HomeMy WebLinkAbout06261ORDINANCE NO. 6261
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4, TITLE XVII OF THE 1971 CODE OF
ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE HISTORIC ARKANSAS
RIVERWALK OF PUEBLO ZONE DISTRICTS AND EXPANDING THE ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW BOARD
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that: (Brackets indicate
material being deleted, underscoring indicates material being added.)
Section 1.
Section 17 -4 -51 is amended by the addition of a new subsection 12.2 which shall
read as follows:
Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo Zone District - ONE (HARP - 1)
u Purpose. The purpose of the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo Zone
District One is to promote development that is pedestrian in character, scale
and ambiance and that encourages interesting and attractive architectural
design solutions for new development while promoting pedestrian and
commercial activities, particularly at the river and street levels. As used in
this Subsection " Riverwalk" shall mean the public areas adjacent to the river
channel• and "Union Avenue Historic District' shall mean the portion of Union
Avenue designated as a historic district on the National Register of Historic
Places.
kW Uses by right.
1. Office
2. Residence - commercial apartments, or condominiums.
3. Retail Store
U Uses by review.
A use by review is any of the following uses which are permitted only upon
issuance of a special use permit.
1. Any use which is permitted as a use by right in a B -4 zone district
(except adult entertainment) provided such permitted use does not
conflict with surrounding uses in the HARP - 1 zone district.
(M Architectural Review Board
1. The Architectural Review Board means the Board established and
described in Section 17 -5 -7.
2. No building permit shall be issued nor shall any work be undertaken or
commenced to construct reconstruct remodel repair. paint rehabilitate
or in any way alter or modify the exterior of any building in a Historic
Business Zone District or Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo Zone
District until the Architectural Review Board has reviewed, approved, and
issued a written certificate of compliance for such work.
je) Performance Standards - Building_ facades that abut a street right -of -way or
parking facility.
1. Area. The provisions of these performance standards apply to those
facades of buildings which abut a street right -of -way or parking facility.
Other facades of the same buildings may fall under a different set of
performance standards.
2. Purpose The purpose of these performance standards is to ensure a
retail street that reflects and respects the downtown architecture that is
found in the Union Avenue Historic District. The architecture of the
buildings borrow from the same scale, rhythm and materials of the older
buildings without imitating them. This zone district plays the role of both
back door and front door to the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo
which makes it necessary for the building designs to be succinct, easy
to read, inviting, and a smooth architectural transition between the
Victorian architecture at street level and the more free flowino
architecture facing the Riverwalk.
3. Design Objectives. Design Objectives for the building facades abutting
a street right of way or parking lot are:
a. Complimentthe traditional architecture design of the Union Avenue
Historic District.
b. Provide a smooth visual transition from the street level to the river
level.
C. Provide an inviting physical entryway into the HARP.
d. Take on the appearance and function of a specialty retail cluster.
e. Provide a continuity of storefronts located along the sidewalk's
edae that creates a pedestrian oriented shopping environment
4. Structure mass and orientation Building orientation shall meet the
following_ conditions:
a. Maximum gross floor area is five times the building footprint.
b. Maximum height is five stories from the river level or 70 feet,
whichever is less.
C. There are no setback requirements. The outside building walls are
encouraged to be located on the outermost parcel boundaries
d. Each business located at street grade is required to have at least
one direct access to a public walkway at street grade.
e. The building facade abutting the street right of way or parking
facility shall have at least fifty (50) percent of the street -level floor
facade area (measured from the street level upward a maximum of
twelve (12) feet) devoted to display window and /or windows
affording views into the interior area.
5. Exterior architectural design. Exterior architectural design shall meet the
following conditions:
a. Each business adjoining a street right of way or parking facility
shall have an articulated or marked facade.
b. Each facade shall incorporate traditional facade components such
as those seen on Union Avenue including kickplates, display
windows transom windows, recessed entries, sign panel, parapet
caps or cornices.
C. The distinction between upper and lower floors shall be
maintained.
d. The first floor is primarily transparent while upper floors are more
solid with smaller openings.
e. With the exception of the row of windows directly below the
parapet windows on upper stories shall have double hung
windows that are taller than they are wide.
f. The row of windows directly below the parapet may show a
different design or shape than the other exterior windows
g_ Awnings are encouraged to provide depth to the facade and to
shade the store front glass.
6. Exterior building materials and exterior color. Exterior building materials
and exterior color shall meet the following conditions:
a. Brick shall be the predominant building component. Brick color
shall be in red tones (within summit 600 series or suitable
replacement).
b. Where used as the predominate building material, brick shall not
be painted.
C. Mortar shall be of a natural, untinted color.
d. Building trim shall be of brick and stone masonry. finished lumber,
finished painted metal, ceramic tiles, or concrete used as lintels
and columns.
e. Colors used for mullions and trim shall be from an accepted
commercial historic color palette or a color palette approved by the
Architecture Review Board.
7. Building roofs Building roofs shall meet the following conditions:
a. Roofs shall be flat: mechanical equipment on the roof should not
be visible from the highest roadway point of any bridge crossing
the HARP.
8. Illumination.
a. All lighting or illumination on the exterior of the building shall be
reviewed and approved by the Architectural Review Board,
9. Signs In addition to complying with City Ordinance (17 -2 -1 ) and the
uniform buildina code, signs shall meet the following conditions:
a. Signs shall comply with the Historic Business Zone District
standards for signs.
10. Parkina.
The following off-site parking spaces will be required of each use:
a. Residential units: 2 parking spaces per unit.
b. Retail: 1 parking space per 300 gross square feet.
C. Office: 1 parking space per 400 gross square feet.
d. Restaurants: 1 parking space for each three persons of rated
occupancy load as established by the edition of the Uniform
Building Code adopted by City Council.
Uf Performance Standards - Building facades that abut the Riverwalk grade or
a part of the Riverwalk public area
1. Area The provisions of these design guidelines apply to the building
facades abutting the Riverwalk grade or pubic area associated with the
HARP other than a street right of way or parking facility. Other facades
on the buildings may fall under a different set of performance standards
2. Purpose The purpose of the performance standards for building
facades abutting the Riverwalk is to ensure that building facades
integrate the HARP's pedestrian areas and event plazas. The facades
adjoining the Riverwalk show creativity and uniqueness of design while
using elements that will age well and remain interesting over time
3. Design Objectives. Design Objectives for the building facades that abut
the Riverwalk grade are:
a. Relate to the river and the pedestrian environment surrounding the
river.
b. Relate to events held within the HARP
C. Open itself to outdoors
d. Create an environment of celebration
4. Structure mass and orientation. Building orientation shall meet the
following conditions:
a. Maximum gross floor area is five times the building footprint.
b. Maximum height is five stories from the river level or 70 feet,
whichever is less.
C. There are no setback requirements. The outside building walls are
encouraged to be located on the outermost parcel boundaries.
d. Each business shall have at least one direct access to the public
Riverwalk area.
5. Exterior architectural design Exterior architectural design shall meet the
following conditions:
a. Buildings facades that abut the Riverwalk may use a range of
architectural styles as long as the results are visually compatible
with the general character of the Riverwalk.
b. Each facade shall incorporate facade components that connect to
the outdoors such as balconies, porches, sunroofs, and similar
exposures.
C. The second through fifth floor facades shall have a minimum of
50% and maximum of 60% glass. Each floor containing balconies
may yo up to 100 % glass on that floor's facade.
d. Awnings shall reflect the store front and /or upper window shapes
and dimensions.
e. Translucent lighted awnings are not allowed.
6. Exterior building materials and exterior colors. Exterior building
materials and exterior colors shall meet the following conditions:
a. Acceptable primary building materials include brick and stone
masonry. lumber, and ceramic tiles.
b. Acceptable trim materials include brick and stone masonry , stucco,
finished lumber, finished painted metal ceramic tiles, or concrete.
c. If brick is used as the predominant building component, the brick
color shall be in red tones (within 1997 Summit Brick and Tile 600
series or equal or comparable alternative.)
d. The colors used in building facades is flexible as Iona as a color
scheme for the entire building facade conveys a unified image.
e. Bright colors are reserved for special accents such as to
emphasize entryways or to highlight special ornamentation.
7. Building roofs. Building roofs shall meet the following conditions:
a. Roofs shall be flat: mechanical equipment on the roof shall not be
visible from the highest roadway point of any bridge crossing the
HARP.
8. Illumination.
a. All lighting or illumination on the exterior of the building shall be
reviewed and approved by the Architectural Review Board.
9. Signs.
In addition to complying with City Ordinance (17 -2 -1) and the uniform
building code signs shall meet the following conditions:
a. Backlit plastic or fiberglass signs are prohibited
b. Neon signs are allowed subject to design review and approval by
the Architectural Review Board.
10. Parking.
The following off - street parking spaces will be required of each use:
a. Residential units: 2 parking spaces per unit.
b. Retail 1 parking space per 300 gross square feet.
c. Office: 1 parking space per 400 gross square feet.
d. Restaurants: 1 parking space for each three persons of rated
occupancy load as established by the edition of the Uniform
Building Code adopted by City Council.
Section 2.
Section 17 -4 -51 is amended by the addition of a new subsection 12.3 which shall
read as follows:
Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo Zone
District - Two (HARP 2)
U Purpose
The purpose of the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo Zone District Two
is to promote development that is pedestrian in character, scale and
ambiance and that encourages interesting and attractive architectural design
for new development. As used in this Subsection " Riverwalk" shall mean the
public areas adjacent to the river channel: and "Union Avenue Historic District'
shall mean the portion of Union Avenue designated as a historic district on the
National Register of Historic Places.
U Uses by right.
1. Hotel
2. Office
3. Residence - commercial. apartments, or condominiums.
4. Retail Store
Lc) Uses by review.
A use by review is any of the following uses which are permitted only upon
issuance of a special use permit.
1. Any use which is permitted as a use by right in a B -4 zone district
(except adult entertainment), provided such permitted use is compatible
and does not conflict with surrounding uses in the HARP 1 and 2 Zone
Districts.
U Architectural Review Board
1. The Architectural Review Board means the Board established and
described in Section 17 -5 -7.
2. No building permit shall be issued nor shall any work be undertaken or
commenced to construct, reconstruct, remodel, repair, paint, rehabilitate,
or in any way alter or modify the exterior of any building in any Historic
Business Zone District or Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo Zone
District until the Architectural Review Board has reviewed, approved, and
issued a written certificate of compliance for such work.
u Performance Standards
1. Area The provisions of these performance standards apply to all
buildings located in the HARP 2 Zone District.
Z. Purpose The purpose of these performance standards is to create an
activity area abutting the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo which
reflects the design and scale of nearby buildings and which relates to the
outdoor activity around the HARP.
3. Design Objectives Design Objectives for the building facades abutting
the Riverwalk:
a. Compliment the architectural design of the Pueblo Convention
Center City Hall and other nearby buildings.
b. Provide a smooth visual transition from the street level to the river
level.
C. Provide an inviting physical entryway into the HARP.
d. Establish a constant vertical presence along the waterfront.
4. Structure mass and orientation. Building orientation shall meet the
following conditions:
a. Maximum gross floor area is seven times the building footprint.
b. Maximum height is seven stories above the river channel excluding
roof towers.
C. There is no height limitation on roof towers provided they do not
contain enough floor area to be leased.
d. Minimum gross floor area is five time the building footprint.
e. Each building shall provide full access to the Riverwalk and to the
closest street right of way.
5. Exterior architectural design. Exterior architectural design shall meet the
following conditions:
a. Building facades that abut the Riverwalk may use a range of
architectural styles as long as the results are visually compatible
with the general character of the surrounding buildings.
b. Each facade shall incorporate facade components that connect to
the outdoors such as balconies porches. sunroofs and similar
exposures.
C. Windows shall be punched with repetitive shapes with
non - reflective glass.
d. Balconies are required for hotel rooms that overlook the Riverwalk
and are above the first floor.
6. Exterior buildina materials. Exterior building materials and exterior color
shall meet the following conditions:
a. The predominant building component shall consist of brick or
stucco.
b. If brick is the predominate building material, the color shall be in
blond tones (within 1997 Summit Brick and Tile 500 series or equal
comparable alternative.)
C. Building trim shall be of brick and stone masonry, finished lumber,
finished painted metal, ceramic tiles, or concrete.
d. Tinted brick mortar is allowed.
e. Ornamental detailing of wrought iron, tile, stone, brick, and
terra -cotta is encouraged.
f. The colors used in building facades is flexible as long as a color
scheme for the entire building facade conveys a unified image.
7. Roofs.
Roofs shall meet the following conditions:
a. Roofs shall be hip or gabled.
b. Roof color shall be warm earth tone reds.
8. Illumination.
a. All lighting and illumination on the exterior of the building shall be
reviewed and approved by the Architectural Review Board.
9. Signs.
In addition to complying with City Ordinance (17 -2 -1) and the uniform
building code, signs shall meet the following conditions:
a. Backlit plastic or fiberglass signs are prohibited on facades facing
the riverfront.
b. Freestanding signs are prohibited.
10. Parking.
The following off - street parking spaces will be required of each use:
a. Residential units: 2 parking spaces per unit.
b. Retail: 1 parking space per 300 gross square feet.
C. Office: 1 parking space per 400 gross square feet.
d. Restaurants: 1 parking space for each three persons of rated
occupancy load as established by the edition of the Uniform
Building Code adopted by City Council.
Section 3.
Subsection (d) of Section 12.1 of Chapter 4 of Title XVII is amended to read as
follows:
(d) Architectural Review [Committee] Board
[1. There is hereby created an architectural review committee which shall consist
of five (5) persons appointed by resolution of City Council for such terms and
upon such conditions as shall be set forth in such resolution. The committee
shall be composed of three persons who are tenants or property owners within
the same historic business zone district, one architect or other design
professional, and the Director of the Pueblo Regional Building Department or
his designee.]
[2.]1. No building permit shall be issued nor shall any work be undertaken or
commenced to construct, reconstruct, remodel, repair, paint, rehabilitate, or
in any way alter or modify the exterior of any building in any historic business
zone district until the Architectural Review [committee] Board as established
and described in Section 17 -5 -7. has reviewed, approved and issued a written
certificate of compliance for such work.
[3. All persons wishing to perform work to the exterior of a building shall submit
a completed application for such work to the committee. Any application
submitted on or before the last working day of any month shall be reviewed
not later than the last working day of the following month. Failure of the
committee to act upon the application timely shall be deemed to be approval
by the committee unless such time for review is continued by the committee
for good cause.
4. The committee shall determine if the proposed work meets the intent and
purpose of this section. The committee shall take into consideration the
proposed architectural design and changed exterior of the building to insure
compatibility with surrounding structures.
5. The applicant shall provide to the Committee in sufficient detail complete plans
and specifications, a rendering of the proposed work or exterior change, and
a site plan showing the proposed work and its relationship to adjacent
properties.
6. A majority vote of the committee present at any meeting at which a quorum is
present shall be required to approve proposed exterior work.
7. The committee shall maintain written records of all applications submitted to
it and of all actions taken by it thereon, and such records shall be available to
owners for inspection at reasonable business hours.
8. The committee and the members thereof shall not be liable in damages to any
person submitting requests for approval, or to any tenant or property owner
within the district by reason of any action, failure to act, approval or
disapproval in regard to any matter within its jurisdiction hereunder.
9. The Pueblo Zoning Board of Appeals, after receipt of a recommendation from
the committee, is hereby authorized to grant reasonable variances or
adjustments from any conditions and restrictions imposed by this section to
overcome practical difficulties and prevent unnecessary hardship arising by
reason of the application of the requirements and restrictions contained in this
section. Such variances or adjustments shall be granted only when such will
not be materially detrimental or injurious to other property or improvements
in the district and shall not be contrary to the general intent and purpose of this
section.
10. The committee shall appoint annually a chairperson and vice chairperson and
may adopt rules of procedure which are consistent with this section, and the
administrative code and charter of the City of Pueblo.]
Section 4.
Chapter 5 of Title XVII is amended by the addition of the following new sections 51,
52, 53, 54, and 55.
ARTICLE IV -- ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: ESTABLISHMENT AND
DUTIES
17 -5 -51 Establishment of Architectural Review Board
There is hereby created an Architectural Review Board which shall consist of seven
(7) persons appointed by resolution of City Council for such terms and upon such
conditions as described in such resolution. The Board shall be composed of at least one
tenant or real property owner from each zone district governed by the Board one architect
or other design professional, and the Building Official for the Pueblo Regional Building
Department or the Building Official's designee.
17 -5 -52 Building Permit.
No building permit shall be issued nor shall any work be undertaken or commenced
to construct reconstruct, remodel, repair, paint, rehabilitate, or in any way alter or modify
the exterior of any building in any Historic Business Zone District or Historic Arkansas
Riverwalk of Pueblo Zone District until the Architectural Review Board has reviewed
approved, and issued a written certificate of compliance for such work.
17 -5 -53 Application.
All persons wishing to construct or perform work to the exterior of a building shall
submit a completed application for such work to the Board. Any completed application
submitted by the last working day of a calendar month shall be reviewed no later than the
last working day of the following calendar month. Failure of the Board to act upon the
application timely shall be deemed to be approval by the Board unless such time for review
is continued by the Board for good cause.
The applicant shall provide to the Board in sufficient detail complete plans and
specification a rendering for the proposed construction or exterior change and a site plan
showing the proposed work and its relationship to adjacent properties.
17 -5 -54 Procedure
The Board shall appoint annually a chairperson and vice chairperson and may adopt
rules of procedure which are consistent with this chapter, and the administrative code and
charter of the City of Pueblo.
The Board shall determine if the proposed work meets the intent and purpose of the
zone district in which the structure is located The Board shall consider the proposed
exterior architectural design or any change to the exterior of the building to insure
compatibility with surrounding structures.
A majority vote of the entire Board shall be required to approve any proposed exterior
work.
The Board shall maintain a written record for all applications submitted to it and of all
actions taken by it and such records shall be available to owners for inspection at
reasonable business hours.
The Board and its members shall not be liable in damages to any person submitting
requests for approval or to any tenant or property owner within the district by reason of any
action failure to act approval or disapproval in regard to any matter within its jurisdiction
17 -5 -55 Variances
The Pueblo Zoning Board of Appeals. after receipt of a recommendation from the
Board, is authorized to grant reasonable variances or adjustments from any conditions and
restrictions imposed by Subsections 12.2 and 12.3 of Section 17 -4 -51 to overcome
practical difficulties and prevent unnecessary hardship arising from applying the
requirements and restrictions contained in said subsections. Such variances or
adjustments shall be granted only when such will not be materially detrimental or injurious
to other property or improvements in the applicable district and shall not be contrary to the
general intent and purpose of said Subsections 12.2 and 12.3
Section 5.
This ordinance shall become effective upon final passage and approval.
INTRODUCED September 8. 1997
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Councilperson
APPROVED:
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President of C ` ncil
ATTEST:
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