HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 09-1394CITY OF MERIDIAN ORDINANCE NO. 0 13 q
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 11 OF THE MERIDIAN CITY CODE
REGARDING ZONING AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS CODIFIED AT TITLE
11, ENTITLED THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, OF THE MERIDIAN CITY
CODE RELATING TO ADOPTION OF A NEW ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN REVIEW
PROCESS AND ASSOCIATED IMPLEMENTATION PROCEDURES FOR DESIGN
REVIEW; AND PROVIDING FOR A WAIVER OF THE READING RULES; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Unified Development Code is the official zoning ordinance for the City
of Meridian and provides an opportunity to better support the Comprehensive Plan and provide a
tool that is relevant and contemporary to the needs of the City; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Meridian deems it to be in the best interest
of the health, safety and welfare of its citizens to incorporate changes to the Unified
Development Code within the City of Meridian to provide for orderly growth and development
and to carry out the policies of Meridian's Comprehensive Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO:
Section 1. That Title 11, Unified Development Code, of the Meridian City Code is
amended to read as follows:
Table 11-213-1 Allowed Uses in the Commercial Zoning Districts
Section Pro osed Text Change
11-2A-3G Roof Design: All residential dwelling structures shall have a pitched roof not less than
three feet (T) in height for each twelve feet (12) in length. Alternative roof designs for
attached sin le-famil duple(, townhouse and multi-familyresidential dwellin structures
ma be a roved throu h administrative desi n review.
Table 11-213-3 DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS IN THE COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
�.
Dimensional Standards C-N
---____ C-C C-G L O M E.... _ H-E
-7-,4A9 60;000 2209-80AMAP �8of thffis-8AA q
title (in #eet3
11-2D-3C Street And Pedestrian Systems:
1. Street La out: The streets stem shall be Primaril based on a rid with
UDC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT -DESIGN REVIEW
Page 1 of I 1
connections to the existing street system. Street systems shall be consistent with
section B-1.2.3 Street Networks of the City of Meridian Desi n Manual.
2. Block Length: No block face shall have a length greater than five hundred feet
(500') without a dedicated street or alley, or no block face shall havea length greater
than seven six hundred feet (-�600') without a pedestrian connection. This standard
may be varied for site design constraints or hardship considerations through the
11-2D-46 Number Of Stories: Minimum number of stories for new construction is two (2) and/or as
4- F—.4L- :— LL- - I .. ...
11-2D-4D
Ye
11-2D-5E
this title '
11-3A-19 STRUCTURES AND SITE DESIGN STANDARDS:
A-r- --_._ _. .. _ _
i
UDC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT _DESIGN REVIEW
lk and GO' DR
Page 2 of 11
,
r,equiFements of this seG#Gn--
B. Ap-H-ability-. All 6tFL1GtUF86
i,
ad
dist Gtm-
The following minimum standards shall apply in addition to the detailed guidelines as
set forth in the City of Meridian Design Manual:
1. Architectural Character:
a. Facades: Buildings fFacades visible from a public street or public space shall
incorporate modulations in the facade, including, but not limited to fGG# ,o4:es
aPA-projections, recesses, and step -backs that articulate wall planes and break up
building mass o
Facades shall be modulated and articulated in accord with the City of Meridian Design
Manual. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005)
b. Primary PUblis Entrance(s): The primary building entrance(s) shall be clearly defined
by the architectural design of the building.
c.
0
29
d-. Rooflines: Roof design shall provide variations in profile through modulation and/or
articulation in accord with the Citv of Meridian Design Manual including, but not limited
to the following: 1) overhanging eaves; 2) sloped roofs;
3) two (2) or more roof planes; 4) varying parapet heights; and 5) cornices.
ed. Pattern Variations: Architectural building design shall not create blank wall
se ments along,ublic streets and/or ad'acent Public spaces. Architectural elements
including, but not limited to windows awnin s and arcades shall have
^J n�w.�r.:.�1.-_ _ r .. - .. _
UDC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT -DESIGN REVIEW
Page 3 of 11
desij;+.-color, texture and/or materials to mitigate blank walls.
fe. Mechanical Equipment: All ground level apd4GGftGp mechanical equipment shall be
screened to the height of the unit as viewed from the property line. All rooftop
mechanical equipment shall be screened as viewed from the farthest edge of the
adioininq right-of-way. (Ord. 05-1170, 8-30-2005, eff. 9-15-2005; amd. Ord. 08-1372, 7-
8-2008, eff. 7-8-2008)
2. Color And Materials:
high quality materials of stone, bF'G'(, wood oF other native mateFials.-AGGeptabile
i"`�materim+fn
1�TUL� fiC�TQ:
a. Exterior building designs shall demonstrate the appearance and use of hi h uali
materials. including but not limited to stone brick wood or other natural materials
tinted or textured masonry block textured or architecturally detailed concrete panels or
stucco or stucco like synthetic materials
b. Smooth faced concrete block, prefabricated steel panels and/or vinyl are prohibited
as finish materials but may be approved as accent materials in accord with the Citv of
Meridian Design Manual
c. Un-textured concrete panels are prohibited as finish and/or accent materials
3. Parking Lots: No more than &ewe* fiftV percent (-�50%) of the total off street
parking area for the stFuGtere site shall be located between the frees building facades of
the stFuGtuFe and abutting streets,
4. Pedestrian Walkways:
a. A continuous internal pedestrian walkway that is a minimum of eight five feet (8'5') in
width shall be provided from the perimeter sidewalk to the main building entrances for
non-residential uses. The walkway width shall be maintained clear of any -obstructions -
such as vehicles outdoor sale displays, vending machines, or temporary structures.
b. The internal pedestrian walkway shall be distinguished from the vehicular driving
surfaces through the use of pavers, colored or scored concrete, or bricks.
c. Unobstructed Wwalkways at least ekj4t five feet (8'52) in width, shall be provided for
any aisle length that is greater than one hundred fifty (150) parking spaces or two
hundred feet (200') away from the Main 2[0jary building entrance.
d. The walkways shall have weather protection (including, but not limited to, an awning
or arcade) within twenty feet (20') of all customer entrances.
D. Alternative Compliance: If 1) the Inratinn „f ., ,.
UDC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT -DESIGN REVIEW
Page 4 of 11
F7conformance with the standards of this section and/or the ouidelines of the City of
Meridian Design Manual, or 2) strict adherence to the such standards and/or guidelines
would create inconsistency in the design objectives of the proposed development the
director may consider an alternative design proposal through the alternative
compliance provisions as set forth in section 11 5135 of this title The director may
approve, or recommend approval of, such an alternative compliance proposal in asserd
with shae E "A ,tFatien", of th,st;4� when the overall design, as proposed by
the applicant, meets or exceeds the intent and the requirements of this section and the
City of Meridian Design Manual and is 61;a1l not be --detrimental to public health, safety,
and welfare.
11-38-2 APPLICABILITY: A landscape plan shall be required for the following:
A. All development, redevelopment, additions, or site modifications except detached and
aftaGhed single-family and secondary dwellings
,
dWG'IiRg , R 4c.
�y �rirco.
B. All common lots in all subdivisions.
C. All applications for a conditional use permit (CUP), preliminary plat (PP), final plat (FP),
certificate of zoning compliance (CZC), administrative design review (DES), or
tanned unit develo ment PUD .
11-3C-5A7 All parking areas shall provide on site turnarounds, or connections through to adiacent
parking areas or streets..in accord with the Meridian fire department standards for all off
street parking spaces and loading facilities.
11-4-3-27136=ofthis
equirements set forth in chapter 3, "Regulations Applying To
hall be in accord with the City of Meridian Design Manual
11-4-3-27C4 Unless otherwise approved through the conditional use process -Gcommon open space
areas shall not be adjacent to collector or arterial streets unless separated from the street
by a berm or constructed barrier at least four feet (4') in height, with breaks in the berm or
barrier to allow for pedestrian access.
11-4-3-27E1 All building elevations shall have a minimum portion of the elevation devoted to
architectural features designed to provide articulation and variety. These features shall
include, but are not limited to, windows, bays and offsetting walls, in accord with the City
of Meridian Design Manual , .
11-4-3-27F1 Development shall meet the minimum landsca in re uir P 9 ements m accord with cha ter 3,
UDC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT -DESIGN REVIEW
Page 5 of 11
"Regulations Applying To All Districts", of this title, and shall be in accord with the City of
Meridian Design Manual.
11-5A-2 D. Design Professionals Committee: The Design Professionals Committee a group of
design professionals selected from the general area of the Treasure Valley, shall convene
to offer recommendations to the Director on administrative desi n review matters.
Members of the Committee shall be licensed architects or landscape architects. The
Committee shall be comprised of no more than five (5) and not less than three L)
members and shall meet as needed by the director.
E. Summary Of Actions And Authority:..
11-5A-2C 6. The director may convene a committee of design professionals to provide
recommendations on the interpretation and application of the guidelines contained in the
City of Meridian Design Manual The Committee may also review and make
recommendations on alternative compliance requests related to administrative design
review. The director shall review and act on recommendations from the Committee and
shall issue a final determination
11-5A-2C1c Withhold any certificate of zoning compliances or administrative design review approvals
on any property where structures or uses are in violation of this unified development code;
and
TABLE 11- I DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY AND PROCESS BY APPLICATION
5A-2
11-5A-4 I ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS:
the PubliG
Within one hundfed
Q The
An ,,,,.,. . .. .
UDC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT DESIGN REVIEW
Page 6 of 11
ID. Mailed RGtiGe of the 1
aggFeved by the 1
A. For purposes of this section "parties of record" shall include the applicant property
owners of record within one hundred feet (100') of the exterior boundary of the
application property, and any person who in writing specifically reauests such status
as to a particular application
B. Where the process specified by Table 11-5A-2 is administrative with public notice
1. Prior to submittal of an application the applicant shall hold a neighborhood
meeting in accord with section 11-5A-5(C) except that notice of such
neighborhood meeting shall be provided to all property owners of record within one
hundred feet (100') of the exterior boundary of the application property
2. Upon submission of a complete application The Planning Director shall review
such application and shall:
a. Prepare a final decision of denial which decision shall be supported by written
findings of fact and conclusions of law in accord with Idaho Code section 67
6519: or
b. Prepare a final decision of approval which decision shall be supported by
written findings of fact and conclusions of law in accord with Idaho Code
section 67-6519 and shall set forth any and all conditions of approval
3. The Planning Director shall provide to the applicant notice of the final decision
4. The Planning Director shall provide to parties of record notice of the final decision
and notice of the opportunity and time within which to seek city council review of
such decision pursuant to section 11-5A-6
C. Where the process specified by Table 11 5A 2 is administrative
1. Upon submission of a complete application The Planning Director shall review
such application and shall:
a. Prepare a final decision of denial which decision shall be supported by written
_findings of fact and conclusions of law in accord with Idaho Code section 67
6519:
b. Prepare a final decision of approval which decision shall be supported by
written findings of fact and conclusions of law in accord with Idaho Code
section 67-6519 and shall set forth any and all conditions of a roval;- and/or
C. Convene the Desi n Professionals Committee to provide recommendations on
an administrative design review a lication and/or an alternative com liance
rare inc+ nnl�+-A 4- -- - -- . . . ..
UDC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT _DESIGN REVIEW
Page 7 of 11
2. The Planning Director shall provide to the applicant notice of the final decision
3. The Planning Director shall provide to parties of record notice of the final decision
and notice of the opportunity and time within which to seek city council review of
such decision pursuant to section 11-5A-6.
11-56-113
Applicability: These provisions apply to all requests for permits that involve construction
exterior alterations and/or the establishment of a new use. These rovisions do not apply
to tenant improvements where the footprint of the existing structure is not enlarged These
Provisions do not apply to cin^le family tt Gh d 4we4h4qs. single-family detached
dwellings and/or secondary dwellings ly UPIe.. dwel'UR
11-56-5
TABLE 11-513-5
ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE
Permit F Section
Structures and site subjeste design review standards 11-3A-19
e. The proposed design includes innovative design features based on "new` urbanism",
11-513-562
11neotraditional design", or other architectural and/or site designs that promote walkable
and mixed use neighborhoods; of
f. The proposed architectural and/or site design demonstrates consistency with the City of
Meridian Design Manual,• or
g. Additional environmental quality improvements would result from the alternative
compliance
UDC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT -DESIGN REVIEW
Page 8 of 11
11-513-8 11-513-8: ADMINISTRATIVE DESIGN REVIEW:
A. Purpose:
1. To produce attractive developments with unique character and quality architectural
design.
2. To minimize the impact of the scale bulk and color of large structures on
surroundina properties
I To encourage hLqh guality building design that employs the use of good design
Principles and features quality durable materials
4. To protect the safetv and convenience of pedestrian access within developments
and to build attractive pedestrian amenities
5. To Provide greater attention to the desi n and location of structures in relationship to
the surrounding street
6. To locate noise generating activities away from any adjacent residential uses
7. To create attractive and qualitv designed structures reflecting the unique character
of Meridian along the city's entryway corridors
8. To promote quality growth patterns that support economic development and the
efficient use of resources
9. To guide the design of structures not control the type intensity or density of the use.
B. Applicability:
1. Administrative design review shall be required for all new commercial industrial.
institutional, public or quasi -public development subiect to the following approvals
conditional use, certificate of zoning compliance and/or building permit,
2. Administrative design review shall be required for all new attached residential
structures containing two or more dwelling units Administrative design review shall not
apply to the construction, addition removal or modification of detached single family
homes and/or seconda y dwellin s unless required as Part of a development
agreement.
3. Administrative design review shall be re uired for all exterior b jilding alterations
including but not limited to: the addition removal or modification of architectural
elements such as doors windows awnings, and arcades: building remodels where all
or a portion of a structure is modified includinq entrances facades rooflmes and
building expansions: a channP in PVfarinr m_4. :_I_ ,_
and the re uirements in this title and/or' Ci of Meridian Design Manual.
e
UDC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT _DESIGN REVIEW
Page 9 of 11
modifies the site approved conditions and/or the requirements in this title and/or the
City of Meridian Design Manual
5. Administrative design review shall not apply to interior tenant improvements
C. Process:
1. For proiects requiring conditional use approval the applicant shall submit a written
application for administrative design review concurrent with the conditional use
application.
2. For projects requiring only certificate of zoning compliance approval the applicant
shall submit a written application for administrative design review prior to or concurrent
with the certificate of zoning compliance application
3. An application and fees in accord with article A "General Provisions" of this
chapter, shall be submitted to the director on forms provided by the planning
department.
4. The director shall apply the standards listed in Section 11 3A 19 and the guidelines
as set forth in the City of Meridian Design Manual to review the administrative design
review reauest.
5. The administrative design review approval shall pir i if the ff)In aRt fa4&49--ehtain
(18) RIGR+146 fFArn . AtA of -,.,.,., yai be exercised with the approval period of the
underlying permit or the approval shall expire For example if the underlying permit is a
Conditional Use Permit the design review approval will expire eighteen (18) months
after approval.
D. Required Findings: In order to grant approval for an administrative design review, the
director shall determine that the Proposed structural and/or site designs conform to the
standards and meet or exceed the intent of the Qv of Meridian Desi n Manual.
Section 2. That all other provisions of Title 11 as they relate to the Unified
Development Code remain unchanged.
Section 3. That pursuant to the affirmative vote of one-half (1/2) plus one (1) of the
Members of the full Council, the rule requiring two (2) separate readings by title and one (1)
reading in full be, and the same is hereby, dispensed with, and accordingly, this Ordinance
UDC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT _DESIGN REVIEW
shall be in full force and effect on
2009.
Page 10 of 11
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this Z 1 tday of
aC[A�
, 2009.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this
Z,1-1,
2009.
day of
APPROVED:
Mayor y de Weerd
ATTEST:
of
By. (SEAL)
Jaycee L. Holman City Clergy �� 1Ce
UDC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT _DESIGN REVIEW
Page 11 of 11