(A) Procedure.
(1) Pre-application meeting. Prior to any formal submission and review of a concept plan, the developer shall request and attend a staff meeting for staff level review.
(2) Pre-development agreement. The city requires that developers enter into an agreement with the city in which the developer agrees to reimburse the city for its costs incurred in considering and reviewing the proposed development. This includes, but is not limited to, administrative fees, legal fees, engineering fees, planning fees, and other consultants' fees. The agreement also requires that the developer pre-pay a portion of these fees. The amount required shall be as set forth in the agreement.
(3) Application and placement on agenda. The city must receive a concept plan application form and the required accompanying information. Upon receipt, the matter will be placed on the next Planning Commission meeting agenda which is at least 30 days after the date the application is received. Copies of the concept plan and required accompanying information shall be conveyed to city staff, committees, consultants, or agencies, as appropriate, who may make written comments. If substantial changes are required, a revised concept plan shall be submitted to city staff prior to submitting one to the Planning Commission.
(4) Parks, Trails, and Lakes Commission meeting. The developer shall meet with the Parks, Trails, and Lakes Commission to review the concept plan and receive comments. The Parks, Trails, and Lakes Commission shall make a preliminary determination as to the park needs and/or location. This preliminary determination shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission for review and consideration.
(5) Planning Commission meeting. The concept plan shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for its review and recommendation. The Planning Commission shall review and comment on the project’s acceptability in relation to the comprehensive plan, utility availability, and development regulations. A recommendation may be made at that time or the matter may be tabled to allow further time for review and consideration.
(6) City Council meeting. The Planning Commission’s recommendation shall be conveyed to the City Council. The City Council shall review and comment on the project’s acceptability in relation to the comprehensive plan, utility availability, and development regulations. Action may be taken at that time or the matter may be tabled to allow further time for review and consideration. Comments on the concept plan shall not be considered binding in regard to subsequent plat review. Concept plan review does not convey any legal development rights to the applicant.
(B) Attendance at meetings mandatory. The applicant, or a representative, is required to attend all meetings with advisory boards and the City Council. Failure of the applicant, or a representative, to attend a meeting may result in the denial of the application.
(Ord. 550, passed 5-22-2006; Am. Ord. 640, passed 6-8-2015; Am. Ord. 642, passed 6-22-2015)