A. Created: A development review committee ("DRC") is hereby created.
B. Purpose: The purpose of the DRC is to assure that all proposed development within the city is consistent with the city's general plan and complies with this title and other applicable ordinances and resolutions.
C. Members: The DRC shall consist of persons representing the city's community development, engineering, fire, and public works departments, and such other persons as the city manager may designate.
D. Powers And Duties: The DRC shall act under the direction of the city manager and shall generally have the following duties and responsibilities to the extent determined by the city manager:
1. Before any development project is considered by the planning commission or city council, the DRC should review the proposed development plan to determine its consistency with general plan policies and compliance with the provisions of this title and other applicable ordinances and resolutions.
a. Projects subject to the requirements of this subsection should include preliminary and final subdivision plats, site plans, concept plans, condominiums, condominium conversions, and any other matter subject to the issuance of a permit under this title.
b. The DRC should present its findings in a single consolidated staff report which makes a unified recommendation.
(1) If, in the opinion of the DRC, the proposed project is consistent with the general plan and complies with applicable ordinances and resolutions, the DRC should so state in the staff report. Where necessary, the DRC should propose findings for consideration by the planning commission and city council.
(2) If, in the opinion of the DRC, the proposed project is not consistent with the general plan or compliant with applicable ordinances and resolutions, the DRC should identify the reasons for its determination and should recommend any conditions of approval which would, in the opinion of the DRC, have the effect of making the proposed project consistent with the general plan or compliant with applicable ordinances or resolutions. Where necessary, the DRC should propose findings for consideration by the planning commission and city council.
(3) If DRC representatives are unable to agree upon a unified recommendation, differences of opinion shall be resolved by the city manager.
2. Before any application for annexation or amendment to the general plan, this title or title 17 of this code, or any other matter which involves discretionary authority by the city is considered by the planning commission or city council, the DRC should make recommendations concerning such application.
3. The DRC may establish procedures for the preparation of agendas, the scheduling of meetings, and the conduct of meetings and field trips. (Ord. 394, 8-7-2001)