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HomeMy WebLinkAboutARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW - 09-00025 - Development Code Amendment - February 2009DRAFT 3-18-2009 Architectural Design Standards- Review Process (Would replace Sections 1.10 and 3.15.170(C)&(D) of Development Code) A. The following standards are intended to be used as a design aid by developers proposing developments in the Central Business District and as an evaluation tool by the city staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission in their review processes. These standards shall apply to all projects, which are processed according to the criteria for proposed development plans and to all projects for commercial establishments located in the CBD Zone. These standards are to be used in conjunction with the Subdivision Ordinance and other City Development Regulations. Purpose. The Design Review Committee is established to coordinate, expedite, and assure fair and equitable implementation of this title. The objective, to be implemented through their procedures and deliberations, shall be to encourage development quality that will enhance both the natural and built environments, with consideration to present and future property values, and to carry out the purposes of this title. All bodies authorized under this chapter may call upon any City staff or other persons with technical expertise, and may testify before any board, commission or other body upon the subjects for which they have responsibility. 2. Committee Membership a. The Design Review Board shall consist of four (4) members of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Other professionals may be added to the committee at the request of the Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Members should be individuals with an interest in, or knowledge of, urban design or historic preservation. Members of the Design Review Board may serve concurrently as members of the Planning and Zoning Commission. A quorum of the Design Review Board shall be three voting members b. The Planning and Zoning Commission may appoint a qualified member to this commission who resides in the City area of Impact, who works, owns property, or owns a business within the City. 3. Architectural Design Review Procedures Established. To implement the purposes of the design standards, the following process for all reviews involving architectural design standards regardless of zone shall adhere to the following process: a. Review of all applications shall initially be performed by the Planning and Zoning Administrator subject to the following: i. The Administrator shall review applications only to determine whether or not the design standards are adhered to. ii. If application meets all standards then the Administrator shall provide an "approval' stamp on submitted building elevations and any applicable document, e.g. site plan. iii. If the Administrator determines that the standards are not adhered to then a written statement describing deficiencies shall be provided to the applicant. iv. The administrator shall then review any resubmissions to determine if standards are met. If it is determined that the standards are not adhered to then the following may occur: 1. Administrator provides a report on deficiencies to the applicant and the process continues until issues are resolved, or 2. Administrator determines that the Design Review Committee (DRC) should meet on the matter.-This_request can be made at anytime, including at the— time-of application, or 3. The applicant requests that the DRC meet on the matter. This request can be made at any time, including at the time of application. v. Decisions made by the Design Review Committee may be appealed to the Planning and Zoning Commission and shall follow the procedures and fees similar to an administrative decision appeal. vi. In the event that a quorum does not exist, then the reviewing body shall be the Planning and Zoning Commission. b. The DRC shall generally follow "Robert's Rules of Order" and may prepare and adopt supplemental procedural rules, upon the approval of the City Council, that will assure the accomplishment of the stated purpose and promote the efficiency and effectiveness of the design review process. L Meeting minutes shall consist of attendance information, and negotiated points that differ from the written ordinance. These records shall be preserved as part of the official proceedings for each developmental proposal. B. General Procedures, Notice and Timing. 1. Informal Advice and Direction. A person or organization considering any construction, building or site alteration, rezoning or other development activity, may approach the Design Review Committee or Staff for informal advice and direction. Such discussion shall be treated as advisory by both parties and shall record only the fact that contact had been made. An informal review by the DRC or Staff may be requested by submitting a completed "Pre -application" form provided by the Planning and Zoning Administrator along with any schematic development plans or written narrative at least one week prior to the next Design Review Committee meeting. Pre -Application form must state as whether the applicant desires to meet with the DRC as the default meeting will be for staff only. The initial informal review by an applicant or owner for a specific parcel shall be conducted without a fee. A fee, set in accordance with the fee resolution adopted by the City Council, shall be charged for a second or subsequent informal review requested by the same applicant and/or owner for the same real property as a prior informal review. 2. Formal Application. An application for a Design Review Committee meeting and/or consideration of a development proposal must be submitted utilizing a form available from the Planning and Zoning Administrator. Material to be submitted with the application shall include the elements set forth within the requirements for the type of proposal to be considered, i.e., sketch plan, site plan, conditional use permit, certificate of appropriateness, planned unit development, divisions of land, etc. as outlined in this title. It is recommended that the applicant discuss the application informally with the DRC or Staff prior to formal submission to help expedite the process. Depending upon the size of the proposed project, its location and type, the applicant may be directed to one or more agencies of the City for processing. 3. Public Notice. Public notice for any proposal before the Development Review Committee or Design Review Board that requires such notice shall be provided in accordance with Rexburg Municipal Code. Once an application has been submitted for a 4. Development Review Committee or Design Review Board Action. By no later than thirty (30) working days from the date of the first regularly scheduled Design Review Committee meeting, at which the applicants' proposal was considered, the DRC shall take action to recommend approval, approval with conditions, table pending submission of revised or additional materials or recommend denial of the applicant's proposal, unless the applicant grants a written extension to the review period.