(A) Pre-application conference. Upon filing an application for PUD, the applicant shall arrange for a meeting with appropriate city staff. The purpose of this meeting is to provide the applicant with as much background information as may be available which could have a bearing in the PUD and to obtain guidance as to the general suitability of the proposed PUD.
(B) Concept plan.
(1) The applicant shall submit a concept plan for review by the Park/Planning Commission as a means to further establish the general suitability of the PUD.
(2) Fifteen copies of the concept plan shall be submitted including the following information:
(a) Proposed street, building and open space locations along with general landscaping/ screening plans;
(b) Height and square footage of buildings;
(c) Proposed uses and acreages by use;
(d) Number of dwelling units, architectural drawings;
(e) Generalized grading showing major cuts and fills; and
(f) A general staging plan illustrating the sequence and approximate timing of the development phases.
(C) Information meeting.
(1) This information meeting on the concept plan shall be held with neighboring property owners (within 350 feet of the site), the Park/Planning Commission and City Council prior to the development plan - rezoning request.
(2) The city will notify all persons as to the time and place of the meeting.
(D) Development plan (rezoning). The applicant shall submit a development plan and rezoning application to be reviewed by the Park/Planning Commission at a public hearing and by the City Council.
(E) Development plan requirements. Fifteen sets of exhibits, maps, and plans at a scale of one inch equals 100 feet, and written support information shall be submitted including the following information:
(1) An existing conditions element including maps illustrating existing zoning and land use within 300 feet of the property, relationship to the comprehensive plan and existing site conditions including:
(a) Existing topography and slopes;
(b) Tree inventory (size, type, condition);
(c) Wetland inventory;
(d) Existing drainage patterns;
(e) Soils conditions;
(f) Existing utilities and streets; and
(g) Property lines and easements.
(2) A graphic and tabular development plan element including:
(a) Building locations, height, bulk and square footage;
(b) Areas and square footage of all land uses including parks, open space, water surface areas and conservation areas;
(c) Number of dwelling unit by types;
(d) Major circulation elements (streets and trails);
(e) Drainage and utilities plan;
(f) Grading plan;
(g) Landscaping plan;
(h) Lighting and signage plans;
(i) A phasing plan illustrating the timing and sequence of development; and
(j) Elevation drawings of the entrance side of all principal structures.
(3) A preliminary plat in accordance with Ch. 156 of this code of ordinances. Public hearing requirements shall be the same as for preliminary plat hearings as outlined in § 156.17 of this code of ordinances. For purposes of administrative simplification, public hearings required for the rezoning and preliminary plat may be combined into one hearing.
(4) A written element including:
(a) Landowner/applicant’s name and address;
(b) Evidence of ownership;
(c) Development objectives;
(d) Legal description;
(e) Proposed restrictive covenants and detailed information on the organization of the homeowner’s association; and
(f) Open space maintenance provisions and agreements.
(F) Findings. The Park/Planning Commission and City Council shall not approve a PUD District unless they shall find as follows:
(1) The proposed development is not inconsistent with the city’s comprehensive plan;
(2) The development satisfies most, if not all, of the objectives of the district; and
(3) The PUD will not be detrimental to surrounding neighborhoods and provides some benefit not gained through adherence to the underlying zoning district requirements.
(G) Development agreement. Upon approval of a development plan, the City Council shall direct the City Attorney to draft a development agreement in a manner so as to allow its filing with the county’s Recorder.
(H) Final development plan and final plat.
(1) Within 60 days of City Council approval of the development plan and preliminary plat, the applicant shall file a final development plan and the final plat for all that portion to be platted.
(2) The final development plan and the final plat shall contain those changes as recommended by the Park/Planning Commission and approved by the City Council during the preliminary review process.
(3) The final development plan and final plat shall be submitted to the Park/Planning Commission for review. The Commission shall make its recommendation within 60 days of referral.
(4) The City Council shall review the final development plan and act on the final plat within 30 days of receiving the recommendation from the Park/Planning Commission.
(5) Once the final development plan and final plat have been approved, the final plat shall be filed with the county’s Recorder’s Office. Final plat requirements shall be in accordance with § 156.18 of this code of ordinances.
(6) If development has not occurred within one year, the City Council may rezone the property to the original district and shall not have to find that the PUD zoning was in error.
(I) Major amendments.
(1) The procedure for a major amendment shall be the same as for approval of the original PUD. A major amendment is an amendment which:
(a) Substantially alters the locations and size of buildings, streets and parking areas;
(b) Increases or decreases the number of residential dwelling units by more than 5%;
(c) Increases the floor area of non-residential buildings by more than 5%;
(d) Increases the number of stories of any building;
(e) Decreases the amount of open space so as to alter the original design or intent; and
(f) Does not comply with a condition attached to the approval of the development plan.
(2) Other amendments may be made by a simple majority vote of the Park/Planning Commission and City Council.
(Ord. passed 12-17-2014)