HomeMy WebLinkAboutA022 - Council Action Form dated January 11, 2005 ITEM # !1
DATE 01/11/05
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: TEXT AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH ZONING REGULATIONS FOR THE
"O-GNE" (NORTHEAST GATEWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT).
BACKGROUND:
At the City Council meeting held on December 21, 2004, the Council reviewed a draft of
the ordinance establishing zoning regulations forthe"O-GNE" (Northeast Gateway Overlay
District). Changes to the draft ordinance, as directed by the City Council, have been
included in the final version of the ordinance for the public hearing on January 11, 2005.
The Land Use Policy Plan (LUPP) and the Zoning Ordinance (Section 29.1104, "O-G"
Gateway Overlay), support enhancement of entries to the community, and have identified
the 1-35/East 13t Street interchange as a gateway where the development of private land
is to address the following design characteristics:
• Specialized signage, lighting, and landscaping announcing the approach.
• Guided placement of buildings and landscaping announcing the approach.
• Limited ingress and egress by individual uses.
• Limited parking in front of uses. Landscaping should be provided in front of parking
areas as a buffer along primary access.
• Any corridors associated with entries should be designed to reflect a continuation of the
distinctive design characteristics of the associated interchange.
"O-GNE" (Northeast Gateway Overlay District) Regulations. Please refer to the
attached ordinance establishing zoning regulations for Section 29.1109, "O-GNE"
(Northeast Gateway Overlay District). The proposed regulations require that a "Master
Plan"for the entire district be approved by the City Council, following rezoning approval. In
addition, the Developer of land in this overlay district is required to obtain City Council
approval of a "Major Site Development Plan" for commercial development on each lot,
tract, or parcel of land in the district.
It is important to note that the O-GNE regulations include provisions that allow minor
amendments to the Master Plan and Major Site Development Plans by the Planning and
Housing Director. Major amendments to the Master Plan and Major Site Development
Plans require review by the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval by the City
Council.
All development on land in the overlay district must meet the "Design Guidelines" and
"Design Standards." Compliance with the Guidelines and Standards is a determination
made by the City Council for the "Master Plan" and for the "Major Site Development Plan"
for each lot.
Design Guidelines. "Design Guidelines" express the intent of the community for
development of land in the O-GNE District. "Design Guidelines" were created from
"Shared Interests," identified by the Steering Committee and Focus Groups. In the
proposed overlay district regulations, "Design Guidelines"address the following site design
features:
• Overall Design
• Site Layout
• Access and Circulation
• Landscaping
• Building Design
• Signage and Lighting
Design Standards. "Design Standards" are the minimum design requirements established
to implement each particular"Design Guideline." "Design Standards"were first drafted by
the Steering Committee to address the "Shared Interests" (Design Guidelines) and to
provide for quality building design and materials, design that is representative of the area
and the community, design which requires mitigation of potential negative impacts to the
environment, open space, landscaping, and on-site accommodations for all modes of
travel. The "Design Standards" will serve as a tool for developers, architects, engineers,
landscape architects, and other designers in making preliminary design decisions.
The Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, with recommendations from
staff, will determine if the "Design Guidelines" and "Design Standards"are satisfied by each
element of the development proposal.
RECOMMENDATION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION:
On November 17, 2004, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of
the proposed zoning regulations for the approval process and content of a Master Plan and
Major Site Development Plans for the "O-GNE" (Northeast Gateway Overlay) district.
On November 3, 2004, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of
the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to establish the Northeast Gateway
Overlay (O-GNE) District, including Design Guidelines and Design Standards, with the
following modifications:
Delete the proposed Design Standard in Section 29.1108(8)(e), which reads as follows:
(8)(e) Mitigate potential negative impacts to Ketelsen Marsh by commercial
development of the site. Mitigation measures shall be addressed in the
engineering and site design of the development. Hydrology, the eco-system,
lighting, and trash blowing off the site shall be addressed by the site design.
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Add a Design Standard in Section 29.1108(8)(e), to read as follows:
(8)(e) The drainage that maintains the current marsh will be reviewed by professional
experts in hydrology, biology, and other relevant areas, and accommodations will
be made by the developer to retain the existing eco-system of Ketelsen Marsh.
Delete the proposed Design Standard in Section 29.1108(16)(a), which reads as follows:
(16)(a) Components of brick and stone are required on the front facades of buildings
throughout the development.
Add a Design Standard in Section 29.1108(16)(a), to read as follows:
(16)(a) The primary components shall be brick and stone on the front facades of
buildings throughout the development.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The City Council can approve the text amendment to establish zoning regulations for
the "O-GNE" (Northeast Gateway Overlay District).
2. The City Council can deny the text amendment to establish zoning regulations for the
"O-GNE" (Northeast Gateway Overlay District).
3. The City Council can refer the text amendment to establish zoning regulations forthe
"O-GNE" (Northeast Gateway Overlay District) back to staff for further changes.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is the City Manager's recommendation that Alternative #1 be adopted. Alternative #1
recommends that the proposed text amendment to establish zoning regulations for the
"O-GNE" (Northeast Gateway Overlay District) be approved, per Council direction on
December 21, 2004.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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