The following procedure shall be followed for the review and approval of PUD Preliminary Development Plan applications:
(a) Preliminary Development Plan. Preliminary approval shall be required of a detailed development plan by Council, with review and written advice from the Board of Zoning and Planning. Following the pre-application conference, the applicant shall submit a formal preliminary application for staff. The preliminary development plan shall include the following documents:
(1) Application form indicating:
(A) Existing zoning
(B) Total site area
(C) Gross area of site in acres.
(D) Total number of dwelling units
(E) Total square footage of commercial uses
(F) Density
(G) Usable open space in acres.
(H) Common open space as percentage of overall residential areas.
(2) Legal description of site and statement of present ownership
(3) Description of the natural setting, including slope, topography, significant land forms, streams and rivers, trees and other vegetation, and scenic assets.
(4) Development schedule including dates of start, completion and phasing
(5) Intent as to final ownership, including plans for rental, sale or combination
(6) Site development map(s) depicting
(A) Topographic lines at five-foot intervals
(B) Water courses and flood hazard areas
(C) Natural features including major land forms and areas of significant tree cover
(D) Property lines; easements
(E) Existing streets
(F) Configuration and function of all buildings, noting proposed heights of each and distance between property line and nearest buildings
(G) Vehicular circulation, parking area, loading areas and storage areas (indicate number of parking spaces for use)
(H) Pedestrian circulation
(I) Areas of public and private open space
(J) Recreational facilities, if any
(K) Preliminary landscaping showing areas of tree removal, retention or addition
(L) Site grading plan
(M) Graphic scale with north arrow, date and title
(N) A map of the vicinity within 500 feet of the proposed development showing significant land features and buildings
(O) Any additional information required by staff and the Board of Zoning and Planning as necessary to evaluate the character and impact of the proposed PUD.
(7) Text detailing development standards for the proposed development, including site layout, architectural standards for all buildings including accessory structures, landscaping, lighting, signage, roadways, public facilities, and such other elements requested by the Board of Zoning and Planning.
(8) Description of anticipated traffic impacts of the proposed PUD. A traffic study shall be provided by the applicant, if required by the City.
(b) If the application meets the minimum requirements, it shall be reviewed at a public hearing held by the Board of Zoning and Planning. The Board of Zoning and Planning shall examine the proposal at the public hearing and consider the Preliminary Development Plan, information presented by the applicant, any technical planning assistance and the public.
(c) The Board of Zoning and Planning shall decide if the proposal meets the requirements and conforms to the intent of this code and the comprehensive plan. The Board of Zoning and Planning may approve, disapprove, or impose changes or conditions of approval within 30 days from the date of the hearing unless the applicant consents to an extension of such time period.
(d) A copy of the Board of Zoning and Planning action, or written recommendations shall be forwarded to the applicant and City Council. The City Council shall act upon the recommendation within a reasonable time after receipt of the Board of Zoning and Planning's report. The City Council may approve, approve with modifications, refer back to the City Board of Zoning and Planning, disapprove, or provide written explanation to the applicant on why an extension is required for City Council action. City Council action shall be based upon the record of the Board of Zoning and Planning.
(e) Within a maximum of six months following the approval of the preliminary development plan, the applicant shall file with the Board of Zoning and Planning a Final Development Plan containing the information required in detail. The Board of Zoning and Planning may, upon determination of just cause, extend the period for filing of the final development plan up to six months.
(f) If the applicant fails to apply for Final Development Plan approval for any reason, the Preliminary Development Plan approval shall be deemed to be revoked and all that portion of the area included in the development plan for which final approval has not been given shall be subject to the zoning and subdivision codes previously in place.
(Ord. 29-16. Passed 11-15-16; Ord. 08-20. Passed 7-14-20.)