A. 
A potential applicant for a conditional use permit shall request a conference with Township staff prior to application submission. Township staff may recommend that the applicant request a conference with the Planning Commission prior to application submission.
B. 
A preapplication conference shall not be regarded as a formal application for the conditional use permit. The filing of any report, sketch plan, plat or map prior to or at such conference shall not constitute submission of a plan or application for conditional use, nor shall such materials be binding on subsequent submissions by the applicant.
C. 
Application requirements. An application for conditional use shall meet all content requirements of a preliminary land development plan as set forth in § 180-9 of the Code of the Township of College.[1] In addition, the applicant shall provide a copy of all proposed, pending and/or approved federal or state permits applicable and/or necessary for the conduct of any of the conditional uses contained herein. The Township may require additional site-specific information necessary for a thorough review of the application as follows:
(1) 
Additional requirements which shall be submitted with any submission for a conditional use permit in the I-1 District shall include but not be limited to:
(a) 
The tract(s) or portion thereof that meet(s) the requirements as specified in § 87-18 shall be shown on each land development plan for property or lease area within the IRA and shall denote the following items:
[1] 
A running total of square footage devoted to any type of retail establishment for the sale or rental of goods for the entire original tract, including the balance of any square footage in the retail bank.
[2] 
A running total of area devoted to industrial verses nonindustrial uses for the entire area defined as an Industrial Revitalization Area.
(b) 
Any proposed subdivision or allocation of land within the IRA shall show the areas on the plan of industrial and nonindustrial use.
(c) 
Any other item to be controlled and regulated as part of this chapter beyond the requirements of the Chapter 180 shall be shown on the land development plans.
(2) 
Additional requirements which shall be submitted with any application for a conditional use permit for a wind energy facility shall include but not be limited to the following:
[Added 10-18-2007 by Ord. No. O-07-14]
(a) 
A narrative describing the proposed wind energy facility, including an overview of the project; the project location; the generating capacity of the wind energy facility, the number, representative types and height or range of heights of wind turbines to be constructed, including their generating capacity, dimensions and respective manufacturers; and a description of wind energy facility accessory facilities.
(b) 
An affidavit or similar evidence of agreement between the property owner(s) and the facility owner or operator demonstrating that the facility owner or operator has the permission of the property owner to apply for necessary permits for construction and operation of the wind energy facility.
(c) 
Identification of the properties on which the proposed wind energy facility will be located, and the properties adjacent to where the wind energy facility will be located.
(d) 
A site plan showing the planned location of each wind turbine, property lines, setback lines, access road and turnout locations, substation(s), electrical cabling from the wind energy facility to the substation(s), ancillary equipment, buildings, and structures, including permanent meteorological towers, associated transmission lines, and layout of all structures.
(e) 
The developer shall provide the Township with a study justifying the need for wind turbines. The study shall include but is not limited to data showing reasonable average wind speeds capable of generating electricity and the available capacity to transmit the electricity into the power grid.
(f) 
The developer shall prepare and provide documents related to shadow flicker assuming a worst-case scenario where the wind turbine is in constant operation while the sun is shining and the wind and the turbine rotor keep tracking the sun by yawing the turbine exactly as the sun moves. The documents shall illustrate the following:
[1] 
Illustration of the affected properties, including any affected occupied buildings;
[2] 
The time of day and time of year properties and occupied buildings will be affected; and
[3] 
Total amount of time each occupied structure will be affected by shadow flicker.
(g) 
Documents related to decommissioning, including a schedule for the decommissioning and financing security.
(h) 
Other relevant studies, reports, certifications and approvals as may be reasonably requested by College Township to ensure compliance with this chapter.
(3) 
Additional requirements which shall be submitted with any application for a conditional use permit to exceed maximum building height shall include but are not limited to:
[Added 8-21-2008 by Ord. No. O-08-06
(a) 
A shadow analysis shall be performed whereby the applicant demonstrates through the submission of plans the effect of shadows from the proposed building on nearby properties for at least three times of the day: 8:00 a.m., 12:00 noon, and 4:00 p.m. and on at least three days of the year: June 22, December 22 and one of the two equinoxes, autumnal or vernal.
(b) 
A visual impact analysis shall be performed whereby the applicant demonstrates to Council's satisfaction the visibility of the proposed building from properties within a one-mile radius. The visual impact analysis should contain, at a minimum, the following information:
[1] 
Sufficient information to briefly describe the significant visual resources (topography, water bodies, man-made development, vegetation, etc.).
[2] 
Identify viewers and/or viewer groups which would be impacted most by the project.
[3] 
Describe the visual impacts of the project on these resources and viewers.
[4] 
Photographic simulations of the proposed building from points selected by Township staff and/or Planning Commission within a one-mile radius of the building.
[5] 
Map of properties from which the proposed building will be visible from within a one-mile radius of the building.
[6] 
Identify appropriate measures to mitigate or minimize harm, including but not limited to:
[a] 
Alternative building locations.
[b] 
Alternative building heights, including developing the subject property under the permitted height regulations allowed without a conditional use permit.
[c] 
Screening and landscaping.
[d] 
Use of concealing colors so the building can better blend into the environment if necessary.
(c) 
Building elevation drawings shall be provided illustrating building architecture, material types, ceiling height of highest habitable space and total building height.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 180, Subdivision of Land, § 180-9, Contents of preliminary plan.
D. 
Filing fee. The required filing fee for conditional use application review and hearing will be specified by Township resolution. This fee may, from time to time, be amended by Township resolution.
A. 
Following the required preapplication conference, the applicant shall present to the Township a complete application submission as per the guidelines set forth in the application requirements in § 87-9 and shall appear before the Township Council to request that a public hearing be set on the application. Upon this request, the Township Council shall establish the date, time and place for a public hearing. The public hearing shall be held no later than 60 days following the meeting at which the Township Council receives the request unless the applicant has agreed, in writing, to an extension of time.
B. 
The Planning Commission shall review the application at the next legally advertised regular meeting following the receipt of the application from the Township Council or at a meeting specially called for this purpose and shall make a recommendation to Council prior to the public hearing.
C. 
The applicant shall provide public notice, as defined by the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code,[1] concerning the public hearing for the proposed use. This public notice shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality not less than 10 days or more than 20 days before the date of the public hearing. The notice shall establish the time, date and place of the hearing and shall describe the proposal in general terms.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
D. 
The hearing shall be conducted in a manner as provided for in §§ 908 and 913.2 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. §§ 10908 and 10913.2, respectively
E. 
In addition to the public hearing notice, the applicant shall provide, via certified mail, a written notice to the owners of all property within 1,500 feet of the site proposed for conditional use. Copies of the certified mail return receipts shall be provided to the Township by the applicant.
F. 
The Township Council shall render a written decision on the application within 45 days after the last hearing before the Council. The Council may approve the request for a conditional use permit or may deny the request for a conditional use permit with a specific list of reasons for such denial. The Township shall mail written notification of the Council's action, including the specific list of reasons for denial if applicable, to the applicant within five days of said action by the Township Council.