Department: Public Works, Planning Division
Staff Contact: Zachary Moore, Planner II
Subject: UDO19-0005 Amendments to Chapters 18.30., 18.50., and 18.90.
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Item Description:
Report regarding Proposed Amendments to Chapters 18.30, 18.50, and 18.90 of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO19-0005). Planning Commission recommends approval 8-0.
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Summary:
Staff is wrapping up a series of Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) updates which began earlier this year. Recently, the City approved a rewrite of Chapter 18.15 pertaining to building and site design standards (UDO19-0001). We have now prepared a series of updates that will clarify City expectations for new development and redevelopment, clarify information for existing standards, and assist the reader in navigating the UDO. These updates include items such as screening of rooftop and mechanical equipment, plantings in landscape buffers, tree removal, truck trailer parking, and lighting.
PUBLIC HEARING:
On October 14, 2019 a workshop followed by a public hearing was held for UDO19-0005 before the Planning Commission. The UDO updates were approved by the Planning Commission as presented by a vote of 8-0.
The updates for consideration are provided below. Full descriptions of the updates, the recommendation, and explanation are contained in the attached Planning Commission report from October 14, 2019.
UDO AMENDMENTS - SECTION ONE: UDO UPDATES PERTAINING DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA
The following updates are those addressing development standards.
1. Section 18.30.130.I, Development Standards - Landscaping, Buffers and Screening (Screening)
A. Rooftop and Mechanical Equipment Screening: Relocating screening requirements to Section 18.30.130 to guide readers to one Section of the UDO for all screening requirements. In addition, we are recommending updating the language to ensure that all information is provided during plan review.
B. Trash Enclosures: Current standards do not provide the reader with a clear understanding of what type of material or style the enclosures should be designed to. Staff is recommending adding language to require that materials used must be compatible with the principal building architecture and color.
2. Section 18.30.130.J, Development Standards - Landscaping, Buffers and Screening (Buffers)
There are two of these buffer types (types 4B and 5B) that are open green space areas with no required vegetation. Staff is recommending these buffer types include plant materials to create additional opportunities for plantings and natural buffers between uses as needed. The requirement will allow the applicant to propose the amount and type of plant material used at the time of plan approval. ---
3. Section 18.30.135, Development Standards - Lighting
Section 18.30.135 outlines lighting requirements for parking areas only. Staff is recommending adding language that addresses both building mounted and sign lighting as well.
4. Section 18.30.160, Development Standards - Parking and Loading
The City has been experiencing higher volumes of truck trailers parking on public streets and highway ramps because distribution warehouses are commonly gated and provide limited access for deliveries. The recommendation is to add language to ensure that truck trailer parking is accommodated on site.
5. Section 18.30.240 Development Standards - Tree Preservation
Section 18.30.240 does not require review of tree removal unless it is associated with an application for a plat, rezoning, or final development plan, which has resulted in loss of large groves of trees without the City’s knowledge. Staff is recommending requiring review and approval by the City regardless of an active case pending. This would only be required when removing more than 20% of woodland on residential properties in excess of 10 acres in size and all other properties 5 acres in size or more.
UDO AMENDMENTS - SECTION TWO: HOUSEKEEPING UPDATES
The following updates are considered housekeeping items as they correct verbiage or inconsistencies to reflect current practice. The items below do not create new standards, nor do they add new sections to the UDO.
1. Section 18.30.010 Development Standards - Purpose
Recommendation: Remove verbiage referencing Building Design Standards.
2. Section 18.30.080 Development Standards - Easements
Recommendation: Update misspelling of subsection header.
3. Section 18.30.130.H.4 Development Standards - Landscaping, Buffers and Screening
Recommendation: Update code reference to reflect the accurate section of code.
4. Section 18.50.180 Supplemental Use Regulations
Recommendation: Update code reference to reflect accurate section of code.
5. Section 18.50.190 Supplemental Use Regulations - Signs
Recommendation: Clarify definitions for awning signs and freestanding signs.
6. Section 18.90.020 Definitions
Recommendation: Update resource reference for terms not found within the UDO.
Recommendation: Remove industry terms from Definitions chapter to reflect recent UDO updates.
7. All Sections listed above
Recommendation: Replace the word “shall” with must or will.
Attachment A is a draft ordinance with proposed updates for Chapters 18.30, 18.50, and 18.90. Attachment B and C contain the October 14, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting Packet and Minutes. The Planning Commission recommended approval of all proposed UDO updates associated with UDO19-0005 on October 14, 2019 by a vote of 8-0.
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Financial Impact:
None
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Action Needed:
1. Accept the report. Unless directed otherwise, staff will place Ordinance No. 19-XX (UDO19-0005), on the November 19, 2019 City Council agenda for formal consideration.
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Attachment(s):
A. Ord 19-XX (Redline Amendments)
B. October 14, 2019 Planning Commission Packet
C. October 14, 2019 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes