The Planning Commission shall grant site design approval only if the site design fully meets all applicable standards set forth in this Zoning Code, and only upon a finding that the site design will not, on the basis of the facts known at the time of submission of the site design, have an unduly harmful external impact on surrounding property owners or the residents of the Village as a whole. The Planning Commission may, as a basis for making such a finding, require whatever site design modifications it deems necessary, including the provision of additional site design amenities not specifically required by this Zoning Code.
(a) All elements of the site design shall be harmoniously and efficiently organized in relation to topography, the size and type of plot, the character of adjoining property and the type and size of buildings. The site will be so developed as not to impede the normal and orderly development or improvement of surrounding property for uses permitted in this Zoning Code.
(b) The landscape shall be preserved in its natural state, insofar as practicable, by minimizing tree and soil removal.
(c) The site design shall provide reasonable visual and sound privacy for all dwelling units located therein and adjacent thereto. Fences, walks, barriers, and landscapings shall be used, as appropriate, for the protection and enhancement of property and the privacy of its occupants.
(d) All buildings or groups of buildings shall be so arranged as to permit emergency vehicle access by some practical means to all sides.
(e) Every structure or dwelling unit shall have access to a public street, walkway, or other area dedicated to common use.
(f) There shall be provided a pedestrian circulation system which is insulated as completely as reasonably possible from the vehicular circulation system. In order to ensure public safety, pedestrian underpasses or overpasses may be required in the vicinity of schools, playgrounds, local shopping areas and other uses which generate a considerable amount of pedestrian traffic.
(g) The arrangement of public or common ways for vehicular and pedestrian circulation shall respect the pattern of existing or planned streets and pedestrian or bicycle pathways in the area.
(h) Appropriate measures shall be taken to ensure that removal of surface waters will not adversely affect neighboring properties or the public storm drainage system. Provision shall be made for the construction of sewer facilities, including grading, gutters, piping, and the treatment of turf to handle storm water, and to prevent erosion and the formation of dust. Surface water on all paved areas shall be collected at intervals so that it will not obstruct the flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic and will not create puddles in paved areas.
(i) Exterior lighting shall be so arranged that it is deflected away from adjacent properties and so that it does not impede the vision of traffic along adjacent streets. Flashing or intermittent lights shall not be permitted.
(Ord. 106. Passed 12-9-81.)