HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 4410 - Second Reading: Amend Ordinance 4284 relating to Chateau Circle Special District
ORDINANCE NO. ____
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 4284 AND
REENACTING CHAPTER 64X, AND AMENDING AND
REENACTING SECTION 60.327 OF THE ROCHESTER CODE OF
ORDINANCES, RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
CHATEAU CIRCLE SPECIAL DISTRICT.
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER DO ORDAIN:
Section 1. Chapter 64X of the Rochester Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended and reenacted to read as follows:
64X. CHATEAU CIRCLE SPECIAL DISTRICT
64X.100. The purpose of this Special District is to provide for zoning
regulations that shall be administrated in the Chateau Circle Special District, as required
in Section 62.900 of the Rochester Code of Ordinances (City of Rochester Zoning
Ordinance and Land Development Manual). This chapter contains the special regulations
of the Chateau Circle Special District.
64X.150 BOUNDARIES OF THE LAND.
This ordinance shall apply to the following described property located within the
City of Rochester, County of Olmsted, State of Minnesota:
Lots 1-
Containing 8.16 acres more or less.
64X.200. LEGISLATIVE INTENT AND FINDINGS.
Subd. 1. Chateau Circle provides an alternative to conventional commercial
zoning by establishing a unique set of architectural controls and site design criteria that
promotes good intra-site relationships and aesthetically pleasing design.
Subd. 2. This Special District is established to foster the development of a
comprehensively planned, pedestrian-oriented, and neighborhood compatible
commercial development. This is accomplished by the use of skillful architectural and
landscape design, pedestrian accessibility, good internal vehicular circulation, and
building orientation so the primary entrance faces the interior of the site.
64X.210. ESTABLISHMENT OF CHATEAU CIRCLE SPECIAL DISTRICT.
Subd. 1. Pursuant to section 62.900, the Rochester Common Council hereby
creates a special zoning district to be known as the Chateau Circle Special District
The Special District shall be an overlay-zoning district designed to
encourage the attractive and compatible development of the Site. The regulations and
guidelines set forth in this Special District shall prevail over the regulations of the noted
underlying zoning district.
Subd. 2. The determination of the need for the creation of this Special District is
based upon the following findings or land use principles:
A. This type of redevelopment is ideal to create as an infill project
that provides for a more compact commercial development
adjacent to a major roadway which is consistent with the
designated commercial land use and buffers the residential
neighborhood from the negative impact of a major
thoroughfare.
B. Establishing a unique set of architectural controls and site
design criteria that promote good intra-site relationships and
aesthetically pleasing design.
C. This special district is established to foster the development
of a comprehensive-planned, pedestrian-oriented, and
neighborhood compatible commercial development. This is
accomplished by the use of skillful architectural and
landscape design, pedestrian accessibility, good internal
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vehicular circulation, and building orientation to 55 Street
NW.
D. Chateau Circle is
located between West Circle Drive (urban expressway) on the
south and Villa Road (local collector) on the north.
Reorientation and widening of Chateau Road is planned to
occur with the project. Villa Road NW will also be improved
to collector status to include pedestrian facilities. All perimeter
streets will have bicycle pedestrian trails or sidewalks
adjacent to them.
E. Chateau Circle uses landscaping to accentuate and
integrate the natural and built environments, establish visual
connectivity and community identity and provides
environmental and public health benefits.
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F. The quantity, location and design of parking in Chateau
Circle reinforces the pedestrian-friendly nature of the
community and encourages use of alternative modes
of transportation while still accommodating vehicular
traffic.
64X.220. UNDERLYING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Subd. 1. Except where otherwise specified, standards for the development of
this district shall be based on the B-1 Commercial District.
64X.230. SUBDISTRICT REGULATIONS
Subdivision 1. Commercial District.
Subd 2. Neighborhood Commercial District: The neighborhood commercial
district permitted uses and appearance control standards shall comply with Section
62.310 for the B-1 zoning district unless otherwise provided in this special district.
A. Site Development Plan: The site plan shall go through a
review by City's site development plan review process. A site
development plan review is required as specified in section
61.580.
B. Walkways: Walkways and walkway connections to adjacent
lots and street frontages shall be constructed with the
development of each lot in the general locations shown on the
Special District Plan. Final walkway locations and design shall
comply with the standards of this section.
(1) Type A walkways are intended to connect
developments within Block 1. Type A walkways shall
have the following characteristics:
(a) A minimum width of 8 feet;
(b) Placement along the front-facing building
façades of buildings within Lots 2 through 4 in
Block 1;
(c) Provides connection to the main public
pedestrian access for each development within
Block 1; and,
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(d) Provides a contiguous pedestrian system
through all lots within Block 1.
(2) Type B walkways are intended to connect surrounding
street frontages to Type A walkways. Type B walkways
shall have a minimum width of 6 feet.
(3) A paved open space is required for each lot within
Block 1. Required landscaping along the perimeter of
the open space may be considered as part of the
required open space. Open spaces shall meet the
following requirements:
(a) A minimum area of 400 square feet within Lot 3
in Block 1, 600 square feet within Lot 2 of Block
1, and 1,000 square feet within Lot 1 Lot 1A of
Block 1. No open space will be required within
Lot 1B.
(b) The open space shall be located adjacent to a
Type A or Type B walkway and shall be grade-
separated from parking areas and driveways.
(c) A minimum dimension of 15 feet.
(d) The open space area shall not include a
required Type A or Type B walkway.
(e) Each open space shall contain at least 10
square feet of seating area (bench, ledge, etc.)
or five individual seats.
(4) Separation and landscape areas must satisfy one of
the following:
(a) Driveways and parking areas within a buildable
envelope shall be separated from Type A
walkways by a minimum 4 foot wide landscape
area to be planted with a continuous row of
landscape materials to be defined as perennials,
ornamental grasses, shrubs, ornamental trees.
Turf grass is not landscape material; or
(b) Type A walkways and open spaces adjacent to a
building façade shall be separated from the
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building façade by a minimum 4 foot wide
landscape area to be planted with a continuous
row of landscape materials (defined in #4 above).
Breaks in the landscape area are permitted for
building entrances, amenities including but not
limited to seating and bicycle parking, or as
required by Rochester City Departments. The
landscape area shall occupy a minimum of 50%
of the façade length along a walkway or open
space.
(5) Open spaces and Type B walkways shall be separated
from adjacent driveways or parking areas by a
minimum 4 foot wide landscape area to be planted with
a continuous row of landscape materials (defined in #4
above). Breaks in the landscape area are permitted for
driveway crossings, pedestrian access to parking
areas, or as required by Rochester city departments.
(6) Walkways shall cross driveways at 90 degree angles,
or as permitted by Rochester City Departments if a 90
degree crossing is not possible.
(7) Type A walkways shall not be separated from building
facades by a driveway or parking area.
(8) Except for driveway crossings, walkways shall be
grade-separated from parking areas and driveways.
C. Site Standards:
(1) Parking shall be on the front or to the side of the
buildings.
(2) A minimum building height of 16 feet is required for
medical facility and office uses. All other uses shall
have a minimum 20 foot building height. The maximum
height for all structures is 35 feet. Parapet walls shall
be used to help screen rooftops and shall be a
minimum of two feet in height and a minimum of one
foot higher than the tallest piece of roof-top equipment.
(3) All structures shall be placed entirely within the
buildable envelopes shown on the special district plan.
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(4) Underground parking shall be allowed.
Subd. 3. Permitted Uses: The uses are limited to the following:
A. Permitted Uses:
(1) Office Use
(2) Personal Service
(3) Business Service
(4) Educational Services
(5) Medical Facilities
(6) Nursing and Personal Care
(7) Veterinary Service and Animal Specialties
(8) Repair and Maintenance
(9) Auto Maintenance Services
(10) Retail Trade
(11) Neighborhood Retail
(12) Convenience Retail no fuel sales
(13) Business Center
(14) Standard Restaurants
(15) Neighborhood Food Sales and Service
(16) Fast Food
(17) Retail Agricultural
(18) Drive-in Facilities
B. Permitted use exception: Standard Restaurants and Fast
Food uses will not be permitted on Lot 1, Block 2.
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C. Additional uses permitted in the Special District shall be as
follows:
(1) Temporary Uses
markets, neighborhood gatherings, nursery. No
exterior storage will be allowed except for temporary
uses or special sales events by the tenants.
Subd. 4. Limitation of Permitted Uses:
A. The hours of operation are 5:00 a.m., until 11:00 p.m.
Up to four drive-in facilities shall be allowed to be located
B.
on the site within the Chateau Circle Special District.
Each
drive-in facility shall comply with the stacking requirements
of the B-1 zoning district. Each driveway dedicated to a
drive-thru shall be located within the building envelope within
Block 1 and within Block 2 which will be further refined
through future site development plans, and shall not cross a
required walkway more than once.
C. The hours of operation for truck deliveries to all businesses
within the Special District shall be limited to 7:00 am to 7:00
pm.
Subd. 5. Lot Development Standards
Facilities for tenant refuse disposal and recycling shall be
A.
contained within each building proposed in the Special District
Plan for use by each business and its employees. External
refuse receptacles (trash cans) will be provided along the
primary façade of buildings or patio areas within Block 1 to
collect refuse from the general public
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B. Utility boxes, water backflow prevention, meters, electrical
boxes, air conditioners, and other utilities shall be screened
from view by the adjacent residential neighborhood, adjacent
properties, and rights-of-way using a permanent fence, wall,
or landscaping to the extent that it is not prohibited by local
utilities.
C. Primary façades shall be oriented to face the interior of the
site, West Circle Drive, or Chateau Road. Extended awnings,
canopies or large umbrellas shall be permitted and located
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to provide shade. Restaurants shall be permitted to operate
outdoor cafes on patios provided that required pedestrian
walkways and access to store entrances are not impaired.
D. Bicycle-locking stands are required in neighborhood
commercial area. Each development shall provide a
minimum of one bicycle parking space for every 1,500 square
feet of gross leasable area within Block 1. Bicycle parking
shall not be placed in a location that would permit parked
bicycles to encroach into required walkways.
Street trees are required along the public streets at a
E.
minimum spacing of 35 feet on center. These trees shall
be planted in planting beds with a minimum size of 30 square
feet and a minimum horizontal dimension of five feet.
F. Bufferyards shall be provided as shown on the Special District
Plan and the other Special District Exhibits. The bufferyards
shall also meet or exceed all of the minimum standards of
section 63.260. Privacy fences shall comply with section
63.265, subd. 3.
The maximum allowable size of the neighborhood
G.
commercial structures, collectively, shall not exceed
81,500 square feet of gross leasable floor area. The size
and intensity of the allowable uses noted in subdivision 3 of
this section, is limited by the approved traffic impact report. A
request for a use or uses that will exceed the vehicle trip
limitations of the approved traffic study dated June 20, 2014;
Supplemented #1 dated August 27, 2014; and Supplemented
#2 dated October 16, 2014 shall require an amendment to the
traffic study and must be reviewed by City Public Works and
approved by the Common Council before said use or uses are
permitted. A Type III, Phase II application and procedure is
required for an amendment to the Traffic Study and Special
District Plan
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A 25 foot wide two way drive aisle shall be provided along the
H.
perimeter of the building envelopes in Block 1 as shown on
the Special District Plan.
The property can be subdivided to change the lot lines from
I.
what is shown on the final plat
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Subd. 6. Parking
A. Parking requirements for the Neighborhood Commercial
District shall use business center parking standards of the
Rochester Zoning Ordinance and Land Development
Manual.
Parking Lot Screening: All parking areas not screened by the
B.
building from public roads, must be screened with a hedgerow
along Villa Road and with plantings along Chateau Road and
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55 Street as shown on the Special District Plan. These
landscape areas must be a minimum of four feet wide unless
grades require a larger width to maintain slopes of 3:1 or
shallower. Hedgerows should be planted at a maximum of
four feet on center and should reach a minimum height of
three feet and a maximum height of six feet
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C. Reciprocal parking agreements shall be created for Lots 1-3,
Block 1, so businesses on these Lots shall have the abilities
to drive and park on both lots. Cross access agreements for
ingress and egress shall apply to Lots 1 - 4, Block 1.
Subd. 7. Parking Lot Landscape
A. Parking areas shall have internal landscaping at the ends of
each row of parking.
B. Parking areas facing West Circle Drive shall have a minimum
ten feet wide landscaped area between the parking spaces or
drive aisles and the property line except where bike trail
encroaches.
C. At least one canopy tree or two understory trees (minimum
size for canopy trees in 1- 1/2" caliper and minimum size for
understory tree is one inch caliper) shall be planted for each
island. The landscape islands shall not be used for snow
storage and any planting must be maintained in a healthy
condition and appearance. These areas may be depressions
or rain gardens to temporarily store rainwater. These areas
may contain external standard lighting fixtures.
Subd. 8. The Chateau Circle property owners shall be responsible for the
repair and maintenance of service drives, parking lots, entry roads, and landscaping
constructed on the property.
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Subd. 9. Landscape Standards
A. The density and approximate location of landscape trees
and shrubs shown on the Landscape Plan shall be the basis
for the landscape requirements in this District, and as
required by this ordinance. In addition, landscaping along
walkways and building facades is required as described by
Subdivision 2 of this ordinance.
B. The bufferyard area along the west side of Lot 1, Block 1; the
north side of Lots 1-4, Block 1, and the east and north side of
Lot 1, Block 2, shall be provided and installed in accordance
with the bufferyard plans as shown on the Special District
Plan, the Landscape Plan exhibit, and on exhibits D, D-1, and
D-2 of this Special District. The bufferyards shall also meet or
exceed all of the minimum standards of section 63.260.
C. Bufferyard D-2: There are existing mature trees along the
east property line within the bufferyard of Lot 1 Block 2. Every
attempt will be made to save these trees. However, where it
is not possible to save the existing trees due to grade,
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Subd. 10. Community Open Space
A. Community Open Space for use by the tenants of the
Business Center and general public shall be located on Outlot
A of this Special District as shown on the Special District plan.
B. The space shall be for the quiet enjoyment of the patrons and
staff of the business in the center and the general public.
C. The property owners shall own, manage, maintain, operate,
and repair all facilities in the Community Open Space.
Subd. 11. Architectural Standards
A. Standards for all uses:
(1) Primary facades shall provide modulation of the façade
plane at least every 40 feet of façade length. All other
building facades shall provide façade modulation at a
minimum of every 200 feet. Wall offsets shall have a
minimum depth of two feet.
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(2) Orientation of Building to Street: Buildings shall be
oriented so that primary entrances face the interior of
the site or West Circle Drive. Primary entrances shall
be defined by scale and design detail and should be
covered by a canopy or awning.
(3) Mechanical equipment, electrical and communication
transformers, cabinets and service areas shall be
located out of public view where feasible or screened
from view by the adjacent residential neighborhood
with fences, walls, or landscaping. The residential
homes on the adjacent lots to the north are at a higher
elevation than the proposed development. As such,
roof mounted equipment shall be screened from view
by persons standing at those residential homes, using
the parapet walls, or other permanent materials similar,
consistent, or complementary in appearance with the
main building facade materials and facade treatments.
(4) All sides of the building façade shall be designed to
provide architectural and visual interest. Building
design shall provide consistent architectural treatment
on all building walls. All sides of a building must display
compatible materials.
(a) A minimum of 50% of the building along the
primary façade between 2 feet and 8 feet in
height must be clear or lightly tinted windows,
doors or other treatment that are sufficiently
transparent to provide pedestrian views into the
building.
(b) Where buildings front the interior parking areas
the following shall be required on the façade:
(1) Each use shall have a door with at least
50% glass.
(2) Each door shall have a canopy or other
overhang, and for the primary entrance
the canopy or overhang is required to
have with a minimum depth of four feet.
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(c) Awnings, covered walkway, open
colonnades, or similar weather protection
must be provided on at least 50% of the
primary facade side of the commercial uses.
(d) Pedestrian doorways, windows and other
openings in the facade of a building shall be
proportioned to reflect pedestrian scale and
movement, and to encourage interest at street
level.
(e) For each building, the predominant building
material on the front façade shall also be the
predominant building material on all other
façades. Exterior materials shall include brick,
architecturally treated concrete, stone, tile,
stucco-like panels, decorative block, other
cultured stone, natural stone or exterior finish
and insulation system (EIFS) shall be used for a
minimum of 75 percent of all façades excluding
windows from the calculation.
(f) Restaurants shall be permitted to
operate outdoor cafes on sidewalks or patio
areas. Patio areas must be included in floor
areas or capacity calculations and a part of the
vehicle trip limitations specified in the approved
traffic study. Outdoor cafes shall not encroach
into required walkways.
(g) Benches, planters, landscaping for building
entry areas are permitted, but shall not
encroach into required walkways.
(5) The building on Lot 1, Block 2 may have a pitched roof
line.
(6) Interior demising walls of each building can be adjusted
to meet the lease demands of each tenant.
Subd. 12. Exterior Lighting. Only light sources with full cut-offs are allowed.
All lighting shall be directed away from off-site residential areas. See section
63.213(3).
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A. External Light Standard shall be Type B for Block 1 as defined
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degrees.
B. The external light standards for Lot 1, Block 2 shall be Type A
less than 90-degrees.
C. All wall pack lighting shall be downward directed.
D. Signs that are lighted shall operate during the specified
business hours only.
E. Spot lights, other than spot lights illuminating a monument
sign, are not permitted. Permitted spot light bulbs shall not be
visible to the neighborhoods to the north, east, and west.
Subd. 13. Signs
A. Signage type details and specifications shall comply with the
standard of the B-1 district unless otherwise specified in this
Signs should add interest to the street level
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environment. They can
only unify the overall architectural
concept of the building, or provide unique identity for a
commercial space. Signage shall be appropriate for the
scale, character and use of the project and surrounding
area. Signs should be oriented and scaled for both
pedestrians on sidewalks and vehicles on streets. The
following sign types satisfy these requirements:
(1) Pedestrian-oriented projecting (blade) and window
signs.
(2) Marquee signs and signs on overhead weather
protection.
(3) Neon signs complying with the Land Development
Manual for building facade sign.
B. Type B general sign standards shall be used with the following
modifications:
(1) Free standing sign- maximum height 20 feet.
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(2) Projecting sign - maximum area - 20 square feet,
maximum height - 12 feet.
(3) Graphics sign - maximum area of 10% of wall and
may be painted directly on building facade.
(4) Auxiliary sign- maximum height- six feet.
(5) Billboards shall be prohibited.
(6) All wall signage should be compatible with other signs
and architecture. Signage shall be allowed on two
sides of buildings.
(7) Roof signs shall be prohibited.
C. Type B sign Detailed Standards shall be used with the
following modifications:
(1) Free standing signs
(a) Directional signs:
(1) Maximum four directional signs per tract.
Additional traffic directional signs may be
allowed for the safe and orderly flow of
traffic upon the written approval of the
Planning Department staff.
(2) Setbacks shall match the
setbacks of the principal building.
(3) Single-faced signs shall be set parallel
to the front building lines.
(4) Double-faced signs may have two faces
which are parallel to each other and set
perpendicular to the front building lines.
(5) Sign size and location:
(a) Not to exceed four square feet
measured from grade at sign
location to top of highest point of
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sign and from maximum
dimension side to side.
(b) Maximum height not to exceed
three feet measured from
grade at sign location to top of
highest point on sign and from
maximum dimension side to side.
(6) All free standing signs shall be located in
the areas as shown on the Special
District Plan which are located in the
southerly one-third of the site.
(b) Monument signs:
(1) Maximum one monument sign per
entrance to the Business Center.
(2) Monument signs shall be set back a
minimum of six feet from all property
lines.
(3) Double-faced signs may have two faces
which are parallel to each other and set
perpendicular to the property line.
(4) Sign size:
(a) Not to exceed 36 square feet. The
square footage is measured from
grade at sign location to top of
highest point on sign and from
maximum dimension side to side.
(b) Maximum height not to exceed six
feet, six inches measured from
grade at sign location on top of
highest point on sign and from
maximum dimension side to side.
(c) In addition, drive-in
merchandising businesses shall
be allowed informational signage
(menu, price, etc) as monument
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and/or mounted signs not
exceeding 32 square feet in total
gross surface area.
(5) The portion of the monument sign used
for changeable copy shall not exceed 16
square feet.
(c) All free standing signs shall be located in the
areas as shown on the Special District Plan
which are located in the southerly one-third of
the site.
2. Façade signs
(a) Marquee signs
(1) One marquee sign is permitted for each
facade visible from internal parking lot or
facing West Circle Drive or Chateau
Road NW.
(2) Marquee signs shall be used primarily to
list tenants and/or occupants of the
building to which it is applied.
(3) Marquee signs shall be aligned with the
plane of the façade.
(4) Marquee signs shall be located at or
near building corners or at the
entrance of a building.
(5) Marquee signs shall not obscure
or cover transom windows, any upper
floor windows, piers or architectural
features except those specifically
designed to receive signs.
(6) Sign size must not exceed 12 square
feet as measured from the lowest point
on sign on top of highest point on sign
and from maximum dimension side to
side.
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(7) Projection from façade not to exceed six
inches.
(b) Wall signs
(1) One mounted wall sign is allowed for
each facade visible from internal
parking lot or facing West Circle
Drive or Chateau Road NW.
Sawtooths, projections and short lengths
of wall shall not be considered as a major
facade.
(2) Mounted wall signs may be applied to
any façade.
(3) Mounted wall signs may not obscure or
cover windows, piers or architectural
features except those specifically
designed to receive signs.
(4) Bottom of mounted sign must be a
minimum of seven feet, six inches above
the street level.
(5) Sign size:
(a) Ten percent of the wall areas.
(b) Maximum size shall not exceed
120 square feet.
(c) The portion of the mounted signs
used for changeable copy shall
not exceed 16 square feet. These
signs shall not face Villa Road.
(6) Projection from the façade may not
exceed six inches.
(7) Signs may be painted directly on the
building facade.
(c) Sun Canopy/Awning Signs
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(1) Signage may be incorporated onto
awnings applied to any facade.
(2) Size of signage applied to awnings shall
be an additional 10% or 120 square feet,
whichever is smaller.
(3) Lettering and graphics shall be applied
flat to awning skirt or awning face only,
and shall not extend horizontally or
vertically beyond it.
(4) Maximum of one sign per canopy or
awning permitted.
(d) Hanging and Projecting Signs
(1) One hanging or projecting sign is allowed
per tenant per façade.
(2) Hanging signs shall be set
perpendicularly to the facade and hang
from a top support.
(3) Projecting signs shall be set
perpendicularly to the facade and are
supported at the top, bottom or on the
face of the sign only.
(4) Hanging or projecting signs when used
shall be placed above or near entrances,
or in a locator which is consistent with the
façade.
(5) Bottom of hanging or projecting signs
shall be a minimum of eight feet above
the ground level and no higher than 12
feet above the ground level.
(6) Hanging or projecting signs may be set
on building corners at 135 degrees to
each façade.
(7) Sign face size must not exceed four
square feet per side.
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(8) Projection from façade:
(a) Sign and apparatus shall project
no greater than four feet from
façade.
(b) Sign and apparatus may extend
beyond building setback line, but
no greater than the closer of four
feel or the back of curb.
(e) Window Graphics
(1) Lettering and graphics, when used, shall
be applied to glass only.
(2) The combined total square footage of
lettering and graphics applied to a
window shall not exceed 30% of the clear
glass size.
(3) Neon signs shall be placed on the inside
face of glass only.
(4) Neon signs are limited to a maximum
size of four square feet.
(5) Neon used within the structure is not
restricted.
3. Flags
(a) Permitted flags shall be limited to those
of governmental entities, including nations,
states and agencies or the display of corporate
logos.
(b) Flagpoles are allowed on any façade or on the
ground.
(c) Flagpoles may be parallel or perpendicular,
vertical, or set at an angle to the façade.
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(d) A maximum of three flags are allowed per
building and shall be located on a single façade.
(e) Bottom of flag shall be a minimum of eight feet
above the adjacent grade/sidewalk.
(f) Height of flagpole shall be no higher than the
building it serves. Maximum height shall not
exceed 35 feet.
(g) Projection from façade:
(1) Flag, when extended, and
apparatus shall project no greater
than six feet from facade.
(2) Flag, when extended, and
apparatus may extend beyond
building line but no greater than the
closer of four feet or the back of the
curb.
(h) Flag size:
(1) Not to exceed 24 square feet per face.
(2) Maximum height not to exceed five feet.
4. Sandwich Signs:
(a) Maximum one sandwich sign per leased space
or business.
(b) Sandwich signs shall have two faces and be
connected at their top.
(c) Sandwich signs shall be located at or
near the entrance of a building.
(d) Sandwich signs shall not obscure or cover
patio furniture or plantscaping.
(e) Sandwich signs shall not block more than one-
half of the sidewalk travel space.
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(f) Sandwich signs shall be rectangular and of a
vertical proportion.
(g) Sign size shall not exceed 15 square feet per
face measured from the sidewalk grade to top
of highest point on sign and from maximum
dimension side to side.
(h) Maximum height not to exceed four feet, six
inches measured from the grade on which the
sign sits.
5. Other Signs
(a) Temporary signs announcing or advertising any
educational, charitable, philanthropic, civic,
grand opening, leasing or religious event shall
be permitted for a period not to exceed 21 days
preceding the event and shall be removed
within five days following the event. The
location of such signs shall be limited to the
boundaries of the property where the event is to
take place. Signs can be two faced each face
not more than 32 sq. ft. in gross surface area,
so long as the internal angle between the two
faces does not exceed 60 degrees. A sign
permit from the City is required.
(b) Temporary all-weather banners shall be
allowed on designated light standards within the
parking lot. Such banners shall each be limited
to a total gross surface area of six square feet
and be in compliance with section 63.2241.
Banners shall not be allowed to face Villa Road.
D. Lighted signs are not permitted north of the buildings within
the Special District, and lighted signs shall not face Villa Road,
except for menu boards or signs specifically required by the
city. All menu boards shall be screened from view by the
residential neighborhood to the north using walls, permanent
fences or landscaping. Lighted signs east of Chateau Road
shall not face the east property line, and lighted signs on the
westernmost lot within the special district shall not face the
west property line, except those free standing signs permitted
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in the southerly one-third of the site as shown on the Special
District Plan.
Subd. 14. Outdoor Storage. Outdoor storage shall not be permitted.
64X.300. BOUNDARIES
The regulations established herein shall apply to the land described in Section 64X
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64X.400. EXHIBITS
The following documents shall be submitted with the Special District application
and included as exhibits of this Ordinance:
Exhibit A: Chateau Circle Special District Plan
Regulatory plan for the development of the special district showing locations
for structures, parking, walkways, landscaping, etc.
Exhibit B: Chateau Circle General Development Plan
Layout of public infrastructure within the special district.
Exhibit C: Street Types and Cross Sections
Street sections for Villa Road and Chateau Road
Exhibit D: North Bufferyard
Conceptual bufferyard layout along Villa Road
Exhibit D-1: West Bufferyard
Conceptual bufferyard layout along the west property line of Block 1
Exhibit D-2: East Bufferyard
Conceptual bufferyard layout along the east property line of Block 2
Exhibit E: Landscape Plan and Monumentation
Conceptual landscape plan for bufferyards and boulevard trees within the
special district boundary
Exhibit F: Pedestrian Circulation and Connection to Public Streets
Driveway and pedestrian connection locations to surrounding street
frontages.
64X.500. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND GUIDE FOR DEVELOPMENT
The Chateau Circle General Development Plan, following Special District
approval and a rezoning of the area to Special District, together with the attached Exhibits
A, B, C, D, D-1, D-2, E, and F are, in combination, recognized as the guide for the
development of the Special District.
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64X.600. EFFECTS OF REGULATIONS
The General Development Plan and Final Plat together with the conditions and
restrictions imposed, if any, shall govern the use and development of the land. In the
event there should be a discrepancy or conflict in the language within previous Special
District ordinances, the language applicable to section 64X.230 shall govern.
64X.700. EXTENSION OF SPECIAL DISTRICT
An amendment to the Special District may be initiated by the owner of contiguous
undeveloped property or by the City of Rochester. The amendment must support the
intent of this Special District. A petition to extend said district shall be accompanied by a
General Development Plan application and additional submittals consistent with this
chapter.
64X.800. DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES
Subdivision 1. Except as herein described, development procedures for
property within the Special District shall be consistent with the requirements of the
Rochester Zoning Ordinance and Land Development Manual.
Subd. 2. Additional plans and information shall be submitted, as necessary, for
development within the Special District, as outlined below. If determined necessary by
the Zoning Administrator, additional plans or information necessary for development
approvals shall also be submitted.
Subd. 3. Site development plans shall be reviewed using section 61.580 through a
Type I review.
Subd. 4. Final Plat Application. Final plat applications within the Special District
shall include plans and information consistent with the requirements of this Code and
shall be submitted at least three weeks prior to the City Council meeting at which they will
be considered. If requested by the Zoning Administrator, additional information needed
in order to judge the nature and propriety of the proposal shall also be submitted.
Subd. 5. Zoning Certificate and Building Permit. Applications for building
permits and zoning certificates within the Special District shall include submission of a
site development plan. This document must verify a review of building locations and plans
for
with the final plat.
Subd. 6. Staff Authorized Changes to the Special District. Staff authorized
changes may be permitted in accordance with the standards set forth in section 61.148.
Changes that exceed the standards of section 61.148 will be subject to approval by a
Type Ill, Phase II procedure.
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64X.900. RESCINDING APPROVAL.
Subdivision 1. After six years from the date of approval of the Special District,
the Council may, following a public hearing, rescind approval of this Special District upon
finding that no progress has been made in the construction of the development.
Section 2. Section 60.327 of the Rochester Code of Ordinance is amended and
reenacted to read as follows:
60.327 SD SPECIAL DISTRICTS: Existing Special Districts
approved by Ordinance numbers 3443, 3404, 2726, 2516,
2247, 3385, 3468, 3497, 3503, 3520, 3534, 3604, 3615, 3691,
3730, 3814, 3889, 3919, 4003, 4122, 4194, 4208, 4236, 4255,
4264, and 4284 are recognized as separate zoning districts
and the plans and procedures established for each Special
District will continue in force. When a Special District
Ordinance does not specify the procedure or criteria to amend
an approved site development plan, the proposed
amendment will be reviewed under section 61.148. When a
Special District Ordinance requires a specific
site/development plan review process, but does not specify
the criteria by which to review the site/development plan, the
development will be reviewed under section 61.148. When a
Special District Ordinance requires a two-phase review, the
development will be reviewed under section 61.146 and either
section 62.708 (1) (for preliminary plans) or section 62.708 (2)
(for final plans).
Section 3. Ordinance number 4199 is hereby repealed.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective on and after the date of its
publication.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS _____ DAY OF ________________, 2020.
____________________________________
PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST: ____________________
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS _____ DAY OF ___________________, 2020.
___________________________________
MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)
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