1270.02 PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL.
   In addition to planned unit developments in R-4 and R-5 Districts, a planned unit development may be granted in any other district as a special use in accordance with the same procedures and standards applicable in the R-4 and R-5 Districts, as the same are set forth herein.
   (a)   Preliminary Conference. The applicant shall request a conference with the Plan Commission for a preliminary discussion of the proposed planned unit development. Such conference may be continued from time to time. The applicant shall present such exhibits and written information as may be necessary to fully acquaint the Commission with the proposed development, such exhibits and information to include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
      (1)   A tentative sketch plan, which may be in free-hand sketch form, showing the location and extent of the types of land uses proposed;
      (2)   The existing topography at five-foot contour intervals which may be taken from U.S.G.S. information;
      (3)   Existing streets surrounding the subject property;
      (4)   Existing utilities including storm drainage facilities;
      (5)   Existing sewage facilities;
      (6)   Existing water supply facilities;
      (7)   The following, to be provided by either graphic exhibits or a written statement:
         A.   The density of residential uses and the number of dwelling units by type;
         B.   Ancillary and nonresidential uses to be provided in a residential development;
         C.   Off-street parking and other service facilities proposed; and
         D.   Exceptions or variations to the Zoning Code or the Subdivision Regulations being requested as part of the planned unit development application;
      (8)   A complete property survey and legal description of the site proposed for development;
      (9)   Preliminary architectural concepts for the development presented to indicate the proposed character of the buildings in the development;
      (10)   A preliminary school and tax impact study indicating the impact of the development on the local taxing bodies;
      (11)   A preliminary market study giving evidence of the need and feasibility of the proposed development;
      (12)   A preliminary development schedule indicating the approximate dates when construction of various stages of the development can be expected to begin and be completed; and
      (13)   A preliminary traffic analysis.
   Within thirty days after adjournment of the conference, the Commission shall submit to Council its report in writing containing recommendations and requesting Council's guidance as to further action. Upon receipt of the assent of Council, the Commission shall request the applicant to submit his or her formal petition.
   (b)   Formal Petition.
      (1)   A formal petition for the planned unit development with twelve copies, shall be addressed to Council and be filed with the Village Clerk, the original and each copy to have attached to it copies of the supporting documents and exhibits provided for in this section.
      (2)   A filing fee of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) shall be paid to the Clerk at the time of such filing.
      (3)   All requests for residential planned unit development shall be reviewed by Village staff for completeness, and then forwarded in a timely manner to the Plan Commission, who shall consider said request at a public hearing, and make recommendations to the applicant and to the Village Council, who shall approve or deny said request. The notices and public hearing procedures shall conform to Section 1262.10 of the Village Code.
      (4)   The Clerk shall forward a copy of the petition to the Mayor and to each member of Council and of the Commission.
      (5)   Within thirty days after the public hearing date, the Commission shall report to Council its findings and recommendations in writing, accompanied by such plats, exhibits and agreements as have been presented to the petitioner, each identified for reference by letter or number, together with any suggested changes therein. The Commission shall certify that the final plat meets the requirements of this Zoning Code.
   (c)   Contents of Formal Petition. The formal petition shall contain, in addition to all other requirements, the following:
      (1)   A planned unit development plat, as prepared by a qualified land planner and/or a licensed architect. Such plat shall be at a scale not less than one inch equals 100 feet and shall show all proposed streets (public and private), all principal and accessory buildings and their use, off-street parking, service areas, open space, recreational facilities and any other information necessary to clearly show the proposed elements of the development.
      (2)   Preliminary architectural plans for all multifamily buildings, submitted in sufficient detail to show the basic building planning, the number of units per building and the number of bedrooms per dwelling unit;
      (3)   A topographic survey and a boundary survey of the subject area, including contours at five-foot intervals, locations of all major trees, and natural amenities such as creeks, soil test data, etc. , prepared and certified by a registered State surveyor;
      (4)   A plan of the development area, showing in contrasting colors, or by other means, the respective proposed streets, street classifications, lot sizes, rights of way, building lines, easements for utility services, existing buildings or structures and the location of all categories of land use;
      (5)   A map of the Village showing the development area and its relation to the existing streets and use districts in and immediately adjacent to the Village;
      (6)   Preliminary plans and outline specifications, as prepared by a licensed engineer, of the following improvements:
         A.   Roads, streets and alleys, including classification, widths of rights of way, widths of paved surfaces and construction details;
         B.   Sidewalks, including widths of paved surfaces and construction details;
         C.   The sewage disposal system;
         D.   The water supply system;
         E.   The street and public area lighting system; and
         F.   Recommended installations for electric, gas and telephone facilities and distribution;
      (7)   A statement of planning objectives to be achieved by the planned unit development. Such statement shall include a description of the character of the proposed development and the rationale behind the assumptions and choices of the developer.
      (8)   A statement of present and proposed ownership of all land within the project, including present tract designation according to official records in the offices of the County Recorder of Deeds. A certificate shall be furnished that there are no delinquent taxes constituting a lien on the property or any part thereof.
      (9)   The names and addresses of the persons to whom the notice of the hearing to be held by the Commission should be sent (i.e. the developer, the designer and the owners of the land immediately adjoining);
      (10)   A development schedule indicating:
         A.   Stages in which the project will be built, with emphasis on area, density, use and public facilities, such as open space, to be developed with each stage. The overall design of each stage shall be shown on the plat and through supporting graphic material.
         B.   Approximate dates for beginning and completion of each stage; and
         C.   The mix of uses built in each stage, if different land use types are to be included within the development;
      (11)   Proposed agreements, provisions or covenants which will govern the use, maintenance and continued protection of the planned development and any of its common open space;
      (12)   Information on the type and amount of ancillary and nonresidential uses, including the amount of common open space;
      (13)   Preliminary plans for plant materials, earth sculpturing, berming and aesthetic features;
      (14)   Information on the student load and financial impact on the local school districts, including expected scheduling of potential students;
      (15)   Information on the taxes to be generated by the proposed project and the cost to the various taxing bodies to provide the necessary services to the project;
      (16)   Information on the adequacy of the local transportation and thoroughfare system to handle anticipated traffic volumes generated by the planned unit development, as well as an analysis to show the adequacy of the internal vehicular circulation pattern; and
      (17)   An economic feasibility study of the proposed development, including information on land utilization and marketing potentials and evidence showing the need and feasibility of the proposed development.
   (d)   Approval of Plat. Council, after receipt of the final plat from the Commission, shall approve or disapprove such plat within sixty days and, if approved, shall pass an ordinance authorizing the planned unit development and allowing the issuance of all necessary permits in accordance with this Zoning Code.
(Ord. 2010-06. Passed 2-8-10.)