When a minor alteration is proposed to an existing building, structure or site arrangement on a zoning lot otherwise subject to development plan review pursuant to Section 1183.02, the Zoning Administrator may make a preliminary determination that such a proposal is not subject to development plan review.
(a) For the purposes of this Section, a minor alteration shall include:
(1) Small incidental construction of accessory structures;
(2) Incidental additions or alterations to principal buildings on large zoning lots;
(3) Proposed construction of a building or structure that is substantially distant and screened from adjacent roadways and property lines so as to have no impact on the surrounding properties; and
(4) Minor design modifications that will have no discernible impact on neighboring properties, the public, or those intended to occupy or use the proposed development.
(b) The applicant shall submit a scaled drawing indicating the proposed minor alteration.
(c) The Zoning Administrator shall review the proposal to determine that the proposal is not contrary to this Planning and Zoning Code; and will not result in any material adverse impact to the site; or surrounding areas.
(d) The proposal shall be placed on the agenda of the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. At such meeting, the Planning Commission shall, by motion and majority vote, either:
(1) Confirm the Zoning Administrator’s preliminary determination, in which case the Zoning Administrator may issue a zoning certificate; or
(2) Overturn the Zoning Administrator’s determination and in so doing require that the proposal fully comply with the Development Plan Review procedures of this Chapter.