(A) Pre-application concept plan. Prior to the initiation of a zoning change application, owners of property in the PUD District are invited to prepare, for review by the city, development sketch plans. Items to be supplied by the applicant for the pre-application meeting include:
(1) Overall maximum PUD density range.
(2) Proposed general development and use.
(3) General location of major streets, pedestrian walkways adjacent to the tract, and scale and tract boundaries and north point.
(4) General location and extent of public and/or common open space, areas to be preserved, significant topographical and physical features.
(5) Sketch illustrating the general location of residential and non-residential land uses with approximate intensities of development and any zoning change requested.
(6) Staging and timetable of development.
(7) Other special criteria for development.
(B) Such sketch plans submitted shall be for informal discussion between the developer and the city. Submission of sketch plan shall not constitute formal filing of an application.
(C) As far as may be practicable on the basis of a sketch plan, the city will informally advise the owner as promptly as possible of the extent to which the proposed plan conforms to the design standards of this subchapter and discuss possible plan modifications necessary to secure conformance. The sketch may be reviewed, where applicable, by the Planning Commission and the Council.
(D) The proposed use(s) must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
(E) All proposals shall include a PUD plan for the site.
(F) Preliminary PUD plan. An application for approval of a preliminary PUD plan shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator by the owner(s) of title of property for which the PUD is proposed. A filing fee, as established from time to time by City Council ordinance, shall accompany the preliminary PUD application. Three copies of the application and accompanying statements shall be submitted and shall include:
(1) A vicinity map at a scale approved by the Zoning Administrator showing property lines, streets, easements, existing zoning, graphic scale, north point, date of preparation, and such other items as the Planning Commission may require to show the relationship of the proposed PUD to the Comprehensive Plan of the city, to existing schools and other community facilities and services, and to the surrounding area;
(2) Abstractor's certified copy property certificate providing names and addresses of property owners within 350 feet of the outer boundaries of the property (1 copy).
(3) The legal description of the property and lot size.
(4) Boundary survey prepared by a registered surveyor, including the property and 200 feet beyond, which illustrates:
(a) Existing property lines and dimensions;
(b) Ownership of all parcels;
(c) Platting and easements;
(d) Street and railroad right-of-ways;
(e) Buildings;
(f) Utility lines and facilities;
(g) Public park and open space; and
(h) Private land use, subdivisions, and private property.
(5) Natural features map(s) illustrating:
(a) Contour lines at no more than two foot intervals;
(b) Steep slopes of 18% or more;
(c) Hydraulic information including drainage patterns, delineated wetlands and land subject to periodic flooding, floodplain, watercourses;
(d) Soil an subsoil conditions; and
(e) Vegetation including classification of tree cover by species.
(6) A preliminary plan of the entire area in such detail as to show the land uses being requested, the densities being proposed, the proposed lots and blocks and the off-street parking system or preliminary plat, if applicable.
(7) A written statement explaining in detail, and with supporting documentation, the specifics of the development plan as it relates to the type of dwelling units proposed and the resulting population, the extent and nature of non-residential development and the resulting traffic generated and parking demands created.
(8) The proposed schedule and/or phasing for the development of the site.
(9) The location, shape, size, and character of public or private/common open space which is suitable for the PUD, in accordance with the City Code Ch. 153 Subdivisions requirements for park and open space dedication.
(10) The location and size of all utilities including telephone, electricity, gas, cable, water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer.
(11) Landscape plan including a detailed planting list.
(12) Size and location of all street right-of-ways and proposed paved widths, and vehicular and pedestrian circulation, in conformance with the City Code Ch. 153 Subdivisions.
(13) A statement setting forth the reasons why, in the opinion of the applicant, the PUD will be in the public interest and consistent with the objectives specified for PUD's.
(14) Financial capacity of the developer/owner and fiscal resources available including a FDIC insured letter of credit for 110% of the estimated cost of public improvements associated with the development.
(15) Market area of the project and demand trends within the area.
(16) Other materials as requested by the Planning Commission or City Council.
(G) Final plan data requirements. A final application and its supporting documentation shall give the same information as is required of plats under City Code Ch. 153 Subdivisions in addition to such other information as required by this chapter and by the Planning Commission as a condition for approval of the preliminary plan. In addition, the application shall be accompanied by such other documentation, such as:
(1) The location, size, use and arrangement, including height in stories and feet, and total square feet of ground area coverage and floor area, for proposed building, and existing buildings which will remain, if any.
(2) The location, dimensions and number of all driveways, entrances, curb cuts, parking stalls, loading spaces, access alleys, and all other circulation elements including bicycle, pedestrian walkways, and the total site coverage of all circulation elements.
(3) Approximate area, and potential floor area, devoted to commercial or office uses.
(4) Approximate area, and potential floor area, devoted to industrial uses.
(5) Schedule of construction. When the PUD is to be constructed in stages during a period of time extending beyond a single construction season (time period between road restrictions), a schedule for the development of such stages or units shall be submitted stating the approximate beginning and completion date for each stage or unit and the proportion of the total PUD public or common open space and dwelling units to be provided or constructed during each such stage, and the overall chronology of development to be followed from stage to stage.
(6) Care and maintenance of open spaces or service facilities. When the proposed PUD includes provisions for public or common open space or service facilities, a statement describing the provision that is to be made for the care and maintenance of such open space or service facilities shall be submitted. If it is proposed that such open space be owned, operated and/or maintained by any entity other than a governmental authority, copies of the proposed articles of incorporation and by-laws of such entity shall be submitted during the preliminary PUD plan stage.
(7) Where applicable, a preliminary and final plat prepared by a land surveyor, duly registered in the state, in accordance with M.S. § 505.00 and City Code Ch. 153 Subdivisions, as may be amended from time to time, which shall contain a notarized certification by such surveyor that the plat represents a survey made by the surveyor and that the monuments shown herein exist as located, and all dimensions are correct, and a notarized certification by the owner or owners of the adoption of the plat and the dedication of streets and other public areas as required.
(8) Detailed utility and infrastructure construction plans, grading plan and drainage plan, approved by the City Engineer.
(9) A statement summarizing all changes which have been made to any document, plan data, or information previously submitted, together with revised copies of any such document, plan or data.
(10) Such other and further information as the Zoning Administrator, City Engineer, Planning Commission or City Council shall find necessary to a full consideration of the entire proposed PUD or any stage thereof.
(11) Title opinion provided by the developer showing good and marketable title in the names of the owners of the property. This opinion, together with an updated abstract, should be submitted to the City Attorney for review.
(12) The Planning Commission may, by a written order, excuse any applicant from submitting any specific item of information required herein which it finds to be unnecessary to the consideration of the specific proposal for PUD approval.
(Ord. 2013-05, passed 5-20-2013)