HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.a. Text Amendment Related to Non-Conforming Auto Related Uses
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Planning Commission Meeting Date: May 26, 2015
AGENDA ITEM: Case 15-04-TA City of Rosemount.
AGENDA SECTION:
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to
Related to Non-Conforming Auto Related Reports
Uses
PREPARED BY: AGENDA NO.
Jason Lindahl, AICP
Planner 8.a.
ATTACHMENTS: Tables that summarize the proposed
APPROVED BY:
zoning changes to automobile repair,
nonservice retail facilities having gasoline K.L.
pumps (gas stations) and car wash uses.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
: Discussion only
SUMMARY
Attached please find 3 tables that summarize the proposed zoning changes to automobile repair,
nonservice retail facilities having gasoline pumps (gas stations) and car wash uses. Staff will hold an
open house for effected businesses and property owners to gather feedback on the draft zoning
changes Tuesday May 26, 2015 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Rosemount City Hall.
This has been posted as a public meeting and Commissioners are invited but not required to attend.
During the open house staff will be available to discuss these proposed changes and gather your
feedback. Following the open house, staff may make further revisions before holding a public hearing
with the Planning Commission on June 23, 2015 for further review and comment. These changes
would then be schedule for formal consideration by the City Council in July.
Automobile Repair Zoning Standards Comparison
Standard
Topic
Current Proposed
Title Automotive Repair Automobile Repair, Minor*
Automobile Repair, Major**
Use CUP in C-3 and LI Automobile Repair, Major CUP in C-3
& LI
Automobile Repair, Minor CUP in C-4
Parking & Vehicle Designated separate areas for customer Designated separate areas for customer
Storage parking and vehicles awaiting repair. parking and vehicles awaiting repair.
Screening required by building, Screening required by building,
landscaping or fence/wall landscaping or fence/wall. Business
vehicles must be stored within a
building in C-4
Junk Vehicles Allowed if stored within a building Prohibited in C-4
Allowed in C-3 and LI if stored within
a building
Outdoor Storage Prohibited Prohibited in C-4
Limited in C-3 & LI with separate CUP
Nonservice Motor Fuel CUP in C-1 and C-3 CUP in C-1, C-3 or C-4
Station
Commercial Car Wash CUP in C-3 Drive-Through or Full Service CUP in
C-3 or C-4
Self-Service CUP in C-3
Site Design Prohibited abutting residential. No change
Screening required by building,
landscaping or fence/wall
Activity All activity must be inside a building No change
and overhead door must remain closed
Painting and Bodywork CUP in C-3 and LI No Change
Proposed Definitions (Add the following definitions)
: The replacement of any part or repair of any part which does not
require removal of the engine head or pan, engine transmission or differential; incidental body and fender
work and upholstering service. Above stated is applied to passenger vehicles and trucks not in excess of
7,000 pounds gross weight.
: General repair, rebuilding of trailers, bodywork, framework and
major painting service.
Nonservice Motor Fuel Stations Zoning Standards Comparison
Standard
Topic
Current Proposed
Title Nonservice Station Retail Facilities Nonservice Motor Fuel Station*
having Gasoline Pumps Truck Stop**
Use CUP in C-1 and C-3 districts Motor Fuel Station CUP in C-1, C-3 or
C-4
Truck Stop CUP in GI or HI
Automobile Repair, Major CUP in C-3 and LI Auto Repair, Minor CUP in C-4
or Minor Auto Repair, Major CUP in C-3 or LI
Commercial Car Wash CUP in C-3 Drive-Through or Full Service CUP in
C-3 or C-4
Self-Service CUP in C-3
Site Design Prohibited abutting residential. No change
Screening required by building,
landscaping or fence/wall
Sale, storage or display of Prohibited No Change
vehicles
Outdoor Storage or Limited to sidewalk in front of No Change
Display building and area around pump
island
Canopy No Change
be higher with City Council approval
Proposed Definitions (Add the following definitions)
. Nonservice Motor fuel stations shall include motor fuel
stations, motor fuel station convenience stores, and all premises whereon the owner or occupant conducts
the business of furnishing, selling or dispensing motor fuel or liquefied petroleum for motor vehicles but shall
not include major or minor automobile repair.
**TRUCK STOP: Any building, premises or land in which or upon which a business, service or industry
involving the maintenance, cleaning, servicing, storage or repair of commercial vehicles is conducted
including the dispensing of motor fuel, the sale of accessories or equipment for trucks and similar commercial
vehicles. A truck stop may also include overnight accommodations, restaurant facilities, a car wash and truck
wash or other ancillary uses.
Car Wash Zoning Standards Comparison
Standard
Topic
Current Proposed
Title Drive-Through, Mechanical or Self Drive-Through, Full Service or Self
Service Car Wash Service Car Wash
Commercial Car Wash CUP in C-3 Drive-Through or Full Service CUP in
C-3 or C-4
Self-Service CUP in C-3
Automobile Repair, Major CUP in C-3 and LI Auto Repair, Minor CUP in C-4
or Minor Auto Repair, Major CUP in C-3 or LI
Use CUP in C-1 and C-3 districts Motor Fuel Station CUP in C-1, C-3 or
C-4
Truck Stop CUP in GI or HI
Site Design Prohibited abutting residential. No change
Screening required by building,
landscaping or fence/wall
Activity Overhead door must remain closed No change
Existing Definitions (Eliminate Car wash, principal use)
CAR WASH, ACCESSORY: An accessory building or part of a principal building equipped with mechanical
equipment for washing autos (not a conveyer system) which is accessory to a gasoline station and comprises
only one normal service bay of the gas station.
CAR WASH, PRINCIPAL USE: A principal building or use which is equipped with a conveyor system and
other mechanical equipment and facilities for washing motor vehicles (Eliminate).
Proposed Definitions (Add the following definitions)
CAR WASH, FULL SERVICE: A car wash wherein operating functions are performed entirely by an
operator owner with the use of washing, waxing, and drying equipment supplemented with manual detailing
by the operator owner.
CAR WASH, SELF SERVICE OR DRIVE THROUGH: A car wash wherein the customer provides labor
and where no self-propelled wash racks are provided.