06-21-2021 Planning Commission Packet

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the landscaping.The city may accept some other form of security in lieu of a letter of credit in an amount and under such conditions that the city may determine to be appropriate.If construction of the project is not completed within the time prescribed by building permits and other approvals,the city may,at its option,complete the work required at the expense of the owner and the surety.The city may allow an extended period of time for completion of all landscaping,if the delay is due to conditions which • are reasonably beyond the control of the developer.Extensions,which may not exceed nine months,may be granted due to seasonal or weather conditions.When an extension is granted,the city shall require such additional security as it deems appropriate. g. Screening and buffering. 1. The following uses shall be screened or buffered in accordance with the requirements of this section: I. Principal buildings and structures and any building or structure accessory thereto used for residential uses at a density of greater than four units per acre shall be buffered from residential lots located in any R district. ii. Off-street parking facilities containing six or more spaces shall be buffered from streets located within 50 feet.Parking facilities shall be buffered with landscape zones. Iii. Loading docks shall be screened from all lot lines and public roads. iv. Trash storage facilities shall be screened from all lot lines and public roads. v. Access roads serving multifamily buildings shall be screened as necessary to eliminate the impact of vehicle headlights shining toward adjacent residential neighborhoods. 2. Required screening or buffering may be achieved with fences,walls,earth berms,hedges,or other landscape materials.All walls and fences shall be architecturally harmonious with the principal building.Earth berms shall not exceed a slope of 3:1.The screen shall be designed to employ materials which provide an effective visual barrier during all seasons. 3. All required screening or buffering shall be located on the lot occupied by the use,building,facility or structure to be screened.No screening or buffering shall be located on any public right-of-way or within eight feet of the traveled portion of any street or highway. 4. Screening or buffering required by subsection(14)of this section shall be of a height needed to accomplish the goals of subsection(14)of this section.Screening methods incorporating roofs over storage,trash or mechanical facilities to screen from higher adjacent properties or buildings may be required.Height of plantings required under subsection(14)of this section shall be measured at the time of installation. (15) Architectural standards. a. It Is not the intent of the city to restrict design freedom unduly when reviewing project architecture in connection with a site and building plan.However,it Is In the best Interest of the city to promote high standards of architectural design and compatibility with surrounding structures and neighborhoods.Architectural plans shall be prepared by an architect or other qualified persons acceptable to the city and shall show the following for all structures other than single-family detached dwellings: 1. Elevations of all sides of the building. 2. Type and color of exterior building materials. 3. A typical floor plan. . 4. Dimensions of all structures. 5. The location of trash and recycling containers and of heating,ventilation and air conditioning equipment. b. Unadorned prestressed concrete panels,concrete block and unfinished metal shall not be permitted as exterior materials for residential principal and accessory buildings. This restriction shall apply to all principal structures and to all accessory buildings.The city may,at Its discretion,allow architecturally enhanced block or concrete panels. c. Accessory buildings shall be architecturally compatible with principal structures. d. All rooftop or ground-mounted mechanical equipment and exterior trash and recycling storage areas shall be fully enclosed or screened so as to be not visible with materials compatible with the principal structure. e. Underground utilities shall be provided for all new and substantially renovated structures(the term"substantially renovated"shall mean when the renovations exceed 30 percent of the prerenovation value of the structure). (16) Flexibility.The uniqueness of each RPUD requires that specifications and standards for streets,utilities,public facilities and subdivisions may be subject to modification from the city ordinances ordinarily governing them.The city council may therefore approve streets,utilities,public facilities and land subdivisions which are not in compliance with usual specifications or ordinance requirements,If it finds that strict adherence to such standards or requirements Is not required to meet the intent of this section or to protect the health,safety or welfare of the residents of the RPUD,the surrounding area or the city as a whole. (17) Traffic studies.The city may require a traffic analysis to be prepared by a registered traffic engineer approved by the city to assess potential traffic impacts on local streets.If impacts on service levels of roadways and Intersections are anticipated,the project will be approved only contingent upon a traffic management plan that adequately mitigates those impacts.The plan may include travel demand management strategies,use of transit facilities or other appropriate measures to reduce traffic generation,and necessary improvements to road systems.The developer shall have the responsibility to install all necessary road system improvements. (18) Building permits.No building or other permit shall be issued for any work on property Included within a proposed or approved RPUD development,nor shall any work occur unless such work Is in compliance with the proposed or approved RPUD development. (19) General regulations applicability.The requirements contained in this division pertaining to general regulations for residential districts and performance standards shall apply to a RPUD development as deemed appropriate by the city. (20) Lighting standards.All RPUD developments shall be subject to the general performance standards for lighting in this chapter. (21) Trails.When any portion of the project is within 1,000 feet of a public trail system,pedestrian access shall be provided to the trail system by means of a public trail constructed at the developer's expense.Where public rights-of-way are available,at the city's discretion the trail may utilize the public right-of-way.Trails shall be of bituminous construction,or such other material as may be approved by the city and shall be not less than eight feet In width. (Ord.No.202 2nd series,§1(5),2-26-2001;Ord.No.94 3rd series,§2,9-24-2012;Ord.No.189 3rd series,§6,4-10-2017) Sec.78-627.-Review of application;procedures. (a) Concept plan review.In order to receive guidance in the design of a RPUD prior to submission of a formal application,an applicant may submit a concept plan for review and comment by the planning commission and city council.Submission of a concept plan is optional but Is highly recommended for large RPUDs.In order for the review to be of most help to the applicant,the concept plan should contain such specific Information as is suggested by the city.Generally,this information should include the following: (1) Approximate building,road and trail locations; (2) Height,bulk and square footage of buildings;