(a) Contents of Preliminary Development Plan.
(1) The preliminary development plan and governing text for the Planned District shall be submitted to the Village as part of the rezoning application.
(2) The preliminary development plan and governing development text shall contain all information requested by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Council in order for the Village to make an informed decision regarding the appropriateness of rezoning the subject property to the Planned District.
(3) At the time of the initial rezoning application submission, the preliminary development plan and governing text shall contain the following minimum information:
B. Lists of permitted and conditional principal and accessory uses in the planned District. All land uses not listed as permitted or conditional shall be deemed prohibited.
C. Location and size of buildings, structures and land uses within the Planned District.
D. Maximum density for the subject property.
E. Arrangement of vehicular, pedestrian and bike right-of-way, depicting access points and general circulation, including intersections, road widths and emergency vehicle access points.
F. Size and location of common open space areas.
G. Minimum setbacks for the perimeter of the Planned District, and between different areas and land uses within the Planned District.
H. Location and size of buffer areas along the perimeter of the Planned District, and between different areas and land uses within the Planned District.
I. Standards and conservation efforts for the protection of natural features in the Planned District.
J. Location, size, and designs for improvements to address storm water management, erosion control and flood hazard areas.
K. Existing utility systems, easements and lists of providers.
L. Unique development standards for the Planned District, and other unique zoning regulations, that depart from standard regulations set forth in the Planning and Zoning Code with which the property would otherwise have to comply.
M. Any other information requested by the Planning and Zoning Commission or the Council.
(b) Preliminary Development Plan Review Process.
(1) In accordance with Chapter 1107 of the Planning and Zoning Code, the rezoning application, preliminary development plan and governing development text shall first be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission during a public hearing. The Commission shall issue a recommendation to the Council approving, approving with modifications, or denying the rezoning application, preliminary development plan and governing development text.
(2) The Council shall thereafter review the rezoning application, preliminary development plan and governing development text, along with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission with respect to the same, during a public hearing of the Council. The Council shall issue a final decision approving, approving with modifications, or denying the rezoning application, preliminary development plan and governing development texts.
(3) With the approval of the Council, zoning regulations applicable to the Planned District may deviate from standard regulations with which the subject property would otherwise have to comply under the Planning and Zoning Code.
(4) The Council may impose conditions on its approval of the rezoning application, preliminary development plan and governing development text that the Council deems necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and general welfare.
(5) If the rezoning application is approved, the preliminary development plan and governing development text, as approved by the Council, shall collectively set forth the basic zoning regulations applicable to the Planned District, and shall serve as the basis for the final development plan and eventual development of the property, subject to the Village's subsequent approval of the final development plan.
(c) Review Criteria for Preliminary Development Plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission and the Council shall review the preliminary development plan and governing development text with reference to the following criteria when determining whether the Planned District rezoning application should be approved:
(1) The preliminary development plan and governing development text provide all information and plans required by this chapter, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Council.
(2) The preliminary development plan and governing development text are consistent with the spirit and intent of the Planning and Zoning Code, Village Comprehensive Plan, and other applicable Village programs, plans and regulations.
(3) The maximum density of the Planned District and the intensity of proposed land uses therein are appropriate for the subject property and will not be detrimental to surrounding properties or public life.
(4) The internal rights-of-way within the Planned District appropriately interconnect with exterior road systems, and are adequate in number, size, location and design to carry anticipated traffic to and from the development. The Village may require the applicant to produce a traffic impact study, an environmental impact study, or other development related study of the impact to surrounding properties and communities during the review process.
(5) The proposed size, location, and designs for improvements in the Planned District to address storm water management, erosion control and flood hazard areas are adequate and appropriate to meet the needs fo the development and protect surrounding properties.
(6) The Planned District provides adequate and appropriate common space areas to serve residents and other users of the development.
(7) The preliminary development plan and governing development text comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and rules, and address all requirements and comments from governmental agencies and departments with authority over the development, or entities the Village has otherwise requested feedback with respect to the development.
(8) The development is compatible with adjacent properties and land uses.
(Ord. 22-089. Passed 12-5-22.)