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CITY OF ANDOVER
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 341 SUMMARY
AN ORDINANCE CREATING STANDARDS FOR REDEVELOPMENT PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CITY OF ANDOVER.
STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION AND POLICY
Statutory Authorization
This ordinance is adopted pursuant to the authorization and policies contained in Minnesota
Statute 462.
Policy
The purpose ofthis ordinance is to create standards for Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) on single
lots, also known as "Redeyelopment PUDs."
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 ofthis 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 20th day of February 2007.
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Victoria Volk, City Clerk
CITY OF ANDOVER
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 341
AN ORDINANCE CREATING STANDARDS FOR REDEVELOPMENT PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CITY OF ANDOVER.
WHEREAS, standards for redevelopment Planned Unit Developments have been created,
and;
WHEREAS, The proposed changes have been reviewed and recommended for denial by
the Planning Commission.
NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANDOVER HEREBY ORDAINS (Underlining being newly added language and strike-
outs indicating language to be removed):
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
SECTION:
13-3-1: Purpose
13-3-2: Utilization ofPUD
13-3-3: PUD Concept Review
13-3-4: Uses
13-3-5: Density
13-3-6: Zoning And Subdivision Standards And Requirements
13-3-7: Approval Process
13-3-8: Fees And Costs
13-3-9: Findings Required
13-3-10: Revisions And Amendments
13-3-11: Desirable PUD Design Qualities
13-3-12: Approval Of Planned Unit Development
13-3-1: PURPOSE: The purpose of a PUD is to encourage more efficient
allocation of density and intensity of land use where such arrangement is desirable and
feasible by providing the means for greater creativity and flexibility in environmental
design than provided under the strict application of this code. It must be demonstrated to
the satisfaction of the City Council that a higher quality development will result than
could be otherwise achieved through strict application of this code. (Ord. 298, 8-4-2004)
13-3-2: UTILIZATION OF PUD: Planned Unit Development (PUD) regulations
may be allowed by the City Council to be applied and/or utilized for all developments
including the following: townhomes, single- and two-family homes (both urban and
rural), apartment projects, multiuse structures, commercial developments, industrial
developments, mixed residential and commercial developments and similar projects.
(Ord. 298, 8-4-2004)
13-3-3: PUD CONCEPT REVIEW: Any person or persons who may apply for a
PUD may request a concept review with respect to land which may be subject to a PUD.
The purpose of a PUD concept review is to afford such persons an opportunity, without
incurring substantial expense, to have the general feasibility of a PUD proposal
considered. PUD concept reviews shall follow the sketch plan procedures provided in
Section 11-2-1 of this code. (Ord. 298, 8-4-2004)
13-3-4: USES: Planned Unit Developments shall be required to conform to the
permitted and conditional uses set forth in Title 12 of this code pertaining to the
applicable zoning district. (Ord. 298, 8-4-2004)
13-3-5: DENSITY: The density of residential developments shall be required to
conform to the applicable land use district. (Ord. 298, 8-4-2004)
13-3-6: ZONING AND SUBDIVISION STANDARDS AND
REQUIREMENTS: All standards and provisions relating to an original zoning district
shall apply, unless otherwise approved as a part of the PUD. All standards may be
modified or waived provided the applicant demonstrates harmony with the purpose ofthe
PUD and the findings described in Section 13-3- 9 of this chapter. (Ord. 298, 8-4-2004)
13-3-7: APPROVAL PROCESS: An applicant for a PUD shall submit in the
application all of the material required by this chapter. Each PUD requested must adhere
to the following process:
A. Permitted and conditional uses shall follow the Conditional Use Permit
procedures provided in Section l2~14-6 of this code to establish the
development standards for the PUD. These uses shall also complete the
commercial site plan process once the Planned Unit Development has been
approved.
B. Applications involving the subdivision of land shall complete a preliminary and
final plat under the procedures provided in Title 11, "Subdivision Regulations", of
this code. (Ord. 298, 8-4-2004)
13-3-8: FEES AND COSTS: Applications for a PUD shall be filed at the office
of the City Planner along with a nonrefundable application fee for the approval process
specified in Sections 13-3-3 and 13-3-7 of this chapter in the amount established by the
City Council to defray administrative costs. (Ord. 298,8-4-2004)
13-3-9: FINDINGS REQUIRED: In order for a PUD to be approved, the City
shall find that the following are present:
A. The proposed development is not in conflict with the goals of the Comprehensive
Plan of the city.
B. The proposed development is designed in such a manner as to form a desirable
and unified environment within its own boundaries.
C. The proposed development demonstrates how each modified or waived
requirement contributes to achieving the purpose of a PUD.
D. The PUD is of composition, and arrangement that its construction, marketing, and
operation are feasible as a complete unit without dependence upon any
subsequent unit. (Ord. 298, 8-4-2004)
13-3-10: REVISIONS AND AMENDMENTS: Administrative approval of
incidental changes in the PUD may be authorized by the City Planner upon review and
approval by ARC. Such administrative approvals shall not substantially alter the
character of the approved PUD and shall be limited to landscaping (not including
quantity reduction), color schemes (not including materials), association documents,
fencing, entrance monuments and decks. Changes in uses or development/design
standards must be submitted for a full public hearing review process. (Amended Ord.
314,10-4-2005)
13-3-11: DESIRABLE PUD DESIGN QUALITIES: The following design
qualities will be sought in any PUD:
A. Achieves efficiency in the provision of streets and utilities and preserves area to
achieve the elements of design qualities described in this chapter.
B. Provides convenient and safe access for vehicles and pedestrians and all types of
activity that are anticipated to be a part of the proposed development.
C. Provides a buffer between different uses, adjacent properties, roadways, between
backyards of back- to-back lots.
D. Preserves existing stands of trees and/or significant trees.
E. Provides considerable landscaping treatments that complement the overall design
and contribute toward an overall landscaping theme.
F. Preserves significant usable space on individual lots or through the provision of
open space within the development.
G. Provides an attractive streetscape through the use of undulating topography,
landscaping, decorative street lighting, decorative mailbox groupings, retaining
walls, boulders, fencing, area identification signs, etc.
H. The proposed structures within the development demonstrate quality architectural
design and the use of high quality building materials for unique design and
detailing.
I. The lasting quality of the development will be ensured by design, maintenance
and use guidelines established through an owners' association. (Ord. 298, 8-4-
2004)
13-3-12: APPROVAL OF PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT: The developer
must demonstrate that the amenities and qualities of the Planned Unit Development are
beneficial and in the public interest to allow the development to be approved. A
substantial amount of the design qualities identified in Section 13-3-11 ofthis chapter
shall be found to be present in order to approve a PUD. The amount of amenities and
type of qualities that constitute an acceptable PUD are at the sole discretion of the City
Council to determine. (Ord. 298, 8-4-2004)
13-3-13: Redevelopment PUDs: A property owner mav applv
for a
redevelopment PUD for their property. if the property meets the criteria outlined in
this section. Such redevelopment PUDs shall onlv be used for lot splits. PUDs on all
other subdivisions shall follow the normal PUD reauirements laid out in this
chapter. All provisions of City Code chapter 13-3 shall applv to redevelopment
PUDs except for section 13-3-11. A redevelopment PUD may be permitted if the
subiect property meets the followinl! standards:
A. The existinl! principle structure on the property is at least 30 years old. or does
not meet current buildinl! codes. or has a blil!htinl! effect on the surroundinl!
nei~hborhood. and will be removed as part of the redevelopment of the property.
B. The houses built on the new lots would be similar in size and architectural
desil!n to those in the surroundinl! neil!hborhood. Architectural plans must be
included in the application for a redevelopment PUD and approved bv the
Council.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover this 20th day of February 2007.
CITY OF ANDOVER
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