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8.b4 UDC Amendment - Character Area Standards Packet1 | P a g e Date of Meeting: July 18, 2023 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council From: T.J. Hofer, Consultant City Planner Maddy Bergum, Consultant Planner Re: UDC Amendment to Section 153.400.040 City staff is requesting that the City Council approve or deny the proposed ordinance for an amendment to the Unified Development Code (UDC) to amend the Character Area Standards for the Village Districts and Business Districts. Currently, the character area standards for the R-C base zoning district are not included within the UDC. Staff believes these were omitted in error when the UDC was adopted. BACKGROUND The City adopted the UDC on September 20, 2022, to replace the previous zoning and subdivision codes. Character area standards were created with the adoption of the UDC, however, the previous zoning ordinance required compliance with the Architectural Design Guideline for some aspects of design and uses. The UDC requires compliance with the character area standards regardless of use, however, the standards for the R-C zoning district are missing within the UDC. OVERVIEW OF UDC AMENDMENT The ordinance language shows what will be struck from the ordinance with a strikethrough and new text as underlined red text. 2 | P a g e 153.400.040 CHARACTER AREA STANDARDS Subd. 1. Purpose and Intent. The City’s Base Zoning Districts are categorized and organized by Character Area as defined in [Section 153.200.010]. The development patterns and forms throughout the City differ by Character Area. The standards contained within this Section are intended to support and reinforce the desired physical development patterns and forms in the City based on the described Character Area. Applicability. The following Character Area Standards do not apply to single-family detached residences or the accessory structures that are used by the inhabitants of the principal structure, unless expressly stated in subsection (B). Architectural Design Standards. The City’s adopted Design Guidelines are standards which are generally suggested and encouraged. This Section is established to identify those standards and suggestions from the Design Guidelines that are required and are defined as the Architectural Design Standards. The following Architectural Design Standards are organized by Character Area. Character Area: Village Districts (V-N, V-C and V-HC). This Character Area is defined by a mix of new and historic residential and commercial uses. The historic core (V-HC) is pedestrian friendly, walkable with a mix of shopfronts, businesses and community gathering places. Surrounding the historic core are newer village commercial uses and neighborhoods (V-N and V-C) that reference the historic architectural and design character of the V-HC. The following standards are established for any non-residential use, conditional or interim use that proposes a new structure, expansion, or modification of an existing structure. The purpose of the following is to reinforce the character of this area as described herein: a. Architectural Design. The architectural design of the village core structures, including the V-HC and V-C Zoning Districts, is defined by the form and scale of the existing buildings. To reinforce this pattern, the following standards are required for any new structure, including single-family detached residences, within the V-C and V-HC districts: Structures should be 1 ½ to 2 stories with a maximum height as regulated by the Base Zoning District standards as defined in Section [153.200.030] Facades designed for commercial uses with frontage on a public street must be designed with bays or articulation that may include changes in wall plane, color, materials or similar. The design must include a definable base, middle and top. Facades in the V-HC must include a minimum of 60% glass transparency. Spandrel glass may be used, but may not comprise more the 15% of the minimum transparency requirement. 3 | P a g e 1. Facades in the V-HC must include a minimum of 60% glass transparency. Spandrel glass may be used, but may not comprise more the 15% of the minimum transparency requirement. Structures must be sited with the primary entrance on the first floor with a direct connection to the public sidewalk. Off-street parking must be located behind (rear) the principal structure, or to the side, where feasible. Streetside parking is permitted and encouraged. Rooflines must be compatible with adjacent buildings and structures. If non- storefront style buildings are proposed they must be designed with pitched roofs with a similar pitch as present on existing buildings within the V-C and V-HC Districts, b. Building Materials. Use of the following building materials is required for all commercial uses : The finished building materials as identified in [Subd. 2(1) C153.400.030 Subd. 3 (A) III] are permitted in the V-N. Other requested material must be approved by the City Council. The following finished building materials are permitted within the V-C and V- HC Districts: 1. Standard size clay brick 2. Fiber cement lap siding 3. Stained or painted wood lap siding 4. Flat-paneled log with dovetail corners 5. Wood board and batten siding 6. Natural or cast stone 7. Other materials as approved by the City Council The City Council may approve alternative materials provided applicants prove alternative proposed materials meet or exceed the standards for the intended uses and purposes of the building material. c. Windows and Doors. The following window and door standards are required for all commercial uses and structures in the V-C and V-HC, and are encouraged in the V- N Zoning Districts: Windows must be wood or wood clad with baked enamel finish, exceptions may be granted if historically accurate. Windows should be designed to have a wooden appearance or to conform with the City’s adopted Architectural Design Guidelines. 4 | P a g e Window replacement on existing structures must be consistent with the original window configuration including materials to the best extent possible. Commercial, mixed-use and retail structures must incorporate typical storefront window configurations. d. Garages, Parking Areas and Landscape Plan. All off-street parking and areas and garages should be sited outside of all required front-yard setbacks, to the extent possible. Exceptions may be granted by the City Council if warranted based on the lot configuration. Multi-family structures, duplex, townhomes or condominiums with attached garages must be designed with garage entries from the side or rear to the extent feasible. Garages facing the public right-of-way must be architecturally designed and must be setback behind the front plan of the principal structure. Parking areas must be screened with fencing or vegetation that may include trees and shrubs to screen parking areas from residential uses, public right-of-way, sidewalks and other buildings. Large parking lot areas must be broken up with planting islands that should include trees and shrubs, and may also incorporate rain gardens, tree-trenches or other design elements that assist with stormwater management. A landscape plan is required for all new development, redevelopment or subdivision in this Character Area and must comply with the standards identified in Section [153.400.060]. e. Signage. All new or replacement signs are required to meet the sign standards identified in Section [153.400.100]. Signs may be affixed to the building, and multi-tenant buildings may provide one sign per user with an approved unified sign plan. New or replacement signs on commercial structures must be designed with clear lettering and minimalistic style. Permitted sign locations include: 1. On a canvas awning 2. Transom window, window glass or glass door 3. Projecting wall sign (at 90-degree hanging oriented to pedestrians) 4. Architectural stone detailing such as cornerstone detail or roof parapet Lighting of Signs in V-C and V-HC: 1. Internally lit, and backlit signs are not permitted. 2. Mounted and directional lighting of signs is permitted 5 | P a g e 3. Neon signs are permitted within the storefront window, but may not be affixed to the exterior of a building. 4. Flashing, blinking, and rotating signs are not permitted. 5. LED digital signs are not permitted. f. Mechanical Equipment and Utility Areas. Mechanical equipment must be screened on all sides. Mechanical equipment includes air conditioning units, heating units, transformers, and any equipment that provides service to a building. Rooftop mechanical equipment may not be visible from the public right-of-way or sidewalk. Screening of rooftop equipment must be compatible with the architectural design of the building. 1. Rooftop mechanical equipment may not be visible from the public right-of- way or sidewalk. Screening of rooftop equipment must be compatible with the architectural design of the building. Utility areas, including exterior trash and storage areas, service yards, and loading areas must be screened on all four sides. These areas must not be visible from streets, parking lots, sidewalks, or nearby buildings. Acceptable screening materials must be compatible with the principal or accessory buildings on site, and may include vegetation or berms. If new sidewalks are installed, or renovations to existing sidewalks are made, planting islands should be created to include shade trees, grassy boulevards, flowers, and other public realm landscape elements. g. Design Guidelines. In addition to the standards listed herein, consideration of conformance with the City’s adopted Architectural Design Guidelines is required for any new use or development. Character Area: Business Districts (R-C and I-P). This Character Area is defined by commercial and light industrial uses that are primarily auto-oriented, with green space buffer areas between rights-of-way and adjacent residential uses. Throughout the City, the rural commercial (R-C) nodes should echo the character of Scandia’s core. This character area is defined by businesses and parking areas but is intended to maintain the rural character of the City. a. Within the commercial nodes, including R-C and I-P Zoning Districts, buildings should be sited to meet the minimum setback requirements, where possible. Setback areas should be designed to allow for green space and landscaping along roadways. b. Structures that meet the definition of Agricultural Building will be subject to [153.400.040 (B) I] Character Area: Agricultural Districts (A-P and AG-C). c. Parking for commercial uses must be located to the side or rear of buildings, to the extent possible. 6 | P a g e d. Parking areas must be screened with vegetation including trees and shrubs to screen parking areas from residential uses, public right-of-way, sidewalks and other buildings. e. A landscape plan is required and must comply with the standards identified in Section [153.400.060]. f. Large parking lot areas must be broken up with planting islands that must include trees and shrubs, and may also incorporate raingardens, tree-trenches or other design elements that assist with stormwater management. Large parking lot areas must be broken up with planting islands that must include trees and shrubs, and may also incorporate raingardens, tree-trenches or other design elements that assist with stormwater management. g. Building Materials and Architectural Standards in the R-C Zoning District. Use of the following building materials is required for all commercial uses : Architectural Design. The architectural design of rural commercial structures, including the R-C Zoning District, should mimic the commercial and mixed-use structures found in the Village Districts. To reinforce this pattern, architectural design shall meet the standards identified [153.400.040 Subd.1 III a. i.] and [153.400.040 Subd.1 III a. ii.]. Building Materials. The finished building materials as identified in [153.400.030 Subd. 3 (A) III] are permitted in the R-C. To reinforce this pattern, finished building materials shall meet the standards identified [153.400.040 Subd.1 III b.]. Windows and Doors. Window and door standards are required for all commercial uses and structures in the R-C. To reinforce this pattern, all windows and doors shall meet the standards identified [153.400.040 Subd.1 III c.]. h. Building Materials in the I-P Zoning District. Unless adjacent to a historic structure or fronting an arterial or collector roadway, or if highly visible from an arterial or collector roadway, buildings may be constructed of decorative concrete block or professionally designed pre-cast concrete units if the surfaces have been integrally treated with an applied decorative material or texture, and if incorporated in a building design that is compatible with other development throughout the Zoning District. i. Mechanical Equipment and Utility Areas. Mechanical equipment must be screened on all sides. Mechanical equipment includes air conditioning units, heating units, transformers, and any equipment that provides service to a building. Rooftop mechanical equipment must not be visible from the public right-of-way or sidewalk. Screening of rooftop equipment must be compatible with the architectural design of the building. 7 | P a g e 1. Rooftop mechanical equipment must not be visible from the public right-of- way or sidewalk. Screening of rooftop equipment must be compatible with the architectural design of the building. Utility areas, including exterior trash and storage areas, service yards, and loading areas must be screened on all four sides. These areas must not be visible from streets, parking lots, sidewalks, or nearby buildings. Acceptable screening materials must be compatible with the principal or accessory buildings on site and may include vegetation or berms. j. Existing vegetation should be maintained to the extent possible. If trees along the street or highway must be removed for new construction, they should be replaced with native species consistent with Section [153.400.060] of this UDC. k. If new sidewalks are installed, or renovations to existing sidewalks are made, planting islands should be created to include shade trees, grassy boulevards, flowers, and other public realm landscape elements. l. Design Guidelines: In addition to the standards listed herein, consideration of the conformance with the City’s adopted Architectural Design Guidelines is required for any new use or development. ANALYSIS Planning Commission The Planning Commission discussed the proposed ordinance at their July meeting and held a public hearing on the UDC amendment at their July 11, 2023, meeting. No residents spoke at the public hearing. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the ordinance, with the following requests: • Add language to allow for non-listed building materials for new or innovative materials. • Strike “auto-oriented uses” language from description of the Business District Character Area Standards. • Reference standards instead of repeating them to avoid redundancies in potential future UDC amendments. • Revise language requiring wood or wooden clad windows and doors. The Planning Commission discussed the adoption of the UDC and the agreements in place for potential revisions. The Commission asked that City Council review the agreements and discuss options for reviewing the UDC. 8 | P a g e Staff Analysis Staff believes that the proposed changes will provide guidance towards development in the R-C base zoning district and will restructure the language in the Character Area: Village Districts to meet the goals of the chapter. The City Council discussed at their June 20, 2023 meeting the possibility of including language to allow for flexibility for new or innovative building materials. Staff believes this could be included with language such as, “The City Council may approve alternative materials provided applicants prove alternative proposed materials meet or exceeds the standards for the intended uses and purposes of the building material." The Planning Commission should discuss the possibility of including similar language and provide a recommendation to staff. RECOMMENDATION The City Council can do one of the following: 1. Approve, with or without conditions 2. Deny, with findings 3. Table the proposed ordinance for further review/study Staff recommends that the City Councill recommend approval of the request for UDC text amendment to amend the Character Area Standards in Section 153.400.040 as presented in the ordinance. Attachments A. Ordinance 2023-05 B. Resolution 07-18-23-06 Findings of Facts for Ordinance 2023-05 C. Resolution 07-18-23-07 Summary Publication D. Zoning Map – City of Scandia Page 1 of 6 CITY OF SCANDIA ORDNANCE NO.: 2023-05 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SCANDIA UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 153.400.040 REGARDING CHARACTER AREA STANDARDS The City Council of the City of Scandia, Washington County, Minnesota hereby ordains: Section 1 Amendment. The City of Scandia Unified Development Code (“Development Code”, or “Code”), Chapter 153.400.040 , shall be amended by adding the underlined text and deleting the stricken text as follows: III. Character Area: Village Districts (V-N, V-C and V-HC). This Character Area is defined by a mix of new and historic residential and commercial uses. The historic core (V-HC) is pedestrian friendly, walkable with a mix of shopfronts, businesses and community gathering places. Surrounding the historic core are newer village commercial uses and neighborhoods (V-N and V-C) that reference the historic architectural and design character of the V-HC. The following standards are established for any non-residential use, conditional or interim use that proposes a new structure, expansion, or modification of an existing structure. The purpose of the following is to reinforce the character of this area as described herein: a. Architectural Design. The architectural design of the village core structures, including the V-HC and V-C Zoning Districts, is defined by the form and scale of the existing buildings. To reinforce this pattern, the following standards are required for any new structure, including single-family detached residences, within the V-C and V-HC districts: Structures should be 1 ½ to 2 stories with a maximum heigh as regulated by the Base Zoning District standards as defined in section [153.200.030] Facades designed for commercial uses with frontage on a public street must be designed with bays or articulation that may include changes in wall plane, color, materials or similar. The design must include a definable base, middle and top. Facades in the V-HC must include a minimum of 60% glass transparency. Spandrel glass may be used, but may not comprise more the 15% of the minimum transparency requirement. 1. Facades in the V-HC must include a minimum of 60% glass transparency. Spandrel glass may be used, but may not comprise more the 15% of the minimum transparency requirement. Structures must be sited with the primary entrance on the first floor with a direct connection to the public sidewalk. Off-street parking must be located behind (rear) the principal structure, or to the side, where feasible. Streetside parking is permitted and encouraged. Page 2 of 6 Rooflines must be compatible with adjacent buildings and structures. If non- storefront style buildings are proposed they must be designed with pitched roofs with a similar pitch as present on existing buildings within the V-C and V-HC Districts, b. Building Materials. Use of the following building materials is required for all commercial uses : The finished building materials as identified in [Subd. 2(1) C153.400.030 Subd. 3 (A) III] are permitted in the V-N. Other requested material must be approved by the City Council. The following finished building materials are permitted within the V-C and V- HC Districts: 1. Standard size clay brick 2. Fiber cement lap siding 3. Stained or painted wood lap siding 4. Flat-paneled log with dovetail corners 5. Wood board and batten siding 6. Natural or cast stone 7. Other materials as approved by the City Council The City Council may approve alternative materials provided applicants prove alternative proposed materials meet or exceeds the standards for the intended uses and purposes of the building material. c. Windows and Doors. The following window and door standards are required for all commercial uses and structures in the V-C and V-HC, and are encouraged in the V-N Zoning Districts: Windows must be wood or wood clad with baked enamel finish, exceptions may be granted if historically accurate. Windows should be designed to have a wooden appearance or to conform with the City’s adopted Architectural Design Guidelines. Window replacement on existing structures must be consistent with the original window configuration including materials to the best extent possible. Commercial, mixed-use and retail structures must incorporate typical storefront window configurations. d. Garages, Parking Areas and Landscape Plan. All off-street parking and areas and garages should be sited outside of all required front-yard setbacks, to the extent possible. Exceptions may be granted by the City Council if warranted based on the lot configuration. Page 3 of 6 Multi-family structures, duplex, townhomes or condominiums with attached garages must be designed with garage entries from the side or rear to the extent feasible. Garages facing the public right-of-way must be architecturally designed and must be setback behind the front plan of the principal structure. Parking areas must be screened with fencing or vegetation that may include trees and shrubs to screen parking areas from residential uses, public right-of-way, sidewalks and other buildings. Large parking lot areas must be broken up with planting islands that should include trees and shrubs, and may also incorporate rain gardens, tree-trenches or other design elements that assist with stormwater management. A landscape plan is required for all new development, redevelopment or subdivision in this Character Area and must comply with the standards identified in Section [153.400.060]. e. Signage. All new or replacement signs are required to meet the sign standards identified in Section [153.400.100]. Signs may be affixed to the building, and multi-tenant buildings may provide one sign per user with an approved unified sign plan. New or replacement signs on commercial structures must be designed with clear lettering and minimalistic style. Permitted sign locations include: 1. On a canvas awning 2. Transom window, window glass or glass door 3. Projecting wall sign (at 90-degree hanging oriented to pedestrians) 4. Architectural stone detailing such as cornerstone detail or roof parapet Lighting of Signs in V-C and V-HC: 1. Internally lit, and backlit signs are not permitted. 2. Mounted and directional lighting of signs is permitted 3. Neon signs are permitted within the storefront window, but may not be affixed to the exterior of a building. 4. Flashing, blinking, and rotating signs are not permitted. 5. LED digital signs are not permitted. f. Mechanical Equipment and Utility Areas. Mechanical equipment must be screened on all sides. Mechanical equipment includes air conditioning units, heating units, transformers, and any equipment that provides service to a building. Rooftop mechanical equipment may not be Page 4 of 6 visible from the public right-of-way or sidewalk. Screening of rooftop equipment must be compatible with the architectural design of the building. 1. Rooftop mechanical equipment may not be visible from the public right-of- way or sidewalk. Screening of rooftop equipment must be compatible with the architectural design of the building. Utility areas, including exterior trash and storage areas, service yards, and loading areas must be screened on all four sides. These areas must not be visible from streets, parking lots, sidewalks, or nearby buildings. Acceptable screening materials must be compatible with the principal or accessory buildings on site, and may include vegetation or berms. If new sidewalks are installed, or renovations to existing sidewalks are made, planting islands should be created to include shade trees, grassy boulevards, flowers, and other public realm landscape elements. g. Design Guidelines. In addition to the standards listed herein, consideration of the conformance with the City’s adopted Architectural Design Guidelines is required for any new use or development. IV. Character Area: Business Districts (R-C and I-P). This Character Area is defined by commercial and light industrial uses that are primarily auto-oriented, with green space buffer areas between rights-of-way and adjacent residential uses. Throughout the City, the rural commercial (R-C) nodes should echo the character of Scandia’s core. This character area is defined by businesses and parking areas but is intended to maintain the rural character of the City. a. Within the commercial nodes, including R-C and I-P Zoning Districts, buildings should be sited to meet the minimum setback requirements, where possible. Setback areas should be designed to allow for green space and landscaping along roadways. b. Structures that meet the definition of Agricultural Building will be subject to [153.400.040 (B) I] Character Area: Agricultural Districts (A-P and AG-C). c. Parking for commercial uses must be located to the side or rear of buildings, to the extent possible. d. Parking areas must be screened with vegetation including trees and shrubs to screen parking areas from residential uses, public right-of-way, sidewalks and other buildings. e. A landscape plan is required and must comply with the standards identified in Section [153.400.060]. f. Large parking lot areas must be broken up with planting islands that must include trees and shrubs, and may also incorporate raingardens, tree-trenches or other design elements that assist with stormwater management. Large parking lot areas must be broken up with planting islands that must include trees and shrubs, and may also incorporate raingardens, tree-trenches or other design elements that assist with stormwater management. Page 5 of 6 g. Building Materials and Architectural Standards in the R-C Zoning District. Use of the following building materials is required for all commercial uses : Architectural Design. The architectural design of rural commercial structures, including the R-C Zoning District, should mimic the commercial and mixed-use structures found in the Village Districts. To reinforce this pattern, architectural design shall meet the standards in [153.400.040 Subd.1 III a. i.] and [153.400.040 Subd.1 III a. ii.]. Building Materials. The finished building materials as identified in [153.400.030 Subd. 3 (A) III] are permitted in the R-C. To reinforce this pattern, finished building materials shall meet the standards identified [153.400.040 Subd.1 III b.]. Windows and Doors. Window and door standards are required for all commercial uses and structures in the R-C. To reinforce this pattern, all windows and doors shall meet the standards identified [153.400.040 Subd.1 III c.]. h. Building Materials in the I-P Zoning District. Unless adjacent to a historic structure or fronting an arterial or collector roadway, or if highly visible from an arterial or collector roadway, buildings may be constructed of decorative concrete block or professionally designed pre-cast concrete units if the surfaces have been integrally treated with an applied decorative material or texture, and if incorporated in a building design that is compatible with other development throughout the Zoning District. i. Mechanical Equipment and Utility Areas. Mechanical equipment must be screened on all sides. Mechanical equipment includes air conditioning units, heating units, transformers, and any equipment that provides service to a building. Rooftop mechanical equipment must not be visible from the public right-of-way or sidewalk. Screening of rooftop equipment must be compatible with the architectural design of the building. 1. Rooftop mechanical equipment must not be visible from the public right-of-way or sidewalk. Screening of rooftop equipment must be compatible with the architectural design of the building. Utility areas, including exterior trash and storage areas, service yards, and loading areas must be screened on all four sides. These areas must not be visible from streets, parking lots, sidewalks, or nearby buildings. Acceptable screening materials must be compatible with the principal or accessory buildings on site and may include vegetation or berms. j. Existing vegetation should be maintained to the extent possible. If trees along the street or highway must be removed for new construction, they should be replaced with native species consistent with Section [153.400.060] of this UDC. Page 6 of 6 k. If new sidewalks are installed, or renovations to existing sidewalks are made, planting islands should be created to include shade trees, grassy boulevards, flowers, and other public realm landscape elements. l. Design Guidelines: In addition to the standards listed herein, consideration of the conformance with the City’s adopted Architectural Design Guidelines is required for any new use or development. Section 3 Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption. Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Scandia this 18 day of July, 2023. Christine Maefsky, Mayor ATTEST: Kyle Morell, City Administrator CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 07-18-23-06 APPROVING FINDINGS OF FACT FOR AN ORDINANCE 2023-05 FOR AN AMENDENT TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE WHEREAS, the City of Scandia adopted the Unified Development Code (UDC) on September 20, 2022, to replace the previous zoning and subdivision codes’ and WHEREAS, the City identified the need to update the UDC to add standards for structures within the Business Districts and correct errors in Section 153.400; and WHEREAS, the City of Scandia, has proposed to amend the Unified Development Code, Section 153.400.040 Subd. 1 (B) III Character Area: Village Districts (V-N, V-C and V-HC); and WHEREAS, the City of Scandia, has proposed to amend the Unified Development Code, Section 153.400.040 Subd. 1 (B) IV Character Area Standards, Character Area: Business Districts (R-C and I-P); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the request at a duly noticed Public Hearing on July 11th, 2023, and recommended that the City Council approve the request with conditions; and WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted an Ordinance 2023-05 amending the Unified Development Code; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does support the request for an amendment to the Unified Development Code. Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 18th day of July 2023. Christine Maefsky, Mayor ATTEST: Kyle Morell, City Administrator 1 CITY OF SCANDIA WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 07-18-23-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, PROVIDING FOR THE SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-05, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA, AMENDING THE SECTION 153.400.040 SUBD. 1 (B) III CHARACTER AREA: VILLAGE DISTRICTS (V-N, V-C AND V-HC) AND 153.400.040 SUBD. 1 (B) IV CHARACTER AREA: BUSINESS DISTRICTS (R-C AND I-P) WHEREAS, On July 18th, 2023, at a Meeting of the Scandia City Council, by majority vote, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2023-05 which amends the Scandia Unified Development Code with respect to building development standards; and WHEREAS, State law requires that all ordinances adopted be published prior to becoming effective; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Scandia has determined that publication of the title and a summary of Ordinance No. 2023-05 would clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Scandia has reviewed the summary of Ordinance No. 2023-05 attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Scandia has determined that the text of the summary clearly informs the public of the intent and effect of Ordinance No. 2023-05. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council for the City of Scandia hereby: 1. Approves the text of the summary of Ordinance No. 2023-05 attached as Exhibit A. 2. Directs the City Clerk to post a copy of the entire text of Ordinance No. 2023-05 in all public locations designated by the City Council. 3. Directs the City Clerk to publish the summary in the City’s legal newspaper within ten days. 4. Directs the City Clerk to file the executed Ordinance upon the books and records of the City along with proof of publication. Dated this 18th day of July, 2023 ____________________ Christine Maefsky, Mayor ATTEST: Kyle Morell, City Administrator 2 Exhibit A Ordinance Summary SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-05, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCANDIA, MINNESOTA, AMENDING THE SCANDIA UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE WITH REGARD TO SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS On July 18, 2023, at a Meeting of the Scandia City Council, by majority vote, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2023-05 which amends the Scandia Unified Development Code provisions for Character Area by: • Establishing architectural standards, windows and door standards, and building materials for the Business zoning districts • Amending language within the UDC to allow for flexibility for building materials when certain standards are met • Requiring conformance with the Architectural Design Guidelines • Eliminating errors and redundancies within the UDC A printed copy of the Ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular office hours at City Hall or by standard or electronic mail. 6, 01 8.7 Legend 0 4,213 Feet This drawing is neither a legally recorded map nor a survey and is not intended to be used as one. This drawing is a compilation of records, information, and data located in various city, county, and state offices, and other sources affecting the area shown, and is to be used for reference purposes only. The City of Scandia is not responsible for any inaccuracies herein contained. Disclaimer: © Bolton & Menk, Inc - Web GIS 6/16/2023 10:14 AM Roads US Trunk Highway Minnesota Trunk Highway County Highway Local Roads Ramp City Limits Parks PUD Overlay Lakes Mining Overlay Saint Croix River District Zoning Agricultural Core Agricultural Preserves Rural Residential General Village Neighborhood Rural Commercial Rural Residential Neighborhood Village Historic Core Village Center Industrial Park Zoning Map