FINAL ORDINANCE NO. 97-079 - Laserfiche WebLink

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C. An accurate legal description of the entire area within the OP Development for which development plans approval is sought. D. Architectural and performance standards for the development. E. Preliminary grading and site alteration plan illustrating changes to existing topography and natural vegetation. The Plan should clearly reflect the site treatment and its conformance with the approved Concept Plan. F. A Preliminary Plat prepared in accordance with Chapter 505 of the Statutes of Minnesota, Section 400 of the Lake Elmo Municipal Code, and other applicable laws. G. A Soil Erosion Control Plan clearly illustrating erosion control measures to be used during construction and as permanent measures. H. Homeowner's Association Documents including bylaws, deed restrictions, covenants, and proposed conservation easements. Subd. 2. Planning Commission Review. Upon receipt of a complete OP Development Preliminary Plan by the City, as certified as complete by the City Planner, the City Planner shall refer the Preliminary Plan to the appropriate City Staff, consultants, and other review agencies. The Planning Commission shall review the OP Development Preliminary Plan and shall schedule public hearings as required for Preliminary Plat and Conditional Use Permit review within thirty (30) days of the City Planner's receipt of a completed application and shall make its recommendations to the City Council regarding the Preliminary Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Preliminary Plat. Subd. 3. City Council Review. Within sixty (60) days of the City receipt of a complete application the City Council shall review the OP Development Preliminary Plan, Conditional Use Permit and the Preliminary Plat. The OP Development Plan, Conditional Use Permit and Preliminary Plat shall require three- (3) affirmative Council votes for approval. Upon approval, the City Council shall instruct the City Attorney to draw up an OP Development Agreement that stipulates the specific terms and conditions established and approved by the City Council and accepted by the applicant. This agreement shall be signed by the Mayor, City Administrator and applicant within thing (30) days of Council approval of the OP Development Preliminary Plan and Conditional Use Permit. Subd. 4. Limitation on Preliminary Plan Approval. Unless a Final Plan covering the area designated in the Preliminary Development Plan as the first stage of the OP Development has been filed within six (6) months from the date Council grants approval, or in any case where the applicant fails to file Final Plans and to proceed with the development according to the provisions of the Ordinance, the Preliminary Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit shall expire. The Council may at its discretion, extend the filing deadline for any Final Plan when, for good cause shown, such extension is reasonable. In any case where Preliminary Development Plan and Conditional Use Permit approval expires, the Concept Plan approval and Preliminary Development Plan approval for that portion of the OP Development that has not received Final Plan approval is void.