HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.c. Comprehensive Plan Implementation Rezoning of Properties to Business ParkCITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FOR ACTION
City Council Meeting Date: October 5, 2000
AGENDA ITEM: Comp Plan Implementation: Rezoning of
AGENDA SECTION:
properties to Business Park
New Business
PREPARED BY :_ Rick Pearson, City Planner
AGENDA `
ATTACHMENTS: Map of zoning changes, Draft Ordinance, Draft
APPROVED BY:
P.C. minutes (9- 12 -00), Comp Plan & Zoning
excerpt.
Applicant: City of Rosemount
Property Owner(s): (1) Douglas & Susan Dehmlow (4) David & Lee Ann Wachter
(2) Leo Stern &Dottie Hammel (5) Donald & Carol Wachter
(3) RHB Inc. (6) Harold & Anna Wachter
Location: Rosemount Business Park, East of Hwy 3 & South of County Road 42
Area in Acres: Approximately 245 acres
Comp. Guide Plan Desig: Business Park
Current Zoning: Agriculture
Planning Comm Action: Recommendation of Approval (4 -0) with modifications.
SUMMARY
This item is part of Rosemount's ongoing implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. The City is recommending that
land designated for Business Park use be rezoned accordingly. The area affected by this initiative is the land south of
CSAH 42 and the City owned Business Park area west of Biscayne Avenue and east of Highway 3. To be in
conformance with the Comprehensive Plan, the City is proposing to change the zoning to Business Park l and Business
Park 2 as shown on the attached map. The map has been altered to reflect the Planning Commission recommendation.
Rosemount's 2020 Comprehensive Plan identifies a 350+ acre business park. The Bisness Park is designed to serve the
needs of low impact light industry, general office development, and supporting commercial services. It is divided into
overlay zones specifically designed to compliment and enhance building and site performance standards and to provide
an effective transition to residential uses as applicable. A description of the proposed overlay designations for this action
follows:
Business Park- 1 (BP -1): This zone provides for planned industrial, accessory commercial, and office uses. It is
adjacent to General Industrial uses, railroad rights of way, or major or minor arterial
streets. Screened outdoor storage is allowed.
Business Park — 2 (BP -2): This zone provides for business and professional office, limited manufacturing and
planned industrial uses. The zone is adjacent to General Commercial uses or has
proximity to major or minor arterial streets. Outdoor storage is not allowed.
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
The property owners generally seemed to prefer BP -1, because of the lower architectural expectations and the
ability to have outdoor storage. The higher expectations for BP -2 zoning was thought to inhibit development.
The Commissioners felt that higher standards were desireable, and recommending increasing the BP -2 to
include land along Biscayne Avenue east of the pipeline easement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt an ordinance rezoning the Agricultural land in Section 32 to BP -1 and BP -2, in conformance
with the 2020 Comprehensive Plan.
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City of Rosemount
Ordinance No. B-
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE B
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT ZONING ORDINANCE
Rosemount Business Park
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMOUNT, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Ordinance B, adopted September 19, 1989, entitled "City of Rosemount
Zoning Ordinance, " is hereby amended to rezone from AG, Agricultural to BP -1 Business Park,
the following described property located within the City of Rosemount, Minnesota, to -wit:
The Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter east of the Union Pacific Railroad right -of-
way
AND
The South Half of the Northeast Quarter west of the center of the Enron and Williams Bros.
pipeline easement;
AND
The North Half of the Southeast Quarter west of the center of the Enron and Williams Bros.
pipeline easement;
All in Section 32, Township 115, Range 19 West, Dakota County, Minnesota.
Section 2. Ordinance B, adopted September 19, 1989, entitled "City of Rosemount
Zoning Ordinance, " is hereby amended to rezone from AG, Agricultural to BP -2 Business Park,
the following described property located within the City of Rosemount, Minnesota, to -wit:
The Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter east of the State Highway 3 right -of -way;
AND
The Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter east of the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-
way;
AND
The South Half of the Northeast. Quarter east of the Enron and Williams Bros. pipeline
easement;
AND
The North Half of the Southwest Quarter east of the center of the Enron and Williams Bros.
pipeline easement.
All in Section 32, Township 115, Range 19 West, Dakota County, Minnesota.
Section 3. The Zoning Map of the City of Rosemount, referred to and described in said
Ordinance No. B as that certain map entitled "Zoning Map of the City of Rosemount shall not
be republished to show the aforesaid rezoning, but the Clerk shall appropriately mark the said
zoning map on file in the Clerk's office for the purpose of indicating the rezoning hereinabove
provided for in this Ordinance and all of the notation references and other information shown
thereon are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this Ordinance.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication
according to law.
ENACTED AND ORDAINED into an Ordinance this P day of October, 2000. '
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
Cathy Busho, Mayor
ATTEST;
Linda J. Jentink, City Clerk
Published in the Rosemount Town Pages this day of , 2000.
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
September 12, 2000
Page 2
MOTION by Droste to recommend that the City Council approve the simple lot split for
Lot 1, Block 1, South Rose Park P Addition subject to: 1) Payment of fees required
according to the current fee schedule including G.I.S. and Park Dedication; 2)
Incorporation of recommendations by the Consulting Engineer concerning access,
easements, utilities and public improvements /infrastructure; 3) Provision of one
driveway access to Chippendale Avenue serving both lots and recording of cross- access
easements and maintenance agreements for both parcels relative to the use, construction
and maintenance of the driveway in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; 4)
Execution of a subdivision agreement to secure sidewalks (or trails) along Chippendale
Ave. and Carrousel Way and "acorn" 'style street lights as needed. Seconded by
Weisensel. Ayes: Shoe - Corrigan, Weisensel, Napper, and Droste. Nays: 0. Motion
carried.
Public Hearing: Comp Plan Implementation Business Park
Rezonings
Chairperson Droste opened the public hearing on Business Park rezonings in
implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. The recording secretary has placed the
Affidavit of Publication and Affidavit of Mailing and Posting of a Public Hearing Notice
on file with the City.
Mr. Pearson indicated that state law requires that a city's zoning be in conformance with
its adopted Comprehensive Plan. In implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, staff is
proposing that land designated for Business Park use be rezoned accordingly. The
rezoning pertains to approximately 245 acres south of the Rosemount Business Park, east
of Hwy. 3 and west of Biscayne Ave. Mr. Pearson reviewed the permitted uses and
building standards in the BP -1 and BP -2 zoning districts. Mr. Pearson explained that the
BP -2 designation is suggested for areas with higher profile, resulting in a higher
expectation for architectural materials, along with no outside storage.
Chairperson Droste opened the public hearing.
Leo Stern 206 Central Ave., Minneapolis, is part owner of the parcel designated for BP -2
zoning. The BP -2 designation is based upon the parcel's potential access and exposure to
Hwy. 3 after it is relocated. Mr. Stem opposed the BP -2 zoning for his parcel, which
would impose higher architectural standards based upon potential access to Hwy. 3 that
does not exist at this time. Mr. Stem feels the City should base a zoning decision on facts
as they now exist, not upon a conceptual plan.
Mr. Pearson responded that, based upon conversations with MnDOT, he feels an
intersection on Hwy. 3 at the location of the Stem parcel is almost a certainty. This
would be a key intersection with high visibility, requiring the same standards as Port
Authority property on CSAH 42. Rezonings can be requested as the property is
subdivided and developed.
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
September 12, 2000
Page 3
Mr. Stern feels the City is placing a straight jacket on development by imposing
conditions and additional costs with the BP -2 zoning.
Doug Dehmlow 15725 Biscayne Ave., inquired about future use of his property and
whether the rezoning will affect his taxes.
Mr. Pearson explained that taxes are based on use and that rezoning does not influence
how property is taxed. Mr. Dehmlow can maintain the residential use of his property,
however, the status will become legal non - conforming. This status restricts Mr.
Dehmlow's ability to expand his home and prohibits rebuilding if his home is damaged
beyond 50 %.
MOTION by Droste to close the public hearing. Seconded by Napper. Ayes:
Weisensel, Napper, Droste and Shoe - Corrigan. Nays: 0. Motion carried.
Commissioners compared standards imposed by BP -1 and BP -2 and discussed whether
the more stringent standards in BP -2 should be imposed more extensively. This would be
more consistent with Port Authority development on CSAH 42. A BP -2 zoning could be
changed if warranted by a future development. Mr. Pearson suggested double zoning
designations on parcels, placing BP -1 on the isolated, interior segments and BP -2 on
outer, more visible segments. Commissioners reviewed options to delineate between the
two zoning designations.
MOTION by Shoe - Corrigan to recommend that the City Council approve the change in
zoning to Business Park -1 and Business Park -2, and further recommending that the areas
designated for BP -2 zoning include: a) the Stem/Hammel parcel; b) the Harold & Anna
Wachter parcel north of the quarter section line ands) properties along Biscayne Avenue,
east of the pipeline easement. Seconded by Droste. Ayes: Napper, Droste, Shoe -
Corrigan, and Weisensel. Nays: 0. Motion carried.
Nw Business: Evermoor Final Plats
Mr. Pe n resented the final plats for Evermoor, Everm nd Addition, and
Evermoor 3 Addition. The final plats are consistent the approved preliminary plat.
Mr. Pearson s arized minor adjustments invo g certain lots, which the developer
has agreed to chan ce .
Commissioners reviewe tbacks ong with a change in the trail access in the
Upplands section. Discussio ontinued concerning grading done to the high point, tree
preservation, and the wet a of Shannon Parkway.
MOTION by Dr a to recommend th the City Council approve the final plat for
Evermoor su ' ct to: 1) Execution of a s division agreement to secure public
infrastru a including parks, streets and uti ' 'es; 2) Incorporation into the plat of
reco endations of the Engineering/Public Wo Department and the Consulting
Planning Commission
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Engineer regarding drainage, easements, grading, public & private streets and, utilities;
and 3) Modification of the plat to provide additional lot depth to one side of Lot 2, Block
8. Seconded by Napper. Ayes: Droste, Shoe - Corrigan, Weisensel, and Napper, Nays:
0. Motion carried.
MOTION by Droste to recommend that the City Council approve the final plat for
Evermoor 2 nd Addition subject to: 1) Execution of a subdivision agreement to secure
public infrastructure including parks, streets and utilities; 2) Incorporation into the plat
of recommendations of the Engineering/Public Works Department and the Consulting
Engineer regarding drainage, easements, grading, public & private streets and utilities;
and 3) Modification of the plat to provide additional lot width for Lots 31 and 33, Block
4. Seconded by Weisensel. Ayes: Shoe - Corrigan, Weisensel, Napper, and Droste.
Nays: 0. Motion carried.
MOTION b d y Droste to recommend that the City Council approve the final plat for
Evermoor 3' Addition subject to: 1) Execution of a subdivision agreement to secure
public infrastructure including parks, streets and utilities; 2) Incorporation into the plat
of recommendations of the Engineering/Public Works Department and the Consulting
Engineer regarding drainage, easements, grading, public & private streets and utilities; 3)
Recording of cross- access easements for access to lots 1 and 2, Block 1 with Lot 3, Block
1; and 4) Change "1" to "2" for Block 2 on page 3 of 3. Seconded by Weisensel. Ayes:
Weisensel, Napper, Droste, and Shoe - Corrigan. Nays: 0. Motion carried.
Commissioners requested that a drive - through of the Evermoor project be arranged for
the Planning Commission meeting on September 26. The starting time for the meeting
will be changed to 6:00 p.m.
There being no further business to come before this Commission, upon MOTION by
Droste and upon unanimous decision, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Dianne G. Quinnell
Recording Secretary
City of Rosemount
5.1 Implementation Plan .
5.1.1 Introduction
The Comprehensive Plan will be translated from a policy document into a growth
management process via an implementation plan. The implementation plan will
involve modifications of city controls and policies, especially zoning amendments,
including both ordinance amendments and rezonings.
Additional studies go beyond the scope of the Comprehensive Plan, but will
influence aspects of the plan such as the Commercial Center revitalization plan,:
ongoing and future transportation studies and occasional initiatives generated
externally by various applicants:
The Comprehensive Plan also has an amendment process to consider changes
to the plan as a result of new ideas, strategies, or relevant development
initiatives.
5.1.2 Im lementation Plan Components - Land Use
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1. Update the official "tools °(eg., zoning and subdivision ordinances) to
accomplish broad and specific objectives in this Plan.
2. Rezone land in conformance with new land use objectives established in
the 2020 Land Use Plan.
3. Achieve Livable Communities objectives, which are local goals within a
regional housing framework, established by the Dakota County HRA.
4. Participate in current/future transportation studies including the CSAH 42
Corridor Transportation Plan, the STH 52 Corridor Plan and the STH 3
Corridor Plan.
5. Complete a conceptual design strategy for the Commercial corridor right-
of -way along State Highway 3 and County Road 42.
6. Use public financing resources to assist . those economic development
projects that achieve high value to the city, including redevelopment -
opportunities and job creation.
7. Utilize and update the city's capital improvement plan in conjunction with
development objectives in this Plan.
8. Evaluate public and private impacts to urban service expansion north of
Highway 38 (east of Highway 3).
9. Develop stronger ties with the University of Minnesota in relationship to
cooperative uses in or near their research property.
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25. Wholesale businesses and supply centers.
26. Animal sales and services including pet hospitals, pet shops, kennels and
terinary clinics provided they have no outdoor runs.
27. line stations and car washes including drive- through and conve r
types, subject to the special restrictions established for the C -1 District. efer
to Sec n 6.93.1.
28. Comm ial recreation- outdoor subject to the special res ions for the
C -3 Distric t. efer to Section 6.12.3.7.
29. Outdoor di ay of merchandise subject to the fol wing restrictions:
a. The sale is con cted by the owner or lessee f the premises or with
his or her written pe 'ssion.
b. The sale is no long e in duration th o (2) days.
c. The goods are those c tomaril sold within that structure in the C-4
District.
d. The merchandise and ve ' e o not occupy the required parking area
of the principal use.
30. Video arcades subj to the follo
a. Any arcade wi fifteen (15) or more m hines shall have an adult
supervisor on the remises during all hours of eration.
b. No arc a shall be operated within five hun ed feet (500') of a
school, ch h or residence.
C. Uses P 'tted by PUD: Commercial developments inv ving multiple
parce structures or uses shall be required to use the PUD pro dure. Refer
to lion 12 for PUD requirements. (Ord. B, 9- 19 -89)
6.14: BP BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT:
A. Purpose and Intent. This district, is intended to accommodate new, modem,
high performance, limited industrial uses, business/office/warehouse and
accessory retail and service uses which are planned as a unit and include an
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internal circulation system. This district is located within the Metropolitan
Urban Service Area WSA) and is intended to be served by the public
utility systems. Overlay zones with locational criteria specifically enumerate
permitted uses by zone which are complimented by enhanced building and
site performance standards that will assure high quality development and
provide an effective transition to residential uses. Uses shall be conducted
completely within structures excepted as provided for herein:
BP -1 This zone provides for planned industrial, accessory commercial, and
office uses. This zone is adjacent to General Industrial uses, railroad
rights -of -way, or significantly separated from major or minor arterial
streets. Outdoor storage is allowed in accordance with the standards
as set forth in this Ordinance.
BP -2 This zone provides for business and professional office, limited
manufacturing and planned industrial uses. The zone is adjacent to
General Commercial uses or has proximity to major or minor
arterial streets. Outdoor storage may be permitted by Planned Unit
Development in accordance with the standards as set forth in this
ordinance.
BP -3 This zone provides for office and planned industrial uses. This zone
is a transition area adjacent to residential uses, or separated from
residential uses by a collector or local street. No outdoor storage is
allowed.
BP-4 This zone provides for a variety of less intensive business activities,
such as offices, banks and health care uses as well as medium density
residential uses. The zone is adjacent to residential uses, or contains
natural amenities or features that may provide opportunities for
multiple family or attached housing with high
standards of architectural and site design. No outdoor storage is
allowed.
(Ord.. B -63, 6- 14-96)
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Uses Permitted by Right BP -I BP-? BP Pte.
Business and Professional Offices X X X X
Manufacturing, Custom X g
Manufacturing, Limited and Accessory Uses, but
excluding lumber yards and construction material
sales as a principal use X X .
Warehousing and Distribution X X
Wholesaling and Accessory Uses but;
excluding livestock and raw farm product materials X X
Small Appliance and Business Services & Repair
Shops including: electronics, office supplies &
equipment, and power products, but excluding
outdoor display X
Testing and Research & Development X X X
Business, Trade & Vocational Schools X X X X
Commercial Indoor Recreation, including:
health & fitness clubs, racquetball and tennis
courts, spas, pools, and gymnasiums X X X X
Motion Picture & Recording Production Studios and
Radio & Television Broad casting Stations, but
excluding towers and antennas X X X
Transit Stations and Park & Ride Facilities X X X X
Financial Institutions and Banks X X
Health Care Facilities including: hospitals, clinics,
doctor's offices, diagnostic or treatment centers; but
excluding long -term or intermediate care facilities such
as nursing homes, sanitariums, or institutional uses X X
Printing and Duplicating Shops, but excluding retail
self or express service businesses as a.principal use X X X
Day Care Centers, Nursery and Montessori Schools X X
General Building and Special Trade Contractor
Shops and Offices X
Commercial Bakeries X X X
Self- service Storage Facility, subject to the
requirements of the C -3 District in
Section 6.12(B.8.) X
(Ord. B -63, 6- 14 -96)
(Ord. B -72, 11 -5 -96)
Uses Permitted by Planned Unit Development (PUD): Commercial and
Industrial developments involving multiple parcels and phasing, or multiple
uses shall be required to use the PUD procedure. In the BP-4 Overlay Zone,
multiple family and attached single family developments shall be required
to use the PUD procedure. (Ord. B -53, 4- 18 -95)
Accessory Uses Permitted by Right: Indoor limited retail or direct sales of
goods and products to customers may be permitted as accessory to
office/ warehouse / manufacturing /wholesale/service uses, subject to the
following standards:
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1. Location
a. All sales are conducted in a clearly defined area inside the principal
building reserved exclusively for this purpose. The sales area must be
physically segregated from other principal activities in the building.
b. The sales area shall comply with all other applicable zoning,
building and fire codes for the City of Rosemount.
2. Sales Area. The accessory use sales activity shall not occupy more than
fifteen (15 %) percent of the gross floor area of the building.
3. Access. Parking and access for the building/sales area will be from a local
or collector commercial street and shall not be accessed by a local street
adjacent to or entering a residential neighborhood.
4. Hours. Hours of operation shall be limited to 6 :00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
E. The following site design and building standards shall apply to all uses
permitted in the BP 1 -4 Overlay Zones:
1. Outdoor Storage: Outdoor storage of materials, equipment or products,
where allowed, may only be permitted in this district where it is incidental
or accessory to a principal use contained within a building. Outdoor storage
areas, where feasible, shall be located in the rear of the building and not on
a portion of the site with direct frontage upon a public street. All outdoor
storage areas accessible by vehicles or heavy equipment shall be surfaced
with asphalt or concrete to minimiz dust and control erosion. The perimeter
views of all outdoor storage areas shall be completely
screened from ground level views on all sides, except at required access
points. Particular emphasis shall be placed upon maximizing full opacity
from ground level views upon adjacent or nearby streets, all existing or
potential residential uses and any other public use or areas. Such screening
can be accomplished through one or more of the following measures:
a. The placement of the building on the lot.
b. Through the use of a combination of berming and a variety of
landscaping. Berming should consist of slopes not exceeding a 4 :1 ratio.
Plantings used to specifically screen views shall, at a minimum, consist of a
six (6) feet high evergreen species spaced on twelve to fifteen (12 -15) feet
centers. A greater minimum height may be required where more than three
(3) growing seasons are anticipated to accomplish required screening levels.
These plantings shall be augmented by other varieties of landscaping off -set
along the berm. All plantings shall be installed
according to the City of Rosemount's Landscaping Standards. Required
landscaping maintenance security for planting screening shall be for an
additional two (2) years.
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c. Screening walls may only be used when the above options are not
deemed to be an effective method. They shall consist of durable materials
consistent with the color and appearance of the principal structure. Screening
walls shall be augmented by landscaping to reduce the visual impact and
massing of the structure.
2. Landscaping:
a. General: All areas of land other than that occupied by building or
hardcover shall be landscaped with sod and/or rock and/or mulch. Other
understory trees, shrubs, flowers and ground cover needed to complete
landscaping treatments in these areas, shall be included in addition to the
minimum number of overstory trees and foundation plantings required by the
City of Rosemount's Landscaping Standards. These areas shall include the
proper installation of an underground irrigation system. Portions of the site
may be exempt from these requirements where future development or
planned expansion is anticipated or where other unique conditions exist, such
as large open space area, which make it impractical to landscape in
accordance with these standards. In all such instances, these areas shall be:
(1) Graded and seeded or planted with prairie grass . in
accordance with the City of Rosemount Grading
Requirements.
(2) Remain as undisturbed natural areas containing existing
viable natural vegetation that can be maintained free of
foreign and noxious plant material and will not produce soil
erosion due to potential increases in storm water runoff.
3. Parking Lots: Parking lots containing parking for ten (10) or more spaces
are required to be landscaped in the amount of five (5 %) percent of the
parking lot surface area interior to the parking lot perimeter. The landscaped
area shall be in the form of islands or indentations at the perimeter.
Landscape islands shall be a minimum width of eight and one -half (8.5') feet
and contain a minimum surface area of one hundred forty-five (145 sq. ft.)
square feet. All parking lots shall be screened from public right -of -way in
order to minimize the impacts of large expanses of paved surfaces.
Screening should be accomplished by the use of a combination of berming
and landscaping. The surface of all parking lots and paved circulation lanes
shall be defined at all edges by curb and gutter with a design as required by
City Standards.
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4. Set Backs: The following increased minimum, yard set backs shall apply.
PARKING &
CIRCULATION STRUCTURE
ADJACENT USE SETBACK SET BACK
Principal Arterial ROW ....... 40 ..... ..... .
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Minor Arterial ROW .......... 35 .. ... . ..... 60
Collector ROW ... . . 30 ..................... 40
Railroad, Primary ..... 10 ..................... 30
Electrical Transmission or
Pipeline ROW/Easements
5. Accessory Structures: All accessory structures shall include exterior
building materials of the same type, quality and appearance as that of the
principal structure. The height of the accessory structure shall not exceed
that of the principal structure.
6. Trash Handling: All trash, recycling and related handling equipment shall
be stored within the principal structure or within an attached or detached
accessory structure. Where an accessory structure is used it shall provide for
walls on three sides at a minimum height of seven (7) feet; and include
exterior building materials of the same type, quality and appearance as that
of the principal structure. A gate or door shall be provided on the fourth side
of durable material which is compatible in color with the principal structure.
7. Signage: Only wall and freestanding ground monument signs shall be
permitted in the district in accordance with the City of Rosemount's Sign
Regulations and these additional standards as follows:
a. Freestanding Ground Monument Signs: A freestanding ground
monument sign shall be designed with a base structure of the same exterior
decorative materials as the principal structure on the site; and which extends
from the sign copy area fully to the ground, except for architectural relief
treatments. All freestanding ground monument signs, if illuminated, shall be
only. indirect with the light source fully diffused. These signs shall be
appropriately landscaped and subject to the same requirements for all
landscaping on the property.
b. Wall signs: Wail signs shall consist of permanent high quality
materials with finished edges. No wood signs shall be permitted. Where
more than one (1) wall sign is requested per building frontage (i.e., a multi-
tenant center), a uniform sign criteria shall be prescribed by the building
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owner, subject to review and approval by the City. The sign criteria shall,
among other things, describe the uniform type of sign to be allowed,
limitations of placement on the building, the method of fastening, and the
procedure for tenant sign approval.
8. Lighting: All exterior lighting shall be designed and anranged.to direct
illumination away from adjacent or nearby residential uses and districts. No
exterior lighting shall be arranged and designed to create direct viewing
angles of the illumination source by adjacent properties pedestrians or
vehicular traffic in the public right -of -way. Designs for all lighting,
including but not limited to, building "wallpack" fixtures, shall incorporate
lenses, deflectors, shields, louvers and/or prismatic control devices to
eliminate any direct viewing angles. Site lighting shall be designed so as to-
limit the illumination intensity created by all fixtures to a level not exceeding
0.5 lumens at the property line. A site lighting plan may be required to insure
compliance with these standards and shall be prepared where one or more
freestanding lighting fixtures exceeding thirty (30) feet in height are planned
for the site.
9. Rooftop Utilities: The ground level view of all rooftop equipment,
including but not limited to rooftop structures related to elevators and other
mechanical utilities, shall be screened from public right -of -way and adjacent
or nearby residential uses and districts. Screening should be accomplished
by incorporating architectural building design features such as a parapet wall
or sloping roof structures. Wood fencing shall not be permitted. If due to
factors unique to the property or the project, it is physically impossible or
impractical to screen these utilities, the City's
Planning Commission may approve alternative solutions that renders them
aesthetically compatible with the building.
10. Underground Electrical Services: No building or structure located in the
district shall be served other than by underground electric, telephone and
cable distribution facilities. Poles, wires or other above - ground distribution
facilities may only be temporarily installed during site construction or repair
of the underground system. No changes in the grade or contours of land
above or adjacent to these facilities, once installed, shall be made without the
approved written consent of the City Engineer and the utility ' company
providing such services. (Ord. B -53, 4- 18 -95)
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