Members. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consist of seven members, the Village President, who shall be its presiding officer, the Chair of Finance, the Chair of Parks and Grounds, a Trustee at large, and three citizens.

Citizen members. The three citizen members shall be appointed by the Village President and confirmed by the Village Board for a three-year term. Present members of the Planning Commission at the enactment of this chapter shall serve three years from the point of their present appointment.

Planning. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall have the duties of making reports and recommendations as to the planning and development of the Village of Rothschild to the Village Board, public officials, agencies, public utility companies, civic, educational, professional and other organizations and citizens.

Review and recommendation. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall review plans and applications submitted under this chapter. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall review and recommend to Village Board:

The proposed use(s) conform(s) to the use(s) permitted in that zoning district.

The dimensional arrangement of buildings and structures conforms to the required area, yard, setbacks, and height restrictions and other standards set forth in this chapter.

There is a proper relationship between the existing and proposed streets and highways within the vicinity of the project in order to assure the safety and convenience of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

Proposed on-site buildings, structures and entryways are situated and designed to minimize adverse effect upon the owners and occupants of the adjacent and surrounding properties by providing for adequate design of the ingress/egress, interior/exterior traffic flow, stormwater drainage, erosion, grading, lighting, parking, and other standards set forth in this chapter.

Natural features of the landscape are retained where they can enhance the development of the site or where they furnish a barrier or buffer between the project and adjoining properties used for dissimilar purposes or where they assist in preserving the general safety, health, welfare, and appearance of the Village.

Adverse effects of the proposed development and activities upon adjoining and surrounding properties are mitigated by appropriate screening, fencing, or landscaping.

Land, buildings, and structures are readily ADA accessible to emergency vehicles and disadvantaged persons.

The site plan is consistent with the public goals, objectives, principles, standards, and policies set forth in the Village's adopted Master Plan or components thereof.

The site plan is consistent with the intent and purpose to promote the public health, safety and general welfare, to encourage the use of the land in accordance with its character and adaptability, to avoid the overcrowding of population, to lessen congestion on public roads and streets, to reduce hazards to life and property, and to facilitate existing plans.