06-10-2021 Planning Commission Packet

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Chapter 917: Application Reviews Plats and Land Splits; Signs Page 917-28 (2) In addition to general review requirements, applications for a driveway permit shall also include the following except as exempted by the Engineering Department: (a) A site plan (or certified site survey if required by the Engineering Department) at a scale and in quantities deemed necessary by the Engineering Department showing lot dimensions and the lot area in square feet; (b) A site plan (or certified site survey if required by the Engineering Department) at a scale and in quantities deemed necessary by the Engineering Department showing lot dimensions and the lot area in square feet; (c) Location of all existing buildings, landscaping, screening and natural features as directed by the Engineering Department (including but not limited to woodlands, wetlands, shorelines, and individual trees which may be impacted by the proposed driveway or parking lot construction); (d) Location of the existing driveway (if applicable), the proposed driveway and the square footage of each; (e) Location of existing public sidewalks and trails; (f) Calculation of the existing and proposed impervious surface coverage on the lot; (g) Identify existing and proposed curb types specifically calling out proposed changes to existing facilities (E) Review Criteria Approval of a driveway permit shall be based on: (1) Whether the proposed driveway permit is consistent with all the requirements of this ordinance and any other City Code requirements; (2) Whether the proposed driveway permit follows all engineering standards adopted by the City; (3) Whether the proposed driveway permit follows any previous approvals for the facility (e.g. adding parking as previously approved by a Conditional Use Permit) (F) Driveway Permit Review Process (1) The Engineering Department shall review all driveway permit applications (2) Applications determined to conform to the review criteria shall be approved by the Engineering Department with any conditions deemed necessary. A copy of the approved permit with all conditions and comments shall be provided to the applicant. (3) Applications not conforming to the review criteria shall be denied by the Engineering Department. A notice of denial including reasons shall be provided to the applicant. (G) Reasonable Conditions In approving a driveway permit, the Engineering Department may impose such reasonable conditions and requirements as it deems necessary and appropriate to ensure continued compliance with the driveway permit review criteria (H) Effect of Driveway Permit Approval The issuance of a Driveway Permit shall authorize only the changes approved by the Engineering Department as depicted by the application materials (I) Time Limit