Planned zoning districts and their equivalent districts are as follows:

Except in the case of standard single-family subdivision, which may be zoned R-1 and areas requested for C-3, all rezoning of land within the City of Prairie Village shall hereafter follow planned zoning procedures as set out in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2494, § XI, 7-1-2024)

The planned zoning process is for development concepts that require a higher degree of specific planning due to the scale, complexity, and design of proposed projects. It is a type of rezoning based on a specific and integrated plan. The process affords flexibility in the development standards to improve the relationship of the project to the context, to better meet the purpose and intent statements of base districts, and to encourage innovative projects not anticipated by these standards, and to promote well-designed development equal to or exceeding results of generally applicable standards.

(Ord. No. 2494, § XI, 7-1-2024)

(a)

Base district standards. The standards of the base zoning district are generally applicable to planned zoning districts, however deviations shall be permitted based on:

(1)

The extent that the proposed plan furthers the intent of the base district and planned zoning districts; and

(2)

The caliber of the plan and extent of quality design and amenities.

(b)

Specific deviations. Deviations from specific standards of the base zone district shall be based on the development plan providing one or more of the following benefits related to the standard.

(1)

Lot Coverage and Open Space Deviations:

a.

Address stormwater at a larger scale using stormwater best management practices considering impacts beyond the site.

b.

Integrate common or public open space into the project within walking distance of all properties and coordinate these spaces with other existing or proposed civic and open spaces through the plan.

c.

Enhance landscape buffers and transitions at any sensitive edges or where the increased coverage could otherwise cause adverse impacts on adjacent property.

(2)

Lot Area Per Unit Deviations: Deviations from the lot area per unit:

a.

Provide diversity of dwelling unit types not currently met by existing units in the vicinity.

b.

Include a mix of housing and building types within the project that is complimentary to and supports adjacent non-residential uses.

(3)

Building Height or Setback Deviations. Deviations from the height or setback are based on:

a.

Compatibility of building design with the character of the area considering style, materials, and design details.

b.

Transitions to other areas considering proximity to adjacent development and scale and massing of nearby buildings.

c.

Management of other secondary impacts from greater building intensity including mix of uses, operation and activity, and parking.

d.

Support for other broader planning policies or community benefits beyond the project.

(4)

Required Parking Deviations. Deviations from required parking promote other goals or are justified by broader planning policies, including.

a.

Strategies for reduced parking demand based on target market of residents, tenant mix of nonresidential uses, likelihood of different peak demand times of different uses, and access to or promotion of other modes of transportation.

b.

Improving the environmental performance of projects and site design.

c.

Assurances of no impacts of parking overflow on adjacent areas.

(Ord. No. 2494, § XI, 7-1-2024)

The procedure for zoning land to a planned district is the same as required for rezoning of property in section 19.52, except each planned district shall be supported by the following planning documents.

(a)

Community design plan. A community design plan integrates a project or multiple projects into the broader context. This plan is generally on the scale of between ten and 40 acres, but at least the scale to address adjacencies and relationship of proposed development to the surroundings. For large-scale master planned or redevelopment projects, the community design plan will establish the context through development. For smaller scale planned districts under ten acres or project plans for infill development, the community design plan will involve analysis of existing conditions outside of the planned district and at least 500 feet beyond any proposed project plan. The community design plan shall address the following, whether existing or newly proposed with the project:

(1)

Street and block layout.

(2)

Streetscape design, and distinctions in different street types

(3)

Access and circulation within any blocks and development parcels, including vehicle and pedestrian access.

(4)

Open spaces, and distinctions in different open space types based on size, scale, and design and landscape characteristics.

(5)

General land uses and intensity of development, and transitions between land uses considering categories and types of uses, and the scale of lots and buildings attributed to each use

(6)

Infrastructure capacity and improvements, including stormwater management. Studies or reports on the impact of public facilities associated with the community design plan or any specific project plan shall be provided and coordinated with the city's capital improvement plans.

(b)

Project plan(s). Project plans provide specific designs for projects, sites, and buildings within the community design plan. These plans are generally on a scale of less than four acres or may be as simple as a site plan for smaller applications of planned districts. Larger planned districts or phased projects may have multiple project plan(s), however preliminary project plans shall be submitted for any area to be zoned "-P." Project plans shall address the following:

(1)

Specific building types permitted for the designated area, including scale and format, and identifying any deviations from the base zoning district standards.

(2)

Frontage designs demonstrating the orientation and relationship of all buildings to the public streets, internal circulation areas, or other public or common open spaces.

(3)

Building design plans demonstrating the scale, massing, and design character of all proposed buildings. While final design and elevations are not required at this stage, general parameters on the character, style, design themes, and types of materials and architectural features shall be provided.

(4)

Land and building uses permitted for each designated area to the extent they differ from any of the uses permitted in the base district in terms of scale, format, or operational characteristics.

(5)

Access, circulation, and parking addressing how the project(s) will fit within the development patterns and access and circulation of the larger scale community plan.

(6)

Landscape and streetscape designs for all development sites and common areas that meet or exceed the site plan criteria in chapter 19.32 Site Plans, and chapter 19.47, Landscape Standards.

(c)

Project narrative. The project narrative shall justify why the project is eligible for planned zoning designations. It shall include statements or analysis on the following:

(1)

How the proposed planned zoning meets the intent and criteria in section 19.24.025, and the rezoning factors in 19.52.030.

(2)

How the project plans integrate with the community design plan, and other public benefits supported by the project plans or community design plans.

(3)

Identify all specific deviations from the base zoning district standards and include why those deviations are justified based on the plans and criteria of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2494, § XI, 7-1-2024)

In the consideration of a change to a planned zoning district the planning commission and city council shall determine whether the proposal conforms to master plans, special studies and policies normally utilized in making zoning decisions in Prairie Village. In addition, the factors to be considered for rezoning in section 19.52.030, planned zoning decisions shall be subject to the following additional criteria:

(a)

The plan reflects generally accepted and sound planning and urban design principles with respect to meeting the goals of the comprehensive plan and the purposes and intent of the zoning ordinance in section 19.01.010.

(b)

The flexibility offered by planned zoning is not strictly to benefit the applicant or a single project, but provides other benefits to the community or supports plans and policies in an equal or better manner than the base district standards.

(c)

The proposed deviations to the standards do not undermine the intent of any other standards relative to the proposed projects or relative to adjacent property.

(Ord. No. 2494, § XI, 7-1-2024)

Approval of a planned zoning district by the city council shall rezone the property as provided in chapter 19.52. Property subject to the planned zoning ("-P") designation is required to receive a site plan approval according to chapter 19.32 prior to issuance of any permits.

(1)

Project plans that meet all submittal requirements and criteria for site plan approval in chapter 19.32 may be considered a site plan if designated as a site plan prior to the application and processed as a simultaneous site plan by the city.

(2)

Subsequent site plans shall be reviewed for consistency with the community design plan and project plans. Minor deviations from these plans may be approved by the planning commission through the site plan process provided they are determined to be due to refinement and greater design specification of concepts approved in the prior plans, and they [are] otherwise permitted subject to base zoning district standards. The staff or planning commission may determine that any change is a significant change and require an amendment to the Planned Zoning District according to the same procedures of the initial designation. The following changes are not minor deviations and shall require processing as an amendment to the Planned Zoning District:

(a)

An increase in the number of residential units by more than five percent.

(b)

An increase in the non-residential floor area by more than ten percent.

(c)

An increase in building height by more than ten percent.

(d)

An increase in the lot coverage or reduction in the open space by more than ten percent.

(e)

Any change in the character, style, design themes of proposed buildings that result in a significantly different appearance or coordination with surrounding characteristics from what was approved in the project plans.

(f)

Other changes that do not meet the base district standards or other applicable zoning standards, and which were not expressed as a deviation.

(Ord. No. 2494, § XI, 7-1-2024)

After rezoning to a planned district has been approved there shall be filed with the register of deeds a statement that a plan for the area has been approved. The statement shall specify the nature of the plan, the proposed density or intensity of land uses and other pertinent information sufficient to notify any prospective purchasers or users of land of the existence of such plan and any constraints thereon. The landowner shall submit this statement to the city clerk with the appropriate recording fee and the city shall be responsible for recording the statement.

(Ord. No. 2494, § XI, 7-1-2024)