The principal purpose of the Neighborhood Center District is
to provide for a variety of pedestrian-oriented retail, office, lodging,
residential, and civic land uses in the Town center area. The intent
of the district is to encourage the development and sustainability
of a vibrant mixed-use area where residents and visitors can live,
work, shop, dine, be entertained, enjoy community and cultural events,
and contribute to the economic viability of the Neighborhood Center
District and the Town of Ledgeview as a whole, The Neighborhood Center
District designation may be applied to land that meets the following
primary characteristics:
A. This district will be appropriate in areas identified as Future Neighborhood
Center on the future land use map of the Town of Ledgeview Comprehensive
Plan. Areas include the CTH G and CTH GV, CTH GV and CTH X, CTH G
and Lime Kiln Road, Ledgeview Business Park, and CTH MM and Elmview
Road intersections.
B. This district will be appropriate in areas of the Town of Ledgeview
where commercial, lodging, residential, and civic activities are desirable
for the benefit of the residents and the Town in general.
C. This district will be appropriate where its permitted uses and performance
standards serve to widen the Town of Ledgeview's economic base and
further the development of the neighborhood center as recommended
in the Neighborhood Center District Model and the Town of Ledgeview
Comprehensive Plan.
D. All new construction or changes of use within the Neighborhood Center Zoning District shall conform to the general provisions as specified in §
135-192 and any other relevant regulations of this article unless noted in this chapter, in which case the regulations in this chapter shall prevail.
Each application shall include the following components in addition to any other documents and information required to be submitted under §
135-196. Where certain factors such as the size of the proposed district its relationship to an adjacent neighborhood, land use, or other similar factors may render certain components irrelevant and to that extent such components need not be addressed.
A. A statement describing how the proposed NCD satisfies the intent of this section and is consistent with the applicable goals and objectives of the Town of Ledgeview Comprehensive Plan and any existing general development plan for the applicable development area. If one or more characteristics of the NCD delineated in §
135-192 are missing from an application, the applicant shall justify why all of the characteristics cannot or should not be provided.
B. A parking and loading needs study that demonstrates parking needs and requirements and includes strategies for dealing with these needs and requirements, including phasing plans, parking alternatives and requirements as provided in Article
XXI (Off-Street Parking Requirements), as well as transportation demand management strategies.
C. A stormwater management plan addressing shared stormwater management
facilities, off-site stormwater management facilities, and the proposed
phasing of the construction of stormwater management facilities.
D. A general development plan, as provided in §
135-191, including all information required by §
135-196 to support any element of the plan.
E. A code of development, as provided in §
135-192, including all information required by §
135-196 to support any element of the code.
A general development plan shall serve as the application plan required by §
135-196B(8). In addition to the application plan requirements, the following are required elements of the general development plan:
A. The general allocation of uses to each block in terms of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, amenities, parks, recreational facilities open to the public, and any other use category proposed by the applicant and which complies with the requirements of §
135-194.
B. The location of proposed greenspaces, amenities, conservation areas or preservation areas, as provided in §
135-195.
C. Building footprints or graphic representations of central features
or major elements essential to the design of the development, shown
at the block level.
A code of development shall establish the unifying design guidelines,
the specific regulations for the district, and the use characteristics
of each block; shall provide for certainty in the location of and
appearance of central features and the permitted uses in the district;
and shall provide a flexible range of a mix of uses and densities.
To satisfy these requirements, each code of development shall establish:
A. The uses permitted in the district by right and by conditional use permit, as provided in §
135-193.
B. The amount of developed square footage proposed delineated for the
entire NCD and by block by use, amenity, streets and lot coverage.
The developed square footage may be expressed as a proposed range
of square footage.
C. The amount of land area devoted to greenspace and amenities, as provided in §
135-195.
D. All requirements and restrictions associated with each use delineated in Subsection
A.
E. All uses expressly prohibited in the district, so that they may not
be considered to be uses accessory to a permitted use.
F. Architectural and landscape standards which shall address the following:
(1)
The form, massing, and proportions of structures.
(a)
Identify the structure form to determine the mix of uses within
the constraint of building type established in the NCD. The look and
layout of the building form shall reflect neighborhood scale, parking
standards, and pedestrian accessibility.
(b)
Identify the structural size or mass and elements used to break
up the mass of monolithic or large buildings.
(c)
Identify how the form and mass of the proposed structures are
proportionate in scale to the NCD.
(2)
Architectural styles.
(a)
Development of one structure or multiple attached structures
exceeding maximum square footage shall be prohibited, with the exception
of certain special use permits.
(b)
Eclectic mix of modem and historic styles is recommended.
(c)
All sides of structures shall have finished appearance with
windows and doors that appear to function as part of public structure
(no blank walls).
(d)
Rooftop equipment shall be screened from view from any street,
public right-of-way, or surrounding property and shall be architecturally
integrated into the building design.
(e)
All utility lines shall be buried.
(f)
Trash enclosures, utilities, or other ground-mounted equipment
shall be screened from the general public by a six-foot high masonry
wall or landscape feature to match building design, and to specifications
as identified by local utilities.
(g)
Trash enclosures and loading docks shall be gated with fully
screened gates painted to match adjacent walls.
(h)
Wall-mounted utilities shall be screened with materials architecturally
integrated into the building design or painted to match the exterior
wall color in that location, and to specifications as identified by
local utilities.
(i)
Ground-mounted utilities shall be screened with materials architecturally
integrated into the building design and/or screened with landscaping
if the ground-mounted utilities cannot be enclosed, and to specifications
as identified by local utilities.
(j)
Building and signage design shall comply with overall NCD design.
(3)
Materials, colors, and textures.
(a)
Appropriate combinations of materials, colors, and textures
shall be used in a theme consistent with the design of the overall
NCD and reflect the Neighborhood Center District concepts for development.
(b)
Materials, such as stone, brick, painted metal, and wood, or
imitations thereof substantially imitating the appearance and quality
of such materials shall be used.
(c)
Flat-faced concrete or cinder block is prohibited.
(d)
EIFS is limited to dormers, gables, and soffits only.
(e)
Themed color combinations for the site are required.
(f)
Vinyl and or aluminum siding is permitted by conditional use
permit only.
(4)
Roof form and pitch.
(a)
Gable and hip roofs shall be used except as provided in Subsection
F(4)(b).
[1]
Main roof range 8:12 - 12:12.
[2]
Entry roof range 4:12 - 6:12.
[3]
Roof forms must be continuous and wrap around corners/building
planes.
[4]
Rooflines shall be articulated.
(b)
Flat roofs are allowed provided the architectural theme of the
NCD justifies flat roof structures.
(5)
Architectural ornamentation. Finials, scalloping, weather vanes,
wood shingle roof, columns, cupolas, outdoor dining patios, ornamental
fences, etc., shall be considered in a theme consistent with the design
of the overall NCD and reflect the Neighborhood Center District concepts
for development.
(6)
Facade treatments, including window and door openings.
(a)
Shutters, awnings, wall and awning signage, entry coverage,
etc. shall be considered in a theme consistent with the design of
the overall NCD and reflect the Neighborhood Center District concepts
for development.
(b)
Elevations shall use any combination of the following: masonry,
natural stone, rusted steel, painted steel, and exposed wooden beams
and columns consistent with the theme of the site.
(c)
Buildings may utilize sills, windows, leaders, and ornamental
features to visually articulate elevations.
(d)
Elevations shall utilize more than one material in the face
of the elevations, excluding windows.
(e)
Flat-faced concrete or cinder block is prohibited.
G. The preservation of historic structures, sites, and archeological
sites identified by the National Register of Historic Places, Wisconsin
Historical Society or as recognized by the Town of Ledgeview.
(1)
An exemption shall be allowed from certain design criteria to
maintain the integrity of existing historic structures and sites.
(2)
Historic structures shall be utilized as an architectural model
for new structures within the NCD.
(3)
Historic structures shall be utilized as site focus features.
H. For each block and lot:
(1)
The following chart specifies minimum lot size, maximum building
height, maximum building footprint, setback lines, required greenspace,
and the minimum distance between buildings.
Town of Ledgeview
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Neighborhood Center District
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Setback Lines
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Lot Size Minimum/ Maximum
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Maximum Building Height
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Maximum Building Footprint
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From Right-Of-Way
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Front
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Side or Corner Side
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Rear
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Required Green-space
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Distance Between Buildings
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6,000 to 10,000 square feet
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36 feet or as approved by Town Board
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40,000 square feet
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25 feet
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0 feet
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0 feet
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15 feet
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15% minimum to 25% maximum
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0 feet, total combined buildings greater than 40,000 square
feet
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(2)
The range of uses permitted on the block by right and by conditional
use permit:
(a)
Minimum two uses required per block.
(b)
Specific uses allowed on each lot shall be designated.
(c)
Placement of buildings shall be clustered.
(d)
Focus shall include pedestrian access within clustered buildings
and between clusters,
(e)
Front yard shall face or be visible to street.
I. Sidewalk and pedestrian path locations.
(1)
Hardscape areas, sidewalks, plazas, parkways, street crossings,
etc. shall use integral colors, which are compatible with the proposed
development. The use of exposed aggregate as an accent within sidewalks
and plazas is encouraged.
(2)
Sidewalks are required on front/main entry of all buildings.
(3)
Materials can include stamped concrete, cobblestone simulation,
and colored concrete.
(4)
Sidewalks should be designed at six to 10 feet wide to encourage
walking rather than driving.
(5)
At least one pedestrian/bicycle path connecting to adjacent/future
residential neighborhoods and/or a parallel trail shall be included.
J. Streets. Street right-of-way width and design as identified in the
following table:
Figure 3-6: Street and Right-of-Way Width Standards Summary
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Street Type
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Right-of-Way Width*
(feet)
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Pavement Width (curb face to curb face)
(feet)
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Driving Lane Width
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On-Street Parking
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Parking Areas Defined by Curbs?
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Collectors
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60
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34
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9 to 10 feet
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Both sides
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Yes
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Local streets
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No parking allowed
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40
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18
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9
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None
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No
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Parking on one side
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46 to 48
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22 to 24
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14 to 16 feet travel lane
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One side
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If needed
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Parking both sides
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50 to 52
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26 to 28
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10 to 12 feet travel lane
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Both sides
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If needed
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Alleys
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—
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20
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—
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—
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—
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*
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The right-of-way width includes the widths of the driving area,
parking area, curbs, terraces (between the sidewalk and street), and
sidewalks.
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K. Lighting.
(1)
All private street and sidewalk lighting shall be pedestrian
level, not including county highways.
(2)
Light bulb elements shall match throughout the lighting scheme.
Direct white light shall not be allowed.
(3)
All street and sidewalk lighting shall be of the same style
and color scheme throughout the NCD, including the use of uniform
light bulb elements and features.
(4)
Light pole color compliant with NCD for buildings and sidewalks.
(5)
Light pole design compliant with building architecture.
(6)
Exterior illumination of landscape and buildings shall be by
ground-mounted fixtures, which shall be indirect, focused, and hooded
and shall be arranged so that the source of light is not visible from
any street or adjoining property.
(7)
Illumination of pedestrian walkways shall be by any combination
of the following: lighted bollard, recessed light fixtures, or wall-mounted
fixtures. Freestanding light standards are discouraged in non-parking
lot areas. Light standards located within parking areas shall be a
maximum of 35 feet in height above grade.
M. Conservation areas and preservation areas, if applicable; see §
135-195.
N. Parking areas.
Angle
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Width
(feet)
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Depth
(feet)
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Aisle
(feet)
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Stall Width (at curb)
(feet)
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Overall Width
(2 parking lines)
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90°
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9
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18.5
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25
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10
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62
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60°
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9
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19
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15
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11.44
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53
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45°
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9
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17.5
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15
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13.97
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50
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30°
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9
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17.3
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15
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19.8
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49.6
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Parallel
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n/a
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10
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n/a
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20
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n/a
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(1)
All parking areas shall be shared spaces for the entire NCD.
(2)
All parking areas shall include parking accommodations for bicycles
at a point conveniently close to the pedestrian/sidewalk areas and
main entry of buildings. At least one bicycle stall per 10 automobile
parking stalls shall be required.
(3)
Off-street parking areas shall be on the side and rear of buildings,
partially or completely screened from public rights-of-way. Off-street
parking in front of buildings shall only be considered when no other
design option is available or possible due to topography, natural
features, or other such features.
(4)
The primary entry to buildings shall have limited parking to
encourage pedestrian activity.
(5)
Developments shall have a designated maximum number of parking
spaces. The developer shall consult with the Town of Ledgeview staff
regarding the maximum number of necessary parking spaces, who shall
make a recommendation to the Zoning and Planning Committee and Town
Board. Parking lots may be allowed to include reserve-parking areas
that allow for future expansion if additional parking is necessary.
(a)
The maximum number of parking spaces for each use shall be no greater than the minimum number of spaces for each use identified in §
135-204 of the code of the Town of Ledgeview. The exact number of spaces shall be determined by the Town Board.
(b)
A reserve parking area shall have future drive lanes and interconnectivity
identified.
(c)
A reserve parking area shall be held as open greenspace. The
greenspace may exceed 25% until such time that the parking lot is
needed and developed or determined unnecessary and developed for another
use that is approved by the Town of Ledgeview.
(6)
Parking areas shall have at least 10% landscaped greenspace
within the parking area to include a variety of grass, plants, vegetation,
and the required one tree for every 250 square feet of landscaped
surface.
(7)
Sixty-degree angled parking with one-way drive lanes shall be
used for parking lots wherever practicable.
(8)
Parking lots adjacent to other developments or streets shall
be screened by a minimum three-foot-high wall, fence, and/or mounding.
(a)
Landscaped berms, fences, walls, or the combination thereof
shall not to exceed 42 inches in height and shall be designed to allow
pedestrian passage.
(b)
Parking lot landscape islands shall be a minimum of eight feet
wide (inside dimension) and contain one tree.
(9)
Civic spaces and public areas for community or civic activities
(e.g., libraries and their associated yards, schools, and places of
worship). Civic spaces are encouraged to allow for a regular flow
of public entering the NCD.
[Amended 10-7-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-18; 5-6-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-008]
Permitted uses shall be as defined in Table 5: Land Use Regulations
and Matrix of Land Uses.
There shall be a mixture of uses within each NCD as follows:
A. Each district shall have at least two uses provided that the Town
Board may waive this requirement if the district is an infill project
or at least two uses are already present within 1/4 mile of the proposed
district. For purposes of this section, an "infill project" is a project
in which a parcel is developed or redeveloped, where abutting or nearby
parcels are already developed, and where the project area is relatively
small compared to the developed abutting or nearby parcels.
B. Each district shall have at least two different general use classifications
(i.e., residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, parks,
or recreational facilities open to the public) provided that this
requirement may be waived by the Town Board if a different use is
already present within 1/4 mile of the proposed district and accomplishes
the mixture of uses within the neighborhood sought to be achieved
by this section to an equivalent degree.
C. The mixture of uses shall be based upon the uses recommended in the
land use element of the Comprehensive Plan. The required mixture of
uses may be obtained with different uses in different buildings or
a mixture of uses within the same building.
Each NCD shall include the following:
A. Greenspace. Greenspace is the total undeveloped, open area used for
landscaping, recreation and landscaping. The minimum area devoted
to greenspace is as follows:
(1)
For areas shown in the land use element of the Comprehensive
Plan as Neighborhood Center, the area devoted to greenspace shall
be at least 15% but not more than 25% of the gross acreage of the
site.
(2)
For areas having a land use designation not addressed in Subsection
A(1), the recommendations of the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan shall guide the minimum area devoted to greenspace.
(3)
The Town Board at the request of the applicant may reduce the
minimum area devoted to greenspace. In acting on a request, the Board
shall consider the relationship of the site to adjoining or nearby
properties containing public greenspace, such as parks or natural
areas; the known future uses of the adjoining properties; and whether
a reduction would better achieve the goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
B. Amenities. Amenities are greenspaces with landscaping, pathways,
benches, gazebos or other similar aesthetic enhancements. The minimum
area devoted to amenities is as follows:
(1)
For areas shown in the land use element of the Comprehensive
Plan as Neighborhood Center, the area devoted to amenities shall be
at least 15% of the gross acreage of the site. If at least 15% is
not provided, a fee in lieu of dedication shall be paid in an amount
equal to the percentage of the value of the project, if approved by
the Town of Ledgeview. [Example: If a project valuing $500,000 is
submitted with only 10% amenities, then 5% of the value of the project
is due as a fee in lieu of dedication ($25,000).]
(2)
Amenities preserving existing natural areas and future environmental
areas in the Comprehensive Plan arc encouraged.
(3)
For areas having a land use designation not addressed in Subsection
B(1), the recommendations of the applicable provisions of the Comprehensive Plan shall be guidance on the minimum area devoted to amenities.
(4)
The Town Board at the request of the applicant may reduce the
minimum area devoted to amenities. In acting on a request, the Board
shall consider these factors: the relationship of the site to adjoining
or nearby properties containing amenities; the proportion of residential
uses to nonresidential uses proposed; the known future uses of the
adjoining properties; and whether or not a reduction would better
achieve the neighborhood model goals of the Comprehensive Plan.
C. Additional requirements for amenities. Amenities shall also be subject
to the following:
(1)
At least 90% of the residential units in the NCD shall be within
a one-quarter-mile walk of an amenity.
(2)
The size, location, shape, slope, and condition of the land
shall be suitable for the proposed amenity.
(3)
The amenity shall be suitable for the specific population to
be served.
(4)
The design of any recreational facilities shall meet the minimum
design requirements from recognized sources of engineering and recreational
standards.
(5)
In nonresidential areas of the development, amenities shall
be located so that they are easily accessible to patrons and employees
of the development.
D. Greenspace within parks and recreational amenities. Any portion of
an amenity, including a trail, which is covered in grass or other
vegetation, may be counted as both greenspace and an amenity.
E. Conservation areas within greenspace. A conservation area is any
area that is preserved in its natural state. Conservation areas that
maintain required environmental features such as wetlands shall not
be included as greenspace area.