07-16-2007 Planning Commission Packet

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�tv,:x` '�' FILE#07-3303 July 16,2007 � Page 2 of 5 ' in a general manner the subdivider of the changes or additions, if any, which will be required in the layout, and the character and extent of required � improvements and dedications which will be required as a prerequisite to the approval of the preliminary plat. The planning commission may require additional changes as a result of further study of the preliminary subdivision. Sec. 82-217.Nonresidential subdivisions. • (a) General. If a proposed subdivision includes land that is zoned for commercial or industrial purposes,the layout of the subdivision with respect to such land sha11 make such provision as the council may require. A nonresidential subdivision shall also be subject to all the requirements of the site plan approval set forth in chapter 78. Site plan approval and nonresidential subdivision approval may proceed simultaneously at the discretion of the council. A nonresidential subdivision sha11 be subject to a11 the requirements of this chapter,as well as such additional standards required by the council, and shall conform fo the proposed land use and standards established in the comprehensive municipal plan, and chapter 78. (b) Standards. In addition to the principles and standazds in this chapter, which are appropriate to the planning of all subdivisions,the subdivider sha11 demonstrate to the satisfaction of the council that the street,parcel and block pattern proposed is specifically adapted to the uses anticipated and takes into account other uses in the vicinity. The following principles and standards shall be observed: (1) Proposed industrial parcels shall be suitable in area and dimensions to the types of industrial development anticipated. (2) Street rights-of-way and pavement.sha11 be adequate to accommodate the type and volume of traffic anticipated to be generated upon them. (3) Special requirements may be imposed by the city with respect to street, � curb, gutter, and sidewalk design and construction. (4) • Special requirements may be imposed by the city with respect to the installation of public utilities, including water, sewer, and stormwater � drainage. . (5) Every effort shall be made to protect adjacent residential areas from potential nuisance from a proposed commercial or industrial subdivision, including the provision of extra depth in parcels backing up on existing or potential residential development and provisions for a permanently landscaped buffer strip when necessary. (6) Streets carrying nonresidential traffic, especially truck traffic, shall not normally be extended to the boundaries of adjacent existing or potential . residential areas. For Site Plan Review:� Sec. 78-732. Building perxnit application review. All applications for a building permit in any B-4 office and professional district shall be reviewed by the council and may be referred to the planning commission for review.