In addition to other uses specifically identified elsewhere in this title, the following are conditional uses allowed in the I-1 Light Industrial District by the issuance of a conditional use permit based upon procedures set forth in and regulated by Chapter 196 (Conditional Use Permits) of this title.
(A) Animal kennels, provided that:
(1) The animal kennel shall be located in a freestanding building;
(2) An exercise area at least 100 square feet in size shall be provided to accommodate the periodic exercising of animals boarded at the kennel;
(3) If an outdoor exercise area is provided, it shall be at least 150 square feet in size and shall be restricted to the exercising of 1 animal, on leash, under the control of a handler, in the pet exercise area, at a time;
(4) Outdoor exercise areas shall be fenced, not less than 6 feet in height with an additional at least 2-foot security arm with an internal orientation set at a 30° angle, and shall be of sufficient strength to retain kenneled animals. Said fence shall be located in a side or rear yard and shall provide a complete visual screen from surrounding properties in compliance with § 213.04 (Required Screening and Landscaping) of this title. Said fence shall be set back at least 100 feet from any side or rear property line;
(5) Outdoor exercise areas must be cleaned at least once a day to prevent the accumulation of animal wastes and the spread of disease;
(6) 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 60ºF. and 75°F.;
(7) 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;
(8) Indoor animal kennel floors and walls shall be made of nonporous materials or sealed concrete to make it nonporous;
(9) 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;
(10) The appropriate license is obtained from the City Clerk; and
(11) All State Health Department and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency requirements for such facilities are met.
(B) Auto and boat repair, auto glass, muffler and upholstery shops, tire recapping and supply stores, and vehicle (automobiles, boats) storage for new or used vehicles (this does not include dismantling or wrecking) and parking and/or commercial storage of vehicles; need not be enclosed, provided:
(1) Not less than 25% of the lot, parcel, or tract of land shall remain as landscaped green area according to the approved landscape plan;
(2) The entire area other than occupied by buildings or structures or planting shall be surfaced with bituminous material or concrete which will control dust and drainage. The entire area shall have a perimeter curb barrier, a stormwater drainage system and is subject to the approval of the City Engineer;
(3) The hours of operation shall be between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Evening hours of operation shall be subject to the approval of the City Council;
(4) All painting must 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 of Minnesota Pollution Control Standards, Minnesota regulation APC 1-15, as amended;
(5) The emission of odor by a use shall be in compliance with and regulated by the State of Minnesota Pollution Control Standards, Minnesota Regulation APC 7011, as amended;
(6) All flammable materials, including liquids and rags, shall conform with the applicable provisions of the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code;
(7) All outside storage is prohibited. The storage of damaged vehicles, vehicles being repaired, and vehicle parts and accessory equipment must be completely inside a principal or accessory building; and
(8) All conditions pertaining to a specific site are subject to change when the Council, upon investigation in relation to a formal request, finds that the general welfare and public betterment can be served by modifying the conditions.
(C) Commercial, private, and public satellite dish transmitting or receiving antennas in excess of 2 meters, amateur radio service antennas and towers, personal wireless service antennas, commercial and public radio and television transmitting antennas, public safety communication antennas, and public utility microwave antennas as regulated by Chapter 214 (Towers, Antennas, and Telecommunications Facilities) of this title.
(D) Commercial recreation facilities, provided that:
(1) The architectural appearance and function plan of the building and the site shall be designed with a high standard of architectural and aesthetic compatibility with surrounding properties. Building materials, orientation, colors, height, roof design, lighting, signage, and site landscaping shall be designed to complement the surrounding industrial properties and demonstrate potential industrial reuse. All sides of the principal and accessory structures are to have essentially the same or a coordinated, harmonious exterior finish treatment.
(2) A commercial recreational use in a shared tenancy building shall have its own exterior entrance and exit.
(E) Daycare facilities as a principal or accessory use as regulated by § 205.21 (Daycare Facilities) of this title.
(F) Essential services involving transmission pipelines and transmission or substation lines in excess of 33kV and up to 100kV, as regulated by § 205.05 (Essential Services) of this title.
(G) More than 1 principal buildings on 1 lot of record, provided that:
(1) Lot requirements. The lot shall conform to the minimum lot area, lot width, and setback requirements of § 227.07 (Lot Requirements and Setbacks) of this title.
(2) Setbacks. Setbacks between multiple principal buildings within the same base lot shall be a minimum of 20 feet.
(3) Common areas. All common areas including, but not limited to, open space, wetlands, greenways, stormwater basins, driveways, parking areas, sidewalks, etc., shall be maintained in one of the following ways:
(a) All of the property including buildings and common areas shall be owned by a single entity;
(b) Condominium ownership pursuant to M.S. § 515A.1-106; or
(c) The property shall be divided into a base lot and unit lots to allow for individual ownership of the principal buildings or individual tenant spaces within the principal building, with each owner of a unit lot having an equal and undivided interest in the common area, subject to the following requirements:
1. The tenant space related to each unit lot shall have an exclusive exterior entrance.
2. A management association shall be established for all commercial developments with multiple principal buildings subdivided in a base lot/unit lot configuration that is to be responsible for all exterior building maintenance, approval of any exterior architectural modifications, landscaping, snow clearing, and regular maintenance of driveways and parking areas, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney.
(4) Utilities.
(a) Underground or exterior service. All utilities including telephone, electricity, gas, and telecable shall be installed underground. Exterior utility meters and fixtures shall be located in interior side or rear yards when possible and shall be screened from view of adjacent properties and the public right-of-way.
(b) Public utility service. Separate public utility services shall be provided to each unit unless exempted by the City Engineer.
1. Water connection. A shutoff valve for each individual unit shall be provided.
2. Sewer connection. Where more than 1 unit is served by a sanitary sewer service, all maintenance and cleaning shall be the responsibility of the maintenance association or owners.
(H) Planned unit developments as regulated by Chapter 217 (Planned Unit Developments) of this title.
(I) Sexually oriented uses, principal as regulated by Chapter 208 (Sexually Oriented Uses) of this title and Chapter 114 (Adult Entertainment) of Title XI (Business Regulations).
(J) Wind energy conversion systems (WECS), noncommercial, provided that:
(1) All requirements of § 215.02 (Wind Energy Conversion Systems “WECS”) of this title are satisfied.
(2) Noncommercial wind energy conversion systems are located on lots at least two and one-half acres in area.
(Ord. 2011-06-07A, passed 6-7-2011)