§ 100-156. B-5 planned business and light industrial development district.

(a)

Intent. The B-5 planned business and light industrial development district is intended to provide for the development of an attractive and aesthetic mixed grouping of offices, corporate headquarters, medical facilities, limited light industrial uses, and limited support facilities in a park-like setting that will fit harmoniously into surrounding areas and provide lasting quality.

(b)

Permitted uses.

(1)

Refer to section 100-157 for the list of uses permitted in the B-5 district.

(2)

Existing residences in compliance with the provisions of R-3 single-family/duplex residential district.

(3)

Other uses similar to the previously referenced permitted use list, subject to the approval of the zoning administrator, if the use is not already listed as a conditional use or not allowed.

(c)

Conditional uses.

(1)

Refer to section 100-157 for the list of conditional uses in the B-5 district.

(2)

Other uses similar to the previously referenced conditional use list, subject to approval by the zoning board of appeals.

(d)

Dimensional requirements.

(1)

Lot area requirements.

a.

Minimum lot dimensions:

Width: 200 feet.

Depth: 200 feet.

b.

Minimum lot size: Three acres (130,680 square feet).

(2)

Setbacks.

a.

Minimum street yard setback: 60 feet, per 40 feet of greenspace.

b.

Minimum interior side yard setback: The greater of 50 percent of building height or 20 feet, per 20 feet of greenspace.

c.

Minimum rear yard setback: 60 feet, per 20 feet of greenspace.

(3)

Building perimeter special requirements. All four sides of the building must have an abutting band of greenspace a minimum of ten feet in width, with the exception of loading and access points. This area does not count toward greenspace required under the setback provisions.

(4)

Building size.

a.

Maximum height:

Principal building: 60 feet.

Accessory building: 20 feet.

b.

Minimum floor area (principal building):

Total: 4,800 square feet.

On the first floor of multiple story buildings: 3,600 square feet.

(e)

Satellite lot dimensional requirements.

(1)

Lot area requirements.

a.

Minimum lot dimensions:

Width: 150 feet.

Depth: 150 feet.

b.

Minimum lot size or confined leasable area: 1.5 acres (65,340 square feet).

c.

A satellite lot or lots shall be permitted when an integral part of an unified commercial/retail center or business center of not less than ten acres in size and all controlled by a single developer's agreement.

d.

All satellite lots in an unified commercial/retail center or business center shall not exceed 30 percent of the total size of the commercial/retail center or business center, including satellite lots, all controlled by a single developer's agreement.

(2)

Setbacks.

a.

Minimum street yard setback (yard facing the public right-of-way although access to the satellite lot may be internal through the center): 25 feet, per 25 feet of greenspace.

b.

Minimum interior side yard setback: ten feet, per ten feet of greenspace.

c.

Minimum rear yard setback: Ten feet, per ten feet of greenspace.

(3)

Building size.

a.

Maximum height:

Principal building: 30 feet.

Accessory building: None allowed.

b.

Minimum floor area: 2,000 square feet.

(f)

Design standards.

(1)

General requirements. The architectural design of all buildings shall be subject to plan commission approval.

(2)

Building materials and colors.

a.

Exterior building materials shall convey an impression of durability. All four sides of the building must use the same materials. Materials such as masonry, stone, stucco, glass, Dryvit and precast walls are permitted. Metal, aluminum and vinyl siding are not allowed as the primary exterior building material, but may be used for accents with a maximum of ten percent coverage. Metal may also be used for mansards. Wood is not permitted.

b.

Exterior building colors shall be nonreflective, subtle, neutral, or earth tone. The use of high intensity colors, metallic colors, black, or fluorescent colors shall be prohibited. Building trim and architectural accent elements may feature brighter colors, but such colors shall be muted, not metallic, not fluorescent, and not specific to particular uses or tenants. Standard corporate and trademark colors shall be permitted only on sign face and copy areas.

(3)

Roofing materials and style. Roofing materials are at the discretion of the plan commission.

(4)

Mechanical units. All roof and wall-mounted mechanical, electrical, communications, and service equipment, including vent pipes, must be screened from public view by parapets, walls, or by other approved means.

(g)

Refuse storage.

(1)

Trash dumpsters shall be screened from public rights-of-way and adjacent property by an enclosure with walls a minimum of six feet in height. The walls shall be constructed of masonry compatible with materials used on the street side of the principal building. Access gates shall be constructed of woven wire fencing with opaque screening material. It is preferred that a screened pedestrian entrance be provided such that waste may be deposited without opening the large access gates.

(2)

All garbage/waste shall be within an enclosure. All garbage cans, trash dumpsters, trash containers, and other storage devices situated on any property shall be closed containers with lids.

(3)

Refuse storage areas may not be located on any street side of any principal or accessory building except by prior plan commission approval.

(4)

Refuse storage areas may be freestanding or attached to a principal or accessory structure.

(5)

Refuse storage shall not be considered an accessory structure, but shall be of a size to adequately store all refuse and recyclables anticipated to be generated by use or uses on subject property.

(6)

The size, height, location, setbacks and design of the refuse storage shall be approved by the plan commission.

(h)

Other outdoor storage. Any outside storage in this district, even on a temporary basis, must be screened with either a six-foot high fence built to serve as a vision screen or a planting screen that will visually block the storage.

(i)

Sidewalks, driveways, parking and loading.

(1)

Parking areas shall not encroach into required greenspace, nor shall driveways or sidewalks, except to pass through this area as close to ninety degrees to the roadway as practical.

(2)

Sidewalks shall be reviewed by the plan commission.

(3)

Driveways shall be provided as set forth in section 100-403(1) and section 100-404.

(4)

Loading areas shall be provided as set forth in section 100-402.

(5)

Parking shall be provided as set forth in section 100-403.

(j)

General development requirements.

(1)

Landscaping. Landscaping plans are subject to plan commission review and approval. Any alteration to that plan shall be subject to further plan commission review and approval.

a.

The minimum number of trees on a site shall be calculated based on the principal street frontage; one tree is required for each 20 feet. For lots that have minimal frontage due to the existence of satellite lots in an unified retail center arrangement, the frontage shall be considered the width of the lot measured at the frontage of the building or buildings on the lot.

b.

In addition to the required minimum number of trees, one additional required tree shall be planted for 8,712 square feet of total lot area (i.e., five trees per acre). One-third of all such trees shall be planted in the front yard and/or in areas with the highest potential of public view.

c.

In addition to the required plantings in areas with the highest potential of public view, the landscaping shall be distributed throughout the site with emphasis on screening of unsightly site elements, such as refuse enclosures, utility boxes, building mechanical equipment and service doors and loading docks.

d.

Additional plantings of trees (deciduous and evergreen), ornamental trees and shrubs above the minimum required herein shall be planted consistent with the aesthetic style of the building.

e.

Trees:

1.

Deciduous trees shall be a minimum of three-inch caliper and evergreens a minimum of six feet at a time of planting.

2.

All trees shall be hardy, urban tolerant and disease resistant.

3.

Efforts to protect and retain existing trees should be noted on the landscape plan.

f.

Landscaping shall not obstruct fire department view of external fire alarms or access to the building, and shall not obstruct vision triangles for both external or internal traffic flow.

g.

The natural topography shall be used in the design and layout of the site.

h.

All landscaping shall be completed within nine months following issuance of an occupancy permit.

i.

All plantings must be maintained. If at any time, required trees shall die, be damaged or destroyed, such trees must be replaced in the original approximate location.

j.

Prior to issuance of any building permit for the subject property a letter of credit shall be submitted to the village in a form acceptable to the village attorney. The letter of credit shall be in the amount of the estimated cost of landscape materials and installation, plus an additional ten percent for village administrative costs (refundable if landscaping completed by applicant), with said estimated cost verified by a representative of the village. If landscaping is installed in phases, the village may reduce the letter of credit to an amount of the remaining estimated cost. However, the village shall retain 25 percent of the original letter of credit amount for one full year from the date of full landscape plan installation. Should landscaping not be completed within nine months of occupancy, or if landscape materials that do not survive one full growing season are not replaced, the village shall draw upon the letter of credit as funds to complete or replace landscaping.

(2)

Signage requirements. In addition to the requirements set forth in article VII of this chapter, the following restrictions apply:

a.

Projecting signs, roof signs, window signs, neon signs, and post-mounted signs are prohibited.

b.

Only wall signs and ground-mounted (monument) signs are permitted.

c.

Directional signs are permitted only by prior committee approval.

d.

Sign text is limited to the names of the building owner, occupants, and product or occupation.

(k)

Accessory buildings, structures and uses.

(1)

Limitations:

a.

Accessory structures and uses are limited to those customarily incidental to the approved principal use.

b.

No more than 20 percent of the total floor area (principal building and accessory building gross floor area) shall be used for accessory uses.

c.

Accessory buildings and structures may only be located in rear yards, with the exception of those typically used for landscaping and decorating such as flagpoles, ornamental light standards, lawn furniture, sundials and birdbaths.

d.

No accessory building or structure shall be visible from the principal street.

(2)

Permitted accessory buildings, structures and uses:

a.

Those customarily incidental to the principal use.

b.

Detached garages for storage of vehicles used in conjunction with the principal use.

c.

Off-street parking and loading areas accessory to the principal use.

d.

Auxiliary power generators.

e.

Solar collectors, only as a conditional use.

f.

Dish antennas, rear yard and roof mounted.

(3)

Setback: Same as for principal structure.

(4)

Proximity to principal building: No closer than ten feet.

(5)

Maximum floor area: As approved by site plan and architectural review.

(6)

Maximum number: As approved by site plan and architectural review.

(7)

Total coverage of all accessory structures: Not more than 20 percent of rear yard area.

(8)

Satellite dish antennas. In addition to the requirements listed above, satellite dish antennas are subject to the following:

a.

Only one satellite dish antenna is permitted.

b.

Satellite dish antennas shall be located no closer than five feet to any alley lot line.

c.

Satellite dish antennas shall be constructed and anchored in such a manner to withstand winds of 80 miles per hour, shall be made of corrosive-resistant materials, and must not interfere with reception on adjacent properties.

d.

No advertising shall be displayed on a satellite dish antenna except for a nameplate, no more than one square foot in area, displaying the name and address of the manufacturer, distributor and/or retailer.

(Ord. No. 698, § VI, 1-21-03; Ord. No. 710, § III, 5-20-03)