[Ord. No. 4190, 2-1-2021]
A. Creation and Amendments.
1.
The creation and amendment of an overlay district shall be made pursuant to Section
405.100,
Zoning Map Amendment.
B. Conflicts.
1.
Where a specific overlay standard is imposed, it is to be followed
in lieu of a general provision of this Code.
2.
Where the overlay district does not address a required standard
and it is otherwise contained in this Code, the standard in this Code
shall be followed.
3.
In the event of a conflict between the standards of the overlay
zoning district and this Code, the standards governing the overlay
district shall control.
4.
In the event of a conflict between the standards of the overlay
zoning district and other standards in this Code, the most restrictive
shall control
5.
In some instances, land may be classified into multiple overlay
districts. In the event of an express conflict between the standards
of the multiple overlay districts, the most restrictive standards
shall apply.
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A. Purpose.
1.
The PUD District is intended to encourage innovative land planning
and site design concepts that achieve a high level of public benefits,
environmental sensitivity, energy efficiency, aesthetics, high-quality
development, and other community goals by:
a.
Reducing or eliminating the inflexibility that may result from
strict application of the standards of this Code that were designed
primarily for individual lots;
b.
Allowing greater freedom in selecting the means to provide access,
site design, open space, and design amenities;
c.
Promoting quality urban design and environmentally sensitive
development by allowing development to take advantage of special site
characteristics, locations, and land uses;
d.
Requiring compliance with development standards that reflect
the high level of public investment in adjoining lands; and
e.
Facilitating implementation of the Lake Saint Louis Comprehensive
Plan and development in the interest of health, safety and welfare
of the residents of Lake Saint Louis.
B. Previously Approved Planned Developments.
1.
The following zoning districts and developments, including development
plans and any associated text and standards, which were approved prior
to the effective date of this Code are now designated as separate
PUD Overlay Districts, and shall continue in effect and be considered
legally conforming under this Code:
a.
Properties with a prior zoning designation of Planned Development
District (PD) or Planned Residential District (PR), and which have
been platted, developed, or granted approval of a preliminary development
plan or final development plan that is valid as of the effective date
of this Code.
b.
Areas platted prior to March 21, 1978, and subject to a zero
lot line development concept, more specifically identified as the
Patio Cove I, Patio Cove II, Patio Cove III, and Patio Green subdivisions.
2.
Developments identified in Subsection
(B)(1) shall be subject to all applicable standards of this Code, including those of the underlying base zoning district, except where expressly modified by this Article or by a previously approved ordinance, resolution, plan, plat, or other approval.
3.
Preliminary development plans, final development plans, and site plans for areas approved prior to the effective date of this Code for developments identified in Subsection
(B)(1) will be considered to be Master Plans (Section
405.150) or site plans (Section
405.160), as determined by the Community Development Director.
4.
Any proposed modification of a previously approved planned development listed in Subsection
(B)(1) shall be reviewed in accordance with the requirements of this Article.
C. Eligibility.
1.
An application for a Zoning Map amendment (Section
405.100) to include a property in the PUD Overlay District may only be accepted for review and consideration if the application meets the following criteria:
a.
Need. The proposed development could not be
developed using conventional zoning districts or standards.
b.
Minimum Size. At least one of the following
criteria is met:
(1) The development includes a contiguous area of at
least five (5) acres; or
(2) The development contains at least fifty thousand
(50,000) square feet of nonresidential gross floor area; or
(3) The development contains at least one hundred (100)
dwelling units.
c.
Unified Control. The entire area of the proposed
development shall be under single ownership or unified control, such
that there is a single entity having responsibility for completing
the entire project. This provision shall not prohibit a transfer of
ownership or control, provided that a unified ownership remains.
D. Procedures.
1.
Requests to include property in a PUD Overlay District require
the concurrent approval of the following applications:
a.
Zoning Map amendment (Section
405.100); and
2.
The PUD Overlay District shall be applied over the underlying
base zoning district and depicted accordingly on the Official Zoning
Map (e.g. "R1-PUD" or "C1-PUD").
E. Regulatory Flexibility.
1.
Unless otherwise expressly allowed by this Article and approved
by the Board of Aldermen during the approval process, property located
in the PUD Overlay District shall be subject to all applicable standards
of this Code, including those of the underlying base zoning district.
2.
To encourage flexibility and creativity, the Board of Aldermen
may impose additional standards beyond those contained elsewhere in
this Code and may approve specific exceptions from or modifications
to the requirements of the underlying base zoning district and other
requirements of this Code as a part of the approval process.
3.
Any regulatory modification shall be approved through a finding
by the Board of Aldermen that:
a.
The modification addresses a unique situation.
b.
The project provides public benefits to the City in an amount
proportional to the number and degree of requested regulatory modifications.
Public benefits include but are not limited to architectural distinction,
new or enhanced public infrastructure, sustainable site and/or building
features, land dedication, public art, open space and landscaping,
or enhancements to off-site City-owned parks or other public facilities.
c.
The development quality is better than what could have been
accomplished through the strict application of the base zoning district
standards or other standards of this Code.
4.
After a property has been included in the PUD Overlay District, requests for relief from any additional standards or regulatory modifications mentioned in Subsections
(E)(2) and
(3) on a single lot or two (2) adjacent lots shall require approval of a minor adjustment (Section
405.220) or variance (Section
405.230), except where an alternative process is specified elsewhere in this Code. Requests for relief for multiple properties shall be processed as a new application in accordance with Subsection
(D).
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A. Purpose.
1.
The purpose of the Uptown Overlay District is to facilitate
the revitalization of the area near the intersection of Lake Saint
Louis Boulevard and Interstate 70 into a walkable, mixed-use district
in accordance with the recommendations of the City's Comprehensive
Plan.
B. Applicability.
1.
The requirements of this Article shall apply to all buildings,
structures, sites and properties within the Uptown Overlay District
as depicted on the Official Zoning Map, unless specifically modified
herein and with the following exception:
a.
Subsection
(E) shall only apply to development activities requiring approval of a site plan (Section
405.160) or Master Plan (Section
405.150).
C. Procedures.
1.
Development within the Uptown Overlay District shall follow the applicable procedures in Chapter
405,
Administration and
Procedures.
D. Allowed Uses.
1.
The land uses allowed in the underlying zoning district are
allowed in the Uptown Overlay District, with the following modifications:
a.
The number of dwelling units within the district shall not exceed
150.
b.
Dwelling units are not permitted on ground floors.
E. Dimensional Standards.
1.
Table 415.140, UPT - Uptown Overlay District Dimensional Standards, lists the dimensional standards for the Uptown District. Refer to Chapter
410, Article
III,
Measurements and Exceptions, for additional standards.
Table 415.140
UPT - Uptown Overlay District Dimensional Standards
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Lot Standards (minimum)
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Lot area (square feet)
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None
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Lot width (feet)
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None
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Lot depth (feet)
|
None
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Setbacks (minimum)
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Front setback (feet)
|
None, except buildings fronting Lake Saint Louis Boulevard must
be located no closer than 20 feet and no further than 30 feet from
the right-of-way line of Lake Saint Louis Boulevard
|
Side setback (feet)
|
None
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Rear setback (feet)
|
None, except 20 feet from rear lot lines abutting Lake Saint
Louis
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Building separation (feet)
|
12
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Other Standards (maximum)
|
Building height (feet)
|
Lots on the north side of Lake Saint Louis Boulevard
or lots fronting Veterans Memorial Parkway.
|
70 feet
|
All other lots
|
50 feet
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Floor area ratio
|
None
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Lot coverage
|
80%
|
Net density (dwelling units per acre)
|
30
|
F. Development Standards.
1.
Parking.
a.
Parking areas shall be designed to not overpower the character
of the development nor appear as a dominant feature of the site.
b.
Surface parking lots shall be located to the rear or side of
the building.
c.
Surface parking lots shall be prohibited within the front yard
setback.
d.
Surface parking lots shall be prohibited within the rear yard
setback for lots adjacent to Lake Saint Louis.
e.
Shared parking is encouraged.
f.
Parking structures shall be provided with a facade designed
to mimic the adjacent buildings, so as to assist in integrating and
camouflaging the structure.
2.
Lighting.
a.
Foot-candles shall fade to a zero (0.0) reading at property
lines abutting Lake Saint Louis.
b.
Architectural lighting, particularly as buildings are viewed
from Lake Saint Louis, is highly encouraged.
3.
Site Circulation.
a.
Sidewalks.
(1) Sidewalks, at least six (6) feet in width, shall
be provided on both sides of all streets and/or along the full length
of any facade featuring a customer entrance and along any facade abutting
a public parking area.
(2) Sidewalks are required extending from the public
pathway system to the front door of the establishment.
(3) Front doors of all buildings will be physically
and visually connected to one another by sidewalks or other pedestrian
pathways that clearly delineate the importance of the pedestrian and
pedestrian movement.
(4) Crosswalks, in compliance with district-wide standards,
will be placed at all street intersections, drive entrances, and internal
walkways.
(5) Casual meeting areas in parklike settings featuring
landscaping, benches, pedestrian-oriented lighting are encouraged
along sidewalks and pathways.
b.
Promenade.
(1) All projects located south of Lake Saint Louis
Boulevard and having frontage along Lake Saint Louis or Peruque Creek
shall provide a public promenade along that frontage within the boundaries
of the property being developed.
(2) The promenade shall be design in accordance with
the following:
(a) Allow public access for walking, biking, outdoor
dining, and lake views.
(b) Include amenities, such as landscaping, trees,
seating areas, and pedestrian lighting.
(c) The width of the promenade should be as wide as
possible to allow its use as a multi-functional, public space. The
minimum clear width, as necessary in constrained areas, should be
no less than twelve (12) feet, or more if needed to accommodate emergency
or maintenance vehicles.
4.
Landscaping.
a.
Views toward the Uptown District from residences across Lake
Saint Louis should be respected by using landscaping and trees to
soften the views of buildings and lights. Existing mature trees along
the bluff shall be preserved where feasible.
G. Waivers And Modifications.
1.
The standards of this Section may be waived or modified through
one of the following procedures, except where an alternative procedure
is specified in this Article:
c.
Zoning Map amendment (Section
405.100) to planned unit development (Section
415.130).