An applicant considering a "PDD" is encouraged to submit information to the Planning Commission for a conceptual review prior to officially filing for preliminary "PDD" approval as described in § 1274.08. While a conceptual review submittal is not mandatory, it affords the applicant the opportunity to get initial feedback on the Planning Commission’s view of the applicant’s proposal and alternatives that may want to be considered prior to filing a formal "PDD" approval. Submittal requirements for a conceptual review shall include:
(A) A conceptual site plan, to scale, depicting:
(1) Access from public streets and internal site circulation.
(2) Building placement.
(3) Parking areas (indicating the number of spaces).
(4) Proposed common open space, landscaped and buffered areas.
(5) Existing site topography (may use 200 scale Hamilton County topography map).
(6) Major drainage areas and existing wooded areas.
(7) Other projected amenities.
(B) Typical building elevation(s) depicting the size and general character of the proposed building(s).
(C) Submittal letter describing the proposed project including:
(1) Existing site land use and zoning.
(2) Proposed land use and requested zone changes.
(3) Other descriptive data to help explain the project.
(D) The Planning Commission shall review the concept plan and accompanying documentation and may request such review and comments from other city staff as may be deemed appropriate. The Planning Commission shall respond to the applicant regarding their observations and recommendations for the applicant’s consideration. These comments are not binding on either party, but are intended to serve as a guide for future site planning and development consideration.
(Ord. 2003-51, passed 5-20-03)