07-27-15 Agenda, Packet & Committee Meeting Notice

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Request for determination of minor /major modification shall be provided in writing to the Executive Director detailing the extent of the change or changes. The Executive Director may request additional documentation that would be needed to determine whether the proposed changes qualify as Minor Modifications or Major Modifications and outlined below. (2) Minor Modifications. Minor modifications to a Preliminary Plan or Secondary Approval which has already received approval from the Area Plan Commission or the Executive and which do not involve: (A) an increase in height, area, bulk or intensity of land uses beyond what was originally approved during the Zone Map Change to PUD, unless the Area Board of Zoning Appeals Grants a variance for height, area, or bulk; (B) the designation of additional land uses; (C) the reduction of perimeter yards beyond what was originally approved during the Zone Map Change to PUD, unless the Area Board of Zoning Appeals grants a variance; (D) an encroachment into any drainage easement, regulated drain setback or floodplain; or, (E) the reduction in the amount of parking for any use below that which is required by Section 21 -07.04 of this Ordinance unless the Area Board of Zoning Appeals grants a variance, may be authorized by the Executive Director without a public hearing in its continuing administration of the PUD if, in the determination of the Executive Director, the requested minor modifications do not adversely impact the purpose or intent of the overall development. (3) Major Modifications. If the Executive Director determines that the proposed modification does not meet the criteria above or is of such a nature as to adversely impact the purpose or intent of the overall development the petitioner shall be required to file a new petition for zone map amendment. (e) SECONDARY PLAT APPROVAL The process for the approval and recording of a secondary plat for any development in a PUD approved pursuant to this section shall be issued in a manner consistent with that for any other subdivision within the St. Joseph County as set forth in the St. Joseph County Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended, and with any additional requirements or commitments entered into in connection with the approval of the preliminary plan pursuant to this section. The approval and recording of a secondary plat is required prior to the issuance of an improvement location permit for any improvements on a lot. (f) MAINTENANCE OF COMMON OPEN SPACE