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AGENDA
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2020
6:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
NEXT RES. NO.
R20-65
NEXT ORD. NO.
O20-03
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Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of the Council
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of Minutes of August 25, 2020.
Correspondence
Council Disclosure of Ex Parte Communications
Public Hearing
2. Public Hearing - Conditional Use of Property Leased From Montana Rail Link for the
Operation of Koo Beans Coffee.
Consent Items
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3. Claims entered through 9/4/2020.
4. Approval of Payroll Register for PPE 8/23/2020 totaling $189,946.31.
Ceremonial Calendar
Reports of Boards and Commissions
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Scheduled Matters
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5. Appointment of David Brunz to the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department.
6. Resolution No. R20-65: A Resolution To Approve The Conditional Use Of Property Leased
From Montana Rail Link For To Operation Of Koo Beans Coffee, A Coffee Kiosk At 102 West
Main Street, Within The City Of Laurel.
Items Removed From the Consent Agenda
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Council Discussion
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Adjournment
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File Attachments for Item:
Approval of Minutes of August 25, 2020.
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File Attachments for Item:
5. Appointment of David Brunz to the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department.
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File Attachments for Item:
6. Resolution No. R20-65: A Resolution To Approve The Conditional Use Of Property Leased
From Montana Rail Link For To Operation Of Koo Beans Coffee, A Coffee Kiosk At 102 West
Main Street, Within The City Of Laurel.
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R20-65 Koo Beans Conditional Use Permit
RESOLUTION NO. R20-65
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE OF PROPERTY LEASED
FROM MONTANA RAIL LINK FOR TO OPERATION OF KOO BEANS COFFEE, A
COFFEE KIOSK AT 102 WEST MAIN STREET, WITHIN THE CITY OF LAUREL.
WHEREAS, the application has been made to the City of Laurel to approve the
applicant’s request for approval of a conditional use, a coffee kiosk, to be constructed and placed
on a parcel of leased property owned by Montana Rail Link; and
WHEREAS, the location for the conditional use is specifically identified on Exhibit A of
the attached Lease Agreement between the applicant and Montana Rail Link (“MRL”) and such
Lease is hereby incorporated as part of this resolution; and
WHEREAS, applicant Alania Eastman filed the application with the City on behalf of her
business Koo Beans Coffee, and the application was reviewed by Staff and the City County
Planning Board, sitting as the City’s Zoning Commission; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Zoning Commission and no opposition to
the application was received; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Commission recommends the City Council’s approval of the
Conditional Use Application subject to the conditions contained in the Staff Report which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein;
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on September 8, 2020 and received
public comment and input regarding the application.
NOW THEREFORE the City Council of Laurel hereby adopts the recommendation of
the Zoning Commission and hereby approves the conditional use for the parcel of leased
property described in the attached Lease Agreement between applicant and MRL for the
operation of a coffee kiosk; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such approval is subject City Ordinances, Rules and
applicable Regulations and the conditions contained in the Staff Report which is adopted by the
City Council and incorporated into the resolution.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on September 8, 2020, by Council
Member ________________________.
PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 8 th day of
September 2020.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 8th day of September 2020.
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R20-65 Koo Beans Conditional Use Permit
CITY OF LAUREL
______________________________
Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Bethany Langve, Clerk-Treasurer, Clerk-Treasurer
Approved as to form:
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Sam Painter, Civil City Attorney
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MINUTES
CITY OF LAUREL
CITY/COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2020
5:35 PM
LAUREL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Public Input: Citizens may address the committee regarding any item of business that is not on the agenda. The duration
for an individual speaking under Public Input is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the committee
will not take action on any item not on the agenda.
1. Roll Call
The chair called the meeting to order at 5:36PM
Ron Benner
Dan Koch
Roger Giese
Evan Bruce
Judy Goldsby
Nick Altonaga (City of Laurel)
General Items
2. Approve Meeting Minutes: July 22, 2020
Ron motioned to approve the meeting minutes from July 22, 2020 as presented.
Dan Seconded.
Motion Carried.
3. Public Hearing: Conditional Use Permit for Koo Beans Coffee
The Chair opened the public hearing. Nick provided a summary of the conditional use permit, presenting
the details of the application and the supporting documents.
The applicant, Alania Eastman, 907 Bristol Way, Laurel, MT, was on hand to speak for the conditional
use application.
Alania has ben a resident of Laurel for the last five years. She has worked hard to bring a business to
Laurel. Her and her husband both love the Laurel community.
The coffee kiosk would operate from 3:30AM to 3:30PM. They plan to donate a portion of revenue to
the city and the school district to help give back.
Planning Board members asked questions of the Applicant.
Roger: Any plans for future employees?
Currently just myself and my husband. Trying to keep it within the family.
Possibly want to give jobs to teenagers/students in the future.
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Evan: Will electricity and water services be hooked up to the kiosk?
Electricity yes. Will use overhead lines going towards the train tracks.
Water will be dumped off-site. Has had water plant officials allow her to dump at the city
facility.
Ron: Bathrooms?
No bathrooms right now.
If the conditional use is approved, we will work with MRL to incorporate bathrooms.
Ron: Mountain Mudd had issues 10-12 years ago due to lack of bathrooms. Kiosks did not have any
working relationship with nearby businesses to have facilities for kiosk employees. We need to discuss
the rules and what was decided previously.
How much garbage will be generated?
How do we assess garbage rates on a kiosk?
Commercial Vs. Residential: We need to ensure that garbage fees are equitable throughout the
city.
Need to see how the city dealt with Heidi’s Kiosk.
Alania: For the bathroom, working with MRL for a port-a-potty for now. Garbage service is currently
through McKinsey. It would not be hard to change over these services to Laurel Public Works.
Ron: any thoughts on traffic? Will it be a one-way exit?
Alania: There will be two driveways on the site, and it will have a one-way exit. We are aware of the
safety issues of the road.
Members discussed the traffic directions on Main St. and 1st Ave and turning across traffic.
Roger: Electricity will be officially installed shortly, but how has it been operating up to now?
Alania: We are not operating until we go through all the required processes and approvals.
Dan: Will it be paved or gravel?
Alania: Gravel, because MRL would like it to remain that way. Have applied to MRL for a paved
driveway that we are currently waiting to hear back on. Will be laying down neater gravel for the time
being.
Members discussed other kiosk situations including Heidi’s and Mo Cones.
Dan motioned to approve the Conditional Use Application with the conditions presented in the Staff
Report.
Evan seconded.
Motion Carried.
The Chair closed the public hearing.
Members held brief discussion on investigating what we have on hand for kiosk regulations for Heidi’s
and Mo Cones prior to sending it to the City Council.
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There needs to be code to address kiosks. Also need to know the situation for temporary structures, and
other types of small structures.
New Business
4. Conoco Sign Update Review
Nick presented the sign application for the Conoco on S. 1st Ave. Members reviewed the images and
discussed the signage situation.
Ron Motioned to approve the Conoco Sign application.
Roger Seconded.
Motion Carried.
5. Growth Management Policy Chapter Review
Nick presented the current chapters of the Growth Policy update. Ron remarked that it would be
important to get a full draft prior to the public hearing in September to review and develop comments.
Old Business
Other Items
6. Upcoming Projects Discussion
Discussion of GSE and a summary of that project. Upcoming Variance and Preliminary Plat review.
Many moving pieces to this process
Many details to review
Nick will prepare a detailed staff report for the variances and the plat itself. Will have it far in
advance of the planned October Meeting.
Upcoming Public Hearing on Laurel High School Sign
7. Growth Management Policy Schedule
Ron mentioned asking MDT about plans for West Laurel Interchange?
Brief discussion about West Laurel Interchange
Possibilities for expansion.
Discussions happened previously about West Railroad connections
Does the state have any plans for the interchange? Originally the plan was that the Interchange created a
bypass up to Molt and Broadview.
Nick reported that he had met with MDT in the Spring regarding the growth policy and that they
currently have no other plans for the West Laurel Interchange other than what has been prepared. MDT
stressed the importance of developing funding sources for transportation projects to better implement
them.
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Roger Giese - Would like to see something similar what is on Shiloh and Central in Billings at the
Interchange. A mix of cafes and residential units.
Nick remarked that a development of that kind could be a very positive development near the
interchanges, if a site could be found and utilities provided.
Members discussed Utility lines and extending infrastructure.
Nick has been looking into funding sources to support the extension of infrastructure.
The Mayor has been aware of the funding needs and has investigated how to accomplish any
expansion of utilities and services.
Announcements
8. Next Meeting: September 16, 2020
Ron motioned to adjourn the meeting.
Roger seconded.
Meeting adjourned at 6:45PM.
The City makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to
participate in this meeting. Persons needing accommodation must notify the City Clerk’s Office to make needed
arrangements. To make your request known, please call 406-628-7431, Ext. 2, or write to City Clerk, PO Box 10, Laurel,
MT 59044, or present your request at City Hall, 115 West First Street, Laurel, Montana.
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LAUREL CITY-COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Laurel City-County Planning Board / Zoning Commission
FROM: Nicholas Altonaga, Planning Director
RE: Conditional Use Permit – Koo Beans Coffee Kiosk
DATE: August 25, 2020
DESCRIPTION/LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION/LOCATION:
The applicant Alania Eastman of Koo Beans Coffee submitted an application for a conditional use on July
17th, 2020. The proposed conditional use is located at 102 West Main St. The parcel is zoned as Light
Industrial and is located within the Community Entryway Zoning District. The applicant is requesting a
conditional use for the operation of a coffee kiosk. The property is owned by Montana Rail Link and is
legally described as S09, T02 S, R24 E, **INFORMATIONAL ONLY** CENTRALLY ASSESSED PROPERTY IN
SEC 9-2S-24E.
Application Data:
Owner: Montana Rail Link
Legal Description: S09, T02 S, R24 E, **INFORMATIONAL ONLY** CENTRALLY ASSESSED PROPERTY
IN SEC 9-2S-24E
Address: 102 W. Main St.
Parcel Size: 45.386 acres (direct area is Southwest of intersection of N 1st Ave and Main St.)
Existing Land Use: Railroad, Vacant
Proposed Land Use: Coffee Kiosk and parking area
Existing Zoning: Light Industrial
Overlay District: Community Entryway Overlay District
Surrounding Land Use and Zoning (See Exhibits A & B)
North Zoning: Central Business District (CBD) Land Use: Laurel Hearing Aid, King
Koin
South Zoning: Light Industrial/ Heavy Industrial Land Use: Railroad
East Zoning: Light Industrial Land Use: Railroad, Chamber of
Commerce
West Zoning: Light Industrial /CBD Land Use: Railroad, Commercial
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STAFF FINDINGS:
1. The applicant is requesting a conditional use to operate a coffee kiosk on a parcel adjacent to the
Central Business District.
2. The application packet is attached and contains:
a. Application Form,
b. Site map
c. Map detail on leased area and adjacent uses
d. List of adjacent property owners
e. Lease agreement Between Alania Eastman, Mathew Pruett and Montana Rail Link
3. The parcel is zoned Light Industrial.
4. The parcel is within the Community Entryway Zoning District.
5. The parcel is within the Downtown Overlay District.
6. The Downtown Overlay District takes precedence over the Community Entryway Zoning District.
7. The only mention of “kiosks” in the Laurel Municipal Code is in LMC Chapter 17.40.130 – Off-
Street Parking Requirements, Landscaping Standards, Part C.
8. LMC 17.25 – Downtown Overlay District is attached to this report in full.
9. LMC 17.62 – Conditional Land Uses is attached to this report in full.
10. The advertising requirements of LMC 17.62.030.A have been met.
ZONING COMMISSION CONSIDERATIONS AND RECOMMENDATION:
The Zoning Commission shall review and make determinations on Chapter 17.62 – Conditional Land
Uses, Section 020 – Requirements. This section is provided below.
No structure or land use may be used for any purpose other than those allowed within a zoning district
as specified in the zoning ordinance unless either a variance has been granted (under Chapter 17.60 or
17.64 of this code) or a conditional land use permit therefor has been provided. The zoning commission
may recommend and the city can require any information that will allow the decision makers to
comprehensively evaluate and decide on applications for conditional uses brought before them. The
zoning commission may recommend and the city can require, after consideration of the application for
conditional use, those conditions under which such land use may be allowed to include but not be
necessarily limited to the following:
A. Adequate ingress and egress with concern for vehicular and pedestrian safety and convenience,
traffic flow and control, and emergency access as reviewed and approved by the city public
works director;
B. Adequate off-street parking and loading with attention to vehicular and pedestrian safety and
traffic flow;
C. Conditions that control, specify, or plan for the generation of odors, noise, hours of operation,
signage, or impact on the neighborhood of natural systems;
D. Adequate landscaping, screening, mitigation of impact on adjacent property and buffering; and
E. Compatibility with adjacent and neighborhood land uses and Laurel's GMP.
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STAFF SUGGESTED CONDITIONS:
The Planning Board-Zoning Commission recommends the following conditions for approval if the City
Council votes to approve this application for Conditional Use.
1. The conditional use shall comply with the requirements of LMC Chapter 17.25 – Downtown
Overlay District
2. The conditional use shall comply with the requirements of LMC Chapter 17.40 – Off-Street
Parking Requirements
3. The conditional use shall comply with the requirements of LMC Chapter 17.42 – Sign Code
4. The conditional use shall comply with the requirements of LMC Chapter 17.62 – Conditional
Land Uses
PROCEDURAL HISTORY:
The applicant communicated with the laurel Planning Director in July 2020 regarding the need
to apply for a conditional use permit and the procedural requirements.
The conditional use application and review fee were submitted on July 17, 2020.
A public hearing on the conditional use application took place at the August 19, 2020 meeting of
the Laurel City-County Planning Board.
Planning Board Members voted at the August 19, 2020 meeting to approve the Conditional Use
Application with the conditions presented in the staff report.
City Staff has forwarded the Conditional Use Application, Staff Report, and August 25, 2020
meeting minutes to the City Council.
A Public Hearing regarding the conditional use application is scheduled for the September 8,
2020 meeting of the Laurel City Council.
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Attachment 1. LMC Chapter 17.25 Downtown Overlay District
17.25.010 - Intent.
The city of Laurel hereinafter ("city"), in collaboration with the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency, prepared
the following set of regulations to preserve and protect the unique nature of the Downtown core of the city
of Laurel. These regulations are intended to promote, preserve, and enhance the character of the built
environment while encouraging a cohesive identity.
In addition to building construction, further elements include, but are not limited to parking and
pedestrian connectivity requirements, landscaping, and signage.
This district's requirements are in addition to the existing zoning ordinances found in Title 17 of the
Laurel Municipal Code (LMC). Single-family and two-family residential uses in the district are exempt from
the provisions herein.
The intent of this section is to:
A. Promote a physical landscape to make the District an attractive place to live and work;
B. Encourage creativity in design and quality site planning;
C. Promote development patterns in coordination with the goals and objectives of the city's growth
management plan;
D. Provide consistency to land uses and design that will protect the investment of property owners
in the district.
(Ord. No. O15-01, 3-17-2015)
17.25.020 - District boundaries.
The boundaries of the district are identified in Figure 1.
(Ord. No. O15-01, 3-17-2015)
17.25.030 Application and Approval Process
A. All building permit applications shall be submitted to the city's building official. All permit applications
must be submitted and signed by the property owner or the authorized agent of the property owner.
An approved building permit is required prior to any construction activity.
B. Each building permit application must include, but not be limited to, the following information:
1. The name and address of the property owner;
2. The name and address of the applicant;
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3. The legal description of the parcel;
4. A map drawn to scale showing the dimensions, acreage, location of the parcel, north arrow,
streets and adjacent land uses;
5. A complete site plan drawn to a scale of no less than 1"=40' showing the dimensions and height
of the structure;
6. A complete elevation drawings drawn to the scale 1"=40' including the dimensions and height of
the structure;
7. If applicable, signage plan specifications, location and ground lighting pattern; and
8. Payment of application review fee.
C. Within fifteen working days following the submittal of a complete applic ation, the planning director,
designee, or the public works department (in the case of signs) shall issue approval for development
or a denial of the application, unless the applicant consents in writing to an extension of the review
period. Should the application be denied, the applicant shall be notified in writing specifying the
reasons for the denial. (Ord. No. 002-31, 2002)
(Ord. No. O15-01, 3-17-2015)
17.25.040 - Nonconformance.
A. Any lawful characteristic of the properties existing prior to the effective date of the ordinance that would
not be a permitted characteristic under these regulations is declared to constitute a nonconforming
characteristic.
B. Nonconforming structures shall not be enlarged, extended, reconstructed, or structurally altered in an
amount greater than fifty percent of its assessed valuation, unless the characteristics of the building
are changed to comply with the appropriate regulations.
C. If any nonconforming structure is damaged by an event including, but not limited to, fire, flood,
explosion, wind, or war, in an amount equal to or greater than fifty percent of its assessed valuation,
reconstruction must comply with the appropriate regulations. In addition, repair and maintenance may
be carried out each year in an amount not to exceed twenty-five percent of the assessed valuation of
the structure for that year.
D. A nonconforming structure may continue pursuant to these regulations, but it shall not be changed in
any way except to conform to the regulations herein.
(Ord. No. O15-01, 3-17-2015)
17.25.050 - Definitions.
All terms shall have the same meanings as defined elsewhere in the city zoning ordinance or city
signage regulations. For purposes of this title, certain words and terms used herein are defined in this
chapter.
A. "Architectural design elements" means an architectural feature consisting of a decorative, three
dimensional element, horizontal or vertical, protruding or indented at least two inches from the
exterior façade of a building typically utilized to provide additional aesthetic relief to a façade.
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B. "Build-to zone means" an area of a lot designated for placement of a building façade along a
street, located parallel to a front property line or a front and side property line in the case of a
corner lot. The build-to zone defines an area in which the locations of building fronts can vary
within a specified range. See Figure 2.
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C. "Expression line" m eans an architectural feature consisting of a decorative, three dimensional,
linear element, horizontal or vertical, protruding or indented at least two inches from the exterior
façade of a building typically utilized to delineate the top or bottom of floo rs or stories of a building
or provide additional aesthetic relief to a façade. See Figure 3.
Figure 2 Expression Line
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D. "Façade" means the exterior face of a building, including but not limited to the wall, windows,
windowsills, doorways, and design elements such as expression lines.
E. "Front façade" means any building face adjacent to the street. In the case of a corner lot, the front
façade is the face that the building is addressed.
F. "Lot line, front" means the boundary abutting a right-of-way, other than an alley, from which the
required setback or build-to zone is measured. The front lot line shall be to the street to which the
building is addressed.
G. "Lot line, side" means the boundary line adjacent to the front lot line and may or may not abut a
right-of-way depending on lot location from which the required setback or build -to zone is
measured.
(Ord. No. O15-01, 3-17-2015)
17.25.060 - Building design requirements.
A. Exterior materials shall be sufficiently durable to ensure stability, maintainability, and long life. The use
of natural and natural looking materials indigenous to the area signifying permanence, such as stone,
stucco and masonry are encouraged.
1. Buildings shall be finished with one or more of the following m aterials. Brick, fluted block, colored
textured block, glass, stucco, or stone. Exposed seam metal buildings are prohibited unless
covered with an acceptable finishing material.
2. All front façades and sides adjacent to streets shall have a minimum of t wenty-five percent
masonry composed of natural materials such as stone, brick, brick veneer, or cast stone.
3. Exterior cladding materials shall be of colors that compliment neighboring structures.
B. Roof top mechanical equipment shall be screened from view with parapet walls, articulated roof
designs or other architectural components.
C. Expression lines are required on the front façade of all buildings.
D. Blank walls on front facades or façades adjacent to street are not permitted. The amount of windowless
or non-transparent area allowed on a front façade is measured per façade. No rectangular area greater
than fifty percent of a front façade may be windowless. All other façades are encouraged to have
transparent elements. See Figure 4.
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E. All front facades shall have a minimum of one entry door.
(Ord. No. O15-01, 3-17-2015)
17.25.070 - Site design requirements.
A. When a building does not have one hundred percent lot coverage a build-to zone of at least five feet
is required at the front lot line or a side adjacent to street. Exceptions to this include properties in the
district that are zoned light industrial, heavy industrial, and highway commercial.
B. If off-street parking is proposed it shall be located at the rear of the building. When parking cannot be
located in the rear, the planning board shall make a recommendation. See Figure 5. Shared parking
is encouraged when property owners have a written agreement. This agreement is not subject to
approval by the city but should be presented if it is applicable to meeting off -street parking
requirements. See Figure 6.
C. Landscape islands are required at the terminal ends of all parking rows.
D. If a property is located in this district and the entry way zoning district, parking and landscape
requirements of the downtown overlay district shall apply.
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(Ord. No. O15-01, 3-17-2015; Ord. No. O-15-06, 11-3-2015)
17.25.080 - Landscape requirements.
Landscaping in the form of trees, shrubs and groundcover serve several purposes: The softening of
harsh building forms and paved areas, the absorption of groundwater, the reflection of seasonal color
change, the provision of sound barriers, and urban wildlife habitat. If a property is located in this district and
the entryway zoning district, parking and landscape requirements of the downtown overlay district shall
apply.
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A. Any site development where the building and parking area does not occupy one hundred percent
of the parcel, the remaining property must be landscaped.
B. Landscaping should be of an indigenous species or species that are acclimated to the city's
climate.
C. Landscaping shall include a mix of plants, shrubs, sod and trees. A minimum of fifty percent of
the trees shall be at least 2.5 inch in caliper size.
D. Landscaping shall not interfere with clear vision requirements.
(Ord. No. O15-01, 3-17-2015)
17.25.090 - Signage requirements.
Laurel Municipal Code Chapter 17.42 governs signage within the city of Laurel. Exceptions to LMC
17.42 occur only when a property is located in a special zoning district. If a property is located in this district
and the entryway zoning district, signage requirements of the entryway zoning district shall apply.
A. Allowable sign types include wall signs, window signs, awning signs, corner projecting signs, and
projecting signs. See Figure 7.
B. Illumination is encouraged to be internal. When external illumination is used, it must be focused
only upon the sign face and must have cut off shields to prevent light spillage.
C. Any projecting or corner projecting sign shall not extend above the roofline of the attached
building.
D. Any wall sign shall not exceed 30 percent of the area of any building façade.
E. Electronic message boards are not permitted in this district.
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(Ord. No. O15-01, 3-17-2015)
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Attachment 2. LMC Chapter 17.62 – Conditional Land Uses
17.62.010 - Purpose.
The purpose of conditional land uses is to provide for specific uses, other than those already allowed in
each zoning district, which may be compatible uses in the district under certain safeguards or conditions.
The conditional land use permitting process is intended to provide a detailed and comprehensive review
of such proposed, compatible developments and to insure the interest of the public, the community, and
the larger neighborhood area are protected. Conditional uses, once granted by the city, are sight specific
and run with the land. Land use changes not specifically included in the approval of a conditional use are
a violation of the city zoning ordinance.
(Ord. 03-4 (part), 2003)
17.62.020 - Requirements.
No structure or land use may be used for any purpose other than those allowed within a zoning district as
specified in the zoning ordinance unless either a variance has been granted (under Chapter 17.60 or 17.64
of this code) or a conditional land use permit therefor has been provided. The zoning commission may
recommend and the city can require any information that will allow the decision makers to
comprehensively evaluate and decide on applications for conditional uses brought before them. The
zoning commission may recommend and the city can require, after consideration of the application for
conditional use, those conditions under which such land use may be allowed to include but not be
necessarily limited to the following:
A. Adequate ingress and egress with concern for vehicular and pedestrian safety and convenience,
traffic flow and control, and emergency access as reviewed and approved by the city public works
director;
B. Adequate off-street parking and loading with attention to vehicular and pedestrian safety and
traffic flow;
C. Conditions that control, specify, or plan for the generation of odors, noise, hours of operation,
signage, or impact on the neighborhood of natural systems;
D. Adequate landscaping, screening, mitigation of impact on adjacent property and buffering; and
E. Compatibility with adjacent and neighborhood land uses and Laurel's GMP.
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17.62.030 - Application process.
Twelve copies of the conditional use application form and required review fee shall be submitted to the
planning board secretary thirty working days prior to the regularly scheduled zoning commission/planning
board meeting at which the application will be considered. The planning board secretary shall note the
time of receipt, keep one copy, send one copy to the city planner, and forward the remainder to the
members of the zoning commission.
A. The zoning commission shall publish notice of public hearing in the local newspaper at least
fifteen days prior to the zoning commission meeting at which the application will be considered;
adjacent property owners of record within one hundred fifty feet of the application property
shall also be notified by mail by the zoning commission. The applicant or the authorized agent
must attend the public hearings before both the zoning commission and the city council.
B. The conditional use application shall include twelve copies of:
1. Conditional use application form;
2. Legal description of the property;
3. Address or general location of property;
4. Existing zoning;
5. Specific land use being requested;
6. Reason for request;
7. Scaled drawings of the subject property, proposed use, existing buildings and
improvements, adjacent land use, fences, etc.;
8. Other information as may be needed by the zoning commission;
9. Name, address and telephone number of owner of record;
10. Name, address and telephone number of agent of owner of record;
11. List of current property owners adjacent to and within one hundred fifty feet of the parcel
for which a conditional use permit is sought;
12. Review fee.
C. After the public hearing for the conditional use, the zoning commission shall delay its
recommendation to city council no longer than thirty working days. The city council shall publish
notice of and conduct a second public hearing before the council, consider the recommendation
of the zoning commission and make its decision.
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