A.

Pre-Application Coordination. Before the city may accept an application for site plan review, the applicant is encouraged to meet with the zoning official, or his or her designee, to review the applicable city code requirements and procedures. The purpose of the pre-application meeting is to answer questions about city requirements and inform the applicant of any other requirements (e.g., those of outside agencies or service providers) that must be addressed before the city can accept an application as complete and schedule a planning commission hearing.

B.

Site Plan Review Application. An application for a site plan review and a filing fee shall be submitted to the city in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 17.64 of this title.

C.

Site Plan Submittal Requirements. The site plan shall show the general layout of the property where the development is to be sited and shall meet the application requirements of Section 17.64.060. The applicant shall submit the following information, if applicable to the proposed use:

1.

The location and dimensions of each existing or proposed building, the distance from all property lines for all buildings to be located on the property and the distances between the buildings.

2.

The number of dwelling units to be placed on the property, including information pertaining to the size of the dwelling unit and the number of bedrooms by type of unit (i.e., studio apartment).

3.

When the proposed development contains three or more dwelling units or non-residential structure larger than five thousand (5,000) square feet, an architectural rendering of the project, showing typical views of the property which would be seen from the street or abutting properties. Architectural renderings will include elevation plans, drawn to scale, for front, rear and side views of all structures, other than accessory uses.

4.

The location, pavement width, and type of surfacing for all streets abutting the proposed development and for those streets which are intended to serve as primary access to the proposed development.

5.

The location, width, and intended ownership and maintenance responsibility of the access driveways and any interior access roads serving the property, and of walkways serving the property.

6.

The location, width, and surfacing for all sidewalks and pathways to be located on or adjacent to the property.

7.

The design, location and dimensions of the parking lot, the number of parking spaces to be accommodated, and the locations and dimensions of each parking space.

8.

The location and dimensions of recreation and play areas and a detailed site plan for the recreation and play area.

9.

Detailed site plans showing existing and proposed sewer facilities and water facilities including water mains, fire hydrants, backflow prevention devices and other fire protection facilities.

10.

Detailed plan for storm drainage, including drainage calculations, storm sewers, detention/retention facilities, bio swales, rain gardens, water courses and water quality structures and facilities.

11.

Proposed cuts, and fills, and flood plain certification and flood proofing measures, if necessary.

12.

A plan for the location of refuse containers on the site including how the containers will be screened from view.

13.

A plan for the location and dimensions of any identification signs to be placed on the site, in compliance with Chapter 17.68.

14.

A plan for buffering, screening, fencing, and landscaping. The landscaped area shall comprise no less than ten (10) percent of the site. The plan shall show proposed landscaping and buffering. Plans shall identify existing trees with a twelve-inch diameter or larger trunk and any unique natural features on the property.

15.

A plan for the location and type of exterior lighting.

16.

Proposed ownership pattern and a proposal for maintaining the property.

(Ord. No. 392, § 17, 2-14-2017)

Before the planning commission may act on an application for a site plan review it shall hold a public hearing in accordance with the provisions of Sections 17.64.080 to 17.64.090 of this title. After the public hearing is closed, the planning commission shall either: approve, deny, or approve with conditions or modifications.

(Ord. No. 392, § 17, 2-14-2017)

A decision to approve or deny a site plan shall be based on the following criteria:

A.

The existence of or ability to provide adequate utilities including water, sewer, surface water drainage, power and communications, including easements, to properly serve development on the subject property in accordance with city public works standards.

B.

Provision of safe and efficient internal traffic circulation, including pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic, and provision for safe access to and from the property to adjacent pubic streets.

C.

Provision of necessary improvements to local streets, including the dedication of additional right-of-way to the city and/or the improvement of traffic facilities to accommodate access for emergency vehicles and the additional traffic load generated by the proposed development of the site.

D.

Provision of on-site parking areas and adequate loading/unloading areas for the proposed uses and in compliance with Sections 5.200 to 5.230 of this chapter. The parking area shall be designed to facilitate the safe movement of traffic and pedestrians and minimize traffic congestion.

E.

The design and placement on the site of buildings and other structural improvements shall provide compatibility in size, scale, and intensity of use between the proposed development and similar development on neighboring properties. The location, appearance and size of the proposed buildings shall be designed to properly serve anticipated users of the proposed improvements.

F.

Provision of landscaping of the site including the planting of trees, street trees, shrubs, and groundcovers so that the landscaping presents an attractive interface with adjacent residential properties.

G.

Provision of visual or physical barriers around the property including the provision of site obscuring fencing or vegetative screening between a commercial and/or public use and adjacent residential properties.

H.

Lighting sufficient to satisfy the intended use of the property but designed in such a manner as to not present an adverse impact (as measured by excessive brightness or glare) upon adjacent land uses or traffic movements.

I.

The use is in compliance with the other development standards which are specified by Mill City Zoning Code or public works design and construction specifications.

(Ord. No. 392, § 17, 2-14-2017)

The planning commission, in granting approval, reserves the right to place additional conditions that are consistent with the intent and purpose of this chapter. These may include, but are not limited to, the number of dwelling units, buffers or screening, landscaping, lighting, location and design of parking areas, number of access points, security gates and fencing, flood protection measures, public improvement requirements and any other conditions to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws.

(Ord. No. 392, § 17, 2-14-2017)

Approval of a site plan shall be void two years after the date of the notice of decision unless a building permit has been issued. However, upon written request, the planning commission has the authority to grant one extension for a period of up to one year.

(Ord. No. 392, § 17, 2-14-2017)

A certificate of occupancy for the building will be issued upon final inspection and approval by the building inspector and certification by the city that all of the conditions of approval have been complied with. It shall be unlawful to use or occupy any new building or premises until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the building official stating that the proposed use of the building or land conforms to the requirements of the adopted building code, this chapter, and any other city conditions attached to the development or use of the building or land.

(Ord. No. 392, § 17, 2-14-2017)