) SiTherever plant materials are used to satisfy a visual screen requirement, planting shall be sufficiently clense to provide an unbroken visual barrier saithin a maxiruum of tSao grojaing seasons af ter the time of planting. (3) Planting areas shall be at least four feet in ` width. (4) The genus and species of all plant materials must be identified on all plans suUmitted for - permit approval . (5) The os,�ners shall be i•esponsible for maintaining all landscaping in a healthy and gro�vinb condition and keeping it free �rom refuse and debris. Dead plant materials shall be renioved Wlt$lIl a reasonable time and replaced durinb the �normal plan�;ing season. G2. 110. E:�terior li�htin�. Subdivision 1. All outdoor lightinb in alI use distric�ts�' iizcluclino off-street parl�in� facili ties, sliall be shielded to reduce glare and sliall be so • arranbed as to reflect lights at�ay from all adjacent residential districts or adjaceut resideiices in such a z��ay as not to ezceed three foot canclles measured at the resiclence clistric�t boundary. Subd. 2. All liglitinb in all clistricts usecl for ttie eYternal illumination of buildings sliall be placed and shielded so as not to interfere W1t�2 the vision of persons on adjacent hi�hways or adjacent property. Subd. 3. Illuminatioii of any other outdoor feature sliall be waintained stationary and constaiit in inl;ensity and color at all times tiahen in use. 19. WNITE - CITY CLERK �•��-iQ PINK - FINANCE �' " pr(„ CANAR•"� DEPARTMENT G I T Y O F S A I N T PA LT L COIIIICll BLUE _1�� M11�YOR File N O. . �� Y r O/ W Z/`fZILCG Ordinance N O. 1 �� Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date Section 7 . This ordinance shall be deemed a part of the Saint Paul Legislative Code and shall be incorporated therein and given � an appropriate chapter and/or section number at the time of the next revision of said Legislative Code. Section 8 . This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty days from and after its passage, approval and publication. 20. COUIVCILMEIV Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays � Hunt Levine In FavOr Maddox � McMahon �� Against BY Tedesco Wilson Adopted by Council: Date M� 2 g �� Form Approved by City Attorney Certified P b Council cret BY By - 2 9 1981 Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council A r d by Mayor: te By BY PUBLiSHED ,1 UN 6 i98� � . % . ��ss�� Proposed AMEND�IENT to C. F. 276828 in order to conform to the style and numbering system established in ne�a Legislative Code and to include certain changes in the text per memo of riay 18, 1981 to Councilman Levine from Steve Grochala - , Amend C. F. 276828 by striking everything after the - enacting clause and substituting the following: F. . WHITE - CITY CLERK � � �/(�� IINK - FINANCE � COUflC1I , ! !_1�� CANARY�- DEPARTMENT G I TY O F SA I N T � A U L SLUE - MAYOR File N O. / Ord n /`C Ordinance N 0. Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Committee By Date An Ordinance amending Chapters 60 and 62 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code per- taining to Zoning. THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. T at ec ion . ode be amended to read a follows: 0.302 Accessory Use, or Accessory: �-�Aeeesse� ee� �e use which is clearly incidenta� to, custom y foun 'n connection with, and (except ��-�l�e- se-e€ aeeesse -e�€-s��ee�-ga�l�}�g-sgaees-e�-�e �e�} as pro- vided in tion 62 .104) located on th ame zoning ol as the princi use to sahich it is elated. When "accessory" i sed in t text, it shall have the same meaning as acces e. An accessory use inc es, t is not limited to, the following: a. Resident' accommodations for vants or caretakers. b. Swi ng pools for the use of the oc ants of a � r dence, or their guests. . Domestic storage in a barn, shed, tool room, r similar accessory building or other structures. d . A newsstand primarily for the convenience of the o ich is located wholly COUNCILMEN Yeas Nays Requested by Department of: Hunt �"'"e ' [n Favor �ddox McMahon Showalter A gai n s t BY Tedesco wison Form Approved �y it ttorn Adopted by Council: Date Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY By � l Approved by Mayor: Date Approved by� ay for Submission to Council By — BY , � �ss2s . f within such building and has no exterior signs or displays. e. torage of �nerchandise normally carried in tock i connection with a business or industria use, unl ss such storage is excluded in the ap licable dist 'ct regulations. f. Storage of gaods used in or produced b industrial uses or lated activities, unless su storage is excluded i the applicable district gulations. g. Accessory of street parking space open or en- closed, subje to the accessory o f-street parking regulations for the district in w ich the zoning lot is located. h. Uses clearly incide tal to a m n use such as but not limited to, offi s of an ndustrial or com- mercial complex locat on th site of the com- mercial or industrial znple i. Accessory off-street load , subject to the off- street loading regulations or the district in which the zoning lot is lo a ed. j . Accessory signs, subject o th sign regulations for the district in whic the z ing lot is located. Sec ion 2 . That Section 60. 350 of the egislative Cod is amended to read as follows: 60. 350 Lot, Zoning: single tract of land which, at the time of filing fo a building permit, is signated by its owners or dev oper as a tract to be us , de- veloped, or built u n as a unit, under ownersh or -2- � � , '��i��?� f� _ 1 contro of one person or joint tenants. A zon' g lot shall be in one zoning district and satisfy t s Ordinance with respect to area, size, dimens ' ns, and frontage a required in the district in whi the zoning lot located. A zoning lot, ther ore, may or may not c 'ncide with a lot of record filed with the County Reg' ster of Deeds, but may in ude one _or more lots of re ord. Section 3. That Section 60. 366 o the Legislative ode be amended to read as follows: 60. 366 6ff-8tree�-Park g-�ets--P�- ae��p-g�e��e��e� *aeh�ett��r-par3��e}-�gaees �e��-da�� -ae�ee�tte�e-e��aes-a�e� a�s�ea,--€e�-�e�et��er��e�;- -es-�e �e��e�e-aeeess-fe� e��anee-ar�e}-e��-�e�-�l�e-g �l��e} e€-x�e�e-��a�-��ee-{3} �eH}e�es.- Off-Street Parkin Facilit : 1 areas, spaces and structures desi ned, used, re red, or intended to be used for the parking of' mor an three 3 motor vehic es. T is de inition ls nt ed to inc ude ade uate driveways, accesswa , pa ing ba s, garages, or a combination thereof, bu does t a.nclude pu lic roads, streets, highwa s, a alleys. Sec 'on 4 . That Section 60.368 of the egislative Code ' s amended to read as follows: 60. 368 Pa�k��e�-�ae�� ;-A€�-St�eet---P�-ee �e�a��p ege�a�e�-e��-s��ee�-gar ��e�-�e�-g�e��e��e�-ga� 'r�g-sgaee �e�-€tve-{5�-e�-�ere-p sse�e}e�-et��ex�eH��es-e�€ ke gt�b�ie-st�eet-e�-a��e s.---��-ata�-ee�s�s�-e€-aa- er�-�e�; -3- , ` ;�tb�`� a-� e�ge-e}a�a�eT-�amg;-e�-e��te�-s�rt�e�tt�e-a �-aeees- se��- ��es;-abe�e-e�-t�r�e�e�g�et��re�.- Parkin f ility, coinmercial: Ari off-st� et parking facilit no accessor to an pr�incipal se or whrch a fee i s cha ed o� t �e pr ivi leg�e o p ing. Section 5. That Section 60. 369 f the Legislative ode is amended to read as follows: 60. 369 Parking Space An area of definite length and width designed for par 'ng of mot vehicles; and said area shall be exclusive f drive , aisles, or entrances giving access thereto. a -sl�a� l�e-�t��-aeeess��e-�e� �ke-s�e�a�e-e�-ga�3��-e� e��►� �ee�-�e�s�e�es.- Secti 6. That Sections 62 .103, 62 .104, 05, 62 .107, 62 . 108, 62. 110 and 62.111 of the Legisl.ative Code re ereby repealed in their entirety and the following adopted in 1 u and in place thereof: 62 .103 Parking Requiremen s: The shall be provided in all districts, except ' a B-4 o B-5 District, at the time of erection or e largement o any main build- ing, automobile off-stre parking spa es. Before a certificate of occupancy shall be issue , the number of off-street parking spac s shall be provi ed as herein- after prescribed. a. Site P1an Require No building perm' , except far one, two, ree and four family dwel ings, shall be issued for the con- struction of any off-street parking facilit unless and until the P anning Commission has approv a -4- ;�rifi�2� � site p an for the facility meeting the tandards and reg lations contained in this Sect on, Section 62. 104 a Section 62 .108. Site plan for one, two, thre and four family dwelling its shall be approve by the Zoning Administr or. b. Enlar ement Structures Off-street park'ng shall be prov' ed for all new buildings in acc rdance with the requirements of this section. Wh n existing bu ' dings are enlarged, off-street parking hall be pr ided for the ad- ditional usable flo space or increased intensity of use in accordance ith the requirements that this section would impose new ildings, for all facili- �ies, structures or use ser ed by such off-street parking. c. Chan e in Use of Parkin as Designated or identifiab e ' sting off-street parking facilities, acc sory o one or more principal use, structur or fac lity, may be changed to another use when th remainin off-street parking meets the requirement that this ction would im- pose on new buildings for all fac ities, structures, or uses, including t e new use. Wh the remaining off-street parking es not meet such requirements, other off-street p king shall be subs ituted for the parking space hanged to another us , and ad- ditional off-stre parking shall be pro 'ded for the new use in ac ordance with the requir ents of this section. d. Ru1es for Com ing Re uired Parking (1) For the p pose of computing the number of parking s aces required, the definition of -5- � � �'�1�82� �. US LE FLOOR AREA in Seetion 60 35 shall appl . (2) When u its or measurements de ermining the number f required parking s aces result in the requ 'rements of a fract ' nal space, any fraction p to and includi one-half shall be disrega ded and fractio s over one-half shall requi e one parking pace. (3) Two (2) or mo e building or uses may col- lectively pro 'de the r uired off-street parking, in whi h case he required number of parking spaces s all n t be less than the sum of the requiremen s o the individual uses computed separatel . (4) When operating hour of buildings do not overlap, Planning Commission m grant an exception per- mitting the dual f ct n of off-street parking spaces. (5) Wherever access the han icapped is required by Chapter 55 of the Minnes ta State Building Code, at least e (l) space er fifty (50) spaces, or frac ion thereof, all be provided for the use of he handicapped. Each space reserved for t e exclusive use the handi- capped shall designated by an 'nternational wheelchair s ol. (6) The storage f inerchandise, trucks; he repair of vehicles r the business of sellin motor vehicles is rohibited in off-street p rking areas. -6- � �� e. Parki Requiremerits b Use The mini um number of off-street pa ing spaces by type o use shall be determined in accordance with the f lowing schedule: NU ER OF MINIMUM PARKING USE SP ES PER UNIT OF MEASURE (1) RESIDENTIAL (a) Residential One d one-half (1-1/2) for each dwe ing unit. (b) Housing for the Elderly On � (1) for each three (3) units; r vided there is space available " the lot to meet the 1-1/2 space uirement for multiple-family. (c) Trailer Court ne 1) for each trailer site and one ) for each employee of the traile court. (d) Boarding House Two (2) or each dwelling unit plus one (1) each two (2) roomers. (2) INSTITUTIONAL (a) Churches or temples One (1) for e h three (3) seats or six (6) fee of pews in the main unit of worship. (b) Hospitals_ One and one-half -1/2) for each one (1) hospital b (c) Nursing home or arding One (1) for each two 2) beds. care home. (d) Elementary and unior One (1) for each one (1) teacher, high schools. employee, or administrato . (e) Senior high s hools One (1) for each one (1) te cher, employee, or ad�ninistrator a d one (1) for each ten (10) student . -7- � ��f�.�� (f) Private clubs or lodge One (1) for each th e (3) persons halls allawed within the aximum occupancy load as establish by local, county, or state fire, b lding, or health codes. (g) Private golf ubs, One (1) for ea two (2) member tennis clubs, o other families or i ividuals. similar uses (h) Golf courses open the Six (6) for each one (1) goli� hole general public, exc t and 'one (1 for each .one (1) employee. miniature or "par-3" courses (i) Fraternity or sorority One (1) for each five (5) active ember , or one (1) for each two ) b s, whichever is greater (j) Stadium, sports arena, On l) for each three (3) seats or similar place of or (6) feet af benches. outdoor assembly. (k) Theaters and Auditoriums 0 (1) or each five (5) seats us one 1) for each two (2) �nployees. (1) College, university or One (1) for ch three (3) employees seminary and members o the staff and one (1) for each three ) fu1T time students not residing on pus. (m) Dormitory One (1) for each t ee (3) beds. (n) Community Residenti One (1) for each two 2) group Facilities home residents allowed y this Ordinance. -8- . �.��i�� t �. (o) Mik�,sions One (1) for each f' e (5) occupancy �� units. ti,a (p) Indoor�''r,�ennis courts open Three (3) space for each one (1) to the c�neral public tennis court an one (1) space for �ach employee. (3) BUSINESS AND C ERCIAL (a) Auto Laundry uto Wash) One (1) for ach one (1) employee. In additio , twenty (20) reservoir parking sp ces shall be provided. (b) Beauty parlor or b ber Three (3) spaces for each of the shop first tw (2) beauty or barber chairs, nd one and one-half (1-1/2) spaces or each additional chair. (c) Bowling alleys Five ) for each one (1) bowling ne. (d) Dance halls, pool or On 1) for each three (3) persons billiard parlors, all ed within the maximum occupancy roller or skating rinks, lo s established by local, county exhibition halls, and or sta fire, building, or health assembly halls without c es. fixed seats (e) Establishments for sale ne (1) for ach one hundred (100) and consumption on the square feet usable floor area. premises, of beverage, food, or refreshments. -9- ��Vt.7F�1 (f) Furnit e and appliance, One (1) for ea eight hundred (800) househo equipment, square feet o usable floor area. repair sh s, showroom of a plumb , decorator, electrician, or similar trade, shoe r air and other similar es. (g) Automobile servic Two (2) or each lubrication stall, station. rack, o pit; and one (1) for each gasoli pump. (h) Laundromats and coin One ( for each two (2) machines. operated dry cleaners (i) Miniature or "par-3" r (3) for each one (1) hole. golf courses. (j) Mortuary establishment On 1) for each fifty (50) square f t f assembly room usable floor ea, arlors, and slumber rooms. (k) Motel, hotel, or other ne (1) r each one (1) occupancy commercial lodging nit. establ�shments. (1) Motor vehicle sales and One (1) for e ch two hundred (200) service establishments. square feet o usable floor area of sales room and e (1) for each one (1) auto service tall in the serdice room. (m) Retail stores except s One (l) for each on hundred and otherwise specified fifty (150) square f t of usable herein. floor area. (n) Theaters and Audito iums One (1) for each five ( seats plus one (1) for each tw (2) employees. -10- ` \ ✓��:\-��III'�' � (4) OFFICES (a) Banks One (1) fo each one hundred (100) square fee of usable floor area. (b) Business offices o One (1) or each two hundred (200) professional offices square et of usable floor area. except as indicated in the following item (C) , (c) Professional offices of e 1) for each one hundred (100) doctors, dentists, or sq re feet of usable floor area similar professions. in iting rooms, and one (1) for e h amining room, dental chair, sim ar use area. (5) INDUSTRIAL (a) Industrial or research Five (5) , p s one (.1) for every one establishments. and one-half -1/2) employees in the largest wo ing shift, ar one (1) for every th ee hundred and fifty (350) square feet of usable floor area, whichever is etermined to be the greater. Space n site shall also be provided for 11 construction workers during period of plant con- struction. (b) Wholesale establi ents. Five (5) , plus one (1) f every one (1) e�nployee in the large working shift, or one (1) for ever seventeen hundred (1700) square feet f usable floor area, whichever is gre ter. -11- � � ;��I682� f. Parkin e uirement for Other Uses For those es not specifically m tioned in Section 62. ]�03 (e) , e requirements for o f-street parking shall be in a cordance with a us which the Planning Commissian con 'ders as similar n type. When the Planning Commis 'on determines hat there is no use listed in Subsec 'on e, which s similar to a petition- ing use, the Plann' g Commiss on �nay determine the number of minimum p king sp es, required for such use. 62 . 104 Off-Street Parking c lity Standards and Design. Wherever the off-street parki requirements in Section 62 .103 require the building n off-street facility or where P-1 Vehicular Parking is ict, Section 60.560 are provided, or where any off- reet arking facility is built, such off-street parking fa lities hall be laid out, con- structed and maintained i accordan with the following standards and design. a. Site Plan Review A site plan shall submitted for rev ew as outlined in Section 62 .108 f this ordinance. I addition, the following shall b submitted: (1) Ownership of 11 lots or parcels inten d for use as park ' g. (2) Indication f all structures or facilities to be served the off-street parking facilit (3) Location d direction of drainage for stormw ter runoff. Applications for building permits that involve chang ng any parking pace to another use shall include the following i for�nation: -12- L � �`d��2� (1) A1 uses, structures, or facilities served by suc off-street parking spaces; (2) Total umber of parking spaces a essory to such us , structures, or facil ' ies; (3) Number of arking spaces propo d to be changed to another e. b. Parkin Facility cation: Resi ential Residential off-stre parking hall consist of an off-street parking fa ' lity or parking spaces as defined in this Ordinan e. P king spaces for one and two-family dwelling it shall be located on the same zoning lot that they r intended to serve. Park- ing spaces for buildings co aining three (3) or more dwelling units shall be on same zoning lot, in a P-1 zoning district, or in an butting zoning lot in the same or less restrict' e zo ing district. c. Parking Facility Locatio . Non-r idential Off-street parking for her than re 'dential use shall be either (1) on the s e zoning lot, 2) in a P-1 Vehicular Parking Dist ct, or (3) with'n the same district as the princi al use and within three hundred (300) feet of the bui ing it is intended o serve, measured from the nea est point of the bui ing to the nearest point of the ff-street parking lot. -13- s��F�.'� ' � �-` -- -- i d. Minimum layout dimensions: , Planeuver- Parki g Space Parking Space ing Lane Pattern Wiot Len th 4Jidth Parallel Parking 8 t. 21 ft. 12 30� - 53� ft. , 6 in. 18 ft. 12 4° - �40 8 ft. , 6 in. 18 ft. 15 75° 90° 9 ft. 18 ft. 20 F8� _ � 2. 22, � �' "•6 0 , �,�0 y � 18� a- � g6 F--18'--� j , �� 12' 15• 20' g, y Parallel 30°—53° 54°—74° 750_ o 90 e. Com ac S aces Access ry parking facilities may desi ate up to 50% of th spaces for compact cars only. I which case, the nimum layout dimensions may be red ed to 8' widt and 16' length. Co ercial parking facilities may designate nu ber of compact parking spaces. , ; —14— * ��l�G�J �. ��' f. Han 'ca ed Spaces Parkin spaces for the handi apped shall be not less than twe ve (12) feet in wid h and shall be located so as to ovide accessibil' y to ramps, elevators, sidewalks, uildings, and o her public rights-of-way in accordanc with the pro sions of Chapter 55 of the Minnesota tate Buildi g Code, Facilities for the Handicappe g. Maneuvering Lanes Except in the case o 62 04h, access to any parking space for a use other h n one or two family structures shall be provided by a neuvering lane. Al1 off-street parking facilities shal e designed so that any vehicle leaving or entering the f ility, from or onto a public street shall be traveli g rward. h. Stacked Parking Stacked parking shall e allowed in any off-street parking facility when er an atte ant is present. Space for any maneuve ing of vehic s must be provided in the attended park' g facility. i. Entrance and Exits Adequate entrances nd exits to and from e parking facility shall be p ovided by zneans of cle ly defined and limited drives (1) Entrances and xits to and from the parkin facility „ on residentia y zoned land shall not be ac ss land in a more res rictive residential zoning dis ict. -15- ,� ��16�2� � , �� (2) En rances and exits to and fro a parking facility in Commercial or Industrial oning district shall not across land in a Resid tial or Office Servi district. (3) Entrance and exits to and f om alI parking facilities located i land zoned other han R-1 through R-4, RT-1, and T-2 shall be at east twenty-five (25) feet from a adjoining pr erty in R-1 through R-4, RT-1, and RT zoning dis icts. (4) Entrances and its to an from a parking facility shall be at leas thirty (30) feet from the point of intersection of c b lin s of twa or more inter- secting streets. j . Wheel-Stops Provisions shall be made se of such devices as curbs, wheel stops and earth ber t prevent vehicles from damaging or overhanging a jace property or public rights-of-way. k. Setback Off-street parking spac s shall not within a required fro�t or side yard exce as otherwise rovided in Section 61.103 (b) and shall be a minimum of 4 et fro�n any side lot line. 1. Visual screening For off-street parki facilities which adjoi or abut across an alley, a R sidential use or zoning ' strict, a visual screen sha be provided and maintaine , as required in Section 62 . 107 of this Ordinance. , _ _16- � , �j/r 1 V�� ;,:;, J:i � � m. Landsca 'ng For any pa king facility, other t an a parking garage, landscaping hall be provided to ) buffer the facility from adjacen properties and fro` the public right-of- way; 2) reduce the visual, glar and heat effects of large expanses pavement; and 3) provide areas for the retention an absorption o stormwater runoff. Al1 required yards d any un veloped space shall be landscaped using mat ials su as trees, shrubs, sod or groundcover plants. In ad ition to perimeter land- scaping, parking lots f mo than 50 cars shall contain planting islands. As a 'ni u�n, one square foot of landscaped area shall be p ided for every 10 square feet of paving. Any landsc ed areas shall be planted and maintained in accordan ith Section 62 .110 of this Ordinance. n. Maintenance All areas of all off-str t parking acilities shall be kept free from refuse and debris. o. Paving All parking spaces and off-street parking cilities shall be paved with a halt or other durable dustless surfacing in accordan e with specifications o the zoning administrator. The parking area shall b paved within one year of t e date of the permit. -17- � � ��s�� r� p. Li ht All park g facilities shall be ill inated, to a level to allow fe, secure access to the a�king facility and within t. All parking facili illumination shall conform to t provisions of Secti n 62.111. q. Stormwater runo Off-street parkin facilities s rmwater drainage into public sewers shall e controll d so that peak storm- water discharge rate frozn the ite for all storms up to and including the itical 00 year frequency will not exceed: Q=1. 64 x A where Q = th m imum acceptable discharge rate in cubic t per second and A=the site area in acres. Parking facilities shall b des ned so that discharge of all stormwater runoff d sur ce water shall be in a fashion so as to preclu e drain e of water onto adjacent property or tow d buildin s. 62 . 105 Off-Street Loading d Unloading. On the same premises with every building, struct re, or part th eof, involving the receipt and distribution o vehicles, �nateri ls, merchandise, supplies or equipment ther shall be provide and maintained on the zoning lot, in add' ion to zoning off-s eet parking -18- . � ��sg�� r . requirem ts, adequate space for maneuverin , standing, loading, d unloading in order to avoid u ue inter- ference wi public use of dedicated right -of-way. Such space shall e provided as follows: a. All spaces all be laid out in dimen ions of at least ten by fifty 10 ' x 50 ' ) feet, or fi hundred (500) square feet in rea, with a clearan of at least four- teen (14) feet i height. Loading ock approaches shall be provided with pavement having permanent, durable, and dustless surfa All spaces hall be provided in at least the follow �g ratio: LOADING ND UNLOADING SPACE GROSS FLOOR AREA REQUIRE IN TERMS OF SQUARE (IN SQUARE FEET) EET 'O ' GROSS FL'OOR AREA 0 - 1, 400 - n 1, 401 - 20, 000 - O (1) space 20,001 - 100, 000 - On (1) space plus one (1) space fo ach 20, 000 square feet in e es of 20, 001 square feet. 100, 001 and over - F e ( spaces b. No off-street loading space shall b located in any yard adjoining any residential e or zoni g district. c. Space shall be provided wi hin the off- treet loading area so that any �naneuver ' g back into 0 out of a loading space can be cond cted outside of ny public right-of-way. 62 .107 Visual Screens. W rever a visual scree is required by this ordinance, it shal be of sufficient heig t and density to visually separ e the screened activity rom ad- jacent property. The scr en may consist of various fence materials, earth berms, ant materials, or a combin tion thereof. -19- � �� _ :} Wherever isual screens are required, for the uses below, the follo 'ng standards shall apply. , a. Height re ulations s`' Ff� Use Minimum Height Maxi Height for Walls/Fences Off-street pa king 4 ft. 6 in. 6 ft. Outdoor storag 6 ft. --- Junkyard 8 ft. --- Hospital, ambul ce and delivery are 6 ft. 8 ft. Utility buildings, '' stations and sub- stations 6 ft. 8 ft. b. Visual screens shall located completely within the lot line. c. Visual screen locations s 11 onform with front yard setback lines in residenti istricts. d. When mutually agreeable to a property owners involved, a required visual screen �nay located on the opposite side of an alley right-of-w om the non-residential zone. Maintenance shall be the esponsibility of the person required to erect t scr n. e. The land between the scre and th property line shall be landscaped and maintai ed so tha all plant materials are healthy and that the rea is fre from refuse and debris. f. Required screens shall ve no openings or pedestrians or vehicles except as o erwise provided 'n this Ordi- � nance. g. Visual screens shall maintained in a goo state of repair. � -20- N i �l�'f.+� h. In all cas s where a required visual screen would extend to a alley or street which is an entrance or exit to an from an off-street parking facility, it shall be pe issible to end the vir�ual screen not more than ten O feet from such al,.�ey line or street line. ;;� 62.108 Site Plan Revie (All Distric ) . a. A site plan shall be su itted to and approved by the Planning Commission befo a per t is issued for the erection or enlargement o usabl floor area for any development except one and o ily dwellings, but including the following: 1. Any development of one and family residences which together exceed two r (87,120 square feet) in area. 2. All residentially related ses in ne-family districts, such as, but n t limite to churches, schools and public facili ies. 3. Any industrial use in an I-1, I-2, or -3 District abutting a Residential D strict. 4. Any use which abuts to major thoroughfa e. 5. Any development on a s pe greater than 12� 6. Any development in the River Corridor Critic Area or in the Flood P ain District. 7 . All off-street parkin facilities for uses oth than one, two, three r four family dwellings. 8. Any other use or de lopment for which the sub-�t mission of a site pl n is required by any provision of this Ordinance. -21- � �l�VVI'�- ``. 9. Earth- eltered structures. b. Site Plan A lication 1. Application for site plan approv shall be made to the Plann g Commission in suc form as the Commission ma prescribe in its les. 2. Said rules may p ovide for a de gation of author- ity to the Planni Ad�ninistrat r of the City of Saint Paul of all wers and d ies granted to the Planning Commis on under ection 62 .108, and such rules will be fi d with he Office of the City Clerk. 3. Applicati�n for site plan p roval shall include ten (10) sets of plans wit ufficient detail to demonstrate that the plan c lies with the pro- visions of this Ordinance. ' c. Site Plan Review and Approva ` In order to approve the site, plan, th Planning Com- mission shall consider and nd that t site plan is consistent with: 1. The City' s adopted Comp hensive Flan a develop- ment or project plans f r sub-areas of t City. 2. Applicable ordinances the City of Saint ul. 3. Preservation of unique geologic, geographic o historically signific t characteristics of th city and environmenta ly sensitive areas. 4. Protection of adjacen and neighboring properties through reasonable p vision for such matters as surface water draina e, sound and sight buffers, -22- �n�� \ r preservatio of views, light and air, a those aspects of d ign, which may have subs ntial effects on ne hboring land uses. 5. The arrangement buildings, uses a facilities of the proposed d elopment in order to assure abutting property d/or its occupa ts will not be unreasonably affe ted. 6. Creation of energy-con rving des gn through landscaping and location orient ion and elevation of structures. 7. 5afety and convenience of b h ehicular and pedestrian traffic both withi the site and in relation to access streets, i uding traffic circulation features, the lo ti ns and design of entrances and exits and p rkin areas within the site. 8 . The satisfactory availabil ty and ca city of storm and sanitary sewers including lutions to any drainage problems n the area o the development. 9 . Sufficient landscaping, fences, walls and rking necessary to meet the a ove objectives. d. The Planning Commission m y make such requiremen with respect to the above mat r so as to assure compl nce with them. e. Review of earth--shelter d structures. Sn reviewing the site lan for earth-sheltered structures, the Planni g Commission shall, in addition to the above objectives, consider: -23- � � ��s�� l. Type and cation of landscaping insure maximum ca�n tibility with adjace t above grade housin 2. Proper safeguar for erosion c ntrol including, but not limited , landscapin and seeding to topsoil. Slope an bluff loca ions should be evaluated for their bility t withstand crumbling or sagging. 3. Proof of soil condition whi h would not cause damage to adjacent users. 4. Proper drainage systems to ndle stormwater runoff. 5. Minimum setbacks of four ( ) et shall be required. f. Security Agreement. Before the site plan is app oved, the plicant shall file a perfor�nance bond eq 1 to the es 'mated cost as determined by the Planning Administrator o install required landscaping, pavi g, screening or 'tems required by special condition. Upon completion of the bo ded wark items, the wner shall apply to the Planning Ad inistrator for final i spection. If the Planning Administ ator finds that all ins llations meet the requirements o approved plans and speci 'cations, t�ie security agreement all be released. However, a security agreement for andscaping shall be effecti and held for one year afte completion of the work in or r to insure that such la dscaping will survive. If iinp ve- ments are not complet as proposed within the establi ed time limit, the City ay proceed to require performance by the surety, or com lete such installation by contract or force account and eek reimbursement of its costs from the security agreeme t. The Planning Admini trator shall have the right to accept a cash escrow or ir evocable letter of credit in lieu of a bond in an amoun and under such circumstances as the Planning Administr tor shall determine appropriate. -24- � V ;�'�6��8 .,� If seaso 1 weather conditions or ph ing of construction present p ctical difficulties in t installation or completion the landscaping, the ompletion of the landscaping y be delayed for not ore than six months by the Planni Administrator. Th extension of time shall be grant in writing. g. Certificate of Oc upancy Certificate of Occu ncy shall n t be issued until all items required for si e plan ap oval are completed or an agreement has been de unde Section 62 .108 (f) above. When a site plan is requi ed b this ordinance, a Certificate of Occupancy s 11 e renewed only if the use is in conformance with a site plan and all conditions of this ordinance. 62 . 110 Plant Materials. The sp c es, size, location, and spacing of plant materials shal be ppropriate for the pur- pose intended. A list of plant ate 'als hardy in Minnesata is provided in Appendix C and s all b regarded as suitable for purposes of this Ordinance. Plant aterials shall meet the following standards: a. Minimum Plant Sizes (at ti e of planti ) medium and large trees* 2-1/2 in. calip r small trees 6-8 ft. overall ight shrubs 15-18 in. overall eight *shall be balled and bur apped stock b. Wherever plant material are used to satisfy a v ual screen requirement, pla ting shall be sufficientl dense to provide an unb oken visual barrier within maximum of two (2) gro ng seasons after the time o planting. ,2 5 _ t �L ��l'M� • � c. Planti areas shall be at least our (4) feet in width. d. The genus a species of all pl nt materials �nust be identifie on all plans sub itted for per�nit approval. e. The owners shall b responsi e for maintaining all landscaping in a hea thy and growing condition and keeping it free from fuse nd debris. Dead plant materials shall be remo ed ithin a reasonable time and replaced during the al planting season. 62.111 Exterior Lighting. a. All outdoor lighting in a 1 use districts, including off-street parking facili ies, s 11 be shielded to reduce glare and shall b so arran ed as to reflect lights away from all adj cent resid tial districts or adjacent residences i such a way s not to exceed three (3) foot candles asured at the esidence district boundary. b. Al1 lighting in all di ricts used for the xternal illumination of signs r buildings shall be aced and shielded so as not to interfere with the ' sion of persons on adjacen highways or adjacent pro erty. c. Al1 illumination of s gns and any other outdoor feature shall be main ained stationary and constan in intensity and col at all times when in use. -26� WNITE - CITY CLERK � PINK - FINANCE COIIIICII � C�NAR� - DEPARTMENT G I TY O F SA I NT � PA iT L �It� - MAYOR File N O. O/ f�f�Z/L�/`CG Ordinance N O. Presented By Referred To Committee: Date Out of Comm tee By Date Section 7 . That this o inance shall take effect and be n force thirty (30) days from an after its passage, approval a publication. -27- COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of: Yeas Nays Hunt Levine In Favor Maddox McMahon Showalter A gai n s t BY Tedesco wlson Form Approved ity torne Adopted by Council: Date Certified Passed by Council Secretary BY By Approved by Mayor• Date Approved by ayor r Submission to Council By BY e • " :.�-: 2��6�28 CITY OF SAINT PAUL � INTERDEPAkTMENTAI MEMORANDUM DATE: May 18, 1981 T0: Councilman Len Levine FROM: Steve Grochala� RE: SITE PLAN RE��IEW ORDINANCE � In reviewing the last draf�� of the proposed ordinance, I have identified a couple of typing errors and some changes in the text which I have discussed with the Zoning Administrator' s staff (Wendy Lane) . If these meet your approval would you introduce them prior to or at the third reading of the ordinance? The second reading is on the Tuesday, May 19, , Agenda of the Council ; third reading will be on the Thursday, May 21 , Agenda. Thank you. . . . SG:dmm � cc: Mike Sirian Wendy Lane 3e�� 3e� L.�tssc„� � l6 / ��V ADDENDUM CHANGES TO SITE PLAPd ORDINANCE MAY 18, 1981 62.103 (a) No building permit, except for one, and two, ��ee-ap�-€eb�= family dwellings, shall be issued for the construction of any off-street parkir�g fac�ility unless and until the Planning Com'mission has approved a site plan for the facility meeting the standards and regulations �contained in this Section, Section 62.104 and Section� 62.108. Site plans for one, and two, �b�ee-a��-�ea� family dwelling units shall be approved by the Zoning Administrato►°. . _ (Makes this section consistent with present ordinance) . 62.103 (b) Off-street parking shall be provided for all new buildings in accordance with the requirements of this section. When existing buildings are enlarged, off- street parking shall be provided for the additional usable floor space or increased intensity of use in accordance with the requirements ��a�-��s of this section, unless the existing off-street parkin , after the enlarqement, meets the require- ments that this sectTOn wowld imp.ose on new buildings, for all facilities, � structures or uses served by such off-street parking. (Part of original ordinance, inadvertently left out during typing) . 62.103 (d) (6) � The storage of inerchandise, or trucks; the repair of vehicles or the business of selling .�s�e� �e��s�es merchandise is prohibited in off-street parking areas. (Recommendation of Zoning Administrator' s office. This does not prohibit the legal i��e of non-par!;ing areas for the sale of inerchandise) . 62.104 (o) � . All parking spaces and off-street parking facilities shall be paved with asphalt or other durable, dustless surfacing in accordance with specifications of the zoning administrator. The parking area shall be paved within one. year of the date of the permit except as provided in Section 62.108(f) . � � (Allows an extension of time if needed to complete the work) . -continued- 2`76�2`8 -z- 62.107 (a) a. Height regulations Use Minimum Height Maximum Height for Walls/Fences Off-street parking 4 ft. 6 in. �-€�.- 6.5 ft. Outdoor storage 6 ft. ' --- Junkyard 8 ft. --- . , Hospital , ambulance and delivery areas 6 ft. 8 ft. Utility buildings, stations and sub- stations 6 ft. 8 ft. (Makes ordinance consistent with C.F. 268843 ), 62.108 (a) (7) All .off-street parking facilities for uses other than one, or two, �q�=ee-e�=-�e��= family dwell"ings. . — (Makes section consistent with (a) above) . 62.108 (f) If seasonal weather conditions or phasing of�construction present practical difficulties in the installation or completion of ��e landscaping, avin , screening, or any required items, the completion e�-�be-�ap�sea�� may be delayed for not more than six months by the Planning Administrator. The extension of time shall be granted in' writing. (Allows for extension of time if needed to complete the work) . 62.111 (b) All lighting in all districts used for the external illumination of s�g�as e�= buildings shall be placed and shielded so as not to interfere with the vision of persons on adjacent highways or adjacent property. � 62.111 (c) A�� Illuminat.ion of s�Qps-a�d any other outdoor feature shall be maintained stationary- and constant in intensity and color at all times when in use. (Signs are. dealt a�ith in sign ordinanc2) . . �'r b�� .��T=�, CITY OF SAINT PAUL R' ; ; � OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY + riii It��i .+' . ,.� EDWARD P. STARR, CITY ATTORNEY �••� 647 City Hall,Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 GEORGE LATIMER 612-29&5121 MAYOR April 15, 1981 r ' i � �`�� M � # ' ,'�� _ �°:i.. r�4. f� ;f`� . i.-«�''�. Council President Ron Maddox Room 719 CITY HALL Re: Site Plan Review Criteria and Parking Facility Zoning Text Changes Dear Council President Maddox: Peggy Reichert, Planning Director, requested that our office prepare the amendments to the zoning ordinances as proposed by the Planning Co�nmission and sub�nitted to you on March 4th. If you have any questions, please c� am sending a cop of t draft to Peggy Reichert. Ve y ruly ours, � ` � JE E J. S AL � istan ity Attorney � J S:cg � � encl. cc: Peggy Reichert (w/enc. ) �5�� o ,� .',..`�, , CZTY OF SAINT PAUL � �� . . �7�8,� ` `' OFFICE OF TIIE CI7�Y COUYCIL �; .��`��' . ��'„t ��0� iJ3f0'! ': . . . . 1/ S�ti).t< a -i:. � :yy�^f j!F �.: . . . -:7� ... �' n.. . . `z� '' 0 o t e : May 7, 1981 ,�i. -- ;' :-�_ COIV� fViITT � E RE PORT TO : Saint Pau! City Counci! F�OM � COCCIt"t11fif@@ OCi CITY DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION Leonard W. Levine, chairman, makes the foilowing report on C.F. . X[� Ordinance � [] Resolution [� Other T t 7 LE : Letter from the Mayor transmi tti ng a Planning Commission resolution together with recommended zoning amendments dealing with site plan review process for the City and with parking facility .. �---- design and special requirements. --- ._ : _ _ The Committee recommends approval . (Attachment) . CITY HALL SEVENTH FLOOR SAINT PAUL, h4INNFSOTA 55102 . .^.=��, _v.._ _..._ __._-�...,�.�.,�.'.,,._ -_.,......,.,.,,..__..�,....�,>.,�..T......._.,. .�.........,.,__..�..-..,.......�.,•....,�..•...,..,a.,�.�,, , ------_ _ _ : • � ; , , , , . �_ , , i �� ` , . ., " _ J _ . . , � , " y . �- - � - _ . , 1ie�'c;h �-9s �9� � .. -_ . �� '~ t7aunoild�e�n T.eona=rd Lsvine , � , . f�air�n� City Deve�opaent 8i�Tre�nsportatioo Ooe�eittee � � 7tL rloor, city �nl,]. . , � -- .. . Dsa�r Qouncilu�n Z�e'�ine3 , _` . ; � Y't�s Ci�y. Couaail relerred �Lo t2se C�.ty Dsv!�]]�ccposot & Tr4nspor'E+�- t � � tion Oom�mittee, t'or-cons#.d�rstian arsd tor_rsooim�endstioni a letter _ • oP. tl� Me�ror trsaamit�Liag s F'lsanis�g t�ission �esolut.�on to- gutl�er +Kth rseammeqded Zoniicag Ordinaact �mae�doeat's 8ealing vith� �. , , . :sitr� plan revia�:pro�ces� !or t2�e ai�j► and xith Par`kiag faeility ' __ c�es3ga aad space rsquire�uta. , - . _ '' � , Y��`Y �'�.Y J►o�s _ ' ;; t � � , � � _ , , _ , �r , �1, _ . Ros6 l�f.�c _ -� � - � i.Yt,y G'l�sr� � � , - ' � - , _ �, • _ ti�� . " . . , . i- �A�Osla - � � � � � � , .- . � . � � ac s Pl�nai�g S��af! , . ; - � . � j i . _ , � - ; � i, - - - � ; _ , � . - : , _ �, � , � �J , f � � _ , _ ,f . , - . � , � r � . . I • _ " �. . , � � . _ . : ; . � , .� 5 ,, . -� .: ? J `G1TY�. CITY OF `SA�NT PAUL . �fg�� h� ' 1 . � OFFICE OF THE MAYOR �� u111{i11111 . y 1111 1'liU Qg p♦ wy '' ,�� 347 CITY HALL SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 GEORGE LATIMER (612) 298-4323 MAYOR P�9arch 4, 1981 Council President Ron Maddox . and Members of the City Council � Room 704 City Ha11 St. Paul , Minnesota 55102 Dear P1r. P�addox and Counci 1 Members : I am forwarding to you with my recommendation for approval the attached zoning ordinance amendments. The amendments deal with the site plan review process for the City and with parking facility design and space requirements. The major changes are outlined in the Report Brief attached to the ordinance. These include revamping the site plan review process to make it clearer and to ensure compliance with the city-approved site plan. The ordinance recognizes changed energy conditions by encouraginq parking design for compact cars and reducing parking requirer�ents for some uses. The ordinance also addresses the spillover effects of providing parking by specifying storm v�ater run-off limits , landscaping and screening requirements as �vell as lighting requirements. The Planning Commission initiated the 40-acre study in 1979. The report has gone through public review and was approved by the Commission on a vote of 13 to 0 at its February 27, 1981 , meeting. I hope you will concur with me in approving this ordinance change. Peggy Reichert, Planning Director, and Steve Grochala, Senior Pianner, wil] be arranging a time to brief you on the zoning changes. They can be reached at 298-�t151 if you have any questions. Sincerel , � Ge e Latimer Ma o cc: City Attorney �ty Cl erk Peggy Reichert Steve Grochala � � � ��2� city of saint paul . planning commission resolutior� file number 81-05 date Fahri�arv 27� 1QR1 WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul Planning Commission at their May 11 , 1979 meeting, initiated a 40 Acre Study to 'amend Chapter 60 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining to parking regulations., site plan review criteria and procedures (Sections 62.103 through 62.111 and definitions) ; and WHEREAS, the Current Planning and Zoning Committee of the Planning Commission reviewed the suggested ordinance amen�ments and has recommended them to the _ Planning Commission for approval ; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 462.357(5) , the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing on the proposed amendments at its regular meeting on Noverrd�er 7, 1980; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined: 1 . That the number of real estate descriptions affected by the Ordinance renders the obtaining of written consent impracticai ; 2. That a survey of an area in excess of 40 acres has been made; 3. That a determination has been made that the amendments to this Ordinance proposed are related to the overall needs of the community, to existing land use, and to a plan for future land use; and 4. That pursuant to State Statutes proper notice of the hearing was given in the Pioneer Press and Dispatch on October 17, October 24, and Qctober 31 , 1980. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the zoning code text amendments attached hereto as proposed in the 4� Acre Study pertaining to parking regulations , site plan review criteria and procedures and directs the Planning Administrator to forward the study and this resolution to the Mayor and City Council for their review and action . mo�ed by gryan ��d �y Panqal in favar ,3 . agairlst o = � � ��?� . . _ .: PROPOSED CITY OF SAINT PAUt� ZONING TEXT CHANGES: PARKING FACILITY STANDARDS AND SITE PLAN REVIEW PROCEDURES � � JANUARY, 1981 PLANNING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1101 CITY HALL ANNEX SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 (612) 298-4154 � D� D D � D �``16�28 D ZONING TEXT CHANGE ANALYSIS Parking Requirements , Site Plan Review Criteria and 40 ACRE STUDY Procedures : Sections 62.103 through 62.111 of the St. Paul Zoning Ordinance. �Jhat does the proposed Ordinance do? The Ordinance updates and revises the parking requirements and site plan review criteria and procedures sections of the Zoning Ordinance. 1 .Plajor changes are: A.Site Plan Process 1 .Procedures spelled out for site plan reviews (p.14-16) . 2.Security agreements required to assure completion of required landsc:�ping, paving, and visual screening (p.16) . 3.Certificate of occupancy used for site plan enforce- ment (p.16) . 4.Site plan approval delegated to Zoning Administrator for one and two ur�it residences (p.14) . S.Minimum standards set for required visual screening, plant materials or lighting (p.13, 17, 18). B.Parking Requirements 1 .Requirement for handicapped spaces changed to meet State law (p.3) . 2.Requirements for theatres and auditoriums changed to one parking space for every 5 seats (p.5) . 3.Requirements for one and two family dwellings reduced from 2 spaces per unit to 1 .5 spaces per unit (p.4). C.Parking Facilities Design and Location 1 .Site plan review required (�.8) . . 2.Parking for multi-unit residences allowed in abutting lots (p.8). 3.Rule for compact spaces established (p.9) . � 4.Stacked parking permitted with attendant (p.10) . 5.Setback, landscaping, maintenance, paving and lighting required (p.11 ). 6.Standard set for storm water runoff (p.11 ) . D.Reorganization, re-numbering and titling of other sections whose content was not changed. 2.l�Jho initiated the amendments? The Planning Commission. DIVISION OF PLANNING • DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • CITY OF SAINT PAUL CITY HALL ANNEX • 25 WEST FOURTH STREET, SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 • TELEPHONE:612-298•4151 3. Is the proposal timely? General review and adjustment of the Zoning Ordinance occurs regularly. Changes in the Planning and Economic Development Department and in City procedures for site plan review made changes in that section of the Ordinance appropriate. Changes in auto use and auto sizes necessitated changes in parking facilities design criteria. 4.What problems will be solved by the amendment? The amendment codifies the site plan review requirements and specifies clearly the enforcement procedures. The parking facilities section removes outdated sections; adds requirements for proper buffering and landscaping to preserve the City's character; and changes require- ments for the dimensions of parking spaces. Conflicting language and site plan review requirements have been reconciled. The Ordinance provides clear requirements for controling storm water runoff from newly paved surfaces. � S.What problems might the amendment create? The amendment necessitates changes in PED and Building Code Division administrative procedures in order to provide a process for accepting and administering security agreements under the site plan review procedures. 6.What economic effects will result because of the amendments? a.The changes in required parking facility dimensions will lessen development costs. b.The requirements for landscaping will affect some developments which did not provide planting in the past. Most developments will see no cost change from their existing patterns of landscaping. c.Security agreements will increase development costs dependent upon the ability of the developer to obtain � appropriate credit or bonding. 7.Is the amendment consistent with the general purpose of the Zoning Code? The proposed amendments are consistent with the Zoning Ordinance's intent to: 1 ) conserve property values ; 2) lessen congestion by providing for off-street parking; • 3) protect all areas of the City from harmful encroach- ment by compatible uses. 8. Is the amendment consistent with the Comprehensive Plan? Yes. The St. Paul Land Use Plan Polici�es 1 .4-1 and 1 .4-3 direct the City to improve site plan review process and landscaped buffering. Policy 4.2-7 states that the City, through design controls and zoning, will "encourage businesses to maintain scale of development; . . � , �s�� reduce parking problems; buffer unsightly areas from adjoining residences and businesses ; and maintain and improve the existing appearances of their structures." Policy 4.2-9 states that the City will investigate instituting security agreements to guarantee compliance with standards for commercial areas. 9.What are the consequences of defeating this amendment? If this amendment or something similar is not adopted, City site plan review procedures and off-street parking regulations will remain those presently in the Zoning Ordinance. i , Q � �6�28 c�ty of saint pau! _ plannir�g commission resolut�o� fi�1e �umber 79-�� da�� Mav 11 1979 WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Current Planning and Zoning Committee and Planning Staff that amendments to the text of the Zoning Ordinance are needed pertaining to parking r°gulations, site plan revieu� criteria, and procedures (Sections 62.103 through 62.111 and definitions) , and IJNEREAS, the Planning Commission is authorized under P•iinnescta Statutes 462.35;(5; and the St. Paul Legislative Code h4.210 to initiate a 40 Acr� Study for the purpose of amending the te;:t of the Zoning Ordinance; f•�O�J, THER�FORE, SE IT RESOL�lED that the Planning Comr.rission of the City of Saint Paul initiates a 40 Acre Study for tne purpese o� considering amand- ments ta Chapters 60 through 64 oT the St. Paul Leaislative Code and refers the R�atter to the Current Planning and Zoning Cor�itt2� for its review arid recor.imendation. moved by Bryan secc��d �y �eVv ir� favor Unanirnous Voice Vote , a�ains�__,____ �`76��8 REVISIONS TO DEFINITIONS SECTION 60.366 OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITY Off-Street Parking Facility: All areas, spaces and structures, designed, used, required, or intended to be used for the parking of more than three (3) motor vehicles. This definition is intended to include adequate driveways, accessways, parking bays, garages, or a combination there- of, but does not include public roads , streets, highways, and alleys. SECTION 60.368 PARKING FACILITY, COMMERCIAL Parking facility, corrmercial : An off-street parking facility not accessory to any principal use for which a fee is charged for the privilege of parking. SECTION 60.369 PARKING SPACE Parking Space: An area of definite length and width designed for parking of motor vehicles; and said area shall be exclusive of drives , aisles , or entrances giving access thereto. SECTION 60.3 ZONING LOT Lot, Zoning: A single tract of land, which at the time of filing for a building permit, is designated by its owners or developer as a tract to be used, developed, or built upon as a unit, under ownership or control of one person or joint tenants. A zoning lot shall be in one zoning district and satisfy this Ordinance with respect to area, size, dimensions, and frontage as required in ' the district in which the zoning lot is located. A zoning lot, therefore, may or may not coincide with a lot of record as filed with the County Register of Deeds , but may include one or more lots of record. SECTION 60.302 ACCESSORY USE OR ACCESSORY Accessory Use or Accessory: A use which is clearly incidental to, customarily found in connection with, and (except as provided in Section 62.104) located on the same zoning lot as the principal use to which it is related. 1 SECTION 6 .103 PARKING REQUIREMENTS There shall be provided in all districts , except in a B-4 or B-5 District, at the time of erection or enlargement of any main building, automobile off-street parking spaces. Before a certificate of occupancy shall be issued, the number of off-street parking spaces shall be provided as hereinafter prescribed. a. Site Plan Required No building permit, except for one, two, three and four family dwellings , shall be issued for the construction of any off-street parking facility unless and until the Planning Commission has approved a site plan for the facility meeting the standards and regulations contained in this Section, Section 62.104 and Section 62.108. Site plans for one, two, three and four family dwelling units shall be approved by the Zoning Administrator. b. Enlargement of Structures Off-street parking shall be provided for all new buildings in accordance with the requirements of this section. When existing buildings are enlarged, off- street parking shall be provided for the additional usable floor space or increased intensity of use in accordance with the requirements that this section would impose on new buildings, for all facilities, structures or uses served by such off-street parking. c. Change in Use of Parking Areas Designated or identifiable existing off-street parking facilities , accessory to one or more principal use, structure or facility, may be changed to another use when the remaining off-street parking meets the requirements that this section would impose on new buildings, for all faci.lities, structures , or uses , � including the new use. When the remaining off-street parking does not meet such requirements , other off- street parking shall be substituted for the parking space changed to another use, and additional off-street , parking shall be provided for the new use in accordance with the requirements of this section. d. Rules for Com utin Re uired Parkin 1 For the purpose of computing the number of parking spaces required, the definition of USABLE FLOOR AREA in Section 60.335 shall apply. 2 . , , . �6828 (2) LJhen units or measurements determining the number of required parking spaces result in the requirements of a fractional space, any fraction up to and including one-half shall be disregarded and fractions over one-half shall require one parking space. (3) Two (2) or more buildings or uses may collectively provide the required off- street parking, in which case the required number of parking spaces shall not be less than the sum of the requirements of the individual uses computed separately. (4) When operating hours of buildings do not overlap, Plannino Commission may grant an exception permitting the dual function of off-street parking spaces. (5) t�Jherever access to the handicapped is required by Chapter 55 of the Plinnesota State Building Code, at least one (1 ) space per fifty (50) spaces , or fraction thereof, shall be provided for the use of the handicapped. Each space reserved for the exclusive use of the handicapped shall be designated by an international wheel- chair symbol . (6) The storage of inerchandise, trucks ; the repair of vehicles or the business of selling motor vehicles is prohibited in in off-street parking areas e. Parking Requirements by Use The minimum number of off-street parking spaces , by type of use �shall be determined in accordance with the following schedule: 3 NUhBER OF MINIMUM PARKING USE . SPACES PER UNIT OF MEASURE (1) RESIDENTIAL (a) Residential One and one-half (1-1/2) for each dwelling unit. . (b) Housing for the Elderly. One (1) for each three (3) units; provided there is space available on the lot to meet the 1-1/2 space requirement for multtple-family. (c) Trailer Court. One (1) for each trailer site and one (1) for each employee of the trailer court. (d) Boarding House Two (2) for each dwelling unit plus one (1) for each two (2) roomers. (2) INSTITUTIONAL � (a) Churches or temples One (1) for each three (3) seats or six (6) feet of pews in the main unit of worship. (b) Hospitals. One and one half (1-1/2� for each one (1 ) hospital bed. (c) Nursing home or boarding One (1) for each two (2) beds. care home. (d) Elementary and junior high One (1 ) for each one (1) teacher, schools. ' employee, or administrator. (e) Senior high schools. One (1) for each one (1) teacher, employee, or administrator and one , (1 ) for each ten (10) students. (f) Private clubs or lodge halls. One (1) for each three (3) persons allowed within the maximum occupancy load as established by local , county, or state fire, building, or health codes. (g) Private golf clubs, tennis One (1) for each two (2) member clubs, or other similar uses. families or individuals. ' (h) Golf courses open to the Six .(6) for each one (1 ) golf hole general public, except and one (1) for each one (1) employee. miniature or "par-3" courses (i) Fraternity or sorority. One (1) for each five (5) active members, or one (1) for each tr�o (2) beds, whichever is greater. (�) Stadium, sports arena, or One (1) for each three (3) seats . similar place of outdoor or six (6) feet of benches. ° assemblv. 4 . � ��$ ��n �k) Theaters and Auditoriums One 1 for each_five �seats plus on one or each two 2 employees. (1 ) Colle e, universit or seminar One (1) for each three emp oyees an members of the staff and one (1) for each . three full time students not residing on campus. (m ) Dormitory. One (1 ) for each three (3) beds. (n ) Community Residential Facilities. One (1 ) for each two (2) group home residents allowed by this Ordinance. (o ) Missions. One (1) for each five (5) occupancy units. (p) Indoor tennis courts open to the general public. Three (3) spaces for each one (1) tennis court and one (1) space for each employee. 5 (3) BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL (a) Auto Laundry (Auto Wash) One (1) for each one (1) employee. In addition, twenty (20) reservoir parkin spaces shall be provided. (b) Beauty parlor or barber Three ��) spaces for each of the shop. first two (2) beauty or barber chairs, and one and one-half (1-1/2) epaces for each additional chair. (c) Bowling alleys. Five (5) for each one (1) bowling lane. (d) Dance halls, pool or bil- One (1) for each three (3) persons liard parlors, roller or allowed within the maximum occupancy. � skating rinks, exhibition load as established by local , county halls, and assembly halls or state fire, building, or health without fixed seats. codes. (e) Establishments for sale and One (1) for each one hundred (100) consumption on the premises, square feet of usable floor area. of 6everage, food, or refreshments. (f) Furniture and appliance, One (1) for �each eight hundred (800) household equipment, repair square feet of usable floor area. shops, showroom of a plumber, decorator, electrician, or similar trade, shoe repair and other similar uses. - (g) Automobile service station. Two (2) for each lubrication stall , rack, or pit; and one (1) for each gasoline pump. (h� Laundromats and coin One (1) for each two (2) machines. operated dry cleaners (i) Miniature or "par-3" golf Three (3) for each one (1) hole. courses. � (3� Mortuary establishment. One (1) for each fifty (50) square feet of assembly room usable floor . area, arlors, and slumber rooms. (k} Motel , hotel , or other com- One (1� for each one (1) occupancy mercial lodging establish- unit. ments. (1) Motor vehicle sales and One (1) fo�r each two hundred (200) service establishments. square feet of usable floor area of sales room and one (1 ) for each one (1) auto service stall in the service room. (m� Retail stores except as One (1) for each one hundred and fif� otherwise specified herein (150) square feet of usable floor area. (n) Theaters and Auditoriums One (1) for each five (5) seats plus one (1) for each two (2) employees. 6 , , �� (4) OFFICES (a) Banks One (1 ) for each one hundred (100) square feet of usable floor area. (b) Business offices or pro- One (1) for each two hundred (200) square fessional offices except feet of usable floor area. as indicated in the following item (c) . (c) Professional offices of One (1) for each one hundred (100) square - doctors , dentists , or feet of usable floor area in waiting rooms, similar professions . and one (1) for each examining room, dental chair, or similar use area. (5) INDUSTRIAL (a) Industrial or research Five (5) , plus one (1 ) for every one and establishments . one-half (1-1/2) employees in the largest . working shift, or one (1 ) for every three hundred and fifty (350) square feet of usable floor area, whichever is deter- mined to be the greater. Space on site shall also be provided for all construction workers during periods of plant construction. (b) Wholesale establishments. Five (5) , plus one (1 ) for every one (1 ) employee in the largest working shift, or one (�) for every seventeen hundred (1700) square feet of usable floor area, whichever is greater. f. Parking Requirement for Other •Uses For those uses not specifically mentioned in Section 62.103(e) , the requirements for off-street parking shall be in accordance with a use which the Planning Comnission considers as similar in type. When the Planning Commission determines that there is no use listed in Subsection e, which is similar to a petitioning use, the Planning Commission may determine the number of minimum parking spaces required for such use. 7 SECTION 62.104 OFF-STREET PARKING FACILITY STANDARDS AND DESIGN Wherev�r the off-street parking requirements in Section 62.103 require the building of an off-street facility or where P-1 Vehicular Parking District, Section 60.560 are provided, or where any off-street parking facility is built, such off-street parking facilities shall be laid out, constructed and maintained in accordance with the following standards and design. a. Site Plan Review A site plan shall be submitted for review as outlined in Section 62.108 of this ordinance. In addition, the following shall be submitted: (1 ) Ownership of all lots or parcels intended for use as parking. (2) Indication of all structures or facilities to be served by the off-street parking facility. (3) Location and direction of drainage for storrrwater runoff. Applications for building permits that involve changing any parking space to another use shall include the following information : (1 ) Al1 uses, structures , or facilities served by such off-street parking spaces ; (2) Total number of parking spaces accessory to such uses , structures , or facilities; (3) Number of parking spaces proposed to be changed to another use. � b. Parking Facility Location : Residential Residential off-street parking shall consist of an off- street parking facility or parking spaces as defined in this Ordinance. Parking spaces for one- and two- family dwelling units shall be located on the same zoning lot that they are intended to serve. Parking spaces for buildings containing three (3) or more dwelling units shall be on the same zoning lot, in a P-1 zoning district, or in an abutting zoning lot in the same or less restrictive zoning district. 8 ' ' "1'/�( .'�� c. Parking Facility Location: Non-residential Off-street parking for other than residential use shall be either (1) on the same zoning lot, (2) in a P-1 Vehicular Parking District, or (3) within the same district as the principal use and within three hundred (300) feet of the building it is intended to serve, measured from the nearest point of the building to the nearest point of the off-street parking lot. d. Minimum layout dimensions: P1aneuver- Parking Space Parking Space ing Lane Pattern Width Len th 4lidth Parallel Parking 8 ft. 21 ft. 12 30° - 53� 8 ft. , 6 in. 18 ft. 12 54� - 740 8 ft. , 6 in. 18 ft. 15 75� - 90� 9 ft. 18 ft. 20 �s� T 2' 22' `� � �6 , �,�0 y � � �1$ 86 ' 12, , � E--18--� f 20, ; ;�, . 15' : .: � ` ; ,,. i ..?' . ' . �e:.��, Parallel 30°-53° 540_740 75°-gp° e. Compact Spaces Accessory parking facilities may designate up to 50% of the spaces for compact cars only. In which case, the minimum layout dimensions may be reduced to 8' width and 16' length. Commercial parking facilities may designate any number of compact parking spaces. 9 a, ,� �>. f. Handicapped Spaces Parking spaces for the handicapped shall be not less than twelve (12) feet in width and shall be located so as to provide accessibility to ramps , elevators, sidewalks, buildings , and other public rights-of-way in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 55 of the Minnesota State Building Code, Facilities for the Handicapped. g. Maneuvering Lanes Except in the case of 62.104h, access to any parking space for a use other than one or two family structures shall be provided by a maneuvering lane. All off-street parking facilities shall be designed so that any vehicle leaving or entering the facility, from or onto a public street shall be traveling forward. h. Stacked Parking Stacked parking shall be allowed in any off-street parking facility whenever an attendant is present. Space for any maneuvering of vehicles must be provided in the attended parking facility. i . Entrance and Exits Adequate entrances and exits to and from the parking facility shall be provided by means of clearly defined and limited drives . (1 ) Entrances and exits to and from the parking facility on residentially zoned land shall not be across land in a more restrictive residential zoning district. (2) Entrances and exits to and from a parking facility in a Commercial or Industrial zoning district shall not be across land in a Residential or Office Service district. • (3) Entrances and exits to and from all parking facilities located in land zoned other than R-1 through R-4, RT-1 , and RT-2 shall be at least twenty-five (25) feet from any adjoining property in R-1 through R-4, RT-1 , and RT-2 zoning districts . (4) Entrances and exits to and from a parking facility shall be at least thir�y (30) feet from the point of intersection of curb lines of two or more inter- secting streets . j . Wheel-Stops Provisions shall be made by use of such devices «� curbs, wheel stops and earth berms to prevent vehicles from damaging or overhanging adjacent property or public rights-of-way. ' 10 . � � Fr �:� ��1.3 k. Setback Off-street parking spaces shall not be within a required from or side yard except as otherwise provided in Section 61 .103(b) and shall be a minimum of 4 feet from any side lot line. 1 . Visual screening For off-street parking facilities which adjoin or abut across an alley, a Residential use or zoning district, a visual screen shall be provided and maintained, as required in Section 62.107 of this Ordinance. m. Landscaping For any parking facility, other than a parking garage, landscaping shall be provided to 1) buffer the facility from adjacent properties and from the public right-of- way; 2) reduce the visual , glare and heat effects of large expanses of pavement; and, 3) provide areas for the retention and absorption of stormwater runoff. All required yards and any undeveloped space shall be landscaped using materials such as trees , shrubs , sod or groundcover plants. In addition to perimeter land- scaping , parking lots for more than 50 cars shall contain . planting islands. As a minimum, one square foot of landscaped area shall be provided for every 10 square feet of paving. Any landscaped areas shall be planted and maintained in accordance with Section 62.110 of this Ordinance. n. Maintenance All areas of all off-street parking facilities shall be kept free from refuse and debris. o. Paving Al� parking spaces and off-street parking facilities � shall be paved with asphalt or other durable, dustless surfacing in accordance with specifications of the . zoning administrator. The parking area shall be paved within one year of the date of the permit. p. Lighting All parking facilities shall be illuminated, to a level to allow safe, secure access to the parking facility and within it. All parking facility illumination shall conform to the provisions of Section 62.111 . q. Stormwater runoff Off-street parking facilities stormwater drainage into public sewers shall be controlled so that peak storm- water discharge rates from the site for all storms up to and including the critical 100 year frequency will not exceed: Q=1 .64 X A where Q = the maximum acceptable discharge rate in cubic feet per second and A=the site area : in acres. 11 Parking facilities shall be designed so that discharge of all stormwater runoff and surface water shall be in a fashion so as to preclude drainage of water onto adjacent property or toward buildings. SECTION 62.105 OFF-STREET LOADING AND UNLOADING On the same premises with every building, structure, or part thereof, involving the receipt and distribution of vehicles , materials, merchandise, supplies or equipment there shall be provided and maintained on the zoning lot, � in addition to zoning off-street parking requirements, • adequate space for maneuvering, standing, loading, and unloading in order to avoid undue interference with public use of dedicated rights-of-way. Such space shall be provided as follows: a. All spaces shall be laid out in dimensions of at least ten by fifty (10' x 50' ) feet, or five hundred (500) . square feet in area, with a clearance of at least four- teen (14) feet in height. Loading dock approaches shall be provided with a pavement having a permanent, durable, and dustless surface. All spaces shall be provided in at least the following ratio: LOADING AND UNLOADING SPACE GROSS FLOOR AREA REQUIRED IN TERMS OF SQUARE (IN SQUARE FEET) FEET OF GROSS FLOOR AREA 0-1 ,400 - None 1 ,401 - 20,000 - One (1 ) space 20,001 - 100,000 - One (1) space plus one (1) space - for each 20,000 square feet in excess of 20,001 square feet. . 100,001 and over - Five (5) spaces ' b. No off-street loading space shall be located in any yard adjoining any residential use or zoning district. c. Space shall be provided within the off-street loadinq area so that any maneuvering back into or out of a loading space can be conducted outside of any public right-of-way. 12 . . . . _ �`�� SE TION 62.107 VISUAL SCREENS Wherever a visual screen is required by this ordinance, it shall be of sufficient height and density to visually separate the screened activity from adjacent property. The screen may consist of various fence materials, earth berms, plant materials , or a combination thereof. Wherever visual screens are required, for the uses below, the following standards shall apply. a. Height regulations Use Minimum Height Maximum Height for ldalls/ Off-street parking 4 ft. 6 in. 6 ft. Fences Outdoor storage 6 ft. --- Junkyard 8 ft. --- Hospital , ambulance . and delivery areas 6 ft. 8 ft. Utility buildings, stations and sub- stations 6 ft. 8 ft. � b. Visual screens shall be located completely within the lot line, c. Visual screen locations shall conform with front yard setback lines in residential districts. d. When mutually agreeable to all property owners involved, a required visual screen may be located on the opposite side of an alley right-of-way from the non-residential zone. Maintenance shall be the responsibility of the person required to erect the screen. e. The land between the scrQen and the property line shall • be landscaped and maintained so that all plant materials are healthy and that the area is free from refuse and debris. f. Required screens shall have no openings for pedestrians or vehicles except as otherwise provided in this Ordinance. g. Visual screens shall be maintained in a good state of repair. h. In all cases where a required visual screen would extend to an alley or street which is an entrance or exit to and from an off-street parking facility, it shall be ermissible to end the visual screen not more than ten (�10) feet from such alley line or street line. 13 SECTION 62.108 SITE PLAN REVIEW ALL DISTRICTS a. A site plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Planning Commission before a permit is issued for the erection or enlargement of usable floor area for any development except one and two family dwellings , but . including the following : 1 . Any development of one and two family residences which together exceed two acres (87,120 square feet) in area. 2. All residentially related uses in one-family districts , such as , but not limited to churches, schools a�d public facilities . 3. Any industrial use in an I-1 , I-2, or I-3 District abutting a Residential District. 4. Any use which abuts to a major thoroughfare. 5. Any development on a slope greater than 12q. 6. Any development in the River Corridor Critical Area or in the Flood Plain District. _ 7. All off-street parking facilities for uses other than one, two, three or four family dwellings. 8. Any other use or development for which the submissiqn of a site plan is required by any � provision of this Ordinance. 9. Earth-sheltered structures . b. Site Plan Application , 1 . Applications for site plan approval shall be made to the Planning Comnission in such form as the Commission may prescribe in its rules. 2. Said rules may provide for a delegation of authority to the Planning Administrator of the City of St . Paul of all powers and duties granted to the Planning Commission under SECTION 62.108, and such rules will be filed with the Office of the City Clerk. 3. Application for site plan approval shall include ten (10) sets of plans `with sufficient detail to demonstrate tha€ the plan complies with the provisions of this Ordinance. ' 14 ,� _ � _ . . . �'��?8 c. Site Plan Review and Approval In order to approve the site plan, the Planning Commission shall consider and find that the site plan is consistent with: 1 . The City's adopted Comprehensive Plan and development or project plans for sub-areas of the city. 2. Applicable 'ordinances of the City of Saint Paul . 3. Preservation of unique geologic, geographic or historically significant characteristics of the city and environmentally sensitive areas. 4. Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provision for such matters as surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers , ' preservation of views, light and air, and those aspects of design, which may have substantial effects on neighboring land uses. 5. The arrangement of buildings, uses and facilities of the proposed development in order to assure abutting property and/or its occupants will not be unreasonably affected. 6. Creation of energy-conserving design through landscaping and location, orientation and elevation of structures. 7. Safety and convenience of both vehicular and pedestrian traffic both within the site and in relation to access streets , including traffic circulation features , the locations and design of entrances and exits and parking areas within the site. 8. The satisfactory availability and capacity of storm and sanitary sewers, including solutions to any drainage , problems in the are-a of the development. 9. Sufficient landscaping, fences, walls and parking necessary to meet the above objectives. d. The Planning Commission may make such requirements with respect to the above matter so as to assure compliance with them. e. Review of earth-sheltered structures In reviewing the site plan for earth-sheltered structures, the Planning Commission shall , in addition to the above objectives, consider: 1 . Type and location of landscaping to insure maximum compatibility with adjacent above grade housing. 15 � . . _ . _ 2. Proper safeguards for erosion control including, but not limited to, landscaping and seeding to topsoil . . Slope and bluff locations should be evaluated for their ability to� withstand crumbling or sagging. 3. Proof of soil conditions which would not cause damage to adjacent users .. 4. Proper drainage systems to handle stormwater runoff. 5. Minimum setbacks of four (4) feet shall be required. f. Security Agreement Before the site plan is approved, the applicant shall file a performance bond equal to the estimated cost as determined by the Planning Administrator to install required landscaping, paving, screening or items required by special condi�ion. Upon completion of the bonded work items, the owner shall - apply to the Planning Administra-tor for final inspection. If the Planning Administrator finds that all installations meet the requirements of approved plans and specifications , the security agreement shall be released. However, a security agreement for landscaping shall be effective and held for one year after completion of the work in order to insure that such landscaping will survive. If improve- ments are not completed as proposed within the established time limit, the City may proceed to require performance by the sarety, or complete such installation by contract or force account and seek reimbursement of its costs from the security agreement. The Planning Administrator shall have the right to accept a cash escrow or irrevocable letter of credit in lieu of a bond in an amount and under such circumstances as the Planning Administrator shall determine appropriate. If seasonal weather conditions or phasing of construction present practical difficulties in the installation or completion of the landscaping, the completion of the landscaping may be delayed for not more than six months by the Planning Administrator. The extension of time shall be granted in wr.iting. g. Certificate of Occupancy Certificate of Occupancy shall not be issued until all items required for site plan approval are completed or an agreement has been made under Section 62.108(f) above. When a site plan is required by this ordinance, a Certificate of Occupancy sMall be renewed only if the use is in conformance with that site plan and all conditions of this ordinance. 16 � . . : � . ��t��V SECTION 62.110 PLANT MATERIALS The species, size, location, and spacing of plant materials shall be appropriate for the purpose intenaed . A list of plant materials hardy in Minnesota is provided in Appendix C and shall be regarded as suitable for purposes of this Ordinance. Plant materials shall meet the following standards: a. Minimum Plant Sizes (at time of planting) medium and large: trees* 22 in. caliper r, small trees 6-8 ft. overall height shrubs 15-18 in. overall height *shall be balled and burlapped stock b. Wherever plant materials are used to satisfy a visual screen requirement, planting shall be sufficiently dense to provide an unbroken visual barrier within a maximum of two (2) growing seasons after the time of planting. d . Planting areas shall be at least four (4) feet in width. , e. The genus and species of all plant materials must be identified on all plans submitted for permit approval . f. The owners shall be responsible for maintaining all landscaping in a healthy and growing condition and keeping it free from refuse and debris . Dead plant materials shall be removed within a reasonable time and replaced during the normal planting season. 17 � i � , , SECTION 62.1a EXTERIOR LIGHTING a. All outdoor lighting in all use districts , including off-street parking facilities, shall be shielded to reduce glare and shall be so arranged as to reflect lights away from all adjacent residential districts . or adjacent residences in such a way as not to exceed three (3) foot candles measured at the residence district boundary. b. All lighting in all districts used for the external illumination of signs or buildings shall be placed and shielded so as not to interfere with the vision of persons on adjacent highways or adjacent property. c. Al1 illumination of signs and any other outdoor feature shall be maintained stationary and constant in intensity and color at all times when in use. � 18 \ f / / _ .. ... . I .__ _ _. . .� �St 2Tld � _ _._ ___��--- ------�_1L�_-_ 3rd ,�- ,�I - � . Adopted ` -- �, �'r �'�_ : Yeas Nays / .AIlNT � , ) � � 9 , ' LEVINE � . M��o� 2�68?8 � SNOWALTFR , � TEDESCO � WILSON PRESIDENT (MADDOX) . �., �� ,��_�i