[Added 2-24-2005]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A residential building, or portion thereof, containing dwelling
units used for occupancy by three or more families living independently
of each other and containing three or more residential dwelling units.
A residential real estate development subject to a condominium
declaration pursuant to Chapter 703, Wis. Stats.
An apartment or condominium development.
No MFRD may be constructed and maintained unless it is approved
pursuant to this article.
In addition to standards applicable to regular subdivisions,
no MFRD shall be approved unless the following items have been submitted
and approved by the City:
A.
A development plan of the project, including location and sizes of
structures, parking layout, access areas and exterior elevations;
B.
A preliminary landscaping plan of the project indicating types and
sizes of landscaping materials and permanent irrigation facilities,
prepared by a person licensed by the state to prepare such plans;
C.
A preliminary lighting plan of the project indicating location and
nature of exterior lighting and lighting fixtures in common areas;
D.
The proposed condominium documents, including those portions of the
covenants, conditions and restrictions that apply to the conveyance
of units, the assignment of parking and the management of common areas
within the project;
E.
Preliminary construction plans of any proposed new buildings. For
existing buildings proposed to be converted, original construction
plans or a set of plans accurately showing existing construction shall
be submitted; and
F.
Such other information which the City Engineer determines is necessary
to evaluate the proposed project.
The location and orientation of all buildings shall, whenever
feasible, preserve natural features by minimizing the disturbance
to the physical environment. Natural features such as trees, waterways,
historic landmarks or slopes shall be delineated in the development
plan and considered when planning the location and orientation of
buildings, open spaces, underground services, walks, paved areas,
play areas, parking areas and finished grade elevations.
The following standards shall be met:
A.
All setback areas fronting on or visible from an adjacent public
street, and all recreation, leisure and open space areas, shall be
landscaped in accordance with the project plan. Parking lots are allowed
in the setback area if approved by the Plan Commission;
B.
Decorative design elements, such as fountains, pools, benches, sculpture,
planters, exterior recreational facilities and similar elements, may
be permitted, providing such elements are incorporated as a part of
the landscaping plan.
All on-site lighting systems shall be required on all vehicular
accessways and along major walkways. Such lighting shall be directed
onto the driveways and walkways within the development and away from
the adjacent properties. Lighting shall also be installed within all
covered and enclosed parking areas.
Lot coverage shall conform to this chapter's requirements for
the zoning district in which the MFRD project is proposed.
The following requirements shall apply:
A.
Minimum grass or vegetated open space for MFRDs shall be 30% of the
parcel being developed.
B.
Common open-space areas shall be designed and located within the
project to afford use by all residents of the project. These common
areas may include, but are not limited to, game courts or rooms, swimming
pools, garden roofs, sauna baths, putting greens, or play lots.
C.
Active recreation and leisure areas, except those located completely
within a structure, used to meet the open space requirement, shall
not be located within 15 feet of any door or window of a dwelling
unit.
D.
Private waterways, including pools, streams and fountains, may be
used to satisfy not more than 50% of the required open space.
E.
Short-term bicycle parking shall be provided. Enclosed, long-term bicycle parking may be included and can be used as part of the 30% common area requirement. The Plan Commission may also reduce auto parking spaces based on the proposed long- and short-term bicycle parking (Article XVI).
[Added 12-31-2015 by Ord.
No. 1821-16]
Notwithstanding the common open space requirement, each unit
may directly access private open space.
Trash collection areas shall be provided within 250 feet of
the units they are designed to serve. Such areas shall be enclosed
within a building or screened with masonry or wood walls having a
minimum height of five feet. Access gates or doors to any trash area
not enclosed within a building are to be of opaque material.
Where there are unusual circumstances involving the location,
site, design or configuration of a proposed MFRD, the Plan Commission
may approve exceptions to one or more of the terms of this chapter.
Lack of funds to comply shall not constitute a reason for an exception.
A.
The developer of an MFRD shall file an application with the Clerk/Treasurer
for approval of the project plan. The Clerk/Treasurer shall refer
the application to the City Engineer and the City Plan Commission.
B.
The application shall be accompanied by 12 copies of the site plan
(8.5 inches by 11 inches reduction), written material and other information
required by this section and one 11 inches by 17 inches or larger
copy of the site plan. The application shall contain the elements
required by City Plan Commission policy.
C.
An applicant who wishes to change an approved site plan, if such
proposed changes increase density by more than 5% or otherwise substantially
alters parking, principal uses, drainage or similar principal site
plan elements, then such changes shall be reviewed and decided upon
in the same procedures as set forth herein for consideration of an
original application.
D.
An application for approval of an MFRD shall be reviewed as a site plan review under Article VII.
[Amended 2-23-2009]
E.
MFRD review fees will be the same as a conditional use permit application
fee established under this chapter.
