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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. 505 - Title 12 Chapter 13 Interim PerformanceCITY OF ANDOVER COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 505 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANDOVER HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: CITY CODE TITLE 12: ZONING REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 13: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, SECTION 22: INTERIM PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: 12-13-22: INTERIM PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: A. Purpose: Interim performance standards are intended to establish an alternative level of site improvements for properties located in the rural industrial area generally referred to as the Hughs/Westview industrial park area. The City acknowledges that the lack of municipal utilities limits the development potential of these properties. These performance standards are intended to allow continued use, expansion and redevelopment with a level of site improvements that is commensurate with the development potential of the properties. B. Applicability and Scope: This section shall apply to any expansion of use requiring a conditional use permit or commercial site plan on all properties generally described as the Hughs/Westview industrial park area and legally described as the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of Section 16, Township 32, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota and the west half of the west half of the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 16, Township 32, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota. C. Procedure: Applications shall be processed under the Seadi ienal Interim Use Permit procedures described in City Code 12-14-12-6 except as follows: 1. Application: The property owner or designee shall submit a complete application to the Community Development Department. A complete application consists of the following: a. A completed Ceaditieeal Interim Use Permit form and fee as described in City Code 1-7-3. b. A site plan that describes all of the existing and proposed site improvements, including the dimensions of the property, buildings, parking, landscaping and storage areas and distances from property lines. c. A letter describing the existing use of the property, the proposed use of the property and all of the proposed site improvements. d. Other information deemed necessary by staff to review the request. 2. Council Determination: The City Council shall approve or deny the application based on the factors established in this section. The City Council may attach such conditions as they determine necessary to provide the appropriate level of site and building improvements to accomplish the purpose of this section. The level of required improvements shall be determined on a case -by -case basis. Applications shall be reviewed based on the following factors: a. Existing appearance of the building and site; b. Compatibility of the proposed site development plan with the other industrial properties in the area; c. Effect of the proposed use and the proposed site development plan on the adjacent residential neighborhood, including traffic, noise, glare, buffers, and environmental impacts; D. Deviations to the performance standards will be considered in the following areas: 1. Parking and Impervious Surface Areas: a. Screening, landscaping, visual appeal, and lighting of parking lot areas. b. Paving of parking areas for customers. c. Dust control measures for unpaved parking and storage areas. 2. The amount, type, location, and screening of exterior storage requested as a part of any 6enditienal Interim Use Permit. 3. Screening of mechanical equipment and trash bins/dumpsters. 4. Other factors related to the new development proposal, as the City Council may deem relevant. E. Term of Approval: Interim performance standards approved under this section shall not be subiect to the five-year maximum term as noted in City Code Section 12-14-12 (E) (1), and may continue endure until City sewer and water are extended into the area affected by this section. At that time, any future expansion or redevelopment of the affected properties shall be required to fully conform to the regular performance standards of City Code 12-13. F. Other Requirements: Proposed improvements or changes in use will be reviewed by the Building Official and Fire Chief. They will make a determination of whether or not the building(s) on the site need to be brought into compliance with applicable building and fire codes. Site improvements must also be made to meet the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). No portion of this section shall be used to vary from these requirements. 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 this 19th day of May 2020. ATTEST:- CITY OF ANDOVER: CG� 0 icf elle Hartner, City Clerk Julie Trude, Mayor CITY OF ANDOVER COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 505 SUMMARY AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 12: ZONING REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 13: PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, SECTION 22: INTERIM PERFORMANCE STANDARDS STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION AND POLICY Statutory Authorization This ordinance amendment is adopted pursuant to the authorization and policies contained in Minnesota Statute 412. Policy The purpose of these regulations is to protect the public health, safety and welfare. The amendments to City Code Title 12, Chapter 13, Section 22 change Interim Performance Standards from a conditional use to an interim use. Language was also added that allows Interim Performance Standards to continue until municipal services are extended into the area. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS Jurisdiction The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to the City of Andover. Enforcement The City Administrator or his/her designee shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this ordinance. Interpretation Interpretation of the provisions of this ordinance shall be held to be the minimum requirements and shall be liberally construed in the favor of the governing body. A printed copy of this ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular hours of the City Clerk. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this 19'h day of May 2020. ATTEST: CITY IOFA,NDOVER 'Michelle Hartner, City Clerk J ie rude, Mayor