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64I.050. The purpose of this Special District is to provide for zoning regulations
that will be administrated in the Prairie Crossing Special District, as required in Section
62.900 of the Rochester Code of Ordinances (City of Rochester Zoning Ordinance and
Land Development Manual). The following are the goals, objectives and special
regulations of the Prairie Crossing Special District.
64I.100. 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:
That part of the South One Half of Section 4, Township 107 North, Range 14
West, described as follows:
Commencing at the South 1/16 corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section 4;
thence South 89 degrees 27 minutes 06 seconds West 1310.02 feet to the South
Quarter corner of Section 4; thence South 89 degrees 04 minutes 17 seconds West
along the south line of the Southwest Quarter of Section 4, 180.00 feet; thence North 00
degrees 55 minutes 41 seconds west 150.00 feet; thence North 23 degrees 51 minutes
30 seconds West 1245.13 feet; thence North 11 degrees 29 minutes 58 seconds West,
1350.00 feet to the north line of the Southwest Quarter of Section 4; thence North 89
degrees 11 minutes 15 seconds East 1000.00 feet to the northeast corner of the
Southwest Quarter of Section 4; thence North 89 degrees 11 minutes 07 seconds East
1305.66 feet to the North 1/16 corner of the Southeast Quarter of Section 4; thence
South 00 degrees 06 minutes 08 seconds East 2628.18 feet to the point of beginning.
The above-described tract contains 118.55 acres, more or less, and is referred to in this
Chapter as “Site.”
64I.200. LEGISLATIVE INTENT AND FINDINGS. Subdivision 1.
Performance Goal: Prairie Crossing provides a compelling alternative to single -use
zones that offers a dramatically different and environmentally, socially, economically,
and aesthetically advanced development design.
Subd. 2. This Special District is established to foster the development of a
comprehensively planned, pedestrian-oriented neighborhood. This is accomplished by
promoting a variety of land uses, housing types, and densities, and by requiring skillful
architectural and landscape design in creating buildings and open spaces. The sites
unique features – the gently rolling hills and mature oaks - will become the focus of the
development with the creation of a centrally located neighborhood park. This district is
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also created to avoid the negative impacts of suburban sprawl with an efficient, mixed-
use land plan that minimizes traffic congestion and environmental degradation.
Subd. 3. The American Planning Association strongly supports this type of
mixed-use development. After a seven-year study, the APA recently completed the
Smart Growth Legislative Guidebook. This is meant to be a guide for communities in
developing strategies that would foster this type of development.
Subd. 4. This Special District’s design reflects the principles of noteworthy town
development found in this country prior to the 1940’s. These types of developments
age gracefully and continue to thrive because the planning practices emphasize human
interaction and a respect for nature. The principles include:
A. Architectural harmony, including compatibility in styles, materials,
colors, and building size and setbacks.
B. Variety of housing types, density and cost.
C. A neighborhood park, town square and other common open spaces
for residents to interact and recreate, and to provide a setting for the
development’s architecture.
D. A town center and civic space, which includes places to shop, work,
learn, or worship.
E. An interconnected street system, which is based on a modified grid
system (for generally level terrain) or is composed of
interconnecting, curvilinear streets designed to conform to the
topography.
F. Sidewalks, street trees, and substantial on-street parking provides a
distinct separation between pedestrians and traffic.
G. Streets and sidewalks that are specifically defined by buildings in a
regular pattern and unbroken by parking lots.
H. Traffic calming, including more narrow streets than suburban
streets, and medians, circles and corner curb extensions along
prominent streets.
I. Lighting, which is designed for safe walking, and signage, which has
a pedestrian orientation.
J. A system of land subdivision and development which links one
neighborhood to another and can logically be extended.
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64I.210. ESTABLISHMENT OF PRAIRIE CROSSING SPECIAL DISTRICT.
Subdivision 1. Pursuant to Section 62.900 of the Rochester Code of Ordinances, the
Rochester Common Council hereby creates a special zoning district to be known as the
Prairie Crossing Special District (“Special District”). The Special District shall be an
overlay-zoning district designed to encourage the attractive and innovative development
of the Site. As a part of this Special District, the property will be divided into differen t
zoning districts (see Exhibit B). The regulations and guidelines set forth in this Special
District shall prevail over the regulations of the noted underlying zoning districts.
Subd. 2. The determination of the need for the creation of this Special District
is based upon the following findings:
A. This Special District is established to foster the development of a
comprehensively planned, pedestrian-oriented neighborhood. This
is accomplished by promoting a variety of land uses, housing types,
and densities, and by requiring skillful architectural and landscape
design in creating buildings and open spaces. The Site’s unique
features – the gently rolling hills and mature oaks - will become the
focus of the development with the creation of a cent rally located
neighborhood park. This district is also created to avoid the
negative impacts of suburban sprawl by minimizing infrastructure
costs, traffic congestion, and environmental degradation.
B. The American Planning Association strongly supports this type of
mixed-use development. The design of Prairie Crossing reflects the
principles of noteworthy town development found in this country
prior to the 1940’s. These types of developments age gracefully
and continue to thrive because the planning practices emphasize
human interaction and a respect for nature.
C. Prairie Crossing functions as a full-service community and
reinforces a regional and citywide framework for growth and
transportation.
D. The location of Prairie Crossing fits within the City’s future growth
boundary. Prairie Crossing is located along the southern edge of
the City’s “Northwest Territory”, which is an area of approximately
5200 acres that was recently designated as Urban Reserve Area.
This is the first development to occur in that area. Because of its
location along Highway 52 and its significant size, it will have an
important visual impact to visitors from the North.
E. A mix of uses within the development creates opportunities for
people to walk and interact. That combined with strong urban and
landscape design creates a sense of place. The size of Prairie
Crossing ensures that all destinations are all within an easy walk
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and that the development functions as a mixed -use neighborhood.
The size and layout of the site promotes pedestrian and bicycle
traffic. All residential units are located within a 10-minute walk
(2000 feet) of the retail center and transit stop.
F. A range of housing types serves people with different income levels
and housing needs while contributing to the vitality of the
streetscape.
G. Prairie Crossing respects and reinforces the existing pattern of
development through connections, spatial hierarchy, and well-
defined edges.
H. Prairie Crossing provides open space to meet the recreational and
emotional needs of residents and residents of nearby
neighborhoods. It preserves important natural assets and reinforces
the design of the development.
I. Prairie Crossing uses landscaping to accentuate the natural and
build environment, establish visual connectivity and community
identity and provides environmental and public health benefits.
J. Prairie Crossing balances the mobility, safety and other needs of
pedestrian bicyclists and vehicular traffic.
K. The quantity, location and design of parking in Prairie Crossing
reinforces the pedestrian-friendly nature of the community and
encourages use of alternative modes of transportation while still
accommodating vehicular traffic.
L. Building design and massing in Prairie Crossing achieves a
graceful mix of uses and housing types, ensures privacy and safety
and contributes to the long-term desirability of the community.
M. Lot development standards in Prairie Crossing contribute to the
development of a continuous streetscape and pedestrian
atmosphere.
64I.220. SIZE AND LOCATION
A. Performance Goal: Prairie crossing functions as a full-service
community and reinforces a regional and citywide framework for
growth and transportation.
B. Objective: The location of Prairie Crossing fits within the City’s
existing and future transportation system development.
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C. The Prairie Crossing Special District is a part of a larger tract of land
of approximately 200 acres. The property is divided by Highway 52.
As a part of the TH 14/52 reconstruction project, a bridge is
planned over the Highway at 65th Street. This bridge will link the
west side of Highway 52 with the proposed 65th Street NW
extension (Overland Drive NW), which will extend to 18th Avenue
NW. The 65th Street bridge will include an eight-foot sidewalk,
which will provide an important pedestrian linkage for the entire
property.
D. Because of future traffic in the region, the City of Rochester is
currently working with a consultant and MnDOT to secure an
interchange at 65th Street. The Prairie Crossing property west of
Highway 52 has a greater need for the intersection because it has a
higher potential for commercial uses. Therefore, the planning for
the west side is being delayed until the decision on the intersection
is made.
E. Objective: The location of Prairie Crossing fits within the City’s
future growth boundary.
F. Prairie Crossing is located along the southern edge of the City’s
“Northwest Territory”, which is an area of approximately 5200 acres
that was recently designated as Urban Reserve Area. This is the
first development to occur in that area and because of its location
along Highway 52 and its significant size, it will have an important
visual impact to visitors from the North.
G. Objective: The size of Prairie Crossing ensures that all
destinations are all within an easy walk and that the development
functions as a mixed-use neighborhood.
H. The size and layout of the site promotes pedestrian and bicycle
traffic. All residential units are located within a 10-minute walk
(2000 feet) of the retail center and transit stop.
64I.230. USES PERMITTED
A. Performance Goal: Prairie Crossing provides for the daily needs of
residents and contributes to housing stock diversity.
B. Objective: A variety of land uses provide for daily shopping,
recreation, and other needs of residents.
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C. The General Development Plan is meant to serve as a guide plan
for the development of the district. The General Development Plan
refers to the general locations of these types of uses. Variations
from the maximum residential densities, major street locations and
proposed uses shall not be allowed without first amending the
General Development Plan. The following uses shall be permitted:
1. Residential (single family and multi-family) Districts:
Residential uses shall include a variety of lot sizes, housing
types, styles and sizes.
2. Open-Space District: The following open space uses shall be
permitted: a neighborhood park, town square, recreational
facilities and playgrounds, hike/bike paths and linkage to
regional recreation and open space systems.
3. Civic District: Civic/institutional uses shall be required in the
block east of the town square. Development for the following
civic/institutional uses will be permitted provided that such
uses are a maximum of two acres.
(a) Library
(b) Post Office (not distribution center)
(c) Religious institution
(d) Fire Station
(e) Day Care Center/preschool
(f) Community Center
(g) Private Schools
(h) Other similar uses
4. Town Center District: Permitted uses and appearance
control standards shall comply with Section 62.312 for the B-
1 Zoning District, unless regulated in this Special District.
Any commercial uses proposed within the town center
district shall be a part of an overall development plan. The
following neighborhood commercial uses will be encouraged:
(a) Corner store or neighborhood market.
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(b) Drug store/pharmacy
(c) Hardware store
(d) Department store
(e) Coffee shop
(f) Bakery/bagel shop
(g) Restaurant/bar
(h) Video/DVD store
(i) Book store
(j) Temporary uses – art fairs, farmer’s market, etc.
5. Additional uses allowed in the Town Center District shall be
membership services and drinking entertainment.
6. Convenience retail, restaurants, retail trade, drinking and
entertainment shall be exempt from the hours of operation
requirements of the B-1 Zoning District.
7. The following uses will be prohibited:
(a) Manufactured home park
(b) Sales & storage lots
(c) Parking facility (as a principle use)
(d) Sand or gravel excavation
D. Commercial/Employment District: Permitted uses and ap pearance
control standards shall comply with Section 62.322 for the B-4
zoning district, unless regulated in this Special District.
1. Uses with higher employment rates such as corporate
offices and multi-tenant office buildings will be encouraged
as will the following:
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(a) Personal services (hair/nail salon/dry cleaners, etc.)
(b) Professional offices (lawyer/
insurance/accountants/investment, etc.)
2. The following uses will be prohibited:
(a) Manufactured home park
(b) Parking facility (as a principle use)
(c) Sales and storage lots
(d) Sand and gravel excavation
(e) Advertising signs
64I.240. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A. PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION OF LAND USES:
1. Performance Goal: The physical distribution of land uses in
Prairie Crossing creates a pedestrian atmosphere and a
sense of place.
2. Objective: A mix of uses within the development creates
opportunities for people to walk and interact. That combined
with strong urban and landscape design creates a sense of
place.
B. MIX OF HOUSING TYPES.
1. Performance Goal: Prairie Crossing supports economic
diversity and serves people with different housing needs.
2. Objective: A range of housing types serves people with
different income levels and housing needs while contributing
to the vitality of the streetscape.
3. Below is the possible mix of housing types in the Prairie
Crossing neighborhood, as indicated on the General
Development Plan:
(a) Neighborhood Residential District:
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(1) Detached single-family homes on large lots
(13,500 S.F.)
(2) Single family detached homes with an alley.
(3) Single family detached homes with accessory
apartments above garages.
(4) Detached townhomes.
(b) Urban Residential District:
(1) Eight-unit apartment buildings with
underground parking.
(2) Multi-unit apartment buildings with podium
parking.
(3) Rowhouse style townhomes.
(c) Town Center District
(1) Apartments above retail space.
C. DENSITY
1. Performance Goal: Prairie Crossing’s density creates a
sense of place, encourages pedestrian activity, uses
infrastructure efficiently and supports future transit.
2. Objective: The density of this development will be high
enough to support bus service.
3. The layout and density will justify a need for bus service to
traverse the site and the location of multiple bus shelters.
4. Objective: Permanent preservation of land within the
Prairie Crossing Special District balances the increase in
density.
5. The neighborhood park, town square and other private
wooded areas are provided throughout the development and
can be easily accessed by everyone.
D. LOGICAL EXTENSION OF COMMUNITIES
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1. Performance Goal: Prairie Crossing respects and reinforces
the existing pattern of development through connections,
spatial hierarchy, and well-defined edges.
2. Objective: Pedestrian and vehicular connections to existing
and future developments will disperse traffic flow and
provide route options.
3. Pedestrian and vehicular connections are provided to the
existing Hidden Oaks Subdivision (to the east), the Scott
property (to the north) and to Overland Drive, NW.
4. The plan also includes a potential future pedestrian overpass
over Highway 52.
E. PARKS/OPEN SPACE
1. Performance Goal: Prairie Crossing provides open space to
meet the recreational and emotional needs of residents and
residents of nearby neighborhoods; preserve important
natural assets; and reinforces the design of the
development.
2. Objective: The variety of parks and open space amenities
within the development serves a range of interests which
suits the population of a mixed-use neighborhood.
3. The parkland dedication for Prairie Crossing is actually the
combination of the nine-acre neighborhood park (located in
the center of the development) and the 1.25-acre town
square. The Rochester Park and Recreation Department
will manage the neighborhood park and the town square.
4. The town square will be a flat, open area intended for
recreational use and social interaction. Activities anticipated
include art fairs, farmers’ markets, flea markets, and
neighborhood meetings and parties. The square will also
have sidewalks and street trees around its perimeter.
Neighborhood residents would access the square from the
corners on sidewalks that diagonally intersect the site.
These walks intersect at the neighborhood pavilion, which
serves as the focal point of the Town Center. The
neighborhood pavilion area would include special paving,
benches and shrub and perennial beds. The square would
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be privately owned and maintained by the neighborhood
association, but would be publicly accessible.
F. LANDSCAPING
1. Performance Goal: Prairie Crossing uses landscaping to
accentuate the natural and build environment, establish
visual connectivity and community identity and provides
environmental and public health benefits.
2. Objective: Landscaping accentuates the appearances and
improves the function of the public realm, including streets
and open spaces.
3. Street trees of a minimum of 2-1/2” cal. are required at
approximate 25-foot intervals in all grass boulevard areas of
public streets throughout the development.
4. Town Center District: Street trees are required along all
public streets at an approximate of 25-foot intervals. These
trees shall be planted in tree grates or planting beds with a
minimum size of 30 square feet and a minimum dimension of
5’-0”.
(a) Over-story trees will be required along all private
streets and the rear of buildings (facing parking lot) at
a minimum spacing of 40-foot intervals. These trees
shall be planted in open turf areas or in planting beds
with a minimum size of 30 square feet and a minimum
dimension of 5’-0”.
5. Trees and landscaping (shrubs, perennials, groundcover or
turf) are required in all street median islands. Median street
trees shall be a minimum of 2-1/2” cal. spaced approximately
25 feet on center or ornamental tree species that shall be a
minimum of 1-3/4” cal. Spaced approximately 15 feet on
center.
6. Objective: Landscaping accentuates and reinforces the built
environment.
7. Plantings in immediate proximity to buildings in front, side
and rear yards shall respect architectural features and lines.
8. Objective: Landscaping provides visual connection and
community identity.
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9. Landscaping should be used both to soften the “hardness” of
the urban area for the pedestrian and make the pedestrian
feel more comfortable by providing shade, reducing glare
and helping to form public space, “outdoor rooms” and street
corridor edges. Such formality of landscaping adds dignity
to the Prairie Crossing neighborhood.
10. Objective: Landscaping improves the quality of the natural
environment.
11. Islands and other landscaping alternatives shall be
incorporated into parking areas to add visual interest. The
use of islands and perimeter planting beds designed and
landscaped to serve as rain gardens/ bioretention facilities
are encouraged.
12. Rain gardens are encouraged to be incorporated into the
landscaping for all common landscape areas within the
multi-family, townhome, residential and business districts.
The principals of rain gardens are also encouraged to be
incorporated into the landscape of all private homeowners.
13. Objective: Landscaping reduces visual blight and noise.
14. Dumpsters amongst multiple commercial tenants and
multiple residential units will be required to be grouped into
common refuse and recycling areas.
15. These facilities for refuse disposal and recycling shall be
enclosed by solid fence or walls, and landscaping shall be
installed around the perimeter. Utility boxes and water
backflow prevention devices shall be located so they are
visually unobtrusive and screened with landscaping as
allowed.
G. DETAILED LANDSCAPE PLANS
1. Detailed landscape plans will be required and shall be
submitted concurrent with the site development review
process as provided by the City of Rochester Zoning
Ordinance and Land Development Manual. The landscape
plan should be based upon the site plan. It should be
produced on a separate sheet from that containing specific
grading, drainage, and utility plan.
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2. The owner/developer shall agree to maintain all items on the
approved landscape plan and that he will replace and/or
correct any deficiencies of defaults that might occur for a
minimum period of at least two complete growing seasons
subsequent to completion of the landscape installation.
3. Detailed landscape plans shall include the following
information:
(a) General:
(1) Name and address of owner/developer.
(2) Name and address of architect/designer.
(3) Date of plan preparation.
(4) Dates and description of all revisions.
(5) Name of project or development.
(6) Scale of plan (engineering scale only) at no
smaller than 1 inch equals 40 feet.
(7) North point indication.
(b) Landscape Data:
(1) Planting schedule (table) containing:
(aa) Symbols
(bb) Quantities
(cc) Common Names
(dd) Botanical Names
(ee) Sizes of plant material at time of planting
(ff) Root specification (b.r., B&B, potted, etc.)
(gg) Special planting instructions
(2) Existing trees and shrubbery, locations,
common names and approximate size.
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(3) Planting detail (show all species to scale at
normal mature crown diameter, or spread for
local hardiness zone).
(4) Typical sections in detail of fences, retaining
walls, planted boxes, tot lots, picnic areas,
berms, and other similar features.
(5) Typical sections of landscape islands and
planter beds with identification of
materials used.
(6) Details of planting beds and foundation
plantings.
(7) Note indicating how disturbed soil areas will be
restored through the use of sodding, seeding,
or other techniques.
(8) Delineation of both sodded and seeded areas
with total areas provided in square feet, and
slope information.
(9) Coverage plan for underground irrigation
systems, if any.
(10) Statement or symbols to describe exterior
lighting plan concept.
(c) Special Conditions: Where landscape or man-made
materials are used to provide required screening from
adjacent and neighboring properties, a cross-section
shall be provided through the site and adjacent
properties to show property evaluation, existing
buildings and screening in scale.
4. Minimum Number of Trees: The minimum number of major,
or overstory trees on any given site shall be as indicated
below. These are the minimum substantial plantings in
addition to other under-story trees, shrubs, flowers, and
ground cover deemed necessary by the Architectural Review
Committee in order to provide for a complete quality
landscape treatment of the site. Credit may be given fo r
existing trees and shrubbery providing that balanced
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coverage is obtained. Required street trees and parking lot
island trees may count towards this requirement.
(a) Employment/Commercial District and Town Center
District: A minimum of one tree per 1,500 square feet
of gross building floor area, or one tree per 75 lineal
feet of site perimeter. Required street trees and
parking lot island trees may count towards this
requirement.
(b) Urban Residential Districts: A minimum of one tree
per dwelling unit, a minimum of 15 percent of the
required minimum number of trees for multiple
dwelling residential developments shall be deciduous
trees, at least 2.5 inches in diameter as measured six
inches above the ground.
5. Minimum Size of Plantings:
(a) Trees shall be of the following minimum planting size:
(1) Deciduous trees – 2.5 inches in diameter as
measured six inches above the ground.
(2) Coniferous trees – six feet in height.
(b) Evergreen shrubs used for screening purposes,
including those used for berming, shall be at least 24
inches in height.
6. Species:
(a) All trees used in site development shall be indigenous
to the
appropriate hardiness zone, and blend in well with the
physical characteristics of the site.
(b) The compliment of trees fulfilling the requirements of
the policy, in other than multiple dwelling residential,
shall not be less than 25 percent deciduous, or 25
percent coniferous.
7. Sodding and Ground Cover: All areas that are not
otherwise improved in accordance with approved site plans
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shall be sodded. Exceptions to this criterion may be allowed
by the Architectural Review Committee as follows:
(a) Seeding of future expansion areas as shown on
approved
plans.
(b) Undisturbed areas containing existing viable natural
vegetation which can be maintained free of foreign
and noxious plant materials.
(c) Areas designated as open space or future expansion
area
properly planted and maintained.
(d) Use of mulch materials, such as bark and wood chips
in support of shrubs and foundation plantings.
8. Slopes and Berm:
(a) Final slopes steeper than 2:1 shall not be permitted,
unless otherwise approved by the Architectural
Review Committee, and with special treatment such
as terracing or retaining walls.
9. Parking Lot Landscaping:
(a) Parking areas containing more than 15 spaces and
containing more than two contiguous or parallel rows
of parking shall have internal landscaping within the
parking area equal to at least five percent of paved
area of the lot (including drive aisles plus driveways).
(b) Paved areas do not include sidewalks, patios or other
paved areas not associated with vehicle parking or
circulation. Paved areas must be distributed
throughout the parking areas. They must have a
minimum width of at least eight feet and be at least
100 square feet in area.
(c) Each 100 square feet of required landscape area
must contain at least one canopy tree or two
understory trees (minimum size for canopy trees in 2-
1/2” cal. and minimum size for understory tree is 1-
3/4” cal.). The landscape islands shall not be used
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snow storage and any plantings must be maintained
in a healthy condition and appearance. These areas
may contain external lighting standard lighting
fixtures.
10. Parking Lot Screening:
(a) All parking areas containing more than six spaces
must be screened with a hedgerow, or a 36” high
berm, or a low wall (42” minimum height). These
landscaped areas must be a minimum of 6’-0” wide.
Hedgerows shall be planted at a maximum of 4’-0” on
center and shall reach a minimum height of 36” and a
maximum height of 6’-0”.
(b) Parking lots for apartments/multi-family units will not
be required to be screened with a hedgerow.
Informal groupings of trees and shrubs will be
encouraged to draw attention away from the planting
area.
(c) Parking lots that abut Highway 52 will not be required
to be screened with a hedgerow. Informal groupings
of trees and shrubs are preferred.
11. Landscape Screening: Screening to prevent glare of
headlights to motorists on public streets shall need to be
considered, especially the area of the potential future
northbound ramp to Highway 52.
H. ACCESS AND CIRCULATION
1. Performance Goal: Prairie Crossing balances the mobility,
safety and other needs of pedestrian, bicyclists and
vehicular traffic.
2. Objective: Pedestrian walkways, bicycle lanes and other
amenities enhance the possibility and desirability of walking
and bicycling.
3. Pedestrian ways shall be continuous, direct and convenient
with grade separation where necessary. They shall also be
secure, well-lighted and have good visibility. All sidewalks
shall be 5’-0” in width (except for town center district) when
located with the right-of-way. Town Center District sidewalks
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at least ten feet in width (including planting areas) shall be
provided the entire length of property fronting the right of
way.
4. On-street parking shall be provided whenever feasible,
which provides a buffer for pedestrians and convenient
short-term parking.
5. In the Town Center District and the Commercial/Employment
Districts, all buildings shall include an area for parking
bicycles. This area may be a designated parking space
within the parking lot near the building or an area outside the
parking lot adjacent to the building. The bike parking area
must include a bike rack. The amount of the bike parking
required will be one space for every 20 vehicular spaces
provided.
6. Objective: A streetscape interesting to pedestrians
encourages more people to walk.
7. Buildings shall be placed close to the street or pedestrian
access ways with primary access directed toward the street
or pedestrian access with a variation in setback determined
by type of access.
8. Building facades shall be articulated and contain detail to
provide visual interest. Building mass will be broken up by
using design detail, landscaping and public spaces.
9. In the Town Center District:
(a) Restaurants shall be permitted to operate outdoor
cafes on sidewalks, including areas within the public
right of way and in courtyards provided that
pedestrian circulation and access to store entrances
are not impaired.
(b) Extended awnings, canopies or large umbrellas shall
be permitted and located to provide shade. A
revocable permit will be required by the City
whenever a canopy or awning extends into the public
right-of-way (see Figure D).
(c) Buildings shall be oriented to face the street with
entrances and display windows at the street level.
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10. Objective: The development design encourages people to
walk by contributing to an atmosphere of personal safety.
11. Closer front yard setbacks encourage informal surveillance
of the public space from within the dwellings.
12. Objective: Interconnected streets encourage people to walk
by providing a variety of route options. All streets and alleys
shall terminate at other streets within the neighborhood and
connect to existing and projected through streets outside the
development.
13. Objective: Street design meets the multi-faceted needs of
drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists.
14. Below is a summary of street layouts for the Prairie Crossing
development (as indicated on Exhibits C & D, Prairie
Crossing Special District) that deviate from the City of
Rochester’s standards. All roads are two-way traffic.
o “A” – 51’ ROW, Parking One-Side – 28’ Road (face to
face typical)
o “B” – 49’ ROW, Parking One-Side – 26’ Road
o “C” – 43’ ROW, Parking & Walk One-Side – 26’ Road
o “D” – 53’ ROW – Parking One Side – 30’ Road
o “E” – 66’ ROW, Divided Median, Parking One Side,
17’ – 6’ Road (one way)
o “F” – 82’ ROW, Angle Parking both Sides – 24’ Road
o “G” – 74’ ROW, Divided Median Parking One Side –
20’ Road (one way)
o “H” – 64’ ROW, Bike Lane & Parking – Sides 40’
Road
15. Objective: Alleys provide opportunities to parking in the rear
of houses (as identified on the General Development Plan)
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and contribute to the overall permeability of the road
network.
I. PARKING
1. Performance Goal: The quantity, location and design of
parking in Prairie Crossing reinforces the pedestrian-friendly
nature of the community and encourages use of alternative
modes of transportation while still accommodating vehicular
traffic.
2. Objective: The quantity of parking spaces is sufficient to
support demand but reflects opportunities for reducing
automobile trips due to development design and/or
availability of alternative modes of transportation and
opportunities for shared parking.
3. Parking requirements for the Town Center District, (mixed-
use-retail and office) and office buildings in the
Commercial/Employment District shall be three spaces per
1000 square foot of gross leasable area. All other retail uses
in the Commercial/Employment District shall follow the
parking requirements of the B-4 Zoning District, business
center. The use of reciprocal parking agreements and
shared parking will be required.
4. Maximum number of parking spaces: Parking lots shall not
provide for more than 10% over the required amount.
5. In commercial or office uses, which have shop fronts
adjacent to sidewalks and streets, on-street parking directly
in front of the lot shall count toward fulfilling the parking
requirement.
6. Residential Districts: On-street parking shall count toward
the “spill-over” parking requirement.
7. Objective: The location and design of parking lots reinforces
the pedestrian environment.
8. Except for short-term convenience parking, all parking shall
be oriented to the rear of buildings, below grade or podium
style (partially below grade).
9. Objective: Parking access drives shall be sized
appropriately with regard to the amount of traffic. Refer to
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parking standards in the Rochester Land Development and
Zoning Manual for drive aisle/parking standards. Minimum
standards shall not be exceeded within the district.
10. All parking areas shall be set back a minimum of 6’-0” from
the right-of-way and shall be landscaped as specified in this
ordinance.
64I.250. ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
A. Performance Goal: Building design and massing in Prairie Crossing
achieves a graceful mix of uses and housing types, ensures privacy
and safety and contributes to the long-term desirability of the
community.
1. Architectural compatibility.
(a) All Districts:
(1) A building must incorporate architectural styles,
building materials and colors used in
surrounding buildings.
(2) Except for the Neighborhood Residential
District, a building greater than one story
should clearly delineate the boundary between
each floor of the structure through belt courses,
cornice lines or similar architectural detailing.
(b) Town Center District:
(1) Site appearance standards shall follow the
guidelines of this Chapter. The B-1 General
Zoning District Standards, Sec. 63.311 shall
apply if not noted in this Chapter.
(2) Attached buildings within the same block must
vary the cornice lines of the buildings of the
same height (see Figure A).
(c) Commercial/Employment District:
(1) Site appearance standards shall follow the
guidelines of this Special District. The B-4
General District Standards, Section 62.231
shall apply, if not noted in this Chapter.
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(2) Maximum permitted building height: 60 feet.
(d) Residential Districts:
(1) Attached residential buildings (multi-family,
townhomes) within the same block must
maintain consistent cornice lines in buildings of
the same height.
2. Human Scale Design.
(a) All Districts:
(1) Doorways, windows and other openings in the
façade of a building should be proportioned to
reflect pedestrian scale and movement, and to
encourage interest at the street level.
(2) A building shall avoid long, monotonous-
uninterrupted walls or roof planes. The façade
of a building should be divided into distinct
modules, no longer than 100 feet. (Refer to
Figure A and B.)
(b) Town Center District:
(1) The rear or back of all commercial buildings
(facing the parking lot) must have a pedestrian
quality. The building facade shall contain
windows, doors, signage, awnings, and other
architectural treatments similar to the front. A
minimum of 15% of the rear façade on ground
floor shall be clear or lightly tinted glass, doors
or other treatments.
3. Integration of uses.
(a) Residential Districts:
(1) The finished floor elevation of all townhomes
and multi-family units shall be a minimum 18”
above sidewalk elevation to insure privacy for
the occupants of the dwelling.
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4. Encouragement of pedestrian activity, and placement of
mechanical equipment and refuse containers in Town Center
District:
(a) A parking lot must be located to the rear or side of the
structure. If located at the side of the structure, the
parking must be screened through the use of solid
street walls or landscaping, in compliance with this
Chapter. Street walls should not exceed 42 inches in
height.
(b) Awnings, covered walkways, open colonnades, or
similar weather protection must be provided by 50%
of the commercial uses or tenants that front the right-
of-way.
(c) A commercial use must provide a minimum 50% of
the front façade on the ground floor as clear or lightly
tinted windows, doors, or other treatments sufficiently
transparent to provide views into the interior of the
building (see Figure C).
(d) If a single tenant has more than 6000 square feet of
retail space, then a second door is required along the
front facade.
(e) Locate mechanical equipment and service areas out
of public view.
(1) Loading/service areas including
refuse/recycling enclosures should be located
out of public view when ever feasible and must
not front onto a primary shopping street.
(2) Electrical and communication
transformers/cabinets located in the City right-
of-way must be installed below grade in the
right-of-way or located on-site and screened
from public view.
(3) Backflow prevention/anti-siphon valves must
be integrated into the building design and
concealed from public view. Such devices may
not be located within the right-of-way on
primary pedestrian streets.
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(4) All other mechanical equipment must be
located behind or on top of the building and
screened from public view with parapet walls,
landscaping, etc.
5. Horizontal or flat roof forms should predominate.
(a) Consider the screening of roof material mechanical
equipment when designing the roofline.
6. Neighborhood/Residential District:
(a) A residential structure with a front setback of 12 feet
must provide a front porch or stoop on the front
façade of the structure. Minimum depth of a porch is
four feet.
(b) Rear access is required where alleys exist. If
driveway access is provided from the street, side-
loaded garages are encouraged. The garage may not
face the street, unless it is located a minimum of eight
feet behind the front façade of the principle structure.
7. Buildings that relate to and are oriented toward the street
and surrounding buildings.
(a) All Districts:
(1) The structure must be located at the required
setback line.
(b) All Districts except Employment/Commercial:
(1) The main entrance of a structure must face the
street and be clearly articulated through the
use of architectural detailing.
(2) Windows and doors on the front façade of a
building should create lines of sight between
the building and the street.
8. Residential scale buildings in the residential district.
(a) Residential District:
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(1) The height and massing of a building are not
more than twice the height and massing of
structures adjacent to or across the street.
9. Buildings that contain special architectural features to signify
entrances to the town center area and important street
intersections.
(a) Town Center District:
(1) A building at the entrance to the town center
area or an intersection of a main street or other
significant intersection should use special
architectural features to emphasize the
importance of the location.
Special architectural features include corner
towers, cupolas, clock towers, spires,
balconies, colonnades, or other similar
architectural features.
10. Town Center area buildings that focus activity on the Town
Square.
(a) Town Center District and Neighborhood Residential
District:
(1) Structures that are located on, or adjacent to,
the Town Square shall be a minimum of two
stories.
11. Exterior finish materials:
(a) Buildings should emphasize durable, attractive, and
well-detailed finish materials, including:
(1) Brick (especially appropriate).
(2) Concrete (if it features architecturally treated
texture or color, other refined detailing, and/or
complementary materials).
(3) Cast stone, natural stone, tile.
(4) Stucco and stucco-like panels. If they feature
an even surface and properly trimmed joints
and edging around doors and windows.
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Heavily textured finished with obvious trowel
marks are not generally appropriate. Stucco
should be avoided in areas that are susceptible
to vandalism and graffiti. Stucco
and stucco-like panels must be detailed and
finished to avoid water staining and envelope
failure. Overhangs and protective trim are
encouraged to increase weather resistance.
(5) Art tile or other decorative wall details.
(6) Wood, especially appropriate for residential
structures.
(b) The materials listed below are discouraged and
should only be used if they complement the building’s
architectural character and are architecturally treated
for a specific reason that supports the building and
streetscape character.
(1) Masonry units. If concrete blocks (concrete,
masonry units or “cinder blocks”) are used for
walls that are visible from a public street or
park, then the concrete or concrete block
construction should be architecturally treated in
one or more of the following ways:
(aa) Use of textured blocks with surfaces
such as split face or grooved.
(bb) Use of colored mortar.
(cc) Use of other masonry types, such as
brick, glass block, or tile, in conjunction
with concrete blocks.
(dd) Treated to avoid the gray “weeping”
effect of wet concrete masonry.
(ee) Provided with substantial wood or metal
trellis and maintained vine planting such
as engleman ivy or other non-pest vine.
(2) Metal siding. If metal siding is used as a
siding material over more than 25% of a
building’s façade, the metal siding should have
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a matted finish in a neutral or earth tone, such
as a buff, gray, beige, tan, cream, white, or a
dulled color such as barn red, blue-gray,
burgundy, or other. If metal siding is used over
25% of the building façade, then the building
design should include visible window and door
trim painted or finished in a complimentary
color and corner and edge trim that covers
exposed edges of the sheet metal panels.
(3) Wood siding and shingles except on upper
stories or on smaller-scale residential projects.
(4) Vinyl siding.
(5) Sprayed-on finish with large aggregate.
(6) Mirrored glass. This is especially inappropriate
when glare could be a potential problem.
(c) Where anodized metal is used for window and door
trim, then care should be given to the proportion and
break-up of glazing to reinforce the building concept
and proportions.
(d) Fencing adjacent to the sidewalk should be sited and
designed in an attractive and pedestrian oriented
manner.
(e) Awnings made of translucent materials may be
backlit, but should not overpower neighboring light
schemes. Lights, which direct light downward,
mounted from the awning frame are acceptable.
Lights that shine from the exterior down on the
awning are acceptable.
(f) Light standards should be compatible with other site
design and building elements.
B. Performance Goal: The Prairie Crossing Architectural Review
Committee will be required to review all building application
material, drawings, and specifications for any building activity in the
Special District. They will ensure that the intent of the goals and
objections of this Special District will be met.
C. Signs and Lighting
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1. Performance Goal: To protect the visual character of design
building with careful consideration for the incorporation of
signage and lighting of Prairie Crossing.
2. Objective: Signs should add interest to the street level
environment. They can only unify the overall architectural
concept of the building, or provide unique identity for a
commercial space within a larger mixed-use structure.
Design signage that is 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 are
encouraged:
(a) Pedestrian-oriented blade and window signs.
(b) Marquee signs and signs on over-head weather
protection.
(c) Appropriately sized neon signs.
3. Town Center District and Commercial/Employment Districts:
(a) All signs shall comply with the Section 62-300, B-1
site appearance standards and Section 63.220 (sign
type B) with the following exceptions:
(1) Free standing sign – maximum height 15 feet.
(2) Projecting sign – maximum area – 20 square
feet maximum height – 12 square feet
(3) Graphics sign – maximum area of 10% of wall.
(4) Auxiliary sign – maximum height – 6 feet.
(5) Advertising signs (billboards) will be prohibited.
4. Objective: Exterior site lighting should be used to
accentuate the building design and the overall ambiance of
Prairie Crossing
(a) Highlight architectural details and features with
lighting integrated into the building design.
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(b) Façade lighting should provide for a sense of vibrancy
and safety without resulting in excessive light and
glare.
(c) The innovative use of lighting is encouraged.
(d) Energy conservation and efficiency should also be
considered.
(e) All exterior lighting shall comply with the standards for
exterior lighting in a B-1 Zoning District per Section
63.210, unless otherwise noted in this Chapter.
5. The use of pedestrian scale ornamental street lighting is
encouraged in the Town Center District.
6. “Dark Sky” lighting fixtures should be encouraged in the
public streets and parking lots. Lights will be required to
have sharp cutoff style fixtures.
64I.260 LOT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
A. Performance Goal: Lot development standards in Prairie Crossing
contribute to the development of a continuous streetscape and
pedestrian atmosphere.
1. Objective: Front, side, and rear setbacks in residential and
commercial areas create an inviting, diverse, and safe
pedestrian atmosphere.
2. As required in this Chapter, the following is a summary of the
variations from lot setback standards.
(a) The variations from setback standards in Sections
62.222, K-1 Site Appearance Standards are
requested to allow for the layout of the Prairie
Crossing neighborhood. The layout includes a
centrally located neighborhood park, which is within
easy walking distance of all residents. The Prairie
Crossing layout also includes a diversity of lot sizes,
orientations, and housing styles with the intent of
creating a “diverse village scale” residential
development. Setbacks closer to the street will also
make it easier for the garage to be less prominent.
Garages can be less obtrusive when rear or side
loaded off an alley. A closer front yard setback would
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allow for the creation of a larger outdoor living space
or a “courtyard” in rear yard. Closer front yard
setbacks also create an opportunity to preserve
existing vegetation in this layout. Porches, shared
driveways and “Hollywood” drives are also
encouraged and will benefit from the setback
variations.
(b) The setback variations also allows for the layout of a
compact and mixed-density development, thus
providing housing for more diverse family structures.
This type of development is encouraged by the
Rochester Land Use principles and policies and the
21st Century Partnership Neighborhood Task Force.
B. Summary of Variations from City Setback Standards:
1. Neighborhood Resident District:
(a) Single-Family Detached Units:
(1) Front yard setbacks shall be 12’-0”. Minimum
garage setback (when facing the street and
side loaded) shall be 20’-0”. Homes shall be
built to the front yard setback, for some
percentage of the length, as determined by the
Architectural Review Committee, or the entire
length, except where building to that setback
will damage significant vegetation as
determined by the Architectural Review
Committee. Covered porches and garage
sidewalls shall be counted in percentage when
building to the front yard setbacks.
(2) Side street yard setback shall be 12’-0”.
(3) Minimum side yard setback is 4’-0” with the
sum of side yards remain 16’-0”.
(4) Rear yard setback remains 25’-0”.
(5) The only exemption from the front and rear
setback standards would be eaves and other
items as allowed by the Zoning Ordinance and
Land Development Manual.
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(6) When accessory apartments are located above
the garage, the following setbacks shall apply:
One addition parking space must be provided
accessible from the alley. It must be a paved
surface and 4’-0” minimum setback from the
side lot line. The location of accessory
apartments is limited to the lots as shown on
the General Development Plan.
(b) Detached Townhome Units:
(1) Front yard setbacks shall be 12’-0”. Minimum
garage setback (when facing the street and
side loaded) shall be 20’- 0”. Homes shall be
built to the front yard setback, for some
percentage of the length, as determined by the
Architectural Review Committee, or the entire
length, except where building to that setback
will damage significant vegetation as
determined by the Architectural Review
Committee.
(2) Minimum side yard setback is 4’-0” with the
sum of side of 12’-0”.
(3) Side street yard setback shall be 12’-0”.
(4) Rear yard setback remains 25’-0”.
2. Urban Residential District.
(a) Rowhouse Townhome Units.
(1) Front yard setbacks shall be 12’-0”. A
minimum of 50% of the building front shall be
at the setback line.
(2) Private patios, enclosed with fence/columns
are allowed in the front yard setback. All patio
fences must be setback a minimum 3’-0” from
the right-of-way.
(3) Side street yard setback shall be 12’-0”.
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(4) Rear yard setback remains 25’-0”.
(b) Multi-Family Units:
(1) Front yard setback shall be 12’-0”. Steps,
eaves, decks, and fences/hedges for courtyard
are permitted to encroach with the setback.
(2) Minimum street side yard setbacks is 25’-0”
from the right-of-way to allow for vehicular
access to podium parking.
(3) Interior side yard setbacks is 12’-0”.
(4) Rear yard setbacks is 25’-0”.
3. Civic District.
(a) Front yard setback shall be 12’-0”.
(b) Side street setback shall be 12’-0”.
(c) A minimum of 50% of the building frontage shall be at
the 12’-0” setback line.
(d) Interior side yard setback is 12’-0”.
(e) Rear yard setback shall be 25-0”.
(f) Garages and loading areas must be setback a
minimum of 20’ 0”.
4. Town Center District.
(a) Front and side yard, street yard setbacks a minimum
of 50% of the building front shall have a zero foot
setback.
(b) Other portions of the building front may be setback to
provide a plaza or yard.
5. Commercial/Employment District.
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(a) Front yard setback shall be 12’-0”. A minimum of
50% of the building frontage shall be at the setback
line.
64I.270. UNDERLYING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1. Except where otherwise specified , standards for the
development of this district will be based on the following:
(a) Neighborhood Residential District – Section 62.220
R-1 mixed single-family district.
(b) Urban Residential District – Section 62.240 R-3
medium density residential district.
(1) The recreation space requirements shall be
waived in the urban residential district due to
the pedestrian connections and close proximity
to the neighborhood park and preserved open
space areas.
(c) Town Center District and Civic District – Section
62.300 B-1 Restricted Commercial District. The use
of temporary storage containers is prohibited.
(d) Commercial/Employment District – Section 62.320 B-
4 General Commercial District. (Except exterior
storage regulations shall follow B-1 standards.) The
use of temporary storage containers is prohibited.
64I.300. BOUNDARIES
The regulations established herein shall apply to the land described in Section
64I.100 and shall be designated “SD-I” on the zoning map.
64I.400 EXHIBITS
The following documents shall be submitted with the Special District application
and included as exhibits of this Ordinance:
A. Prairie Crossing General Development Plan, Exhibit A.
B. Prairie Crossing Land Use Plan, Exhibit B.
C. Roadway Standards Exhibit C.
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D. Roadway Sections, Exhibit D.
E. Single family, townhomes, multi-family and Town Center buildings,
Exhibit E.
64I.500 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND GUIDE FOR
DEVELOPMENT
The Prairie Crossing 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 are, in combination, recognized as the guide for the development
of the Special District.
64I.600 EFFECTS OF REGULATIONS
The General Development Plan and Final Plats together with the conditions and
restrictions imposed, if any, shall govern the use and development of the land.
64I.700 EXTENSION OF SPECIAL DISTRICT
This property is divided by TH 14/52. The Special District may be extended by
amendment to include the property on the west side of TH 14/52 and other contiguous
areas. 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.
64H. 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 Code of Ordinances. 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 to
development approvals shall also be submitted.
Subd. 2. General Development Plan. A General Development Plan
application shall include plans and information consistent with the Rochester Code of
Ordinances. It shall also include:
A. Submission of “Prairie Crossing Special District Ordinance.
B. Submission of documents, which outlines variations from roadway
standards, with the intent of creating village-scale mixed-use
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development,
“built-in” traffic calming; and multiple access routes on connected
streets.
C. Submission of document, which outlines concept neighborhood
parks, Town Square, wooded areas, and trails.
D. Submission of documents including examples of concept plans of
single-family, townhomes, multi-family and Town Center building
types, demonstrating home types specific to Prairie Crossing
Special District above.
Subd. 3. Final Plat Application. Final plat applications within the Special
District shall include plans and information consistent with the requirements of the
Rochester Code of Ordinances and shall be submitted at least three weeks prior to the
City Council meeting at which they will be considered. The following additional
materials shall be submitted with the final plat application:
A. Submission of documents identifying conceptual landscape
plantings for Community spaces; trail areas; and street and street
right-of-ways.
B. Submission of residential, commercial and mixed-use building
prototypes.
C. Document(s) establishing and regulating the Architectural Review
Committee (ARC). Said document(s) shall identify the membership
mix and responsibilities which shall include 1) review and approve
the final placement, and size of buildings on lots 2) determine that
the buildings, placement and size comply with the Special District’s
intent resulting on good site interrelationships. These documents
must be recorded prior to or concurrent with the first plat within
Prairie Crossing. Prior to the firs application of a building permit,
the names of the members of the area Architectural Review
Committee must be submitted to the Planning Department.
D. Documents providing for the long term ownership, maintenance
and care of any common lands, open spaces, and/or private
infrastructure that will not be publicly owned.
E. Additional information requested by the Zoning Administrator in
order to gain sufficient information to judge the nature and propriety
of the proposal.
Subd. 4. Zoning Certificate and Building Permit. Applications for building
permits and zoning certificates within the Special District shall include submission of a
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Prairie Crossing Architectural Review Committee document. This document must verify
a review of siting and plans for compliance with this Special District’s intent, as outlined
in the covenants submitted with the final plat.
64H.900 RESCINDING APPROVAL.
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, and 3468 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 64.148. 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).
(3468, 6/3/02)