[Amended 9-16-2019 by
FMC-2019-14]
A. Planned unit development applications shall be made as hereinafter
provided and shall be accompanied by the required plats and documents.
Detailed plans, drawings and other information as specified in this
chapter shall be required at the time of the various phases, meetings
and hearings as detailed herein. Each stage shall be reviewed and
certified by the Zoning Administrator as being in accordance with
the planned unit development requirements before proceeding to the
next stages. The approval process shall include the following stages:
(1)
Preapplication conference: introductory meeting held with Village staff as set forth in §
285-20-3 of this chapter.
(2)
Concept PUD plan review: an informal review of overall concept conducted by the Plan Commission to provide constructive feedback to petitioner on the plan as set forth in §
285-20-4 of this chapter.
(3)
Preliminary PUD plat: first, a technical review of detailed plans by the Zoning Administrator and his or her designees; a public hearing is then conducted by the Plan Commission; final determination is made by the Village Board, as set forth in §
285-20-5 of this chapter.
(4)
Final PUD plat: final determination made by the Village Board, as set forth in §
285-20-6 of this chapter.
B. The final two stages of the PUD process, preliminary PUD plat and
final PUD plat may be submitted and reviewed concurrently, as determined
by the Zoning Administrator, based upon the following criteria:
(1)
The PUD plan forwards the goals of the Village's planning objectives
and official plans.
(2)
The PUD plan requires limited variances from the use or bulk
regulations of the conventional/underlying zoning district in which
it is located.
(3)
The benefit of the PUD plan shall forward or exceed the goals
of the stated development standards and regulations of Village ordinances.
[Amended 9-16-2019 by
FMC-2019-14]
A. Purpose. The purpose of the preapplication conference is to provide
information, guidance and assistance to the applicant before preparation
of the concept plan so that the applicant may receive informal input
on:
(1)
Whether the proposed planned unit development will be in conformity
with the planning and other development goals and the policies of
the Village of Flossmoor.
(2)
Whether the existing zoning and land use in the general area
of the planned unit development is appropriate for a planned unit
development.
B. Procedure. Prior to filing an application for approval of a planned
unit development, the petitioner shall be required to contact the
Village Manager or his or her designee to arrange an informal preapplication
meeting with Village staff and its consultants.
(1)
The preapplication conference is mandatory and shall be held
with staff, but is at no charge to the petitioner. At such conference,
the applicant shall provide information in an electronic format relating
to the following:
(a)
The location of the proposed planned unit development;
(b)
The land use types and approximate area of proposed land uses;
(c)
A list of any and all exceptions to applicable Village ordinances;
(d)
Other information pertinent to the proposed planned unit development.
(2)
The preapplication conference shall be an informal communication
and discussion of the proposed planned unit development, and no commitments
shall be given, nor shall statements or opinions of Village staff
and its consultants be deemed binding.
(3)
Staff shall review and provide input on the proposal's compatibility
with the comprehensive plan and the goals and policies for planning
of the Village and advise the applicant on the information, documents,
exhibits, and drawings on the proposal that should be included in
the application to the Village for a planned unit development.
[Amended 9-16-2019 by
FMC-2019-14]
A. Purpose. The presentation of a concept PUD plan is optional. The
purpose of the concept PUD plan is to enable the applicant to obtain
informal feedback from the Village staff, the Plan Commission and
Village Board regarding overall project concept, density and dwelling
unit or land use type prior to spending considerable time and expense
in the preparation of detailed preliminary PUD plans.
B. Procedure. Not less than 45 days before the next available Plan Commission
meeting, the applicant shall submit to the Zoning Administrator for
review the conceptual PUD plan in an electronic format, including
a written application on a form prescribed by the Zoning Administrator,
the necessary fee established by the Village Board, and all of the
information and documentation set forth below:
(1)
Concept plan. A drawing of the PUD shall be prepared at a scale
that provides clear understanding of the way in which the property
is intended to be developed. The plan shall indicate the overall land
use pattern, general circulation system, open space or park system
and major features of the development. This does not require a detailed
site plan of buildings, roads, walks, etc. The plan should include:
(a)
Boundary lines - approximate distances;
(b)
Streets on and adjacent to the tract - circulation system;
(d)
Map data - name of development, name of site planner, North
point and scale, date of preparation and acreage of site.
(2)
Site data. A written explanation of the graphic elements of
the plan, including:
(a)
Description and quantity of land uses;
(b)
Description of residential units by type;
(c)
Number of dwelling units and density data;
(d)
Estimated population; and
(e)
Description of the development standards and design criteria.
(3)
Objectives. A statement of planning objectives to be achieved
by the PUD. This statement should include a description of the character
of the proposed development and the rationale behind the assumptions
and choices of the developer.
(4)
Ownership. A statement of present and proposed ownership of
all land within the project.
(5)
Environment. A preliminary statement identifying existing natural
and environmental resources and the method to protect the physical
amenities of the site.
(6)
Utilities. Preliminary engineering information on existing and
proposed sanitary, storm, water and other utilities necessary to adequately
service the development.
(7)
Structures. Preliminary architectural concepts that describe
the proposal for the development will be presented to indicate the
character of the buildings.
(8)
Exceptions. A list of requested exceptions to applicable Village
ordinances.
C. Village review. The Village staff and Plan Commission shall conduct
an informal review of the planned unit development concept plan and
supporting documentation and provide the applicant and the Village
Board general comments on the following:
(1)
Compatibility of the proposal with applicable ordinances, plans,
planning goals and objectives of the Village.
(2)
Appropriateness of the proposed land uses.
(3)
General layout of open space, streets, parking areas, lots and
buildings.
(4)
Other information the Village staff or Plan Commission would
recommend be prepared for the preliminary planned unit development
plat phase.
[Amended 9-16-2019 by
FMC-2019-14]
A. Purpose. The purpose of the preliminary PUD plat submission is to
obtain approval from the Village that the plans the applicant intends
to prepare and follow are acceptable as a preliminary PUD plat and
that any final plans will be approved, provided they substantially
conform to the preliminary planned unit development plat. Approval
of the preliminary planned unit development plat shall not constitute
authority to proceed with construction of any improvements but rather
an approval of the general features of the plans as a basis for preparing
final plans.
B. Procedure. Not less than 45 days before the next available Plan Commission
meeting, the applicant shall submit to the Zoning Administrator in
electronic format the preliminary PUD plat, including an application
on a form prescribed by the Zoning Administrator, the necessary fee
established by the Village Board, and all of the information and documentation
set forth below:
(1)
Detailed plan. A drawing of the planned unit development shall
be prepared at a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet and
shall show such designations as proposed streets (public and private),
all buildings and their use, common open space, recreation facilities,
parking areas, service areas and other facilities to indicate the
character of the proposed development. The submission may be composed
of one or more sheets and drawings and include:
(a)
Boundary lines - bearings and distances;
(b)
Easements - location, width and purpose;
(c)
Streets on and adjacent to the tract - street name, right-of-way
width, existing or proposed center-line elevations, pavement type,
walks, curbs, gutters, culverts, etc.;
(d)
Utilities on and adjacent to the tract - location, size and
invert elevation of sanitary, storm and combined sewers; location
and size of water mains; location of gas lines, fire hydrants, electric
and telephone lines, and streetlights; direction and distance to and
size of nearest usable water mains and sewers adjacent to the tract
showing invert elevation of sewers;
(e)
Show one foot contours for the entire site; also show spot elevations
at all breaks in grades along all drainage channels or swales and
at points of special significant;
(f)
Subsurface conditions on the tract (if required by recommendation
of Village staff or the Plan Commission during the preapplication
and concept plan stages) - location and results of tests made to generally
ascertain subsurface soil, rock and groundwater conditions; and depth
of groundwater;
(g)
Other conditions on the tract - watercourses, floodplains, marshes,
rock outcrop, wooded areas, isolated preservable trees one foot or
more in diameter, houses, barns, accessory buildings and other significant
features;
(h)
Other conditions on adjacent land - approximate direction and
gradient of ground slope, including any embankments or retaining walls;
character and location of major buildings, railroads, power lines,
towers and other nonresidential land uses or adverse influences; owners
of adjacent unplatted land; for adjacent platted land, refer to subdivision
plat by name, and show approximate percent of developed typical lot
size and dwelling type;
(i)
Zoning - show zoning districts on and adjacent to the tract;
(j)
Proposed public improvements - highways or other major improvements
planned by public authorities for future construction on or near the
tract;
(k)
Open space - all parcels of land intended to be dedicated for
public use or reserved for the use of all property owners with the
purposes indicated;
(l)
Structures - general location, purpose and height, in feet or
stories, of each building other than single-family residences on individually
platted lots;
(m)
Map data - name of development, name of site planned, North
point, scale, date of preparation and acreage of site;
(n)
Traffic analysis/study providing for information on future improvements
deemed necessary to serve the development;
(o)
Miscellaneous - such additional information as may be required
by the Village staff, Plan Commission or Village Board based upon
recommendations made during the preapplication and concept plan stages.
(2)
Objectives. A statement of planning objectives to be achieved
by the planned unit development. This statement should include a description
of the character of the proposed development and the rationale behind
the assumptions and choices of the developer.
(3)
Character. Explanation of the character of the planned development
and the manner in which it has been planned to take advantage of the
flexibility of these regulations and referencing the general benefits
that will accrue to the public as a result of the planned unit development.
(4)
Ownership. Statement of present and proposed ownership of all
land within the project, including present tract designation according
to official records of the County Recorder of Deeds or Registrar of
Titles. Where title is held in a land trust or in a corporate name,
the beneficiaries of said trust or the shareholder of said corporation
shall also be disclosed. A certificate shall be furnished that there
are no delinquent general taxes or special assessments constituting
a lien on the whole or any part of the property.
(5)
Schedule. Development schedule indicating:
(a)
Stages in which project will be built with emphasis on area,
density, use and public facilities such as open space to be developed
with each stage. Overall design of each stage shall be shown on the
plat and through supporting graphic material.
(b)
Approximate dates for beginning and completion of each stage.
(c)
If different land use types are planned to be included within
the planned unit development, the schedule must include the mix of
uses to be built in each stage.
(6)
Covenants. Proposed agreements, provisions or covenants which
will govern the use, maintenance and continued protection of the planned
development and any of its common open space.
(7)
Density. Provide information on the density of residential uses,
including the number of dwelling units per acre, the number of dwelling
units by type, the number of buildings by type and the number of bedrooms
in each building and the dwelling unit type.
(8)
Nonresidential use. Provide information on the type and amount
of ancillary and nonresidential uses, including the amount of common
open space.
(9)
Service facilities. Provide information on all service facilities
and off-street parking facilities.
(10)
Architectural plans. Preliminary architectural plans for all
primary buildings shall be submitted in sufficient detail to permit
an understanding of the style of the development, the design of the
building and the number, size and type of dwelling units. Plans shall
also provide floor area of building types and total ground coverage
of buildings.
(11)
Landscape plans. Preliminary plans for plant materials, earth
sculpturing, berming and aesthetic features shall be submitted.
(12)
Facilities plans. Preliminary plans or information, adequate
to indicate that the proposed development can be serviced, shall be
submitted for:
(a)
Roads, including classification, width of right-of-way, width
of pavement and typical construction details;
(f)
Sidewalks, paths and cycle trails.
(13)
School impact study. Provide information on the student load
and financial impact on the local school districts, including expected
scheduling of potential students.
(14)
Tax impact study. Provide information on the taxes to be generated
by the proposed project and the cost to the various taxing bodies
to provide the necessary services to the project.
(15)
Traffic analysis. Provide information on the adequacy of the
local transportation and thoroughfare system to handle anticipated
traffic volumes generated by the planned unit development. Also, an
analysis should be made of the adequacy of the internal vehicular
circulation pattern.
(16)
Market study. Provide an economic feasibility study of the proposed
development, including information on land utilization and marketing
potential. Evidence should be presented showing the need and feasibility
of the proposed development. Evidence should be presented demonstrating
the financial ability of the developer to complete the proposed development.
C. Zoning Administrator review. Upon receipt of all the required submittals,
the Zoning Administrator and members of staff designated by him or
her shall review the preliminary planned unit development plat and
supporting documentation and make a recommendation to the Plan Commission
as to the proposal's compatibility with the Village's planning objectives,
ordinances, and other goals and policies for developing the Village.
D. Plan Commission review. The Plan Commission shall conduct a public hearing in accordance with §
285-26-9 of the Flossmoor Zoning Ordinance. After the close of the public hearing, the Plan Commission shall recommend to the Village Board approval or denial of the preliminary planned unit development plat. The recommendation may include conditions of approval to be incorporated into final plans and supporting documentation.
E. Village Board review. Subsequent to receiving the Plan Commission
recommendations, the Village Board shall approve or deny the application
for the preliminary planned unit development plat.
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FMC-2019-14]
A. Purpose. A final plat for the planned unit development, suitable
for recording with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds, shall be prepared
by the applicant for consideration and approval by the Village. The
purpose of the final PUD plat submission is to designate and depict
with particularity the land subdivided into lots, whether conventional
or otherwise, common open space and building areas. The final plat
shall also designate and limit the specific internal uses of buildings,
structures, and uses of land, as well as provide any additional information
or details required by the Village Board when approving the final
PUD plat.
B. Procedure. Not less than 45 days before the Plan Commission meeting,
the applicant shall submit to the Zoning Administrator in an electronic
format the final PUD plat, including an application on a form prescribed
by the Zoning Administrator, the necessary fee established by the
Village Board, and all of the information and documentation set forth
below:
(1)
Final detailed plat. A final planned unit development plat,
suitable for recording with the County Recorder of Deeds or Registrar
of Titles, shall be prepared. The purposes of the final plat is to
designate with precision the land subdivided into conventional lots
as well as the division of other land, not so treated, into common
open areas and building areas. The final plat shall include, but not
be limited to:
(a)
An accurate legal description of the entire area under immediate
development within the planned development;
(b)
A subdivision plat of all subdivided lands in the same form
and meeting all the requirements of a normal subdivision plat;
(c)
An accurate legal description of each separate unsubdivided
use area, including common open space;
(d)
Designation of the exact location of all buildings to be constructed;
(e)
Certificates, seals and signatures required for the dedication
of lands and recording of the document; and
(f)
Tabulation of separate unsubdivided use area, number of buildings,
number of dwelling units and dwelling units per acre.
(2)
Common open space documents. All common open space shall be
either conveyed to a municipal or public corporation, conveyed to
a not-for-profit corporation or entity established for the purpose
of benefiting the owners and residents of the planned development
or retained by the developer with legally binding guarantees, in a
form approved by the Village Attorney, that the common open space
will be permanently preserved as open area. All land conveyed to a
not-for-profit corporation or like entity shall be subject to the
right of said corporation to impose a legally enforceable lien for
maintenance and improvement of the common open space.
(3)
Public facilities. All public facilities and improvements made
necessary as a result of the planned unit development shall be constructed
in accordance with the Village subdivision regulations, as amended.
These regulations may require guarantees and bonds.
(4)
Construction plans. Detailed plans shall be submitted for the
design, construction or installation of site amenities, including
buildings, landscaping, lakes and other site improvements.
(5)
Construction schedule. A final construction schedule shall be
submitted for that portion of the planned unit development for which
approval is being requested.
(6)
Covenants. Final agreements, provisions or covenants which will
govern the use, maintenance and continued protection of the planned
unit development shall be recorded at the same time as the final planned
unit development plat.
C. Village Board review. Provided the final planned unit development plat complies in all material respects with the preliminary planned unit development plat approved in accordance with §
285-20-5, the Village Board shall approve it without further public hearing. In the event the final planned unit development plat does not comply in all material respects with the approved preliminary planned unit development plat, the Plan Commission shall conduct a public hearing on the final planned unit development plat and make recommendations to the Village Board in accordance with the procedures set forth in §
285-20-5. In such event, the Village Board shall approve or deny the final planned unit development plat after receipt of the recommendation made by the Plan Commission.
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FMC-2019-14]
After approval of the final planned unit development plat, the
use of land, construction, location of buildings and structures in
the planned unit development shall be developed in accordance with
such approved plans, rather than by any other provisions of the Flossmoor
Zoning Ordinance. Any changes, modifications or alterations to the
approved final planned unit development plat shall be considered either
a minor or a major modification. No changes may be made to the approved
final planned unit development plat unless approved by the Village.
The nature of the requested change, either minor or major, to the
planned unit development will be determined by the Village Manager,
or designee, as follows:
A. Major changes.
(1)
Changes which alter the concept or intent of the planned unit
development, including increases in density, increases in the height
of buildings, reductions of proposed open space, increases in total
bedroom counts, changes in the development schedule, changes in road
standards or changes in the final governing agreements, provisions
or covenants, or other changes, may be approved only by submission
of a new preliminary plan and/or final planned unit development plat
and supporting data and following preliminary plan procedure.
(2)
If major changes are proposed, a new public hearing before the Plan Commission in accordance with §
285-20-5 shall be required before final approval or denial by the Village Board.
B. Minor changes. Minor changes shall be any change not defined as a
major change. The Zoning Administrator may approve minor changes in
the planned unit development.
C. Recordation. All changes to the original final planned unit development
plat shall be recorded with the County Recorder of Deeds or Registrar
of Titles as amendments to the final plat or reflected in the recording
of a new corrected final plat.
D. Application for PUD amendments. For any modifications or changes
resulting in an amendment to an approved final planned unit development
plat, the applicant shall submit to the Zoning Administrator an application
for amendment on forms prescribed by him or her along with all supporting
information and documentation.
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The planned unit development is authorized as a special use
in each of the residential zoning districts of this chapter.
[Added 9-16-2019 by FMC-2019-14]
The planned unit development must meet the following standards in lieu of the standards specified for special uses in §
285-26-9:
A. Comprehensive plan. A planned unit development must conform with
the intent and spirit of the planning objectives of the Village.
B. Size and ownership. The site of the planned unit development must
be under single ownership and/or unified control.
C. Compatibility. The uses permitted in a planned unit development must
be of a type and so located as to exercise no undue detrimental influence
upon surrounding properties.
D. Need. The planned unit development must be of a character and contain
such uses that are clearly needed in the service area of the proposed
project.
E. Space between residential buildings. The minimum horizontal distance
between buildings shall be:
(1)
Fifteen feet between one-story, two-story, two-and-one-half-story
buildings or combinations thereof.
(2)
Equal to the height of the taller buildings in the case of freestanding,
unattached buildings other than one-story, two-story or two-and-one-half-story
buildings.
F. Business uses. Up to 20% of the land area of a planned development
in an R-7 Residential District may be devoted to business uses if
need and compatibility are demonstrated. The business area shall comply
with the substantive and procedural standards of the B-3 District.
G. Parking requirements. Adequate parking shall be provided in accordance with Article
XXIII of this chapter.
H. Design standards. The provisions of the subdivision regulations of
the Village shall apply to all planned developments.
I. Other standards. The planned unit development may depart from strict
conformance with site and structure requirements and other regulations
for the standard zoning districts and other provisions of this chapter
to the extent specified in the preliminary plat and documents authorizing
the planned unit development so long as the planned unit development
will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety,
morals, comfort or general welfare.
[Amended 3-27-2023 by Ord. No. FMC 2023-3]
[Added 9-16-2019 by FMC-2019-14]
The Plan Commission, after holding any public hearing required
by this article, shall submit its findings and recommendation to the
Village Board. The findings and recommendation shall state specifically
in which respects the proposed planned unit development would or would
not be in the public interest, and shall include, but not be limited
to, findings of fact on the following:
A. In what respects the proposed planned unit development is consistent
with the stated purpose of the planned unit development regulations
set forth in this article.
B. The extent to which the proposed planned unit development meets the
requirements and standards of the planned unit development regulations
set forth in this article.
C. The extent to which the proposed planned unit development departs
from the zoning and subdivision regulations of the Village otherwise
applicable to the subject property, including but not limited to the
density, dimension, area and bulk, and the reason why such departures
are deemed to be in the public interest.
D. The method by which the proposed planned unit development makes adequate
provision for public services, provides adequate control over vehicular
traffic, provides for and protects designated common open space, and
furthers the amenities of light and air, recreation and visual enjoyment.
E. The relationship and compatibility of the proposed planned unit development
to the adjacent properties and neighborhood.
F. The desirability of the proposed planned unit development as regards
to physical development, tax base and economic well-being of the Village.
G. The impact of the proposed planned unit development on the environment.
H. The conformity with the intent and spirit of the planning objectives
of the Village.
[Added 9-16-2019 by FMC-2019-14]
Prior to the granting of any planned unit development, the Plan
Commission may recommend, and the Village Board may stipulate, such
conditions and restrictions upon the establishment, location, design,
layout, height, density, construction, maintenance, aesthetics, operation
and other elements of the planned unit development as deemed necessary
for the protection of the public interest, improvement of the development
and protection of the adjacent area. In all cases in which planned
unit developments are granted, the Village Board may require such
evidence and guarantees as it may deem necessary as proof that the
conditions stipulated in connection with the approval of the planned
unit development are being, and will be, complied with.
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The Village Board shall establish a schedule of fees, charges
and expenses for occupancy permits, appeals, applications and amendments
for planned unit developments, and other matters pertaining to this
article. The schedule of fees shall be filed in Village Clerk's office
and may be altered or amended only by the Village Board. Until all
applicable fees, charges and expenses have been paid in full, no action
shall be taken on any application or appeal.
[Added 9-16-2019 by FMC-2019-14]
A. The planned unit development shall be constructed in a timely manner.
The planned unit development shall be subject to revocation under
the following conditions:
(1)
Final plat approval does not occur within 12 months from the
date of approval of the preliminary plat of a planned unit development.
(2)
Construction does not commence and proceed within three years
from the date of approval of the final plat of a planned unit development.
(3)
The Village Board may extend the time limits for final plat
approval for no more than two twelve-month periods. Commencement of
construction may also be extended by the Village Board in one-year
increments.
B. The Village Board may initiate or the owner of the parcel of land
on which the planned unit development is to be constructed may apply
for the revocation of the planned unit development. The owner shall
be notified, in writing, at least 30 days prior to the Village Board's
consideration of the revocation if initiated by the Village Board.
C. The Village Board shall consider, but not be limited to, the following
standards in review of the status of the project construction to determine
whether there is reasonable cause for delay:
(1)
The original program of development with regard to market demand
for the components included in the final plan;
(2)
Conditions in the real estate finance market;
(3)
General economic conditions in the local area, state or region;
(4)
The ability and purposefulness of development operations for
the planned unit development; and
(5)
Laws, ordinances or other regulations that may have affected
timely development of the project.
D. Upon consideration of the findings by the Village Board regarding standards in Subsection
C of this section, the Village Board shall decide whether:
(1)
To revoke those portions of the planned unit development for
which construction has not begun;
(2)
To extend the time allotted for construction to commence based
upon a revised schedule of construction; or
(3)
To require special changes in the planned unit development as
a condition of a time extension, whereby such changes shall be deemed
a "major change" to the planned unit development.
E. Upon revocation of a planned unit development, the parcel of land
shall conform to the permitted uses and other regulations of the underlying
zoning district in which it is located unless an amendment or other
special use is initiated by the Village Board or is applied for by
the owner of the parcel of land on which the planned unit development
was to be constructed and granted by the Village Board.