Requests to modify an approved specific site plan, when such requested modification does not involve a change of permitted uses for the specific PUD, may be approved by administrative action. Requests to modify shall be in writing and signed by the property owner. The Director shall determine the type and amount of any additional information necessary for consideration of the modification. Modifications shall be considered either major, minor or incidental, and shall be approved or disapproved by administrative action in accordance with divisions (a), (b) and (c) of this section. Requests to modify an approved specific site plan which involve a change of PUD permitted uses shall be considered a modification to PUD permitted uses and shall comply with Section 1155.08.
(a) Major Modifications. Major modifications are defined as modifications which do not change the PUD's permitted uses and do not exceed any of the limitations and conditions of the PUD's approval ordinance, and which result in an increase of 5% or more in building coverage; a 5% or greater increase in dwelling unit density; a significant redesign of roadways, or drainage; an increase of greater than five feet in the height of a non-related building structure; major redesign of a building which significantly alters the central architectural design or theme of the building; or modifications not considered to be of minor or incidental character. Major modifications to an approved specific site plan require resubmission of a specific site plan application in accordance with Section 1155.06(d). At its discretion and in lieu of compliance with Section 1155.06(d), the Planning Commission may require the applicant to either submit a modified application or submit supplementary materials to accompany the original specific site plan application materials. In all cases major modifications to approved specific site plans shall be subject to review and approval procedures in accordance with Section 1155.06(f) thru (l).
(b) Minor Modifications. Minor modifications are defined as modifications which do not change the PUD's permitted uses and do not exceed any of the limitations and conditions of the PUD's approval ordinance, and which result in an increase of less than 5% in building coverage; an increase of less than 5% in dwelling unit density; changes not exceeding 25 feet in building location not affecting front yard setbacks from streets or setbacks from exterior property lines of the PUD; an increase of more than two feet but less than five feet in the height of any non-related building structure; minor redesign of a building such as significant alterations to exterior materials or colors, provided the redesign does not significantly alter the central architectural design or theme of the building; or changes not considered to be of major or incidental modification character. The Planning Commission shall, by motion, approve or disapprove minor modifications to approved specific site plans. Such approval shall be based on a Commission determination that the modifications are not in conflict with the intent and character of the approved specific site plan and such modifications do not change the permitted uses for the specific PUD. Minor modifications do not require a public hearing and Planning Commission's decision shall be final.
(c) Incidental Modifications. Incidental modifications are defined as modifications which do not change the PUD's permitted uses and do not exceed any of the limitations and conditions of the PUD's approval ordinance, and which result in less building coverage due to decreasing the size of structures; a decrease in the number of structures; a decrease in the number of dwelling units in a R-PUD or MX-PUD; minor redesign of PUD streets, such as adjustments in a turning radius; minor redesign, such as a realignment, of pedestrian circulation facilities or parking or loading areas; changes in landscaping or screening materials that do not alter the intended function of the landscaping or screening; an increase of two feet or less in the height of a building or structure; minor revisions of building elevations such as realignment of major building entrances or window placement, or significant alterations to exterior building materials or colors, provided the revisions do not alter the central design or architectural theme of a building; or changes not considered to be of minor or major modification character. The Director shall approve or disapprove incidental modifications to approved specific site plans. Such approval shall be based on the Director's determination that the modifications are not in conflict with the intent and character of the approved specific site plan and such modifications do not change the permitted uses for the specific PUD. In the alternative and at the discretion of the Director, the Director may request that incidental modifications be approved by the Planning Commission.
(Ord. 1474-02. Passed 9-26-02.)