§ 153.125  STANDARDS FOR REVIEW.
   (A)   Standards for the review of Planned Institutional Development District applications.  The Planning Commission review of a Planned Institutional Development District application shall include, but is not limited to, the following standards and considerations when applicable:
      (1)   Adequacy and arrangement of vehicular traffic access and circulation, including intersections, road widths, channelization structures and traffic controls.
      (2)   Adequacy and arrangement of pedestrian traffic access and circulation including: separation of pedestrian from vehicular traffic and pedestrian convenience.
      (3)   Location, arrangement, appearance, lighting and sufficiency of off-street parking and loading.
      (4)   Location, arrangement, size and placement of the lot layout, buildings and lighting.
      (5)   Arrangement of landscape features, including both hardscape and softscape elements.
      (6)   Adequacy of storm water and sanitary waste disposal facilities.
      (7)   Adequacy of structures, roadways in areas with moderate to high susceptibility to flooding and ponding and/or erosion.
      (8)   Reasonable demands placed on municipal services and infrastructure.
      (9)   Adequacy of methods for sewage and refuse disposal and the protection from pollution of both surface water and groundwater. This includes controlling soil erosion both during and after construction.
      (10)   Protection of abutting properties from any undue disturbance caused by excessive or unreasonable noise, smoke, vapors, fumes, dust, odors, glare, storm water runoff, and the like. The performance standards set forth in § 153.306 may apply to the application.
      (11)   Minimizing the area over which existing vegetation is to be removed. Where tree removal is required, special attention shall be given to planting of replacement trees.
      (12)   The applicant's efforts to integrate the proposed development into the existing landscape through design features such as vegetative buffers, roadside planting, and the retention of open space.
      (13)   The building setbacks, area and location of parking, architectural compatibility, signage, and landscaping of the development, and how these features harmonize with the surrounding landscape.
      (14)   In its review, the Planning Commission may consult with representatives of any appropriate county, federal and state agencies as it relates to the proposed project. The Planning Commission may also require such additional provisions and conditions that appear necessary for the public health, safety and general welfare.
      (15)   No building permits or zoning permits shall be issued for construction within a planned institutional development until required public improvements are installed or performance bond posted in accordance with the same procedures as provided for by the City Engineer. Other such requirements may also be established from time to time by the City Engineer.
(Ord. 11-3336, passed 4-7-11)