Lawerence Town City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XVI
Mixed Use District
§ 300-140 Definitions.
The following terms have the meanings indicated:
All contiguous holdings in common ownership. Properties divided by a public street right-of-way are considered contiguous.
The first phase of approval in the Mixed Use District, which shows the entire property holding. The PD-GDP must show the general location of buildings or building envelopes, common spaces, parking and drive areas, conceptual stormwater drainage plan and principal landscape features. If the development is proposed to occur in phases, the sequence of development should be indicated. It is recognized that PD-GDPs are often submitted prior to the identification of the ultimate land user or the specific land use. The intent of the GDP is to be conceptual. A public hearing is required for a GDP.
The second phase of approval is a detailed plan, also referred to as a PD-SIP, which must show detailed information for that portion or phase of the project proposed for approval. Frequently PD-SIPs are submitted for only those portions of the total project shown in the PD-GDP which are planned for immediate development. Subsequent phases of development are shown in separate detailed plans prepared at the time of development. If as a result of more detailed planning or engineering at the PD-SIP stage changes need to be made in the PD-GDP, applicants can submit PD-GDP amendments. The submittal and review requirements of PD-GDP amendments are the same as those for the initial PD-GDP.
§ 300-141 Intent.
Any development of this district must occur as a planned development – conditional use under the terms and conditions of this chapter or successor provisions. The intent of this zoning is to create a district which will enable flexibility in terms of the specific types of land uses but will assure that any development occurring in this area will be planned and designed within the context of integrated planned development.
§ 300-142 Uses.
§ 300-143 Required conditions.
A.
Floor area ratio (FAR). The maximum FAR shall be 0.50.
B.
Maximum impervious surface ratio. The total surface area of all principal and accessory buildings, hard-surfaced parking areas, driveways, private streets, sidewalks and other impervious surfaces shall not exceed 65% of total land area.
C.
Minimum landscaped green space ratio.
(1)
At least 20% of the land area, exclusive of land required for stormwater management and parkland dedication and exclusive of wetlands and slopes over 15%, shall be landscaped open space. To the maximum extent possible, such open space shall include existing wooded areas and individual mature trees on the site at the time of development.
(2)
The Planning and Zoning Board may allow all or a portion of the stormwater management area to be counted toward the 20% landscaped green area requirement under the following conditions:
(a)
The stormwater management area is a permanent water feature designed with sufficient flow of water and aeration to maintain aesthetic quality.
(b)
There is sufficient landscaping to assure that the stormwater management area will be an aesthetic asset to the development and the community as a whole.
(3)
The Planning and Zoning Board may allow all or a portion of the area with steep slopes over 15% grade to be counted toward the 20% landscaped green area requirements under the following conditions:
(4)
The above exceptions may only be granted at the PD-SIP stage of the review and approval process based on selected site and architectural plan submittals.
(5)
In the event that a planned development is divided into more than one lot and parcel, each parcel shall have at least 10% of its area in landscaped green space as defined by this subsection.
D.
Prohibition on construction on steep slopes. Steeply sloped terrain with a natural grade of 15% or more may not be regraded or built upon.
E.
Public street right-of-way.
(1)
All planned developments must have public street rights-of-way which are consistent with Town design standards. Any right-of-way requirements recommended by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for frontage roads or key intersections must be shown on planned development plans. Brown County must approve right-of-way widths for all county trunk system roads which will be under county jurisdiction.
(2)
In those situations where more than eighty-foot right-of-way is required for a public street, the developer may be allowed to credit that portion of the public street right-of-way over 80 feet toward meeting the open space and landscaped green space provisions of this section.
F.
Land use compatibility.
(1)
Planned developments permit a variety of land uses and allow applicants flexibility in land use planning. However, all land uses within a planned development in the Mixed Use Zoning District must be compatible with other land uses within the proposed development and compatible with the land uses on adjoining properties.
G.
Setbacks and yard requirements.
(1)
Planned developments shall meet the following setback and yard standards with respect to yards adjoining neighboring properties which are not part of the planned development and yards adjoining public street rights-of-way:
(2)
Setbacks for yards that are internal to the development and do not adjoin public streets or land outside of the planned development may deviate from the setback and yard requirements.
H.
Stormwater management. Planned developments shall have an integrated stormwater management plan that considers potential runoff from all of the land within the proposed planned development. Stormwater retention and/or detention basins should be constructed in areas which reflect natural drainage patterns. Stormwater drainage facilities shall meet the minimum requirements set forth by Town ordinances.