The Planned Unit Development (PUD) District is intended to forward both the aesthetic and economic development objectives of the Village by controlling the site design and the appearance, density or intensity of development in terms of more flexible requirements for land uses, density, intensity, bulk, landscaping, and parking requirements. In exchange for such flexibility, the planned development shall provide a much higher level of site design, architectural control and other aspects of aesthetic and functional excellence than normally required for other developments. In order to prevent undesirable impacts, PUDs are required to meet certain procedural requirements applicable only to planned unit developments, in addition to the general requirements of this chapter. A public hearing process is required to review a request for a planned development.
A. Provision of flexible development standards for planned unit developments (PUDs).
(1) Permitted location. Planned developments shall be permitted with the approval of a Planned Development Zoning District.
(2) Flexible development standards. The following exemptions to the development standards of the most comparable zoning district may be provided with the approval of a planned development:
(a) Land use requirements. All land uses may be permitted within a PUD.
(b) Density and intensity requirements. All requirements for residential density and nonresidential intensity may be waived within a PUD in exchange for flexible density standards within the PUD.
(c) Landscaping requirements. All requirements may be waived within a PUD in exchange for flexible landscaping provisioning demonstrated with a landscape plan.
(d) Parking and loading requirements. All requirements may be waived within a PUD in exchange for applicant(s) explaining alternate standard for PUD.
(3) Requirements to depict all aspects of development. Only development which is explicitly depicted on the required site plan approved by the Village Board as part of the approved planned unit development shall be permitted, even if such development (including all aspects of land use, density and intensity, bulk, landscaping, and parking and loading) is otherwise listed as permitted.
Requested exemptions from these standards shall be made explicit by the applicant in the application and shall be recommended by the Plan Commission and approved explicitly by the Village Board. If not so requested and approved, such exemptions shall not be permitted.
B. Initiation of request for approval of a PUD. Proceedings for approval of a planned development shall be initiated by:
(1) An application of the owner(s) of the subject property;
(2) A recommendation of the Plan Commission; or
(3) By action of the Village Board.
C. Application requirements. All applications for proposed planned developments, regardless of the party of their initiation per Subsection
B above, shall be approved as complete by the Zoning Administrator a minimum of two weeks prior to the initiation of this procedure. The Zoning Administrator shall forward copies of said complete application to the office of the Village Clerk. Said application shall apply to each of the process steps in Subsections
D through
G below.
D. PUD Process Step 1: Preapplication conference.
(1) The applicant shall contact the Zoning Administrator to place an informal discussion item for the PUD on the Plan Commission agenda.
(2) No details beyond the name of the applicant and the identification of the discussion item as a PUD is required to be given in the agenda.
(3) At the Plan Commission meeting, the applicant shall engage in an informal discussion with the Plan Commission regarding the potential PUD. Appropriate topics for discussion may include the location of the PD, general project themes and images, the general mix of dwelling unit types and/or land uses being considered, approximate residential densities and nonresidential intensities, the general treatment of natural features, the general relationship to nearby properties and public streets, and relationship to the comprehensive plan.
(4) Points of discussion and conclusions reached in this stage of the process shall be in no way binding upon the applicant or the Village, but should be considered as the informal, nonbinding basis for proceeding to the next step.
E. PUD Process Step 2: Concept plan.
(1) The applicant(s) shall provide the Zoning Administrator with a draft PUD concept plan submittal packet for a determination of completeness prior to placing the proposed PD on the Plan Commission agenda for concept plan review. This submittal packet shall contain all of the following items, prior to its acceptance by the Zoning Administrator and placement of the item on a Plan Commission agenda for concept plan review:
(a) A location map of the subject property and its vicinity at 11 inches by 17 inches, as depicted on a copy of the Village Future Land Use Map;
(b) A general written description of proposed PUD, including:
[1] General project themes and images;
[2] The general mix of dwelling unit types and/or land uses;
[3] Approximate residential densities and nonresidential intensities as described by dwelling units per acre, floor area ratio and impervious surface area ratio;
[4] The general treatment of natural features;
[5] The general relationship to nearby properties and public streets;
[6] The general relationship of the project to the comprehensive plan;
[7] To provide the Plan Commission with information necessary to determine the relative merits of the project regarding private benefit versus public benefit, and in regard to the mitigation of potential adverse impacts created by design flexibility, Applicant(s) shall prepare:
[a] An initial draft list of zoning standards which will not be met by the proposed PD and the location(s) in which they apply; and
[b] A complete list of zoning standards which will be more than met by the proposed PUD and the location(s) in which they apply, as compared to the most comparable zoning district(s).
(c) A written description of potentially requested exemption from the requirements of the most comparable zoning district, in the following order:
[2] Density and intensity exemptions;
[3] Bulk standards exemptions;
[5] Parking and loading requirements exceptions.
(d) A conceptual plan drawing (at 11 inches by 17 inches) of the general land use layout and the general location of major public streets and/or private drives. The applicant may submit copies of a larger version of this plan in addition to the 11 inches by 17 inches version.
(e) Within 10 working days of receiving the draft PUD concept plan submittal packet, the Zoning Administrator shall determine whether the submittal is complete. Once the Zoning Administrator has received a complete packet, the proposed PUD concept plan shall be placed on the Plan Commission agenda.
(f) At the Plan Commission meeting, the applicant shall engage in an informal discussion with the Plan Commission regarding the conceptual PUD. Appropriate topics for discussion may include any of the information provided in the PUD concept plan submittal packet, or other items as determined by the Plan Commission.
(g) Points of discussion and conclusions reached in this stage of the process shall be in no way binding upon the applicant or the Village, but should be considered as the informal, nonbinding basis for proceeding to the next step. The preferred procedure is for one or more iterations of Plan Commission review of the concept plan to occur prior to introduction of the formal petition for rezoning which accompanies the GDP application.
F. PUD Process Step 3: General development plan (GDP).
(1) The applicant shall provide the Zoning Administrator with a draft GDP submittal packet for a determination of completeness prior to placing the proposed GDP on the Plan Commission agenda for GDP review. This submittal packet shall contain all of the following items, prior to its acceptance by the Zoning Administrator and placement of the item on a Plan Commission agenda for GDP review:
(a) A location map of the subject property and its vicinity at 11 inches by 17 inches, as depicted on a copy of the Village Future Land Use Map;
(b) A map of the subject property showing all lands for which the planned development is proposed, and all other lands within 300 feet of the boundaries of the subject property, together with the names and addresses of the owners of all lands on said map as the same appear on the current records of the Register of Deeds of Iowa or Lafayette Counties (as provided by the Village). Said map shall clearly indicate the current zoning of the subject property and its environs, and the jurisdiction(s) which maintains that control. Said map and all its parts and attachments shall be submitted in a form which is clearly reproducible with a photocopier. The scale shall be between one inch: 100 feet or one inch: 500 feet. All lot dimensions of the subject property, a graphic scale, and a North arrow shall be provided;
(c) A general written description of proposed PUD, including:
[1] General project themes and images;
[2] The general mix of dwelling unit types and/or land uses;
[3] Approximate residential densities and nonresidential intensities as described by dwelling units per acre, floor area ratio and impervious surface area ratio;
[4] The general treatment of natural features;
[5] The general relationship to nearby properties and public streets;
[6] The general relationship of the project to the comprehensive plan;
[7] A statement of rationale as to why PUD zoning is proposed. This shall identify barriers that the applicant perceives in the form of requirements of the most comparable zoning district(s) and opportunities for community betterment the applicant suggests are available through the proposed PD zoning;
[8] To provide the Plan Commission with information necessary to determine the relative merits of the project regarding private benefit versus public benefit, and regarding the mitigation of potential adverse impacts created by design flexibility, applicant(s) shall prepare:
[a] A complete list of zoning standards which will not be met by the proposed PUD and the location(s) in which they apply; and
[b] A complete list of zoning standards which will be more than met by the proposed PUD and the location(s) in which they apply shall be identified, as compared with the most comparable zoning district(s).
[c] A written description of potentially requested exemption from the requirements of the most comparable zoning district, in the following order:
[d] Land use exemptions;
[i] Density and intensity exemptions;
[iv] Parking and loading requirements exceptions.
(d) A general development plan drawing at a minimum scale of one inch equals 100 feet (eleven-inch by seventeen-inch reduction shall also be provided by applicant) of the proposed project showing at least the following information in sufficient detail to make an evaluation against criteria for approval:
[1] A conceptual plan drawing (at 11 inches by 17 inches) of the general land use layout and the general location of major public streets and/or private drives. The applicant may submit copies of a larger version of the "bubble plan" in addition to the eleven-inch by seventeen-inch reduction;
[2] Location of recreational and open space areas and facilities and specifically describing those that are to be reserved or dedicated for public acquisition and use;
[3] Statistical data on minimum lot sizes in the development, the approximate areas of large development lots and pads, density/intensity of various parts of the development, floor area ratio, impervious surface area ratio and landscape surface area ratio of various land uses, expected staging, and any other plans required by the Plan Commission or Village Board; and
[4] Notations relating the written information provided in Subsection
520-21.2F(1)(c) above to specific areas on the GDP drawing.
(e) A general conceptual landscaping plan for subject property, noting approximate locations of foundation, street, yard and paving, landscaping, and the compliance of development with all landscaping requirements of this chapter (except as noted in the listing of exceptions) and the use of extra landscaping and buffer yards.
(f) A general signage plan for the project, including all project identification signs and concepts for public fixtures and signs (such as street light fixtures and/or poles or street sign faces and/or poles) which are proposed to vary from Village standards or common practices.
(g) Written justification for the proposed planned unit development.
(h) The process for review and approval of the GDP shall be identical to that for _____.
(i) All portions of an approved PD/GDP not fully developed within five years of final Village Board approval shall expire, and no additional PUD-based development shall be permitted. The Village Board may extend this five-year period by up to five additional years via a majority vote following a public hearing. Completed portions of the PUD/GDP shall retain the PUD/GDP status.
G. PUD Process Step 4: Specific implementation plan (SIP).
(1) After the effective date of the rezoning to PUD/GDP, the applicant may file an application for a proposed specific implementation plan (SIP) with the Plan Commission. This submittal packet shall contain all of the following items, prior to its acceptance by the Zoning Administrator and placement of the item on a Plan Commission agenda for PUD review:
(a) A location map of the subject property and its vicinity at 11 inches by 17 inches, as depicted on a copy of the Village Future Land Use Map;
(b) A map of the subject property showing all lands for which the planned development is proposed, and all other lands within 300 feet of the boundaries of the subject property, together with the names and addresses of the owners of all lands on said map as the same appear on the current records of the Register of Deeds of Iowa and/or Lafayette Counties (as provided by the Village). Said map shall clearly indicate the current zoning of the subject property and its environs, and the jurisdiction(s) which maintains that control. Said map and all its parts and attachments shall be submitted in a form which is clearly reproducible with a photocopier. The scale shall be between one inch: 100 feet or one inch: 500 feet. All lot dimensions of the subject property, a graphic scale, and a North arrow shall be provided;
(c) A general written description of proposed SIP, including:
[1] Specific project themes and images;
[2] The specific mix of dwelling unit types and/or land uses;
[3] Specific residential densities and nonresidential intensities as described by dwelling units per acre, floor area ratio and impervious surface area ratio;
[4] The specific treatment of natural features;
[5] The specific relationship to nearby properties and public streets.
[6] A statement of rationale as to why PUD zoning is proposed. This shall identify barriers that the applicant perceives in the form of requirements of standard zoning districts and opportunities for community betterment the applicant suggests are available through the proposed PUD zoning.
[7] To provide the Plan Commission with information necessary to determine the relative merits of the project regarding private benefit versus public benefit, and regarding the mitigation of potential adverse impacts created by design flexibility, applicant(s) shall prepare:
[a] A complete list of zoning standards which will not be met by the proposed PUD and the location(s) in which they apply; and
[b] A complete list of zoning standards which will be more than met by the proposed PUD and the location(s) in which they apply shall be identified, as compared with the most comparable zoning district(s).
(d) A specific implementation plan drawing at a minimum scale of one inch equals 100 feet (eleven-inch by seventeen-inch reduction shall also be provided by applicant) of the proposed project showing at least the following information in sufficient detail to make an evaluation against criteria for approval:
[1] An SIP site plan conforming to all the requirements of Subsection
520-21.2G(1)(c). A proposed preliminary/conceptual plat or CSM may be required by the Zoning Administrator in addition to the required site plan;
[2] Location of recreational and open space areas and facilities and specifically describing those that are to be reserved or dedicated for public acquisition and use;
[3] Statistical data on minimum lot sizes in the development, the precise areas of all development lots and pads, density/intensity of various parts of the development, floor area ratio, impervious surface area ratio and landscape surface area ratio of various land uses, expected staging, and any other plans required by the Plan Commission or Village Board; and
[4] Notations relating the written information provided in Subsection
520-21.2G(1)(c) above to specific areas on the SIP drawing.
(e) A landscaping plan for subject property, specifying the location, species, and installed size of all trees and shrubs. This plan shall also include a chart which provides a cumulative total for each species, type and required location (foundation, yard, street, paved area or buffer yard) of all trees and shrubs.
(f) A series of building elevations for the entire exterior of all buildings in the proposed SIP, including detailed notes as to the materials and colors proposed.
(g) A general signage plan for the project, including all project identification signs, concepts for public fixtures and signs (such as street light fixtures and/or poles or street sign faces and/or poles).
(h) A general outline of the intended organizational structure for a property owners association, if any; deed restrictions and provisions for private provision of common services, if any.
(i) A written description which demonstrates the full consistency of the proposed SIP with the approved GDP.
(j) All variations between the requirements of the approved PUD/GDP zoning district and the proposed SIP development; and
(k) The applicant shall submit proof of financing capability pertaining to construction and maintenance and operation of public works elements of the proposed development.
(l) The area included in a specific implementation plan may be only a portion of the area included in a previously approved general development plan.
(m) The specific implementation plan (SIP) submission may include site plan and design information, allowing the Plan Commission to combine design review and review of the SIP. Design review may, at the choice of the applicant, be deferred until a later time when specific site and building developments will be brought forth.
(n) The Plan Commission or Village Board may specify other plans, documents or schedules that must be submitted prior to consideration or approval of the SIP, as such may be relevant to review.
(2) The process for review and approval of the PUD shall be identical to that for site plans _____of this article and (if land is to be divided) to that for preliminary and final plats of subdivision per the Municipal Code.
(3) All portions of an approved PUD/SIP not fully developed within five years of final Village Board approval shall expire, and no additional PUD-based development shall be permitted. The Village Board may extend this five-year period by up to five additional years via a majority vote following a public hearing. Completed portions of the PUD/GDP shall retain the PUD/GDP status.