Planned Development applications shall be submitted in accordance with the following procedures and requirements, which provide for detailed review of Planned Development proposals by the Planning Commission, followed by review and approval by the City Council.
(A) Applicant eligibility. The application shall be submitted by the owner of an interest in land for which Planned Deve1opment approval is sought, or by the owner's designated agent. The applicant or a designated representative shall be present at all scheduled review meetings or consideration of the proposal may be tabled.
(B) Application forms and documentation. The application for Planned Development shall be made on the forms and according to the guidelines specified in the city's site plan manual, as provided by the Building Department.
(C) Site plan preparation. The site plan shall be prepared in the manner specified in this subchapter, in the city's site plan manual, and on the Planned Development application form. A site plan which does not meet the stipulated requirements shall be considered incomplete and shall therefore not be subject to formal review.
(D) Submission of a completed plan. The Planned Development application materials, required fees, and sufficient copies of the completed site plan shall be submitted to the Building Department for review.
(E) Review by the city officials. The Zoning Administrator and other appropriate city officials shall review the site plan and application materials and prepare a written review, which shall specify any deficiencies in the site plan and make recommendations as appropriate.
(F) Submission of a revised plan and Planned Development application. The applicant shall revise the site plan and application materials, based on the recommendations set forth in the Zoning Administrator's review. The applicant shall then submit sufficient copies of the revised plan for further review by staff and the Planning Commission. Copies of the site plan and application shall also be transmitted to the City Council for information purposes.
(G) Planning Commission consideration. After all application materials have been received and review fees paid, the application shall be reviewed in accordance with following procedures.
(1) Acceptance for processing. The application shall be placed on the agenda of the next available scheduled Planning Commission workshop, and a public hearing shall be scheduled.
(2) Public hearing. The public hearing shall be scheduled in the same manner as required for Special Uses in § 154.416 of this chapter and the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Act 110 of 2006, as amended. The public hearing and notice required by the division shall be regarded as fulfilling the public hearing and notice requirements for amendment of this chapter. The Planning Commission and City Council may hold a joint public hearing on a Planned Development application if they so desire.
(3) Planning Commission review. Following the public hearing, the Planned Development proposal and plan shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission in relation to applicable standards and regulations and consistency with the intent and spirit of the Planned Development concept.
(4) Plan revision. If the Planning Commission determines that revisions are necessary to bring the Planned Development proposal into compliance with applicable standards and regulations, the applicant shall be given the opportunity to submit a revised plan. Following submission of a revised plan, the Planned Development proposal shall be placed on the agenda of the next available scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission for further review and possible action.
(H) Planning Commission determination. The Planning Commission shall review the application for Planned Development, together with the public hearing findings and reports and recommendations from the Building official, City Planner, City Engineer, Public Safety Officials, and other reviewing agencies. The Planning Commission shall then make a recommendation to the City Council based on the requirements and standards of this chapter. The Planning Commission may recommend approval, approval with conditions, or denial as follows.
(1) Approval. Upon determination by the Planning Commission that the final plan for Planned Development is in compliance with the standards and requirements of this chapter and other applicable ordinances and laws, the Planning Commission shall recommend approval.
(2) Approval with conditions.
(a) The Planning Commission may recommend that the City Council impose reasonable conditions with the approval of a Planned Development proposal, to the extent authorized by law, for the following purposes.
1. To insure that public services and facilities affected by the proposed development will be capable of accommodating increased public service loads caused by the development.
2. To protect the natural environment and conserve natural resources and energy.
3. To insure compatibility with adjacent uses of land.
4. To promote the use of land in a socially and economically desirable manner.
5. To protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the individuals in the development and those immediately adjacent, and the community as a whole.
6. To achieve the intent and purpose of this chapter.
(b) In the event that the Planned Development is approved subject to conditions, the conditions shall become a part of the record of approval, and shall be modified only as provided herein.
(3) Denial. Upon determination by the Planning Commission that a Planned Development proposal does not comply with the standards and regulations set forth in this chapter, or otherwise would be injurious to the public health, safety, welfare, and orderly development of the city, the Planning Commission shall recommend denial. The Planning Commission shall prepare and transmit a report to the City Council stating its conclusions and recommendation, the basis for its recommendation, and any recommended conditions relating to an affirmative decision.
(I) Submission of plan for City Council review. After the Planning Commission makes its recommendation, the applicant shall make any required revisions and submit sufficient copies of the revised site plan and supporting materials for City Council review.
(J) Public hearing. Upon receipt of a Planned Development plan and application, the City Council shall schedule a public hearing, unless a joint public hearing has already occurred, in accordance with division (G) of this section. The public hearing shall be scheduled in the same manner as required for Special Uses in § 154.416 of this chapter and the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Act 110 of 2006, as amended.
(K) City Council determination. The City Council shall make a determination based on review of the final plan together with the findings of the Planning Commission, and the reports and recommendation from the Building Official, City Planner, City Engineer, Public Safety Officials, and other reviewing agencies. Following completion of its review, the City Council shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny a Planned Development proposal in accordance with the guidelines described previously in divisions (H) of this section.
(L) Recording of Planning Commission and City Council action. Each action taken with respect to a Planned Development shall be duly recorded in the minutes of the Planning Commission or City Council, as appropriate. The grounds for the action taken shall also be recorded in the minutes.
(Ord. 92-005, passed 2-17-92; Am. Ord. 13-014, passed 9-9-13) Penalty, see § 154.999