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PUD• I 9 565.01. Planned Unit Development (PUD): purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide a method where flexibility of site and architectural design may be applied by placing more than one building on a lot in accord with an approved, overall, integrated plan or by distributing the gross permitted density of a parcel in structures in accord with an approved overall plan, which parcel was found to have an adverse physical condition. 565.02. Procedure. subdivision 1. The owner or owners of any tract of land may submit to the City Council for approval a plan for the development of such tract for any use permitted within the zoning district in which such tract is located by making an application for a Conditional Use Permit authorizing completion of the development in accordance with the approved plan. The procedure for notification of the public hearing on the final development plan shall be the same as required for a Conditional Use Permit by section 525.13 of this ordinance. 565.03. Procedure for Processing a Planned Unit Development. Subdivision 1. In order to receive guidance in the design of a P.U.D. Prior to submission of a formal application, as 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 P.U.D's. In order for the review to be of most help to the applicant, the concept plan should contain such specific information is suggested by the City. Subd. 2. Preliminary Development Plan. The concept review application must be accompanied by a preliminary development plan, generally, this information should include the following. a) General area wide development plan b) Uses c) Zoning d). Streets e) Grade or topography f) Densities The comments of the Planning Commission and City Council shall address the consistency of the concept with this section. The comments of the Planning Commission and City Council shall be for guidance only and, if positive, shall not be considered binding upon the Planning Commission or City Council regarding approval of the formal P.U.D. application when submitted. 10 Subd. 3. Final Development Plan. After approval of the concept review for the P.U.D. The applicant will submit a final site plan. The final site plan submission shall include but not be limited to: a) the entire outline, overall dimensions and area or the tract described in the application. b) the use, zoning and ownership of all adjacent properties within one hundred (100) feet of the tract boundaries including the location of all structures thereon and the right -of -way width and travelled with of all adjacent public roadways; c) the existing and proposed topography of the tract with contour intervals not greater than five (5) feet; d) the location, general exterior dimensions and approximate gross floor areas of all proposed buildings; e) the type of each use proposed to occupy each building and the approximate amount of building floor area devoted to each separate use; f) the proposed location, arrangement and number of automobile parking stalls; g) the proposed location, arrangement and general dimensions of all truck loading facilities; h) the location and dimensions of all vehicular entrances, exits and driveways and their relationship to all existing or proposed public streets; i) the location and dimensions of pedestrian entrances, exits and walks; j) the general drainage system; k) the location and dimensions of all walls, fences and plantings designed to screen the proposed district from adjacent uses; 1) generalized landscape plan; m) standards for exterior finish, exterior lighting, location and type of exterior signs, architectural style, and any other variables which will be controlled in the design of buildings in the development area; n) grading plan; 4 • 11 o) the Planning Commission may excuse an applicant from submitting any specific item of information or document required in this stage, which it finds to be unnecessary to the consideration of the specific proposal for PUD approval; p) the Planning Commission may require the submission of any additional information or documentation which it may find necessary or appropriate to full consideration of the proposed PUD or any aspect or stage thereof; q) when appropriate, as determined by the Zoning Administrator to other special review agencies such as the Watershed Districts, Soil Conservation Services, Highway Departments, or other affected agencies; 565.04. Property Control. subdivision 1. Ownership In order that the purposes of a Planned Unit Development may be achieved, the property shall be in single ownership or under the management or supervisory lease or ownership control as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Ordinance. Subd. 2. Association membership. Prior to the sale of individual units, space or lots within a Planned Unit Development, a homeowners association membership and /or a business property owners association membership must be included as a deed restriction on the property, This restriction shall specify that common open space and multiple owned structures shall be maintained by the association which shall have the power to assess each individual property owner member his proportionate share of the costs. This agreement shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney. The intent of this Section is to protect the property values of the individual owner. Subd. 3. Subdivision. The subdivision and /or platting of land or right conditionally permitted as a Planned Unit Development shall be subject to the requirements for approval and recording with the Hennepin County Register of Deeds as have been required by the Hopkins City Council. 565.05. Development Schedule. The applicant shall submit a proposed schedule of construction. If the construction of the proposed Planned Unit Development is to be in stages, then the components contained in each stage must be clearly delineated. The development schedule shall indicate the starting date and the completion date of the complete development plan. • • 12 565.06. Review and Evaluation Criteria. The Planning Commission and City Council shall base their recommendations and actions regarding approval of the P.U.D. on a consideration of the following: Subdivision 1. Property Control. Adequate property control is provided to protect the individual owners' rights and property values and the public responsibility for maintenance and upkeep. Subd. 2. Circulation. The interior circulation plan plus access from and onto public right -of -ways does not create congestion or dangers and is adequate for the safety of the project residents and the general public. Subd. 3. Open Space. Should interior lots be platted with common open space, the by -laws, covenant and incorporation documents shall be submitted for review. The open space shall be owned by members of the association and it shall be mandatory that each lot owner be a member of the association. Subd. 4. Water and sewer. The proposed development shall be served by the city water and sewer system, fire hydrants and fire lanes shall be installed according to a plan approved by the fire marshal as to type and location. Subd. 5. Drainage. The surface drainage system shall be constructed according to a plan approved by the city engineer. Subd. 6. Landscaping. The entire site other than that occupied by structures and hard surface shall be landscaped according to an approved plan. Subd. 7. Guest parking. Off- street parking for guest and public shall have the spaces painted on the surface. Subd. 8. Trash. The Storage and handling of trash containers shall be provided according to an approved plan. Subd. 9. District Uses. Dwelling unit and accessory use requirements are in compliance with the District provisions in which the development is planned. Subd. 10. Roadways. Private roadways within the projects shall have an improved surface of 22 feet or more in width and shall be so designed and constructed as to permit the city fire trucks to provide protection to each building. All roadway which are dead end shall be provided with turn around facilities. Parking on a 20 foot roadway is to be prohibited, parking on one side of a 24 foot roadway is permitted and parking on both sides of a 30 foot roadway is permitted. • • • 13 Subd. 11. Loading docks. Provision for loading docks and loading doors shall not face the public street. Subd. 12. Comprehensive Plan. A development pattern in harmony with the objectives of the Hopkins Comprehensive Plan. Subd. 13. Other conditions. Such other factors as the planning commission or city council deem relevant. 565.07. Planned Unit Development Residential. Subdivision 1. It is the intent of this section of this Ordinance to establish provisions for the granting of a conditional use permit for Planned Unit Development - Residential projects which are in compliance with the permitted and /or conditional uses allowed in a specific district including dwellings, offices and institutional uses of one or more buildings in relation to an overall design, and integrated physical plan and in accordance with the provisions and procedures as prescribed in this Ordinance. Subd. 2. Required Frontage. The tract of land for which a project is proposed and permit requested shall not have less than seventy -five feet of frontage on a public right -of -way. Subd. 3. Density. The plan may utilize the gross density of the site by setting aside unbuildable area and designating certain other lots to accommodate the dwelling units in structures containing more than one dwelling. The plan for development shall conform to the requirements of the use district within which it is located except as follows: a). The front and side yard restrictions at the periphery of the Planned Unit Development site at a minimum shall be the same as imposed in the respective districts. b) No principal building shall be nearer than its height to the side and rear property line when such line abuts on an R -1 or R -2 district. c) No building within the development shall be nearer to another building than one -half the sum of the heights of the two buildings. d) Lots may be reduced in width and area by 25 %. e) The height of buildings may be increased one story in the R -1 and R -2 districts, two stories in the R -3, R -4, R -5 and R -6 districts. Subd. 5. Roadways. No portion of the required twenty -two (22) feet road system may be used in calculating required off - street parking space. • • • • • Subd. 6. Open Space. 14 a) Useable open space shall be provided in compliance with the district requirement. b) Provisions shall be made for care and maintenance of the land set aside as unbuildable. 565.08. Planned Unit Development - Business and Industrial. subdivision 1. The intent of this Section of this Ordinance is to establish provisions for the granting of a conditional use permit to erect Planned Unit Development - Business and Industrial projects which are in compliance with the permitted and /or conditional uses allowed in a specific district in one or more buildings in reaction to an overall design, an integrated physical plan and in accordance with the provisions and procedures as prescribed in this Ordinance. Subd. 2. Frontage. The tract of land for which a project is proposed and a permit requested shall not have less than seventy -five (75) feet of frontage on a public right -of -way. Subd. 3. Public Services. The proposed project shall be served by the City Water and Sewer System and fire hydrants shall be installed at such locations as necessary to provide fire protection. Subd. 4 +. Yard. No building shall be nearer than seventy (70) feet to the side or rear property line when such line abutts an R -1 or R -2 district. Subd. 5. Landscaping, Screening and Surfacing a) The entire site other than that taken up by structures or landscaping shall be surfaced with a material to control dust and drainage. b) A drainage system subject to the approval of the City Engineer shall be installed. c) Developments abutting an R -1 or R -2 district shall be screened and landscaped in compliance with section 555.19.