The Commission, subject to the following conditions,
may approve a concept site plan in any district.
A. The property, which is proposed to be developed, shall
be posted by the owner or developer with a notice not less than 22
inches by 28 inches at least 14 days prior to the presentation of
the concept plan and shall remain posted for a period of 30 days so
that the public is made aware of the possible use of the property.
The posting shall include the name of the project, the owner and developer
names and addresses, surveyor and engineer names and addresses and
the date for the proposed presentation to the Planning Commission.
Notice shall be given to each adjoining property owner in accordance
with regulations established by the City.
B. The developer will present the concept site plan at
a Commission meeting. If the Commission accepts the plan, the developer
will submit to the Zoning Administrator the appropriate number of
plans to be transmitted to the review agencies. The Zoning Administrator
will complete a study for the Commission to be submitted at the next
Commission meeting, or a time specified by the Commission. This study
will be an overview of the relation of the proposed concept plan to
the surrounding area, certification that the proposed concept would
comply with the current zoning, and may include any information the
Zoning Administrator believes should be provided to enable the Commission
to make an informed decision. The Commission shall review the study
and may vote on the approval of the proposed concept plan at its next
meeting.
C. The concept site plan shall comply with all applicable
provisions of the Code of the City of Taneytown and all other applicable
state and county codes and provisions. The Commission may require
more stringent design provisions if it is demonstrated that they are
necessary to promote the public health, safety or welfare or to promote
good site plan design. In addition, the Commission shall review and
approve a concept site plan based on the following criteria:
(1) The Commission shall consider whether the proposed
use will add to or create an inadequacy to any street, street section,
or intersection.
(2) The Commission shall consider whether the proposed
use will add to or create an inadequacy of any public school expected
to service the proposed development.
(3) The Commission shall consider whether the proposed
use will add to or create an inadequacy in fire protection, police
protection, emergency services, recreation facilities, water facilities
and/or sewerage facilities.
(4) The Commission shall consider whether the proposed
use conforms to the City of Taneytown and Environs Comprehensive Plan
and the Carroll County Water and Sewer Master Plan.
(5) The Commission shall consider whether the proposed
use violates the provisions of any enforceable deed restrictions or
covenants attached to the property.
D. The Commission shall require that public comments
be heard prior to a Commission vote on approval of a concept site
plan and that all persons present at the meeting be allowed to address
the Commission.