(a) Application. Any owner, or agent thereof of property for which a conditional use is proposed shall make an application for a conditional use permit by filing it with the Building Commissioner, who shall then refer it to the Planning Commission. Such application, at a minimum, shall contain the following information:
(1) The street address of the property.
(2) A legal description of the property and the permanent parcel numbers of the lots included in the property.
(3) The existing use or uses to which the premises or the proposed building is devoted as well as the proposed use or uses.
(4) The zoning district of the property.
(5) The name, address, phone number and fax number of the owner, architect and contractors. In the case of work on a single project which has been determined by the Building Commissioner to have a gross value of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more and is being performed for or by corporations or partnerships, a statement shall be filed with the application listing the names and addresses of all directors and officers, as well as the names and addresses of all shareholders or principals having a ten (10%) percent or greater interest in such firm.
(6) Such an application shall be accompanied by the following information when deemed applicable by the Building Commissioner. All such information shall be submitted in duplicate form and in a 1:1 scale where applicable:
A. Site context plan. On a building base map, providing context within a larger area by showing streets, buildings and landmarks. The actual site should be outlined on this plan.
B. Site plan. Indicating existing and proposed buildings, streets, lot lines, location and number of parking spaces, driveways, walkways, curb cuts, landscaped areas, lighting, fences, sidewalks, signs, or other important features at or near the project site; drawn to scale and showing all relevant dimensions and noting such information as drains, paving materials, etc.
C. Landscape plan. Indicating grading, drainage, plant materials, roadways, walkways, and site furnishings (seating, lighting fixtures, etc.).
D. Building elevations. For all sides of the building showing details, materials, colors, heights, types of illumination, signs, etc. (Section studies should be provided, where needed, to clarify understanding of special spaces and their effects on the elevations.) Drawings should be to scale.
E. Typical floor plans. Which clarify and justify the elevations and exterior changes proposed.
F. Master signage plan. Including basic sign parameters as to the location, size, style, illumination, height and color of proposed signs as well as all existing signs on the property. It shall include all information necessary to determine the maximum amount of signage permitted by Code and the amount of signage proposed for current and future tenants of a multi-tenant facility.
G. Color photographs. Showing the site in the context of adjoining properties.
H. Sample of materials. Showing proposed colors and textures.
I. Utilities. Evidence of adequacy of all required utilities and services.
J. Dwelling units and/or employees. Number of dwelling units in proposed buildings or existing buildings to be retained, by number of bedrooms and by any special populations to which occupancy is to be restricted. Proposed number of permanent employees to be accommodated on the property, including existing employment proposed to be retained, by shift and by full-or part-time status.
K. Hazardous materials. Descriptions of any known hazardous materials contamination of the site, including buried storage tanks. Description of any hazardous wastes to be generated by the proposed project and of plans for disposal thereof.
L. Traffic analysis. Professional analysis of estimated vehicular trips generated by each phase of completed development per day and during AM and PM peak hours, the expected impact on existing traffic loads in the area, and road construction or traffic control measures needed to accommodate the new traffic.
M. Phasing. Chronological schedule of expected beginning and ending dates for proposed stages of construction and improvement of all structures, common or public areas, circulation ways, parking, loading, and service areas, and utilities, showing the interim use and maintenance of areas not under construction in each phase.
(7) A narrative discussing the compatibility of the proposed use with the existing uses of adjacent properties and with the comprehensive plan, if any, to include an evaluation of the effects on adjoining properties of such elements as traffic circulation, noise, glare, odor, fumes and vibration; and
(8) A narrative addressing each of the applicable criteria contained below in subsection (b), General Standards.
(b) General Standards. The Planning Commission shall review the particular facts and circumstances of each proposed use in terms of the following standards and shall find sufficient evidence showing that such use at the proposed location:
(1) Is in fact a conditional use as established under the district regulations adopted for the zoning district involved.
(2) Will be in accordance with the general objectives, or with any specific objective, of the Village's Master Plan and/or this Code.
(3) Will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained so as to be harmonious with and appropriate in appearance to the existing or intended character of the general vicinity, and that such use will not change the essential character of the same area.
(4) Will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services such as highways, streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, sewers and schools, or that the persons or agencies responsible for the establishment of the proposed use shall be able to adequately provide any such services.
(5) Will not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
(6) Will not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future neighboring uses.
(7) Will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any person or property or the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare or odors.
(8) Will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance.
(9) Cannot be satisfactorily located in a nearby less restrictive use district.
(c) Referral to Department. The Building Commissioner shall submit plans to the appropriate departments within the Village for their comments, i.e., Fire, Police, Service and Law. Written reports from the aforementioned departments and from the Building Department shall be provided to the Planning Commission for presentation at the required Public Hearing.
(Ord. 2017-49. Passed 12-5-17.)