ORD-42323a - Planning Recs with MapsGS
City of Omaha
Planning Department
1819 Farnam Street
Suite 1100
Omaha, NE 68183
402-444-5150
Planning.CityofOmaha.org
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
Purpose: To replat approximately 22.4 acres of land into five (5) lots and one (1)
outlot.
Existing Use(s): Civic/Parkland Existing Zoning: HI, HI-FW
Adjacent Land Use(s): Adjacent Zoning:
North: Civic/Parkland North: MU, MU-FF, MU-FW, DR-FW
South: Civic/Parkland South: HI, HI-FW
East: Missouri River East: HI-FW
West: Civic West: CBD-ACI-1(PL), HI
Future Land Use Designation(s): Downtown Mixed Use
Applicable
Regulations:
If approved, the properties will be subject to the conditions of the zoning
regulations of the CBD District, The ACI Overlay, and any other applicable
regulations.
No building permits will be issued based on a site plan that does not comply with the
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
II. SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Site
Characteristics:
The 22.4 acres of land is a proposed replat of Lot 1, Smelter Plant Replat
into five (5) lots and one (1) outlot. The site, Lewis and Clark Landing,
consists of open grass area, a concrete boardwalk along the Missouri
River on the eastern edge of the property, and surface parking situated
along Riverfront Drive, which spans a majority of the length of the property
from north to south. The property is generally flat and slopes downhill from
the west to the east.
Development
Proposal:
This plat is a part of the Omaha Riverfront Revitalization project. This
public open space revitalization focuses on the renewal of three civic
spaces downtown - Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park and
Lewis & Clark Landing. Based on input received through public
workshops, each park is being renovated to resolve access issues and
improve connectivity, increase usable area, introduce a variety of new
programs and provide improved activation and management.
Date: May 27, 2020
Case Number: C10-20-077
C12-20-075
Applicant: City of Omaha
Request: Preliminary and Final Plat approval of SMELTER PLANT REPLAT 2, a
subdivision inside city limits, with a waiver to Section 53-4(d), Lot frontage,
along with rezoning from HI to CBD (property is located within an ACI-1
Overlay District).
Location: Northwest of I-480 at the Missouri River
SMELTER PLANT REPLAT 2
Case Number: C10-20-077, C12-20-075
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This plat is specific to Lewis and Clark Landing. The applicant proposes to
replat the existing lots into five (5) lots with one (1) outlot and rezone the
property to CBD. The applicant is also requesting a waiver of Section 53-
4(d) Lot frontage.
The replat also dedicates the necessary right of way for Riverfront Drive.
Utilities: Omaha Public Power District has a transmission line that runs along the
western edge of the property. OPPD should be contacted to coordinate any
grading, construction or vegetation management plans proposed near this
line. OPPD also has existing distribution equipment on this property.
Coordinate with OPPD on removal/relocation of equipment, if necessary.
Grading and
Drainage:
All development must comply with all applicable stormwater management
ordinances and policies, including providing for a no net increase in
stormwater runoff and must treat the first 1/2” of stormwater for water
quality.
Flood Hazard: A Floodplain Development Permit must be obtained for all development in
the Special Flood Hazard Area. The Flood Plain Development Permit must
be approved before submittal of any building/grading permits.
Land Use and
Planning:
The waiver of Section 53-4(d) Lot frontage is necessary for Outlot A and
Lot 5. The proposed Outlot A will contain flood control measures and Lot 5
will contain related park improvements. The lot frontage waiver is
acceptable.
Urban Design:
The ROW width north of Lot 4 does not graphically illustrate the required
18 feet of sidewalk width along the proposed diagonal parking.
All development of the site must be minimum ACI-Area of Civic
Importance Overlay District requirements as identified in Chapter 55,
Article XXII of the Omaha Municipal Code.
III. ANALYSIS:
Conditionally, the plat is consistent with and carries out the goals and objectives of the City of
Omaha Master Plan and subdivision ordinance.
IV. RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approval of the rezoning from HI to CBD.
Approval of the waiver of Section 53-4(d), Lot frontage.
Approval of the Preliminary Plat, subject to the following conditions:
1. Coordinate with OPPD on any grading, construction, or vegetation management near
the existing transmission line.
2. Compliance with all applicable stormwater management ordinances and policies.
3. Coordinate with City staff on the right of way width north of Lot 4.
4. Approval of a Floodplain Development Permit, if necessary.
Approval of the Final Plat, subject to the conditions of the preliminary plat approval and
submittal of an acceptable agreement final subdivision agreement prior to forwarding to City
Council.
SMELTER PLANT REPLAT 2
Case Number: C10-20-077, C12-20-075
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V. ATTACHMENTS:
Preliminary Plat
Final Plat
14710 W. DODGE RD, STE. 100OMAHA, NE 68154402.496.2498LampRynearson.comMATTHEW R. TINKHAMLS-692
14710 W. DODGE RD, STE. 100
OMAHA, NE 68154
402.496.2498
LampRynearson.com
MATTHEW R. TINKHAM
LS-692
PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
17. C10-20-077
C12-20-075
City of Omaha
REQUEST: Preliminary and final plat of SMELTER
PLANT REPLAT 2, a subdivision inside city
limits, with a waiver to Section 53-4(d), Lot
frontage, along with rezoning from HI to
CBD (property is located within an ACI-Area
of Civic Importance Overlay District)
LOCATION: Northwest of I-480 at the Missouri River
At the Planning Board meeting held June 3, 2020, Mr. Chris Koenig of HDR, 1917 South 67th Street,
appeared to summarize this portion of the Riverfront Revitalization project. Mr. Koenig explained that, when
the Lewis & Clark Landing was remediated in the 1990’s, there was no right-of-way designated for
Riverfront Drive so this request will address that issue. Additionally, Mr. Koenig stated that the Corps of
Engineers has specific requirements regarding the flood wall which will also be addressed with this project.
This request will also designate the area of lot 1 for development. Mr. Koenig advised that the City of Omaha
will maintain ownership of the property and that the zoning will be changed from Heavy Industrial to
downtown, Central Business District zoning for this project.
No one appeared in opposition. Mr. Rosenbaum closed the public meeting.
Mr. Eric Englund, Acting Assistant Director, stated that the department is supportive of the requested
waivers. He advised that the staff believed it is a good project and will add interest to the riverfront area of
the city. Mr. Englund stated that the department recommended approval subject to the conditions in the
recommendation report.
Mr. Morris moved for approval of the rezoning from HI to CBD; approval of the waiver of Section 53-4(d),
Lot frontage; and approval of the Preliminary Plat, subject to the following conditions:
1. Coordinate with OPPD on any grading, construction, or vegetation management near the existing
transmission line.
2. Compliance with all applicable stormwater management ordinances and policies.
3. Coordinate with City staff on the right of way width north of Lot 4.
4. Approval of a Floodplain Development Permit, if necessary.
In addition, Mr. Morris moved for approval of the Final Plat, subject to the conditions of the preliminary plat
approval and submittal of an acceptable agreement final subdivision agreement prior to forwarding to City
Council. Ms. Karnes seconded the motion which carried 6-0.
June 3, 2020
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17CASE:C10-20-077,C12-20-075APPLICANT:City of OmahaREQUEST:Preliminary and final plat of SMELTER PLANT REPLAT 2, a subdivision insidecity limits, with a waiver to Section 53-4(d), Lot frontage, along with rezoning from HIto CBD (property is located within an ACI-Area of Civic Importance Overlay District)LOCATION:Northwest of I-480 at the Missouri River