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3.3 ,fir { Item# 3.3. Ty of ,�/ MEMORANDUM lk • River TO: Planning Commission FROM: Stephen Wensman, Planner bld DATE: April 13, 1999 SUBJECT: Request by First Step Preschool for a Conditional Use Permit, Public Hearing Case No. CU 99-13 Request Consider a request by First Step Preschool for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a preschool in a C4 (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning district. Location 19277 Vernon Street NW, Elk River, Lot 1, Block 2, Meadowvale Commercial Park. III Zoning/Land Use I1 (Light Industrial)/ LI (Light Industrial) Attachments • Location map • Site / Grading Plan • Landscape Plan • First Step Preschool information • Letter from UPA Overview This item is contingent on a zone change and land-use map amendment. The property is located to the north of County Road No. 1 across from the Elk River Industrial Park. In 1994, R & D Sales Inc. constructed their existing 2,304 SF building on a roughly 1.5 acre parcel. The applicant is now proposing to expand the building to a total of 5,760 SF. The expansion is to contain R&D's growing business and to contain an additional tenant, a • 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River,MN 55330 • TDD &Phone: (612)441-7420 • Fax: (612)441-7425 Memo to Planning Commission/CU 99-13 April 13, 1999 Page 2 • daycare facility. Daycare is prohibited in the I1 zoning district, but a conditional use in the C4 zoning district. R &D Sales Inc. is an embroidery shop with in-house art department and customer service staff and retail sales. The applicant feels that embroidery business is closely aligned to that of a print shop (considered a retail use), however with less waste (See the applicant's attached letter). Proposed Daycare Facility First Step Preschool is proposing to consolidate its preschools into one location. The school will provide daycare for children between 33 months and Kindergarten, and presently serve 188 children. The hours of operation are Monday - Friday, between 9-3 PM. Existing Conditions The existing 2,304 SF building was constructed in 1994 on a roughly 1.5 acre parcel. At present, the parking lot contains 8 parking stalls, one of them handicap accessible, and has one access point onto Vernon Street. The parking lot is a dead-end and has a small back-up area. The landscaping • installed for the existing building differs from the approved site/landscape plan and does not to conform to the landscape ordinance. The site has more trees than required, however, the trees are smaller than required. Furthermore, many of the existing trees are in the UPA easement and will grow larger than 20 feet and need to be removed. UPA Easement A UPA easement crosses the northern quarter of the property. No structures are allowed in this area and none are proposed. Landscaping is limited to ornamental trees and shrubs of less than 20 feet tall at maturity (See attached letter from UPA). Landscaping The Elk River City Ordinance requires (13) 2" BB deciduous overstory trees, (7) 6' BB conifer trees and (7) 1 1/2"BB ornamental trees. Because of the UPA easement, locating all the required conifers proves difficult. The applicant proposes to move the conifers and deciduous overstory trees out of the UPA easement and donate them to the adjacent school, and replace them with crab apples. • \\elkriver\sys\shrdoc\planning\stevewen\pcmmo\cu9913pc.doc Memo to Planning Commission/CU 99-13 April 13, 1999 Page 3 • Staff is satisfied with the landscape plan with the donation of trees to the school. Parking The applicant shows adequate parking for the existing and proposed building and has shown handicap stalls in close proximity to the building entrances. Concrete curb and gutter is required around the parking lot to the property line. All parking stalls will be required to be a minimum of 18 feet long with a drive lane of a minimum of 24 feet wide. The site/grading plan does not account for the planting bed adjacent the building wall. The parking lot will have to be adjusted away from the building. All parking will require a setback of ten feet from the property line. The parking stalls, handicap stalls, and loading area will be need to be striped as required by the City ordinance. Pedestrian Access Sidewalks are proposed only in front of the entrances to the parking lot. The daycare is anticipated to generate mostly drop-off guests and the parking to be mostly utilized by staff. Drainage and Utilities The applicant will be providing a grading plan for review by the City Engineer (See attached Howard R. Green Memo). The water-main shown on the site plan that crosses under the corner of the proposed addition has been considered acceptable by staff. Lighting No site or building lighting has been indicated at this time. The applicant will be required to conform to the City ordinance regarding site lighting. Signage No new signs are proposed at this time. All signs must conform to the Elk River City Ordinance and require a sign permit • \\el kriver\sys\shrdoc\planning\stevewen\pcmmo\cu9913pc.doc Memo to Planning Commission/CU 99-13 April 13, 1999 Page 4 IliRecommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of a request by First Step Preschool for a Conditional Use Permit to operate a preschool in a C4 (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning district with the following conditions: 1. THAT THE EXISTING CONIFERS BE MOVED FROM THE POWER EASEMENT OR REPLACED WITH TREES OR SHRUBS REACHING A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF 20 FEET. 2. THAT THE PARKING LOT, HANDICAP STALLS,AND LOADING AREA BE STRIPED AS REQUIRED BY CITY ORDINANCE. 3. THAT THE PARKING LOT BE CONTAINED WITH CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER. 4. THAT THE PARKING LOT DRIVE ISLE BE A MINIMUM OF 24 FEET AND PARKING STALLS A MINIMUM OF 18 FEET AS REQUIRED BY CITY ORDINANCE. 5. THAT THE SITE BE ILLUMINATED AS PER CITY ORDINANCE. 6. 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Your child will participate in the following we have one teacher and one teacher's assistant. We both activities: supervise the children at all times. 1. Independent activities or free choice playtime. B. Our program serves children who are at least 33 2. Circle time-get together, storytime, sharing, months old, but who have not yet attended kindergarten. We group games. have an enrollment of _95* children. 3. Unit activities/art. � �' 4. Nutritious snack. C. First Step Preschool has five sessions available: 5. Music. 6. Large muscle activities ( inside and outside) . Monday A.M. 9: 15-11: 15 15 children Tuesday-Thursday A.M. 9: 15-11: 45 20 children 7 . Small group worktime. Tuesday-Thursday P.M. 12: 30-3:00 20 children H. Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled in the Wednesday-Friday A.M. 9: 15-11: 45 20 children fall and spring. Specific records are kept in each childs Mon. -Wed. -Fri. P.M. 12: 30-3:00 20 children folder to help us evaluate your child's progress. This information will be shared with you at conference time. D. The methods of instruction we use, include small and large group interaction. We encourage cooperation, interaction and sharing in these groups. We believe I. 9: 15 9:45 Free Choice Time 12:30-1:00 positive reinforcement and redirection of behavior with an 9: 45 9: 55 Get Together 1:00 1: 10 explanation, are ways of handling various behaviors. 9: 55-10: 15 Art 1: 10 1: 30 10: 15-10: 25 Clean-up 1: 30-1:40 E. Our certified preschool teacher will review and 10: 30-10:40 Music 1:45-1: 55 evaluate the program annually. 10:40-10: 50 Bathroom Break 1: 55-2:05 10: 50-11: 10 Snack 2:05-2: 25 F. Our goals at First Step Preschool are to help 11: 10-11: 20 Storytime 2: 25-2: 35 establish a sound foundation for your childs future years. 11: 20-11:40 Sharing and or 2: 35-2: 55 A wide range of exciting activities and experiences are Small Group Worktime and or planned for your preschooler. Our program emphasizes: Outside Activities and or 1. Social and emotional growth. Large Group Games 2. Physical development-large and small muscle. 11:45 Dismissal 3:00 3. Academic experiences-e. g. numbers, letters, science and language activities. J. We provide activities that are both quiet and 4. Creative play. active, teacher directed and child initiated. Get together, sharing and storytime are examples of quiet, listening, We believe children enjoy learning and through our preschool times. Active activities may include, free time, outside activities or large group games. Art, small group worktime program, your child will have a head start in educational experiences. and get together are examples of teacher directed activities. Free time allows each child to make their own decision as to what they would like to do. Sharing is also their time to give us information on what they have brought to share. • • First it, r=r= Preschool �Y 7{ Stc� }7r�s(honl Development • Program • Starting Your Children On The Right Foot Locations: Central Lutheran Church 1103 School Street (West Entrance) 241 0328 Elk River Area Iligh School 900 School Street (Door 11) 241-3400 ext. 2202 CALENDS School will begin in September and continue through w May. We follow Independent School District 728 calendar concerning holidays. TRANSPORTATION Parents must provide transportation to and from preschool. We encourage carpools. SNACK A nutritional beverage and snack will be served daily. A non-denominational prayer will be said. COMMUNICATION There will be an open house to give you and your child FIRST STEP PRESCHOOL an opportunity to become familiar with FIRST STEP PRESCHOOL surroundings and staff. Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled in the fall and spring. A Licensed and Accredited monthly calendar will go home with your child at the beginning of each month. by DISCIPLINE We do not feel that harsh or threatening methods are Department of Human Services appropriate and will rely on verbal understanding and Division of Licensing communication to sort out problems that arise. State of Minnesota FEES A$30.00 registration fee is due at the time of registra- tion. This is non-refundable. Tuition for the 1999-2000 school year is: Our goals at FIRST STEP PRESCHOOL are to help establish a sound foundation • for your child's future years. A wide range of exciting activities and experiences $85.00 per month for the three day program are planned for your preschooler. Our program emphasizes: $70.00 per month for the two day program $45.00 per month for the 3 year old program I. Social and emotional growth. Each family will be given a tuition schedule. 2. Physical development - large and small muscle. 3. Academic experiences-letters, numbers, colors, shapes, science,and language activities. For more information you may call: 4. Creative play. First Step Preschool We believe children enjoy learning and through our preschool program your child will have a head start in educational experiences. Race, color, and creed will have 241-0328 no bearing on being admitted into our program. (September through May) OR A written child care program plan is available upon request. Paulette Hanlon 441-3597 • SESSIONS • FIRST STEP PRESCHOOL STAFF 1 Mon. -Wed. - Fri. 12:30-3:00 p.m. (three day program) II Tues.-Thurs. 9:15- 11:45 a.m. III Tues.-Thurs. 12:30-3:00 p.m. PA U LETTE H AN LON IV Wed.-Fri. 9:15- 11:45 a.m. DIRECTOR/OWNER V Mon. 9:30- 11:30 a.m. (three year olds) DEBBIE COMPTON TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Your child will participate in the following activities in our program: LINDA GRAY Free Choice Time Get Together Art/Unit Activities Music Snack COLLEEN KRITZECK Storytime Sharing • Large Muscle Activities(Inside and Outside) Small Group Worktime LAURIE NELSON POLICIES AGE All children aged 3, 4, and 5 are eligible. We are ELISE PLAISTED licensed to serve 20 children per session with an enrollment of 95 children. Children must be toilet trained. LYNN PLUDE ADMISSION A pre-admission conference will be held prior to fall admission, either by telephone or by coming to visit in the spring. A registration form plus a registration fee is needed to enroll your child in our program. PAIGE WARNER HEALTH Immunization data must he up to date and present on the first day of school and the health care summary must be in within thirty days. The Health Care Summary must be completed and signed by a doctor... FONDA WHALEN These regulations are from the Minnesota Department of Human Services of Licensing. • • SESSIONS • FIRST STEP PRESCHOOL STAFF Mon. -Wed. - Fri. 12:30- 3:00 p.m. (three day program) 11 Tues. -Thurs. 9:15 - 11:45 a.m. PAULETTE HANLON III Tues. -Thurs. 12:30- 3:00 p.m. IV Wed. - Fri. 9:15 - 11:45 a.m. DIRECTOR/OWNER V Mon. 9:30- 11:30 a.m. (three year olds) DEBBIE COMPTON TENTATIVE SCIIEDULE Your child will participate in the following activities in our program: LINDA GRAY Free Choice Time Get Together Art/Unit Activities Music Snack COLLEEN KRITZECK Storytime Sharing Large Muscle Activities (Inside and Outside)' Small Group Worktime LAURIE NELSON POLICIES AGE All children aged 3, 4, and 5 are eligible. We are ELISE PLAISTED licensed to serve 20 children per session with an enrollment of 95 children. Children must be toilet trained. LYNN PLUDE ADMISSION A pre-admission conference will be held prior to fall admission, either by telephone or by coming to visit in the spring. A registration form plus a registration fee is needed to enroll your child in our program. PAIGE WARNER HEALTH Immunization data must be up to date and present on the first day of school and the health care summary must he in within thirty days. The health Care Summary must be completed and signed by a doctor. FONDA WHALEN These regulations are from the Minnesota Department of Human Services of Licensing. IJPA 2412488 P. 01 UPA United Power Association F.O.Box 800 . Elk River,MN 55330-0800 . (612)441-3121 October 22, 1993 Mr. John C. Weicht John C. Weicht & Associates PO Box 368 Elk River, MN 55330 Subject: Landscaping Within UPA Easement 13W-E-70 Lot 1, Bloc 2 Meadowvale Commercial Park Dear Mr. Weicht: You have requested United Power Association (UPA) approval to do certain landscape work within UPA's easement area covered by the above-referenced easement and on the above-described Lot. As I understand it you plan to remove 2-4 feet of dirt between Structures EW-58 and EW-59. As it appears on the drawing you submitted to UPA this dirt removal will occur near mid-span. Accordingly, UPA does not object to this grading work provided that under no circumstances do you remove any material within 30 feet of either of UPA's structures. 1 also understand you may do certain tree planting within UPA's easement. UPA's policy on this is "Owners agree that they will not plant, cause to be planted or allow to grow within ten (10) feet of the vertical centerline of UPA's electric transmission line conductors any tree, shrubs or other vegetation, upon reaching maturity could reach a height in access of twenty (20) feet. Owners further agree that any trees, shrubs or other vegetation planted by owners will not interfere with UPA's access to the transmission line." By this letter you are put on notice that UPA's transmission line is energized at 69,000 volts and all necessary precautions must be taken that no person or piece of equipment comes closer than twenty (20) feet to the conductor wires. Sincerely, UNITED POWER ASSOCIATION „, J. Patrick Cairns, SR/WA, CRA Land Rights Supervisor 1PC:lb:)andscap.e v DIRECT DIAL---612/241-2221 FAX-612/241-2.488 DR,Ahri Draft of Landscape Ordinance Amendment/900.30sw ITEM 3 .4. April 13, 1999 900 . 30 - REGULATIONS ON SCREENING, LANDSCAPING, LIGHTING, STORAGE • AND OUTDOOR DISPLAYS l. Intent and Purpose a) The intent of this ordinance is to assist development proposals in meeting the desired landscaping objectives and to set forth minimum yet flexible standards for required landscape areas. b) The objectives of landscaping are both utilitarian and aesthetic. The utilitarian aspects of good landscape design include: i) To have landscapes be compatible with each zoning district and the intended use of the property. ii) The screening of lighted areas and unattractive features. iii) The prevention of glare from buildings, cars and other sources. iv) The control of air pollution by the absorption of noxious gases and the release of oxygen. v) The minimization of water runoff and stabilization of soils. vi) The reduction of wind velocity and increase of surface water retention. vii) The definition of access and circulation. c) Aesthetic functional aspects and effects of good landscape design include: i) The enhancement or the focusing of attention towards a feature such as a building, main entrance, sign, etc. ii) The provision of visual relief from monotonous features such as building walls, large parking lots and streets. iii) Adding of natural color and the attraction of wildlife. iv) Preservation of existing natural or historic features. (i.e., hedgerows, wetlands, woodlands and prairie) v) To provide well maintained landscapes. 11. The purpose of this ordinancc is to clearly express the City of Elk River' s intent for all properties to be landscaped and maintained with groat care. Properties shall be landscaped to express sensitivity to environmental conditions as well as aesthetic needs of the general public. • 9.1 Draft of Landscape Ordinance Amendment/900.30sw April 13, 1999 • B. All landscaping must be designed to add visual beauty to the property. The quantity and quality of the design should be compatible with ach zoning district and the intended use of the property. Individual review of the landscape design will require consistency with areas which have established unique concepts, design patterns, and a high level of aesthetic value. C. The preservation of desirable vegetation is a goal which should be addressed prior to new construction or cxpansion of an existing use. 2 . Definitions For purposes of this Section, the terms listed below shall be defined as follows: CALIPER: The length of a straight line measured through the trunk of a tree six (6) inches above the ground for up to and including a four (4) inch caliper size, and twelve (12) inches above the ground for larger sizes. CONIFEROUS/EVERGREEN TREE: A woody plant which, at maturity, is at least thirty (30) feet or more in height, with a single trunk, fully branched to the ground, having foliage on the outermost portion of the branches year-around. DECIDUOUS OVERSTORY SHADE TREE: A woody plant which, at maturity, is thirty(30) feet or more in height, with a single trunk unbranched for several feet above the ground, having a defined crown, and which loses leaves annually. DECIDUOUS UNDERSTORY ORNAMENTAL TREE: A woody plant which, at maturity, is less than thirty (30) feet in height, with a single trunk, unbranched for several feet above the ground having a defined crown, and which loses leaves annually. GROUND COVER: Plants which are used for accents and/or soil stabilization and are typically 24-inches or less in height. LANDSCAPE: Site amenities, including trees, shrubs, ground covers, flowers, fencing, berms, retaining walls and other outdoor furnishings. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT: Heating, ventilation, exhaust, air conditioning, and communication units integral to and located on top, beside, or adjacent to a building. SCREENING: A barrier which blocks all views from public roads and adjacent differing land uses to off-street parking • areas, loading areas, service and utility areas, and mechanical equipment. 9.2 Draft of Landscape Ordinance Amendment/900.30sw April 13, 1999 SIGNIFICANT TREE: A healthy deciduous tree measuring eight inches or greater in diameter, at a point four and a half feet above grade, or a healthy, coniferous tree • measuring ten feet in height or greater. YARD: An open space on the same lot with a building or structure, which is unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground up, except for accessory structures or otherwise permitted by City ordinance. (See figure A). YARD, FRONT: A yard extending along the full width of a front lot line between side lot lines and from the front lot line to the nearest building line in depth. On a corner lot, the front yard shall be on each street. (See figure A). YARD, SIDE: A yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard and lying between the side lot line and the nearest building line, or in the absence of such front or rear yards, to the front or rear lot lines. (See figure A). YARD, REAR:A yard extending along the full width of a rear lot line between side lot lines and from the rear lot line to the nearest building line in depth. (See figure A). Figure A. i 3. Required Screening Required screening may be achieved with fences, walls, earth berms, hedges, or other landscape materials. All walls and fences shall be architecturally harmonious with the principal building. The use of chain link fences equipped with slats is prohibited. Chain link fences will be permitted only if covered with plant material or otherwise screened during all seasons. Earth berms shall not exceed a slope of 3:1 without prior approval from the City Engineer and due to special conditions or unique circumstances. The screen shall be designed to provide effective visual barrier during all seasons (See fence • regulations, section 900.20,6). 9.3 Draft of Landscape Ordinance Amendment/900.30sw April 13, 1999 • a) Principal and Accessory Uses, all nonresidential principal and accessory uses including off-street parking , except business signs, which arc situated within fifty (50) feet of a residential district, within fifty(50)feet of a residential district, except business signs, shall be screened from a residential district by a wall, fence and/or landscaping of not less than eighty percent(80%)opacity at the time of maturity. b) Loading and Service Areas All external loading and service areas accessory to buildings shall be screened from the ground level view when facing from adjacent residential districts or public streets, except at access points, with architectural enhancements, walls and/or landscaping. Screen plantings and earth berming may be substituted for the prescribed wall; however, such plantings must be of such type as to provide maximum screening during all months of the year. c) In all district;, mechanical cquipmcnt, and othcr similar features shall bc screened from adjacent properties and public streets with thc application of landscaping, designed to bc compatible with thc architectural treatment of thc principal structurc or in thc event thc above cannot bc accomplished, painting of cquipmcnt to match thc building. Other Undesirable Visual Impacts that shall be screened from • adjacent properties and public streets include, but are not limited to: i) mechanical equipment ii) trash storage iii) on-site parking lots iv) interior lot areas and perimeters v) outdoor storage vi) large unadorned building massings vii) garage doors associated with auto-oriented uses viii) vehicular stacking areas for drive-through uses d) Double Fronted Residential lots along Double fronted residential buildings and lots along said collector or arterial streets shall have an additional depth of(10)feet to accommodate vegetative screening along the back lot line, or shall be screened with a fifteen (15) foot easement area with for landscaping to be recorded with the County against these lots along with the recording of the final plat. . Screening shall be accomplished by a combination of earth berming and planting (See Subdivision Ordinance, Section 1008.14, 5J). e) Lighting from automobile headlights, direct or indirect canopy lights and other sources shall be screened or directed away from the public right-of-way and • nearby or adjacent residential or agricultural conservation districts (See Lighting, Section 900.30, 7). 9.4 Draft of Landscape Ordinance Amendment/900.30sw April 13, 1999 4110 fi Where any townhome, manor home or apartment dwelling residential structure abuts property zoned for less dense residential use, the higher density residential use shall provide areas to mitigate possible adverse impacts. g) Where parking abuts a public right-of-way, all vehicular use areas other than necessary access drives are to be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the right- of-way. Setback areas are to consist of low walls and fences, earthen berms, or landscaping to screen the view of the cars form the right-of-way. h) Walls, fcnccs or planting screens may be permitted if the nature or extent of the use being screened is such that a lesser degree of screening will adequately promote and protect the use and enjoyment of the properties in the adjacent residential district, or that screening of the type required by this ordinance would interfere with the p-re.vis e-€ adequate amounts of light and air to said properties. Exceptions i) A lesser degree of screening shall be allowed if the screening will adequately promote and protect the use and enjoyment of the adjacent residential district or that the required would interfere with the provision of adequate amounts of light and air to said properties. • ii) A lesser degree of screening shall be allowed when special problems related to safety require enhanced visibility. 4 . Landscaping a) General Requirement Applicable to All Districts . i) All exposed ground areas surrounding or within a principal or accessory use, including street boulevards, witch are not devoted to drives, sidewalks, patios, or other such uses shall be landscaped with grass, shrubs, trees, or other living ornamental ornative landscape materials. ii) All landscaped areas shall be kept neat, clean and uncluttered. iii) No landscaped area shall be used for the parking of vehicles, boats, trailers, snowmobiles, etc, or for the storage or display of materials, supplies or merchandise. iv) Undisturbed areas of existing natural vegetation may be left in their natural state but shall be maintained free of noxious weeds, litter or debris. 9.5 Draft of Landscape Ordinance Amendment/900.30sw April 13, 1999 i) Woodland Preservation: In order to retain, as far as practicable, substantial tree stands as part of urban development, a Tree Preservation Plan shall be submitted to the City prior to removing trees or commencing construction if thresholds for allowable tree removal are exceeded(See Tree Preservation Plan, Section 900.30, 6). A reasonable attempt shall be made to preserve as many existing trees as is practical and to incorporatc thcm into thc proposed development ii) Slopes greater than three (3) feet horizontal to one (1) foot vertical (3: 1) will not be permitted without approval by the City. Only under special conditions or unique circumstances will steeper slopes be permitted. Slopes adjacent to pedestrian systems, inslope of roadways, ponds, sedimentation areas, and other water or wetland features may not have a slope greater than 4 : 1 . iii) Newly established turf areas of heavy shade shall be seeded with a shade tolerant seed mix. iv) Fences or landscaping placed upon drainage or utility easements are subject to removal by the City or utility company if required for maintenance or improvement(See Fences, Section 900.20, 6). vii. In all multi family and commercial zoning districts, thc maintained/manicured landscaped ar as shall have inground/undcrground irrigation systems . Industrial zoning districts must have irrigation systems within landscaped areas adjacent to public right of way. b) Landscaping Requirements in Multifamily Districts, Commercial Districts, and Industrial Districts and Nonresidential Uses in Residential Districts. i) Application of Requirements. All properties shall comply with the requirements of this section when new development or expansions are to occur on these properties, except for single dwelling unit or two family unit lots. ii) Landscape Plan Requirements. Landscape plans shall be prepared by a landscape architect or other qualified individual acceptable to the City. Landscape plans shall be drawn to a scale of not less than one (1) inch equals fifty (50) feet and shall include the following information: a) Name and address of property owner and/or 411 developer 9.6 Draft of Landscape Ordinance Amendment/900.30sw April 13, 1999 b) Name of project • c) Name of preparer of plan d) Date of plan preparation e) Boundary lines of the property with accurate dimensions. Note scale and north arrow. f) Locations of existing and proposed buildings, parking lots, public roads, easements and other improvements g) Location, approximate size and common name of existing trees, or provide a Tree Preservation Plan if thresholds for allowable tree removal are exceeded(See Tree Preservation Plan, Section 900.30, 6). h) Planting schedule containing: (a) symbols (b) quantities (c) common names and botanical names (d) size of plant materials (e) root condition specifications (f) special planting instructions 110 i) Planting details illustrating proposed locations of all new plant material including proposed walls, fences, planters, landscaped islands, and other landscaping related improvements. j ) Details of restoration of disturbed areas including areas to be sodded and seeded. k) Location of existing wetlands iii) Minimum Requirements. All open areas of a lot which are not used for required parking areas, drives or storage or other such uses shall be landscaped with a combination of overstory trees, ornamental trees, coniferous trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf or ground cover materials. The number of trees on the lot, tract, or parcel, shall not be less than the perimeter of the described area as measured in feet divided by forty (40) rounded up to the nearest whole number. a) OVERSTORY TREES. Not less than fifty percent (50%) of the required trees rounded • up to the nearest whole number shall be overstory trees. 9.7 Draft of Landscape Ordinance Amendment/900.30sw April 13, 1999 • b) ORNAMENTAL TREES. Not less than twenty- five percent (25%) of the required trees rounded up to the nearest whole number shall be ornamental trees. c) CONIFEROUS TREES. Not less than twenty- five percent (25%) of the required trees rounded up to the nearest whole number shall be coniferous trees. d) IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH AN ADEQUATE BUFFER ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPING OVER AND ABOVE THE REQUIRED AMOUNT MAY BE REQUESTED BY THE CITY.(See Required Screening, Section 900.30, 3). e) MINIMUM SIZE AND ROOT CONDITION OF REQUIRED TREES. (1) overstory trees: two (2) inches in diameter as measured six (6) inches above the ground and trees must be balled and burlapped. (2) ornamental trees: one and one-half (1 1/2) inches in diameter as measured six (6) inches above the ground and trees must be balled and burlapped. (3) coniferous trees: six (6) feet in height and trees must be balled and burlapped. (4) The required tree sizes may be reduced by(50%)fifty percent if the quantity of the said quantity of trees are doubled except in front yards or in required screening or buffer(See Required Screening, section 900.30, 3). f) SPECIES. (1) all required trees shall be comprised of species which are classified as overstory, ornamental, and coniferous trees by the American Nurseryman' s Association. (2) not more than fifty percent (50%) of the required number of overstory or ornamental trees shall be comprised of one species. • (3) all plant materials shall be indigenous to the appropriate hardiness 9.8 Draft of Landscape Ordinance Amendment/900.30sw April 13, 1999 zone of thc ar a in which thc City is • loctcd and physical characteristics of the site. The use of native and drought tolerant plant materials are encouraged to meet landscaping requirements. g) CREDIT FOR OVERSIZING REQUIRED TREES. The total number of required overstory trees may be reduced by one tree for each new deciduous tree measuring four and one-half (4-1/2) inches or more in diameter, or each new coniferous tree measuring ten (10) feet or more in height, which is planted on the lot or tract. In no event, however, shall this credit result in a reduction in the total number of required trees by more than twenty-five percent (25%) . h) CREDIT FOR EXISTING TREES. (1) The total number of required new trees may be offset by the retention of existing trees within the construction zone as approved by the City on the lot provided that such trees satisfy the requirements of this section as to • size and species. (2) A sliding scale shall be used to determine the amount of credit for existing trees. Existing trees between four (4) inches in diameter and less than eight (8) inches in diameter will may receive credit for one (1) tree. Existing trees eight (8) inches in diameter or greater will may receive credit for two (2) trees. (3) Credit can not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total requirement. i) MAINTENANCE. The property owner of the lot upon which required landscaping or screening is located shall maintain all materials in a sightly and healthy growing condition. For(2) two years after planting, the property owner shall be responsible for timely replacement of any dead trees, shrubs and groundcover required by this section. j ) PLACEMENT OF PLANT MATERIALS. • (1) All required landscaping shall be located on the lot occupied by the 9.9 Draft of Landscape Ordinance Amendment/900.30sw April 13, 1999 use, building, facility, or • structures. No landscaping shall be located within any public right-of-way unless approved by the City. (2) Plant materials shall be located to provide reasonable access to all utilities. (3) Where applicable, deciduous overstory trees shall be located in the front yard, between the public right-of- ways and the principal or accessory use areas. The City may approve alternatives if it meets the intent of the ordinance. (4) Deciduous overstory trees shall be located to provide maximum shading of parking lots or structures and to provide visual relief from large paved expanses or large building massings. (5) At all intersections, sight visibility triangles shall be kept clear of landscape materials that would obstruct the sight lines of motorists at intersecting streets. • Figure k) IRRIGATION. Inground /underground irrigation systems are required in all maintained/manicured landscaped areas in multi-family and commercial zoning districts. Industrial zoning districts must have irrigation systems within landscaped areas adjacent to any public right-of-way. • An irrigation plan shall be submitted with the landscape plans. 9.10 Draft of Landscape Ordinance Amendment/900.30sw April 13, 1999 (1) Irrigation systems should be designed in such a way so not to sprinkle buildings,parking lots or roadways. (2) Irrigation systems should be automatically controlled and capable of watering high-water requirement areas on different schedules from low-water requirement areas. (3) Wherever feasible lawns or other high demand landscape areas should be on separate irrigation zones from trees, shrubs and garden areas. (4) Rainfall or moisture sensing devices shall be used to avoid operation during periods of increased rainfall. (5) Irrigation systems should be operated between the hours of 12:00 am and 8:00 am to reduce water loss due to evaporation and reduce peak demand for water. (6) The use of drought tolerant native species may be substituted for the irrigation requirement as approved by the City 5. Interior Parking Area Interior Parking areas shall comply with the following requirements unless an alternative that is consistent with the intent of the requirements is granted by the City. a) All off-street parking areas large enough for 40-100 parking stalls or with(2)or more drive lanes shall include unpaved, landscaped islands that are reasonably distributed throughout the parking area which will do the following: i) These islands should be located to break up expanses of paved areas, provide shade, define rows of parking and facilitate traffic control. ii) Limit the rows of uninterrupted parking stalls to a maximum of 20 parking stalls. b) All off-street parking areas large enough for more than 100 parking stalls shall include unpaved, landscaped islands that are reasonably distributed throughout the parking area which will do the following: These islands should be located to break up expanses of paved areas, provide shade, define rows of parking and facilitate traffic control. ii) Limit the rows of uninterrupted parking stalls to a maximum of 15 parking stalls. • 9.11 Draft of Landscape Ordinance Amendment/900.30sw April 13, 1999 c) All landscaped islands shall have a minimum of 137.52 square feet of planting 4110 area with non-compacted soil in order to adequately support and protect landscaping. d) Landscape islands shall be planted with at least one deciduous shade trees or evergreen tree which may be in addition to the required minimum trees to provide shade and provide screening. e) Landscape islands should contain mulch and shrubs or groundcover other than sod to minimize soil temperatures and to retain soil moisture. All landscaped islands shall contain underground irrigation or native draught tolerant species as approved by the City(See Irrigation, Section 900.30, 4b)). 6. Tree Preservation Plan a) In order to retain, as far az practi able, substantial tree stands as part of urban development a tree preservation plan should be submitted to the City prior to removing trees or commencing construction. No land alteration, within a woodland shall occur until the City finds that the land alteration complies with the following: • i) The land alteration shall be conducted so that the maximum amount of woodland is preserved. Tree preservation efforts can be maximized through the clustering of structures,following tree preservation practices and by the use of other innovative design techniques where appropriate. Preserving clumps of trees is favored over individual trees. ii) Data shall be provided describing as assessment of the trees present prior to land alteration, the anticipated changes after the alteration, and the actions required to satisfy the tree preservation policy. Although the developer must retain the maximum amount of woodland possible, the City recognizes that a certain amount of significant trees and tree cover removal is an inevitable consequence of urban development. iii) Removal Thresholds. In the following zoning districts listed in Column I, a percentage of woodland may be removed without any obligation for reforestation, but only up to and including the threshold percentage of woodland listed in Column II. If the land alteration results in woodland removal that exceeds the percentage listed in Column II, then the applicant shall be responsible for reforestation in accordance with the standards of this section. • 9.12 Draft of Landscape Ordinance Amendment/900.30sw April 13, 1999 Column I Column II • Zoning District Threshold 1. AlandRla 25% 2. R1b,R1c, Rld, R2, R3, R4 30% 3. PUD negotiated 4. Cl, C2, C3, C4 50% 5. BP, Il, 12 60% 6. SWF n/a 7. ME n/a 8. AT n/a a) Reforestation i) If the land alteration results in woodland removal beyond the woodland removal threshold, the developer shall be required to replace the trees as follows: a) Tree replacement quantities will be predicated on total number of diameter inches of significant trees removed beyond the threshold limits. b) Replacement trees should be of a species similar to the trees which are lost or removed. • c) Actual replacement quantities shall be adjusted based on the type of woodland removed with the following guidelines: (1) CONIFER OR SOFTWOOD-predominantly Poplar, Boxelder, Cottonwood, Aspen, and Conifers- 75% (2) MIXED HARDWOODS-predominantly Cherry, Birch Walnut and Ironwood- 100% (3) HARDWOODS-predominantly mature Oaks and Sugar Maples - 125% d) Replacement trees can be used to fulfill the minimum tree requirements (See Minimum Requirements, Section 900.30, 4b) iii). b) Data requirement provided by a registered land surveyor, landscape architect, or forester: i) The size, species, condition, and location of all significant trees within 50 foot of the grading limit. ii) Location, size, species, condition, and location of existing tree massings • on site. On large wooded sites,forest measuration methods may be used 9.13 Draft of Landscape Ordinance Amendment/900.30sw April 13, 1999 to determine total diameter inches of trees outside the area of the proposed land alteration. iii) Location of tree massings adjacent to the site. iv) Significant trees which will be lost due to the proposed land alteration. Significant trees shall be considered lost as a result of a) grade change greater than six (6) inches measured vertically affecting a 33% (as measured on a horizontal plane) or more within the tree's dripline or rootzone, whether permanent or temporary. b) utility construction resulting in cutting of 33%or more of the tree's roots within the root zone. c) mechanical injury to the trunk of a significant tree causing loss of more than 33% of the bark. v) The number, type and size of trees required to be replaced. vi) The location of the replacement trees. vii) Replacement trees shall meet American Nursery and shall be • mulched to the dripline at the time of planting to reduce maintenance, and reduce mortality. viii) Proper precautions to protect trees during development shall be indicated on grading plans submitted for plan review. Procedures for preserving trees may include color markings, banding, and fencing of significant trees to keep construction machinery and equipment a safe distance from the trees. These precautions shall be included in the landscape surety. ix) A pest assessment of existing woodlands shall be provided with a for pest management plan. Oak Wilt precautions shall be followed from April 15 to July 1. Trees wounded within these times shall have wounds covered ASAP to prevent infection. x) Replacement trees shall be located adjacent to the development or proposed structures or, if the requirements that cannot be met on the said land, the trees may be planted on public lands as approved by the City. 7 . Lighting a) Artificial lighting shall be planned, designed, constructed and maintained consistent with the following standards: • 9.14 Draft of Landscape Ordinance Amendment/900.30sw April 13, 1999 i) Lighting shall be directed away from the public • right-of-way and nearby or adjacent residential or agricultural conservation districts. ii) Commercial parking lots shall be lighted to a minimum level of three (3) foot candles. Other parking lots shall be lighted to a minimum level of one and one half (1-1/2) foot candles. iii) Lighting at the periphery of the site and building shall be directed downward, and individual lights shall not exceed fifteen (15)foot- candles at ground level. iv) All sources of artificial lights shall be so fixed, dircctcd, dcsigncd or sized so that thc minimum subtotal of thcir illumination will not increase thc level of illumination on any nearby residential property by morc than 0. 1 foot candles in or within twenty five (25) feet of a dwelling nor more than 0 . 5 foot candles on any part of the property. Maximum site illumination shall not exceed one (1)foot-candle at ground level when measured at any boundary line with an adjoining residential property or any public property. • v) Canopy lighting shall only be permitted under the canopy structure, and consist of canister spot lights recessed into the canopy. No portion of the light source or fixture may extend below the bottom face of the canopy. Canopy illumination may not exceed one hundredfifteen (115) foot-candles below the canopy at ground level. The facia of the canopy shall not be illuminated, except for permitted canopy signage. vi) Except for permitted wall signs, the building and or canopy fascia shall not be illuminated. vii) Glare, whether direct or reflected as different from general illumination, shall not be visible from beyond the limits of the immediate site from which it originates. 7 . Enforcement. a) Installation. All landscape improvements required by this subsection shall be installed by the owner no later than one year after the issuance of a building permit for the subject property. i) Replacement of any dead trees, shrubs, ground covers and sodding shall be responsibility of the property owner for two years after the issuance of a building • permit. 9.15 Draft of Landscape Ordinance Amendment/900.30sw April 13, 1999 b) Inspection. Twelve (12) months after the date of issuance of a building permit, the City may conduct a field inspection of the subject site to assure compliance with the requirements of this ordinance and implementation of the approved landscape plan. c) Exceptions and Adjustments. Where a strict application of this subsection is not possible due to unique topographic landform, irregular lot shape or historic features worthy of preservation, the applicant may present an alternative landscape and screening plan to the City for alternate approval. d) Performance Guarantee. If required landscape improvements have not been completed at the time a certificate of occupancy is requested for a property, a letter of credit or a cash in an amount equal to approximately 100% of the value of the uncompleted landscape improvements shall be supplied to the City which shall be released upon completion of the required landscape improvements. Developers who have posted a previous letter of credit or cash escrow in connection with the installation of public improvements shall not be required to post a separate guarantee, but the letter of credit or cash escrow shall remain in place in an amount equal to approximately 100% of the value of uncompleted landscape improvements until all required landscape improvements • are completed. e) If the above items are not completed in a timely manner, the City may enter the lot,perform the work and apply the letter of credit or cash escrow toward the cost. Upon satisfactory completion of the landscaping, the financial guarantee, without interest, less any draw made by the City, shall be returned to the person who deposited the funds with the City. • 9.16 Draft of the Parking Ordinance Amendment/900-24sw DRAFT Apri19, 1999 • 900 .24 - PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS All parking hereafter constructed or maintained shall conform with the provisions of this section and any other ordinances or regulations of the City. 1 . Minimum Size Regulations. Each parking space and drive aisle shall comply with City standards set forth in adopted site design requirements for minimum size as set forth in the table below. All loading spaces shall be sufficient to meet the requirements of each use and shall provide adequate space for storage and maneuvering of the vehicles they are designed to serve. STANDARD VEHICLE Stall Width Parking Angle Including Stall Length Aisle Width Striping 90 Degrees 9 Feet 20 Feet 24 Feet 60 Degrees 9 Feet 23 Feet 15 Feet 45 Degrees 9 Feet 27 Feet 12 Feet VEHICLES FOR HANDICAPPED Stall Width • Parking Angle Including Stall Length Aisle Width Striping 90 Degrees 13 Feet 20 Feet 24 Feet 60 Degrees 13 Feet 23 Feet 15 Feet 45 Degrees 13 Feet 27 Feet 12 Feet The stall length can be reduced by the amount of the curb over-hang up to a maximum of two (2) feet. 2 . Reduction and Use of Parking and Loading Space. a) On-site parking facilities existing on the effective date of this ordinance shall not be reduced in size to an amount less than that authorized under this ordinance for a similar new building or use except following express authorization of the Council pursuant to the provisions for obtaining a conditional use permit. b) Required parking or loading space shall not be used for storage of goods or for storage of vehicles that are inoperable or for sale or rent. c) Any off-street parking space in connection with existing buildings or structures, on the effective date of this ordinance, shall not be removed, enlarged • or altered, except in conformance with the requirements of this ordinance. 3. Computing Requirements. In computing the number of such . parking spaces required, the following rules shall govern: a) Floor space shall mean the gross floor area of the specific use. b) Where fractional spaces result, the parking spaces required shall be construed to be the next largest whole number. c) The parking space requirement for a use not specifically mentioned herein shall be the same as required for use of a similar nature. d) Pursuant to the provisions, for obtaining a conditional use permit, the Council may reduce the number of off-street parking spaces required hereby following the establishment of a public off-street parking area which serves the applicable use. 4 . Interior Parking Area (See Section 900.30,4) 5 . Yards/Parking Setbacks. On-site parking and loading facilities shall not be subject to the front yard, side yard, and rear yard regulations for the district in which parking is located, except that: • a) In multifamily, commercial, industrial districts, no parking ar a, drive isle or loading space shall be located within ten (10)fcet of any property linea except that zero lot lined developments may have parking that abuts the zero lot lined property boundaric.,. Further, non single family residential uses located in single family residential or agricultural conservation districts shall also be subject to these requirements. non-single family uses located in single family residential or agricultural conservation districts shall be subject to the following requirements: i) parking areas, drive isles, and loading spaces shall be set back ten (10) feet from any property lines with the exception of zero lot lined developments. ii) Zero lot line developments may have parking that abuts the zero lot lined property boundaries, except where adjacent a public right-of-way or residential use (See Screening, section 900.30,1). iii) • ' . . - . shall be located within five (5)feet of a side or rear property line. 9.91 b) In a C-3 Highway Commercial District, I-1 Light • Industrial District, and I-2 Medium Industrial District, no parking e and loading spaces shall be located within setback thirty (30) feet, rather than ten, e-€ from any property line that abuts any residential or agricultural conservation district unless separated by right-of-way. c) In single family residential zoning districts driveways and parking areas shall be set back five (5) feet from side or rear property lines. 6. Buffer Fences and Planting Screens. All On-site parking areas within fifty(50)feet of near or abutting residential districts shall be screened from such districts by a buffcr fcncc of adequate design or a planting buffcr scrccn; plans of such screen or fcncc shall be submitted for approval as a part of the required site plan, and such fcncc or landscaping shall be installed as a part of the initial wall, fence and/or landscaping of not less than eighty percent(80%) opacity at the time of maturity. Plans of such screen or fence shall be submitted for approval as a part of the required site plan, and such fence or landscaping shall be installed as a part of the initial construction (See Screening, section 900.30,1). • 7 . Access. a) Parking spaces shall have proper access from a public right-of-way. b) The number and width of access drives shall be so located as to minimize traffic congestion and abnormal traffic hazard. c) Vehicular access to business or industrial uses across property in any residential district shall be prohibited. d) The number and type of access drives onto arterial or collector streets may be controlled and limited in the interest of public safety and efficient traffic flow. e) Access drives to principal structures which traverse wooded, steep or open fields, shall be constructed and maintained to a width and base material sufficient to support access by emergency vehicles. S . Location of Parking Facilities and Combined Facilities. a) Required on-site parking space shall be provided on the same lot as the principal building or use, 9.92 b) Exception: combined or joint parking facilities may be • provided for two (2) or more buildings or uses in commercial and industrial districts provided that the total number of spaces is not less than the sum of the requirements for each building or use. c) The proposed combined parking space shall be within four hundred (400) feet of the entrance of the use it will serve. A properly drawn legal instrument, approved by the City, executed by the parties concerned, for joint use of the off-street parking facilities shall be filed with the County Recorder' s office. d) In the CBD,parking is a shared system. Only stalls designated for residential uses or fleet vehicles are to be restricted or reserved Developers will be required to provide parking based on the parking demand for their project's particular tenant mix considering parking demand of existing uses and existing supply, both on and off-street. Upon construction, new parking lots will become part of a shared system. 9. Demonstrated Parking. The total number of required parking stalls initially constructed may be reduced, Uses of property which do not require the total number of stalls as sct forth in this ordinance may be reduce the number of parking stalls • initially constructed. However, it must be demonstrated on the approved site plan that the required number of stalls can be constructed on site to meet the requirements set forth in this ordinance. This demonstrated parking area shall be installed upon request by the City. 10. Design a) Parking should be located to the rear or side of buildings to minimize the visual impact of parking and allow pedestrian access without walking through parking lots. b) Where appropriate, building entrances should be oriented towards the street for safe and convenient pedestrian access. c) Pedestrian access should be provided through large parking lots from sidewalks to building entrances. d) All off-street parking areas large enough for more than 300 parking stalls shall include landscaped pedestrian walkways connecting building entrances, perimeter sidewalks, and adjacent buildings. e) Parking shall be screened from the public right-of-way(See screening, section 900.30,1h)). 4111 9.93 • 3 . Construction and Maintenance. a) All off-street parking areas and access drives shall be paved with a dust-free, all-weather surface with proper surface drainage, as required by the City Engineer. b) The operator of the principal building or use shall maintain parking and loading areas, access drives and yard areas in a neat and serviceable condition. c) The City may exempt a paved off-street parking area for the following: i) Agricultural uses ii) Where installing a paved off-street parking area presents a hardship due to the uniqueness of the business or other conditions. 4 . Curbing a) All driving areas and parking areas which are accessory to multiple family, commercial, business park, or high use institutional developments, shall be bounded by a B612 concrete curb and gutter. "High use institutional development" shall include hospitals, schools, public buildings, and other similar uses. b) All driving areas and parking areas which are accessory to industrial or low use institutional developments shall contain a B6-12 concrete curb and gutter on the portions of such areas which front on a public right-of-way extending back to the building wall. Concrete curb and gutter or curb only may be required on the perimeter of any other driving or parking areas where necessary for drainage or traffic control. "Low use institutional developments" shall include churches, parks, private clubs, and other similar uses. c) Curbing shall be required around islands in pavement. d) Curb cuts and ramps for the handicapped shall be installed as required by Minnesota State Building Code. e) Exception. The City may exempt curbing: i) Where the parking lot directly abuts a sidewalk • which is sufficiently higher than the grade of 9.94 • the parking lot to substitute for the curbing requirements; or ii) Where the City has approved future expansion of the parking lot. iii) Where installing concrete curb and gutter presents a hardship due to the uniqueness of the business or other conditions. 13. Lighting. Lighting shall bc directed away from the public right of way and nearby or adjacent residential or agricultural conservation districts. irking lots shall bc lighted to a minimum level of one (1) foot candle. (See Lighting, section 900 . 30, 1f) 14 . Required Number of On-site Parking Spaces. On-site parking areas of sufficient size to provide parking for patrons, customers, suppliers, visitors and employees shall be provided on the premises of each use. The minimum number of required on-site parking spaces for the following uses shall be as follows: a) Assembly/Churches i) ASSEMBLY OR EXHIBITION HALL, AUDITORIUM, THEATER OR SPORTS ARENA. One (1) parking space for each three (3) seats, based upon design capacity. ii) CHURCHES AND FUNERAL PARLORS. One (1) parking space for each three (3) seats, based on the design capacity of the main seating area. b) Dwellings. i) MOBILE HOME PARKS. According to standards set forth in section entitled "Mobile Home Park Requirements. " ii) MOTEL OR HOTEL. Five (5) spaces plus one (1) parking space for each rental room or suite. iii) MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING. Two and one-half ( 2 1/2) parking spaces per dwelling unit, one (1) space of which must be completely enclosed. iv) NURSING HOME. One (1) space for every four (4) patients or residents based on the maximum capacity of the building, plus one (1) space per employee on the major shift, plus one (1) space per vehicle owned by the building management. 9.95 v) SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING. One (1) parking space IIIper unit, plus one (1) space for each employee who is not a resident of the building. vi) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. One (1) enclosed parking space plus two (2) off-street spaces. No garage shall be converted into living space unless other acceptable on-site parking space is provided. vii) TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. Two spaces per dwelling unit. c) Hospitals. One (1) parking space for each two (2) hospital beds, plus one (1) space for each employee on the major shift. d) Offices . i) BANKS. One (1) space per two hundred (200) square feet of floor area, plus room to stack five (5) vehicles per drive-through lane. ii) OFFICE BUILDINGS. One (1) parking space for each three hundred (300) square feet of floor area. iii) MEDICAL AND DENTAL CLINICS. One parking space for IIIeach two hundred (200) square feet of floor area. e) Public Buildings. i) MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION BUILDINGS. One (1) parking space for each three hundred (300) square feet of floor area. ii) COMMUNITY CENTER. Adequate parking shall be provided based on the uses contained within the community center and required in this ordinance. iii) PUBLIC LIBRARY, MUSEUM, ART GALLERIES, POST OFFICE AND OTHER PUBLIC SERVICE BUILDINGS. One (1) parking space for every three hundred (300) square feet of floor area. f) Recreation. i) GENERAL STANDARDS. One (1) parking space per four (4) expected patrons at capacity. ii) ARCHERY OR GOLF DRIVING RANGE. One (1) parking space per tee or target, plus one (1) parking space per employee on the largest work shift. • 9.96 iii) ATHLETIC CLUB OR FITNESS CENTER. One parking • space for each two hundred (200) square feet of floor area. iv) BOWLING ALLEY. Five (5) parking spaces for each bowling lane. v) GOLF COURSE, GOLF CLUBHOUSE AND COUNTRY CLUB. Thirty (30) spaces per each nine (9) holes plus one (1) parking space for each five hundred (500) square feet of floor area in the principal structure. vi) MINIATURE GOLF. One and one-half (1 1/2) parking spaces per hole, plus one (1) space per employee on the largest work shift. vii) PRIVATE SWIMMING FACILITY. One (1) parking space per seventy-five (75) square feet of gross water area, plus one parking space per employee on the largest shift. viii) PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL. Twenty (20) parking spaces, plus one (1) space for each five hundred (500) square feet of floor area in the principal structure. • ix) SKATING RINK, ICE OR ROLLER. One (1) parking space per three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area, plus one (1) parking space per employee on the largest work shift. x) TENNIS, RACQUETBALL, HANDBALL COURTS. Four (4) parking spaces per court, plus one (1) parking space per employee on the largest work shift. g) Research. i) RESEARCH, EXPERIMENTAL OR TESTING STATIONS. One (1) parking space for each employee on the major shift or one (1) parking space for each five hundred (500) square feet of floor area within the building, whichever is greater. h) Restaurants/Bars. i) CLASS II RESTAURANT. One parking space for each forty (40) square feet of indoor or outdoor customer area, but not less than six (6) spaces, plus room to stack a minimum of five (5) vehicles per drive-through lane. 111 9.97 ii) CLASS I RESTAURANTS. One (1) parking space for • each one hundred (100) square feet of indoor or outdoor customer area, or one (1) parking space for each four (4) seats plus five (5) additional spaces, whichever is greater. iii) NIGHT CLUB, TAVERN OR BAR. One (1) parking space for every fifty (50) square feet of floor area. i) Sales/Service. i) AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION AND REPAIR. One (1) parking space for each three hundred (300) square feet of floor area. ii) AUTO SALES, TRAILER SALES, MARINE AND BOAT SALES, IMPLEMENT SALES, GARDEN SUPPLY STORE, BUILDING MATERIALS SALES. One (1) parking space for each five hundred (500) square feet of floor area. Open sales or rental lots shall also provide one parking space for each five thousand (5, 000) square feet of land which is to be used for sales and display area. iii) CONVENIENCE STORE. At least one (1) parking space per two hundred (200) square feet of floor area, but not less than six (6) spaces. iv) FURNITURE STORE, APPLIANCE STORE, WHOLESALE, AND FURNITURE AND APPLIANCE REPAIRS. One (1) parking space for each five hundred (500) square feet of floor area, up to six thousand (6, 000) square feet and then one (1) space for each additional eight hundred (800) square feet of floor area, but not less than six (6) spaces. v) RETAIL STORES. One (1) parking space for each two hundred (200) square feet of floor area. vi) SUPERMARKETS, DISCOUNT HOUSES. At lease one (1) parking space for each two hundred (200) square feet of floor area. vii) VETERINARIAN CLINICS. One (1) parking space for every two hundred-fifty (250) square feet of floor area. j ) Schools. i) DAYCARE, NURSERY AND PRESCHOOLS. One (1) parking space per teacher or employee, plus one (1) space per twelve (12) individuals receiving care. 9.98 ii) PUBLIC ELEMENTARY, JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL OR SIMILAR • PRIVATE SCHOOL. Two (2) parking spaces for each classroom. iii) SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. One (1) parking space for each classroom plus one (1) parking space for each three (3) students, based upon design capacity. k) Warehouse/Manufacturing. i) STORAGE OR WAREHOUSE ESTABLISHMENTS. One (1) parking space for each two (2) employees on the major shift or one (1) parking space for each two thousand (2, 000) square feet of floor area, whichever is greater, plus one (1) space for each company motor vehicle when customarily kept on the premises. These requirements shall not apply to mini-storage buildings. ii) MANUFACTURING; FABRICATING; GENERAL INDUSTRIAL. Six (6) stalls plus one off-street parking space for each 500 square feet of floor area. iii) MINI OR SELF STORAGE FACILITIES. One (1) parking stall for each four hundred (400) square feet of office space or four (4) stalls, whichever is greater. 15. Handicap Accessible Parking. a) To determine the handicapped accessible stall requirements, first determine the total number of stalls in your lot. Then use Table A to determine the breakdown required of standard and "Van Accessible" stalls. TABLE A Total Stalls Accessible Stalls "Van Accessible" Stalls a) to 25 1 1 b) to 50 2 1 c) to 75 3 1 d) to 100 4 1 e) to 150 5 1 f) to 200 6 1 g) to 300 7 1 h) to 400 8 1 i) to 500 9 1 j) and over 2% of Total 1 in every 8 • 16. Off Street Loading and Overhead Doors 9.99 a) Location - All required loading or unloading into or out of railroad cars or trucks in excess of 3/4 ton capacity shall be conducted at facilities specifically designed or designated for that purpose. These facilities shall be located upon the lot of the principal use for which they are required. b) Access - Each required off-street loading berth and overhead doors shall be so designed as to avoid interference with other vehicular, pedestrian or rail access or use of public streets, alleys, or other public transport systems. These areas should include maneuvering area that does not interfere with parking stalls and designated drive aisles. c) Surfacing - All off-street loading facilities, including loading berths and maneuvering areas, shall be surfaced with a hard, all-weather, dust-free, durable surfacing material and shall be well drained and landscaped and shall be maintained in good condition. d) Landscaping and Screening All loading berths and ovcrh ad doors shall be screened from view from the property across the street frontage and/or from the zoning district boundary when the adjacent property or • property across the street frontage or side street frontage is zoned or used for residential purposes . Said screening shall be accomplished by a solid wall not less than six (6) feet in height and shall be so designed as to be architecturally harmonious with the principal structure. Screen plantings and earth bcrming may be substituted for the prescribed wall; however, such plantings must be of such type as to provide maximum screening during all months of the year.(See Screening, Section 900.30, 3b.) e) Design - Loading areas and overhead doors should be designed to reflect harmonious compatibility with the principal structure. Architectural techniques are encouraged to reduce the visual impacts there may be on adjacent properties or roadways. e 9.100