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An application for general development plan review shall be required if the project is to be phased and shall include a plan for the entire area of the proposed project. The application, including the general development plan, and a sufficient number of copies as determined by the Planning Coordinator, along with the application fee shall be submitted to the Planning Coordinator at least 29 days prior to the meeting at which such plan is to be considered. The general development plan shall be drawn to an appropriate scale and shall indicate:
(a) The applicant's legally sufficient proof of standing to proceed on subject property;
(b) The location of all existing structures and access points;
(c) The general location of existing buildings, parking areas and access drives on parcels within 200 feet of the site;
(d) The general location of lots, cluster dwelling areas, common open space and other common areas;
(e) The general use and location of all proposed construction including buildings, structures, parking areas, and access points;
(f) The location of existing and proposed topography, major vegetation features, and wooded areas;
(g) The general layout of the proposed internal road system, indicating the proposed vehicular right-of-way of all proposed public streets and pedestrian circulation;
(h) Pedestrian circulation, including conformance with all applicable plans of the City;
(i) A summary table showing total acres of the proposed development, the number of acres devoted to each type of use, including streets and common open space, and the number of proposed dwelling units by type;
(j) Proposed phases if the project is to be developed in stages, indicating the phases during which any common facilities are anticipated to be constructed;
(k) Other documentation needed for the review of the general development plan as may be needed to evaluate the general concept of the proposed development;
(l) List and location of any designated landmarks; and
(m) Notify Landmarks Preservation Commission of any designated landmarks.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01; Ord. 220-03. Passed 11-10-03; Ord. 43-04. Passed 4-12-04; Ord. 139-06. Passed 1-8-07; Ord. 79-12. Passed 9-10-12.)
The applicant for a general and/or final development plan must deposit funds, in an amount deemed sufficient by the City, to enable the City to conduct a thorough review of the plan so submitted by a certified planner and/or other design professionals.
(Ord. 79-12. Passed 9-10-12.)
In addition to meeting all the requirements of Sections 1228.07 and 1228.08, an application for final development plan review shall be required for each phase of the development or for the entire area of a project if in complete development. The application and the application fee shall be submitted to the Planning Coordinator at least 29 days prior to the meeting at which such plan is to be considered. The application shall include the maps, plans, designs and supplementary documents itemized below, unless specific items are determined by the Planning Coordinator to be inapplicable or unnecessary and are waived in writing by the Planning Coordinator. Upon review by the Planning Commission, any information waived by the Planning Coordinator may subsequently be required. A sufficient number of copies of the maps, plans, designs and supplementary documents as determined by the Planning Coordinator shall be submitted with the application.
(a) An accurate, legal description prepared or certified by a registered surveyor of the state;
(b) An area map showing the relationship of the site to existing development and including existing property lines, easements, utilities and street rights-of-way of the subject property and property within 200 feet of the site, and zoning district boundaries;
(c) A final development plan, prepared by a qualified professional and drawn to a maximum scale of 1 inch = 60 feet, indicating the following:
(1) Use, location and height of existing and proposed buildings and structures;
(2) Location of all public rights-of-way and private streets;
(3) Location and configuration of vehicular circulation, including off-street parking and loading areas; the arrangement of internal and in-out traffic movement, including access roads and drives; lane and other pavement markings to direct and control parking and circulation; and the location of signs related to parking and traffic control. All ingress/egress easements must be shown. A traffic study shall be provided to and approved by the City upon request;
(4) Location of proposed and existing structures, including fences, walls, and lighting;
(5) Location and layout of all proposed and existing outdoor storage areas, including storage of waste materials and location of trash receptacles;
(6) Sanitary sewers, water and other utilities, including fire hydrants, as required, and proposed drainage and storm water management. Any City dedicated improvements located outside of the right-of-way shall have the appropriate easements/blocks identified. All BMPs shall have an access easement dedicated to the City.
(7) Dimensions of all buildings, setbacks, parking areas, drives, sidewalks, and walkways;
(8) Location of common areas, including a description of the size and character of any common open space;
(d) Topographic maps showing existing and proposed grading contours and major vegetation features, including existing trees with a caliper of four or more inches, wooded areas, wetlands and other environmental features. All proposed contours must connect to an existing contour at the property lines;
(e) Proposed landscaping and screening plans indicating the preliminary description of the location and nature of existing and proposed vegetation, landscaping, screening elements and any existing trees to be removed;
(f) Water management and sediment control plans. The SWPPP shall show existing water bodies and other land features needed to create an accurate plan. All items identified in Chapters 1050 through 1053 of the City of Avon Codified Ordinances shall be included:
(1) A separate SWPPP sheet will be submitted. All needed calculations shall be provided on the drawings concerning any erosion control devices (sediment traps, sediment basins, etc.) as required by the City Engineer;
(2) A separate SWPPP detail sheet showing specific details of all erosion control devices used on site;
(3) BMP sheet showing dimensions of all BMPs, along with the needed dimensions of all outlet structures. Cross-sections of all BMPs shall also be submitted;
(4) All BMP calculations shall be submitted separated as indicated in Chapters 1050 through 1053 of the City of Avon Codified Ordinances;
(5) A drainage map showing the proposed contours (connected to off-site existing contours) with all proposed storm sewer infrastructure (include pertinent information for infrastructure).
(g) Illumination plan, including but not limited to light pole heights and locations, average foot candle calculations and location of house side shields;
(h) Preliminary architectural plans for the proposed development or use, showing exterior elevations and building floor plans, site construction materials, and signs, prepared and certified by a professional engineer, architect, or surveyor;
(i) Summary table showing total acres of the proposed development, the number of acres devoted to each type of use including streets and open space, and the number of proposed dwelling units by type, building coverage, pavement coverage and acreage devoted to open space;
(j) Subdivision plat, if appropriate;
(k) If a phased development includes improvements that are designed to relate to, benefit, or be used by the entire development, then for the first phase the applicant shall submit a proposed schedule for completion of such improvements. The schedule shall relate completion of such improvements to completion of one or more phases of the entire development;
(l) The substance of covenants, grants of easements, or other restrictions which will be imposed upon the use of the land, buildings, and structures, including proposed easements or grants for public utilities and joint developments and/or legal documentation establishing a homeowners association or other legal entity responsible for control over required common areas and facilities. If the project is a phased development, such legal documentation shall be submitted with the first phase;
(m) For nonresidential projects that are located adjacent to or across the street from a residential district or use and for R-3 projects that abut an R-1 or R-2 District, the applicant shall submit a list of all record title holders of property immediately adjacent to, adjoining, abutting or directly across the street from the property to which the development plan pertains. The information shall include the addresses and permanent parcel numbers, as shown on the current tax duplicate in the office of the Comity Treasurer;
(n) Notification of any hazardous materials that the applicant plans to store on the site;
(o) Other information necessary for the evaluation of the final development plan as deemed necessary by the Planning Coordinator or City Engineer;
(p) Electronic copy of design drawings for all property lines, streets, trails, sidewalks, street lighting and facilities, existing and proposed utilities, easements, storm basins and structures. The electronic copy of all submissions must be in PDF and DWG/DXF formats;
(q) Address Map (needed for any multi-tenant project) that consists of the following:
(1) Drawing will be 11 x 17;
(2) Show streets and lots;
(3) Sublot numbers will be shown with a location to have the addresses placed;
(4) Signature line for the following people;
A. Chief Building Official;
B. Planning Coordinator;
C. City Engineer;
D. Design Engineer.
(5) This address map is to be recorded with the County at the time that the final plat is recorded;
(6) Address map must be submitted to the City. The City will supply the addresses;
(7) It is the responsibility of the developer to have the address map recorded;
(8) The address map shall consist of the entire development and shall be updated with any subsequent phases.
(r) Copy of the latest Approved General Development Plan;
(s) Supply substantiation that the development plan complies with the Master as required by the City Engineer;
(t) Status of any designated landmarks located in the area; and
(u) Notify Landmarks Preservation Commission of any designated landmarks.
(Ord. 79-12. Passed 9-10-12; Ord. 42-13. Passed 5-13-13.)
The Planning Commission shall review a development plan to determine if such application complies with the review criteria set forth below. The Planning Commission shall take into consideration the comments and recommendation of staff and consultants when reviewing the application. In order to approve a general development plan, the Planning Commission shall determine that:
(a) The plan is consistent with the Master Plan.
(b) The development will result in a harmonious grouping of buildings within the proposed development and in relationship to existing and proposed uses on adjacent property.
(c) The development will have adequate open spaces as required by the Zoning District.
(d) The development will preserve and be sensitive to the natural characteristics of the site in a manner that complies with the applicable regulations set forth in this Planning and Zoning Code.
(e) Proper protection and/or disposition of any designated landmarks.
(f) The plan meets all the requirements of Section 1244.09(f)(5).
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01; Ord. 139-06. Passed 1-8-07; Ord. 79-12. Passed 9-10-12.)
The Planning Commission shall review a final development plan to determine if such application complies with the review criteria set forth below. In order to approve a final development plan, the Planning Commission shall determine that:
(a) The plan is consistent with any plan for the orderly development of the City and, when applicable, conforms in all respects to the approved or provisionally approved general development plan, provided however, that the Planning Commission may authorize plans as specified in Section 1228.15.
(b) The development will result in a harmonious grouping of buildings within the proposed development and in relationship to existing and proposed uses on adjacent property.
(c) Adequate provision is made for safe and efficient pedestrian and vehicular circulation within the site and to adjacent property.
(d) The development complies with the current requirements set forth in the City's Building Codes, The Ohio Fire Codes, Americans with Disability Act (ADA) requirements or any other governmental laws and regulations.
(e) The development will have adequate public service and open spaces as required by the Zoning District.
(f) The development will preserve and be sensitive to the natural characteristics of the site in a manner that complies with the applicable regulations set forth in this Planning and Zoning Code.
(g) The development will provide adequate lighting for safe and convenient use of the streets, walkways, driveways, and parking areas.
(h) The landscape plan will adequately:
(1) Enhance the principal building and site;
(2) Maintain existing trees to the extent possible;
(3) Buffer adjacent incompatible uses as required by the Zoning District;
(4) Break up large expanses of pavement with natural material;
(5) Provide appropriate plant materials considering the ultimate mature size and shape of plants relative to the buildings and site, and the climate of the area, including typical weather conditions.
(i) All provisions of Chapters 1050 through 1053 of the City of Avon Codified Ordinances shall be complied with as directed by the City Engineer.
(j) Adequate provision is made by the appropriate parties in the form of a covenant or agreement to ensure the perpetual use of shared facilities and/or areas such as parking areas, access drives and any common areas and the maintenance of such facilities and/or areas.
(k) Evidence of action taken by the Landmarks Preservation Commission or copy of the demolition permit.
(l) The final development plan meets all of the requirements of Section 1228.08.
(m) All submissions must be in PDF and DWG/DXF formats.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01; Ord. 139-06. Passed 1-8-07; Ord. 79-12. Passed 9-10-12; Ord. 42-13. Passed 5-13-13; Ord. 43-13. Passed 5-13-13.)
In their review of an application, the Planning Commission may request that the applicant supply additional information, that the Commission deems necessary to adequately review and evaluate the proposed development. Such information may include, but not be limited to, a traffic study and/or Autoturn® or its equivalent.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01; Ord. 139-06. Passed 1-8-07; Ord. 79-12. Passed 9-10-12; Ord. 2- 15. Passed 2-9-15.)
In the event the application for final development plan review involves a parcel in any office, business or industrial district that abuts a residential district or in an R-3 district that abuts an R-1 or R-2 district, all record title holders of property which are immediately adjacent to, abutting, adjoining, or directly across the street from the proposed development shall be given public notice of the public meeting at which the Planning Commission is to review the proposed final development plan. Notification shall be made at least 10 days before the date of the Planning Commission meeting at which the proposed final development plan will be considered.
(Ord. 58-01. Passed 5-29-01; Ord. 79-12. Passed 9-10-12.)
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