No building, structure or land shall be erected or used in the ROC - Regional Office Center District unless the Concept Plan and any stage of the site plan have been approved by the Board of Trustees. The approval of the Concept Plan by the Board of Trustees shall constitute an acceptance of the specific content of the Concept Plan and shall indicate the general acceptances of the Plan Commission (see Section 4.04.5.) and the Board of Trustees to approve specific site plans prepared and which are in conformance with the provisions required for this District. The Board of Trustees shall not act on the Concept Plan, or any stage of the site plan, until it receives a recommendation regarding either the concept plan or the site plan from the Plan Commission (see Section 4.04.5.). The Board shall act on any portion of the Concept Plan or site plan if a recommendation is not received from the Plan Commission (see Section 4.04.5.) within sixty (60) days after such recommendation has been requested from the Plan Commission (see Section 4.04.5.) by the Board of Trustees. The Plan Commission (see Section 4.04.5.) shall not recommend approval of any successive portion of the site plan unless it finds that the following conditions and procedures have been complied with:

      a.   The relationship of the proposed development with reference to the proposals of the Comprehensive Plan, zoning and use restrictions of the area, and proximity to existing residential uses and effect of the proposed development thereon the compliance of the proposed development with other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Regulations, Engineering Specifications, and similar ordinances or controls.

      b.   The standards for sewage disposal, water supply, storm water runoff storage, aquifer recharge, erosion control, and plans for the widening of adjacent thoroughfares shall be investigated by the developer.

      a.   Generalized Land Uses - the approximate location, size, configuration of all proposed land uses within the entire development; to include areas to be designated as open space recreation, and service activity areas.

      b.   Distribution of Density - the approximate amount of square footage proposed for each land use area, including the approximate number of vehicles to be accommodated.

      c.   Overall Circulation System - to include the principal points of access to the site from the surrounding roadways, the major elements of internal circulation proposed, the location of major parking areas and any special requirements for service or emergency access.

      d.   Phases of Development - to indicate the phases or stages by which the entire development is to be accomplished, if applicable, including the approximate size, density and timing of sub-elements of the building program and all improvements.

      e.   Special Features - to include elements such as pedestrian environments, public facilities, energy conservation measures and similar features.

      f.   Development Features - all the development features, including principal building and any accessory buildings, open spaces, service road, driveways and parking areas, are located so as to minimize the possibility of any adverse effects upon adjacent properties and so as to relate properly to traffic safety.

      g.   Access - the concept plan indicates the access is provided only to an arterial or freeway service drive and that a prior relationship exists between the arterial and any proposed service roads, driveways, and parking areas in order to encourage pedestrian and vehicular traffic safety.

      h.   Signs - (Allowable) (see Section 13.00).

      i.   As-Built Concept Plan - when the development included on the approved Concept Plan has been completed and before the last Certificate of Occupancy is issued, a final as-built Concept Plan to scale shall be prepared using mylar reproducible material, reviewed and recommended by the Plan Commission (see Section 4.04.5.) and approved by the Village Board.

      The final approved as-built Concept Plan shall be recorded with the DuPage County Recorder of Deeds.

      a.   All site plans, or plate (where applicable) shall be in substantial conformity with the approved concept plan.

      b.   A boundary survey of the exact acreage prepared by a Registered Land Surveyor in the State of Illinois.

      c.   A site location map on a smaller scale showing major circulation routes and other landmarks shall be provided with the site plan.

      d.   A topographic map of the entire area at a contour interval of not more than one (1) foot to U.S.G.S. Datum. This map shall indicate all major stands of trees, flood plains, wetlands, bodies of water, significant natural features, existing structures and unbuildable areas.

      e.   A recent aerial photograph of the area shall be provided at a scale of at least 1" = 200'.

      f.   One (1) copy of the site plan, superimposed on a recent aerial photograph of at least 1"= 200' scale, shall be submitted for review to show the relationship of the site plan to existing natural features and to adjacent development.

      g.   An indication of the contemplated storm and sanitary sewer plan, water distribution plan and a preliminary topographic map indicating how the land area is proposed to be shaped including elevations and proposed grade contours.

      h.   A written statement explaining in detail the full intent of the sponsor, indicating the type of structures and facilities contemplated, and providing supporting documentation, such as soil survey, studies supporting land use requests, and the intended scheduling of the development, or any stage thereof.

      i.   Unless otherwise indicated, all site plans shall be prepared at a consistent scale of not more than 1" - 100'.

      j.   Floor plans and elevations typical of all buildings shall be submitted and the site plan shall indicate which floor plan and elevation is applicable to each such building.

      k.   A landscape plan shall be prepared which shall be reviewed by the Plan Commission (see Section 4.04.5.) in accordance with general design principles developed by the Commission. The landscape plan shall include all of the following.

         (1)   list of plant materials by name (botanical and common);

         (2)   number (quantity) of each plant material to be installed;

         (3)   key number on the plan to identify where each type of plant material is to be installed;

         (4)   size of material to be installed; and

         (5)   each plat and/or site plan submitted within the proposed development shall, either individually or in combination with previously approved project areas, meet all applicable density standards of the total project area.

      l.   Signs. (Allowable) (see Section 13.00).

      a.   Review and approval of the site plans shall comply with all applicable district requirements except as otherwise modified in the approved plan. Review and approval of any plats shall comply with the Plats Act (ILCS Ch. 765, Act 205), as amended, the Subdivision Regulations, Building Codes, Zoning Ordinance, Engineering Specifications, and Erosion and Sedimentation Control Standards, and other applicable Village codes and ordinance then in effect.

      b.   Adequate areas have been provided for all utilities, use areas, parking areas and other open spaces.

      c.   There is, or will be, at the time of development, an adequate means of disposing of sanitary sewage and of supplying the development with water and that the road and storm water drainage systems are adequate.

      d.   That provisions have been made for the installation of all streets and the necessary utilities.

      a.   To permit a yard less than the yard required by applicable regulations;

      b.   To reduce the applicable off-street parking or load required to the extent of not more than two (2) parking spaces or two (2) loading berths, or thirty (30) percent of the spaces or berths required by applicable regulations, whichever number of reductions is greater;

      c.   To increase by not more than fifty (50) percent the maximum gross floor area in any building or structure devoted to secondary uses;

      d.   To approve minor modifications in the maximum allowable height of buildings;

      e.   To approve minor modifications to sign provisions.

   The Plan Commission (see Section 4.04.5.) shall be required to make specific findings or recommendations regarding such modifications shown on the site plan. Recommendation of approval to the site plan by the Plan Commission (see Section 4.04.5.) shall be deemed to include recommendation of approval of any or all such modifications which shall be specifically listed therein unless specifically disapproved or modified.

   The Board of Trustees shall be required to make specific approvals regarding such modifications shown on the site plan. Approval of the site plan by the Board of Trustees may be deemed to include approval of any or all such modifications which shall be specifically listed therein unless specifically disapproved or modified.

      a.   No approved concept plan or site plan shall be terminated except with the recommendation of the Plan Commission (see Section 4.04.5.) and approval of the Village Board and of all parties with an interest in the ROC District.

      b.   If development of the approved concept plan, final plats or site plans for respective stages is not substantially completed within three (3) years after approval, further final submittals shall cease until the part in question is completed, or cause can be shown for not completing the same. Provisions shall be made for the dedication of public roads so as to cause continuity of public access between the adjacent thorough fares and ingress and egress to all private development within the project area plan.

   In instances where modifications are necessary to site plans, the Plan Commission (see Section 4.04.5.) may request that said plans again be submitted for review, if in its judgment, a substantial change is being made in said plans then a public hearing shall be recommended conforming to applicable statutory requirements. Following the public hearing, the Plan Commission (see Section 4.04.5.) shall make a recommendation to the Village Board for their review and decision.

(Ord. 963-97, passed 4-8-97)