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Walled Lake City Zoning Code

Sec. 51-16.05

Application data requirements.

(a)

Required data. Applications for planned unit development shall include all data requirements specified in this section. All information required to be furnished under this subsection shall be kept updated until a certificate of occupancy has been issued pursuant to section 51-22.06.

(1)

Requirements for preliminary review. The following information shall be included on, or attached to, all planned unit development plans submitted for preliminary review. Upon review of a specific planned unit development proposal, the planning commission may waive or modify specify requirements if they are deemed unnecessary to make the determinations required by this article. For example, if final site plan approval is not being sought as a part of the planned unit development approval for specific phases of a project, the planning commission may accept schematics and minimum or maximum development standards in lieu of specific plans and a detailed layout. The name, address and telephone number of:

a.

All persons with an ownership interest in the land on which the planned unit development project will be located together with a description of the nature of each entity's interest (for example, fee owner, optionee, leasee, or land contract vendee).

b.

All engineers, attorneys, architects or registered land surveyors associated with the project.

c.

The developer or proprietor of the planned unit development project.

(2)

The legal description of the land on which the planned unit development project will be developed together with appropriate tax identification numbers.

(3)

The acreage area of the land on which the planned unit development project will be developed.

(4)

An overall conceptual land use plan for the planned unit development, drawn to scale. The overall plan shall graphically represent the development concept using maps and illustrations to indicate each type of use, approximate square footage or acreage allocated to each use, and approximate locations of each principal structure and use in the development. The overall plan shall indicate types of residential use; office, commercial, industrial, and other nonresidential uses; each type of open space; community facility and public areas; and other proposed land uses. The overall land use plan shall also include the following:

a.

A general location map.

b.

Approximate locations and setbacks of each structure and use in the development.

c.

Typical layouts and facade design for each type of use or building. Detailed information, including floor plans, facade elevations, and other information normally required for site plan review, shall be provided for buildings which are proposed for construction in the first phase.

d.

The building footprint of proposed buildings. In the case of single-family detached development, the plan should indicate the setbacks and outline of the area within which a house could be constructed on each lot.

e.

The vehicular circulation system planned for the proposed development, including a designation of each street as to whether it is proposed to be private or dedicated to the public.

f.

The location of existing private and public streets adjacent to the proposed development with an indication of how they will connect with the proposed circulation system for the new development.

g.

The approximate layout of parking areas, open space, and recreation/park areas.

h.

Proposed landscape screening along the perimeter and within the site, including greenbelts, berms and screening walls.

(5)

The maximum number of nonresidential and residential units to be developed on the subject parcel.

(6)

An environmental analysis of the land, including a topographic survey, hydrology study, analysis of soil conditions, and analysis of other significant environmental features.

(7)

Specific locations and dimensions of wetland areas and significant site features such as tree stands, unusual slopes, streams and water drainage areas.

(8)

A map showing existing zoning designations for the subject property and all land within one quarter mile.

(9)

A map and written explanation of the relationship of the proposed planned unit development to the city's master plan and future land use map.

(10)

Maps and written analysis of the significant natural, cultural, and geographic features of and near the site. Features which shall be considered include existing vegetation, topography, water courses, wildlife habitats, streets and rights-of-way, easements, structures, and soils.

(11)

An analysis of the traffic impact of the proposed planned unit development on existing and proposed streets.

(12)

An analysis of the fiscal impact of the proposed planned unit development on the city and the Walled Lake School District.

(13)

Documentation that the applicant has sufficient development experience to complete the proposed project in its entirety.

(14)

Information concerning the stormwater and drainage system, sanitary sewer service, water service, and other utility systems.

(15)

Location of sidewalks along roads and elsewhere within the development.

(16)

A specific schedule for completing the planned unit development, including the phasing or timing of all proposed improvements.

(17)

If final site plan approval is being sought, then the information required in section 51-21.28 for site plan review shall be submitted.

(b)

Requirements for final review. The following information shall be included on, or attached to, all planned unit development plans submitted for final review:

(1)

All information required for preliminary review as specified in section 51-16.04(2).

(2)

Detailed site plans for all buildings and uses which are proposed for construction in the first phase. Detailed site plans shall comply with the site plan review requirements in section 51-21.28. Where a project is proposed for construction in phases, the planning commission may recommend that final approval be granted contingent on subsequent review and approval of detailed site plans for individual buildings proposed for the later phases.

(3)

Detailed engineering plans for the entire development or the first phase, as applicable. The plans shall be prepared in accordance with the engineering standards adopted by the city council, including the following:

a.

Engineering plans for all roads, drive aisles, and paved areas;

b.

Site drainage plans, including retention and/or retention areas;

c.

Engineering plans for proposed utility systems, including sanitary sewerage and water systems;

d.

Plans for controlling soil erosion and sedimentation during construction.

(4)

If the planned unit development is to be constructed in phases, the developer shall obtain final review and approval for each phase prior to the commencement of construction for that phase.

(Code 1994, § 16.05)