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CITY COUNCIL
City Council Meeting: December 21, 2010
AGENDA ITEM: 10- 28 -TA: BP, Business Park District Text
Amendment
AGENDA SECTION:
A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment
To Update the Maximum Height
Standard for Principal Buildings.
PREPARED BY: Jason Lindahl, A.I.C.P.
AGENDA NO. I ,
Planner
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ATTACHMENTS: 11 -23 -10 PC Excerpt Minutes, Ordinance
APPROVED BY:
Amendment
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve an ordinance increasing the
maximum height standard for principal buildings in the BP, Business Park District from
40' to 50'.
SUMMARY
This item was initiated by staff in response to recent inquiries regarding warehouse and manufacturing
development and the maximum building height standard in the BP, Business Park district. Staff has
reviewed height standards in surrounding communities and interviewed commercial brokers regarding
the potential current needs of the warehousing industry. As a result, staff recommends approval of
the attached draft ordinance increasing the maximum height standard for principal buildings in the BP,
Business Park district from 40' feet to 50' feet.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
The Planning Commission reviewed this item during their November 23, 2010 meeting. Staff
presented the item and the Commission held a public hearing that produced no comments.
Commissioner Powell asked if increasing the height standard could create any public safety issues.
Staff stated that they don't anticipate any issues given the fact that there are other structures in the
City of similar or taller height. The City Fire Marshal is aware of the ordinance change. The
Commission then voted unanimously to recommend the City Council approve the proposed
increase in the principal building height standard for the BP — Business Park district.
BACKGROUND
The purpose of the BP Business Park District is to provide for the establishment of corporate
headquarters, businesses, healthcare offices and related professional and service uses that do not
require outdoor storage in an environment that provides a high level of amenities including
landscaping, preservation of natural features, and architectural standards. As an incentive for
developments in this district, the City allows administrative approval of site plans that conform to all
the zoning standards. Approving the increase in building height now will ensure future projects can
utilize this incentive without the need to seek variances or zoning amendments as part of their review
process.
ISSUE ANALYSIS
Recently, staff received questions about development in the Business Park. After some discussion, it
was determined that the existing 40' maximum building height standard may not accommodate the
needs of the user. As a result, staff reviewed the height standards in surrounding communities (see
table below) and conducted interviews with commercial brokers regarding the latest building design
standards for this industry. The brokers confirmed that the latest needs in this industry call for
buildings with 32' to 38' of internal clear space with 6' to 8' feet of roof structure.
Comparison of Principal
uilding Height Standards In Suffounding Communities
Community
District
Maximum Building Height
Rosemount
Business Park
40'
Burnsville
All Industrial Districts
45'
Eagan
Business Park
45'
Lakeville
Office Park
65'
Given the above information, staff recommends increasing the maximum height standard for principal
buildings in the BP, Business Park district from forty 40' to 50'. The 50' will allow higher interior
clearance and provide enough height for roof top screening. The ordinance detailing this change is
attached for your reference.
CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Ordinance amendment consistent with the Planning Commission and staff
recommendations.
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EXCERPT OF DRAFT MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 23, 2010
d. BP Business Park District Text Amendment to Update the Maximum Height Standard for Principal
Buildings (10- 28 -TA). This item was initiated by staff in response to recent inquiries regarding
warehouse and manufacturing development and the maximum height standard in the BP, Business
Park district. Planner Lindahl stated that staff has reviewed height standards in surrounding
communities and interviewed commercial brokers regarding the current needs of this industry. As a
result, Mr. Lindahl stated that staff recommends approval of the attached draft ordinance increasing
the maximum height standard for principal buildings in the BP, Business Park district from 40' feet to
50' feet. Mr. Zweber added that site review standards treat the BP district differently than other
districts and requires only an administrative review in the BP district to expedite the building process.
Mr. Zweber stated that the City wants to be conscious that the standards can meet the current market
so the applicant does not need to come to the City Council for approval. Mr. Lindahl added that with
additional height in building usually comes additional massing and one of the reasons that staff is
comfortable with making these changes is that the BP district contains standards that should
compensate for the additional massing and appearance of the larger buildings.
The public hearing was opened at 7:27p.m.
There were no further public comments.
MOTION by Kolodziejski to close the public hearing. Second by Demuth.
Ayes: 4. Nays: None. Motion approved. The public hearing was closed at 7:28p.m.
Commissioner Powell asked whether or not the increase in building height creates any Fire
Department concerns. Mr. Lindahl responded that there are other 50 foot buildings in Rosemount
and therefore, staff is confident that the Fire Department can handle the increase.
MOTION by Irving to recommend the City Council approve the attached draft ordinance
updating Section 11 -4 -15 of the City Code increasing the maximum height standard for
principal buildings in the BP, Business Park district from 40' to 50'.
Second by Kolodziejski.
Ayes: 4. Nays: None. Motion approved.
Mr. Lindahl stated this item is scheduled to go to the City Council for approval at the December 21,
2010, meeting.
City of Rosemount
Ordinance No. B- 210
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
ZONING ORDINANCE B RELATING TO THE HEIGHT STANDARD IN
THE BP, BUSINESS PARK ZONING DISTRICT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS that
Ordinance B, adopted September 19, 1989, entitled "City of Rosemount Zoning Ordinance," is
hereby amended as follows:
Section 1. Rosemount Zoning Ordinance B, Section 11 -4 -15 is hereby amended as
follows:
11 -4 -15: BP BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT:
F. Minimum Lot Requirements and Setbacks:
10. Maximum building height:
Principal structure: fifty feet ,LQ
Accessory structure: forty feet (40" 1"1
Section 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage and publication according to law.
ENACTED AND ORDAINED into an Ordinance this 21ST day of December 2010.
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
William H. Droste, Mayor
ATTEST:
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Published in the Rosemount Town Pages this day of , 2010.