The purpose of this chapter is to maintain a high character of community development, to protect and preserve property, to promote the stability of property values and to protect real estate from impairment or destruction of value for the general community welfare by regulating the exterior architectural characteristics of structures and preservation and protection of buildings of architectural or historical significance throughout the hereinafter defined Gateway/Historic District.

It is the further purpose of this Title to recognize and preserve the historical and architectural character of this community, which has been greatly influenced by the architecture of an earlier period in this community's history. It is also the intent of the district to allow for a mixture of commercial and residential uses. These purposes shall be served by the regulation of exterior design, use of materials, the finish grade line, landscaping and orientation of all commercial structures hereinafter altered, constructed, reconstructed, erected, enlarged or remodeled, removed or demolished for commercial purposes in the hereinafter defined Gateway/Historic District.

(Ord. No. 2002-06, 07/09/2002; Amended by Ord. No. 2010-19, 11/09/10)

There is hereby established a Gateway-Historic District Overlay Zone which shall include the area shown as Business Commercial (BC) on the Alpine City Zoning Map.

(Ord. No. 2002-06, 07/09/2002; Amended by Ord. No. 2010-19, 11/09/10)

An application for a site plan shall be filed with the City Planner whenever:

1. A commercial structure, as defined by this Zoning Ordinance, whether public or private, within the above describe district is proposed to be constructed or erected; or
   
2. An existing commercial structure is proposed to be altered, reconstructed, enlarged, or remodeled if such alteration, reconstruction, enlargement, or remodeling involves the exterior design, material, finish grade line, landscaping or orientation of the structure; or
   
3. An existing structure is proposed to be altered, reconstructed, enlarged or remodeled into a commercial structure, if such alteration, reconstruction, enlargement or remodeling involves the exterior design, material, finish grade line, landscaping or orientation of the structure.

(Ord. No. 2002-06, 07/09/2002; Amended by Ord. No. 2010-19, 11/09/10)

1. During the review process, the City Planner and City Engineer, the Planning Commission, and the City Council may request reasonable additional information from the applicant from time to time; and may ask other advisors to review the plan if, in the opinion of the City, it may contribute to a decision in the best interest of the City.
   
   After submittal of the required application materials, no excavation or alteration of the property may be undertaken prior to written final approval by the City Council of the site plan. Excavation or alteration of the property prior to approval may be cause for disapproval. Additionally, work on existing structures prior to final approval is not permitted.
   
   
2. City Planner and City Engineer
   1. The applicant shall meet with the City Planner and City Engineer to review the proposed site plan before submitting an application.
   2. The applicant shall prepare a concept site plan, properly and accurately drawn to scale.
   3. The City Planner and City Engineer shall review the site plan to determine compliance with the Alpine City General Plan and applicable City ordinances.
   4. When the City Planner and City Engineer determines that the site plan is ready for Planning Commission review, the City Planner, in consultation with the Planning Commission Chairperson, shall establish a review date. The applicant may prepare a site plan that incorporates all changes recommended by City Planner and City Engineer.
3. Planning Commission
   1. The applicant shall submit the following to the City Planner at least fourteen (14) days before the scheduled Planning Commission meeting:
      1. the site plan application;
      2. pay the associated fee(s) in accordance with the current fee schedule (payable to Alpine City);
      3. four (4) D size (22” x 34”) copies of the site plan;
      4. ten (10) 11” x 17” copies of the site plan drawn to scale;
      5. building elevations including building height;
      6. a landscape plan including a list of plant types; and
      7. an electronic copy of the site plan and building elevations in a compatible format as specified by City Staff.
      8. A landscape plan in conformance with DCA 3.13.
         
         In addition, the application shall be accompanied by a detailed narrative description of the proposed design or change of design, use of materials, finish grade line, landscaping. In addition, the Planning Commission may require submission of colored perspectives, architectural renderings, and/or physical building material samples in applications where the Planning Commission feels it is required.
   2. The site plan will not be presented to the Planning Commission until the application is complete, including submitting all required information and paying all fees. The application must be complete and accepted in writing by the City Planner.
   3. The Planning Commission shall give guidance to the applicant to assist in meeting the requirements and constraints for development within Alpine City.
   4. The Planning Commission shall determine whether the site plan promotes, preserves and enhances the distinctive historical village character of the community and would not be at variance with existing structures within that portion of the district in which the site plan is or is proposed to be located as to be detrimental to the interests of the District as set forth in DCA 3.11.010. In conducting its review, the Planning Commission shall make examination of and give consideration to the elements of the Gateway Historic District Design Guidelines.
   5. The Planning Commission may recommend exceptions to the Business Commercial Zone requirements regarding parking, building height, signage, setbacks and use if it finds that the plans proposed better implement the design guidelines to the City Council for approval.
   6. If the Planning Commission finds that the proposed site plan complies with all applicable requirements, it shall recommend approval to the City Council. If the Planning Commission finds that the proposed site plan does not meet the requirements, it shall recommend disapproval of the site plan.
4. City Council
   1. Following the recommendation of approval or disapproval of the site plan by the Planning Commission, the City Council shall consider the site plan at a public meeting. If the City Council determines that the site plan is in conformity with all applicable requirements and any reasonable conditions as recommended by City Staff, the Planning Commission, or on its own initiative, it shall approve the site plan.
   2. If the City Council determines that the site plan is not in conformity with all applicable requirements or any reasonable conditions imposed, it shall disapprove the site plan specifying the reasons for such disapproval.

(Ord. No. 2002-06, 07/09/2002; Amended by Ord. No. 2010-19, 11/09/10)

The site plan shall include the following items:

1. Address of the site plan
   
2. A vicinity map
   
3. The property boundaries of the proposed site plan and the names of all adjacent property owners
4. The location of all existing and proposed easements
   
5. Lot dimensions
   
6. Location and orientation of all structures on the lot
   
7. Setbacks of all structures on the lot
   
8. Location of garbage dumpster
   
9. Location of all existing and proposed utilities
   
10. Parking plan
    
11. Lighting plan
12. Full color, 3-D renderings (new buildings only)
    
13. Other information which may allow the City Planner, City Engineer, Planning Commission, and City Council to evaluate the proposed site plan.

(Ord. No. 2002-06, 07/09/2002; Amended by Ord. No. 2010-19, 11/09/10)

Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prevent any ordinary repair or maintenance of an exterior architectural feature or any ordinary planting and landscaping now in the District.

(Ord. No. 2002-06, 07/09/2002; Amended by Ord. No. 2010-19, 11/09/10)

The permitted uses listed in the Business Commercial Zone shall be permitted in the Gateway/Historic Zone.

(Ord. No. 2002-06, 07/09/2002; Amended by Ord. No. 2010-19, 11/09/10)

The conditional uses listed in the Business Commercial Zone shall be conditional uses in the Gateway/Historic Zone.

(Ord. No. 2002-06, 07/09/2002; Amended by Ord. No. 2010-19, 11/09/10)

Developments occurring under the provisions of this Chapter must comply with the water rights requirements of Alpine City.

(Ord. No. 2002-06, 07/09/2002; Amended by Ord. No. 2010-19, 11/09/10)