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CITY of ANDOVER
1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD NW,. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923
Economic Development Authority Mecting - Wednesday, July 5, 2000
agenda
Call to Order - 6:00 PM
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Approval of Minutes
Discussion Items
1. Presentation/Andover Stationl'v1aster Plan/ Advancc Resources
presentation
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2. Approve Association Documcnts/ Andover Station
documents
3. Consider Request/Change of Use/Office Warehouscl116. LLC
request
4. Schedule l\1eeting/Review Master Plans/Crosstown Redevelopment
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Adjournment
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CITY OF ANDOVER
REQUEST FOR EDA ACTION
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DATE: luly 5, 2000
AGENDA SECTION
Approval of Minutes
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
City 6~~e;!JJ
ITEM NO.
Approval of Minutes
The Economic Development Authority is requested to approve the following minutes:
June 20, 2000
Regular EDA Meeting (Hupp, Nowak absent)
CITY OF ANDOVER
REQUEST FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACTION
DA TE:--1ulv 5. 2000
AGENDA SECTION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
Discussion
Community Development
ITEM NO. 1
Presentation - Master Plan
For Andover Station
Advance Resources
David L. Carlberg
Community Development Director
Advance Resources Development, Inc. will be presenting the latest version of the Master Plan of
Andover Station to the EDA. Information for this item will be presented at the meeting.
CITY OF ANDOVER
REQUEST FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACTION
DATE:~uly 5.2000
AGENDA SECTION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
Discussion
Community Development
ITEM NO.2
Approve Association Documents
For Andover Station
David L Carlberg
Community Development Director
The EDA is requested to review and approve the association documents for Andover Station.
Attached please find the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. Requested
Modifications to the covenants by Advance Resources have been included with the covenants
that were reviewed by the EDA on March 30, 1999.
The Articles ofIncorporation and By-laws of the association are still being prepared and will be
presented at the meeting.
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DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND
RESTRICTIONS FOR ANDOVER STATION
This Declaration is made as of 5th day of Julv, 2000 by the Andover Economic
Development Authority (EDA) , a body corporate and political (the "Declarant").
WHEREAS, Declarant is the owner of real property in the City of Andover,
Anoka County, Minnesota, legally described on Exhibit A.
and Declarant desires to submit said real property and all improvements on it
(collectively called the "Property") to the provisions of this Declaration; and
WHEREAS, Declarant desires to declare and establish covenants, conditions, and
restrictions which will benefit and burden the Property for the purpose of facilitating
development of the Property and for the purpose of protecting and preserving the value
and desirability of the Property.
THEREFORE, Declarant declares that the Property, shall be owned, used,
occupied and conveyed subject to the covenants, conditions and restrictions set forth in
this Declaration, all of which shall be binding on all Persons owning or acquiring any
right, title or interest in the Property and their heirs, personal representatives, successors
and assigns.
SECTION 1
DEFINITIONS
1.01 "Andover Review Committee" shall be the authority charged with
project review and shall consist of representatives from the following City of Andover
Departments: Planning, Engineering, Building, Public Works, Fire, Administration, and
Finance. (the "ARC").
1.02 "Building Site" shall mean any lot or portion thereof, or two or more
contiguous lots, or portions thereof, or a parcel of land upon which an industrial, retail,
office or residential building or buildings and appurtenant structures may be erected, any
part of which is subject to the terms of this Declaration.
1.03 "Declarant" shall mean the Andover Economic Development Authority
(EDA).
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1.04 "Improvements" shall mean all structures and other construction on a lot
or parcel for a use permitted by the zoning ordinance of the City of Andover, including,
but not limited to, buildings, outbuildings, parking areas, loading areas, outside platforms
and docks, driveways, walkways, fences, lawns, landscaping, signs, retaining walls,
screening walls, decks, poles, berms, swales and exterior lighting.
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1.05 "Lot" shall mean a portion of the Property identified as a lot on a
subdivision plat prepared in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 505, and filed
for recording in the Anoka County Recorder's Office.
1.06 "Occupant" shall mean any Person, other than an owner, in possession of
a lot or parcel.
1.07 "Owner" shall mean the record owner of a lot or parcel, whether one or
more persons, but excluding contract for deed vendors, mortgagees and other secured
parties. The term "Owner" includes, without limitation, contract for deed vendees and
holders of a life estate.
1.08 "Parcel" shall mean a tract of land separately described and identified as a
"Parcel" within the Property. The covenants, conditions and restrictions in this
Declaration which apply to each lot shall also apply to each parcel.
1.09 "Person" shall mean a natural individual, corporation, limited liability
company, partnership, trustee, or other legal entity capable of holding title to real
Property .
1.10 "Property" shall mean all of the real Property submitted to the provisions
of this Declaration, including all improvements located on the real Property now or in the
future. The Property as of the date of this Declaration is legally described on Exhibit A
1.11 "Street" shall mean a portion of the Property dedicated to the public and
shown as a street on a subdivision plat prepared in accordance with Minnesota Statues
Chapter 505 and filed for recording in the Anoka County Recorder's Office.
SECTION 2
STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
2.01 Minimum Standards The Minimwn Standards for the construction,
alteration and maintenance of improvements on the Property shall be those set forth by
the City of Andover and any other governmental agency which may have jurisdiction
over the Property. All improvements on the Property shall conform to the then existing
building codes in effect for the City of Andover and shall be in compliance with all laws,
rules and regulations of any governmental body that may be applicable, including without
limitation, environmental laws and regulations. Where the following restrictive
covenants are more stringent than the zoning ordinance, or other laws and regulations of
the City of Andover or any other applicable government agency, the restrictive covenants
contained in this Declaration shall govern and become the minimum standards by which
the improvements and maintenance of them shall be controlled.
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2.02 Permitted Uses The permitted uses of the Property shall be limited to
community commercial, office, entertainment, office/warehouse and residential as
defined below. The uses shall be limited to those as defined herein. If there is a question
as to whether or not a use meets the definition, the Economic Development Authority
shall make that interpretation. Permitted uses shall be allowed only in the areas specified
on Exhibit B and as approved by the EDA. The Block and Lot designations in final plats
approved for phases of development may differ from those specified below. However,
the permitted uses shall continue to be those specified below for the Lots identified on
Exhibit B.
Communitv Commercial Establishments engaged in commercial
operations including retail trade and services and hospitality
industries. Preferred uses shall include but are not limited to the
following:
. Apparel and Clothing
. Book Store
. Food and Grocery Stores
. Leather Goods
. Photography Studio
. Sporting Goods
. Barber and Beauty Shop
. Florist
. Jewelry Store
. Music Store
. Optometrist
Permitted uses shall include the following:
. Antiques
. Bakeries
. Carpets & Rugs
. China & Glassware
. Department Stores
. Furniture
. Hobby Shops
. Interior Decorating
. Locksmith Shop
. Office Supply & Equipment
. Pharmaceutical
. Tailoring
. Toys
. Bicycles
. Candy
. Catering Establishments
. Clothing & Costume Rental
. Electrical Sales & Repair
. Gifts
. Household Appliances
. Laundry & Dry Cleaning Pickup
. Luggage
. Paint & Wallpaper Sales
. Restaurant
. Tobacco
. Variety Stores
Office Establishments engaged in strictly office operations not
requiring loading or warehousing facilities. The following are permitted
uses:
. Scientific and Technology Industries
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. Office and Administrative Facilities
. Financial Institutions
. Conference Centers
. Health and Dental Care Facilities
. Hotels and Motels
. Day Care Facilities
. Veterinary Hospital
Office\Warehouse Establishments engaged in operations requiring
both office and warehousing facilities. Office space shall constitute
a minimum of20% of the floor area. There shall be negligible impact
upon the surrounding environment by noise, vibration smoke, dust or
pollutants. The following are permitted uses:
. Manufacturing, Fabrication, Compounding, Processing, Packaging,
Treatment and Assembly of Goods, Products and Materials
. Wholesaling and Warehousing facilities
. Indoor limited retail sales accessory to office\manufacturing uses
. Scientific and Technology Industries
. Office and Administrative Facilities
Entertainment The following are permitted uses:
. Theaters
. Restaurants (with or without on sale liquor)
. Health Club
. Private Clubs Lodges or Halls
. Indoor Commercial Recreation
Residential All residential uses shall be approved by the EDA and
consistent with the Andover Comprehensive Plan.
2.03 Excluded Uses The following uses and activities are prohibited within the
Property:
. Contractors Yards
. Lumber Yards
. Home Improvement\Building Supply
. Garden\Landscape Center
. Auto Related industries including sales and repair
. Used Material Yard
. Exterior storage and sales
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. Manufacture, storage or sale of explosives or similar dangerous
products
. Trucking Terminal
2.04 Development Theme All new construction, modification or exterior
alteration must adhere to the established architectural theme of the Property. The ARC
shall consider compatibility during the site plan approval process.
2.05 Building Quality and Materials Each building located within the Property
shall be built in a good and work-like manner with high quality, first-class building
materials. The design and location of buildings constructed on a lot shall be attractive and
shall compliment existing structures and the surrounding natural features and topography
with respect to height, design, finish, color, size and location. The following standards
shall be adhered:
A) Masonry material shall be used. Color shall be introduced through
colored block or panels and not painted block.
B) Brick may be used upon approval of the ARC to assure uniformity.
C) Block shall have a weathered, polished, fluted or broken face.
D) Concrete may be poured in place, tilt-up, pre-cast, and shall be finished in
stone, textured, and coated.
E) Metal siding is prohibited, except as an accent material upon approval of
the ARC.
F) All accessory structures shall be designated and constructed with materials
compatible with the primary structure.
G) All roof mounted equipment shall be screened by walls of compatible
appearing material or camouflaged to blend into the building or
background. Wood screen fences are prohibited. All exterior
machinery, tanks, etc., are to be fully screened by compatible materials.
H) Acceptable materials will incorporate textured surfaces, exposed
aggregate and/or other patterning. All walls shall be given added
architectural interest through building design and/or appropriate
landscaping. The buildings shall have varied and interesting
detailing. The use of large unadorned concrete panels and concrete
block, or a solid wall unrelieved by architectural detailing, such as
change in materials, change in color, fenestrations, or other significant
visual relief provided in a manner or intervals in keeping with the size
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mass, and scale of the wall and its views from public ways shall be
prohibited.
I) Each building shall contain one or more architectural treatments such as
towers, arches, vaults, entryway projections, canopies or detailing to add
additional interest and articulation to structures.
J) There shall be no underdeveloped sides of buildings visible from public
right-of-ways. All elevations visible from the street shall receive nearly
equal treatment and visual qualities. Windows shall be incorporated into
areas that front streets, sidewalks or trails, when appropriate.
K) Other materials may be approved by the ARC if determined to be in
conformance with existing design and character of the Property
2.06 Maintenance Each owner and occupant of a lot shall fully and properly
maintain and repair the exterior of any structure located on such lot in such a manner as
to enhance the overall appearance of the Property. The exterior of all buildings and the
parking, driving and loading areas shall be kept and maintained in a good state of repair
at all times and be adequately painted or otherwise finished in accordance with the
guidelines established by the EDA. All lots shall be kept free of debris of any kind and
all landscaping must be kept in good repair. All landscaped areas shall provide proper
site drainage. Landscaped areas shall be maintained in a neat condition, lawns mowed
and adequately watered in summer, neatly trimmed, and leaves raked. Underground
sprinkling systems shall be installed for all landscaped areas. If at any time the EDA
determines that an Owner has failed to properly maintain its Lot, the Declarant, following
ten (10) days notice to the Lot Owner, shall have the right to maintain the Lot and assess
such Owner a violation assessment equal to the costs of maintenance plus ten (10%) of
such cost as an overhead charge.
2.07 Construction Construction or alteration of any improvements on a lot
shall be diligently pursued and shall not remain in a partly finished condition any longer
than is reasonably necessary for completion of the construction or alteration. The owner
and occupant of any lot upon which improvements are constructed shall, at all times, keep
the lot and streets, being utilized by such owner in connection with such construction,
free from dirt, mud, garbage, trash or other debris which might be occasioned by such
construction or alteration.
2.08 Noxious Activities Uses which are accompanied by excessive noise,
vibration, dust, dirt, smoke, odor, noxious gases, radiation, liquid wastes, and glare shall
not be permitted. Noxious activities shall not exceed local, state, and federal standards,
the lowest standard being the applicable standard. Glare, whether directed or reflected,
such as from spotlights or high temperature processes, as differentiated from general
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illumination, shall not be visible beyond the lot line of the property from which it
originates.
2.09 Temporary Structures No temporary building or other temporary
structure shall be permitted on any lot; provided, however that trailers, temporary
construction buildings, and the like shall be permitted for construction purposes during
the period of construction or alteration of a permanent building. Such structures shall be
placed as inconspicuously as practicable, shall cause no inconvenience to owners or other
occupants of other lots, and shall be removed not later than 30 days after the date of
substantial completion for beneficial occupancy of the building in connection with which
the temporary structure was used.
2.10 Minimum Building Standards Buildings and enclosed structures shall
cover not more than 30% of the total area of a lot. Buildings, enclosures, parking areas,
driveways and other surfaced, non-vegetated areas shall not cover, in aggregate, more
than 70% of the area of a lot. Landscaping and vegetation including courtyards, outdoor
dining areas, and patios shall incorporate at least 30% of the total area of the lot.
2.11 Screening of Service, Waste Facilities and Storage Areas Garbage and
refuse containers shall be contained within buildings or shall be concealed by means of
shrubbery and screening walls of materials similar to and compatible with that of the
principle buildings. Fuel and other storage tanks shall be integrated with the concept of
the building plan, be designated so as not to attract attention, and be inconspicuously
located. Unless specifically approved in writing, by the EDA, no materials, supplies or
equipment shall be stored in any area on a lot except inside a closed building or behind a
visual barrier which screens such areas so that they are not visible from the streets or
from the front yard of adjoining lots. All enclosures and trash receptacles shall be kept in
a good state of repair and waste receptacles shall include secure lids or covers to properly
contain wastes. All enclosures must be accessible to waste and recycling collection
vehicles. No service, waste or storage area shall be permitted between the street and
front of a building unless approved by the EDA.
2.12 Utilities and Antennas All permanent, local service, utility lines on any lot
shall be placed underground. All utility apparatus and appurtenances including but not
limited to transformer or terminal equipment shall be visually screened from view from
streets and adjacent lots. Antennas that present a cluttered view, which detracts from the
park atmosphere, or that interfere with the operations of other owners in the Property are
not permitted.
2.13 Parking Loading and Unloading Areas No parking shall be permitted on
any street or any place other than parking areas located on a lot. All parking provided on
a lot must meet the requirements of city codes and ordinances of the City. From and after
the date a building is constructed the owners of such building and building site shall
maintain adequate on-site parking spaces and loading facilities to serve the needs of each
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building site, taking into account the building or buildings located or to be located
thereon, and the use made or to be made thereof. Separate areas shall be designated for
automobile parking, loading, commercial, and storage uses. Loading areas shall not
encroach into yard setbacks or required off street parking areas of any lot. All parking
and drive aisle surface areas shall be either asphalt or concrete and all parking areas
including parking islands must be poured concrete curb. Any deviation is subject to
approval of the EDA. Landscaping shall be incorporated into all parking lots to decrease
the visual monotony. Island plantings of overstory trees are required for parking areas
accommodating more than 20 vehicles. No vehicles or trailers may be parked in the same
location for a period in excess of twenty-four (24) hours. Joint parking arrangements
between facilities shall be encouraged.
2.14 Exterior Lighting All exterior lighting shall be constructed and
maintained in accordance with the following standards:
A) Lighting fixtures shall not be more than 40 feet in height.
B) Flood lighting of buildings shall be limited to concealed light sources.
C) Lighting shall be installed and maintained in such a manner as to minimize
glare onto adjacent lots and streets.
D) All lighting shall adhere to the adopted lighting theme and style for
the Property.
2.15 Landscaping All areas on any lot or parcel not used for buildings, storage,
parking, walkways, access roads, or loading areas shall be suitably graded, drained and
sodded, maintained and landscaped with greens and shrubs so as to provide a park-like
setting and to screen parking and road areas.
Landscaping plans are required for all developments and are subject to the approval of the
ED A, as part of the site plan approval process. All lots and parcels shall be landscaped
within 90 days of substantial completion of construction and issuance of Certificate of
Occupancy in accordance with approved plans. All landscaping associated with
substantial completion during the Winter must be escrowed in accordance with Building
Department requirements.
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The landscape design should be complementary to common areas and previously
developed areas. Plantings should provide for seasonal interest and should include a
selection of coniferous and deciduous plants. Natural landscaping and indigenous
vegetation shall be permitted and are encouraged in those areas not associated with the
formal entries and common areas or buffers between properties that may be negatively
impacted by said landscaping. Annual flowers are recommended to accent or supplement
the landscape plan. All landscaped areas must be irrigated.
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The approved plan for landscaping a building site may not be altered substantially
without submitting a revised plan to the EDA for approval.
2.16 Fencing All fencing must adhere to the established architectural theme of
the Property. Fencing shall be of wood, brick, stone, or similar materials. The EDA shall
determine fence compatibility.
2.17 Signs Declarant recognizes there is need for signs advertising the identity
of Owner and the business conducted on the Premises. It is further recognized that
acceptable standards for such signs may change from time to time. In order to allow for
such change, all requests for signs to be located on any part or parcel of the Property shall
be submitted to the City of Andover for approval. The EDA shall review all signs for
approval. The following criteria shall be used to evaluate sign appropriateness:
A) Advertising signs, advertising businesses or products other than those
sold, manufactured or warehoused on the part or parcel of the Property on
which the sign is located shall be prohibited.
B) Use of any flashing, pulsating or rotating light or lights shall
be prohibited.
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C)
Rooftop signs shall be prohibited.
D) Signs shall be stationary and lighted by surface mounted fixtures
located on the sign or the adjacent facade. Self illuminating signs
may be used only upon approval of the EDA. The EDA shall
determine appropriateness based upon size, scale, colors, materials,
and compatibility with neighboring signs and structures within the
property.
E) Plastic, plexi-glass, clear plex or similar material signs and awnings are
prohibited unless used in conjunction with other decorative materials.
F) Signs may be painted, prefinished or utilize exposed metal. Any
exposed metal shall be stainless steel, titanium, bronze, or other similar
non-corrosive materials.
G) Consistency in signage shall relate to color, size, materials and heights.
H) All signs must meet the requirements of the City of Andover, including
receipt of permits prior to erection.
I) Pylon signs are prohibited
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1) All signs shall be reviewed by the Andover Review Committee.
2.18 Trails and Amenities The City of Andover shall maintain all hiking trails,
walkways, common open space, street lighting, landscaping, and right of and other site-
related amenities way through the collection of association fees established by the
Economic Development Authority. Pedestrian access shall be provided from each site to
the public sidewalk and/or trail system.
SECTION 3
ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE REVIEW
3.01 Review The EDA shall review all construction, additions and exterior
modifications for conceptual adherence to the provisions of this document. The ARC
shall approve the final design and plans of all site, architectural, tree protection,
landscape, sign, utility, and grading, drainage and erosion control plan, under the
stipulations set forth in this document and the ordinances and policies of the City of
Andover.
3.02 Approval Upon approval by the EDA of any plans and specifications and
other submissions submitted hereafter, a copy of such plans and specifications, as
approved, shall be deposited for permanent record with the City of Andover, and a copy
of such plans and specifications bearing such approval, in writing, shall be returned to the
applicant who submitted the same.
A) Approval Whenever approval of Declare is required, Declarant shall
take action within thirty (30) days after receipt of the request and all plans,
specifications or other documents required to be submitted for approval. If
not approved, specified written objections shall be mailed or delivered to
the applicant within thirty (30). All request for approval or applications
for variance of the conditions contained herein shall be submitted, in
writing by certified mail to Declarant at:
Andover Economic Development Authority
Andover City Hall
1685 Crosstown Blvd. NW
Andover, MN 55304
B) Construction Without Approval If the exterior of any structure is altered,
erected, placed or maintained upon any lot without the approval of the
EDA, such action is in violation of this Section 3 and, upon written
notice from an Owner or the EDA, any structures altered, erected, placed
or maintained upon any Lot in violation hereof shall be removed by the
Owner or re-altered so as to extinguish such violation. The Owner of the
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Lot upon which such violations exists shall have fifteen (15) days after the
notice of such violation to take reasonable steps toward the removal or
termination of the same. If such Owner fails to take reasonable steps to
eliminate the violation, the Declarant, in addition to any right available at
law or in equity, including injunctive relief shall have the right to enter
upon such Lot and remove or terminate the violation. The Owner shall be
assessed a violation assessment equal to the cost of correcting the violation
plus ten percent (10%) of such host as an overhead charge.
3.03 Disapproval Plans and specifications submitted pursuant to Section 3 shall
be disapproved if they fail to include any and all information requested by the ARC. The
ARC may also disapprove such plans and specifications if any of the following are
objectionable:
A) The exterior design, appearance, or materials of any proposed
structure.
B) The location of any proposed structure upon any Lot or parcel or with
reference to other lots in the vicinity.
C) The grading plan of any Lot or parcel.
D) The color scheme, finish, proportions, style or architecture,
height, bulk, or appropriateness of any structure.
E) Number of and size of parking spaces, vehicular circulation patterns or
design or location of parking areas proposed for any lot or parcel.
F) The landscaping and/or signing and lighting plan for any Lot or parcel.
G) Violation of Andover City Ordinances.
The EDA shall have the additional right to disapprove any plans and
specifications which, in the reasonable judgment of the EDA,
would render the proposed structure or use inharmonious with the general
plan of improvement of the property or with structures located upon
the Lots, parcels or other properties in the vicinity.
In any case where the EDA disapproves any plans and specifications or
other submissions submitted pursuant to Section 3.03, such disapproval
shall be accompanied by a statement stating with specificity the
grounds upon which such action was based.
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3.04 Restrictions on Construction and Alteration No structures may be
erected, placed, moved onto, or pennitted to remain on any Lot or parcel, nor shall any
existing structure upon any Lot of parcel be altered in any way which materially changes
the exterior appearance thereof, unless:
A) The plans and specifications therefore meet, in fonn and content, the
requirements of the City of Andover and any other local, state, federal, or
other governmental agency of authority.
B) Such plans and specifications have been submitted and approved to the
EDA together with any other infonnation or other submissions which the
EDA may require in its reasonable discretion.
C) All submissions shall have been approved in writing by the EDA. Plans
and specifications submitted pursuant to this section shall conform to the
requirements of Commercial Site Plan application of the City of Andover
and contain all infonnation required by the EDA.
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3.05 Development Guidelines The EDA may from time to time adopt
guidelines for approval and disapproval of proposed improvements or alterations and the
maintenance of them; and, in the event such guidelines are adopted, shall make them
available to all owners.
SECTION 4
ENFORCEMENT
4.01 Termination Each of the conditions, covenants, restrictions and
reservations contained herein shall continue and inure the benefit of Declarant, and its
assigns (as limited herein), for a period of20 years from the date of filing for record and
shall be automatically extended in their entirety for successive periods often years unless.
Declarant executes, acknowledges and files for record an appropriate instrument, in
writing, tenninating and releasing the requirements of this Declaration.
4.02 Enforcement Procedures The standards set forth herein shall be
enforceable by the Declarant, and its assigns (as limited herein), for the maximum period
allowed by law and shall be enforceable by:
A) Injunctive relief, prohibitive or mandatory to prevent breach of or
to enforce performance or observance of these standards and
requirements.
B) Money judgments for damages by reason or the breach of these
standards.
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C) Both I) and 2) above.
4.03 Failure of Enforcement Failure of Declarant to enforce any provision of
the standards and requirements contained herein upon the violation thereof shall in no
event be deemed to be a waiver of the rights to do as to any subsequent violation.
4.04 Variances Declarant may grant variances from the strict application of
the provision of these standards and requirements in cases where by reason of
extraordinary and exceptional conditions of any site or circumstances, strict application of
any standard would result in peculiar and practical difficulties or exceptional or undue
hardship upon the Owner or any Building Site, or where otherwise deemed appropriate by
Declarant.
4.05 Severability Invalidation of any of the provisions of these standards and
requirements, whether by court order or otherwise, shall in no way affect any of the other
provisions which shall remain in full force and effect.
4.06 Review In exercising its approval rights under the terms of this
Declaration, no approval shall be unreasonably withheld which is consistent with the
specific standards set forth in this Declaration.
4.07 Amendments The Declaration may be amended prior to initial lot sale by
an instrument in writing executed by the Declarant. Amendments, modifications,
alterations to this document after the date of initial lot sold shall be subject to a public
hearing of the EDA. All property owners within the Property shall be given written
notification no less than ten (10) days prior to the public hearing. An instrument
executed in accordance with this Section shall be effective when filed for recording with
the Anoka County Recorder's Office.
SECTION 5
MISCELLANEOUS
5.01 Mortgagees The provisions of this Declaration shall be subordinate to the
line of a first mortgage on any lot and none of the provisions of this Declaration shall
supersede or in any way reduce the security or affect the validity of any such mortgage;
provided however, that if any lot is sold under a foreclosure of any such mortgage, the
purchaser and the purchaser's heirs, successors and assigns, shall own such lot, subject to
all of the covenants, conditions and restrictions of this Declaration.
5.02 Special Events The provisions of this Declaration do not apply to and do
not prohibit periodic, non-permanent business promotions and special sales events
conducted on a lot by the owner or occupant. In no event shall any sign be placed on any
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lot or parcel ofland for a period to exceed thirty (30) days out of a twelve (12) month
period.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument the
day and year first set forth above.
DECLARANT
ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
By
By
J.E. McKelvey,
President
Richard Fursman,
Executive Director
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
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COUNTY OF ANOKA )
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On this _ day of , 20-, before me, a Notary Public, personally
appeared J.E. McKelvey and Richard Fursman to me personally known, who, being each
by me duly sworn did say that they are respectively the Chairman and Executive Director
of the Andover Economic Development Authority, a body corporate and political, the
Municipal Corporation named in the foregoing instrument, and the seal affixed to said
instrument is the corporate seal of said Municipal Corporation, and the said instrument
was signed and sealed on behalf of said Municipal Corporation by authority of the
Andover Economic Development Authority and said J.E. McKelvey and Richard
Fursman acknowledged said instrument to be the free act and deed of said Municipal
Corporation.
Notary Public
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Andover Station
Commercial Park Covenants
Draft Copy March 30, 1999
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Andover Station
Commercial Park Covenants
Draft Copy March 30, 1999
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2.04 DEVELOPMENT THEME
DRAFT
The purpose of the Andover Station Commercial District is to provide for the orderly and
integrated development of a high quality Commercial Center that includes a mix of shops,
offices, entertainment, housing, recreation, community facilities, and open space. The Andover
Station intends to offer citizens a place to enjoy an active street life, community activities, and a
neighborhood retail experience.
The Andover Station standards are the regulating zoning standards for the Commercial
District. Other standards in the zoning ordinance or other regulatory controls notwithstanding,
where there is conflict between the Andover Station standards and specific elements of the other.
City ordinances or regulations, the Andover Station standards shall prevail. Where there is no
conflict and when the Andover Station standards do not address a specific instance, other City
standards shall apply.
All new construction, modification or exterior alteration must adhere to the established
architectural theme of the Property. The ARC shall consider compatibility during the site plan
approval process.
These design standards support the following goals:
Economic Development
Q Create a setting that supports the long-term viability of Andover Station
Commercial Center.
Q Optimize job growth, residential opportunities, and tax revenue for the City of
Andover through the creation of an integrated and balanced project.
Land Use
Q Concentrate development at intensities that bring within walking distance the
diverse activities that comprise an active community commercial center.
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D Provide a complementary mix of land uses, including retail, entertainment, civic
facilities, employment, housing, and community open space.
D Integrate community-serving open spaces and amenities throughout Andover
Station and make connections to the city trail system.
Community Design and Architecture
D Site and design buildings and landscaping for convenient walking distances,
enhanced pedestrian routes, and human comfort and safety.
D Avoid pedestrian routes dominated by parking lots or blank walls.
D Respect the site's valuable natural features, including its woodlands, ponds and
wetlands.
o Encourage architectural diversity.
o Encourage energy conservation through architectural features, such as shading
devices, natural ventilation, and interior lighting.
o Maintain high standards of quality in the construction of building and site
features.
o Respect adjacent existing residential neighborhoods and emphasize compatibility
through design.
Infrastructure
D Provide streets that create comfortable walking environments while also allowing
safe vehicular movement.
o Establish a network of interconnected local streets throughout Andover Station
and extend pedestrian connections to surrounding areas.
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Administration
1:1 Strive for the timely and orderly implementation of the Andover Station through
clear, concise standards.
1:1 Establish standards that are consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
The Andover Station Design Standards are intended to encourage creative application of
specific design principles to the commercial center site. The goal of the design review
process is to provide a framework for performance based communication, collaboration,
negotiation and accommodation. The following are the primary categories of the
Andover Station design standards:
1. Site Plan
2. Buildings
3. Parking
4. Exterior Lighting
5. Landscaping
6. Signage
7. Streetscape
8. Open Space
1. SITE PLAN
The Andover Station Site Plan specifies the essential physical features for the Andover
Station Commercial Center including required streets, build to lines, building locations and
entrances, gateways, landmark towers, landscape frontages, ponds and public trails.
1:1 Build-to Lines
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2.04 DEVELOPMENT THEME
DRAFT
Build-to Lines define locations where buildings must be built within a certain
distance of the public right-of-way or the ponds. Bringing building fronts close to
the edge of streets or ponds and wetland enhance continuity, attractiveness and
intimacy of pedestrian spaces. Specific regulations for Build-to Lines are:
a Build-to Lines occur at the edge of the dedicated right-of-way, where property
meets a publicly accessible street, path or water and wetland amenity.
a To contribute towards meeting the Build-to requirement, building facades
must be sited within zero to ten feet of the public right of way.
a Parks or plazas may be used to satisfy up to 20 percent of the build-to
requirement, and must be landscaped with shade trees and furnished with
seating areas.
a Standards for Build-to Lines and associated elements such as minimum
building height, building frontage and building entry as well as window
placement and frequency are described in greater detail in the Architectural
Standards Section.
a Landscaped Frontages
Landscaped Frontages shall be used to extend a sense of enclosure to the street in
locations where street-facing buildings are not required. Landscaped frontages
will also screen views of parking lots and loading areas, and will help establish a
unique project identity.
a Required Building Entries
The Andover Station Site Plan shows locations where major building entries
should be encouraged. to create important pedestrian and visual connections.
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2.04 DEVELOPMENT THEME
DRAFT
These entries are located at important corners or intersections, typically where
larger stores would locate. Placing entries at these locations helps ensure that the
buildings relate to the street and that pedestrians have a direct rout of entry to the
buildings. Pedestrians passing through these entries establish a critical mass of
activity at major corners and near public areas.
a Towers
Towers are required in the designated locations to mark major destinations and
gateways. The towers will terminate important local vistas and visually announce.
the Andover Station Commercial Center from Bunker Lake Boulevard and
Commercial Boulevard.
a Gateways
Entrances to the Town Center shall be marked by distinctive features that
announce the Andover Station, Commercial Center and foster a memorable sense
of arrival.
a Buildings
a Minimum Height
Street facing buildings must be at least 20 feet high. Minimum building
height is measured relative to the fmished grade. Minimum height is
measured to the highest point of the roof, excluding minor lengths of parapets,
cupolas, or other discontinuous projecting features. Continuous parapets or
false fronts and peaked or sloped roofs do qualify towards meeting the
minimum height.
a Maximum Height
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2.04 DEVELOPMENT THEME
DRAFT
In all locations, the maximum allowable building height is 45 feet, measured
at the tallest part of the building.
a Minor Projections
Minor projections and special architectural features such as clock towers,
bell towers, cupolas and ornamental portions of parapet walls may extend
up to 10 feet above the maximum height, provided they make up no more
than one third of the length ofa building's fal;ade.
a Towers
Towers of high architectural merit are called for as shown in the prototype
evaluations. Towers must be integrated into a building. The towers may not
exceed a height of 65 feet, plus minor projections not to exceed one foot in
width and five feet in height (a total of20 feet above the maximum building
height).
2. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
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a Building Entries and Windows
Building massing shall be used to highlight the location of building entries.
Primary pedestrian entries shall be clearly expressed and be recessed or framed by
a sheltering element such as an awning, arcade, porch or portico. Greater height
may be used to accentuate entries in the form of tower elements tall openings, or a
central mass at an entry plaza.
a Reveals
Windows and doors must be recessed at least two inches from walls or
exterior trim to create shadow for visual interest.
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a Building Scale and Definition
The guidelines in this section are intended to create buildings with a human scale,
making Andover Station Commercial Center more pedestrian-friendly and
pleasant place to walk.
o Structural Legibility and Articulation
Fal;ade articulation is required. Building fenestration (windows and doors)
and changes in mass shall relate to structural system(s) and the organization of
interior space. Vertical architectural features such as columns and piers help
articulate building mass.
a Roof Form/Rooftop Equipment
A variety of roof forms are permitted. Changes in roof form must correspond
with a building's structural bays and massing. Mechanical equipment must be
integrated into overall mass of a building and screened behind parapets or
recessed into hips, gables, parapets and similar features. Plain equipment
boxes are not acceptable.
o Materials and Methods of Construction
Buildings shall support regional traditions and maintain a high level of craft in the
process of construction. Wood masonry, field, brick, rock face block, stucco and
stone are appropriate building materials.
a Consistency
Exterior materials and finishes shall convey a sense of integrity and durability.
Buildings must incorporate consistent, pedestrian-scale textures and details on
all sides that are visible from public streets and pedestrian pathways.
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DRAFT
a Glass
Clear glass must be used for windows and doors; mirrored glass is prohibited.
G lass curtain walls are discouraged.
a Simulated Materials
Materials that are visibly simulated or prefabricated are prohibited. Scored
plywood (such as T I-I I) is prohibited.
a Proper Application and Detailing
Materials must be properly applied and correctly detailed, especially at the
base of buildings, along cornices, eaves, parapets or ridge tops and around
entries and windows. Material changes must not occur at external corners, but
may occur at reverse or interior corners or as a return at least four feet from
external corners.
a Energy Conservation and Climatic Response
The effects of the Minnesota climate can be mitigated through intelligent building
design, configuration and landscape treatments. The following approach will also
foster regional sense of place.
a Day lighting
Day lighting techniques minimize the need for electric lighting and can reduce
peak-hour energy consumption by as much as 20 percent. While windows are
the most common form of day lighting, light from windows rarely penetrates
more than about 20 feet. Additional day lighting can be obtained with
clerestories, light shelves and skylights.
a Ventilation and Thermal Mass
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2.04 DEVELOPMENT THEME
DRAFT
To lessen dependence on air conditioning, natural cross ventilation shall be
maximized. Operable windows, transoms, doors, and vents shall be located to
facilitate airflow across a space. These openings are especially useful on sides
facing toward and opposite prevailing winds.
a Passive Heating and Cooling
Site and building design shall consider passive heating and cooling strategies
such as deciduous tree plantings that provide shade in the summer and sun in
the winter. Heat-retaining thermal mass (such as concrete or brick) designed.
into building walls or columns absorbs heat during the day and radiates heat at
night.
Building design that shades opening reduces direct heat gain during the day.
Shading elements can also add dimensionality to building facades. Eaves or
awnings can be sized to shade windows in the summer but admit sun in the
winter when the sun is lower in the sky.
a Pedestrian Shelter
Building exteriors shall provide pedestrians shelter from the sun, rain and
snow. Awnings, entry porticos, arcades and overhanging eaves are
particularly appropriate at pedestrian pathways. Garden structures such as
trellises and arbors (with, or without vines) shall be used to shade pedestrian
routes and seating areas.
3. OTHER STRUCTURES
a Service Areas
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DRAFT
Service areas are places where truck loading takes place, refuse is stored or
mechanical equipment is mounted. Service areas must be located away from and
screened from view of streets, parks, plazas and landscaped walkways.
Appropriate screening strategies include vine-covered walls or fences, trellises,
arcades, dense landscaping reaching a height of six feet or some combination
thereof. Where service areas cannot be avoided along a street, park or plaza, they
must be recessed within a building's envelope.
a Fences and Walls
Walls and fences within view of streets, parks or plazas must be constructed out
of attractive, long-lasting materials, such as wood, wrought iron, masonry or
stone. Chain link and wire fencing must not be used. Walls and fences must not
exceed 42 inches in height within 20 feet of streets, parks, and plazas.
4. LIGHTING
a BoIlards
Lighting bollards are recommended for illuminating pedestrian walkways, parks
and plazas. Lighting bollards must have a black metal fmish. Bollards must have
a diameter of approximately eight inches and a height of at least three feet, to
avoid being obstructed by snow. Around the light source near the top of the
bollard, horizontal louvers must be used to stylistically complement the
luminaries and direct light downward. Concrete fmishes shall not be used for
lighting bollards.
a Submittal Requirements and Design Review
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DRAFT
A lighting plan prepared by a qualified lighting consultant shall be submitted for
design review. All lighting and their methods of installation shall be reviewed
and approved by the City.
Each owner/tenant will be responsible for the design, fabrication, and installation
oflights on private property. Owner/Tenant shall submit three (3) sets of
professionally executed sign drawings for approval by the Planning Department.
These drawings shall be of a scale of 1/8 inch; one foot or larger, showing light
locations, size layout, design, lamp colors and materials. The Owner/Tenant shall
meet all City permit and fee requirements for lights prior to installation of any
light.
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2.13 PARKING
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a Landscaped Frontages
Where parking lots abut streets, a Landscaped Frontage shall be provided on the parcel,
adjacent to the sidewalk. Landscaped Frontages are not required when parking lots are
sited behind buildings or plazas.
a Connecting Walkways
a Across Large Parking Lots
Parking lots shall not exceed 600 spaces without being segmented by Connecting
Walkways, Landscaped Frontages or buildings.
a Linking Building Entrances to Sidewalks
Where building entries do not abut a street, Connecting Walkways are required to link
the building entrance to street sidewalks. This configuration is most likely for larger
store tenants who require parking lots in front of building entrances.
a Orchard Planting
For parking lots, a minimum number of shade trees are required, equivalent to one tree
per six parking stalls. Trees in parking lots shall be spread uniformly throughout the
parking area. Trees planted along Connecting Walkways and adjacent Landscaped
Frontages may also contribute to the one-per-six requirement for parking lots. Trees
must be set into a tree well and protected by bollards or tree guards.
a Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking must be provided in easily accessible locations. One bicycle space shall
be provided for every 2,000 square feet of building Net Floor Area. Bicycle parking
must be visible from storefronts or office building front doors, in order to improve
security for parked bicycles.
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2.14 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The following standards apply to on-site lighting, including lighting of signs, structures,
landscaping, plazas, parking and service areas.
a Intensity and Direction of Lighting
All lighting fIxtures, including spotlights, electrical reflectors and other means of
illuminating signs, structures, landscaping, parking, loading and similar areas, shall be
focused, directed and arranged to prevent horizontal glare or direct illumination on
adjoining property or streets. A sharp cut off must be used to direct light toward walls
and landscaping to avoid shining light up into the sky.
Indirect illumination of neighboring residential properties or uses by anyon-site lighting
shall not exceed OA-foot candles at the property line, as measured horizontally and
vertically from the adjacent grade to a height of 14 feet.
No mercury vapor utility yard lights or other light fIxtures with high intensity discharge
lamps or bulbs, which are not designed to limit or control light direction or which do not
shield the light source from view of neighboring residential properties, shall be permitted.
a Lamp Color and Consistency
Subsequent to the adoption of this ordinance, the City is expected to develop a unified
lighting plan for the Andover Station. Lamp types shall be selected to enhance color
recognition within three zones: along streets and walkways, within parks and plazas, and
within parking lots. Within each of these zones, lamps of similar type and color shall be
used, with the conversion of non-conforming existing lamps encouraged over time.
a Types of Lighting Applications
a Architectural
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Accent lighting of architectural features is encouraged to highlight building massing
and rhythm as well as enhance the pedestrian environment. Accent lighting shall not
be a source of glare, reflected glare or excessive light, especially when viewed from
residences and streets, walkways or open spaces. The following standards apply:
a Building Entries
Building entries with high activity levels shall be illuminated. Appropriate
treatments include: bathing entry surfaces and doorways with light, allowing the
building interior light to glow through glazing, or using decorative lighting
fixtures to announce entries.
a Service Areas
Building-mounted down light fixtures, in combination with pole fixtures, are
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preferred for the illumination of building service areas. Such fIxtures do not
cause glare or light leakage beyond the service areas.
a Landscaped Frontages
Regular up lighting ofwaUs or other structures in Landscaped Frontages shall
occur throughout the Andover Station and must be coordinated to create a
consistent and dramatic effect.
a Landscaping and Furnishing
Up lighting is recommended for aU landscaping and furnishings (in both public
and private areas) that require accenting (such as specimen trees and shrubs and
sculptural features). Specific areas include streets, parks and plazas.
a Landscaped Walkways
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Landscaped walkways and other pedestrian paths shall be lit by pole or bollard
type fIxtures that are human-scale, typically not to exceed sixteen (16) feet or four
(4) feet in height, respectively. However, lighting must be at least three (3) feet in
height in order to be visible in deep snowdrifts or snow banks.
a Seating Areas
Where intimate environments are desired (e.g. seating areas in parks and plazas,
as well as some pedestrian walkways), light bollards and other forms of indirect
illumination are appropriate.
a Bollards
Lighting bollards are recommended for illuminating pedestrian walkways, parks and
plazas. Lighting bollards must have a black metal finish. Bollards must have a diameter
of approximately eight inches and a height of at least three feet, to avoid being obstructed
by snow. Around the light source near the top of the bollard, horizontal louvers must be
used to stylistically complement the luminaries and direct light downward. Concrete
finishes shall not be used for lighting bollards.
a Submittal Requirements and Design Review
A lighting plan prepared by a qualified lighting consultant shall be submitted for design
review. All lighting and their methods of installation shall be reviewed and approved by
the City.
Each owner/tenant will be responsible for the design, fabrication, and installation of
lights on private property. Owner/Tenant shall submit three (3) sets of professionally
executed sign drawings for approval by the Planning Department. These drawings shall
be of a scale of 1/8 inch; one foot or larger, showing light locations, size layout, design,
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lamp colors and materials. The Owner/Tenant shall meet all City permit and fee
requirements for lights prior to installation of any light.
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2.15 LANDSCAPING
a Site Planning to Preserve Natural Assets
While the network of required streets is fIxed, many site decisions remain for other
streets and for buildings.
a Views and Vistas
Site planning shall recognize the role that street alignment and topography contribute
to visual prominence. High points on the land and vistas along common routes
provide unique opportunities to site important buildings, building entrances, plazas
and monuments. Doing so will add recognizable landmarks that can make the
Andover Station a memorable place.
a Grading
Site planning shall minimize grading when locating streets and buildings. When
areas with slopes must be graded, landform-grading techniques shall be used and
slopes exceeding 1:3 shall be avoided. Rounded forms that use concave and convex
shapes help conceal cuts by presenting a more natural look. Varied slopes also
disperse drainage flows, reducing the potential for erosion and allowing more
percolation. Concentrating drainage in concave swales also enhances on-site storm
water retention and minimizes the need for large detention areas off-site. If required,
any retaining walls shall not exceed five (5) feet in height.
a Landscaped Frontages
A ten-foot wide landscaped buffer must be placed where parking lots abut local and
surrounding streets. However, care shall be taken to design and site the buffers such that
they do not provide ambush points or obstruct views.
a Connecting Walkways
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Connecting walkways must meet the following minimum requirements:
a Width and Clearance
The width of the paved walking surface must be at least six (6) feet clear. Any
covered structure such as trellis must have at least ten (10) feet clear height, but must
not obstruct visibility or provide hiding or ambush places.
a Paving
Connecting walkways must be paved with a special paving or concrete in a pattern or
color that contrasts with the surround pavement.
a Tree Planting
Connecting walkways must be planted with either shade trees spaced thirty (30) feet
on center or a shade structure such as a trellis with climbing vines.
a Lighting
Connecting walkways must be equipped with lighting on one side, at least three (3)
feet in height in order to be visible in deep snow drifts or snowbanks. Lighting
standards spaced a maximum of thirty-feet apart and a maximum often (10) feet tall
are recommended.
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/ a Prohibited Signs
The following signs are prohibited:
a No tenant signs will be permitted which do not directly relate to the name or primary
service or function of the given tenant activity.
a Signs consisting of visible moving parts or simulate movement by means of
fluttering, rotating or reflecting devices.
Q Signs with flashing, blinking or moving lights or any other moving lights, or any
other illuminating device that has changing light intensity, brightness, or color, except
for parts designed to give public service information such as time, date, temperature
or similar information.
a Individual commercial signs placed on public property.
a Signs projecting into the street, with the exception of traffic control signage,
temporary banners mounted to light standards and pedestrian-oriented signs.
a Vehicle mounted or portable signs which advertise, identify or provide directions to a
use or activity, that are not related to the vehicle's lawful making of deliveries of
sales or of merchandise or rendering of services.
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a Bench signs.
a Billboards.
a Roof-mounted signs.
a Canister signs.
a Signs that project above a parapet or the highest point of a roof.
a Hand-painted wall or ground signs of a permanent nature.
a Sign Construction
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Attractive and long-lasting signage shall be encouraged through the following provisions:
a All signs shall be made of materials compatible with exterior building colors,
materials and fmishes and be of high quality fabrication. The scale and proportion of
graphics shall be compatible with buildings' architectural character.
a Signs are to be fee of all labels and fabricator's advertising, except for those required
by code.
a All electrical signs and their installation must comply with all local building and
electrical codes.
a All electrical service to sign lights shall be fully concealed. No sign shall have
exposed wiring, raceways, ballasts, conduit or transformers.
a All exterior, mounted letters exposed to the weather shall be mounted at least three-
quarters of an inch (3/4") from the building wall to permit proper dirt and water
drainage. All bolts, fastenings and chips shall be of stainless steel, aluminum, brass,
bronze or other non-corrosive materials. No black iron materials of any type will be
permitted.
a The Sign Contractor shall repair any damage caused during sign installation.
a Owners/Occupant shall be fully responsible for the operations of their sign contractor.
a All sign illumination systems shall minimize the energy needed by utilizing
contemporary energy saving techniques and materials.
a Sign materials shall be limited to metal, wood, concrete, glass and acrylic materials
with UV inhibitors. All materials shall be of high quality, durability and require low-
maintenance.
a Wall-mounted signs must be constructed of cut-channel letters.
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a Wall-mounted signs may not project more than eight (8) inches from face of structure
to which the sign is attached.
a Freestanding monument signs shall be integrated with landscaping or an architectural
feature such as a wall or fence to minimize visual mass.
a Signs shall not be more than five (5) feet in height.
a Sign Lettering
Topography and graphics shall be constructed of durable materials capable of being
permanently maintained, such as metal lettering, framed panels or engraved masonry.
Any advertisement text, symbols or other indications display on the sign face shall be
limited to not more than five (5) words, letters, numbers, figures, symbols or other
indications used as a substitute for words. Lettering on Gateway and Project Identity
signs shall not exceed a height of24 inches, while lettering on tenant signs is limited to a
height of twelve (12) inches.
a Tower Sigoage
Tower locations are shown in the Site Plan, while tower height and width limitations are
shown in the section on Building Height. Towers may have face and projecting signs,
but signs for individual tenants are not permitted. Face signs may not be mounted higher
than sixty-five (65) feet above grade.
a Gateway Signage for Project Identity and Tenants
Project gateways, shown in the Site Plan, are the four most commonly used vehicular
entries into the Andover Station. Gateways are marked by wall or trellis treatments on
one or both sides of the street.
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These signs identify buildings and individual building tenants while respecting the
character and human scale of buildings in Andover Station. Signs shall not obscure
architectural elements such as pilasters, cornice lines, capping or the edge of openings.
Limits on number and size of signs are shown in the attached table. Building signs serve
several purposes and may take several formats.
a Building Sign Purposes
a Signs for building identification announce the building, either with a street
address name (for example, 100 Andover Station Drive) or a building name (for
example, The Birch Building). Building identification signs are usually placed at
the top of the building or over major entrances.
a Signs for individual ground-level tenants.
a Signs for shared-entry tenants address conditions in which multiple tenants share
a building entry and an exterior identity, or when upper-story tenants share a
ground-level entry.
a Additional minor, pedestrian-oriented signage for individual tenants.
a Building Sign Formats
a Building Face Signage lies against the plane of the building and is integrated into
building details along cornices, base treatments, entrances or centered within
building recesses.
a Projecting or hanging signs are panels perpendicular to and projecting from a
fa~ade to identify a business tenant. Projecting signs shall be at least eight (8) feet
above pedestrian paths and thirteen (13) feet above streets that are used by trucks
or emergency vehicles.
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a Pedestrian-oriented signs. These smaller signs for individual building tenants
may be flush with the building face, project at right angles or be painted on
awnings and shall not obstruct architectural features.
a Monument Signage
Monument-style signs shall be limited to communicating the general location and
direction of amenities or facilities, such as tenant location maps and directions to
parking lots, exits and delivery and loading areas. Monument signs shall not exceed
six (6) feet in height. Signs may be posted on all sides of monuments but shall not
exceed two (2) square feet in display area per sign. Monument signs should have
limestone or brick bases, complemented with limestone, dark green metal or wood
trim. Signage lighting should be discreet, directed only at the sign rather than causing
glare.
a Other Sign age
a Public Traffic Safety Signs
The City and other public agencies charged with the responsibility of traffic safety
may place public traffic and other signs throughout the plan area.
a Temporary Signs and Banners
Temporary signs intended for seasonal events, holidays or special events may be
attached to light standards within the street or project from building faces, subject
to approval of sign permits. On all types of light standards, banners must not
exceed a width of two (2) feet; for light standards of up to sixteen (16) feet in
height, banners must not exceed three (3) feet in length, with one additional foot
of banner length permitted for every additional foot in pole height, up to a six (6)
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foot maximum length. Banners mounted on buildings shall not exceed a width of
three (3) feet and a height of six (6) feet.
a Occupant's Property
Banners and other advertising devices, with the exception of stringers, floodlights,
inflatable statuary or rooftop balloons may be placed on an occupant's property
for the purpose of announcing the opening of a new business, subject to the
following restrictions:
a The total area of all temporary signs and advertising devices shall not exceed
the area of permanent signs for the use permitted by these sign criteria (see
above).
a No temporary sign shall be located in a manner not permitted for permanent
SIgnS.
a No temporary signs may remain in place for a period not to exceed sixty-days
after the date of installation of the sign.
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Signage Standards.
ignage Type Location
ower Sign age,
oeated only as
own in
egulating
Ian. - face or
rejecting signs.
Face signs not to
e placed over 50
ft. above grade.
Prqecting signs
not to be placed
over6Sft.
ft. above grade.
Max. Area per Construction Illumi,,:mon
Sign Face &: Materials Re uirements
50 sq. ; an Consistent
additiona1100 with
sq. ft. permitted architectural
forvertica1 style &:
p rejecting treatments of
c:iI1ema marquee adjacent
not to exceed 4 buildings.
ft. in width
illumination
preferred (with
source screened
from view).
Internal
Ulumination &:
neon subject to
review (11.
GATEWAY 5 GNAGE
Project i entity One project identity Project identity
and tenant signs sign and up to 3 signs: max of 20
on Gateways, tenant signs per . sq. ft.
located as shown gateway element. Tenant sign:
in Regulating max of 3 sq. ft.
Plan. per tenant
Umited to External
metal or illumination
acrylic letters only, with sour
or pareIs screened from
only; durable view.
finish.
tegrated within One per tenant per
building facade.. treet-facing facade,
up to 2 total per
. tenant.
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1 sq. it. per
line ar foot of
building facade,
ax. of 50 sq. it.
per building In !egrated
elevation and consistent External
1 sq. it. per with adj. illumination with
linear foot of Architecture; source screened
tenant facade, limited to from view. Neon
ax. of 50 sq. it. metal or subject to review
per building. acrylicletters (1).
face er tenant or pareIs
tegrated within One per tenant per Max of 25 sq. it. only; durable
building facade. treet-facing facade, per sign. finish.
u to 2 er tenant.
One per tenant.
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Adjacent to
walkways.
Max of ~O sq. it Meta! or
per SIgn. acrylic letters
ainted window oqlane1s, or
sign rot to be paintedon
more than SO window or
percent opaque. awning.
External
illumination or
neon only, with
source screened
from view.
o mit
MONUMENT SIGNAGE
Slgn per sq. 0 e or
monument face, Ignage per each acrylic letters
limited to preject side of or pareIs
name, site or monument
tenant map, or
street name
t
illumination
only.
NOTES:
[1] Illumination. Internany illuminated and neon signs, where .subject to rev iew. are only allowed if a
high level of quality is demonstrated, and approved by the Planning Department.
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:IDOVER STATION I THE PONDS
SITE PLAN
GREBNER ASSOCIA TES ARCHITECTS/PLANNERS
DOVER STATION
GREBNER ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS/PlANNERS
ELEVATION (2 STORY SLOG)
CITY OF ANDOVER
REQUEST FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACTION
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DATE:-.lulv 5. 2000
AGENDA SECTION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
Discussion
Community Development
ITEM NO.3
Consider Request to Change Use
1 t 6, LLC
David L. Carlberg
Community Development Director
The EDA is requested by 116, LLC to allow a dance studio to operate in one of the ten
office/warehouse buildings being constructed by 116, LLC in the Andover Station Commercial
Park. Attached is a letter from 116, LLC with the request.
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116, LLC.
1875 Commercial Blvd. NW
Building # 1
Andover, MN 55304
RECEIVED
JUN 2 9 2000
CITY OF ANDOVER
June 27, 2000
City of Andover
David Carlberg
1685 Crosstown Blvd.
Andover, MN 55304
Re: Building use for Andover Station II.
At the request of a potential buyer we are asking the EDA to consider allowing one of the
buildings in our development to be used as a dance studio.
The buyers are residents of Andover with an established studio business in another
community that they are being forced to vacate.
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The building would be identical in appearance to all others in the development and would
not require any special signage.
Thank you.,
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116, LLC.
CITY OF ANDOVER
REQUEST FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ACTION
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DATE:---.lulv 5. 2000
AGENDA SECTION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
Discussion
ITEM NO.4
Schedule Meeting
Review Latest Master Plan(s)
Crosstown Redevelopment Area
Leonard Parker & Associates
Community Development
David L. Carlberg
Community Development Director
.
The EDA is requested to schedule a meeting to review and discuss the latest master planes) for
the Crosstown Redevelopment Area. The following dates are provided for EDA consideration:
Tuesday, July 25, 2000
Thursday, July 27, 2000
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The meeting would start at 7:00 p.m.