HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 6246 05/17/2016 Amending Chapter 14, "Zoning" of the Village CodeORDINANCE NO. 6246
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER, 14, "ZONING," OF THE VILLAGE CODE
OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: Subsection C, "Director of Community Development," of Section
14.202, "Administrative Bodies and Specific Duties," of Article II, "Administration and
Enforcement," of Chapter 14, "Zoning," of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be
amended to add the following:
11. Review and make final determinations for projects that require
Administrative Site Plan Review.
SECTION 2: Subsection E, "Appeals," of Section 14.203, "Procedures For
Administrative Functions," of Article II, "Administration and Enforcement," of Chapter 14,
"Zoning," of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be amended and read as follows:
1. Authority: The planning and zoning commission shall hear and decide
appeals from any administrative order, requirement, decision or determination
made by the director of community development or other authorized official
concerning the regulations of this chapter. Appeals from Site Plan Review
shall comply with the regulations of Section 14.203 H.
SECTION 3: Section 14.203, "Procedures for Administrative Functions" of Article
II, "Administration and Enforcement," of Chapter 14, "Zoning," of the Mount Prospect
Village Code shall be amended to add Subsection H, "Administrative Site Plan Review"
that shall read as follows:
H. Administrative Site Plan Review
1. Action By Director of Community Development: Prior to the
issuance of a building permit, the director of community
development shall review and decide as final administrative
authority, all applications for Administrative Site Plan Review for the
following:
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a. Construction of new buildings within the downtown as defined in
section 14.304 E.
b. Additions to existing buildings within the downtown as defined in
section 14.304 E.
c. Exceptions. Any construction within the downtown which
requires a variation, conditional use, or planned unit
development shall be exempt from administrative site plan
review.
2. Authority: The director of community development may, after an
administrative review, grant or deny any proposed site plan, with or
without conditions of approval, or may refer it to the Village Board
for further consideration.
3. Initiation: an application for administrative site plan review may be
made by any person, firm, other entity, corporation, or by any
governmental entity requesting or intending to request application
for a building permit. Pre -application meetings are available to
discuss a proposed application and are encouraged.
4. Filing of Applications: An application for administrative site plan
review shall be filed with the director of community development on
forms obtained from the community development department.
Such form shall include all information necessary for processing the
request, including, but not limited to, a statement of the proposed
use, legal description of subject property, survey, site plan, building
elevations, landscape plan, appropriate proof of ownership, or proof
of authority. The application form may be revised from time to time.
5. Standards. No site plan shall be administratively approved unless
the director of community development finds the application meets
the following standards:
a. The submitted site plan conforms to all applicable village
ordinances.
b. The proposed improvements support the goals and objectives
stated in adopted village plans, including the comprehensive
plan.
c. The site plan is reflective of the downtown design guidelines of
section 14.304 E of this chapter.
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6. Appeals: the applicant may file an appeal of any administrative site
plan review decision of the director of community development.
Such appeal shall be filed with the director of community
development within ten (10) business days of the decision.
a. Authority: The Village Board shall hear and decide appeals
from any administrative order, requirement, decision or
determination made by the director of community development
or other authorized official concerning administrative site plan
review.
b. Filing of Application: An application for an appeal shall be filed
with the director of community development, on forms obtained
from the community development department, who shall forward
such appeal to the Village Board for their review and decision.
c. Public Hearing: A public hearing shall be conducted by the
Village Board on the appeal application. Notice shall be as
provided in subsection G of this section, in compliance with
state statutes.
d. Decisions On Appeals: Any decisions by the Village Board on a
site plan review appeal application shall be in all instances the
final administrative determination and shall be subject to judicial
review only in accordance with applicable statutes of the state.
7. Schedule of Construction. A site plan approval shall become null
and void in the following circumstances:
a. The applicant fails to apply for a building permit within one (1)
year from the date of site plan approval.
b. A new application for administrative site plan approval has been
received by the community development department for the
same subject property.
SECTION 4: Subsection E, "Design Standards," of Section 14.304, "Bulk
Regulations," of Article III, "General Provisions," of Chapter 14, "Zoning," of the Mount
Prospect Village Code shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following that
shall be and read as follows:
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E. Design Standards
Downtown Design Guidelines
a. Purpose. The downtown design guidelines contained herein shall
serve the built environment within the downtown by promoting the use
of high quality materials; supporting a unified pedestrian -oriented
environment, a mix of land uses, and thriving public spaces; and
promoting and enhancing the character of the downtown. The
downtown design guidelines shall be in addition to code requirements
found elsewhere in this chapter. For the purposes of this section, the
downtown shall be defined as:
Properties located in the B5 and B5C zoning district.
ii. Properties located along Prospect Avenue from Central Avenue to
William Street.
iii. Properties located along East Lincoln Street from Maple Street to
William Street.
b. Applicability. The downtown design guidelines shall be applicable to
the following projects within the downtown.
i. Construction of new buildings.
ii. Additions to existing buildings.
iii. Fagade improvements to existing buildings. Fagade improvements
solely consisting of replacement of windows and doors of like size
and location are exempt from the guidelines of this section.
c. Building Design. The architectural design and details of the building
shall meet the following objectives:
Linear Massing. Fagades fifty feet (50') or greater in length
facing a front or exterior side lot line shall vary the depth of
the structure, by way of recesses and projection within the
building's architecture. These details shall break up the
massing of the structure in addition to any windows and
building entrances along the fagade.
ii. Access. All buildings with a total width greater than fifty feet
shall have a minimum of one entryway at the front of the
building, defined as the fagade of the building which faces
the front or exterior side lot line. Buildings constructed on a
corner lot may choose the building's orientation; access may
be from either the front or the exterior side.
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iii. Windows and Doors. The first floor of buildings shall have a
minimum of 25% of the facade area facing a front or exterior
side be devoted to glass windows and/or doors. Windows
and doors should be used as an opportunity to provide
architectural interest which breaks up building massing and
supports a pedestrian -friendly environment. If solid,
windowless walls are necessary to the building's function,
architectural details shall be included to add visual interest.
iv. Rooflines. The roofline of a building should include
architectural details which add to its overall design, such as
cornices, dormers, or parapet walls.
v. Materials. Durable, high-quality building materials which do
not require frequent maintenance, such as brick, stone, and
glass, shall be used for facades which are visible from the
street. Materials located along a single fagade shall be
harmonious in design and color.
vi. Vertical Massing of Multi -story Buildings. Multi -story
buildings shall be visually divided using architectural details
such as differing building materials or step -backs to reduce
the sense of mass and highlight the first floor to a pedestrian
scale.
d. Site Design.
i. Building Setbacks and Parking Lots. Building setbacks shall
conform to Section 14.905 of this chapter when applicable.
Where possible, parking lots shall not be located between
the street and the building's front facade.
ii. Landscaping. Sites shall comply with the landscape
provisions found in Article XXIII of this chapter. The use of
landscape planters, decorative fencing and similar
treatments shall be encouraged in all outdoor areas where
public gathering is desired, such as patio dining or other
outdoor seating areas.
iii. Pedestrian Access. All buildings shall have clear pedestrian
access from a public walkway to the entrance(s) of the
building. Sidewalks located on private property, to be utilized
by the public, shall be a minimum of seven feet (7) in width.
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iv. Streetscape improvements. Areas located immediately
adjacent to village right-of-way shall blend into the Village's
existing streetscape improvement program where applicable.
v. Bicycle facilities. Properties which incorporate parking lots
shall also provide bicycle racks on site. Bicycle parking shall
be provided at a minimum amount of ten percent (10%) of
the vehicle parking provided on site. U-shaped racks, similar
to those installed by the village, are the preferred design.
2. Additional Design Standards. The following design standards are
applicable to the entire village.
a. Visual Expanse: Any structure over two hundred feet (200') in
length shall be designed so as to stagger the building facades
which face a right of way, parking lot, or adjacent residential
property, in order to break up the visual expanse of the
structure.
b. Screening of Mechanical and Utility Equipment:
When feasible, mechanical equipment should be located
within the principal structure in order to minimize exterior
visual impacts.
ii. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be completely hidden
from view. If screening is required, it shall be a continuous,
permanent, sound attenuating and noncombustible screen of
a color compatible with the principal structure. The screen
should be designed as an architectural component of the
structure in the form of a parapet wall. If structural
modifications are required to accommodate screening of
mechanical equipment, it shall comply with the building code
in effect at the time modifications are made.
iii. All ground mounted mechanical and utility equipment that is
six feet (6) or less in height shall be screened from view per
the requirements of section 14.2308 of this chapter. Ground
mounted mechanical and utility equipment that is taller than
six feet (6) in height shall be screened from view with an
enclosure that is constructed to be consistent with the
material of the principal structure. Ground mounted
mechanical and utility equipment shall be recessed into the
ground to achieve a height above grade not to exceed six
feet (6) to reduce the visual impact of the structure on the
site. Additionally, landscaping shall be provided around the
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enclosure per the requirements of section 14.2308 of this
chapter.
iv. Screening of mechanical equipment shall be required when
new equipment is installed and in such cases shall be
provided around both new and existing mechanical
equipment in order to provide visual continuity. Normal
maintenance of mechanical equipment shall not mandate the
screening requirement.
SECTION 5: Section 14.604, "Land Use Tables," of Article VI, "Zoning Districts,"
of Chapter 14, "Zoning," of the Mount Prospect Village Code shall be amended to be
and read as follows:
LAND USE TABLE 1: RESIDENTIAL AND RECREATIONAL ZONING
DISTRICTS shall be amended to be and read as follows:
"Personal Wireless Services Facilities, Structure Mounted" with zoning
classifications P P P P P P P, shall be inserted in proper alphabetical
order.
And
"Wireless service facilities" shall be deleted in its entirety.
LAND USE TABLE 2: COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING
DISTRICTS shall be amended to be and read as follows:
Delete "Massage establishments" zoning classifications P P P P and
amend the "Massage establishments" zoning classifications to C C C C.
And
"Personal Wireless Services Facilities, Structure Mounted" with zoning
classifications P P P P P P P P P, shall be inserted in proper alphabetical
order.
And
"Wireless service" shall be deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 6: Subsection F of Section 14.1905, "Bulk Regulations," of Article XIX,
"135 and B5C Regulations," of Chapter 14, "Zoning," of the Mount Prospect Village Code
shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
F. Transitional Setbacks: Wherever a lot in the B-5 district abuts any single-
family residential zoning district, all buildings shall be set back a distance
equal to the required setback of the adjacent yard in the single-family
residential zoning district. Such setback shall be landscaped as required
in article XXIII of this chapter, except for those properties that abut a
dedicated public alleyway.
SECTION 7: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Hoefert, Matuszak, Polit, Rogers, Saccotelli, Zadel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED AND APPROVED this 17th day of May, 2016.
ATTEST:
ArleneA. Jurace,,/Village President
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