The applicant for a PD is encouraged to informally present conceptual or preliminary plans to both the City Commission and the Planning Commission for review, prior to extensive engineering and formal submission of a final development plan. Property proposed to be developed as a PD must be rezoned to PD, and the decision to approve a final development plan and to rezone a property to PD are done concurrently.
(a) Final Plan: The applicant for a PD shall submit ten (10) copies of the proposed final plan to the Code Enforcement Officer along with the required application fee. The final plan shall include:
(1) The specific description of permitted, conditionally permitted, and accessory uses to be allowed in each area of the development.
(2) A copy of proposed deed restrictions.
(3) The final plan shall be drawn to illustrate:
A. A survey and legal description of the proposed development site showing dimensions and bearings of the property lines; area in acres; topography (at two foot [2'] contour intervals); and existing features of the development site, including major wooded areas, streets, easements, utility lines, and existing land uses.
B. The location and dimensions of all lots, setbacks, and building envelopes.
C. Conceptual drawings of sewer and water facilities, as well as street and drainage systems.
D. A table indicating acreage devoted to various development types.
E. Landscaping plan for all buffers and other common areas.
F. Architectural guidelines to apply throughout the development.
G. The proposed names of all interior streets proposed for the development.
H. Layout and dimensions of all parking and loading areas along with an indication of what they will be built to serve.
(4) A. A description of the expected timing of the development.
B. In addition to the above, the City of Gallipolis may require additional information, including environmental impact studies and archaeological surveys prepared by appropriate professionals to document the impacts of the development and to address potential mitigation measures. The applicant shall be responsible for reasonable expenses incurred by the City in reviewing final development plans. Such expenses are beyond application fees established by the City, and may include professional service fees such as legal expenses or fees from other professionals, such as engineers, landscape architects, planners, or environmental scientists incurred in connection with reviewing the submitted plans.
(b) Final Plan and Rezoning Approval Procedure Process: The decision to rezone land to PD and to approve the final plan are accomplished concurrently. All PD final plan submissions are deemed to be an application for amendment to the Zoning Ordinance according to Chapter 1141. All procedures (Planning Commission Review, public hearings, and action by the City Commission) shall be followed in considering an application for rezoning of the land in question to PD. Upon approval of such plan and rezoning, the City Zoning Map shall be amended to designate the project area as "PD-RS or PD-MX." Thereafter, with the concurrent approval of the rezoning and final plan pursuant to the criteria stated, all development restrictions and conditions described in the final plan shall become official requirements of the PD.
(c) Criteria of Approval, Final Plan: The Planning Commission and City Commission shall review the proposed Final Plan according to the following criteria:
(1) That the proposed development is in conformity with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan for the City of Gallipolis.
(2) That the proposed development advances the general health, safety, and morals of City of Gallipolis.
(3) That the interior road system, proposed parking, and any off-site improvements are suitable and adequate to carry anticipated traffic generated by and within the proposed development.
(4) That any exception from standard district requirements can be warranted by design and other amenities incorporated in the final development plan, according to these PD requirements.
(5) That the area surrounding said development can be planned and zoned in coordination and substantial compatibility with the proposed development.
(6) That the existing and proposed utilities, including water and sewer service and drainage plan, will be adequate for the population densities and non- residential uses proposed in the PD.
(Ord. 2001-35. Passed 7-17-01.)