Land Development Code Update

Advisory Committee Meeting

May 16, 2019

We Dream Big and Deliver

PURPOSE OF MEETING

• Summary of comments from Council and Planning Commission workshop, March 25, 2019

• Summary of Public Comments from LDC Open House #4, April 4, 2019

• ULI Colorado Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) summary • LDC Draft Module 3 – Nonconformities, Development Review

Process • Design Standards • Next Steps

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2018

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2019

1. Project initiation2. Code Modules preparation and public review

3. Draft Code development and public review

4. Remapping of zoning districts

5. Code completion and approval

CODE MODULE #2OPEN HOUSE

CODE MODULE #2OPEN HOUSE

DRAFT CODE OPEN HOUSE

CODE MODULE #1OPEN HOUSE

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2020

CODE MODULE #2OPEN HOUSE

REMAPPINGOPEN HOUSE

THE WORK PLAN

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1. Project initiation 2. Code Modules preparation and public review

3. Draft Code development and public review 4. Remapping of zoning Districts

5. Code completion and approval

CITY COUNCIL/

PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP

We are here

PLANNING COMMISSION

& CITY COUNCIL

HEARINGS

MARCH 25, 2019 COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP

Self-Storage: • In CG - Commercial General District (e.g., along Indiana

Street, other streets to be determined) • Conditional Use Required • Buffer required when adjacent to residential uses (distance to

be determined) • Also allowed in IL and IG districts as permitted use

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MARCH 25, 2019 COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP

Short-Term Rentals: • Allow STRs as an accessory use in all residential zone districts with:

– The entire house, unit or individual rooms in: • A single-family detached dwelling or ADU on the property • A duplex where each owner of a duplex unit can have STR. If the duplex

building is on one lot, only one unit in the duplex can be a STR • A townhome • A multifamily condominium building. The owner of a unit can have a STR

if allowed by the HOA

– 1 additional off-street parking space is required for individual room STR

– STR can only be rented to one party at a time (one reservation) • Draft ordinance is being prepared

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MARCH 25, 2019 COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP

Proposed Zoning Districts: • Line-up of districts confirmed, dimensional standards were presented • Height Transition Zone for the mixed-use (MX) districts was confirmed

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OS: Parks and Open Space District RA: Residential / Agricultural District RN: Residential Neighborhood District

RN-32.5: Residential Neighborhood 32,500 Subdistrict RN-12.5: Residential Neighborhood 12,500 Subdistrict RN-7.5: Residential Neighborhood 7,500 Subdistrict RN-6: Residential Neighborhood 6,000 Subdistrict RN-4: Residential Neighborhood 4,000 Subdistrict RN-D: Residential Neighborhood One- and Two-Family Subdistrict

R6: Residential 6 District R13: Residential 13 District R24: Residential 24 District MX-N: Mixed-Use, Neighborhood District MX-S: Mixed-Use, Suburban District MX-U: Mixed-Use, Urban District MX-T: Mixed-Use, Transit-Oriented District CG: Commercial, General District

OT: Olde Town Zoning District and Sub- Districts

IL: Industrial, Light District IG: Industrial, General District PUD: Planned Unit Development

HEIGHT TRANSITION ZONE

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Maximum Height in Residential District (e.g., 28 ft.)

Residential District Zoning District

Boundary

New Development (in mixed-use district)

Transition Zone with the same Maximum Height as the Residential District and is: • 25 ft. in MX-N • 30 ft. in MX-S • 45 ft. in MX-U and MX-T

Outside of Transition Zone, building height can be the maximum allowed in the

zoning district

MARCH 25, 2019 COUNCIL & PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP

Parking and Loading Standards: • Revised approach utilizing:

– Bedrooms instead of units for multifamily – Square footage of building instead of number of employees, seats, etc.

• Changes in parking based on analysis of other local suburban communities and projects in Arvada

• Changes to Multifamily: – Efficiency unit: 1.25 spaces/unit – 1 bedroom unit: 1.5 spaces/unit – 2 bedroom unit: 2 spaces/unit – 3+ bedroom unit: 2.25 spaces/unit – Council suggested addition of visitor parking (0.2 spaces/unit)

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COMMENTS FROM LDC OPEN HOUSE #4

• Height: – In MX-S, Mixed-Use Suburban district, height should increase from 35

ft. to 45 ft. – In RA, Residential Agricultural district, height of barns should be

increased to 35 ft., same height as principal building

• Setbacks in RA: – Side and rear setbacks reduced to 15 ft. (from 30 and 25 ft.) if lot is

adjacent to another RA lot

• Height Transition Zone: – Consensus that dimensions are acceptable

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ULI COLORADO

TECHNICAL ADVISORY PANEL (TAP)

• City partnered with ULI Colorado for TAP to study the commercial lands along Wadsworth Blvd., between I-70 and Grandview Ave.

• TAP comprised of notable real estate professionals (developers and transportation, architecture, economics, residential, and affordable housing experts)

• TAP workshop held on May 2 & 3

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ULI COLORADO TAP

Purpose of TAP: – Build on recently completed retail study for Wadsworth corridor – Evaluate challenges and opportunities with changing retail landscape – Evaluate if a broader range of land uses and densities could be

supported in this area Findings:

– Mixed-use could occur, potential market for variety of uses – Attractive area for redevelopment – Higher heights closer to I-70 (80 ft. – 120 ft. range), lower in New Town

Next Steps: – Report from ULI Colorado in next month – Informs proposed height for MX-T

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DRAFT MODULE 3

Module Contains: • Nonconformities • Development Review Bodies • Review Procedures • Required Improvements, Dedications, and Fees • Enforcement

• Most sections are reorganization of existing LDC language

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DRAFT MODULE 3

Nonconformities - Questions: • Do you agree that all buildings (lot area, setbacks, etc.) in RN

should become conforming with the adoption of the Code? • Except for RN, in residential and non-residential districts, do

you think allowing a nonconforming structure to be expanded by up to 20% at nonconforming setbacks is appropriate?

• Other nonconforming issues are essentially the same as the current LDC

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DRAFT MODULE 3 - TRACKS

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Table 4-3-2-2.A.: Decision-Making Tracks

Track Decision-

Maker Public

Hearing

Public Outreach Administrative

Appeal To Neighborhood

Meeting Notice

Track 1 Director1 No No3 No

Planning Commission

Track 2 Director2

Planning Commission

Yes Yes City Council

Track 3 Floodplain

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Hearing Officer

Floodplain Hearing Officer

No Yes N/A

Track 4 Board of Adjustment

Board of Adjustment

No Yes N/A

Track 5 City Council City Council No Yes N/A

Track 6 City Council Planning Commission; City Council

Yes Yes N/A

Table Note: 1 For Public Improvements Construction Drawings for private development, and is not appealable to the Planning Commission; for Floodplain Development Permits, the decision is by the Floodplain Administrator, and is appealable to the Floodplain Hearing Officer; for Revocable Right-of-Way License Agreements, the decision is by the City Manager in consultation with the Director, and is not appealable. 2 Planning Commission fact-finding is not advisory. Director must issue decision on facts found by Planning Commission as to application’s compliance with the applicable standards of this LDC. 3 At the discretion of the Director, a neighborhood meeting may be required to inform residents of the proposed development in their neighborhood.

DRAFT MODULE 3

Minor Modification: • To remain as an administrative process for 20% relief from

some standards • Minor Modifications are an important tool. • Should we keep the existing language?

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DRAFT MODULE 3

The new PUD process: – Has to be an extraordinary development that cannot be

approved in any other zoning district or combinations of districts – Must meet the spirit and intent of the Comprehensive Plan – There are no set standards in the LDC – Negotiated process to establish development standards – Requires a public process (neighborhood meeting, Planning

Commission and City Council public hearings) – Sketch Plan will remain as an option

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MX – MIXED-USE DISTRICTS: CONCEPT LOCATIONS

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DESIGN STANDARDS

Gas Station Uses (in MX districts)

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DESIGN STANDARDS

Drive-Through Uses (in MX districts)

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DESIGN STANDARDS

Landscape Buffer Options

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DESIGN STANDARDS

Mixed-Use Buildings on arterials and collectors – Requirement for design of activated frontage (e.g., commercial

uses) with requirement to meet commercial building code and glazing transparency

– Illustration – 50% of frontage to be activated

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NEXT STEPS

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NEXT STEPS

• City Council / Planning Commission Workshop, Code Module 3 – June 10, Council Chambers

• Advisory Committee #11 – Thursday, July 25, 2019 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Anne Campbell room

• City Council / Planning Commission Workshop, Draft LDC – August 26, Council Chambers

• LDC Open House #5 – September 5 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., City Hall atrium

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CONTINUED PUBLIC OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT

– Community open houses

– Website – AdvanceArvada.org – Social media and newsletters

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Questions?