2. PC SR 01-11-2005
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Planning Commission
Michele MCPherso~ctor of Planning
FROM:
DATE:
January I I, 2005
SUBJECT:
Workshop Agenda
Review Bed and Breakfast Ordinance
Attached is a memo from Scott Harlicker, Senior Planner, regarding the draft definition for a
Bed and Breakfast Ordinance, as discussed at the December 14th workshop. Please review
the attached draft and determine if it meets the intent that was discussed at the December
meeting. Attached for reference are those meeting notes.
Discuss Transportation Priorities in Light of Natural Resources Inventory
Information
Review Corridor Plan South of 17Sth Avenue
At the December 14,2004 meeting, the Commission identified a number of priority
transportation corridors that the City Council should consider. These corridors were
identified without regard for natural resource or other issues. The Commission should now
look at its priorities in light of real world considerations, specifically, the Natural Resources
inventory.
Staff has prepared an Access Plan for the area south of 17 5th Avenue, based on discussions
with the City Engineer and the concept review of the townhome proposal on the former
I<lein property. Internal connections between the properties will depend on how the
properties develop, i.e, what uses are proposed. The Commission should feel free to draw
on the attached photo. Land use options could include mixed-use
commercial/ office/residential, high density residential (apartments and townhomes) and
medium density townhomes. The only physical constraint is the large wetland, highlighted
in yellow.
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January 11, 2005 Workshop Agenda
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Review/Discuss Draft Outline of Wetland Buffer Ordinance
The Natural Resources Inventory report suggested that the City should consider adopting a
Wetland Buffer Ordinance. This will allow for a buffer area adjacent to wetlands, which will
allow natural filtration of pollutants such as chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, etc. Rebecca
Haug, Environmental Technical, in conjunction with the Wetland Technical Evaluation
Panel has prepared a draft outline of such an ordinance for review. This draft will have been
reviewed by the City Council at its January 10,2005 meeting. The Commission will then
have an opportunity to review and comment prior to its adoption. This will be included in
the Subdivision Ordinance as it applies to all wetlands, not just those in floodplain or
shoreland areas.
Review Desi&n Center's "Best Of' Slides
As a number of the Commission members had difficulty visiting the U of MN Design
Center's web site and downloading the slides of the Best Developments of the Region, we
will visit the web site and view the slides and discuss them as needed.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
Planning Commission
Scott Harlicker, Senior PlannerJf:/
January 11 t 2005
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Bed and Breakfast (B&B) Operations
Overview
. Summary of December 14th Meeting
At the December 14th Planning Commission workshop the Commission discussed a possible
ordinance amendment to address bed and breakfast businesses. The Commission identified
that the primary purpose of the ordinance should be to minimize the impacts to the adjacent
neighborhood. Traffic, noise and signage were three impacts identified. Staff was asked to
draft a definition for bed and breakfasts that establishes standards. The Commission
believed that they should be allowed as a permitted use in all residential districts provided
they complied with the standards in the definition. If the business did not meet the
standards, it would require a conditional use permit. In commercial districts, a bed and
breakfast would be allowed as a permitted use in an existing residential structure.
Below is a proposed definition for a bed and breakfast business and criteria for its operation
in residential, agricultural and commercial districts.
Proposed Definition
An owner occupied residence with up to 5 guest rooms providing accommodations on a
transient basis. The length of stay is limited to one week; breakfast is the only meal served
and is limited to registered guests only.
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Memo to Planning Commission/Bed and Breakfast
January 11, 2005
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Standards for Residential and the Agricultural Districts
Bed and breakfasts establishments shall be allowed in all residential and the agricultural
district as a permitted use, subject to site plan review, provided the use complies with the
following criteria:
1. Off street parking shall be provided at a rate of one space per guest room plus those
required for the single family use. A piggy-backed or tandem parking arrangement is
permitted.
2. Off street parking shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet from all property lines and
shall not be located in the front yard, other than driveways, unless it is screened from
adjacent properties and public right-of-ways
3. Signage shall be limited to one freestanding sign, not to exceed 4 feet in height and 8
square feet in size, and one wall sign not to exceed 4 square feet in size. Signs shall
not be illuminated.
4. The exterior appearance of the structure shall not be altered from its single family
character.
If the proposed bed and breakfast business does not comply with one or more of the above
criteria, it will require a conditional use permit.
Commercial Districts
Bed and breakfasts establishments shall be allowed in all commercial districts as a permitted
use, subject to site plan review, provided they are in an existing residential structure. The bed
and breakfast establishment will be subject to the same criteria as those applicable in the
residential district.
Reauested Action
Staff is requesting feedback from the Commission on the proposed ordinance. Staff will take
Commission comments and incorporate them into a formal ordinance amendment to be
presented to the Commission at the February meeting.
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