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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997 08 06 Regular Item D Community Development CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA 1126 EAST STATE ROAD 434 WINTER SPRINGS. FLORIDA 32708-2799 Telephone (407) 327.1800 PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD AGENDA ITEM: II. D. DRAFT REDEVELOPMENT AREA DESIGN GUIDELINES STAFF REPORT: The latest draft of the Design Guidelines for the "Redevelopment Area" (in yellow) which is part of the S.R. 434 Corridor Vision Plan will be sent under separate cover. NOTE: The "Redevelopment Area" Design Guidelines (LDRs) are basically the same as those of the "New Development Area" Design Guidelines that were reviewed at the September 4, 1996 P & Z meeting. APPLICABLE LA W/PUBLIC POLICY: * * ~ The provisions of 163.3167(11) Florida Statutes which states in part, . . . "Each local government is encouraged to articulate a vision ofthe future physical appearance and qualities of its community as a component of its local comprehensive plan." * The provisions of 163.3167(11) Florida Statutes which states in part, . . . "The vision should be developed through a collaborative planning process with meaningful public participation. . . ." The provisions of 163.3202(3) F.S. which states in part, "These and all other such regulations (land development regulations) shall be combined and compiled into a single Land Development Code for the jurisdiction." The provisions of 163.3174(c) F.S. which states in part, [that one of the duties of the Local Planning Agency] is to, "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 aitoRte.d. comprehensive plan or element ox, pj>rtion thereof . . " * * BACKGROUND: The provisions of Section 20-57 of the City Code which states in part, 'The Planning and Zoning Board (which also is designated the Local Planning Agency) shall serve as the planning and zoning commission. It shall be the duty of the Planning and Zoning Board to recommend to the City Commission the boundaries of the various original zoning districts and appropriate regulations to be enforce therein and any proposed amendments thereto. . ." The LPA must hold at least one Public Hearing (per 163.3174 F.S.) in order to make recommendation to the City Commission concerning the proposed LDRs. * The City Commission on February 06, 1995 voted to institute the State Road 434 Corridor Visioning Project. * Berryman & Henigar held a Visioning Workshop on May 20, 1995. * Draft Vision Plan Schematic was submitted to the City by Berryman & Henigar. * McIntosh & Associates submitted a draft State Road 434 Corridor Overlay Design Standards in July 1995 for their clients, State Road 434 property owners. * Meetings were held in March to June between City staff, Berryman & Henigar and McIntosh & Associates on review of State Road 434 Corridor Overlay Design Standards. * Staff and the consultant have developed an Overlay District Land Development Regulation that provides for the Overlay District Boundary, new development district design guidelines, town center design guidelines and redevelopment district guidelines. * To date, the Overlay District boundary section, and new development area design guidelines have been completed. * On July 15, ] 996, the Commission held a workshop on the State Road 434 Corridor Visioning Project and (1) agreed by consensus that the S.R. 434 corridor should remain commercial but that there does need to be some flexibility to address exceptions and the Commission would address the exceptions on an individual basis, (2) that there should be separate Design Guidelines for the Redevelopment Area and the Town Center and (3) The Town Center Guidelines would be expedited and completed before the Redevelopment Area Guidelines. * The City Commission has held various workshops to review the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Board and the drafts of the "New Development Area" and "Town Center" Design Guidelines. * The City Commission has held the first reading of Ordinance 670 on July 14, 1997to create the "New Development Area" Overlay District of the S.R. 434 Corridor Vision Plan. * The City Commission passed motion at its June 9, 1997 meeting, to "approve the second reading of Ordinance 661 (creating a Town Center Overlay District) and not to include any of the Schrimsher property (on the east side of Tuskawilla Road) subsequent to a Developer Agreement and also to add 'pedestrian access' to 8-a on page II as it was left out." ANALYSIS: The draft Land Development Regulations for the S.R. 434 Corridor Vision Project will be in addition to existing Future Land Use Map and Zoning regulatiem.s. These regulations will apply within the Overlay zone. It is intended that the vision statement and the goals, objectives and policies will become a part of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The specific regulations will become a part of Chapter 20 "Zoning" in the City Code. This draft represents a reasonable compromise on a number of different issues discussed at the committee meetings between City staff, the property owners and McIntosh & Associates. It should be noted that jlS proposed the Overlay District would encompass all of the property of those properties that abut the edge of the S.R. 434 right-of-way. As a result, the Overlay District will have some significantly varying depths from the right-of-way. There was some significant disagreement on this issue at the committee meetings, but the view was that if the developers and property owners are willing to include all their property in such a zone with the additional restrictions/regulations then it would be recommended that the zone follow the abutting property boundaries. The draft "Redevelopment Area" Design Guidelines (LDRs) for the S.R. 434 Corridor Vision Plan were developed through several session between property and business owners, in the Redevelopment Area, that expressed an interest, City staff, and the consultant. The Design Guidelines for the "New Development Area" were used as a basis. The various changes to the "New Development Area" and "Town Center" Design Guidelines were discussed with the Redevelopment Area Design Guidelines Committee. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Planning & Zoning Board recommend to the City Commission the adoption of the draft Design Guidelines for the "Redevelopment Araa" (in yellow). 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FLORIOA 32708-2799 Telephone (407) 327.1800 Community Development MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Zoning Board Members Thomas Grimms, AlCP Community Development Coordina~ ~ July 24, 1997 FROM: DATE: RE: Draft Redevelopment Area Design Guidelines For the S.R. 434 "Redevelopment Area". Attached is the draft Redevelopment Area Design Guidelines For the S.R. 434 "Redevelopment Area" for your review for the August 6th meeting of the P & Z Board. Please bring this draft with you to the meeting. . , REDEVELOPMENT AREA DESIGN STANDARDS I. S.R. 434 CORRIDOR VISION PLAN: COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES VISION STATEMENT: Create and preserve a pleasant view while traveling along the corridor with the perception being a "Green Image" characterized by canopy trees (existing and planted), planted or natural landscape buffers, controlled signage and site access, reasonable parking and building setbacks and other site development standards. A. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES: 1. General: The following Goals, Objectives and Policies apply to all areas in the S.R. 434 Corridor: Goal 1: High Ouality Development Enhance the visual quality, promote design excellence, and build a distinctive image to the S.R. 434 Corridor. , Objective 1.1 Provide a uniform basis to establish quality development along the S.R. 434 Corridor through the development.ofDesigtLStandards. and Guidelines that shall include all design elements necessary to ensure the desired appearance for the S.R. 434 Corridor through the City of Winter Springs. Policy 1.1.1 Adopt Design Standards and Guidelines as part of the revised Land Development Regulations of the City as required by 163.3202(3) F.S., which would provide the basis for subsequent adoption and implementation of recommended procedures and regulations. Objective 1.2 While recognizing that S.R. 434 Corridor through the City of Winter Springs is urbanizing, preserve and enhance the remaining natural environmental features. Policy 1.2.1 Review development proposals within the environmentally sensitive areas of the S.R. 434 Corridor in accordance with Policies 1-8 of Objective B and Policies 1-6 of Objective C in the Conservation Element of the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan. July 23, 1997 1 R<dcvolopmenl Area Goal 2: Objective 2.1 Policy 2.1.1 Policy 2.1.2 Objective 2.2 Policy 2.2.1 Policy 2.2.2 Objective 2.3 Policy 2.3.1 Goal 3: Landscape Corridor Ensure that the S.R. 434 Corridor through the City of Winter Springs is developed into a well-landscaped, scenic gateway. Develop landscaping standards for new development and encourage landscaping of existing property in the corridor. Adopt landscaping standards for the S.R. 434 Corridor. All commercial, office, and garden apartment development shall be required to plant trees within parking areas for shade and visual relief. Work with the Florida Department of Transportation to install "green" medians between U.S. 17-92 and S.R. 419. Median openings shall be maximized to the greatest extent possible to promote economic viability. The City will develop an "Adopt-a-Median" program in cooperation with the Florida Department of Transportation. The manner oflandscaping and the materials to be used for roadway medians shall be consistent with an urban theme planting. Develop a voluntary public/private cooperative effort for landscaping and , maintenance involving the City, the business interests along the S.R. 434 Corridor and other interest groups. Present a public awareness/education program to the businesses and community concerning the landscaping/streetscaping project for the S.R. 434 Corridor. Visual Aesthetics Prevent visual pollution of S.R. 434 Corridor caused by unplanned and uncoordinated uses, buildings and structures. Objective 3.1 Develop a unifying "theme" to the S.R. 434 Corridor recognizing some measure of the existing diversity of character. Policy 3.1.1 Adopt architectural design standards for the S.R. 434 Corridor which are compatible with the surrounding area. July 23. 1997 Redevelopment Acea 2 Objective 3.2 The Development Review Committee shall serve as the Corridor Design Review Board for development in the S.R. 434 Corridor and shall review such developments for a unifying theme according to the architectural design standards and make recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Board. Policy 3.2.1 Review developments within the S.R 434 Corridor for architectural appropriateness based on the architectural design standards in the S.R. 434 Corridor contained in Section 20-348. Policy 3.2.2 The City shall not issue building permits for any proposed development within the Corridor unless development proposals have been reviewed by the Corridor Design Review Board for recommendation to the Planning and Zoning Board. Policy 3.2.3 Any requests for variances to the development standards of the S.R. 434 Overlay District shall require review by the Development Review Committee for recommendation to the Board of Adjustment. Objective 3.3 Develop standards for the facilitation of underground relocation of utility lines, and relocation of street light standards and traffic signals. Policy 3.3.1 The City shall enter into negotiations with Florida Power Corporation to develop an arrangement to place electrical lines underground along the , S.R 434 Corridor. Objective 3.4 Improve the appearance of the S.R. 434 Corridor gateways at corporate boundaries to the City of Winter Springs with special "entrance to the City" signage and associated landscape arrangement. Policy 3.4.1 Work with the City ofLongwood to improve the major gateway entrance to S.R. 434 at U.S. 17-92. Goal 4: Corridor Function Maximize traffic circulation functions of S.R 434 through the City of Winter Springs from the standpoint of safety, roadway capacity, vehicular and nonvehicular movement. Objective 4.1 Coordinate/cooperate with Florida Department of Transportation in creating the most appropriate and desirable transportation design standards and controls for S.R. 434 Corridor and S.R. 419. July 23, 1997 3 Redevelopment Area Policy 4.1.1 Develop an Access Management Plan for the S.R. 434 Corridor that will balance the goals of promoting economic viability and protecting the carrying capacity of the roadway. Policy 4.1.2 Require cross-access easements between adjacent commercial or office properties. Objective 4.3 Develop a system that utilizes various transportation modes in the S.R. 434 Corridor. Policy 4.3.1 Sidewalks shall be provided along both sides ofS.R. 434 . Policy 4.3.2 Provide an appropriately located nonmotorized multi-purpose trail crossing point over S.R. 434 east of S.R. 419 linking to the proposed Cross Seminole Trail and Florida National Scenic Trail on the north side of the corridor. GoalS: Property Values To maintain and enhance the property values along the S.R. 434 Corridor through the City of Winter Springs. Objective 5.1 Recognize that allowances must be made for existing uses, committed uses, existing buildings, existing structures and existing parcels that are unable to conform to new uniform design standards. Policy 5.1.1 The City shall recognize the existence of non-conforming uses and structures that existed prior to the adoption of the design standards and goals, objectives and policies for the S.R. 434 Corridor Overlay District. Objective 5.2 Accommodate the ever changing market demands and needs of the Corridor to the greatest extent possible. Policy 5.2.1 The Planning and Zoning BoardJLocal Planning Agency shall review the design standards and goals, objectives and policies of the S.R. 434 Corridor Overlay District and make recommendation to the City Commission for appropriate changes. 2. Redevelopment Area: The following Goals, Objectives and Policies apply to the Redevelopment Area only: Goal 1 To encourage high quality development that will strenghten the tax base and remove blighting influences. July 23. 1997 4 Redevelopment Area Objective 1.1 Enhance and build upon the individual attributes and diversity of character of areas along S.R. 434 between U.S. 17-92 and Hayes Road. Policy 1.1.1 Designate the portion of the corridor between U.S. 17-92 and Hayes Road as a Community Redevelopment Area with a Community Redevelopment Agency and establish Tax Increment Financing to support redevelopment activities, in accordance with Objective C under Goal 1 of the Land Use Element of the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan. Goal 2: Develop landscaped medians in the SR 434 right-of-way to enhance the visual quality of the corridor. Objective 2.2 The City should work with the Florida Department of Transportation to develop medians with a landscape theme consistent with FOOT design standards. Policy 2.1.1 Designate areas in the corridor appropriate for medians that enhance the visual environment while maintaining access to properties in order to maintain a healthy business climate. 3. Town Center: The following Goals, Objectives and Policies apply to the Town Center Area only: Goal 1: Develop a Town Center that will become the identifying focus of the City of Winter Springs. Objective 1.1 The Town Center should be centered around the existing public facilities of the City Hall, the new Winter Springs High School, the Central Winds Community Park, and the Post Office. Policy 1.1.1 Revise the Future Land Use Map to include those parcels indicated in Objective 1.1 in the designation of "Public Buildings". Policy 1.1.2 Include all the parcels indicated in Policy 1.1.1 as well as those parcels in private ownership in the Town Center between Orange Avenue, S.R. 434 and Tuscawilla Road. Policy 1.1.3 Revise appropriate maps in the Future Land Use Map series to identify a "Town Center". Policy 1.1.4 Develop specific land development regulations for the Town Center, incorporating streetscape measures to create the visual unity and sense of identity to the Town Center. July 23, 1997 5 Redevelopment Ana II. S.R. 434 CORRIDOR VISION PLAN: LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS DIVISION 12. S.R 434 CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT Sec. 20-336 Intent. The purpose and intent of this specialized overlay zoning district is to encourage 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 appearance through increased landscaping of public and private property; provision of architectural design guidelines to create a unifYing theme over time; protection of adjacent residential land uses; and maintenance of property values. Sec. 20-337 Creation. In addition, to and supplemental to, other zoning and land development regulation requirements heretofore and hereafter, the S.R. 434 Corridor 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 are 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 govern development within the corridor and will control where conflicts between regulations occur. Sec. 20-338 Description of Corridor Overlay District. The Corridor Overlay District extends from the CityofWinter Springs western corporate limit to the eastern corporate limit along S.R. 434 to include all property contiguous to the right-of-way. DIVISION 13. GENERAL DESIGN STANDARDS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT AREA Sec. 20-339 Building Height. No building shall exceed 35 feet in height. For the purpose of these design standards, building height shall be measured from ground level to the highest point of the coping ofa flat roof or the mean height level between eaves and ridge for gable, hip or gambrel roofs. See. 20-340 Setbacks. (1) No improvement shall be located on any property closer to any property line than the minimum setbacks set forth below: July 23, 1997 6 Redevelopment Area S.R. 434 Collector Street Internal Street Side Rear Buildings 2i,feet 22feet IS feet 10 feet 10 feet Parking 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet 5 feet 5 feet (2) The narrowest dimension of a lot adjoining a road right-of-way shall determine its front for the purpose of establishing yard requirements. (3) On comer 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. Steps and walks. b. Landscaping and landscape berms. c. Planters three (3) feet in height or less, or d. Other improvements as may be permitted under applicable regulations of the City.. The City will consider any request for the placement of such other improvel}lents within a setback; only after a Development Review Committee review and recommendation. In determining 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 Committee that the intrusion of additional improvements within the normal setbacks is beneficial to the corridor and will not adversely affect adjacent property owners. s...... 28 341 LAud C()t''''.lab~. ~fu pw,(.",l vv;ll~1l tIt" S. R 4J4 CVlI;JVl O"'~11y.J D;.)ll;,-,l ,)llaH llC4'n.. 11101.\... tllA.il 80)~ v[;b w.U illlfl\...l. y;vu,;,. 1.1. d",L(..J.Ju':U..;.lJ.5 IQ.ud ""V"',",ICL~,"" a. .......a.kl Loci) ,)hMluot hI,., ""Ou.:);J(.H..d CUI ;IUP,",I ...;Ou,:)" ~Ulfa."I;;. (ed. The committee felt this was a redundant requirement andrecommended that it be deleted. If all setbacks, landscape buffers, etc. are provided as required herein, then this section is not needed and only results in a needless calculation for the applicant.) July 23, 1997 7 Rodevelopmeot Area (10) Sec. 20-342 OfT-Street Parking and Driveway Requirements. (1) Paved Driveway and Parking Spaces: All driveways and parking spaces shall be paved with asphaltic concrete and/or concrete and shall be curbed. (2) On-Site Parking: All parking areas shall be on-site and shall be adequate to serve all employees, visitors and company vehicles. (3) Rights-Of-Way: Parking is prohibited on rights-of-way or along driveways. (4) Parking Space Size: Each off-street parking space shall be a minimum of two hundred (200) square 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 shall not be counted toward any other greenspace requirement or setback. Lines demarcating parking 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 rectangular area required. Up to twenty five (25) percent of the parking spaces may be nine (9) feet by twenty (20) feet to accommodate compact cars (ed The committee felt that some reduction in pavement in the redevelopment area is appropriate and made ~he recommendation for the 9'x20' parking spaces for up to 25% of the total parking.) (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 there is a joint access drive, 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 permt guidelines (found in 1496-7 Florida Administrative Code) and restrictions shall apply. (8) (9) Turning Radius: Therninirnum turning radius shall be thirty (30) feet. Coordinated joint use of parking 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. Whenever practical, vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems shall be separated. A system of multi-purpose walkways and bicycle paths connecting buildings, common open spaces, recreation areas, community facilities and parking areas shall be provided and July 23, 1997 R""""lopmeothea 8 adequately lighted for nighttime use. The intent is to create a pedestrain oriented system to connect all properties within the Redevelopment Area. Sec. 20-343 Landscaping. The following landscape standards establish the minimum criteria for the development of the roadways, parking areas, and other features to ensure continuity in aesthetic values throughout the corridor. (1) All areas 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 areas within each site. c. Along the outside of screening walls and fences. d. Adjacent to buildings on the site to complement the architectural style. (2) All landscaping shall be installed according to accepted commercial plantin& procedures. Fertile soil, free of lime rock, pebbles or other construction debris shall be used in all planting pits. (3) The owner of a site shall be responsible for all landscaping so as to present a neat, healthy and orderly appearance 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 with reclaimed water, where available, based on the following criteria: a. An automatic sprinkler irrigation system shall be provided for all landscaped areas. b. The irrigation system shall be designed to provide full coverage of all landscaped areas and shall be equipped with rain sensors. c. The irrigation system shall be designed and operated to prevent or minimize 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 maintained so as to be in optimum working order at all July 23, 1997 9 Rcdevclopmcut Ana times. (5) All plant material shall meet or exceed standards for Florida No. I plants, as specified in Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants Parts I and II 1973 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 ofa 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 triangular area described below shall provide unobstructed cross-visibility at a level between two (2) feet and six (6) feet above finished 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 comer 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 fifteen (15%) percent of the site shall be planted with a combination of trees, shrubs and ground covers. (11) All parking areas and vehicular use areas shall be screened from the public right-of-way by a landscape screen. This screen may be composed of a maintenance free wall at least three (3) feet in height, or a screen oflandscaping at least three (3) feet in height twelve months after planting. Walls and shrub screens shall be setback a minimum of 10' from the property line; (12) Concrete walkways shall be constructed adjacent to the right-of-way of SR 434 where no sidewalk currently exists. The walkways shall be a minimum five (5) feet wide. The July 23, 1997 10 Redevelopment Area 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 areas 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 five (5) feet in width. Planting areas 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 are as follows: and shall include at least one (I) canopy tree. (a) Parking areas shall include landscaped curbed islands at the ends of each row of parking. These islands shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet wide and as deep as the combined parking space(s) plus median, if any and shaH include at least one (1) canopy tree. (b) Each parking bay shall have no more than ten (10) continuous parking spaces unbroken by a landscape island. (c) Parking bays shall have a maximum of 40 cars. Where total parking requirements for a parcel exceed 40 cars, parking lots shall be broken into distinct areas separated by continuous landscaped islands at least five (5) feet wide. Landscaped islands shall contain one (1) canopy 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 (I) tree. July 23. t997 11 Redevelopment Area (15) A landscaped unpaved area shall surround each building, occurring between the facade of the building and paved areas whether a parking area, drive or sidewalk as described below. Paving may be allowed up to the facade of a continuous storefront building if landscaping is provided intermittently along the facade of the building. (a) Along the front and side ofa building a minimum landscaped area often (10) feet shall be maintained. Sidewalks are not considered part of the landscaped area. (b) Along the rear ofa building a minimum of five (5) feet oflandscaped 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 complementing the architectural character of the structure. (17) Additional greens pace and landscaping shall be required at access drives. (18) 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 fifteen . (15%) percent landscaped area. Wet retention may be permitted if conditions for dry .retention cannot be met If wet retention is used. it shall be placed the rear of a propertY so as not to be visible from road rights-of-way In no case shall designs be permitted which include fencing. , (19) All stormwater management areas shall conform to the design criteria promulgated by the City of Winter Springs and the St. Johns River Water Management District. (20) Prior to any site clearing 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. (21) Any existing tree(s) indicated to remain on construction plans approved by the 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). (22) All areas not otherwise landscaped, including the right-of-way, shall be sodded with St.Augustine solid sod by parcel owners. Other suitable sod may be permitted in low visibility areas or areas subject to periodic water inundation. See. 20-344 Buffers and Walls. (a) Buffers: A minimum ten (10) foot landscape buffer shall be provided by the' developer/property owner abutting the designated right-of-way lines at the time of July 23, 1997 12 Redevelopment An::&. development order or permit approval. The landscape buffer may be contained within a landscape easement. (1) The developer/property owner shall beresponsible for the purchase, installation, maintenance and irrigation of all required landscaping. (2) This area shall be planted with live oaks or other deciduous trees with a minimum four (4) inch caliper and overall height of 16 feet at time of planting no closer than five (5) feet from the back of the right-of-way line. The trees shall be planted every fifty (50) feet. (3) No existing or dedicated public or private right-of-way shall be included in calculation of the buffer widths. (4) Stormwater management areas may not occur in the buffer area. (b) Walls: All freestanding walls, sound barriers, 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. 20-345 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 sign 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 or pylon, permanent sign with landscaped 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 minimum separation for all signs on an individual ownership parcel 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/1etters a minimum of eight (8) inches in height, but the address shall not be counted against allowable copy area. (2) Shall be located no closer than ten (10') 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 architecture of the proposed building(s). July23,1997 13 Redevelopment Area ,- (5) A wall sign shall not be higher than eight (8) feet above the closest vehicular use area. (6) Landscaping shall be incorporated around the base to include low growing shrubs and groundcover 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 Maximum Copy Area Maximum Height 32 square feet 12 feet 48 square feet 14 feet 64 square feet 16 feet (8) Multi-tenant centers are permitted additional signs for anchor tenants according to the following schedule: Building Size (Gross Floor Area) Under 75,000 square feet 75,000 - 250,000 square feet over 250,000 square feet Anchor Tenant Additional Signs 2 of 12 square feet 3 of 12 square feet 4 of 12 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) ingress/egress serving more than one (1) building. The minimum separation for all signs on an individual ownership parcel shall be 200'. (1) Shall only advertise one (1) person, firm, company, corporation or major enterprise occupying the premises. (2) Shall be located no closer than ten (10) feet from the front, side or rear property lines. (3) Shall not exceed two (2) faces. (4) Sign copy area shall not exceed thirty-two (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) square feet. (5) Shall be consistent in design, format and materials with the architecture of the proposed building. (6) The sign shall not be more than fuuI teG.. (14) eight (8)feet in height above the closest July 23. 1997 Redevelopment Area 14 driveway or vehicular use area. (7) Signs shall be in an enclosed base a minimum width of two-thirds the width of the sign Landscaping shall be incorporated around the base to include low growing shrubs and groundcover and/or annuals to promote color. (c) Building Mounted Multi-Tenant Identification Sign for Buildings with Separate Exterior Tenant Entrances: In addition to the ground mounted identification sign, tenant signs 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 shall display only one (I) 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 (I) building, each fenant sign shall be consistent in size, materials, and placement. . (6) The maximum size of sign letters and logos, including any sign backgrounds, 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 height. 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. (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 shall be permitted. identifying an individual tenant. The sign shall be located adjacent to the building entrance. (d) Building Mounted Single Tenant Identification Sign: In addition to the ground-mounted identification sign, a building mounted identification sign may be permitted consistent with the following criteria: (1) Shall only advertise one (I) person, fum, company, corporation or major enterprise July 23, 1997 15 Redevelopment Area occupying the premises. (2) The identification sign is located on the exterior 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 sign 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) Signs shall conform to the following schedule: Building Size (Gross Floor Area) Maximum Copy Area Maximum Letter Height 2 feet 25% Height of Building 25% Height of building Less than 50,000 square feet 50,000 to 100,000 square feet 16 square feet 32 square feet Over 100,000 square feet 48 square feet (e) Additional SignslVariances: Under special circumstances, such as for parcels on comer lots, additional signs consistent with these design standards may be approved, uRon 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 sign 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. (f) COmInercial Outdoor Advertising (i.e. Billboards) Off-site advertising signs such as billboards are prohibited. (g) Changeable Copy Signs: In order to create continuity throughout the corridor 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 pennitted signs and shall be included as part of the pennitted sign area as described below: a_ Changeable copy signs shall not comprise more than twenty-five (25) percent of the pennitted sign area; July 23, 1997 16 Redevelopment Area b. Movie theatres and other performance/entertainment facilities may utilize up to 80% of the permitted sign area for display of films, plays or other performances currently showing. Such copy area shall be included as part of the permitted sign area. c. Movie theatres may use up to 80% of permitted 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 permitted 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 awning signs, shall be permitted. (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 merchandise when incorporated with such a display. 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. , 0) 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) square feet in area 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 permitted 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 the sign's installation. (3) Marketing signs shall be set back a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from the front, side and rear property lines. They shall not create a visibility obstruction to vehicular traffic. July 23, 1997 17 R<developmcot Area (4) For parcels in excess offive (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) Marketing signs may be double faced. Sign faces shall be parallel and mounted on the same poles. The copy area shall not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet and no more than ten (10) feet in height. (6) Marketing signage may be incorporated within the construction sign age, 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. (I) Political Signs only by permit. (m) Prohibited Signs; The following signs and/or devices are prohibited in the corridor. (1) Any sign or part of a sign which is designed, devised, or constructed so as to rotate, spin, gyrate, turn or move in any animated fashion. Signs shall not incorporate neon or reflective materials so as to create the appearance of motion. (2) Any 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). (7) Freestanding signs unless otherwise provided for herein. (8) Trailer signs. (9) Signs attached to temporary structures. (10) Billboards (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 identifYing a firm or its principal product if such vehicle is one which is operated during the normal course of business and shall be parked in the least visible spot from the road, or ( c) a trailer July 13, 1997 18 Redevelopment Area placed on a job site during construction. (12) Pole signs. (13) Balloon signs. (14) Ribbon signs. (n) Permanent Flags: Only project flags or governmental flags shall be permitted in conformance with the following standards:' (I) One (1) flagpole and one (I) flag may be permitted per parcel 1""(."1, o[t~v (2) "(.1<-.> OJ. UiO!.,,",. (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 identification signs. (4) Flagpole heights shall 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 signs, 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 perios 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 freestanding temporary sign shall be no larger than a maximum of thirty-two (32) square feet, and may be double sided. Banner signs may be sized to extend across roads. (0) Maintenance: All signs and associated apparatus shall be maintained by the owner of the site. Violations shall be processed through the City's Code Enforcement Division. (P) Nonconforming Signs. July 23, 1997 19 Redevelopment Ara. (1) Any sign, other than billboards, having an original cost in excess of one hundred ($100) dollars and which is nonconfonning as to pennitted 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 t'o be determined by the cost of the sign or of renovation, including installation cost, shall be as follows: Sign cost or Renovation Cost Pennitted Years from Effective Date of Design Standards $101 to $3,000 $3,001 to $10,000 Over $10,000 2 3 5 (ed In addition, the committee recommended using an incentive program such as a reduction in property tax or some other appropriate means to implement this section. They also recommended that Code Enforcement notify all property owners that are nonconforming and monitor compliance.) (2) Any owner of a sign 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 nonconfonning,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. 20-346 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 detennined 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 shall 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 mounted 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. of a building pennit. July 23, 1997 20 Redevelopmc:ot Area (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. 20-347 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 Corridor 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 vehicles. (3) Stub-outs and other design features to make it visually obvious that the abutting 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 areas is encouraged wherever feasible. '. (b) Shared parking areas shall be permitted a reduction in required parking spaces if peak , demand periods for proposed land used do not occur at the same time periods. (c) Pursuant to this section, property owners shall: . (1) Record an easement in the public records allowing 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 joint maintenance agreement in the public records defining maintenance responsibilities of property owners. (d) The City Engineer may reduce required separation distance of access points, except as provided in (f), where they prove impractical, provided all of the following requirements are met: (1) Joint access driveways and cross access easements are provided where feasible in accordance with this section. July 23, 1997 21 Redevelopment Area (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-existing connections on the site will be closed and eliminated after construction of each side of the joint use driveway. (e) In the design ofa 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. 20-348 Building and Screening Design Guidelines (1) Projects are encouraged to use materials consistent with materials used in the area. Acceptable materials include stucco, concrete block, reinforced concrete with tile, and brick and terra cotta accent material. Inappropriate materials are river rock, unfinished timber (unpainted), 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, incineratory 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 screening material which is ~rchitecturally compatible and consistent with the associated building. Such screening material shall extend at least one (1) foot above the object to be screened. Iflandscaping is utilized, the plantings must be high enough within one year of planting to provide a screen which will screen the entire unit with a minimum 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 landscaping or screen walls. The Development Review Board may pennit 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. (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. Dumpster shall be placed in an area that is least visible from a public right- of-way. (4) All storage areas shall be screened from view from the right-of-way and from adjacent residential zoning districts. Screening enclosures may consist of any combination of landscaping and opaque building materials. If building materials are 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 July 23, 1997 22 Redcvelopmc::al Ana 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) Outparcels shall conform to the architectural, signage, and landscape theme of the overall project and must share an internal access with the overall project. (8) Newspaper, magazine and other such vending 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) Buildings with multiple storefront entries are encouraged to incorporate overhangs in the design of front facades as appropriate to promote pedestrian activity. (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 subject 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. DIVISION 16. CORRIDOR DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Sec. 20-351 Corridor Design Review 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 recomrnendation( s) to the Planning and Zoning Board. July 23, 1997 23 Redevelopment Area