The Architectural Board of Review and the Planning and Zoning Commission shall review and approve a preliminary site plan for a proposed Conservation Development according to the procedures set forth in Chapter 1127, Site Plan Review Procedures.
(a) Ownership. A Conservation Development shall be an integrated, unified development project and the entire project area shall be in single ownership or joint ownership and/or control at the time the application is made so that all property owners are applicants throughout the site plan review process. Any transfer of land within the development after an application has been filed and/or approved shall not alter the applicability of the regulations contained herein. A site plan approved in accordance with this Chapter shall be binding upon the owners, their successors and assigns and shall limit and control the issuance and validity of all certificates of zoning compliance.
(b) Submission of Preliminary Site Plan. The applicant shall submit a preliminary site plan application to the Zoning Administrator. The application shall include documentation illustrating compliance with the standards and criteria set forth in this Chapter. The application and documentation shall include the submission requirements in Chapter 1127 as well as the following:
(1) Identification of existing site characteristics, including a general depiction of:
A. Boundaries of the area proposed for development, dimensions and total acreage;
B. Location of wetlands (and potential wetlands), the floodway boundary and floodway elevation as delineated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, rivers and streams and their related river or stream bank, ponds, and water courses;
C. Locations of all wooded areas, tree lines, hedgerows, and specimen trees;
D. Delineation of existing drainage patterns on the property, existing wells and well sites;
E. Description of significant existing vegetation by type of species, health, quality, etc.; and,
F. Description of all structures and areas of known or potential historical significance.
(2) The preliminary site plan shall be drawn at a scale not less than 1" = 100', and shall include:
A. A summary of the proposed development including the total acreage, number of residential units, density, and acreage of the open space to be conserved;
B. A preliminary layout of standard one-family detached lots and cluster lots, including the building envelope;
C. The location of the open space and any proposed recreational facilities;
D. Natural features to be conserved and any required buffer areas; and,
E. Natural features to be altered or impacted by the development and areas where new landscaping will be installed, etc.
(3) An outline of the method/structure to perpetually preserve the required open space which indicates, as applicable:
A. The structure of the association;
B. Membership requirements;
C. Financial responsibilities; and,
D. Any entity having responsibilities related to the preservation of the required open space.
(4) A description of the project phasing, if any, including the phased construction of open space improvements.
(c) Significance of Approved Plan. Approval of the preliminary site plan shall:
(1) Establish the development framework for the project, including the general location of open space, development areas, densities, unit types, recreational facilities, if any, and street alignments.
(2) Be the basis for the application to proceed with detailed planning and engineering in reliance on the approved preliminary site plan.
(3) Provide the benchmark for the Village to consider and approve amendments to the preliminary site plan when the Village determines that the amended plan is equal to or better than the approved preliminary site plan.
(4) Authorize the applicant to apply for all other required regulatory approvals for the project or subsequent phases thereof.
(d) Final Site Plan. Prior to receiving a Zoning Certificate, the final site plan must be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission according to the procedures in Chapter 1127, Site Plan Review Procedures. Such final site plan may be approved for a phase of the project, or the final plan may include the entire project.
(1) Submission Requirements. In addition to the requirements in Chapter 1127 the final site plan shall include:
A. A site plan indicating:
i. Dimensions of building spacing including all lots and the maximum parameters, or building envelopes that indicate where buildings and accessory structures such as but not limited to decks and patios will be located, and shall demonstrate that such building location will be in compliance with the spacing requirements of this Chapter; and,
ii. Designated open space areas and a description of proposed open space improvements.
B. Conditions imposed by other regulatory agencies.
(2) Review by the Village's Law Director. The Village's Law Director shall review the Declaration, Articles of Incorporation and Code of Regulations for a Homeowners' Association, and any other final covenants and restrictions and maintenance agreements to be imposed upon the Conservation Development. A written opinion shall be provided to the Planning and Zoning Commission verifying that the submitted documents demonstrate full compliance with the requirements for Owners' Associations in this Chapter and Chapter 1153, General Use Regulations.
(Ord. 2011-14. Passed 4-9-12.)