The establishment and authorization of a planned unit development shall follow a four-step procedure, which includes a required pre-application meeting, an optional concept plan consultation, a required preliminary plan, and a required final plan. No plats shall be recorded and no building permit shall be issued until a final plan has been approved.
(A) Pre-Application Consultation: Prior to the filing of an application for a planned unit development, the applicant shall arrange a pre-application meeting or meetings with the zoning administrator and other applicable village staff at which the concept plan and/or other information about the proposed planned unit development is presented for staff comment. At the pre-application meeting or meetings the applicant shall provide information as to the location of the proposed planned unit development, the proposed uses, proposed public and private improvements, a list of any known exceptions to this chapter, and any other information necessary to clearly explain the planned unit development. The applicant may also request a pre-application meeting with the planning and zoning commission. The purpose of such pre-application meeting is to make advice and assistance available to the applicant before preparation of the optional concept plan or required preliminary plan, so that the applicant may determine:
1. Whether the proposed planned unit development appears in general to be in compliance with the provisions of this zoning ordinance and other applicable regulations.
2. Whether any zoning exceptions are required in connection with the proposed planned unit development.
3. Whether the proposed planned unit development will be in conformity with any land use policies, plans or studies approved or adopted by the village, the character of the village, and the village's historic landmark designation.
The pre-application consultation does not require a fee or the filing of a formal planned unit development application.
Any opinions or advice provided by the zoning administrator or planning and zoning commission, if applicable, shall be in no way binding with respect to any official action the planning and zoning commission or village board may take on the subsequent formal application.
(B) Optional Concept Plan Consultation:
1. Before submitting a formal application for a planned unit development, the applicant may present a conceptual design plan for informal review purposes to the planning and zoning commission and/or village board for the purpose of obtaining information and guidance prior to entering into binding commitments or incurring substantial expense. At minimum, the concept plan shall consist of the following:
(a) A map or maps in general form containing the proposed land uses, the natural features of the development site, the character and approximate location of all roadways and access drives proposed within the planned unit development, the location of all adjacent public streets, thoroughfares, public utilities, and all existing buildings and structures immediately adjacent to the development site, and schematic drawings showing the size, character and disposition of buildings on the site.
(b) A written statement containing a general explanation of the planned unit development, including a statement of the present ownership of all the land within said development and the expected schedule of construction.
(c) At the request of the applicant or zoning administrator, the planning and zoning commission and/or village board shall review the concept plan at a public meeting and provide such information and guidance as it deems appropriate. Any opinions or advice provided by the planning and zoning commission and/or village board shall be in no way binding with respect to any official action the planning and zoning commission and/or village board may take on the subsequent formal application. The review of the concept plan shall not be a public hearing, and any failure to observe formal procedures shall not affect the ultimate validity of any enabling legislation.
(C) Preliminary Plan: An application for a special use for a planned unit development shall include a Preliminary Plan and shall be filed with the zoning administrator on a form provided by the village. Upon determining that the application is complete, the zoning administrator shall notify the applicant and the application shall be scheduled for a public hearing before the planning and zoning commission. If the application is incomplete, the zoning administrator shall notify the applicant and no steps shall be taken to process the application until the deficiencies are rectified.
1. Every preliminary plan shall contain the following:
(a) A plat of survey of the parcel or parcels of land comprising the planned unit development that is less than one (1) year old. The plat shall be drawn to scale showing the actual dimensions of this planned unit development, including all parcels or lots within the zoning lot. The plat shall be drawn in accordance with the recorded plat of such land.
(c) A site location map drawn to an appropriate scale showing the proposed planned unit development in relation to surrounding streets and property located within three hundred (300) feet in all directions of the development site. The map shall indicate the location, yards, height and land use of all existing buildings and structures immediately adjacent to the development site.
(d) A site plan drawn to an appropriate scale showing:
(1) The location, ground area, height, bulk and approximate dimensions of all existing and proposed buildings and structures within the planned unit development.
(2) The use or uses to be made of such existing and proposed buildings and structures.
(3) The dimensions of all existing and proposed perimeter yards and the distance between all existing and proposed buildings and structures.
(4) The location and dimensions of all existing and proposed pedestrian walkways, driveways, streets, parking and loading facilities, including the number of parking spaces serving each building or land use type and all parking related screening and landscaping.
(5) An exterior lighting plan that includes the location, height, design and illumination characteristics of all external lighting fixtures within the development.
(6) The location and dimensions of any areas proposed to be conveyed, dedicated or reserved for parks, parkways, playgrounds, places of worship, school sites, and public buildings or for any other public or quasi-public use.
(7) Typical building elevations and schematic design presentations indicating the general architectural character of all proposed structures, including proposed building materials. The drawings need not be the result of final architectural decisions.
(8) A traffic circulation plan and traffic impact analysis prepared by a qualified professional indicating the proposed movement of vehicles, goods and pedestrians within the planned unit development, and to and from adjacent streets, and the impact of the proposed planned development upon existing traffic patterns. Such studies shall also include an examination of the adequacy of on-site parking facilities, vehicular circulation patterns and pedestrian access and safety.
(9) A drainage plan prepared by a qualified professional indicating the manner in which surface drainage will be controlled and managed, consistent with all village and other governmental jurisdictions, regulations and requirements.
(10) A utilities study prepared by a qualified professional indicating the adequacy of the utility systems serving the proposed planned unit development, including water distribution lines, sanitary sewers and stormwater drainage facilities.
(11) A landscape plan prepared by a qualified landscape architect indicating the general character of all proposed landscaping, screening and fencing, including all open space areas around buildings and structures. Said landscape plan need not be the result of final architectural decisions.
(12) A separate schedule setting forth any proposed exceptions to any village regulations. This schedule shall cite by section number each regulation from which an exception is sought.
In the case of a planned unit development, review and approval of this site plan as part of the planned unit development may be concurrent with the site plan approval process in section
10-2-2-4.
2. Preliminary Plan Procedure:
(a) Public Hearing By The Planning And Zoning Commission: The planning and zoning commission shall hold a public hearing on the application for a special use for a planned unit development and related preliminary plan within sixty (60) days after receipt by the zoning administrator of a complete application.
(b) Notice: Notice of the time and place of the public hearing shall be in accordance with subsection
10-2-2-3(E) (Special Uses; Notice).
(c) Recommendation: Within sixty (60) days of the close of the public hearing, unless the applicant has consented to a longer period, the planning and zoning commission shall either:
(1) Recommend approval, with or without conditions, or denial of the special use for a planned unit development and related preliminary plan, and transmit to the village board a written report giving its findings and recommendation for action to be taken by the village board on the application. The planning and zoning commission may, upon the request of the applicant and recommendation of the zoning administrator, recommend approval of the preliminary plan as the final plan in appropriate cases. The report shall include any recommended conditions or restrictions to be imposed upon the premises benefitted by the planned unit development; or
(2) Advise the applicant in writing of any recommended changes, additions or corrections to the preliminary plan. The applicant may, within sixty (60) days, submit the revised preliminary plan for planning and zoning commission consideration at a continuation of, or at a new, public hearing. The planning and zoning commission shall then recommend approval, with or without conditions, or denial of the special use for a planned unit development and preliminary plan and special use and transmit to the village board a written report giving its findings and recommendation for action to be taken by the village board on the application. In the event that the planning and zoning commission recommends changes, additions or corrections to the preliminary plan and the applicant declines to make such changes, then the planning and zoning commission shall issue a written recommendation on the plans per subsection (1) above.
(d) Preservation Commission Review And Comment: The preservation commission shall review the proposed planned unit development pursuant to section
11-1-4-9 of the village code and shall transmit its written comments to the village board.
(e) Decision By The Village Board: The village board, within sixty (60) days of receipt of the report of the planning and zoning commission and preservation commission comments, without further public hearing, shall approve, approve with conditions or deny the special use for a planned unit development and preliminary plan.
(1) If the special use for a planned unit development and preliminary plan is denied, the village board shall state in writing the reasons for the denial, and such writing shall be filed with the zoning administrator and a copy shall be sent to the applicant.
(2) If the special use for a planned unit development and preliminary plan and special use is approved, the applicant shall submit a final plan for the planned unit development.
1. Filing Of Final Plan: Within one (1) year following the approval of the special use for a planned unit development and preliminary plan the applicant shall file with the zoning administrator a final plan containing, in final form, the information required for the preliminary plan. If the planned unit development is to be developed in phases, the applicant need only file a final plan for the first phase of development, as indicated in the development and construction schedule prescribed below. The final plan for the remaining phases shall be filed in accordance with the development and construction schedule as approved by the village board.
2. Final Plan Requirements: Every final plan shall contain the following information and documentation:
(a) A final site plan drawn to an appropriate scale on material suitable for recording with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds. The final site plan shall include the following information:
(1) Final designation of the location, ground area, height, bulk and exact dimensions of all existing and proposed buildings and structures within the planned unit development.
(2) A detailed tabulation of each separate land use area, including land and building areas, and where applicable, the total number of residential dwelling units, the number of bedrooms in each unit, and the residential density.
(3) The use or uses to be made of such existing and proposed buildings or structures.
(4) The dimensions of all setbacks and the distances between all buildings and structures.
(5) The final location and dimensions of all pedestrian walkways, driveways, streets, parking and loading facilities, including the number of parking spaces serving each building or land use type, all parking related screening and landscaping, and all dumpsters and dumpster enclosures.
(6) The exact location and dimensions of any areas to be conveyed, dedicated or reserved for parks, parkways, playgrounds, places of worship, school sites, public buildings, or for any other public or quasi-public use.
(b) An accurate legal description of the entire zoning lot upon which the planned unit development is to be located, and a legal description of each separate subdivided parcel, including any areas to be conveyed, dedicated or reserved for public or quasi-public uses.
(c) All covenants, easements, agreements and other provisions required to govern the use, maintenance and continued protection of the planned unit development, along with an agreement assuring that the applicant, any subsequent owner or, where applicable, a homeowners association shall be responsible for all street, utility and common open space maintenance within said development and for snow plowing and refuse disposal.
(d) All plats, certificates, seals and signatures required for the dedication or vacation of land and/or the recording of the final site plan.
(e) If subdivision of the development site is included in the planned unit development, a plat of subdivision shall be prepared suitable for recording with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds. In like manner, if a vacation or dedication of a public street or alley is included, a plat of vacation or dedication shall be prepared.
(f) A detailed landscape plan based on final architectural decisions indicating the specific location and character of all landscaping, including the size and species of all trees, shrubs, hedges and other groundcover, and the location, size and type of all screening and fencing.
(g) A detailed utilities and drainage plan based on final architectural decisions indicating the size and location of all water distribution lines, sanitary sewers and storm drainage facilities required to serve the planned unit development and the manner in which surface drainage will be controlled and managed consistent with all applicable village regulations.
(h) A development and construction schedule indicating the following:
(1) The date when construction of the planned unit development will begin or, if developed in phases, the date when construction of the initial phase will begin.
(2) If the planned unit development is to be developed in phases, a map indicating the phases in which the planned unit development will be built, the dates when the final plans for all but the initial phase will be filed, and the approximate dates when construction of each subsequent phase will begin.
(3) The date when construction of the planned unit development will be completed, and the date when a specific use or uses will be established, or if developed in phases, the date when construction of each phase will be completed, and the date when a specific use or uses will be established for each phase.
(i) Building elevations and schematic design presentations indicating the architectural character of all proposed structures, including building materials, based on final architectural decisions and prepared in detail.
(j) Detailed drawings and design presentations of all signs to be erected within the planned unit development.
(k) A detailed exterior lighting plan showing the location, types, height, design and illumination characteristics of all external lighting fixtures within the planned unit development.
(l) An updated survey or an affidavit of no changes from a previously submitted survey of the planned unit development.
(a) Zoning Administrator Review: The zoning administrator shall review the final plan within sixty (60) days from the receipt of the complete final plan and shall take the following actions:
(1) Conformance With Preliminary Plan: The zoning administrator shall recommend approval of the final plan to the village board if it is in substantial compliance with the preliminary plan as approved by the village board and all village regulations. The zoning administrator shall certify to the village board that the final plan is in substantial conformance with the previously approved preliminary plan. Within sixty (60) days of receipt of the zoning administrator's recommendation, the village board shall review and act on the final plan.
(2) Nonconformance With Preliminary Plan: If the zoning administrator finds that the final plan is substantially changed from the approved preliminary plan, or is otherwise not in accordance with village regulations, then the zoning administrator shall recommend to the village board that the final plan be denied. If the final plan is held not to be in conformity with the preliminary plan or other village regulations, the zoning administrator shall inform the applicant with regard to specific areas found not to be in compliance, and the applicant may resubmit the final plan to the zoning administrator with changes to those areas found not to be in compliance. If the final plan is resubmitted and the zoning administrator has determined the final plan to be in substantial compliance with the preliminary plan, the zoning administrator shall certify to the village board that the final plan is in substantial conformance with the previously approved preliminary plan.
(b) Decision By The Village Board: Within sixty (60) days of receipt of the zoning administrator's recommendation, the village board shall review and act to approve or deny the final plan.
(c) Approval: After the approval of the final plan, the use of the land and the construction, modification or alteration of any buildings or structures within the planned unit development will be governed by the approved final plan and any conditions imposed by the special use/planned unit development approving ordinance rather than by other provisions of this chapter. The approving ordinance granting a special use for a planned unit development shall set forth all the requirements, special conditions and agreements made a part of the planned unit development as reflected in the final plan. The plans and other documents required as part of the final plan shall be attached to and made a part of the approving ordinance granting the special use permit for the planned unit development. The approving planned unit development ordinance shall be recorded with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds at the applicant's cost. (Ord. 3061, 6-18-2020)