Projects in the TC: Town Center District shall be eligible to receive development plan approval from the Plan Commission to develop pursuant to this Article 5.6F, and may be granted a waiver of the development requirements specified in this ordinance to the extent permitted below:
(1) Development incentives. In order to provide for the development of higher density projects, consistent with the Town of Plainfield Comprehensive Plan, that contribute to the vitality of the downtown area as the symbolic center of the town, the following waivers may be considered:
(a) Maximum building height. The maximum building height in the TC: Town Center District may be waived by the Plan Commission so as to increase the maximum building height of a primary structure from 50 feet, not to exceed four stories, to a maximum building height of 75 feet, including any parapet, not to exceed five stories; or
(b) Dwelling units on the ground floor. The requirement that dwelling units shall not be allowed on the ground floor in the TC: Town Center District may be waived by the Plan Commission.
(2) Plan documentation and supporting information. All requests for development plan approval submitted under this Article 5.6, F, shall include the following:
(a) Sketch plan one. Sketch plan one shall depict the development in full compliance with all use and development standards of the TC: Town Center District and all other applicable health, flood control and subdivision laws, ordinances and regulations of the town.
(b) Sketch plan two. Sketch plan two shall depict the development pursuant to this Article.
(c) Elevation drawings. Elevation drawings and/or renderings depicting the various building elevations in compliance with existing regulations and as proposed.
(3) Findings. The Plan Commission may approve an increase in maximum building height or the location of dwelling units on the ground floor upon a finding that:
(a) The maximum building height provides an elevation off-set, or increased set back for all enclosures or walls (exclusive of architectural embellishment features approved by the Plan Commission), in an amount of not less than one foot horizontal for each two feet in vertical height for that portion of the building(s) over four stories or fifty feet in height;
(b) For each 5,000 additional square feet of usable floor area created by additional stories over four stories or an increased maximum building height, including any parapet, the proposed development provides a minimum of one of the amenities selected from either of the dwelling unit amenities or project amenities lists (see below) so as to enhance the proposed development and surrounding properties;
(c) For every five ground floor dwelling units, or portion thereof, the proposed development provides a minimum of one of the amenities selected from either of the dwelling unit amenities or project amenities lists (see below) so as to enhance the proposed development and surrounding properties;
(d) The proposed development will provide a higher density project that will contribute to the vitality of the downtown area as the symbolic center of the Town of Plainfield while enhancing surrounding properties;
(e) The proposed development is appropriate to its site and its surroundings; and
(f) The proposed development is consistent with the intent and purpose of this ordinance.
Dwelling Unit Amenities (in addition to those amenities already provided to comply with Article 5.6B (12), above):
• Fireplaces | • Washer / Dryer |
• Private Patios | • Other In-Unit Amenity Approved by the Plan Commission |
• Private Balconies |
Project Amenities:
• Pool • Hot Tub • Sun Deck • Garden • Game Court • Outdoor Fire Pit /Fireplace • Terrace • Lounge • Seating / Dining Area • Grilling Area • Dog Park • Dog Wash • Bicycle Storage Area • Bicycle Work/ Repair Area | • Central Laundry Facility • Recreation / Workout Area • Ground floor, outdoor public use open space or gathering area • Public Art • Electric Vehicle Charging Stations • Other Project Amenity deemed appropriate for the proposed use or mix of uses and Approved by the Plan Commission |
(Ord. 04-2019, passed 1-14-2019)