F. - Pre-application conference and concept plan.

1.

Requirement for pre-application conference and concept plan.

a.

A pre-application conference shall be conducted between the applicant and the zoning administrator prior to undertaking the formal submission and review process for a special use application. The purpose of the pre-application conference is to identify, understand and anticipate key planning issues, land use activities, and site-related design requirements which may be deemed relevant by the city. The topical areas to be addressed at the pre-application conference are included on the special use permit checklist.

b.

The pre-application conference provides the opportunity for the applicant and the city to assess the specific requirements for a subsequent special use application and to determine which, if any, of the requirements of this section may be waived or amended by the zoning administrator.

c.

A pre-application conference does not negate the requirement for the submission of a concept plan or any other required information or documentation specified in this ordinance.

2.

Pre-application conference objectives. The applicant shall contact the zoning administrator to schedule a pre-application conference. The particular objective of the conference is to review the requirements of the special use permit application and concept plan as well as to discuss other aspects of the applicant's special use proposal, considering the following:

a.

Understanding of the applicant's overall land use vision, business plan and approach to operations to ensure a successful land use activity.

b.

Project location, type and mix of uses, lot configuration and setback, conceptual design, density, physical characteristics and phasing of proposed development.

c.

Compatibility of the proposed development with the city's comprehensive plan, the zoning ordinance, the subdivision ordinance, the stormwater management ordinance, all adopted master facilities plans, the capital improvements program, and plans for development of neighboring properties.

d.

Coordination of transportation improvements with other existing and planned streets within the general area of the proposed development and otherwise in keeping with the provisions of the transportation element of the comprehensive plan and other adopted transportation plans.

e.

Reasonable regulations and provisions uniquely applicable to the proposed development as related to topography, soils, geology, public utility and facilities service, drainage and flood control, transportation, traffic impacts, environmental and historic impact, economic development, and facilitation of the creation of a convenient, attractive and harmonious development.

f.

Coordination of proposed development with applicable ordinances, design guidelines and development criteria.

g.

Other matters related to review of a concept plan.