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ORDINANCE NO. 4284
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REENACTING CHAPTER 64X,
AMENDING AND REENACTING SECTION 60.327 OF THE
ROCHESTER CODE OF ORDINANCES, AND REPEALING
ORDINANCE NUMBER 4199 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 1-3, Block 1, Lot 1, Block 2, and Outlot A “Chateau Circle”.
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.
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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
(“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 within the city’s Urban Service Area and 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 of
Block 1.
(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
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(b) Type A walkways and open spaces adjacent to
a building façade shall be separated from the
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.
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(3) All structures shall be placed entirely within the
buildable envelopes shown on the special district
plan.
(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
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(18) Drive-in Facilities
B. Permitted use exception: Standard Restaurants and Fast
Food uses will not be permitted on Lot 1, Block 2.
C. Additional uses permitted in the Special District shall be as
follows:
(1) Temporary Uses – art fairs, farmers’ market, flea
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,
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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 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
H.
the 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
B.
the building from public roads, must be screened with a
hedgerow along Villa Road and with plantings along
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Chateau Road and 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
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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.
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, disease, or other circumstance’s the trees that are
removed shall be replaced with a minimum 4” caliper tree.
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.
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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.
(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.
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(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 with a minimum depth of four
feet.
(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) 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.
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(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).
A. External Light Standard shall be Type B for Block 1 as
defined in section 63.213(3) “Luminaires with total cutoff less
than 90-degrees.”
B. The external light standards for Lot 1, Block 2 shall be Type
A as defined in section 63.213(3) “Luminaires with total
cutoff 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.
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(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.
(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.
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(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
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.
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(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
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.
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(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.
(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.
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(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
(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
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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.
(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.
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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.
(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:
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(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.
(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
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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 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 .150 and shall be designated “SD” on the zoning map.
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
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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.
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.
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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 compliance with this Special District’s intent as outlined in the covenants
submitted 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.
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
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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.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS _____ DAY OF ________________, 2017.
____________________________________
PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST: ____________________
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS _____ DAY OF ___________________, 2017.
___________________________________
MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)
Ord15/64X 040317 SecondReading
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ORDINANCE NO,4284
AN ORDINANCE AMEND-
ING AND REENACT-
ING CHAPTER 64X, AND
AMENDING AND REEN-
ACTING SECTION 60327
OF THE ROCHESTER Ia'
CODE OF ORDINANCES,' AFF FIDAVIT
PUBLICATION
AND REPEALING ORDI-
NANCE NUMBER 4159
RELATING TO THE ES- State of Minnesota County of Olmsted
rABLIShIMENT OF THE` s
CHATEAU CIRCLE S;PE-
CIAL DISTRICT.
IhefollowinggIsasummary' Sue Lovejoy, being duly sworn, on oath that she is the publisher or authorized
of the Chateau circle Spe- agent and employee of the u newspaper
tial District ordinance as gpublisher of the Wows a er known as the Pest
adopted by the Rochester Bulletin, and has full knowledge of the facts which are stated below:
Common Council on April
3, 2017, and Is published
pursuant to Section 6.177
of the Rochester Hosie (A) The newspaper has complied with all the requirements constituting
Rule Charter and Sactian qualifications as a legal newspaper, as provided by Minnesota Statute
331A.01„ subd. 10 of the
Minnesota statutes" The 331A.02, 331A,07 and other applicable laws, as amended.
Rochester CBornmon Coun-
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of khls ordinance surnmary
at its April;S, 2017, meet- (�) The printed notice
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