1102.06 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN B-1 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT.
All proposals for residential development within the B-1 Central Business District shall be reviewed on an individual basis by the Design Review Committee. Proposals shall be subject to the requirements of this section as well as other sections as deemed necessary by the Committee, based on the nature of the project.
(a) New Residential Development Projects. The ground floor or basement level gross floor area can be devoted to commercial or office space use in mid to high-rise development proposals. Commercial uses not directly related to the rental or sale of the units are not permitted in low-rise or garden-style residential proposals.
Principal buildings shall be set back from the right of way a minimum of twenty-five feet. No parking is permitted in this setback area. Side and rear setback from the right of way shall be a minimum of fifteen feet.
When two or more buildings are proposed for the same site, they shall be a minimum of thirty feet apart, with no dwelling unit facing the rear of any other dwelling unit or structure. Garden-style and townhouse development are limited to a minimum of four or maximum of eight units per building. Parking shall be provided at the rate of 1.25 spaces per dwelling unit, or one space for every three units when the development is solely for elderly housing. Additional parking spaces required for commercial or office uses shall also be provided as stipulated in the Zoning Ordinance.
Parking in secured, covered garages or underground structures is encouraged. In the case of townhouse development, when individual attached garages are proposed for each dwelling unit the balance of the parking requirement shall be provided for in off-street parking bays. Where attached garages are not provided, separate garage structures, off street parking bays or some combination is expected. All surface parking lot shall be located in the rear of the development and shall be pursuant to the requirements of Section 1102.04.
(b) Apartment Conversions: Existing Buildings. The following requirements shall apply to existing buildings which are being converted into apartments, lofts or other residential units.
Developers are encouraged to retain and promote commercial or office uses at the ground level. All changes to the exterior of the building shall conform to the requirements of Section 1102.03.
Where front, side or rear yards are present, they should be landscaped. Such yards and vacated alleyways leading to or from the block's interior should be designed to accommodate a plaza or open space suitable for passive recreation for the tenants. Developers are encouraged to remove existing pavement in these areas and to sod or seed with grass or other ground cover. The planting of some combination of trees, shrubs, flowers and ground cover is recommended at the ground level or in planters. Building entranceways shall be landscaped and lighted. Where an existing building is on the property line adjacent to a public right of way, the developer is encouraged to participate in the Streetscape Program as described in Section 1102.07. Consideration should be given to building security systems.
Parking is required and shall be supplied at 1.25 spaces per dwelling unit. When on site, the design of parking lots shall follow the requirements of Section 1102.04. However, due to the nature of the development, land for the required parking may not be available on site. The required parking shall therefore be provided on a permanent basis in a private or leased lot that is located within 300 feet of the building entrance. (Ord. 94-528. Passed 1-11-95.)