[Ord. No. 2470 §1, 3-27-2012]
This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Olive Boulevard
Corridor Design Regulations".
[Ord. No. 2470 §1, 3-27-2012]
A.
The
intent of this Chapter is to further the goals and objectives of the
Olivette Strategic Plan (see Figure 1 below). Supplemental to the
Strategic Plan, this Chapter provides direction and guidance to the
petitioner, developer, and design professional in articulating, defining,
and illustrating what constitutes "dynamic sense of place".
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Figure 1. The following figure is from the Olivette Strategic
Plan. It provides an illustration of the overall redevelopment vision
for the Olive Boulevard Corridor and articulates the concept of dynamic
sense of place.
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B.
It
is the purpose of this Chapter to:
1.
Promote redevelopment along the Olive Boulevard Corridor consistent
with the visions of the Olivette Strategic Plan;
2.
Enhance the visual appearance of the Olive Boulevard Corridor through
the creation of uniform streetscape standards, landscape standards,
and architectural standards;
3.
Develop a safe and attractive pedestrian passageway along the Olive
Boulevard Corridor;
4.
Encourage coordinated planning between parcels, including, but not
limited to, joint vehicle access, cross access easements for vehicles,
pedestrians, and other non-motorized vehicular movement; and
5.
Protect and preserve the value of properties along Olive Boulevard
Corridor.
[Ord. No. 2470 §1, 3-27-2012]
A.
The
standards of this Chapter shall apply to all real property located
within nine hundred fifty (950) feet from the centerline of Olive
Boulevard or actual depth of such property, whichever is greater.
B.
Properties
currently utilized as existing single-family residences whether zoned
"SR" Single-Family Residential District or not are exempt from Articles
contained in this Chapter.
C.
Any change in existing basic permitted uses or uses permitted by site plan approval under Section 400.740 to an equivalent basic permitted uses or uses permitted by site plan approval noted under Section 400.740 that results in no modifications to the site grounds or structures on the site shall be exempt from Article II Site Planning, Article III Streetscape, Article IV Building Materials and Design, Article V Landscaping, and Article VI Exterior Lighting.
[Ord. No. 2470 §1, 3-27-2012]
Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in
this Chapter shall be interpreted so as to give them the same meaning
they have in common usage and to give this Chapter its most reasonable
application.
Refers to the Olivette Strategic Plan: Dynamic Sense of Place
as adopted on August 17, 2006, and as subsequently amended.
[Ord. No. 2470 §1, 3-27-2012; Ord. No. 2685, 11-26-2019]
A.
In conjunction with a petition for:
B.
The Planning and Community Design Commission shall supplement the
review of the community design aspects of the petition with the addition
of the following Articles:
C.
The Commission may review and approve variations to the design aspects
as outlined in this Chapter. In exercising this authority, the Commission
shall vary requirements only to the extent necessary, subject to the
following standards:
1.
Strengthen and reinforce the Olive Boulevard corridor and the
streetscape as proposed under this Chapter.
2.
Provide for and accommodate safe and efficient pedestrian movement
between the street, building, neighboring buildings, and adjacent
structures;
3.
Create comfortable environments for pedestrians on site and
near buildings;
4.
Minimize the visibility of surface parking dominating the view
of a parcel from the street;
5.
Minimize the spillover effects of noise, vehicles, and lighting,
to surrounding residential neighborhoods; and
6.
Establish acceptable standards for transitions between non-residential
properties abutting residential properties.
7.
Alternative building materials or exterior building material
finishes reinforce the spirit and intent of this Chapter and the visions
outlined in the Strategic Plan.
8.
Provide innovative landscaping treatments that finishes reinforce
the spirit and intent of this Chapter and the visions outlined in
the Strategic Plan.
D.
The petitioner shall demonstrate that all reasonable steps have been
taken to maintain the City's site planning standards, complement
the City's streetscape standards, minimize the negative effects
of a proposed development upon the surrounding built and natural environment
as well as upon the subject site itself, including, but not limited
to:
1.
Storm drainage;
2.
Visual buffering of buildings and off-street parking areas;
3.
Expanse of parking surfaces;
4.
Traffic and other activities;
5.
Noise from traffic and other activities;
6.
Pedestrian convenience and safety;
7.
Provision of landscaping, open space and recreation facilities;
8.
Signs and other identification; and
9.
Light pollution and spillover to adjacent properties.
