[Added 1-10-2006 by Ord. No. 06-01;
amended 2-11-2014 by Ord. No. 14-01]
It is the intent of this article to serve the public interest
by promoting a high standard of development within the Village. Through
a comprehensive review of both functional and aesthetic aspects of
new development or redevelopment, the Village seeks to accomplish
the following:
A. Ensure the application of quality design principles within new and
redevelopment projects.
B. Ensure the active participation and review of site plans by the affected
public.
C. Maintain and improve the Village's tax base.
D. Mitigate, to the extent feasible, adverse impacts of one land use
upon another.
E. Promote the orderly and safe flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
F. Preserve and enhance the natural and built environment.
Prior to obtaining site plan and building approval, it is unlawful
to do any of the following:
B. Move a structure to any lot within the Village.
C. Expand or change the use of a structure or parcel of land or modify
an accessory structure, or site or land feature in any manner which
results in a different intensity of use, including the requirement
for additional parking, an area variance or a use variance.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the previous section, the
following shall not require site or building plan approval:
A. Construction or alteration of a single- or two-family residential
structure or accessory structure on a lot zoned for residential use
which has been created under the Village's Subdivision Ordinance.
B. Situations not requiring the acquisition of a variance and meeting
the following criteria:
(1) Enlargement of a structure by less than 10% of its gross floor area;
or
(2) In the case of more than one structure on a lot or parcel, the enlargement
of one or more structures is less than 10% of the gross floor area
of all the structures combined;
(3) However, these exemptions shall not apply if the enlargement of the
structure or structures increases the rate or volume of stormwater
runoff, or both, to an extent that cannot be accommodated by existing
facilities onsite. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant
to provide the Village with a stormwater analysis documenting compliance
with this exemption.
C. Changes in the leasable space of a multitenant structure where the
change does not intensify the use or require additional parking beyond
the capacity of the site.
In the review of site plans, the Plan Commission and Village
Board shall analyze such of the following criteria as may be relevant
to the proposed development for the purposes of ascertaining its compliance
with all applicable Village ordinances, the Village's Official Map
and Comprehensive Plan, the health, welfare, and safety of residents
of the Village, as well as with respect to its compatibility with
and impacts upon existing land uses surrounding the development property
and in the same general neighborhood and zoning district.
A. Traffic access: All proposed traffic access ways shall conform to Village Code §
186-12B, regarding street access, and §
219-9G, regarding obstructions within the vision clearance.
B. Circulation and parking: Off-street parking and loading spaces shall
be provided that are consistent with the applicable zoning district
parking requirements and parking lot design criteria contained in
other chapters and sections of the Village Code.
C. Landscaping and screening: All playground, parking, loading areas,
service areas and rooftop mechanical equipment are properly and reasonably
screened at all seasons of the year from the view of adjacent lots
and streets and that the general landscaping of the site is in character
with that generally prevailing in the neighborhood.
D. Illumination: The lighting from the installation of outdoor flood
or spotlighting and illuminated signs is of an intensity which is
reasonable for the purpose served and will be appropriately shielded
from adversely impacting the use and enjoyment of adjoining properties.
E. Signage: The signage on the property is in compliance with Village
ordinances and State Administrative Rules, is placed in a manner that
preserves the visual site lines to adjoining properties, and is in
keeping with the general character and appearance of neighboring properties.
F. Site preservation: The site is to be preserved in its natural state
to the extent practicable by minimizing tree and soil removal and
designing grade changes to be in keeping with the general appearance
of neighboring developed or developing areas.
G. Relationship to adjacent and neighboring properties: The site plan
will provide special attention to the following:
(1) The orderly layout of structures and uses on the site to create a
harmonious relationship of buildings and open spaces with natural
site features and with existing and future buildings having a visual
relationship to the site.
(2) The amount and location of open space and landscaping.
(3) Vehicular and pedestrian circulation, including walkways, interior
drives and parking in terms of location and number of access points
to the public streets, width of interior drives and access points,
general interior circulation, separation of pedestrian and vehicular
traffic and arrangement and amount of parking.
H. Architectural standards: It is not the intent of the Village to restrict
design freedom unduly when reviewing project architecture in connection
with a site and building plan. However, it is in the best interest
of the Village to promote high standards of architectural design and
compatibility with surrounding structures and neighborhoods.
I. Protection of adjacent and neighboring properties: Reasonable provisions
have been made for surface water drainage, sound and sight buffers,
preservation of views, light and air and those aspects of design not
adequately covered by other regulations which may have substantial
effects on neighboring land uses.
J. Adequacy of utilities: The utilities to serve the site are adequate
in size to serve the proposed future use of the property and located
for a proper connection to the Village sewer and water utilities.
Generally, the Plan Commission's review of development plans
is a multistep process. Reviews include concept design, preliminary
plan review and the final development plan review. Additional reviews
of either step may be required if the presentation of information
is insufficient or other concerns are identified which would warrant
an amendment to the information and its resubmittal. Preliminary plan
review is required by the Plan Commission; final plan review is required
by the Plan Commission and Village Board.
A. Applications/submittals and fees must be submitted at least 10 days
prior to the meeting. The Village Board typically meets the second
Tuesday of each month, and the Plan Commission meets the first Tuesday
of each month. All meetings are subject to change, and it is the responsibility
of the applicant to verify meeting dates. The application form shall
be accompanied with three twenty-four-inch-by-thirty-six-inch copies
of the plans, 10 eleven-inch-by-seventeen-inch copies and one electronic
version of the plans and any required fee(s).
B. Concept design.
(1) Before submitting a preliminary project for the approval process,
each developer is required to meet with the Village staff to review
a concept design of the proposed project. Said design shall contain
such information as: site location, showing adjacent streets and subdivisions;
boundaries of proposed project; proposed street layout; approximate
topographic features; proposed lot layout; and existing and proposed
building locations, easements, and utilities sufficient for staff
to evaluate on a preliminary basis compliance with relevant codes
and ordinances.
(2) No fee shall be charged for the concept design review. The purpose
shall be to provide a general overview of the compliance of the proposed
project with existing rules and regulations.
C. Preliminary project plan review, Plan Commission (required information).
(1) Site plan to scale showing the following:
(a)
General location map. Identify developments and/or property
owners of adjacent lots.
(b)
Parcel dimensions and total square feet/acres.
(c)
Building locations with dimensions, existing and proposed.
(d)
Adjacent street right-of-way and curb locations.
(e)
Street accesses, existing and proposed.
(f)
Off-street parking locations, existing and proposed.
(g)
Site conditions, including but not limited to existing vegetation,
topography, surrounding land uses, and existing and proposed easements.
(h)
Preliminary grading plans including a stormwater plan, which
includes pre-development and post-development stormwater calculations
for two-year, ten-year and one-hundred-year storm events and plans
to accommodate the stormwater runoff per all applicable federal, state
and Village codes, and which demonstrate that post-development stormwater
runoff rates do not exceed pre-development stormwater runoff rates
for two-year, ten-year and one-hundred-year storm events.
[Amended 2-11-2014 by Ord. No. 14-01]
(i)
Existing utility locations (water, sanitary and storm sewer,
natural gas and electric, cable TV, fire hydrants) and easements.
Main sizes for water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewers shown.
(j)
Proposed water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer main locations
and fire hydrant locations.
(2) Building plans.
(a)
Conceptual building elevations are desirable or photographs
of similar buildings.
(b)
Detailed building plans are not required.
(c)
Developer should be able to answer general questions concerning
proposed building height, area, materials and use.
D. Final project plan review, Plan Commission and Village Board (required
information).
(1) Site plan.
(a)
Same as preliminary project plan review including necessary
modifications.
(b)
Additional information required by Plan Commission as result
of preliminary plan review.
(c)
Curb cuts, driveways, access roads, parking spaces, off-street
loading area and sidewalks, show radii for access to streets.
(d)
Access for fire and other emergency vehicles.
(e)
Landscaping plan showing existing vegetation and caliper or
height of any species of trees and shrubs to be added.
(f)
Location and photometric plan for all exterior lighting.
(h)
Finished grading, drainage plans, minimum two-foot contours
including invert elevations of appropriate utility information.
(j)
Utility plan including sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water, fire
hydrants, natural gas and electricity, cable TV in nearby street and
utility easements into site including invert elevations of appropriate
utility information.
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Note: Plans shall include language that utilities will be constructed
per current Village specifications. Site requiring the extension of
any Village utility shall be designed and certified by a registered
engineer. A copy of the site plan is to be submitted in an electronic
format.
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(2) Building plans.
(c)
Construction, utility details (as submitted for state approval).
(d)
Any additional information requested by the Plan Commission
and Village Board.
(e)
Plans to be certified by a registered architect.
(3) Fees are required for the following:
(a)
Village Engineer site plan review.
[1]
Payment of review expenses required. Where in the sound discretion
of the Village it is deemed to be necessary or advisable to retain
the services of an engineer, architect, or other professional so as
to ensure that the project will conform with local, county, and state
codes, ordinances, rules and statutes, the cost of those services
shall be assessed against the applicant. The Village may require that
a deposit in cash be made against the projected expenses and reserves
the right to deny the granting of any required permits or licenses
until such time as when the expense in question has been fully paid.
[2]
Other permits and fees, if applicable.
[b] Erosion control fee (§ 219-64).
[c] Building permit (§
92-5); fee schedule based on estimated cost.
[3]
Fees to be collected before site preparation work occurs include
erosion control permit and fee.
[4]
Fees collected with the building permit include building inspection,
sewer and water hookup fees, impact fees as applicable if not collected
with plat approval and a developer's agreement.
[5]
Building permits issued only after receipt of Wisconsin State
approval of plans.
[6]
Sign and fence permits required for compliance review prior
to erection of sign or fence.
[7]
Street opening permit and deposit is to be paid before any work
is performed within a public right-of-way.
[8]
Fees for the review of conditional use permit, rezoning, or
variance applications are to be paid at the time the application is
submitted.
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This checklist is being provided as a summary of the requirements
for project plan review and is not intended as a substitute for any
code requirements.
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E. Developers should also be aware of existing requirements including
but not limited to:
(1) Projects in a floodplain: Municipal Code Chapter
216.
(2) Projects in a designated wetland: Municipal Code Chapter
216.
(3) Projects within the boundaries of the National Scenic Riverway: Municipal Code Chapter
217, § NR 118, Wis. Adm. Code.
(4) Subdivision projects: Municipal Code Chapter
218.
(5) Zoning: Municipal Code Chapter
219.
F. Other reviews:
(1) Polk County Highway Department for projects adjacent to a county
road.
(2) State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for projects adjacent
to a state highway.
(3) Osceola Airport Commission for projects within village limits regarding
height limitation zoning and property adjacent to airport property.
(4) Any other applicable agency but not limited to Historic Preservation
Commission, DNR - St Croix River District.
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Applications/submittals will not be scheduled for Plan Commission
and/or Village Board meetings until all required information has been
submitted.
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G. Other issues (after Board approval):
(1) The Standard Specifications and Detail Plates book and CD for construction
standards is available from the Public Works Department.
All construction work shall be performed and full compliance
with all conditions of approval for a site plan shall be fulfilled
within two years of the date of said approval, without exception.
Failure to abide by this requirement shall result in the approval
being deemed null and void without notice from the Village. The Plan
Commission reserves the right, without a public hearing, to extend
the time period for compliance for good cause shown by the permit
holder.
Upon receipt of a completed application, a date shall be set
for review of the site plan before the Plan Commission. The review
will be held no less than 10 days after mailed notice is sent to the
owner of properties located wholly or partially within 200 feet of
the site, as reflected in the last property tax bills. The Village
Administrator may require an expanded mailing list for sites where
the development would be visible over a larger area. Following the
hearing, or any continuance thereof, the Plan Commission shall make
a recommendation. The site plan shall be forwarded to the Village
Board with the Plan Commission's recommendation for review on the
next available agenda. Final approval of the site plan requires a
simple majority vote of the Village Board.
The Plan Commission, concurrently with the conditional use permit
or rezoning application, shall consider any site and building plan
application which is accompanied by a request for a conditional use
permit or for a rezoning amendment pursuant to this division.
Approval of a site plan shall be issued in writing on behalf
of the Village Board, upon recommendation of the Plan Commission.
Said approval shall be based upon compliance of the plan with all
statutes, administrative rules and Village ordinances in effect at
the time of submittal, as well as upon consideration of the compatibility
of the same with and impacts upon existing land uses on properties
surrounding the development property, in its neighborhood and in the
same zoning district, as well as consideration of the health, welfare
and safety needs of the residents of the Village. The Village Board
reserves the right to condition its approval of any site plan upon
any of the above-cited criteria.
Site and building plans shall be valid only for the project for which approval is granted. Construction of all site elements shall be in compliance with the plans and specifications approved by the Plan Commission and Village Board. A final permit shall not be issued until all site plan elements have been completed according to the approved site plan, or until financial guarantees have been provided to the Village pursuant to §
219-100 of this article.
It shall be the obligation of the owner to maintain the site
in a manner consistent with the approved site and building plan. Unapproved
alterations are in violation of this division.
The terms and conditions of approval of the site plan shall
be embodied in a permit signed by the property owner and the Village.
If the site plan elements are not completed according to the
approved site plan at the time the applicant requests a certificate
of occupancy, certificate of completion or other final permit, the
applicant shall provide a letter of credit or escrow deposit to insure
that all items shown in the approved site plan shall be completed
within nine months thereafter. Financial guarantees shall be equal
to the sum of 110% of the total cost of the uncompleted items on the
approved site plan, including materials and labor. The Village is
entitled to reimburse itself out of said funds for any cost and expense
incurred by the Village for completion of the work in case of default
or in the event the site plan elements are not completed within nine
months of issuing the certificate of occupancy, certificate of completion
or other final permit. The letter of credit or escrow amount may be
reduced periodically by the amount of completed site improvements
as determined in writing by the Village Administrator.