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MEMORANDUM
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Elk River n' Planning Commissi
FROM: Michele McPherso , irector of Planning
DATE: July 22, 1999
SUBJECT: Case Number: ZC 99-6, A Request by Novco
to Rezone Property from 11 to PUD; and
Case Number: CU 99-27, A Request by
Novco for a Conditional Use Permit to Allow
a Trucking/Warehouse Facility; Public
Hearing
Request
Harold and Garnet Novotny of Novco, request consideration of two applications:
1. Rezoning of a 150' x 350' (1.2 acres) parcel from 11 (Light Industrial) to PUD
(Planned Unit Development).
• 2. Conditional Use Permit for site plan improvements to occupy a 7,500 square foot
building.
If approved, the requests will allow establishment of a second Novco Trucking facility.
Location
11090 173rd Avenue; part of Section 11, Township 32, Range 26.
Zoning/Land Use
I1 (Light Industrial)/LI Light Industrial
Attachments
• Location/Zoning Map
• Letter from Applicant
• Existing Site Conditions
• Building Floor Plan
• Irrigation Plan
• Curb Plan
• • Lighting Plan
• Proposed Signage
13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • TDD &Phone: (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612)441-7425
Memo to the Planning Commission/ZC 99-6&CUP 99-27
July 27, 1999
Page 2
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Overview
The applicants' current business location is 17230 Ulysses Street NW. They own and
operate a warehouse and trucking facility. As stated in their letter, they are a growing
business and need additional land to expand.
History
The Johnson Packaging Company building, located at 11090 173rd Avenue is currently
vacant. Its previous use as a packaging company provides office and warehouse
space ideally suited for the Novco operation. The applicants are proposing to do very
little to the building or site prior to occupation.
The structure is 7,500 square feet and is a wood frame building with a metal skin. Of
the 7,500 square feet, 4,500 is warehouse and the remaining is devoted to office/open
floor area.
Analysis
Zone Change
When considering the rezoning from Light Industrial to Planned Unit Development, the
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City must determine if the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the
ordinance, and that it would create no undesireable impacts on adjacent uses or
zoning.
The Comprehensive Plan identifies this general area as Light Industrial. In recent years
(1997 and 1998), the City has approved similar requests for Morrell Trucking and
LeFebvre Leasing within two blocks of the subject property. Trucking/warehousing can
be considered an industrial use and therefore, would be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
It should be noted, however, that the City removed trucking terminals as permitted and
conditional uses from the I1, Light Industrial district prior to the above noted approvals.
Warehousing, however, is still permitted, and would be consistent with the ordinance.
Trailers are proposed to be stored on site when not being utilized for transport and
deliveries.
Adjacent land uses include a hotel and car dealership to the west, industrial to the
south and east, and vacant land to the north. A large vacant area separates the hotel
from the subject parcel. The rezoning would not have adverse impacts on adjacent
uses.
IIIApproving the rezoning would be consistent with the City's economic development
strategy to promote business retention within the community.
Memo to the Planning Commission/ZC 99-6&CUP 99-27
July 27, 1999
Page 3
III Conditional Use Permit
The applicants propose to occupy the building located on site with very few
improvements. Staff has reviewed the submitted information and has determined the
following:
Setbacks/Lot Coverage
The property meets the one acre minimum area required for an industrial development
parcel (1.2 acres).
The existing building meets or exceeds the setback requirements for the Light Industrial
district:
Required Provided
Front: 30' 76'
Sides: 25' 30', 70'
Rear: 20' 100'
The lot coverage (building) is 14%. Total impervious surface is 48%.
• Access/Parking/Traffic
Access to the site is via 173rd Avenue. One driveway provides entry into the site. The
driveway and exsting hardsurface areas are paved to the end of the building, but there
is no curb and gutter. The parking area is set back only three feet from the west
property line. The applicants are proposing to provide curb and gutter along the
existing paved areas, except along the south edge. They propose to comply with the
ten foot setback as required by the ordinance.
The remaining area south of the building is currently unkempt weeds and tall grass.
There appears to be some Class V in this area, however it is difficult to determine. The
applicants are proposing to use this areas for additional truck parking and have
indicated that additional Class V would be placed in this area. The applicants are
proposing to maintain the ten foot setback around this parking area without curbing.
Curbing should be provided in this area because the setback will not be maintained as
can be observed at Morrell Trucking and at the existing Novco facility where there are
similar situations.
Grading/Drainage
The applicants are not proposing any additions to the impervious surface at this time. A
IIIlarge regional stormwater pond that services several lots is located south of and
Memo to the Planning Commission/ZC 99-6&CUP 99-27
July 27, 1999
Page 4
. adjacent to the subject property. The subject property drains to the south and into this
pond.
If the applicants propose to utilize the parking area south of the building to its fullest
extent as indicated on the drawing titled "existing site", grading will need to occur.
Currently, the grade in this area is uneven and three to four feet higher on the east side
than the west side of the site. It is very likely that in order to provide flat parking areas
for trailers, retaining walls will need to be installed near the building and along the east
property line to maintain the slope. A grading plan will need to be submitted and
approved by the City Engineer prior to any grading occurring on site. The plan should
include any retaining walls necessary to maintain the slope.
Landscaping
The applicants have submitted a landscape plan for review by staff. The plan indicates
the existing trees (9) and proposes 16 new trees. With the additional trees, the
proposed plan meets the requirements of the ordinance. The new trees will need to
meet the size standard in the ordinance. Many of the new trees are proposed to be
located within the ten foot parking setback along the west and south property lines.
Requiring curbing and/or curb stops will protect the new trees from overhaning trailers.
Also proposed are additional foundation plantings along the north and west sides of the
building.
The applicants are proposing to irrigate the green areas, including the parking setback
areas.
Miscellaneous Items
No trash enclosure is proposed; trash will be taken to the site of the current operation at
17230 Ulysses Street.
New lights are proposed for the rear corners of the building and the southerly corners of
the expanded parking area.
The applicants propose to utilize the existing sign on site, with a minor text change from
"Johnson Pkg" to "Novco".
The subject property is not currently connected to municipal sewer and water. The
applicants will be required to connect once utilities are made available to the site. It is
expected that utilities will be available in the fall of 1999. Connection should be
completed by the fall of 2001.
The property is currently unplatted. The ordinance requires platting prior to issuance of
• a building permit. Presently, the applicants are proposing no changes to the building.
Memo to the Planning Commission/ZC 99-6&CUP 99-27
July 27, 1999
Page 5
• If, in the future, additions or alterations are proposed, the applicants will be required to
plat the property.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the request,
ZC 99-6, to rezone property from 11, Light Industrial, to PUD, Planned Unit
Development with the following findings:
1. THAT THE REZONING IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AND ZONING ORDINANCE.
2. THAT THE REZONING WILL NOT CREATE ADVERSE IMPACTS TO ADJACENT
USES.
3. THAT THE REZONING IS CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY TO PROMOTE BUSINESS RETENTION WITHIN
THE COMMUNITY.
Staff also recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the
request, CU 99-27, to allow site improvements to occupy and existing 7,500 square foot
• building with the following conditions:
1. CURB AND GUTTER SHALL BE INSTALLED AS INDICATED ON THE PLAN
TITLED "CURBS" AND DATED 6/30/99.
2. CURB AND GUTTER OR CITY APPROVED CURB STOPS SHALL BE
INSTALLED AROUND THE AREA NOTED "CLASS 5" AS INDICATED ON THE
PLAN TITLED "EXISTING SITE" AND DATED 6/30/99.
3. IF GRADING OCCURS SOUTH OF THE BUILDING, A GRADING PLAN SHALL
BE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL BY THE CITY ENGINEER PRIOR TO
COMMENCMENT OF GRADING ACTIVITIES. THE GRADING PLAN SHALL
INDICATE THE USE OF RETAINING WALLS WHERE NECESSARY.
4. UNDERGROUND IRRIGATION SHALL BE INSTALLED AS INDICATED ON THE
PLAN TITLED "IRRIGATION" AND DATED 6/30/99.
5. LIGHTING SHALL BE INSTALLED AS INDICATED ON THE PLAN TITLED
"LIGHTS" AND DATED 6/30/99.
6. A SIGN PERMIT SHALL BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO CHANGING THE SIZE,
MATERIAL, OR LOCATION OF THE SIGN.
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Memo to the Planning Commission/ZC 99-6&CUP 99-27
July 27, 1999
Page 6
• 7. THE APPLICANTS SHALL CONNECT TO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES BY THE FALL
OF 2001.
8. THE LANDSCAPING SHALL BE INSTALLED AS PROPOSED ON THE PLAN
FROM STEVE'S ELK RIVER NURSERY AND DATED 7/799. TREES SHALL BE
INSTALLED AT THE SIZES INDICATED IN THE ORDINANCE.
9. THAT THE PROPERTY BE PLATTED IF, IN THE FUTURE, ADDITIONS OR
ALTERATIONS ARE PROPOSED TO THE BUILDING.
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Stephen J. Wensman
The City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330 July 7, 1999
Dear Mr. Wensman: -
This is in response to your letter dated June 25, 1999. Following are answers in the same order as
the questions asked in your letter:
Site Plan of Existing Conditions:
1. Included in packet.
2. Included in packet.
Site/Landscape Plan of Proposed:
1. A new site plan is being submitted with this letter.
III 2. A landscape plan is being submitted with this letter.
3. The tree planting details and mulching details are on the enclosed landscape plan.
4. An Irrigation plan is in packet.
5. Trash will not be stored on this site. It will be taken to our garage at 17230 Ulysses St.,
Elk River.
6. Refer to site plan with marked curbing.
7. Building percentage consists of approximately 15% of the lot. Hard surface consists of
approximately 48%.
8. A site plan is included with the packet.
9. Lighting will be done as indicated on the site plan.
Building Elevations and Floor Plan:
1. We have no plans of changing the building or its use. It will remain and be utilized as an
office and warehouse.
Signs:
Johnson Packaging currently has a sign posted in the yard, our intention is to replace Johnson
Packaging with Novco Incorporated. Picture is enclosed.
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Grading and Utility Plan:
• 1. We will hook up to the city sewer and water in the time indicated. If you need further
explanation to this question, please be more specific in what you are asking of us.
2. As discussed in our previous conversation, the back of the lot will remain as is with the
exception of improving the lower lot by laying class 5 gravel on existing storage area.
This will then be used to store trucks when not in use and/or for unloading at the warehouse.
Letter of Explanation:
The building and location suit our needs as a growing company. In our current location, there is not
the room necessary to expand the lot to provide for truck storage or building of an office. Let me
assure you and the council members neither the building nor its use will be altered, other than the use
of the lower lot for truck storage. All upkeep and;minor maintenance of the trucking equipment will
continue to be done at the Ulysses location. Although this building is zoned highway commercial,
we feel with the upcoming changes to 173rd Street and considering the property is approximately a
quarter mile off Highway 10, this makes it a more undesirable property for its commercial use due
to poor accessibility once the road construction project is complete. Also, the property is in the same
development area as our existing property and lie within one hundred feet of each other. In attempt
to keep the company running and operating in the City of Elk River, this property is essential to the
growth of the company.
In conclusion, we understand the property is zoned highway commercial laying next to our Ulysses
property which has been approved for our occupancy. The Planning and Zoning Commission needs
4111 to be more receptive to the wants and needs of the business community as they are the ones
supporting and providing job opportunities for the residential growth of the Elk River area. They also
provide the tax base which pays for the city of Elk River's growth, not the residential explosion the
commission is allowing and encouraging to take place.
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please contact me in a timely manner at
441-0047.
Thank you,
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MEMORANDUM
city of
Elk TO: Planning Commission
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FROM: Michele McPherson, Director of Planning
DATE: July 21, 1999
SUBJECT: Case Number: OA 99-13
Request by the City of Elk River for an
Ordinance Amendment to Reduce the
Timeframe for Discontinued
Nonconforming Uses from One Year to Six
Months; Public Hearing
Request
The City of Elk River requests approval of an ordinance amendment to the Zoning
Code to reduce the time frame for complicance of discontinued nonconforming uses
from one year to six months. The ordinance amendment would affect Sections 900.34
and 900.42 of the Zoning Code.
• Location
City-wide
Attachments
• 1999 Law Summaries, LMC Cities Bulletin
• Propose Ordinance Language
Analysis
The 1999 Legislature removed amortization as a tool for cities to remove
nonconforming or undesireable land uses. This requires cities to more closely monitor
the time frames established in their ordinances in regards to discontinued
nonconforming uses.
Currently, in Sections 900.34 (Non Conforming Uses) and 900.42 (Conditional Uses),
the ordinance states:
" In the event that a nonconforming use of any building
or premises is discontinued or its normal operation
stopped for a period of one year, the use of the same
13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • TDD &Phone: (612)441-7420 • Fax: (612)441-7425
Memo to the Planning Commission/OA 99-13
July 27, 1999
Page 2
• shall therefore conform to the regulations of the
district in which it is located. "
In most cases, property can be sold and uses re-established well within the one year
timeframe. It is therefore, difficult to eliminate nonconforming land uses using this
method.
Reducing the time frame to six months increases the probability of eliminating
nonconforming land uses while still permitting adequate time for the owner to market
the property.
There is no provision within the Land Use Statute stipulating a minimum timeframe for
compliance of nonconforming uses once they have been discontinued.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council
adoption of the ordinance amendment to shorten the compliance timeframe from one
year to six months for discontinued nonconforming uses.
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Ings and make recommendations on whether existing corpo- Chapter 193 (H.E879/S.F.1636*) authorizes city councils to
• rations should be authorized to continue,whether political petition for amendment or repeal of agency rules.Petitions
subdivisions should be authorized to create new corporations, must be adopted by resolution and submitted in writing to
and whether requirements and restrictions imposed on local the agency and the office of administrative hearings.Petitions
units of government should apply to the corporation.These must specify what amendment or repeal is requested.and
requirements and restrictions include,among others:open must demonstrate that either significant new evidence relating
meetings,data practices,compensation of employees,conflicts to the need for or reasonableness of the rule exists or less
of interest,and tort liability. costly or intrusive methods of achieving the purpose of the
The state auditor is required to convene the first meeting rule have become available since the adoption of the rule.If
of the task force by Sept. 1,1999. the agency decides not to amend or repeal the rule,an admin-
istrative
law judge will review the matter,conduct a public
Municipal use of amortization prohibited hearing,and issue a decision.Petitioners will be assessed one-
Chapter 96 (H.F.896/S.F.854*) prohibits local units of gov- half of the cost of processing petitions and holding public
ernment from enacting,amending,or enforcing ordinances hearings.This authority is scheduled to sunset July 31,2001.
that provide for the elimination or termination of a land use
which was lawful at the time of its inception by amortization. Snowmobile metal traction device use restrictions
Amortization essentially allowed the local unit of government modified
to phase out nonconforming land uses.This prohibition does Chapter 4 (H.E 6*/S.E 40) modifies the application of the
not apply to adult businesses or to enforcement of ordinances prohibition of snowmobiles with metal traction devices to any
providing for the prevention or abatement of nuisances,or for paved state trail.Prior law prohibited use on any paved public
eliminating a use determined to be a public nuisance without trail except as otherwise provided by a local government with
just compensation.Amortization ordinances which are sub- jurisdiction over a trail.Restrictions enacted in 1998 are re-
jects of legal actions commenced on or before Jan.1, 1999,are pealed.Effective March 4,1999.
not covered by this law as applied to the specific land uses that
are involved in the underlying action.Effective April 24,1999. Anoka County dangerous dog registration
Chapter 48 (H.F.525*/S.F.404) makes home rule and statu-
Snow and ice immunity tory cities in Anoka County responsible for registering dan-
Chapter 188 (H.F.1348/S.F891*) clarifies that a municipality gerous dogs.The 1998 Legislature approved a similar provision
that owns or leases a building or parking lot in another mu- for Dakota County.
nicipality is not immune from a claim based on snow or ice
conditions on a public sidewalk abutting the building or park- Food handlers licensing period and fee modifications
ing lot,but the other municipality is immune unless the con- Chapter 59 (H.F.384/S.F.836*) provides that licenses for
dition is affirmatively caused by its own negligent acts. wholesale food processors or manufacturers operating only at
the state fair are issued for the period from July 1 to June 30
Local capital projects standards of the following year and that annual renewal is required by
Chapter 192 (H.F.726*/S.F.157) requires and establishes a July 1.The license fee is set at$125,the penalty for a late re-
process for the Department of Finance to review capital newal is$40,and the penalty for no license is$50.Effective
projects proposed by local units of government for which April 16,1999.
state appropriations are requested.The requirements do not
apply to applications for capital funding from existing state 911 dispatchers tort liability immunity
programs.Criteria to be considered in evaluating requests in- Chapter 108 (H.E451/S.F.436*) provides immunity from li-
dude the level of local funding,regional or statewide signifi- ability for certified 911 dispatchers providing pre-arrival
Cance,the need for future state operating subsidies,the poten- medical instruction in good faith.This measure is intended to
tial for competition with existing facilities,and resolutions of address the concern of potential lawsuits on the part of some
support from local governments.Except for projects located municipalities who advised dispatchers not to provide medical
in political subdivisions with very low average net tax capaci- information.Effective April 28,1999,and applicable to causes
ties or where a dicaster._has occurred,the state share of the to- •of action arising on or after that date.
tal project cost must not exceed 50 percent.Preliminary re-
quests are to be submitted to the commissioner by June 15 Amusement machine license fees
of an odd-numbered year and final requests are required by Chapter 179 (H.F.1140/S.F.1329*) authorizes cities to impose
November 1.Preliminary requests submitted this year are not a license fee on amusement machines of no more than the
required until September 15. demonstrated and verifiable actual cost of issuing the license
IIIor$15 per location plus$15 per machine,whichever is less.
Effective Aug.1,1999.
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900 . 34 Nonconforming Uses
6. Discontinuance.
A. In the event that a nonconforming use of any building
or premises is discontinued or its normal operation stopped
for a period of onc (1) yc r six (6) months, the use of the
same shall therefore conform to the regulations of the
district in which it is located.
900.42 Conditional Use Permits
6. Compliance and Expiration.
A. If the proposed work described in a conditional use
permit has not been substantially completed within two (2)
years after its date of issuance, the permit shall expire
and become void except that the Council may, following
recommendation of the Planning Commission, extend the permit
for an additional period determined by the Council on the
receipt of a request for a permit extension prior to its
expiration. A conditional use permit authorizes only the
use specified in the permit and shall expire if, for any
reason, the authorized use ceases for more than onc (1) year
six (6) months.
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IElkTO: Planning Commission
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FROM: Michele McPhersoDirector of Planning
DATE: July 21, 1999
SUBJECT: Neighborhood Meeting: Wirtz Property
We have been working with Bridgeland Development on a proposed subdivision for the
Wirtz property located on Tyler Street. Originally, the developer proposed to use the
draft cluster ordinance, however, they are proposing a plat under the DNR Shoreland
PUD process.
They will be hosting a neighborhood meeting on Thursday, August 12, 1999 at 7:00
p.m. at City Hall. A proposed road connection with Polk Street may be controversial.
You are invited to attend this meeting. Staff will be in attendance to observe the
exchange between the developer and the neighborhood.
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July 21, 1999.
Bridgeland Development Co. invites you to join us on August 12, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.
at the Elk River City Hall to review the plans for development of the Leonard and
Helen Wirtz property.
If you have questions, please call Steve Nelson or Neal Krzyzaniak at 612-985-5000.
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Elk River TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Scott Harlicker, Senior Planner
DATE: July 27, 1999
SUBJECT: Fort Collins, Colorado Design
Standards and Guidelines
Attached for your review and comment are a revised draft of the development
standards for Elk River Crossing and a copy of the Fort Collins, Colorado,
Design Standards and Guidelines for Large Retail Establishments.
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13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • TDD &Phone: (612) 441-7420 • Fax: (612)441-7425
• DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Architectural Character
1. Facades and Exterior Walls
The Elk River Crossing development will represent the eastern terminus of
the Main Street corridor which connects Highway 169 and the Central
Business District. As such, the exterior appearance of the buildings should
include elements of buildings found along the corridor and in the Central
Business District.
Facades should be articulated to reduce the massive scale and uniform
impersonal appearances of large retail buildings and provide visual interest.
Buildings over 100 feet in length should incorporate recesses, off-sets, or
angular forms so that no uninterrupted length exceeds 50 feet. The wall
projection or recess should be a depth of at least 3% of the length of the entire
building facade. Buildings should have architectural features and patterns
that provide visual interest at a pedestrian scale. The features should be an
III integral part of the building fabric, and not be applied trim, graphics or
paint. Variations to roof lines and cornice details should also be used to add
interest to buildings.
Exterior building materials and colors comprise a significant part of the
visual impact of a building. Therefore, they should be aesthetically pleasing
and compatible with materials and colors used in the Central Business
District and along east Main Street. Facade colors should be subtle, neutral
or earth tone colors. The development shall use a consistent palate of
materials and colors throughout. Facades of a building which are visible from
adjoining properties or public streets shall include design elements found on
the front facades.
Predominant exterior building materials should include the following:
• brick
• native stone
• tinted, textured, integrally colored concrete masonry units.
• stucco
Predominant exterior building materials should not include the following:
• smooth faced concrete block
• tilt up concrete panels
• • prefabricated steel panels.
• 2. Entryways
Entrances should be clearly defined and visible. They should incorporate
devices such as canopies, overhangs, recesses/projections, arcades, raised
parapets over the doors, peaked roof forms, display windows, architectural
details such as tile works and moldings which are integrated into the
building design.
Lighting
General site and street lighting shall be a design that is compatible and
connects with the lighting utilized in the Central Business District. It shall
be at a pedestrian scale. Wall lighting fixtures shall be consistent with the
pedestrian and general site lighting.
General parking lot lighting shall be at a height no greater than feet.
Poles and fixtures shall be a design that compliments the street and general
site lighting standards and fixtures.
Loading Areas, Trash Collection and Outdoor Storage
• Loading docks, truck parking, HVAC equipment, and other service functions
should be incorporated into the overall design of the building and screened
from view of adjoining properties and streets. Trash compactors and
dumpsters should be within an enclosure constructed of the same materials
and colors as those used in the building. Outdoor areas used for the sale
and/or display of seasonal inventory shall be permanently defined and
screened with walls and/or fences and landscaping. Outdoor sales and display
areas shall not exceed 5% of the ground floor area of the building.
Canopies
Canopies located over pump islands are allowed provided the architectural
design, colors and character of the canopy shall be consistent with the
principle building on site. The fascia of the canopy shall not be illuminated.
Canopy lighting shall 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.
Signage
Signs shall be an integral part of the overall architectural design of a
building and the project, rather than contrasting with it. They must consist
• of materials and design which compliments the architectural elements of the
building and project. Signs must not be visually distracting or tend to
• dominate by means of location, size, color or lighting. All signs shall be
internally illuminated.
All freestanding signs shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet from all
property lines and shall not obstruct visibility or encroach in any drainage or
utility easements.
Development Sign
One freestanding development sign identifying Elk River Crossing will be
permitted at the corner of Main Street and Highway 169. The sign shall be a
monument style sign with a maximum height of 30 feet and a width of 16
feet. The number of tenants allowed on this sign shall be limited to 2. Total
sign area shall not exceed 225 square feet and shall not exceed 10 feet in
width. The sign shall be constructed of brick or face brick and in may include
decorative brick and/or decorative glazed block as accents.
Entry Signs
Two entry signs shall be allowed, one at the Main Street and
intersection and one at the Tyler Street and intersection. These signs
shall be a monument style sign with a maximum height of 8 feet and a width
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of 16 feet. Total sign area shall not exceed 128 square feet. The sign shall be
constructed of brick or face brick and in may include decorative brick and/or
decorative glazed block as accents. These entry signs may identify no more
than 2 tenants.
Monument Signs for Freestanding Sites
Each of the freestanding buildings within Elk River Crossing will be allowed
to have a freestanding sign. The freestanding sign must be a monument style
with a maximum height of 10 feet and a maximum area of 100 square feet.
The sign shall be constructed of brick or face brick and in may include
decorative brick and/or decorative glazed block as accents.
Wall Signs for Freestanding Sites
Wall signs for each freestanding building must consist of individual letters
and shall not have more than 1 wall sign for each principle building, except
that where a principal building abuts 2 or more public streets, 2 wall signs
will be allowed. Awning signs and canopy signs, including canopies over gas
pumps, shall be included as wall signs. Awning and canopy signs shall not be
illuminated. The sign area shall not exceed 10 percent of the area of the
• building wall, including doors and windows, to which the sign is to be affixed
• Wall Signs Retail Building North Side of Home Improvement Store
Wall signs for the retail building attached to the north side of the proposed
home improvement store shall consist of individual letters. Capital letters
shall not exceed 32" high, lower case letters shall not exceed 24" high. Signs
shall be for store identity only and shall not be allowed on the rear or side of
building. Signs shall be centered over the entrance door to the tenant space
and shall not extend closer than 3 or 4 feet from the projected lease line. If
the space is leased by a single tenant, sign area shall not exceed 10 percent of
the area of the building wall, including doors and windows, to which the sign
is to be affixed
Major Tenant Signage
Total sign area for major tenants shall be not exceed 300 square feet and
must consist of individually mounted letters and corporate logos. Letters and
logos shall not exceed 10 feet in height. All signage shall be internally
illuminated.
Other Signs
All other signage that may occur within Elk River Crossing and not
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specifically mentioned herein shall comply with the City of Elk River Sign
Ordinance. All requests which are not consistent with conditions, character
and intent of the Elk River Crossing PUD may be denied by the City.
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DESIGN STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
FOR LARGE RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS
City of Fort Collins
• Community Planning and Environmental Services
_ Adopted by the Council of the City ofFort Collins •
January 17. 1995
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Special Thanks to
The Citizen Advisory Committee on Superstores
Milan Hanson
Jim Heaton
Kathy Herbener
Tom Kalert
Les Kaplan
Tom McKenna
Susan Meyer
Bob Pennock
Bill Strickfaden
Larry Stroud
The interested citizens who provided information and comments during the planning process.
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City of Fort Collins City Council: Consultants:
Ann Azari, Mayor Kathol & Company
Gina Janett, Mayor Pro Tern Clarion Associates
Alan Apt
Chris Kneeland Staff Team:
Bob McCluskey Greg Byrne, Director of CPES
Will Smith Paul Eckman, Deputy City Attorney
Charles Wanner Joe Frank, Assistant Planning Director
Claudia Haack - Benedict, Project Manager
Planning and Zoning Board: Aaron Howe- Cornelison, Urban Design Specialist
Rene Clements, Chair Clark Mapes, City Planner
Jan Cottier, Vice-Chair Kevin McBride, Stormwater Quality Coordinator
Jennifer Fontane Heidi Phelps, Planning Technician
Gwen Bell Ted Shepard, Senior City Planner
Bernie Strom Torn Vosburg, Transportation Planner I
Lloyd Walker
Gary Carnes •
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INTRODUCTION i
PROCEDURE
ARTICLE I.
AESTHETIC CHARACTER 1
1. Facades and Exterior Walls 1
2. Small Retail Stores 2
3. Detail Features 3
4. Roofs 4
5. Materials and Colors 5
6. Entryways 6
• 7. Back and Side Facades 7
ARTICLE H.
SITE DESIGN AND RELATIONSHIP TO SURROUNDING COMMUNITY 9
1. Entrances 9
2. Parking Lot Orientation 10
3. Back Sides 11
4. Outdoor Storage,Trash Collection,and Loading Areas 12
5. Pedestrian Flows 13
6. Central Features and Community Spaces 14
7. Delivery/Loading Operations 15
APPENDIX.
ADOPTING ORDINANCE 17
• INTRODUCTION
The City of Fort Collins adopted a moratorium on large retail developments to study the community
impacts of the"superstore"phenomenon in more detail and to provide the community with clear and
enforceable policies to mitigate those impacts. The moratorium provided the opportunity to review
existing retail developments with community-wide or regional impacts and to set standards for
future developments to ensure that future development fits with the expectations and meets the needs
of the community. .
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These standards and guidelines are a response to dissatisfaction with corporate chain marketing
strategy dictating design that is indifferent to local identity and interests.The main goal is to
encourage development that contributes to Fort Collins as a unique place by reflecting its physical
character and adding to it in appropriate ways.
Large retail developments depend on high visibility from major public streets. In turn,their design
determines much of the character and attractiveness of major streetscapes in the city. The marketing
interests of many corporations, even with strong image-making design by professional designers,
can be potentially detrimental to community aspirations and sense of place when they result in
massive individual developments that do not contribute to or integrate with the city in a positive
way.
Fort Collins already has a development review system that promotes solutions to these general
issues. The purpose of these standards and guidelines is to augment those existing criteria with more .
specific interpretations that apply to the design of large retail store developments.
These standards and guidelines require a basic level of architectural variety, compatible scale,
pedestrian and bicycle access, and mitigation of negative impacts. The standards are by no means
intended to limit creativity; it is the City's hope that they will serve as a useful tool for design
professionals engaged in site specific design in context. They are placed within the framework of
the Land Development Guidance System which provides for variance from the requirements if the
proposal is equal to or better than the City requirements.
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PROCEDURE
The following standards and guidelines are intended to be used as a design aid by developers
proposing large retail developments in community regional shopping centers or as uses-by-right;
and as an evaluation tool by the City staff and the Planning and Zoning Board in their review
processes. These standards andguidelines apply to all projects which are processed according to
the criteria for Community/Regional Shopping Centers in the LAND DEVELOPMENT
GUIDANCE SYSTEM as Planned Unit Developments and to all projects forretail establishments. .
of more than 25,000 square feet as uses-by-right. "Standards"denoted by(+)are mandatory;
"Guidelines"denoted by(o)are not mandatory,but are provided in order to educate planners,design
consultants,developers and City staffabout the design objectives. These standards and guidelines
are to be used in conjunction with the All Development Criteria of the L.D.G.S.
The Planning and Zoning Board is empowered to grant variances to the mandatory(+)standards
under the following circumstances:
1. The strict application of the standard would result in peculiar and exceptional practical
difficulties or exceptional and undue hardship upon the owner of the affected property;or
2. The alternative site planning and building design approach meets the design objectives as
stated in the standard,equally well or better than would compliance with the standard; and
• 3. In either of the foregoing circumstances,the variance may be granted without substantial
detriment to the public good.
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1. Facades and Exterior Walls:
GUIDELINE: Facades should be articulated to reduce the massive scale and the uniform, •
impersonal appearances of large retail buildings and provide visual interest that will be consistent •
with the community's identity,character and scale. The intent is to encourage a more human scale
that Fort Collins residents will be able to identify with their community. (o) - •
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• a. Facades greater than 100 feet in length,measured horizontally, shall
incorporate wall plane projections or recesses having a depth of at least 3%
of the length of the facade and extending at least 20 percent of the length of
the facade. No uninterrupted length of any facade shall exceed 100
horizontal feet.
b. Ground floor facades that face public streets shall have arcades, display
windows,entry areas,awnings, or other such features along no less than 60
percent oftheir horizontal length.
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• GUIDELINE: The presence of smaller retail stores gives a center a"friendlier"appearance by — ---
creating variety,breaking up large expanses,and expanding the range of the site's activities.
Windows and window displays of such stores should be used to contribute to the visual interest of
exterior facades. The standards presented in this section are directed toward those situations where
additional,smaller stores,with separate,exterior customer entrances are located in principal
buildings. (o)
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Where principal buildings contain additional,separately owned stores which
occupy less than twenty five thousand(25,000) square feet of gross floor area,
with separate,exterior customer entrances:
a. The street level facade of such stores shall be transparent between the height
of three feet and eight feet above the walkway grade for no less than 60
percent of the horizontal length of the building facade of such additional
stores.
b. Windows shall be recessed and should include visually prominent sills,
shutters,or other such forms of framing.
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3. Detail Features:
GUIDELINE: Buildings should have architectural features and patterns that provide visual interest,
at the scale of the pedestrian,reduce massive aesthetic effects,and recognize local character. The
elements in the following standard should be integral parts of he building fabric,and not
superficially applied trim or graphics,orpaint.(o)
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Building facades must include a repeating pattern that shall include no less •
than three of theelements listed below. At least one of these elements shall
repeat horizontally. All elements shall repeat at intervals of no more than
thirty(3 0)feet,either horizontally or vertically.
• Color change.
• Texture change.
• Material module change.
Expression of architectural or structural bay through a change in
plane no less than 12 inches in width,such as an offset,reveal,or
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• GUIDELINE:Variations in roof lines should be used to add interest to,and reduce the massive
scale of,large buildings.Roof features should.complement the characterofndjoining
neighborhoods. (o)
STANDARD: (+)
•Roofs shall have no less than two of the follociing'features: "' ' " ' ' " • • ' '
•a. Parapets concealing flat roofs and rooftop equipment such as HVAC units
from public view. The average height of such parapets shall not exceed 15%
of the height of the supporting wall and such parapets shall not at any point
exceed one-third of the height of the supporting wall. Such parapets shall
feature three dimensional cornice treatment.
b. Overhanging eaves,extending no less than 3 feet past the supporting walls.
c. Sloping roofs that do not exceed the average height of the supporting walls, .
with an average slope greater than or equal to 1 foot of vertical rise for every
3 feet of horizontal run and less than or equal to 1 foot of vertical rise for
every 1 foot of horizontal run.
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GUIDELINE: Exterior building materials and colors comprise a significant part of the visual
impact of a building. Therefore,theyshouldbeaesthetically.plensing.and compatible with materials
and colors used in adjoining neighborhoods. (o)
STANDARD: (+)
a. Predominant exterior building materials shall be high quality materials.
These include,without limitation:
• brick
• wood
• sandstone
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• other native stone
• tinted,textured, concrete masonry units
b. Facade colors shall be low reflectance,subtle, neutral or earth tone colors.
The use of high intensity colors,metallic colors, black or fluorescent colors is
prohibited.
c. Building trim and accent areas may feature brighter colors, including primary
colors,but neon tubing shall not be an acceptable feature for building trim
or accent areas.
d. Predominant exterior building materials should not include the following:
• • smooth-faced concrete block
• tilt-up concrete panels
• pre-fabricated steel panels
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1110 GUIDELINES: Entryway design elements and variations should give orientation and aesthetically
pleasing character to the building. The standards identify desirable-entryway design features..(o)
STANDARD: (+)
Each principal building on a site shall have clearly defined,highly visible customer entrances
featuring no less than three of the following:
a. canopies or porticos
b. overhangs
c. recesses/projections
d. arcades
e. raised corniced parapets over the door
f. peaked roof forms
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h. outdoor patios
i. display windows
j. architectural details such as tile work and moldings which are integrated into
the building structure and design
k. integral planters or wing walls that incorporate landscaped area's and/or
places for sitting
• Where additional stores will be located in the principal building,each such store shall have at least
one exterior customer entrance,which shall conform to the above requirements.
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7. Back and Side Facades:
GUIDELINE: All facades of a building which are visible from adjoining properties and/or public
streets should contribute to the pleasing scale features of the building and encourage community
integration by featuringcharacteristics similar to the front facade. (o)
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All building facades which are visible from adjoining properties and/or public streets shall comply
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'GUIDELINE: Large retail buildings should feature multiple entrances.Multiple building entrances
reduce walking distances from cars,facilitate pedestrian and bicycle access from public sidewalks,
and provide convenience where certain entrances offer access to individual stores,or identified
departments of a store. Multiple entrances also mitigate the effect of the unbroken walls and
neglected areas that often characterize building facades that face bordering land uses. (o)
STANDARD: (+)
All sides of a principal building that directly face an abutting public street shall feature at least one
customer entrance. Where a principal building directly faces more than two abutting public streets,
this requirement shall apply only to two sides of the building,including the side of the building
facing the primary street,and another side of the building facing a second street.
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2. Parking Lot Orientation:
GUIDELINE: Parking areas should provide safe,convenient,and efficient access.They should be
distributed around large buildings in order to shorten the distance to.other.buildings and public
sidewalks and to reduce the overall scale of the paved surface. If buildings are located closer to
streets,the scale of the complex is reduced,pedestrian traffic is encouraged,and architectural
details take on added importance. (o)
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GUIDELINE: The rear or sides of buildings often present an unattractive view of blank walls,
loading areas,storage areas,HVAC.units,garbage receptacles,and other such features.
Architectural and landscaping features should mitigate these impacts. (o)
STANDARD: (+)
The minimum setback for any building facade shall be thirty-five(35)feet from the nearest property
line. Where the:facade faces adjacent residential uses, an earthen berm,no less than 6 feet in height,
containing at a minimum evergreen trees planted at intervals of 20 feet on center, or in clusters or
clumps shall be provided.
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4. Outdoor Storage,Trash Collection,and Loading Areas:
.- GUIDELINE:-Loading—areas—and outdoor storage areasexertvisual and noise impacts-on - — -
surrounding neighborhoods. These areas,when visible from adjoining properties.and/or public
streets,should be screened,recessed or enclosed. While screens and recesses can effectively
mitigate these impacts,the selection of inappropriate screening materials can exacerbate the
problem. Appropriate locations for loading and outdoor storage areas include areas between
buildings,where more than one building is located on a site and such buildings are not more than'
40 feet apart, oron those sides of buildings that•do not have customer entrances. (o)*
STANDARD: (+) .
a. Areas for outdoor storage,truck parking,trash collection or compaction,
loading,or other such uses shall not be visible from abutting streets.
• b. No areas for outdoor storage,trash collection or compaction, loading, or
other such uses shall be located within 20 feet of any public street,public
sidewalk,or internal pedestrian way.
c. Loading docks,truck parking,outdoor storage,utility meters, HVAC
equipment,trash collection,trash compaction,and other service functions
shall be incorporated into the overall design of the building and-the
landscaping so that the visual and acoustic impacts of these functions are
fully contained and out of view from adjacent properties and public streets,
• and no attention is attracted to the functions by the use of screening materials
that are different from or inferior to the principal materials of the building •
and landscape.
d. Non-enclosed areas for the storage and sale of seasonal inventory shall be
permanently defined and screened with walls and/or fences. Materials,
colors,and design of screening walls and/or fences and the cover shall
conform to those used as predominant materials and colors on the building.
If such areas are to be covered,then the covering shall conform to those used
as predominant materials and colors on the building.
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5. Pedestrian Flows:
GUIDELINE: Pedestrian accessibility opens auto-oriented developments to the neighborhood,
thereby reducing traffic impacts and enabling the development to project a friendlier,moreinviting
image.This section sets forth standards for public sidewalks and internal pedestrian circulation
systems that can provide user-friendly pedestrian access as well as pedestrian safety,shelter,and
convenience within the center grounds. (o)
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a. Sidewalks at least 8 feet in width shall be provided along all sides of the lot
that abut a public street.
b. Continuous internal pedestrian walkways,no less than 8 feet in width, shall
be provided from the public sidewalk or right-of-way to the principal
customer entrance of all principal buildings on the site. At a minimum,
walkways shall connect focal points of pedestrian activity such as,but not
limited to,transit stops,street crossings,building and store entry points,and
shall feature adjoining landscaped areas that includes trees, shrubs,benches,
flower beds,ground covers, or other such materials for no less than 50
percent ofits length.
c. Sidewalks, no less than 8 feet in width,shall be provided along the full
length of the building along any facade featuring a customer entrance,and
along any facade abutting public parking areas. Such sidewalks shall be
located at least six(6)feet from the facade of the building to provide
planting beds for foundation landscaping,except where features such as
arcades or entryways are part of the facade.
d. Internal pedestrian walkways provided in conformance with part(b)above
shall provide weather protection features such as awnings or arcades within
30 feet of all customer entrances.
e. All internal pedestrian walkways shall be distinguished from driving surfaces
through the use of durable, low maintenance surface materials such as
pavers,bricks, or scored concrete to enhance pedestrian safety and comfort,
as well as the attractiveness of the walkways.
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6. Central Features and Community Spaces:
GUIDELINE: Buildings should offer attractive and inviting pedestrian scale features,spaces and -----------
amenities. Entrances and parking lots should be configured to be functional and inviting with
walkways conveniently tied to logical destinations. Bus stops and drop-off/pick-up points should
be considered as integral parts of the configuration. Pedestrian ways should be anchored by special
- design features such as towers,arcades,porticos,pedestrian light fixtures,bollards,planter walls,
and other architectural elements that define circulation ways and outdoor spaces. Examples of
outdoor spaces are plazas,patios,courtyards,and window shopping areas. The features and spaces
should enhance the building and the center as integral parts of the community fabric. (o)
STANDARD: (+) .
Each retail establishment subject to these standards shall contribute to the establishment or -
enhancement of community and public spaces by providing at least two of the following: patio/
seating area,pedestrian plaza with benches,transportation center,window shopping walkway,
outdoor playground area, kiosk area,water feature,clock tower,or other such deliberately shaped
area and/or a focal feature or amenity that,in the judgement of the Planning and Zoning Board,
adequately enhances such community and public spaces. Any such areas shall have direct access
to the public sidewalk network and such features shall not be constructed of materials that are
inferior to the principal materials of the building and landscape.
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7. Delivery/Loading Operations:
GUIDELINE:Delivery and loading operations should not disturb adjoining neighborhoods,or
other uses.(o)
STANDARD: (+)
- •s 'No delivery,loading,trash removal or compaction,or other such operations shall be permitted
between the hours of 10:00 P.M.and 7:00 A.M. unless the applicant submits evidence that sound
barriers between all areas for such operations effectively reduce noise emissions to a level of45 db,
as measured at the lot line of any adjoining property.
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MEMORANDUM
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E 1k River ' Mayor & City Council
FROM: Michele McPherson;'Director of Planning
DATE: July 14, 1999
SUBJECT: Resignation of Planning Commissioner
Lester Morris
We received the attached resignation letter from Commissioner Morris. His resignation
is effective immediately.
Mr. Morris' term expires February, 2000; a replacement will need to be found to serve
the remainder of his term.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council accept Commissioner Morris' letter and
authorize advertisement for a new Planning Commissioner.
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July 13, 1999
To: Members of the Elk River City Council,
Planning Commission and City Staff
Due to numerous other commitments, I regret to inform you that I must resign from
my po-• • the Elk giver Planning Commission, effective immediately.
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MEMORANDUM
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JlIiverTO: Planning Commission
FROM: Michele McPhersolt, Director of Planning
DATE: July 22, 1999
SUBJECT: Cluster Meeting
The Mayor has requested that the Planning Staff conduct a meeting with larger-tract
property owners north of County Road 33 to discuss the proposed cluster ordinance.
The meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, August 5, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers. The Planning Commission members are welcome to attend.
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