[Added 11-16-2011 by L.L. No. 4-2011]
A. Statement of intent and objectives.
(1)
It is the intent of this section to regulate the construction
of residential apartments in R-3 and R-4 Multiple Dwellings for full-time
students matriculated at an accredited college or university. Housing
specifically designed for students is a desirable need within the
community; it is equally important to maintain and safeguard community
ambiance, character and environmental quality.
(2)
This section recognizes that while standard zoning criteria
are important to the protection of the community as a whole, in the
instance of collegiate housing developments, standards can be tailored
to meet the special conditions and uses. This section protects the
community through the adoption of standards and regulations that encourage
collegian residential development while protecting health, safety
and general welfare of the entire community.
(3)
It is the specific intent of this section to provide the Town
of Orchard Park with the flexibility to designate property with the
CR designation. The Town Board, with the advice and assistance of
the Planning Board, may assign the CR designation in areas of the
town currently zoned R-3 or R-4 within 1,000 feet of the main campus
of an accredited college or university.
B. Permitted uses in CR District.
(1)
The housing of full-time matriculated students at an accredited
college or university or a college or university that is a member
of the State University System of New York (SUNY). The housing development
shall have a written contractual relationship with the accredited
college or university to regulate the residents to those attending
their educational institute.
C. Lot regulations.
(1)
Lot size, set backs, coverage shall be per the R-3 or R-4 requirements
in which the CR district is.
(2)
Emergency vehicle access. A perimeter road around the building
shall be provided for emergency vehicles. Said road shall be a minimum
of 16 feet wide, hard surface and restricted from parking thereon.
Furthermore, parking shall be restricted between the building and
the perimeter road. The perimeter road shall be designated as a fire
lane.
(3)
At least one ingress and egress shall be located on a public
highway.
D. Maximum number of stories shall be three.
E. Maximum height of buildings. The maximum mean building height shall
be 40 feet.
F. Lot density. Based on a review of the site plan which meets the required
set backs and details required by this section, the Planning Board
shall recommend the appropriate number of units to the Town Board
for its consideration and adoption for the specific project.
G. Parking. There shall be 3/4 parking space provided for each bedroom
in the apartment. One visitor parking shall be provided for every
10 units.
H. Collegiate housing conditions or approval. Standards and procedure for approval of collegian housing not covered by regulations herein shall be covered by the procedures set forth in §
144-46, Multiple dwellings and townhouses, of this chapter.