A. Optional Preapplication Conference: Any person or persons intending to make application for design review may request a meeting with the design review committee or a representative of the design review committee to discuss basic intentions and plans before investing time in detailed designs. This step is optional but recommended for large or complex projects. The purpose of the preapplication conference is to discuss preliminary design plans, review applicable design guidelines, and ensure that the applicant is familiar with the review and approval procedures for design review.
B. Submittal Requirements:
1. The applicant must file an application for design review with the department of housing and inspection services on application forms provided by the city.
2. Supporting materials must be submitted as specified on the application form.
C. Approval Procedure:
1. Upon receipt of a complete application, the design review committee will review said application for compliance with the applicable standards and approval criteria as set forth in chapter 3, article C, "Design Review", of this title.
2. Within thirty (30) working days of the date a complete application is submitted to the city, the design review committee will approve, approve with modifications agreed to by the applicant, or disapprove the application.
3. If the committee does not act within the thirty (30) day time period and the applicant does not agree to an extension of time, the application will be deemed approved.
4. For level I design review applications, the committee's findings on each application shall be set forth in a written decision, which will be filed in the respective property file in the department of housing and inspection services. A copy of said decision will be mailed to the applicant at the time of filing.
5. For level II design review applications, the committee's findings on each application will be set forth in a written recommendation to the city council. The city council will, after receipt of the recommendation of the committee, or after the time of any extension thereof has passed for the committee to file their recommendation, make approval or rejection of the application. City council approval of the plans shall require a majority of votes cast at any meeting at which a quorum is present. The city council's findings on each application shall be set forth in a written resolution, to be filed in the office of the city clerk. A copy of said resolution will be mailed to the applicant at the time of filing. (Ord. 05-4186, 12-15-2005)