In addition to the general criteria as stated in section 048-03 of this chapter, the following land use design criteria shall apply to the development areas designated on the sketch plan. The sketch plan document which is made a part of this rezoning action per section 048-02 of this chapter, delineates seventeen (17) parcels of the PUD as parcels A, A-1, A-2, A-3, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M and N for application of specific development standards. The following development standards and use regulations shall apply to each of the following development parcels:
A. Parcel A: Parcel A, as shown on the sketch plan, shall include approximately twenty two (22) acres to be reserved for acquisition and development as a school for the Waukee School District and/or a park site and shall be required to be platted at the time that any portion of parcel B or D, abutting the greenbelt parcel (parcel A-1) is platted. The park/school land shall be conveyed by warranty deed free and clear of any and all liens and encumbrances including, but not limited to, all judgments, attachments, mortgage liens, mechanics liens, and other liens.
The value of the land to be purchased by the city and/or Waukee School District shall be established by mutual agreement at the time of purchase of said property by the city or school district and shall be based upon the property's current fair market value as undeveloped land, plus the cost of providing paved street frontage, sanitary sewer, water service, and grading.
If the property, or any portion of the property, is not developed as a park or school site, the property may be developed as single-family detached residential dwelling units with a maximum of ninety five (95) additional single-family detached residential units may be developed in parcel A. The development standards for the property shall comply with the minimum standards for the R-1 single-family residential district.
For any residentially developed property, a minimum thirty foot (30') buffer park easement shall be required along 81st Street. Landscaping and berming in the buffer park shall be provided in accordance with the West Des Moines buffer ordinance. No driveway access from an individual dwelling unit shall be permitted directly onto 81st Street. The layout of streets within this parcel shall be established with the platting of the property for residential uses prior to any residential development.
The equivalent of one-half (1/2) of the street right of way of 81st Street along parcel A will be dedicated by the developer to the city at no charge at the time of platting or sale.
Detention areas contained within the PUD shall remain private and maintained by the master property owners' association.
B. Parcel A-1: The owner and/or developer shall reserve for dedication to the city that ground designated as parcel A-1 as shown on the sketch plan, on file in the city, for inclusion within Jordan Creek greenbelt for active park and open space use at no cost to the city of West Des Moines. Said area shall be platted and dedicated (except detention areas) to the city free of any liens, encumbrances, and assessments with the platting of any portion of parcels B or D which abut said parcel A-1.
The equivalent of one-half (1/2) of the street right of way of 81st Street along parcel A-1 will be dedicated by the developer to the city at no charge at the time of platting or sale.
Detention areas contained within the PUD shall remain private and maintained by the master property owners' association.
The waiver of the developer's share of the mandatory fee payment would apply ($200.00/acre) to all land zoned residential contained within the Bridgewood planned unit development, however, this shall not apply to parcel A-2 or A-3, which will be privately owned.
As per the ordinance regarding mandatory fee payment and acquisition and/or development of park system, these fees will not be eligible for the twenty five percent (25%) credit for private amenities.
All land for street right of way and all street, sewer, water, storm sewer improvements abutting parcel A-1 shall be provided by the developer at no expense to the city. The improvements will be installed at the same time as those in parcel B or D.
The detention pond shown on the north side of the road between parcels B and D will be acceptable only if the developer retains ownership of the area and is responsible for the development, maintenance, and liability thereof.
C. Parcel A-2: This parcel has been shown as a greenbelt corridor which is intended to provide for pedestrian movement through the development and into the Jordan Creek greenbelt system. This parcel shall be privately owned and maintained by the owner or developer or by the master property owners' association. Parcel A-2 shall be platted at the time that any portion of parcel C, F or M are platted that abut said parcel A-2. At that time, consideration will be given to establishing covenants, easements or other restrictions to ensure the long term preservation of the area as open space.
The waiver of the developer's share of the mandatory fee payment would apply ($200.00/acre) to all land zoned residential contained within the Bridgewood planned unit development; however, this shall not apply to parcel A-2 which will be privately owned.
As per the ordinance regarding mandatory fee payment and acquisition and/or development of park system, these fees will not be eligible for the twenty five percent (25%) credit for private amenities.
All land for street right of way and all street, sewer, water, storm sewer improvements abutting parcel A-2 shall be provided by the developer at no expense to the city. The improvements will be installed at the same time as those in parcel C, F, or M.
The detention pond shown on the north side of the road between parcels B and D will be acceptable only if the developer retains ownership of the area and is responsible for the development, maintenance, and liability thereof.
D. Parcel A-3: This parcel has been shown as a greenbelt corridor which is intended to provide for pedestrian movement through the development and into the Jordan Creek greenbelt system. This parcel shall be privately owned and maintained by the owner or developer or by the master property owners' association. Parcel A-3 shall be platted at the time that any portion of parcel I, N, or K are platted that abut said parcel A-3. At that time, consideration will be given to establishing covenants, easements or other restrictions to ensure the long term preservation of the area as open space.
The waiver of the developer's share of the mandatory fee payment would apply ($200.00/acre) to all land zoned residential contained within the Bridgewood planned unit development; however, this shall not apply to parcel A-2 which will be privately owned.
As per the ordinance regarding mandatory fee payment and acquisition and/or development of park system, these fees will not be eligible for the twenty five percent (25%) credit for private amenities.
All land for street right of way and all street, sewer, water, storm sewer improvements abutting parcel A-3 shall be provided by the developer at no expense to the city. The improvements will be installed at the same time as those in parcel I, K or N.
1. Other Provisions: At the time of development of parcel N, a public access connection through parcel A-3 shall be provided to allow vehicular access to the internal parking area intended to serve the commercial area, which shall be designed to discourage cut through traffic into the residential area. The location and design of the access driveway shall be determined at the time of the review of the site plan for the development of parcel N. The requirements of setbacks and buffering from adjoining properties shall be determined at the time of review of the site plan.
At the time of development, consideration shall be given to landscaping and berming to screen the visibility of any driveway and parking lot from the public rights of way or from any adjoining property with the use of predominately evergreen plant materials, berming and through the design of the project.
E. Parcels D And F: All general use regulations and provisions set forth in title 9, "Zoning", of the city code for the RS-6 single-family residential district with a minimum lot size of six thousand six hundred (6,600) square feet shall apply to any development proposals for all property within parcel D as shown on the sketch plan of the Bridgewood PUD as herein amended, except as otherwise provided in this ordinance.
All general use regulations and provisions set forth in title 9, "Zoning", of the city code for the RS-5 single- family residential district with a minimum lot size of five thousand (5,000) square feet shall apply to any development proposal for all property within parcel F as shown on the sketch plan of the Bridgewood PUD, except as otherwise provided in this ordinance.
1. Density:
Parcel D shall incorporate approximately thirteen (13) acres with a maximum of thirty six (36) dwelling units permitted.
Parcel F shall incorporate approximately twelve (12) acres with a maximum of fifty two (52) dwelling units permitted.
The maximum number of dwelling units specified for parcel D may be increased by twelve percent (12%), provided that there is an equivalent and corresponding reduction in the aggregate total number of dwelling units allowed for parcels D and E, such that the aggregate total number of dwelling units for parcels D and E does not exceed one hundred seventy eight (178).
Any shifting of density between parcels D and E will require an updated traffic study to verify compliance with the traffic study Bridgewood North completed June 11, 2008.
2. Setbacks: Residential structures and garages shall meet a minimum front yard setback of twenty five feet (25') and porches shall meet a minimum front yard setback of twenty feet (20') from the property line for those properties that front on public streets. If the property abuts a private street, the front setbacks shall be thirty five feet (35') measured from the back of curb.
Any residential structure or attached accessory structure shall have a minimum rear yard setback of thirty five feet (35').
There shall be a minimum separation distance of fourteen feet (14') between residential structures as measured to the foundation wall, but in no case shall any part of a structure be less than five feet (5') from any property line.
3. Buffers: A minimum thirty foot (30') buffer park easement shall be required along 81st Street in parcel D, and along Bridgewood Boulevard in parcels D and F. Landscaping and berming in the buffer park shall be provided in accordance with the West Des Moines buffer ordinance.
4. Other Special Provisions: No driveway access from an individual dwelling unit shall be permitted directly onto 81st Street or Bridgewood Boulevard. The layout of streets within each of these parcels shall be established with the platting of the property prior to any development.
The equivalent of one-half (1/2) of the street right of way for 81st Street along parcel D will be dedicated by the developer to the city at no charge at the time of platting or sale.
F. 1. Parcels G And O: All general use regulations and provisions set forth in title 9, "Zoning", of the city code for the residential single-family district (RS-5) shall apply to any development proposal for all property within parcels G and O and shall be developed as detached single-family dwelling units as shown on the supplemental sketch plan of the Bridgewood PUD, except as otherwise provided in this ordinance.
The units that are proposed on these parcels have been identified as bungalows on the sketch plan. "Bungalows" are defined as detached townhomes, where each unit is individually owned and the surrounding grounds are maintained by a master property owners' association or similar organization to ensure the continued maintenance of these areas.
a. Density:
Parcel G shall incorporate approximately thirteen (13) acres with a maximum of seventy three (73) dwelling units permitted.
Parcel O shall incorporate approximately four (4) acres with a maximum of twenty five (25) dwelling units permitted.
b. Setbacks:
Parcel G: Within Parcel G, Lots 1-36 and 41-47 residential structures and garages shall meet a minimum front yard setback of twenty feet (20') and porches shall meet a minimum front yard setback of fifteen feet (15') as measured from the property line for those properties that front on public streets or the curb or sidewalk of private streets, whichever is closer to the dwelling structure. For Lots 26-53, any residential structure or attached accessory structure shall have a minimum rear setback as measured to the property line of five feet (5'), but in no case shall an above grade improvement be closer than ten feet (10') to another residential structure as measured to any portion of the structure.
Parcel O: Within Parcel O, for Lots 21-37, any residential structure or attached accessory structure shall have a minimum rear setback as measured to the property line of five feet (5'), but in no case shall an above grade improvement be closer than ten feet (10') to another residential structure as measured to any portion of the structure.
c. Buffers: A minimum thirty foot (30') buffer park easement shall be established along Bridgewood Boulevard and 81st Street in parcels G and O. Landscaping and berming in the buffer park shall be provided in accordance with the West Des Moines buffer ordinance at the time of platting or review for approval of site plan as determined by the city of West Des Moines.
d. Other Special Provisions: Right of way for 81st Street along parcels G and O will be dedicated by the developer to the city at no charge at the time of platting or sale in accordance with the provisions of section 048-06 of this chapter, street improvements, contained within this ordinance.
No driveway from an individual dwelling unit shall be permitted directly onto Bridgewood Boulevard or 81st Street.
e. Architecture: Architectural design for detached townhome units (having been referred to as bungalows or craftsman) shall attempt to express a creative presentation of exterior building materials, exterior details and texture, treatment of windows and doors, and use of angles and multiplicity of planes within the wall and roof design to lessen the plainness of appearance which can be characteristic of typical townhome buildings.
The design of the units shall convey a unifying theme that relates to the overall concept of the Bridgewood development. The use of unifying elements, such as front porches, similar rooflines, paint and materials, shall be encouraged to unify the development while still providing each unit with its own character.
The use of brick, stone, or "cultured stone" shall be incorporated into the building architecture, unless the city council, after review by the planning and zoning commission shall determine that the use of alternate building materials enhances the physical appearance and accomplishes a compatible structure with the residential uses in the neighborhood.
2. Parcels P And Q: All general use regulations and provisions set forth in title 9, "Zoning", of the city code for RM residential medium-density district shall apply to any development proposal for all property within parcels P and Q and shall be developed as single-family attached dwellings as shown on the sketch plan of the Bridgewood PUD, unless noted otherwise in this ordinance.
a. Density:
Parcel P shall incorporate approximately five and one-half (5.5) acres, with a maximum of fifty six (56) dwelling units permitted.
Parcel Q shall incorporate approximately seven (7) acres with a maximum of fifty (50) dwelling units permitted.
No more than twelve (12) dwelling units per building or six (6) dwelling units per side be permitted for any buildings within parcel P or Q.
b. Setbacks: Residential structures and garages shall meet a minimum front yard setback of twenty five feet (25') and porches shall meet a minimum front yard setback of twenty feet (20') as measured from the property line for those properties that front on public streets, or curb or sidewalk of private streets, whichever is closer to the dwelling structure. In no case shall any residential structure be located any closer than five feet (5') from the back of a curb or back of a sidewalk.
Any residential structure or attached accessory structure shall have a minimum rear yard setback of five feet (5'), unless the rear yard abuts the south or west property line. In this case the setbacks as shown on the final plat for Parcels P and Q shall prevail. In no case shall an above grade improvement be closer than ten feet (10') to another residential structure as measured to any portion of the structure.
c. Buffers: A minimum thirty foot (30') buffer park easement shall be established along the west boundary of parcel P along 81st Street. Provisions for a buffer park in accordance with the buffer ordinance shall be established along the southern boundaries of parcels P and Q prior to development of said parcels.
Landscaping and berming shall be provided in accordance with the West Des Moines buffer ordinance at the time of platting or review for approval of site plan as determined by the city of West Des Moines.
d. Architecture: Architectural design for multi-family buildings shall attempt to express a creative presentation of exterior building materials, exterior details and texture, treatment of windows and doors, and use of angles and multiplicity of planes within the wall and roof design to lessen the plainness of appearance which can be characteristic of large residential buildings. The use of building articulation that breaks up the building mass into modules which reflect proportions similar to the single-family residential dwellings on the adjacent parcels shall be required. Methods used to create intervals which reflect and promote compatibility and which respect the scale of the single-family detached residential dwellings include:
(1) Facade modulation - stepping back or extending forward a portion of the facade,
(2) Repeating the window patterns at intervals equal to articulated intervals,
(3) Providing the porch, patio, deck, or covered entry to the articulation interval,
(4) Changing the rooflines by alternating dormers, stepped roofs, gables, or other roof elements to reinforce the modulation or articulation interval,
(5) Changing materials with the change in building plane,
(6) Providing a lighting feature, trellis, tree, or other landscape feature with each interval,
(7) Using paint and materials that blend with the single-family residential areas and to reinforce the modulation or articulated intervals.
The use of brick shall be incorporated into the building architecture on all sides of the structure, unless the city council of West Des Moines, after review by the planning and zoning commission of West Des Moines shall determine that the use of alternate building materials, enhances the physical appearance and accomplishes a compatible structure with the residential uses in the neighborhood.
e. Other Special Provisions: All parking areas, except individual unit driveways, shall be landscaped to screen their visibility from the public rights of way or from any adjoining property with the use of predominately evergreen plant materials, berming and through the design of the project and shall be addressed at the time of review of the site plan for the development of these parcels.
Right of way for 81st Street along parcels G and O will be dedicated by the developer to the city at no charge at the time of platting or sale in accordance with the provisions of section 048-06 of this chapter, street improvements, contained within this ordinance.
No driveway access for individual units shall be permitted directly onto Bridgewood Boulevard.
G. Parcels I And J: All general use regulations and provisions set forth in title 9, "Zoning", of the city code for RM residential medium-density district shall apply to any development proposal for all property within parcels I and J and shall be developed as single-family attached dwellings as shown on the sketch plan of the Bridgewood PUD, unless noted otherwise in this ordinance.
1. Density:
Parcel I shall incorporate approximately seven and five-tenths (7.5) acres, with a maximum of forty eight (48) dwelling units permitted.
Parcel J shall incorporate approximately sixteen (16) acres with a maximum of one hundred twenty five (125) dwelling units permitted.
No more than twelve (12) dwelling units per building or six (6) dwelling units per side be permitted for any buildings within Parcel I or J.
The maximum number of dwelling units specified for each individual parcel may be increased by up to twelve percent (12%), provided that there is an equivalent and corresponding reduction in the aggregate total of dwelling units allowed for Parcels G, H, I, J and K such that the aggregate total number of dwelling units allowed for these parcels does not exceed four hundred seventeen (417).
2. Setbacks: Residential structures and garages shall meet a minimum front yard setback of twenty five feet (25') and porches shall meet a minimum front yard setback of twenty feet (20') from the property line for those properties that front on public streets. If the property abuts a private street, garages shall meet a front yard setback of twenty five feet (25'), to be measured from the garage opening to the back of curb or to the back of a sidewalk, whichever is more restrictive. In no case shall any residential structure be located any closer than fifteen feet (15') from the back of a curb or back of a sidewalk.
Any residential structure or attached accessory structure shall have a minimum rear yard setback of twenty feet (20'). All residential structures shall have a minimum separation distance of twenty feet (20') between residential structures measured to the foundation wall, but in no case shall any part of a structure be less than five feet (5') from any property line.
3. Buffers: A minimum thirty foot (30') buffer park easement shall be established along E. P. True Parkway along the north property line of Parcel I. Landscaping and berming shall be provided in accordance with the West Des
Moines Buffer Ordinance at the time of platting or review for approval of site plan as determined by the City of West Des Moines.
4. Architecture: Architectural design for multi-family buildings shall attempt to express a creative presentation of exterior building materials, exterior details and texture, treatment of windows and doors, and use of angles and multiplicity of planes within the wall and roof design to lessen the plainness of appearance which can be characteristic of large residential buildings. The use of building articulation that breaks up the building mass into modules which reflect proportions similar to the single-family residential dwellings on the adjacent parcels shall be required. Methods used to create intervals which reflect and promote compatibility and which respect the scale of the single-family detached residential dwellings include:
a. Facade modulation - stepping back or extending forward a portion of the facade,
b. Repeating the window patterns at intervals equal to articulated intervals,
c. Providing a porch, patio, deck, or covered entry to the articulation interval,
d. Changing the roof lines by alternating dormers, stepped roofs, gables, or other roof elements to reinforce the modulation or articulation interval,
e. Changing materials with the change in building plane,
f. Providing a lighting feature, trellis, tree, or other landscape feature with each interval,
g. Using paint and materials that blend with the single-family residential areas and to reinforce the modulation or articulated intervals.
The use of brick shall be incorporated into the building architecture on all sides of the structure, unless the City Council of West Des Moines, after review by the Planning and Zoning Commission of West Des Moines shall determine that the use of alternate building materials, enhances the physical appearance and accomplishes a compatible structure with the residential uses in the neighborhood.
5. Other Special Provisions: All parking areas, except individual unit driveways, shall be landscaped to screen their visibility from the public rights-of-way or from any adjoining property with the use of predominately evergreen plant materials, berming and through the design of the project and shall be addressed at the time of review of the site plan for the development of these parcels.
No driveway access for individual units shall be permitted directly onto E. P. True Parkway.
H. Parcel K: All general use regulations and provisions set forth in title 9, "Zoning", of the city code for RM residential medium-density district shall apply to any development proposal for all property within parcel K and shall be developed as single-family attached dwellings as shown on the sketch plan of the Bridgewood PUD, unless noted otherwise in this ordinance.
1. Density: Parcel K shall incorporate approximately nine (9) acres, with a density of ten (10) dwelling units per acre or a maximum of eighty six (86) dwelling units permitted.
No more than twelve (12) dwelling units per building or six (6) dwelling units per side be allowed for any buildings within parcel K.
The maximum number of dwelling units specified for each individual parcel may be increased by up to twelve percent (12%), provided that there is an equivalent and corresponding reduction in the aggregate total number of dwelling units allowed for parcels G, H, I, J and K such that the aggregate total number of dwelling units allowed for these parcels does not exceed four hundred seventeen (417).
2. Setbacks: Residential structures and garages shall meet a minimum front yard setback of twenty five feet (25') and porches shall meet a minimum front yard setback of twenty feet (20') from the property line for those properties that front on public streets. If the property abuts a private street, garages shall meet a front yard setback of twenty five feet (25'), to be measured from the garage opening to the back of a curb or to the back of a sidewalk, whichever is more restrictive. In no case shall any residential structure be located any closer than fifteen feet (15') from the back of a curb or back of a sidewalk.
Any residential structure or attached accessory structure shall have a minimum rear yard setback of twenty feet (20').
All residential structures shall have a minimum separation distance of twenty feet (20') between residential structures measured to the foundation wall, but in no case shall any part of a structure be less than five feet (5') from any property line.
3. Buffers: A minimum thirty foot (30') buffer park easement shall be established along Jordan Creek Parkway in parcel K. Landscaping and berming in the buffer park shall be provided in accordance with the West Des Moines buffer ordinance at the time of platting or review for approval of site plan as determined by the city of West Des Moines.
4. Architecture: Architectural design for multi-family buildings shall attempt to express a creative presentation of exterior building materials, exterior details and texture, treatment of windows and doors, and use of angles and multiplicity of planes within the wall and roof design to lessen the plainness of appearance which can be characteristic of large residential buildings. The use of building articulation that breaks up the building mass into modules which reflect proportions similar to the single-family residential dwellings on other parcels within the development shall be required. Methods used to create intervals which reflect and promote compatibility and which respect the scale of the single-family detached residential dwellings include:
a. Facade modulation - stepping back or extending forward a portion of the facade,
b. Repeating the window patterns at intervals equal to articulated intervals,
c. Providing a porch, patio, deck, or covered entry to the articulation interval,
d. Changing the rooflines by alternating dormers, stepped roofs, gables, or other roof elements to reinforce the modulation or articulation interval,
e. Changing materials with the change in building plane,
f. Providing a lighting feature, trellis, tree, or other landscape feature with each interval,
g. Using paint and materials that blend with the single-family residential areas and to reinforce the modulation or articulate interval.
The use of brick shall be incorporated into the building architecture on all sides of the structure, unless the City Council of West Des Moines, after review by the Planning and Zoning Commission of West Des Moines shall determine that the use of alternate building materials, enhances the physical appearance and accomplishes a compatible structure with the residential uses in the neighborhood.
5. Other Special Provisions: All parking areas, except individual unit driveways, shall be landscaped to screen their visibility from the public rights-of-way or from any adjoining property with the use of predominately evergreen plant materials, berming and through the design of the project and shall be addressed at the time of review of the site plan for the development of this parcel.
No driveway access for individual units shall be permitted directly onto Jordan Creek Parkway.
I. Parcel L: Parcel L is hereby removed from the Bridgewood PUD.
J. Parcel E: All general use regulations and provisions set forth in title 9, "Zoning", of the City Code for RM Residential Medium-Density District shall apply to any development proposal for all property within Parcel E and shall be developed as single-family attached dwellings as shown on the sketch plan of the Bridgewood PUD, unless noted otherwise in this ordinance.
1. Density: Parcel E shall incorporate approximately seventeen (17) acres with a density of eight and four tenths (8.4) dwelling units per acre or a maximum of one hundred forty two (142) dwelling units allowed.
No more than ten (10) dwelling units per building or five (5) dwelling units per side will be allowed for any buildings in Parcel E.
2. Setbacks: Residential structures and garages shall meet a minimum front yard setback of twenty feet (20') and porches shall meet a minimum front yard setback of fifteen feet (15') as measured from the property line for those properties that front on public streets, or curb or sidewalk of private streets, whichever is closer to the dwelling structure. In no case shall any residential structure be located any closer than five feet (5') from the back of a curb or back of a sidewalk.
Any residential structure or attached accessory structure shall have a minimum rear yard setback of five feet (5') from the footprint lot boundary, but in no case shall an above grade improvement be closer than ten feet (10') to another residential structure as measured to any portion of the structure.
3. Buffers: A minimum thirty foot (30') buffer park shall be established along 81st Street, Bridgewood Boulevard, and Beechtree Lane in Parcel E. Landscaping and berming in the buffer park shall be provided in accordance with the West Des Moines buffer ordinance at the time of platting or review for approval of a site plan as determined by the City of West Des Moines.
4. Architecture: Architectural design for multi-family buildings shall attempt to express a creative presentation of exterior building materials, exterior details and texture, treatment of windows and doors, and use of angles and multiplicity of planes within the wall and roof design to lessen the plainness of appearance which can be characteristic of large residential buildings. The use of building articulation that breaks up the building mass into modules which reflect proportions similar to the single-family residential dwellings on other parcels within the development shall be required. Methods used to create intervals which reflect and promote compatibility and which respect the scale of the single-family detached residential dwellings include:
a. Facade modulation - stepping back or extending forward a portion of the facade,
b. Repeating the window patterns at intervals equal to articulated intervals,
c. Providing a porch, patio, deck, or covered entry to the articulation interval,
d. Changing the rooflines by alternating dormers, stepped roofs, gables, or other roof elements to reinforce the modulation or articulation interval,
e. Changing materials with the change in building plane,
f. Providing a lighting feature, trellis, tree, or other landscape feature with each interval,
g. Using paint and materials that blend with the single-family residential areas and to reinforce the modulation or articulate interval.
The use of brick or stone shall be incorporated into the building architecture on all sides of the structure, unless the City Council of West Des Moines, after review by the Planning and Zoning Commission of West Des Moines shall determine that the use of alternate building materials, enhances the physical appearance and accomplishes a compatible structure with the residential uses in the neighborhood.
5. Other Special Provisions: All parking areas, except individual unit driveways, shall be landscaped to screen their visibility from the public rights-of-way or from any adjoining property with the use of predominately evergreen plant materials, berming and through the design of the project and shall be addressed at the time of review of the site plan for the development of this parcel.
No driveway access for individual units shall be permitted directly onto 81st Street, Beechtree Lane or Bridgewood Boulevard.
The equivalent of one-half (1/2) of the street right-of-way for 81st Street and for Bridgewood Boulevard along Parcel E will be dedicated by the developer to the City at no charge at the time of platting or sale.
K. Parcel M: Unless provided otherwise in this ordinance, all general use regulations, performance standards and provisions set forth in title 9, "Zoning", of the City Code for the Support Commercial (SC) District shall apply to any development within Parcel M. To the extent that the provisions of this section conflict with or are more restrictive than similar provisions provided elsewhere in the West Des Moines zoning ordinance, the provisions of this section shall control. The following land use design criteria, development standards, and landscaping regulations shall apply to all lots within Parcel M. Parcel M shall also be known as the Bridgewood Square specific plan.
1. Land Use: All land uses as set forth in title 9, "Zoning", of the City Code for the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and Support Commercial (SC) Districts as permitted and permitted conditionally shall apply to Parcel M, except as designated below:
a. Permitted Uses: All permitted (P) uses within the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and Support Commercial (SC) Districts shall be allowed, except those that have been prohibited by this ordinance.
b. Permitted Conditional Uses: All permitted conditional (Pc) uses within the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and Support Commercial (SC) Districts, except those that have been prohibited by this ordinance shall be allowed with the approval of the appropriate review body. In addition, the following uses may be permitted with a permitted conditional use (Pc):
SIC 87 | Engineering, accounting, research, management and related services |
c. Prohibited Uses: The following permitted and permitted conditional uses otherwise allowed in the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and/or Support Commercial (SC) Districts shall be prohibited:
SIC 01 | Agricultural production - crops |
SIC 0752 | Animal specialty services |
SIC 0783 | Ornamental shrub and tree services |
SIC 46 | Pipelines |
SIC 49 | Electric, gas and sanitary services |
SIC 526 | Retail nurseries and garden stores |
SIC 541 | Convenience stores |
SIC 55 | Automotive dealers and service stations |
SIC 5813 | Taproom/beer parlor in conjunction with a brewery of greater than five thousand (5,000) square feet and less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet |
SIC 60 | Freestanding ATM |
SIC 701 | Hotels/motels |
SIC 726 | Funeral service |
SIC 7211 | Power laundries, family and commercial |
SIC 7212 | Garment pressing and agents for laundries and dry cleaners |
SIC 7215 | Coin operated laundries and dry cleaning |
SIC 7299-02 | Massage therapy |
SIC 7299-03 | Dating and escort services |
SIC 7299-11 | Personal item care and storage services |
SIC 75 | Automotive repair, services, and parking |
SIC 79 | Amusement and recreation services - event venue five thousand (5,000) square feet or less |
SIC 7999 | Amusement and recreation services, not elsewhere classified (e.g., golf courses - miniature, driving ranges, circus companies and fairs) |
SIC 80 | Health services, except SIC 801, 802, 803, 804, and 805 shall be permitted |
SIC 807 | Medical and dental laboratories |
SIC 83 | Social services |
SIC 869 | Membership organizations, not elsewhere classified - organizations with food/drink services and conference facilities |
SIC 87 | Engineering, accounting, research, management and related services |
SIC 92 | Justice, public order, and safety |
2. Setbacks: Buildings shall be set back as follows. The setback shall be measured from the perimeter property line of Parcel M to the primary wall of the structure. Intermittent encroachment into the setback shall be allowed for bump outs, roof overhangs, and pedestrian elements as long as minimum Building Code and Fire Code requirements for building separations are provided.
a. South, east and west - minimum of thirty feet (30').
b. North - minimum of ten feet (10').
c. No setback (0 feet) shall be required from an adjoining lot which is included within the overall boundaries of Parcel M, except that no structure should be located closer than fifteen feet (15') to the back-of-curb of any interior private drive, nor shall any building be so located so as to block visibility at vehicle drive intersections and driveways.
d. Unless physically connected, all buildings shall maintain a minimum separation of twenty five feet (25') unless otherwise required to be larger per adopted Building and Fire Codes.
e. Detached accessory structures shall not be located in the front yard of a lot fronting a public street and shall be set back a minimum of thirty feet (30') from perimeter boundaries and fifteen feet (15') from interior boundaries.
3. Building Height: Buildings within Parcel M shall not exceed thirty six feet (36') in height, as measured from the average finished grade to the top of the parapet wall.
4. Parking: Parking for a planned commercial center (multi- tenant building) constructed within Parcel M shall be calculated according to subsection 9-15-7B, "Planned Commercial Center", of the City Code. Any standalone buildings constructed within Parcel M shall meet the parking requirements of section 9-15-7 of the City Code for the specific use.
5. Parking Setbacks:
a. Off-street parking areas shall be set back from the perimeter boundaries of Parcel M as follows:
(1) East, west and south - minimum thirty foot (30') setback.
(2) North - minimum ten foot (10') setback.
(3) There shall be no minimum parking lot setback between internal lot boundaries except that parking areas should be set back a minimum of ten feet (10') from the back of curb of internal private drives or as otherwise necessary to accommodate the incorporation of landscape vegetation for visual screening and mitigation of paving expanses associated with off-street parking.
b. Parking stall measurements and drive aisle widths shall conform to chapter 15 of the City's zoning ordinance.
c. No portion of any parking lot or drive aisle associated with parking may be located within a required buffer or streetscape.
d. Care should be taken to ensure that parking does not block visibility at vehicle drive intersections and driveways.
6. Vehicle Drive Thrus And Canopy Areas: The intent of this development is not to encourage the use of automobiles; however, it is recognized that drive-ups are a key component to the functionality of certain types of businesses due to their convenience. If, through the design review process, including an updated traffic analysis, if necessary, it can be demonstrated that such uses do not cause traffic congestion, do not interfere with pedestrian movements and can be designed to minimize their presence, a maximum of two (2) businesses with drive-ups may be permitted within Parcel M. Drive-up facilities may be allowed in conjunction with, but are limited to the following types of businesses; bank, coffee shop, dry cleaner, pharmacies, and fast food restaurants. A maximum of one drive-thru fast-food restaurant shall be allowed within Parcel M. Walk-up or pedestrian ATMs with no vehicle access; and loading zones in which the patron exits their vehicle and loads the merchandise/materials themselves shall be allowed as needed.
a. The incorporation of drive-up facilities may be limited by the type of use in association with the available vehicle trips allowed for Parcel M.
b. In all instances, the presence of the drive-ups shall be minimized through one or a combination of the following methods:
(1) Integration of the drive-thru into the building architecture in order to eliminate the appearance as an added on canopy component.
(2) Situating the drive-thru between two (2) buildings in order to limit the number of views thereof.
(3) Opaque visual screening to a minimum height of six feet (6'). May be achieved through the use of earthen berming with vegetation, solid fencing, decorative walls, etc. Screening method shall provide for year round visual mitigation of the drive thru.
c. Canopies, including gas pump stations and other drive thru canopies must be designed to incorporate the building's architecture through the use of similar building materials, roof design, and earth-tone colors so as to blend with environment rather than draw attention to the element. The application of brick or stone the entire height of canopy support columns is required. When possible, canopies should be designed as an extension of the building rather than an added on element. Gasoline canopies shall be situated along the side of the store or interior to the site so as to minimize the visible presence of the vehicle use element. Canopies shall not be located parallel with and adjacent to public streets; however, may be located adjacent to internal or private streets as long as measures such as earthen berming and landscaping are implemented to minimize the presence thereof.
7. Buffers: The provision of adequate buffering and landscaping shall be more thoroughly evaluated and approved as part of site plan approval. A master landscaping plan for all buffers shall be designed and approved concurrent with the preliminary plat for the site so as to create cohesiveness amongst the buffers. Landscape plans for each lot containing a buffer area shall include buffer landscaping consistent with the approved master landscaping plan. Buffering between districts or parcels and uses shall not be required as set forth in title 9, chapter 19 of the City Code.
a. Perimeter Boundaries: Buffers shall be provided along the perimeter boundaries of the Bridgewood Square development as follows:
(1) South, east and west - thirty feet (30') from perimeter of Parcel M.
(2) North - no buffer required; however, landscaping as required for open space shall be implemented and visual mitigation of parking and service areas shall be achieved.
(3) No buffers between internal parcels shall be required except to mitigate undesirable elements and views and break up large expanses of paving.
b. Thirty Foot Buffers:
(1) One overstory tree, two (2) ornamental trees and six (6) shrubs shall be provided per thirty five (35) linear feet of required buffer.
(2) Existing trees and shrubs may be counted toward the required tree and shrub plantings.
c. Vegetation Substitution:
(1) Two (2) ornamental trees, one evergreen tree, or six (6) shrubs may be substituted for one required overstory tree; however, no more than twenty five percent (25%) of the required number of overstory trees may be substituted.
(2) A twenty five (25) square foot mass planting of perennials or ornamental grasses may be substituted for three (3) shrubs.
(3) Plantings shall be a mix of deciduous and evergreen to ensure year round color.
d. Views: It is recognized that some views of businesses are desired; therefore, buffer vegetation along the south and east boundaries may be clustered to open up view windows to the businesses. The buffer along the west shall aim to block views of buildings and parking from the surrounding single family lots.
8. Landscaping: The landscaping requirements specified herein are intended to create an aesthetically pleasing development which enhances the appearance and character of the City of West Des Moines, while protecting the general health, safety and welfare of the citizens. Landscaping is required to address the following primary aspects or consequences of development:
- Open space protection and enhancement
- Mitigation of paving expanses associated with off- street parking
- Visual screening of undesirable views, activities and/or site elements, and
- Street side enhancement ("streetscapes")
The attached Specific Plan Map illustrates the general landscaping concept: this plan should be used as the guide for site plan development in respect to the general locations of plant material to be provided. Additional vegetation may be required in response to additional details of the use, buildings, parking, etc., to be implemented. Details regarding specific varieties, exact quantities, and the minimum size at time of planting shall be provided and approved as part of the site plan submittal and shall meet the general guidelines in respect to the minimum plant size traditionally applied to development within the City. In the event that alternatives to what is shown on the attached specific plan are desired, the minimum vegetation requirements specified within this ordinance will need to be provided and the original intent of the required vegetation met.
a. Open Space: The intent of open space is to allow for a balance between natural areas and the built environment and to provide for the overall beautification and "greening" of the City.
(1) A minimum of twenty percent (20%) open space shall be provided within each lot within Parcel M.
(2) Open space shall be considered all areas unencumbered by buildings or paved areas associated with parking, drive aisles, and loading zones. Plaza areas, water features and structures such as gazebos, arbors, pergolas, etc., that are associated with outdoor pedestrian use areas, as well as designated and enhanced pedestrian walkways through and between parcels may be counted towards fulfilling the minimum open space requirement.
(3) Vegetation at a rate of two (2) trees and three (3) shrubs per three thousand (3,000) square feet of required open space shall be provided within the parcel.
(A) Required Plantings: Ten percent (10%) of all required trees shall be a minimum of 3 inch - 31/2 inch caliper. Forty percent (40%) of all required trees shall be a minimum of 2 inch - 21/2 inch caliper. The balance of all required trees shall be one and one-half inch (11/2") caliper. The minimum height for evergreens shall be six feet (6') and may be counted as 2 inch - 21/2 inch caliper.
(B) Vegetation Substitution:
(i) One evergreen tree or six (6) shrubs may be substituted for one required tree; however, no more than twenty five percent (25%) of the required number of trees may be substituted.
(ii) A twenty five (25) square foot mass planting of perennials or ornamental grasses may be substituted for three (3) shrubs.
(4) Vegetation required as part of the open space may be placed into off-street parking areas or required buffers; however the open space vegetation is in addition to that which would be required of buffers or parking islands/pods and may not be counted towards fulfilling the minimum amount of vegetation required for these areas.
b. Off-Street Parking Areas:
(1) All off-street parking areas shall be landscaped at the perimeter of the lot to screen their visibility from street rights-of-way and adjoining property outside of the Bridgewood Square development.
(2) All off-street parking areas shall be aesthetically improved to reduce obtrusive characteristics that are inherent to their function. Multiple landscape islands combined with vegetation shall be incorporated to effectively eliminate a "sea of asphalt/concrete" and to provide shade thus decreasing heat reflection back into the environment. Landscape islands and/or pods shall be implemented in accordance with the following:
(A) Islands or open areas shall be located at the terminus end of all parking rows. Terminal islands shall measure at least ten feet (10') in width and shall match, at a minimum, the stall length unless otherwise allowed per the discretion of the Director of Development Services.
(B) If implemented, linear parking islands that run the length of the parking row shall measure a minimum of eight feet (8') in width and shall be heavily landscaped to provide a mass of "green" within the parking lot. The incorporation of defined pedestrian pathways within linear islands is encouraged; however, should not be used as a rationale to not implement appropriate trees and shrubs.
(C) Linear parking rows with greater than twelve (12) parking stalls shall incorporate a landscape island or pod every six (6) stalls. At a minimum, islands shall match the dimensions of one parking stall and pods shall measure a minimum of six feet (6') from back-of-curb to back-of-curb. As an alternative to the implementation of pods within a linear row of parking, the terminal islands at each end of the row of parking may be increased in width by five feet (5') for every two (2) pods within the row which are eliminated. In no instance however, should there be greater than eighteen (18) parking stalls in a row uninterrupted by a landscape island or pod. The width of landscape islands within a linear row of parking need only match the minimum width of a parking stall.
(D) For every 9' x 17' landscape island and each landscape pod, one tree shall be required within the parking area.
c. Visual Screening:
(1) Mechanical Equipment:
(A) Views from public streets and adjoining property of the negative aspects of development and land uses such as loading docks; heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) units; meters, or similar electrical or mechanical appurtenances shall be adequately screened. Said screening shall be achieved through the use of architectural features or earth berming and landscaping consisting of predominately evergreen material.
(B) All rooftop mechanical units shall be screened from views from public and private streets and adjoining properties by the use of an opaque screening material compatible with the architecture of the building. Whenever possible, raised parapets as an extension of the building facade shall be utilized to achieve screening. Architecturally designed screen walls, parapet walls, penthouse, or other opaque material shall be comprised of materials consistent with the associated primary structure. Screening measures and materials shall be identified and reviewed as part of the site plan review process.
(2) Trash Enclosures: Trash receptacles and dumpsters shall be screened on all sides by the use of a permanent enclosure. Whenever possible on Parcel #1 and Parcel #3, the enclosure should be designed as an attached extension to the primary structure rather than a free-standing structure and shall be located away from adjacent residential areas. On Parcel #2, the enclosure may be designed as a free-standing structure that is located directly adjacent to the building. Enclosures shall be constructed of materials consistent with or complementary to the primary structure. Additionally, the enclosure should be landscaped to minimize the visual presence and impact of the structure on surrounding properties, businesses, and public streets.
(3) Outdoor Storage: Unless otherwise allowed through the issuance of a temporary use permit under the provisions of title 9, chapter 16, "Temporary Use Permits", of the City Code or the site plan review process, all outdoor display and storage shall be prohibited.
9. Pedestrian Elements: Parcel M, in alignment with Town Center Overlay District Guidelines, aims to encourage pedestrian movement and opportunities for pedestrian interaction through a series of interconnected sidewalks and gathering areas. The attached Specific Plan Map indicates the locations and type of anticipated plaza areas and pedestrian corridors. There are a total of three (3) anticipated plaza areas as shown on the specific plan. Details for each of these plaza areas shall be submitted, reviewed, and approved as part of the site plan for the parcel.
a. Useable Open Space: All lots within Parcel M shall provide usable open space or activity spaces through the integration of plazas, green spaces, interconnected and enhanced pedestrian corridors and focal point elements.
(1) These areas shall encourage opportunities for interaction among pedestrians through the provision of seating opportunities (benches, chairs, tables, planter walls, etc.). Without compromising the design intent of the plazas, the developer is encouraged to maximize the number of furniture/seating opportunities throughout the development. Representations of the site amenities, including street furniture that will be provided throughout this development are included in the exhibit packet (attached or on file with the City Clerk). Although deviations from the illustrations are permissible, the street furniture is intended to serve as a unifying element throughout the development.
(2) Open space plaza areas shall incorporate a variety of hardscape landscape materials (stone pavers, stamped concrete, field boulders, etc.) for visual interest and variety and shall implement landscape vegetation to soften, enhance, and delineate the areas. All plaza/pedestrian areas are required to incorporate "green" through the incorporation of planter beds, containers, or raised planters.
(3) Appropriate lighting should be incorporated into the plaza areas and along pedestrian pathways for safety reasons and to extend the usability of the area into the evening hours. Such lighting may be provided by either pole mounted fixtures or bollard style lighting. Primary pedestrian pathways (those 5 feet and greater in width) and plaza areas identified on the Specific Plan Map shall be lit to a minimum level of 0.50 foot candles.
(4) Plaza areas associated with establishments which serve alcoholic beverages shall provide a definable boundary (change in material, unmovable signage, physical feature, etc.) between the private establishments in which alcohol consumption is allowed and the public area in which it is not. A physical barrier (fencing, railing, landscaping, etc.) shall prohibit access into the patio area from the public area; all access into the patio area shall be through the interior of the establishment. The barrier specifications shall be reviewed and approved as part of the alcohol permit application.
(5) Unless otherwise specified, the installation of these pedestrian elements shall be by the developer of Parcel M in conjunction with the development of a specific lot or adjoining building and shall be completed prior to occupancy.
b. Pedestrian Connections: The overall development shall integrate interconnected pedestrian walkways to allow and encourage pedestrian movement from one establishment to another within the Parcel M development, as well as to other surrounding developments.
(1) Pedestrian pathways internal to the development and across parking areas and drive aisles shall be constructed with contrasting color, paving material or pavement patterns to the adjoining paving in order to provide a definable and highly visible crosswalk. Simply striping pedestrian crosswalks shall not meet the intent of this section.
10. Lighting:
a. Fixtures used within off-street parking areas shall be consistent with those illustrated in the exhibits packet (attached or on file with the City Clerk). Although deviations from the illustrations are permissible, the fixtures are intended to serve as a unifying element between parcels within the development.
b. Said fixtures greater than one hundred fifty feet (150') from the east property line of the Bridgewood residential lots shall not exceed twenty eight feet (28') in height as measured from the ground to the top of the light structure.
c. Said fixtures greater than one hundred feet (100') but less than one hundred fifty feet (150') from the east property line of the Bridgewood residential lots shall not exceed twenty two feet (22') in height as measured from the ground to the top of the light structure.
d. Said fixtures less than one hundred feet (100') from the east property line of the Bridgewood residential lots shall not exceed sixteen feet (16') in height.
e. The footcandle level at the Bridgewood Square west property line shall be zero (0).
f. The footcandle level at all other property lines shall be less than one.
g. Said fixtures are to be downcast, cut-off variety to direct lighting to parking areas and pedestrian pathways and eliminate glare to neighboring properties. Bulbs shall not be exposed or extend down past the fixture. Care should be taken to ensure that adjoining single family homes are not looking up and into the bulbs of light fixtures.
h. No wall packs or floodlighting are allowed, except that sconces or decorative lighting shall be permitted (except on the west side of the buildings on Parcel #2). In addition to cut-off fixtures, particular attention shall be given to eliminate hot spots and light glare. To achieve this, additional measures may include, but are not limited to, lowering parking lot light levels after business hours, turning off lights not necessary for security purposes, and use of landscaping for light screening/blockage.
i. As a part of the review of each site plan, a photometric plan must be submitted. During the review, the applicant must demonstrate how lighting will not adversely affect adjoining properties.
j. Fixtures located one hundred fifty feet (150') or less from the east property line of the existing Bridgewood residential lots (excluding outlot Z, Bridgewood plat 1) shall be turned off no later than thirty (30) minutes after the closing of the last business, except those lights necessary for security purposes.
11. Architecture: The intent is to create building facades throughout this development that are varied and articulated to provide visual interest to pedestrians and to establish a unique identity for the development. The architectural design of any building within this development shall be acceptable to the City. The architecture shall attempt to express a creative presentation by careful attention to exterior building materials and details, use of fenestration, and change in building mass within the plan and roof design to lessen the plainness of appearance which can be characteristic of large commercial buildings. Building design, materials, and colors shall provide continuity amongst buildings to unite all structures within the development into one project concept. All sides to each building shall receive high quality materials, finishes, and details (360 degree architectural treatment). There are no "backs" to a building. Materials should be durable, economically maintained and of a quality that will maintain their appearance over a prolonged time.
On file with the City Clerk are conceptual architectural elevations to be implemented illustrating the general architectural style and materials for each building. Once City approval is gained on a particular building design, any changes in design before or during construction must be reviewed and approved by the City's Development Services Department.
a. All buildings within this development shall accommodate or incorporate the following in building design and materials:
(1) Corporate architecture shall be prohibited.
(2) Buildings shall be organized to create a logical and identifiable relationship with the site and other buildings, open spaces, pedestrian circulation paths.
(3) The use of building articulation and materials which break up the building mass into modules that respect a pedestrian scale and reflects proportions similar to other buildings within the development.
(4) The building's design should meet context and site objectives such as providing gateways, creating visual and physical linkages and framing or terminating views.
(5) Variation in building height, mass and roof forms shall be provided to create interest while still maintaining an overall building continuity. Roofs should not be designed as attention-getting devices related to the reinforcement of signage or as an identifiable corporate image.
(6) Entrances into buildings should be easily identified through the use of building design and detailing. Projected or recessed entryways, change in rooflines, addition of awnings or changes in building material are examples that can create this effect.
(7) Shifts in building planes/facades and variation in exterior materials shall be incorporated to minimize long expanses of wall. Long blank walls shall be prohibited.
(8) Ground floor tenant areas should provide the maximum possible glazing toward sidewalks to provide pedestrians with visual interest. Use of reflective glass or mirrored glass is discouraged. Efforts should be made to use clear glass on storefronts, windows and doors to promote the linkage of the interior and exterior of buildings.
(9) Natural materials such as brick and stone shall be used as the major elements of the facade, architectural precast concrete or metal acceptable to the City can be incorporated in the design. The use of EIFS or synthetic stucco and composite materials such as cement fiber shall be used in moderation and primarily used as an accent or trim material and not within six feet (6') of grade. Use of vinyl materials is prohibited.
(10) Variation in materials, material modules, expressed joints, textures, colors and details should be used to break up the mass of the buildings. Materials should change with the change in building planes.
(11) Trim and structural elements such as posts or columns shall be sized to the scale of the building.
12. Signage: All proposed exterior signage requires a sign permit issued by the City of West Des Moines through normal sign review procedures. Unless otherwise prescribed herein, signage shall abide by the standards and regulations as set forth in title 9, chapter 18, "Signs", of the City Code for the Support Commercial (SC) District, as applicable to the allowed land uses specified for each respective lot.
a. All Signs: Signs located within three hundred feet (300') of residential property will be limited to exterior lit signs or halo lighting and will be required to shut off at eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. or within one hour of close of the business if open after eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M.
b. Landscape/Development Sign: The Bridgewood development shall be allowed to have a landscape/development sign on each corner of the intersection of Bridgewood Boulevard and Jordan Creek Parkway within the Bridgewood PUD. The sign shall be limited to only the development (Bridgewood) name and/or logo to identify the development as a whole. A site plan shall require City Council approval of the development sign. The development sign on the Bridgewood Square property shall be allowed independent of the monument signs allowed within Bridgewood Square.
c. Monument Signs:
(1) A maximum of two (2) monument signs shall be allowed within Bridgewood Square. The signs may be located on the same frontage as long as sign separation requirements are met as outlined below.
(2) Monument signs can be a maximum of five feet (5') tall, thirty five (35) square feet in size and set back a minimum of ten feet (10') from the public street right-of-way line. A monument sign may be increased to seven feet (7') in height and sixty four (64) square feet in size if the sign is set back a minimum of twenty feet (20') from the public street right-of-way line.
(3) Monument signs shall be separated by a minimum of one hundred fifty feet (150'), except that a monument sign may be located a minimum of one hundred twenty five feet (125') from the existing "Bridgewood" subdivision identification sign at the corner of Jordan Creek Parkway and Bridgewood Boulevard.
(4) The copy area shall be comprised of individually attached and illuminated letters or routered sign face with push through letters to eliminated backlighting of the background areas.
(5) Said signs shall be landscaped at the base of the structure and shall have a noticeable base and/or column element comprised of brick or stone. Ground signs throughout the Bridgewood Square development shall be a unifying element, consistent in design and materials. No additional mounding of soil or berming shall be allowed to elevate the sign except as required as part of a site plan for screening purposes.
(6) Monument signs may include any business within Bridgewood Square regardless of property line locations.
d. Directional Signage: To help facilitate vehicular movement and provide direction to patrons to various public streets and private internal access drives, directional signage may be permitted within the Bridgewood Square development at the discretion of the Director of Development Services or their designee. The primary intent of directional signage is not to draw people off of the public streets but rather direct them through the streets and drives within the development. Sign locations are generally intended to be at interior locations within the development, thus letter size is intended to be only large enough for a vehicle in close proximity to read it and not such that it is legible from the exterior of the property and/or public streets. Directional signs shall not be larger than eight (8) square feet and a maximum of four feet (4') in height. Said signs may only be located on private property within the Bridgewood Square development; shall not be located within public utility easements and shall be located outside of both pedestrian and vehicle vision triangles at intersections. A sign permit shall be issued by the City prior to installation of any direction signs.
e. Wall Signage: The regulations and provisions set forth in title 9, chapter 18, "Signs", of the City Code for the designated zoning classification for the respective parcel shall govern sign design and placement with the exception of the following: No lighted wall signage shall be allowed on any wall facing single family residential properties. Wall signage for a tenant in a multi-tenant building shall be located on the wall area of the tenant's location within the building.
(1) Parcel #2 shall be allowed one and one-half (11/2) square feet of wall signage per linear foot of tenant frontage which contains the building's primary public entrance and Parcels 1 and 3 shall be allowed wall signs in accordance with the regulations and provisions set forth in the City Sign Code. The allowed signage may be divided into multiple signs as long as the total amount of sign area earned, based upon the formulas above, is not exceeded.
(2) All wall signage within the Bridgewood Square development shall incorporate aesthetic features compatible with the overall character of the development. All wall signs will be composed of either solid individual letters of anodized aluminum or galvanized metal or plastic attached to the building fascia, illuminated self-contained individual letters with translucent plastic faces set in anodized aluminum returns and trim or solid metal panels with routed letters illuminated by recessed cabinets. To the greatest extent possible, signs shall be contoured to minimize the excess unused area of a sign and to minimize the amount of glow. Logos may be incorporated into wall signage but not be larger than one and one-half (11/2) times that size of the largest letter in the sign. A contoured panel sign may be allowed for logo signs but shall be designed so that only the logo is illuminated and background areas are covered with opaque vinyl or a routed face design. The Sign Administrator shall work with the applicant to accomplish a sign for the logo that allows for the tenants identity to be recognized but minimizes the background illumination and addresses the intent of this ordinance.
13. Vehicle Trip Allocation: As part of the 2015 amendment to the area development plan for this site and consistent with the original traffic analysis completed by Snyder & Associates (February 12, 2007), the Bridgewood Plat 1 Lot 33 Traffic Impact Study (January 29, 2014) and the most recent traffic analysis completed by the City (December 20, 2016), the area included within the associated Bridgewood Square specific plan has been allocated eight thousand thirty seven (8,037) average daily trips, five hundred thirty eight (538) A.M. peak hour trips, and five hundred ninety (590) P.M. peak hour trips. As development proposals are approved, the number of vehicle trips generated by the proposed development (based upon the number of square feet of a proposed specific use, in conjunction with any parameters established in the Traffic Report) will be subtracted from the overall total trips allocated to the development. Approval of this proposed specific plan does not constitute a guarantee that the proposed plan can be implemented. Development of all lots and implementation of desired land uses, including specific high traffic generating tenants, will be limited by the available number of trips. Should anticipated traffic exceed the total trips allocated for the Bridgewood Square development prior to full build out, further development of lots may be limited or prohibited. Alternate uses to those planned within the Traffic Report and approved as part of Bridgewood Square specific plan ordinance may be allowed, following completion of an amended traffic study analyzing the proposed alternative and appropriate City approval of an amendment to the respective specific plan ordinance and/or map, if necessary, if the existing uses and the proposed change(s) collectively do not exceed the numbers of trips above.
14. Street Improvements:
a. Traffic Study: A Traffic Study has been prepared for this development that outlines the ultimate traffic circulation requirements for the roadways in the vicinity of Parcel M. Prior to, or in conjunction with the development of any lot, or portion of a lot, the developer shall ensure that the development is constructed in accordance with the assumptions for, and the results of, the Traffic Study.
Increases in land use density and/or other changes to the specific plan ordinance that would alter the original traffic analysis (i.e., change in internal street layout or access locations), will require an amended traffic study, to be completed by the City.
b. Related Public Street Improvements: Street improvements identified in the Traffic Study that are necessary to mitigate impacts from traffic generated by the Parcel M development are listed below. (Refer to the Traffic Study for specific details pertaining to lane configuration or required geometric details.)
(1) Jordan Creek Parkway (Public Street): This street is classified as a major arterial street. The developer is responsible to construct a right turn lane at the right- in/right out access off Jordan Creek Parkway. Developer shall construct a one hundred twenty five foot (125') southbound right turn lane into this access drive from Jordan Creek Parkway.
c. Construction Phasing Of Internal Driveway Improvements: The developer will be required to have the improvements listed below complete prior to issuance of any type of occupancy for each building.
(1) The eastern north/south drive shall be constructed from the existing Jordan West development driveway to the right in only entrance from Bridgewood Boulevard.
(2) The right in/right out driveway from Jordan Creek Parkway shall be constructed from Jordan Creek Parkway to the eastern north/south drive.
(3) The full access driveway connection to Bridgewood Boulevard shall be constructed.
L. Parcel N: All general use regulations and provisions set forth in title 9, "Zoning", of the City Code for CVC Convenience Commercial District shall apply to any development proposal for all property within Parcel N, as shown on the sketch plan, unless noted otherwise in this ordinance. The commercial area within Parcel N shall be limited to a maximum of five (5) acres of developable area within the maximum eight (8) acre parcel identified on the sketch plan. A minimum of three (3) acres shall be used as open space for the development.
1. Allowed Uses: Uses allowed within Parcel N shall be permitted in accordance with the zoning ordinance for all uses allowed within the Neighborhood Commercial District (NC) pursuant to title 9 of the City Code, unless noted otherwise within this section.
In addition to those uses listed as a permitted use in the commercial use matrix, the following uses shall also be permitted:
U.S. Postal Service (SIC 43).
Dairy products stores, except no drive-through (SIC 545).
Photo finish labs (SIC 7384).
Office related business services, not elsewhere classified (e.g., arbitration services, interior decorating, notaries public, etc.) (SIC 7389).
Walk-up ATM machines (part of SIC 60).
Grocery stores, meat and fish markets (SIC 542), fruit and vegetable markets (SIC 543) with a maximum of twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of floor area shall be permitted.
Cable and pay TV services (except transmitting/receiving towers and/or dishes) (SIC 484).
The following uses shall be permitted with a maximum of six thousand (6,000) square feet of floor area for any one use and no outdoor storage shall be permitted:
Paint, glass and wallpaper store (SIC 523).
Hardware store (SIC 525).
Miscellaneous general merchandise store (SIC 539).
Apparel and accessory store (SIC 5699).
Miscellaneous home furnishing store (SIC 5719).
Radio, TV and electronics (SIC 5731).
Used merchandise store (SIC 593).
Bicycle shop (SIC 5941).
Luggage and leather goods (SIC 5948).
Batteries (nonautomotive) (SIC 5999).
Clothing rental store (SIC 7299).
Watch, clock and jewelry repair (SIC 763).
Lock and key services (SIC 7699).
Hobby and collector services (5945).
Physical fitness facility (SIC 7999).
2. Parking: Parking for the planned commercial center constructed in parcel N shall be calculated according to subsection 9-15-7B, "Planned Commercial Center", of the city code. In no case will the uses included in the planned commercial center exceed a parking requirement of two hundred ninety four (294) spaces when calculated according to this method.
3. Buffers: A minimum sixty foot (60') buffer park shall be required along Jordan Creek Parkway, a minimum thirty foot (30') buffer park shall be required along E.P. True Parkway, and a thirty foot (30') buffer park requirement shall be required between parcel N and parcel K. Landscaping and berming in the buffer park shall be provided in accordance with the West Des Moines buffer ordinance at the time of platting or review for approval of site plan as determined by the city of West Des Moines.
The buffering of any negative element, such as parking and drop off drives, trash enclosure, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment. Utility meters shall be screened from view through architectural mechanisms. The buffering of any negative elements shall be screened from the public view and from adjacent residential properties through the use of berming and landscaping.
4. Setbacks: All commercial structures shall be required to maintain a minimum fifty foot (50') setback from all residential structures. A zero setback requirement will be allowed between parcels N and I and parcel A-3, as well as between parcel N and the noncommercial area identified as open space. All buildings shall maintain a minimum distance of one hundred feet (100') from the Jordan Creek Parkway right of way.
5. Open Space: In parcel N, the minimum required open space in this parcel shall be thirty percent (30%) of the project area. Within the eight (8) acre parcel, a maximum of five (5) acres shall be allowed to be developed with buildings, parking and associated drives. The remaining area shall be incorporated into open space, pedestrian plazas, landscape features, etc. A sixty foot (60') buffer park shall be required along the Jordan Creek Parkway right of way and shall be landscaped with the minimum planting requirements of a thirty foot (30') buffer park per the buffer ordinance. The buffer park landscaping shall be in addition to any other landscaping required for the development.
All parking areas shall include landscaped areas, islands, screens, etc., equal to not less than ten percent (10%) of the total paved area and associated drives. Such landscaped area shall be in addition to the open space requirements for the project area. Landscaped islands within the parking area shall have ground cover of grass (i.e., sod), shrubs or other acceptable living plant life, unless an alternate ground cover is specifically approved as part of the site plan review by the city. No parking space shall be greater than seventy five feet (75') from a landscaped open space with a minimum area of two hundred fifty (250) square feet. The narrowest dimension of a parking lot island shall not be less than ten feet (10').
6. Architecture: All buildings within parcel N shall be limited to single-story buildings. Architectural design for nonresidential buildings shall attempt to express a creative presentation of exterior building materials, exterior details and texture, treatment of windows and doors, and use of angles and multiplicity of planes within the wall and roof design to lessen the plainness of appearance which can be characteristic of large nonresidential buildings. Roofline shall be of pitched, gabled or hipped style to be compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood. The use of building articulation that breaks up the building mass into modules which reflect proportions similar to the single-family residential on other parcels within the development shall be required. Methods used to create intervals which reflect and promote compatibility and which respect the scale of the single-family detached residential dwellings include:
a. Facade modulation - stepping back or extending forward a portion of the facade,
b. Repeating the window patterns at intervals equal to articulated intervals,
c. Providing a porch, patio, deck, or covered entry to the articulation interval,
d. Changing the rooflines by alternating dormers, stepped roofs, gables, or other roof elements to reinforce the modulation or articulation interval,
e. Changing materials with the change in building plane,
f. Providing a lighting feature, trellis, tree, or other landscape feature with each interval,
g. Using paint and materials that blend with the single-family residential areas and to reinforce the modulation or articulate interval.
Design elements, such as clock towers, as focal points shall be allowed to exceed the maximum height through the approval by the planning and zoning commission and the city council.
The use of brick shall be incorporated into the building architecture on all sides of the structure, unless the city council of West Des Moines, after receiving a recommendation from the planning and zoning commission, determines that the use of alternate building materials enhances the physical appearance and accomplishes a compatible structure with the residential uses in the neighborhood. The design of any nonresidential building shall present a pleasing appearance from all sides and not de-emphasize the appearance of the rear of the building.
7. Other Special Provisions: No driveway access from an individual dwelling unit shall be permitted directly onto Jordan Creek Parkway or E.P. True Parkway. The layout of streets and drives within this parcel shall be established with the platting of the property prior to any development.
Nonresidential uses shall be limited to one shared access drive onto Jordan Creek Parkway and one shared access drive onto E.P. True Parkway, unless the city council determines that additional access points are acceptable following a recommendation from the city engineer.
At the time of development of parcel N, a public access connection through parcel A-3 shall be provided to allow vehicular access to the internal parking area intended to serve the commercial area, which shall be designed to discourage cut through traffic into the residential area. The location and design of the access driveway shall be determined at the time of the review of the site plan for the development of parcel N. The requirements of setbacks and buffering from adjoining properties shall be determined at the time of review of the site plan.
At the time of development, consideration shall be given to landscaping and berming to screen the visibility of any driveway and parking lot from the public rights of way or from any adjoining property with the use of predominately evergreen plant materials, berming and through the design of the project.
Outdoor use areas, such as dining areas, gathering and sitting areas, etc., shall be encouraged. Light standards shall be limited to a maximum of twenty five feet (25') in height. Bicycle parking shall be provided.
Fencing within the planning unit shall be coordinated to ensure compatibility with the architecture of surrounding properties and to maintain the aesthetic qualities by providing a continuous theme within the community.
8. Signage: No pole sign as defined by the West Des Moines city sign code shall be incorporated into the development; ground sign standards shall be used for construction of freestanding signage with a maximum of ten feet (10') in height. All signage constructed as wall signs on the building fascia shall incorporate individual internally lighted or individual solid letters and logos, except as may be provided elsewhere herein, and shall be restricted to no more than the name, address, crest, or insignia, occupation or profession of an occupant. Panel signs and exposed neon signage shall be prohibited for use as wall signs and architectural elements. Any lettering over eight inches (8") in height shall be required to be channel letters and no raceways will be permitted, except where signage is mounted on the open wire mesh materials. Then, the raceway shall be mounted on the back of the mesh material and painted to match the color of said mesh material. All channel letters shall be internally lighted.
Additional wall signage will be allowed on the tower element which shall be integrated and considered part of the architectural design of the building. A maximum of six (6) square feet will be allowed for each individual sign with a maximum of eight (8) signs, four (4) signs per each face of the tower, or a maximum of fifty (50) square feet of signage shall be allowed on the tower. Raceways will need to be located on the back of the open mesh material and painted to match the color of the mesh material used in the design of the tower. Signs shall be of individual channel letters.
(Ord. 1322, 8-10-1998; amd. Ord. 1335, 10-19-1998; Ord. 1438, 4-2-2001; Ord. 1482, 5-28-2002; Ord. 1628, 4-25-2005; Ord. 1809, 7-28-2008; Ord. 1962, 10-29-2012; Res. 13-06-10-13, 6-10-2013; Ord. 2198, 2-21-2017; Ord. 2220, 5-15-2017; Ord. 2331, 11-26-2018; Ord. 2361, 5-20-2019; Ord. 2448, 11-2-2020)