Ordinances-2017-393 - Zoning Code Amendment - OPD

B. Preliminary Submittal. To begin the OPD process, the applicant shall submit 9 copies of a preliminary description of the proposal to the City, accompanied by a fee provided by the adopted fee schedule. This preliminary submittal shall include at a minimum the following: 1. Project Narrative, Concept Drawings and site plans, each of sufficient scope and detail so as to allow for a basic review of location, land area, land use, land use intensity, traffic generation and adjacent streets, storm water drainage, utility service, and previous case history. 2. Any other materials the applicant may feel helpful such as statements, photographs, plans, renderings, models, material samples and other items necessary to describe existing conditions and the proposed project. 3. A list of all property owners and their mailing addresses within 200 feet of the boundaries of the proposed OPD District to the City. C. Planning Conference. 1. The City Staff will review the preliminary submittal documents and schedule with the applicant a planning conference. 2. During the planning conference the applicant will be given the chance to present the proposal and receive feedback from staff. 3. After the conference City Staff will provide in writing a summary of the meeting including both recommended and required changes to the applicant. 4. The requirement to have a conference and fee may be waived by the City Administrator if it is determined that sufficient information already exists regarding the proposal and case site. 5. The City may recommend an Applicant attend more than one planning conference. 6. If agreeable to the City, the applicant may schedule additional Planning Conferences to refine the proposal. D. Citizen Participation Meeting. A Citizen Participation Meeting must be held prior to a Planning work session. Citizen Participation Meetings are informal “open house” type meetings moderated by the City, for neighbors and other interested parties to ask questions and better understand the potential project. It is intended to avoid public misconceptions and to help the owner understand neighborhood issues.