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ORDINANCE 800
ORDINANCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROTECTING THE PLANNING PROCESS AND THE HEALTH,
SAFETY AND WELFARE OF CITY RESIDENTS AND DEVELOPING STANDARDS FOR A NUMBER
OF ISSUES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TRAFFIC, PARKING, LAND USE, PEDESTRIAN
SAFETY AND BUILDING AND SITE DESIGN.
The area under consideration includes land east of Highway 61, west of Southlawn Drive,
south of County Road D, and along Beam Avenue 500 feet to the south.
The City Council of the City of Maplewood ordains:
SECTION 1. PURPOSE
1.01The City is currently conducting a White Bear Avenue planning study which includes a land use
planning component for the undeveloped land around Maplewood Mall.
1.02The City is also in the process of hiring a consultant to conduct a market research study. The
objective of this study is to identify the types of retail space that can be supported, look at
competitive retail areas, delineate trade areas and look at sales potential. This information will
help target the appropriate amount and the proper mix of unique, cultural, civic and commercial
land uses.
1.03In addition to these studies, the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinances may need to be
revised to study such issues as:
-traffic and street planning
-parking
-pedestrian flowand safety
-lighting
-landscaping
-transit
-design standards for buildings
-parcelization or platting
1.04There is a need for these studies to be conducted so that the City can adopt a comprehensive
land use plan and zoning and design standards for the development of this area of Maplewood.
SECTION 2. MARKETING, PLANNING AND ZONING STUDY; MORATORIUM
2.01The planning, marketing and other studies are authorized by the City. City staff shall coordinate
these studies with the hired consultants, property owners, any interested citizenry and City
Council.
2.02Upon completion of these studies, they shall be presented to the Planning Commission for their
review and recommendation to the City Council.
2.03A moratorium on development in this study area is adopted pending completion of these studies
and the adoption of any amendments to the City's zoning ordinance and comprehensive plan. No
plat, lot split or building permit for a new building shall be granted by the City during the
moratorium period. Building permits may be issued for expansion or remodel of existing
structures.
SECTION 3. TERM
3.01The term of this ordinance shall be six months or until such time as the council adopts
amendments to the zoning ordinance, map or comprehensive plan relating to the development
area.
SECTION 4. VARIANCES
4.01Variances from this ordinance may be granted by the City Council based upon a determination
that a proposed subdivision or development would be compatible with existing or proposed land
use and zoning and that such proposals would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of this
ordinance. The procedures to be followed in applying for a variance from this ordinance shall be
in accordance with state law on findings for variances and shall include the following:
a.The applicant shall file a completed application form, together with required exhibits to the
Community Development Department.
b.The application for a variance shall set forth special circumstances or conditions which the
applicant alleges to exist, and shall demonstrate that the proposed development is
compatible with existing or proposed land use and zoning.
c.The application shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for their review and
comment.
d.The City Council mayin its discretion set a public hearing prior to making a final
determination on the requested variance.
e.The City Council may impose such restrictions upon the proposed development or
subdivision as may be necessary to comply with the purpose and intent of this ordinance.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE
5.01 This ordinance shall take effect after adoption and publication.
Passed by the City Council of the
City of Maplewood, Minnesota,
on the 25th day of October, 1999