[Ord. No. 2470 §1, 3-27-2012]
This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Olive Boulevard Corridor Design Regulations".
[Ord. No. 2470 §1, 3-27-2012]
A. 
The intent of this Chapter is to further the goals and objectives of the Olivette Strategic Plan (see Figure 1 below). Supplemental to the Strategic Plan, this Chapter provides direction and guidance to the petitioner, developer, and design professional in articulating, defining, and illustrating what constitutes "dynamic sense of place".
Figure 1. The following figure is from the Olivette Strategic Plan. It provides an illustration of the overall redevelopment vision for the Olive Boulevard Corridor and articulates the concept of dynamic sense of place.
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B. 
It is the purpose of this Chapter to:
1. 
Promote redevelopment along the Olive Boulevard Corridor consistent with the visions of the Olivette Strategic Plan;
2. 
Enhance the visual appearance of the Olive Boulevard Corridor through the creation of uniform streetscape standards, landscape standards, and architectural standards;
3. 
Develop a safe and attractive pedestrian passageway along the Olive Boulevard Corridor;
4. 
Encourage coordinated planning between parcels, including, but not limited to, joint vehicle access, cross access easements for vehicles, pedestrians, and other non-motorized vehicular movement; and
5. 
Protect and preserve the value of properties along Olive Boulevard Corridor.
[Ord. No. 2470 §1, 3-27-2012]
A. 
The standards of this Chapter shall apply to all real property located within nine hundred fifty (950) feet from the centerline of Olive Boulevard or actual depth of such property, whichever is greater.
B. 
Properties currently utilized as existing single-family residences whether zoned "SR" Single-Family Residential District or not are exempt from Articles contained in this Chapter.
C. 
Any change in existing basic permitted uses or uses permitted by site plan approval under Section 400.740 to an equivalent basic permitted uses or uses permitted by site plan approval noted under Section 400.740 that results in no modifications to the site grounds or structures on the site shall be exempt from Article II Site Planning, Article III Streetscape, Article IV Building Materials and Design, Article V Landscaping, and Article VI Exterior Lighting.
[Ord. No. 2470 §1, 3-27-2012]
Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in this Chapter shall be interpreted so as to give them the same meaning they have in common usage and to give this Chapter its most reasonable application.
OLIVETTE STRATEGIC PLAN
Refers to the Olivette Strategic Plan: Dynamic Sense of Place as adopted on August 17, 2006, and as subsequently amended.
[Ord. No. 2470 §1, 3-27-2012; Ord. No. 2685, 11-26-2019]
A. 
In conjunction with a petition for:
1. 
Site plan as required under Chapter 400, Zoning Regulations; and
2. 
Community design review in accordance to Chapter 425;
This Chapter outlines additional regulations, reviews, and submission criteria for improvements along the Olive Boulevard Corridor that are subject to this Chapter.
B. 
The Planning and Community Design Commission shall supplement the review of the community design aspects of the petition with the addition of the following Articles:
1. 
Article II: Site Planning.
2. 
Article III: Streetscape.
3. 
Article IV: Building Materials and Building Design.
4. 
Article V: Landscaping.
5. 
Article VI: Exterior Lighting.
C. 
The Commission may review and approve variations to the design aspects as outlined in this Chapter. In exercising this authority, the Commission shall vary requirements only to the extent necessary, subject to the following standards:
1. 
Strengthen and reinforce the Olive Boulevard corridor and the streetscape as proposed under this Chapter.
2. 
Provide for and accommodate safe and efficient pedestrian movement between the street, building, neighboring buildings, and adjacent structures;
3. 
Create comfortable environments for pedestrians on site and near buildings;
4. 
Minimize the visibility of surface parking dominating the view of a parcel from the street;
5. 
Minimize the spillover effects of noise, vehicles, and lighting, to surrounding residential neighborhoods; and
6. 
Establish acceptable standards for transitions between non-residential properties abutting residential properties.
7. 
Alternative building materials or exterior building material finishes reinforce the spirit and intent of this Chapter and the visions outlined in the Strategic Plan.
8. 
Provide innovative landscaping treatments that finishes reinforce the spirit and intent of this Chapter and the visions outlined in the Strategic Plan.
D. 
The petitioner shall demonstrate that all reasonable steps have been taken to maintain the City's site planning standards, complement the City's streetscape standards, minimize the negative effects of a proposed development upon the surrounding built and natural environment as well as upon the subject site itself, including, but not limited to:
1. 
Storm drainage;
2. 
Visual buffering of buildings and off-street parking areas;
3. 
Expanse of parking surfaces;
4. 
Traffic and other activities;
5. 
Noise from traffic and other activities;
6. 
Pedestrian convenience and safety;
7. 
Provision of landscaping, open space and recreation facilities;
8. 
Signs and other identification; and
9. 
Light pollution and spillover to adjacent properties.