[R.O. 2011 § 400.920; R.O. 2009
§ 156.190; Ord. No. 09-227, 12-10-2009]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the Green Point
Rating System (hereinafter "GPRS") is to provide development incentives
for building innovation and sustainable practices.
B.
Applicable Zoning Districts. The "GPRS"
shall only be applicable to projects in the following zoning districts:
"O-I," "C-l," "C-2," "C-3," "I-l," "I-2," "PD-C," "PD-I," "PD-MU"
and "PD-RF."
C.
Green Point Rating System Guide. A Green
Point Rating System Guide (hereinafter "GPRSG") shall be established
to provide point values for specific elements of a project which contribute
to the overall sustainability of the development. The "GPRSG" shall
be approved by the Council.
D.
Tier System. There is hereby established
a tier system of point values as set forth in the "GPRSG." Each developer
utilizing the "GPRS" shall accumulate green points. The number of
green points accumulated for a project will determine the project
tier. The tier structure for incentives is as follows:
[R.O. 2011 § 400.930; R.O. 2009
§ 156.191; Ord. No. 09-227, 12-10-2009]
A.
Pre-Application Meeting. Prior to submittal
of an application to participate in the Green Point Rating System
program, the prospective applicant shall attend a pre-application
meeting with the Director of Community Development or his/her designee.
At this meeting, the prospective applicant shall provide general information
on the proposed development, including site location, existing site
conditions, a sketch plan of the proposed development and list of
building enhancements. Thereafter, the Director of Community Development
will report to the applicant the department's evaluation of the sketch
plan and enhancements list with respect to its compliance with the
"GPRS." The purpose of the pre-application meeting and department
report is to assist the applicant in the preparation of a development
plan.
1.
The pre-application meeting is a
required informal procedure intended to benefit the prospective applicant
by allowing for an exchange of ideas and information and to provide
an opportunity to review the requirements of the "GPRS" with the prospective
applicant. No formal approval from the Director of Community Development
or other City staff is required prior to proceeding with the "GPRS"
plan submittal.
2.
Contents Of Sketch Plan. The information
that shall be included is as follows:
[R.O. 2011 § 400.940; R.O. 2009
§ 156.192; Ord. No. 09-227, 12-10-2009]
A.
Development Plan Submittal Requirements.
The development plan submitted shall include the following information:
1.
Gross and net acreage (exclusive
of streets) of tract;
2.
Building footprints of all proposed
structures;
3.
Internal traffic circulation drives
and parking areas;
4.
Number of off-street parking spaces
required and proposed;
5.
Gross floor area of principal buildings
and structures (non-residential uses shall be identified by use type);
6.
Building setbacks from property lines
and between buildings where more than one (1) building is located
on a lot;
7.
Proposed location and use of open
spaces, including common ground, recreational areas, plazas and buffer
areas;
8.
Landscaping plan, including information on the location of tree planting by type (i.e., deciduous/coniferous trees and ornamental trees), shrub masses and ground covers (i.e., grassed areas, ivies, etc.), including landscaping within parking areas, in accordance with the requirements of Section 400.700(J);
9.
Completed "GPRSG" worksheet that
includes all points to be obtained and incentives sought for the project
signed by the property owner and sealed by a professional architect
currently licensed to perform work in State of Missouri; and
10.
Applicant may be required to provide
additional clarification or information on the development plan as
determined by the Director of Community Development or the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
B.
Development Plan Review Procedure.
1.
Submission By Applicant. After the pre-application review meeting, the applicant shall submit four (4) copies of the development plan and other information required by Section 400.940(A) to the Director of Community Development.
2.
Staff Review.
a.
Completeness Of Submittal. Upon receipt
of the development plan and other applicable documents, the Director
of Community Development shall review the documents to determine completeness.
If the Director determines that the submittal is incomplete, then
the applicant shall be notified of the deficiencies. The Director
may delay the processing of the development plan until such time as
all required information has been provided.
b.
Distribution. As soon as practical
after determination that the development plan submittal is complete,
the Director of Community Development shall distribute copies of the
development plan to the City Engineer, Fire Chief, Building Code Official
and other City staff as appropriate.
c.
Staff Review. The Director of Community Development shall review the development plan and solicit comments from other City staff with respect to meeting the requirements of this Chapter, Chapter 405, Subdivision Regulations and other applicable ordinances and with respect to good site planning, both within the tract to be developed and in relation to the surrounding area. The Director, with the input of other City staff, shall identify any deficiencies, site planning or building code issues. The staff findings shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
3.
Resubmission Of Development Plan.
The applicant shall resubmit twenty (20) copies of the revised development
plan incorporating any changes resulting from staff review to the
Department of Community Development. Copies of the revised development
plan shall be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
4.
Planning And Zoning Commission Action.
The Planning and Zoning Commission shall review the development plan
and approve, deny or approve with modifications the plan.
C.
Effect Of Approval Of Development Plan
And Period Of Validity.
1.
All conditions of a "GPRS" Development
shall run with the land and shall not lapse as a result of a subsequent
change in ownership of the property within the development area.
2.
No building permits shall be issued until a development plan has been approved in accordance with the provisions of Section 400.940.
3.
No approval of a development plan
shall be valid for a period longer than eighteen (18) months from
the date of its initial approval unless within such period a building
permit is obtained and construction of a development's foundation
is commenced. The Planning and Zoning Commission may grant up to an
additional one-year extension upon written request, if the application
submitted is substantially the same as the initially approved application.
At such time as the period of validity of an approved development
plan lapses, the development plan and all uses, terms and conditions
thereof are null and void.
[R.O. 2011 § 400.950; R.O. 2009
§ 156.193; Ord. No. 09-227, 12-20-2009]
A.
Amendment Request. The property owner or
authorized representative shall submit an amended development plan
to the Director of Community Development for review. A development
plan submitted as a follow up to an approved development plan, which
deviates in any manner from the approved development plan, shall be
considered an amendment and be subject to the provisions herein.
B.
Administrative Approval (Minor Amendments).
The Director shall evaluate the request for consistency with the approved
development plan.
1.
If the Director determines that the
amended plan is non-substantive and is not in conflict with the approved
development plan approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the
Director may approve said amended plan without further proceedings.
2.
If the Director determines that the
amended plan is substantially different than the approved development
plan approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Director
shall forward the proposed amended plan to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for its review and recommendation.
3.
No administrative approval authorized by Subsection (B)(1) above shall cause any of the following:
a.
Substantial change in the character
of the development;
b.
Substantial increase in the coverage
of structures;
c.
Substantial increase in traffic volumes
or substantial changes in traffic circulation patterns;
d.
Substantial increase in the demand
for public utilities or other public services;
e.
Reduction in required open space
or building setbacks from perimeter property lines;
f.
Reduction of required off-street
parking or loading spaces; or
g.
Reduction in required pavement widths.
