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Andover Planning and Zoning Commission
Meeting Agenda
September 25, 2012
Andover City Hall
Council Chambers
7:00 a.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes — September 11, 2012
3. PUBLIC HEARING: Consider an Amendment to the City Code 12 -2 -2
Regarding Definitions of Continuous and Non - Continuous Hours of Operation
and Related Sections.
4. Other Business
5. Adjournment
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100
FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO: Planning and Zoning Commissioners
FROM: David L. Carlberg, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes — September 11, 2012
DATE: September 25, 2012
REQUEST
The Planning and Zoning Commission is requested to approve the minutes from
the September 11, 2012 workshop.
The Planning and Zoning Commission is requested to approve the minutes from
the September 11, 2012 regular meeting.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WORKSHOP MEETING —
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
The Workshop Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was called to
order by Chairperson Daninger on September 11, 2012, 6:00 p.m., at the Andover City
Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners present: Chairperson Daninger, Commissioners Dennis Cleveland,
Valerie Holthus, Lynae Gudmundson (arrived at 6:06
p.m.), Kyle Nemeth, Michael Olsen and Steve Peterson.
Commissioners absent: None.
Also present: Community Development Director Carlberg
City Planner Stephanie Hanson
City Administrator Jim Dickinson
Others
DISCUSS CITY CODE 12 -12 PERMITTED, CONDITIONAL AND PROHIBITED
USES
Community Development Director Carlberg stated at the August 28, 2012 City Council
Workshop, in accordance with Section 12 -14 -4, the Council initiated a text amendment to
the City Code to clarify continuous and non - continuous operation of business. The
requested text amendment would add these definitions. The Planning Commission is
asked to review this language and discuss the impacts to the City and review the pros and
cons of amending the City Code. He stated currently the Neighborhood Business and
Shopping Center Districts allow for continuous operations but the General Business and
Industrial Districts do not.
City Planner Hanson stated she had contacted several surrounding communities to
detennine if they had similar language in their codes. She did not find specific
definitions in other codes limiting hours of operation for businesses or defining non -
continuous operations. This was done through the PUD process.
Commissioner Olsen suggested the Planning Commission work on the definitions then
look at how these would apply to the City's districts and impact businesses.
Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop Meeting
Minutes — September 11, 2012
Page 2
Councilmember Trude stated she had drafted the proposed language in response to
resident concerns that the City's current code was vague in regards to what is considered
continuous operation. The intent of the code is not to allow a business to remain open for
23 -hours 59- minutes. The proposed definitions would provide consistency in the City
Codes and defining both continuous and non - continuous clearly shows the City's intent
with the codes.
Chair Daninger clarified the surrounding communities that regulated business hours did it
through the CUP or PUD processes rather than provide specific definitions.
City Planner Hanson stated this was correct.
Community Development Director Carlberg stated that the proposed changes could
impact other districts in the City and this should be reviewed as well.
Councilmember Trude stated the proposed definitions would set what hours a business
could be open and how long they would need to be closed to the public in order to
maintain a non - continuous operation. If a business closes for 5 consecutive hours
between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. then this would qualify as non - continuous operation.
Commissioner Olsen suggested the language for non - continuous operations should be
"...each day of the week or which is not open to the ... ". He also suggested the 5 -hours
be changed to 4- hours. This would allow a business to remain open past 11:00 p.m. and
still be able to open early in the morning.
Commissioner Peterson asked if this would be 5 -hours overnight or if it would be any 5-
hours of the businesses choosing.
Commissioner Cleveland stated the intent is to have a business closed during the
overnight hours but this would also give businesses the opportunity to remain open to do
stocking and other activities as long as they are closed to the public for the 4 or 5- hours.
Commissioner Nemeth stated the concerns have been about truck activity during the
overnight hours and allowing a business to remain open for non -sales activities would not
meet the intent of the definitions.
Community Development Director Carlberg stated the traffic would be reduced because
the business would not be open to the public. He stated the proposed definitions would
not impact industrial businesses in Industrial Districts as much because they are typically
not open to the public but this district would also be subject to the limitations of the
definitions.
Commissioner Olsen stated it would make more sense to lower the number of hours a
business is required to be shut to the public to 4 -hours and allow the business to choose
the hours they want for this to occur between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop Meeting
Minutes —September 11, 2012
Page 3
Commissioner Cleveland stated a business looking to potentially move to Andover would
look for a definition of continuous operation since this is a term used in the City Code.
It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to look at the pros and cons of non-
continuous operations with a definition of non - continuous operation as a business that
closes to the public for at least 4 consecutive hours between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and
7:00 a.m.
Commissioner Olsen suggested the definition for continuous operation as "a business that
is open to the public for some portion of each hour of the 24 -hour day. The chart will
need to be reviewed to determine if these definitions would work with the permitted and
non - permitted uses in each district.
Community Development Director Carlberg stated once definitions have been developed
then they should be applied to the City's Code and the pros and cons reviewed so the
impacts to each district can be looked at. He explained the General Business District is
intended to be the main shopping area of the City and is currently more restricted than the
Neighborhood Business and Shopping Center Districts.
Commissioner Gudmundson clarified under the proposed definitions a business could
remain open 24 -hour hours as long as they were closed to the public for 4 consecutive
hours between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Commissioner Cleveland stated a pro would be as a business you would know what the
City would allow for hours of operation prior to considering opening a business and this
would also allow for businesses to plan and schedule down times.
Commissioner Daninger stated a pro to adopting these definitions would be there is less
traffic on the roads during the overnight hours.
Commissioner Holthus stated a pro would be the potential for less crime.
Commissioner Gudmundson stated another pro would be the City would have more
control over the hours a business can operate.
Commissioner Peterson stated if the City does not allow continuous operations then there
would not be places for people to hang out in the middle of the night.
Chair Daninger stated if he were a 24 -hour restaurant then he would not find Andover as
a place for him to build his business. Also by not allowing continuous operations in the
City's main business district this will limit the shopping options for Andover residents.
Commissioner Olsen stated there would be a Limit of the return of investment for
businesses as well if they are required to close when their standard operations show 24-
Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop Meeting
Minutes — September 11, 2012
Page 4
hour operations are more cost effective. The process of opening and shutting down a
business can be costly.
Chair Daninger stated the more revenue local business had the more taxes this would
generate for the City.
Commissioner Nemeth stated it would be difficult to enforce the hours of operation for a
non - continuous operation because the hours they are required to be closed would be
different for each business
Commissioner Olsen stated the restrictions would make Andover less competitive with
surrounding communities for businesses. A General Business District is typically less
restrictive than Neighborhood Business and Shopping Center Districts.
Commissioner Gudmundson asked how the implementation of these definitions would
impact existing businesses.
Community Development Director Carlberg stated existing businesses would be grand -
parented in their respective districts based on what was in place at the time they were
approved. The Planning Commission is tasked with looking at the impact of these
definitions on the City as a whole.
Commissioner Olsen stated these definitions would greatly limit the available places for
those residents in Andover that are up during the overnight hours.
Community Development Director Carlberg stated the process would include the
Planning Commission holding a public hearing. In order to hold a public hearing on
September 25 a notice would need to submitted for publication in the official newspaper
by Wednesday, September 12. He stated in his opinion it would be a mistake for the
Planning Commission to move forward with restrictions without looking at the City's
Use Chart. If these types of restrictions are going to go into effect for the General
Business District then the restrictions for other Districts will need to be reviewed as well.
Councihnember Tiede stated customers for a regional business come from beyond City
borders and this is the type of business that would be in the General Business District.
Neighborhood businesses typically only draw local traffic and this is significantly less.
The demographics in Andover show this is a community of younger, affluent, family
orientated people who work during the day and there are few factory workers. This data
would lend itself to support a business district that does not operate 24 -hours a day. She
stated those businesses that are regional and along highway systems also have higher
crime.
Commissioner Olsen stated he could understand this as a logical argument but how could
the City say they want businesses in Andover but only if they serve Andover residents.
Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Morkshop Meeting
Minutes — September 11, 2012
Page 5
Chair Daninger stated based on the discussions the Planning Commission would not be
able to finalize the proposed definitions and hold a public hearing by September 25
Community Development Director Carlberg stated staff had also done a pros and cons
list for setting these restrictions in the General Business and Industrial Districts. The pros
included the limited traffic impacts during the overnight hours. The cons included
Andover would not be considered business friendly and from an economic development
stand this would make it difficult to draw new business to the City and the shopping
options for residents would be limited. He stated Andover is a progressive community
and there are shift workers who would like the ability to shop in their communities. He
stated one of the things the Planning Commission should consider is the impacts on other
businesses because based on the proposed definitions and the districts involved County
Market would be allowed to remain open for 24 -hours but Festival Foods would not. The
General Business District was designated because this area is not in a residential area and
would not impact residents like a Neighborhood Business District would.
Chair Daninger stated there are issues that need to be discussed and reviewed before this
type of amendment can be recommended to the Council for approval.
Commissioner Cleveland stated the General Business District should not be more
restrictive than the other business districts. If this proposal is adopted at this time it is
clear it would be limit the operations of a single business and he would be opposed to
this.
Commissioner Holthus asked why there was a rush to approve this amendment. There
are still aspects of this amendment that need to be considered by the Planning
Commission.
Chair Daninger recommended the Planning Commission continue discussions at the next
workshop then schedule a public hearing. He clarified he would like to have a more
polished amendment proposal to present to the public.
Councilmember Trade stated the Council would be disappointed if the Planning
Commission did not adopt this language and move forward with a public hearing. The
Council wants this adopted as soon as possible so the code is clear in regarding to what is
continuous and non - continuous operations. There is a definition presented and this
should be moved to a public hearing so it can be adopted as part of the City Code. The
Council is not asking the Planning Commission to act on other definitions in the code or
the City's use chart at this time. The City needs to be clear on what it would consider
non - continuous operation prior to any building permits being issued.
Chair Daninger stated the Plarming Commission understands the Council would like to
move forward but it is the Planning Commissions responsibility to look at the cause and
effect amending the City Code would have.
Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop Meeting
Minutes — September 11, 2012
Page 6
Commissioner Olsen stated the Planning Commission should consider going back to a bi-
monthly meeting schedule.
It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to continue discussions on the
definitions for continuous operation and non - continuous operation at the next scheduled
workshop.
OTHER BUSINESS.
None.
ADJOURNMENT.
The Planning Commission adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tina Borg, Recording Secretary
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING — SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
The Regular Bi- Monthly Meeting of the Andover Planning and Zoning Commission was
called to order by Chairperson Daninger on September 11, 2012, 7:03 p.m., at the
Andover City Hall, 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota.
Commissioners present: Chairperson Daninger, Commissioners Dennis Cleveland,
Lynae Gudmundson, Valerie Holthus, Kyle Nemeth,
Michael Olsen and Steve Peterson.
Commissioners absent: None
Also present: Community Development Director Dave Carlberg
City Planner Stephanie Hanson
Executive Director EDA Jim Dickinson
Others
APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
August 14, 2012 Regular Planning and Zoning Meeting
Commissioner Nemeth stated on page 3, the fifth paragraph, the third line, the word
"and" should be changed to "an ".
Commissioner Nemeth stated page 4, the first paragraph, the word "tow" should be
changed to "two" and the word "for" changed to "of'.
Commissioner Nemeth stated on page 4, the fourth paragraph, last sentence, the word
"will" should be changed to "to ".
Commissioner Nemeth stated on page 6, the third paragraph, the eleventh line, insert the
"word" before Wal -Mart.
Commissioner Nemeth stated on page 6, the last paragraph, the phrase "The stated"
should be changed to "He stated ".
Commissioner Nemeth stated on page 7, the fifth paragraph, the City of Andover should
be included in the address.
Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes — September 11, 2012
Page 2
Commissioner Nemeth stated on page 8, the fourth paragraph, the ninth line, the word
"sated" should be changed to "stated" and on the eighteenth line the word "crimes"
should be inserted after the word "of'.
Commissioner Nemeth stated on page 10, the ninth paragraph, it should be "Community
Development Director Carlberg ".
Commissioner Holthus stated on page 9, the second paragraph, the sixth line, the word
"use" should be changed to "used ".
Motion by Commissioner Cleveland, seconded by Commissioner Holthus, to approve the
August 14, 2012 Regular Planning and Zoning Meeting minutes as amended. Motion
carried on a 7 -ayes, 0 -nays vote.
PUBLIC HEARING — REVISED PRELIMINARY PLAT AND PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW OF PARKSIDE AT ANDOVER STATION IN THE
NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 32, RANGE 24, ANOKA
COUNTY, MINNESOTA AS REQUESTD BY THE ANDOVER ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT A UTHORITY
Community Development Director Carlberg stated the Planning Commission is asked to
review the revised plat and Planned Unit Development (PUD) of Parkside at Andover
Station. The first and second phases of the preliminary plat /PUD have been revised to
change the style of housing from attached townhome units and detached single level
townhome units to single family houses /units. This adjustment reduces the number of
units in Phase 1 from the planned 24 attached townhome units (three 8- plexes) to 9
single- family units and increases the number of units in Phase 11 from 33 detached single
level townhome units to 36 single- family units /lots. The proposed setbacks for the rear
yard will be reduced from 33 -feet to 30 -feet and the side yard setback from the street will
be reduced from 25 -feet to 20 -feet. The developer is proposing three styles of homes and
each will have a number of architectural and color options available to prevent repetition.
The public streets have been constructed providing the interior access through the
development. These streets meet the City's typical urban street requirements and allow
for parking on both sides of the street. There are two areas of guest parking along 1319 t
Avenue NW and 140th Avenue NW that will be removed. A conservation easement to
preserve a stand of trees was provided with the initial phases of the project. To
accommodate the new single - family lots and house designs a number of trees will be
removed. A vacation of the easement will be necessary and is scheduled for public
hearing on the September 18 City Council agenda.
Commissioner Cleveland asked how many trees would need to be removed and if the
utility casement would be vacated as well,
Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes — September 11, 2012
Page 3
Community Development Director Carlberg stated there would one to four feet of grade
cut in the area and the preservation of trees will be done on a case by case basis. The
trees on the ends of the stand would be removed. The developer and builder will work to
preserve as many as possible through grading and sloping.
Commissioner Gudmundson asked why this change was being proposed at this time.
Community Development Director Carlberg stated the Andover Economic Authority is
the developer and they currently have a purchase agreement with Capstone Homes to
construct the single - family homes. This style of home is what is currently in demand and
what will sell. At this time there is not a market for townhomes in Andover.
Commissioner Peterson asked if changing these homes from multi -unit housing to single -
family homes would impact the City's density and affordability requirements for the Met
Council.
Community Development Director Carlberg stated there are general requirements for the
City regarding density and affordability in the City as a whole. The City would need to
look at future projects to determine how this average will be achieved.
Commissioner Peterson asked if the zoning for this development would remain M -1.
Community Development Director Carlberg stated it would remain an M -1 zone but it is
developed as a planned unit development.
Commissioner Peterson stated with the potential sale of the POVs property to Wal -Mart
there would be a portion of this property retained by Mr. Povlitzski. He asked what the
zoning is for this property and what the future development would be for it.
Community Development Director Carlberg stated there would be approximately 6 -acres
retained by Mr. Povlitzski along 139t1i Avenue NW. This area is currently zoned general
business but the property is better suited for residential. There is no development
planned for this property at this time and it may be possible the property would be
rezoned in the future to residential.
Commissioner Nemeth asked why the setbacks would need to change with this
development.
Community Development Director Carlberg stated the modifications are being requested
so the development is consistent with the type of housing project this would be and
having a consistent standard throughout the project.
Commissioner Olsen asked why Outlot C was not included in the replatting.
Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes —September 11, 2012
Page 4
Community Development Director Carlberg stated there is no development proposal that
would include Outlot C on the south side of 138`h Avenue NW.
Commissioner Olsen stated the M -1 District shows single - family homes as a non -
permitted use. He asked if the PUD would need to include language that would allow
this type of development or if rezoning would need to be done. The PUD does not have
the latitude at this time to make this distinction.
Community Development Director Carlberg stated the M -1 District is a medium density
residential district. There are different types of residential housing and as part of the
original PUD there are reduced lot widths. The only thing that is being proposed to
change is the type of home built from a detached townhome to a single- family home.
Commissioner Olsen stated his concern is the City Ordinance that states single - family
homes are a non - permitted use in the M -1 District.
Community Development Director Carlberg stated this would be a question that would
have come up when the original project had been proposed. There are currently single -
family homes and lots in this development. The current request is following the
approved plan intent.
Chair Daninger clarified there was a standard street width in this development with
dedicated right -of -ways. He asked if the original PUD had any restrictions or subsidies
that would require restrictions such as age.
Community Development Director Carlberg stated the street width was a standard 33-
foot width and there were no restrictions on the original development that would limit the
marketability of the project.
Motion by Commissioner Holthus, Seconded by Commissioner Cleveland to open the
Public Hearing at 7:32 p.m. Motion carried on a 7 -ayes, 0 -nays vote.
Community Development Director Carlberg stated staff had received e -mails and phone
calls questioning if this project was related to Wal -Mart or if the units would be rental
units. Once residents found this was a separate project and would be single - family
homes there were no complaints with the project.
Motion by Commissioner Cleveland, Seconded by Commissioner Olsen, to close the
public hearing at 7:34 p.m. The motion carried on a 7 -ayes, 0 -nays vote.
Commissioner Olsen stated the City has been rigid in its application of permitted and
non- penuitted uses within each district. He would prefer to see a rezoning request to an
R4 District with this request because there is no language in the PUD that would allow a
change from high density housing to single - family units in the M -1 District. The City is
Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes — September 11, 2012
Page 5
the developer and should be sure the process is followed correctly. He likes the project
and development but permitting single - family homes in the M -1 District.
Community Development Director Carlberg stated staff would work with the City
Attorney to include any appropriate language to address Commissioner Olsen's concerns.
When the project was approved there had been single - family units included as detached
townhomes. The only significant change being requested is increasing the lot width from
53 -feet to 60 -feet.
Commissioner Holthus asked what the approximate square footage for these homes
would be.
EDA Executive Director Dickinson stated the homes would be approximately 1,100
square feet with a split entry, look out or walk out, and three (3) car garage.
Commissioner Peterson asked if the Commission would consider leaving the
conservation easement on the north and south end and not having those lots developed.
He also asked if there were other areas in the City that would accommodate high- density
housing. This is a logical location for high- density housing and the City could continue
moving forward with high- density housing.
Community Development Director Carlberg stated all the trees in the development area
could be impacted by the project so saving the conservation area would not be possible.
The developer and builder will work to save as many trees as possible. The market has
changed since the original proposal and high- density homes are not selling in Andover at
this time. The City currently has a low single - family lot inventory.
Chair Daninger stated the market has driven the type of homes that are needed in the
community and a 1,100 square foot home would provide a good transition from
commercial to residential. The builder and developer will try to save as many trees as
possible because having trees on the property will help in selling the lots.
Motion by Commissioner Cleveland, Seconded by Commissioner Holthus to approve a
Resolution Amending Resolution R052 -05 to Modify the Preliminary Plat and Planned
Unit Development Standards of "Parkside At Andover Station" located in Section 34,
Township 32, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota with the addition of a condition the
City Attorney recheck the zoning for the project.
Commissioner Olsen stated he would agree with having the City Attorney look at this
issue.
Friendly Amendment Commissioner Olsen offered a friendly amendment adding
Condition 9 the Attorney review the project and determine if allowing single- family
homes in the M -1 District as part of this PUD would be acceptable. This was accepted
by Commissioner Cleveland and Commissioner Holthus.
Regular Andover Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
Minutes — September 11, 2012
Page 6
The amended motion was called to a vote. Motion carried on a 7 -ayes, 0 -nays vote.
Chair Daninger stated this recommendation would be presented to the City Council at
their September 18, 2012 meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS.
Community Development Director Carlberg provided an update on items the Planning
Commission had recommended to the City Council including the approval of the
preliminary plat for Wal -Mart, the approval of the conditional use permit for outdoor
storage and display for Wal -Mart with additional restrictions and the request for a
conditional use permit for off -sale liquor was tabled. There will be a ground
breaking/ground blessing ceremony for the Arbor Oaks project on Monday, September
17. He also introduced the newly hired City Planner, Stephanie Hanson to the
Commission.
ADJOURNMENT.
Motion by Commissioner Cleveland, seconded by Commissioner Holthus, to adjourn the
meeting at 7:53 p.m. Motion carried on a 7 -ayes, 0 -nays vote.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tina Borg, Recording Secretary
Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. • ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 • (763) 755 -5100
FAX (763) 755 -8923 • WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US
TO: Planning and Zoning Commissioners
FROM: David L. Carlberg, Community Development Director 4L
SUBJECT: Public Hearing: Amendment to the City Code 12 -2 -2 to add
Definitions of Continuous and Non - continuous Hours of Operation
and Related Sections
DATE: September 25, 2012
REQUEST
The Planning and Zoning Commission is requested to review and consider an
amendment to the City Code 12 -2 -2 defining continuous and non - continuous hours
of operation. The Commission is also requested to seek public input by holding a
public hearing on the proposed amendment in accordance with Section 12 -14 -8 of
the City Code.
BACKGROUND
The City Council at their August 28, 2012 workshop in accordance with Section
12 -14 -4 initiated a text amendment to the City Code to clarify continuous and non-
continuous hours of operation of businesses in the GB, General Business District.
The Planning and Zoning Commission discussed the proposed definitions at the
September 11`h workshop. Language provided by the City Council was revised by
the Commission as follows:
Continuous Operation — A business that is open to the public for some portion of
each hour of the twenty -four (24) hours in a day.
Non - Continuous Operation — A business that closes to the public for at least four
(4) hours duration between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. each day of the
week.
The Commission also discussed at the September 11`h workshop other city's
regulations regarding hours of operation of businesses. Attached is a table with the
results of this research. The Commission evaluated the effect of restricting hours
of operation by listing the pros and cons of implementing the definition of non
continuous hours of operation of businesses.
Listed pros included:
Less traffic in neighborhoods
Less crime /better policing
Business knows hours closed
City can control activities
Listed cons included:
Not business friendly
Limits shopping options
Less competition between businesses
Limits return on investment
Hard to enforce /regulate
The Commission may also wish to continue discussions on what other commercial
districts these definitions should apply to. Currently, 24 hour operation of a
permitted use is allowed in the NB, Neighborhood Business and SC, Shopping
Center Districts. These two districts are less intensive as far as the uses allowed
compared to the GB, General Business District and I, Industrial District where 24
hour operation is not allowed.
The Commission was scheduled to continue discussions outlined above at the
September 25, 2012 workshop prior to any action being taken on the code
amendment at the regularly scheduled meeting to follow.
CITY OF ANDOVER
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. xxx
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ADD DEFINITIONS OF
CONTINUOUS AND NON - CONTINUOUS HOURS OF OPERATION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANDOVER DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
CITY CODE TITLE 12: ZONING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 2: RULES AND DEFINITIONS
SECTION 12 -2 -2: DEFINITIONS
Continuous Operation: A business that is open to the public for some portion of each
hour of the twenty -four (24) hours in a day.
Non - Continuous Operation: A business that closes to the public for at least four (4)
hours duration between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. each day of the week.
All other Titles, Chapters and Sections of the City Code shall remain as written and
adopted by the Andover City Council.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this day of
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ATTEST:
Michelle Hartner, Deputy City Clerk
CITY OF ANDOVER
Michael R. Gamache, Mayor
Community Regulations for Retail Business Hours of Operation
I
City
Regulated by Code
Y/N
Notes
Apple Valley
N
Blaine
N
Bloomington
N
Brooklyn Ctr
N
may be restricted through Dev. Agreement when abutting a neighborhood
Buffalo
N
Coon Rapids
N 11
I
- -- - - -- - - -
may be restricted through PUD or CUP when abutting a neighborhood _
may be restricted through PUD or CUP when abutting a neighborhood
Elk River �
_ --
Forest Lake
_
N
- 1
N
Fridley �
N
Inver Grove Hgts
N
Maple Grove
_
N
Matomedi
Y I
N
N
N
Minnetonka
Monticello
Plymouth
Richfield
Y i
- -- ---
N
N-- restrictions if placed along a county or state road
- - - - -- - - - --
-— -- -
Roseville
St. Louis Park
N
may be restricted through approved PUD or CUP when abutting a neigborhood
Vadnais Hgts I
N
may be restricted through approved PUD or CUP when abutting a neigborhood
Woodbury N
Andover City Council Workshop Meeting
Minutes — August 28, 2012
Page 12
Councilmember Trude suggested City Administrator Dickinson tawith Fire Chief Winkel and
ask for his input. She asked if there was a different way to e the on -call situation. She
stated she would support some increase.
Councilmember Knight asked how Andover
fire fighter pay.
City Administrator Dickinson stated the
Councilmember Bukkila stated as
person is not on -call every 4 -6 -we
surrounding communities for volunteer
comparable to surrounding communities.
are on -call then the rotation cycle increases and a
It was the consensus of the C,duncil to direct staff to do additional research and talk with Fire
Chief Winkel regarding p ential increases for on -call status and report back to the Council.
CITY
REVIEW
City Adminis for Dickinson provided a summary of the City's Investment portfolio. He stated
the City of dover Investment Policy recommends the Finance Director present to the City
Council rteriy the detail listing of investments held by the City. He pointed out the Vadnais
Heig innesota investment line item was not the sports complex in that community and this
inv tment is a G.O., back by advalorem tax. - = -T his -will likely-be incluud�a comment in the
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OTHER TOPICS
Code Amendment to Clarify Continuous and Non - Continuous Operations of Business
Councilmember Tiede stated she would like the Council to consider initiating a code amendment
that would clarify continuous and non - continuous operations of a business for the City Code and
the General Business District. There is currently no definition in the current City Code. She
recommended the following definitions: continuous operation describes a business that is open to
the public for some portion of each hour of the 24 -hours in a day and it also includes a business
that is open to the public for more than 5 -hours of the overnight period beginning at 11 p.m. and
ending at 7 a.m. And non - continuous operation describes a business that closes to the public for
at least a 5 -hour duration between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. each day of the week and
which is not open to the public for any portion of at least 5 continuous hours in a day.
Mayor Gamache asked about the overnight hours.
Councilmember Trude explained the business could determine the 5 -hour duration they were
closed as long as those hours fell between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.
Councilmember Bukkila expressed concerns with this applying to existing businesses. She
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stated 5 -hours would be too long of a period. There are some businesses that need to be open
prior to 7:00 a.m.
Councilmember Trude stated 4 -hours would be acceptable.
Councilmember Howard stated a business like Pappy's could be open until 2:00 a.m. and then
open again for early breakfast at 6:00 a.m.
Councilmember Trude stated that would be permitted for Pappy's because they are in a shopping
center and the City allows 24 -hour operation in a shopping center. She would like to see the
Council propose the amendment and send it to the Planning Commission for their review
because they are currently reviewing the City's use chart.
Mayor Gamache stated the Planning Commission would need to hold a public hearing on this
type of amendment.
It was the Consensus of the Council to initiate a City Code amendment to clarify continuous and
non - continuous operation of business and send to the Planning and Zoning Commission for
review and public hearing.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Councilmember Bukkila, Seconded by Councilmember Howard, to adjourn the
August 28, 2012 City Council Workshop. The motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 10:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Borg, Recording Secretary
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TO: Planning and Zoning Commissioners
FROM: David L. Carlberg, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Supplemental for Agenda Item #3 — Public Hearing: Consider an
Amendment to the City Code 12 -2 -2 Regarding Definitions of Continuous
and Non - Continuous Hours of Operation and Related Sections.
DATE: September 25, 2012
It has been brought to the attention of staff that the original text amendment proposed for
this item was not included in the packet for review by the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the public. Attached is the originally requested text amendment in an
ordinance format.
Respectfully submitted,
David L. Carlberg
CITY OF ANDOVER
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. xxx
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE TO ADD DEFINITIONS OF
CONTINUOUS AND NON - CONTINUOUS HOURS OF OPERATION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANDOVER DOES HEREBY ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
CITY CODE TITLE 12: ZONING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 2: RULES AND DEFINITIONS
SECTION 12 -2 -2: DEFINITIONS
"Continuous Operation" describes a business that is open to the public for some
portion of each hour of the 24 -hours in a day and it also includes a business that is
open to the public for more than 5 hours of the overnight period beginning at 11 pm
and ending at 7 am.
"Non- Continuous Operation" describes a business that closes to the public for at least
five hours duration between the hours of 11 pm and 7 am each day of the week and
which is not open for any portion of at least five continuous hours in a day.
All other Titles, Chapters and Sections of the City Code shall remain as written and
adopted by the Andover City Council.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this day of ,
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CITY OF ANDOVER
ATTEST:
Michelle Hartner, Deputy City Clerk
Michael R. Gamache, Mayor