05-17-2010 Planning Commission Packet

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� �, �� removal and designing grade changes to be in keeping with the general character and appearance of neighboring properties; (3) Creation of compatible relationships between buildings and open spaces both on the site and adjacent to it,incorporating natural site features and with existing and future buildings having a visual relationship to the development,giving special attention to: a. An internal sense of order for the buildings and uses on the site and provision of a desirable environment for occupants,visitors and the general community. b. The amount and location of open space and landscaping. c. Materials,textures,colors and details of construction as an expression of the design concept and the compatibility of the same with the adjacent and neighboring structures and uses;and � vehicular and pedestrian circulation,including.walkways,interior drives and parking in terms of location and number access points to the public streets,width of interior drives and access points,general interior circulation,separation of pedestrian and vehicular traffic and w ' . arrangement and amount of parking. � (4) Promotion of energy conservation through design,location,orientation and elevation of structures,the use and location of glass in structures and the use of landscape materials and site grading; (5) Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties through reasonable provisions for surface water drainage,sound and sight buffers,preservation of views, light and air and those aspects of design not adequately covered by other regulations which may have substantial effects on neighboring land uses; and (6) Such other factors as the planning commission or city council deem relevant. The planning commission and city council may attach such conditions to their actions as they shall determine necessary or convenient to better accomplish the purposes of this section. Sec.78-628.Term of approval. (a) If application has not been made for a final site and building plan approval pursuant to the approved master development plan for all or a part of the property within a RPUD by December 31 of the year following the date on which the RPUD zoning map amendment became effective or,if within that period no extension of time has been granted, the city council may rezone the property to the original zoning classification at the time of the RPUD application or to a zoning classification consistent with the,comprehensive plan designation for the property. In the absence of a rezoning, the approved master development plan shall remain the legal control governing development of the property included within the RPUD. (b) If construction on the property included within an approved final site and building plan has not started by December 31 of the year following the date on which such final site and building plan was approved or,if building construction in a phase of a RPUD approved to be built in phases has not started within this period,or, if within that period no extension of the time has been granted,the city council may rezone the property to the original zoning classification at the time of the RPUD application or to a zoning classification consistent with the comprehensive plan designation for the property. In the absence of rezoning,the approved master development plan and final site and building plan shall remain the legal control governing development of the property included within the RPUD. (Ord.No.202 2nd series, §1(7),2-26-2001) Sec.78-629.Amendments. Major amendments to an approved master development plan may be approved by the city council after review by the planning commission.The notification and public hearing procedure for such amendment shall be the same as for approval of the original RPUD.A major amendment is any amendment which: (1) Substantially alters the location of buildings, parking areas or roads; (2) Increases or decreases the number of residential dwelling units; (3) Increases the gross floor area of any individual building; (4) Increases the number of stories of any building; (5) Decreases the amount of open space or alters it in such a way as to change its original design or intended use;or (6) Creates noncompliance with any special condition attached to the approval of the master development plan. Any other amendment may be made through review and approval by a simple majority vote of the council.