The purpose of promoting compatible development, stability of property values, ensuring the attractiveness and functional utility of the community as a place to live and work, preserving the character and quality of the building environment by retaining the integrity of those areas which has a discernible character, protecting certain public investments in the area, and raising the level of community expectations for the quality of its environment.
(a) Site plan review and approval. All applications for Zoning or Building Permits for any construction, reconstruction, expansion, or conversion, except for one- and two-family residences in residential districts, shall require site plan approval by the Plan Commission in accordance with the requirements of this section. This review will include: existing and proposed structures, neighboring uses, utilization of landscaping and open space, parking areas, driveway locations, loading and unloading, highway access, traffic generation and circulation, drainage, sewerage, and water systems, and the proposed operation of the use.
(b) Application. The applicant for a zoning permit shall also submit a site plan and sufficient plans and specifications of proposed buildings, machinery, and operations to enable the Plan Commission or its expert consultants to determine whether the proposed application meets all the requirements applicable thereto in this chapter. This includes the following materials.
(1) Written use description. Description of the intended use described in reasonable detail, which may include the following: zoning, land use plan designation, current land uses, proposed land uses, projected use, proposed development, operations, operations considerations, building materials, other information.
(2) Location map. A map of the subject property showing all lands for which the use is proposed, and all other lands within 200 feet of the boundaries of the subject property.
(3) Scale site plan. A site plan of the subject property as proposed for development drawn to scale.
(4) Detailed landscape plan. At the same scale as the site plan, showing the location of all required setbacks and landscaping areas, proposed landscaping, and any proposed screening.
(5) Grading plan. At the same scale as the site plan showing existing and proposed grades, including retaining walls and related devices, and erosion control measures.
(6) Elevation drawings. Side views of proposed buildings, structures, or proposed remodeling of existing buildings showing finished exterior treatment shall also be submitted, with adequate labels provided to clearly depict exterior materials, texture, color, and overall appearance.
(7) Stormwater management plans. At the same scale as the site plan, prepare stormwater runoff, and erosion control plans consistent with village ordinances.
(c) Administration. The Zoning Administrator, Clerk, and highest elected official, as appropriate, shall make a preliminary review of the application and plans and refer them, along with a report of his findings, to the Plan Commission within ten days. The Plan Commission shall review the application and may refer the application and plans to any expert consultants selected by the Village Board to advise whether the application and plans meet all the requirements applicable thereto in this chapter. Within 30 days of its receipt of the application, the Commission shall authorize the Zoning Administrator, Clerk, and highest elected official, as appropriate, to issue or refuse a zoning permit.
(d) Requirements. In acting on any site plan, the Plan Commission shall consider the following.
(1) The appropriateness of the site plan and buildings in relation to the physical character of the site and the usage of adjoining land areas.
(2) The layout of the site with regard to entrances and exits to public streets; the arrangement and improvement of interior roadways; the location, adequacy, and improvement of areas for parking and for loading and unloading and shall, in this connection, satisfy itself that the traffic pattern generated by the proposed construction or use shall be developed in a manner consistent with the safety of residents and the community, and the applicant shall so design the construction or use as to minimize any traffic hazard created thereby.
(3) The adequacy of the proposed water supply, drainage facilities, and sanitary and waste disposal.
(4) The landscaping and appearance of the completed site. The Plan Commission may require that those portions of all front, rear, and side yards not used for off-street parking shall be attractively planted with trees, shrubs, plants, or grass lawns and that the site be effectively screened so as not to impair the value of adjacent properties nor impair the intent or purposes of this section.
(5) The architectural design, landscaping, control, or lighting, and general site development within the proposed use will result in an attractive and harmonious area compatible with and not adversely affecting the aesthetics, enjoyment, or property values of the surrounding neighborhood.
(6) Potential negative impacts on environmentally sensitive areas and other critical community services (for example, schools, nursing care, and governmental) are prevented or mitigated. New development, reconstruction, and infrastructure projects should consider and apply resource conservation techniques and best practices that reduce energy demand and promote air and water quality improvements.
(e) Effect on municipal services. Before granting any site approval, the Plan Commission may, besides obtaining advice from consultants, secure such advice as may be deemed necessary from the Village Engineer or other municipal officials, with special attention to the effect of such approval upon existing municipal services and utilities. Should additional facilities be needed, the Plan Commission shall forward its recommendations to the Village Board and shall not issue final approval until the Village Board has entered into an agreement with the applicant regarding the development of such facilities.
(Ord. passed 1-18-2021)