6.4. SR 08-18-2003River
Item #6.4
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Chris Leeseberg, Planner
DATE:
August 18, 2003
SUBJECT:
Request by the City of Elk River for an Ordinance Amendment,
Amending Chapter 30, "Land Development Regulations", to
Establish a Downtown District and Standards
Request
The City Council is asked to consider an amendment to Chapter 30 "Land Development
Regulation", to establish a Downtown District and Standards.
Attachments
· Area of Proposed District
· Proposed Definitions
· Proposed Ordinance Language
· HRA Minutes of March 24, 2003 & June 30, 2003
· HPC minutes of July 10, 2003
· MetroPlains September 12, 2002 Comments to Standards
· MetroPlains August 11, 2003 Response to Standards (retyped & original)
Overview
The intent of the Downtown District is to preserve the distinctive character which currently
exists wkh the appearance that there are multiple buildings that are distinctly different from
one another yet will allow a uniform mass of building with the appearance of vertical
separation.
Staff composed a rough draft of guidelines and brought them before the Planning
Commission twice for review and then for a third time in a joint meeting with the Heritage
Preservation Commission (H2PC). The guidelines were also presented to the Rivers Edge
Downtown Business Association and shared multiple times with MetroPlains (the developer
selected for the downtown project) and JLG Architects (the architect MetroPlains selected).
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Definitions
Dozmlozm Building Height within the Downtown District (DD) means the dimension
taken from the sidewalk on Main Street to uppermost portion of the Cornice.
Canopy means a fixed or operable horizontal projection or hood over a door,
window, niche, etc.
Combe means any horizontal projecting ornamental molding that finishes or crowns
the top of a building, wall, arch, etc.
Display A rea means the area from the top of the Kickplate to the head of the
entrance door.
Ki:kp/ate means the area from the sidewalk surface to the bottom of the Display
Area.
Lover Facade means the portion of the facade that includes the Storefront, the
Transom and the Stringcourse.
Meda//fian means a decorative element that is typically inlaid into the facade of a
building often bearing a figure in relief, a portrait, or as an ornament with a change
in material.
ParapetPanelmeans the area from the head of the uppermost windows to the
bottom of the articulated Cornice.
/3-/mary Facade means any building fagade directly fronting a public street, park or the
river. Comer Units shall have at least two Primary Fagades.
Secardary Facade means any building fagade that does not directly front a public
street, park or the river. Walls that extend above the roofline of an adjoining
building shall be treated as Secondary Fagades.
Storefivnt means that portion of the facade from the sidewalk to the head of the
entrance door.
Stringaxtrse means an area/band that is located at the second floor line separating the
Lower Facade from the Upper Facade. It shall be created with a reveal and/or
change in the brick pattern (i.e. a Soldier Course).
Transom Area means the area between the head of the entrance door and the bottom
of the Stringcourse.
Unit or Unit lgrdth means the measurement of an implied facade.
UnitArea means the area defined as the Unit Width times the Downtown Building
Height.
Up/xor Facade means the portion of facade from the Stringcourse to the bottom of
the articulated Cornice.
Sec. 30-1026. DD Downtown District.
(a) Puqoose. As Downtown Elk River changes, future preservation as well as any new
construction should reinforce the general character and quality of the existing downtown. The
design of new construction should take into consideration the location of the proposed
building(s) as well as incorporate traditional design elements and techniques that are currently
represented in existing structures.
The intent of the Downtown District is to preserve this distinctive character with the
appearance that there are multiple buildings that are distinctly different from one another yet
will allow a uniform mass of building with the appearance of vertical separation. These
standards shall be the framework for any new development and designs shall strive for creative
traditional architectural character, while clearly being an expression of the architecture of its
own time.
Permitted Uses. The following uses shall be Permitted Uses in the Downtown District,
subject to the design standards set forth in Sections 30-1026(e) and (f) and the Site Plan
Review process set forth in Section 30-1026(g) of this ordinance:
(1) Governmental, business and professional offices
(2) Financial institutions
(3) Retail stores and shops
(4) Personal service establishments
(5) Outpatient health care facilities
(6) Multiple family dwellings provided that business/commercial uses at street level
occupy the floor
(7) Hotels
(8) Restaurants, (Class I)
(9) Pubhc parks
(c) Accessory Uses. Accessory uses in the Downtown District are as follows:
(1) Off-street parking facilities
(2) Off-street loading facilities
(3) Telephone booths
(4) Private recreational facilities
(5) Public shelters and essential services
(6) Sale of firearms
(7) Temporary signs as permitted in Section 30-851 et seq.
(8) Permanent signs.
Signs should be designed to fit with the character, proportions and scale of the
individual building and should complement, rather than compete with, the character of
downtown.
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a. Prior to installing any signs, a sign permit must be obtained from the planning
department.
b. Prohibited signs: back-lit signs (excluding individual letters), molded plastic canister
signs, smooth/flat plastic signs and signs with strobe lights, flashing elements or
distracting actions.
c. One (1) wall mounted sign and one (1) projecting sign shall be allowed on each
Primary Facade and on one (1) Secondary Facade, which does not extend above the
roofline of an adjoining building.
d. A total of one (1) square foot of wall mounted signage per one (1) linear foot of
Unit Width, not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet shall be allowed.
e. Wall mounted signs shall not exceed twenty-four (24) inches in height nor project
out more than eight (8) inches from facade.
f. Wall mounted signs shall not be higher than the bottom of the Stringcourse.
g. Projecting sign(s) shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area, shall not project more
than four (4) feet from facade and shall not be thicker than six (6) inches.
h. A projecting sign shall project out perpendicular from facade.
i. Projecting sign and structural elements shall not be lower than seven (7) feet four (4)
inches from the sidewalk nor shall be higher than the bottom of the sill of the
second floor windows.
j. Signage shall be constructed of metal, wood, stone, plastic (with three dimensional
reliefs) and/or doth.
k. The brackets and structure for projecting signs shall be ornamentally designed.
1. With the exception of individual letters, only externally illuminated signs are
allowed.
m. Momument signs shall not be allowed. Existing monument signs erected prior to
the date of the adoption of this ordinance can be rebuilt to the same size in the
same location.
n. Aside from a date and name stone not exceeding three (3) square feet, no signage
shall be placed within the Parapet Panel area.
o. Window signs and temporary on-site signs attached to or painted on a window may
not cover more than fifty (50%) percent of the window surface area.
p. Portable signs shall be limited to unlit A-frame signs with a maximum height of
three (3) feet and a total area of six (6) square feet per side. Such signs shall not
obstruct pedestrian traffic nor impede vehicular traffic.
q. Only one (1) portable sign may be displayed directly in front of a business at any
given time and shall be displayed only during business hours.
r. Street numbers must be prominently displayed at the main entrance to every
business and be visible from the street.
Conditional Uses. The following uses shall be Conditional Uses in the Downtown
District, subject to the design standards set forth in Sections 30-1026(e) and (f) and the
procedures and standards for the approval of Conditional Use Permits set forth in
Sections 30-651 through 30-659 of this ordinance:
(1) Nonprofit clubs, lodges or halls
(2) Licensed daycare facilities
(3) Institutional uses
(4) Commercial and residential parking lots and ramps
(5) Multiple family dwellings without commercial on first floor
(6) On-Sale liquor establishments
(7) Commercial recreational facilities
(8) Convenience store
(9) Funeral parlor
(10) Single- family dwellings
(11) Restaurants, (Class II)
(12) Governmental buildings and facilities
(13) Produce markets
(14) Therapeutic massage and sauna establishments
Exterior Building Finishes. New Development within the Downtown District sha[l utilize
the exterior building materials set forth in this section.
(1) Primary Facades.
a. The following are acceptable building materials for Primary Facades:
i. Modular brick- Jumbo brick shall not be allowed.
ii. Cut stone such as granite, marble and limestone
/ii.Architectural stone
iv. Acid etched architectural precast concrete panels
v. Architectural metal, not to exceed twenty-five (25%) percent of the Unit Area
b. The following are acceptable am~t materials for Primary Facades:
i. EIFS, stucco and other cementitious coating
ii. Wood (in the Storefront area, bay windows, cupola's and/or comer bays only)
iff.Integrally colored split face (rock face) Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) that
have a dimensional characteristic of brick (not to exceed sixteen (16) inches in
length nor four (4) inches in height)
iv. Integrally colored burnished block
v. Ceramic, porcelain, hand crafted or fired tile
vi. Treated brick (such as glazed, dyed or painted)
vii. Architectural precast concrete
viii. Fiber cement siding/tm (in the Storefront area, bay windows, cupola's and/or
comer bays only)
Accent material are required on both Primary and Secondary Facades and shall
comply with the following requirements:
i. Ten (10%) to twenty (20%) percent of the total Unit Area (Unit Width x
Downtown Building Height) shall be of an material, different than that of the
main body of material.
ii. Accent materials shall not be concentrated in any one location.
(2) Secondary Facades.
a. The following are acceptable building materials for Secondary Facades:
i. Brick
ii. Stucco, EIFS and other cementitious coating
iii. Integrally colored split face (rock face), bumished or glazed CMU (excluding
plain or painted)
iv. Any material that is acceptable for Primary Facades
(f) A rch/tom, traJ standards andgu~l/nes. It is the intent of the City of Elk River to promote and
encourage high standards of creative, traditionally based, architectural design in the
Downtown District. Therefore, new development within the Downtown District shall
comply with the following Design Standards and Guidelines. The restoration,
remodeling and/or expansion of existing buildings shall, to the maximum extent
possible, bring exterior facades back to the appearance they had when they were
originally constructed, or maintain a similar architectural style to the original
construction, or comply to the extent possible with these Design Standards and
Guidelines.
(1) The Building.
(2)
Standards:
a. The building shall not be setback more than six (6) feet from a front property line.
Side yards shall maintain a zero lot line setback.
b. Unit Widths directly facing Main Street and Jackson Avenue shall be between twenty
(20) and thirty 00) feet and may be increased to ninety (90) feet on comer units.
Unit widths shall be clearly defined.
c. Building height shall be at least two (2) stories but not less than twenty-four (24) feet
and shall not exceed four (4) stories or forty-five (45) feet. However, at least twenty-
five (25%) percent of a development areas facade, above the third story, must be
stepped back at least ten (10) feet from the overall facade surface.
d. A Primary Fa~ade's color/shade/hue shall be different than adjacent Units.
e. A Stringcourse, located at the second floor line, shall be provided to separate the
Lower Facade and the Upper Facade.
f. A Stringcourse is not reqnired for residential Units that have direct access to the
street (i.e. row house type unit).
g. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (I-IVAC) grilles/screens shall be painted the
same color as surrounding material.
h. Utility connections shall be screened with a material that is the same as the Primary
Facade material.
Guidelines:
a. The setback of buildings at the intersection of two streets will be subject to review
for adequate pedestrian and vehicular visibility.
b. All Unit widths are encouraged to be proportioned to those on Main Street and
Jackson.
c. Unit Widths adjacent to one another are encouraged to vary by at least forty-eight
(48) inches in width.
d. Primary Fagade building elevations parallel to the street are favored.
Storefront.
Standards:
a. Shall be fifty (50%) to seventy (70%) percent glazing and not extend to the Unit
edges.
b. Lower Fagade architectural detail elements, such as pediments, shall not extend
above the bottom of the Stringcourse line.
c. Medallions on a given unit shall not be the same medallions on the two adjacent
Units to each side.
d. Storefront treatments shall not extend across multiple Units in attempts to unify
them into a single unit.
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No more than two (2) medallions are recommended in the Lower Facade.
Maintain a regular pattern or rhythm with other facades along the street.
Masonry columns, piers and/or pilasters are encouraged and should compliment
and/or match the material used on the Upper Facade to help define the storefront
patterns and rhythms.
Kickplates.
Standards:
a. Shall be eighteen (18) to twenty-four (24) inches in height.
b. Excluding wood shakes, kickplates may be of an acceptable accent building material.
c. Color shall be neutral, blend and compliment with the major building materials.
(4) Display Area.
Standards:
a. Sills shall be directly above the top of the Kickplate.
b. Mirrored glass shall not be allowed.
c. Wood and/or metal framing shall be finished a color to coordinate with the
building's overall color scheme.
(5) Transom Area.
(6)
Standards:
a. Shall be the same as the Primary Facade building material.
b. The Transom Area, if it has no awnings, shall have at least forty (40%) to fifty (50%)
percent of the area devoted to a change in material pattern that is unique, but similar
to adjacent Units.
c. Glass block and/or Stained Glass will be allowed. Mirrored glass shall not be
allowed.
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Transoms may be illuminated from the inside.
Incorporation of signage into the Transom Area is a desirable element.
Entrances.
Guidelines:
a. Entrance doors should have a minimum forty-five (45%) percent glass, unless it is
the entrance door to a residential Unit at Street level (i.e. a row house type unit).
b. Framing materials should be the same as the overall Storefront design.
c. Entrance should reflect the character and scale of space it accesses.
(7) Upper Facade.
Standards:
An articulated Cornice at least twenty four (24) inches in height shall be required for
each building Unit Width. Comice detailing shall be achieved through, but not
limited to, corbelling, varied ornamental moldings and reliefs.
b. The same Cornice detail shall not be the same as the two adjacent Units to each side.
c. Cornice design shall be integrated as an overall part of the design and shall be of a
Primary Fasade building material or architectural precast concrete.
d. Medallions on a given unit shall not be the same medallions on the two adjacent
Units to each side.
e. The Parapet Panel, if greater in height than four feet, shall have at least thirty-five
(35%) to forty (40%) percent of the area devoted to a change in material pattern or as
a relief from the main facade.
f. Upper Facade treatments shall not extend across multiple Units in attempts to unify
them into a single unit.
a. The cornice projection should be proportionate to the scale of the building and to
the detail of the cornice.
b. Comice heights are encouraged to vary in height from Unit to Unit by at least
twenty-four (24) inches.
c. No more than four (4) medallions are recommended in the Upper Facade.
(8) Upper Floor Windows.
Standards:
a. A minimum of three (3) windows or grouping of windows per floor per Unit Width
shall be provided in the Upper Facade.
b. Only single-hung, double-hung, casement and fixed windows shall be allowed.
c. Window widths in the Upper Primary Facade shall not be greater than thirty-six (36)
inches.
d. The grouping of windows shall not exceed nine (9) feet in width.
e. Windowsills are required on all widows and shall be articulated with an acceptable
Primary Facade building material or architectural precast concrete.
f. Mirrored glass shall not be allowed.
g. Wood and/or metal framing shall be finished in a color to coordinate with the
building's overall color scheme.
h. Window air conditioners shall not be allowed in Primary Facades.
i. Balconies on Primary Facades (excluding facades that face the river) shall not be
deeper than twenty-four (24) inches
j. Lintels shall be of an acceptable Primary Faqade building material or architectural
precast concrete.
k. Design and detail of bay, bowed and/or boxed windows shall be different from Unit
to Unit.
Guidelines:
a. On Primary Upper Facades, the sum of window widths per floor should equal forty
(40%) to forty-five (45%) percent of the total Unit Width.
b. Upper Facade Windows are encouraged to align directly above one another from
floor to floor.
c. All Upper Primary Facade windowsills, on a given floor in a given Unit, are preferred
to be at the same height.
(9) Awnings.
Standards:
a. Awnings shall be of a weather treated canvas/fabric material in either a solid or
vertical striped pattern.
b. Awnings may be either fixed or operable.
c. Awnings, if desired, shall be placed at a minimum over all Storefront windows of a
Unit Width.
d. Awnings for Upper Facade windows shall be individual to each opening.
e. With the exception of dome awnings, the end of awnings shall project out
perpendicular from building.
f. Awnings shall not extend to the Unit edges.
g. The same style and color of awning shall not extend beyond one Unit Width.
h. The bottom of the fringe shall not be lower than seven (7) feet four (4) inches or
higher than eight (8) feet from the sidewalk.
i. Lower Fafade awnings shall not extend above the bottom of the Stringcourse line.
j. No signage shall be placed on the Ends of the awing.
k. If signage is to be located on an Awning Field, it shall not exceed 25% of total field
area in the Lower Fafade and be limited to only one awning per Unit.
1. Lettering, not to exceed four (4) inches in height, shall be allowed on the awning
fringe.
Guidelines:
a. Awnings for Upper Fa%de windows are encouraged to be the same style and color as
the awnings, if present, in the Lower Facade.
b. Awning colors should be muted, and should coordinate with building facade color
scheme, adjoining buildings and the streetscape.
c. Simple pitched awning profiles are preferred and box awnings (enclosed from below)
are discouraged.
d. All awnings should be designed to fit the opening that is intended to cover.
e. Canopies are discouraged and will be subject to review for appropriate scale and
proportion.
f. Awnings should extend between a distance of three 0) to four (4) feet from face of
building.
(10) Lighting.
Standards:
Fixtures that are not allowed in the Downtown District are: visible fluorescent bulbs,
colored bulbs (except for temporary seasonal decoration), internally illuminated
awnings, strobe lights and flashing elements.
Guidelines:
a. Historically accurate fixtures and appropriately scaled contemporary fixtures, such as
but not limited to, gooseneck, wall mounted lantern and shielded fluorescents are
preferred.
b. Exposed or painted metal finishes are most appropriate for lighting fixtures in the
downtown. Fixture color(s) should be muted, and should coordinate with fafade and
signage color scheme.
c. Lighting at building facades should serve only to illuminate entries, adjacent
pedestrian areas and displays, or to highlight significant architectural features.
d. Lighting may be placed at doorways, below awnings, in display widows and as needed
to illuminate signage or architectural features.
(11) Fences and Railings.
Standards:
a. Fencing shall be metal and finished in a dark, solid color.
b. Railings located in the Lower Fafade shall be metal and finished in a dark, solid color.
c. Fences used to screen parking areas shall be within a height range of 4'-0" and 6'-0".
d. Plain or painted concrete masonry units shall not be allowed for fences, wails or
enclosures.
e. Chain link fencing shall not be allowed.
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Guidelines:
Masonry walls, in conjunction with a wrought iron fence, should be installed to no
more than two (2) feet above public side walk.
Balconies and/or patios should utilize decorative metal railings which coordinate
with the design and color scheme of the building.
(12) Enclosures.
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Standards:
Dumpsters shall be within enclosures constructed of the same material and colors as
those used in the building.
Enclosures must be at least six (6) feet in height and provide full screening of
equipment and dumpsters.
(13) Parking
Standards:
a. Parking shall be provided underground, behind a building, within a building, or
within a parking structure.
b. Residential parking shall be at a rate of 1.25 stalls per unit.
c. Off street parking shall be shidded from view of major streets using dense
landscaping, open fencing with landscaping, and/or a masonry wall with open
fencing.
(1) Site Plan ReviewofPomittM Uses. Proposals for the constmction of new buildings and
structures, and the restoration, remodeling or expansion of existing buildings and
structures, within the Downtown District shall be reviewed by the Direction of
Planning, or their designee, to determine if they meet the standards set forth in Sections
30-1026(e) and (f). No building permit shall be issued until this review process has
been completed.
(2) Application. Applications for site plan review within the Downtown District shall be
filed with the Director of Planning, or their designee, on a form prescribed by the city
and shall be accompanied by such plans and information as may be required by the city,
including building elevations which specify exterior building materials and provide
sufficient design detail to evaluate compliance with Sections 30-1026(e) and (f).
0) Revkw. The Director of Planning, or their designee, shall have 15 days from the date a
completed Application for Site Plan Review is accepted by the city to determine if the
proposed building materials and design meet the requirements of Sections 30-1026(e)
and (0, and to approve or deny site approval. If the Director of Planrfing, or their
designee, denies site plan approval, the denial shall be accompanied by a written
statement setting forth how the proposal does not comply with the design standards of
Sections 30-1026(e) and (f).
(4) Appea/. If the Director of Planning, or their designee, denies site plan
approval, the applicant may appeal this denial pursuant to the requirements
and procedures set forth in Section 30-634 of this ordinance.
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March 24, 2003
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6. Downtown Revitalization Project Update
Catherine Mehelich presented a stares report on the downtown revitalization project.
Catherine indicated that MetroPlams is requesting the HRA's consideration of a 6-month
extension to the prelkninary redevelopment agreement.
Mr. Veto Hanson representing MetroPlains indicated that the current aHeement expires on
May 1, 2003. He indicated that MetroPlains is requesting a 6-month extension of the pre-
development agreement to complete the process. Mr. Hanson reviewed the acdv/des that the
developers have been working on over the past months.
It was the consensus of the HRA to extend the pre-development agreement for a six-month
period. Catherine reported that she would work with the attorney to prepare a formal
amendment to the agreement for the HRA's formal action in April.
Review and Comment on New Downtown District
Planner Chris Leeseberg reviewed the proposed downtown district standards. He indicated
that staff drafted the guidelines after visking several downtowns in other cities. Mr.
Leeseberg noted that the Planning Commission, Heritage Preservation Commission, River's
Edge Downtown Business Association and MetroPlains have reviewed the guidelines. He
explained that the design standards are meant to be a framework for the future design of the
downtown area. Mr. Leeseberg explained that the area to be included in the new Downtown
District area is located south of Highway 10, north of the Mississippi River from where Main
Street and Parrish Avenue meet, and east of Lowell Avenue. He indicated that the Planning
Commission lek this area would be a good starting point. Mr. Leeseberg indicated that staff
is looking for HRA input regarding the proposed guidelines and the development district.
Chair Toth questioned whether some of the property west of Lowell and south of Main
Street could be included in the district. Director of Plann/ng Michele McPherson indicated
that the Planning Comm/ssion's suggested district did not include that area and lek that
Lowell seemed to be a logical physical break point.
Commissioner Motin questioned if MetroPlains had reviewed the proposed guidelines. Chris
Leeseberg indicated that the two main issues that MetroPlains had after reviewing the
guidelines include the building height and unit width.
Commissioner Modn stated that the guidelines are too restrictive, as they seem to preserve
the downtown as it currently is. Commissioner Motin indicated he would rather see what
could be changed to help the downtown rather than maintain the exact same look as it
currently has. Commissioner Motin noted that it would be good to keep a traditional theme
but not necessarily a 1900's theme. Commissioner Modn indicated that he does not feel that
the existing downtown should be preserved.
Commissioner Lieser indicated that try/ng to preserve some of the unique buildings would
be helpful for everybody's future. She noted that the guidelines are too restrictive.
Commissioner Lieser suggested working with the existing building fagades. She further
noted that it might not be feasible to renovate some of the older facades.
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March 24, 2003
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It was the consensus of the Commission to review the standards at a later time when a full
Commission was present. Commissioner Motin requested to see a draft concept from
MetroPlams to show different options.
7.1. Sherbume County Chapter Habitat for Humanity Update
Commissioner Lieser indicated that the Habitat for Humanity is looking for assistance from
a well dr/ller, septic tank and drain field company that would be interested in assisting. She
further indicated that they are looking for an older home in Elk River for the purpose of
rehabilitation.
7.2. Housing Work Plan Recommendation
Economic Development Assistant Heidi Hall indicated that a housing presentation by the
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency has been scheduled for the next HRA meeting. Ms.
Hall reviewed the proposed 2003 Housing Work Plm Schedule. She indicated that the work
schedule runs from March through September and w/il de together all the akpects of housing
for discussion.
Chair Toth stated that he fek the work program may be too tong and will limit the HRA in
its ability to provide assistance until after the 6-month work program is complete. Ms.
Mehelich indicated that the work program would not preclude the HRA from taking any
action to provide assistance for projects such as Habitat for Humanity.
COMMISSIONER MOTIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2003 HOUSING WORK
PLAN SCHEDULE. COMMISSIONER LIESER SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0.
8. Other Business
8.1. Proposed Workforce Housing Development
Chair Toth provided information about a proposed project that consists of workforce
housing. He indicated that the HRA should become more familiar with the proposal. Chair
Toth reviewed the concept of the development and questioned whether staff was familiar
with the proposed development. Catherine Mehelich indicated that staff is not very involved
with the project and questioned if the HRA would like to be provided with more
information on the proposal.
Commissioner Motin indicated he would like to know more about the project and not just
receive updates as the City needs an oppommity to discuss the project before it gets too far
along. He indicated that he feels there will be strong opposition to the project because the
property is not zoned for the type of project that is being proposed. Commissioner Motin
suggested expanding the radius of the housing study by ten miles from the City limits.
Director of Planning Michele McPherson indicated that there are policy and goal issues that
need to be considered before considering this project. She indicated that the City Cotmc/l
and I-IRA should discuss the City's goals pertaining to housing. She indicated that prior to
moving forward with a project like this the policy makers should determine what the current
housing balance is, what type of housing balance does the City want and how does the City
Special HRA Minutes Page 2
June 30, 2003
Chair Toth inquired about whether or not the building of a parking ramp behind the Brick
Block has been researched. Ms. Mehelich explained that a smaller surface level ramp was
researched for the rear Brick Block concept but not the Jackson and Bluff Block concepts.
Ms. Mehelich provided the following summary of parking options dur/ng project
construction:
Dares Funeral Home parking lot
· Remove Elk River Mtmicipal Utilities building & dose off King Ave.
· City green space east of Sunshine Depot
· Contractor parking in city lots north of Hwy 10
COMMISSIONER MOTIN MOVED TO SUPPORT METROPLAINS AND THE
CITY IN SUBMITTING A MULTIFAMILY AND HOUSING TAX CREDIT
APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY AND
THAT THE HRA RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ALSO
SUPPORT THE APPLICATION AND FAVORABLE CONSIDERATION TO A
LETTER OF INTENT TO TRANSFER THE CITY-OWNED JACKSON BLOCK
PROPERTY. COMMISSIONER WILSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
COMMISSIONER MOTIN MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A LIST
OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ISSUES TO BE BROUGHT BACK TO
THE HRA FOR CONSIDERATION. COMMISSIONER THOMPSON
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
Review & Comment on Downtown Design Standards
Planner Chris Leeseberg reported that the HRA requested to review the Downtown Design
Guidelines for a second time. The t-IRA reviewed the first draft in March and provided
several issues of concern.
Several HRA members expressed that the guidelines were too restrictive and asked if
MetroPlains would have a problem complying with the new standards. Commissioner
Thompson mend0ned that MetroPlains should have been invited to all Planning
Commission meetings regarding the design standards. Mr. Leeseberg explained that
MetroPlains had been consulted throughout the process but that developers are typically not
invited to Planning Commission meetings to discuss the establishment of planning
guidelines in order to prevent guidelines from being catered to a developer or project.
Commissioner Thompson suggested that the boundary of the district include the buildings
directly west of Lowell Ave.
Vern Hanson of MetroPlains was asked to comment on the design standards. Mr. Hanson
mentioned that his main concern is who will review and approve the final design.
Commissioner Wilson expressed concern that the design standards would cause new
downtown development to be too homogeneous in design and that a variety of building
designs is important to downtown. Mr. Leeseberg agreed with Commissioner Wilson yet
explained that the main purpose of design standards is to create variety with verdcal
separations, rather than to create a development to look like a single developer completed
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June 30, 2003
the project. Commissioner W-dson inquired how existing businesses would be required to
conform when making an expansion using existing materials that would not conform to the
proposed standards.
Mr. Leeseberg asked the HlkA what could be done to make the standards less restrictive.
Commission Modn provided Mx'. Leeseberg with several grammatical/composition
suggestions regarding the standards.
Housing Work Plan Session III: St. Cloud HRA
Ms. Hall introduced St. Cloud HRA Deputy Director Bruce Thielman and St. Cloud HRA
Housing Development Manager Wendy Hulsebus. Mr. Thielman provided an overview of
the St. Cloud HRA and Ms. Hulsebus gave a presentation explaining the St. Cloud HRA's
housing programs and also provided the following opportunities/challenges to developing a
housing program:
· Cities must identify their housing needs through a market study
· Some cides have to deal with high land costs, a lack of developers, and NIMBYism
(not in my baclvard)
· Developing parmerships and being an educator to partners is important (non-
profits, experienced developers, power companies, local employers, banks, etc.)
· Staff expertise in construction & financing is important
· A large amount of staff time must be dedicated to coordLnate the program and write
applications for projects
· Cities must acquire different streams of income to fund the progam, such as
developer fees
· Each city must find its own niche to fill a need not being met by the private sector
Mr. Thielman mentioned that he and Ms. Hulsebus would be willing to provide additional
insight to the HRA if the HRA decides to development a housing program.
6. Adjournment
There being no other business, COMMISSIONER THOMPSON MOVED TO
ADJOURN THE MEETING. COMMISSIONER WILSON SECONDED THE
MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
The meeting of the Elk River Housing and Redevelopment Authority adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Heidi Hall
Economic Development Assistant
I~{EETING OF THE ELK RIVER
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2003
Members Present: Jeff Gongoll, Cliff Lundberg, Bud Houlton and Kurt Kragness
Members Absent: Cindy Olson, Jim Nord and Pat Dwyer
Staff Present:
Stephen Rohlf
1. Call Meeting to Order
Pursuant to due cai1 and notice thereof, the regular meeting oft. he Elk River
Heritage Preservation Commission was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
Consider 7/10/03 Agend~
COMMISSIONER LUNDBERG MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA.
COMMISSIONER GONGOLL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE
MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
Consider 6/12/03 Minutes
COMMISSIONER LUNDBERG MOVED TO APPROVE THE 6/12/03
MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. COMMISSIONER GONGOLL SECONDED
TH-E MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
Consider Items on Planning Commission 7/22/03 Aaend,q
The Commission reviewed the items on the 7/22/03 Planning Commission agenda
and felt that most of the items did not have potential conflicts with any known
cultural or historic resources with some exceptions.
The Commission also discussed the revised downtown architectural standards,
which they felt were created to maintain the character of this area. They felt that
allowing 45% to 50% ora development in the downtown area to be four stories
was an economic concession, wkich compromised the intent of the standards and
would change the character of the area. Further, they strongly felt that the
Utility's building played an important role in the development of Elk River and
should be preserved.
COMMISSIONER LUNDBERG MOVED TO RECOMMENTD THE
FOLLOWING CONDITION BE PLACED ON THE coNDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN: "ANY ITEM OR
CONDITION FOUND THAT INDICATES THE SITE IS LIKELY TO
YIELD INFOR3{ATION IMPORTANT TO PRE-HISTORY OR HISTORY
SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE CITY IMMEDIATELY. FURTHER,
THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO STOP X¥ORK AUTHORIZED IN
ITS APPROVAL UNTIL THE SITE IS APPROPRIATELY
INVESTIGATED AND WORK IS AUTHORIZED TO CONTINUE BY
THE CITY." COMMISIONER HOULTON SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
COMMISSIONER LUNDBERG MOVED TO RECOMMEND THAT
FOUR STORIES SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED IN THE DOWNTOWN
STANDARDS AND THAT THE UTILITY BUILDING NOT BE TORN
DOWN. COMMISSIONER HOULTON SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED 4~0.
Update on Comprehensive Plan
The Commission discussed the fact that their comments have not been added to
the second draft of the Comprehensive Plan. They decided to make a point of this
at the next meeting of the Plan Committee.
Discuss Literature Search and Archaeolo~cal Modelin¢ Grant
Stephen Rohlfinformed the group of a meeting held with the State Archeologist
regarding this project. He also informed the group that Art Hennington, a former
Elk River High School Teacher, was at the meeting. Mr. Hennin~on is in
possession of approximately 60 audio tapes, on which various important figures
from Elk River's past discuss its history. Mr. Hennin~on is willing to ~ve these
tapes to the H-PC as part of its oral history project.
Other Business
No other business was brought forward at this time.
Discuss Items to be on the Auto, st 14tt~ Age~ct~
The Commission dec/ded that the particulars of archaeology project will be
discussed at their next meeting.
...Adiournment
There being no fizrther business, the meeting of the Elk River HPC was adjourned
at 8:12 p.m.
De£nit'ions
~uilding I-'Ieight: The dimension taken [rom the sidewalk on Mare Street to
uppermost portion of the Paxapet/Cormce,
Canopy: A fixed or operable horizontal projection or hood over a door, Window,
~che, etc.
Comic~: Any hor=ontal projecting ornamental molding that finishes or crowns the
top of a bmlding, wall, arch, etc. ['t shall be a minimu.m of 2'4 inches in height.
Display Area: The area £:om the top of the I~ckplate to the head of the entrance
door.
Ganged: A combination of similar devices =ranged for convenience to act
together.
Kickptare: The area from the sidewalk surface to the bottom of the Display Area.
Ir shall be 18-24 roches in height-
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Parapet Panel: The a~ea from the he'ad of the uppermost wi.ndoxvs to the bottom of
the articulated Cornice.
PrLmarv Facade: Any building race _m~e-[_tty fronting a public street or park. Comer
Units shall have two Primary Facades.
Secondary_ Facade: Any building face that does not ,~e_..c_ffz front a pubhc street or
pa.rk Wails daat extend above the mofline of an adjoining braid, hag shall be tre:xted
as Seconda.gr Facades.
Stoeefront:. The portion of the faqade from the sidewalk to dae head of the entrance
Smngcouzse: tiaa area that is located at the second floor line that separates thc
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~2~...z.F~ mom the UpCer Facade. Typically ir is cre-a'ted w'ida a reveal and/or
change m th~ brick applicat/on (i.e. a Soldier Course).
Transom ~krea: Tlae area between the head of the enuance door and d~e bottom of
the S tmagcourse.
Unit o~ Ut,it Width: The 20-26 foot building fasade width.
Umr Arm: The ~ea de£med as the Umt Width ttrnes the Building Height
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Uooer F~c_,'td¢; Thc on~ or two story pornons ['rom ~c Sr. dn~co~e ~o r. hc bottom
~-~ ~he axtic~ated Cornice.
X. DD - Dowv~town Distric~
STATEM-f~NT OF PURPOSE: One of the reasons often stated for people's affection for
Downtown Elk Pdve: is ~at ~ey ~e irs "chm~er." ~e doo~ays and ~dows ~at ~ow ~e
pedesman to look into dxe b~, &e wam~ of ~e b~g material, and &e sm~ to~
~'tecmre ~ combine to create a fnen~y ~d ~vi~g a~osphere. M~t~g and e~ammg dm
ch~act~ is an ~portm~ aspect of both renovations and new eons~cfion. As Do~ro~ Elk ~ver
~anges, ~mre renova~ons as weft as any n~ cons~c~on s.ho~d r~force d=e generfl ch~crer
and qu~ of ~e ems~g do~.to~ w~e de~ly b~g an elpression of ~ae ~c~tec~e of its o~
me. ~e des~ of new cons~cfion shodd t~e into consideradon ~e location of ~e pzoposed
b~g as we~ as mco~orate =a~fion~ desi~ ~ements.
The purpose of the DD, Downtown District is to create this "character" with the appearance t~at
there is a multiple of narrower bu.ilding~ that a~e distinctly different from one another yet w/Il create a
umform mass of buildings. ~!~e~s!~,stan~,~.~:~ea~a"~':~B.a~e'r~omt; :or framewo~;'for'~
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A. ~ermirted Uses
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B. Ace~esso~? Uses
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C- Conditional Uses
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Ex~erio~ Buildln~ Fi-lshes:
It is the in:em o( the City of Elk Rive: to promote & enco~age high
standards of creaUVe traditional axckitect~ral deslgaa in the Downtown
District.
In the Downtown Dismct, the following are acceptable builclmg mate. rials
for Primary Facades:
a. Modular brick- with earth tone colors only. Jumbo brick shall hoc be
al.lo,wed.
b. Cut stone such as gramte, marble and limestone
In the Downtown District, the following are acceptable aec~nt materi~s for
Primary Facades:
a. EIFS, stucco and other cementations coating.
b- Wood (in the Storef:ront area only)
c- Integrally colored split face (rock face) Concrete Masonry Units (CML/)
~hac have a'dimmasional characteristic of brick (not to exceed 16 inches
in length nor 4. roches in height)
d. Tile: ceramic, p..orcetam, hand crafted or fired ('No s~Ze prefirred.?.)'
In addition, accent materials are required and shall comply with the following
tequire'.ment~:
~- :.~0%-20% of the total Umt Area (Unit Width x Building
Height) shall be of an accent material, with no more than 10%
of one single material.
ii. Accent materials shall not be concentrated in any one location.
In the Downtown Disraict, the following arc acceptable building materials
for Secondary Facades:
a. Stucco, EIFS and other cemenddous coa~ng
b. Integrally colored split face (rock face), burnished or glazed ClVL~T
.(_~xcludmg plum or painted)
c. j_ ~u.~_og~r.x_E~
d. Arty material that is acceptable for the Primazy F~cades
In the Downtown Disrxicz, the following are non-acceptable mn'ce, rials
Seco d facades:
a. Plum gray or painted concrete masonry umts
b. Wood sheathing such as ply'wood, T-111 or similar product~ ~
c. Fiberglass or aluminum panels ~t~lit~li~i~;l.~tl~¢tl~l~i~~t~ Algr=:~
d. Metal construcnon
e, Glass cm-t,'un wall systems
f. Treated brick (such as glazed, dyed or painted)
g. Vinyl
h. Siding
i. Wood shakes ~ ~
l[tuilding DesiL_a'n.Con$~,~aCrlon Stmadards
The Building
The building shill maintain a zero lot line setback.
Unit Wid'th shall be bet~reen 20-26 feet,
Building height shall not be les* than 24Jket, abov~t, reet
side,~_llq witla no less than two sro, j:k~"h.,-.,.,~., exceed~bove
Street sidewalk, with no more tha(thre~ories.
Bui/din§ elevations shall be paxallel r"~eet.
A Pmaxy Faqade color sh~ll not be the exact color as either adjacen:
U.mc
A Smngcourse, located at the second floor 1/ne, sh,ql be provided to
separate the Scorefront and ~e Upper Fasade.
A Strin§course is not required for =esidenti,'d Units that have direct
access to Main S~eet (i.e. row house [Tpe umt).
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vii. .~torefrgnt
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a. Shal~ be 50-70% gtazi.ng.
b. Smre£ront r~eatznent, shall not extend a~oss multiple U~u to um~ ~m into a s~le umt.
ArcNtec~fl detai elements, such as pe~enrs, shal not ex~end above
d~e bosom of the S~ourse ~e.
~a~s'n~kgorl~e:;mo~, ~a'~:~,meaa~On$ m me ~ower~ t~acarte.
M~t~ a re~= pattern or r~y~m ~ o~er hcades
s~eet.
g. Maso~ co[urn% piers and/or pilasters sh~ comp~ent md/or
match dle mate~al used on ~e Uppe~ Fac=de to help dele
srorefzon: pa~n$ or rhea.
viii. Kick-plates
a. Shall be 18-24 inches in heigh~
b. 'Kid<plate sha~cceptablc accent building material.
c. Color shall b{ fieutra~ bt. end and compliment with major btdldmg
materials.
Display Azea
a. %11 4
~ Us s~be e,eva~eta aoove me stctewa~x ~-_ mc es.
b. On~deax~glass shall be allowed.
¢. Woe/or metal framing shall be fi.vZshed a color to coordinate
w/th the buS~dmg% ovexall color scheme.
Internal mullions ha display windows axe fat recommended,
METROPLAINS DEDELOPMENT a
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x. Transom Area
_ a. Sh~ be the same as due Pmmary Facxde building ma[erial.
.~> The Tmsom ~ea, if it h~ no a~, sh~ have ar [eas'; ~-50% of
/ [ ~e ~ea devoted to a change ~ bd~ patt~ ~a[ is umque, but sh~ be
~ s~ to adjac~dts,
/ c. If glazed, ody~le~ ~ass, gbss blo~ and/or Stoned Glass ransoms
/ d, Trmsoms can be ~u~ted ~om ~e ms,de.
/ e. Inco~ora~on of silage ~to ~e Transom ~ea is a desmble
ueament.
~ntran, ce~
~ enmnce door to a residend~ Umt at S=eer l~d C.c. a row house ~e
b. Recessed enhances ~e encoura~d.
c. Materials sh~ be ~e sine as ~e oven~ Storefront dcsi~.
d. EnCee sha] reflect ~e ch=acter and sclc o[ space it accesses.
a. An articulated Corn/ce, a't least 24" m height, shall be requixed~Ch
building Umt Width and '-~h~.'no~.~Loj~' out more ~km
b. The same Cornice detail shall nor be the same as the two adiacent Units
to eacl~ side.
c. Corn.ice height sh,-dl vary in hmghr from umt to unit by ar least 24
inches.
~ d. The Parapet Panel shall be d~e sa_me as the Primary Facade building
~ ~ ma_.~rial used at the Upper Facade.
//~ . '~ _~e./~~l~e~ Panel, if ~reater in height than four feet, shall have ar least
[ l l.~l~lt,t~5~l;~?~ '(35-40~{~)~;f the axea devoted to ~~l~.~ck~"&~':'~
,r',,~; ,.~i ~e-~!,~ .~.,1~.:* "~,"~,r~.,~.~l I . .~.,~l .3 ", ' '.it" q "~' ' *' "~'~"
h- Up?er Facade me~enr~ ~h~ nor extend a~oss m~ple um[s
a't'tempts to ~ ~=em ~to a ~gle ~
k Cornice des~ sh~ be rate, red = an ove~ p=t of ~e desi~ and
sh~ be ora Pm~ Facade b~g matefi~ or
j. Roo~es on ~ed-use UNts sh~ be fla~.
xiii. UDgcr Floor Window~
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xiv.
d. Window W~dths m Upper F~cade shall not be grea'ter than 32-i_nches.
e. No more than two windows can be ganged together in the Upper ~
Faqade.
f. Upper Floor Windows 9hall align directly above one another from floor
to ~oor.
§. All witadowsills, on ,~ ~iven Boor, shall be at ~e same height i~ a ~ven
h. Windowsills shall be articulated with an acceptable material.
i. Keflective, mirrored, ..m~.r.~,a_ or colored glass shall not be allowed.
j. Lintels shall be oE an ,cceptable bu/lding material.
k. Wood and/or metal framing aha.Il be finished in a color ro coordinate
with the building's overall color scheme.
METROPL~INS DEUELOPMENT a 76G4~17~25
xv. Awnings
Av,~§s sb~11 be of ,~ c=nv~s m-~terial in ~ez = solid or smped
pa~em.
b. ~e use of"b~ht =m~/3ecdg~ colozm sh~ not be ~owed.
c. A~ may be eider f~ed or operable.
~ a~ ~h~ be desired to fit ~e ope~g
cover,
e. A~m~, if des=ed, sh~ be placed at a mum over
~do~ of aumt.
f. Wi~ ~e exception of dome a~gs, a~ngs sha~ project out
pe~en~lar from b~g.
A~Ngs sha~ extend a ~stmce of three (3) to four (4) feet ~om face
of b~g.
h. A~ND sh~ no~ mxzend =he en~e ~d~ of a UNt.
i. ~e ~ame s'~le and color of a~ng sha~ not extend beyond one Um~
Widm.
j. Bouom of F~ge sh~l not be lo--er ~an ~ewn ~)f~Ourf4) inch~s or
k. Lower Fagade a~gs sh~ not extend above ~e bottom of ~e
S~gco~se ~e.
1. No si~a~ sh~ be placed on flae Field or ~e
m. Lette~g, not to exceed 4 roches m h~ht, sh~ be ~owed on ~e
a~g
n. A~ for Upp= Facade ~dows sh~ be N~vidu~ to each
op~g md be ~e sine s~le and color as
~e Storefzon~ ~ea.
o. fim~ sha~ mploy colo~ schemes ~at
i'~ is placed upon as weft ,s adjoining b~gs-
p. Amgs sh~ be compatible ~ ~e desi~ of ~e b~g and ~e
~ ~eetscape.
q. Canopies sh~ not be ~o~ed.
METROPLAINS DEVELOPMENT LLC
RESPONSE TO DESING STANDARDS& GUIDELINES. 8/11/03
Definitions
Downtomn Building Height within the Downtown District (DD) means the dimension
taken from the sidewalk on Main Street to uppermost portion of the Cornice.
Canop~y means a fixed or operable horizontal projection or hood over a door,
window, niche, etc.
Cornice means any horizontal projecting ornamental molding that f'mishes or crowns
the top of a building, wall, arch, etc.
Dij'fl/~_/lrea means the area from the top of the I~ckplate to the head of the
entrance door.
~'&plate means the area from the sidewalk surface to the bottom of the Display
Area.
Lotverfrafude means the portion of the facade that includes the Storefront, the
Transom and the Stringcourse.
Me&Ilion means a decorative element that is typically inlaid into the facade of a
building often bearing a figure in relief, a portrait, or as an ornament with a change
in material.
Parapet Pane/means the area from the head of the uppermost windows to the
bottom of the articulated Cornice.
Prima~v Faf'ade means any building facade directly fronting a public street, park or the
river. Corner Units shah have at least two Primary Fagades.
Secondasy Faf'ade means any building fagade that does not directly front a public
street, park or the river. Walls that extend above the roofline of an adjoining
building shall be treated as Secondary Fagades.
Storefront means that portion of the fagade from the sidewalk to the head of the
entrance door.
Sttingcourse means an area/band that is located at the second floor line separating the
Lower Fagade from the Upper Fa?ade. It shah be created with a reveal and/or
change in the brick pattern (i.e. a Soldier Course).
Transom ~Zlrea means the area between the head of the entrance door and the bottom
of the Stringcourse.
Unz? or Unit Width means the measurement of an imphed fagade.
Unit~/trea means the area defined as the Unit Width Umes the Downtown Building
Height.
U~oper?af'ade means the portion of facade from the strmgcourse to the bottom of
the articulated Cornice.
Sec. 30-1026. DD Downtown District.
(a) Purpose. As Downtown Elk River changes, future preservation as well as any new
construction should reinforce the general character and quality of the existing downtown. The
design of new construction should take into consideration the location of the proposed
building(s) as well as incorporate traditional design elements and techniques that are currently
represented in existing structures.
The intent of the Downtown D~stnct is to preserve this disuncuve ch~r,~5~
I
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standards sha~ be the framework for any new development and desi~s sha~ s~Ne for creative
~a~fional architectural character, wh~e clearly being an expression of the architecture of its
own ~e.
Peri#ed Uses. The fo~o~ng uses sha~ be Per~tted Uses ~ the Do--town Dis~ct,
subject to the desi~ standards set forth in Sections 30-1026(e) and (0 and ~e Site Plan
Review process set forth ~ Section 30-1026(g) of ~is ordnance:
(1) Governmental, business and professional offices
(2) Financial institutions
(3) Retail stores and shops
(4) Personal service establishments
(5) Outpatient health care facilities
(6) Multiple family dwellings provided that business/commercial uses at street level
occupy the floor
(7) Hotels
(8) Restaurants, (Class I)
(9) Public parks
(c) Accessory Uses. Accessory uses in the Downtown District are as follows:
(1) Off-street parking facilities
(2) Off-street loading facilities
(3) Telephone booths
(4) Private recreational facilities
(5) Public shelters and essential services
(6) Sale of firearms
(7) Temporary signs as permitted in Section 30-851 et seq.
(8) Permanent signs.
Signs should be designed to fit with the character, proportions and scale of the
individual building and should complement, rather than compete with, the character of
downtown.
DELETE
STOREFRONT I
VS. FA(iADE
DELETE
DELETE
ADDRESS VS.
(d)
a. Prior to installing any signs, a sign permit must be obtained from the planning
department.
b. Prohibited signs: back-lit signs, molded plastic canister signs, smooth/flat plastic
signs and signs with strobe lights, flashing elements or distracting actions.
c. One(l) wan mounted sign and one (1)projecting sign shaU be allowed on each
and on one (1) , which does not extend above the
roofline of an adjoining building.
d. A total of one (1) square foot of wall mounted signage per one (1) linear foot of
Unit Width, not to exceed thirty-two (32) square feet shall be allowed.
e. Wall mounted signs shall not exceed twenty-four (24) inches in height nor project
out more than six (6) inches from facade.
fi Wall mounted signs shall not be higher than the bottom of the Stringcourse.
g. Projecting sign(s) shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area, shall not project more
than four (2~ (set from fa?de and shall n~t be thicker than six (6) inches.
i. Projecting sign and structural elements shall not be lower than seven (7) feet four (4)
inches from the sidewalk nor shall be higher than the bottom of the sill of the
second floor windows.
j. Signage shall be constructed of metal, wood, stone, and/or cloth. (Plastic?)
k. The brackets and structure for ~rojecting,~ign~ ~hall b~ornamentallY designed.
~2 ~¥~t ~}~i (Preexisting Conditions)
m. Monument signs shall not be allowed. Existing monument signs erected prior to
the date of the adoption of this ordinance can be rebuilt to the same size in the
same location.
n. Aside from a date and name stone not exceeding three (3) square feet, no signage
shall be placed within the Parapet Panel area.
o. Window signs and temporary on-site signs attached to or painted on a window may
not cover more than fifty (500/0) percent of the window surface area.
p. Portable signs shall be limited to unlit A-frame signs with a maximum height of
three (3) feet and a total area of six (6) square feet per side. Such signs shall not
obstruct pedestrian traffic nor impede vehicular traffic.
q. Only one (1) portable sign may be displayed directly in front of a business at any
given time and shall be displayed only during business hours.
r. Street numbers must be prominently displayed at the main entrance to every
building and be visible from the street.
Conditiona/U~e~. The following uses shall be Conditional Uses in the Downtown
District, subject to the design standards set forth in Sections 30-1026(e) and (f) and the
procedures and standards for the approval of Conditional Use Permits set forth in
Sections 30-651 through 30-659 of this ordinance:
(1) Nonprofit clubs, lodges or halls
(2) Licensed daycare facilities
(3) Instituhonal uses
(4) Commercial parking lots and ramps (Residential Parking?)
(5) Multiple family dwellings without commercial on ftrst floor
(6) On-Sale liquor establishments
(7) Commercial recreational facilities
(8) Convenience store
(9) Funeral parlor
(10) Restaurants, (Class II)
(11) Governmental buildings and facilities
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(12) Produce markets
(13) Therapeutic massage and sauna establishments
(e) Exterior Building Finishes. New Development within the Downtown District shall utilize
the exterior building materials set forth in this section.
(1) Primary Facades.
a. The following are acceptable building materials for Primary Facades:
i. Modular brick - Jumbo brick shall not be allowed.
ii. Cut stone such as granite, marble and limestone
iii. Architectural stone
iv. Acid etched architectural precast concrete panels
v. Architectural metal, not to exceed twenty-five (25%) percent of the Unit Area
b. The following are acceptable aa'ent materials for Primary Facades:
i. EIFS, stucco and other cementitious coating
ii. Wood (in the Storefront area only) (Bay windows, cupola's, corner bays)
~ ~'~ ncrete Mason Units C
iii. Inte~rallv colored ~r,~ ~~,~,?j Co ~... ~,,~.~,! ........... ~
4x16 or 16x16 Burnished, smooth, rock)
iv. Ceramic, porcelain, hand crafted or fired file
v. Treated brick (such as glazed, dyed or painted)
vi. Architectural precast concrete (vii. Fiber cement siding/trim)
Accent material are required on both Primary and Secondary Facades and shall
comply with the following requirements:
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Secondary Facades.
a. The following are acceptable building materials for Secondary Facades:
Brick
Stucco, EIFS and other cementitious coating
Inte all ............ colored split face (rock face), burnished or glazed CMU
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Any material that is acceptable for Primary Facades
Architectural standards and guidelines. It is the intent of the City of Elk River to promote and
encourage high standards of creative, traditionally based, architectural design in the
Downtown District. Therefore, new development within the Downtown District shall
comply with the following Design Standards and Guidelines. The restoration,
remodeling and/or expansion of existing buildings shall, to the maximum extent
possible, bring exterior facades back to the appearance they had when they were
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originally constructed, or maintain a similar architectural style to the original
construction, or comply to the extent possible with these Design Standards and
Guidelines.
(1) The Building.
(2)
Standards:
a. The building shall not be setback more than six (6) feet from a front property line.
Side yards shall maintain a zero lot line setback.
b. Unit Widths directly facing Main Street and Jackson Avenue shall be between twenty
(20) and thirty (30) feet and may be increased to ninety (90) feet on corner units.
Unit widths shall be clearly defined.
c Buildin hei ht shall be at least two (2~ stories but not less than twen~-four (24) feet
~~3~=~ ~: ........ ~J .. ~' ~,,~,~I ~ ~:~ ~ , ;,mgzc~:~ ~a mur {4) stories'
Lower Fagade and the Upper Fagade.
f. A S=ingcourse is not req~ed for residential Units ~at have ~ect access to the
s~eet 0. e. row house ~pe uni0.
g. U~ connections and hea~g, ven~afion and ak con&fiomng (~AC) eqmpment
sha~ not be visible ~ a Pr~a~ Fagade (what grills/fire connection~meters/readouts)
Guidelines:
a. The setback of buildings at the intersection of two streets will be subject to review
for adequate pedestrian and vehicular visibility.
b. All Unit widths are encouraged to be proportioned to those on Main Street and
ackson.
d. Primary Fagade building elevations parallel to the street are favored.
Storefront.
Standards:
a. Shall be fifty (50%) to seventy (70%) percent glazing and not extend to the Unit
edges.
b. Lower Fagade architectural detail elements, such as pediments, shall not extend
above the bottom of the Strin ;e line.
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Guidelines:
b. Maintain a regular pattern or rhythm with other facades along the street.
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Kickplates.
Standards:
a. Shah be eighteen (18) to twenty-four (24) inches in height.
b. Excluding wood shakes, tdckplates may be of an acceptable accent building material.
c. Color shall be neutral, blend and compliment with the major building materials.
Display Area.
Standards:
a. Sills shall be directly above the ~op~,( the Kickplate.
c. Wood and/or metal framing shall be £mished a color to coordinate with the
building's overall color scheme.
(5) Transom Area.
Standards:
the
Facade
building
material.
a. Shall be the same as Prima~
c. Glass block and/or Stoned Glass ~ be a]owed. Color tinted glass sha] not be
a~owed.
Guidelines:
a. Transoms may be illuminated from the inside.
b. Incorporation of signage into the Transom Area is a desirable element.
(6) Entrances.
Guidelines:
a. Entrance doors should have a minimum forty-five (45%) percent glass, unless it is
the entrance door to a residential Unit at Street level (i.e. a row house type unit).
b. Framing materials should be the same as the overall Storefront design.
c. Entrance should reflect the character and scale of space it accesses.
(7) Upper Fagade.
Standards:
a. An articulated Cornice at least twenty four (24) inches in height shall be required for
each building Unit Width. Cornice detailing shall be achieved through, but not
limited to. corbellinz, varied ornamental moldings and reliefs.(bldg rntl or fi~!~h change)
c. Cornice design shall be integrated as an overall part of the design and shall be of a
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Guidelines:
(8) Upper Floor Windows.
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Standards:
a. X minimum of three (3) windows per floor per Unit Width shall be provided in the
Upper Fagade.
b Only single-hung, double-hung and Zed windows shall be allowed. (add awning & casement)
e. Windowsills are required on all widows and shall be articulated with an acceptable
Pr~ary Fagade building material or architectural precast concrete.
g. Wood and/or metal framing shall be finished in a color to coordinate with the
building's overall color scheme.
h. Window air conditioners shall not be allowed in Primary Facades. (preexisting conditions?)
i. Balconies shall be allowed only on facades that face the river and on Secondary
Facades. (add eyebrow on primary & setback balconies)
j. Lintels shall be of an acceptable Primary Fagade building material or architectural
concrete.
Guidelines:
b. Upper Facade Windows are encouraged to align directly above one another from
floor to floor.
Awnings.
Standards:
b. Awnings may be either fixed or operable.
c. Awnings, if desired, shall be placed at a minimum over all Storefront windows of a
Unit Width.
d. Awnings for Upper Fagade windows shall be individual to each opening.
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g. Awnings shall not extend to the Unit..~ges.
i. The bottom of the fringe shall not be lower than seven (7) feet four (4) inches or
higher than eight (8) feet from the sidewalk.
Lower shall not extend above the bottom of the Stringcourse line.
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Guidelines:
Awnings for Upper Fagade windows are encouraged to be the same style and color as
in the Lower Facade.
d. All awnings should be designed to fit the opening that is intended to cover.
e. Canopies are discouraged and will be subject to review for appropriate scale and
proportion.
(10) Lighting.
Standards:
Ia. Fixtures that are not allowed in the Downtown District are: visible fluorescent bulbs,
neon lighting on building exteriors, colored bulbs (except for temporary seasonal
decoration) and internally illuminated awnings. (neon should be allowed)
b. Strobe lights and flashing elements shah not be allowed.
Guidelines:
a. Historically accurate fixtures and appropriately scaled contemporary fnctures, such as
but not limited to, gooseneck, wall mounted lantern and shielded fiuorescents are
preferred.
c. Lighting at building facades should serve only to illuminate entries, adjacent
pedestrian areas and displays, or to highlight significant architectural features.
d. Lighting may be placed at doorways, below awnings, in display widows and as needed
to illuminate signage or architectural features.
(11) Fences and Railings.
Standards:
Ia. shall be * ~ ~::' ~ (PLASTIC?)
Fencing
me~a, ~,~ ii ~,~'
b. Fences used to screen parking areas shall be within a height range of 4'-0" and 6'-0".
d. Chain hnk fencing sha~ not be allowed.
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Guidelines:
b. Balconies and/or patios should utilize decorative metal railings which coordinate
with the design and color scheme of the building.
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(12) Enclosures.
Standards:
a. Dumpsters shall be within enclosures constructed of the same material and colors as
those used in the building.
b. Enclosures must be at least six (6) feet in height and provide full screening of
equipment and dumpsters.
~13) Parking (Section in zoning vs. here - if here modification req'd)
Standards:
Parking shall be provided underground, behind a building, within a building, or
within a parking structure.
Surface parking shall be at fifty (50%) percent the rate set forth per Section 30-894.
OFF street parking shall be shielded from view of major streets using dense
landscaping, open fencing with landscaping, and/or a masonry wall with open
fencing.
(1) Site Plan Revie~v of Permitted Uses. Proposals for the construction of new buildings and
structures, and the restoration, remodeling or expansion of existing buildings and
structures, within the Downtown District shall be reviewed by the Direction of
Planning, or their designee, to determine if they meet the standards set forth in Sections
30-1026(e) and (f). No building permit shall be issued until this review process has
been completed.
(2) ~lpplication. Applications for site plan review within the Downtown District shall be
filed with the Director of Planning, or their designee, on a form prescribed by the city
and shall be accompanied by such plans and information as may be required by the city,
including building elevations which spedfy exterior building materials and provide
suffident design detail to evaluate compliance with Sections 30-1026(e) and (f).
(3) Review. The Director of Planning, or their designee, shall have 15 days from the date a
completed Application for Site Plan Review is accepted by the city to determine if the
proposed building materials and design meet the requirements of Sections 30-1026(e)
and (f), and to approve or deny site approval. If the Director of Planning, or their
designee, denies site plan approval, the denial shall be accompanied by a written
statement setting forth how the proposal does not comply with the design standards of
Sections 30-1026(e) and (f).
(4) Mppeal. If the Director of Planning, or their designee, denies site plan
approval, the applicant may appeal this denial pursuant to the requirements
and procedures set forth in Section 30-634 of this ordinance.
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~efinition$
Down~ow~ B#i]di~i t-'I~ht ~tb~ the Dov~ntown Dist~ct (DD) mm~s the rl~_mem~o~
take.~ f~om the si&~stk o~ M~ Steer to uppermost po~don of t_he Cornice.
Ca~), means a ~xcd or opex~ble horizontal ptoicction or hood over a doo~,
window, niche, ¢~-.
C~rsie mea~s any hohzontal p~ject/n§ omame~aI molding that 6-1shes ot
the top of a building, w~/l, arch, etc.
Ama means the asea Crom the top of the IGckplate to the head of the
ent:mnce doo~,
means the ~ from the sidewalk su~ace ~o the bosom of the Di~hy
Y.~r ~ar~& means thc portion of thc £acade that/aadudes thc Storefxont,
Transom snfl the
~tfi'~. means a decorative dement that is tTpically inlaid/nto ~c ~mde of a
bnilding often bc~,4%~ a fiffum/n ~elie£, a poxtmi~ or as ~n omsment wirh ~ change
Para~a P~tlme~rm the ~ea ~ the head of the uppen~ost x~indows m the
bottom of the z~ficuhmd Cornice.
Primag Facade meam my building la.de dizecdy fronting a pubhc stxeer, park o~ the
river. Comer Units sh~ll have at least two Px~mazy Fag~des.
$~n$=O, Fa~ade means any build~,~g facade that does not directly fzont a public
street, park or the fiver_ Wails that extend above the zoofline of ax~ adjoi~i,~g
building shall be txeated as Second~ Fagade~.
means that poxtion of the fagade fxa:~n thc sidewalk m the head of the
door.
~ctdngcoxm means au ma/band that is located at ~e second floor ~ sepam~g ~e
Low~ F~;a& ~m ~e Upp= Fa~de. It sh:]l be ~ea~ ~ a z~ed and/oz
~a~ ~ ~e bfi& pa~ 0-~ a Sol, et Co~se),
Traemm Area means the asea between the head of thc entrance doo: and the bottom
of the S~-gcourse.
U~it or Unit l~idth means the measuxement of au implied facade.
UnitAre= mea~s the area defined as the U~it Width d~es the Downto~m Building
Up, er Facade meam the portion of facade from the Stmxgcoamc to the bottom of
the a~cuhted Cornice.
MEZRO. PLA!NS NO, 87} P, 4
Sec. 30-1026. DD Downtown Developmen~ Dig~rict.
Th-ese ~t~md~rA~ shaI1 be 'J'~: ~,amework ~or ~urv ~exv clevei~l~uenr m'~cl de$i~,s sh,~ll strive for
creative traditional atchimctural ckamcter, while dearly bei~ ,'m expression o15 the architecture
o£its own time.
Per/~iced User. The following uses shall be Permitted Uses ia the DD District; subiect
~o thc desiga standards set forfla in S~fions 30-1026(e) and
process set forth ia Section 30-1026(g) of this
(1) Gov~amc~atal, business and pro£essional o£~ces
(2) Fimn~ iastiuations
(3) Remfl sta=~ and shops
(4) P~al s~ce es~b~m~
(6) ~ple ~y d~ell~ogs pt~ided ~at bu~ss/cornmeal uses ~t s~t levd
oc~py ~e. floot
q) Ho~
(9) Pubac p~s
(c) .A:m~y U. res. Accessory uses in the DD clisu:ict at~ as follows:
(1) Off-street p~ldng facilities
(2) Off-stree~ loading facilities
(3) Telephone booths
(4) ?rivat~ recreational facilities
($) Public shelte~ ua~d essential services
(6) Sale of firearms
(7') Temporm5' ~ig~s as permitted in Section 30-851 et seq.
(8) p~neat sig~.
Signs should be designed to fit,~ith the charact~ proportions mad scale of the
individual buildiaxg and ~houlcI complement, ratJaet than compete witl~ the charactex of
clownto~.
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si~s aM ~s ~ s~obc ~h~, ~s~ ~cn~ o: ~s~g ac~on~.
~ ' ~- Y_~- ~ on one (~) ~
U~t ~id~, not ~ excee~ ~-~o ~2)
e. W~ mouuted s~ sh~ not ~c~d ~-fou~ ~4) ~ ~ h~ht nor p~oje~
out mo~ ~ ~ (6) ~es ~m ~d~.
f. W~ mo~md s~s sh~ no~ be ~ ~
g, pmj~g si~(s) sh~ uot ~ceed sk (6) s~ feet ~ ~, sh~ not p~jc~ mom
~ P~je~ s~ ~d s~ a~ ~ uo~ b~ low~ ~ s~ ~) fed fo~ (4)
s~d floo~ ~dows.
n. i~de from I date lnd n~e s~e not ~g
s~ be ph~ ~r~n ~e P~p~ Pa~
o. W~dow si~s ~d ~p~ on-sim s~s a~ed ~ o~ p~md ~ l ~dow may
not cov~ mom ~ ~ (50%) p~mt of ~e
p. P~ble ~ sh~ be li~it~ ~ -~k A-~e
~e (5) fee~ and a ~ ~ of s~ (6) s~ feet p~ sid; Su~ s~s sh~ not
obs~ct p~es~n ~ffic no~ ~p~e v~o~l~r ~ffic.
q. O~y oae (1) po~ble ~ rely be ~hy~ ~e~y ~ front of a bu~ess at ~y
~v~ ~e and sha~ be ~splsycd o~y d~ b~ess ho~.
S~eet a~b~ mu~ be pm~in~fly ~sph~ at
(d) Co.~W U~. ~e foRo~ roes sh~ be Con~fio~ Uses ~ ~e DD Dis~
subject m ~e desi~ s~d~s set fo~ ~ S~ons 30-1026(e) aM (~ md ~e
pmced~ ~3 smd~s for ~e zppmv~ of Con~fio~ Use ?e~i~ s~ fo~.~
Se~ns 50-651 ~ugh 30-659 of~ o~i~:
(2)
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Noa?rofit clubs, lodges or h~lls
Licensed dayctte hcflities
Institutional uses
On-S~e ~uor
Con~en~ ~m
Fu~
K~mma~, (Chss I~
Gov~cn~ b~ ~d
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(12) Produce zm~tke=
(15) Thempc-udc a:mssa~: a-ct sauzm cstmbli~h~-ents
Exterior Buildi,g ?i~itbe. r. Ne~ Development wivh*,~ the DD District shall utiize the
c~eaior builai~g mate. dais set forth in ttxis sectio~
(1) p,4,~,ry Facades.
a. The follomviug are acceptable bmqeliog matmfixls for P~mxvy Facades:
L Mod,do~ bzick - Jumbo bzick shall not be allowed.
ii. Cut stone such as g~anite, ,~-~ble and limestmae
iii.A:chitectuml stone
iv. Acid etched a_~hitecmufl pzeeast ccmm-t~ panels
v. aS~-chitectuml metal, mot to exceed wemty-£1ve (25%) percent of the Unit A_tea
b. The £ollowing aze acceptable atunt materi-l~ fo: Primary Facades:
X~.~~ preca-~t concrete. ·
x~l~mnt material are required on both Pzimary and Secondary Facades a~d shall
comply xvith the ~ollowing requirements:
(2) Secondary Facades.
The following are acceptable building materiMs fo~ Secondary Facades:
L Brick
/i. Stucco, EIFS and other cementitious coating
Integrally colored split bce '(rock fiace), bumi~i~d o: glazed ClvlU ~
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iv..&-y ma,:~5_'*~ that N aecepmble £or ?rim,.ry FacaSes
(f) Amhitect~ral standards andggidelines.' k is the inteat of the City of Elk River to pzomote and
encourage high standards of creative, lradifiomlly based, amb. itectumI design in the
Dovento~n District. Thercfoze~ new development u4tbi- the DD District sk-U comply
vekh the t~ollow/ng Des/gn Standaz~ls and Guid-lio*s. The restoration, remodeling
a~d/o: expansion of existing bu~rl;,~ shall,.to the maximum ex-tv_ut possible, bring
exterior facades back to the appemnce they had when they were orig~-ol!y constructed,
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or :n:~h, s ~m~l~ architectuzal s .tyle t~ the original construction, o~ comply to the
r.x'ten~ possibI~ with th~se Design Sr~d~ds a.ad
0) Th~ Bu~d~.
Standards:
The building ~hall not be s~tback mo~e than ~ (6) f~t
Side ~ sh~ ~,~;~ · z~ lot ~e
U~t Wides d~cdy ~ M~ S~eet ~d Ja&so=
~0) and ~W (30) f~t ,~d may be ~ed ~ ~e~ ~0) fe~ o~ com~
UMt ~d~ sh~ be d~y de~.
A Sn~zgcoume, located ax the second floor llne, sl~ll be provided to separate the
Lower Fagade and the UFpez Fagade.
A Str~gcourse is not ~equ' .t?d for residential Unir~ fl~at have dicect access to the
$~t (i.e~ row house type amir).
Utility comaectiom and bestir, ventilation and air condi,tionir~g ('f-IVAC) eqmB~aeat I ~
a. The setback ofbvilrti,,ff$ at the intersection of t,,~o slzeet~ will be subject t~ revie~r
for adequate pedest~ and vehioztaz visibility.
b. Ali Unit widths axe encouraged to he proportioned to those on Ma~ Street and
Jackson.
d. Pfima~ Fagade building elewatio~s parallel to the street are favored.
(2) Smzef:on*.
S_taadan:ts:.
a. Shall be fifty (509'0) to seventy (70%) percent glazing amd not ex-tend to the Unit
edges.
b. Ix>war Fag-sale ardxitectur4 detail dements, such ~ pediment,, sh~ not exte,,d
aboxne the bottom of the Stringcou~e line.
Maintain a :,gulaz pattema or rjayrhrn with other facades a].ong thc street.
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$tmU be eighteen (15) ro ~ven~-£our (24) inches in
Excluding wood shies, kickpl~tes n~y bc oF,-m acceptable zccent
<4) Display A-rea-
Sills shall be directly abo~e the top of the Kiekplate.
Wood a~I/oz metal f~m;,g shall be/:ini~hed a color ro coo~tinat~ wi~ the
bttildmg's overall color scheme.
Transom Ax'es.
). Shall be the same ~s the p~m,,-y Facade building material. .
c- Glzss block and/o~ Stained G~.ss will be allowed. Color tinted glass shall not be
allowed.
Transoms may be ill~mi-at~l from the i~ide.
.Tmcorporafioza of signagc into thc Transom Area is a desirable element,
(6) Entrances.
Ouidelines:
a. tD~tnnce doors should have a n~i,~i,~,am forty-fnre (45%) percent gl=ss, unless ir is
the entrance door to a residential Unit ~ Sme=t level 0.e. s row house type unit).
b. Framing matczizls should be the same as the overall Stozefront design.
c. Entrance should reflect thc ,-h~-actez and scale of space it accesses.
('7) Upper Fagad,~.
St'andard~:
__~_ a.~culal~l Cornice at least twenty four (2~) iuchcs in height sh~ll be zecluked
each bui]tll,g Unit Width. Cornice dem/~/,,g shall be achieved ti=ough, but not
li,'ni,~ to, cotbeui~ ,~:ied on~omenm~ moldings md reliefs. ~}lb~lllO
{~)~ ....... n ~.~n ...... ~-~ ~"'-"" , d' -- C' ......
c. Cornice design sh;fll be h~teg=ated as an ovezall parr of the design
P~aary Facade btflding matmal or architectunl l:n:ecast concrete. ,-
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(~) Upper ~oot W'mdows,
_ building's overall color scheme. .
i~lndo~' ~ condit~ne~ sh~ not be ~wed
, . ~~t~s ~1~ ~ ~ o~v ~ ~cades ~ ~ce ~e d~r md on ~o~
j. L~ls sh~I be of ~ acceptable P~ Facade b~g
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g. Axvrfings sbatll not extend ro ~h~ Unit edges.
~. ~e boom of th~ ~ sh~l not ~e ~o~ g~ se~en ~ feet ~o~ (4) ~s or
~ Fa~de a~i~ sh~ not ~d ~bove ~e bo~ of ~e S~gcou~e ~
a. A~ fo; Upp~ Fa~& ~ ~ ~~ ~ be ~ same sV~ ~d color as
&e a~, ifp~% ~ ~e Low~ F;ade.
d. A~ a~gs ~ho~ be des~ m ~ ~e op~g ~ is ~ded m cove.
e. Cmop~s ~e ~sco~d and ~ be subj~t m ~ for approp~m s~e ~
p~po~
OFixmresth~ axe not ~llowed i~ the Dox~nm~ Dist~ct visible fluo~esceat
bulbs,
neon liKhfia~[ on building exteHozs, colozed bulbs (except for te. mpo _r-f~ry seasonal
b. S~obe ~h~ and flas~g dmm~ sh~ not be
I4.ismxically accurate fixtures and appropriately scaled con~poxary fixture% such as
but not limited to, gooseneck, wail mounted lantern and shielded fluorescents are
prefe=ed.
pMesM, o ~s ~d ~5pla~, or m ~ght si~fimnt ~le~ fea~s.
~h~g may be phc~ at ~omys, b~ow a~, m ~lay widows ~ ~s need~
m ~u~i~am si~ge or a~m~ fea~s.
(1 I) Fences axed R-~;li~gs.
b. Fences used to screen pa.tkiag xtems uh,~_ be within a height range of 4'-0" md 6'-0".
d- Chui,~ Iink fencing shadl not be aI1owed.
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b- Balconies anS/o~: patlo.~ ~ho't~d t~1~e decc~tlve metal. ~i1~ng.s ~'hich coordinate
with the desiga aad colo~ scheme of the b~g.
2,) E,,closuxes.
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Pretrrvation, restonu'ion, r~r,~o&ling and/or t.vpanding.
The Baildmg,
a. Any exterior work on erdsthag build~gs shoed, to the best of its ability, bring the
facade(s) back to the appearmce they had v~hen they ~rexe o~.g4~olly coastr~cted or
maintain fimilux ~chi~ecmral style.
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5it~ P/an Revie~ of Per~ittd User. Proposals for thc co=struction of new buildings and
strtmtt~res, a~ad ~e emto=atio~, remod~liog or expa~ion of existiag buildings and
strucmxm, ~imi,~ the DD Dismict sh~Jl be zeviewed by the Di~ecfion-o£ ?l~-,~i-g, or
their designee, to det~ni,~e if they meet the standards set forth in Sections 30-1026(e)
and (f). No bt~ilaing pmmait shall be isled until this xevie~ process has beea
complete&
A, pI~ticatio~. Applications for site plan review ,wi~in the DD Dis~ct shall be gled with
the Director of Plmanhag, or their designee., oa a form prescribed by the city nad ~hall
be accompanied by such pla~s mci ixffozma~io~ a* may be required by the city,
including buiJdl,g elevations which specify exreaior building matemls md provide
s~t de~g~ detail to evaluate compliance with Sectious 30-1026(e) and (f).
Redtw. The Director o£P)~--ing, or their designee, shall have 15 days Erom the date a
completed Application for Site Plan Re~iew is accepted by the city to detem~e if the
proposed builclimg matetj~$ and desig~ meet the requiremeots of Sectio-s 30-1026(e)
axad (0, and m approve or deny site approval. If the Director of Phmamg, or ~eir
defig~ee, demes site plan approval, the deni,l shalI be accompauied by a wxitt~
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!i, 2003 ',2,00PiVi MEZR, O, ?LA;NS: NO, 873 P, ;2
star~near setm~g £o~ how the proposal does nor comply ~itla ~e d~ s~ o~
Semis 30-I026(e) m~
approv~ ~e ap~cmt ~y app~ ~s d~i*l p~mt m ~e
r~mmts md proced~ set fo~ ~ Se~oa 3p-634_of ~
or.race.
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