(A) Within 30 working days after submission, the Site Plan Review Committee shall either i) approve, ii) conditionally approve, or iii) disapprove the proposed site plan. The Site Plan Review Committee shall have the power to apply those conditions to a planned development permit that the Committee finds are in keeping with current city ordinances and reasonably necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare. In approving the site plan, the Site Plan Review Committee shall make the following specific findings:
(1) That all applicable provisions of the Municipal Code have been complied with;
(2) That the following elements are designed in a manner to i) avoid traffic congestion, ii) safeguard the welfare of pedestrians and vehicles, iii) avoid adverse effect on surrounding property, and iv) support current and adopted Planning Commission and City Council policies:
(a) Facilities, improvements, and utilities;
(b) Vehicular ingress, egress, and internal circulation;
(c) Setbacks;
(d) Location of service use areas;
(e) Walls;
(f) Landscaping;
(3) That proposed lighting is arranged so as to deflect light away from adjoining properties and will not cause a traffic hazard; and
(4) That proposed equipment which is used in conjunction with the site plan’s intended use, is designed to avoid excessive noise at the property line of any adjoining properties.
(B) In making the required findings, the Site Plan Review Committee shall assure that approval is consistent with established policies and regulations relating to public improvements, as approved and adopted by the City Council, including necessary dedications and traffic safety measures or improvements.
(C) Upon completion of its review, Community and Economic Development Department staff shall notify the applicant of the approval, conditions of approval, or denial, along with a copy of any final and approved site plan.
(Ord. 18-01, passed 2-6-2018)