(A) Accessory, indoor retail, rental or service activity other than that allowed as a permitted use or conditional use within this chapter, provided that:
(1) The use is accessory and related to the permitted industrial use allowed within an I-1 District; and
(2) The use does not constitute more than 30% of the lot area and not more than 30% of the gross floor area of the principal building.
(B) Automobile repair, major and minor, provided that:
(3) Regardless of whether the dispensing, sale or offering for sale of motor fuels and/or oil is incidental to the conduct of the use or business, the standards and requirements imposed by this chapter for motor fuel stations shall apply. These standards and requirements are, however, in addition to other requirements that are imposed for other uses of the property;
(4) All painting shall be conducted in an approved paint booth. All paint booths and all other activities of the operation shall thoroughly control the emission of fumes, dust or other particulate matter so that the use shall be in compliance with the State Pollution Control Standards, Minn. Regulations APC 1-15, as amended;
(5) All flammable materials, including liquids and rags, shall conform with the applicable provisions of the State Uniform Fire Code; and
(6) Provisions are made to control and reduce noise.
(D) Mini self-storage facilities provided that:
(1) At least 25% of the site is open green space which is sodded and intensely landscaped in accordance with a plan approved by the City Council;
(2) No buildings shall be located closer than 25 feet to each other to allow for parking, loading, driveway and fire lanes;
(3) No single building shall be greater than 150 feet in length;
(4) Adequate space is provided for snow storage;
(5) All structures are to be within 200 feet of a fire hydrant;
(6) All storage buildings are to be equipped with an approved fire suppression system which will be subject to review and approval of the City Building Official and the Fire Department;
(7) Every 2,000 square feet of the storage structure is to be separated by a fire wall and a complete and comprehensive fire alarm system with smoke detectors shall be initiated in each structure subject to the review and approval of the Fire Department;
(8) All driveways and parking areas are to be hard (blacktop or concrete) surfaced and adequate turning radius for fire truck maneuverability is to be maintained throughout the site. Designated snow storage space is to be provided to insure adequate and safe access during winter months;
(9) If an on-premises caretaker dwelling unit is provided on site, construction of the dwelling unit shall conform to all design standard regulations for multiple-family dwelling units of the State Building Code;
(10) Any structures having exposure to an adjacent residential use or public right-of-way, park or similar public use areas shall be of brick, natural stone, wood or stucco facing material; and
(11) No retailing, wholesaling, manufacturing, repair or other activity other than storage is to occur within the self storage, mini warehousing facility.
(E) Motor fuel stations provided the following:
(1) Motor fuel facilities. Motor fuel facilities shall be installed in accordance with state and city standards. Additionally, adequate space shall be provided to access fuel pumps and allow maneuverability around the pumps. Underground fuel storage tanks are to be positioned to allow adequate access by motor fuel transports and unloading operations which do not conflict with circulation, access and other activities on the site. Fuel pumps shall be installed on pump islands;
(2) Architectural standards.
(a) As a part of the conditional use permit application, a color illustration of all building elevations shall be submitted;
(b) The architectural appearance, scale and functional plan of the building(s) and canopy shall be complementary and compatible with each other and the existing buildings in the neighborhood setting;
(c) All sides of the principal and accessory structures are to have essentially the same or a coordinated harmonious finish treatment pursuant to § 152.208 of this chapter; and
(d) Exterior wall treatments like brick, stone (natural or artificial), decorative concrete block and stucco shall be used.
(3) Canopy. A protective canopy structure may be located over the pump island(s), as an accessory structure. The canopy shall meet the following performance standards:
(a) The edge of the canopy shall be 30 feet or more from the front and/or side lot line, provided that adequate visibility both on-site and off-site is maintained;
(b) The canopy shall not exceed 18 feet in height and shall provide 14 feet of clearance to accommodate a semitrailer truck passing underneath;
(c) The canopy fascia shall not exceed three feet in vertical height;
(d) Canopy lighting shall consist of canister spotlights recessed into the canopy. No portion of the light source or fixture may extend below the ceiling of the canopy. Total canopy illumination may not exceed 115 foot candles below the canopy at ground level;
(e) The architectural design, colors and character of the canopy shall be consistent with the principal building on the site;
(f) Signage may be allowed on a detached canopy in lieu of wall signage on the principal structure, provided that the individual canopy sign does not exceed more than 20% of the canopy facade facing a public right-of-way; and
(g) Canopy posts/sign posts shall not obstruct traffic or the safe operation of the gas pumps.
(4) Pump islands. Pump islands shall comply with the following performance standards:
(a) Pump islands shall be elevated six inches above the traveled surface of the site; and
(b) All pump islands shall be set at least 30 feet back from any property line. Additionally, the setback between the pump islands curb face shall be at least 24 feet.
(5) Dust control and drainage. The entire site other than taken up by a building, structure or plantings shall be surfaced with asphalt, concrete, cobblestone or paving brick. Plans for surfacing and drainage shall be subject to approval of the City Engineer. Drainage from all fueling areas shall be directed to an oil/grit separator. Minimum design standards for the oil/grit separator shall include the following:
(a) A minimum of 400 cubic feet of permanent pool storage capacity per acre of drainage area;
(b) A minimum pool depth of four feet;
(c) A minimum oil containment capacity of 800 gallons; and
(d) Minimum maintenance/inspection of two times per year and/or after measurable spill events. A measurable spill shall be defined by the State Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Any measurable spill event must be reported to the MPCA.
(6) Landscaping.
(a) At least 35% of the lot, parcel or tract of land used exclusively for the gas sales facility shall remain as a grass plot, including trees, shrubbery, plantings or fencing and shall be landscaped. Required minimum green area should be emphasized in the front and side yards abutting streets or residential property; and
(b) At the boundaries of the lot, the following landscape area shall be required:
1. From side and rear property lines, an area of not less than ten feet wide shall be landscaped in compliance with § 152.278 of this chapter;
2. From all road rights-of-way, an area of not less than 15 feet wide shall be landscaped in compliance with § 152.278 of this chapter;
3. Where lots abut residential zoned property, a buffer yard of not less than 20 feet wide shall be landscaped and screened in accordance with § 152.278 of this chapter; and
4. The property owner shall be responsible for maintenance of all landscaping, including within the boulevard.
(7) Exterior lighting. The lighting shall be in compliance with § 152.187 of this chapter. A comprehensive lighting plan shall be submitted as part of the conditional use permit application and shall be subject to the following performance standards:
(a) Canopy lighting. Canopy lighting under the canopy structure shall consist of canister spotlights recessed into the canopy. No portion of the light source or fixture may extend below the ceiling of the canopy. Total canopy illumination below the canopy may not exceed 115 foot candles at ground level;
(b) Perimeter lighting. Lighting at the periphery of the site and building shall be directed downward and individual lights shall not exceed 15 foot candles at ground level;
(c) Illumination. Maximum site illumination shall not exceed four-tenths foot candle at ground level when measured at any boundary line with an adjoining residential property or any public property; and
(8) Circulation and loading. The site design shall accommodate adequate turning radius and vertical clearance for a semitrailer truck. Designated loading areas shall be exclusive of off-street parking stalls and drive aisles. A site plan shall be provided to illustrate adequate turning radius, using appropriate engineering templates;
(9) Parking.
(a) Parking spaces shall be calculated solely based upon the use(s) and the square footage of the principal building(s); and
(b) Parking spaces shall be screened from abutting residential properties in accordance with § 152.279 of this chapter.
(10) Noise. Public address system shall not be audible at any property line. Playing of music or advertisement from the public address system is prohibited. Noise control shall be required as regulated in § 152.191 of this chapter;
(11) Outside storage, sales and service. No outside storage or sales shall be allowed, except as follows:
(a) Public phones may be located on site as long as they do not interrupt on-site traffic circulation and are not located in a yard abutting residentially zoned property;
(b) Propane sales of 20 pound capacity tanks may be located outside provided the propane tanks are secured in a locker and meet all State Uniform Building and Fire Codes;
(c) A compressed air service area may be located on site as long as it does not interrupt on-site traffic circulation; and
(d) Accessory outdoor services, sales or rental as regulated by § 152.650(B) of this chapter;
(12) Litter control. The operation shall be responsible for litter control on the subject property, which is to occur on a daily basis. Trash receptacles shall be provided at a convenient location on site to facilitate litter control; and
(13) Additional stipulations. All conditions pertaining to a specific site are subject to change when the City Council, upon investigation in relation to a formal request, finds that the general welfare and public betterment can be served as well or better by modifying or expanding the conditions set forth herein.
(F) Open and outdoor storage (not outdoor sales lots) as an accessory use provided that:
(1) The storage area is landscaped and screened from view of neighboring uses, residential zoning districts and public rights-of-way per § 152.279 of this chapter;
(2) The storage area is fenced in a manner approved by the city;
(3) Storage area is blacktopped or concrete surfaced unless specifically approved by the City Council;
(4) All lighting shall be in compliance with § 152.187 of this chapter or other lighting standards in place at the time of project approval;
(5) The storage area does not take up parking space as required for conformity to this chapter;
(6) The property shall not abut property zoned for residential or business use;
(7) The storage area is not located in a front yard;
(8) The storage area shall not abut a school or a public park; and
(9) Storage shall not include material considered hazardous under federal or state environmental law.
(I) Veterinary clinics (with kennels) provided that:
(1) All areas in which animals are confined are located indoors and are properly soundproofed from adjacent properties;
(2) Animal carcasses are properly disposed of in a manner not utilizing on site garbage facilities or incineration and the carcasses are properly refrigerated during periods prior to disposal;
(3) An animal kennel is permitted as a use accessory to the veterinary clinic provided that:
(a) The number of animals boarded shall not exceed 20;
(b) An indoor exercise area shall be provided to accommodate the periodic exercising of animals boarded at the kennel. No outdoor exercising of animals shall be permitted;
(c) A ventilation system shall be designed so that no odors or organisms will spread between wards or to the outside air and will be capable of completely exchanging internal air at a rate of at least twice per hour. Air temperature must be maintained between 60°F and 75°F;
(d) A room separate from the kennel area shall be provided of sufficient size to adequately separate animals that are sick or injured from healthy animals;
(e) Indoor animal kennel floors and walls shall be made of nonporous materials or sealed concrete to make it nonporous; and
(f) Animal wastes shall be flushed down an existing sanitary sewer system or enclosed in a container of sufficient construction to eliminate odors and organisms and shall be properly disposed of at least once a day.
(4) The appropriate license is obtained from the City Administrator and the conditions of the city code relating to the keeping of animals are satisfactorily met; and
(5) All State Health Department and State Pollution Control Agency requirements for those facilities are met.
(Prior Code, § 11-70-4) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)