06-10-2021 Planning Commission Packet

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Zoning Amendments Chapter 917: Application Reviews Page 917-11 (D) Review (1) The Planning Commission shall adopt findings and recommendations on the proposed amendment. (2) The City Council shall hold a public hearing on the amendment. After consideration of the Planning Commission recommendation, the City Council may adopt the amendment or any part thereof in such form as it deems appropriate. The amendment requires the approval of two-thirds of the members of the City Council. (E) Approval Criteria Recommendations and decisions on zoning amendments shall be based on consideration of the following criteria: (1) Whether the proposed amendment corrects an error in the original text or map; or (2) Whether the proposed amendment addresses needs arising from a changing condition, trend, or fact affecting the subject property and surrounding area; or (3) Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with achieving the goals and objectives outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. 917.060 Site Plan Review (A) Purpose and Scope The City Council declares it necessary and appropriate to require the review of site plans for certain types of development to preserve and promote attractive, well-planned, stable urban conditions. The Site Plan Review procedure may be used if no variance, conditional use permit, land subdivision, Comprehensive Plan amendment or rezoning is involved. Site Plan Approval may be granted by the City staff without review by the Planning Commission or the City Council. Site Plan Approval must be obtained before a Building Permit is issued in order to ensure the following: (1) The plan conforms to the requirements of this Ordinance in terms of land use, setbacks, number of housing units, land coverage, parking and other relevant regulations. (2) A proposed project’s compatibility with the area environment and with other existing land uses and buildings in the surrounding area; (3) The quantity, quality, utility, size, and type of a proposed project’s required open space and proposed landscaping improvements; (4) The ability of a proposed project’s traffic circulation system to provide for the convenient and safe internal and external movement of vehicles and pedestrians; (5) The quantity, quality, utility, size, and type of a proposed project’s required community facilities; (6) The location and adequacy of a proposed project’s provision for drainage and utilities; and (7) Security, fire protection, and life or safety issues.