(A) Pre-application conference: prior to application, a pre-application conference shall be held pursuant to § 156.061.
(B) Staff review: following application submittal, site plan reviews shall be performed by the Administrative Official, or his or her designated appointee(s), and all other department heads and agencies having jurisdiction over the development site. Following site plan review, a staff report including a recommendation shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for their review and approval. The staff report and recommendations shall be based on the following standards:
(1) The extent to which the proposal conforms to this chapter and the city’s Comprehensive Plan;
(2) The extent to which the development would be compatible with the surrounding area;
(3) The extent to which the proposal conforms to the provisions of the city’s Land Development Code;
(4) The extent to which the proposal conforms to customary engineering standards used in the city; and
(5) The extent to which the location of streets, paths, walkways, and driveways are located so as to enhance safety and minimize any adverse traffic impact on the surrounding area.
(C) Planning Commission review/approval: the Planning Commission shall perform their review at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission for which the item may be scheduled and shall adjourn and reconvene as is determined necessary.
(D) Appeals: the applicant may appeal a site plan determination to the City Council for approval in the event that an applicant alleges that there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the Planning Commission in the enforcement of the City’s regulations or interpretation of the city’s Comprehensive Plan. The request for review by the City Council shall be accompanied by a complete description of the error(s) alleged. Appeals must be filed within ten days following the Commission’s decision, be in writing and filed with the Administrative Official accompanied by a filing fee as established in § 156.071. The protest shall specifically state how the application, as initially filed, or subsequently modified, fails to meet the criteria set forth in the regulations. The City Council may affirm, reverse, or modify, in whole or in part, any determination of the Commission. Such action shall be taken within 30 days from receipt of said appeal. An affirmative vote of two-thirds of the City Council shall be required to reverse or modify any recommendation by the Commission.
(Ord. 2013-22, passed 11-25-2013)