HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-470 Ordinance Amending Text of Chapter10City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
ORDINANCE NO, 2022-470
Motion By: Bottema
Seconded By: Vehrenkamp
CITY OF CORCORAN
October 27, zuzz
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 10 (THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF
THE CORCORAN CITY CODE (CITY FILE 22-060)
THE CITY OF CORCORAN ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Amendment of the Cit Code. The text of Title 10 (Zoning Ordinance), Appendix C
(Northeast District Plan and Design Guidelines) of the Corcoran City Code is hereby amended
by removing the existing st,-fk� �" text adding the new underlined text as follows:
Screening
In addition to the standards in Section 1060.030, the additional standards in this section are
intended to preserve the rural character of Corcoran while allowing new development to bring
jobs and homes to the community.
Loading docks or overhead doors shall be oriented away from County Roads or residential
property wherever reasonable, as determined by the City. If not reasonable and the IoadincL
docks or overhead doors are visible from County Roads or residential property, they shall be
screened to 80% opacity year-round consistent with Section 1060.070 Subd. 20 of the Citv
The visual impact of rooftop equipment shall be minimized using one of the following methods:
1. A parapet wall.
2. A fence the height of which extends at least one foot above the top of the rooftop equipment
and incorporates the architectural features of the building.
3. The rooftop equipment shall be painted to match the roof or the sky, whichever is most
effective.
All ground mounted mechanical eauipment shall be screened from off -site views utilizin
landscaping, a privacy fence or a wall at the same height as the equipment it is screening.
Loading areas must be screened as required by Section
1060.060 Subd. 3.13.9. Utility service structures must be -screened from off -site views
utilizing a double row of landscaping, a privacy fence or a wall that is ��a%0#L �+ ;n "o��"+ at
the same height as the structure it is screening or six feet, whichever is less to screen from off -
site views. A chain link fence with slats shall not be accepted as screening.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
October 21, zu22
All utility services shall be underground except as provided in Section 1060 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
Landscape Standards
Site design and landscaping should be designed to work with the existing topography of the
area, wooded areas, wetlands and natural viewsheds and corridors. Sustainability, in terms of
the landscape, is the ability of plant species to maintain healthy growth with minimal human
assistance. Selecting plants suited for a specific condition is key to their sustainability over time.
Benefits of utilizing sustainable plant species include less time spent towards maintenance, less
maintenance costs, and positive contributions to the larger environment and its ability to
perpetuate itself.
Development landscaping shall include a f-u�t-^^mn�omon+mix .of overstory, ornamental and
evergreen trees, shrubbery and ground covers which are hardy and appropriate for the locations
in which they are planted and provide year -long color and interest. Development in the
Northeast District shall select from the following list of preferred trees and shrubs that suit
unique conditions and environments found in Corcoran. The following plant materials shall be
used in the Northeast District:
SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage.
ADOPTED by the City Council on the 27th day of October 2022.
VOTING AYE
�J McKee, Tom
® Bottema, Jon
® Nichols, Jeremy
® SchultzAl
,an
® Vehrenkamp, Dean
ATTEST:
Mich -Ile Friedrich —City Clerk
VOTING NAY
❑ McKee, Tom
❑ Bottema, Jon
❑ Nichols, Jeremy
❑ Schultz, Alan
❑ Vehrim nkamp, Dean
om McKee - Mayor
City Seal
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