2 Auto Rental Facilities OrdinaCITYOF
690 Cig Center Drive, PO Box I47
Chanhassen, Minnesota 55317
Phone 612937.1900
General tax 612. 937. 5739
Engineering Fax 612.93Z9152
?ublic SafiO, Fax' 612.934.2524
Web www. ci. chanhassen, mn. us
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Planning Commission
FROM:
Cynthia Kirchoff, Planner I
DATE:
December 29, 1999
RE:
Request for a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to allow Automobile
Rental Facilities in the BH, Highway Business District
BACKGROUND
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is requesting a zoning ordinance amendment to locate their
operation at 227 West 79th Street, in conjunction with Master Collision Group
(auto body repair). This site is zoned BH, Highway Business. The zoning
ordinance does not permit automobile rentals in this district. Automobile sales
are also prohibited. The zoning district is located within the Highway 5 Overlay
District.
Automobile sales are permitted as a conditional use in the BF, Fringe Business
District and the BG, General Business, District. Vehicle rental facilities are a
conditional use in the BF, Fringe Business District. These two are the least
restrictive of the business districts.
The intent of the BH, Highway Business District is to provide for highway-
oriented commercial development restricted to a low building profile. That is,
uses that are best suited to be located along a major roadway for access or
visibility. The majority of the permitted uses in the district are services (e.g.,
banks, fast food restaurants). The conditional uses are as follows:
1. Reserved.
2. Supermarkets.
3. Small vehicle sales. (e.g., motorcycles, mopeds)
4. Screened outdoor storage.
5. Auto service centers.
6. Garden centers.
7. Convenience stores with gas pumps.
8. Motor fuel stations.
9. Emission control testing stations.
10. Commercial towers as regulated by article XXX of this chapter.
Conditional uses are only appropriate when they meet the standards specified in
the zoning ordinance. For instance, motor fuel stations shall meet 8 standards
specified in the zoning ordinance such as minimum setbacks from residential
areas and other gas stations.
The C/tv of Chanhassen, A emwin~ commun/tv with c/can lakes, aualitv schools, a charmin~ downtown, thrivin~ businesses, and beauti£ul barks. A ereat ~lace to live. work, and
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December 29, 1999
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The purpose of requiring a conditional use permit is to mitigate any potential adverse impacts to
adjacent properties. For instance, the standards for automobile sales prohibit repair of vehicles
on the site, public address systems and test-driving vehicles on residential streets_ Furthermore,
the City can require other conditions at the time of permit review. Staff believes an automobile
rental facilities should require a conditional use permit to operate in this district,
ANALYSIS
Although this request is for a zoning ordinance amendment to permit Enterprise Rent-a-Car to
operate on a specific site in the BH zoning district, staff is reviewing the request ~ though the
use could operate on any parcel in that-district. The zoning district extends from Market Blvd.
east to the county border and south from the railroad right-of-way to TH 5. It also includes the
area directly north of Chanhassen Estates.
An automobile rental operation has the potential to adversely impact adjacent properties so a
conditional use permit should be required. In this instance, the subject site abuts residentially
zoned property and TH 5. Requiring a CUP will allow additional conditions to beattached to the
use. Typically, parking, lighting, signage, landscaping/screening, outdoor storageand other
miscellaneous issues (e.g., intensification of operation) are taken into consideration on most
development applications.
Staff reviewed the automobile sales standards and zoning ordinances from other communities
and devised the following 13 potential standards for automobile rental facilitiestooperate with a
conditional use permit. The standards will permit a facility that will serve our community rather
than provide a regio~nal service. The purpose of each of the standards is noted in tl3e in
parenthesis.
1. No unlicensed and inoperative vehicles shall be stored on the premises. (o~itdoor storage)
2. All maintenance, repair and washing of vehicles shall occur.within an enclosed building.
(outdoor storage) -
3. No outside storage or display is allowed, except vehicles for rent. ~
(outdoor storage)
4. Parking setback shall be applicable for automobile storage areas.
(parking)
5. Required customer and employee parking spaces shall not be used for rental vehicles.
(parking)
6. Vehicle sales are prohibited.
(distinguish between rental and dealership)
7. Parking must be on an improved surface. _
(addressed in parking ordinance)
8. No flags, balloons, banners, signs, pennants, ribbons, streamers, or whirling devices shall
be attached to vehicles.
(addressed in sign ordinance)
9. The number of rental vehicles shall be limited to twenty (20).
(control intensification of site; guarantees its community orientation versus regional)
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December 29, 1999
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10.
11.
12.
13.
Only automobiles continuously owned by the automobile rental agency will be stored or
cleaned on the property.
(outdoor storage)
No outdoor speaker system shall be permitted.
(noise/nuisance)
Landscaping shall comply with article XXV.
(screening)
Parking spaces allocated for rental vehicle storage shall be designated. One (1.2) parking
space shall be provided for each rental automobile.
(parking)
The number of conditions has been reduced to 11, as 2 (#7 and #8) are addressed in other
portions of the ordinance. The remaining 11 standards attempt to mitigate issues so that the use
is not detrimental to neighboring properties, particularly residential. Foremost, it attempts to
limit the size and scope of the automobile rental facilities to prevent expansion and
intensification. Essentially, the City does not want the automobile rental to evolve into
automobile sales. Requiring this use to comply with standards will ensure it will be a good
neighbor. Staff believes an automobile rental facility, on a limited scale, will benefit residents.
Since auto service centers are only permitted in the BH District, automobile rental facilities will
be a compatible use and a convenience for those needing a second vehicle while theirs is being
repaired.
Condition number 13 addresses parking for the rental vehicles only. Staff is amending the
parking ordinance (Sec. 20-1124) to require 1 parking space per 500 sq. ft. of floor area for the
office portion of the business. This will ensure that adequate parking is provided for employees.
Staff recommends approval of the zoning ordinance amendment to permit automobile rental
facilities as a conditional use in the BH, Highway Business District with 11 standards and to.
Since this is only a zoning ordinance amendment, Enterprise Rent-A-Car will be required to
apply for a conditional use permit.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the following motion:
"The Planning Commission approves the zoning ordinance amendment (Sec. 20296, Sec. 20-714
and Sec. 20-1124) to permit automobile rental facilities as a conditional use in the BH, Highway
Business, District as shown in Attachment 4."
ATTACHMENTS
2.
3.
4.
Application and letter.
BH, Highway Business District
Ordinances from Shakopee and Bloomington
Ordinance Amendment
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
690 COULTER DRIVE
CHANHASSEN, MN 55317
(612) 937-1900
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW APPLICATION
CI~¥ OF CHANHASSEN
DEl; 0 6 1999
APPLICANT: ~/-rfi~ ~p~",~.
TELEPHONE (Daytime) [~[,Z- ~,~.~'-.~(~
OWNER: ~/'~,¢-
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE:
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
_~_. Conditional Use Permit
Temporary Sales Permit
Vacation of ROW/Easements
Interim Use Permit
Variance
Non-conforming Use Permit
Wetland Alteration Permit
Planned Unit Development*
Rezoning
Sign Permits
Sign Plan Review
Zoning Appeal
~/~ Zoning Ordinance Amendment
~ Notification Sign
Site Plan Review*
Subdivision*
X Escrow for Filing Fees/Attorney Cost**
($50 CUP/SP R/VAC/VAR/WAP/Metes
and Bounds, $400 Minor SUB)
TOTAL FEE $ /==~' ~C/
A list of all property oan~.rs within 500 feet of. the boundaries of the property must be included with the
application.
Building mater~l~~st be~ite pla~ ~
*Twenty~e~~of the plan~,~hust be sdbmitted, ir,,bluding~ ev~" x 1,~' redu/c~d copy of
tra.~ncyf°re~~~et' / / /~
* qu' on rough the dev Io~.prhent contract
NOTE - When multiple applications are processed, the appropriate fee shall be charged for each application.
PROJECT NAME ,j~'r'~:¢.~,"~'~cz... "~'t~T'- ~'- CAR_
LOCATION
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
TOTAL ACREAGE
WETLANDS PRESENT
PRESENT ZONING
YES NO
REQUESTED ZONING
PRESENT LAND USE DESIGNATION
REQUESTED LAND USE DESIGNATION
REASON FOR THIS REQUEST ~.q
This application must be completed in full and be typewritten or clearly printed and must be accompanied by all information
and plans required by applicable City Ordinance provisions. Before filing this application, you should confer with the Planning
Department to determine the specific ordinance and procedural requirements applicable to your application.
A determination of completeness of the application shall be made within ten business, days of application submittal. A written
notice of application deficiencies shall be mailed to the applicant within ten business days of application.
This is to certify that I am making application for the described action by the City and that I am responsible for complying with
all City requirements with regard to this request. This application should be processed in my name and I am the party whom
the City should contact regarding any matter pertaining to this application. I have attached a copy of proof of ownership (either
copy of Owner's Duplicate Certificate of Title, Abstract of Title or purchase agreement), or I am the authorized person to make
this application and the fee owner has also signed this application.
I will keep myself informed of the deadlines for submission of material and the progress of this application. I further
understand that additional fees may be charged for consulting fees, feasibility studies, etc. with an estimate prior to any
authorization to proceed with the study. The documents and information I have submitted are true and correct to the best of
my knowledge.
The city hereby notifies the applicant that development review cannot be completed within 60 days due to public hearing
requirements and agency review. Therefore, the city is notifying the applicant that the city requires an automatic 60 day
extension for development review.. Development review shall be completed within 120 days unless additional review
extensions are,approved l~y the applicant.
Date
A~licat,o. R;coived on j¢"%[(~ I ¢'~"~ Fee Paid ~J~-~--~.C
Receipt .o. 7 Iq ( c'i
The applicant should contact staff for a copy of the staff report which will be available on Friday prior to the meeting.
If not contacted, a copy of the report will be mailed to the applicant's address.
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
City of Chanhassen
Cynthia R. Kirchoff
Dave Hanson
November 29, 1999
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Zoning Approval
Enterprise has pursued a strategy of responding to customer demands for local car rental by locating in
neighborhood centers, rather than in traditional airport locations. As a result, Enterprise has opened a
number of locations in smaller centers to provide convenient access to customers. These locations provide
customer pick-up service from nearby residential neighborhoods, as well as vehicle drop-off.
This strategy has met with great customer acceptance, and has resulted in strong growth in Enterprise's
rental car business.
The Master's Collision location is typical of the retail locations in which Enterprise has sited its "next
generation" of rental offices. It is a neighborhood commercial area. close to both residential and
commercial centers, serving a trade area of approximately three miles.
A small local office is well suited to these locations because there is no rental or leasing signage in the
automobiles; no outside display of rental information; all business transactions occur within the rental
office, the use requires onlyl0 to 15 parking spaces compared to a large airport lot; the automobiles turn
over every 12 to 24 hours; there are no oil changes or automobile repairs at these locations; the automobiles
are driven 15,000 to 20,000 miles maximum; the hours of operation are very similar to an office or retail
location (i.e., 7:30 to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9:00 to 12:00 noon Saturday).
In addition, the peak period for car rentals is in the morning between 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. This is well before
the peak for a neighborhood retail use. Therefore, the use reduces trip generation from the center as
compared to a retail merchant. Storage of the majority of the fleet takes place off-site, generally in satellite
storage or maintenance facilities. The vehicles are, generally, picked up and dropped off off-site. Step
vans and moving vans are not rented by Enterprise in these locations. The largest vehicle is a pickup truck.
Generally, Enterprise looks at this operation as providing additional rental service to the local community
which now must either travel across town to a regional auto center, or to the airport.
Enterprise will occupy approximately 750 square feet at Master's Collision which is a total of 20,000
square feet. Approximately five stalls will be assigned to Enterprise in the front of the building, and
remaining stalls will be provided at the rear of the building. Both areas will be screened as required for the
shopping center use.
City of Chanhassen
November 2.9, 1999
Page 2
Enterprise's use of parking spaces at Master's Collision will be for the purpose of storing motor vehicles
necessary to the operation of the principal use, and will not be more than three-quarter ton capacity. This
use can be distinguished from temporary or permanent outdoor display areas which display and offer
merchandise or equipment for sale, rental or lease.
The distinction here is that Enterprise does not "offer" the cars for sale or rental, outdoors. In fact, many of
their customers never come to the local rental office. They are offered for rental through advertising,
through relationships with auto dealers, auto body shops, and through similar means. In no way does
Enterprise display or offer its cars for rental, in the permitted parking areas. This is contrasted with auto
dealers who display merchandise on sales lots, and retail discount stores such as Menards and Target,
which offer products and display products for sale in areas principally designed for permitted parking. As
we have stated, Enterprise does not put signs or placards in automobiles, list them for sale or rental, or
provide for outdoor rental. All rental agreements are transacted indoors, often times off-site. If you drive
by the site, there is nothing to indicate an Enterprise rental car other than a small "e" approximately 2" x 2"
square on the rear of the car.
§ 20-695
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE
designed to require the minimum of maintenance, however, such maintenance as may
be required to maintain consistency with the approved plan, shall be the obligation of
the property owner.
Buffer yards shall be coVered by a permanently recorded conservation easement
running in favor of the city.
In instances where existing topography and/or vegetation provide buffering sat/sfac-
tory to the city, or where quality site planning is achieved, the city may reduce buffer
yard requirements by up to fifty (50) percent. The applicant shall have the full burden
of demonstrating compliance with the standards herein.
(Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 10(5-10-5), 12-15-86; Ord. No. 94, §8 1, 2, 7-25-88; Ord. No. 136, 88 IA,
lB, 1-28-91)
Sec. 20-696. Interim uses.
The following are interim uses in the "BN" District:
(1) Churches.
(2) Reserved.
(Ord. No. 120, 8 3, 2-12-90; Ord. No. 243, § 4, 2-13-95)
Secs. 20.697m20.710. Reserved.
ARTICI.F. XVII. '~BI~' HIGHWAY AND BUSINESS SERVICES DISTRICT
Sec. 20-711. Intent.
The intent of the "BH" District is to provide for highway oriented commercial development
restricted to a low building profile.
(Ord. No. 80, Art. V, 8 11(5-11-1), 12-15-86)
Sec. 20-712. Permitted uses.
The following uses are permitted in a "BH" District:
(1) Financial institutions.
(2) Fast food restaurant.
(3) Reserved.
(4) Standard restaurants.
(5) Motels and hotels.
(6) Offices.
(7) Retail shops.
(8) Miniature golf.
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ZONING § 20-714
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(2O)
(21)
(22)
State-licensed day care center.
Car wash.
Convenience stores without gas pumps.
Personal service.establishment.
Liquor stores.
Health services.
Utility services.
Shopping center.
Private clubs and lodges.
Community center.
Funeral homes.
Reserved.
Financial institutions with drive-through services.
Commercial antennas as regulated by article XXX of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 11(5-11-2), 12-15-86; Ord. No. 116, § 6, 1-22-90; Ord. No. 122, § 1, 2-26-90;
Ord. No. 173, § 1, 7-27-92; Ord. No. 259, § 21, 11-12-96)
Editor's note,Section i of Ord. No. 122, adopted Feb. 26, 1990, added subsection (20) to
§ 20-712. Inasmuch as there existed a subsection (20), the editor has included the new
provisions as § 20-712(21).
Sec. 20-713. Permitted accessory uses.
The following are permitted accessory uses in a "BH" District:
(1) Signs.
(2) Parking lots.
(3) Temporary outdoor sales (subject to the requirements of section 20-290).
(Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 11(5-11-3), 12-15-86; Ord. No. 243, § 5, 2-13-95)
Sec. 20-714. Conditional uses.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
following are conditional uses in a "BH" District:
Reserved.
Supermarkets.
Small vehicle sales.
Screened outdoor storage.
Auto service centers.
Garden centers.
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§ 20-714 CHANHASSEN CITY CODE
(7) Convenience stores with gas pumps.
(8) Motor fuel s*~ons.
(9) Emission control testing stations.
(10) Commercial towers as regulated by article XXX of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 11(5.11-4), 12-15-86; Ord. No. 80-G, § 1, 1-11-88; Ord. No. 91, § 1, 6-27-88;
Ord. No. 116, § 6, 1-22-90; Ord. No. 120, § 4(8), 2-12-90; Ord. No. 137, § 2, 2-11-91; Ord. No. 259,
§ 22, 11-12-96)
Editor's note~Section 1 of Ord. No. 91, adopted June 27, 1988, amended § 20-714 by
adding a subsection (5) thereto. Inasmuch as there existed a subsection (5), added by Ord. No.
80-G, the editor has renumbered the new provisions as § 20-714(6).
Subsequently, subsections (5) and (6), added by Ord. No. 116, § 6, adopted Jan. 22, 1990,
were renumbered as (7) and (8).
State law reference-Conditional uses, M.S. § 462.3595.
Sec. 20-715. Lot requirements and setbacks.
The following minimum requirements shall be observed in a "BH" District subject to
additional requirements, exceptions and modifications set forth in this chapter:
(1) The minimum district area is ten (10) acres. This paragraph may be waived by a
condition use permit in the case of expansion of an existing district.
(2) The minimum lot area is twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.
(3) The minimum lot frontage is one hundred (100) feet, except that lots fronting on a
cul-de-sac shall have a minimum frontage in all districts of sixty (60) feet.
(4) The minimum lot depth is one hundred fifty (150) feet.
(5) The maximum lot coverage is sixty-five (65) percent.
(6) Off-street parldrrg ~hall comply with district setback requirements except:
a. There is no minimum setback when it abuts a railroad right-of-way, except as
provided in sections 20-1191 and 20-1192 pertaining to landscaping require-
ments.
b. There is no minimum setback when it abuts, without being separated by a street,
another off-street parking area.
c. The minimum setback is fifty (50) feet when it abuts a residential district without
being separated from the residential district by a street or railroad right-of-way.
d. The minimum setback is twenty-five (25) feet for side street side yards.
e. Parking setbacks along public rights-of-way may be reduced to a minimum of ten
(10) feet if the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the city that
· one-hun&ed-percent screening is provided at least five (5) feet above the adjacent
parkinglot. The intent of this section is that the city is willing to trade a reduced
setback for additional landscaping that is both an effective screen and of high
quality aesthetically. Acceptable screening is to be comprised of berming and
landscaping. Screening through the use of fencing is not permitted.
Supp. No. 9 1224.2
ZONING § 20-716
(7)
(8)
ao
eo
(Ord. No. 80,
lB, 1-28-91)
The maximum height is as follows:
a. For the principal structure, two (2) stories.
b. For accessory structures, one (1) story.
Minimum setback requirements:
For front yards, twenty-five (25) feet.
For rear yards, twenty (20) feet.
For side yards, ten (10) feet.
The minimum setback is fifty (50) feet when it abuts a residential district without
being separated from the residential district by a street or railroad right-of-way.
Buffer yards: The city comprehensive plan establishes a requirement for buffer
yards. Buffer yards are to be established in areas indicated on the plan where
higher intensity uses interface with low density uses. In these areas, a fifty-foot
buffer yard is to be provided where the interface occurs along a public street, a
one-hundred-foot buffer yard is required where the interface occurs on internal
lot lines.
The buffer yard is an additional setback requirement. It is to be cumulatively
calculated with the required setbacks outlined above. The full obligation to
provide the buffer yard shall be placed on the parcel containing the higher
intensity use.
The buffer yard is intended to provide additional physical separation and
screening for the higher intensity use. As such, they will be required to be
provided with a combination of berming, landscaping and/or tree preservation to
maximize the buffering potential. To the extent deemed feasible by the city, new
plantings shall be designed to require the minimum of maintenance, however,
such maintenance as may be required to maintain consistency with the approved
plan, shall be the obligatio..n of the property owner.
Buffer yards shall be covered by a permanently recorded conservation easement.
running in favor of the city.
In instances where existing topography and/or vegetation provide buffering
satisfactory to the city, or where quality site planning is achieved, the city may
reduce buffer yard requirements by up to fifty (50) percent. The applicant shall
have the full burden of demonstrating compliance with the standards herein.
Art. V, § 11(5-11-5), 12-15-86; Ord. No. 94, §§ 1, 3, 7-25-88; Ord. No. 136, §§ IA,
Sec. 20.716. Interim uses.
The following are interim uses in the "BH" District:
(1) Churches.
(2) Reserved.
Supp. No. 9 1224.3
ZONING § 20-732
(3) Farmers markets.
(Ord. No. 120, § 3, 2-12-90; Ord. No. 243, § 6, 2-13-95)
Sees. 20-717m20.730. Reserved.
ARTICLE XVIH. "CBD" CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
Sec. 20-731. Intent.
The intent of the "CBD" District is to provide for downtown business development
supporting a strong central business district while enhancing the overall character of the
community in conformance with downtown redevelopment plan, goals and objectives.
(Ord. No. 80, Art. V, § 12(5-12-1), 12-15-86)
Sec. 20-732. Permitted uses.
The following uses are permitted in a 'CBD" District:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
Bowling center.
Retail shops.
Offices.
Standard restaurants.
Liquor stores.
Entertainment.
Convention and conference facilities.
Financial institutions.
Health care facilities.
Hotels.
Specialty retail (including but not limited to jewelry, book, stationery, bible, camera,
pets, arts and crafts, sporting goods).
Supermarkets.
State-licensed day 'care center as part of shopping center.
Personal service establishments.
Shopping center.
Health and recreation clubs.
Fast food restaurants as part of shopping center.
Utility service.
Personal ~ervices.
Supp. No. 8 1225
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ORDINANCE NO. 546, FOURTH SERIES
AN ORDINANCE OF THE~ OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA,
AMENDING ~ 11, ZONING,
Trrr;crrY cotn cm oF Crr OF Mn SOTA,
Section 1.- That City Code Chapter 11, Zoning, is hereby amended by adding the
laz~uage which is underlhted and deleting tho language which is struok through:
:Section tt.a6 HIGHWAY BU$1NES~ ZONE (B-t).
Subd. 3 Conditional Uses
vehicle ,rental facilities:
Section 11,61 PARKING
Subd, 4 Required Number of Parking Spaces,
TABLE 2
:3.
vehicle_rental facilities
per rental vehicle
I per 500 square feet of floor area
Section 11,87 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT STANDARDS FOR BUSINESS ZONES
Subd, 2. Specific Standards for Business Zones.
RR.
v.e~icle rental facjlitles
4. .. shall conduct all maintenance, repair, an.d wash[ncl of vehicles
withln a buildingl
2,.. shall screen all rental car Darkin. ~ area_s, from adjacent .residential
.orope~tles
_3., si!all apply the oarkin~ setback to all areas where, vehicles are,
located
_4. rental vehicles must pot take uo required custom_er and emolovee
parkin~ spaces.
(Subsequent listings a/%r each addition will be re-lettered when the code is codified.)
Section 2 - - Effective Date. This m'dinance becomes ei~'cctive fi*om and aiter its
passage and publication.
· DEC-].~-1999 ;ti: 13
612 445 6718
P.03×03
Adopted ha ~,~,.'~r~. session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee,
M~e City Of Sha~ope~'
,1999.
?REPAREDBY:
CityofShakopee
129I-Io/rnes Street South
Shakope%MN 55379
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(d)
Conditions of Approval. Conditions of approval may
be attached to a tent or canopy permit by the Issuing
Authority or the City Council to ensure adequate
parking and traffic circulation, to minimize impacts on
adjacent property, to ensure adequate setbacks from
property lines, and to otherwise protect the health,
safety, and welfare of the community.
(e)
Findings. Tent and canopy permits will be issued only
when the Issuing Authority or the City Council finds
the following:
(1) The tent or canopy will not adversely impact
adjacent property.
(2) The tent or canopy will not disrupt traffic
circulation or otherwise create a safety hazard.
O) Adequate parking levels will be preserved when
the tent or canopy is on site.
(4) The tent or canopy will not adversely impact the
health, safety, and welfare of the community.
(f)
Appeal. An applicant may appeal a tent or canopy
permit denial or any conditions of approval for a tent
or canopy permit to the City Council within thirty days
of the denial or approval with conditions. The appeal
must be submitted in writing to the Director of
Community Development, and must specify the issue
or condition being appealed and the basis of appeal.
The appeal must be filed at least ten days prior to the
meeting of the City Council.
(Added by Ord. No. 96-29, 7-15-96; Deleted and added by
Ord. 97-34, 8-4-97)
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Section 19.63.07. AUTOMOBILE RENTAL AGENCY
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
(a)
Intent. The purpose of this Section is to establish
standards for buSinesses providing short-term rental of
automobiles to the general public. These regulations
shall apply to businesses operating as permitted or
conditional uses in zoning districts where they are
allowed. It is the intent of these regulations to restrict
such businesses to neighborhood and community
service. It is not the intent to allow such businesses to
service metropolitan, regional or interstate clients.
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(b)
Scope of Operations. Automobile rental agencies
allowed under this Code shall be restricted to these
activities:
(i) Office uses.
(ii) Storage of rental vehicles.
(iii) One interior space for the cleaning and normal
maintenance of rental vehicles.
(c)
Site and Building Standards.
(0 The automobile rental agency must be located in
an office of at least 1,000 square feet, excluding
vehicle service areas. In the Regional
Commercial (CR-1) District, the agency must be
located in a multiple tenant building containing
at least 20,000 square feet of floor area.
(ii) The site and building shall comply with the
screening and landscaping requirements of this
Code.
(iii) Vehicle access to the interior vehicle cleaning
area shall be limited to the side or rear of the
building. The car service space shall be located
at the side or rear of the building, shall not front
on any arterial or collector street, nor shall it face
a residential zone or use.
(iv) Parking spaces allocated for rental vehicle
storage shall be located in a contiguous area not
used by other businesses. They shall be
designated and identified in a manner approved
by the Issuing Authority.
(v) The number of parking spaces used for storage
of rental vehicles shall be in excess of the
number of spaces required for all other uses on
the site.
(d)
Operational Requirements:
(1) Vehicle cleaning and maintenance.
(i) Only automobiles continuously owned by
the automobile rental agency will be
stored or cleaned on the property.
(ii) All cleaning and maintenance shall occur
inside and completely enclosed within the
building in which the rental agency is
located, or off-site.
(iii) Cleaning the maintenance shall be limited
to washing, vacuuming and fluid changes
and refills. No mechanical repair, body
repair, or painting shall be permitted.
(2) Vehicles used and stored at the automobile rental
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agency shall not be older than two model years.
(3) Vehicles used and stored at the automobile rental
agency shall not be towed to and from the site
nor shall they be transported by truck or trailer.
No towing vehicles shall be parked at the site.
(4) No vehicles shall be displayed or located above
the elevation of the parking lot area, or on a
display raised platform, a berm, planting island,
or any landscaped portion of the property.
(5) No vehicles shall be displayed or stored in the
public right-of-way of any City, County, or State
Highway, nor shall they be displayed or stored in
any location not designated for such storage as
approved by the Issuing Authority.
(6) No trucks, trailers, or commercial vehicles, other
than rental automobiles shall be rented by the
automobile rental agency or stored on the
property.
(7) The vehicles stored on the property shall not be
utilized for display purposes, nor shall such
vehicles have rental information displayed on the
windows or any other part of the vehicles.
(8) No flags, balloons, banners, signs, pennants,
ribbons, streamers, or whirling devices shall be
attached to vehicles.
(9) Notwithstanding other provisions of this Code,
no vehicle sales shall be permitted in
conjunction with the automobile rental agency.
The City shall not approve an application for a
license for sale of vehicles issued by the State of
Minnesota.
(Added by Ord. No. 97-27, 6-16-97)
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20 OF THE
CHANHASSEN CITY CODE REGARDING AUTOMOBILE RENTAL FACILITIES
IN THE HIGHWAY BUSINESS (BH) DISTRICT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANHASSEN ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Division 4, Standards for Business, Office, Institutional and
Industrial Districts, is hereby amended by adding the following section:
Section 20-296. Automobile Rental Facilities.
The following applies to Automobile Rental Facilities as a conditional use in the BH, Highway
Business with the following standards:
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No unlicensed and inoperative vehicles shall be stored on the premises.
All maintenance of vehicles shall occur within an enclosed building.
No outside storage or display is allowed, except vehicles for rent.
No public address system shall be permitted.
Parking setbacks shall be applicable for storage areas.
Required customer and employee parking spaces shall not be used for rental vehicle
storage.
Vehicle sales are not permitted.
The number of rental vehicles shall not exceed twenty (20).
Only automobiles owned by the rental agency shall be stored on the property.
Landscaping shall comply with article XXV.
Parking spaces allocated for rental vehicle storage shall be designated. One (1) parking
space per rental vehicle and one (1) parking space per five (5) rental vehicles shall be
provided
SECTION 2. Section 20-714. Conditional Uses. is hereby amended by adding the
following:
(11) Automobile Rental Facilities.
SECTION 3. Section 20-1124. (2) b shall be amended to read as follows:
b. Auto sales, trailer sales, marine and boat sales, implement sales, garden supply store,
building materials sale, auto repair, automobile rental facilities--One (1) parking space for each
five hundred (500) square feet of floor area.
SECTION 4.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this
the City of Chanhassen.
ATTEST:
This ordinance shall be effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
__ day of ,2000, by the City Council of
Scott A. Botcher, City Manager
Nancy Mancino, Mayor
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