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CITY OF SHAKOPEE
Memorandum
CASELOG NO.: N.A
TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: R. Michael Leek, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Workshop on architectural design and exterior building materials standards
MEETING DATE: March 31, 2003
INTRODUCTION:
At a number of Council meetings in recent months, and in connection with a variety of development
projects, there have been expressions of dissatisfaction with both the quality of architectural design
and exterior building materials used on commercial and attached residential development projects.
DISCUSSION:
In preparation for the workshop discussion, I reviewed ordinances from a number of other
communities. In many cases, the code language is not a great deal different from that Shakopee's
current code. However, to give the Council an idea of the range I encountered, I have included
excerpts from the following city codes as they relate to architectural design and materials;
. Burnsville
. Chanhassen
. Chaska
. Shakopee
The range from least specific (Shakopee, Chanhassen, and Chaska) to most specific (Burnsville). In
fairness to the City of Chanhassen, several years ago it adopted specific corridor standards for
Highway 5. In fact, a majority ofthe Council may require that Shakopee city staff proposed changes
to materials standards, including a corridor approach for STH 169, very soon after the opening of
STH 169 in the City of Shako pee. The Council at that time rejected the changes, with the opinion
having been expressed that they would have been too stringent for the City of Shakopee.
It appears that the real difference in approaches is not necessarily in terms of Code language, but
rather in process. The City of Shakopee does not have an architectural review process per se, and
such review really only occurs when there is a request for PUD or CUP approval. By contrast, the
Burnsville code establishes a design review committee that appears to review every project. The most
extreme approach is represented by Chaska, which as Kevin Ringwald's e-mail indicates, places
every vacant piece ofland in a holding zone with no zoning entitlements at all. In essence the City
negotiates the site plan, architectural design and materials for every project. Having said that, the
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approach does not necessarily result in a different design outcome, at least in the residential context.
Attached to this report are townhome images for Ryland projects in Shakopee and Chaska. The
Heritage Condominiums in Chaska are the same as they are in Riverside Grove in Shakopee.
Also accompanying this report is a table that provides Council with information about
commercial/retail building materials for buildings constructed in the City within the last seven years.
Brick was the prevailing material on the largest number of buildings (16 of36 reviewed), with
textured block being the next most common material (13 of36 reviewed)
Should the Council wish to pursue changes in review process, it is clear that additional review time
and cost will be incurred. If the City is to recoup those costs, they will to some extent be reflected
in the cost of future projects in the City. Council should discuss the desirable balance to be struck
between these factors.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Provide staff with direction, by motion, regarding changes, if any, which the Council wishes to make
to either the City Code relative to architectural design or exterior building materials standards, or to
the review processes as they relate to architectural design or building materials. Specifically, Council
is asked to provide direction on;
1. Whether to proceed with changes to the City Code regarding architectural design standards for
commercial or attached residential projects, and what types of changes to proceed with.
2. Whether to proceed with changes to the City Code regarding exterior building materials
standards for commercial or attached residential projects, and what types of changes to
proceed with.
3. Whether the Council wishes to change the review process such that architectural design and
building materials would be reviewed an approved by a) the City Council, b) the Planning
Commission, c) a separate design review committee, or d) some other entity.
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R. Michael Leek
Community Development Director
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10-19-1: SPECIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS IN ALL BUSINESS DISTRICTS:
(A) Building Design and Materials: All buildings shall be designed to accomplish
the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Building materials shall
be attractive in appearance, of a durable finish, and be of a quality that is
compatible and harmonious with adjacent structures. All buildings shall be
of good aesthetic and architectural quality to ensure they will maintain and
enhance the property values of neighboring properties and not adversely
impact the community's public health, safety and general welfare.
1. All new building fronts and refacing of existing buildings, shall
include a minimum of three of the following elements:
a. accent materials;
b. a visually pleasing front entry that, in addition to doors,
shall be accented a minimum of 150 S.F. around the door entrance
for single occupancy buildings and a minimum of 300 S.F. total for
the front of multi-tenant buildings (this area shall be counted as one
element) ;
c. 25% window coverage on each front that faces a street;
d. contrasting, yet complementary material colors;
e. a combination of horizontal and vertical design features;
f. irregular building shapes; or
g. other architectural features in the overall architectural
concept.
If the applicant and the Development Review Committee (ORe) cannot
agree on the proposed building exterior elevations, the applicant shall be
required to make an application for a Conditional Use Permit to prove
compatibility.
2. Accent materials shall be wrapped around walls visible from public
view. Painting shall not be substituted for visual relief, accenting, or a
required element. No wall shall exceed 100 feet in length without visual
relief. Visual relief may be defined as the incorporation of design features
such as windows, horizontal and vertical patterns, contrasting material
colors, or varying wall depths.
3. Major exterior materials of all walls including face brick, stone,
glass, stucco, synthetic stucco, architectural concrete and precast panels
shall be acceptable as the major exterior wall surface when they are
incorporated into an overall design of the building. Color impregnated
decorative block shall also be allowed as a major exterior wall material, and
shall be required to be sealed. All materials shall be color impregnated with
the exception of allowing architectural concrete precast panel systems to be
painted. Painting shall not be allowed on color impregnated, major exterior
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materials. Request for approval of cast in place systems shall be through a
Conditional Use Permit or Planned Unit Development, whichever is deemed
appropriate by City staff. If the architectural precast panel systems are
painted, they shall be properly prepared and maintained regularly to prevent
peeling, stripping, shading or any other form of deterioration or
discoloration. Proof of manufacturer's painting specifications shall be
supplied prior to issuance of a building permit. This paragraph shall also
apply to all exterior repairs, remodeling, or expansion of existing buildings
that require a building permit.
4. Unadorned pre-stressed concrete panels, whether smooth or raked,
nondecorative concrete block, sheet metal, corrugated metal or unfinished
metal shall not be used as exterior materials. This restriction shall apply to
all principal structures and to all accessory buildings except those accessory
buildings not visible from any property line. No more than 25% of any
exterior wall on a building shall be wood or metal accent material.
5. Major Roadway Building Materials: Allowable exterior building
materials within public view of major roadways shall include architectural
precast concrete panels, (excluding raked or plain), stucco, synthetic stucco,
face brick, stone, glass and combinations thereof. No more than 25% of any
exterior wall surface on a building shall be wood or metal when used as an
accent material. Stucco or synthetic stucco shall not be allowed within 24
inches from grade. Color impregnated decorative concrete block may be an
acceptable accent material, if approved by the Development Review
Committee. This subsection shall apply to all exterior repairs, remodeling,
or expansions of existing buildings that require a building permit. Major
roadways means all roadways that are classified as a thoroughfare,
major/minor arterial, intermediate arterial or interstate freeway in the
Comprehensive Plan.
6. Roofs which are exposed or an integral part of the building
aesthetics shall be constructed only of commercial grade asphalt shingles,
wood shingles, standing seam metal, slate, tile, or copper. Flat roofs, which
are generally parallel with the first floor elevation, are not subject to these
material limitations.
7. All building and roofing materials shall meet current accepted
industry standards, and tolerances, and shall be subject to review and
approval by the Development Review Committee for quality, durability, and
aesthetic appeal. For all new buildings and building exterior renovations, the
applicant shall submit to the City product samples, color building elevations,
and associated drawings which illustrate the construction techniques to be
used in the installation of such materials. Building and roofing materials not
specifically approved in this Section may be allowed by a Conditional Use
Permit or Planned Unit Development only after it is demonstrated that the
proposed material is equal to or better than approved materials. The long-
range maintenance of the proposed material shall be incorporated as a
condition of the approval and filed on the property.
(B) All trash, recyclable materials, and trash and recyclable materials handling
equipment shall be stored within the principal structure; totally screened
from public view by the principal building; or stored within an accessory
structure constructed of building materials compatible with the principal
structure enclosed by a roof, and readily served through swinging doors or
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an overhead door on tracks. Compactors shall be totally screened from eye level
view from public streets and adjacent properties. Existing uses shall comply
with the enclosure requirements listed in this Section within six (6) months
of receiving notice from the City. For the purposes of this Section, "trash"
means "mixed municipal solid waste" as defined under Section 7-7-1 of the
City Code.
(C) Design and maintenance of off-street parking areas in accordance with
subsection 10-7-26(0) of this Title.
(D) Garages, accessory structures, screen walls and exposed areas of retaining
walls shall be of a similar type, quality and appearance as the principal
structure.
(E) The ground level view of all rooftop equipment and related piping, ducting,
electrical and mechanical utilities shall be painted to match the building,
designed to be compatible with the architectural treatment of the principal
structure or screened by the use of parapet walls. Wood fencing shall not be
used for screening.
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A) Building Design and Materials: All buildings shall be designed to accomplish
the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Building materials shall be
attractive in appearance, of a durable finish, and be of a quality that is
compatible and harmonious with adjacent structures. All buildings shall be of
good aesthetic and architectural quality, to ensure they will maintain and
enhance the property values of neighboring properties and not adversely impact
the community's public health, safety and general welfare.
1. All new building fronts and ref acing of an existing building, shall
include a minimum of three of the following elements
a. accent materials;
b. a visually pleasing front entry that, in addition to doors, shall be
accented a minimum of 150 S.P. around the door entrance for single
occupancy buildings and a minimum of 300 S.P. total for the front of
multi-tenant buildings (this area shall be counted as one element);
c. 25% window coverage on each front that faces a street;
d. contrasting, yet complementary material colors;
e. a combination of horizontal and vertical design features;
f. irregular building shapes, or
g. other architectural features in the overall architectural concept.
If the building configuration is placed on the lot in such a way
that the main entrances are facing the side yard street, or interior side
yard, they shall also meet the minimum of three elements.
If the applicant and the Development Review Committee (DRC)
cannot agree on the proposed building exterior elevations, the applicant
shall be required to make an application for a Conditional Use Permit to
prove compatibility.
2. Accent materials shall be wrapped around walls visible from public view.
Painting accent bands on a major exterior material shall not be allowed as or
substituted for visual relief, accenting, or a required element.
3. Major exterior materials of all walls including face brick, stone, glass,
stucco, synthetic stucco architectural concrete and precast panels shall be
acceptable as the major exterior wall material when they are incorporated into an
overall design of the building. Color impregnated decorative block shall also be
allowed as a major exterior wall surface, and shall be required to be sealed. All
materials shall be color impregnated, with the exception of allowing
architectural concrete precast panel systems to be painted. Painting shall not be
allowed on color impregnated major exterior materials. Request for approval of
cast in place systems shall be through a Conditional Use Permit or Planned Unit
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Development, whichever is deemed appropriate by City staff. If the architectural
precast panel systems are painted, they shall be properly prepared and
maintained regularly to prevent peeling, stripping, shading or any other form of
deterioration or discoloration. Proof of manufacturer's painting specifications
shall be supplied prior to issuance of a building permit. This paragraph shall
also apply to all exterior repairs, remodeling, or expansion of existing buildings
that require a building permit.
4. Unadorned pre-stressed concrete panels, whether smooth or raked,
nondecorative concrete block, sheet metal, corrugated metal or unfinished metal
shall not be used as exterior materials. This restriction shall apply to all
principal structures and to all accessory buildings. No more than 25% of any
exterior wall on a building shall be wood or metal accent material.
5. Major Roadway Building Materials: Allowable exterior building
materials within public view of major roadways shall include architectural
precast concrete panels, (excluding raked or plain), stucco, synthetic stucco,
brick, stone, glass and combinations thereof. No wall shall exceed 100 feet in
length without visual relief, if visible from a major roadway. Visual relief may
be defined as a varying design of the building by incorporating design features
such as windows, horizontal and vertical patterns, contrasting material colors or
varying wall depths. Stucco or synthetic stucco shall not be allowed within 24
inches from grade. Color impregnated decorative concrete block may be an
acceptable material, if approved by the Development Review Committee. Other
materials such as wood or metal may be permitted for limited accent use up to
25% on any building elevation. This subsection shall apply to all exterior
repairs, remodeling, or expansions of existing buildings that require a building
permit. Major roadways means all roadways that are classified as a
thoroughfare, major/minor arterial, intermediate arterial or interstate freeway in
the Comprehensive Plan.
6. Roofs which are exposed or an integral part of the building aesthetics
shall be constructed only of commercial grade asphalt shingles, wood shingles,
standing seam metal, slate, tile, or copper. Flat roofs which are generally
parallel with the first floor elevation are not subject to these material
limitations.
7. All building and roofing materials shall meet current accepted industry
standards and tolerances, and shall be subject to review and approval by the
Development Review Committee for quality, durability, and aesthetic appeal.
For all new buildings and building exterior renovations, the applicant shall
submit to the City product samples, color building elevations, and associated
drawings which illustrate the construction techniques to be used in the
installation of such materials. Building and roofing materials not specifically
approved in this Section may be allowed by a Conditional Use Permit or Planned
Unit Development only after it is demonstrated that the proposed material is
equal to or better than approved materials. The long-range maintenance ofthe
proposed material shall be incorporated as a condition of the approval and filed
on the property.
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10-15-1: SPECIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS IN R-3A, R-3B AND R-3C
DISTRICTS:
(A) Floor Area: Five hundred (500) square foot minimum floor area for
efficiency apartment units. Minimum eight hundred (800) square feet for a
one bedroom dwelling unit plus one hundred (100) square feet for each
additional bedroom. Seven hundred (700) square foot minimum floor area
for one bedroom apartment dwelling units in retirement housing
developments, plus one hundred (100) square feet for each additional
bedroom. Garages, breezeways and porch floor spaces shall not be credited
in determining the required floor area of units.
(B) Utilities: All multiple family dwellings shall be served by public sanitary
sewer and water. The private utility systems within the development shall
be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer.
(e) Parking: The design and maintenance of off-street parking areas and the
required number of parking spaces shall be in accordance with subsection
10-7-26(0). Private driveways for garages in townhouse developments shall
be a minimum of twenty feet (20') in length to allow vehicle parking on the
driveway.
(D) Size of Development: All developments which contain two (2) or more
structures and/or a structure containing ten (10) or more dwelling units shall
be by conditional use permit. No townhouse building shall have more than
eight (8) dwelling units.
(E) Trash Handling and Recycling: All trash, recyclable materials, and trash
and recyclable materials handling equipment shall be stored within the
principal structure, totally screened from public view by the principal
building, or stored within an accessory structure constructed of building
materials compatible with the principal structure, enclosed by a roof, and
readily served through swinging doors. Compactors that are attached to the
principal structure shall be totally screened from eye level view from public
streets and adjacent properties by a screening wall constructed of the same
building material as the principal structure. Existing uses shall comply with
the enclosure requirements listed in this Section within five (5) years of
receiving notice from the City. For the purposes of this Section, "trash"
means "mixed municipal solid waste" as defined under Section 7-7-1 of the
City Code.
(F) On Site Screening: All mechanical equipment, utility meters, storage and
service areas and similar features shall be completely screened from the
eye-level view from adjacent properties and public streets, or designed to be
compatible with the architectural treatment of the principal structure.
(G) Building Design and Materials: All buildings shall be designed to accomplish
the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Building materials shall
be attractive in appearance, durable, and of a quality which is both
compatible with adjacent structures and consistent with the City's standards
for the district in which it is located. All buildings shall be of good aesthetic
and architectural quality, as demonstrated by the inclusion of elements such
as accent materials, entrance and window treatments, contrasting colors,
irregular building shapes and rooflines, or other architectural features in the
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overall architectural concept.
1. Major exterior surfaces on all walls shall be facing brick (glazed or
unglazed), clay facing tile, stone masonry (granite, limestone, marble, slate,
sandstone, or quartzite), finished texture stucco (cement or synthetic),
exterior finished wood siding (painted, stained, or weather-sealed), exterior
finished metal siding (not including sheet metal of any kind), or exterior
finished vinyl siding.
2. All building and roofing materials shall meet current accepted
industry standards, and tolerances, and shall be subject to review and
approval by the City for quality, durability, and aesthetic appeal. For all new
buildings and building exterior renovations, the architect shall submit to the
City product samples, color bUilding elevations, and associated drawings
which illustrate the construction techniques to be used in the installation of
such materials.
3. If complementary building styles, materials, and color schemes are
proposed for a development, the developer shall submit to the City a plan
showing the distribution of the styles, materials, and colors throughout the
development.
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911.60
Subd. 1. Purpose. The guiding of land development into a compatible relationship of uses
depends upon the maintenance of certain standards. The purpose of this section is to establish
limitations on certain activities with a high potential for pollution or nuisance. The performance
standards shall apply in all zones, unless specifically stated to the contrary.
Subd. 2. Exterior Stora~e. In all zones, exterior storage is prohibited except as regulated by
conditional use permit, planned unit development, or as specifically provided in the zone
regulations. Notwithstanding the above, exterior storage of the following items is a permitted
accessory use in residential zones:
A. laundry drying;
B. recreational equipment;
C. construction and landscaping materials and equipment currently being used on the
premises;
D. agricultural equipment and materials if these are used or intended for use on the
premises; and
E. off-street parking of personal vehicles.
Subd. 3. Refuse. All refuse shall be stored and disposed of in accordance with City Code Section
3.15.
Subd. 4. Construction Materials.
A. Structures in all zones shall be constructed of materials which comply with the
building codes.
B. In the business zones and in the medium density residential (R-2) and multiple-
family residential (R-3) zones, only the following listed materials and similar
materials shall be used: face brick; stone; glass; wood; decorative block; painted
block; architecturally treated concrete; cast in place or precast concrete panels; or
siding, soffets or facia made of aluminum, steel, or vinyl. Similarity shall be
determined by the Board of Adjustment and Appeals based upon color, texture,
wearability, safety, and compatibility with structures on the same and adjacent lots
or parcels of land.
C. In the industry zones, face brick, stone, glass, wood, architecturally treated
concrete, decorative block, painted block, cast in place or precast concrete panels,
or similar materials shall be used for any portion of a structure facing a street.
Subd. 5. Bulk Stora~e of Liquids. All bulk storage of oil, gasoline, liquid fertilizer, chemicals, and
similar liquids shall comply with the requirements of the appropriate state or federal agency. Within
the agricultural preservation (AG) and rural residential (RR) zones, all bulk storage shall be in above
ground containers.
Subd. 6. Gradin~, Fillin~ and Excavation.
page revised in 2000
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Michael leek
From: Kevin Ringwald [KRingwald@chaska.net]
Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2003 8:38 AM
To: MLeek@ci.shakopee.mn.us
Subject: Re: Architectural Standards for Commercial/industrial and multiple family dwellings
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Section 09.pdf
Michael:
I have attached Section 09 of our City Code, which discusses the
Special provisions (ie. , aesthetics, lighting, etc., ) of the Zoning
Ordinance.
It probably wont be that helpful however. We use a detailed
architectural review process in conjunction with a PUD process in
reviewing the architectural requirements for C/I buildings. In
particular, we have all of our vacant sites in a holding zone and we
dont provide them the zoning entitlements to the site until they provide
us an acceptable site plan - which is very effective. We quickly and
clearly articulate to developers early in the process so they know what
we are trying to achieve.
Hope this helps,
Kevin
>>> Michael Leek <MLeek@ci.shakopee.mn.us> 03/27/03 08:23AM >>>
Hello Kate and Kevin -
Shakopee's City Council is meeting in workshop next Monday to discuss
its
disaffection with the quality of exterior materials in projects in the
last
few years, and the possibility of revising them. I wonder if you would
be
able to have someone e-mail or fax to me a copy of the relevant
provisions
of your cities codes as examples of what other cities have in place?
Also,
do either of you require a separate design review process for
architectural
design and materials? Thanks for any help you can provide.
Michael Leek
<<Michael Leek.vcf>>
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ZONING ORDINANCE
premises; landscaping and agricultural equipment and machinery currently being
used or intended for use on the premises; trash and garbage receptacles; and
off-street parking as regulated by Subsection 9.2.
9.10.1.1 Storage Trailers Prohibited
The use of truck trailers for the permanent or temporary storage of materials and
products for more than seven (7) calendar days shall be prohibited except when
fully screened from public view or enclosed within a building.
9.10.2 SCREENING:
9.10.2.1 Commercial/Industrial, and also Residential in Excess of Six Spaces
Screening may be required in cases where commercial or industrial uses are
adjacent to or across the street from property zoned or developed for residential
or public use. Screening may also be required in Residential Districts for any
off-street parking area containing more than six (6) parking spaces.
9.10.2.2 Screening Material/Heights/Landscaping
The screening required herein shall consist of a fence or wall subject to the
provision of Subsection 9.20.4.2.
9.11 BUILDING DESIGN / MATERIALS IN COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
The purpose of this Section is to assure that buildings in more intensely
developed areas of Chaska will be of high quality in both visual and functional
terms. To that end, this Section identifies permitted building materials which are
durable and long-lasting and which generally present a more attractive visual
appearance than less durable materials. (Ord. No. 629, Sec. 1, 11/17/97)
9.11.1 APPLICATION:
The provisions of this Section shall apply to all new structures including additions
or remodelings and to all new developments within areas zoned for multifamily
residential, public, commercial, and industrial use within the City of Chaska. (Ord.
No. 629, Sec. 1, 11/17/97)
9.11.2 REQUIRED EXHIBITS:
All applications for a building permit for any multifamily residential, public,
commercial, or industrial building, in addition to other information required by
applicable laws or regulations, shall include two copies of the following: (Ord. No.
629, Sec. 1, 11/17/97)
9.11.2.1 Unplatted Property
If unplatted property, a boundary survey, prepared by a registered surveyor of an
area including the property in question and 100 feet beyond its outer boundaries
showing existing property lines and dimensions, platting and easements,
buildings, street and railroad rights-of-way, utilities, topography, waterways, and
ownership of all parcels. Vegetation and soil borings shall be included.
9.11.2.2 Site Plan
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SPECIAL REGULATIONS
Site plan indicating location, size and placement of proposed structures and
yards, parking and loading facilities, fire lanes, vehicular ingress and egress,
pedestrian walkways, landscaping, utilities and grading, if pertinent. The
landscape plan shall specify species.
9.11.2.3 Exterior Elevation
Exterior elevation drawings of the proposed structure which will accurately
indicate the height, size, design, and appearance of all elevations of the proposed
structure and a description of the construction and materials to be used.
Construction plans, to include foundation data, shall be required for review by the
City building inspector prior to final approval of building permit.
The information and submittals required by this paragraph or other applicable
laws or regulations will be the basis for building permit approval and may be relied
upon therefore by City staff, Planning Commission and City Council.
9.11.3 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN I COMPATIBILITY:
a) The exterior architectural appearance of the proposed structure shall not be
so at variance with the exterior architectural appearance of existing structures
within the immediate area, or with the intended character of the applicable
zoning districts, taking into consideration building materials, size, shape and
heights, so as to cause an adverse impact upon property values in the
immediate area, or the City as a whole, or adversely affect the public health,
safety and general welfare of the portion of the City in which the property is
located, or the City as a whole; (Ord. No. 629, Sec. 1, 11/17/97)
b) All additions or remodeling shall be compatible in scale, material and
massing; (Ord. No. 629, Sec. 1, 11/17/97)
c) All rooftop or ground mounted mechanical equipment and exterior trash and
recycling storage areas shall be screened and properly maintained with
material similar to or compatible with material used on the main structure.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection 9.11.1, the City strongly
encourages screening all exterior trash and recycling storage areas where
physically possible to do so. (Ord. No. 629, Sec. 1,11/17/97)
9.11.4 PERMITTED MATERIALS:
Structural systems of all buildings shall be as required by the Uniform Building
Code. Exterior building materials shall not be so at variance with the exterior
materials of existing structures within the immediate area or the City as a whole
as to adversely impact the property values in the affected area or the City as a
whole, or adversely affect the public health, safety and general welfare.
Exterior building finishes shall consist of materials comparable in grade and
quality to the following:
a) Brick;
b) Natural Stone;
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C) Precast concrete units (Industrial Districts only) and concrete block, provided
that surfaces are molded, serrated, or treated with a textured material in order
to give the wall surface a three-dimensional character;
d) Wood, provided surfaces are finished for exterior use and only woods of
proven exterior durability are used such as cedar, redwood, and cypress;
e) Curtain wall panels of steel, fiberglass, and aluminum, (non-structural,
non-load bearing), provided such panels are factory fabricated and finished
with a permanent durable non-fade surface and their fasteners are of a
corrosion resistant design and provided further that no more than one-third of
the wall surface abutting a public street, or adjacent to a residential or public
area, consists of such panels;
f) Glass curtain wall panels.
9.11.5 PROHIBITED MATERIALS:
a) Face materials which rapidly deteriorate or become unsightly such as
galvanized metal, unfinished structural clay tile, and metal panels not factory
finished with a permanent surface;
b) Buildings comprised exclusively of metal;
c) Buildings where wood poles or timbers are the primary support for the roof
system and form the foundation structure, provided that wood foundations
shall be permissible (such as pole buildings);
d) Sheet metal, plastic or fiberglass siding, unless such siding is a component of
a factory fabricated and finished panel.
9.12 POLE BUILDINGS
Pole buildings shall be permitted only within the R-Rural and the RR2-Rural
Residential Districts. Pole buildings shall be defined as buildings where wood
poles or timbers are the primary support for the roof system and form the
foundation structure.
9.13 STANDARDS FOR ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS
In all zoning districts which permit one and two family dwellings, the following
standards shall apply to such dwellings in addition to other requirements
contained in this Ordinance.
9.13.1 REQUIREMENTS I UNIFORM BUILDING CODE:
All one and two family dwellings shall meet applicable requirements of the
Uniform Building Code which has been adopted by reference by the City of
Chaska.
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Sec. 20-1454. Architectural design standards.
Standards governing architectural design shall apply to all new and
renovated buildings within the district with the exception of single-family
residences on individual lots.
(1 ) Architectural style shall not be restricted. Evaluation of the
appearance of a project shall be based on the quality of its design
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to the established building scale, range of building
materials, pedestrian orientation, and relationship between
buildings and the streetscape.
(4) Building heights shall be limited to three (3) stories or forty
(40) feet. Measurement of the highest point shall exclude antennas
for television and radio reception, but shall include architectural
details (e.g., parapet walls), transmission antennas, satellite dishes
and transmission equipment, microwave-transmission equipment,
and other nonstructural building elements.
(5) All manmade architectural, landscape, and paving materials
shall reflect the highest quality possible and should be used in a
manner suitable to the nature of the material, its role in the design,
general durability, expected level of use or abuse, weathering
characteristics, and ease and frequency of maintenance. Major
exterior surfaces of all walls shall be face brick, stone, glass, stucco,
architecturally treated concrete, cast in place or pre-cast panels,
decorative block, or approved equivalent, as determined by the city.
The following may not be used in any visible exterior application
except when specifically permitted by the city in areas with limited
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*Exposed Cement ("cinder") blocks.
*Fabricate metal or pole construction structures, including mobile homes,
sheds, warehouses, and industrial buildings constructed either on or off-site
of corrugated metal panels.
*Exterior brick that is painted over.
*Experimental materials with no proven record of durability or ease of
maintenance in the intended application.
*A solid wall unrelieved by architectural detailing, such as a change in
materials, change in color, fenestrations, or other significant visual relief
provided in a manner or at intervals in keeping with the size, mass, and
scale of the wall and its views from public ways. A change in texture along is
not sufficient to meet this requirement.
*Materials or construction methods used for one aspect or portion of a
project that are significantly lower in quality than those used for the balance
of that project, such that this one aspect or portion is or rapidly becomes an
eyesore or detriment to the project as a whole.
*A distinct and different material or combination of materials for each
exposed exterior wall. No more than two (2) principal materials or two (2)
principal combinations of materials should be used to construct anyone
building. Addition of other materials for accent use is permissible.
*As building element, combination of elements, or another site structure that
acts as a conspicuous building emblem or signature. Examples include
single garish elements (e.g., orange roofs); use of bricks, blocks, or tiles to
turn a wall into an outsized sign or logo; and other attempts to use a
building or wall as an advertisement.
(6) Site designs and configurations that tend to catch and
accumulate trash, leaves, and dirt shall be avoided. In addition,
provisions for washing and cleaning buildings, other structures, and
building grounds shall be considered and included in the design.
(7) All building components, such as windows, doors, eaves,
soffits, and parapets, shall have good proportions that relate to the
facade of the building and shall relate well with one another.
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(8) Colors shall be harmonious. Bright or brilliant colors and
sharply contrasting colors may be used only for accent purposes.
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(9) Mechanical equipment, satellite dishes, and other utility
hardware, whether located on the roof or exterior of the building or
on the ground adjacent to it, shall be screened from the public view
and with materials identical to or strongly similar to building
materials or by heavy landscaping that will be effective in winter or
they shall be located so as not to be visible from any public way.
Use of parapet walls or pitched roof elements to screen equipment is
encouraged. In no case shall wooden fencing be used as a rooftop
equipment screen.
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(10) Screening of service yards, refuse, and waste-removal areas,
loading docks, truck parking areas and other areas which tend to be
unsightly shall be accomplished by use of walls, fencing, dense
planting, or any combination of these elements. Screening shall
block views trom public right-ot-way and shall be equally effective in
winter and summer.
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No. BuildingIBusiness Name Principal Exterior lUateriaI Secondary
Exterior
Materials
1 Applebee's brick cloth awnings
2 Boulder Ridge multi-tenant brick/stucco finish textured block
3 Culver's brick (painted)
4 Edina Realty brick
5 First National Bank brick
6 Holiday Station (l7th Ave) brick
7 Kohl's brick (facade) textured block
(side and rear)
8 Kwik Trip brick
9 New Horizons Day Care brick
10 Prime Security Bank brick
11 Shakopee Professional Bldg. brick
12 Superamerica (Crossroads) brick
13 Taco Bell brick stucco finish,
blue a\vning
14 Taco John's/Steak Escape brick/stucco finish metal awnings
15 Walgreen's brick/stucco finish
16 Wells Fargo brick textured block
17 Arby's textured block
18- Crossroads multi-tenant bldgs. textured block/painted block metal awning
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22 CUB Foods textured block/stucco finish
panel
'-''' Michael's (Southbridge textured block blick/stucco
L,..)
Crossing) finish panel
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24 Precision Auto Repair textured block
(Crossroads)
25- Shakopee Valley Marketplace textured block
26 multi-tenants
27- Southbridge Crossings textured block brick/stucco
28 multi-tenants finish panel
29 Target textured block
30 Tires Plus textured/painted block
31 Dairy Queen painted block
"'-' Jiffy Lube painted block
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33 Sam's Club painted block
34 Wal-mart painted block
35 Americinn (12th Ave) siding
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36 Country Inn & Suites siding
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Number Project Name Developer/ Type of Primary Secondary
Builder Approval Material Materials
1 Boulder Ridge Sands Siding
(Affordable, rental)
2 Brittany Village, 83 Tollefson/ PUD Siding Brick (some
2-story town homes M.W. buildings)
(owner-occupied) Johnson
3 Dublin Square James Plat Siding Brick/stone
150 2-story town Allen
homes
(Owner-occupied)
4 Eagle Creek Town CUP/plat Siding Brick
homes
Rental town homes
5 Evergreen Heights EverGreen CUP Siding Large
72 2-story town Real Estate Brick/textured
homes Dev. Corp. block (?)
(Affordable, rental)
6 Longmeadow Centex Siding Brick
2-story town homes
(Owner-occupied)
7 Meadows South Gold Plat Siding Brick
2-story town homes Nugget
(Owner-occupied)
8 Orchard Park Laurent PUD Siding -
Twin homes Builders
(Owner-occupied
9 Providence Pointe Town & CUP Siding Brick (not all
Country buildings)
Homes
10 River Place Derrick CUP Siding -
20 I-story town Investment
homes
(Owner-occupied)
11 Riverside Grove Ryland PUD Brick/Siding Textured
2-story town homes Homes block/brick
(Owner-occupied) (Depending on
product type)
12 Shenandoah Place Heritage PUD Siding Brick
2-story town homes Developme
(Owner-occupied) nt
13 South Parkview 3rd Link Plat Stucco Brick/stone
24 twin homes
(Owner-occupied)
14 Stone Meadows RDI PUD Siding Brick/Shingle
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~ . March 31,2003, RML
15 Stratford Village Ryland PUD Siding Brick
Homes Brick/siding Textured block
16 Villages*South- Ryland PUD Siding Brick
bridge Homes
Attached and
"detached" town
homes
(Owner-occupied)
17 Weston Ponds Pulte Plat Siding Brick
Homes
18 White Pines DMC Plat Brick Siding
Rental apartments
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