Strip District Zoning PROPOSED UPDATES

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1 Strip District Zoning PROPOSED UPDATES

2 Proposed Zoning Changes for Strip District Riverfront Zoning Background Strip District Boundary Proposed Changes Current v. Proposed Zoning

3 Riverfront Zoning Background 1980s Mid 2000s: Numerous plans done recommend updating zoning for Pittsburgh s riverfront neighborhoods. 2015: City Planning starts outreach around an Interim Planning Overlay District (IPOD) 2016: 40+ meetings with the public and stakeholders later, Riverfront IPOD passed by City Council June of Present: City in process of developing new zoning for Pittsburgh s riverfront neighborhoods, including portions of the Strip.

4 Proposed Boundary for RIV Zoning

5 IPOD Boundary / First Draft for RIV Zoning Smallman Street

6 Current Strip District Projects

7 Current Strip District Zoning

8 Proposed Boundary for RIV Zoning

9 Purpose Current Zoning: Urban Industrial (UI) Allow mid sized to large industries with lower external impacts on surrounding properties and districts; Provide a flexible district that addresses the growing need for easily adaptable and flexible spaces, including office parks, incubator spaces, high technology and service sector industries; Allow multi use buildings that permit assembly, inventory, sales, and business functions within the same space; Encourage adaptive reuse of manufacturing buildings and allow the development of high density multi unit residential buildings Proposed RIV Zoning: Industrial Mixed Use (IMU) To address areas of the riverfront that are diversifying from their original, strictly industrial nature. Accommodates a variety of higher intensity uses, including light industrial, commercial, and high density residential development. Intended for industrial areas that are focused on research and development and technology oriented industries.

10 Use Changes include (but are not limited to) Two and three unit residential now Permitted, previously not allowed. Multi use residential now Permitted, previously Special Exception. Child care now Permitted, previously Administrator s Exception. Commercial surface parking now Special Exception, previously Permitted. Residential storage warehouses no longer Permitted. Administrator s Exception Can be approved by Zoning Administrator (staff level) Special Exception Goes to go to Zoning Board of Adjustments for approval Conditional Approval Goes first to the Zoning Board of Adjustments, then to City Council for approval

11 Site Plan Review (done by Planning staff) Under Current Zoning: Urban Industrial (UI) Under Proposed RIV Zoning: Industrial Mixed Use (IMU) (+ General Industrial) Any new construction, building addition or enlargement or exterior renovation of an existing structure that is 8,000 square feet or more; or Any off street parking area that includes more than 10 parking spaces, or more than 2,500 square feet. Any new construction or expansion of primary or accessory structures within 200 feet of the river. All new construction of primary structures. Any expansion or any exterior renovation to an existing primary structure. All new construction of surface parking lots or parking structures. The expansion of any existing surface parking lot.

12 Planning Commission Under Current Zoning: Urban Industrial (UI) At Zoning Administrator s discretion. Under Proposed RIV Zoning: Industrial Mixed Use (IMU) All new construction of a primary structure located fully or partially within 200 feet of the river. All new construction of 15,000 square feet or more. Any addition or expansion of 15,000 square feet or more.

13 Site Development Standards Current Zoning: Urban Industrial (UI) Rear setback: 20 feet when not adjacent to a way Maximum Floor Area Ratio: 3:1 when not located within 1,500 ft of a major transit facility 4:1 when located within 1,500 feet of a Major Transit Facility Minimum Exterior & Interior Sideyard Setbacks: 10 feet (each) Section 925 Proposed RIV Zoning: Industrial Mixed Use (IMU) Rear, Exterior & Interior setbacks: None* Floor Area Ratio: Eliminated Building length no greater than 500 feet For developments within 200 feet of the river, impervious surface coverage limited to 75%. Street build to line View corridor preservation Design Standards apply.

14 Site Development Standards: Parking Riverfront IPOD Standards Architectural screening of ground level structured parking No structured parking located between the riverfront and a street. Where structured parking integrated into another structure on the riverfront, active uses along a min of 50% of the length of the structure. No surface parking lots of greater than 15 spaces located between the riverfront and a structure / street. Traffic impact analysis upon request. Proposed RIV Zoning: Parking maximums & minimums. Transportation studies required for projects that meet thresholds for Planning Commission. Surface parking lots limited to 75 spaces. Surface parking between the river and a building limited to 15 spaces. For structured parking longer than 150 feet, 50% of the ground floor façade must include active uses.

15 Stormwater Standards Current Application Projects with 10,000 square feet of land disturbance OR 5,000 square foot increase in impervious surface Proposed Application All development projects equal to or greater than 5,000 square feet in area. Small Project Stormwater Standards apply to all new construction and building additions that include land disturbance between 500 and 5,000 square feet in area.

16 Site Development Standards: Riparian Buffer Zone Currently: RF O & IPOD Setback An existing Riverfront Overlay requires a Riverfront Setback of 50 feet from the river. The Riverfront IPOD limited the amount of land that could be developed between 50 and 95 feet. Only 30% of that area could be occupied by building footprints. Water oriented and water enhanced uses exempted from each. Proposed: Riparian Buffer Zone No development is permitted within 125 feet of the river (defined by ordinary high water line, provided by US Army Corps of Engineers) Riparian Buffer Zone may be reduced to no less than 95 feet if bonus points applied. Exemptions for: Water dependent or enhanced uses; Open space amenities (ex, kayak launches, marinas, bike rental stations)

17 Site Development Standard: Height Current Zoning: Urban Industrial (UI) Proposed RIV Zoning: Industrial Mixed Use (IMU) 60 feet / not to exceed 4 stories (GI 75 feet / not to exceed 5 stories) Zoning Variance required to exceed 60 feet / 4 stories No height limit as long as not within 200 feet of any property zoned residential Measures feet, not stories Minimum of 24 feet required; districtwide base height of 45 feet Height maximums determined by separate height map. Earn bonus points to achieve height between 45 ft & the area s maximum Additional standards for buildings over 65 feet in height. Maximum building footprint size Upper story stepbacks Shadow study

18 Proposed Maximum Heights in the Strip District

19 Existing Heights in the Strip District

20 Bonus Points System Categories: On Site Energy Consumption New Construction On Site Energy Consumption Existing Buildings On Site Energy Generation Affordable Housing Rainwater Riverfront Public Access Easements, Trails & Amenities At this time, pt =+10 feet in height OR closer to the river. Neighborhood Ecology Public Art

21 Next Steps Planning Commission Hearing Tuesday, February 20th Starts at 2 pm 200 Ross Street, 1 st Floor Notices were posted 1/21, and mailings to property owners were sent by 1/24. Public Comment Period Now through February 19 th Schedule a meeting with Department of City Planning to discuss your site or project, in particular.