17.51.030 Procedure.
The following procedures shall be observed when a planned development proposal is submitted for consideration:
A. An applicant shall submit 21 copies of a preliminary development plan to the commission for study at least 30 days prior to the commission meeting at which it is to be considered. The preliminary plan shall include the following information:
1. Proposed land uses, building locations and housing unit densities.
2. Proposed circulation pattern indicating the status of street ownership.
3. Proposed open space uses.
4. Proposed grading and drainage pattern.
5. Proposed method of water supply and sewage disposal.
6. The location, size, and type of any isolated trees over four inches in diameter one foot from ground level and any groups of trees.
7. Relation of the proposed development to the surrounding area and the comprehensive plan;
B. Prior to discussion of the plan at a commission meeting, copies shall be submitted by the planning director to city departments for study and comment;
C. The commission shall consider the preliminary development plan at a meeting at which time the findings of persons reviewing the proposal shall also be considered. In reviewing the plan, the commission shall need to determine that:
1. There are special physical conditions or objectives of a development which the proposal will satisfy to warrant a departure from the standard regulation requirements;
2. Resulting development will not be inconsistent with the comprehensive plan objectives of the area;
3. The development shall be designed so as to provide for adequate access to and efficient provision of services to adjoining parcels;
4. The plan can be completed within a reasonable period of time;
5. The streets are adequate to support the anticipated traffic, and the development will not overload the streets outside the planned area;
6. Proposed utility and drainage facilities are adequate for the population densities and type of development proposed;
7. The noise, air, and water pollutants caused by the development do not have an adverse effect upon surrounding areas, public utilities, or the city as a whole;
D. If, in the opinion of the commission, the foregoing provisions are satisfied, the proposal shall be processed according to this section. If the commission finds to the contrary, they may recommend the application be denied or return the plan to the applicant for revision;
E. The commission may attach conditions to carry out the purpose of this ordinance provided that such conditions are not used to exclude needed housing or unnecessarily reduce planned densities, and do not result in unnecessary costs or delay;
F. Before approving a planned development, the commission shall follow the procedure for considering an amendment as required in Chapter 17.72 MMC (Applications and Review Process) of this ordinance;
G. Permits for construction in a planned development shall be issued only on the basis of the approved plan. The approved site plan shall be placed on file with the planning department and become a part of the zone and binding on the owner and developer. The developer is responsible for requesting permission of the planning commission for any major change of the details of the adopted site plan. Minor changes to the details of the adopted site plan may be approved by the city planning director. It shall be the planning director’s decision as to what constitutes a major or minor change. An appeal from a ruling by him may be made only to the commission. Review of the planning director’s decision by the planning commission may be initiated at the request of any one of the commissioners;
H. An approved planned development shall be identified on the zoning map in addition to the existing zoning. (Ord. 4242 §1, §2, 1983; Ord. 4128 (part), 1981; Ord. 3380 (part), 1968).