(a) The Planning Commission shall review the Preliminary Plan and make recommendations to Council with respect to the Preliminary Plan. In connection with the review of the Preliminary Plan, the Planning Commission will submit the Preliminary Plan to a certified engineer, an architectural review professional, a professional planner and the Village Law Director for their review and comment. Such professionals shall submit written comments to the Planning Commission regarding the Preliminary Plan within fourteen (14) days of receipt of the Preliminary Plan from the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall have thirty days from the date of the public hearing at which the Preliminary Plan is considered to approve, deny or modify the Preliminary Plan, provided that by mutual agreement between the applicant and the Planning Commission, that time limit may be extended. The recommendations of the Planning Commission shall include written findings with respect to the following:
(1) The relationship, beneficial or adverse, of the proposed Planned Unit Development to the neighborhood in which it is proposed to be established;
(2) Whether or not there are adequate services and utilities available or proposed to be made available in the construction of the project;
(3) Whether or not the proposal meets the intent and objectives for Planned Unit Developments as expressed in this chapter;
(4) Whether or not the proposal meets all general regulations for Planned Unit developments; and
(5) Whether the Planning Commission recommends approval, approval with modifications, or disapproval of the Planned Unit Development, with a statement of the reasons for the recommendation by the Planning Commission.
(b) Council shall consider the recommendations of the Planning Commission and shall conduct a public hearing prior to acting on the application. The public hearing and review requirements shall be the same as those required for a zoning amendment. After receipt of the recommendation of the Planning Commission, Council shall consider the request and at the conclusion of the public hearing, approve, deny, or approve with modifications the Preliminary Plan.
(c) Within two years of approval the Preliminary Plan by Council, the developer shall apply for and secure Final Plan approval as specified in Section
(Ord. 2013-04-CD. Passed 4-2-13.)