(a) The applicant shall, in a letter addressed to the Municipal Planning Commission Chairman, describe the conditions to be incorporated in his rezoning application and the reasons and justification therefor. Four weeks should be allowed for review of the application prior to presentation at the Municipal Planning Commission meeting. The Municipal Planning Commission shall consider this a preliminary plan.
(b) The applicant shall submit to the Commission a preliminary plan of the entire project for which the zoning change is requested. The preliminary plan shall include preliminary study information to validate the following:
(1) Storm drainage area for storm sewer system;
(2) Sanitary system capacity;
(3) Water distribution system;
(4) Electric distribution system;
(5) Emergency ingress and egress arrangements;
(6) Street lighting system;
(7) Sidewalks.
(c) In addition to such preliminary plan, the applicant shall supply the following information:
(1) An expected starting date for the project, relative to the effective date of change in zoning;
(2) An expected completion date for the project;
(3) The approximate total cost of the project;
(4) The expected benefit to the community, e.g. jobs, housing units, recreational facilities, parks, schools, et al.
(5) The anticipated impact on the utilities of the Municipality including, but not limited to, the storm sewers, the sanitary sewers and plant and water and electrical usage;
(6) The anticipated impact on traffic with suggestions for the resolution of anticipated problems; and
(7) The expected environmental impact as to air, water, noise, flora and fauna.
(d) Next, the Commission, with the assistance of the City Engineer and the department heads, shall investigate and ascertain that the location, size and other characteristics of the site in the preliminary plan comply with the following conditions:
(1) That the proposed project is consistent with the existing growth and development pattern established in the community;
(2) That it will not adversely affect neighboring property;
(3) That the project is at a location where traffic congestion does not exist on the streets to be utilized and where objectionable congestion would probably not be created as a result of the project or, if traffic is already a problem at the proposed location, that the traffic situation be analyzed as completely as possible to assure that all reasonable means of minimizing congestion are considered. Turning lanes, one-way routes, limits during certain hours, additional routes, etc. may be indicated.
(4) That the plan of the project provides for integrated and harmonious design of buildings and for adequate and properly arranged facilities for internal traffic circulation, off-street parking and loading, landscaping and such other features and facilities as may be necessary to make the project attractive and efficient.
(Ord. 54-88. Passed 1-10-89.)