Projects developed under the PNR-1, PNR-2 and PNC require the submission of a master plan for review and approval by the Commission.
(A) Content of master plan. Required plan information shall be as follows (unless certain items are waived by the Commission):
(1) All plans shall be done by using an engineering drafting scale and shall be a minimum of 18 inches by 24 inches. The plan’s scale shall be approved by the Department upon submission but typically should be one inch equals 100 feet or less. At least one full scale colored drawing shall be provided. Smaller versions of the plan may be submitted for presentation purposes;
(2) The title block shall be placed on the bottom right corner of the sheet and shall contain the plan name, preceded by the words “Master Plan For (name of development)” with a written and graphic scale, north arrow, the name and address of the developer and plan preparer and the development address;
(3) The boundary of the subject property, its record plat designation (if available) and a record plat name or owner’s name(s) of all adjoining property;
(4) A vicinity sketch, oriented in the same direction as the design scheme;
(5) Zoning classification of all abutting properties, including those across any street, railroad or public way;
(6) Location of any proposed or existing streets within or abutting the subject property;
(7) General location of the various land uses involved in the project, including type of use, total area for each use and overall density designation;
(8) General location of screening, landscape buffering, recreational and other open space areas;
(9) General location of special flood hazard areas, storm water retention/detention areas and any other designated environmentally sensitive or geologic hazard areas;
(10) Existing easements for utilities or other purposes;
(11) Areas of existing trees including those located along fence rows and drainage areas;
(12) General notes listing development types, density and density bonuses applicable;
(13) General circulation patterns for the development, including streets, access locations, parking, sidewalks, paths, bike lanes, trails and bridges;
(14) Information on architectural elements of the buildings, structures and other physical features in the development;
(15) A statistical summary of all pertinent site data (this information should be listed in acreage, square footage and/or percentage of the site as applicable), including site area, zoning, proposed use(s), density, maximum building coverage and floor area, open space, and park areas. Listing this information by sections or phases of the development is acceptable;
(16) An owner certification as follows: “I (we) do hereby certify that I am (we are) the only owner(s) of the property shown herein and do adopt this as my (our) master plan concept for the property.” ______________ Owner signature ______________ Date; and
(17) A Commission certification to be signed by the Planning Commission Chair as follows: “I do hereby certify that this master plan meets the requirements set by the City of Elizabethtown and is approved”. ______________ Commission Chair or designee signature, ______________ Date.
(B) Master plan - final plans. After approval of a master plan by the Commission, the owner/developer shall prepare detailed plans for the improvement of the property for approval by the appropriate agencies. These detailed plans may include, but are not limited to, subdivision plats, subdivision improvement plans, architectural design plans, development plans for individual lots within the master plan development, landscaping plans, erosion prevention and sediment control plans, and signage plans. These plans should be submitted for final approval based on the phasing schedule approved by the Commission.
(C) Master plan - binding elements. In addition to the master plan indicating site features, a binding elements document shall be prepared in written form for each planned district which shall include requirements, provisions, restrictions or conditions imposed by the Commission and any promises, covenants, agreements or restrictions agreed to by the owner/developer. This document shall contain the phasing plan for development of the project. The Commission and the owner/developer shall approve and execute the binding elements document prior to any building permit being issued for construction activity.
(D) Master plan - amendments. Amendments to approved master plans can only be approved by the Commission after a public meeting is conducted following the same procedures and criteria for the initial approval of the master plan.
(E) Master plan - expiration. Any approved master plan shall become invalid if no preliminary plat, record plat, development plan, improvement plan, architectural design plan, signage plan or binding elements is filed within five years of plan approval. To be reconsidered, a new master plan shall be resubmitted to the Department for approval.
(Ord. 06-2008, passed 6-16-2008, § 3.10; Ord. 20-2011, passed 10-17-2011)