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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE: AGENDA DATE:
ZMA201200002 Variations from Riverside Village December 10, 2014
Application Plan and Code of Development
ACTION: INFORMATION:
S U BJ ECT /PROPOSAL /REQU EST:
Adoption of a Resolution approving variations to the CONSENT AGENDA:
approved Application Plan and Code of Development ACTION: X INFORMATION:
STAFF CONTACT(S): ATTACHMENTS: Yes
Foley, Walker, Davis, Kamptner, Cilimberg, Benish, Ray
REVIEWED BY:
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
BACKGROUND:
A zoning map amendment was approved for Riverside Village (ZMA201200002) on November 13, 2013 that rezoned the
property from R -1 to Neighborhood Model District (NMD), inclusive of an Application Plan and Code of Development
(Attachment A). A Site Plan is now under review for this property (SDP201400043). During the Site Plan review, several
inconsistencies and items needing clarification in the Application Plan and Code of Development have been identified.
The applicant has submitted two variation requests (Attachments B and C) to clarify tables and to slightly modify side
setbacks in certain blocks within the Application Plan and Code of Development.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Development Areas: Attract quality employment, commercial, and high density residential uses into development
areas by providing services and infrastructure that encourage redevelopment and private investment while protecting
the quality of neighborhoods.
DISCUSSION:
County Code § 18- 8.5.5.3 allows special exceptions to vary approved Application Plans and Codes of Development
upon considering whether the proposed variation: (1) is consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive
plan; (2) does not increase the approved development density or intensity of development; (3) does not adversely
affect the timing and phasing of development of any other development in the zoning district; (4) does not require a
special use permit; and (5) is in general accord with the purpose and intent of the approved application. The requested
variations are for minor changes to the Minimum Green Space, Civic Areas, and Amenities by Block Table in Section
VII, the Landscape Treatments Table in Section IX, and to change the side setbacks in certain Blocks (2, 3, and 4)
from zero feet (with a minimum eight foot building separation) to three feet with no minimum building separation. The
requested changes to the two tables include clarifying the references to green spaces and civic areas, revising the
minimum size of the green space area within the "muse" civic area from 13,000 to 5,000 square feet, integrating ARB
recommended landscaping for stormwater management facilities located in the Entrance Corridor, and revising other
landscaping requirements (Attachment B). The requested side setback change in Blocks 2, 3, and 4 (Attachment C)
has been reviewed by the Department of Fire Rescue and Zoning staff and each has no objection to the proposed
change because the standards to which the structures are built under the Building Code will determine the minimum
building separation. Staff opinion is that the requested variations meet the five criteria listed above and will help to
clarify the requirements set out in the Application Plan and Code of Development.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment D) approving the special exception to
vary the Riverside Village Application Plan and Code of Development subject to the following condition:
1. Before it obtains approval of the final Site Plan (SDP201400043), the applicant shall provide a complete
amended Application Plan and Code of Development reflecting the approved variations as provided on the
Applicant's Landscape and Green Space Tables Variation Request dated October 20, 2014 and last revised
on November 14, 2014, and the Applicant's Side Setback Variation Request dated August 26, 2014 and last
revised on November 14, 2014, both of which are attached hereto.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Riverside Village Approved Application Plan and Code of Development
B. Landscape and Green Space Tables Variation Request
C. Side Setback Variation Request
D. Resolution