04-14-1998I
PLANNING COMMISSION
STUDY SESSION AGENDA
April 14, 1998
7:00 p.m.
Roll Call
Study Session Items
ITEM #1 PC Letter #21 Joint Session with Community Services Commission
on the 1999 CIB and 1999 -2003 CIP
ITEM #2 PC Letter #22 Consideration of Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Related to Institutional Uses in Multiple Family Districts
Adjournment
Planning Commission Letter
C171` OF
RICHFIELD April 4 1998
Item #: 1
Letter #: 21
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type of Request: Joint discussion of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and
Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) with the Community Services
Commission.
References: Richfield City Charter, Chapter 7.
ANALYSIS
Issues: The Commission will meet jointly with the Community Services
Commission to go over the CIP /CIB and discuss any relevant issues.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
Recommended No official action is required at this time.
Action:
Basis: The Planning Commission is required by City Charter to prepare and
recommend a Capital Improvement Program for inclusion in the
Annual Budget Message of the City Council.
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Item #: 2
Letter #: 22
Planning Commission Letter
April 14, 1998
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type of Request: Consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding
treatment of churches, schools and day care facilities in multi - family
districts.
City Council: Planning Commission action would set a City Council first reading
date of April 27, 1998.
ANALYSIS
Proposal: On March 24, 1998 the Planning Commission considered changes to the
Zoning Ordinance that would allow churches and other institutional uses in
multiple family residential districts. The current ordinance provisions reserve
multiple family districts for housing.
The ordinance amendment (see attached language) makes institutional uses,
including churches, schools and day cares, conditional uses in the MR -1, MR -2
and MR -3 zoning districts. Conditions would be applied to the uses to ensure
compatibility with adjacent residential neighborhoods. The first condition, as
discussed at the last meeting, would require that these uses be located on
collector or arterial streets or in such a way that there is not a negative impact
on the neighborhood from traffic generated by these uses.
A map attachment shows where all MR -1, MR -2 and MR -3 zoning districts are
located in the City. It also identifies the arterial and collector streets.
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The proposed changes to the multiple residence districts include day care
facilities because the Commission recognized that they are similar uses to
public and private schools. Because of this similarity, the proposed amendment
also adds day cares as an allowable conditional use in the R (single family
residential) district.
None of these institutional uses are allowed in the R -1, low density residential
district.
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
Recommendation: Recommend that the City Council amend the Zoning Ordinance to
allow religious institutions, schools and day care facilities as conditional
uses in the MR -1, MR -2 and MR -3 zoning districts and allow day care
facilities as conditional uses in the R district.
Basis: 1. Other communities permit churches and other institutional uses as
permitted or conditional uses in all multiple family districts.
2. It is appropriate to consider licensed day care facilities similar to
public and private elementary and high schools.
3. The City Council requested that the Planning Commission consider
the addition of religious institutions to the MR -2 district.
4. It is appropriate to place conditions on institutional uses because of
the potential impact on adjacent residential uses.
Alternative: Recommend that the City Council not amend the Zoning Ordinance.
BILL NO.
AMENDMENT TO SECTION 521
OF APPENDIX .B OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
A. Section 521 of Appendix B to the Richfield City Code, entitled "Zoning: Residential Districts"
is hereby amended by amending Section 521.07 to read as follows:
521.07. Conditional uses. Subdivision 1. The uses listed in this subsection are conditional uses in the R
District, and are subject to the conditional use permit provisions outlined in Section 546.05 of this code.
Subd. 2. Aceessef:y dDay care facilities serving more than 12 persons licensed by the appropriate
governmental authorities, or accessory group family day care facilities licensed under Minnesota
Rules, parts 9502.0315 to 9502.0445 serving more than 14 persons, or as otherwise permitted by
law, provided .,
the following conditions are met:
a) if the day care is not an accessory use (e.g. located in an existing school or church), the
use site shall abut a collector or arterial street or be located such that significant traffic
will not be generated on local residential streets;
b) parking lot setback and screening shall comply with the Richfield Landscape
Requirements, on file with the Office of Community Development;
bjc designated pick -up and drop -off areas shall be located on the site; and
ed) outdoor play areas shall be set back at least 15 feet from any lot line which abuts a
residential parcel.
B. Section 521 of Appendix B to the Richfield City Code, entitled "Zoning: Residential Districts"
is hereby amended by amending Section 521.43 to read as follows:
521.43. Conditional uses. Subdivision 1. The uses listed in this subsection are conditional uses in the
MR -1 District, and are subject to the conditional use permit provisions outlined in Section 546.05 of this
code.
Subd. 6. Public or private elementary and high schools, and other similar learning institutions,
provided the following conditions are met:
a) the use site shall abut a collector or arterial street or be located such that significant
traffic will not be generated on local residential streets,
b) pick -up and drop -off areas shall be designed to enhance vehicular and pedestrian
safety;
c) outdoor recreational facilities designed for group activities shall be set back at least 40
feet from any lot line,
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d) buffering shall be provided to mitigate noise and adverse visual impacts on adjacent
properties, and
e) lighted playing fields shall be permitted only upon demonstration that off -site impacts
can be substantially mitigated.
Subd. 7. Religious institutions and related convents or parsons eg_s,_provided the following
conditions are met:
a) the use site shall abut a collector or arterial street or be located such that significant
traffic will not be generated on local residential streets:
b) outdoor facilities designed for group activities shall be set back at least 40 feet from
any lot line, and
c) buffering shall be provided to mitigate noise and adverse visual impacts on adjacent
properties.
Subd. 8. Licensed day care facilities, provided the following conditions are met:
a) the use site shall abut a collector or arterial street or be located such that significant
traffic will not be generated on local residential streets,
b) designated pick -up and drop -off areas shall be located on the site; and
c) outdoor play areas shall be set back at least 15 feet from any lot line which abuts a
residential parcel.
Subd. 96. Accessory roof - mounted antennas which extend higher than ten feet above the highest
point of the roof.
Subd. 107. Major public utilities.
Subd. 118. Other uses similar to those conditionally permitted by this section, as determined by
the City pursuant to Section 511.05 of this code.
C. Section 521 of Appendix B to the Richfield City Code, entitled "Zoning: Residential Districts"
is hereby amended by amending Section 521.45 to read as follows:
521.45. Lot area, width, depth, and coverage. Subdivision 1. Standards. The standards set out in this
subsection apply in the MR -1 District.
Subd. 2. Minimum lot area, width, and depth:
IiSE »< >: >< LatJ!2'AREA IITL>ci'LDT7 L0 IEFTH >:
SGLIE": F'A1VI[C,1'...::: 6,700 S . Ft. 50 Ft. 100 Ft.
4. 10,000 S Ft. 7 5 Ft. 100 F t.
TERH.O1lE > > ><> « 4 000 S . Ft. 60 Ft. 100 Ft.
DE EL.QP'MENTS »!.C:U.P ::.;> Per Unit
N 1 ESIM.",T1Ai 40,000 S . Ft. 150 Ft. 100 Ft.
Amended, Bill no. 1996 -22)
D. Section 521 of Appendix B to the Richfield City Code, entitled "Zoning: Residential Districts"
is hereby amended by amending Section 521.47 to read as follows:
521.47. Required building setback and maximum height. Subdivision 1. Standards. The standards set
out in this subsection apply in the MR -1 District.
Subd. 2. Required building setback and maximum height:
Amended, Bill No. 1996 -22)
E. Section 521 of Appendix B to the Richfield City Code, entitled "Zoning: Residential Districts"
is hereby amended by amending Section 521.65 to read as follows:
521.65. Conditional uses. Subdivision 1. The uses listed in this subsection are conditional uses in the
MR -2 District, and are subject to the conditional use permit provisions outlined in Section 546.05 of this
code.
Subd. 7. Public or private elementary and high schools, and other similar learning institutions,
provided the following conditions are met:
a) the use site shall abut a collector or arterial street or be located such that significant
traffic will not be generated on local residential streets;
b) pick -up and drop -off areas shall be designed to enhance vehicular and pedestrian
safety,
c) outdoor recreational facilities designed for group activities shall be set back at least 40
feet from any lot line,
d) buffering shall be provided to mitigate noise and adverse visual impacts on adjacent
properties, and
e) lighted playing fields shall be permitted only upon demonstration that off -site impacts
can be substantially mitigated.
Subd. 8. Religious institutions and related convents or parsonages, provided the following
conditions are met:
a_) the use site shall abut a collector or arterial street or be located such that significant
traffic will not be generated on local residential streets;
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5.>1Gi1`FA1ti)f)Wi' ><s< 30 Ft. 25 Ft. 10 Ft. IS Ft. 25 Ft.
TW. F MY . . ... `< <<> Q....... _ ........._ .................... 30 Ft. 25 Ft. 10 Ft. 15 Ft. 25 Ft.
C>GC3STRH,O.iVtE''` 30 Ft. 25 Ft. 10 Ft. 15 Ft. 25 ft.
ACGY» SS.QR »`[< 30 Ft. 3 Ft. 10 Ft. 15 Ft. 14 Ft.
Ngi T 17EIBENTiAC .. ;: 40 Ft. 30 Ft. 30 Ft. 30 FL 42 Ft.
40 Ft. 10 Ft. 10 Ft. 30 Ft. 15 Ft.
Amended, Bill No. 1996 -22)
E. Section 521 of Appendix B to the Richfield City Code, entitled "Zoning: Residential Districts"
is hereby amended by amending Section 521.65 to read as follows:
521.65. Conditional uses. Subdivision 1. The uses listed in this subsection are conditional uses in the
MR -2 District, and are subject to the conditional use permit provisions outlined in Section 546.05 of this
code.
Subd. 7. Public or private elementary and high schools, and other similar learning institutions,
provided the following conditions are met:
a) the use site shall abut a collector or arterial street or be located such that significant
traffic will not be generated on local residential streets;
b) pick -up and drop -off areas shall be designed to enhance vehicular and pedestrian
safety,
c) outdoor recreational facilities designed for group activities shall be set back at least 40
feet from any lot line,
d) buffering shall be provided to mitigate noise and adverse visual impacts on adjacent
properties, and
e) lighted playing fields shall be permitted only upon demonstration that off -site impacts
can be substantially mitigated.
Subd. 8. Religious institutions and related convents or parsonages, provided the following
conditions are met:
a_) the use site shall abut a collector or arterial street or be located such that significant
traffic will not be generated on local residential streets;
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b) outdoor facilities designed for group activities shall be set back at least 40 feet from
any lot line, and
c) buffering shall be provided to mitigate noise and adverse visual impacts on adiacent
properties.
Subd. 9. Licensed day care facilities, provided the following conditions are met:
a) the use site shall abut a collector or arterial street or be located such that si nificant
traffic will not be generated on local residential streets,
b) designated pick -up and drop -oft' areas shall be located on the site, and
c) outdoor play areas shall be set back at least 15 feet from any lot line which abuts a
residential parcel.
Subd. -710. Accessory roof - mounted antennas which extend higher than ten feet above the highest
point of the roof.
Subd. 811. Major public utilities.
Subd. 112. Other uses similar to those conditionally permitted by this section, as determined by
the City pursuant to Section 511.05 of this code.
F. Section 521 of Appendix B to the Richfield City Code, entitled "Zoning: Residential Districts"
is hereby amended by Section 521.72 to read as follows:
521.72. Minimum lot size, setback and height requirements for non - residential uses. Subdivision 1.
Standards. The standards set out in this subsection apply to non - residential uses in the MR -2 District.
Subd. 2. Minimum lot size: 15,000 square feet.
Subd. 3. Minimum lot width: 75 feet.
Subd. 4. Maximum building height: 35 feet.
Subd. 5. Maximum lot coverage (principal structure): 30 percent.
Subd. 6. Minimum setback requirements:
a) Front: 30 feet.
b) Side:
i) interior: 20 feet
ii) streetside: 30 feet
c) Rear: 25 feet.
G. Section 521 of Appendix B to the Richfield City Code, entitled "Zoning: Residential Districts"
is hereby amended by Section 521.85 to read as follows:
521.85. Conditional uses. Subdivision 1. The uses listed in this subsection are conditional uses in the
MR -3 District, and are subject to the conditional use permit provisions outlined in Section 546.05 of this
code.
Subd. 7. Public or private elementary and high schools, and other_ similar learning institutions,
provided the following conditions are met:
a) the use site shall abut a collector or arterial street or be located such that significant
traffic will not be generated on local residential streets,
b) pick -up and drop -off areas shall be designed to enhance vehicular and pedestrian
safetys
c) outdoor recreational facilities designed for group activities shall be set back at least 40
feet from any lot line,
buffering shall be provided to mitigate noise and adverse visual impacts on adjacent
properties; and
e) lighted playing fields shall be permitted only upon demonstration that off -site impacts
can be substantially mitigated.
Subd. 8. Religious institutions and related convents or parsonages, provided the following
conditions are met:
a) the use site shall abut a collector or arterial street or be located such that significant
traffic will not be generated on local residential streets;
b) outdoor facilities designed for group activities shall be set back at least 40 feet from
any lot line; and
c) buffering shall be provided to mitigate noise and adverse visual impacts on adjacent
properties.
Subd. 9. Licensed day care facilities, provided the following conditions are met:
a) the use site shall abut a collector or arterial street or be located such that significant
traffic will not be generated on local residential streets,
b) designated pick-up and drop -off areas shall be located on the site, and
c) outdoor plav areas shall be set back at least 15 feet from any lot line which abuts a
residential parcel.
Subd. -610. Accessory roof - mounted antennas which extend higher than fifteen feet from the
antenna's or related structure's point of contact with the building to the highest point of the
antenna, provided that they conform to Section 425 of the City Code. (Amended, Bill No. 1996-
21)
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Subd. -711. CWTS antennas and related features which extend higher than 15 feet from the
antenna's or related structure's point of contact with the building to the highest point of the
antenna, provided that they conform to the requirements of Section 426 of the City Code. (Added,
Bill No. 1996 -21)
Subd. 812. CWTS towers and related features, provided that they conform to Section 426 of the
City Code. (Added, Bill No. 1996 -21)
Subd. 91_3. Major public utilities.
Subd. 104_. Other uses similar to those conditionally permitted by this section, as determined by
the City pursuant to Section 511.05 of this code.
H. Section 521 of Appendix B to the Richfield City Code, entitled "Zoning: Residential Districts"
is hereby amended by Section 521.90 to read as follows:
521.90. Minimum lot area, height and setback requirements for non - residential uses. Subdivision 1.
Standards. The standards set out in this subsection apply to non - residential uses in the MR -3 District.
Subd. 2. Minimum lot size: 60,000 square feet.
Subd. 3. Minimum lot width: 150 feet.
Subd. 4. Maximum building height: 50 feet.
Subd. S. Maximum lot coverage (principal structure): 30 percent.
Subd. 6. Minimum setback requirements:
a) Front: 40 feet.
b Side:
i) interior - 30 feet.
ii) streetsidc - 40 feet.
c) Rear: 35 feet.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this —day of , 1998.
ATTEST:
Thomas P. Ferber, City Clerk
Martin I Kirsch, Mayor