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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE 5859113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Ordinance: 5859 ARCHIVED File Number: 2016-0107 ADM 16-5319 (UDC CHAPTERS 166, 172, 177 AMENDMENTS): AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND § 166.24 NONRESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS, § 172.04 PARKING LOT DESIGN STANDARDS, § 177.04 SITE DEVELOPMENT AND PARKING LOT LANDSCAPE STANDARDS AND § 177.05 STREET TREE PLANTING STANDARDS OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 166.24 Nonresidential Design Standards of the Unified Development Code (E) Pedestrian oriented elements by repealing it in its entirety and enacting a replacement (E) as shown on Exhibit A. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 172.04 Parking Lot Design Standards of the Unified Development Code by enacting a new (C) (4) as shown below: "(4) In Urban Zoning Districts that specify urban form (i.e., a build -to zone) the intent is for drive- thru lanes, parking lot drive aisles, and parking spaces to be located to the side or rear of buildings. In Urban Zoning Districts, a drive-thru lane, parking lot drive aisle, or parking spaces are not permitted to be located in the front yard directly between a building and the Master Street Plan right-of-way." Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 177.04 Site Development and Parking Lot Landscape Standards of the Unified Development Code by repealing (D) in its entirety and enacting a replacement (D) Perimeter landscaping requirement as shown on Exhibit B. Section 4. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 177.05 Page 1 Printed on 512116 File Number: 2016-0107 Ordinance 5859 Street Tree Planting Standards of the Unified Development Code by renumbering (A) (2) (a) to (A) (2) (b), with the following subsections renumbered accordingly, and enacting a replacement (A) (2) (a) as shown below: "(a) Street trees are intended to be planted in a greenspace strip between the curb and sidewalk or in urban tree wells in accordance with the Master Street Plan. The intent of the street tree planting location is to shade the sidewalk, provide a barrier between vehicles on the street and pedestrians, increase motorized traffic and pedestrian safety, and spatially frame the street. Existing trees within the build - to -zone shall be counted towards the required number of street trees. When there is not adequate greenspace between the curb and sidewalk and urban tree wells are not appropriate, or there are utilities or other structural conflicts in the greenspace strip between the curb and sidewalk, the Urban Forester may permit street trees in greenspace behind the sidewalk and on private property." Section 5. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 177.05 (B) (3) by repealing its first sentence and replacing it with the following: "The Street Planting Plans for development in Urban Zoning Districts may utilize an urban streetscape at least eight feet wide from curb to building" and amends § 177.05 (B) (3) (g) by repealing it in its entirety and enacting a replacement (g) with the following: "(g) Development applications approved for the use of Urban Tree Wells shall not be required to provide additional perimeter landscaped area between the Master Street Plan right-of-way and building, as described further under the Perimeter Landscaping Requirements." PASSED and APPROVED on 3/15/2016 Attest: Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk Treasurer Page 2 Printed on 512116 166.24 Nonresidential Design Standards (E) Pedestrian oriented elements. Developments that are subject to these standards shall meet and should exceed the basic needs of pedestrian accessibility and contribute to a unique sense of place and community. The following requirements are intended to define and articulate space at the street level in order to encourage the use and function for active and/or passive social interaction. (1) Buildings exceeding 50 feet in length or width within the build -to zone shall incorporate spatially defining building elements and/or landscaping at a minimum separation of 100 feet of fagade length in order to create public or semi -private space, such as a courtyard, garden, patio, etc. (2) Each public space shall include seating opportunities, such as table and chairs or benches, and a combination of at least of two (2) of the following elements: (a) planters; (b) a planting bed; (c) public art; (d) a water feature; (e) a shift in pavement material between the public right-of-way and the structure; (f) a covering for seating, such as a canopy, awning, arcade, or portico spanning the width of the building; or (g) other elements approved by the Zoning and Development Administrator that are not included in other sections of the design standards and meet the intent of this requirement. EXHIBIT A 177.04 Site Development And Parking Lot Landscape Standards (D) Perimeter landscaping requirement. Proposed development shall be landscaped meeting the following requirements: (1) Side and rear property lines. All parking lots shall have five feet (5) of landscaped area between the property line and parking lot. The two foot (2') vehicle overhang option may be included to meet this requirement. Depending on the use and location, additional landscaped area and screening may be required along property lines. Where parking lots are located adjacent to a public alley, greenspace is not required between the parking lot and the alley. A shared driveway or parking lot drive aisle within a platted access easement may encroach fully within the required greenspace along the side or rear property lines. (2) Property lines adjoining street right-of-way (a) Landscape area required A fifteen (15) foot wide landscaped area shall be provided along the front property line exclusive of and adjacent to the Master Street Plan right-of-way Points of access (entrance drives, exit drives) and sidewalks are allowed to cross the fifteen (15) foot landscaped area provided the integrity of the landscaped area is maintained. (b) Urban Zoning Districts. Zoning districts that prescribe urban building form (e.g., a build -to zone) permitting front setbacks of less than 15 feet may be permitted to eliminate the greenspace between the principal fagade of a building and the Master Street Plan right-of-way and instead provide Pedestrian Oriented Elements as referenced in 166.24(E). (c) Residential zones. Except for permitted entrance drives, every development shall be landscaped for an equal and uniform width of 15 feet parallel to the front property line(s) street right-of-way. Single and two- family residential uses shall be exempt from this requirement. (d) Nonresidential zones. Except for permitted entrance drives, every development shall be landscaped for an equal and uniform width of 15 feet parallel to the front property line(s) street right-of-way. (e) Shade. All tree planting locations shall attempt to achieve shade for parking lots, cars, benches, pedestrian walkways, etc., by utilizing aspect and locating trees along the south and west boundary of these areas (f) Screening Parking lots containing five (5) or more spaces shall be screened from the public right-of- way and adjacent properties, where said parking areas are adjacent to residential zones, with shrubs and/or graded berms. If graded berms are used, shrubs are also required. (g) Perimeter planting location. Street trees shall be installed in the location identified under the Street Tree Planting Standards described herein, all other plantings noted herein shall be installed within the required landscape area. Subject to approval by the Urban Forester, required shrubs may be planted within the right-of-way or outside the required landscape area parallel to the street right-of-way only in extenuating circumstances (3) Tree Planting. (a) Large species trees shall be planted in the location identified in the Street Tree Planting Standards containing one (1) tree per thirty (30) linear feet along the front property line. Trees along the perimeter may be grouped to allow flexibility in design. The maximum allowed grouping may be up to twenty-five (25%) percent of the required number of street trees. (b) Species selection shall be chosen from the approved list of trees for landscaping found in the appendices of the City of Fayetteville Landscape Manual. Alternate tree species selections may be approved by the Urban Forester. No more than 25% of trees planted to meet perimeter landscaping requirements may be evergreen. (c) Planted trees shall have a two (2) inch caliper (diameter) measured six (6) inches above ground level at the time of planting. (d) At the request of the developer, the Urban Forester may exempt specific areas from required tree planting where the terrain, existing trees or other physical limitations make the planting of new trees impracticable. In cases of existing overhead power lines, small trees shall be planted that will not interfere with the existing power lines. Species selection shall be approved by the Urban Forester. EXHIBIT B Johnson, Kimberly From: Garner, Andrew Sent: Friday, April 29, 201612:24 PM To: Pennington, Blake Cc: Williams, Kit; Johnson, Kimberly Subject: RE: Ord. 5859 - Nonres. Design Standards, Parking Lot Standards, etc, Blake, Your analysis all looks correct. Thanks, Andrew From: Pennington, Blake Sent: Monday, April 25, 2016 4:23 PM To: Garner, Andrew Cc: Williams, Kit; Johnson, Kimberly Subject: Ord. 5859 - Nonres. Design Standards, Parking Lot Standards, etc. Andrew, While getting ready to send Ord. 5859 to MuniCode for codification, Kim identified some issues with the ordinance and we wanted to loop you in to make sure we were fixing it correctly. Here is what I understand to be the intent of the ordinance: The ordinance should have been published with Exhibits A and B since they are substantive code changes. They also should have been attached to the final version of the ordinance (attached). This will have to be republished with the exhibits. 2. Section 4 of the enacting legislation references § 177.05 and creates what it calls a new (2)(a) and renumbers the old (2)(a) as (2)(b). I believe this should have said to insert a new (A)(2)(a), with the remaining subsections renumbered accordingly. If that is the case, the amended (A)(2) should include subsections (A)(2)(a) through (A)(2)(k). I don't believe it was intended that the rest of (A)(2) be removed. 3. Section 5 of the enacting legislation references amendments to 177.05(A)(3) and (A)(3)(g). I believe these were supposed to reference 177.05(B)(3) and (B)(3)(g). I think when drafting the legislation, Kit was probably looking at page 3 of the attachment called "Kit Notes" that was apparently the clean version of the amended code section and it does make it look like the changes to (B)(3) were right behind the changes to (A)(2). I don't see the strikethrough version of 177.05 that was probably in the Planning Commission packet but would you please take a look at this and let me know if any of the above is incorrect? Thanks, Blake Johnsc)u, From- Pennington, Blake Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 11:34 AM To: Johnson, Kimberly Subjzc; .. Ord 5859 Attach rne., tS: Ord amend UDC Chapters §166.24 §172.04 §177.04 §177.05.docx; Ord 5859 Exhibits A al1Q Attached is the final_ revised Orainar�c;; 5859, with Exhibits A and B. As we have discussed, your office is planning on republi siring the entire revised ordinance with the exhibits attached. Per Kit, this will be sufficient. -Please ' me know if you have any questions. Thanks, Blake Make 121- Assistant 21 Assistant C fy a ttor: 113 %J.-Vountain S -i.. Suite 302 Fayettevili--a Arikansas 72701 Telepnonc: X4'79) 575-5313 bpennin on�fayetteville-ar Dov 1 City of Fayetteville Arkansas '113 West Mountain Street r y • . Fayetteville, AR 72701 - (479) 575-8323 r ii r� Text File File Number: 2016-0107 Agenda Date: 3/15/2016 Version: 1 Status: Passed In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Ordinance Agenda Number: D. 3 ADM 16-5319 (UDC CHAPTERS 166,172,177 AMENDMENTS): AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND § 166.24 NONRESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS, § 172.04 PARKING LOT DESIGN STANDARDS, § 177.04 SITE DEVELOPMENT AND PARKING LOT LANDSCAPE STANDARDS AND § 177.05 STREET TREE PLANTING STANDARDS OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 166.24 Nonresidential Design Standards of the Unified Development Code (E) Pedestrian oriented elements by repealing it in its entirety and enacting a replacement (E) as shown on Exhibit A. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 172.04 Parking Lot Design Standards of the Unified Development Code by enacting a new (C) (4) as shown below: "(4) In Urban Zoning Districts that specify urban form (i.e., a build -to zone) the intent is for drive-thru lanes, parking lot drive aisles, and parking spaces to be located to the side or rear of buildings. In Urban Zoning Districts, a drive-thru lane, parking lot drive aisle, or parking spaces are not permitted to be located in the front yard directly between a building and the Master Street Plan right-of-way." Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 177.04 Site Development and Parking Lot Landscape Standards of the Unified Development Code by repealing (D) in its entirety and enacting a replacement (D) Perimeter landscaping requirement as shown on Exhibit B. Section 4. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 177.05 Street Tree Planting Standards of the Unified Development Code by renumbering (A) (2) (a) to (A) (2) (b), with the following subsections renumbered accordingly, and enacting a replacement (A) (2) (a) as shown below: "(a) Street trees are intended to be planted in a greenspace strip between the curb and sidewalk or in urban tree wells in accordance with the Master Street Plan. The intent of the street tree planting location is to shade the sidewalk, provide a barrier between vehicles on the street and pedestrians, increase motorized traffic and pedestrian safety, and spatially frame the street. Existing trees within the build -to -zone shall be counted towards the required number of street trees. When there is not adequate City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 51212018 File Number: 2016-0107 greenspace between the curb and sidewalk and urban tree wells are not appropriate, or there are utilities or other structural conflicts in the greenspace strip between the curb and sidewalk, the Urban Forester may permit street trees in greenspace behind the sidewalk and on private property." Section 5. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 177.05 (B) (3) by repealing its first sentence and replacing it with the following: "The Street Planting Plans for development in Urban Zoning Districts may utilize an urban streetscape at least eight feet wide from curb to building" and amends § 177.05 (B) (3) (g) by repealing it in its entirety and enacting a replacement (g) with the following: "(g) Development applications approved for the use of Urban Tree Wells shall not be required to provide additional perimeter landscaped area between the Master Street Plan right-of-way and building, as described further under the Perimeter Landscaping Requirements." City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 2 Printed on 5/2/2016 Andrew Garner Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2016-0107 Legistar File ID 3/15/2016 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non -Agenda Item 2/25/2016 City Planning / _ Development Services Department Submitted Date Division / Department Action Recommendation: ADM 16-5319 Administrative Item (UDC CHAPTERS 166,172,177 AMENDMENTS): Submitted by ALDERMAN MATTHEW PETTY AND CITY STAFF for an ordinance to amend UDC Chapters 166.24, Non-residential Design Standards, 172.04, Parking Lot Design Standards, and various sections within Chapter 177, Landscape Regulations of the Fayetteville City Code to allow developments to build pedestrian -oriented frontages in certain circumstances, to clarify street tree planting requirements, and to clarify the parking lot design standards in urban zoning districts. Account Number Project Number Budgeted Item? NA Does item have a cost? No Budget Adjustment Attached? NA Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Original Contract Number: Comments: Budget Impact: Fund Project Title Current Budget $ Funds Obligated $ - �` Current Balance 1 Item Cost Budget Adjustment Remaining Budget $ Approval Date: V20140710 CITY OF 7ay t-11 e e ARKANSAS MEETING OF MARCH 15, 2016 TO: Fayetteville City Council CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO FROM: Andrew Garner, City Planning Director DATE: February 24, 2016 SUBJECT: ADM 16-5319 Administrative Item (UDC CHAPTERS 166,172,177 AMENDMENTS): Submitted by ALDERMAN MATTHEW PETTY AND CITY STAFF for an ordinance to amend UDC Chapters 166.24, Non- residential Design Standards, 172.04, Parking Lot Design Standards, and various sections within Chapter 177, Landscape Regulations of the Fayetteville City Code to allow developments to build pedestrian -oriented frontages in certain circumstances, to clarify street tree planting requirements, and to clarify the parking lot design standards in urban zoning districts. RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission and staff recommend approval to amend UDC Sections 166.24, 172.04 and various sections within Chapter 177. BACKGROUND: Alderman Matthew Petty recently discussed with City staff a desire to clarify the street tree and greenspace requirement for urban projects in the Fayetteville Unified Development Code (UDC). After an internal meeting with Urban Forestry and City Planning Division staff it was determined that in addition to Alderman Petty's requested code change, there were several additional related minor code changes that would be necessary, or were simply needed for clarification. The general intent of this proposed UDC amendment is to clarify the greenspace and street tree requirements, to clarify the parking lot design standards and pedestrian oriented elements in urban zoning districts. The proposed code changes are shown in strikeout -highlight in the attached document. DISCUSSION: The proposed code changes provide necessary clarification to the landscape chapter and related non-residential design standards of the UDC. These changes make for a more predictable interpretation of development code consistent with the City's goals and policies for landscaping and urban design. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: N/A Attachments: ■ Proposed Code (clean copy) ■ Planning Commission Staff Report Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayettevilie-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 177.04 Site Development And Parking Lot Landscape Standards (D) Perimeter landscaping requirement. Proposed development shall be landscaped meeting the following requirements: (1) Side and rear property lines. All parking lots shall have five feet (5') of landscaped area between the property line and parking lot. The two foot (2') vehicle overhang option may be included to meet this requirement. Depending on the use and location, additional landscaped area and screening may be required along property lines. Where parking lots are located adjacent to a public alley, greenspace is not required between the parking lot and the alley. A shared driveway or parking lot drive aisle within a platted access easement may encroach fully within the required greenspace along the side or rear property lines. (2) Property lines adjoining street right-of-way (a) Landscape area required A fifteen (15) foot wide landscaped area shall be provided along the front property line exclusive of and adjacent to the Master Street Plan right-of-way. Points of access (entrance drives, exit drives) and sidewalks are allowed to cross the fifteen (15) foot landscaped area provided the integrity of the landscaped area is maintained. (b) Urban Zoning Districts. Zoning districts that prescribe urban building form (e.g., a build -to zone) permitting front setbacks of less than 15 feet may be permitted to eliminate the greenspace between the principal fagade of a building and the Master Street Plan right-of-way and instead provide Pedestrian Oriented Elements as referenced in 166.24(E). (c) Residential zones. Except for permitted entrance drives, every development shall be landscaped for an equal and uniform width of 15 feet parallel to the front property line(s) street right-of-way. Single and two- family residential uses shall be exempt from this requirement. (d) Nonresidential zones. Except for permitted entrance drives, every development shall be landscaped for an equal and uniform width of 15 feet parallel to the front property line(s) street right-of-way. (e) Shade. All tree planting locations shall attempt to achieve shade for parking lots, cars, benches, pedestrian walkways, etc., by utilizing aspect and locating trees along the south and west boundary of these areas. (f) Screening. Parking lots containing five (5) or more spaces shall be screened from the public right-of- way and adjacent properties, where said parking areas are adjacent to residential zones, with shrubs and/or graded berms. If graded berms are used, shrubs are also required. (g) Perimeter planting location. Street trees shall be installed in the location identified under the Street Tree Planting Standards described herein, all other plantings noted herein shall be installed within the required landscape area. Subject to approval by the Urban Forester, required shrubs may be planted within the right-of-way or outside the required landscape area parallel to the street right-of-way only in extenuating circumstances. (3) Tree Planting. (a) Large species trees shall be planted in the location identified in the Street Tree Planting Standards containing one (1) tree per thirty (30) linear feet along the front property line. Trees along the perimeter may be grouped to allow flexibility in design. The maximum allowed grouping may be up to twenty-five (25%) percent of the required number of street trees. (b) Species selection shall be chosen from the approved list of trees for landscaping found in the appendices of the City of Fayetteville Landscape Manual. Alternate tree species selections may be approved by the Urban Forester. No more than 25% of trees planted to meet perimeter landscaping requirements may be evergreen. (c) Planted trees shall have a two (2) inch caliper (diameter) measured six (6) inches above ground level at the time of planting. (d) At the request of the developer, the Urban Forester may exempt specific areas from required tree planting where the terrain, existing trees or other physical limitations make the planting of new trees impracticable. In cases of existing overhead power lines, small trees shall be planted that will not interfere with the existing power lines. Species selection shall be approved by the Urban Forester 177.05 Street Tree Planting Standards (A) Applicability. All new developments that create or develop along a public or private street shall be required to establish street trees in accordance with the standards and procedures provided for in this section and the adopted policies of the Landscape Manual and Fayetteville's Tree Ordinance (1) All Street Tree Planting Plans shall follow the submittal criteria set forth in Ch. 177 03 Landscape Plan Requirements. (2) Street Tree Planting Requirements (a) Street trees are intended to be planted in a greenspace strip between the curb and sidewalk or in urban tree wells in accordance with the Master Street Plan. The intent of the street tree planting location is to shade the sidewalk, provide a barrier between vehicles on the street and pedestrians, increase motorized traffic and pedestrian safety, and spatially frame the street. Existing trees within the build -to - zone shall be counted towards the required number of street trees. When there is not adequate greenspace between the curb and sidewalk and urban tree wells are not appropriate, or there are utilities or other structural conflicts in the greenspace strip between the curb and sidewalk, the Urban Forester may permit street trees in greenspace behind the sidewalk and on private property. (b) Plans shall indicate the spacing of trees along all newly created public and private streets within the development site. At the request of the developer, the Urban Forester may exempt specific areas from required tree planting where the terrain or existing trees make the planting of new trees impracticable. Examples include, but are not limited to: (i) Where the finish grade slope in the planting area between the top back of the street curb and the property line is in excess of thirty (30%) percent. (ii) Where bedrock is encountered with in thirty (30) inches of finish grade in the planting area between the top back of the curb and the property line. (iii) Where existing healthy trees that are shown to be preserved within the right-of-way are in such close proximity they would prevent a new tree from establishing a full canopy when mature. (3) Optional Street Tree Planting Plan for Urban Streetscapes. The Street Tree Planting Plans for developments in Urban Zoning Districts may utilize an urban streetscape including sidewalks at least eight feet wide from curb to building. At the time of developmental submittal, the proposed urban streetscape shall include a street tree planting plan in compliance with the following requirements: (a) A minimum of one (1) two-inch caliper, large species tree per 30 linear feet of street frontage or every 10 parking spaces, whichever provides the most trees, shall be planted with this option. (b) Location of trees shall be approved by the Urban Forester to ensure that adequate spacing, access and visibility are maintained. The spacing of trees may be varied with approval of the Urban Forester. (c) Trees shall be planted within urban tree wells. The minimum width of an urban tree well shall be three feet (3'); the minimum area shall be 15 square feet. This option is only permitted to allow trees planted within wide sidewalks, in a downtown/urban fashion. Size and shape of urban tree well shall be approved by the Urban Forester. (d) Tree wells shall be covered with either a tree grate or some form of permeable pavers, (block or stone), to be approved by the Urban Forester. (e) Structural soil or similar treatment shall be utilized with this option (see Landscape Manual for specifications) (f) Street tree planting plans utilizing this option shall follow the construction procedures and details as outlined in the Landscape Manual. (g) Development applications approved for the use of Urban Tree Wells shall not be required to provide additional perimeter landscaped area between the Master Street Plan right-of-way and building, as described further under the Perimeter Landscaping Requirements. 172.04 Parking Lot Design Standards (See: Illustration: Parking Dimension Factors) (A) Maneuvering. Parking lots shall be designated, maintained, and regulated so that no parking or maneuvering incidental to parking will encroach into the areas designated for sidewalks, streets, or required landscaping. Parking lots shall be designed so that parking and un -parking can occur without moving other vehicles, unless a valet service has been approved as part of the development plans. Vehicles shall exit the parking lot in a forward motion. (B) Pedestrian access. Pedestrian access shall be provided from the street to the entrance of the structure by way of designated pathway or sidewalk. (C) Build -to zone. A portion of a required parking lot may be located within the build -to zone, subject to the following: (1) A parking lot located within the build -to zone shall be screened with a masonry screen wall between 32" and 42" in height and 50% opaque minimum. (2) Parking lots that are located within the build -to zone shall comply with Chapter 177: Landscape Regulations, related to landscape setbacks (3) Off-site parking lots shall be prohibited from being located within the build -to zone. (4) In Urban Zoning Districts that specify urban form (i.e., a build -to zone) the intent is for drive-thru lanes, parking lot drive aisles, and parking spaces to be located to the side or rear of buildings. In Urban Zoning Districts, a drive-thru lane, parking lot drive aisle, or parking spaces are not permitted to be located in the front yard directly between a building and the Master Street Plan right-of-way. 166.24 Nonresidential Design Standards (E) Pedestrian oriented elements Developments that are subject to these standards shall meet and should exceed the basic needs of pedestrian accessibility and contribute to a unique sense of place and community. The following requirements are intended to define and articulate space at the street level in order to encourage the use and function for active and/or passive social interaction. (1) Buildings exceeding 50 feet in length or width within the build -to zone shall incorporate spatially defining building elements and/or landscaping at a minimum separation of 100 feet of fagade length in order to create public or semi -private space, such as a courtyard, garden, patio, etc. (2) Each public space shall include seating opportunities, such as table and chairs or benches, and a combination of at least of two (2) of the following elements: (a) planters; (b) a planting bed; (c) public art; (d) a water feature; (e) a shift in pavement material between the public right-of-way and the structure; (f) a covering for seating, such as a canopy, awning, arcade, or portico spanning the width of the building; or (g) other elements approved by the Zoning and Development Administrator that are not included in other sections of the design standards and meet the intent of this requirement. a CITY OF Tay% • Neville PLANNING COMMISSION MEMO ARKANSAS TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission FROM: Andrew Garner, City Planning Director MEETING DATE: February 22, 2016 (Updated with Planning Commission results) SUBJECT: ADM 16-5319 Administrative Item (UDC CHAPTERS 166,172,177 AMENDMENTS): Submitted by ALDERMAN MATTHEW PETTY AND CITY STAFF for an ordinance to amend UDC Chapters 166.24, Non- residential Design Standards, 172.04, Parking Lot Design Standards, and various sections within Chapter 177, Landscape Regulations of the Fayetteville City Code to allow developments to build pedestrian -oriented frontages in certain circumstances, to clarify street tree planting requirements, and to clarify the parking lot design standards in urban zoning districts. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission forward ADM 16-5319 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval. BACKGROUND: February 8, 2016 Planning Commission. This item was discussed and tabled at the February 8, 2016 Planning Commission meeting to allow the commission more time to understand and consider the proposal. Alderman Matthew Petty recently discussed with City staff a desire to clarify the street tree and greenspace requirement for urban projects in the Fayetteville Unified Development Code (UDC). After an internal meeting with Urban Forestry and City Planning Division staff it was determined that in addition to Alderman Petty's requested code change, there were several additional related minor code changes that would be necessary, or were simply needed for clarification. The general intent of this proposed UDC amendment is to clarify the greenspace and street tree requirements, to clarify the parking lot design standards and pedestrian oriented elements in urban zoning districts. The proposed code changes are shown in strikeout -highlight in the attached document. DISCUSSION: The proposed code changes provide necessary clarification to the landscape chapter and related non-residential design standards of the UDC. These changes make for a more predictable interpretation of development code consistent with the City's goals and policies for landscaping and urban design. Staff recommends that ADM 16-5319 be forwarded to City Council with a recommendation for approval. anning ommission Mailing Address: February 22, 2016 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ak966a Item Fayetteville, AR 72701 16-5319 Chs. 166,172,177 Amend. Page 1 of 6 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: x Forwarded Date: February 22, 2096 Motion: Chesser Second: Brown Note: Recommend approval as proposed. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: None U Denied Vote: 9-0-0 Attachments: • The proposed code changes to UDC shown in strikeout -highlight. Planning Commission G:\ETC\Development Services Review\2016\Development Review116-5319 UDC Amend February 22, 2016 Matthew Petty 166.24,172.04,177\03 Planning Commission\02-08-2016\Comments and Agenda Item 4 Redlines 16-5319 Chs. 166,172,177 Amend. Page 2 of 6 177.04 Site Development And Parking Lot Landscape Standards (D) Perimeter landscaping requirement. Proposed development shall be landscaped meeting the following requirements: (1) Side and rear property lines. All parking lots shall have five feet (6) of landscaped area between the property line and parking lot. The two foot (2') vehicle overhang option may be included to meet this requirement. Depending on the use and location, additional landscaped area and screening may be required along property lines. Where parking lots are located adlacgni to a public allgv, Qreerlsoace; is not rectuireo bQWe. n the incl lot and the allay, A shared driveffAyorgarkfELg lol driisle within a platted acqess. easement may ncr ach fully wilhin it eensace alon he sider rear r nes. (2) Property lines adjoining street right-of-way. (a) Landscape area required. A fifteen (15) foot wide landscaped area shall be provided along the front property line exclusive of and adjacent to the Master Street Plan right-of-way. Points of access (entrance drives, exit drives) and sidewalks are allowed to cross the fifteen (15) foot landscaped area provided the integrity of the landscaped area is maintained. (b) Urban Zoning Districts. Zoning districts that prescribe urban building form (e.g., a build -to zone) permitting front setbacks of less tin than 15 feet may be permitted to eliminate the greensoace between ci al f buildingand the Master Street Plan right-of-way and Instead jorovide Pedestrian Oriented Elemen as referenced in 186.24E . educe :Aa gFe.rnspace 19 10 kKa p .^R" th A- MasleW S"al; Plan Figh! of way 449, Any develappsen"Feviding 1666 th an I Q F__4 -F aF; &8816rape6. (c) Residential zones. Except for permitted entrance drives, every development shall be landscaped for an equal and uniform width of 15 feet parallel to the front property line(s) street right-of-way. Single and two- family residential uses shall be exempt from this requirement. (d) Nonresidential zones. Except for permitted entrance drives, every development shall be landscaped for an equal and uniform width of 15 feet parallel to the front property line(s) street right-of-way. Ries dA, PA Is this . sn nt- (e) Shade. All tree planting locations shall attempt to achieve shade for parking lots, cars, benches, pedestrian walkways, etc., by utilizing aspect and locating trees along the south and west boundary of these areas. (f) Screening. Parking lots containing five (5) or more spaces shall be screened from the public right-of- way and adjacent properties, where said parking areas are adjacent to residential zones, with shrubs and/or graded berms. If graded berms are used, shrubs are also required. (g) Perimeter planting location, apLoMg trees all e Lq§1plIed in 1 Planting Standards descdbeLLeAn. all other All plantings noted herein shall beinstalled within the required landscape area. Subject to approval by the Urian Forester, required gees aad-shrubs may be planted within the right-of-way or outside the required landscape area parallel to the street right-of-way only in extenuating circumstances. (3) Tree Planting. (a) Large species trees shall be planted in the regained location JO&ORed_In the -§I=tt Tree Planting Standards containing one (1) tree per thirty (30) linear feet along the front property line. Trees along the perimeter may be grouped to allow flexibility in design. The maximum allowed grouping may be up to twenty-five (25%) percent of the required number of street trees. (b) Species selection shall be chosen from the approved list of trees for landscaping found in the appendices of the City of Fayetteville Landscape Manual. Alternate tree species selections may be approved by the Urban Forester. No more than 25% of trees planted to meet perimeter landscaping requirements may be evergreen. Planning Commission February 22, 2016 Agenda Item 4 16-5319 Chs. 166,172,177 Amend. Page 3 of 6 (c) Planted trees shall have a two (2) inch caliper (diameter) measured six (6) inches above ground level at the time of planting. (d) At the request of the developer, the Urban Forester may exempt specific areas from required tree planting where the terrain, existing trees or other physical limitations make the planting of new trees impracticable. In cases of existing overhead power lines, small trees shall be planted that will not interfere with the existing power lines. Species selection shall be approved by the Urban Forester. 177.05 Street Tree Planting Standards (A) Applicability. All new developments that create or develop along a public or private street shall be required to establish street trees in accordance with the standards and procedures provided for in this section and the adopted policies of the Landscape Manual and Fayetteville's Tree Ordinance. (1) All Street Tree Planting Plans shall follow the submittal criteria set forth in Ch. 177.03 Landscape Plan Requirements. (2) Street Tree Planting Requirements (a) S tre et tre es are intended t I n te d i n a gree, n space strip b atw e en th a c urb and sid ewa I k or i n urban tree wells in accordano Wth the Master Street Plan. The in n f the str free planum lac flan is to shade lh@ sidewalk, prov!0g_A b ar b n v hi I s on the staeL and pedestrians, incr ase motorized traffipedestrian safety, and spatially frame the street. Existo_qjrees within th uild-to- gan shall be counted t w rds the reguired number of stre t trees. When LhBre is not ade uate QLQPnspact_wggathe curb and sidewalkn wtan trey wells are not appropriate, or 1here are utilitl r other structural conflicts in the greenspace strip between thg-Gurb and $idgwaLX, the Urban Fores ler mg y pLrmit sire t [2Q S in ace be hind tha sidewalk ndn rivate property (a)jb� Plans shall indicate the spacing of trees along all newly created public and private streets within the development site. At the request of the developer, the Urban Forester may exempt specific areas from required tree planting where the terrain or existing trees make the planting of new trees impracticable. Examples include, but are not limited to: (i) Where the finish grade slope in the planting area between the top back of the street curb and the property line is in excess of thirty (30%) percent. (ii) Where bedrock is encountered with in thirty (30) inches of finish grade in the planting area between the top back of the curb and the property line. (iii) Where existing healthy trees that are shown to be preserved within the right-of-way are in such close proximity they would prevent a new tree from establishing a full canopy when mature. (3) Optional Street Tree Planting Plan for Urban Streetscapes. The Street Tree Planting Plans for develo m n s in Urban Zoning Districts may utilize ef 66ilbsei;tians (4) and (2) Fnay be replaGed by an urban streetscape including sidewalks at least eight feet wide from curb to building. At the time of developmental submittal, the proposed urban streetscape shall include a street tree planting plan in compliance with the following requirements: (a) A minimum of one (1) two-inch caliper, large species tree per 30 linear feet of street frontage or every 10 parking spaces, whichever provides the most trees, shall be planted with this option. (b) Location of trees shall be approved by the Urban Forester to ensure that adequate spacing, access and visibility are maintained. The spacing of trees may be varied with approval of the Urban Forester. (c) Trees shall be planted within urban tree wells. The minimum width of an urban tree well shall be three feet (3'); the minimum area shall be 15 square feet. This option is only permitted to allow trees planted within wide sidewalks, in a downtown/urban fashion. Size and shape of urban tree well shall be approved by the Urban Forester. (d) Tree wells shall be covered with either a tree grate or some form of permeable pavers, (block or stone), Planning Commission February 22, 2016 Agenda Item 4 16-5319 Chs 166,172,177 Amend. Page 4 of 6 to be approved by the Urban Forester. (e) Structural soil or similar treatment shall be utilized with this option (see Landscape Manual for specifications) (f) Street tree planting plans utilizing this option shall follow the construction procedures and details as outlined in the Landscape Manual. (g) Development applications approved for the use of Urban Tree Wells shall not be required to provide additional perimeter landscaped area between the Master Stre_at Plan right- of-way and building, as described furthar under Iha Perimeter LandsopjncL Rgoulrements. 172.04 Parking Lot Design Standards (See: Illustration: Parking Dimension Factors) (A) Maneuvering. Parking lots shall be designated, maintained, and regulated so that no parking or maneuvering incidental to parking will encroach into the areas designated for sidewalks, streets, or required landscaping. Parking lots shall be designed so that parking and un -parking can occur without moving other vehicles, unless a valet service has been approved as part of the development plans. Vehicles shall exit the parking lot in a forward motion. (B) Pedestrian access. Pedestrian access shall be provided from the street to the entrance of the structure by way of designated pathway or sidewalk. (C) Build -to zone. A portion of a required parking lot may be located within the build -to zone, subject to the following: (1) A parking lot located within the build -to zone shall be screened with a masonry screen wall between 32_ and 42" in height and 50% opaque minimum. (2) Parking lots that are located within the build -to zone shall comply with Chapter 177: Landscape Regulations, related to landscape setbacks. (3) Off-site parking lots shall be prohibited from being located within the build -to zone. (4) In Urban Zoning Distdcl§ th t ciu a form i. a b i! - n in ton t is fo r v la e parking lot ddy_Q aisles,andi be located o th side r r r of_ildfrigs. In U n Zoning ❑' t a drive-thru lane. oqNRglot drive aisle or Parking spaces are not permifto to be located in the front yard direcUv between a building and the Master Street.,Plan rl,ght-of-wav 166.24 Nonresidential Design Standards (E) Pedestrian oriented elements. Developments that are subject to these standards shall meet and should exceed the basic needs of pedestrian accessibility and contribute to a unique sense of place and community. The following requirements are intended to define and articulate space at the street level in order to encourage the use and function for active and/or passive social interaction. (1) Buildings exceeding 50 feet in length or width within the build -to zone shall incorporate spatially defining building elements and/or landscaping at a minimum separation of 100 feet of fagade length in order to create public or semi -private space, such as a courtyard, garden, patio, etc. (2) Each public space shall include seating opportunities, such as table and chairs or benches, and a combination of at least of thFae (3 two (2) of the following elements: (a) planters; (b) a planting bed; (c) public art; (d) a water feature; (e) a shift in pavement material between the public right-of-way and the structure; Planning Commission February 22, 2016 Agenda Item 4 16-5319 Chs. 166,172,177 Amend. Page 5 of 6 {f} a-sa;OAFedaran -4 rovering for seating, such as a canopy, awning, arcade, or portico spanning the width of the building; or (g} other elements approved by the Zoning and Development Administrator that are not included in other sections of the design standards and meet the intent of this requirement. Planning Commission February 22, 2016 Agenda Item 4 16-5319 Chs. 166,172,177 Amend. Page 6 of 6 NoRTHWESTARKANw Democrat If On* AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION I, Cathy Wiles, do solemnly swear that I am the Legal Clerk of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat- Gazette, printed and published in Washington and Benton County, Arkansas, and of bona fide circulation, that from my own personal knowledge and reference to the files of said publication, the advertisement of: CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE Ord 5859 Was inserted in the Regular Edition on: June 16, 2016 Publication Charges $202.80 or"T, �, Cathy Wiles Subscribed and sworn to before me This ZO day of 3v/UL_, 2016. Notary Public My Commission Expires: 7/Z_CLS- ASHLEY DAVIS Arkansas - Washington County Notary Public - Comm# 12694247 My Commission Expires Jul 2, 2025 **NOTE** Please do not pay from Affidavit Invoice will be sent. RECEIVED JUN 2 2 2016 CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Ordinance: 5859 File Number: 2016-0107 ADM 16-5319 (UDC CHAPTERS 166, 172, 177 AMENDMENTS): ANORDINANCE TO AMEND § 166.24 NONRESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS, § 17204 PARKING LOT DESIGN STANDARDS, § 177,04 SITE DEVELOPMENT AND PARKING LOT LANDSCAPE STANDARDS AND § 177.05 STREET TREE PLANTING STANDARDS OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 166.24 Nonresidential Design Standards of the Unified Development Code (E) Pedestrian oriented elements by repealing it in its entirety and enacting a replacement (E) as shown on Exhibit A. Section 2, That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 172,04 Parking Lot Design Standards of the Unified Development Code by enacting a new (C) (4) as shown below: "(4) In Urban Zoning Districts that specify urban form (i.e., a build -to zone) the intent is for drive-thru lanes, parking lot drive aisles, and parking spaces to be located to the side or rear of buildings. In Urban Zoning Districts, a drive-thru lane, parking lot drive aisle, or parking spaces are not pennitted to be located in the front yard directly between a building and the Master Street Plan right-of-way." Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 177,04 Site Development and Parking Lot Landscape Standards of the Unified Development Code by repealing (D) in its entirety and enacting a replacement (D) Perimeter landscaping requirement as shown on Exhibit B. Section 4. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 177.05 Street Tree Planting Standards of the Unified Development Code by renumbering (A) (2) (a) to (A) (2) (b), with the following subsections renumbered accordingly, and enacting a replacement (A) (2) (a) as shown below: "(a) Street trees are intended to be planted in a greenspace strip between the curb and sidewalk or in urban tree wells in accordance with the Master Street Plan. The intent of the street tree planting location is to shade the sidewalk, provide a barrier between vehicles on the street and pedestrians, increase motorized traffic and pedestrian safety, and spatially frame the street Existing trees within the build -to -zone shall be counted towards the required number of street trees. When there is not adequate greenspace between the curb and sidewalk and urban tree wells are not appropriate, or there are utilities or other structural conflicts in the greenspace strip between the curb and sidewalk, the Urban Forester may permit street trees in greenspace behind the sidewalk and on private property." Section 5. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 177.05 (B) (3) by repealing its first sentence and replacing it with the following: "The Street Planting Plans for development in Urban Zoning Districts may utilize an urban streetscape at least eight feet wide from curb to building" and amends § 177,05 (B) (3) (g) by repealing it in its entirety and enacting a replacement (g) with the following: "(g) Development applications approved for the use of Urban Tree Wells shall not be required to provide additional perimeter landscaped area between the Master Street Plan right-of-way and building, as described further under the Perimeter Landscaping Requirements " PASSED and APPROVED on 3/15/2016 Approved: Lioneld Jordan, Mayor Attest: Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk Treasurer 73738143 June 16, 2016 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 A R9H I V E D Ordinance: 5859 File Number: 2016-0 ADM 16-5319 (UDC C"ERS 166,172,177 AMENDMENTS): AN ORDINANCE TO ANE6 § 166.24 NONRESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS, 172.04 PARKING LOT DESIGN STANDARDS, § 177.04 SITE DEVELOPMENT AND PARKING LOT LANDSCAPE STANDARDS AN t).. § 177.05 STREET TREE L NTING STANDARDS OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITE' COUNCIL OF i THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: I Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 166.24 Nonresidential Design Standards of the Unified Development Code (E) Pedestrian oriented elements by repealing it in its entirety and enacting a replacement (E) as shown on Exhibit (A). Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 172.04 Parking Lot Design Standards of the Unified Development Code by enacting a new (C) (4) as shown below: "(4) In Urban Zoning Districts that specify urban form (i.e., a build -to zone) the intent is for drive-thru lanes, parking lot drive aisles, and parking spaces to be located to the side or rear of buildings. In Urban Zoning Districts, a drive-thru lane, parking lot drive aisle, or parking spaces are not permitted to be located in the front yard directly between a building and,the Master Street Plan right-of-way." r Section 3. That the City Council of/he City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 177.04 Site Development and Parking Lot Landscape Standards of the Unified Development Code by repealing (D) in its entirety and enacting a replacetnent (D) Perimeter landscaping requirement as shown on Exhibit (B). I Page 1 Printed on 3116116 File Number.' 2016-0107 Ordinance: 5859 Section 4. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 177.05 Street Tree Planting Standards of the Unified Development Code by renumbering (2) (a) to (2) (b) and enacting a replacement (2) (a) as shown below: "(a) Street tra are intended to be planted in a greenspace strip between the curb and sidewalk or in urban tree wells in ack)rd the sidewalk, pro is pedestrian safety, �� towards the require sidewalk and urban ce with the Master Street Plan. The intent of the street tree planting loca&n is to shade a barrier between vehicles on the street and pedestrians, increase motorized traffic and € spatially frame the street. Existing trees within the build-to-zogee shall be counted number of street trees. When there is not adequate greenspace etween the curb and .de wells are not appropriate, or there are utilities or other structural conflicts in the greenspace strip betweehe curb and sidewalk, the Urban Forester may permit street trees in greenspace behind the sidewalk and onprivate property." Section 5. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 177.05 (A) (3) by repealing its first sentence and replacing it with the following: "The Street Planting Plans for development in Urban Zoning Districts may utilize an urban streetscape at least eight feet wide from curb to building" and amends § 177.05 (A) (3) (g) by re ling it in its entirety and enacting a replacement (g) with the following: "(g) Development applications appy ved for the use of Urban Tree Wells shall not be required to provide additional perimeter landscaped area between the Master Street Plan right-of-way and building, as described further under the Perimeter Landscaping Requirements." PASSED and APPROVED on 3/15/2016 Attest: Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk`tsurer R ; F.AYE.TFEVIL[-i: ; rfi1i11, i �it\���� Page 2 Printed on 3116116 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street �. Fayetteville. AR 72701 —�� (479) 575-8323 f Text File File Number: 2016-0107 Agenda Date: 3/15/2016 Version: 1 Status: Passed In Control: Ci#y Council Meeting File Type: Ordinance Agenda Number: D. 3 ADM 16-5319 (UDC., CHAPTERS 166,172,177 AMENDMENTS): AN ORDINANCE T AMEND § 166.24 NONRESIDENTIAL ESIGN STANDARDS, § 172.04 PARKING LOT DE IGN STANDARDS, § 177.04 SITE/ AND PARKING LOT LANDSCAPE ST NDARDS AND § 177.05 STREE ' TREE PLANTING STANDARDS OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPM T CODE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCI OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1. That the City Council\ of the City/ of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 166.24 Nonresidential Design Standards o�,, the Unif}+sd Development Code (E) Pedestrian oriented elements by repealing it in its entirety and enacting a replace hent (E) as shown on Exhibit (A). Section 2. That the City Council of the Ls'ity of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 172.04 Parking Lot Design Standards of the Unified Deve]opinent Code by enacting a new (C) (4) as shown below: "(4) In Urban Zoning Districts tha/specify urb6 form (i.e., a build -to zone) the intent is for drive-thru lanes, parking lot drive aisles, and/parking spaces \t� be located to the side or rear of buildings. In Urban Zoning Districts, a drive-thru lane, parking lot drove aisle, or parking spaces are not permitted to be located in the front yard directly�T,etween a building and th�lMaster Street Plan right-of-way." Section 3. That the City,: Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 177.04 Site Development and Parking Lot Landscape Standards of the Unified Development Code by repealing (D) in its entirety Od enacting a replacement (D) Perimeter landscaping requirement as shown on Exhibit (B). Section 4. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville\Arkansas hereby amends § 177.05 Street Tree Planting Standards of the Unified Development Code Icy renumbering (2) (a) to (2) (b) and enacting a replacement (2) (a) as shown below: r s� "(a) Street trees are intended to be planted in a greenspace strip between the curb and sidewalk or in urban tree wells in accordance with the Master Street Plan. The intent of the street tree planting location is to shade the sidewalk, provide a barrier between vehicles on the street and pedestrians, increase motorized traffic and pedestrian safety, and spatially frame the street. Existing trees within the build -to -zone shall be counted towards the required number of street trees. When there is not adequate greenspace between the curb and sidewalk and urban tree wells are not appropriate, or there are utilities City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 3/16/2016 File Number.' 2016-0107 or other ctural conflicts in the greenspace strip between the curb and sidewalk, t e Urban Forester may permit s et trees in greenspace behind the sidewalk and on private property." Section 5. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 177.05 (A) (3) by repealing its \rst sentence and replacing it with the following: "The Street Planting Plans for development in Ur n Zoning Districts may utilize an urban streetscape at beast eight feet wide from curb to building" d amends § 177.05 (A) (3) (g) by repealing it in its entirety and enacting a replacement (g) with e following: "(g) Development applications approved for the use of Urban Tree Wells shall not be req fired to provide additional perimeter landscaped area between the Master Street Plan right-of-way and build i , as described further under the Perimeter Landscaping Requirements." City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 2 Printed on 3/16/2016 Andrew Garner Submitted By City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2016-0107 Legisiar riie iu 3/15/2016 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non -Agenda Item f City Planning/ 2/25/2016 Deve[,opment Services Department Submitted Date Division / Department Action Recommendation: ADM 16-5319 Administrative Item (UDC CHAPTERS 166,172,177 AMENDMENTS): Submitted by ALDERMAN MATTHEW PETTY AND CITY STAFF for \an ordinance to amend UDC Chapters 166.24, Non-residential Design Standards, 172.04, Parking Lot Design standards, and various fictions within Chapter 177, Landscape Regulations of the Fayetteville City Code to allow developments to build pedestrian -oriented frontages in certain circumstances, to clarify street tree plantNg requirements and to clarify the parking lot design standards in urban zoning districts. Budget Impact: Account Number Fund Project Number Project Title Budgeted item? NA Cyrrent Budget $ - Funds Obligated $ - Current Balance _ �! Does item have a cost? No Item Cost Budget Adjustment Attached? NA Budget Adjustment Remaining Budget V20740710 Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Original Contract Number: Comments: Approval Date: CITY r a levi� ARKANSAS MEETING OF MARCH 15, 2016 TO: Fayetteville City Council CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO FROM: Andrew Garner, City Planning Director DATE: February 24, 2016 / SUBJECT: ADM 16-5319 Administrative ItemCJDC CHAPTERS 166,172,177 AMENDMENTS): Submitted by ALDI�9MAN MATTHEW PETTY AND CITY STAFF for an ordinance to amend UDC Chapters 166.24, Non- residential Design Standards, 172.04, Parking Lot Design Standards, and various sections within Chapter 177, Landscape Regulations of the Fayetteville City Code to allow developments to build pedestrian -oriented frontages in certain circumstances, to clarify street tree planting requirements, and to clarify the parking lot design standards in urban zoning distr cts. 1 RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission and staff recommend approval to amend UDC Sections 166.24, 172.04 and various sections within Chapter 177 - BACKGROUND: 77. BACKGROUND: Alderman Matthew Petty recently discussed with City staff a desire to clarify the street tree and greenspace requirement for urban projects in the Fayettevilte Unified Development Code (UDC). After an internal meeting with Urban Forestry and City Planrh)rig Division staff it was determined that in addition to Alderman Petty's requested code change, ther1alwere several additional related minor code changes that would be necessary, or were simply needdd,for clarification. The general intent of this proposed UDC amendment is to clarify the greenspace ar�d,street tree requirements, to clarify the parking lot design standards and pedestrian oriented elements in urban zoning districts. The proposed code changes are shown in strikeout -highlight in the attached document. DISCUSSION: The proposed code changes provide necessary clarification to the landscape chapter and related non-residential desig 'standards of the UDC. These changes make for a more predictable interpretation of de v lopment code consistent with the City's goals and policies for landscaping and urban design. BUDGET/STAFi IMPACT: N/A Attachments: ■ Proposed Code (clean copy) ■ Planning Commission Staff Report Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 177.04 Site Development And Parking Lot Landscape Standards (D) Perimeter landscaping requirement. Proposed development shall be landscaped meeting the following requirements: (1) Side and rear prop rty lines. All parking lots shall have five feet (5) of landscaped area betw n the property line and p king lot. The two foot (2') vehicle overhang option may be included to eet this requirement. Depen 'ng on the use and location, additional landscaped area and screen! may be required along property ides. Where parking lots are located adjacent to a public alley, green pace is not required between the pa ing lot and the alley. A shared driveway or parking lot drive aisle within a platted access easement may encroach fully within the required greenspace along the side or rear property lines. (2) Property lines adjoining street ght-of-way. (a) Landscape area required. fifteen (15) foot wide landscaped area shall h.e'provided along the front property line exclusive of an adjacent to the Master Street Plan right=of-way. Points of access (entrance drives, exit drives) an sidewalks are allowed to cross the fifteen (15) foot landscaped area provided the integrity of the landsped area is maintained. f (b) Urban Zoning Districts. Zoning dis lets that prescribe urban ,.building form (e.g., a build -to zone) permitting front setbacks of less than 1 feet may be permittedJ6 eliminate the greenspace between the principal fagade of a building and the f yster Street Plan right-of-way and instead provide Pedestrian Oriented Elements as referenced in 166.24(E). (c) Residential zones. Except for permitted entr re drives, every development shall be landscaped for an equal and uniform width of 15 feet parallel to he front property line(s) street right-of-way. Single and two- family residential uses shall be exempt fro his requirement. (d) Nonresidential zones. Except for permitted entrance drives, every development shall be landscaped for an equal and uniform width of 15 feet parallel to the frrqnt property line(s) street right-of-way. (e) Shade. All tree planting locations shall attempt to achieve shade for parking lots, cars, benches, pedestrian walkways, etc., by utilizing aspect and locatin trees along the south and west boundary of these areas. (f) Screening. Parking lots contairiing five (5) or more spaces ill be screened from the public right-of- way and adjacent properties; where said parking areas are adja nt to residential zones, with shrubs and/or graded berms. If graded berms are used, shrubs are also ree uired.. (g) Perimeter planting location. Street trees shall be installed in the Iocatib� identified under the Street Tree Planting Standards described herein, all other plantings noted herein shall be installed within the required landscape area. Subject to approval by the Urban Forester, re'uired shrubs may be planted within the right-of-way or outside the required landscape area parallel toe street right-of-way only in extenuating circumstances. (3) Tree Planting. (a) Large p4cjes trees shall be planted in the location identified in the Street Tre Planting Standards containing one (1) tree per thirty (30) linear feet along the front property line. Trees long the perimeter may be grouped to allow flexibility in design. The maximum allowed grouping may b up to twenty-five (25%) percent of the required number of street trees. (b) Species selection shall be chosen from the approved list of trees for landscaping\ found in the appendices of the City of Fayetteville Landscape Manual. Alternate tree species selections may be approved by the Urban Forester. No more than 25% of trees planted to meet perimeter iendscaping requirements may be evergreen. (c) Planted trees shall have a two (2) inch caliper (diameter) measured six (6) inches above ground level at the time of planting. (d) At the request of the developer, the Urban Forester may exempt specific areas from required tree planting where the terrain, existing trees or other physical limitations make the planting of new trees impracticable. In cases of existing overhead power lines, small trees shall be planted that will not interfere with the existing power lines. Species selection shall be approved by the Urban Forester. 177.05 Street Tree Planting Standards (A) Apptrcab'ff y!� 11 new developments that create or develop along a public or private street shall be required to establish stree trees. in accordance with the standards and procedures provided for in this section a9d the adopted policies the Landscape Manual and Fayetteville's Tree Ordinance, j (1) All Street Tree ting Plans shall follow the submittal criteria set forth in Ch. 177.03 Lanrltcape Plan Requirements. \ / (2) Street Tree Planting Pe�quirements % (a) Street trees are intended to be planted in a greenspace strip between the curb eei sidewalk or in urban tree wells in accordan6e with the Master Street Plan. The intent of the street ree planting location is to shade the sidewalk, provide a barrier between vehicles on the street and pedestrians, increase motorized traffic and pedestrian safety, and spatially frame the street. Existing trees within the build -to - zone shall be counted towards the required number of street trees. When there is not adequate greenspace between the .cu'K� and sidewalk and urban tree wel19 are not appropriate, or there are utilities or other structural conflicts in the greenspace strip between the curb and sidewalk, the Urban Forester may permit street trees'tn greenspace behind the sidewalk and on private property. (b) Plans shall indicate the spacing of frees along all newly created public and private streets within the development site. At the request of`the developer, the Vrban Forester may exempt specific areas from required tree planting where the terrar or existing trees make the planting of new trees impracticable. Examples include, but are not limited to. (i) Where the finish grade slope in the panting, area between the top back of the street curb and the property line is in excess of thirty (30%) pelcent. (ii) Where bedrock is encountered with in thirN (30) inches of finish grade in the planting area between the top back of the curb and the property line. (iii) Where existing healthy trees that/are shown to be preserved within the right-of-way are in such close proximity they would prevelt a new tree from establishing a full canopy when mature. (3) Optional Street Tree Planting Plan for,Vrban Streetscapes.\ i •. The Street Tree Planting Plans fordevelopments in Urban Zoning Districts may utilize an urban streetscape including sidewalks at least eight,feet wide from curb to building. At the time of developmental submittal, the proposed urban streetscape shall include a street tree planting plan in compliance with the following requirements: (a) A minimum of one (1)Awo-inch caliper, large species tree per 30 linear feet of street frontage or every 10 parking spaces, whichever provides the most trees, shall be planted with this option. (b) Location of trees Shall be approved by the Urban Forester to ensure that adequate spacing, access and visibility are mWiained. The spacing of trees may be varied with approval, of the Urban Forester. (c) Trees shall,,tie planted within urban tree wells. The minimum width of an urban tree well shall be three feet (3'); ;,he minimum area shall be 15 square feet. This option is only permitted to allow trees planted within wide sidewalks, in a downtown/urban fashion. Size and shape of dr an tree well shall be approved by the Urban Forester. i (d) Tree wells shall be covered with either a tree grate or some form of permeable pave (block or stone), to be approved by the Urban Forester. (e) Structural soil or similar treatment shall be utilized with this option (see Landscape Manual for specifications) (f) Street tree planting plans utilizing this option shall follow the construction procedures and details as outlined in the Landscape Manual. (g) Development applications approved for the use of Urban Tree Wells shall not be required to provide additional perimeter landscaped area between the Master Street Plan right-of-way and building, as described further under the Perimeter Landscaping Requirements. 172.04 Parking Lot Design Standards (See: Illustration: Parking Dimension Factors) (A) Maneuvering. Parking lots shall be designated, maintained, and regulated so that no parking or maneuvering incidental to parking will encroach into the areas designated for sidewalks, streets, or required landscaping. Parking lotsshall designed so that parking and un -parking can occur without moving other vehicles, )anless a valet service has be approved as part of the development plans. Vehicles shall exit the parking lot "forward motion. (B) Pedestrian access. PedestfXn access shall be provided from the street to the entrance of the structure by way of designated pathway or sidew (C) Build -to zone. A portion of a requiii�d parking lot may be located within the build -to zone, Subject to the following: (1) A parking lot located within the build -to zone shall be screened with a mason"creen wall between 32" and 42" in height and 50% opaque minimum. (2) Parking lots that are located within the build -to zone shall comply with Chapter 177: Landscape Regulations, related to landscape setbacks. (3) Off-site parking lots shall be prohibited from being located within the build -to zone. (4) In Urban Zoning Districts that specify urban form (i.e.A build -to zone) the intent is for drive-thru lanes, parking lot drive aisles, and parking spaces to ire located to the side or rear of buildings. In Urban Zoning Districts, a drive-thru lane, parking lot drive aisle;,.of parking spaces are not permitted to be located in the front yard directly between a building and the Maste( Street Plan right-of-way. 166.24 Nonresidential Design Standards (E) Pedestrian oriented elements. Developments that are subject to these standards shall meet and should exceed the basic needs of pedestrian accessibility and contribute to a ur(ique sense of place and community. The following requirements are intended to define and articulate space at the street level in order to encourage the use and function for active and/or passive social interaction. (1) Buildings exceeding 50 feet in length or width within the build -to zone shall incorporate spatially defining building elements and/or landscaping at a minimum separation of 100 feet of fagade length in order to create public or semi -private space, such as a courtyard, garden, patio, etc. (2) Each public space shall include seating opportunities, such as table and chairs or benches, and a combination of at least`of two (2) of the following elements: (g) planters; � rr a planting bed; public art; a water feature; a shift in pavement material between the p b(ic right-of-way and the structure; a covering for seating, such as a canopy; awning, arcade, or portico spanning the width of the building; or other elements approved by the Zoning and Development Administrator that are not included in other sections of the design standards and meet the intent of this requirement. IJ \t i ti CITY OF TayL Y l PLANNING COMMISSION MEMO le ARKANSAS TO: Fayetteville Planning Commission FROM: Andrew Garner, City Planning Director MEETING DATE: Fdl�ruary 22, 2016 (Updated with Planning Commission results) SUBJECT: ADM 16-5319 Administrative Item (UDC CHAPTERS 166,172,177 AMENDgnENTS): Submitted by ALDERMAN MATTKEW PETTY AND CITY STAFF for an ordinance to amend UDC Chapters 166,24, Non- residential Design Standards, 172.04, Parking Lot•Design Standards, and various sections within Chapter 177, Landscape Regulations of the Fayetteville City Code to allow developments to build pedestrian -oriented frontages in certain circumstances, to clarify street tree planting requirements, and to clarify the parking lot design standards in urban zoning districts. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission`'farward ADM 16-5319 to the City Council with a recommendation for approval. BACKGROUND: February 8, 2016 Planning Commission. This item was di�'cussed and tabled at the February 8, 2016 Planning Commission meeting'to allow the commis,sion more time to understand and consider the proposal. Alderman Matthew Petty recently discussed with City staff a desire to clarify the street tree and greenspace requirement for urban projects in the Fayetteville Unified Development Code (UDC). After an internal meeting with' Urban Forestry and City Planning Division staff it was determined that in addition to Alderman Petty's requested code change, there were several additional related minor code changes that would be necessary, or were simply needed for clarification. The general intent of this proposed UDC amendment is to clarify the greenspace and street tree requirements, to clarify the parking,lot design standards and pedestrian oriented elements in urban zoning districts. The proposed code changes are shown in strikeout -highlight in the attached document. DISCUSSION: The proposed code changes provide necessary clarification to the landscape chapter and related non-residential design standards of the UDC. These changes make for a more predictable interpretation of development code consistent with the City's goals and policies for landscaping and urban design. Staff recommends that ADM 16-5319 be forwarded to City Council with a recommendation for approval. anning ommiss Mailing Address: February 22, 2( 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-aA96ilda Iter Fayetteville, AR 72701 16-5319 Chs, 166,172,177 Ame PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: X Forwarded Date: February 22, 201°6 Motion: Chesser Second: Brown Note: Recommend approval as proposed. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: None 0 Denied Vote: 9-0-0 Attachments: • The proposed code changes to UDC shown in strikeout -highlight. Planning Commiss WETMDevelopment Services ReviewW16\Development Review\16-5319 UDC Amend February 22, 2( Matthew Petty 166.24, 172.04, 177\03 Planning Commission\02-08-2016\Comments and Agenda Iter Redlines 16-5319 Chs. 166,172,177 Ame 177.04 Site Development And Parking Lot Landscape Standards (D) Perimeter landscaping requirement. Proposed development shall be landscaped meeting the following requirements: (1) Side and rear property lines. All parking lots shall have five feet (6) of landscaped area between the property line and parking lot. The two foot (2') vehicle overhang option may be included to meet this requirement. Depending on the use and location, additional landscaped area and scr ening may be required along property lines. Where parkIng lots are located adiacent to a pubtic alley. eens ace is not re aired betwe n the Darking lot pnd the alley. A shared driveway or DafkIng tot drive ai a within a OlattTd access easerneW ma encroach fully within the required Qreenspace alone the side or r r nrooerty lines. (2) Property lines adjoining street right-of-way. , (a) Landscape area r erred. A fifteen (15) foot wide landscaped area shall be provided along the front property line exclusye of and adjacent to the Master Street Plan right-of-way. Points of access (entrance drives, exit drives) and sidewalks are allowed to cross the fifteen (15) foot landscaped area provided the integrity of'the landscaped area is maintained. (b) Urban Zoning Districts.ning districts that prescribe ur6a'n building form (e.g., a build -to zone) permitting front setbacks of less #ien than 15 feet may, be permitted to eliminate the greenspace between the princloal facade of a building and the Mast6r Street Plan right-of-wayand instead rovide Pedestrian Oriented Elements ak referenced In 16§,24(E). Feduce4494jrear"Ge to i0 Fat P IIel-t4 the --muster Street Waw ric-ti ee-Af►y�leVelaprnant provid+ng lass-tkiar� 1�1 #art f-�reenspaGe shall e111iza ting streeta planting f} a Fer�rrt7ara straetssapas (c) Residential zones. Except for permitte entrance drives, every development shall be landscaped for an equal and uniform width of 15 feet para I to the front property line(s) street right-of-way. Single and two- family residential uses shall be exemp from this requirement. (d) Nonresidential zones. Except for permitted en' ante drives, every development shall be landscaped for an equal and uniform width of.15 feet parallel to he front property line(s) street right-of-way. Properffes eievalopg�i-vui{a} aa-afbara-strr�aFsEape-utilizingu wells-as-defined-hereinr6 all --be exempt -from this requirarnent: 1 (e) Shade. All tree planting locations shall attempt to achiove shade for parking lots, cars, benches, pedestrian walkways, etc., by utilizing aspect and locating trees along the south and west boundary of these areas. (f) Screening. Parking lots containing five (5) or more spaces shall be screened from the public right-of- way and adjacent properties, where said parking areas are J' Ojacent to residential zones, with shrubs and/or graded berms. If graded berms are used, shrubs are ais required. (g) Perimeter planting location. 5 -tau -t trees shall be installed in the to tion identified n er the Street Tree Ranting Standards desc6bed herein all other Alt plantings noted\Oereln shall be installed within the required landscape area. Subject to approval by the Urban Forester;'required trees and shrubs may be p/dnted within the right-of-way or outside the required landscape areal.parallel to the street right-of-way only in extenuating circumstances. (3) Tree Planting. (a) Large species trees shall be planted in the wired location identified_?►_ the Street Tree Plantin Standards containing one (1) tree per thirty (30) linear feet along the front property line. Trees along the perimeter may be grouped to allow flexibility in design. The maximum allowed grouping may be up to twenty-five (25%) percent of the required number of street trees. (b) Species selection shall be chosen from the approved list of trees for landscaping found in the appendices of the City of Fayetteville Landscape Manual. Alternate tree species selections may be approved by the Urban Forester. No more than 25% of trees planted to meet perimeter landscaping requirements may be evergreen. Planning Commiss February 22, 2( Agenda Iter 16-5319 Chs. 166,172,177 Arne (c) Planted trees shall have a two (2) inch caliper (diameter) measured six (6) inches above ground level at the time of planting. (d) At the request of the developer, the Urban Forester may exempt specific areas from required tree planting where the terrain, existing trees or other physical limitations make the planting of new trees impracticable. In cases of existing overhead power lines, small trees shall be planted that will not interfere with the existing power lines. Species selection shall be approved by the Urban Forester. 177.05 Street Tree Planting Standards (A) Applicability. All new developments that create or develop along a public or private street shall be required to establish street trees in accordance with the standards and procedures provided for in this section and the adopted policies of the,Landscape Manual and Fayetteville's Tree Ordinance. (1) All Street Tree Planting Plans shall follow the submi aI criteria set forth in Ch. 177.03 Landscape Plan Requirements. (2) Stre (a) (a4jbI Plans shall indicate the spacing of tees along all newly created public and private streets within the development site. At the request of the d ,eloper, the Urban Forester may exempt specific areas from required tree planting where the terrain or Ad-isting trees make the planting of new trees impracticable. Examples include, but are not limited to: (i) Where the finish grade slope i the planting ea between the top back of the street curb and the property line is in excess of thii f y (30%) percen (ii) Where bedrock is encounterid with in thirty (30) in es of finish grade in the planting area between the top back of the curb and'the property line. (iii) Where existing healthy troos that are shown to be pre erved within the right-of-way are in such close proximity they would prevent a new tree from establi ping a full canopy when mature. (3) Optional Street Tree Planting Pqn for Urban Streetscapes, The Street Tree Planting Plan for dgveio ments in Urban Zoning Districts\may utilize Of 6Wb6GGtiG)RS (4) and (2) R;ay be FoplaGed by anrban streetscape including sidewalks at le t eight feet wide from curb to building. At the time of dev lopmental submittal, the proposed urban street ape shall include a street tree planting plan in compliance ith the following requirements: (a) A minimum of one ( two-inch caliper, large species tree per 30 linear fee of street frontage or every 10 parking spaces, ichever provides the most trees, shall be planted with this option. (b) Location of trees spell be approved by the Urban Forester to ensure that adequate spacing, access and visibility are maint fined. The spacing of trees may be varied with approval of the Urban Forester. (c) Trees shall be planted within urban tree wells. The minimum width of an urban tree well shall be three feet (3'); the minimum area shall be 15 square feet. This option is only permitted to allow trees planted within wide sidewalks, in a downtown/urban fashion. Size and shape of urban tree well shall be approved by the Urban Forester. (d) Tree wells shall be covered with either a tree grate or some form of permeable pavers, (block or stone), Planning Commiss February 22, 2( Agenda Iter 16-5319 Chs 166,172,177 Ame to be approved by the Urban Forester. (e) Structural soil or similar treatment shall be utilized with this option (see Landscape Manual for specifications) (f) Street tree planting plans utilizing this option shall follow the construction procedures and details as outlined in the Landscape Manual. (g) Developm nt applications approved for the use of Urban Tree Wells shall not be r uired to provide additional nmeter landscaped area between the Mas r Street Plan ri ht - 172.04 Parking Lot DesighStandards (See: Illustration: Parking Dimensionctors) (A) Maneuvering. Parking lots sha be designated, maintained, and regulated qdthat no parking or maneuvering incidental to parking will encroach,into the areas designated for sidewal streets, or required landscaping. Parking lots shall be designed so thN parking and un -parking can occur Without moving other vehicles, unless a valet service has been approved as p6H of the development plans. Vehfcles shall exit the parking lot in a forward motion. , (B) Pedestrian access. Pedestrian access shalla provided From thxstreet to the entrance of the structure by way of designated pathway or sidewalk. (C) Buitd-to zone. A portion of a required parking lot y be lIPcated within the build -to zone, subject to the following: (1) A parking lot located within the build -to zone she screened with a masonry screen wall between 32" and 42" in height and 50% opaque minimum. (2) Parking lots that are located within the buitd-to zone sh%00 ply with Chapter 177: Landscape Regulations, related to landscape setbacks. (3) Off-site parking lots shall be prohiplfed from being locatethe build -to zone. (4) In In U 166.24 Nonresidential Design Standards (E) Pedestrian oriented elements. Developments that are subject to these standards slia�ll meet and should exceed the basic needs of pedestrian accessibility and contribute to a unique sense of pt1ce and community. The following requirements are intended to defne and articulate space at the street level in, rder to encourage the use and function for active and/or passive social interaction. (1) Buildings exceeding 50 feet in length or width within the build -to zone shall incorporat spatially defining building elements and/or landscaping at a minimum separation of 100 feet of facade length)order to create assess+fele-pubhGepeR-spaGe.-Public or semi -private space, such as a courtyard, garden, pat&\etc. (2) Each public space shall include seating opportunities, such as table and chairs or benches, and a combination of at least of thFee-(3 two (2) of the following elements: (a) planters; (b) a planting bed; (c) public art; (d) a water feature; (e) a shift in pavement material between the public right-of-way and the structure; Planning Commiss February 22, 2( Agenda Iter 16-5319 Chs 166,172,177 Arne �f} a-cov0;Ad-araa a covering for sealinct, such as a canopy, awning, arcade, or portico spanning the width of the building, Or {g} other elements approved by the Zoning and Development Administrator that are not included in other sections of the design standards and meet the intent of this requirement. Planning Carnmiss February 22, 2[ Agenda Iter 16-5319 Chs. 166,172,177 Arne NORTHWESTARKAws Democrat Vouft AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION I, Cathy Wiles, do solemnly swear that I am the Legal Clerk of the Northwest Arkansas Democrat- Gazette, printed and published in Washington and Benton County, Arkansas, and of bona fide circulaon, that from my own personal knowledge and reference to the files of said publication, the advertisement oV CITY OF FA) Ord. No. 5859 Was inserted in the Regular March 24, 2016 Publication Cost: $ 197.60 cd�&)W4 Cathy Wiles Subscribed and sworn to before me This 25 day of fV�OY, 2016. Notary blit [}r, ! 'r,► My Commission Expires: , y (• tt`.�..i�. • �z//tl[It<l�r i i **NOTE** Please do not pay from Affidavit Invoice will be sent. Ordinance:$859 File Number: 2016-0107 ADM 16-5319 (UDC CHAPTERS 166,172,177 AMENDMENTS): ANORDINANCE TO AMEND § 166.24 NONRESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS, §172.04 PARKING LOT DESIGN STANDARDS, § 177.04 SITE/ DEVELOPMENT AND PARKING LOT LANI7S9 E STANDARDS AND § 177.05 STREET TREE PLAWTING STANDARDS OF/THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE BE IT ORAY�19) BY TIIE CI'T'Y COUNC[ � F THE CITY OF FAYETVILLE, ARKANSAS: Scoigif L That the City Council of Ute.eiily of Fayetteville, Arkansas I)eiehy amends:$ 166.24 )donresidential Design Standards of the Unified Development Code (E) Pedestrian oriented elements by repealing it in its entirety and "ing a replacement (E) as sh�,rn on Exhibit (A). Sect n 2. That the City Council of the Ci y"of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby a ends § 172.04 Parking f a[ a,% tandards §f the UniFied Dcv qmcnl Code by enacting a new (C) (4) as sho,vn bahnv: "(4) In Urban ZonirIA D¢striots that specify urban form (i.., a build -to zone) the intent is for d 've-lltnt lanes, parking lot drive ai. es, and parking spaces to be locat ❑ [ho side or rear of buildings. In U an Zoning Districts, a drive-thrula parking lot drive aisle, or parking spaces are not permitted to be, located in the front yard directly between a building and the Master Street Plan right-of-way." Section 3. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 177.04 Site Development and Parking Lot Landscape Standards of the Unified Development Code by repealing (D) in its entirety and enacting a replacement (D) Perimeter landscaping requirement as shown on Exhibit (E). Section 4. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 177.05 Street Tree Planting Standards of the Unified Development Code by renumbering (2) (a) to (2) (b) and enacting a replacement (2) (a) as shown below: "(a) Street trees are intended to be planted in a greenspace strip between the curb and sidewalk or in urban tree wells in accordance with the Master Street Plan. The intent of Ilse5t t tree planting location s to shade J e sidewalk, provide a barrier bciv, ;cii vehicles on the street and pedestrians, increase motorized traffic and pedestrian safety, and spatially frame the street- Existing trees within the build -to -zone shall be counted towards the required number of street trees. When there is not adequate greenspace between the curb and sidewalk and urban tree wells are not appropriate, or there are utilities or other structural conflicts in the greeuspaec strip between the curb and sidewalk, the Urban Forester may permit street trees in greenspace behind the sidewalk and on private property .. Section 5. That the City Council ofthe City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends § 177.05 (A) (3) by repealing its first sentence and replacing it with the following: "The Street Planting Plans for development in Urban Zoning Districts may utilize an urban streetscape at least eight feet wide from curb to building" and amends § 177,05 (A) (3) (g) by repealing it in its entirety and enacting a replacement (g) with the following: "(g) Development applications approved for the use of Urban Tree Wells shall not be required to provide additional perimeter landscaped area between the Master Street Plan right-of-way and building, as described further under the Perimeter Landscaping Requirements." PASSED and APPROVED on 3/152016 Approved: Lioneld Jordan, Mayor Attest: Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk Treasurer 73626449 March 24, 2016