A.
The PUD District is intended to provide for large-scale combined-use
development. It is especially applicable to a development in which
a number of different land uses (residential, commercial, public,
and semipublic, etc.) are combined in a design which provides for
desirable and convenient conditions which minimize conflicts between
the various land uses involved.
B.
The PUD District is intended to permit developments that will, over
a period of time, be enhanced by coordinated area-site planning, diversified
location of structures, and/or mixing of compatible uses. Such developments
are intended to provide a safe and efficient system for pedestrian
and vehicle traffic; to provide attractive recreation and open spaces
as integral parts of the developments; to enable economic design in
the location of public and private utilities and community facilities;
and to ensure adequate standards of construction and planning.
C.
The PUD District will allow for flexibility of overall development
design with benefits from such design flexibility intended to be derived
by both the developer and the community, while at the same time maintaining,
insofar as possible, the land use density and other standards or use
requirements as set forth in the basic zoning districts.
D.
The PUD District shall be in conformity with the adopted comprehensive
land use plan or any adopted component thereof; and shall not be contrary
to the general welfare and economic prosperity of the community.
Any use identified as a permitted use in the project plan approved
by the Town Board for the PUD.
None.
A.
Pre-petition conference. Prior to official submittal of a petition
for a PUD District, the petitioner shall meet with the Zoning Administrator
for a preliminary discussion as to the scope and proposed nature of
the contemplated development, especially as relates to the petitioner's
intentions to submit a general or detailed application.
B.
Petition. Following the pre-petition conference, petition may be
made to rezone the property(ies) proposed for such development to
the PUD District. Such petition shall be accompanied by a fee established
by the Town Board. The following information shall be included:
(1)
A statement describing the general character of the intended
development and why a PUD is appropriate. This statement should include
the following, unless, upon request of the applicant, the Plan Commission
and the Town Board, in their discretion, determines that inclusion
of one or more of the following is not necessary based on the size,
scope and nature of the proposed project.
(a)
Statistical data on total size of the project area, area of
open space, residential density computation and proposed number of
dwelling units, population analysis, market analysis, economic analysis,
impact upon municipal services and any other similar data pertinent
to a comprehensive evaluation of the proposed development.
(b)
A financial factors general summary, including the value of
structures, estimated improvement costs, amount proposed for landscaping
and special features, estimated sale or rental price, and total anticipated
development cost of the project.
(c)
Organizational and service structure general outline related
to, if applicable, intended property owners' association, deed restrictions,
and provision of private services.
(2)
A project plan and related maps, including descriptive statements
of objectives, principles and standards used on its formulation of
the project. The following information shall also be included unless
the Plan Commission and Town Board elect to waive its inclusion:
(a)
An accurate map of the project area, including its relationship
to surrounding properties.
(b)
The pattern of public and private roads, driveways and parking
facilities and intended design standards.
(c)
The use, size, arrangement and location of lots or of proposed
building groups.
(d)
The location of recreational and natural open space areas and
areas reserved or dedicated for public uses, such as school, park,
nature preserve, etc.
(e)
The use, size, location and general appearance of all structures.
(f)
General landscape treatment.
(g)
Architectural drawings and sketches or photos of similar developments
illustrating the design and character of proposed structures.
(h)
The location of present and proposed sanitary system and other
utility facilities.
(i)
Existing topography and storm drainage pattern and proposed
storm drainage system, showing basic topography changes.
(j)
An anticipated schedule for the construction/development of
the project, which may include stages of development.
C.
Referral to Plan Commission. Such petition shall be referred to the
Plan Commission. Upon completion of the necessary study and investigation,
the Plan Commission shall make its recommendation to the Town Board
as to the appropriateness and desirability of the PUD District as
it relates to the factors set forth herein.
D.
Public hearing. The Plan Commission, before making a recommendation
on such petition, shall hold a public hearing pursuant to statutory
provisions for zoning amendments. Notice for such hearing shall include
reference to the consideration of the proposed project development
plans coincident with the requested zoning change to PUD.
E.
Standards. The Plan Commission in making its recommendation, and
the Board in making its determination, shall give consideration, as
applicable, to the following:
(1)
Consistency of the project with the Town's Comprehensive Plan.
(2)
Appropriateness of the construction/development schedule.
(3)
Adequacy of open space and recreational areas.
(4)
Effects of project on traffic safety and flow of traffic.
(5)
Adequacy of parking.
(6)
Effects of project on the natural environment.
(7)
Effects of the project on neighboring properties.
(8)
Overall appearance of the project.
(9)
Attractiveness of proposed buildings and landscaping and that
they complement the environment of the project area.
(10)
Effect of project on available or proposed extension of municipal
services.
(11)
Compatibility of operational character, physical layout and
architectural design of project.
(12)
That the petitioners have adequately demonstrated the economic
viability of the project.
A.
The Town Board, after receipt and review of the recommendation of
the Plan Commission, may approve, approve with changes or deny the
petition, including the project plan.
B.
If the petition is approved, the rezoning of the property to the
PUD District shall be conditioned on the timely compliance by the
petitioner with the terms of the project plan. To that end, the approval
shall include a time frame for completion of the project. The time
frame may include stages of development.
C.
General approval. The project plan submitted for such an approval
need not be completely detailed at the time of rezoning, provided
it is of sufficient detail to satisfy the Plan Commission and the
Town Board as to the general character, scope and appearance of the
proposed development. The approved project plan shall, at a minimum,
designate the pattern of proposed streets, the size, use, and arrangement
of lots, the basic pattern of land use, with an illustration of a
typical example of the development proposed. The approval of such
project plan shall be conditioned upon the subsequent submittal and
approval of more specific and detailed plans as the development progresses,
so that all detailed approvals are complete before work on the project
commences.
D.
Approval may be conditional upon the posting of a performance bond
or other form of security acceptable to the Town Board which insures
payment by the developer of the costs of any public improvements necessary
for the project.
E.
The project plan may be amended by the Town Board pursuant to the
same standards applicable to initial approval.
