Zoning Dbq Ind Ctr W ChavenellePlanning Services Department
City Hall
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Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864
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The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
City of Dubuque
City Hall - 50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque IA 52001
February 11, 2002
RE: Rezoning
Applicant: City of Dubuque
Location: Chavenelle Drive, east of Seippel Road/Dubuque Industrial Center
West
Description: To rezone property from AG Agricultural to PUD Planned Unit
Development with a PI Planned Industrial District designation.
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
The City of Dubuque Zoning Advisory Commission has reviewed the above-cited
request. The application, staff report and related materials are attached for your
review.
Discussion
Associate Planner Kyle Kritz spoke in favor of the request, indicating that the rezoning
will expand the Dubuque Industrial Center West approximately 200 feet to the east
and increasing the area of the industrial park by approximately 25 acres. The
expansion is necessary to allow for the construction of a new industrial building east of
the existing spec building.
There were no public comments.
The Zoning Advisory Commission discussed the reqUest, noting that the proposed
rezoning is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan and compatible with
surrounding property.
Recommendation
By a vote of 7-0, the Zoning Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council
approve the request.
A simple majority vote is needed for the City Council to approve the request.
Respectfully submitted,
Eugene Bird, Jr., Chairperson
Zoning Advisory Commission
Attachments
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Prepared by: Laura Caretens, City Planner Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th Street Telephone: 589-4210
ORDINANCE NO. 07-02
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A (THE ZONING ORDINANCE) OF
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY RECLASSIFYING
HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED EAST OF SEIPPEL
ROAD AND NORTH OF THE COUNTY FARM FROM AG AGRICULTURAL
DISTRICT TO PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT WITH A PI
PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT DESIGNATION AND ADOPTING AN
AMENDED CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN, WITH CONDITIONS, FOR
THE DUBUQUE INDUSTRIAL CENTER WEST.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Appendix A (the Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter described property from
AG Distdct to PUD Planned Unit Development District with a PI Planned Industrial
designation and adopting an amended conceptual development plan, a copy of which is
attached to and made a part hereof, with conditions for the Dubuque Industrial Center
West as stated below, to wit:
Lot 6, Lot 7, Lot F and Lot G of Dubuque Industrial Center West and to the
centerline of the adjoining public right-of-way, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. Attached hereto and made a part of this zoning reclassification
approval is an amended Conceptual Development Plan for the Dubuque Industrial
Center West Planned Unit Development. It is recognized that minor shifts or
modifications to the general plan layout may be necessary and compatible with the
need to acquire workable street patterns, grades, and usable building sites. The
general plan layout, including the requirements shall be used as the implementation
guide.
Section 3. Pursuant to Iowa Cede Section 414.5 (1993), and as an express '
condition of the reclassification, the undersigned property owner(s) agree(s) to the
following conditions, all of which the property owner(s) further agree(s) are reasonable
and imposed to satisfy the public needs that are caused directly by the zoning
reclassification:
A) Definitions
1) Building Related Features
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Page 2
B)
Building related features are defined as all constructed items which
rise above the grade surfaco of the tot. These include:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
The pdmary building
All accessory or secondary buildings
All exterior storage areas
Exterior refuse collection areas
Exterior mechanical equipment
Containerized or tank storage of liquids, fuels, gases and
other materials.
2) Vehicle Related Features
Vehicle related features are defined as all areas used for the
movement and parking of all vehicles within the lot. These include:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
Employee and visitor parking spaces.
Driveways from the street right-of-way line to and from
parking spaces.
Loading spacos outside of the building.
Maneuvering spacos outside of the building.
Parking spaces for company-owned commercial vehicles.
Fire lanes.
Railroad tracks.
3) Open Spaco Features
Open spaco features are defined as those exterior areas and
developed features of the lot which include:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Landscaped spaco containing lawn areas and plantings.
Paved, hard-surfaced, pedestrian areas such as walkways,
plazas, entryways and courtyards.
Surface storm water detention areas not otherwise used for
building-related or vehicle-related purposes.
Open recreation areas and recreational trail.
Other non-building and non-vehicular related spaco.
Use Regulations.
The following regulations shall apply to all uses made of land in the above-
described PUD District:
Zone A: General Purpose and Description. Zone A is intended to provide for
a limited amount of commercial development that will serve industrial park
employees with daily commercial and servico needs. The development of
Zone A shall resemble a small shopping conter with shared accoss, parking
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and signage to promote a unified commercial appearance. Extedor storage
is prohibited.
1)
Principal permitted uses shall be limited to:
a) Public or quasi-public utilities including substations-[47].
b) Business services-[29].
c) Gas station/convenience/car wash-[ 17] and [18].
d) Laundry/dry cleaner-[19].
e) Indoor restaurant-[30].
f) Drive-in/carry-out restaurant-[28].
g) Drive-up automated bank teller-[8].
h) Banks, savings and loans, and credit unions-[31].
i) Group day care center-[8].
[ ] Parking group - see Section 4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2) Conditional uses rese/ved forfuture use.
3) Accessory uses shall be limited to the following:
a) Any use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use
it serves.
4) Temporary uses shall be limited to the following:
Any use listed as a permitted use within the PUD District of a limited
duration as established in Section 2-5.3 and as defined in Section 8 of
the Zoning Ordinance.
Zone B: General Purpose and Description. Zone B is intended to provide for a
variety of uses primarily involving light manufacturing, assembly and fabrication,
warehousing, wholesaling, office uses and business services. Exterior storage is
prohibited.
1) Principal permitted uses shall be limited to:
a) Railroads and public or quasi-public utilities-[47].
b) Corporate offices -[14].
c) Medical/dental lab-[8].
d) Mail-order houses-[23].
e) Printing and publishing-[32].
f) Laboratories for research and engineering-[33].
g) Wholesale sales/distributor-[29].
h) Vending/game machine saleslservice-[19].
i) Cold storage/locker plants-[15].
j) Packing and processing of meat, dairy or food products, not to
include stockyards or slaughter houses-[33].
k) Tool, die, and patter making-[33].
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I) Manufacture, assembly, repair or storage of electrical and
electronic products, components or equipment-[33]).
m) Warehousing and storage facilities, not to include mini-
warehouses-[33].
n) Manufacturing, processing, fabrication, assembling, packaging or
other comparable treatment of goods or materials, entirely within
enclosed buildings-[33].
[ ] Parking Group-See Section 4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2) Conditional uses shall be limited to the following:
a)
Day care center, within a pdmary office/industrial building or as an
accessory structure on the same lot. Day care canters are subject
to state and local regulations.
1)
Indoor floor area (excluding halls and bathrooms) must be
provided per child in areas occupied by cribs as per State
Code;
2)
Indoor floor area (excluding halls and bathrooms) must be
provided per child in areas not occupied by cribs times the
licensed capacity as per State code;
3)
Fenced outdoor recreation space must be provided per child
using the space at a given time as per State code;
4)
Such facility shall provide for the loading and unloading of
children so as not to obstruct public streets or create traffic
or safety hazards;
5)
All licenses have been issued or have been applied for
awaiting the outcome of the Board's decision;
6)
No group day care center may be located within the same
structure as any gas station, bar/tavern, automated gas
station or any facility selling, servicing, repairing or renting
vehicles;
7) The parking group requirements can be met-[8];
8)
The conditional use applicant certifies that the premises on
which the group day care center will be located complies
with, and will for so long as the group day care center is so
located, continue to comply with all local, state and federal
regulations governing hazardous substances, hazardous
wastes, and hazardous materials, including, but not limited
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Page 5
to Iowa Code chapter 455B (1991); 42 U.S.C. Section 9601
of the Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response
Compensation and Liability Act; 40 C.F.R. Section 3-2.4;
and Section 302 of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthodzation Act of 1986; and
9)
If the applicant is subject to the requirements of Section 302
of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization ,Act of
1986, the Emergency Management Director shall certiflj
whether or not the applicant has submitted a current
inventory of extremely hazardous substances kept or stored
on the premises. If any such extremely hazardous
substances are kept or stored on the premises, the applicant
shall also post in a conspicuous place on the premises a
notice indicating a description of the extremely hazardous
substances, and the physical and health hazards presented
by such substances.
3) Accessory uses shall be limited to the following:
a)
Retail outlets within a primary office/industrial building, selling
products produced on-site and only as accessory to the principal
use.
b) Any use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use
it serves.
4) Temporary uses shall be limited to the following:
Any use listed as a permitted use within the PUD District of a limited
duration as established in Section 2-5.3 and as defined in Section 8 of
the Zoning Ordinance.
Zone C: General Purpose and Description. Zone C is intended to provide for a
variety of uses primarily involving light manufacturing, assembly and fabrication,
warehousing, wholesaling, and office uses. Exterior storage is allowed, provided
it is screened from view.
1) Principal permitted uses shall be limited to:
a) Railroads and public or quasi-public utilities -[47].
b) Corporate offices-[14].
c) Medical/dental lab-[8].
d) Mail-order houses-[23].
e) Printing and publishing-[32].
f) Laboratories for research and engineering-[33].
g) Moving/storage facilities-[33].
h) Wholesale sales/distributor-[29].
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i) Freight transfer facilities-J44].
j) Vending/game machine sales/service-[19].
k) Cold storage/locker plants-[15].
I) Packing and processing of meat, dairy or food products, not to
include stockyards or slaughter houses-[33].
m) Tool, die, and patter making-J33].
n) Manufacture, assembly, repair or storage of electrical and
electronic products, components or equipment-[33]).
o) Warehousing and storage facilities, not to include mini-
warehouses-J33].
p) Manufacturing, processing, fabrication, assembling, packaging or
other comparable treatment of goods or materials, entirely within
enclosed buildings-[33].
[ ] Parking Group-See Section 4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2) Conditional uses shall be limited to the following:
a)
Day care center, within a pdmary office/industrial building or as an
accessory structure on the same lot. Day care centers are subject
to state and local regulations.
1)
Indoor floor area (excluding halls and bathrooms) must be
provided per child in areas occupied by cribs as per State
Code;
2)
Indoor floor area (excluding halls and bathrooms) must be
provided per child in areas not occupied by cdbs times the
licensed capacity as per State code;
3)
Fenced outdoor recreation space must be provided per child
using the space at a given time as per State code;
4)
Such facility shall provide for the loading and unloading of
children so as not to obstruct public streets or create traffic
or safety hazards;
5)
All licenses have been issued or have been applied for
awaiting the outcome of the Board's decision;
No group day care canter may be located within the same
structure as any gas station, bar/tavern, automated gas
station or any facility selling, servicing, repairing or renting
vehicles;
7) The parking group requirements can be met-[8];
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8)
The conditional use applicant certifies that the premises on
which the group day care center will be located complies
with, and will for so long as the group day care center is so
located, continue to comply with all local, state and federal
regulations governing hazardous substances, hazardous
wastes, and hazardous materials, including, but not limited
to Iowa Code chapter 455B (1991); 42 U.S.C. Section 9601
of the Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response
Compensation and Liability Act; 40 C.F.R. Section 3-2.4;
and Section 302 of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthodzation ACt of 1986; and
9)
If the applicant is subject to the requirements of Section 302
of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of
1986, the Emergency Management Director shall certify
whether or not the applicant has submitted a current
inventory of extremely hazardous substances kept or stored
on the premises. If any such extremely hazardous
substances are kept or stored on the premises, the applicant
shall also post in a conspicuous place on the premises a
notice indicating a description of the extremely hazardous
substances, and the physical and health hazards presented
by such substances.
3) Accessory uses shall be limited to the following:
4)
a)
Retail outlets within a primary office/industrial building, selling
products produced on-site and only as accessory to the principal
use.
b) Any use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use
it serves.
Temporary uses shall be limited to the following:
Any use listed as a permitted use within the PUD Distdct of a limited
duration as established in Section 2-5.3 and as defined in Section 8 of
the Zoning Ordinance.
Zone D: General Purpose and Desc#ption. Zone D is intended to prev'~le
appropriate locations for heavy industrial uses. Exterior storage is
allowed, provided it is screened from view.
1) Principal permitted uses shall be limited to:
a) Railroads and public or quasi-public utilities -[47].
b) Corporate offices -[14].
c) Mail order houses-[23].
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d) Printing and publishing-[32].
e) Laboratories for reseamh and engineering-[33].
f) Moving/storage facilities-[33].
g) Wholesale sales/distributor-[29].
h) Freight transfer facilities-[44].
i) Fuel and ica dealers-J33].
j) Cold storage/locker plants-[15].
k) Packing and processing of meat, dairy or food products, not to
include stockyards or slaughter houses-[33].
I) Compounding, processing and packaging of chemical products
-[33].
m) Manufacture, assembly, repair or storage of electrical and
electronic products, components or equipment-[33]).
n) Warehousing and storage facilities, not to include mini-
warehouses-J33].
o) Manufacturing, processing, fabrication, assembling, packaging
or other comparable treatment of goods or materials, entirely
within enclosed buildings-[33].
[ ] Parking Group-See Section 4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2) Conditional uses shall be limited to the following:
a)
Day care center, within a primary office/industrial building or as an
accessory structure on the same lot. Day care centers are subject
to state and local regulations.
1)
Indoor floor area (excluding halls and bathrooms) must be
provided per child in areas occupied by cribs as per State
Code;
2)
Indoor floor area (excluding halls and bathrooms) must be
provided per child in areas not occupied by cribs times the
licensed capacity as per State code;
3)
Fenced outdoor recreation space must be provided per child
using the space at a given time as per State code;
4)
5)
Such facility shall provide for the loading and unloading of
children so as not to obstruct public streets or create traffic
or safety hazards;
All licenses have been issued or have been applied for
awaiting the outcome of the Board's decision;
6) No group day care center may be located within the same
structure as any gas station, bar/tavern, automated gas
Ordinance No. 7 - 02
Page 9
station or any facility selling, servicing, repairing or renting
vehicles;
7) The parking group requirements can be met-J8];
8)
The conditional use applicant certifies that the premises on
which the group day care center will be located complies
with, and will for so long as the group day care center is so
located, continue to comply with all local, state and federal
regulations governing hazardous substances, hazardous
wastes, and hazardous materials, including, but not limited
to Iowa Code chapter 455B (1991); 42 U.S.C. Section 9601
of the Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response
Compensation and Liability Act; 40 C.F.R. Section 3-2.4;
and Section 302 of the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986; and
9)
If the applicant is subject to the requirements of Section 302
of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of
1986, the Emergency Management Director shall certify
whether or not the applicant has submitted a current
inventory of extremely hazardous substances kept or stored
on the premises. If any such extremely hazardous
substances are kept or stored on the premises, the applicant
shall also post in a conspicuous place on the premises a
notice indicating a description of the extremely hazardous
substances, and the physical and health hazards presented
by such substances.
3) Accessory uses shall be limited to the following:
a)
Retail outlets within a pdmary office/industrial building, selling
products produced on-site and only as accessory to the principal
use.
b) Any use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use
4) Temporary uses shall be limited to the following:
Any use listed as a permitted use within the PUD District of a limited
duration as established in Section 2-5.3 and as defined in Section 8 of
the Zoning Ordinance.
Zone E: General Purpose and Description. Zone is intended to provide a
location for businesses that require extedor handling or storage of materials
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or equipment. Extedor handling or storage is allowed, provided it is
screened from view, except along Seippel Road, where it is prohibited.
1) Principal permitted uses shall be limited to:
a) Public or quasi-public utilities--[47].
b) Corporate offices-[14].
c) Medical/dental lab-[8].
d) Mail-order houses-J23].
e) Printing and publishing-[32].
f) Laboratories for research and engineering-J33].
g) Wholesale sales/distributor-[29].
h) Freight transfer facilities-[44].
i) Fuel and ice dealers-[33].
j) Cold storage/locker plants-[15].
k) Packing and processing of meat, dairy or food products, not to
include stockyards or slaughter houses-[33].
I) Compounding, processing and packaging of chemical products -
[33].
m) Manufacture, assembly, repair or storage of electrical and
electronic products, components or equipment-[33]).
n) Warehousing and storage facilities, not to include mini-
warehouses-J33].
o) Manufacturing, processing, fabrication, assembling, packaging or
other comparable treatment of goods or materials -[33].
p) Contractors shop/yard-[33].
q) Recycling industries entirely within enclosed buildings with no
outdoor storage-J44].
r) Timber processing-J44].
[ ] Parking Group-See Section 4.2 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2) Conditional uses reserved for future use.
3) Accessory uses shall be limited to the following:
a) Retail outlets within a primary office/industrial building, selling
products produced on-site and only as accessory to the principal
use.
b) Any use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use
it serves.
4) Temporary uses shall be limited to the following:
Any use listed as a permitted use within the PUD District of a limited
duration as established in Section 2-5.3 and as defined in Section 8 of
the Zoning Ordinance.
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Zone O: General Purpose and Description: Zone O is intended to serve as
an amenity to the industrial park, providing open space and control of storm
water to protect downstream properties.
1) Principal permitted uses shall be limited to:
a) Railroads and public or quasi-public utilities-[47].
b) Parks, nature areas, playgrounds, and similar recreational uses-
[47].
c) Picnic areas-[47].
d) Recreational trails-[47].
e) Club houses, shelter houses, tennis courts, or playground
equipment, or other recreational buildings and structures when
associated with parks, nature areas, playgrounds, recreational
facilities-[47].
Construction of dams, reservoirs, or detention ponds-[n/a].
2) Conditional uses reserved for future use.
3) Accessory uses shall be limited to the following:
a)
Any use customarily incidental or subordinate to the principle use
it serves.
4) Temporary uses reserved for future use.
Lot and Bulk Re,qulaflons.
Development of land in Zones A, B, C, D, E and O shall be regulated as
follows:
1) All building structures and activities shall be located in conformance
with the attached conceptual development plan and all final site
development plans shall be approved in accordance with provisions of
the PUD District regulations of this ordinance and of Section 3-5.5 of
the Zoning Ordinance.
2) All buildings related features in Zones A, B, C, D, E and O shall be in
accordance with the following bulk regulations chart:
Minimum Lot Front Side Yard Rear Yard Building
Lot area Frontage Yard Setback Setback Height
In Acres Minimum Setback Minimum Minimum Maximum
Feet Minimum Feet Feet Feet
Feet
Zone A % acre 100 20 10' 20 30
Zone B 2 acres 100 50 10 25 50
Zone C 5 acres 100 50 25 25 75
Zone D 10 acres 100 50 25 50 100
Zone E 2 acres 100 50 10 25 50
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IZ°neO I N/A I N/A I N/A I N/A I N/A I N/A I
*0 foot side yard setbacks from property lines shall be permitted for attached
buildings.
a)
Lots smaller than minimum will be allowed if the parcel is
consolidated or combined with a larger lot. Substations for public
and quasi-public utilities shall be exempt from lot frontage and lot
area requirements.
b)
Maximum lot coverage shall be 80 percent. All building and vehicle
related features shall be considered when calculating total land
area coverage, except fire lanes and railroad tracks.
Maximum building height shall be as stipulated in the bulk
regulations chart above, except the following may exceed the
height limit: cooling towers, condensers, elevator bulkheads,
stacks and other necessary mechanical equipment and their
protective housing· Heating, ventilating and air conditioning
(HVAC) equipment is limited to 10 feet above height limitation,
except in Zone A where 30 feet maximum height includes HVAC
equipment.
d)
Within required front, side and rear setbacks, only driveways, fire
lanes, railroad tracks, open space features, and primary and
secondary signage are allowed. Parking lots may encroach up to
50% into a required front yard setback.
D· Parking and Loading Regulations
1) All vehicle-related features, except for railroad tracks, shall be surfaced
with either asphalt or concrete·
2) All parking and loading spaces shall be delineated on the surfacing
material by painted strips or other permanent means.
3)
The number, size and design of parking spaces shall be governed by
applicable previsions of City of Dubuque Zoning Ordinance and City
standards.
4)
The number, size and design and location of parking spaces designated
for persons with disabilities shall be according to the local, state or
federal requirements in effect at the time of development.
5)
The location and number of pdvate ddveway intersections with public
streets shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer. Access
shall generally be limited to internal streets.
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6)
No on street maneuvering of delivery vehicles will be allowed on any
street. Lots shall provide all necessary maneuvering space for delivery
vehicles within the boundaries of the lots.
7)
All loading docks for shipping and receiving of raw and manufactured
goods shall be designed to provide for the direct movement of goods
between the deliver vehicle and the interior of the building.
E. Sign Re~lulations
1)
Applicability of Cit of Dubuque Ordinances: The provisions of the City of
Dubuque Zoning Ordinance Section 4-3 Sign Regulations shall apply
unless further regulated by this section.
2) Off-Premise Signs: Off-premise signs shall be prohibited.
3) On-Premise Signs: On-premise signs shall be erected or constructed in
accordance with the following regulations.
a) Allowable content: signs, messages and graphics shall be limited
to the following contents:
1)
Industrial Center signs: limited to identification of Dubuque
Industrial Center West
> Entrance signs
> Directory signs
2) Company Pdmary signs: limited to identification of uses in
Zones B, C, D and E
Identification of company name
Identification of company products or services by
generic name only
Graphic symbol or logo identified with the company
3) Commercial Primary signs: limited to identification of uses in
Zone A
Identification of business name
Identification of business products or services by
generic names only
Graphic symbol or logo identified with the business
4) Secondary signs: allowable in all zones
Street address
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Directional messages necessary for the safe and
efficient flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the
lot
Identification of visitor entrances to the building,
shipping and receiving docks and other delivery
points
Identification of assigned parking spaces and parking
spaces accessible to persons with disabilities
Temporary announcements of pending or new
construction
Commemorative messages
b)
Schedule of sign regulations: allowable structural type, size,
number and height shall be limited to the following requirements.
Type of Sign Maximum Size Maximum Number Allowable Maximum
Structure Height*
Type
Industrial Center 200 square feet per ~ign face Six (6) signs Monument 12 feet
Entrance Signs
Industrial Center 30 square feet per sign face Three (3) signs Monument 8 feet
Directory Signs
Company Primary 10% of building wall sign is 2 signs per street Wall- Below eave
Signs mounted on or 400 total frontage per business mounted or parapet
square feet of sign area,
whichever is less.
150 square feet per sign face I sign per business Monument 10 feet
restricted to interior
street frontages only.
Commemial 100 square feet per sign face 2 signs per business Wail- Below eave
Primary Signs provided only 1 sign mounted or parapet
may be a monument- Monument 10 feet
style sign
Secondary Signs 6 square feet per sign face No maximum number Wall- Below eave
mounted or parapet
Monument 6 feet
*The height of monument-style signs shall be measured from average grade to top of sign structures.
Variances: Variances from sign requirements for size, number
and height may be requested. Such variances shall be reviewed
by the Zoning Board of Adjustment in accordance with Section 5-
3 of the Zoning Ordinance.
d)
Lighting: Signs may be illuminated only by means of indirect
lighting, whereby all light sources and devices are shielded from
view by opaque or translucent materials, or intemally illuminated
by means of a light source completely enclosed by the sign panel.
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e)
Motion: No signs may include any device or means, mechanical,
electrical or natural, which shall cause any motion of the sign
panel or any part thereof. No flashing lights or changing colors
shall be allowed.
F. Extedor Stora.qe Regulations
Exterior storage, where allowed, shall not encroach into a front yard. A front
yard may exceed the required front yard setback. Exterior storage shall be
in accordance with the following regulations:
Allowable Allowable Allowable Minimu Maximum
Products Stored Location Screening m Height of
Materials Opacity Screening
Zone A PROHIBITED
Zone B PROHIBITED
Zone C Finished Goods Rear or side Wood, masonry, 50% 10 feet
yards brick or stone similar
to building color
Zone D Raw or finished Rear or side Similar to building 50% 12 feet
goods; equipment yards color
Zone E* Raw of finished Rear or side Similar to building 100% 15 feet
goods; equipment yards color
Zone O PROHIBITED
*Exterior storage is prohibited on lots fronting Seippel Road.
1) Exterior storage of materials, which could be blown into the air or
strewn about by the wind, shall be prohibited.
2)
The ground area coverage of exterior storage areas shall be the area
contained inside the required screening. This area shall be considered
to be a building-related feature for purposes of calculating total land
area coverages.
3)
Exterior storage must be screened from view from adjacent public right-
of-way. The screening height shall be measured from the ground level
outside the line of the screen. Screens built on sloping grades shall be
stepped so that their top line shall be horizontal.
4)
Required screening is intended to buffer surrounding property from the
negative visual impact created by the storage of raw or finished goods,
materials and equipment that can adversely impact the value of
adjacent property.
5)
The City Planner may grant a waiver for screening to exceed the
maximum height allowed, when topography er height of individual
finished products or equipment could make it impossible to completely
screen a storage area from every vantage point. The City Planner may
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not grant waiver in maximum screening height for raw materials or
stacked goods.
6) All exterior entrances to a screened storage area shall be provided with
a gate or door of similar design to that of the screen.
7) Long-term storage of products or materials in semi-trailers is prohibited.
G. Extedor Trash Collection Area Requirements
1)
Exterior trash collection areas shall include collection bins, dumpsters,
and similar waste receptacles for the short-term storage and collection
of trash. Trash shall include garbage, scrap, recyclables, debds and
similar materials.
2)
The storage of trash shall be limited to that produced by the principal
permitted use and accessory uses of the lot. Extedor storage of trash,
which could be blown into the air or strewn about by the wind, shall be
prohibited.
3)
The ground area coverage of extedor trash collection areas shall be the
area contained inside the required screening. This area shall be
considered a building-related feature for purposes of calculating total
land area coverages.
4)
Extedor trash collection areas shall be located in rear or side yards only.
Exterior trash collection areas shall not encroach into a front yard. A
front yard may exceed the required front yard setback.
5) All extedor trash collection areas and the materials contained therein
shall be screened from view from the adjacent public right-of-way.
6)
The screening shall be a completely opaque fence, wall or other feature
not exceeding a height of 10 feet measured from the ground level
outside the line of the screen. Screens built on sloping grades shall be
stepped so that their top line shall be horizontal.
7)
Exposed materials used to construct the opaque screen shall be similar
in appearance to materials used for exterior building walls. All exterior
entrances to a screened trash area shall be provided with a gate or door
of similar design to that of the screen.
8)
If a 10-foot high screen fails to shield the exterior trash collection area
from view from the adjacent public right-of-way, evergreen plantings
may be required in addition to the screening. Evergreen plant materials
shall be selected and designed so that they will screen the area from
the adjacent public right-of-way within five (5) years.
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Page 17
Landscapin.q Re.qulations
The following Landscape Regulations shall apply to each lot:
1)
Plant Materials: The open space area of each lot shall be planted with
permanent lawn and ground covers, shrubs and trees. It is the intent of
these regulations that the development of required open spaces shall
reflect a high quality of environmental design.
2)
Landscaping: The following is the minimum requirement of trees and
shrubs, by number and size, and the type of ground cover required.
Street trees planted in public street right-of-way shall not be counted
toward fulfillment of the minimum site requirements set forth below.
Plant species to be used for landscaping shall be in accordance with
the City of Dubuque street tree policy. Existing trees and shrubs to be
retained on site may be counted toward fulfillment of the landscaping
requirements.
a)
Minimum tree planting requirements for any new development in
the Dubuque Industrial Center West shall be one (1) tree of the
following size per 1,600 square feet of required open space:
40% minimum: 2-2 1/2" caliper diameter deciduous and/or 8-foot
height or greater evergreen.
Balance: 1 ~ - 2" caliper diameter deciduous and/or 6-foot height
evergreen.
b)
Minimum shrub requirements at the time of planting for any
development in the PUD District, shall be 6 shrubs, or 1 shrub per
1,000 square feet of required open space, whichever is greater.
Shrubs shall be a minimum of 18" height or minimum of one (1)
gallon potted.
3)
Landscape berms and/or plantings shall be required as screening for
parking areas adjacent to public streets and shall be a minimum of
three (3) feet in height and can utilize natural grade changes to achieve
the required 50% opacity landscaping screen. Parking lot screening is
in addition to required landscaping of open space areas.
4)
Trees shall be provided in all parking lot islands, which are of sufficient
size to ensure the growth and survival of the trees. Trees planted in
parking lot islands may be counted toward the minimum tree planting
requirements.
5) The developer of any lot fronting Seippel Road and/or Chavanelle Road
shall participate in the planting trees compatible in species and spacing
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Page 18
with tree plantings, which have previously been completed by the City
along said streets.
6)
The installation of required planting materials may be phased in direct
proportion to the phasing of building construction. Required
landscaping shall be installed by the date the Building Services
Department issues an occupancy certificate, or if winter weather
prevents planting, within six months of being issued an occupancy
certificate.
7)
To reduce erosion, all disturbed open space areas shall have ground
cover of grass or native vegetation, which is installed as sod, or
seeded, fertilized and mulched.
8)
The lot owner is required to replant any and all plant materials, which
have died due to any cause during the effective pedod of this PUD
Ordinance.
9) A detailed landscape plan shall be required as part of submittal for final
site development plan approval.
10) The area between the public street and the right-of-way line shall be
planted with grass and maintained by the lot owner.
11) Industrial Center landscaping: Common areas and streetscapes of the
PUD Distdct shall be in accordance with the landscape plan, a copy of
which is attached and made a part of this PUD ordinance.
Performance Standards.
The development and maintenance of uses in this PUD District shall be
established in conformance with Section 3-5.5 of the Zoning Ordinance and
the following standards:
1)
Site Lighting: extedor illumination of site features and location and
design of site lighting shall be in accordance with the following
requirements:
a) Exterior Illumination of site features shall be limited to the
illumination of the following:
Parking areas, driveways and loading facilities
Pedestrian walkway surfaces and entrances to building
Screened storage areas
Building exterior
b) Location and design of site lighting shall be in accordance with
the following requirements:
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Page 19
2)
3)
5)
All exterior lighting shall be designed, installed and
maintained sc as not to cause glare or to shine in adjacent
lots and streets.
No light source shall provide illumination onto adjacent
lots, buildings or streets in excess of 1 .O-foot candle.
All exterior lighting luminaries shall be designed and
installed to shield light from the luminaire at angles above
72 degrees from vertical.
Fixtures mounted on a building shall not be positioned
higher than the roofline of the building.
Wooden utility type poles are acceptable only for
temporary use during construction.
All electrical service lines to posts and fixtures shall be
underground and concealed inside the posts.
Utility Locations: Service lines and mechanical equipment for utilities
shall be located in accordance with the following requirements.
a)
Service Lines: All electrical, telephone cable and other similar
utility lines serving the building and other site features shall be
located underground.
b)
Mechanical Equipment: All ground-mounted electrical
transformers, switching gear, relay boxes, meters, air conditioning
units, heat pumps and other similar mechanical equipment shall
be screened from view. Screening may consist of plantings or
masonry walls. Plantings shall achieve 50% opacity after three (3)
growing seasons and a masonry wall shall appear to be an
integral part of the building's overall architectural design.
Site Plans: Final site development plans shall be submitted in
accordance with Section 4-4 of the Zoning Ordinance prior to
construction of each building and vehicle-related feature unless
otherwise exempted by Section 4-4.
Storm Water Conveyance: The developer of each lot shall be
responsible for providing surface or subsurface conveyance(s) of storm
water from the lot to existing storm sewers or to flow line of open
drainage ways outside the lot in a means that is satisfactory to the
Public Works Department of the City of Dubuque. Other applicable
regulations enforced by the City of Dubuque relative to storm water
management and drainage shall apply to properties in the PUD District.
Platting: The conceptual development plan shall serve as the
preliminary plat for this PUD District. Subdivision plats and
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Page 20
improvement plans shall be submitted in accordance with Chapter 42,
Subdivision Regulations, of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances.
6)
Noises: Noises generated within the PUD District shall be regulated by
Chapter 33, Article IV Noises, of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances.
7) Street Lighting: Streetlights shall be installed in accordance with City of
Dubuque standards.
8)
Flood Plain Regulations: The area of the PUD Distdct that ties within
the flood plain of Catfish Creek shall be subject to the regulations of
Section 3-5.3 of the Zoning Ordinance.
9)
Phased construction of Buildings and Parking Spaces: The
construction of off-street parking spaces may be phased in proportion to
the percentage of total building floor area constructed at any one time.
Ground area set aside for future parking, loading spaces or driveways
or for parking provided in excess of the minimum required number of
parking spaces shall not reduce the minimum required area for open
space.
Other Codes and Regulations: These regulations do not relieve an
owner from other applicable City, County, State and Federal codes,
regulations, laws and other controls relative to the planning,
construction, operation and management of property in the PUD
District.
Open Space and Recreational Areas
Those areas not designated on the conceptual development plan as "open"
shall be maintained as open space, as defined by Section 8 of the Zoning
Ordinance by the property owner and/or association. The recreational trail
shall be maintained by the propeK¥ owner and/or association.
Transfer of Ownership
Transfer of ownership or lease of property in this PUD District shall include
in the transfer or lease agreement a provision that the purchaser or lessee
acknowledges awareness of the conditions authorizing the establishment of
the district.
Modifications.
Any modifications of this Ordinance must be approved by the City Council in
accordance with zoning reclassification proceedings of Section 6 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
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Page 21
M. Recordin.q.
A copy of this ordinance shall be recorded at the expense of the property
owner(s) with the Dubuque County Recorder as a permanent record of the
conditions accepted as part of this reclassification approval within ten (10)
days after the adoption of this ordinance. This ordinance shall be binding
upon the undersigned and his/her heirs, successors and assigns.
Section 4. The foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the
Zoning Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 5. The foregoing amendment shall take effect upon publication, as
provided by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th day of February, 2002.
Ann E. Michalski, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Dubuque, IA 52001-4864
Phone: 563-589-4210
Fax: 563-589-4221
PLANNt'NG APPL~CA'r~ON FORM
[] Variance
~ Conditional Use Permit
[] Appeal
[] Spedal Exception
[] Umited Setback Waiver
[] Rezoning
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~ Preliminary Plat
[] Minor Final Hat
[] Text Amendment
[] Simple Site Plan
[3 Minor Site Plan
[] Major Site Plan
g Najor Final Plat
~] Simple Subdivision
~ Annexation
[] Temporary Use Permit
~ Certif~ate of Economic Non-Viability
[] Ce~ficate of Appropriateness
[] Other:
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Property owner(s): City of Dubueue
Address: 50 W. 13th Street
Phone: 589-4210
[A Z3p: 52001
Fax Number: 589-4221
Mobile/Cellular Number: N/A
Applicant/A~mt:
Address:
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aty:
Phone:
State: Zip:.
Mobile/Cellular Nt~nber:
Site location/address:
Existing zoning: AG Proposed zoning: PUD Historic District:. N/A Landmark: N/A
Legal Description (Sidwell parcel [D# or lot number/block number/subdivision): Lot D Dubu ue
Ir~al Center West
Total property (lot) area (square feet or acres):
Describe proposal and reason necessary (attach a letter of explanation, if needed): __~l~nd Plan~____
Industrial zonin~ to allow development of subiect parcel for new industrial buildino at end of Chavanelle
Road.
CERTZF/CATJ[ON: Z/we, the undersigned, do hereby cerdfy tha/c
1. The information submitted herein is true and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and upon
submittal becomes public record;
2. F~-~s are not refundable and payment does not guerant~e approval; and
3. All additional required written and graphic materials are attached.
Date:
Date:
Property Owner(s):
Applicant/Agent:
FOR OFFZCE USE ONLY- APPI. ZCATtON SUBMZTTAL CHECKLTST
~ Site/sketch plan
[] Improvement plans
[] Conceptu~'Devel~ment Plan •Phot~ [] Plat
[] Design review project description [] Roor plan [] Other:
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Proposed Area to be Rezoned
Applicant: City of Dubuque
Location: Chavenelle Ddve, east of
Seippel Road/Dubuque Industrial
Center West
Description: To rezone property fmrr
AG Agricultural District to PUD
Planned Unit Development with a
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PLANNED DISTRICT STAFF REPORT Zoning Agenda: February 6, 2002
Project Name:
Property Address:
Property Owner:
Applican'c
Dubuque Industrial Center
East of Seippel Road, end of Chavanelle Road
City of Dubuque
City of Dubuque
Proposed Land Use: Industrial
Proposed Zoning: PUD/PI
Existing Land Use: Vacant
Existing Zoning: AG
Adjacent Land Use:
North - Agricultural Adjacent Zoning: North - AG
East - Agricultural East - AG
Sot'th - Julien Care Facility/FairgroundsSouth - A-1 (County)
West - Industrial West- Pi
Flood Plaim Yes
Total Area: 25.75 acres
Water:. Yes
Existing Street Access: Yes
Storm Sewer: Yes
Sanitary Sewer: Yes
Purpose: The requested rezoning is to expand the planned industrial zoning for the
Dubuque Industrial Center to allow for the development of a new industrial building at
the end of Chavanelle Road.
Property History: The property is comprised of the former County farm which was
pumhased by the City of Dubuque from Dubuque County. The subject property was
annexed to the City in February 1997. Phase 1 of the Dubuque Industrial Center was
approved in the spring of 1998.
Physical Characteristics: The subject parcel slopes toward the southeast and drains
toward the middle fork of Catfish Creek. The subject property is Iocat~l at the end of
Chavanelle Road.
Conformance ~th Comprehensive Plan: The 1995 Comprehensive Plan designated
the area for industrial uses with a commercial node and green space buffer (Park and
open space). Based on the 1995 Comprehensive Plan and the 1996 Industrial Park
Feasibility Study identified the County Farm as one of several sites feasible for the
development of an indus~al park.
PLANNED D/STI~CT STAFF REPORT Page 2
Staff Analysis:
Streets: The subject parcel can be sewed by Chavanelle Road in its current
configuration. The proposed industrial building will be built near the end of the
existing Chavanelle Road and have a single access to the street.
Sidewalks: As part of the Dubuque Industrial Center West, an alternative
recreational trail system will be constructed that will provide access between open
space areas, businesses and the commercial area at the northeast comer of
Seippel and Chavanelle Roads. This recreational trail will serve the needs of both
bicyclists and pedestrians and will be an amenity to the Industrial Park.
Parking: Off-street parking will be provided as each pamel is developed in the
Industrial Park. Parking requirements wilt be the same as those in the City of
Dubuque Zoning Ordinance.
Lighting: All exterior lighting will be as per City of Dubuque standards.
Signage: The attached PUD ordinance for the Dubuque Industrial Center
regulates signs for the industrial center, businesses and for the commercial area.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will have the ability to review sign variance
requests pertaining to size, number and height.
Bulk Regulations: The draft PUD ordinance contains bulk standards for the
Dubuque Industrial Center West that includes minimum lot area, lot frontage,
clearance and setback for front, rear and side yards. The maximum lot coverage
for building and paving areas in the industrial park will be 80%. While this figure
may appear dense, the park offers significant open space areas along the south
side of the industrial park that includes two other features that double as park
amenities and storm water detention areas.
Permeable Area (%) & Location (Open Space): Phase I of the industrial park
provided 31.3 acres of open space, representing 19% of the land area. Combining
open space with the required permeable area for each lot results in approximately
35% of the industrial park remaining as permeable area, if fully developed to its
maximum density. The proposed amendment will not substantially change the
ratio of permeable area to developed area.
Landscaping/Screening: As each parcel is developed within the industrial park,
screening of parking lots, loading docks and outdoor storage area will be required.
Screening requirements for outdoor storage areas are stipulated in the attached
PUD ordinance. The regulations do not allow storage of any type in Zones A, B or
0 or along Seippel Road in Zone E. Zones C, D and E have standard for the
height, capacity and type of screening materials.
PLANNED DZSTR/CT STAFF REPORT Page 3
Phasing of development: The rezoning request before the Zoning Advisory
Commission is for an addition of property to Phase 1 of the Dubuque Industrial
Center West. Phase 2 will be comprised of the property to the east and south
along extension of Chavaneile Road. Phase 3 includes the area to the north of the
proposed Chavanelle Road and would extend to Middle Road. Phase 2 and 3 will
be submitted for rezoning in the future depending on the rate of build out.
Impact of Request on:
Utilities: Sanitary sewer service to the Dubuque Industrial Center has been
provided extension of an 18" interceptor sewer along the Middle Fork of the
Caffish Creek. A 16" water main has been extended along Highway 20 from
Slumberland Furniture to Seippel Road and has been extended along Seippel
Road to a point where it now serves the Dubuque Industrial Center West. In
addition, a new water main will be extended westward from the end of the existing
Chavanelle Road near Nordstrom's Distribution Center to connect with the
Dubuque Industrial Center West dudng the summer of 2002.
Storm water will be directed toward the middle fork of the Catfish Creek. Two
detention basins have been provided as part of Phase 1 to control storm water
run off from the s[~e. These two detention basins are wet-bottom detention basins
and also serve as a site amenity for the industrial center.
Traffic Patterns/Counts: The existing industrial park is served by Seippel Road.
Seippel Road has been reconstructed from U.S. Highway 20 to the point serving
Dubuque Industrial Center Wast. Current baffic estimates indicate less than
1,000 vehicle tdps per day on Seippel Road. Planning staff anticipates that traffic
counts will increase as the industrial park continues to be developed.
Public Services: The City of Dubuque Fire and Police Departments serve the
subject site. Refuse collection will be provided by private haulers.
Environment: Staff does not anticipate any adverse impacts to the environment,
provided adequate erosion control is practiced during all phases of grading as
each lot is developed.
Adjacent Properties: Staff does not anticipate any significant impact to adjacent
properties as the proposed area for rezoning is well removed from any residential
property and is situated in the middle of the existing industrial park.
CIP Investments: As previously noted, a new water main will be extended from
the terminus of Chavanelle Road near the Nordstrom Distribution Center to the
Dubuque Industrial Center in Fiscal Year 2002.
PLANNED DISTRICT STAFF REPORT Page
Staff Analysis: The City of Dubuque is requesting the rezoning of approximately 25
acres on the east side of the existing Dubuque Industrial Center West from AG
agricultural district to PUD Planned Unit Development with a Pi Planned Industrial
designation. The subject parcel represents expansion of the Phase 1 of the Dubuque
Industrial Center West.
The proposed expansion of the Dubuque Industrial Center West is necessitated by the
anticipated development of the property on the north side of Chavanelle Road
immediately west of the existing spec building for a new industrial facility. Access to
the property will be provided by Chavanelle Road with water and sewer already
available to the site. Tbe subject parcel wou~d be designated as Zone C the same as
the adjacent property on the north side of Chavanelle Road. A copy of the adopted
PUD Ordinance for the Dubuque Industrial Center West is attached to this staff report,
which does include Zone C regulations, including the list of permitted uses in that zone.
Planning staff recommends that the Zoning Advisory Commission review Section 3-
5.5(F) of the Zoning Ordinance which outlines plan approval standards for PUD
applications.
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