HomeMy WebLinkAbout2444-13 - ADMIN Ordinance - City Council - 2013/08/05ORDINANCE NO.2444-13
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO PARKING AND
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CLARIFICATIONS
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Findings
Sec. 1. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 13-22-ZA).
Sec. 2. The St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Sections 36-142, 150, 161, 164, 165, 166,
167, 193, 194, 223, 233, 243, 244, 266, 361 are hereby amended by deleting stricken language
and adding underscored language. Section breaks are represented by ***.
DIVISION 2. LAND USE DESCRIPTIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
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(f) Transportation uses. The following are typical of the transportation uses referred to in this
chapter:
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(3)Offstreet parkins areas means private off-street parking spaces that are not accessible to the
up blic.
(34) Parking lots means surfaced and improved ground surface areas used for the parking of
licensed and operable motor vehicles for periods of less than 24 hours.
(45) Parking ramp means a structure built for the storage of licensed, operable motor vehicles
for periods of less than 24 hours. Characteristics may include noise, exhaust fume odor,
heavy traffic and large structure mass and footprint.
(5) Timetransfer- station means a f il:t. he passengers are transfeff d on, off-, or between
publie transportation vohieles. This iise is ehar-aeterized by large volemes of bus and auto
t-raffi o at peak hours.
(6) Transit stations means on-site loading, unloading and transferring of passengers on, off or
between public transportation ground vehicles. Parking lots and parking ramps frequently are
located in conjunction with the station.
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DIVISION 3. PARKS AND OPEN SPACE ZONING DISTRICT
Sec. 36-150. Purpose of division.
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(e) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in a POS district:
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(2) Parking Lot.
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Sec. 36-163. R-1 single-family residence district.
(c) Uses permitted with conditions. A structure or land in an R-1 district may be used for one
or more of the following uses if its use complies with the conditions stated in section 36-162 and
those specified for the use in this subsection.
(9) Ti-ansit station. The faeilities sha4l be limited to bus steps and asseGiated par4ing lots and -
Shall Rot in -o ude time tfans f r stations o ..then intense 1pnA u
(e) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in an R-1 district:
(1) Garages and other accessory buildings in ee;c ,.....,nee with seetien 36 162.
(2) Off-street parking areas in sephi eys 36 16 2_ and 36 361
Sec. 36-164. R-2 single-family residence district.
(c) Uses permitted with conditions. A structure or land in an R-2 district may be used for one
or more of the following uses if its use complies with the conditions stated in section 36-162 and
those specified for the use permitted in this subsection.
(9) Transit station. The 00fiditions faf a transit station is that facilitie.,; shall be limited to bus -
stops and asseeiated par4ing lets and shaP 4;et inelude time transfer stations or 0
intense land uses
(e) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in an R-2 district:
(1) Garages and other accessory buildings in .
(2) Off-street parking areas in een f .......nee with ;evtien_g 16 1 67 and 36 361
Sec. 36-165. R-3 two-family residence district.
(c) Uses permitted with conditions. A structure or land in an R-3 district may be used for one
or more of the following uses if its use complies with the conditions stated in section 36-162 and
those specified for the use in this subsection (c):
(e) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in an R-3 district:
(1) Garages and other accessory buildings in .
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(2) Off-street parking areas in certionc Y3 16;_' and M3 X04.
Sec. 36-166. R-4 multiple -family residence district.
(f) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in an R-4 district:
(1) Private garages and parking
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(13) Parking ramps provided that all of the following conditions are met:
b. The minimum required yard for any parking ramp located within 200 feet of any parcel
parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential use, or has an
occupied institutional building, including but not limited to schools, religious
institutions, and community centers, shall be 50 feet.
Sec. 36-167. R -C high-density multiple -family residence district.
(f) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in an R -C district:
(1) Private garages and parking Int—ssp
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Sec. 36-193. C-1 neighborhood commercial district.
(c) Uses permitted with conditions. A structure or land in a C-1 district maybe used for one or
more of the following uses.
(3)– Reserved(
(4« «d,
(53) Parks/recreation. The conditions are as follows:
a. The principal structure shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from a lot in an R
district.
b. Areas designated for group activities shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from a
lot in an R district.
c. Swimming pools shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from any lot line and a
minimum of 12 feet from any other structure on the same lot.
d. Facilities which serve a community wide or regional function shall be located with
primary vehicular access on a collector or arterial street.
(64) Public service structures. The conditions are as follows:
a. All exterior faces of all buildings shall meet the provisions of article V of this
chapter.
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b. All structures shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from any parcel that is zoned
residential and used or subdivided for residential, or has an occupied institutional
building, including but not limited to schools, religious institutions and community
centers.
c. All service drives shall be paved.
(75) Animal handling. The conditions are as follows:
a. No animals or pens shall be kept outside the building or cause offensive odor or
noise discernible at the property line of the lot on which the activity is conducted.
b. Where animals are boarded, the facility shall be located a minimum of 100 feet
from any parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential, or
has an occupied institutional building, including but not limited to schools, religious
institutions, and community centers.
(go Appliance, small engine and bicycle repair. Engines shall not be operated or tested
outside of a structure if the use is located within 300 feet of any parcel that is zoned
residential and used or subdivided for residential, or has an occupied institutional
building, including but not limited to schools, religious institutions, and community
centers.
(9) Resew
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(-I-27) Food service. The conditions are as follows:
a. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial roadway, or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided
without generating significant traffic on local, residential streets.
b. No building may be located within 25 feet of any parcel that is zoned residential
and used or subdivided for residential, or has an occupied institutional building,
including but not limited to schools, religious institutions, and community centers.
(13) Resew
(1 n, Resen,ed,
(138) Printing process. The conditions are as follows:
a. The floor area of the operation cannot exceed 5,000 square feet.
(169) Private entertainment (indoor) without intoxicating liquor license. The conditions are as
follows:
a. The structure in which the use is conducted shall be located a minimum of 60 feet
from any parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential or
has an occupied institutional building including but not limited to a school, religious
institution or community center.
b. If there is a wine and/or beer license, there shall be no separate bar area within the
establishment.
(17_1 0) Restaurants without intoxicating liquor license. The conditions are as follows:
a. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
b. Buildings shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from any parcel that is zoned
residential and used or subdivided for residential or has an occupied institutional
building including but not limited to a school, religious institution or community
center.
c. If there is a wine and/or beer liquor license, there shall be no separate bar area
within the restaurant.
(18) Reserved.
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(1911)Service. The maximum floor area shall be 2,500 square feet.
(2812)Studio. The conditions are as follows:
a. No impact noise shall be audible from any property located in an R district.
(24D3 Communication towers that are 45 feet or less in height, subject to the provisions of
Section 368 (Communication Towers and Antennas).
(2214) Limited impact sexually -oriented business. The conditions are as follows:
a. No owner, manager or employee shall allow any sexually -oriented materials or
entertainment to be visible or perceivable in any manner, including aurally, at any
time from outside of the business.
b. The business owner, manager or employee shall assure that no person under the age
of 18 years enters the separate area where sexually -oriented materials are provided.
c. No owner, manager or employee shall allow any person under the age of 18 years to
have access to any sexually -oriented materials, whether by sight, purchase, touch,
or any other means.
d. No owner, manager, or employee may sell or display for sale any sexually -oriented
materials except in original unopened packages.
e. No business may have a license under chapter 3 of this Code other than an off -sale
license for nonintoxicating malt liquor.
f. Both the owner of a sexually -oriented business and the manager of the business
shall be responsible for the conduct of their employees and for compliance with this
section.
g. No owner or manager of a sexually -oriented business shall employ a person under
the age of 18 years.
h. No owner, manager or employee of a sexually -oriented business shall have been
convicted of violating this section three or more times within 24 months.
(2315 Residential/multifamily/cluster housing. The conditions are as follows:
a. It is part of a commercial development permitted within the district.
b. The building design and placement provide a desirable residential environment.
c. Access to open space, plazas, and pedestrianways is provided.
d. The housing is located above the ground floor.
e. The minimum spacing between buildings is at least equal to the average heights of
the buildings except where dwellings share common walls.
f The total number of units provided on an individual parcel does not exceed eight
units.
(244 6) Libraries. The condition for libraries is that these cannot exceed intensity
classification 4
(2517 Museums. The condition for museums is that these cannot exceed intensity
classification 4
(2618) Police/fire stations. The condition for police/fire stations is that these cannot
exceed intensity classification 4
/77\ T •t stations. The eon.1a..« for trn«na stations .. tl...t these nt o 00.1 .«to ..: t..
classi'f1eaioni
(29) Par -king b Th nditi for r4 businessthat these eannotexe
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(2119 Parking lot. T1 eandition r r "'a.. g Wtis that the eamet exceed intensity
..1.....vcuasrnvatiion 4
The conditions are as follows:
a Vehicles shall not be parked on the parking lot from midnight to 5am.
b. Vehicles shall be licensed and operable.
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c. Outside storage of materials, equipment or other items other than vehicles is not
permitted.
(3020) Medical/dental office. The condition for medical/dental office is that these cannot
exceed intensity classification 4
(3421)Funeral home. The condition for funeral home is that these cannot exceed intensity
classification 4
(3222)Banks. The condition for banks is that these cannot exceed intensity classification 4
(3323)13usiness/trade schools/college. The condition for business/trade schools is that these
cannot exceed intensity classification 4
(9424) Office. The condition for office is that these cannot exceed intensity classification 4
(3325)Retail. The condition for retail is that these cannot exceed intensity classification 4
(3626)Large item retail. The condition for large item retail is that these cannot exceed
intensity classification 4.
(3-727) Shopping Centers. The condition for shopping centers is that these cannot exceed
intensity classification 4.
See. 36-194. C-2 general commercial district.
(b) Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in the C-2 district.
(15) Time t«,..,..F r stat -ion
(Transit stations.
(4-716) Large item retail under 20,000 square feet.
(f) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted accessory uses in any C-2 district:
(2) Parking lots ,,,,,;,,,, , ,,,,, with the requirements of seetio 36 361
(3) Parking ramps if all of the following conditions of ,.,., section (e)(21) of this Betio are
met-:
a. The height of any parking ramp located within 200 feet of any parcel that is zoned
residential and used or subdivided for residential, or has an occupied institutional
building, including but not limited to schools, religious institutions, and community
centers may not penetrate the height of a line commencing at and perpendicular to said
parcel line and extending upward away from said parcel at a slope of five horizontal
feet for each vertical foot.
b. The minimum yard requirement for any parking ramp located within 200 feet of a
parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential use, or has an
occupied institutional building, including but not limited to schools, religious
institutions, and community centers, shall be 50 feet.
c. Access shall be from a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or otherwise located so that access can be provided without conducting
significant traffic on local residential streets.
d. If the parking ramp is located within 400 feet of any parcel that is zoned residential and
used or subdivided for residential, or has an occupied institutional building including
but not limited to schools, religious institutions, and community centers all light
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sources on the top deck of a parking ramp shall be below the sight lines drawn from a
point one foot above the light source to any point within said parcel ten feet lower than
the maximum structure height of that use district at a distance of 400 feet from the wall
of the parking ramp nearest to said parcel.
Sec. 36-233. BP business park district.
(d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit. No structure or land in a BP district shall be
used for the following uses except by conditional use permit. These uses shall comply with all
standards of the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 36, and shall only be permitted if findings are
produced indicating that there are no adverse impacts upon the health, safety and welfare of the
community.
(4) Parking ramps.
a. D 1 const d gie „ 1 use site ll t the dimensional
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standards of this Sertion.
t Par4ing 1. 11meeor-elkeed the afeh t 1 designstandards F 1
ramps
p[iIIdilTj found e eetava36 366
ae. A minimum of 40% of the street level frontage of a parking ramp located adjacent to a
street designated as a "Collector" or higher in the Comprehensive Plan shall be
dedicated to non -parking uses. This requirement may be adjusted at the direction of the
Planning Commission based on specific reasons related to site design.
bd. Parking ramps shall be designed so that vehicles are not visible from the sidewalk and
the only openings at street level are those to accommodate vehicle ingress and egress.
ce. Snow removal areas shall not be located in the front yard or side yard abutting a street.
(f) Accessory uses. Within any BP district, the following shall be permitted accessory uses,
subject to any required conditions:
(4) Parking ramps, subject to the following conditions_ F par -king ramps found in ceetion 36-
233 (d)(6).
a A minimum of 40% of the street level frontage of a parking ramp located adjacent to a
street designated as a "Collector" or higher in the Comprehensive Plan shall be
dedicated to non -parking uses This requirement may be adjusted at the direction of the
Planning Commission based on specific reasons related to site design.
b Parking ramps shall be designed so that vehicles are not visible from the sidewalk and
the only openings at street level are those to accommodate vehicle ingress and egress.
c Snow removal areas shall not be located in the front yard or side yard abutting a street.
(5) Parking lots.
Sec. 36-243. I -P industrial park district.
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(b) Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in an I -P district.
(9) Transit stations.
(10) Tffle tra fi eF stations.
(�Studlos.
Sec. 36-244. I -G general industrial district.
(b) Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted in an I -G district.
(12) Transit stations.
(13) Time transfer stations.
(1-4) Catering.
(4-514) Brewery.
(e) Accessory uses. The following uses shall be permitted within any I -G district:
(2) Off at Eparking lots which comply with section 36-361.
(3) Parking ramps, if they comply withal] A the following conditions: of ,...l section (e)(13) of
this sOctiCIOIf
a. The height of any narking ramp located within 200 feet of any parcel that is zoned
residential and used or subdivided for residential or has an occupied institutional
building, including but not limited to schools, religious institutions and communis
centers, may not penetrate the height of a line commencing at and perpendicular to such
parcel and extending upward away from such parcel at a slope of five horizontal feet
for each vertical foot.
b. The minimum yard requirement for any parking ramp located within 200 feet of any
parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential or has an
occupied institutional building, including but not limited to schools religious
institutions and community centers, shall be 50 feet
c. Access shall be directly to a roadway identified as a collector or arterial in the
comprehensive plan or otherwise located so that access can be provided without
conducting significant traffic on local residential streets
d. Screening shall be provided along all property lines abutting an R district The
sereenine shall inelude a six foot berm where the i3arkinm.-ami3 is aba
e. If the parking ramp is located within 400 feet of any parcel that is zoned residential and
used or subdivided for residential, or has an occupied institutional building including
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but not limited to schools, religious institutions, and community centers, all light
sources on the top deck of a parking ramp shall be below the sight lines drawn from a
point one foot above the light source to any point within such parcel ten feet lower than
the maximum structure height of that use district at a distance of 400 feet from the wall
of the parking ramp nearest to such parcel.
DIVISION 9. M -X MIXED USE DISTRICT
Sec. 36-266. Accessory uses.
(3) Parking lots designed in aeoordanee with seetion 36 361 wieept that the nurnber of required
spaeos maybe feduced as provided in subseefion 36 266(6).
(4) Parking ramps designed in awordanee with the eonditions eontained in sestion 36
194(r.)(21) utilizing the same exterior facing materials as the principal buildings.
(6) Public transit stops/shelters.
Sec. 3. The contents of Planning Case File 13-22-ZA are hereby entered into and made
part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Sec. 4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
Public Hearing
June 26, 2013
First Reading
July 15, 2013
Second Reading
August 5, 2013
Date of Publication
August 15, 2013
Date Ordinance takes effect
August 30, 2013
Attest:
Mayor
the CjtKCouncil August 5, 2013
City Clerk /% ' City Attorney
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SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO.2444-13
This ordinance amends the Zoning Or-
dinance relating to parking uses and
other miscellaneous clarification.
This ordinance shall take effect 15 days
after publication.
Adopted by the City Council August 5,
2013
Jeffrey W. Jacobs /sr
Mayor
A copy of the full text of this ordinance
is available for Inspection with the City
Clerk.
Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: Au-
gust 15, 2013
(Aug. 15, 2013)A3-Ord2444-13
RECEIVED
AUG 1 9 2013
OF THE CITY