Amendment of concept plan. The procedure for amendment of an approved concept plan shall be as provided in Subsection
O, except that the Planning Commission may approve minor amendments of a concept plan at a regular meeting. The phrase "minor amendments" includes, but is not limited to, changes to the location, number or types of uses, subject to the guideline in Subsection
J(3), below; internal road locations or configurations; the number, type or location of dwelling units, subject to the guideline in Subsection
J(5) below; and the location of public amenities, services, or utilities. The Planning Commission shall only approve minor amendments that increase residential density or intensify nonresidential uses if the amendments provide for the enhancement of the architectural design and landscaping of the area subject to the amendment. Any amendment of an approved concept plan that adversely impacts upon the delivery or the Town's cost of public utilities, public services, public infrastructure, or otherwise adversely affects amenities available to the public, or the public health and safety shall not be considered a minor amendment. Using the guidelines set forth below, the Planning Commission shall determine whether the proposed amendment is a "minor amendment. In addition to the preceding, an amendment shall be deemed a "minor amendment," provided that such amendment:
(1) Does not conflict with the applicable purposes and land use standards
of this chapter;
(2) Does not prevent reasonable access by emergency vehicle access or
deprive adjacent properties of adequate light and airflow;
(3) Does not significantly change the general character of the land uses
of the approved concept plan;
(4) Does not result in any substantial change of major external access
points;
(5) Does not increase the total approved number of dwelling units or
height of buildings; and
(6) Does not decrease the minimum specified setbacks, open space area,
or minimum or maximum specified parking and loading spaces.
(7) Does not conflict with any condition imposed by the Critical Area
Commission or amend any critical area development standard, including
any new impacts to habitat protection areas.
[Added 2-10-2021 by Ord. No. 519]