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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 06 09 Regular Item B� �` r � ' , � - COMMISSION AGENDA REGULAR X ITEM CONSENT INFORMATIONAL �une 9, 1997 M R. ��EP . Meeting uthorization REQUEST: Community Development Division requests the City Commission to approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance # 661 creating a"Town Center" Overlay Zoning District, and to direct staff to develop a comprehensive plan amendment and zoning change that would be in accordance with the development of the Town Center. Also, to direct staff to prepare a Development Agreement with the Schrimschers (owners of a portion of the property covered by the Town Center Overlay Zoning District) consistent with Sec. 20-333 of the Town Center Overlay Zoning District. PURPOSE: The purpose of this Board Item is to request the Commission to approve the second reading and adoption of Ordinance # 661 creating a"Town Center" Overlay Zoning District that would include the lands outlined in the map attachment titled "AREA OF PROPOSED TOWN CENTER" . Also, request is made for the Commission to direct staffto (1) prepare a comprehensive plan amendment, and (2) prepare a zoning change that would be in accordance with the development of the Town Center, and (3) to prepare a Development Agreement with the Schrimschers (owners of a portion of the property covered by the Town Center Overlay Zoning District) consistent with Sec. 20-333 of the Town Center Overlay Zoning District. APPLICABLE LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY: The provisions of 163.3167(11) which states "Each local government is encouraged to articulate a vision of the future physical appearance and qualities of its community as a component of its local comprehensive plan. The vision should be developed through a collaborative planning process with meaningful public participation and shall be adopted by the governing body of the jurisdiction." '�,, � o` �. � � U � � I� � Lncorporated \ 1959 \��R�Up' Servin� the Community S �O � � � � � � `§ TO �IVN CENT �'R � � � i II. , S.R. 434 CORRIDOR VISION PLAN: LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS DIVISION 12 Sec. 20-320 The purpose and intent of this specialized overlay zoning district is to encouraoe and provide for enhanced property development within the S.R. 434 commercial corridor. Some of the objectives to be attained through the establishment of this district include: enhancement of the commercial status of the corridor; reduction of visual distraction through uniform sign criteria; enhancement of physical appeazance through increased landscaping of public and private property; provision of architectural design guidelines to create a unifyin� theme over time; protection of adjacent residential land uses; and maintenance of properry values. Sec.20-321 Creation. In addition, to and supplemental to, other zoning and land development regulation requirements ;_� heretofore and hereafter, the S.R. 434 Comdor Overlay District includes additional regulations to promote the orderly development and redevelopment of the corridor, of which shall be applied . through imposition and mapping of an overlay district. The regulations aze in addition to and not in substitution of the underlying zoning district regulations which shall also remain applicable to the overlay zone. The overlay district design standards will govem development within the corridor and will control where conflicts between regulations occur. Sec. 20-322 Description of Corridor Overlay District. • The Corridor Overlay District extends from the City of Winter Springs westem corporate limit to the eastem corporate limit along S.R. 434 to include all properry contiguous to the right-of-way. DIVISION 15. GENERAI� DESTGN STANDARDS FOR TOWN CENTER Sec. 20-323 Building Height. S.R. 434 CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT Intent. The maximum building height shall be �-•- -•--=-- -- 55 feet. For the purpose of these design standards, building height shall be measured from ground level to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof or the mean height level between eaves and ridge for gable, hip or gambrel roofs. � May 21, 1997 7 Town Centcr � Sec.20-324 Setbacks. (1) No improvement shall be located on any properry closer to any property line than the minimum setbacks set forth below: S.R. 434 Collector Street Internal Street Side Rear Buildinas 50 feet 3 S feet 15 feet 10 feet 10 feet Parking 15 feet 15 feet 15 feet 5 feet 5 feet (2) The narrow dimension of a lot adjoinin� a road right-of-way shall determine its front for the purpose of establishing yard requirements. (3) On corner lots, the front yard shall be considered as abutting the street upon which the lot has its least dimension. The rear lot, in this case, shall be opposite the front yard. (4) The following structures are specifically excluded from the setback restrictions: a. b. c. d. Steps and walks. Landscaping and landscape berms. Planters three (3) feet in height or less, or Other improvements as may be permitted under applicable regulations of the City. The City will consider any request for the placement of such other improvements within a setback, only after a Development Review Committee review and recommendation. In determ;n;ng whether to recommend City consent, the Development Review Committee may consider, without limiting the scope of their review, the following: (1) the extent to which any hardship exists that would justify a variance from the normal setback requirements; (ii) the aesthetics of the proposed improvements and their visibility from common roads and adjacent properties; (iii) the consent or objections of adjacent property owners; and (iv) the nature and use of the proposed improvements. It is the owner's burden and responsibility to provide such information and documentation as may be requested by the Development Review Committee in order to justify to the Development Review Comm.ittee that the intrusion of additional improvements within the normal setbacks is beneficial to the corridor and will not adversely affect adjacent properry owners. Sec. 20-325 Land Coverage. No pazcel within the S. R 434 Corridor Overlay District shall have more than 75% of its area � i.mpervious. In determining land coverage, a water body shall not be considered an impervious surface. @. May 21, 1997 $ Town Crnter Sec. 20-326 � � . Off-Street Parl:ing and Driveway Requirements. (1) Paved driveway and parking spaces. All driveways and parlci.ng spaces shall be paved with asphaltic concrete and/or concrete and shall be curbed. (2) On-site parking. All pazking areas shall be on-site and shall be adequate to serve all employees, visitors and company vehicles. (3) Rights-of-way. Pazking is prohibited on rights-of-way or alon� driveways unless otherwise permitted herein. (4) Parking space size. Each off-street parking space shall be a mini.mum of two hundred (200) squaze feet, 10' x 20', in addition to space for access drives and aisles. The minimum width of each space shall be ten (10) feet. The two (2) foot area of paving at the end of each parking space may be omitted provided the area is landscaped with sod or another acceptable ground cover. The two (2) foot landscaped area shaIl not be counted toward any other greenspace requirement or setback. Lines demazcatin' pazking spaces may be drawn at various angles in relation to curbs or aisles, so long as the parking spaces so created contain within them the rectanaular area required. F :+e. � . <+' � (5) Handicapped Spaces. Handicapped spaces shall be provided and sized in accordance with 316.1955, 316.1956, 316.1958, 320.0843, 320.0845, 320.0848 Florida Statutes. (6) Access drive width. Each access drive shall have a minimum width of twenty-four (24) feet. (7) Number of access drives. If a site has less than two hundred (200) feet of frontage on a right-of-way, one (1) access drive shall be permitted unless they are j oint access drives, in which case two (2) may be permitted. If a site has more than two hundred (200) feet of frontage on a right-of-way, F.D.O.T permit guidelines (found in 1496-7 Florida Adminis�ative Code) and restrictions shall apply. (8) The nninimum turning radius shall be thirty (30) feet. (9) Altemative parking, including on-street parking and loading, may be permitted on intemal streets. (I O) Coordinated joint use of pazking areas during off-peak hours shall be encouraged to be incorporated into the design of projects to reduce the total number of required parking spaces. (11) Whenever practical, vehiculaz and pedestrian circulation systems shall be separated. A system of �nultipu�ose walkways connecting buildings, common open spaces, recreation areas, community facilities a.nd parking areas shall be provided and adequately lighted for nighttime use. The intent is to create a pedestrain oriented system to � connect all �4 May 21, 1997 9 Town Center �'4 • properties within the Town Center. Sec.20-327 Landscaping. The following landscape standards establish the minimum criteria for the development of the roadways, pazking areas, and other features to ensure continuity in aesthetic values throughout the corridor. (1) All azeas requiring landscaping shall meet or exceed the following general landscape requirements. Such Landscaping Requirements are required for: a. That part of the site fronting a public or private right-of-way that is within the designated corridor. b. Around and within all off-street parking, loading and other vehicular use azeas within each site. c. Along the outside of screening walls and fences. d. Adjacent to buildinjs on the site to complement the azchitectural style. "��' (2) All landscaping shall be installed according to accepted commercial planting procedures. • � Fertile soil, free of lime rock, pebbles or other construction debris shall be used in all planti.ng pits. (3) The owner of a site shall be responsible for all landscaping so as to present a neat, healthy and orderly appeazance free of refuse and debris. Any dead or dying plant material, including sod, shall be promptly replaced or shall be treated to restore healthy growth to achieve a uniform appearance. (4) All landscape areas shall be adequately irrigated based on the following criteria: a. An automatic sprinkler imgation system shall be provided for all landscaped areas. Reclaimed water shall be used where available. b. The irrigation system shall be designed to provide full coverage of all landscaped azea and shall be equi��ped with rain sensors. c. The irrigation system shall be designed and operated to prevent or minim;ze run-off of irrigation water onto roadways, driveways, and adjacent properties not under the control of the owner of the site. d. The irrigation system shall be mai.ntained so as to be in optimum worici.ng order at all times. May 21, 1997 1 � Town Ccnter � � � • �' (5) All plant material shall meet or exceed standards for Florida No. 1 plants, as specified in Grades and Standards for Nurserv Plants Parts I and II 197; published by the State of Florida, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Trees shall be selected from the Recommended Tree Pallet found at the end of these design standards. (6) The preservation and utilization of a site's natural trees and shrubbery is strongly encouraged. Existing vegetation shall be incorporated into the landscape concept for a site wherever practical. (7) Natural growth may be used to satisfy specific landscape requirements. Relocation of on- site landscaping material is encouraged. (8) When an accessway intersects a right-of-way, landscaping may be used to define the intersection provided however that all landscaping within the trianjular area described below shall provide unobstructed cross-visibility at a level between two (2) feet and six (6) feet above fin.ished grade. Landscaping, except grass and ground cover, shall not be located closer than three (3) feet from the edge of any accessway pavement. The triangular area shall be defined as: a. The areas of the site on both sides of an accessway which lie within a triangle formed by the intersection of each curb of the accessway with the street right-of-way with two �� (2) sides of each triangle being ten (10) feet in length from the point of intersection- • and the third side being a line connecting the ends of the two (2) other sides. b. The area of the site located at a corner formed by the intersection of two (2) or more streets with two (2) sides of the triangular area being measured thirty (30) feet in length along the right-of-way lines from their point of intersection; and the third being a line connecting the ends of the other two (2) lines. (9) All landscape plans and specifications shall be prepared by a landscape architect licensed to practice in the State of Florida. (10) Not less than twenty-five (25%) percent of the site shall be planted with a combination of trees, shrubs and ground covers. Land preserved in its natural state may be used to satisfy this requirement. Also, lakes and stormwater mana?ement systems may be used to satisfy th.is requirement if designed as an amenity. (11) All parking azeas and vehicular use areas shall be screened from the public right-of-way by a landscape screen. This screen may be composed of a berm not less than three (3) feet in height and not more than five (5) feet in height or a maintenance free wall at least three (3) feet in height, or a screen of landscaping at least three (3) feet in height twelve months after planting. If a wall or hedge is used, a meandering berm a minimum of one and one-half foot in height, with a maximum.slope of 3:1 shall be required. Berms shall not be used • � where coverage conflicts with existing vegetation. This screening requirement may be combi.ned with other requirements within the landscape easement. Berm slopes shall vary � � May 21, 1997 1 1 To�m Centcr • in order to provide visual interest; however, the maximum slope shall be 3:1. The berms shall be completely covered with grass or other living landscape materials. A berm shall not be constructed around existing vegetation if the grade is raised more than six (6) inches. Walls and shrub screens shall be setback a minimum of 10' from the property line. (12) Concrete walkways shall be constructed adjacent to the ri?ht-of-way. The walkways shall be a minimum five (5) feet wide and shall create visual interest.The construction of the walkways shall be coordinated with adjacent properties to ensure continuity of design. Where a sidewalk intersects a street or driveway, a curb ramp shall be installed. (13) Landscaping shall be provided between vehicular use azeas and the abutting properties as follows: a. A hedge or other durable landscape screen at least thirty (30) inches in overall height above grade when planted, to grow to thirty-six (36) inches within twelve (12) months under normal growing conditions, shall be used between the common property lines. When two (2) hedges occur along a common property line, use of the same plant species is required. If a hedge exists on an adjacent property along a common property line, a duplicate hedge is not required; however, in all cases, tree planting requirements for each property shall apply. �"� b. Live screening material shall be planted in areas not less than six (6) feet in width. � Planting azeas shall be mulched a minimum of two (2) inches thick with cypress mulching or other organic mulch. c. At least one tree shall occur for every seventy-five (75) linear feet, or fraction thereof, along side (non-street side) and rear property lines. These trees shall be any canopy tree selected from the recommended plant pallet found at the end of this section. (14) Landscaping shall be provided for all vehicular use areas so as to provide visual and climatic relief from broad expanses of pavement and to channelize and define logical areas for pedestrian and vehicular circulation. The requirements for landscaping in vehicular use areas aze as follows: (a) Pazking areas shall i.nclude landscaped curbed islands at the ends of each row of parking. These isla.nds shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet wide and as deep as the combined parking space(s) plus median, if any and shall include at least one (11 canoRy tree. (b) Each parking bay shall have no more than ten (10) -���;r.rt�-F�9-} continuous parking spaces unbroken by a landscape island. (�) Parking a��, }e�s shall have a maxinzum of 40 cars cars. Where • total parking requirements for a parcel exceed 4� 499 cars, parking lots shall be broken into distinct areas separated by continuous landscaped islands at least five � `�. �tay 21, 1997 12 Town Center �i;€�=e�-f�r} feet wide. Landscaped islands shall contain one (1) tree for every thirty � (30) linear feet of island. (d) Each separate required landscaped island shall contain a minimum of one hundred sixty-two (162) square feet with a minimum interior dimension of nine (9) feet and shall include at least one (1) tree. (15) A landscaped unpaved open area shall surround each building, occurring between the facade of the buildin� and paved areas whether a pazking area, drive or sidew�alk as described below. �'t�t�a-n-r� r � ' ' ' ' �+ � t 1 .t r ,a r t L . i , . o r � 1 - � 1VllO �.,� �u�uu� a- (a) Along the front and side of a buildina a minimum landscaped area of ten (10) feet for the first floor plus three (3) feet for each additional floor shall be maintained. Sidewallcs aze not considered part of the landscaped area. (b) Along the rear of a building a muumum of five (5) feet of landscaped area shall be maintained. Loading areas may be permitted along the rear or side facade of a building. (16) Foundation and accent planting shall be provided around all structures for the purpose of enhancing and complementinj the architectural character of the structure. Any such landscaped azea may include plazas and hardscape as an altemative to the required landscaped azea on the sides of the main ingress/egress of a building. The plaza or landsaped area shall consist of a minimum 10 foot wide sidewalk with pedestrian lighting, street fumiture and trees every 50 lineaz feet. Projects aze encouraged fo i.nclude other pedestrian plazas consistent with the overall architectural and landscape design theme of the project.If shrubs are used in the landscaped area alona walks thev shall be setback so as not to form a"wall" alon� the edee of the waIk In no wav shall landscapinQ encroach onto a sidewalk. (17) A walkway with a minimum width of 5 feet, shall be cons to connect the main public entrance door of a building to the public walkway along rights-of-way. Where the walkway crosses parking or an access drive, specialty paving (ie. brick, paver blocks, stamped concrete) shall be used to delineate the walkway. A Iandscaped area a minimum of 9 feet in width shall separate the walkway from pazking spaces. The use of architectural features and landscaping is encouraged to define pedestrian gateways. If shrubs are used in the landsca�ed area alon� walks they shall be setback so as not to form a"wall" alon� the edg�e of the walk. . (18) Additional greenspace and landscaping shall be required at access drives. (19) Drainage retention areas required on individual sites shall be sodded and designed to blend : with the overall landscaping and landforms of the site and may be included in the twenty- five (25%) percent landscaped area. In no case shall designs be permitted which include �i. May 21, 1997 13 Town Centcr fencing. � i (20) All stormwater management areas shall conform to the design criteria promul�ated by the City of Winter Springs and the St. Johns River Water Management District. (21) Prior to any site clearina activities all existing trees required to remain by the Design Review Committee shall be tagged in the field for inspection and approval. Barriers shall be erected at the dripline of trees for protection against construction activities. (22) Any existing tree(s) indicated to remain on construction plans approved by the Design Review Committee that are damaged or removed shall be replaced with new tree(s) of at least four (4) inches in caliper each (measured three (3) feet above grade) and having a total tree caliper equivalent to that of the removed or damaged tree (s). (23) All azeas not othenvise landscaped, including the right-of-way, shall be sodded with an appropriate St. Augustine solid sod by parcel owners. Argentine Bahia solid sod may be pernlitted in low visibility areas or azeas subject to periodic water inundation. (24) Sec. 20-328 Buffers and Walls. " "� (a) Buffers. A minimum fifteen (15) foot landscape buffer shall be provided by the : developer/property owner abutting the designated right-of-way lines at the time of development order or permit approval. The landscape buffer may be contained within a landscape easement. (1) The developer/property owner shall be responsible for the purchase, installation, mai.ntenance and irrigation of all required landscaping. (2) This area shall be pianted with live oaks of f ur 4�ee-{�}-inch diameter at breast height (dbh) and a minimum of sixteen ,16� at planting no closer than five (5) feet from the back of the right-of-way line. The trees shall be planted every fifry (50) feet. An East Palatka Holly shall be planted every 35 feet on center three feet back from the S.R. 434 right-of-way line. The intent is to create a more formal appearance in the Town Center. (3) No existi.ng or dedicated public or private rioht-of-way shall be included in calculation of the buffer widths. (4) Stormwater retention areas may be permitted in the comdor buffer area subject to the following: (a) No more than 60% of the corridor buffer area can be used for stormwater retention; 0 May 21, 1997 14 Town Centcr • (b) Stormwater retention areas shall be naturalistic in shape, dry, sodded, and designed to blend with the oveall landscape theme and landform; (c) Stormwater retention areas may not be wet. Water features are permitted but they shall not be included as part of the stormwater retention system. (d) Designs which require fencing shall be prohibited; and (e) No slope shall be greater than that indicated in Sec. 9-241(d)(1) and (2) City Code. (5) Existing vegetation shall be used wfiere possible to meet these requirements. (b) Walls. All freestanding walls, sound bazriers, ground sign enclosures, planters, man-made structures fronting along the designated roadway or its major intersections shall be of brick, decorative or split-faced concrete block. When these materials are used for a visual screen, they shall conform to the architectural style, materials, and color of the development. Sec.20-329 Signs. All signs and sign elements, including shape, form, lighting, materials, size, color and location , � • shall be subject to approval by the Design Review Committee if such signs or si�n elements are visible from adjacent properties or a street right-of-way. (a) Ground Mounted Multi-Tenant or Project Identification Sign: For each multi-tenant development under separate ownership, one (1) wide-based monument style ar�an, permanent sign with landscaned base identifying the name of the development and businesses within the development shall be permitted. For developments with five (500) feet of frontage or more on a major road, one (1) additional sign may be permitted. The min;m� separation for all signs on an individual ownership pazcel shall be 200'. (1) Shall only advertise the name of the commercial development companies, corporation or major enterprises within the commercial development. The primary address of the building shall be incorporated into the sign with numerals/letters a minimum of six (� inches in hei,gk�t but the address shall not be counted against allowable copy area (2) Shall be located no closer than fifteen (15') feet from front, side, or rear property lines. (3) Shall have a maximum of two (2) faces. (4) Shall be consistent in design, format and materials with the azchitecture of the proposed building(s). (5) A wall sign shall not be higher than eight (8) feet above the closest vehicular use area. � May 21, 1997 I S Town Center • (6) Signs shall be in an enclosed base a minimum width of two-thirds the width of the sign. Landsca�inQ shall be incoroorated around the base to include low }owina shrubs and Qroundcover and/or annuals to promote color. (7) Signs shall be in accordance with the following schedule: Building Size (Gross Floor Area� Under 75,000 square feet 75,000 - 250,000 square feet over 250,000 square feet (8) Multi-tenant centers are permitted additional si�ns for anchor tenants according to the following schedule: Buildin� Size �iross Floor Area� Under 75,000 square feet 75,000 - 250,000 square feet over 250,000 square feet An anchor tenant is defined as the major retail store(s) in a center that is in excess of 100' front foot and a minimum area of 10,000 square feet. (b) Ground Mounted Single-Tenant Identification Sign: One (1) wide-based monument style or pylon, permanent project identification sign shall be permitted per single-tenant parcel. One additional permanent wide-based monument style or pylon project identification sign may be permitted for parcels in excess of one (1) acre with more than one (1) i.ngress/egress serving more than one (1) building. The min;mum separation for all signs on an individual ownership parcel shall be 200'. Maximum Copv Area aximum Heiaht 32 square feet 12 feet 48 square feet 14 feet 64 square feet 16 feet Anchor Tenant Additional Sians 2 of 12 square feet 3 of 12 square feet 4 of 12 square feet � (1) Shall only advertise one (1) person, firm, company, corporation or major enterprise occupying the premises. (2) Shall be located no closer than fifteen (15) feet from the front, side or reaz properry lines. (3) Shall not exceed two (2) faces. • (4) Sign copy area shall not exceed thirty-rivo (32) square feet per face. For parcels in excess of 4.0 acres, the project identification sign face may be increased to forty-eight (48) squaze feet. May 21, 1997 16 Town Centcr (5) Shall be consistent in design, formaf and materials with the architecture of the . proposed building. (6) The sign shall not be more than eiaht 8�� feet in height above the closest driveway or vehiculaz use area. (7) Signs shall be in an enclosed base that is at a minimum the full width of the sign. Landsca�inQ shall be incoroorated around the base to include low rowin� shrubs and �roundcover and/or annuals to �romote color. (c) Building Mounted Multi-Tenant Identification Sign for Buildings with Separate Exterior Tenant Entrances: In addition to the ground mounted identification sign, tenant si;ns shall be permitted on the exterior walls of the building at a location near the principal tenant entrance, and be consistent with the following criteria: (1) Shall only advertise one (1) person, firm, company, corporation or major enterprise occupying the premises. (2) The sign(s) shall be clearly integrated with the architecture of the building. Shall be consistent in design, format, and materials with the architecture of the proposed building. (3) The sign(s) shall not project above any roof or canopy elevations. (4) Wall signs sha11 display only one (1) surface and shall not be mounted more than six (6) inches from any wall. (5) When more than one (1) tenant sign is used on one (1) building, each tenant sign shall be consistent in size, materials, and placement. (6) The maximum size of sian letters and logos, including any sign back;rounds, shall be 24" in height for individual tenants other than anchor tenants. The maximum height of letters and logos for anchor tenants in a retail center shall not exceed 25% of the building heigh.t. An anchor tenant is defined as the major retail store(s) in a center that is in excess of 100' front foot and a minimurn area of 10,000 square feet. (7) The length of the sign may occupy up to seventy (70%) percent of the linear feet of the storefront the business occupies. The anchor tenant may have the signage permitted for a Building Mounted Single Tenant Identification Sign. (8) For office buildings, one wall sign not exceeding two (2) square feet shali be permitted identifying an individual tenant. The sign shall be located adjacent to the building entrance. May 21, 1997 17 Town Center - „'� � (d) Building Mounted Single Tenant Identification Sign: In addition to the ground-mounted identification sign, a building mounted identification sign may be pernutted consistent with the following criteria: (1) Shall only advertise one (1) person, firm, company, corporation or major enterprise occupying the premises. (2) The identification sign is located on the e,cterior wall of a building. (3) The sign shall be clearly integrated with the architecture. (4) The sign shall not project above any roof or canopy elevations, and the top of the si?n shall not be higher than fourteen (14) feet above the main entry floor. (5) The sign shall display only one (1) surface and shall not project more than six (6) inches from any wall. (6) Sians shall conform to the following schedule: Buildine Size Gross Floor Area� Less than 50,000 square feet 50,000 to 100,000 square feet Over 100,000 square feet Maximum Copv Area 16 square feet 32 square feet 48 square feet Maximum Letter HeiQht 2 feet 25% Height of Building 2�% Height of building (e) Additional Sians/Variances: Under special circumstances, such as for parcels on comer lots, additional signs consistent with these design standards may be approved, upon a request granted by the Board of Adjustment pursuant to Sec. 20-82 and 20-83 or the City Code. The Board of Adjustment shall consider variances of this si;n code in specific cases where such variances will not be contrary to the public interest and where, owning to special conditions, a literal translation of this sign code would result in unnecessary hardship. All requirements, procedures, findings and appeals of sign code variances shall follow those provisions for zoning variances. (fl Commercial O�tdoor Advertising (i.e. Billboards) Off-site advertising sigls such as billboards are prohibited. (g) Changeable Copy Signs: In order to create continuity throughout the comdor all changeable copy signs shall be as follows: (1) The sign cabinet shall be all aluminum extrusion or better as approved by staff. Changeable copy signs may be incorporated into permitted signs and shall be included � �tay 21, 1997 18 Tawn c�n«r � as part of the permitted sign azea as described below: a. Changeable copy signs shall not comprise more than t�venty-five (25) of the permitted sign area; b. Movie theatres and other performance/entertainment facilities may utilize up to 80% of the pernutted sign area for display of films, plays or other performances currently showing. Such copy area shall be included as part of the permitted sig area. Movie theatres may use up to 80% of pernutted wall sign area for display of names, films, plays or other performances currently showing. d. One changeable copy sign advertising the price of gasoline is pernutted on gasoline station sites provided it shall not exceed 12 square feet per sign face. (2) The sign face shall be acrylic Pan X 15 or Equal. (3) The letters and track shall be Wagner Zip-Change or Equal. . _� � � (h) Backlit Signs: Backlighting of signs, including awnin� signs, shall be prohibited �e�: (I) Window Signs: Window signs may be permitted under special circumstances for retail establishments such as signs inside and on a window or in a display of inerchandise when incorporated with such a disptay. The total area of all window signs, shall not exceed twenty (20%) percent of the window glass area to be calculated separately for each separate storefront Window signs shall count against total allowable copy area if they are permanently attached. (j) Construction Signs: One (1) construction sign, denoting the owner, architect, landscape architect, engineer, financial institution, contractors, or containing any statement pertaining to project for which a building permit has been obtained, will be permitted during construction. The construction sign shall not exceed sixty-four (64) squaze feet in azea and shall not exceed fourteen (14) feet in height or width. The construction sign shall be removed from the site by the owner upon substantial completion of all construction, or upon the issuance of a final Certificate of Occupancy, whichever is sooner. If the sign is not removed when required, it may be removed by the City at the owner's expense. (k) Marketing Signs (e.g. "Space for Rent" sign): (1) Only one (1) marketing sign shall be pemutted on each parcel during the building's "leasing period". At the end of the leasing period, marketing signage shall be removed from the site by the owner of the site. • (2) All marketing signs shall be submitted to the City for approval and location prior to � May2(, 1997 19 Town Center I� J the sign's installation. (3) Marketing signs shall be set back a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from the front, side and rear properry lines. They shall not create a visibility obstruction to vehicular traffic. (4) For parcels in excess of five (5) acres or with frontage on more than one (1) road, one (1) additional marketing sign may be permitted. Signs must be a minimum of 200' apart. (5) Mazketing signs may be double faced. Sign faces shall be pazallel and mounted on the same poles. The copy area shalI not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet and no more than ten (10) feet in height. (6) Marketing signa�e may be incorporated within the construction signage, but the signage shall not exceed sixty four (64) square feet in area. (7) Marketing signs may be lighted so as to illuminate the lettering on the sign. � • (1) Political Signs only by permit. (m) Prohibited Signs: The following signs and/or devices are prohibited in the comdor. (1) Any sign or part of a si�n which is designed, devised, or constructed so as to rotate, spin, gyrate, turn or move in any an.imated fashion. Signs shall not incorporate reflective materials so as to create the appearance of morion or neon. � (2) A.ny sign painted directly on any exterior wall. (3) Signs projecting more than six (6) inches in depth. (4) Roof signs. (5) Bench signs. (6) Snipe signs (e.g. signs attached to trees and poles). ("� Freestanding signs unless othenvise provided for herein. (8) Trailer signs. (9) Signs attached to temporary structures. � (10) Billboards � May 2l, 1997 2� Town Centct (11) Any vehicle with a sign or signs attached thereto or placed thereon with three , exceptions as follows: (a) any vehicle when parked or stored within the confines of a building, or (b) any vehicle upon which is placed a sign identifyin� a firm or its principal product if such vehicle is one which is operated during the normal course of business and shall be �azked in the lea t visible spot from the road, or (c) a trailer placed on a job site during construction. (12) Pole signs.. (13) Balloon signs. (14) Ribbon signs. (m) Permanent Flags: Only project flags or governmental flags shall be permitted in conformance with the following standards:' (1) One (1) flagpole and one (1) flag may be pernZitted per parcels of two (2) acres or more. (2) The maximum width from top to bottom of any flag shall be 20% of the total distance of the flag pole. (3) Flagpoles shall maintain the same setback requirements as project identif cation signs. (4) Flagpole heights sha11 be between twenty (20) and (35) feet in height above grade. (5) A project flag shall only contain information permitted on the project identification sign. A project flag shall be submitted to the Development Review Committee for approval. (n) Temporary signs for special events. (1) Permits for temporary signs, such as pennant and banner si�ns, not otherwise prohibited are allowed for such purposes as auctions, special events, notice of opening of new businesses, and going out of business sales. Permits for temporary signs shall authorize the erection of the signs and maintenance thereof for a periods not exceeding fourteen (14) days; and permits cannot be renewed on the same sign, nor shall another temporary permit be issued on the same location, within 90 days from the date of expiration of any previously issued temporary permit. (2) Signs for specific events shall be removed within two (2) working days after conclusion of the event. A freestandinQ temporary sign shall be no larger than a • maximum of thirty-two (32) square feet, and may be double sided. Banner signs ma,y be sized to extend acro � roads �» May 2(, 1997 21 Town Center (o) Maintenance: All signs and associated apparatus sha11 be maintained by the owner of the •� site. Violations shall be processed through the City's Code Enforcement Division. (p) Nonconforming Signs. (1) Any sign, other than billboards, having an original cost in excess of one hundred ($100) dollars and which is nonconforming as to permitted sign area or any other reason which would necessitate the complete removal or total replacement of the sign, may be maintained a period of from one (1) to five (5) years from the effective date of these design standards. The term of years to be determined by the cost of the sign or of renovation, including installation cost, shall be as follows: Sign cost or Renovation Cost $101 to $1,000 $1,001 to $3,000 $3,001 to $10,000 Over $10,000 Permitted Years from Effective Date of Design Standards � 5 (2) Any owner of a sia who desires to rely upon an amortization period longer than three (3) years shall file with the City within one (1) year from the effective date of these design standards, a statement setting forth the cost and date of the most recent renovation, and a written agreement to remove or bring into conformance the nonconforming sign at or prior to the expiration of the amortization period applicable to that sign. The maximum period to amortize a sign shall be five (5) years. Sec. ZO-330 Utility Lines. All new or relocated utility lines within the designated corridor shall be constructed and installed beneath the surface of the ground unless it is determined by the City that soil, topographical, or any other compelling conditions, make the underground installation of such utility lines as prescribed herein unreasonable and impracticable. (1) It shail be the developer's responsibility on-site to make the necessary arrangement with each utility in accordance with the utility's established policy. (2) The underground installation of incidental appurtenances, such as transformer boxes, switch boxes, pedestal mo�nted boxes for the provision of electricity shall not be required. However, such appurtenances where not rendered impractical by the determination of the City shall be installed on the site of any development approved after the adoption of this section. The necessary easements to allow the utility company access and service to such appurtenances shall be dedicated to the service provider by the developer prior to issuance May 21, 1997 27 Town Center of a building permit. • (3) All transformers and switch boxes related to development approved after the adoption of this section shall be set back a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from any right-of-way and visually screened using landscape materials or masonry construction in conformance with these land development regulations. Sec. 20-331 Corridor Access Management. (a) A system of joint use curbed driveways and cross access easements shall be established wherever feasible along the S.R. 434 Comdor and the building site shall incorporate the following: (1) A cross access corridor extending the entire length of each block served to provide for driveway separation (consistent with the access classification system and standards). (2) A design speed of 10 mph and sufficient width to accommodate two-way travel aisles designed to accommodate automobiles, service vehicles, and loading vehicIes. (3) Stub-outs and other desi�n features to make it visually obvious that the abuttin� properties may be tied in to provide cross-access via a service drive. (4) A unified access and circulation system plan that includes coordinated or shared parking azeas is encouraged wherever feasible. (b) Shazed parking areas shall be permitted a reduction in required pazking spaces if peak demand periods for proposed land uses do not occur at the same time periods. (c) Pursuant to this section, property owners shall: ( I) Record an easement in the public records allowin? cross access to and from other properties served by the joint use driveways and cross access or service drive; (2) Record an agreement in the public records that remaining access rights along the thoroughfare will be dedicated to the City of Winter Springs and pre-existing driveways will be closed and eliminated after construction of the joint-use driveway; (3) Record a joi.nt maintenance agreement in the public records defuung maintenance responsibilities of property owners. (d) The City Engineer may reduce required separation distance of access points, except as provided in (�, where they prove impractical, provided all of the following requirements aze met: (1) Joint access driveways and cross access easements are provided where feasible in May 21, 199'7 23 Town Cencer accordance with this section. �' • , (2) The site plan incorporates a unified access and circulation system in accordance with this section. (3) The property owner shall enter a written agreement with the City of Winter Springs, recorded in the public records, that pre-existin; connections on the site will be closed and eliminated after construction of each side of the joint use driveway. (e) The City Engineer may modify or waive the requirements of this section, eYCept as provided in (fl, where the characteristics or layout of abutting properties �vould make development of a unified or shared access and circulation system impractical. (fl The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has established min.imum spacing requirements for the Greeneway (S.R. 417) Interchange Area. (g) In the design of a system of joint use driveways and cross access easements, building sites involving garage doors and bays associated with any use within the district shall be located perpendicular to S.R. 434. �� � Sec.20-332 Building and Screening Design Guidelines (1) Projects shall use materials consistent with materials used in the azea. Acceptable materials include brick, stucco, decorative or split-face concrete block, reinforced concrete with tile, and brick and terra cotta accent material. Inappropriate materials are river rock, unfinished timber (unpa.inted), shake roofs, reflective/mirror glass, and metal siding. Materials should be high quality and well crafted. (2) Mechanical equipment and appurtenances, including but not limited to air conditioner units, ventilation equipment, refrigeration systems, heating units, inci.neratory units, must be screened so that they are not visible from any public right-of-way. The screen shall consist of a solid wall, facade, parapet or other similar screeni.ng material which is architecturally compatible and consistent with the associated building. Such screenina material sha11 extend at least one (1) foot above the object to be screened. If landscaping is utilized, the plantings must be high enough within one yeaz of planting to provide a screen which will screen the entire unit with a m;n;mum of seventy-five (75%) percent opacity. In the case of satellite dishes, they shall be screened from view from ground level of adjacent rights-of-way and properties by buildings, dense landscapi.ng or screen walls. ' The Development Review Committee may permit dishes on buildings if no part of the dish . is visible from the ground of surrounding properties. Setbacks for antennas and satellite dishes shall be the same as the building setbacks. �u�3 -----•�- �- �'- ,*• • � May 2t, 1997 ?4 Town Center . - ::- • - -- ;; - (3) Dumpsters and similar facilities shall be screened on all four (4) sides from public view. Both sides and the rear of such facilities shall be screened by an opaque concrete wall, or similar material consistent and compatible with the associated buildin�. Dumpsters shall be placed in an area that is least visible from a public right-of-way. ,� � � • • (4) All storaae areas shall be screened from view from the right-of-way and from adjacent residential zonin� districts. Screening enclosures may consist of any combination of landscaping and opaque buildin� materials. If building materials aze utilized, such material shall be consistent with the architectural design of the principal structures. (5) Side and rear elevations of buildings visible from a public street or adjacent property shall be designed in the same architectural style as the main facade. (6) All doors for service entrances or bays shall not face a public street unless they are screened to obscure service activities. (7) 6�s All buiIdinas within a sinale ,�roject shall conform to the architectural, sijnage, and landscape theme of the overall project. Any outparcel which is physically or functionally separated from a single, unified and integrated project shall be prohibited. (8) Newspaper, magazine and other such vending machines, telephone booths, and automatic teller machines shall be encased in a structure that is architecturally compatible and consistent with the adjacent building and other site details and must meet building setbacks. (9) Exterior lighting shall be a cut-off light source to protect adjacent properties from glare. All exterior lighting shall be consistent and compatible throughout the project. (10) A pedestrian scale streetscape shall be created with trees, street furniture along the sidewalks, pedestrian collonades and/or awnings or canopies over the sidewallcs i.n front of buildings, and buildin� arrangements that promote pedestrian activity. Buildin�s sre e�ee�e� �e shall incorporate overhangs in the design of front facades as appropriate to promote pedestrian activity. All buildin�s shall face the front of the site. (11) Backflow preventers and other above ground valves shall be screened so they are not visible from the street right-of-way using either landscaping or an opaque building material and shall be sub,�ect to buffer setback requirements Sec. 20-333 Developer's Agreement Any developer may propose to enter into a developer's agreement with the City designed to set forth terms and conditions appropriate to meet the circumstances of the specific proposed development. � May 21, 1997 25 Town Center D.IVISION 16. CORRIDOR DESIGN REVIEW BOARD • Sec. 20-334 Corridor Design Revie�v Board. The Development Review Committee shall serve as the Corridor Design Review Board for developments in the S.R. 434 Corridor and shall review such developments for a unifying theme according to the design standards and make recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Boazd. • 0 ` �� v 21 ' 1997 � Town Center • • JUNE 9, 1997 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM B � . - Page 2 �! The provisions of 163.3174(4)(c) which states "Review proposed land development regulations, land development codes, or amendments thereto, and make recommendations to the governing body as to the consistency of the proposal with the adopted comprehensive plan, or element or portion thereof. .." Policy 3c. under Objective A of the Traffic Circulation Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan which calls for the creation of a"Town Center" to serve as a primary civic, business and service focus for the City". In 1995 the City Commission approved the preparation of a S.R. 434 Corridor Vision Plan that would include a"Town Center". CONSIDERATIONS: The Planning & Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency completed its review of the S.R. 434 Corridor Design Guidelines for the Town Center on October 2, 1996. The City Commission held the first workshop on the draft Design Guidelines for the "Town Center" and the "New Development Area" of the State Road 434 Corridor Visioning Project on December 9, 1996 and January 6, 1997. Additional workshops were held on February 4th, March 3rd and Apri121st. Representatives of Winn-Dixie have presented a concept plan for a grocery store in the Town Center and on the lands (Blumberg and Kingsbury) proposed for a "Village Center". Texaco Oil Company representatives have made inquiries about the land at the northeast intersection (Kingsbury property) which is part of the proposed "Village Center". The City Commission, at its May 5, 1997 workshop to review with staff and the consultant the draft Design Guidelines for the Town Center and the New Development Area , directed staff and the consultant to prepare Design Guidelines for a"Village Center" within the Town Center to be located on the Blumberg and Kingsbury properties. * The staff and consultant are now preparing the draft of the Design Guidelines for the "Village Center". These Design Guidelines must be presented to the Planning and Zoning Board for its review and recommendation. By subsequent action of the City Commission, the "Villa�e Center" Overlay Zoning District would become a district within the Town Center Overlay Zoning District. • � ' ' NNE 9, 1997 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM B � • ' ' Page 3 The City Manager, the Community Development Coordinator and the City's consultant conferred with Frank and Mike Schrimscher concerning inclusion of their property on the east side of Tusckawilla Road north of S.R. 434 into the Town Center. The Schrimshers were agreeable to developing their property in accord with the Town Center Guidelines through a Development Agreement. Consistent with the Town Center concept and Guidelines they would request that the Rustic Residential (1 DU per acre m�imum) Future Land Use Map (FLLTM) designation on a portion of their property be changed to "Commercial" or higher density residential FLLTM designation along with appropriate zoning. FUNDING: No funds are required for creation of the Town Center Overlay Zoning District. FINDINGS: * The creation of a new Town Center is consistent with the City's adopted �� Comprehensive Plan per Policy 3c. under Objective A of the Traffic Circulation • Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan which calls for the creation of a"Town Center" to serve as a primary civic, business and service focus for the City. A Large Scale Comprehensive Plan Amendment is not required to create the Town Center Overlay Zoning District. * The Planning & Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency completed its review of the S.R. 434 Corridor Design Guidelines for the Town Center on October 2, 1996, and recommended approval to the City Commission with changes. These changes were incorporated into the draft sent to the City Commission at its first workshop on the Design Guidelines for the Town Center. The City Commission completed its review of the S.R. 434 Corridor Design Guidelines for the Town Center on May 5, 1997 and scheduled the first reading of Ordinance 661 creating a Town Center Overlay Zoning District on May 19, 1997. The Commission approved the first reading of Ordinance 661 on May 19th. The second reading and public hearing was scheduled for June 9, 1997. RECOMMENDATION: • Staff recommends approval of the second reading and adoption of Ordinance # 661 to create a Town Center Overlay Zoning I)istrict; and for the Commission to direct staff to (1) prepare a comprehensive plan amendment, and (2) prepare a zonin� change that would 0 0 � • JLJNE 9, 1997 REGULAR AGENDA ITEM B • � ' Page 4 be in accordance with the development of the Town Center, and (3) to prepare a Development Agreement with the Schrimschers (owners of a portion of the property covered by the Town Center Overlay Zoning District) consistent with Sec. 20-333 of the Town Center Overlay Zoning District. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE: The ordinance would take effect immediately upon adoption. ATTACHMENT: l. "AREA OF PROPOSED TOWN CENTER" and "VILLAGE CENTER" map. 2. Revised draft Design Guidelines for the Town Center (revised May 21, 1997). 3. Ordinance # 661 COMMISSION ACTION: ' ARE� OF PROPOSED TO`VN CENTER , -' ' � �.� �r . (Per April 21st City Commission Workshop and discussion •+ with Franl: and Mike Schnmcher on May Z 1 st) • , AREA OF PROPOSED VILLAGE CENTER • • • • • • • • : -- I I� �rr�f / . - OJT 'ci I :._ ' I m - �\ . .�.� -- - �; ����;;.� • OI�T . \. :.G�//. .,I�\ �� / � % / ; .,.�/ . ��f :,.� __ __ _- ,, �� � �,.. -� ; _____- .��,.�_ , _. .. �� • \ .. _. _ .,:,.�1 _ ... :, ,� . .,. ,s -- �� � � - � �� 1 � .. _ J . � 1 , \ ` 1 \. i � •• r,> � _ � � � � OUT � • � . . .'' C \ �_ �j � � « 1 �.. /0UT' . . � .. ' sEtivNnr r ' i �/ C .. � � P/NEJ •• � \ j 1 . 1� _ � � �� � i � . 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' �� �- - _ �- -- � p � — — - ''- - - ( , p� � � � =,; � � _ ' ' ��' b �r� L 'Li,;, 9 � � ti �S8 a��������.�j - - ( ' ' - �� � _ " J'T �}'� ` a . ! ±�_"�"y � .� % l _ � _ \ '~ , �� - ..� � � _ -- �� ��/, '��'= � J� =�-- i , - - S _ �- - ` � �' ��� - � � � �� '• a . ` �= _ : -�-�- - z -_ , � � �„2i � - i J ��� �"� , "� � � �_ • i r � _ _+� - _ _ � _ _ -^ ��, � .,� :� � 1' \� L_•- 06 -i �' _ 'is� �., � , j _ t �� r _ � •_ .. '�' �- - -�' . � . . .�' .c� � . . . _ . 'r.._...=T:�?.,....['� (�� • � ORDINANCE NO. 661 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA CREATING A TOWN CENTER OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, 163.3167(11), Florida Statutes, encourages local governments to articulated a vision of the future physical appearance and qualities of its community. ."• WHEREAS, Policy 3c under Objective A of the Traffic Circulation Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan calls for the creation of a"Town Center" to serve as a primary civic, business and service focus for the City; WHEREAS, the City, in accordance with 163.3167(11) F.S. has developed a collaborative planning process with meaningful public participation in the development of the concept and design guidelines of the Town Center Overlay Zoning District; WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency has reviewed the concept and design guidelines for the Town Center Overlay Zoning District and has recommended to the City Commission adoption of same; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED that the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, creates the d. v + Town Center Overlay Zoning District to include the following . described properties: IN PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 5: BLOCK A; PARCELS 2,3,4,5,6,7,8 IN PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 5: BLOCK C; PARCELS 1,2 IN PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 5: BLOCK B; PARCELS 14,18,18.A,20.0,20.A,19,24.0,24.A, 24.B,26.0,26.A,26.B,26.C,26,27,28,29, 30,U.O,U.1,U.3,8.0,5.0,4.0,3.0,1.08.A,8B, 8.C,8.D,8.E IN DEED BOOK 147 PAGE 221: PARCELS 1.0,1.A,1.B,2,3,4,5,6,6.A,7.0,8.0,9.0,9.A SECTION I SEVERABILITY. If any provision or portion of this Ordinance is declared by any court of competent jurisdiction to be void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions and portions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION II EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall immediately take effect upon adoption, with a quorum present and voting, by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, this 23rd day of October, 1995. � 7 . � , �'' � f PAUL PARTYKA, MAYOR CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS ATTEST: MARGO HOPKINS, CITY CLERK CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS FIRST READING POSTED � � � SECOND READING AND PUBLIC HEARING