As part of Planned Unit Development approval, the City Council is authorized to approve exceptions to the zoning controls applicable to the zoning district in which the Planned Unit Development is located. Such exceptions shall only be granted when it is clearly warranted to achieve the objectives of the City of Waseca Comprehensive Plan and will result in a development than is not otherwise possible under other zoning districts. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to provide a property owner any right to compel the city to grant such exceptions.
(A) Placement of structures. More than one principal building may be placed on a platted lot in a Planned Unit Development. The appearance and compatibility of individual buildings to other site elements and to surrounding development shall be given primary consideration in reviewing and approving the placement and spacing of structures.
(B) Bulk regulations.
(1) Building height. The City Council may authorize an increase in building height for the purpose of promoting project integration and additional site amenities.
(2) Building setbacks. The City Council may authorize a reduction in or elimination of required yards provided that a landscaped yard of the minimum width established for the base zoning district or greater is maintained along the periphery of the PUD.
(C) Lot requirements. The City Council may authorize reductions in the area and width of individual lots within a Planned Unit Development from that required for the base zoning district, provided that such reductions are compensated for by an equivalent amount of open space elsewhere in the Planned Unit Development. Such open space shall not include areas designated as public or private streets or required storm ponds.
(D) Density bonus. The City Council may authorize up to a 10% reduction in the minimum lot area per dwelling unit from that required by the base zoning district for the purpose of promoting an integrated project with a variety of housing types and additional site amenities, or to accommodate enhancement and/or preservation of important environmental features through careful and sensitive placement of buildings and facilities.
(E) Open space.
(1) For residential Planned Unit Developments, the Development Plan shall provide public and/or private open space that is a demonstrable benefit to the larger community and which likely would not have been possible without the flexibility of this zoning district.
(2) The Development Plan must coordinate improvements to open space areas concurrently with construction of permitted structures and other required improvements within their respective phase of the Planned Unit Development.
(F) Parking.
(2) Private streets. Private streets are not allowed. However, private driveways that serve not more than one apartment building or not more than 12 townhouses are allowed. Parallel parking is not allowed along private driveways, unless adequate additional driveway width is provided. Private driveways must maintain a permanently and continuously unobstructed width of 20 feet for access by emergency vehicles.
(Ord. 1040, passed 1-5-16)