The content requirements for the Final Development Plan submittal are listed in Chapter 1113 "Submittal Content Requirements". Final Development Plans shall be reviewed and approved according to the following procedures and review criteria.
(a) Procedures.
(1) Administrative Review and Comment. The Community Development Administrator shall accept, review, distribute and receive comments from the Municipal staff, Municipal Engineer, City Architect and municipal consultants for a complete application according to Section 1111.01(e) and (f).
(2) Planning Commission Review.
A. An application, as initially submitted or revised by the applicant based on the administrative comments, above, shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission for review. The Planning Commission shall review the application and other documents transmitted by the Community Development Administrator, hear the testimony presented by the applicant, City staff and municipal consultants and evaluate the application for consistency with the review criteria, in Subsection (b), below "Review Criteria for Final Development Plans." In undertaking this review, The Planning Commission may:
i. Take action on the application at the meeting at which the application is first presented.
ii. Request additional evidence, testimony, documents, studies and reports for a complete presentation and to allow thorough evaluation of the impact of the proposed project.
iii. Direct the Community Development Administrator to prepare a written report, which could include findings of fact and terms and conditions of approval summarizing the reasons for the Planning Commission's potential action to be considered by the Planning Commission at a subsequent meeting.
B. The Commission shall discuss the project and findings upon which it shall base its decision. Planning Commission may require terms and conditions of approval for compliance with the Planning and Zoning Code and other applicable City regulations.
C. The Planning Commission's decision shall specify the following based on the type of decision:
i. A decision or recommendation to approve shall include a finding of compliance with all applicable City regulations.
ii. A decision to deny shall cite the specific Municipal standard, specification, ordinance or master plan with which the Plan does not comply.
D. The Planning Commission's decision shall be based on the type of project:
i. For a single building site development, the Planning Commission's decision shall be to approve, approve with conditions or deny the application.
ii. The Planning Commission's decision on a Major Subdivision, Planned Residential Development or condominium development shall be a recommendation to Council to approve, approve with conditions or deny the Plan, according to the procedures set forth in Section 1111.13.
(b) Review Criteria for Final Development Plan. Planning Commission shall review the preliminary development plan for compliance with the criteria below, if applicable. Planning Commission shall consider the comments and recommendations of the City staff, Municipal Engineer and municipal consultants. Before approving a Final Development Plan, Planning Commission shall determine that:
(1) The plan conforms to the approved Preliminary Development Plan and municipal ordinances, standards and specifications.
(2) The permitted and existing uses and values of property in the area are preserved.
(3) The uses and buildings within the development are harmonious and compatible with existing and proposed uses and buildings on adjacent property.
(4) The development preserves and promotes the natural characteristics of the site.
(5) Adequate lighting for safe and convenient use of the streets, walkways, driveways, and parking areas is provided.
(6) Site lighting is designed to minimize direct light, glare, and excessive glow and to comply with Section 1153.25 (Lighting Regulations) and other ordinances, standards and specifications.
(7) Municipal and non municipal utilities are adequate to properly service the proposed development and conform to the City's applicable Master Plans.
(8) The water system is sufficient to service both the projected domestic usage and Insurance Service Office recommendations for firefighting protection.
(9) Vehicular and pedestrian circulation satisfies the needs of the development, and complies with the approved traffic study recommendations, and City ordinances, standards, specifications and Master Plans.
(11) The landscaping is determined to:
B. Enhance the aesthetics of the principal buildings and site with landscape screening.
C. Maintain existing trees when possible;
D. Buffer and screen adjacent incompatible uses;
E. Reduce the visual impact of large areas of pavement with trees and other natural plantings; and,
F. Provide appropriate trees and plant materials considering the mature size and shape thereof, climate and weather conditions of the City, and compatibility with the buildings and site.
(12) If the project is developed in phases, each phase upon completion shall comply with the criteria in subsections (1) through (11) above.
(Ord. 3273. Passed 5-9-24.)