Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout3129 Amending PTMC 17.32Allowing Planned Unit Development in C-II and M-C Ordinance 3129 Page 1 of 2 Ordinance 3129 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND RELATED TO ZONING; ALLOWING FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE C-II (GENERAL COMMERCIAL) AND THE M-C (MIXED COMMERCIALILIGHT MANUFACTURING) ZONES,ALLOWING FOR THE MODIFICATION OF THE FLOOR TO AREA RATIO STANDARDS IN THE CII/MU (COMMUNITY SERVING MIXED USE CENTER) ZONE, AND AMENDING SECTIONS 17.32.010, 17.32.020, 17.32.030 AND 17.32.090 OF THE PORT TOWNSEND MUNICIPAL CODE RECITALS: A. In order to provide greater flexibility to developers while ensuring consistency with the City's Comprehensive Plan, the City of Port Townsend authorizes deviations from its standard development regulations under a Planned Unit Development (PUD) process set forth in Chapter 17.32 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code (PTMC). B. The 1996 Comprehensive Plan includes Planned Unit Development designations for Commercial/Manufacturing PUDs and specifically includes the C-II and M/C zones as areas appropriate for a PUD overlay. C. Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, staff recommended expanding the existing development regulations to allow PUDs in the C-II (General Commercial) and M-C (Mixed Commercial/Light Manufacturing) zones. D. The Planning Commission met on this matter in workshop sessions held January 8, 2015 and January 22, 2015. On March 23, 2015 the City Council and Planning Commission held a joint meeting to consider proceeding with the process of expanding PUD provisions to the C-1I and M/C zones. E. Following an open record public hearing on May 14, 2015 the Planning Commission recommended approval to the City Council of a series of code amendments to expand the applicability of the PUD provisions to the C-Il and M/C zones and, as part of a PUD process, to allow for the ability to modify the FAR standards in the CII/MU zone. F. The City Council held an open record public hearing on June 1, 2015 where they considered public comments and written submittals, and considered the findings and recommendation of the Planning Commission, the DSD Director and staff; and NOW, THEREFORE,the City Council of the City of Port Townsend do ordain as follows: Section 1. New Sections and Amendments. Sections 17.32.010, 17.32.020, 17.32.030, and 17.32 090 of the Port Townsend Municipal Code are amended as shown in Exhibit A. Ordinance 3129 Page 2 of 2 Section 2. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the ordinance, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances, is not affected. Section 3. Publication. This Ordinance shall be published by an approved summary consisting of the title. Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days after the date of its publication in the manner provided by law. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend, Washington, at a regular meeting thereof, held this 15t" day of June 2015. David King Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form: �e- f Joanna Sanders, CMC Steven L. Gross City Clerk City Attorney Ordinance 3129 Exhibit A Page I of 3 EXHIBIT A Chapter 17.32 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS 17.32.010 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to implement the goals and policies of the Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan by promoting creativity in site layout and design,allowing flexibility in the application of the standards for residential,aPA mixed residential/commercial and commercial manufacturing development in order to protect and enhance environmental features,encouraging the development of affordable housing,promotingthe he City's economic development strategy,and providing other public benefits.This chapter provides performance criteria to encourage flexibility in the choice of the types of living units available to the public through the planned unit development (PUD)process. More specifically,it is the purpose of this chapter to: A. Allow development of land with physical constraints,while at the same time preserving the natural characteristics of a site,including topography,native vegetation,wildlife habitat,environmentally sensitive areas,and other natural amenities of value to the community; B. Create and/or preserve open space for recreation and aesthetic enjoyment of residents and employees; C. Provide for the management and control of stormwater; D.Allow Pefmi developers to use innovative methods and approaches not available under conventional zoning methods to 1. Facilitate the construction of a variety of housing types and densities serving the diverse housing needs of Port Townsend residents to promote the affordable housing goals and policies of the Port Townsend Comprehensive Plan 2. Promote innovative,well designed commercial and light manufacturingdevelopments which are consistent with and supportive of the City's economic development strategy; E. Provide for the economic provision of public facilities and services by allowing choices in the layout of streets,utility networks,and other public improvements through superior site design and the use of clustering; F.Avoid the overburdening of present or planned capacity of public utilities, services,facilities and streets,which may occur under conventional site development and zoning methods; and G. Encourage infill within areas of the city which are characterized by existing development. (Ord. 2571 § 2, 1997). 17.32.020 Scope. A. Applicability. Planned unit developments are permitted pursuant to the provisions of this section within the following districts: This ehapto,. shall apply to all permitted uses withi- all Ordinance 3129 Exhibit A Page 2 of 3 residential districts (R-I, R-II, R-III and R-IV) and mixed use districts (C-I/MU and C-II/MU); the C-II General Commercial district; and the M/C Mixed Commercial/Light Manufacturing district; and constitutes a"floating" overlay zone over these districts. B. Uses Permitted. 1) For planned unit developments that contain multiple underlying zones: 4=a) A planned unit development ma_y not authorize uses that are inconsistent with those uses allowed by the general category (commercial, residential, manufacturing, mixed use) of the underlying zone or overlay district designated for tho each separate parcel( within the proposed planned unit development boundary; provided, however, this chapter permits the development of limited multifamily housing R-I and R-II zones, and limited commercial development in purely residential planned unit developments in all residential zones, so long as the requirements of this chapter are satisfied. 2b) The location of the uses in planned unit developments matey from each parcel's underly zoning;oning; provided, that the use falls within the general category(commercial, residential, manufacturing, mixed use) of the underlying zone of the parcel. =2) For split zone properties in single ownership, the uses within each of the zoning districts are allowed on the property as long as the use is not inconsistent with the uses allowed by the general category (commercial, residential, manufacturing, mixed use) of the underlyingzone. one. C. This chapter may be applied to existing subdivisions and lots of record on which no development has yet occurred, or where adequate vacant land exists within an existing development to meet standards and criteria of this chapter. D B. The PUD process provides an alternative to traditional development under prescriptive zoning and subdivision standards. This chapter shall not be applied to single-family residential lots incapable of further subdivision due to lot size or as a means to avoid other procedures more appropriately reviewed as variance applications under Chapter 17.86 PTMC. E Q A PUD application must be processed with either an application for short subdivision, full subdivision, or binding site plan approval. The scope of this chapter is to allow more innovative ways of designing such development applications, enabling applicants to take advantage of incentives, including flexible zoning standards, modification of requirements of the city's engineering design standards, and bonus densities in appropriate circumstances, in exchange for public benefits. (Ord. 2571 § 2, 1997). 17.32.030 Minimum lot area. The minimum lot area required for property proposed for a PUD shall be: Ordinance 3129 Exhibit A Page 3 of 3 A. R-I and R-II districts—40,000 square feet; B. R-III and R-IV districts—20,000 square feet; and C. C-I/MU and C-II/MU districts—no minimum. (Ord. 2571 § 2, 1997). D. C-II and M/C districts—no minimum 17.32.090 Modification of development standards. A. The following development standards may be modified in approving a PUD application: 1. Building setbacks(excepting side yard setbacks and other setbacks adjacent to or abutting residentially zoned properties); 2. Height of building or structure in C-I/MLJ and C-II/MU zones,not to exceed 40 feet in the C- I/MU zone and 50 feet in the C-II/MU,C-II and M/C zones; 3. Required off-street parking spaces; 4. Landscaping requirements; 5. Lot size,except as provided in PTMC 17.32.060(D)(minimum lot size is limited to 3,000 square feet); 6. Lot width; 7. Engineering design standards; 8. Multifamily and mixed use development standards contained in Chapters 17.36 and 17.40 PTMC. 9.Maximum floor area ratio in the CII/MU zone.