In addition to the general criteria as stated above, the following land use regulations, development standards, and design criteria shall apply to the development of all PUD parcels designated on the Sketch Plan
A. Parcel A: The intent of development within this parcel is to provide a variety of housing options ranging in unit size, building size and design and dwelling type, including attached and detached townhomes, rowhomes and apartments.
All bulk regulations and provisions set forth in Title 9, Zoning of the West Des Moines City Code for the Residential Medium Density (RM-10) district shall apply to any development proposal within this parcel, unless noted otherwise in this ordinance. Only residential uses shall be allowed within this parcel.
Number of Dwellings: A maximum of ten (10) dwelling units per acre, or no more than 400 total dwellings shall be allowed within the 41.0 acres comprised of Parcels A, C and D collectively. No additional residential dwellings shall be allowed regardless of if the collective acreage of Parcels A, C and D is increased. Any reduction in the acreage of these parcels shall result in a corresponding reduction in the total number of dwellings allowed. The number of dwellings the area is to be reduced by shall be calculated as the number of acres the area is reduced from 41.0 multiplied by 10 (DU/acre) with that number than subtracted from the 400 allowed units.
B. Parcel B: The primary intent of development within this parcel is to allow for commercial and office uses that primarily serve the needs of students, staff and visitors to the adjacent Des Moines University Campus, as well as nearby residents. The scale of buildings and intensity of uses shall respect surrounding residential uses. This area shall be designed with walkability at its core via enhanced pedestrian walkways physically separated from vehicle use areas. All buildings within this area shall be visually cohesive through design, materials and colors and, as much as possible, shall be integrated with the natural topography of the parcel.
Parcel B shall consist of no more than 21.6 acres.
1. All general use and bulk regulations and provisions set forth in Title 9, Zoning of the West Des Moines City Code for the Support Commercial (SC) district shall apply to any development proposal within this parcel, unless noted otherwise in this chapter.
a. All permitted (P) and permitted conditional (Pc) uses allowed within the Support Commercial (SC) zoning district may be allowed with the approval of the appropriate review body unless otherwise noted in this chapter.
b. The following permitted (P) and permitted conditional uses (Pc) shall have the following allowance:
(1) Outdoor patios associated with SIC 58 - Eating and Drinking Places uses and pedestrian plazas and gathering areas within Parcel B unassociated with a bar or restaurant shall be exempt from application of regulations provided in city code 9-10-4.A.18: Outdoor Activity Areas and Operable Store Fronts.
c. The following permitted (P) and permitted conditional uses (Pc) shall be prohibited within Parcel B:
(1) SIC 01 Agricultural Production - Crops
(2) SIC 0783 Ornamental Shrub and Tree Services
(3) SIC 47 Transportation Services
(4) SIC 48 Communications
(5) SIC 4925 Mixed, Manufactured or liquefied Petroleum gas
production and/or distribution
(6) SIC 55 Automotive Dealer and Service Stations
(7) SIC 572 Household appliance stores
(8) SIC 5999 Misc. Retail Stores, Not Elsewhere Classified - Engine and Motor Equipment and Supply Stores
(9) SIC 70 Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps, and Other Lodging Places
(10) SIC 726 Funeral Service
(11) SIC 7299-03 Dating and Escort Services
(12) SIC 75 Automotive Repair, Services, and Parking
(13) SIC 7699 Repair Shops and Related Services, Not Elsewhere Classified, except Lock & Key Services are permitted
(14) SIC 79 Amusement and Recreational Services - Event venue 5,000 sq. ft. or less
(15) SIC 92 Justice, Public Order, and Safety
2. Number of Dwellings: A maximum of 60 total dwellings shall be allowed within Parcel B. Said dwellings shall be located above non-residential uses in a vertical mixed-use building. Free-standing residential only buildings shall not be allowed. No additional residential dwellings shall be allowed regardless of if the acreage of Parcel B is increased.
3. Building Setbacks:
a. Adjacent to S. 81st Street, S. 88th Street and Booneville Road: a minimum of one hundred feet (100') from the ultimate right-of-way line shall be provided if vehicle drives or parking, including drive-through lanes are located between the building and the ultimate right of way line. If the building is situated such that there is no intervening vehicle drives or parking, including drive-through lanes between the ultimate right-of-way line and the building and the building is designed with a pedestrian friendly facade (e.g., entry doors, glass fronts, plaza areas, patios, etc.), and does not present as the back of the building, the minimum building setback may be reduced to a minimum of thirty feet (30').
b. Along the north property boundary directly adjacent to the existing power lines, buildings shall be setback a minimum of thirty feet (30').
c. Along the boundary between Parcels B and D, the minimum building setback shall be ten feet (10') or as otherwise required to meet Building and Fire code separation requirements.
4. Parking Ratios:
a. Restaurants: Ten (10) parking spaces per one thousand (1,000) square feet of building gross floor area. Restaurants with a drive through shall follow City Code requirements for vehicle queuing.
b. Office and Retail: Three (3) spaces per one thousand (1,000) square feet of retail and office building gross floor area.
c. All other uses not defined herein shall follow city code.
d. At the discretion of the Development Services Director, a less stringent parking calculation may be used provided the applicant can demonstrate a parking rate less than the above is sufficient due to the type of potential use, shared uses or off-peak uses.
e. If the property is subdivided into two (2) or more lots and/or shared parking is intended, a shared parking agreement shall be executed in conjunction with the approval of the subdivision plat.
5. Parking Setbacks:
a. Parking and vehicle use areas should be located behind the building pads and in areas out of visibility from adjacent roadways whenever possible. Adequate screening of views from adjacent roads and adjoining properties outside of Parcel B of any surface parking, vehicle drive, drive-through lanes or loading areas shall be appropriately mitigated.
b. Off-street parking areas and drive aisles shall be setback from the perimeter boundaries of Parcel B as follows:
(1) Along S. 81st Street, S. 88th Street, and Booneville Road - Minimum of thirty feet (30').
(2) Along Parcels C and D (north Parcel B boundary) - Minimum of thirty feet (30').
(3) Along common property lines within Parcel B - Minimum of five feet (5') or as necessary to provide for parking lot screening, unless a common parking field is used, then the no setback shall be required.
6. Construction Phasing: Two (2) access drives, acceptable to the City's Fire Marshal, shall be available for each building. Unless otherwise allowed by the Fire Marshal, prior to issuance of any occupancy permits, including temporary occupancy permits, drive connections as shown on the PUD Sketch Plan shall exist as follows:
a. For buildings B-1 and B-2: access drives #1 and #2.
b. For building B-3: access drives #2 and #3.
c. For buildings B-4 through B-7: access drives #3 and #4.
C. Parcel C: The intent of this parcel is to provide land for a future public park that will be combined with adjacent properties north of the Village at Sugar Creek PUD area to provide park land for the larger area. The parcel may only be developed as a park and shall include uses typical of a city park. Bulk regulations and provisions set forth in Title 9, Zoning of the West Des Moines City Code for the Agricultural/Open Space (OS) district shall apply to any development proposal within this parcel, unless noted otherwise in this chapter, city code or specifically allowed by the City Council.
D. Parcel D: The intent of this parcel is to provide additional open areas and park space for the area. Unless otherwise agreed by the city to take over ownership, this parcel shall remain under private ownership and all costs for implementation of improvements and on-going maintenance shall be the responsibility of the property owner. All bulk regulations and provisions set forth in Title 9, Zoning of the West Des Moines City Code for the Agricultural/Open Space (OS) district shall apply to any development proposal within this parcel, unless noted otherwise in this chapter. (Ord. 2494, 11-1-2021; amd. Ord. 2539, 9-19-2022)