Item 3.8 - ZO Amendments0
Otkzo
MINNESOTA V
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Request for
City Council Action
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
REQUESTOR:
MEETING DATE:
Planning
City Planner Licht
26 April 2021
PRESENTER(s)
REVIEWED BY:
ITEM #:
Consent
City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty
3.8
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS:
THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
X
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
ISA PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
Yes, held by Planning Commission 19 April 2021
Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
X
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
side -yard of single family lots in certain zoning districts and outdoor storage of trash and recycling
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends adoption of a Zoning Ordinance amendment regulating accessory outdoor storage
for single family residential dwellings.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT?
ISA PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No
Yes, held by Planning Commission 19 April 2021
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
City staff has initiated amendments to the Zoning Ordinance related to accessory outdoor storage. The
proposed amendments address outdoor storage of recreational vehicles and equipment or trailers in the
side -yard of single family lots in certain zoning districts and outdoor storage of trash and recycling
containers for all single family dwellings.
■ Surfacing. Section 11-18-3.A of the Zoning Ordinance allows outdoor storage of recreation
vehicles, recreational equipment, and trailers on single family lots. Storage within the front yard
and side yard is required to be located upon an improved driveway whereas storage in the rear
yard is allowed upon grass. Driveways for single family lots are required to be surfaces with
concrete, asphalt, or paver bricks except where accessed from gravel streets. Recreational vehicles
and trailers are not used as frequently as vehicles, which is why they are allowed to be stored on
grass in rear yards.
However, prior to incorporation, subdivisions within the R-1, R-2, and R-3 District were allowed to
be surfaced with Class -5 and there are many legal non -conforming properties. With the larger lot
area and width within these districts, homes are also typically not located as close together as
subdivisions within the Sewer Districts. City staff is recommending that Section 11-18-3.A.2.b(2) be
amended to allow a Class -5 surface for storage of recreation vehicles, recreational equipment, or
trailers within side yards.
Waste Containers. Section 11-18-4.13 of the Zoning Ordinance requires that trash and recycling
containers for residential properties be stored indoors or within side or rear yards setback a
minimum of five feet from property lines. Administration of the requirement to keep waste
containers within the side or rear yard has proven problematic for City staff in terms of the
resources required, as well as wide spread opposition. City staff recommends removing the
requirement for storage of waste containers only in the side or rear yard. These containers should
still be setback from property lines five feet so as not to obstruct drainage or create compatibility
issues with abutting properties.
A public hearing was held by the Planning Commission at their meeting on 19 April 2021 to consider the
proposed amendments. There were no public comments. The Planning Commission had no questions or
comments regarding the proposed amendments. The public hearing was closed and the Planning
Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approval of the proposed amendments as presented.
I SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED: I
■ Ordinance 2021-09 (with changes)
■ Ordinance 2021-09 (revised)
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to adopt Ordinance 2021-09 amending the Zoning Ordinance regulating outdoor storage for single
family dwellings.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
N/A
ORDINANCE NO.: 2021-09
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE REGULATING ACCESSORY OUTDOOR STORAGE FOR
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
Section 1. Section 11-18-3.A.2.b(2) of the Zoning Ordinance (Accessory Uses and Buildings — Outdoor
Storage) is hereby amended to read as follows:
(2) The area on which the recreational vehicles and equipment are stored
shall be surfaced with asphalt, concrete, or paving brick, except that
Class -5 shall also be allowed within the A-1, A-2, R-1, R-2, and R-3
Districts.
Section 2. Section 11-18-4.13 of the Zoning Ordinance (Accessory Uses and Buildings — Waste and Recycling
Containers) is hereby amended to read as follows:
B. Single -Family Residential Uses: Exterior storage of waste and recycling containers not stored
within the principal structure shall be set back a minimum
of five feet (5') from all property lines.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Otsego this 26th day of April, 2021.
MOTION BY:
SECOND BY:
ALL IN FAVOR:
THOSE OPPOSED:
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CITY OF OTSEGO
BY:
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Audra Etzel, City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO.: 2021-09
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE REGULATING ACCESSORY OUTDOOR STORAGE
FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
Section 1. Section 11-18-3.A.2.b(2) of the Zoning Ordinance (Accessory Uses and Buildings — Outdoor
Storage) is hereby amended to read as follows:
(2) The area on which the recreational vehicles and equipment are stored
shall be surfaced with asphalt, concrete, or paving brick, except that
Class -5 shall also be allowed within the A-1, A-2, R-1, R-2, and R-3
Districts.
Section 2. Section 11-18-4.6 of the Zoning Ordinance (Accessory Uses and Buildings — Waste and Recycling
Containers) is hereby amended to read as follows:
B. Single -Family Residential Uses: Exterior storage of waste and recycling containers not stored
within the principal structure shall be set back a minimum of five feet (5') from all property lines.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Otsego this 26' day of April, 2021.
MOTION BY:
SECOND BY:
ALL IN FAVOR:
THOSE OPPOSED:
2
CITY OF OTSEGO
BY:
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Audra Etzel, City Clerk