The principal purpose of the Neighborhood Center District is
to provide for a variety of pedestrian-oriented retail, office, lodging,
residential, and civic land uses in the Town center area. The intent
of the district is to encourage the development and sustainability
of a vibrant mixed-use area where residents and visitors can live,
work, shop, dine, be entertained, enjoy community and cultural events,
and contribute to the economic viability of the Neighborhood Center
District and the Town of Ledgeview as a whole, The Neighborhood Center
District designation may be applied to land that meets the following
primary characteristics:
A.Â
This district will be appropriate in areas identified as Future Neighborhood
Center on the future land use map of the Town of Ledgeview Comprehensive
Plan. Areas include the CTH G and CTH GV, CTH GV and CTH X, CTH G
and Lime Kiln Road, Ledgeview Business Park, and CTH MM and Elmview
Road intersections.
B.Â
This district will be appropriate in areas of the Town of Ledgeview
where commercial, lodging, residential, and civic activities are desirable
for the benefit of the residents and the Town in general.
C.Â
This district will be appropriate where its permitted uses and performance
standards serve to widen the Town of Ledgeview's economic base and
further the development of the neighborhood center as recommended
in the Neighborhood Center District Model and the Town of Ledgeview
Comprehensive Plan.
Each application shall include the following components in addition to any other documents and information required to be submitted under § 135-196. Where certain factors such as the size of the proposed district its relationship to an adjacent neighborhood, land use, or other similar factors may render certain components irrelevant and to that extent such components need not be addressed.
A.Â
A statement describing how the proposed NCD satisfies the intent of this section and is consistent with the applicable goals and objectives of the Town of Ledgeview Comprehensive Plan and any existing general development plan for the applicable development area. If one or more characteristics of the NCD delineated in § 135-192 are missing from an application, the applicant shall justify why all of the characteristics cannot or should not be provided.
B.Â
A parking and loading needs study that demonstrates parking needs and requirements and includes strategies for dealing with these needs and requirements, including phasing plans, parking alternatives and requirements as provided in Article XXI (Off-Street Parking Requirements), as well as transportation demand management strategies.
C.Â
A stormwater management plan addressing shared stormwater management
facilities, off-site stormwater management facilities, and the proposed
phasing of the construction of stormwater management facilities.
A general development plan shall serve as the application plan required by § 135-196B(8). In addition to the application plan requirements, the following are required elements of the general development plan:
A.Â
The general allocation of uses to each block in terms of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, amenities, parks, recreational facilities open to the public, and any other use category proposed by the applicant and which complies with the requirements of § 135-194.
B.Â
The location of proposed greenspaces, amenities, conservation areas or preservation areas, as provided in § 135-195.
C.Â
Building footprints or graphic representations of central features
or major elements essential to the design of the development, shown
at the block level.
A code of development shall establish the unifying design guidelines,
the specific regulations for the district, and the use characteristics
of each block; shall provide for certainty in the location of and
appearance of central features and the permitted uses in the district;
and shall provide a flexible range of a mix of uses and densities.
To satisfy these requirements, each code of development shall establish:
A.Â
The uses permitted in the district by right and by conditional use permit, as provided in § 135-193.
B.Â
The amount of developed square footage proposed delineated for the
entire NCD and by block by use, amenity, streets and lot coverage.
The developed square footage may be expressed as a proposed range
of square footage.
E.Â
All uses expressly prohibited in the district, so that they may not
be considered to be uses accessory to a permitted use.
F.Â
Architectural and landscape standards which shall address the following:
(1)Â
The form, massing, and proportions of structures.
(a)Â
Identify the structure form to determine the mix of uses within
the constraint of building type established in the NCD. The look and
layout of the building form shall reflect neighborhood scale, parking
standards, and pedestrian accessibility.
(b)Â
Identify the structural size or mass and elements used to break
up the mass of monolithic or large buildings.
(c)Â
Identify how the form and mass of the proposed structures are
proportionate in scale to the NCD.
(2)Â
Architectural styles.
(a)Â
Development of one structure or multiple attached structures
exceeding maximum square footage shall be prohibited, with the exception
of certain special use permits.
(b)Â
Eclectic mix of modem and historic styles is recommended.
(c)Â
All sides of structures shall have finished appearance with
windows and doors that appear to function as part of public structure
(no blank walls).
(d)Â
Rooftop equipment shall be screened from view from any street,
public right-of-way, or surrounding property and shall be architecturally
integrated into the building design.
(e)Â
All utility lines shall be buried.
(f)Â
Trash enclosures, utilities, or other ground-mounted equipment
shall be screened from the general public by a six-foot high masonry
wall or landscape feature to match building design, and to specifications
as identified by local utilities.
(g)Â
Trash enclosures and loading docks shall be gated with fully
screened gates painted to match adjacent walls.
(h)Â
Wall-mounted utilities shall be screened with materials architecturally
integrated into the building design or painted to match the exterior
wall color in that location, and to specifications as identified by
local utilities.
(i)Â
Ground-mounted utilities shall be screened with materials architecturally
integrated into the building design and/or screened with landscaping
if the ground-mounted utilities cannot be enclosed, and to specifications
as identified by local utilities.
(j)Â
Building and signage design shall comply with overall NCD design.
(3)Â
Materials, colors, and textures.
(a)Â
Appropriate combinations of materials, colors, and textures
shall be used in a theme consistent with the design of the overall
NCD and reflect the Neighborhood Center District concepts for development.
(b)Â
Materials, such as stone, brick, painted metal, and wood, or
imitations thereof substantially imitating the appearance and quality
of such materials shall be used.
(c)Â
Flat-faced concrete or cinder block is prohibited.
(d)Â
EIFS is limited to dormers, gables, and soffits only.
(e)Â
Themed color combinations for the site are required.
(f)Â
Vinyl and or aluminum siding is permitted by conditional use
permit only.
(4)Â
(5)Â
Architectural ornamentation. Finials, scalloping, weather vanes,
wood shingle roof, columns, cupolas, outdoor dining patios, ornamental
fences, etc., shall be considered in a theme consistent with the design
of the overall NCD and reflect the Neighborhood Center District concepts
for development.
(6)Â
Facade treatments, including window and door openings.
(a)Â
Shutters, awnings, wall and awning signage, entry coverage,
etc. shall be considered in a theme consistent with the design of
the overall NCD and reflect the Neighborhood Center District concepts
for development.
(b)Â
Elevations shall use any combination of the following: masonry,
natural stone, rusted steel, painted steel, and exposed wooden beams
and columns consistent with the theme of the site.
(c)Â
Buildings may utilize sills, windows, leaders, and ornamental
features to visually articulate elevations.
(d)Â
Elevations shall utilize more than one material in the face
of the elevations, excluding windows.
(e)Â
Flat-faced concrete or cinder block is prohibited.
G.Â
The preservation of historic structures, sites, and archeological
sites identified by the National Register of Historic Places, Wisconsin
Historical Society or as recognized by the Town of Ledgeview.
(1)Â
An exemption shall be allowed from certain design criteria to
maintain the integrity of existing historic structures and sites.
(2)Â
Historic structures shall be utilized as an architectural model
for new structures within the NCD.
(3)Â
Historic structures shall be utilized as site focus features.
H.Â
For each block and lot:
(1)Â
The following chart specifies minimum lot size, maximum building
height, maximum building footprint, setback lines, required greenspace,
and the minimum distance between buildings.
Town of Ledgeview
| ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Neighborhood Center District
| ||||||||
Setback Lines
| ||||||||
Lot Size Minimum/ Maximum
|
Maximum Building Height
|
Maximum Building Footprint
|
From Right-Of-Way
|
Front
|
Side or Corner Side
|
Rear
|
Required Green-space
|
Distance Between Buildings
|
6,000 to 10,000 square feet
|
36 feet or as approved by Town Board
|
40,000 square feet
|
25 feet
|
0 feet
|
0 feet
|
15 feet
|
15% minimum to 25% maximum
|
0 feet, total combined buildings greater than 40,000 square
feet
|
(2)Â
The range of uses permitted on the block by right and by conditional
use permit:
I.Â
Sidewalk and pedestrian path locations.
(1)Â
Hardscape areas, sidewalks, plazas, parkways, street crossings,
etc. shall use integral colors, which are compatible with the proposed
development. The use of exposed aggregate as an accent within sidewalks
and plazas is encouraged.
(2)Â
Sidewalks are required on front/main entry of all buildings.
(3)Â
Materials can include stamped concrete, cobblestone simulation,
and colored concrete.
(4)Â
Sidewalks should be designed at six to 10 feet wide to encourage
walking rather than driving.
(5)Â
At least one pedestrian/bicycle path connecting to adjacent/future
residential neighborhoods and/or a parallel trail shall be included.
J.Â
Streets. Street right-of-way width and design as identified in the
following table:
Figure 3-6: Street and Right-of-Way Width Standards Summary
| |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Street Type
|
Right-of-Way Width*
(feet)
|
Pavement Width (curb face to curb face)
(feet)
|
Driving Lane Width
|
On-Street Parking
|
Parking Areas Defined by Curbs?
|
Collectors
|
60
|
34
|
9 to 10 feet
|
Both sides
|
Yes
|
Local streets
| |||||
No parking allowed
|
40
|
18
|
9
|
None
|
No
|
Parking on one side
|
46 to 48
|
22 to 24
|
14 to 16 feet travel lane
|
One side
|
If needed
|
Parking both sides
|
50 to 52
|
26 to 28
|
10 to 12 feet travel lane
|
Both sides
|
If needed
|
Alleys
|
—
|
20
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
*
|
The right-of-way width includes the widths of the driving area,
parking area, curbs, terraces (between the sidewalk and street), and
sidewalks.
|
K.Â
Lighting.
(1)Â
All private street and sidewalk lighting shall be pedestrian
level, not including county highways.
(2)Â
Light bulb elements shall match throughout the lighting scheme.
Direct white light shall not be allowed.
(3)Â
All street and sidewalk lighting shall be of the same style
and color scheme throughout the NCD, including the use of uniform
light bulb elements and features.
(4)Â
Light pole color compliant with NCD for buildings and sidewalks.
(5)Â
Light pole design compliant with building architecture.
(6)Â
Exterior illumination of landscape and buildings shall be by
ground-mounted fixtures, which shall be indirect, focused, and hooded
and shall be arranged so that the source of light is not visible from
any street or adjoining property.
(7)Â
Illumination of pedestrian walkways shall be by any combination
of the following: lighted bollard, recessed light fixtures, or wall-mounted
fixtures. Freestanding light standards are discouraged in non-parking
lot areas. Light standards located within parking areas shall be a
maximum of 35 feet in height above grade.
N.Â
Parking areas.
Angle
|
Width
(feet)
|
Depth
(feet)
|
Aisle
(feet)
|
Stall Width (at curb)
(feet)
|
Overall Width
(2 parking lines)
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|
90°
|
9
|
18.5
|
25
|
10
|
62
|
60°
|
9
|
19
|
15
|
11.44
|
53
|
45°
|
9
|
17.5
|
15
|
13.97
|
50
|
30°
|
9
|
17.3
|
15
|
19.8
|
49.6
|
Parallel
|
n/a
|
10
|
n/a
|
20
|
n/a
|
(1)Â
All parking areas shall be shared spaces for the entire NCD.
(2)Â
All parking areas shall include parking accommodations for bicycles
at a point conveniently close to the pedestrian/sidewalk areas and
main entry of buildings. At least one bicycle stall per 10 automobile
parking stalls shall be required.
(3)Â
Off-street parking areas shall be on the side and rear of buildings,
partially or completely screened from public rights-of-way. Off-street
parking in front of buildings shall only be considered when no other
design option is available or possible due to topography, natural
features, or other such features.
(4)Â
The primary entry to buildings shall have limited parking to
encourage pedestrian activity.
(5)Â
Developments shall have a designated maximum number of parking
spaces. The developer shall consult with the Town of Ledgeview staff
regarding the maximum number of necessary parking spaces, who shall
make a recommendation to the Zoning and Planning Committee and Town
Board. Parking lots may be allowed to include reserve-parking areas
that allow for future expansion if additional parking is necessary.
(a)Â
The maximum number of parking spaces for each use shall be no greater than the minimum number of spaces for each use identified in § 135-204 of the code of the Town of Ledgeview. The exact number of spaces shall be determined by the Town Board.
(b)Â
A reserve parking area shall have future drive lanes and interconnectivity
identified.
(c)Â
A reserve parking area shall be held as open greenspace. The
greenspace may exceed 25% until such time that the parking lot is
needed and developed or determined unnecessary and developed for another
use that is approved by the Town of Ledgeview.
(6)Â
Parking areas shall have at least 10% landscaped greenspace
within the parking area to include a variety of grass, plants, vegetation,
and the required one tree for every 250 square feet of landscaped
surface.
(7)Â
Sixty-degree angled parking with one-way drive lanes shall be
used for parking lots wherever practicable.
(8)Â
Parking lots adjacent to other developments or streets shall
be screened by a minimum three-foot-high wall, fence, and/or mounding.
(9)Â
Civic spaces and public areas for community or civic activities
(e.g., libraries and their associated yards, schools, and places of
worship). Civic spaces are encouraged to allow for a regular flow
of public entering the NCD.
A.Â
The following uses shall be permitted in a NCD, subject to the regulations in this article and Article XII (Planned Development District), the approved general development plan and code of development, and the accepted proffers:
(1)Â
The following uses are permitted by right and recommended in
the designated districts:
(a)Â
Commercial uses.
[1]Â
Antique shops.
[2]Â
Apparel and accessory stores.
[3]Â
Appliance dealers.
[4]Â
Art shops and galleries.
[5]Â
Art supply stores.
[6]Â
Bakery goods stores.
[7]Â
Barber shops.
[8]Â
Beauty shops.
[9]Â
Bicycle sales, rental, and repair stores.
[10]Â
Bookstores.
[11]Â
Business machine sales and service centers.
[12]Â
Camera and photographic supply stores.
[13]Â
Candy and confectionery stores.
[14]Â
Carpet, rug, and drapery stores.
[15]Â
Catering establishments.
[16]Â
China and glassware stores.
[17]Â
Clinics, doctors, and dentists offices.
[18]Â
Clock sales and repair shops.
[19]Â
Clothing and costume rental stores.
[20]Â
Clothing repair shops.
[21]Â
Coin and philatelic stores.
[22]Â
Computer and data processing services and dealers.
[23]Â
Copy and duplicating services.
[24]Â
Craft shops, including jewelry, metal, and leather.
[25]Â
Dairy product stores.
[26]Â
Delicatessens.
[27]Â
Department stores.
[28]Â
Dry cleaners (depot only).
[29]Â
Dry goods stores.
[30]Â
Electrical showrooms and shops.
[31]Â
Employment agencies.
[32]Â
Film processing establishments.
[33]Â
Florist shops.
[34]Â
Fruit and produce stands/farmers market.
[35]Â
Funeral homes.
[36]Â
Furniture stores.
[37]Â
Furrier shops.
[38]Â
Gift shops.
[39]Â
Grocery and food shops.
[40]Â
Hardware stores.
[41]Â
Hobby supply stores.
[42]Â
Ice cream stores.
[43]Â
Insurance agencies.
[44]Â
Interior decorating shops.
[45]Â
Jewelry stores and repair shops.
[46]Â
Laboratories (medical, dental, research, and testing).
[47]Â
Laundries (self service).
[48]Â
Lawn and garden supply, seed and plant stores.
[49]Â
Lawn equipment sales and service centers.
[50]Â
Leather goods stores.
[51]Â
Lighting shops and showrooms.
[52]Â
Locksmith shops.
[53]Â
Luggage stores.
[54]Â
Meat markets.
[55]Â
Miniature golf courses.
[56]Â
Motor vehicle parts, supplies and accessory stores,
not to include used auto salvage yards.
[57]Â
Musical instrument sales and repair shops.
[58]Â
Novelty shops.
[59]Â
Office machine sales and service shops.
[60]Â
Offices (business and professional).
[61]Â
Office supply and equipment stores and service
centers.
[62]Â
Optical goods stores.
[63]Â
Orthopedic and medical appliance stores.
[64]Â
Paint stores.
[65]Â
Pharmacies.
[66]Â
Photography studios.
[67]Â
Picture framing shops.
[68]Â
Plumbing showrooms and shops.
[69]Â
Radio sales and service stores.
[70]Â
Radio and television stations.
[71]Â
Real estate offices.
[72]Â
Recording studios.
[73]Â
Record, tape, compact disc, and sheet music stores.
[74]Â
Rental service stores.
[75]Â
Residential uses (condo above first floor and
where use allows), live-work.
[76]Â
School supply stores.
[77]Â
Sewing machine sales and service stores.
[78]Â
Shoe sales and repair shops.
[79]Â
Sporting goods stores.
[80]Â
Stationery stores.
[81]Â
Stock brokers.
[82]Â
Tailor shops.
[83]Â
Taxidermists.
[84]Â
Television sales and service stores.
[85]Â
Ticket agencies (amusement).
[86]Â
Tobacco shops.
[87]Â
Toy stores.
[88]Â
Transportation ticket offices.
[89]Â
Travel agencies.
[90]Â
Used merchandise stores.
[91]Â
Variety, miscellaneous, and specialty stores.
[92]Â
Wallpaper shops.
(2)Â
The following uses are permitted only by conditional use permit:
(b)Â
Drive-through uses.
(c)Â
Accessory uses and buildings, including storage buildings.
(d)Â
Outdoor storage, display, and/or sales serving or associated
with a permitted use if any portion of the use would be visible from
a public or private street or alley.
(e)Â
Structures with a footprint exceeding 40,000 square feet. Any
structure exceeding 40,000 square feet that is granted a conditional
use shall establish a plan for building, parking lot, utility removal,
and site restoration if the structure remains vacant for a period
longer than 12 months.
(f)Â
Allowance for vinyl and/or aluminum siding.
(g)Â
Breweries, manufacturers and rectifiers (distilleries), and wineries
and brewpubs.
[Added 10-7-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-18]
(3)Â
Any item not listed above is prohibited.
There shall be a mixture of uses within each NCD as follows:
A.Â
Each district shall have at least two uses provided that the Town
Board may waive this requirement if the district is an infill project
or at least two uses are already present within 1/4 mile of the proposed
district. For purposes of this section, an "infill project" is a project
in which a parcel is developed or redeveloped, where abutting or nearby
parcels are already developed, and where the project area is relatively
small compared to the developed abutting or nearby parcels.
B.Â
Each district shall have at least two different general use classifications
(i.e., residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, parks,
or recreational facilities open to the public) provided that this
requirement may be waived by the Town Board if a different use is
already present within 1/4 mile of the proposed district and accomplishes
the mixture of uses within the neighborhood sought to be achieved
by this section to an equivalent degree.
C.Â
The mixture of uses shall be based upon the uses recommended in the
land use element of the Comprehensive Plan. The required mixture of
uses may be obtained with different uses in different buildings or
a mixture of uses within the same building.
Each NCD shall include the following:
A.Â
Greenspace. Greenspace is the total undeveloped, open area used for
landscaping, recreation and landscaping. The minimum area devoted
to greenspace is as follows:
(1)Â
For areas shown in the land use element of the Comprehensive
Plan as Neighborhood Center, the area devoted to greenspace shall
be at least 15% but not more than 25% of the gross acreage of the
site.
(2)Â
For areas having a land use designation not addressed in Subsection A(1), the recommendations of the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan shall guide the minimum area devoted to greenspace.
(3)Â
The Town Board at the request of the applicant may reduce the
minimum area devoted to greenspace. In acting on a request, the Board
shall consider the relationship of the site to adjoining or nearby
properties containing public greenspace, such as parks or natural
areas; the known future uses of the adjoining properties; and whether
a reduction would better achieve the goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
B.Â
Amenities. Amenities are greenspaces with landscaping, pathways,
benches, gazebos or other similar aesthetic enhancements. The minimum
area devoted to amenities is as follows:
(1)Â
For areas shown in the land use element of the Comprehensive
Plan as Neighborhood Center, the area devoted to amenities shall be
at least 15% of the gross acreage of the site. If at least 15% is
not provided, a fee in lieu of dedication shall be paid in an amount
equal to the percentage of the value of the project, if approved by
the Town of Ledgeview. [Example: If a project valuing $500,000 is
submitted with only 10% amenities, then 5% of the value of the project
is due as a fee in lieu of dedication ($25,000).]
(2)Â
Amenities preserving existing natural areas and future environmental
areas in the Comprehensive Plan arc encouraged.
(3)Â
For areas having a land use designation not addressed in Subsection B(1), the recommendations of the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan shall be guidance on the minimum area devoted to amenities.
(4)Â
The Town Board at the request of the applicant may reduce the
minimum area devoted to amenities. In acting on a request, the Board
shall consider these factors: the relationship of the site to adjoining
or nearby properties containing amenities; the proportion of residential
uses to nonresidential uses proposed; the known future uses of the
adjoining properties; and whether or not a reduction would better
achieve the neighborhood model goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
C.Â
Additional requirements for amenities. Amenities shall also be subject
to the following:
(1)Â
At least 90% of the residential units in the NCD shall be within
a one-quarter-mile walk of an amenity.
(2)Â
The size, location, shape, slope, and condition of the land
shall be suitable for the proposed amenity.
(3)Â
The amenity shall be suitable for the specific population to
be served.
(4)Â
The design of any recreational facilities shall meet the minimum
design requirements from recognized sources of engineering and recreational
standards.
(5)Â
In nonresidential areas of the development, amenities shall
be located so that they are easily accessible to patrons and employees
of the development.
D.Â
Greenspace within parks and recreational amenities. Any portion of
an amenity, including a trail, which is covered in grass or other
vegetation, may be counted as both greenspace and an amenity.
E.Â
Conservation areas within greenspace. A conservation area is any
area that is preserved in its natural state. Conservation areas that
maintain required environmental features such as wetlands shall not
be included as greenspace area.
A.Â
Review and approval.
(1)Â
Application and fee. Completed application, picture book, and
required fees shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator or designee
with a written request for review. The application shall contain names,
mailing addresses, and telephone numbers of all owners and developers
and a description of the development site. Appropriate supporting
documents, including a picture book and maps, shall be filed at the
time of application.
(2)Â
Notice to committee. The Zoning Administrator or designee shall
inform the Zoning and Planning Committee of the application and establish
a date for a mandatory preliminary discussion between the staff and
the developer. At the time of mandatory preliminary discussion with
staff, a date for a meeting shall be established for the developer
and the Zoning and Planning Committee.
(3)Â
Public hearing. The Zoning and Planning Committee shall hold
a public hearing on the NCD application and notice shall be provided
as required by law for all zoning code amendments.
(4)Â
Committee recommendations. The Zoning and Planning Committee,
after such discussions and such further discussions as may be required
with the developer and input from the public hearings, shall report,
in writing, such proposed project development to the Town Board, together
with its recommendation for either approval or disapproval of the
same. Such report and recommendation of the committee shall be made
to the Town Board no later than four months from the date of the filing
of the application with the Zoning Administrator or designee and receipt
of any required supportive information. A recommendation of approval
by the committee shall in no way be binding on the Town Board. The
Town Board shall either approve or disapprove the proposed NCD within
60 days receipt of the Zoning and Planning Committee recommendation.
(5)Â
Validity of NCD. A NCD project approved by the Town Board shall
be valid for a period of six months. If a developer does not begin
construction a project proposed within an NCD within the approved
time frame, the Town of Ledgeview shall exercise the following options:
B.Â
Information required.
(1)Â
A statement describing the general character of the intended
development.
(2)Â
A statement showing the starting and completion dates of the
project.
(3)Â
The names, mailing addresses, and telephone numbers of all owners
and developers of the development site. In the event of a change in
owners or developers during the consideration of the application or
during the project construction period, notice shall be provided to
the Town as soon as practicable of the information required herein
for the new owner or developer.
(4)Â
An accurate map of the project area drawn at a scale no less
than one inch equals 100 feet and showing the nature, use, and character
of abutting properties, prepared by a registered surveyor.
(5)Â
A plot plan at a scale of one inch equals 200 feet showing the
location, type, and size of every proposed structure and its proposed
use, including driveways, driveway access roads, parking facilities,
lighting appliances and fixtures, recreation areas, loading docks,
open spaces, screening, fencing, and landscaped areas and utility
easements.
(6)Â
An accurate topographical map showing topographical data at
two-foot intervals and extending within 100 feet beyond the exterior
boundaries of such site. Such map shall contain all available utilities,
including drainage and the capacities thereof, and high-water elevations
along rivers and waterways.
(7)Â
A picture book of the development laid out in a format similar
to the concepts for development document that correlates with this
article. At a minimum, the picture book shall include the following
information:
(a)Â
Development concept. Provide a brief summary and graphic renditions
identifying how the project addresses pedestrian orientation, neighborhood-friendly
streets, sidewalks, paths and utilities, interconnected streets and
transportation networks, buildings and spaces of human scale, relegated
and shared parking, a mixture of uses and use types, redevelopment,
site planning that respects terrain, and clear boundaries with rural
areas.
(h)Â
Preservation of historic structures section.
[1]Â
Provide a photograph of historic structures/elements to be preserved.
[2]Â
Identify location and size on a site plan.
[3]Â
Identify where the structure/element will exist in relationship
to other development within the NCD.
[4]Â
Provide renditions and scaled plans of proposed changes or rehabilitation
to historic structure.
NOTE: Historic structures anticipated to be exempt from NCD
requirements in order to retain historic integrity must be approved
by the Town of Ledgeview.
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(j)Â
Sidewalks and pedestrian paths section:
[1]Â
Identify the interconnected layout of all sidewalks and pedestrian
paths on a site plan.
[2]Â
Provide rendition-identifying relationship between sidewalks,
parking areas, streets, buildings, and existing developments.
[3]Â
Provide a scaled drawing identifying dimensions of sidewalks.
[4]Â
Identify materials, textures, and colors used in surface.
(k)Â
Streets section.
[1]Â
Identify the interconnected layout of all streets on a site
plan.
[2]Â
Provide rendition-identifying relationship between sidewalks,
parking areas, streets, buildings, and existing developments.
[3]Â
Provide a scaled drawing identifying dimensions of sidewalks.
[4]Â
Identify materials, textures, and colors used in surface.
(o)Â
Parking areas section.
[1]Â
Identify if development includes areas for shared parking.
[2]Â
Provide a scaled site plan identifying drive lanes, parking
stalls, and connections to streets and sidewalks.
[3]Â
Provide dimensions for parking stalls and drive lanes.
[4]Â
Identify reserve-parking areas.
[5]Â
Identify required landscaping.
[6]Â
The site plan must include a chart identifying the maximum allowed
number of parking spaces and the existing number of parking spaces
and proposed number of parking spaces if reserve-parking areas are
built.
[7]Â
Label landscaping areas and identify landscaping materials used
(tree types and grass flower species).
(8)Â
A general development plan of the proposed project drawn at a scale no less than one inch equals 100 feet and showing the following information in sufficient detail to make possible the evaluation of the criteria as identified in § 135-192.
(a)Â
Tract boundaries and a statement of the total acreage of the
tract.
(b)Â
Significant physical features within the tract, including existing
two-foot contours, watercourses, drainage, ponds, lakes, wetlands,
floodplains, floodways, and proposed major changes in those features.
(c)Â
Zoning district(s) on and within 400 feet adjacent to the proposed
project.
(d)Â
Property lines, if any, within the proposed project.
(e)Â
All contemplated land uses within the tract.
(f)Â
Details of proposed use or uses and manner of operation.
(g)Â
An indicator of the contemplated intensity of use, i.e., gross
density in residential development; number of prospective tenants
in office, commercial and industrial development; or recreational
development.
(h)Â
Existing buildings that may affect future development and proposed
location of all principal structures and associated parking areas.
(i)Â
Proposed lot coverage of buildings and structures.
(j)Â
Square footage of buildings.
(k)Â
Square footage of offices, production areas, and the proposed
number of employees in each such area.
(l)Â
Proposed circulation systems (pedestrian, bicycle, auto, mass
transit) by type and how they relate to the existing network outside
this site.
(m)Â
Existing rights-of-way and easements that may affect the NCD.
(n)Â
In the case of plans that call for development in stages, a
map at an appropriate scale showing the successive stages.
(o)Â
The location of sanitary storm sewer lines, water mains, fire
hydrants, and lighting.
(p)Â
The location of recreational and open space areas and areas
reserved or dedicated for public uses, such as schools, parks, etc.
(q)Â
A description of the proposed system for drainage.
(r)Â
General landscape treatment.
(9)Â
Appropriate statistical data on the size of the development,
ratio of various land uses, economic analysis of the development,
and any other data pertinent to the above-required information.
(10)Â
A statistical table showing the size of the site in square feet,
the acreage (exclusive of public rights-of-way), proposed population
densities, and open area (both in square feet and as a percentage
of the project area).
(11)Â
Architectural drawings of all buildings and structures and sketches
illustrating the design characteristics and treatment of exterior
elevations and typical floor plans of proposed structures.
(12)Â
General outline of intended organization structure related to
the property owner's association, deed restrictions, and private provision
on common services, if any.
(13)Â
An economic feasibility and impact report may be required by
the Zoning and Planning Committee to provide satisfactory evidence
of the project's economic feasibility, of available adequate financing,
and of its not adversely affecting the economic prosperity of the
Town or the values of surrounding properties.
(14)Â
Municipal services that may be required to serve the site.
(15)Â
Any additional pertinent data, statements, drawings, or plans
that may be required by the Zoning and Planning Committee or the Town
Board.
C.Â
Special use review and approval process. The review and approval process for a specific special use shall follow the same procedure for review approval that is identified in § 135-196.
D.Â
Amendments.
(1)Â
The Zoning and Planning Committee may authorize minor changes
in the location, setting, and heights of buildings and structures
without additional hearing if required by engineering or other circumstances
not foreseen at the time the final plan was approved. No minor change
authorized by this subsection may cause any of the following:
(a)Â
A change in the use or character of the development.
(b)Â
An increase in overall coverage of structures.
(c)Â
An increase in the intensity of use.
(d)Â
An increase in the problems of traffic circulation and public
utilities.
(e)Â
A reduction in approved open space.
(f)Â
A reduction of off-street parking and loading spaces.
(g)Â
A reduction in required pavement widths.
(h)Â
All other changes in use, rearrangement of lots, blocks, and
building's tracts, every change in the provision of common open space,
and changes other than listed above must be reviewed and approved
by the Zoning and Planning Committee and Town Board.
(2)Â
Amendments may be made only if they are shown to be required
by changes in community policy.