Item 3.13601 Thurston Avenue
Anoka, MN553O3
763.231.5840
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TO: Otsego Planning Commission
FROM: D.Daniel Licht, A|CP
REPORT DATE: 27January 2O2l
RE: Otsego —Zoning Ordinance; Residential parking
TPC FILE: 101.01
The City Council held a public hearing at their 12 October 2020 meeting regarding assessments
of unpaid code enforcement fines. Residents that had been cited for parking OfSenni'
trucks/trailers upon their single family residential lot spoke that the City should allow truck
drivers topark their vehicles ontheir properties. The City Council stayed the assessment ofthe
citations and directed that the Planning Commission review the issue and provide their
recommendations.
The Planning Commission at their meeting on 4 January 2021 conducted a public hearing to
consider allowing semi-tractor/trailer parking on certain residential |0t3. The property owner
involved in the 12 October 2020 City Council meeting was present and provided reasons as to
his need to park a semi-tractor/trailer upon his property and information regarding the
specifications and operation oFthe vehicle. The Planning Commission closed the public hearing
and provided direction to City staff on additional information to be presented for further
discussion.
Exhibits:
M Draft ordinance amendment
• FH\A/AVehicle Classification Diagram
• Semi-tractor/trailer turning diagrams
• Map ofRl,R2,and RSDistrict properties 2UOft.inwidth ormore
ANALYSIS
Based onthe discussion Rtthe public hearing held on4January 2021,tPlanning Commission
may consider the following additional information and revised amendment ofthe Zoning
Ordinance to allow for parking of semi -tractors and/or trailers upon single family lots. City
staff has drafted a proposed ordinance to this effect based on the following factors:
m Pnomeos. The current allowance for parking a Class 5 vehicle is subject to administrative
review. We recommend that allowance to park Class 6 and/or Class 7 and 8 vehicles be
subject to an administrative permit application based on the more expansive standards
outlined inthe revised draft ordinance that will limit the number ofpotential properties
and increase off -sets ofpotential negative impacts. The draft Zoning Ordinance has
been revised to include a provision that all administrative permits terminate for non-use
after one year orwith the sale ofthe property.
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Zoning Districts. The current allowance for Class 5vehicle parking applies toall single
family residential lots regardless of zoning district. Given the dimensions of semi -
tractor and especially a semi-tractor/trailer, City staff recommends limiting any
allowance for parking these vehicles on single family lots to the A-1, A -Z, R-1, R-2, and
R-3 District. These districts have a minimum lot area requirement of one acre and
minimum width of 150 feet that will ensure there is adequate space to accommodate
the vehicles. The lower density and greater separation between homes within these
districts, compared tothose within the sewer districts, will also mitigate to some
extent other impacts such as noise and odors.
M Performance Standards:
o Ownership. The revised draft Zoning Ordinance amendment includes a
requirement that the vehicle must beowned bythe property owner towhich
the administrative permit isissued. The purpose ofthe provision istolimit the
allowance of semi-tractor/trailer parking to only those independent operators
that do not have an established place of business properly located within a
commercial or industrial zoning district.
o Lot Requirement. Toincrease the potential separation ofoparked semi-
tractor/trailer from
enni-tractor/trai|erfronn adjacent properties, the Planning Commission discussed
establishing a noinirnurn lot width requirement. Increasing the required
nnininnunn lot width to more than the 150 feet required for lots within the A -I,
A -Z, R-1, K-2, and R-3 District would intheory increase the width ofthe side
yards upon the lot that the serni-tractor/troileris1obeparked minimizing noise
impacts tOadjacent properties. VVeestimate that there are approximately 40O
lots zoned R-1, R-2, or R-3 District that are 200 feet in width or more. A
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nninirnunn lot requirement of1.01 acres is also proposed within the draft
ordinance amendment.
o Access. The criteria for approval of an administrative permit allows the City
Engineer toreview the capacity ofthe streets accessing the property to
determine if they are adequate to support regular use by a semi -tractor and/or
semi-tractor/trailer and may impose conditions designating travel routes
to/from the property and arterial roadways.
o Driveway Width. Section 1l-21-0.Cnfthe Zoning Ordinance limits driveway
width within the public right-of-way to 30 feet. The turning diagrams prepared
bythe City Engineer illustrate that backing asemi-tractor trailer into a
residential lot isnot feasible without multiple movements and driving off 0fthe
paved surface ofa24foot wide street. Anexception would need tobemade tO
allow a driveway width greater than 30 feet to accommodate backing a semi-
tractor/trailer, which still would require multiple movements.
o Surface. Residential lots are required toprovide a driveway surface ofasphalt,
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concrete, nrpaver bricks where accessed from apaved street. Many lots
within the Arl, Ar2, R-1, K -Z, and R-3 Districts du not comply with this standard
and exist as legal non -conforming uses. As Q condition of an administrative
permit, any new driveway would berequired tobepaved. City staff
recommends that any legal non -conforming driveway also be required to be
paved asacondition ofapproval.
o Setbacks. Section ll-2l-5Ofthe Zoning Ordinance requires that off-street
parking within residential districts be setback 5 feet from side property lines.
To provide greater separation from adjacent properties, itisrecommended that
off-street parking of a semi -tractor or semi-tractor/trailer be required to be
setback 35 feet from side property lines the same as the principal building.
o Vehicle Dimensions. The revised draft Zoning Ordinance amendment includes
nnaxinnurn limits for vehicle width, height, and length. The vehicle width and
height limits are consistent with Federal Highway Administration and State of
Minnesota Rules. The proposed limit for vehicle length of 72 feet for
senni/traciortrmi|ers and 25 feet for single unit trucks is less than allowed by
FH\A/Aand the State tuminimize the potential wheelbase ofascnnitractor/trailer to a length able to navigate minimum dimension streets.
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o Noise. The performance standards should include olimit onvehicles parked
idling upon the property iocomply with K4PCA noise rules and minimize
compatibility issues with surrounding properties. The revised draft Zoning
Ordinance amendment also prohibits parking ofvehicles orS8rni-traotor/trailers
with refrigeration units.
mAccessory Buildings. The existing provisions allowing Class 5vehicle parking and draft
provisions to allow Class fi EL or vehicle parking include that the vehicles may be
parked within anaccessory building. This allowance raises two issues:
o Building Area. The area allowed for detached accessory buildings isestablished
on a sliding scale provided for in Section 11-l8-Z.[ofthe Zoning Ordinance
corresponding to lot area starting at 1,000 square feet for a 1.0 acre lot. For
lots within the K -C' R-1, R-2, and R-3 District that are 2.01 acres or larger, the
scale is maxed out at 2,000 square feet and a maximum area of 1,500 square
feet for any one building. City staff has observed that the 1,50Osquare foot
limit for any one building effectively limits the accessory building space as most
properties will not utilize the additional 500 square feet unless there is an
existing detached garage. VVcrecommend that the l,50Osquare foot limit for
anyone detached accessory building within the R-{, R-1, R -Z, and R-3 Districts be
removed.
o Building Height. Within the R -C R-1, R-2, and R-3 Districts, the height o[
detached accessory buildings are limited tol6feet, which ismeasured tothe
mid -point of pitched roof. Property owners intending to construct a detached
accessory building topark annotorhonleorcamper trailer have noted difficulty
in designing the structure to provide sufficient height for the garage door
without utilizing 3nunusually flat roof pitch. VVerecommend that the building
height for detached accessory structures within the R-{, R-1, R-2, and R-3
Districts be increased to 20 feet measured to the midpoint of the pitched roof.
Allowing parking ofsemi-tractor and/or semi -tractor trailers within certain residential zoning
districts is a policy decision for the Planning Commission to make a recommendation to the City
Council onastopossible amendments ofthe Zoning Ordinance. The City Engineer and Street
Maintenance Department remain concerned about damage topublic streets not designed to
accommodate regular semi -tractor trailer. Possible actions for the Planning Commission to
consider at their meeting on l FebruoryIO21are outlined below.
POSSIBLE ACTIONS
A. Motion to recommend approval of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance to
allow for parking semi-tractor/trailers as presented (or amended).
B. Motion to recommend the City Council not amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow for
parking of semi -tractor -trailers within residential districts o based on a finding that the
request is inconsistent with the policies of the Comprehensive Plan and intent of the
Zoning Ordinance.
Motion to table.
Adam F|ah8rty, ChvAdnninistrator/Finance Director
Bethany BenUng, Deputy City Clerk
Ron Wagner, City Engineer
ORDINANCE NO.: 2021 -XX
CITY CFOTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE REGARDING OFF-STREET PARKING FOR RESIDENTIAL
USES.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
Section 1. Section 11-8-6 of the Zoning Ordinance (Administrative Permits — Expiration of Permit
Approval) is hereby amended to read as follows:
1-8-6: EXPIRATION [}FPERMIT APPROVAL: Unless otherwise specified bvthe Zoning Administrator at
the time it is authorized, an administrative permit shall be null and void and expire if:
A. The applicant fails to utilize such administrative permit and fulfill each and every condition
attached thereto within one Myear from the date of its authorization unless a petition for an
extension of time in which to complete or utilize the permit has been granted by the Zoning
Al.Administrator; provided, that:
The extension is requested in writing and filed with the City at least thirty (30) days prior
to the expiration of the initial administrative permit request.
92. The request for extension states facts demonstrating that agood faith attempt has been
made to complete or utilize the use or activity permitted in the administrative permit.
A maximum of one 1 administrative extension shall be granted.
-144. The extension shall not exceed ninety (9Kl) days from the initial administrative permit
expiration date.
E-5. There shall be no charge for the filing of a petition for an administrative extension.
B. The applicant sells or transfers ownership of the property.
C. The use allowed by the administrative permit is discontinued for a period of more tba�none�l
yka r.
Section 2. Section 11-18-2.C.5.b of the Zoning Ordinance (Accessory Buildings — Detached Single
b. For parcels located within the sewer service district or long range urban service
area or those parcels with an area of five (5) acres or less:
{2)—The total floor area of all accessory structures shall not exceed two
hundred percent (200%) of the gross floor area of the principal
structure, or shall not exceed the maximum combined accessory area
allowed based upon lot size, as outlined in this chapter, whichever is the
least.
Section 3. Section 11-18-2.C.6 of the Zoning Ordinance (Accessory Buildings — Detached Single
Family and Two Family Uses) is hereby amended to read as follows:
6. Detached accessory buildings and structures within the R -C, R-1, R-2, and R-3 Districts:
The total floor area allowed for all detached accessory buildings shall be as
follows:
Lot Area
(Acres)
Maximum Total Floor Area Of All
Detached Accessory Structures
(Square Feet)
0.00 to 1.00
1,080
1.01 to 2.00
1,500
2.01 or larger
2,000
cb. The total floor area of all accessory structures shall not exceed two hundred
percent (200%) of the gross floor area of the principal structure, or shall not
exceed the maximum combined accessory area allowed based upon lot size as
outlined in this chapter, whichever is the least.
4c. There is to be no more than two (2) detached private garages or accessory
structures for each detached single- or two-family dwelling.
Section 4. Section 11-18-2.F.1 of the Zoning Ordinance (Accessory Uses and Buildings Generally
—Accessory Building Height) is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Maximum Height Generally:
Zoning District
Maximum Height
A-1
District limit but not higher than the principal building
A-2
District limit but not higher than the principal building
R -C
16 feet2O feet
R-1
16 fpp 20 feet
R-2
16 fee 20 feet
R-3
16 feet2O feet
R -4A
16 feet
R-4
16 feet
R-5
16 feet
R-6
16 feet
R-7
16 feet
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District limit but not higher than the principal building
B-1
16 feet
B-2
District limit but not higher than the principal building
B-3
District limit but not higher than the principal building
B-4
District limit but not higher than the principal building
1-1
District limit but not higher than the principal building
1-2
District limit but not higher than the principal building
1-3 1
District limit but not higher than the principal building
Section 5. Section 11-21-4.E.2 of the Zoning Ordinance (Off -Street Parking) is hereby amended
toread asfollows:
b. The vehiele shall be paFl(ed upon and/aF arUrCessed- via a dFiveway te a publie
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d. The vehiGle shall not abstFuet the publie sidewalk, boulevaFd, 9F stFeet-.
2. Additional parking accessory to a residential use upon a single family lot by approval of
an administrative permit in accordance with chapter 8 of this title:
a. One (1) Class 5 vehicle shall be allowed provided that the gross vehicle weight
not to exceed nineteen thousand five hundred (19,500) pounds, provided that:
(1) The vehicle shall be parked within:
(a) An accessory structure, o
(b) A front yard, or
(C) A rear or side yard subject to the setbacks required for vdacipall
(2) The vehicle shall be parked upon and/or accessed via a driveway
public street that is surfaced in compliance with Section 11-21-7.0 of
this title.
(3) The vehicle shall not encroach into the traffic visibility triangle
at the intersection of two public streets by section 11-16-4 of this title.
(4) The vehicle shall not obstruct the public sidewalk, boulevard, or street.
(5) The vehicle shall not be parked upon any public street or
b. Within A-1, A-2, R-1. R-2. and R-3 Districts, one (1) Class 6, Class 7. Class 8. or
Class 9 vehicle with a gross vehicle weight imited to not more than seven(7)
tons per axle per shall be allowed, provided that:
(1) Vehicle:
(a) The vehicle shall be a model year 2014 or newer.
(b) The vehicle shall be owned or leased by the property owner.
(C) Maximum clim-ensions.
(i) Height: Thirteen and one-half feet (13.5n
(ii) Width: Eight and one-half feet 8.5'
(iii) Length (single unit): Twenty-six 0feet ="26'
(iv) Length (tractor/trailer): Seventy-two feet (72')
(d) The property owner shall provide documentation of thevehicle
axle weight or gross vehicle weight as applicable.
(e) Vehicles or trailers equipped with refrigeration units shall be
(2) Minimum lot requirements:
(a) Lot area: one and one-hundredth (1.01) acres
B. Lot width: two hundred feet (200') or greater.
(3) The vehicle shall be parked not closer than thirty feet (30') from a side
or rear lot line.
(4) The vehicle shall be parked within:
(a) An accessory structure, o
(b) A front yard, or
(c) A rear or side yard subject to the setbacks required for -principal
(5) The driving route between the property and a major collector or arterial
street shall be subiect to approval by the ON En
(6) The property shall have an access to a public street that complies with
Section 11-21-6 of this title, unless the City Engineer determines that a
wider driveway is required for circulation to/from the properly.
(7) The vehicle shall b -e parked upon and/or accessed via a driv.
public street that is surfaced in compliance with Section 11-21-7.0 of
this title.
(8) The vehicle shall not encroach into the traffic visibility triangle required
at the intersection of two public streets by section 11-16-4 of this title.
(9) The yehicle shall not be parked idling upon the property fou-pe—
longer than six (6) minutes during any one (1) hour period.
(10) The vehicle shall not obstruct the public sidewalk, boulevard, or street.
(11) The vehicle shall n-ot be parked upon any public street or ri
Section 6. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
MOTION BY:
SECOND BY:
ALL |NFAVOR:
THOSE OPPOSED:
ADOPTED bythe City Council ofthe City of Otsego this __day of____2021.
CITY OFOTSEGO
BY:
Jessica L.Stookamp,Mayor
Audra Etze[City Clerk
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