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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEDA December 18, 2001 (J - U CITY OF ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923. WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US Economic Development Authority Meeting - Tuesday, December 18, 2001 . Preliminary Agenda - Subject to Change Call to Order - 5:45 p.m. 1. Agenda Approval 2. Approval of Minutes (10/2101) Discussion Items -- 3. Approve 2002 EDA Budget 4. Approve Revised Contract with Advance Resources 5. Approve Andover Station Documents a. Andover Station Design Standards b. Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions c. By-Laws of Andover Station Owners Association d. Articles of Incorporation of Andover Station Owners Association 6. Update on United Properties Development Progress/Andover Station 7. Update on WDE Commercial Development Proposal 8. WDE Site/Potential Location of Recreational Facility -Discussion 9. Strip Mall Development Proposal/WDE Site - Presentation 10. Authorize Metro North Publication Advertisement Adjournment , , '-~ J '.J CITY OF ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W.. ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755.8923. WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Economic Development Authority CC: John Erar, City Administrator FROM: Vicki V olk, City Clerk SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes DATE: December 18, 2001 INTRODUCTION The following minutes have been provided by Peach and Associates for approval by the Economic Development Authority: October 2, 2001 Regular Meeting (Don Jacobson, Mike Knight, Terri Hokanson absent) Copies of the minutes are attached for your review. ACTION REOUIRED The EDA is requested to approve the minutes of October 2,2001. Respectfully submitted, tL.-L tf~ Vicki Volk City Clerk , ) \ (!) 'J CITY OF ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923. WWW.cJ.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Economic Development Authority Board FROM: John Erar, EDA Executive Director/City Administrator SUBJECT: Adopt 2002 EDA Budget DATE: December 18, 2001 INTRODUCTION The EDA is requested to adopt the 2002 EDA Budget as presented. DISCUSSION Proposed 2002 EDA expenditures will allow the Board to conduct a variety of economic development activities. 2002 expenditures in the area of Personal Services was increased for inflationary costs associated with Intercity Labor Allocation. All other category of expenditures remained unchanged from 2001. BUDGET IMP ACT Attached, please find a copy of the proposed 2002 EDA Budget, with total revenues projected at $137,378, total expenditures projected at $138,728, and a fund balance projected at $68,825. Proceeds from anticipated sale of property (Andover Station) have been allocated at $44,378, with the remaining sale of property funds ($2,680,000) allocated to the Tax Increment Project Fund. 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WWW.C1,ANDOVER,MN,US TO: Economic Development Authority Board FROM: John Erar, EDA Executive Director/City Administrator SUBJECT: Approval of Advance Resources Contract DATE: December 18, 2001 INTRODUCTION The EDA has in past meetings discussed the need to extend the time frame associated with the marketing and sale of property in the Andover Station. Mr. Michael Mulrooney, President of Advance Resources for Development Inc., was retained by the EDA to market properties in the Andover Station for commercial development purposes. DISCUSSION Due to ongoing negotiations with United Properties that have extended the time frame beyond the original April 1, 2001 contract date, the EDA authorized the agreement to be extended to June 1,2001. After discussion by the EDA, the agreement presented at the April 19,2001 meeting was reviewed and revised to include only Andover Station as it was determined that property to the north could be marketed by the City, without the need to extend the scope of services offered by Advance Resources. Staff has met with Mr. Mulrooney and tentatively agreed, subject to EDA ratification, to extend the marketing agreement date to September I, 2002. The extended date should be within a reasonable time frame to enable completion of the sale of the property to United Properties. The attached agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney and includes the removal of marketing language for the WDE site. BUDGET IMPACT Consulting fees of seven (7%) percent will be paid from the sale of property at the date of closing. ACTION REOIDRED Approve the Advance Resources Agreement as presented. Respectfully submitted, jA~k" hn Erar - \ \ ) '_J CONSULTING AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made as of the I 8th day of December, 2001, by and between the City of Andover, Minnesota (the "City"), a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Minnesota and Advance Resources for Development, Inc. (the "Consultant") a Minnesota Corporation. The City is a municipal corporation and has the power to enter into this Agreement and carry out its obligations hereunder. The Consultant has the power to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder and is not in violation of the laws of the State. The Consultant has experience in community development and is willing to provide marketing and development services to the City based on this experience. The City desires to have development consulting services provided by the Consultant. This agreement is an amendment to and an extension of the signed Consultant Agreement between the parties dated April 1, 2000. Therefore, the parties agree as follows: DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES. Beginning on April 1, 2001 the Consultant provided and will continue to provide the following services (collectively, the "Services"): The primary service to be provided by the Consultant is marketing of the Andover Station site to attract development desired by the City. The Andover Station site is defined to be the city owned property south of Bunker Lake Boulevard, north of Commercial Boulevard, west of Martin Street and east of Thrush Street. The Consultant will also provide negotiation services to the City in relation to the Andover Station Site upon request by the City. PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES. The Consultant shall determine the manner in which the Services are to be performed and the specific hours to be worked by the Consultant. The City will rely on the Consultant to work as many hours as may be reasonably necessary to fulfill the Consultant's obligations under this Agreement. REPORTING. The Consultant will report to the City as requested on activities undertaken by the Consultant. COMPENSATION The Consultant will be compensated for its services through a consulting fee/commission arrangement. The consulting fee to be paid will be 7% of the negotiated selling price of property sold. This fee will be due and payable at the closing. The City acknowledges that this Agreement provides the Consultant exclusive rights and that the Consulting Fee will be payable to the Consultant with regard to sales of the \ \ I , -. ) Property during the term of this agreement, when (a) those sales are originated by the consultant; or are participated in by the consultant at the request of the City (b) the buyer of the Property was introduced to the Property by the Consultant either directly or indirectly through other consultant, brokers or agents, or (c) the Consultant participated in the sale in any manner. Within seventy-two (72) hours following the Expiration Date, the Consultant will provide the City a list (the "Protective List") of all persons and or businesses who, during the term of this contract, (i) were physically shown the Property by the Consultant, or (ii) made affirmative showing of interest in the Property by contacting the Consultant or responding to an advertisement. If the Property is sold to any person or firm identified in the Protective List, the City will pay the Consulting Fee to the Consultant at closing. This fee will be due for sales resulting from purchase agreements or development agreements entered into by the City within 180 days after the Expiration Date. If Consultant does not provide the Protective List to Owner within seventy-two (72) hours following the Expiration Date, this Paragraph will not be effective. TERM The term of this Agreement will expire automatically on September 1, 2002 unless mutually extended in writing by both parties. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES. The parties understand that the Consultant is an independent contractor with respect to the City, and not an employee of the City. The City will not provide fringe benefits, including health insurance benefits, paid vacation or any other employee benefits for the Consultant. DISCLOSURE. The Consultant is required to disclose any outside activities or interests that conflict or may conflict with the best interests of City. Prompt disclosure is required under this paragraph if the activity or interest is related, directly or indirectly to any activity that the Consultant may be involved with on behalf of the City. EMPLOYEES. The provisions of this Agreement shall also bind the Consultant's employees who perform services for the City under this Agreement. NOTICES. All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed delivered when delivered in person or deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, addressed as follows: To City: City Administrator City of Andover Andover City Hall 1685 Crosstown Boulevard Andover, MN 55304 / , } To Consultant: Advance Resources for Development, Inc. 8960 Springbrook Drive, Suite 230 Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Either party may change such address from time to time by providing written notice to the other in the manner set forth above. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties and there are no other promises or conditions in any other agreement whether oral or written. This Agreement supersedes any prior written or oral agreements between the parties. AMENDMENT. This Agreement may be modified or amended if the amendment is made in writing and is signed by both parties. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid .and enforceable. If a court finds that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provision it would become valid and enforceable, then such provision shall be deemed to written, construed, and enforced as so limited. WAIVER OF CONTRACTUAL RIGHT. The failure of either party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or limitation of that party's right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Agreement. APPLICABLE LAW. The laws of the State of Minnesota shall govern this Agreement. CITY: City of Andover By CONSULTANT: Advance Resources for Development, Inc. By Mr. Michael J. Mulrooney President " , - / , .J Andover Economic Development Authority Meeting Minutes - April 19, 2001 Page 6 DISCUSS EXTENSION OF ADVANCE RESOURCES CONTRACT Mr. Carlberg explained the one-year contract with Mr. Mulrooney for Andover Station expired April 1. The City is still negotiating with a large developer, so it is appropriate to extend that contract. Mr. Mulrooney brought in a contract to extend this one plus to work on the development north of Bunker Lake Boulevard as well. Staff would like the opportunity to review that last issue. There has been some interest in developing the north side, so it may not be necessary to retain Mr. Mulrooney's firm. The site plan for that area also needs to be updated and reviewed. Motion by Orttel, Seconded by Trude, to extend Mr. Mulrooney's contract for Andover Station. DISCUSSION: Mr. Mulrooney stated the contract was expanded to the north property because he was requested to do so at the last EDA meeting. He understood Staffmust review it first. EDA discussion was on the work done by Advance Resources, the length oftime the contract should be extended and whether or not it should be expanded to the north property. Mr. Carlberg stated the firm did prepare the brochures and drawings for Andover Stations, has been in contact with many firms and is pulling together the deal for the sale and development of Andover Station. That developer did not come to the City but rather came through Mr. Mulrooney's architect via word of mouth. He felt Mr. Mulrooney has fulfilled his obligations of the contract. He may not be needed to market across Bunker Lake Boulevard, but his assistance and experience is needed to complete the contract for the Andover Station development. Councilmember Jacobson wondered if the contract expires, does the City pay the commission for the option by the developer. Mr. Erar stated in his experience, Mr. Mulrooney is entitled to be compensated under the terms and conditions of the original agreement for not only this sale but for the property that is to be optioned. But he agreed it may not be necessary to expand the contract to the north side, thinking that area will begin to sell on its own. EDA then agreed to extend the contract to June 1 but not to expand it to include the property north of Bunker Lake Boulevard. Councilmember Orttel included in the motion to extend the contract to June I, 200l. Second Stands. Motion carried on an 8-Yes, I-Absent (Nowak) vote. DISCUSS DESIGN OF WDE SITEIIP99-78/0RDER PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Mr. Carlberg suggested going back to the Leonard, Parker firm to update the site plan because of the changes to the ball fields. The housing portion should also be included. There are no funds to develop that site now until after the closing of the Andover Station project. That updated s\fetch will be brought back to the EDA for review. The EDA agreed. \ 'I @) \ ) ,-j CITY OF ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755-5100 FAX (763) 755-8923. WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN.US TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: John Erar, City Administrator SUBJECT: Approve Andover Station Development Documents DATE: December 18,2001 INTRODUCTION The EDA is requested to approve the attached development documents related to Andover Station. DISCUSSION The following documents are presented for EDA review and approval. 1. Andover Design Standards - this document will govern the design standards and requirements of buildings constructed in the Andover Station for the purpose of establishing procedures, processes, standards and requirements that will protect and preserve the commercial and residential value of the property, while ensuring the advancement of the EDA's vision of the final product. Incorporated language identifies permitted uses allowed in Andover Station; details ARC/EDA review procedures and approval processes; developer submittal procedures for building construction plans and promulgates enforcement procedures to ensure compliance. Andover design standards have been prepared by City consultant Mike Mulrooney as required under the Advance Resources Contract and have been reviewed and edited by the City Attorney and staff. United Properties has reviewed the document as it will apply to the development of the property within Andover Station. The EDA may from time to time modify this document as it deems appropriate to ensure consistency and applicability. 2. Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions - this document incorporates the legal framework and principles of how development will be administered as it pertains to Membership Rights in the Association; Rights and Obligations of the Owners; Rights and Obligations of the Association; Covenants and Assessments affecting Andover Station; Insurance and Reconstruction; Architectural Control; Maintenance, Easements and Rights of First Mortgagees; and finally how the document may be amended along with compliance, sanctions and remedies affecting -) \ , '-j ownership. The document was prepared by the City Attorney's office and will be legally recorded with the Anoka County Auditor. United Properties has reviewed the document. 3. Articles of Incorporation of Andover Station Owners Association - this document legally provides for the incorporation of the Association and describes the two classes of Association membership, along with detailing how membership and ownership are intertwined with respect to the Association. This document was prepared by the City Attorney's Office and will be filed with the Secretary of State. United Properties has reviewed the document. 4. By-Laws of Andover Station Owners Association - this document defines and governs the procedures to be used by the association in maintaining Andover Station improvements. It identifies how directors will be elected, rules governing meetings and procedures, how assessments will be levied and duties of the Board of Directors. The City Attorney prepared this document and will be retained by the City. United Properties has reviewed the document. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the Andover Station development documents as presented. With EDA approval of these documents, staff will be contacting existing property ownerslbusinesses in Andover Station with respect to their understanding of these how these documents will affect their properties and their respective inclusion in the Andover Station Owners Association. Respectfully submitted, Bruce Carlson, United Properties , \ ,_/ \j ANDOVER STATION DESIGN STANDARDS December 18, 2001 \ TABLE OF CONTENTS U '- ./ Page PREAMBLE.. ... ........ .... ..... .... ............... ... ... ...... ...... ......... ... ........ ... ...... 1 SECTION 1- DEFINITIONS............. ..... ................ .............. .................... 1 1.01 Andover Review Committee........................................................ 1 1.02 Building Site...... .. .. .. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . . .. . ... . .. . .. .. . ... .. . .. . .. . .. . . .. ... 1 1.03 Economic Development Authority (EDA)......................... ...... .......... 1 1.04 Improvements......................................................................... 1 1.05 Lots..................................................................................... 2 1.06 Occupant............................................................................... 2 1.07 Owner.................................................................................. 2 1.08 Parcel................................................................................... 2 1.09 Person.................................................................................. 2 1.10 Property...... ...... .................. ..... ......................... ............... ..... 2 1.11 Street................................................................................... 2 1.12 Permitted Uses.............................. ......... ............ ............... ...... 2 1.13 Excluded Uses........................................................................ 4 SECTION 2 - PROJECT DESIGN STANDARDS......................................... 4 2.01 Site Plan............................................................................... 6 2.02 Landscaping........................................................................... 10 2.03 Architectural Standards............................................................. 12 2.04 Parking Loading and Unloading Areas... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...... .... ........ .... 14 2.05 Exterior Lighting..................................................................... 16 2.06 Signage..............................................................................:. 18 2.07 Construction and Maintenance.................................................... 23 2.08 Residential Design Standards... ...... ... ... ... ......... ......... ... ... ...... ... ... 25 SECTION 3 - ARCHITECTURAL AND SITE REVIEW............................... 28 3.01 Review................................................................................ 28 3.02 Approval.............................................................................. 29 3.03 Disapproval.......................................................................... 29 3.04 Restrictions on Construction and Alteration.................................... 30 3.05 Development Guidelines................................................... 30 SECTION 4 - ENFORCEMENT...................... ......... .............................. 30 4.01 Termination.......................................................................... 30 4.02 Enforcement Procedures............................................................ 31 4.03 Failure of Enforcement. ............................................................ 31 4.04 Variances............................................................................. 31 4.05 Severability........................................................................... 31 4.06 Review................................................................................ ' 31 4.07 Amendments......................................................................... 31 SECTION 5 - MISCELLANEOUS.......... .......... ............ ..... ...................... 31 5.01 Mortgages............................................................................ 31 5.02 Special Events....................................................................... 32 EXHIBIT A - LEGAL DESCRIPTION..................................................... 35 EXHIBIT B - REGULATING PLAN ........................................................ 36 EXHIBIT C - MATERIALS PALATTE .................................................... 37 i ~J :.~ DESIGN STANDARDS FOR ANDOVER STATION This Resolution is made as of _ day of _, 2001 by the Andover Economic Development Authority, a body corporate and political (the EDA"). WHEREAS, the EDA is the owner of real property in the City of Andover, Anoka County, Minnesota, legally described on Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the EDA desires to submit said real property and all improvements on it (collectively called the "Property") to the provisions of these Design Standards; and WHEREAS, the EDA desires to declare and establish Design Standards which will benefit 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, the EDA resolves that the Property, shall be owned, used, occupied and conveyed subject to the conditions and restrictions set forth in these Design Standards, 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 a commercial, retail, office or residential building or buildings and appurtenant structures may be erected, any part of which is subject to the terms of the Design Standards. 1.03 "EDA" shall mean the Andover Economic Development Authority (EDA). 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. I Andover Station Design Standards December 18, 2001 - 1 - (~) : \ '-J 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 recorded 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 conditions and restrictions in these Design Standards 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 these Design Standards, including all improvements located on the real Property now or in the future. The Property as of the date of the adoption of the Design Standards 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 or internal drive on a subdivision plat prepared in accordance with Minnesota Statues Chapter 505 and filed for recording in the Anoka County Recorder's Office. 1.12 "Permitted Uses" shall mean the permitted uses of the Property 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 for which they are specified below. 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. Community Commercial Establishments engaged in commercial operations including retail trade and services and hospitality industries. Areas designated as Community Commercial are shown on Exhibit B. Preferred uses shall include, but are not limited to, the following: Andover Station Design Standards December 18, 200 I -2- , ) \ V . Apparel and Clothing . Barber and Beauty Shop . Book Store . Florist . Food and Grocery Stores . Jewelry Store . Leather Goods . Music Store . Photography Studio . Optometrist . Sporting Goods Permitted uses shall include the following: . Antiques . Bicycles . Bakeries . Candy . Carpets & Rugs . Catering Establishments . China & Glassware . Clothing & Costume Rental . Department Stores . Electrical Sales & Repair . Furniture . Gifts . Hobby Shops . Household Appliances . Interior Decorating . Laundry & Dry Cleaning Pickup . Locksmith Shop . Luggage . Office Supply & Equipment . Paint & Wallpaper Sales . Pharmaceutical . Restaurants . Tailoring . Tobacco . Toys . Variety Stores . Video Store Rental & Sales . Liquor Store Sales - Off-Sale Office Establishments engaged in strictly office operations not requiring loading or warehousing facilities. Areas designated for Office uses are shown on Exhibit B. The following are permitted uses: . Scientific and Technology Industries . Office and Administrative Facilities . Financial Institutions . Conference Centers . Health and Dental Care Facilities . Hotels and Motels . Day Care Facilities . Veterinary Hospital ()ffice\VVarehouse Establishments engaged in operations requiring both office and warehousing facilities. Office space shall constitute at least 20% of floor area. There shall be minimal impact upon the surrounding environment by noise, vibration smoke, Andover Station Design Standards December 18, 2001 - 3 - \ \ ) '__J dust or pollutants. Areas designated as Office\Warehouse are shown on Exhibit B. The following are permitted uses: . Indoor limited retail sales accessory to office\manufacturing uses . Scientific and Technology Industries . Indoor Showroom . Office and Administrative Facilities Entertainment Areas designated as Entertainment are shown on Exhibit B. The following are permitted uses: . Theatres . Restaurants (with or without on sale liquor) . Health Club . Private Clubs, Lodges, Halls or Convention Centers . Indoor Commercial Recreation Residential Areas designated as residential are shown on Exhibit B. 1.13 "Excluded Uses" shall mean 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 . Manufacture, storage or sale of explosives or similar dangerous products . Trucking Terminal . "Adult Uses" as regulated by city ordinances SECTION 2 PROJECT DESIGN STANDARDS Development Theme The purpose of the Andover Station development 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. Andover Station Design Standards December 18,2001 - 4- '--) \ U The Andover Station standards are the regulating zoning standards for the GB, General Business Zoning District. Other standards in the zoning ordinance or other regulatory controls notwithstanding, where there is conflict between the Andover Station Design Standards and specific elements of the other City ordinances or regulations, the Andover Station Design I Standards shall prevail. Where there is no conflict and when the Andover Station Design Standards do not address a specific instance, other City standards shall apply. All new construction, modification or exterior alteration and colors 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 ~ Create a setting that supports the long-term viability of Andover Station Commercial Center. ~ Optimize job growth, residential opportunities, and tax revenue for the City of Andover through the creation of an integrated and balanced project. . Land Use ~ Concentrate development at intensities that bring within walking distance the diverse activities that comprise an active community commercial center. ~ Provide a complementary mix of land uses, including retail, entertainment, civic facilities, employment, housing, and community open space. ~ Integrate community-serving open spaces and amenities throughout Andover Station and make connections to the city trail system. . Community Design and Architecture ~ Site and design buildings and landscaping for convenient walking distances, enhanced pedestrian routes, and human comfort and safety. ~ A void pedestrian routes dominated by parking lots or blank walls. ~ Respect the site's valuable natural features, including its woodlands, ponds and wetlands. ~ Encourage architectural diversity, within a unified whole. Andover Station Design Standards December 18, 2001 - 5 - , \ , -~ ) v > Encourage energy conservation through architectural features, such as shading devices, natural ventilation, and interior lighting. > Maintain high standards of quality in the construction of building and site features. > Respect adjacent existing residential neighborhoods and emphasize compatibility through design. . Infrastructure >- Provide streets that create comfortable walking environments while also allowing safe vehicular movement. >- Establish a network of interconnected internal drives and streets throughout Andover Station and extend pedestrian connections to surrounding areas. . Administration >- Strive for the timely and orderly implementation of the Andover Station through clear, concise standards. >- Establish standards that are consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Andover Station's Master Plan. The Andover Station Design Standards are intended to encourage creative application of specific design principles to the commercial center site (refer to Exhibit B - Regulating Plan). 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: 2.01 Site Plan 2.02 Landscaping 2.03 Architecture 2.04 Parking 2.05 Lighting 2.06 Signage 2.07 Construction and Maintenance 2.08 Residential 2.01 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. Andover Station Design Standards December 18,2001 -6- :-J (J . Build-to Lines 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: ~ 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. ~ To contribute towards meeting the Build-to requirement, building facades must be sited within zero to ten feet ofthe public right of way. ~ 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 satisfactory to ARC review and approval. ~ 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. . 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. Landscaped frontages will be maintained. . Required Building Entries The Andover Station Site Plan shows locations where major building entries should be encouraged to create important pedestrian and visual connections. These entries are located at important comers 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 route of entry to the buildings. Pedestrians passing through these entries establish a critical mass of activity at major comers and near public areas. . 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. Andover Station Design Standards December 18, 2001 -7- \ ,_~J '--) Towers of high architectural merit are called for as shown in the prototype elevations. 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). Signs on towers shall be prohibited. . 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. . Buildings ~ Quality and Materials Each building located within the Property shall be built in an industry acceptable and city approved 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 to: 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 or textured finish, and coated. E) Metal siding is prohibited, except as an accent material upon approval of the ARC. F) All accessory structures shall be designed 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. Andover Station Design Standards December 18,2001 -8- , ) \ J ~. 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 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 and 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 and EDA if determined to be in conformance with existing design and character of the Property. L) Review and approval of building materials by EDA. ~ Minimum Height Street facing buildings must be at least 20 feet high. Minimum building height is measured relative to the finished 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. ~ Maximum Height In all locations, the maximum allowable building height is 45 feet, measured at the tallest part of the building. ~ 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 Andover Station Design Standards December 18, 200 I -9- ) ,^-) above the maximum height, provided they make up no more than one third of the length of a building's facade. . Common Site Maintenance Responsibilities The Andover Station Association shall control the maintenance of all hiking trails, walkways, common open space, street lighting, landscaping, and right of way and other site-related amenities through the collection of association fees from the members of Andover Station Association established by the Economic Development Authority. Pedestrian access shall be provided from each site to the public sidewalk and/or trail system. 2.02 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 EDA, 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. 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. The approved plan for landscaping a building site may not be altered substantially without submitting a revised plan to the EDA for approval. . Site Planning to Preserve Natural Assets While the network of required streets is fixed, many site decisions remain for other streets and for buildings. ~ 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 Andover Station Design Standards December 18, 2001 - 10- \ ) \ j - 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. ~ 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 1:4 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. ~ Landscaped Frontages A twenty-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. ~ Connecting Walkways Connecting walkways must meet the following minimum requirements: ~ 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. ~ Paving Connecting walkways must be paved with a special paving or concrete in a pattern or color that contrasts with the surrounding pavement to insure uniformity and consistent walkway pattems. ~ Tree Planting Connecting walkways must be planted with either shade trees or a shade structure such as a trellis with climbing vines. Andover Station Design Standards December 18,2001 - 11 - , ) 0 '~..-/ 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 snow banks. Lighting standards spaced a maximum of thirty-feet apart and a maximum often (10) feet tall are recommended. I 2.03 Architectural Standards . Building Entries and Windows Building massing shall be designed 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. . Reveals Windows and doors must be recessed at least two inches from walls or exterior trim to create shadow for visual interest. . 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. ~ Structural Legibility and Articulation Facade 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. ~ 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. Andover Station Design Standards December 18, 2001 - 12 - '\ 0 I , / . Materials and Methods of Construction Buildings shall support regional traditions and maintain a high level of craft in the process of construction. Wood, masonry, brick, rock face block, stucco and stone are appropriate building materials. See recommended materials palette, Exhibit C. (Samples available at Andover Community Development Office.) ~ 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. ~ Glass Clear glass must be used for windows and doors; mirrored glass is prohibited. ~ Simulated Materials Materials that are visibly simulated or prefabricated are prohibited. Scored plywood (such as T 1-11) is prohibited. ~ 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 comers, but may occur at reverse or interior comers or as a return at least four feet from external comers. . 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. ~ 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. Andover Station Design Standards December 18, 200 I - 13- , ~ \ ./ >- Passive Heating and Cooling Considerations 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. >- 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. . Service Areas 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. . 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. 2.04 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 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, Andover Station Design Standards December 18, 2001 - 14 - :. ) .. '\ U 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 ARC. Landscaping shall be incorporated into all parking lots to decrease the visual monotony. Island plantings of over story 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. . 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. . Connecting Walkways >> Across Large Parking Lots Parking lots shall not exceed 400 spaces without being segmented by Connecting Walkways, Landscaped Frontages or buildings. >> 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. . 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 tree guards. . 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. Andover Station Design Standards December 18, 2001 - 15 - \ ,--) '-J 2.05 Exterior Lighting The following standards apply to on-site lighting, including lighting of signs, structures, landscaping, plazas, parking and service areas. . 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. . Lamp Color and Consistency Subsequent to the adoption of these standards, 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. Lamp styles and standards are on file with the City of Andover. . Types of Lighting Applications ~ Architectural 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: 0 Building Entries Building entries with high activity levels shall be illuminated. Appropriate treatments include: bathing entry surfaces and doorways with light, allowing Andover Station Design Standards December 18,2001 - 16- :) .~ \J the building interior light to glow through glazing, or using decorative lighting fixtures to announce entries. 0 Service Areas Building-mounted down light fixtures, in combination with pole fixtures, are preferred for the illumination of building service areas. Such fixtures do not cause glare or light leakage beyond the service areas. 0 Landscaped Frontages Regular up lighting of walls or other structures in Landscaped Frontages shall occur throughout the Andover Station and must be coordinated to create a consistent and dramatic effect. 0 Landscaping and Furnishing Up lighting is recommended for all 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. 0 Landscaped Walkways 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. 0 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. . 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. Andover Station Design Standards December 18,2001 -17 - -- ':,- ) . \ ,--I . 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. 2.06 Signage The City of Andover 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 fQr 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 ARC 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. 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 I ARC. The ARC 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 J) All signs shall be reviewed by the Andover Review Committee (ARC) Andover Station Design Standards December 18, 2001 - 18- \ \. , -) '-~) . Prohibited Signs The following signs are prohibited: ~ No tenant signs will be permitted which do not directly relate to the name or primary service or function of the given tenant activity. ~ Signs consisting of visible moving parts or simulate movement by means of fluttering, rotating or reflecting devices. ~ 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. ~ Individual commercial signs placed on public property. ~ Signs projecting into the street, with the exception of traffic control signage, temporary banners mounted to light standards and pedestrian-oriented signs. ~ 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. . ~ Bench signs. ~ Billboards. ~ Roof-mounted signs. ~ Canister signs. ~ Signs that project above a parapet or the highest point of a roof. ~ Hand-painted wall or ground signs of a permanent nature. ~ Signs attached to or painted on windows with the exception of open hours slgnage. . Sign Construction Attractive and long-lasting signage shall be encouraged through the following provisions: Andover Station Design Standards December 18,2001 - 19- <) 0 ~ All Signs shall be made of materials compatible with exterior building colors, materials and finishes and be of high quality fabrication. The scale and proportion of graphics shall be compatible with buildings' architectural character. ~ Signs are to be free of all labels and fabricator's advertising, except for those required by code. ~ All electrical signs and their installation must comply with all local building and electrical codes. ~ All electrical service to sign lights shall be fully concealed. No sign shall have exposed wiring, raceways, ballasts, conduit or transformers. ?- 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. ~ Owners/Occupant shall be fully responsible for the operations of their sign contractor. ~ All sign illumination systems shall minimize the energy needed by utilizing contemporary energy saving techniques and materials. ~ 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. ~ Wall-mounted signs must be constructed of cut-channel letters. ~ Wall-mounted signs may not project more than eight (8) inches from face of structure to which the sign is attached. ~ Freestanding monument signs shall be integrated with landscaping or an architectural feature such as a wall or fence to minimize visual mass. ~ Signs shall not be more than five (5) feet in height. Andover Station Design Standards December 18, 2001 - 20- , ) , ) ~ '--./ . Sign Lettering Typography 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 displayed 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 of 24 inches, while lettering on tenant signs is limited to a height of twelve (12) inches. . Tower Signage 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. Any tower signage exceeding 35 feet in height shall comply with zoning ordinance requirements. . 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. . Building Signage 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. Building signs serve several purposes and may take several formats. . Building Sign Purposes ~ 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. ~ Signs for individual ground-level tenants. Andover Station Design Standards December 18, 2001 - 21 - \ , ~ ) ~-) ~ 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. ~ Additional minor, pedestrian-oriented signage for individual tenants. . Building Sign Formats ~ 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. ~ Projecting or hanging signs are panels perpendicular to and projecting from a fa9ade 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. ~ 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. . Monument Signage Monument-style signs shall be limited to communicating the general locations 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. . Other Signage ~ 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. ~ 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 Andover Station Design Standards December 18,2001 -22 - , - ) '- j 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) foot maximum length. Banners mounted on buildings shall not exceed a width of three (3) feet and a height of six (6) feet. ~ 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: 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). No temporary sign shall be located in a manner not permitted for permanent signs. Temporary signs may remain in place for a period not to exceed sixty-days after the date of installation of the sign. 2.07 Minimum Standards The Minimum 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 Design Standards are more stringent than the zoning ordinance, or other laws and regulations of the City of Andover or any other applicable government agency, the Design Standards restrictive covenants contained in this Declaration shall govern and become the minimum standards by which the improvements and maintenance of them shall be controlled. . 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. 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 ARC Andover Station Design Standards December 18, 2001 - 23 - \ .~) ) determines that an Owner has failed to properly maintain its Lot, the City of Andover, 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. . 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. . 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 illumination, shall not be visible beyond the lot line of the property from which it originates. . 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. . Minimum Building Standards 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% ofthe total area of the lot. Andover Station Design Standards December 18, 2001 -24 - , \. ) , ) . 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 by ARC. . 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. 2.08 Residential Design Standards . . Allowable Uses . ~ Housing Residential Districts permit a range of housing types at moderate to high densities, including attached and/or stacked residences, such as row houses, apartments and condominiums as well as assisted-living facilities. ~ Ground-Floor Office and Retail In certain locations in the Residential Districts (shown in the regulating plan), ground-floor office, retail or live/work space is permitted and encouraged in multi-story residential buildings, in order to create a more active presence along certain streets. (Live/work units are multi-story residences with a small street- facing storefront or office space for home offices.) Andover Station Design Standards December 18, 2001 - 25- \ . ) \~) \. . ~ Neighborhood Open Space A minimum area of Publicly-Accessible Commons (a shared open space) is required in each Residential District to provide community areas for gathering, sports, relaxing and people watching. ~ Facade Treatment At least two (2) unique architectural treatments for each housing type are required, for at least four (4) different facade variations. The architectural treatments must differ in each of three categories: a) facade color, roof color or siding material; b) window pattern and trim detail; and c) porch, entryway, or balcony detailing. Identical buildings shall not be adjacent to or across the street from each other. ~ Attached Products with Shared Entries Porches or stoops are required where different units share entrances, such as at apartment buildings. ~ Buildings with Four (4) or Fewer Units Shared entries must have a porch with a minimum of ten feet width and a minimum six-foot depth. ~ Buildings with Five (5) or More Units Shared entries must have either a porch of at least ten feet by ten feet or an interior building lobby with generous windows facing the adjacent street or commons. . Facade Transparency ~ Front Doors For both detached and attached products, unit entries must be clearly marked through articulation, porches greater massing or thickness or recessed entries. Front doors must have a substantial, high-quality appearance. Plain, flat doors are prohibited; raised panel doors are required. Doors must have clear glass panes or generous adjacent windows, in order to allow occupants to look out before opening the door and to strengthen the relationship between the private residence and the public street. Andover Station Design Standards December 18, 2001 - 26- " ) ,.J . Building Scale and Definition Articulation ~ All Residential Products The front facade of all residential buildings must be articulated with porches, bay windows or balconies that face the adjacent street, park or open space. No wall shall have a blank, uninterrupted appearance exceeding 20 feet in width without a window, recessed panel, lattice, trellis, change in texture or plan, or equivalent treatment. To insure visual interest and appropriate scale, windows, doors and eaves must have reveals and recesses. ~ Attached Products The front facades of attached products shall read as a series of distinct vertical building forms or bays along a street wall. The overall composition of the main building shall higWight proportion and rhythm among a series of bays and the overall building mass. Pilasters, columns, reveals, fenestration and other details may be used to achieve this effect. The corners of the attached buildings must be marked with strong elements such as vertical piers, extra height (such as a tower), greater massing (thickness, planar orientation, or material change) or different roof form (pitched or flat). . Materials and Methods of Construction ~ Materials New buildings shall support regional traditions and maintain a level of craft in the process of construction. Exterior finishes shall be primarily of wood, brick or stone. ~ Application To avoid an applied look, material changes must not occur at external corners, but may occur at reverse or interior corners or as a return at least six feet from external corners. Scored plywood's (such as T 1-11) is not permitted. ~ Side Elevations at Corner Lots The street-side elevation of any residence located at a street corner or siding onto open space or publicly accessible commons (including single-family, attached and Andover Station Design Standards December 18, 2001 - 27- \ \ '- ) 'J multi-family units) must have the same materials, finishes and level of detail as the front elevation, with multiple windows. ~ Service and Loading Area Screening Large apartment buildings and assisted living facilities often contain service areas or loading docks. Screening of such areas shall meet the same requirements as described in the section on Service Areas. . Publicly-Accessible Commons ~ Minimum Area Each residential area must include a minimum acreage of Publicly-Accessible Commons equal to ten percent of the land area. The Commons are a landscaped area similar to a park or open space and may be public or privately owned but must be accessible to the general public. No more than 5,000 square feet may be met by a private community recreation facility structure such as a pool or clubhouse. 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, luminary, 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 ARC 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 ARC is required, the ARC 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) days. All requests for approval or applications for variance of the conditions contained herein shall be submitted, in writing by certified mail to the ARC at: Andover Station Design Standards December 18, 2001 - 28- " ) , 'J Andover Review Committee Andover City Hall 1685 Crosstown Blvd. NW Andover, MN 55304 Final approval of any variances to these design standards shall be submitted to the EDA for approval or denial. B) Construction Without Approval If the exterior of any structure is altered, erected, placed or maintained upon any lot without the approval of the ARC, such action is in violation of this Section 3 and, upon written notice from an Owner or the ARC, 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 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 City of Andover, 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. Andover Station Design Standards December 18,2001 - 29- \ ,J 'J The EDA shall also have the 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. 3.04 Restrictions on Construction and Alteration No structures may be erected, placed, moved onto, or permitted to remain on any Lot or parcel, nor shall any existing structure upon any Lot or parcel be altered in any way which materially changes the exterior appearance thereof, unless: A) The plans and specifications therefore meet, in form 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 ARC together with any other information or other submissions, which the ARC may require in its reasonable discretion. C) All submissions shall have been approved in writing by the ARC. 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 information required by the ARC. 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, restrictions and reservations contained herein shall continue and inure to the benefit of City of Andover, and its assigns (as limited herein), for a period of 20 years from the date of filing for record and shall be automatically extended in their entirety for successive periods of ten years unless City of Andover executes, acknowledges and files for record an appropriate instrument, in writing, terminating and releasing the requirements of this Declaration. Andover Station Design Standards December 18,2001 - 30- .~) \ <..J 4.02 Enforcement Procedures The' standards set forth herein shall be enforceable by the City of Andover, 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 ofthese standards. C) Both 1) and 2) above. 4.03 Failure of Enforcement Failure of the City of Andover 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 The EDA 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 the EDA. 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 these Design Standards, no approval shall be unreasonably withheld which is consistent with the specific standards set forth herein. 4.07 Amendments Amendments, modifications, alterations to this document shall be subject to the review and approval of the EDA at a public hearing. 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 these Design Standards shall be subordinate to the line of a first mortgage on any lot and none of the provisions 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, Andover Station Design Standards December 18, 2001 - 31 - :~ '-..-1 successors and assigns, shall own such lot, subject to all of the conditions and restrictions of these Design Standards. 5.02 Special Events The provisions of these Design Standards 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 lot or parcel of land for a period to exceed thirty (30) days out of a twelve (12) month period. Andover Station Design Standards December 18,2001 - 32- . \ '; .\~) , '_J IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this instrument the day and year first set forth above. ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY By By Chairman Executive Director STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SS. COUNTY OF ANOKA ) On this _ day of ,2001, before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared and 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 and acknowledged said instrument to be the free act and deed of said Municipal Corporation. Notary Public PROPERTY OWNER By STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SS. COUNTY OF ANOKA ) On this _ day of ,2001, before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared to me personally known, who, being by me duly sworn did say that he is the Property Owner, named in the foregoing instrument. Notary Public Andover Station Design Standards December 18,2001 - 33- .._J '\ '- ./ EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION Lots 1 and 2, Block 2 and Lot I, Block 3, Andover Station, Anoka County, Minnesota. Andover Station Design Standards December 18,2001 - 34- \ "- ) , ~ .I EXHIBIT B REGULATING PLAN Andover Station Design Standards December 18, 2001 - 35- ') \ ~ ,-..1 EXHIBIT C MATERIALS P ALATTE Construction Materials/visual-color/texture. Walls: Masonry & Brick BRICK: Dark: Adrian - Heartland Series (Glen-Gery Brick) Medium: # 1 Shelby - Heartland Series (Glen-Gery) #2 Be1crest 560A 00-17 (Belden) Lite: Be1crest 330A 99-16 (Belden) Corning Donohue Brick St. P. SPLIT FACE C.B. Anchor Block Lite: Parchment #300 Medium: Majove #287 Dark: Hickory #538 Accent Panels, Focus, Signs Stucco, EFIS or painted - Ref: Stocolor system colors Windows: Glass - no reflective (mirrored) ability to see in Frames - Natural alum. andodized Bronze alum. Andodized - need samples Andover Station Design Standards December 18, 2001 - 36- .~-) U DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS THIS DECLARATION made this _ day of , 2001, by the Andover Economic Development Authority (EDA), a body corporate and politic, hereinafter referred to as "Declarant". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Declarant is the owner of certain real property located in the City of Andover, Anoka County, Minnesota, more particularly described in Article II below and Exhibit "A" attached hereto, herein the "Property." WHEREAS, Declarant desires to create a community of compatible and complimentary commercial, residential and office buildings for the benefit of the owners and to protect the value and desirability of the Andover Station development; and WHEREAS, Declarant has deemed it desirable for the preservation of Andover Station and for the assurance of consistent quality and architectural design to establish certain restrictions and covenants as to how Andover Station may be developed; and WHEREAS, Declarant intends that certain of the following covenants and restrictions are to be administered and enforced by Declarant and Andover Station Owners Association established for Andover Station for the purposes expressed in the Articles of Incorporation for Andover Station Owners Association; and NOW, THEREFORE, Declarant hereby declares that all of the properties described above, known as Andover Station, and such additions thereto as may hereinafter be brought within the jurisdiction of the Association, shall be held, sold, and conveyed subject to the following restrictions, covenants and conditions which are for the purpose of protecting the value and desirability of, and which shall run with the real property and be binding on all parties having any right, title or interest in the described properties or any part thereof, their heirs, successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of each owner thereof. Section 1.1 The following words, when used in this Declaration (unless the context shall Final- 12/18/01 -1- \ U '-) prohibit), shall have the following meanings: a. "ASSOCIA liON" shall mean and refer to the Andover Station Owners Association, a nonprofit corporation created by Declarant under the laws of State of Minnesota for the purpose of administering and enforcing on behalf of the Owners and Covenants and Restrictions contained in this Declaration. b. "COMMON EXPENSES" shall mean and include (i) all expenses approved or incurred by the Board of Directors by Officers of the Association, pursuant to authority granted by the Governing Documents or by law, in the performance of their powers and duties; (ii) those items identified as Common Expenses in this Declaration and in the Association's Bylaws. c. "COMMON PROPERTY" shall mean and refer to all real property improvements thereon and property rights and easements owned by the Association for the common use and enjoyment of the Owners. d. "DECLARANT" shall mean and refer to Andover Economic Development Authority (EDA), its successors and assigns, if such successors and assigns should acquire any undeveloped portions of the property from the Declarant for the purpose of Development or by virtue of foreclosure of a mortgage or by any transfer in lieu thereof. e. "FIRST MORTGAGE" shall mean and refer to any person named as a mortgage under any mortgage against a Lot, which mortgage is first in priority upon foreclosure to all other mortgages against said Lot, or any successors in interest to such person under said mortgage or any rights arising therefrom. f. "GOVERNING DOCUMENTS" shall mean and refer to this Declaration, and the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Association, and Andover Station Design Standards, as amended and supplemented from time to time, all of which shall govern the use and operation of the property. g. "LOT" shall mean and refer to any platted plot of land shown in Exhibit A, excluding the Common Property. h. "ASSOCIATION MAINTENANCE AREA" shall mean the common property and those areas of the Lots for which the Association is responsible for maintaining in accordance with these Declarations. i. "MEMBER" shall mean and refer to members of the Association as described in this Declaration and in the Bylaws of the Association. Final- 12/18/01 -2- ~ ) u J. "OCCUPANT" shall mean and refer to each temporary or permanent occupant of a dwelling constructed on a Lot, whether said occupant is an Owner, tenant or other person or entity. k. "Owner" shall mean and refer to the record owner, whether one or more persons or entities, of the fee simple title to any Lot except that if (i) a Lot is being sold in a contract for deed, (ii) the contract vendee is in possession of the Lot and (iii) the contract so provides, then the vendee and not the vendor shall be deemed the "Owner". I. "PROPERTY" shall mean and refer collectively to all of the real property now or hereafter submitted to the Covenants and Restrictions of this Declaration. m. "RULES AND REGULATIONS" shall mean and refer to the Rules and Regulations of the Association as approved from time to time by the Association pursuant to Section 5.3. n. "BUILDING" shall mean and refer to any building located on a Lot and designated and intended for use and occupancy and including any accessory building which may be adjacent to or within such building. o. "ANDOVER STATION" shall mean that part of the property described in Exhibit A. p. "ANDOVER STATION DESIGN STANDARDS" shall mean those design . standards adopted by the Andover Economic Development Authority dated December 18, 2001 and including any subsequent amendments thereto. q. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL COMMITTEE" shall mean the Andover Review Committee which shall consist of representatives from the following Andover City Departments: planning, engineering, building, public works, fire, administration and finance. ARTICLE II. PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THIS DECLARATION Section 2.1 Property. The Property shall mean and refer to all Lots and Blocks in Andover Station, a plat duly recorded in Anoka County, Minnesota listed in Exhibit A in Andover Station Final- 12/18/01 -3- \ , \ ) \.) II, a plat duly recorded in Anoka County, Minnesota. Section 2.2 Transfer of Lots. The Lots shall be freely transferable in accordance with the applicable laws of the State of Minnesota and the provisions of the Governing Documents, provided, that the share of an Owner in the assets of the Association, and the Owner's rights and obligations as a member of the Association cannot be assigned, pledged, encumbered, conveyed or transferred in any manner, except as an appurtenance to his or her lot. ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP AND VOTING RIGHTS IN THE ASSOCIATION Section 3.1 Membership. The qualifications of members and the manner of their admission into the Association shall be as follows: a. Every Owner shall, solely by virtue of such ownership interest, be a member of the Association, and such membership shall automatically cease when the person is no longer an Owner. When one or more persons is an Owner, all such persons shall be Members. b. It shall be the duty of each Owner to register Owner's name, Lot address, the name and address of the Owner's First Mortgagee, and the nature of the Owner's interest with the Secretary of the Association. If the Owner does not so register, the Association shall be under no duty to recognize the Owner's ownership for purposes relating to the operation of the Association, including voting, but such failure to register shall not relieve the Owner of the Owner's obligations under the Governing Documents. c. Membership in the Association is appurtenant to ownership of a Lot, and transfers of any interest of any Owner in the Property may be made only in accordance with provisions of the Governing Documents. Section 3.2 Voting Rights. The Association shall have two classes of voting membership. a. Class A Members. Class A members shall be all Owners, with exception of the Declarant. Class A members shall be entitled to one Final- 12/18/01 -4- (~) 0 vote for each Lot of which they are the Owner. When more than one person is an Owner of any Lot, all such persons shall be members, but the Owners of such Lot shall be collectively entitled to only one vote for that Lot. When there is more than one Owner of a Lot, the vote shall be cast by one person designated in writing signed by all Owners of the Lot. Such voting authority shall be valid until revoked in writing by such Owners. b. Class B. Members. The Class B Member shall be the Declarant who shall be entitled to three (3) votes for each Lot owned. The Class B membership shall cease and be converted to Class A membership upon the occurrence of the earlier of the following (hereinafter called the "Conversion Date"): a. When the total votes outstanding in the Class A membership equal the total votes outstanding in the Class B membership, or b. December 31, 2003 ARTICLE IV. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF OWNERS Section 4.1 Rights and Easements in Common Property. Subject to the provisions of Section 4.2, every Owner shall have the following non-exclusive, appurtenant rights and easements of enjoyment over, under and upon the Common Property: a. For access and use of utilities such as sewer, water, gas, power, telephone and cable, which may be installed by, for or with the permission of the Association. b. For access by pedestrians or vehicle travel, subject to reasonable regulation by the Association. c. For parking as located and constructed by the Declarant or the Association and as may be reasonably limited and regulated by the Association. Section 4.2 Limitations on Owners' Rights and Easements. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Owners' rights and easements created hereby, the right of the Association to govern the use and enjoyment of the Final- 12/18/01 -5- :, ) \ '-.j Property, and the right and title of the Association to the Common Property, shall be subject to the following: a. The right of the Association, in accordance with the Governing Documents to maintain, repair and replace portions of the Common Property and to maintain the Association Maintenance Area pursuant to Article IX; and b. The right of the Association, in accordance with the Governing Documents, to improve the Common Property, and in furtherance thereof to borrow money and to mortgage said Common Property; provided, however, that the rights of such mortgagee in said Common Property shall be subordinate to this Declaration and to the rights of the Owners and the First Mortgagees; and c. The right of the Association to suspend the right of any Owner to vote and the right of any Owner, Occupants of the Owner's Lot and their respective guests to use the Common Property for any period during which any assessment against the Owner's Lot remains unpaid and for an additional period of up to 30 days for each violation of the provisions of the Governing Documents and Rules and Regulations by the Owner, Occupants of the Owner's Lot their respective guests; and d. The right of the Owners to use the common parking areas, if any, subject to reasonable regulation by the Association; and e. The right of the Association to dedicate or transfer all or any part of the Common Property to any public agency, authority, or utility for public or utility purposes subject to written approval by Members entitled to cast two-thirds (2/3) of the votes of each class of membership and a like percentage of the First Mortgagees, or the right of the Declarant to effect such a dedication or transfer at its sole discretion prior to the Conversion Date. Section 4.3 Use of Lots. In addition to any other restrictions that may be imposed by the Governing Documents or by law, the use and conveyance of Lots shall be governed by the following provisions: a. Each Lot and each Building constructed on a Lot shall be in conformance only, with the use allowed under the Zoning Ordinances and Regulations of the City of Andover, as described in and authorized by the Governing Documents and the Rules and Regulations. b. Any lease between an Owner and a lessee shall be required to provide that the terms of the lease shall be subject in all respects to the provisions of the Governing Documents and the Rules and Regulations, and that any failure by the lessee to comply with the terms of such Final- 12/18/01 -6- ~J (J documents shall be a default under the lease. The Association may approve and enforce such other reasonable rules and regulations governing leasing as it deems necessary from time to time. c. The Association shall construct, repair and maintain upon the Common Property vehicle parking spaces and roadways for the common use of the Owners, the Occupants and their guests in accordance with applicable municipal requirements and any parking regulations established by the Association. d. Each Lot shall be held, conveyed, encumbered, leased, used and occupied subject to all covenants, conditions, restrictions, uses, limitations and obligations expressed in the Governing Documents and the Rules and Regulations. All such covenants and obligations are in furtherance of a plan for the preservation and enjoyment of the Property, and shall be deemed to run with the land and be a burden and benefit to any person acquiring or owning an interest in the Property, their heirs, personal representatives, grantees, successors and assigns. Each Owner, Occupant and their guests shall use the Owner's Lot in such a manner as will not unduly restrict, interfere with or impede the use by other Owners and Occupants of their Lots. e. No use shall be made of the Property which would violate the then existing municipal ordinances or state or federal laws, nor shall any act or use be permitted which would cause an increase in insurance rates on the Property or otherwise tend to cause liability or unwarranted expense for the Association or any Owner. f. No alteration or improvement, of any type, temporary or permanent shall be made or caused or suffered to be made by an Owner or Occupant on the exterior of any Building without the prior written authorization of the Board of Directors, or a Architectural Control Committee appointed by it, pursuant to Article XIII of this Declaration. g. In the event of damage to the Common Property cause by the willful or negligent act of any Owner or Occupant, or their guests, the Association shall have the right to restore the Common Property to its prior condition and assess the costs thereof against the Owner who violates, or whose Occupants or guests violate, such provisions, and such cost shall become a lien upon the Owner's Lot and shall be due and payable upon demand. Section 4.4 Delegation of Use. Any Owner may delegate, in accordance with the Governing Documents, the Owners right of enjoyment to the Common Property to the Owners lessees who Final- 12/18/01 -7- . '-) '; '\.. ./ occupy the Building; but the Owner shall remain responsible for any damages caused by the willful or negligent acts of such persons, and such persons shall be subject to the provisions of the Governing Documents. Section 4.5 Taxes and Special Assessments on Common Property. Any taxes or special assessments levied separately against the Common Property by a governmental authority shall be divided and levied against the Lots as the Association shall direct, which levies shall be a lien against said Lots and shall be collectible by the Association as part of the annual assessment, if the same are not required to be paid directly to the governmental authority. ARTICLE V. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION Section 5.1 General. The Association shall be responsible for the management and control of the Common Property and all improvements thereon (including furnishings and equipment related thereto), all trail improvements, street lighting, irrigation systems, landscaping, sidewalks and pertinent improvements constructed thereon, and refuse service located upon all public easements within the Property (" Andover Station Improvements"). The Association shall keep the same in good, clean, attractive and sanitary condition, order and repair. .. Section 5.2 Services. The Association may contract and pay for the services of any person or entity who or which is a professional property manager to manage the Association's affairs, or any part thereof, to the extent it deems advisable. Such manager may employ such personnel as the manager shall determine to be necessary or desirable for the proper operation of the Associations' affairs, whether such personnel are furnished by the manager or by third parties hired by the manager. However, any such contract for professional management shall provide for termination by either party, with cause upon thirty (30) days prior written notice, and without cause and without payment of a termination fee or penalty upon ninety (90) days or less prior written notice. In addition, when professional management of the Property ahs been required by any First Mortgagee and in fact utilized by the Association, any decision to discontinue professional management and establish self-management by the Association shall require the prior consent of: (i) Owners of Lots to which at least sixty-seven percent (67%) of the vote in the Association are allocated; and (ii) the approval of First Mortgagee's holding mortgages on Lots to which are allocated at least fifty-one percent (51 %) of the votes in the Association. Final-12/18/01 -8- , 0 \J Section 5.3 Rules and Regulations. The Association may make such reasonable Rules and Regulations governing the use, maintenance and enjoyment of the Common Property, including but not limited to parking and access rules and regulations, as it deems reasonably necessary, which Rules and Regulations shall not be inconsistent with their rights and duties established by the Governing Documents. Section 5.4 Board of Directors. The power and authority of the Association in the Governing Documents and Rules and Regulations shall be vested in a Board of Directors elected by the Owners in accordance with the Bylaws of the Association. The Association shall act through the Board of Directors, unless specifically provided otherwise in the Governing Documents. Accordingly, all referenced to the Association shall mean the Association acting through its Board of Directors. ARTICLE VI. COVENANTS AND ASSESSMENTS Section 6.1 Creation of the Lien and Personal Obligation of Assessments. The Declarant, for each Lot owned within the Properties, hereby covenants and each Owner of any Lot by acceptance of a deed therefore, whether or not it shall be so expressed in such deed, is deemed to covenant and agree to pay the Association: (1) annual assessments or charges, and (2) special assessment for capital improvements or capital equipment to be owned by the Association; such assessments to be established and collected as hereinafter provided. The annual and special assessment, together with interest, costs, and reasonable attorney's fees, shall be a charge on each Lot and shall be a continuing lien upon each Lot. Annual assessments shall become a lien upon each Lot on the first day of January of the year in which such assessment is due and payable. Special assessments shall become a lien on the earliest date any part of the same is due and payable. Each such assessment, together with interest, costs and reasonable attorney's fees, shall also be the obligation of the person or entity which is the Owner of such property at the time the assessment fell due. The personal obligation for delinquent assessments shall not pass to the Owner's successors in title unless expressly assumed by them. Section 6.2 Purposes of Assessments. The assessments levied by the Association shall be used exclusively to promote the health, safety and welfare of the Owners and occupants and their guests in the Property and for the improvement and the maintenance of the Common Property and common personal property thereon, including but not limited to: Final-12/18/01 -9- " \ \ \_~ '--) a. Payment by the Association of charges for utility services to the Common Property; b. Taxes and special assessments against the Common Property, if any, and income and other taxes levied or assessed against or charge to the Association, if any; c. Premiums for liability and other insurance carried upon the Common Property by the Association, including hazard insurance maintained on the Common Property pursuant to Article VII hereof, the deductible amount not covered by such insurance and the additional amounts deposited by the Association or its Board of Directors to repair or restore improvements on the Common Property; d. Repair, replacements, construction, reconstruction, alterations, maintenance, snow removal and additions undertaken by the Association pursuant hereto; e. Creation of reasonable contingency, emergency, and working capital reserves (an adequate reserve fund funded from annual assessments and not from special assessments, shall be maintained for maintenance, repair and replacement of those elements of the Common Property which must be replaced on a periodic basis, including but not limited to replacement of mail boxes); f. The cost of labor, equipment, and materials for all work done by or for the Association; and g. Reasonable fees for management and supervision of the Common Property pursuant to this declaration during the time the Common Property is owned by the Association. Section 6.3 Annual Assessments A proposed annual assessment shall be established by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may increase the maximum annual Association assessment in an,amount not to exceed the greater of (i) twenty percent (20%) of the previous year's Association assessment or (ii) the percentage increase in the most recently published US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index (Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, Minneapolis-St. Paul Index, All Items), compared to the same index published 12 months earlier. Any increase in excess of this amount shall require the approval of sixty-seven percent (67%) of the Members of a class who are voting in person or by proxy. Final-12/18/01 -10- c~ U Section 6.4 Special Assessments for Capital Improvements. In addition to annual assessment authorized above, the Association may levy, in any calendar year, one or more special assessments applicable to that year only for the purpose of defraying in whole or in part, the cost of any construction, reconstruction, repair or replacement (i) of capital improvements upon the Common Property, including fixtures and personal property related thereto or, (ii) capital equipment to be owned by the Association; provided that each such assessments shall have the assent of two-third (2/3) of the votes of each class of Members who are voting in person or by proxy at a meeting duly called for this purpose. Special assessments shall be due and payable as determined by the board. Section 6.5 Notice of Quorum for Any Action Authorized under Sections 6.3 or 6.4 Written notice for any meeting called for the purpose of taking any action authorized under Section 6.3 or 6.4 shall be sent to all Members not less than 30 days nor more than 60 in advance 0 the meeting. At the first such meeting called, the presence of Members or of proxies entitled to case sixty percent (60%) of all the votes of each class of membership shall constitute a quorum. If the required quorum is not present, another meeting may be called subject to the same notice requirement, and the required quorum at the subsequent meeting shall be one-half (1/2) of the required quorum at the preceding meeting. No such subsequent meeting shall be held more than 60 days following the preceding meeting. Section 6.6 Rate of Assessment. Both annual and special assessments shall be fixed at a pro-rata rate for all Lots when the Property is based on the square feet of the Building or Buildings on each Lot. Section 6.7 Date of Commencement of Annual Assessments; Due Dates. The Board shall fix the amount of the annual assessment provided for herein with the occupancy against each Lot at least fifteen (15) days in advance of each annual assessment period. The initial annual assessment period shall commence as to all Lots on the first day of the month following the conveyance of the Common Property to the.Association and shall run through and including the next succeeding. December 31. Each succeeding annual assessment period shall be a calendar year. Written notice of the annual assessment shall be sent to every Owner. Initially, annual assessments shall be due and payable in four equal quarterly installments on the first day of each quarter, beginning on the first day of January and the 1 st day of each April, July, October and January thereafter. Section 6.8 Certificate of Payment. The Association shall, upon demand and free of charge, furnish a certificate Final-12/IS/01 -11- (J \ '---.J signed by an officer of the Association setting forth whether the assessments on a specified Lot have been paid in full and, if not paid in full, stating which assessments are unpaid. A properly executed certificate of the Association as to the status of assessments on a Lot shall be binding upon the Association as of the date of its issuance. Section 6.9 Remedies for Non-Payment of Assessments. a. If any assessment is not paid on or before its due date, the Association may impose interest from the due date at the rate of eight percent (8%) per annum, and/or bring an action at law against the Owner personally obligated to pay the same or foreclose the lien by action in the manner provided for foreclosure of mortgage liens. Each Owner, by acceptance of any conveyance of any interest in the Property, grants to the Association a power of sale to accomplish the foreclosure and sale of each Owner's lot. In a foreclosure action, the Association shall be entitled to recover, in addition to the principal amount of assessments, all costs of collection, including interest, attorney's fees and the cost of prosecuting such action and filing any liens. In addition, the Association may impose an administrative charge of up to 25 % of the delinquent installments for each delinquent installment of assessments, and/or involve any other remedies or sanction set forth in Article XIII. All remedies shall be cumulative, and the exercise of one remedy shall not constitute a waiver of any other. b. No Owner may waive or otherwise escape liability for any assessments or other obligations impose under the Governing Documents or Rules and Regulations by non-use or waiver of any rights in the Common Property or abandonment of his or her Lot. Section 6.10 Subordination of Lien to Mortgages. The lien of the assessments provided for herein shall be subordinate to the lien of any First Mortgage now or hereafter placed upon a Lot; provided, however, that such subordination shall apply only to the assessments which have become due and payable prior to the date of expiration of the period of redemption following a mortgage foreclosure sale, or the date of any sale or transfer in lieu of foreclosure. Upon the expiration of the period of redemption of a mortgage foreclosure sale, or the delivery of a deed or other transfer in lieu of foreclosure, the interest of the holder of the Sheriff's Certificate or other instrument of transfer shall be prior and superior to the lien of any assessments then against the Lot, and such assessments shall, at the option of the Association become a lien against all of the Lots in equal shares. Any sale or transfer shall not release a Lot from liability for any assessment thereafter becoming due, nor from a lien of any subsequent assessment. Section 6.11 Assessments by Municipal Government. Final- 12/18/01 -12- \ \..) \J It is expressly declared that the foregoing Sections of this Article shall not in any way interfere with, abrogate, or affect the power of any local governmental authority to levy and collect taxes and special assessments. ARTICLE VII. INSURANCE AND RECONSTRUCTION Section 7.1 Liability Insurance; Fidelity Bonds. The Board of Directors of the Association or its duly authorized agent, shall obtain a broad for of public liability insurance insuring the Association, with such limits of liability as the Association shall determine to be necessary, against all acts, omissions to act and negligence of the Association, its employees and agents. The Association's Board of Directors shall also provide fidelity bonds providing protection to the Association against loss by reason of acts of fraud or dishonesty on the part of the Association's Directors, manager, officers, employees or volunteers who are responsible for the handling of funds of the Association in an amount sufficient to provide no less protection than one and one-half (1 1/2) times the estimated annual operating expenses and reserves of the Association. ARTICLE VIII. ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL . Section 8.1 Review by Architectural Control Committee. No building, structure, fence, wall, patio or other structure shall be commenced, constructed, altered or maintained upon any Lot, or portion thereof, nor shall any exterior addition to or change or alteration therein be made, unless and until the plans and specifications, proposals, site plans, and certificate of survey showing the nature, kind, shape, height, materials, color, surrounding landscaping, and location of the same (hereinafter collectively referred to as "plans") shall have been filed in writing with and have been approved by the Architectural Control Committee. These submitted plans shall contain details of design, elevation, site grade, fencing and location and dimensions of structures, walks and driveways and shall also state the type of construction and materials to be used in construction. The basis for review and approval of such plans shall be the guidelines and standards established by the Declarant in the Andover Station Design Standards, a copy of which is on file at the offices of the Declarant. The Architectural Control Committee shall not unreasonably withhold approval of any plan submitted pursuant hereto; provided, however, that failure to meet the covenants and restrictions, and conditions contained herein shall be grounds for the Architectural Control Committee reasonable disapproval of such plans. Final- 12/18/01 -13- , \ 0 <~ Plans approved by the Architectural Control Committee shall permit the Owner of a Lot to construct in accordance with said plans and in conformity with the applicable codes of the City of Andover, Minnesota, as the case may be. Excavation or construction shall not be commenced until approval therefore has been received from the Architectural Control Committee in writing, or in the form of an approved signature upon said plans. All buildings, structures, or improvements must be completed within twelve (12) months of the approval of commencement of construction by Declarant; otherwise, all approvals become null and void. Any deviation in construction on any Lot from approved plans, which in the judgment of the Architectural Control Committee is of substantial detriment to the appearance of the structure or the surrounding area, shall be corrected to conform to the approved plans at the expense of the Owner and that Lot. The Architectural Control Committee must approve any and all privacy fences prior to their construction. Section 8.2 Architectural Liability. Neither Declarant or the Architectural Control Committee shall be liable to anyone in damages who has submitted plans for approval, or to any Owner by reason of mistake in judgment, negligence, or nonfeasance or themselves, their agents or employees arising out of or in connection with the approval or disapproval of any such plans. Declarant and the Architectural Control Committee shall be concerned about aesthetic characteristics and compliance with these Declarations and does not assert architectural expertise. It is the sole duty and responsibility of the applicant to employ an architect or other person to design the requested modification in a safe and architecturally sound manner. Each Owner of any interest in Andover Station, their heirs, successors and assigns, as a condition of their ownership, waives any 'right to damages which result from architectural designs requested by Declarant or the Architectural Control Committee. Declarant and the Architectural Control Committee shall exercise their best judgment as to aesthetic characteristics of architectural design and their judgment shall be final. Section 8.3 Relief Against Owners. a. If construction of or exterior changes to a dwelling or other improvement are commenced without approval of the plans and specifications, or if construction of or exterior changes to a dwelling or other improvements are completed not in accordance with approved plans and specifications, the Association or any Owner of a Lot in the Properties, may bring an action to enjoin further construction and compel the offending Owner to conform the dwelling or other improvement with plans and specifications approved by the Architectural Control Committee, provided that such action shall be Final-12/18/01 -14- :,~ (J commenced and a notice Lis Pendens shall be filed no later than ninety (90) days after the date on which the certificate of occupancy is issued by the, appropriate municipal authority, in the case of a dwelling, or the date of completion, in the case of any other improvement. b. If the Association or complaining Owner prevails as to any relief sought in any action brought to enforce compliance with this Article, it shall be entitled to recover from the offending Owner reasonable attorney's fees and costs shall be a lien against the offending Owner's Lot and in personal obligation of the offending Owner. In addition, the Association shall have the right to restore any Lot to its prior condition, if any alteration was made in violation of this Article, and the costs of such restoration shall be a personal obligation of the offending Owner and a lien against such Owner's Lot. Section 8.4 Relief Against Architectural Control Committee. In the event that the Architectural Control Committee and/or the members of the Architectural Control Committee shall fail to discharge their respective obligations under this Article, then any Owner of a Lot in the Properties may bring an action to compel the discharge of said obligations. Such an action shall be the exclusive remedy of any Owner of a Lot in the Properties for failure of the Architectural Control Committee and/or its member to discharge such obligations. Under no circumstances shall the Architectural Control Committee and/or its members be liable to any person for damages (direct, consequential or otherwise). Section 8.5 Retention of Records. The Board of Directors shall retain for a period of ten (1 O) years all plans and specifications submitted to the Architectural Control Committee and a record of all " actions taken with regard to them. ARTICLE IX MAINTENANCE OF COMMON PROPERTY Section 9.1 Maintenance and Repair. The Association shall provide for the maintenance and repair of the Common Property and Andover Station Improvements. The Association shall also provide and is hereby given the right to enter upon the Lots to maintain the Areas of the Lots lying outside of a Building which contain driveways, sidewalks or landscaping including trees, shrubs and grass. Maintenance and repair shall be determined and implemented from time to time by the Board of Directors at its sole discretion and assessed against all the Owners pursuant to Article VI of this Declaration. Section 9.2 Damage by Owner Final-12/18/01 -15- , i..) '. ) If, in the judgment of the Board of Directors, the need for maintenance, repair or replacement, by the Association of any part of the Common Property or Andover Station Improvements is caused by willful or negligent act of an Owner of Occupant of their guests, the cost of such maintenance or repair may be added to become part of the assessment to which such Owner and his or her Lot are subject, rather than assessed against all Owners. ARTICLE X. EASEMENTS Section 10.1 Platted Easements All Lots shall be subject to the utility, drainage and street easements dedicated in the plat of Andover Station. Section 10.2 Other Easements. Certain Lots shall be subject to easements in favor of the Association for the construction, maintenance, use and repair of sidewalks and entry monuments. Deeds to those certain Lots shall reserve an easement in favor of the Association or reserve the right of the Declarant to convey an easement in favor of the Association for purposes of the sidewalks. ARTICLE XI. RIGHTS OF FIRST MORTGAGEES Section 11.1 Changes in Rights Any amendment to this Declaration which either restricts the rights granted by this Declaration to anyone or more First Mortgagees or which deals with the subject matter as an amendment as hereinafter described must be approved by the vote of seventy-five percent (75%) of the votes of all Owners (other than the sponsor, builder or Declarants) entitled to vote, in person or by proxy, at a meeting duly called for such purpose, and by the written consent of seventy-five percent (75%) of the First Mortgagees (based upon one vote for each Lot subject to a First Mortgage); to wit: a. Any amendment which authorizes or allows the Association to abandon, partition, subdivide, encumber, mortgage, sell or transfer the Common Property; provided, however, that to the extent that the Association is requested to do so (and has a legal interest therefore) the granting of easements for public utilities consistent with the intended use of the Property shall not be deemed a transfer within the meaning of the Final- 12/18/01 -16- '0 " '-j foregoing prohibition; and b. Any amendment which changes the method of determining the obligations, assessments, dues or other charges which may be levied against an Owner, including specifically the ratio of assessments against an Owner, or which otherwise changes the pro rata interest or obligations of any individual Lot for the purpose of allocating distributions of hazard insurance proceeds or condemnation awards or determining the share of the Owner of such Lot in the Common Property; and c. Any amendment which shall operate to waive or abandon the scheme of regulation or enforcement pertaining to architectural design or exterior maintenance and appearance of the homes or garages or the maintenance of the Common Property; and d. Any amendment which shall have as its effect the release of the Association from its duty to maintain insurance coverage as provided in Article VII; and e. Any amendment, which would permit the partition or subdivision of any Lot. Section 11.2 Notice of Defaults In the event of a default in the keeping of the terms of the Governing Documents by an Owner or any person violating or attempting to violate the same, and provided such default has not been cured within sixty (60) days from the date of the default, the Association agrees to give notice of such default in such specificity as fully informs the recipient, such notice to be given to the First Mortgagee of the Owner who has committed or permitted the default. Each First Mortgagee shall register with the Secretary of the Association its name, address, the Lot against which its mortgage lies and the name of the mortgagor, and shall further notify the Association upon the satisfaction of such mortgage'. Notice shall be given to the First Mortgagee by mailing the same postage prepaid to the address of the First Mortgagee stated on the books of the Association. Section 11.3 Right to Cure Certain Defaults First Mortgagees may, jointly or singly, pay taxes or other charges which are in default and which mayor have become a charge against the Common Property and may pay overdue premiums on insurance policies, or secure new insurance coverage on the lapse of a policy, for such Common Property. First Mortgagees making such payments shall be entitled to immediate reimbursement therefore from the Association. Final- 12/18/01 -17- \ \ ,_J \... ) Section 11.4 Right to Examine Records First Mortgagees shall have the right to examine the books and records of the Association during the regular business hours upon reasonable notice, which shall not be less than three (3) business days. Section 11.5 Inapplicability of Refusal Rights The Purchaser at a foreclosure sale, in addition to taking the Lot free and clear of the lien of all assessments of the Association arising subsequent to the recordation of the lien of the mortgage deed foreclosed, shall take the Lot free and clear, and shall have the right to sell the same free from any "rights of first refusal" which may in any way relate to it. ARTICLE XII. AMENDMENTS This Declaration may be amended by the Association with approval of the Owners of not less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the Lots and ratification by the Declarant, in writing or at a duly constituted meeting of the Association held for such purposes, subject to the rights of First Mortgages as set forth in Article XI. In the case of approval of an amendment at a special or annual meeting of Association members, a copy of the proposed amendment shall be delivered to the Owners by Ahe same means and at the same time as the notice of the meeting. Whenever such as an amendment has been so approved, it shall be recorded in the form ,substantially similar to this Declaration with the Anoka County Registrar of Titles and shall not be effective until so recorded. The Association shall have the power and authority to certify such approval, and such certification shall be sufficient evidence of approval for all purposes including recording. ARTICLE XIII. COMPLIANCE, SANCTIONS AND REMEDIES Each Owner and Occupant shall be governed by and shall comply with the provisions of the Governing Documents, and such amendments thereto as may be made from time to time. A failure to comply shall entitle the Association (and/or Owners in certain stated instances) to the following relief: Section 13.1 Entitlement to Relief. An Owner or the Association may commence legal action to recover sums due, for damages, injunction relief, foreclosure of lien or any combination thereof, or Final-12/18/01 -18- (-) '; \,/ any action for any other relief authorized by the Governing Documents as available at law or in equity. The Association may seek relief, or if appropriate, by an aggrieved Owner, but in no case may any Owner or Occupant withhold any assessments due and payable to the Association, or take (or omit) other action in violation of the Governing Documents, as a measure to enforce such Owners or Occupant's position, or for any other reason. Section 13.2 Sanctions and Remedies. In addition to any other remedies or sanction, express or implied, administrative or legal, the Association shall have the right, but not the obligation, to implement anyone or more of the following actions against Owners and Occupant's who violate (or whose guests violate) the provisions of the Governing Documents: a. Impose interest charges at the highest rate allowed by law for any delinquent assessment payments. b. Impose administrative charges (in addition to interest), in amount up to 25% of each delinquent installment for each such delinquent assessment payment. c. In the event of default of more than thirty (30) days in the payment of any assessments or installment thereof, all remaining installment of assessments assess against the defaulting Owner or Occupant may be accelerated and then shall be payable in full, forthwith at the call of the Board of Directors. Prior written notices of such acceleration shall be given to the defaulting Owner or Occupant. d. Impose reasonable monetary penalties for each violation of the Governing Documents, and the Rules and Regulation and for the continuing violation thereof, other than delinquent assessment payments. e. Foreclose any lien arising under the provision of the Governing Documents or under law, in the manner provided for in the foreclosure of mortgages in the state where the property is located. Any assessment, charges, penalties, or interest imposed under this Article XIII shall be a lien against the Lot of the Owner or Occupant against whom the same are imposed in the same manner as a lien for Common Expenses, and shall also be an obligation of such Owner of Occupant. The lien shall attach as of the date of imposition of the Remedy, but shall not be final as to violations appealed under Section 13.3 until affirmed in writing following the hearing provided for in Section 13.3. Section 13.3 Right to a Hearing. Final- 12/18/01 -19- , \ 0 \-..-1 In the case of imposition of any of the remedies authorized by Section 13.2, Paragraph d, the Board of Directors shall cause to be mailed or delivered to the Owner or Occupant against whom the remedy is sought to be imposed written notice specifying the general nature of the violation, the remedy to be imposed written notice specifying the general nature of the violation, the remedy to be imposed and the effective date of such imposition, which notice must be delivered at least ten (10) days prior to such effective date. Said Owner or Occupant shall have the right, upon written request delivered to the Board of Directors, to a hearing before the Board of Directors or a committee of no fewer than three disinterested persons appointed by the Board to hear such matters. The hearing shall be set by the Board at a reasonable time and place, with reasonable notice to the parties involved, but in no case later than 30 days after the request for a hearing. The Board of Directors shall establish, and make known to all parties involved, uniform and fair rules for the conduct of such hearing, including without limitation the right of interested parties to appear and be heard. If a hearing is requested, the remedy imposed shall not take effect until the hearing is completed or the matter is otherwise resolved by mutual agreement of the Board of Directors and the person against whom the remedy is sought, whichever event occurs first, provided, however, that if the person or persons against whom the remedy is sought do not appear at their duly noticed hearing, the remedy imposed may be enforced forthwith. The decision of the Board, or the hearing committee, and the rules for the conduct of hearings established by the Board, shall be final and binding on all parties. The rights . bestowed upon Owners and Occupants by this paragraph 13.3 shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of such Owners and Occupants with respect to the matters covered by this Article, except as may be specifically authorized by statute or by the Governing Documents. Section 13.4 Costs of Proceeding and Attorney Fees. In any legal or arbitration proceeding (exclusive of any proceeding authorized under this Article XIII) arising between the Association and an Owner or Occupant, or between Owners or Occupants, because of an alleged default or violation by any Owner or Occupant, the Association shall, if it prevails as to any material part of the relief sought, be entitled to recover the costs of the proceeding and such reasonable attorney's fees as may be determined by the court or arbitration board. In any situation in which the Association has incurred costs and expenses, including attorney's fees, in order to collect unpaid monthly assessments or to correct any other default or violation by an Owner or Occupant of the provisions of the Governing Document, the Owner of the Documents who has caused the Association to incur such costs and expenses shall be responsible therefore, and such costs and expenses shall become an assessment against such Owner's and Occupant's Lot. Section 13.5 Liability for Owner's and Occupants' Acts. Fina\- 12/18/01 -20- u 0 All Owners and Occupants shall be liable for the expense of any maintenance, repair or replacement rendered necessary by their willful acts or negligence, or by that of their guests, but only to the extent that such expense is not met by the proceeds of insurance carried by the Association or such Owner of Occupant. ARTICLE XIV. GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 14.1 Duration. The covenants, restrictions, conditions and reservation imposed and created by this Declaration shall bind the property for a period of thirty (30) years from the date of recordation of this Declaration. After the expiration of said thirty (30) year period, all of such covenants, restrictions, conditions and reservations shall continue to run with and bind the Property for successive periods of ten (10) years unless revoked by Members entitled to cast at least ninety percent (90%) of each class of votes and evidence by a recorded instrument executed by a duly authorized officer of the Association and such percentage of First Mortgagees as may be required by Article XI. Section 14.2 Notices. Any notice required to be sent to any person or entity under the provisions of this Declaration shall be deemed to have been properly sent when mailed, postage paid, to the last known address of the person on the records of the Association at the time of such mailing, except for registrations pursuant to Section 3.1, b, which shall be effective upon receipt by the Association. Section 14.3 Construction. This Declaration shall be construed under the laws of the State of Minnesota. The singular shall be deemed to include the plural wherever appropriate and unless the contest clearly indicates to the contrary, any obligations and duties as of the owners shall be joint and several. Invalidation of anyone of these covenants or restriction by judgment or court order, or otherwise, shall in no way affect the validity of any other provision. Section 14.4 Invalidation Invalidation of anyone of these covenants or restrictions by judgment or court order, or otherwise, shall in no way affect the validity of any other provision. Final ~ 12/18/01 -21- . \ 0 '-~ ANDOVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY By By Chairman Executive Director STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) ss. COUNTY OF ANOKA ) On this _ day of , 2001, before me, a Notary Public within and for said County, 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 and acknowledged said instrument to be the free act and deed of said Municipal Corporation. Notary Public THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: William G. Hawkins William G. Hawkins and Associates 2140 Fourth Avenue North Andover, Minnesota 55304 (763) 427-8877 Final-12/18/01 -22- (J 0 EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION Lots 1 and 2, Block 2 and Lot 1, Block 3, Andover Station, Anoka County, Minnesota. Final- 12/18/01 -23- ( " ~-J U ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF ANDOVER STATION OWNERS ASSOCIATION The undersigned, being of full age, for the purpose of forming a non-profit corporation under Chapter 317 of the Minnesota Statutes, as amended, hereby associate ourselves as a body corporate and adopt these Articles of Incorporation. ARTICLE I Name The name of the corporation shall be the ANDOVER STATION OWNERS ASSOCIATION. There shall be no corporate seal. ARTICLE II Reqistered Office The registered office of the ANDOVER STATION OWNERS ASSOCIATION shall be located at 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota 55303. ARTICLE III Purpose and Powers of the Association The purposes of the Andover Station Owners Association are: to provide for improvement and maintenance of the Common Property located within Anoka County and to promote the recreation, health, safety and welfare of the residents within Andover Station. To accomplish the foregoing purposes, Andover Station Owners Association, shall have the following powers: (a) To exercise all of the powers and privileges and to perform all of the duties and obligations of the Andover Station Association, as set forth in that certain Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, hereinafter called the "Declaration", and as the same may be amended from time to time as therein provided, said Declaration being incorporated herein as if set forth at length; (b) To fix, levy, collect and enforce payment by any lawful means, all charges or assessments pursuant to the terms of the Declaration; to pay Final-December 18,2001 1 (J U all expenses in connection therewith and all office and other expenses incident to the conduct of the business of the Andover Station Owners Association, including all licenses, taxes or governmental charges levied or imposed against the property of the Andover Station Owners Association; (c) To acquire (by gift, purchase or otherwise), own, hold, improve, build upon, operate, maintain, convey, sell, lease, transfer, dedicate for public use or otherwise dispose of real or personal property in connection with the affairs of the Andover Station Owners Association. (d) To borrow money, and with the assent of members holding two-thirds (2/3) of the votes in each class of voting membership mortgage, pledge, deed in trust, or hypothecate any or all of its real or personal property as security for money borrowed or debts incurred; (e) To dedicate, sell or transfer all or any part of the Common Area of the Andover Station Owners Association to any public agency, authority, or utility for such purposes and subject to such conditions as the Andover Station Owners Association, shall deem appropriate. No such dedication or transfer shall be effective unless an instrument directing such dedication, sale or transfer has been signed by members holding two- thirds (2/3) of the votes in each class of voting membership; (f) To participate in mergers and consolidations with other non-profit corporations organized for the same purposes or annex additional residential property and Common Area, provided that any such merger, consolidation or annexation shall have the assents of members holding two-thirds (2/3) of the votes in each class of voting membership; (g) To have and to exercise any and all powers, rights and privileges which a corporation organized under the Non-Profit Corporation Law of the State of Minnesota by law may now or hereafter have or exercise. ARTICLE IV No Pecuniarv Gain to Members Each owner of a Lot which is subject to assessment by the Association shall be a member a member of the Association. Membership shall be appurtenant to and may not be separated from ownership of such Lot. The Association shall have two classes of voting membership: Class A. Class A members shall be all Owners of one or more Lots, Final.December 18,2001 2 , \ \ l -) '---' except the Andover Economic Development Authority, (the "Declarant"). Each Class A member shall be entitled to one vote for each Lot owned by him. When more than one person owns any Lot, all such persons, shall be members. The vote for such Lot shall be exercised as they among themselves determine, but in no event shall more than one vote be case with respect to anyone Lot. Class B. The Class B members shall be Andover Economic Development Authority, its successors and assigns, the Declarant. The Class B members shall be entitled to three votes for each Lot owned by them which is shown on a development plan which has been approved by the City of Andover and shown on Plat or Plats subject to the Declaration. Upon completion of the purchase of a Lot from Declarant and construction of a building thereon, the owner of such Lot shall be entitled to vote as a Class A member and the Class B members shall no longer be entitled to any votes with respect to that Lot. The Class B member shall cease when Class A memberships on each Lot have been established for all property now and hereafter subject to the Declaration. ARTICLE V Board of Directors The affairs of the Andover Station Owners Association shall be managed by a Board of Directors. The number of directors shall be prescribed in the Bylaws of the Andover Station Association. The initial Board of Directors shall consist of nine (9) directors, each of whom shall continue in office until the first meeting of the members and until his successor is elected and qualified. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the City of Andover shall perpetually be entitled to have one non- voting member of the Board of Directors of the Association. The names and addresses of the members of the first Board of Directors are as follows: Michael R. Gamache 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW Andover, Minnesota 55304 Don Jacobson 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW Andover, Minnesota 55304 Julie Trude 1 685 Crosstown Boulevard NW Andover, Minnesota 55304 Mike Knight 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW Andover, Minnesota 55304 Final-December 18,2001 3 \ 0 \ ) Ken Orttel 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW Andover, Minnesota 55304 Fred Larson III 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW Andover, Minnesota 55304 Robert Nowak 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW Andover, Minnesota 55304 Edward F. Schultz 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW Andover, Minnesota 55304 Terri Hokanson 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW Andover, Minnesota 55304 ARTICLE VI Dissolution The Association may be dissolved with the assent given in writing and signed by members holding not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the votes in each class of voting membership. Upon dissolution of the Association, other than incident to a merger or consolidation, the assets of the Association shall be dedicated to an appropriate public agency to be used for purposes similar to those for which this Association is created. In the event that such dedication is refused acceptance, such assets shall be granted, conveyed and assigned to any nonprofit corporation, association, trust and assigned to any nonprofit corporation, association" trust, or other organization to be devoted to such similar purposes. ARTICLE VII Duration The duration of the Andover Station Owners Association shall be perpetual. ARTICLE VIII Incorporators The following person constitutes the incorporator who is forming the Andover Station Owners Association: William G. Hawkins 2140 Fourth Avenue North Anoka, Minnesota 55303 Final-December 18,2001 4 " \ : ) \J '-- ARTICLE IX Capital Stock The Andover Station Owners Association shall have no capital stock. ARTICLE X Personal Liabilitv of Members The members of the Andover Station Owners Association shall have no liability for obligations of Andover Station Owners Association. ARTICLE XI Amendments These Articles of Incorporation may be amended, at a regular or special meeting of the members, by a vote of members holding not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the votes in each class of voting membership, present in person or by proxy. IN, WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed these Articles of Incorporation this day of ,2001. STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SS. COUNTY OF ANOKA ) On this _ day of , 2001, before me, a Notary Public within and for said County, personally appeared , to me known to be the person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that he executed the same as his free act and deed. Notary Public Final-December 18,2001 5 \~ ') '-_ .J BY -LAWS OF ANDOVER STATION OWNERS ASSOCIATION ARTICLE I NAME AND LOCATION The name of the corporation is the ANDOVER STATION OWNERS ASSOCIATION hereinafter referred to as the "Association." The principal office of the corporation shall be located at 1685 Crosstown Boulevard NW, Andover, Minnesota 55304, but meeting and members and directors may be held at such places within the State of Minnesota, County of Anoka, as may be designated by the Board of Directors. ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS Section 1. "Association" shall mean and refer to the ANDOVER STATION OWNERS ASSOCIATION, its successors and assigns. Section 2. "Properties" shall mean and refer to that certain real property described in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, and such additions thereto as may hereafter be brought within the jurisdiction of the Association. Section 3. "Lot" shall mean and refer to any plat of land shown upon any recorded subdivision map of the properties. Section 4. "Owner" shall mean and refer to the record owner, whether one or more persons or entities, of the fee simple title to any Lot which is a part of the Final- December 18, 2001 1 (~ 0 properties, including contract sellers, but excluding those having such interest merely as security for the performance of an obligation. Section 5. "Declarant" shall mean and refer to the Andover Economic Development Authority, a body corporate and politic, its successors or assigns. Section 6. "Declaration" shall mean and refer to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions applicable to the properties recorded in the office of the County Recorder for Anoka County, Minnesota, as Andover Station. Section 7. "Members" shall mean and refer to those persons entitled to membership as provided in the Declaration. ARTICLE III MEETING OF MEMBERS Section 1. Annual MeetinQs. The first annual meeting of the members shall be held within one year from the date of incorporation of the Association, and each subsequent regular annual meeting of the members shall be held on the same day of the same month thereafter, at the hour of 7:00 o'clock P.M. If the day for the annual meeting is a legal holiday, the meeting will be held at the same hour on the first day following which is not a legal holiday. Section 2. Special MeetinQs. Special meetings of the members may be called at any time by the President or by the Board of Directors, or upon written request of the members who are entitled to vote %of all votes of the membership. Section 3. Notice of MeetinQs. Written notice of each meeting of the members shall be given by, or at the director of, the secretary or person authorized to call the meeting, by mailing a copy of such notice, postage prepaid, at least Final ~ December 18, 2001 2 (~) ~~ fifteen (1 5) days before such meeting to each member entitled to vote thereat, addressed to the member's address last appearing on the books of the Association, or supplied by such member to the Association for the purpose of notice. Such notice shall specify the place, day, and hour of the meeting, and, in the case of a special meeting, the purpose of the meeting. Section 4. Quorum. The presence at the meeting of members entitled to cast or proxies entitled to case, twenty-five (25%) percent of the votes of the members shall constitute a quorum from any action unless otherwise provided in the Articles of Incorporation, the Declarations, or these By-Laws. If, however, such quorum shall not be present or represented at any meeting, the members present and entitled to vote shall have power to adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum as aforesaid shall be present or represented. . Section 5. Proxies. At all meetings of members, each member may vote in person or by proxy. All proxies shall be in writing and filed with the Secretary. Every proxy shall be revocable and shall automatically cease upon conveyance by the member of his Lot. ARTICLE IV BOARD OF DIRECTORS: SELECTION: TERM OF OFFICE Section 1. Number. The affairs of this Association shall be managed by a Board of nine (9) Directors, who need not be members of the Association. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the City of Andover shall perpetually be entitled to have one non-voting member of the Board of Directors of Final- December 18, 2001 3 u ~-j the Association. Section 2. Term of Office. At the first annual meeting the members shall elect four (4) directors for a term of one (1) year, five (5) directors for a term of three (3) years; and at such annual meeting thereafter the members shall elect nine (9) directors for term of three (3) years. Section 3. Removal. Any Director may be removed from the Board, with or without cause, by a majority vote of the members of the Association. In the event of death, resignation or removal of a director, a successor shall be selected by the remaining members of the Board and shall serve for the unexpired term of his predecessor. Section 4. Compensation. No director shall receive compensation for any service the director may render to the Association. However, any director may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of duties. Section 5. Action Taken Without a Meetinq. The Directors shall have the right to take any action in the absence of a meeting which they could take a meeting by obtaining the written approval of all the Directors. Any action so approved shall have the same effect as though taken at a meeting of the Directors. ARTICLE V NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF DIRECTORS Section 1. Nomination for election to the Board of Directors shall be made by a Nominating Committee. Nominations may also be made from the floor at the annual meeting. The Nominating Committee shall consist of a chairman, who shall be a member of the Board of Directors, and two or more members of the final - December 18, 2001 4 u U Association. The Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the Board of Directors prior to each annual meeting of the members to serve from the close of such annual meeting until the close of the next annual meeting and such appointments shall be announced at each annual meeting. The Nominating Committee shall make as many nominations for election to the Board of Directors as it shall in its discretion determine, but not less than the number of vacancies that are to be filled. Such nominations may be made from among members or nonmembers. Section 2. Election. Election to the Board of Directors shall be by secret written ballot. At such election the members or their proxies may cast, in respect to each vacancy, as many votes as they are entitled to exercise under the provisions of the Declaration. The persons receiving the largest number of votes shall be elected. Cumulative voting is not permitted. ARTICLE VI MEETING OF DIRECTORS Section 1. Reqular Meetinqs. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held monthly without notice, at such place and hour as may be fixed from time to time by resolution of the Board. Should said meeting fall upon a legal holiday, then that meeting should be held at the same time on the next day which is not a legal holiday. Section 2. Special Meetinqs. Special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held when called by the President of the Association, or by any two directors, after not less than three days notice to each director. Final- December 18, 2001 5 (~) U Section 3. Quorum. A majority of the number of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Every act or decision done or made by a majority of the directors present at a duly held meeting or which a quorum is present shall be regarded as the act of the Board. ARTICLE VII POWERS AND DUITES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 1. Powers. The Board of Directors shall have power to: (a) Adopt and publish rules and regulations governing the use of the Common Area and the maintenance thereof. (b) Levy assessments as more fully set forth in Article XI of these By- Laws and In the Declarations, for the maintenance, repair and insurability of the Common Area; (c) Exercise for the Association all powers, duties and authority vested in or delegated to this Association and not reserved to the membership by other provisions of these By-Laws, the Articles of Incorporation, or the Declaration; (d) Declare the office of a member of the Board of Directors to be vacant in the event such member shall be absent from three consecutive regular meetings of the Board of Directors; (e) Employ a groundskeeper, an independent contractor, or such others as the Board deems necessary, to insure the continued maintenance of the Common Area; and (f) Obtain liability insurance for the Common Area in an amount deemed appropriate by the Board. Section 2. Duties. It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors to: (a) Cause to be kept a complete record of all its acts and corporate affairs and to present a statement thereof to the members at the annual meeting of the members, or at any special meeting when such statement is requested in writing by a }4 of the members who are entitled to vote; Final- December 18, 2001 6 :) \ <-.-1 (b) Supervise all offices, agents and employees of the Association and to see that their duties are properly performed; (c) As more fully provided in the Declaration, to: (1) Fix the amount of the annual assessment against each lot at least thirty (3)) days in advance of each annual assessment; (2) Send written notice of each assessment to every owner subject thereto at least thirty (30) days in advance of each annual assessment; and (3) Foreclose the lien against any property for which assessments are not paid within thirty (30) days after due date or to bring an action at law against the owner personally obligated to pay the same. (d) Issue or to cause an appropriate office to issue, upon demand by any person, a certificate setting forth whether or not any assessment has been paid. A reasonable charge may be made by the Board for the issuance of these certificates. If a certificate states an assessment has been paid, such certificate shall be conclusive evidence of such payment; (e) Procure and maintain adequate liability and hazard insurance on the Common Area; (f) Cause all officers or employees having fiscal responsibilities to be bonded, as the Board may deem appropriate. ARTICLE VIII OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES Section 1. Enumeration of Offices. The officer of this Association shall be a president and vice-president, who shall at all times be members of the Board of Directors, a secretary, and a treasurer, and such other officers as the Board may from time to time by resolution create. Section 2. Election of Officers. The election of officers shall take place at the first meeting of the Board of Directors following each annual meeting of the Final- December 18, 2001 7 ! ) \~ , members. Section 3. Term. The officers of this Association shall be elected annually by the Board and each shall hold office for one (1) year unless he shall sooner resign, or shall be removed, or otherwise disqualified to serve. Section 4. Special Appointments. The Board may elect such other officers as the affairs of the Association may require, each of whom shall hold office for such period, have such authority, and perform such duties as the Board may, from time to time, determine. Section 5. Resiqnation and Removal. Any officer may be removed from office with or without cause by the Board. Any officer may resign at any time giving written notice to the Board, the president or the secretary. Such resignation shall take effect on the date of receipt of such notice or at any later time specified therein, and unless otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Section 6. Vacancies. A vacancy in any office may be filled by appointment by the Board. The officer appointed to such vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the term of the officer he replaces. Section 7. Multiple Offices. The offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by the same person. No person shall simultaneously hold more than one of any of the other offices except in the case of special offices created pursuant to Section 4 of this Article. Final ~ December 18, 2001 8 () (-) Section 8. Duties. The duties of the officers are as follows: President (a) The president shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors; shall see that orders and resolutions of the Board are carried out; shall sign all leases, mortgages, deeds and other written instruments and shall co-sign all checks and promissory notes. Vice-President (b) The vice-president shall act in the place and stead of the president in the event of his absence, inability, or refusal to act, and shall exercise and discharge such other duties as may be required of him by the Board. Secretary (c) The secretary shall record the votes and keep the minutes of all meetings and proceedings of the board and of the members; keep the corporate seal of the Association and affix it on all papers requiring said seal; serve notice of meetings of the Board and of the members; keep appropriate current record showing the members of the Association together with their addresses, and shall perform such other duties as required by the Board. Treasurer (d) The treasurer shall receive and deposit in appropriate bank accounts all monies of the Association and shall disburse such funds as directed by resolution of the Board of Directors; shall sign all checks and promissory notes of the Association; keep proper books of account; cause an annual audit of the Association books to be made by a public accountant at the completion of each Final- December 18, 2001 9 ~~-) \ ,-j fiscal year; and shall prepare an annual budget and a statement of income and expenditures to be presented to the membership at its regular annual meeting, and deliver a copy of each to the members. ARTICLE IX COMMITTEES The Association shall appoint a Nominating Committee, as provided in these By-Laws. In addition the Board of Directors shall appoint other committees as deemed appropriate in carrying out its purpose. ARTICLE X BOOKS AND RECORDS The books, records and papers of the Association shall at all times, during reasonable business hours, be subject to inspection by any member. The Declaration, the Articles of Incorporation and the By-Laws of the Association shall be available for inspection by any member at the principal office of the Association, where copies may be purchased at reasonable cost. ARTICLE XI ASSESSMENTS As more fully provided in the Declaration, each member is obligated to pay to the Association annual and special assessments which are secured by a continuing lien upon the property against which the assessment is made. Any assessments which are not paid when due shall be delinquent. If the assessment is not paid within thirty (30) days after the due date, the assessment shall bear interest from the date of delinquency at the rate of six (6%) percent per annum or the maximum Final- December 18,2001 10 (-) (.) allowable by law, whichever is greater, and the Association may bring an action at law against the owner personally obligated to pay the same or foreclose the lien against the property, and interest, costs, and reasonable attorney fees of any such action shall be added to the amount of such assessment. No owner may waiver or otherwise escape liability for the assessments provided for herein abandonment of his Lot. ARTICLE XII AMENDMENTS Section 1. These By-Laws may be amended, at a regular or special meeting of the members, by a vote of a majority of a quorum of members present in person or by proxy. Section 2. In the case of any conflict between the Articles of Incorporation and these By-Laws, the Articles shall control, and in the case of any conflict between the Declaration and these By-Laws, the Declaration shall control. ARTICLE XIII MISCELLANEOUS The fiscal year of the Association shall begin on the first day of January and end on the 3151 day of December of every year, except that the first fiscal year shall begin on the date of incorporation. Final- December 18,2001 11 ~J \ ,-..J IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we being all of the directors of the ANDOVER STATION OWNERS ASSOCIATION have hereunto set our hands this day of ,2001. Michael R. Gamache Don Jacobson Julie Trude Mike Knight Ken Orttel Fred Larson III Robert Nowak Edward F. Schulte Terri Hokanson STATE OF MINNESOTA ) ) SS. COUNTY OF ANOKA ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2001, by Michael R. Gamache, Don Jacobson, Julie Trude, Mike Knight, Ken Orttel, Fred Larson III, Edward F. Schulte, Terri Hokanson and Robert Nowak of the ANDOVER STATION OWNERS ASSOCIATION, a Minnesota corporation, on behalf of the corporation. Notary Public Final- December 18,2001 12 ( ) , '\ ) '--.-/ CERTFICA TION I, the undersigned, do hereby certify: THAT, I am duly elected and acting secretary of the ANDOVER STATION OWNER ASSOCIATION, a Minnesota corporation, and, THAT the forgoing By-Laws constitute the original By-Laws of said Association, as duly adopted at a meeting of the Board of Directors thereof, held on the day of ,2001. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name on behalf of said Association this day of ,2001. Secretary Final- December 18,2001 13 , ) \ -- ) (!J , I CITY OF ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W. . ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755.5100 FAX (763) 755.8923. WWW.CI.ANDOVER.MN,US TO: EDA Board FROM: John Erar, EDA Executive Director/City Administrator SUBJECT: Strip Mall Development Proposal DATE: December 18,2001 INTRODUCTION The City has been approached by Mr. Chris Fritch, representing Northwest Commercial, LLC regarding a development proposal for property directly east of 1 St Regions Bank. DISCUSSION Representatives from Northwest Commercial will be in attendance at the EDA meeting and present additional information on the type of retail uses they are proposing, the square footage of the strip mall, total site acreage/square footage they would contemplate purchasing from the EDA, construction time frame and financial assistance they may be requesting from the EDA. Attached, please find an aerial cross-section of the site under consideration, along with site and zoning information to assist the EDA in their preliminary review. If the EDA were inclined to consider Northwest Commercial LLC commerciaVretail concept, staff would enter into further review of the proposal with Northwest, and begin developing additional information in support of negotiating final project details. As the EDA owns this property, staff should be directed to develop or update existing fair market value data for the subject property. Other issues the EDA may wish to consider is the development of a total concept plan for the total property that could include preliminary street layouts, lot sizes and configurations and a vision for how this property may ultimately be developed. As the EDA may have had these conversations in the past, it might be worthwhile to confirm past positions in light of this current development proposal. ACTION REOUIRED EDA consideration of the Northwest Commercial LLC project proposal. Andover Review Committee 0 ( J \._" F: r::r- '= III ,..., 0 I l ~_.~ _ ( '.j c t:OV 1 [. 2001 C~~7'\ .~~ ;~. , . '00\/[:;1 November 15, 2001 City of Andover / John Arar , , 1685 Crosstown Boulevard Andover, MN 55304 RE: Proposal to city with EDA regards I Mr. Arar: I We would like to propose plans to the EDA for a strip mall to be located at the open land between 151 Regions Bank and the electric sub-station on the corner of Hanson & Bunker Lake Boulevards. We have the preliminary front elevation and floor plan for this strip mall and would like to propose our ideas to the city. I I We would like to schedule an appointment with you to review these plans or get on the agenda with the EDA. Please call me at your earliest convenience at 763/783-4433. Thank you. I I . ch Northwest Commercial, LLC I CF/jh I / ; , \J : ) CITY OF ANDOVER 1685 CROSSTOWN BOULEVARD N.W,' ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304. (763) 755.5100 FAX (763) 755.8923. WWW.CLANDOVER.MN,US TO: John Erar FROM: David Tyler McKay, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Andover Economic Development Authority property at 1775 Bunker Lake Blvd (PIN 34-32-24-14.0006) DATE: 12/13/01 INTRODUCTION Your office has requested information on 1775 Bunker Lake Blvd. This site is zoned GB (General Business). Attached find permitted uses. DISCUSSION The entire parcel outlined in light blue on the aerial photo is approximately 19.375 acres and 844,000 Square Feet in size. This includes a northern border of 720 feet, an eastern border of 1270 feet, a southern border of 400 feet on Bunker Lake Blvd, a 220 foot southeastern border with the bank property, another southern border of 320 feet with the bank property, and a 1050 foot west border. For comparative purposes, the 151 Region Bank property is an area of approximately 320 by 220 feet, or a total of 70,400 square feet and 1.61 acres. According to the Finance Dept, sale of this site, which occurred on January 261h 2001 was $4.00 dollars per square foot. The subject site, outlined has a 400 foot north and south border, and a 280 foot east and west border, which has a total of 112,000 square feet and 2.571 acres. Direct access to the site will need to be evaluated, but it is more likely that access would have to be from the exiting side street to the west of 151 Region's Bank property. ACTION REOUlRED For informational purposes as requested Respectfully submitted,. ~~~ . avid Tyler Mckay u ,~ GH (;pnpr"l Bn~jne~~ nj~t,.;{'f' Agencies selling or displaying recreational vehicles, boats and marine equipment. Commercial recreation, not including massage parlors Day Care Centers Financial institutions Hotels and Motels Manufacturing (limited) Medical and dental clinics Mini-storage Mortuaries and funeral homes New vehicle sales Private clubs, lodges, and assembly halls Professional offices Professional studios - Public owned and operated property Rental businesses Repair services Research laboratories Restaurants Retail trade and services Service stations Theaters Vehicle wash establishments 67 \,~) 0 }f Veterinary clinic or hospital with no outside pens Vocational trade, business and technical schools I ~~ Warehouses Wholesale businesses (8WW,IO-06-87) (8VVV, 12-17-91) Industrial Dist1:'i('fs' Building materials or lumber yard Manufacturing (limited) Medical and dental clinics Mini-storage Professional offices Professional studios Rental businesses, Repair services Research laboratories Service stations School Bus Terminal (8VVV,12-l7-9l) Vehicle wash establishments Veterinary clinic or hospital with no outside pens Warehouses Wholesale businesses Veterinary clinic or hospital with no outside pens (8YY, 11-03-87) 70' PprmittprJ A (,(,'1'ssnry TT~('s Within the following districts, the listed uses shall be permitted accessory uses: In All Residential Districts: 68 - . ~ _" d__ ~:..-.-.......~.:.... ~:~ ; f-:- -' ;.w.o;- ~~-~. 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DISCUSSION Cost of a Y:, page, color advertisement is being offered at $899, with an additional 5% discount for pre-payment. According to MNCC, other cities that are participating in this publication include Coon Rapids, Anoka, Ramsey, Uno Lakes and possibly Blaine. An example of one of their most recent publications will be available for EDA members to review at the meeting. 5,000 copies of the MNCC publication will be distributed to new residents and businesses within the MNCC area. I have also requested an additional 100 copies for City Hall as well. If approved, staff would prepare an article for the MNCC publication. Staff would anticipate that information on commercial development sites and business opportunities would be included in the article. BUDGET IMP ACT (if applicable) Funding is available in the EDA 2001 Budget. ACTION REOUlRED Consider whether to authorize advertising expenditures for the City of Andover in the MNCC publication. 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