§ 3.1.4. Conceptual plan package review.

A.

The conceptual plan package shall include the following:

1.

A narrative addressing the proposed development explaining how it meets the purpose, intent, and standards of this article. The narrative shall include a tabulation of the approximate number of acres for each different land use type within the project, the approximate number of dwelling units by type, the approximate gross residential density, the approximate commercial density as well as square feet, the common open space acreage, the approximate open space acreage, the anticipated number, type and size of recreational facilities and other public amenities, and the legal mechanism for protecting and maintaining common/public open, as required in article 5;

2.

A site location map showing the proposed development, abutting properties, the access connections of the proposed development to surrounding and existing development, and transitional buffer zones, if required;

3.

A multimodal access plan, prepared at a scale not greater than one inch equals one hundred feet (1"=100'), to demonstrate a unified plan of continuous access to and between all structures in the proposed development and adjacent properties where connections are appropriate. The multimodal access plan shall cover the entire proposed development along with public right-of-way of adjoining streets and any other property lying between the subject property and any primary or secondary streets. Safe and convenient pathways shall be provided from sidewalks along streets to each structure entrance, including pedestrian access routes across parking lots and between adjacent buildings within the same development. Connections to available transportation nodes, such as driveways, sidewalks, and bike paths shall be shown along adjacent streets and those entering adjoining properties. Where an existing or planned public transportation station or stop is within one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) feet from the nearest boundary of the subject property, the access plan shall show how pedestrians may safely travel from such station or stop to the subject property. Where an existing or planned bike path is located within one thousand five hundred feet (1,500) feet from the nearest boundary of the subject property, the access plan shall show how safe, continuous and convenient bicycle access shall be provided to the subject property.

4.

Two (2) copies of a plan drawn to a designated scale of not less than one inch equals one hundred feet (1"=100'), certified by a professional engineer or land surveyor licensed by the state, presented on a sheet having a maximum size of twenty-four (24) inches by thirty-six (36) inches, and one (1) eight and-one-half (8.5) inches by eleven (11) inches reduction of the plan. A ".pdf" copy of the plan shall be e-mailed to the director of planning for distribution to the district commissioners, at-large commissioners, and citizen stakeholder in whose district or area the property is located for review and comments. If presented on more than one (1) sheet, match lines shall clearly indicate where the several sheets join. Such plan shall contain the following information:

a.

Boundaries of the entire property proposed to be included in the development, with bearings and distances of the perimeter property lines;

b.

Scale and north arrow, with north, to the extent feasible, oriented to the top of the plat and on all supporting graphics;

c.

Location and approximate dimensions in length and width, for landscape strips and required transitional buffers, if any;

d.

Existing topography with a maximum contour interval of five (5) feet and a statement indicating whether it is an air survey or field run;

e.

Delineation of any floodplain designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, United States Geological Survey, or DeKalb County;

f.

Delineation of any jurisdictional wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act;

g.

Approximate delineation of any significant historic or archaeological feature, grave, object or structure marking a place of burial if known, and a statement indicating how the proposed development will impact it;

h.

Delineation of all existing structures and whether they will be retained or demolished;

i.

General location, in conceptual form, of proposed uses, lots, buildings, building types and building entrances;

j.

Height and setback of all existing and proposed buildings and structures;

k.

Location, size and number of all on-street and off-street parking spaces, including a shared parking analysis, if shared parking is proposed;

l.

Identification of site access points and layout, width of right-of-way and paved sections of all internal streets;

m.

Conceptual plans for drainage with approximate location and estimated size of all proposed stormwater management facilities and a statement as to the type of facility proposed;

n.

Development density and lot sizes for each type of use;

o.

Areas to be held in joint ownership, common ownership or control;

p.

Identification of site access points and layout, width of right-of-way and paved sections of all internal streets;

q.

Location of proposed sidewalks and bicycle facilities, trails, recreation areas, parks, and other public or community uses, facilities, or structures on the site;

r.

Conceptual layout of utilities and location of all existing and proposed utility easements having a width of ten (10) feet or more;

s.

Standard details of signs, sidewalks, streetlights, driveways, medians, curbs and gutters, landscaped areas, fencing, street furniture, bicycle lanes, streets, alleys, and other public improvements demonstrating compliance with the design guidelines for the overlay district; and

t.

Seal and signature of the professional preparing the plan.

5.

Two (2) copies of the conceptual building designs including elevation drawings drawn to a scale of not less than one-sixteenth-inch equals one (1) foot showing architectural details of proposed building, exterior materials, all of which demonstrate that the proposed design is in compliance with the Subarea Overlay District in which it is located. Drawings shall be presented on a sheet having a maximum size of twenty-four (24) inches by thirty-six (36) inches, along with one (1) eight and-one-half (8½) inches by eleven (11) inches reduction of each sheet. A ".pdf" copy of the drawings shall be e-mailed to the director of planning or designee for distribution to the district commissioners, at-large commissioners, and the citizen stakeholder in whose district or area the property is located for review and comments. If the drawings are presented on more than one (1) sheet, match lines shall clearly indicate where the several sheets join.

6.

Lighting plan. See article 5.

7.

Traffic study. See article 5.

( Ord. No. 15-06 , 8-25-2015)