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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.t. BP, Business Park District Text Amendment A Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment To Update the Maximum Height Standard for Principal Buildings, 10-28-TARC)ISEMOUl 1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 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 U' 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. 2 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.