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To: Planning Commission
From: John Hinzman, Community Development Director
Date: December 9, 2019
Item: Public Hearing: Amend City Code Chapter 155 ‐ Original Hastings Design Standards
‐ Transfer Responsibility to Heritage Preservation Commission.
Planning Commission Action Requested
Hold a public hearing to consider an amendment to Hastings City Code Chapter 155.23(D)(11)
‐ Original Hastings Design Standards (OHDS) ‐ Administration. The amendment would
transfer administration of the OHDS from the Planning Commission to the Heritage
Preservation Commission.
Original Hastings Design Standards
Original Hastings Design Standards (OHDS) preserve and enhance traditional neighborhood
design by reflecting the general characteristics of buildings dating from 1845 to 1940, which
is the predominate era for building construction within the OHDS District. OHDS regulations
ensure traditional neighborhood design by incorporating design features such as alleys,
carriage houses, front porches, period sensitive housing design, sidewalks, and traditional
street lighting. Design standards create and enhance the character of older neighborhoods
by establishing regulations to guide property development and rehabilitation consistent
with the unique historic
character of the neighborhood.
The OHDS are derived from the
Design Guidelines for Original
Hastings, adopted in 2003 by the
City Council as part of the Heart
of Hastings Master Plan. OHDS
regulations are located found in
Chapter 155.23, Subd. D of the
Hastings City Code
The OHDS is effective for
properties zoned R‐2 and located
within the map area to the right:
Planning Commission Memorandum
Applicability
OHDS are applicable to all new residential development and substantial modifications to
existing buildings. Some actions can be approved administratively by Planning Department
Staff, other actions require review and recommendation by the Planning Commission, with
final action by the City Council. On average about two applications require Commission
review and Council approval annually. The City Council would remain the final authority for
issuing OHDS permits.
Rationale for Change
Administration of historic design standards more closely aligns with the responsibilities of
the HPC than the Planning Commission. The HPC already administers Historic Preservation
Requirements within most of the area of the OHDS. They are familiar with historic design
elements of home construction. The OHDS were originally charged to the Planning
Commission due to their placement within the Zoning Code.
Planning Committee of City Council
The Planning Committee of City Council (Chair Vaughan, Balsanek, and Leifeld) reviewed the
change on November 4th and were in general agreement of the ordinance amendment.
Attachments:
Draft Ordinance Amendment
Original Hastings Design Standards
PLANNING COMMISSION DRAFT
DECEMBER 9, 2019 ORDINANCE NO. _____________________ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS, MINNESOTA TRANSFERRING ADMINISTRATION OF THE ORIGINAL HASTINGS DESIGN STANDARDS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO THE HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Hastings as follows:
Chapter 155 of the Hastings City Code – Zoning Code is hereby amended as follows (Additions to the ordinance are underlined, and section numbers may be renumbered):
§ 155.23 R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENCE. (D) Original Hastings design standards.
(11) Administration. The Planning Department shall administer the design standards
consistent with § 155.51. New residential development and substantial modifications to existing
development shall be reviewed by the Planning Heritage Preservation Commission and approved
by the City Council. Substantial modifications are defined as building improvements changing
the exterior of a structure, and exceeding 10% of its current building market value as defined by
the Dakota County Assessor. The Planning Community Development Director shall have the
authority to determine conformance of any project to the Original Hastings Design Standards
that do not require Planning Commission review and City Council approval. (Ord. 2011-02, 3rd
Series, passed 01-03-2011)
All other sections shall remain unchanged. ADOPTED by the Hastings City Council on this 6th day of January, 2020
_________________________________ Mary Fasbender, Mayor
ATTEST: ______________________________________________
Julie Flaten, City Clerk I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above is a true and correct copy of an ordinance presented to and
adopted by the City of Hastings, County of Dakota, Minnesota, on the 6th day of January 2020, as disclosed by the records of the City of Hastings on file and of record in the office.
_____________________________________________ Julie Flaten, City Clerk (SEAL)
This instrument drafted by: City of Hastings (JH) 101 4th St. East Hastings, MN 55033
(D) Original Hastings design standards.
(1) Intent. Original Hastings Design Standards (OHDS) preserve and enhance
traditional neighborhood design by reflecting the general characteristics of buildings
dating from 1845 to 1940, the predominate era for building construction within the
OHDS District. OHDS regulations ensure traditional neighborhood design by
incorporating design features such as alleys, carriage houses, front porches, period
sensitive housing design, sidewalks, and traditional street lighting. Design standards
create and enhance the character of older neighborhoods by establishing regulations to
guide property development and rehabilitation consistent with the unique historic
character of the neighborhood. The OHDS are derived from the Design Guidelines for
Original Hastings, adopted in 2003 by the City Council as part of the Heart of Hastings
Master Plan.
(2) Designated District. OHDS shall be effective for portions of the R-2
District as indicated in the figure below and shall be further identified on the Official
Zoning Map. Areas not zoned R-2 are excluded from the OHDS.
(3) Applicability. The OHDS are applicable to all new residential development
within the OHDS District. Substantial modifications to existing residential buildings
shall also adhere to the design standards. Substantial modifications are defined as
building improvements affecting the exterior of a structure, and exceeding 10% of its
current building market value as defined by the Dakota County Assessor. This
percentage shall be reviewed by the City Council on a regular basis. Substantial
Modifications may include the following:
(a) Projects in corner side yards abutting a right-of-way.
(b) Accessory structures over 120 square feet.
(c) Any project that would negatively affect the historic appearance of the
streetscape.
(4) Exemptions. The following activities shall be exempt from Original
Hastings Design Standards:
(a) Accessory buildings under 120 square feet;
(b) Fences, decks, porches and patios within the rear yard or interior side-
yard. Corner side yards abutting a right-of-way shall not be exempt from the design
standards;
(c) Areas of a home or structure not directly part of an alteration or
improvement;
(d) Alterations or improvements to the interior of a structure not affecting
the outward appearance;
(e) Exterior modifications to homes built after 1950; and
(f) Demolition of home
1. The HPC shall have 10 days to visually record a structure after an
application is submitted to demolish a structure that is over 50 years old within the
OHDS. If a formal designation study has already been completed for the property, the
HPC shall have up to 6 weeks to request that the City Council begin a designation
process as outlined in § 30.10(D). If the City Council initiates the designation process,
the demolition application must be handled in accordance with § 30.10(D).
(5) Relationship to historic preservation districts and standards. Original
Hastings Design Standards are different from and complimentary to established historic
preservation districts and standards. Original Hastings Design Standards focus less on
historic re-creation, but on the consistency of new and rehabilitated buildings to the
established traditional character, bulk, height and form of the neighborhood. Provisions
of § 30.10 still apply to properties within the OHDS that are within a designated Heritage
Preservation District or individually designated as a Historic Preservation Site.
(6) Garages. New garages directly accessing a public street shall be prohibited
if an improved alley way abuts the property.
(7) Immediate neighborhood. The immediate neighborhood as used to
determine OHDS applicability shall include all properties along street frontages within
150 feet of the subject parcel as indicated in the figure below.
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(8)
Immediate neighborhood average. The immediate neighborhood average is defined
as a range between 10% above and 10% below the mean for a given design standard
within the immediate neighborhood.
(9) Frontage types. Application of OHDS are based upon the following
frontage types.
(a) Front yard. Front yards contain a landscaped lawn between the
street\sidewalk and the residence. Structure setbacks shall be consistent with the
immediate neighborhood average. Fences may be constructed in accordance with the
§ 155.05. Raised porches are encouraged.
(b) Garage\alley. Neighborhood alleys provide service and garage access
to residential uses in order to preserve the pedestrian character of the primary street
frontage. Detached or semi-detached garages can front the alley in 1 of the 2
configurations shown in the sketch below. Lofts in 1.5-story garages may be suitable for
residential use. Garages are further regulated under the accessory structure provisions of
this chapter.
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(10) Outline of design standards.
Front Yard Garage/Alley
Yard Use Pedestrian only. No vehicle
parking or drives in front yard if
abutting an improved alley way
Vehicle Parking. Pedestrian
path to rear entry. If abutting an
improved alley way
Yard and Street Wall Materials Landscaping predominant.
Concrete, brick, or stone paths.
Paved driveway. Landscaped
buffer. Screen walls – Brick or
painted wood.
Front Yard Garage/Alley
Yard and Street Wall
Technique
Lawn and Trees predominant.
Wall or fence shall match
building style. Ground floor
shall be raised above grade 24
to 48 inches if containing a
porch.
Wall or fence to match building
style.
Front Yard Garage/Alley
Building Wall Front Yard setback varies to
match immediate neighborhood
average. Side yard setback
conforms to Residential Lot
District Requirements of
§ 155.50
Side loaded garage must have 5
foot green space between drive
and alley. Maximum setback
for all garages is 25 feet.
Building Width Must conform to the immediate neighborhood average
Entry Level Wall Openings 30% to 50% transparent
window and door openings
Size and shape of windows to
match main building.
Entry Level Wall Materials Brick or stone masonry in
historic size and pattern.
Cement Stucco. Wood lap,
vinyl, metal, cementitious, or
drop siding with maximum 5
inches exposed.
Same materials as on main
building.
Entry Level Wall Technique Historic window, door, and
porch detailing. Main entry
from roofed porch. Porch
optional with a minimum 8-foot
depth, but no less than 5 feet
from sidewalk/curb.
Historic window and door
detailing to match main
building.
Front Yard Garage/Alley
Upper Level Wall Openings Reflect bay pattern and size of
immediate neighborhood
average. 25% to 50% window
openings.
Reflect entry level bay width.
Upper Level Wall Materials Brick or stone masonry in historic size and pattern. Cement stucco.
Wood lap, vinyl, metal, cementitious or drop siding with
maximum 5 inches exposed.
Upper Level Wall Technique Detailing to be consistent with historic building style of the
immediate neighborhood average.
Front Yard Garage/Alley
Entry Shelter Type Cantilevered roof shelter over
entry or covered porch. Relate
to entry openings. Door must
face the front street.
Residential use of garage shall
require a cantilevered roof
shelter over entry.
Entry Shelter Materials Wood or iron-framed structure. Wood, metal, or composition
shingle roof consistent with immediate neighborhood average.
Entry Shelter Technique Detailing consistent with historic building style and immediate
neighborhood average.
Roof Style and Pitch Steep pitch (8:12 minimum)
gable roof. Lower pitch
Italianate hip or porch roof.
Same as main building.
Roof Materials Low slope membrane roof.
Steep pitch metal, wood, slate
or composition shingle roof.
Same as main building.
Roof Technique Cap parapet with integral or
projecting cornice. Consistent
with historic building style and
the immediate neighborhood
average.
Same as main building.
Front Yard Garage/Alley
Roof Height Roof height shall be consistent with the immediate neighborhood
average.
(11) Administration. The Planning Department shall administer the design
standards consistent with § 155.51. New residential development and substantial
modifications to existing development shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission
and approved by the City Council. Substantial modifications are defined as building
improvements changing the exterior of a structure, and exceeding 10% of its current
building market value as defined by the Dakota County Assessor. The Planning Director
shall have the authority to determine conformance of any project to the Original Hastings
Design Standards that do not require Planning Commission review and City Council
approval. (Ord. 2011-02, 3rd Series, passed 01-03-2011)
(12) Appeals. Any appeal of an administrative decision shall be forwarded to the
Board of Zoning Adjustment and Appeals as outlined in § 30.02.
(13) Effective date. The provisions of this section shall apply to all properties in
the R-2 OHDS Overlay District immediately upon passage and publication. (Prior Code,
§ 10.13A) (Am. Ord. 546, passed - -; Am. Ord. 561, 2nd Series, passed 2-5-2007; Am.
Ord. 2009-2, 3rd Series, passed 1-20-2009) Penalty, see § 10.99 (Ord. 2017-02 3rd
Series, passed on 12-18-17)