Any application submitted for review as provided for by this Zoning Code shall be in accordance with the following procedures:
(a) Submission to the Planning Commission. Application for Planning Commission action shall be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Coordinator on a Site Plan Review Application. Each application shall be accompanied by the payment of the required fee as specified in Section 1216.01, which shall not be refundable.
(b) Data Required with Application. In order for an application to be reviewed and approved, the applicant shall submit drawings, photographs, specifications and material samples as outlined below. A minimum of twelve (12) sets of drawings and color renderings and one material sample shall be submitted. Any approvals for development within this district shall be required to submit a traffic impact study unless this requirement is specifically waived by the Community & Economic Development Director or City Engineer. These items shall accurately represent the proposed alterations or additions and new construction. The following are the submission requirements:
(1) Alterations to existing buildings.
A. Photographs of existing conditions.
B. Drawings indicating any changes to the physical appearance.
C. An outline describing work and the procedures to be performed.
D. Material samples and manufacturer's literature for major materials and products to be incorporated in the proposed design.
(2) New buildings.
A. Photographs of the proposed site and adjoining buildings.
B. Site plan and elevation drawings showing the design, indicating drives, roads, parking, walks, walls, fences, landscaping, doors, windows, decoration, materials, finishes and other features accurately representing the proposed design.
C. Material samples and manufacturer's literature for major materials and products to be incorporated in the proposed design.
(3) Additions to existing buildings.
A. Photographs of the existing building and adjoining buildings.
B. Site plan and elevation drawings showing the design, indicating drives, road, parking, walks, walls, fences, landscaping, doors, windows, decoration, materials, finishes and other features accurately representing the proposed design.
C. Material samples and manufacturer's literature for major materials and products to be incorporated in the proposed design.
(4) Demolition and moving.
A. Photographs of the existing building in detail and as it sits on the site.
B. A written request from the owner indicating reasons for the demolition or moving.
(c) Review and Action by the Planning Commission.
(1) The criteria contained in the Overlay District Development Guidelines shall be used by the Planning Commission to guide their decision. These criteria shall be in addition to the zoning regulations for the property, although if there is a conflict between the zoning regulations and the criteria of this Chapter, the criteria of this Chapter shall apply. The Overlay District Development Guidelines shall be considered a part of the Zoning Ordinance once it is approved as set forth in Section 1290.05.
(2) The Planning Commission shall determine whether the proposed change will be appropriate to the preservation of the environmental, architectural or historic character of the Overlay District pursuant to the criteria included in the Overlay District Development Guidelines.
(3) The Planning Commission shall review the application at one or more of its regular meetings, and within forty-five (45) days of such item's first appearance on the agenda, approve, approve with modification or disapprove the application. For demolition of a building, the Commission shall follow the guidelines as set forth in Section 1468 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Brunswick.
(4) Approvals by the Planning Commission shall be valid for one year from the date of final action and shall be automatically revoked if construction has not begun within one year after the date of the Commission's approval.
(Ord. 115-2020. Passed 2-22-21.)