Bellevue City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XIV
PUD Planned Unit Development
§ 155-14.01 Purpose.
Planned unit development is intended to permit the private or public development or redevelopment of areas throughout the community which shall be substantially in accord with the goals and objectives of the Bellevue Community Master Plan in providing for a balanced land use pattern for homes, businesses, industry, community facilities and services. The land use patterns of the areas involved shall provide a desirable environment and shall be harmonious to the general surrounding uses permitting flexibility in overall development while ensuring adequate safeguards and standards for public health, safety, convenience and general welfare. It is further the intent of this article to provide for development which will be carried out in such manner as to preserve natural features such as waterfront areas and their accessibility to the public and to promote energy-efficient development. Such planned unit development may embrace a mixture of one or more uses or zoning categories all in accord with the Bellevue Community Master Plan.
§ 155-14.02 Procedure for application.
Both a site plan and a special land use application shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator. Special land use permits may be granted only by the Village Council, consistent with the provisions of this article and Articles XVII and XXV of this chapter. If not required pursuant to Articles XVII and XXV of this chapter, the applicant shall also submit the following material for review:
A.
A property area survey of the exact area being requested (scale: one inch equals 100 feet).
B.
A proof of ownership of land if rezoning is being requested.
C.
A topography map of the entire area at a contour interval showing two foot changes in elevation. This map shall indicate all natural and man-made features (scale: one inch equals 200 feet).
D.
A preliminary plan of the entire area carried out in such detail as to show the land use being requested, the business area, industrial buildings and uses, the housing densities being proposed where applicable, the system of collector streets, and off-street parking system.
E.
A written statement explaining in detail the full intent of the sponsor indicating the specifics of the development plan as it related to the type of dwelling units contemplated and resultant population; the extent of nonresidential development and the resultant traffic generated and parking demands created; and providing supporting documentation such as, but not limited to: market studies, supporting land use request, and the intended scheduling of development.
§ 155-14.03 Stage I preliminary site plan.
The preliminary site plan shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission and by other community agencies or consultants to the Community as may be deemed necessary to provide guidance to the Planning Commission and the Village Council in their review of the project. In reviewing the preliminary site plan, the following procedures and conditions shall be followed:
A.
In an area considered for planned unit development, no development shall take place therein, nor use made, of any part thereof except in accordance with the site plan as originally approved, or in accordance with an approved amendment thereto.
B.
The proposed planned unit development shall be consistent with the intent of the master plan.
C.
The preliminary site plan shall be reviewed and a report with recommendation shall be made by the Planning Commission to the Village Council relative to the plans meeting the intent and requirements of the master plan and the requirements of the zoning ordinance or modifications to such requirements as may be necessary to accomplish a desirable development which meets the objectives of the master plan.
D.
Recommendation by the Planning Commission shall be given only after public hearing. Such hearing shall be carried out in accord with requirements of Act 110 of 2006, as amended and Article XXV of this chapter.
E.
Approval of the preliminary plan by the Village Council shall not constitute approval of the final site plan. It shall be deemed approval of the land use plan submitted and shall serve as a guide in the preparation of the final plan.
F.
Acceptance of the preliminary site plan by the Village Council shall be effective for a period of two years.
§ 155-14.04 Stage II final site plan.
The final site plan shall initially be reviewed by the Planning Commission, by other community agencies or consultants to the Village Council as may be deemed necessary to provide guidance to the Planning Commission in review of the project.
In reviewing the final site plan, the following conditions shall be followed:
A.
Prior to presentation to, and action by, the Village Council, the final site plan shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation.
B.
A final overall site plan for the entire area being requested under this planned unit development shall be submitted. This plan shall be worked out in detail showing specific uses, building location, off-street parking, street alignment changes, open spaces and other physical plan details being proposed. Supporting documentation in the form of building floor plans, building elevation drawings, type of building materials and the schedule of construction shall be submitted.
C.
The final plan shall reflect and adhere to those use patterns as approved in the preliminary plan. Standards for building, height, bulk, setbacks from public streets and the waterfront, and off-street parking shall be equal to at least the minimum standards set forth for like uses in the schedule of regulations and off-street parking requirements of this chapter, provided the Planning Commission and Village Council may modify these standards where the objectives of the Master Plan can be proved to be better served by such modifications.
§ 155-14.05 Stage II final site plan: approval of site plan.
In reviewing and approving the final plan, the following conditions shall be set forth:
A.
Approval of the final site plan (Stage II) may be granted by the Village Council after review and recommendation is made by the Planning Commission. A hearing shall not be required on the Stage II site plan, but a resolution of the Village Council determining that such Stage II site plan is in compliance with the planned unit development representations made at the time of approval of a Stage I site plan, and also the requirements set forth in § 155-14.06 which follows. Final approvals may be granted in stages provided such stages are in keeping with previously approved preliminary site plans.
B.
All dedications of public rights-of-way or planned public open spaces shall be made prior to any construction taking place on the site.
C.
Upon issuance of a certificate of site plan approval, the site plan, building elevations and other development proposals, including the proposed uses, shall become integral for purposes of recordation, shall be referred to as "Planned Unit Development No. _____" which number shall be recorded on the appropriate properties of the Zoning Map. All approved plans shall be filed with the Village Council.
D.
Approval of the final site plan shall be effective for a period of three years; providing that development is commenced within one year, as evidenced, at a minimum, by issuance of a building permit. If development is not commenced within one year or not completed within three years, the Planning Commission shall review progress to date and make a recommendation to the Village Council regarding extension of the original approval.
§ 155-14.06 Required conditions.
Before approving the plan in either the preliminary Stage I site plan or final Stage II site plan submittal, the Planning Commission and the Village Council shall determine that:
A.
The uses permitted shall be in keeping with the Master Plan and to such corresponding zoning district uses and shall meet the requirements of Article XV, Schedule of Regulations, unless otherwise modified by the Village Council to accomplish the overall intent of the planned unit development.
B.
Provisions, including bonds or other financial guarantees, satisfactory to the Village Council have been made to provide for the financing of any improvements shown on the plan for open spaces and common use areas which are to be provided by the applicant, and that maintenance of such improvements is assured by a means satisfactory to the Village Council.
C.
The cost of installing all streets, necessary utilities and site amenities has been assured by a means satisfactory to the Village Council.
D.
The final plan of each project area of the approved plan is in conformity with the overall approved plan. Any changes or amendments requested shall suspend approval of the overall plan until such changes or amendments have been reviewed and approved as in the instance of the first submittal, it being the intent of this section that no other administrative or Board of Appeals action shall constitute official approval of such changes or amendments to the overall plan. Denial by the Village Council of any requested changes or amendments shall not void the originally approved plan.
E.
A proposed change of occupancy, type of use, or alteration of a building in an established planned unit development shall require review by the Zoning Administrator, who may grant approval only if the proposed change is consistent with the intent of the existing approved planned unit development. The Zoning Administrator may defer the decision to the Planning Commission.
F.
Fees for review of plans and requests for changes or alterations shall be established by resolution of the Village Council.