Development of a new mixed-use project, including redevelopment of an existing site to include new residential uses, requires master site plan review and approval by the Planning Commission in a public meeting. Applications for master site plan approval must be made on forms provided by the Community and Economic Development Department. In addition to the requirements of this zone, the Planning Commission shall address the following when considering an application for master site plan approval:
A. Building Orientation: Commercial and residential buildings in the same project should be oriented primarily to face public and private streets and accesses, and not parking lots. The orientation of commercial buildings in mixed-use projects should consider the residential components of the project and facilitate convenient access to them.
B. Central Feature: A prominent, centrally located feature such as a park, plaza, or gathering place shall be provided to unify the residential and commercial uses of the project. This location should include features and amenities to encourage public use and activity, with convenient access from both residential and commercial components of the development.
C. Outdoor Spaces: Buildings should be designed to form outdoor spaces such as courtyards, plazas, and terraces that can integrate the components of the development. Pedestrian walkways linking the components of the development with these outdoor spaces and the public streets should be developed. Potential linkages to existing and future adjacent developments must be considered.
D. Master Site Plan Agreement: Mixed-use developments that require master site plan approval shall be approved in conjunction with a master site plan agreement between Murray City and the developer. The master site plan agreement shall govern requirements for phasing of the project, the timing of the installation of improvements, performance on construction of critical development components, and shall further memorialize the requirements for development of the several buildings and parcels as contained in the master site plan and other project approvals.
1. Required Elements: The master site plan agreement must address the following components of the proposed project:
a. Allowed phasing of residential and commercial development components.
b. Allowed residential densities.
c. Required parking for all uses.
d. Buffering of adjacent single-family zones.
e. Adequate public facilities and services.
f. Establishment, maintenance, or enhancement of commercial elements.
E. Master Site Plan Application Requirements: When making applications for master site plan approval to the Planning Commission, the applicant shall provide the following at a minimum:
1. Traffic Impact Study: The study must be prepared by a licensed traffic engineer and analyze the traffic impacts of the proposed development on surrounding public and private transportation facilities.
2. Parking Analysis: The applicant must prepare a parking analysis for the proposed mix of uses, demonstrating that the project's parking and circulation needs can be accommodated.
3. Adequate Public Utilities And Facilities: In order to determine the availability of an impact upon public facilities and services the applicant shall conduct a review of all public utilities including power, water, sanitary sewer, and storm water with the Public Works Department.
4. Public Services Review: The City may require review of the project's impact upon services including police, fire, schools, parks, and others. (Ord. 21-21)