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Section 850.16 - Planned Commercial District (PCD).


850.16 Planned Commercial District (PCD).

Subd. 1 Subdistricts. The Planned Commercial District shall be divided into the following subdistricts:

Planned Commercial District - 1 (PCD-1)
Planned Commercial District -2 (PCD-2)
Planned Commercial District -3 (PCD-3)
Planned Commercial District - 4 (PCD-4)

Subd. 2     Principal Uses in PCD-1.

Antique shops.

Art galleries.

Art studios.

Bakeries, provided the room or rooms containing the preparation and baking process shall not have a gross floor area in excess of 2,500 square feet.

Barber shops.

Beauty parlors.

Bicycle stores, including rental, repair and sales.

Book and stationery stores.

Camera and photographic supply stores.

Candy and ice cream stores.

Clothes pressing and tailoring shops.

Clothing stores not exceeding 2,500 square feet of gross floor area.

Clubs, lodge halls and meeting rooms, offices and other facilities for non-profit organizations not exceeding 2,500 square feet of gross floor area.

Coin and philatelic stores.

Day care.

Drug stores.

Dry cleaning establishments and laundries.

Employment agencies.

Financial institutions, but excluding drive-through facilities and pawn shops.

Florist shops.

Food, grocery, meat, fish, bakery and delicatessen stores.

Garden supply, tool and seed stores.

Gift shops.

Handball courts, racquetball courts and exercise and reducing salons.

Hardware stores.

Hobby shops for the sale of goods to be assembled and used off the premises.

Household furnishings, fixtures and accessory stores not exceeding 2,500 square feet of gross floor area.

Interior decorating establishments.

Jewelry stores.

Launderettes.

Leather goods stores.

Liquor stores, municipally owned, off-sale.

Locksmith shops.

Medical and dental clinics.

Music and video sales and rental stores.

Musical instruments stores and repair shops.

Newsstands.

Offices, including both business and professional.

Optical stores.

Paint and wallpaper stores not exceeding 2,500 square feet of gross floor area.

Personal apparel stores not exceeding 2,500 square feet of gross floor area.

Picture framing and picture stores.

Repair stores and "fix-it" shops which provide services for the repair of home, garden, yard and personal use appliances.

Restaurants, but excluding "drive-ins" and drive-through facilities.

Schools.

Second-hand stores not exceeding 2,500 square feet of gross floor area, but excluding pawn shops.

Shoe sales or repair stores.

Sporting and camping goods stores not exceeding 2,500 square feet of gross floor area.

Tailor shops.

Tobacco shops.

Toy shops.

Travel bureaus and transportation ticket offices.

Variety, gift, notion and soft goods stores.

Vending machines which are coin or card operated, but excluding amusement devices.

Subd. 3     Principal Uses in PCD-2.

Any principal use permitted in PCD-1.

Amusement and recreation establishments such as amusement arcades, commercial bowling alleys and pool halls.

Animal hospitals and kennels, but excluding establishments with outside runs.

Automotive accessory stores, but excluding repair and service garages.

Blueprinting, printing and Photostatting establishments.

Business machine sales and service shops.

Catering establishments.

Clothing stores.

Clubs, lodge halls and meeting rooms, offices and other facilities for non-profit organizations.

Commercial kennels as defined by Subsection 300.01 of the City Code.

Currency exchanges as defined in M.S. 53A.

Department stores not exceeding 40,000 square feet of gross floor area.

Dry goods stores.

Electrical and household appliance stores, including radio and television sales and service.

Exterminating offices.

Fabric stores.

Frozen food stores including the rental of lockers in conjunction therewith.

Furniture stores including upholstering when conducted as an incidental part of the principal use.

Fraternal, philanthropic and charitable institution offices and assembly halls.

Furrier shops including the storage and conditioning of furs when conducted as an incidental part of the principal use.

Home repair, maintenance and remodeling stores and shops.

Hotels, motels and motor inns.

Household furnishings, fixtures and accessories stores.

Laboratories, medical and dental.

Office supplies stores.

Orthopedic and medical appliance stores, but excluding the manufacturing or assembly of appliances or goods.

Paint and wallpaper stores.

Personal apparel stores.

Pet shops.

Photography studios.

Post offices.

Public utility service stores.

Rental agencies for the rental only of clothing, appliances, automobiles, cartage trailers, and household fixtures, furnishings and accessories, excluding pawn shops.

Schools for teaching music, dance or business vocations.

Sporting and camping goods stores.

Taxidermist shops.

Telegraph offices.

Theaters, but excluding outdoor or "drive-in" facilities.

Ticket agencies.

Trading stamps redemption stores.

Undertaking and funeral home establishments.

Subd 4.     Principal Uses in PCD-3.

Any principal use permitted in PCD-2, except offices requiring the issuance of a conditional use permit.

Department stores or shopping centers exceeding 40,000 square feet of gross floor area.

Transit stations.

Publicly owned uses.

Sexually oriented businesses.

Subd 5.     Principal Uses in PCD-4.

Automobile service centers.

Car washes.

Gas stations.

Subd. 6.      Conditional Uses.

A.      PCD-1 and PCD-2.  Multi-residential uses.

B.      PCD-3.

Automobile agencies selling new, unused vehicles.

Boat or marine stores or agencies selling or displaying new, unused boats.

Multi-residential uses.

Offices except offices allowed as a permitted accessory use.

All non-residential uses that increase the FAR to more than 0.5.

Subd. 7.     Accessory Uses in PCD-1.

Off-street parking facilities.

Buildings for the storage of merchandise to be retailed by the related principal use.

Not more than two amusement devices.

Drive through facilities, except those accessory to i) financial institutions, and ii) food establishments as defined in Section 721 of the City Code

Produce stands pursuant to a permit issued by the Manager

Subd. 8.     Accessory Uses in PCD-2.

All accessory uses allowed in PCD-1.

Drive-through facilities.

Amusement devices.

Offices accessory to a principal use.

Subd. 9.     Accessory Uses in PCD-3.

All accessory uses permitted in PCD-1 and PCD-2.

Automobile or boat and marine stores or agencies selling used automobiles or boats, if (i) such a use is accessory to and on the same lot as a related principal use selling new automobiles or boats, and (ii) the total floor area and lot area devoted to the accessory use does not exceed that of the principal use.

Repair garages for servicing motor vehicles, if such a use is on the same lot as an automobile agency.

Offices accessory to an allowed principal use.

Subd. 10.     Accessory Uses in PCD-4.

Accessory car washes.

Retail sales of convenience goods.

Gasoline sales accessory to a car wash.

Subd. 11.     Requirements for Building Coverage, Setbacks and Height.

A. Maximum Floor Area Ratio (subject to the requirements of Subd. 12 of this Subsection)

  PCD-1 1.0 of the tract
  PCD-2 1.5 of the tract
  PCD-3  
    i) North of West 70th Street: 1.0 of the tract provided that non-residential uses may not exceed 0.75.
    ii) South of West 70th Street: 0.5 of the tract.
  PCD-4 0.3 of the tract


B. Setbacks (Subject to the requirements of paragraphs A. and B. of Subd. 11 of this Subsection).
 

        Interior  
    Front Side Side Rear
    Street Street Yard Yard
  PCD-1 35’* 25’* 25’* 25’*
  PCD-2 35’* 25’* 25’* 25’*
  PCD-3        
    North of 70th Street 35'** 35'** 35'** 35'**
    South of 70th Street 50'** 50'** 50'** 50'**
  PCD-4 35’ 25’ 25’ 25’
  All other uses 45’ 25’ 45’ 25’
  *or the building height, if greater.
**Subject to the requirements of Subd. 11 of this section.


C. Maximum Building Height.

PCD-1     Two stories.

PCD-2     Four stories or 50 feet whichever is less.

PCD-3     Maximum height is determined by Paragraphs C and D of Subd. 12 of this Subsection

PCD-4     One story.

Subd. 12.     Special Requirements. In addition to the general requirements described in Subsection 850.07, the following special requirements shall apply:

A. Established Average Front Street Setback for PCD-1 and PCD-2. When more than 25 percent of the frontage on one side of the street between intersections is occupied by buildings having front street setbacks of greater or lesser distances than hereafter required, then the average setback of the existing buildings shall be maintained by all new or relocated buildings on the same side of that street and between the intersections. If a building is to be built or relocated where there is an established average setback, and there are existing buildings on only one side of the building or relocated building, the front street setback of the new or relocated building need be no greater than that of the nearest adjoining principal building. If a building is to be built or relocated where there is an established average setback and there are existing buildings on both sides of the new or relocated building, the front street setback need be no greater than that which would be established by connecting a line parallel with the front line connecting the most forward portion of the adjacent principal building on each side.

B. Interior Side Yard and Rear Yard Setbacks. Interior side yard and rear yard setbacks including parking setbacks and loading facility setbacks apply only when the side or rear lot line is a Planned Commercial District boundary.

C.  Setbacks for PCD-3. The minimum building setback required by Paragraph B of Subd. 11 of this subsection shall be increased as follows:

1.  In the area bounded by France Avenue on the west, York Avenue on the east and West 70th Street on the south, the minimum building setback shall be increased by 1/3 foot for each foot that the building exceeds 50 feet in building height. For purposes hereof, only those portions of buildings which exceeds 50 feet in building height need provide the additional setbacks required by this paragraph.

2.  In all other areas, the minimum building setback shall be equal to the building height for buildings taller than 50 feet.

Notwithstanding the requirement of this subsection, the City encourages i) ground level retail and service uses that create an active pedestrian and streetscape environment and ii) pedestrian connections by way of skyways and tunnels and, therefore, the City Council will consider exceptions to setback requirements for these purposes.

D. Maximum Building Height in PCD-3. Maximum building height in the PCD-3 subdistrict shall be as follows:

1.  In the area bounded by France Avenue on the west, York Avenue on the east and West 70th Street on the south, the maximum building height shall be 18 stories or 225 feet, whichever is less.

2.  In the area located west of France Avenue and the area located east of York Avenue, the maximum building height shall be four stories or 50 feet, whichever is less.

3.  In all other cases, the maximum building height shall be equal to the required setbacks.

E.  Travel Demand Management. Final development plans for any office use in the PCD-3 subdistrict which requires the issuance of a conditional use permit shall include a travel demand management (TDM) plan prepared by an independent TDM professional. The plan must document TDM measures and performance measures to be implemented. Approval of the TDM plan by the City shall be a condition of the issuance of the conditional use permit.

F.  On Site Sanitary Sewage Retention System. This paragraph applies to properties served by Metropolitan Sewer Interceptor No. 1-RF-491. Final development plans for any new buildings or uses in the PCD-3 subdistrict that require the issuance of a conditional use permit shall include plans for storage tanks and other facilities designed to retain on-site sanitary sewer discharges during peak flow conditions that would otherwise enter the City's sanitary sewer system. Such plans must be prepared by a licensed professional engineer acceptable to the City. The plans must provide for facilities designed to prevent discharges to the sanitary sewer system during peak flow conditions, in amounts and volumes that exceed discharges that existed prior to construction of the buildings and uses proposed by the final development plans. Approval of the sanitary sewer retention system shall be a condition of the conditional use permit. In lieu of constructing a storage tank, a cash fee equal to the cost of constructing the storage tank may be paid to the city. The fee shall be placed in a dedicated fund to pay for the cost of reducing inflow and infiltration into the sanitary sewer system. A credit against the fee shall be given for any expenditures made to reduced inflow and infiltration on-site.  Section 850.16, subd. 12, paragraph F of the Edina City Code is repealed effective the day that the capacity of Metropolitan Sewer Interceptor No. 1-RF-491 is improved to increase its capacity by at least +/- 69%.

G. Proximity to R-1 District. The following minimum distance shall exist between buildings in the Planned Commercial District and the nearest lot line of an R-1 District lot used for residential purposes:

Building Height Distance to R-1 District
5 - 6 stories Twice the building height of the building in the Planned Commercial District.
7 - 8 stories Four times the building height of the building in the Planned Commercial District.
9 or more stories Six times the building height of the building in the Planned Commercial District.

H. Storage. All materials, supplies, merchandise and other similar materials not on display for direct sale, rental or lease to the ultimate consumer shall be stored within a completely enclosed building or within the confines of a completely opaque wall or fence capable of completely screening all the materials from adjoining properties. The wall or fence under no circumstances shall be less than five feet in height.

I. Displays. Merchandise which is offered for sale may be displayed outside of buildings in the PCD-1, PCD-2 and PCD-3 subdistricts, provided the area occupied by the display shall not exceed ten percent of the gross floor area of the building or portion thereof housing the principal use. No displays shall be permitted within that half of the required front street or side street setback nearest the street, nor within any required side yard or rear yard setback. Agencies selling automobiles or boats, as permitted by this Section, may display automobiles or boats outside of a building if the area used for the displays shall comply with all the standards for a parking lot including construction, setbacks, landscaping and screening as contained in this Section.

J. Minimum Building Size. The minimum size for any building housing one or more principal uses in the PCD-1, PCD-2 or PCD-3 subdistricts shall be 1,000 square feet of gross floor area within the first story.

K. Outdoor Sales, Tent Sales and Trailer Sales Prohibited. Except for the dispensing of motor fuels and the use of drive-through facilities permitted by this Section, all sales of products and merchandise, and dispensing of services, shall be conducted from within the confines of a permanent building totally enclosed by four walls and a roof. The sale of products and merchandise, and the dispensing of services, from a motor vehicle, trailer, tent or other temporary structure or shelter, or outside of a permanent building as above described, is prohibited.

L. Building Design and Construction. In addition to the other restrictions of this Section and of Section 410 of this Code, the use, construction, alteration or enlargement of any building or structure within the Planned Commercial District shall meet the following standards:

1. All exterior wall finishes on any building shall be one or a combination of the following:

a. face brick;

b. natural stone;

c. specially designed precast concrete units if the surfaces have been integrally treated with an applied decorative material or texture;

d. factory fabricated and finished metal framed panel construction if the panel materials are any of those noted above; or

e. glass or prefinished metal (other than unpainted galvanized iron).

2. All subsequent additions, exterior alterations and accessory buildings constructed after the erection of an original building or buildings shall be constructed of the same materials as the original building and shall be designed in a manner conforming to the original architectural design and general appearance.

M. Performance Standards. All business operations shall conform to the performance standards established by this Section for the Planned Industrial District provided that the performance standards shall be applied, and must be complied with, at the boundaries of the lot on which the business operations take place.

N. Maximum Business Establishment Size in PCD-1 Subdistricts. No use in the PCD-1 subdistrict shall exceed 12,000 square feet of gross floor area or  the lesser gross floor area as is imposed on the use by Subd. 2 of this Subsection 850.16.

O. Drive-In Uses. Except for the dispensing of motor fuels, drive-in uses shall not be permitted. Nothing herein contained, however, prohibits accessory drive-through facilities where permitted by this Subsection 850.16.

P. Automobile Service Centers and Gas Station Standards.

1. Minimum lot area:

a. for an automobile service center, 20,000 square feet, plus 5,000 square feet for each service bay in excess of three.

b. for a gas station, 15,000 square feet.

2. Maximum lot area: 60,000 square feet.

3. Hydraulic hoists, pits, lubrication, washing, repairing and diagnostic equipment shall be used and stored within a building.

4. Interior curbs of not less than six inches in height shall be constructed to separate driving surfaces from sidewalks, landscaped areas and streets.

5. No automobile service station on a lot adjoining a lot in a residential district shall be operated between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 6:00 A.M.

6. All driving surfaces shall be constructed and maintained in the same manner as prescribed for parking lots by this Section.

7. No merchandise shall be displayed for sale outside a building except in that area within four feet of the building or within pump islands used for dispensing motor fuels.

8. No motor vehicles except those owned by the operators and employees of the principal use, and vehicles awaiting service, shall be parked on the lot occupied by the principal use. Vehicles being serviced may be parked for a maximum of 48 hours.

9. Body work and painting is prohibited.

10. No buildings, driveway surfaces, parking areas or other improvements shall be located within 110 feet of any portion of a lot in a residential district which is used for residential purposes if separated from the lot by a street, or within 50 feet if not so separated by a street.

11. Pump islands shall maintain a front and side street setback of at least 20 feet and an interior side yard and rear yard setback of at least 25 feet.

12.  Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection 850.08, driveways and drive aisles need only provide a setback of not more than five feet from all lot lines, subject to the requirements of subparagraph 10. of paragraph L. of this Subd. 11.

Q. Car Wash Standards.

1. A car wash shall be subject to the same standards as specified herein for automobile service centers.

2. All waste water disposal facilities, including sludge, grit removal and disposal equipment, must be approved by the Engineer prior to installation.

3. Not more than one point of ingress and one point of egress shall be allowed from any one public street to the car wash.

R. Standards for Sexually-Oriented Businesses.

1. No sexually-oriented business shall be located closer than 500 feet from any other sexually-oriented business or licenses day-care facility. Measurements shall be made in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures or objections, from the nearest point of the actual premises of the sexually-oriented business or licenses day-care facility.

2. No sexually-oriented business shall be located closer than 500 feet from any property in the R-1, R-2, PRD, PSR or MDD District, or any residentially zoned property in the city adjoining the City. Measurements shall be made in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures objects, from the nearest point of the actual business premises of the sexually-oriented business to the nearest boundary of the R-1, R-2, PRD, PSR, or MDD District.

S.   Standards for residential dwelling units.

1. No part of any dwelling unit shall be located in a basement or on the first story of a building in the PCD-1 or the PCD-2 subdistricts.

2.  In the PCD-1 and the PCD-2 subdistricts, the floor area of that portion of a building used for multi-residential purposes shall not be included for the purpose of calculating the maximum floor area ratio allowed by Paragraph A of Subd. 11 of this Subsection.

3.  In the PCD-3 subdistrict, the floor area of buildings or portions thereof used for multi-residential purposes shall be included for the purpose of calculating the maximum floor area ratio allowed by Paragraph A of Subd. 11 of this Subsection.

4.  In the PCD-3 subdistrict, the maximum floor area ratio allowed by Paragraph A of Sund. 11 of this Subsection may be increased by .25 by including the floor areas of dwelling units classified as affordable housing units pursuant to an agreement with the Housing and Redevelopment Authority of Edina.