(a) Pre-Application Conference. Prior to filing an application for rezoning, the owner or applicant with the owner's consent shall meet with the Village Administration and Zoning Inspector to review the Conceptual Plan of Development requirements and the relevant zoning regulations and procedures.
(b) Conceptual Plan of Development Defined. Conceptual Plan of Development means a general plan submitted at the time of the rezoning request, outlining the general types of uses and buildings to be located on the entire tract; the amount of proposed development in square feet and acres; the general circulation pattern including new roadways; open space areas and buffers; general utility service showing access to storm, sanitary and water service; and an accurate survey map of all properties and landowners within the tract.
(c) Contents of the Conceptual Plan of Development: A Conceptual Plan of Development shall be submitted with an application for rezoning and be subsequently approved or not approved by the Commission and Council. The Conceptual Plan of Development shall include the following:
(1) Survey Map prepared by a licensed engineer or surveyor indicating all tracts of land to be considered for rezoning and all adjacent parcels. Included on the survey shall be the parcel identification and landowners names of each parcel, dimensions and bearing of the perimeter of the proposed district, the land area of the district, the existing topography, and the location and area to be allocated to various permitted and/or conditional uses.
(2) A site analysis shall be provided that indicates how existing conditions such as topography, grades, riparian corridors, wetlands, wooded areas, and other natural features will impact the conceptual design of roadways and locations for future buildings and parking areas.
(3) A schematic plan of the general development character of the tract including conceptual lot layout, proposed uses and other development features such as perimeter landscaping or open space.
(4) The general provision of utilities including public water, sanitary sewers storm drainage and retention methods including engineering feasibility.
(5) The general circulation pattern including conceptual location of proposed new streets, intersections to existing streets.
(6) The proposed schedule of development including: phases, improvements, streets, and subdivision of lands.
(7) Evidence that the applicant has sufficient control over the land to prepare and install required improvements including streets, sewers, drainage facilities and other facilities required by the zoning and subdivision regulations of the Village and any applicable State or Federal requirements.
(8) Any deed restrictions, covenants, recorded easements or other restrictions affecting the property.
(d) Approval Process.
(1) The applicant or owner shall submit an application along with 12 copies of the proposed Conceptual Plan of Development and application to amend the zoning map to the Clerk of Council. The application shall be signed by all landowners located within the boundaries of the proposed District.
(2) The application and Conceptual Plan of Development shall be submitted to the Commission for review and recommendations provided for in Section 1109.09.
(3) Within 60 days after submission, the Commission shall recommend to Council approval as submitted, approval with amendments, or disapproval of the Conceptual Plan and rezoning to the Planned Commerce District.
(4) Within 60 days after referral by the Commission, Council shall hold a public meeting following the procedures for a Zoning Map amendment as provided in Chapter 1109, Amendments.
(5) Within 90 days of the public hearing provided for in Section 1109.11, the Council shall act on the proposed rezoning. If the proposed zoning district is approved, the Council shall act on the Conceptual Plan of Development and approve as presented, approve with amendments, or disapprove the Conceptual Plan of Development.
(6) The approved Conceptual Plan of Development shall become part of the zoning of the property and may be amended from time to time when such amendments are agreed to by both the landowner and the Commission pursuant to the procedures herein and subsequently approved by Council.
(7) If the rezoning to establish a Planned Commerce District is not approved by Council, the Conceptual Plan of Development for the same area shall be null and void.
(Ord. 25-2011. Passed 9-20-11.)