The R-3 Multiple-family Residential District
allows for the development of multifamily structures in the Town of
Grand Island. The following shall apply to all R-3 Districts in the
Town of Grand Island.
The following are principal uses:
The following are the accessory uses, buildings
and structures permitted in the district provided that such accessory
uses and buildings are not constructed until the main building has
been constructed:
The following are special permitted uses subject to the provisions of Article XXV:
Development in the R-3 District should adhere to the following building standards, but deviations approved in a site plan do not require a variance. For uses that are also approved in the R-1B District, §§ 407-26 and 407-27 shall apply where applicable.
A.
All buildings shall be constructed with architectural
standards and construction material of such type and quality as to
fit in with and be complimentary to the surrounding neighborhood as
determined by the Architectural Review Advisory Board.[2]
B.
Adequate provision shall be made for light, air, access
and privacy in the arrangement of the buildings to each other.
C.
Laundry facilities, including washing machines and
clothes dryers, shall be available on the premises for use by all
occupants of the premises. Exterior clotheslines shall not be permitted.
D.
Each dwelling unit shall have a minimum of two exterior
exposures unless a year-round air-conditioning and ventilating system
is provided.
E.
Any building of two or more stories in height, designed
and constructed primarily for senior citizens (62 years of age or
more) and/or handicapped persons, shall have an elevator for access
or egress to all of the stories in the dwelling unit.
F.
The standards of design and construction for private
streets and utilities shall meet applicable Town specifications for
public streets. All privately owned public improvements, such as waterlines,
sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and pavement with curbs are to be constructed,
tested, and maintained in accordance with Town standards. The utilities
and roadway will remain in private ownership and be maintained through
the landlord or homeowners' association.
G.
All sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and waterlines
shall be located adjacent to the pavement where practically possible
to allow for access for maintenance. All utility lines which provide
electric, gas, telephone, television or other similar services shall
be installed underground. Surface-mounted equipment shall be located
in a manner so as to minimize visual impact and potential conflict
with other uses and activities.
H.
The developer shall employ a professional engineer
to certify to the Town Engineer that all public improvements have
been constructed in accordance with Town specifications. Nothing in
this subsection shall relieve the developer of responsibility for
obtaining a public improvement permit.
I.
Natural features including streams, drainageways,
and existing trees, shall be preserved and incorporated in the landscaping
of the development to the fullest extent practical.
J.
The Town Board may require a staging plan as part
of the site plan application for any project with a construction period
of two years or more. The staging plan shall be clearly identified
on documents submitted with the site plan application and shall contain
the area of the development in each phase, dates anticipated for the
start and completion of project activities and various phases. The
proposed staging plan shall be a part of the site plan application.
The Town Board may approve a request for staging, provided that the
applicant can demonstrate that such staged single-family attached
dwelling unit development shall:
(1)
Enable each single-family attached dwelling unit to
be completed and ready for occupancy prior to the start of development
of the next phase.
(2)
Not effect the residents' use and enjoyment of each
dwelling unit or any open space.
(3)
Not necessitate development activity (such as utility
extensions, construction vehicles, etc.) that would interfere with
developed single-family attached dwelling unit clusters.
(4)
Not require more than 24 months to complete all development
activities on any site of five aces or less.
