agent to the Community Development Department at least ten to fourteen (10-14) days prior to the Development Review Committee meeting. The purpose of the Development Review Committee meeting will be to evaluate the completeness of the application and to provide the applicant with specific feedback/input on the proposed site plan. Prior to the Development Review Committee meeting, the Director of Community Development shall distribute copies of the Site Plan to Committee members. After discussion on a proposed site plan, the Development Review Committee may recommend approval, denial, approval with modifications, or request that the applicant revise the plan and return to a future Development Review Committee meeting for further review. The Development Review Committee shall have thirty (30) days to provide a recommendation to approve or reject a site plan, with or without modifications, although this period may be extended by agreement of the parties concerned. 2. Action by Planning and Zoning Commission. After actions by the Development Review Committee, the site plan shall be placed on the Planning and Zoning Commission agenda. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall have forty-five (45) days to approve or reject a site plan, with or without modifications, although this period may be extended by agreement of the parties concerned. 3. Execution of Statement of Agreement and Conditions. If approved, the Director of Community Development shall prepare a Statement of Agreement and Conditions authorizing the Site Plan and summarizing any conditions imposed by the City upon such Plan. The Statement of Agreement and Conditions shall be executed by both the Mayor and Petitioner. As a condition of approval, the applicant shall file with the City Treasurer a letter of credit or a performance guarantee approved by the City Attorney to insure completion of approved landscaping, fencing, parking and loading, drainage and all other specific items of the Site Plan. The amount of the performance guarantee and the required completion date shall be recommended by the City Engineer based on current construction costs. If the proposed construction cost is less than $50,000, no performance guarantee is required. B.
For all other projects requiring Site Plan Review: 1. Development Review Committee. One copy of the complete application, along with twelve (12) copies of the site plan shall be submitted by the property owner or his or her certified agent to the Community Development Department at least ten to fourteen (10-14) days prior to the Development Review Committee meeting. The purpose of the Development Review Committee meeting will be to evaluate the completeness of the application and to provide the applicant with specific feedback/input on the proposed site plan. Prior to the Development Review Committee meeting, the Director of Community Development shall distribute copies of the Site Plan to Committee members. After discussion on a proposed site plan, the Development Review Committee may approve, deny, or approval with modifications. The Development Review Committee shall have thirty (30) days to approve or reject a site plan, with or without modifications, although this period may be extended by agreement of the parties concerned. Rejection of a site plan may be appealed to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Appeals shall be accompanied by required fees and twelve (12) additional copies of the proposed plans. The appeal shall
City of Galesburg Development Ordinance Article 1- General Provisions
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