The purpose of this article is to promote compatible development;
stabilize property values; foster the attractiveness and functional
utility of the community as a place to live and work; preserve and
enhance the character and quality of the built environment; maintain
the integrity of those areas which have a discernible character or
are of a special historic significance; protect public investments;
and protect the natural environment by reducing storm water runoff,
sedimentation and erosion, and the destruction of environmentally
sensitive areas.
No person shall commence any use or erect any structure, other
than those specifically exempted in this chapter, prior to the issuance
of a site plan permit under this section.
A.
Site plan permits issued by Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator
shall issue a site plan permit for residential development, which
shall include: single-family and two-family development and redevelopment
occurring on individual lots.
A.
To implement the purposes set forth in this article, the Plan Commission
and Zoning Administrator shall review the following, as applicable:
the site; existing and proposed structures; neighboring uses; utilization
of landscaping and open space; parking areas; driveway locations;
loading and unloading; street and highway access; traffic generation
and circulation; drainage; sewerage and water systems; proposed operations;
and other requirements of this chapter.
B.
The Plan Commission and Zoning Administrator will approve site plans
only after determining that:
(1)
The proposed use(s) conform(s) to the uses permitted in that
zoning district.
(2)
The dimensional arrangement of buildings and structures conform
to the required area, yard, setback, and height restrictions of this
chapter.
(3)
The relative proportion of the scale and mass of a building
to neighboring existing buildings, to pedestrians or observers, or
to other existing buildings shall be maintained or enhanced when new
buildings are built or when existing buildings are remodeled or altered.
(4)
The visual continuity of roof shapes, rooflines and their contributing
elements (e.g., parapet walls, coping, cornices, and the like) shall
be maintained in building development or redevelopment.
(5)
The proposed use conforms to all use and design provisions and
requirements (if any) as found in this chapter for the specified uses.
(6)
There is a proper relationship between the existing and proposed
streets, highways, and sidewalks within the vicinity of the project
in order to assure the safety and convenience of pedestrian and vehicular
traffic.
(7)
The proposed on-site buildings, structures and entryways are
situated and designed to minimize adverse effects upon owners and
occupants of adjacent and surrounding properties by providing for
adequate design of ingress/egress, interior/exterior traffic flow,
pedestrian movement, stormwater drainage, erosion, grading, lighting
and parking as specified by this chapter and any other codes or laws.
(8)
Natural features of the landscape are retained where they can
enhance the development on 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 neighborhood.
(9)
Adverse effects of the proposed development and activities upon
adjoining residents or owners are minimized by appropriate screening,
fencing, landscaping or other mitigating measures as provided or required
in this chapter.
(10)
Land, buildings and structures are readily accessible to emergency
vehicles and persons with disabilities.
(11)
The site plan is consistent with the intent and purpose of this
chapter.
(12)
The site plan is consistent with the public goals, objectives,
principles, standards, policies and design criteria set forth in the
Village's adopted comprehensive plan or components thereof.
A.
Fees. The applicant shall submit to the Village all fees based upon
the fee schedule adopted by the Village of Denmark Board.
B.
Complete application. An application shall be completed in full.
An incomplete application shall not be accepted by the Village.
D.
Application packet requirements.
(1)
Developed lots.
(a)
Owner's name and address.
(b)
Date of plan submittal.
(c)
Lot size.
(d)
Site plan drawing showing:
[1]
Distance from all existing and proposed principal and accessory
structures to applicable property lines and rights-of-way.
[2]
Distance from existing or proposed principal structure to existing
and proposed accessory structures.
[3]
Existing and proposed rights-of-way and widths.
[4]
Existing and proposed easements for and locations of all utility
lines, including sanitary sewers, water mains, storm sewers, other
drainage facilities and features, communications lines, electrical
lines, natural gas lines and other utilities present on and around
the site, as applicable.
(e)
The type, size, height, location, and use of all existing and
proposed structures with all building dimensions shown.
(f)
Scaled architectural plans illustrating the design and character
of proposed structures.
(g)
Other information as may be required by the Zoning Administrator.
(2)
Undeveloped lots. In addition to the requirements above, plan
data for development on previously undeveloped lots shall include:
A.
Fees. The applicant shall submit to the Village all fees based upon
the fee schedule adopted by the Village of Denmark Board.
B.
Presubmittal meeting. Prior to the submittal of a site plan, the
developer shall meet with the Zoning Administrator and other appropriate
Village staff to discuss zoning district, site plan, time lines, infrastructure
and utilities, and other Village requirements. Such meeting should
occur prior to any extensive outlay of funds on the part of the developer
since it is intended to identify potential problems and methods to
alleviate them and to encourage a cooperative effort between the developer
and the Village.
C.
Complete application. An application shall be completed in full.
An incomplete application shall not be accepted by the Village.
D.
Submittal requirements.
(1)
The petitioner shall apply to the Village of Denmark for the
scheduling of an appearance before the Plan Commission no less than
two weeks prior to the regularly scheduled Plan Commission meeting.
The appearance before the Plan Commission shall not be scheduled unless
the application is complete. No placement of the application on any
agenda, as an item to be acted upon, shall occur unless said application
is complete per all the applicable requirements. The item may be placed
on an agenda as a discussion-only item, without an application.
(2)
In order for an application to be considered complete and forwarded
to the Plan Commission for review, the applicant shall submit to the
Village Clerk:
(a)
No fewer than six copies of all site plans. All plans shall
be drawn to an engineering scale no greater than one inch equals 100
feet plus one complete set of such plans reduced in size to 11 inches
by 17 inches.
(b)
One digital copy of all site plans, in PDF format, or other
format preapproved by the Village.
A site plan submitted to the Village of Denmark for review shall
contain the following information, as applicable:
A.
Name of project/development.
B.
Location of project/development by street address and/or tax parcel
number.
C.
Name and mailing address of developer/owner.
D.
Name and mailing address of engineer/architect.
E.
North arrow.
F.
Scale.
G.
Boundary lines of property, with dimensions.
H.
Two-foot contours on the subject property and extending from the
subject property a minimum distance of 25 feet in all directions.
I.
Location, identification, and dimensions of existing and proposed:
(1)
Adjacent streets and street rights-of-way.
(2)
Private streets and public street rights-of-way.
(4)
All existing and proposed buildings and structures (including
numbers of units within each proposed building and/or structure).
(5)
Parking facilities.
(6)
Water bodies, wetlands, and floodplains.
(7)
Stormwater ponds, drainage ditches, and drainage patterns.
(8)
Sidewalks and walkways.
(9)
Bicycle facilities.
(10)
Driveway access locations.
(11)
Off-street loading areas and docks.
(12)
Fences and retaining walls.
(13)
All exterior signs.
(14)
Exterior refuse collection areas.
(15)
Exterior lighting.
(16)
Traffic flow entering, within, and exiting site.
(18)
Location and dimensions of proposed outdoor display areas.
(20)
Grading and erosion control plans.
(21)
Landscaping plans.
(22)
A staging plan for any projects involving more than one phase
or construction season which sets forth the chronological order of
construction and relates to the proposed uses and structures of various
service facilities and estimated completion dates.
(23)
Other information considered pertinent by the Plan Commission,
Zoning Administrator, or other Village staff.
A.
The Plan Commission, in its consideration of the submitted complete
application, shall take into account the purpose and intent of this
chapter and criteria for review. The Plan Commission, in reviewing
the application, may require such additional measures and/or modifications
as it deems necessary to accomplish these objectives.
B.
If such additional measures and/or modifications are required, the
Plan Commission may withhold approval of a site plan until a revision
depicting such additional measures and/or modifications is submitted
to the satisfaction of the Plan Commission, or may conditionally approve
the application subject to the provision of a revised application
reflecting the direction of the Plan Commission to the satisfaction
of Village staff.
C.
Such amended plans and conditions applicable to the proposed use
shall be made a part of the official record, and development activity
on the subject property may not proceed until the revised application
has been approved by one of the two above procedures as directed by
the Plan Commission.
D.
The Plan Commission may require appropriate sureties to guarantee
that improvements will be completed on schedule.
In reviewing site plan applications, the Plan Commission shall
utilize the following criteria as a basis to determine whether the
submitted site plan shall be approved, approved with conditions, or
denied. The purpose of these criteria is to identify site plan and
design features that affect the physical aspect of the Village's
environment. These criteria are not intended to restrict imagination,
innovation, or variety, but rather to set minimum standards and assist
in focusing on site plan and design principles that can result in
creative solutions that will develop satisfactory visual appearance
within the Village, preserve taxable values, and promote the public
health, safety, and welfare.
A.
All standards of this chapter and other applicable Village regulations
are met.
B.
Adequate public facilities and utilities are provided.
C.
Adequate control of stormwater and erosion is provided and the disruption
of existing topography, drainage patterns and vegetative cover is
minimized insofar as is practical.
D.
Appropriate traffic control, parking, ingress/egress, and pedestrianways
are provided.
(1)
All parking lots and/or driving areas are paved with concrete
or asphalt.
(2)
Landscaped islands, trellises, raised sidewalks or similar techniques
are employed to break up the expanse of a parking lot and provide
safe pedestrian access.
(3)
Parking lots are located to the side or rear of the building,
whenever possible.
E.
A minimum of 10% of the gross lot area is landscaped and/or open
space areas. Stormwater management areas may be included in the calculation.
F.
Exterior lighting is contained on the lot to the extent practicable.
G.
Outside refuse bins are located behind the principal structure and
screened from view by use of solid screening or opaque fencing material.
Plastic or wooden slats through cyclone fencing shall not be deemed
sufficient.
H.
A minimum ten-foot vegetative buffering or opaque fencing is provided
adjacent to any R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, or RD zoned lots. Plastic
or wooden slats through cyclone fencing shall not be deemed sufficient.
I.
The appearance of buildings maintains a consistency of design, materials,
colors, and arrangement.
(1)
Buildings shall have an articulated front facade and/or varied
rooflines and in the B-1, B-2, B-3, I-1, I-2, and IN Districts, multifamily
housing and boarding or lodging houses in the R-4 District, and nonresidential
buildings in the R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, and RD Districts, large
walls shall contain windows or other treatments to break up the mass.
(2)
A minimum of 30% of a facade facing an existing or future street
shall be finished with brick, wood, fieldstone, decorative masonry
material, decorative glass panels, or decorative precast concrete
panels, except where the building style requires a different material.
(3)
Attractive aluminum or vinyl siding which has the appearance
of wood siding, a "brushed" surface, or other compatible attractive
material may, however, be permitted.
(4)
Such finished material shall extend for a distance of at least
20 feet along the sides of the structure.
(5)
No lain concrete block building or metal-faced building, except
those with an attractive finished surface mentioned above, shall be
permitted.
(6)
Digital samples of all materials shall be furnished to the Plan
Commission for review and approval.
(7)
All mechanical equipment is enclosed or screened. Rooftop equipment
is integrated into the design of the structure, enclosed, or screened
from ground-level view to the extent practicable.
(8)
Loading docks, loading areas, and overhead doors are located
on the side or rear of the building(s).
J.
Appropriate building orientation is maintained to complement and
enhance neighborhood development character.
(1)
All buildings shall have their primary facade oriented parallel
to the street.
(2)
Alternatively, a building may be oriented to another geopolitical
feature such as a rear lot line or other specified natural feature,
provided that a direct pedestrian walkway is provided between the
building entrance and the street.
Absolutely no land use or development activity, including site
clearing, grubbing, or grading, shall occur on the subject property
prior to the approval of the required site plan. Any such activity
prior to such approval shall be a violation of this chapter and shall
be subject to all applicable enforcement mechanisms and penalties.
The exterior walls and roofs of buildings shall be maintained
in a clean, orderly, and attractive condition, free of cracks, dents,
punctures, breakage or other forms of visible marring. Materials that
become excessively faded, chalked, cracked, chipped, damaged, or otherwise
deteriorated shall be replaced, refinished, repaired, or repainted
in accordance with the reasonable determination and order of the Zoning
Administrator in consultation with the Building Inspector.
Any development activities deemed by the Plan Commission to
constitute a substantive deviation from the approved site plan shall
be in violation of this chapter.
All site plan approvals by the Plan Commission shall expire
if the proposed project has not started construction within 12 months
of the date of approval and finished construction within 24 months
of the date of approval, unless otherwise agreed upon.
