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ORDINANCE NO. 803
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING MMC 17.56.050, AND MMC 17.56.052 TO AMEND
THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT DECISION CRITERIA WITH RESPECT TO TRAFFIC
GENERATION.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: MMC 17.56.050 AMENDED.
Medina Municipal Code Section 17.56.050 is amended to read as follows:
17.56.050 Conditions.
No conditional or special use permit shall be issued unless the hearing examiner finds
the proposed facility:
A. Is compatible with the intent of the comprehensive plan for the city;
B. Has no materially detrimental effects on neighboring properties due to excessive
noise, lighting, off -site traffic generation, or other interference with the peaceful use
and possession of said neighboring properties:
C. Has been designed to minimize adverse effects on neighboring properties;
D. Is consistent with applicable special use provisions of this code.
SECTION 2: MMC 17.56.052 AMENDED.
Medina Municipal Code Section 17.56.052 is amended to read as follows:
17.56.052 Special use criteria for schools.
No structure shall be constructed or installed for a use as a school or for a use that is
accessory to a school unless the city council finds that the proposed facilities meet the
following special use criteria:
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A. Compatibility. School facilities and grounds must be compatible with the content of
the comprehensive plan for the city and with any neighborhood planning goals which
are adopted by the city.
B. Setbacks. All parts of any building shall be set back 40 feet from any property line
except that where the adjoining property is zoned for residential use, the setback shall
be 60 feet.
C. Landscaping. Permit applications must contain a design for a landscaping buffer
upon each of the site's property lines which adequately mitigates visual and noise
impacts of the school on surrounding residences. The design shall detail the location
and species of proposed trees and vegetation. The design shall include use of year-
round foliage patterns where appropriate. Lines of sight necessary for safe school
operation shall be considered in the landscaping plan. The landscaping plan shall
accomplish aesthetic goals while minimizing impacts to safety -required lines -of -sight.
D. Pedestrian and Vehicular C+rsYlatien Plan. The application shall include a
pedestrian and vehicular eiFs-uiatiee plan. The simulatiee plan shall emphasize safety
and efficiency in the „ aRageMeP+ circulation of typical school -generated walking and
traffic. The &Gulatien plan must include school bus loading and unloading operations,
deliveries and parking management. The plan shall include off -site traffic generation
estimates that are prepared by a qualified professional traffic engineer. The plan shall
include measures for mitigating off -site traffic impacts on neighboring residences.
E. Lighting. With due consideration for safety concerns, the application shall include a
lighting plan which establishes an overall lighting level which is compatible with a
single-family neighborhood. School lighting should be designed to light only school
property.
F. Safety. The layout of buildings and the lighting design shall not create dead-end
paths or concealment potential.
G. Parking. The proposal shall include an adequate number and size of parking
spaces taking into consideration the requirements of buses, staff, parents and
deliveries.
H. Height. The height at any point of any building or structure shall not exceed 35 feet
measured vertically from the original or finished grade, whichever is lower.
I. Massing. In addition to the maximum building height restriction of subsection H of
this section, the design of the building shall minimize the amount of three-dimensional
bulk existing in the first 20 feet of the building on all sides of the building that adjoin
residential -use properties, including residential properties which are separated from
school property by a street. This .minimization of bulk shall be accomplished through
pitched roofs, step -backs or other architectural design techniques that reduce the
perceived height of the building and eliminate flat facades facing residential properties.
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J. Land Use Designation. Construction of school buildings or associated structures
shall only be allowed on parcels which are designated as school properties on the
official land use map of the city.
K. Minimum Lot Area. The building site shall have a minimum lot area as follows:
1. Elementary, five acres for the first 100 students, and one-half acre for each
additional 100 students, or fraction thereof.
2. Junior or senior high, 10 acres for the first 100 students, plus one-half acre
for each additional 100 students or fraction thereof.
L. Maximum Lot Coverage. The school and all auxiliary buildings shall not cover more
than 35 percent of the building site.
SECTION 3: EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall take effect five days after its publication or the publication of a
summary of its intent and contents.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THIS 14 DAY OF MAY, 2007.
Miles R. Adam, Mayor
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Appr as to form:
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Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney
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Attest:
R chel Baker, City Clerk
Passed: e; / I q
Filed:
Published:
Effective Date: d�--
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