HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-0736 - Ordinance - 04/26/1971ORDINANCE NO. 736
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT OF ORDINANCE NO. 38, BY ADDING A
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (P-U-D).
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,
TEXAS:
By reason of the growth of the City of College Station, Texas, and on the
basis of extensive studies, inspections, consideration of land use,
environmental conditions in the city, living conditions of the citizens,
and in order to preserve peace, health, safety and general welfare and to
promote the best use of the land, the City Council of the City of College
Station has determined that an additional District P-U-D (Planned Unit
Development) shall be created as an addition to Ordinance No. 38.
DISTRICT P-U-D (Planned Unit Development)
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this district is to permit such flexibility and
to provide performance criteria which can result in planned
developments which produce:
1.1 A maximum choice in the type of environment and living
units available to the public.
1.2 Open space and recreation areas.
1.3 A pattern of development which preserves trees, outstanding
natural topography and geologic features and prevent soil
erosion.
1.4 A creative approach to the use of land and related physical
development.
1.5 An efficient use of land resulting in smaller networks of
utilities and streets and thereby lower housing costs.
1.6 An environment of stable character in harmony with surrounding
dovolopmont.
1.7 A more desirable environment than would be possible through
strict application of other sections or districts in Ordinance 38.
The Planned Unit Development District is designed to provide for small
and large scale developments incorporating a single type or a variety
of residential and related uses which are planned and developed as a
unit. Such developments may consist of individual lots or may have
common building sites. Common land must be an essential and major element
of the plan which is related to and affects the long-term value of the
homes and other development.
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A planned -unit shall be a separate entity with a distinct character
in harmony with the surrounding development. In a Planned Unit
Development there shall be no maximum building height, no minimum
lot, and no minimum lot width. No structure shall be more than
two hundred and forty (240) feet in length, and there shall be a
minimum of fifteen (15) feet between structures. The limit of
two hundred and forty (240) feet in Length will be waived if the
structure is completely equipped with an automatic sprinkler system
conforming to the standards of the National Fire Protection Association
For the Installation of Sprinkler Systems. No structure shall be
constructed within fifteen (15) feet of the exterior property lines
of the development.
2. LOCATION
The Planned Unit Development may be established in any residential
district. No structure shall be constructed in a delineated flood
plain. A structure is defined as: anything constructed the use of
which requires permanent location on the ground or attachment to
something having a permanent location on the ground.
3. SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:
The City Planning Director shall, subject to the approval of the
Commission, establish and publish the procedw_,e for submission and
review of proposals for Planned Unit Developments.
3.1 The initial submission to the Commission shall consist
of a request for zone change, a preliminary subdivision
plat, and a preliminary development plan. If these are
approved by the Commission, they will be sent forward
to the City Council with a recommendation for approval
of the zone change request under the condition that the
final plat and final development plan with all related
information shall be presented to the Commission within
one year from the date of approval of the zone change
request; otherwise, the zoning shall revert to that prior
to the request. This period of one year may be extended
for an additional period of twelve months on presentation
and approval of information acceptable to the Commission
and the City Council that extenuating circumstances, be-
yond the control of the developer, have prevented com-
pliance within the original period of one year.
4. SUBDIVISION PLAT
The subdivision plat shall be as required by the subdivision regulations,
except that consideration will be given to meritorious modification of
the "Geometric Standards" of streets other than "Principal Streets".
5. DEVELOPMENT PLANS
The developer shall present plans, reports and related information in
sufficient detail to enable the commission to evaluate the proposed
development in accordance with the provisions of this section.
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5.1 Plan Review - The Commission shall investigate and ascertain that
the plans for the Planned Unit Development meet the following
conditions:
5.1.1 That the tract of land for the project comprises not
less than five (5) acres. It may be owned, leased or
controlled either by a single person or a group of
individuals or a corporation.
5.1.2 That the standards for the maximum floor space permitted
and for minimum recreational space, out -door living
space, open space and parking space requirements are
related to a land use intensity rating (LUI). The land
use intensity (LUI) for a planned unit development shall
relate to the zoning districts. The relationship between
ratings and standards are established by FHA Land Planning
Bulletin No. 7 and are as follows:
Zoning District _ #1 #2 # 3
Land Use Intensity 3.7 4.5 5.8
Minimum Dwelling Unit
Size (City Requirement) 1,000 sq. ft. 800 sq. ft. 600 sq. ft.
Maximum # of D.U./Acre
(City Requirement) 7.08 15.4 50.6
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
(Total Floor Area/Total
Land Area) .162 .283 .696
Minimum Open Space Ratio (OSR)
(Open Space/Floor Area) 4.8 2.6 1.0
Minimum Livability Space
Ratio (LSR) (Non Vehicular
Outdoor Space/Floor Area) 3.3 1.7 .57
Minimum Recreation Space
Ratio (RSR) (Recreation
Space/Flour Area) .20 .15 .10
Minimum Occupant Car Ratio
(OCR) (Parking Spaces/Dwelling
Unit) 1.6 1.2 .84.
Minimum Total Car Ratio
(TCR) (Parking Spaces
Dwelling Unit) 1.8 1.4 .99
Definitions:
Floor Area Ratio.(FAR) is maximum square footage of total
floor area permitted for each square foot of land area.
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Example: Floor Area Ratio (FAR) = 1.0
2 STORY BUILDING
501. COVER F.A.R.-LD
IOSTORY
BUILDING
107. COVER
. F.A.R.= 1.0
I LAND AREA
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Open Space Ratio (OSR) is minimum square footage of
open space required for each square foot of floor area.
Livability Space Ratio (,LSR) is minimum square footage
of nonvehicular outdoor space required for each square
foot of floor area.
Recreation Space Ratio (RSR) is minimum square footage of
recreation space required for each square foot of floor
area.
Total Car Ratio (TCR) is minimum number of parking spaces
required for each living unit.
Occupant Car Ratio (OCR) is minimum number of parking
spaces without parking -time limits required for each
living unit.
5.1.3 That the buildings are to be used for residential
purposes except where:
5.1.3.1 The development contains 100 or more dwelling
units, 2,400 square feet of floor area for
every 100 dwelling units may be limited
business use as permitted in the Neighbor-
hood Business District. This business area
may be in a separate building or incorporated
with a two-family or multi -family structure.
The following requirements shall be met before
such commercial use may be incorporated:'
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(1) The structure if separate shall be of an
architectural design compatible with
that of the dwelling units.
(2) Any single business area shall be limited
to 2,400 square feet of floor area.
(3) One parking space (off --street) for every
400 square feet of floor shall be provided.
Signs shall be limited to an identifica-
tion sign at each point of access. The
signs shall not exceed two square feet
in area, shall not be directly lighted
and shall be attached flat against the
face of the building or other architectural
structure (no sign permit is required).
5.1.3.2 The development contains 500 or more dwelling
units, one acre of land for each 100 dwelling
units may be used for commercial purposes.
Only uses permitted in District No. 4 may be
included, and such a commercial district shall
be located at the intersection of two Major
Streets. Where the development contains 1,000
or more dwelling units five (5) acres of land
for every 100 units may be used for light
industry. Individual industrial areas shall
be a minimum of 50 acres. Customary, accessory
or associated uses, such as private garages,
storage spaces, recreational and community
activities, churches and schools are also
permitted.
5.1.4 That the proposed project will constitute an environment
of sustained desirability and stability, and that it will
be in harmony with the character of the surrounding
neighborhood.
5.1.5 That the project is in conformity with the policies and
goals of the Comprehensive Plan for Development of the
City, and will be consistent with the intent and purpose
of this section.
5.1.6 That the property adjacent -to the proposed development
will not be adversely affected.
5.1.7 That every structure containing dwelling units have access
to a public street directly or via a court, walkway or
other area dedicated to the public or owned and maintained
by a Homes Association, but need not front on a road or
street.
5.1.8 That the elements of the plan (Houses, streets,parking
areas, walks, service areas, plant material, open space,
recreation areas and facilities, walks and screening,
lighting, community buildings and maintenance and
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storage facilities) are arranged and designed as out-
lined in FHA Land Planning Bulletin No. 6, entitled
ffPlanned Unit Development with a Homes Association".
6. STAGE CONSTRUCTION
Stage construction will be considered if the initial stage is five (5)
acres or more in area, and each succeeding stage is at least five (5)
acres or the balance of the tract. The preliminary development plan and
the preliminary subdivision plat shall show all of the development stages
and the approximate boundaries of each stage. The final subdivision plat
and final development plans for each succeeding stage shall be submitted
at not more than one year intervals.
The common areas and facilities for each development stage must be
planned so that each home owner in the original planned -unit and in
each,additional stage will have an approximately equal financial stake
in the homes association's common facilities and about equal benefit
from them.
7. UTILITIES
The method of providing streets and utilities shall be in accordance with
the requirements of the Subdivision Regulation Ordinance, except for the
variance as provided for private streets in 4 above.
8. HOMES ASSOCIATION
A homes association will be required if other satisfactory arrangements
have not been made for providing, operating and maintaining common
facilities including streets, drives, service and parking areas, common
open spaces, and common recreational areas. The incorporation of the
homes association must provide for the following:
a. Establish automatic membership.in a non-profit homes
association of all lot owners in the P-U-D;
b. Place title to the common property in the homes associa-
tion or gives definite assurance that it automatically will be
so placed within a reasonable, definite time;
c. Appropriately limit the usco of the common property;
d. Give each lot owner the right to the use and enjoyment
of the common property;
e. Place responsibility with the Homes Association: (1) main-
tenance and operation of the common property; (2) administration
of architectural controls; (3) enforcement of covenants; and (4)
maintenance of all or part of the exterior improvements of indivi-
dual properties.
f. Place an association
will (1) assure sufficient
adequate safeguards for the
charges.
charge on each lot in a manner which
association funds, and (2) provide
lot owners against undesirably high
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g. Provide that a lien shall be placed upon property of
which Homes Association charges are delinquent.
h. Gives each lot owner voting rights in the association.
The homes association incorporation must meet with the approval of the
city attorney and be filed for record with the Brazos County clerk.
9. RELATION OF OTHER CITY ORDINANCES AND CODES
The provisions of the housing code, building code, fire prevention code,
plumbing code and electrical code, among other codes and ordinances, are
specifically mentioned as applicable to District P-U-D (Planned Unit
Development). A building permit for a structure in a planned unit
development shall be issued only after the plans for the development
have been approved by the Commission. All structures in a planned unit
development shall be constructed as shown on the approved plans.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all other provisions of said Ordinance No. 38 and
amendments thereto, are adopted and made a part of this ordinance, and all
penalties and other provisions contained therein, which are not in conflict
herewith, are now included and adopted.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 26th day of April, 1971.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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Assistant
City Secretary