§ 100-601. Site plan and architectural review standards for all nonsingle-family properties.

(a)

Intent and purpose.

(1)

Intent. The intent of the Village of Mukwonago in establishing site plan and architectural review standards is to:

a.

Protect private and public investment in the community.

b.

Promote stable property values.

c.

Promote compatible development.

d.

Promote the attractiveness and function of the community as a quality place to live and work.

e.

Promote the preservation of community character by integrating redevelopment or new development with factors important to the community; such as the natural or built environment of historical significance and preservation of natural site features.

f.

Implement the goals, strategies and guidelines of the village's comprehensive plan, as may be amended from time to time.

(2)

Purpose. The purpose of specifically identifying site plan and architectural review standards is to:

a.

Set a consistent, clear and understandable review process.

b.

Implement the standards of specific zoning districts.

c.

Identify review criteria.

(b)

Application.

(1)

These site plan and architectural review standards shall be applicable to all redevelopment and/or new development within any of the following zoning district categories:

a.

Business.

b.

Manufacturing.

c.

Multifamily.

d.

Institutional and public.

e.

Any residential zoning district that lies within the designated design sensitivity area (DSA) of Mukwonago's Downtown, pursuant to a map of the DSA on file in the office of the village clerk. Said map may be amended from time to time by the village board, after public hearing and recommendation by the historic preservation commission.

f.

Any other use allowed in any residential or agriculture zoning district that is not a residential or agricultural based use.

(2)

The following projects are exceptions to the site plan and architectural review standards review process:

a.

Single-family and two-family dwellings.

b.

Interior remodeling.

c.

Normal exterior repair and maintenance of existing building conditions.

d.

Landscaping when permit required.

e.

Placement of temporary trailers, only for duration of construction.

(3)

Exception determination. The zoning administrator shall determine if the work merits any exception.

(4)

Accessory structures. All new accessory structures, including but not limited to garages, property maintenance storage sheds, refuse or dumpster enclosures, or any allowable temporary use such as short term tent sale, shall conform to the standards and review process of this section 100-601.

(5)

Nonconformance. Any structure or land use existing at the time of adoption of this section 100-601 on ____________ / ____________ / ____________ , may continue to exist without application of these site plan and architectural review standards, except for any unified redevelopment plan instituted by the village. Any alteration, addition or change to any existing structure or land use shall conform to the standards and review process of this section 100-601, unless the exception applies.

(c)

Review and approval process.

(1)

General process.

a.

Plan commission. The plan commission shall approve, approve with conditions or deny all site plan and architectural review applications within business zoning districts and all other nonmanufacturing zoning districts.

b.

Economic development committee. The economic development committee shall approve, approve with conditions or deny all site plan and architectural review applications within manufacturing zoning districts.

c.

Historic preservation committee. The historic preservation committee shall recommend to the plan commission (or economic development committee, if applicable) approval, approval with conditions or denial of all site plan and architectural review applications within the downtown design sensitivity area.

d.

Village board. The village board shall be informed of site plan and architectural review actions of the plan commission and economic development committee.

e.

Board of zoning appeals. The plan commission, economic development committee or historic preservation committee shall complete the site plan and architectural review process prior to the public hearing held by the board of zoning appeals to consider a conditional use.

(2)

Required preliminary review.

a.

Intent. The intent of a required preliminary review is to provide the applicant a process to gain feedback regarding how the proposal conforms to village standards and policies prior to finalizing plans for the formal review process.

b.

Application. The application fee, as set by the village board, and application form shall be submitted.

c.

Required submittal information. Five sets of the following shall be submitted:

1.

Scaled and dimensioned site plan, including lighting plan/photometrics, fencing, parking, etc.

2.

Landscape plan.

3.

Preliminary grading/stormwater management plan.

4.

Building architectural elevation plan, including preliminary examples of colors and materials.

5.

Floor plan, if necessary.

6.

Loading areas shown on plan, if necessary.

7.

Outside storage of any kind shown on site plan.

8.

Any utility considerations.

9.

Plan of operation explaining nature of business(es) to occupy structure, number of employees per shift, hours of operation.

10.

Any other information pertinent to the review of the application.

d.

Process.

1.

New development shall be responsible for all required submittal information.

2.

When in the determination of the zoning administrator the application is minor in nature, such as an exterior building alteration that would not increase required parking, the zoning administrator has the authority to waive submittal of nonapplicable information.

3.

Within two calendar weeks of submittal of a full and complete application, applicable village departments shall review said submittal information and forward review comments to applicant. At the request of the applicant or village staff, a meeting shall be held to discuss the review comments following their receipt.

4.

Following receipt of review comments, the village department representatives or applicant may request a preliminary concept feedback review from the appropriate review body; plan commission, economic development committee or historic preservation committee; to review a specific part or total application. Applicant shall submit additional plans or sets of plans to be reviewed, as requested by zoning administrator, at least ten full days prior to the public meeting of review.

5.

Any resubmittal of plans submitted by applicant in response to preliminary review comments shall be reviewed by department representatives within two weeks of resubmittal.

(3)

Formal review.

a.

Intent. The intent of the formal review is to allow review and consideration of detailed site plan and architectural review applications in the public venue.

b.

Required submittal information. Twelve complete sets of all revised and final documents identified in (2)(b), not including the application fee and completed application form, shall be required for the formal review.

c.

Process.

1.

Applicant shall submit a complete formal application at least ten full days prior to the regularly scheduled meeting of the appropriate approval body; either the plan commission, economic development committee or historical preservation committee.

2.

Village department representatives shall review the formal submittal for compliance with the results of preliminary review and may present a recommendation.

3.

Where a formal review is forwarded to the historic preservation committee, they shall offer a recommendation, with said recommendation forwarded to the next meeting of the plan commission.

4.

The plan commission or economic development committee shall approve, approve with conditions or deny the formal review application within 60 days of submittal, or the process may be extended via written approval of the applicant.

5.

Where a rezoning of property is required, and the rezoning occurs concurrently with the site plan and architectural review process, this process may be adjusted to conform with the requirement of a public hearing at the plan commission level and review and consideration of the rezoning by the village board.

(4)

Review criteria. The following criteria shall be utilized by the plan commission or economic development commission in determining approval or denial of a site plan and architectural review application.

a.

The use or uses proposed in the development are either permitted or conditional uses in the zoning district in which the development is located.

b.

Any accessory use or uses proposed in the development shall conform to the allowable accessory uses in the zoning district in which the development is located.

c.

All submitted plans shall conform to all standards of the zoning district in which the development is located.

d.

All submitted plans shall conform to all other applicable standards of the Village Municipal Code.

e.

All submitted plans shall conform to all applicable village policies and plans, including but not limited to, the comprehensive plan, sanitary system plan and water facilities plan.

f.

The plan commission, economic development committee and historic preservation commission shall have the ability to direct architectural design to conform to a particular form and style, as specified in applicable sections of the zoning code.

g.

In addition to the minimum landscaping and greenspace required in the zoning district in which the development is located, the site plan and landscape plan shall provide suitable greenspace and landscaping to conform to the overall intent of site plan and architectural review standards.

(5)

Findings of fact. In approving, approving with conditions or denial of a site plan and architectural review application, the plan commission or economic development committee shall state their findings toward approval or denial based on the intent and review criteria of this section 100-106.

(6)

Developer's agreement. Certain developments may necessitate the preparation of a developer's agreement, outlining the responsibilities of the developer and village, especially if the development completes, changes or extends any public infrastructure. If a developer's agreement is recommended by village department representatives or the plan commission or economic development committee, a developer's agreement shall be drafted for consideration by the village board.

(7)

Permit required. After approval, it is the applicant's responsibility to apply for and submit required information for a building permit, separate from this site plan and architectural review process.

(8)

Reapplication. If an application for site plan and architectural review is denied, applicant shall be allowed to submit a new application for site plan and architectural review.

(d)

Site plan and architectural review process flow chart. (Illustrated purposes only)

Flow Chart

* If rezoning, conditional use or developer's agreement required, process may be altered to fit village board approval of rezoning, developer's agreement, or board of zoning appeals approval of conditional use.

(e)

Lighting standards.

(1)

Exterior lighting plan required. At the time any exterior lighting fixture is installed or substantially modified, whenever a site plan and architectural review application is made, and whenever a conditional use permit is requested, an exterior lighting plan shall be submitted to determine whether the requirements of this section have been met and that adjoining property will not be adversely impacted by the proposed lighting. Single-family and two-family dwellings are exempt from this requirement.

(2)

Lighting plan elements. A lighting plan submitted pursuant to this ordinance shall have, at a minimum, the following elements:

a.

A catalog page, cut sheet, or photograph of all external lighting fixture(s) including the mounting method.

b.

A photometric data test report of the proposed lighting fixture(s) graphically showing the lighting distribution at all angles vertically and horizontally.

c.

A plot plan, drawn to a recognized scale, indicating the location of the lighting fixture(s) proposed, mounting, and/or installation height in feet, the overall illumination levels (in footcandles) and uniformities on the site, and the illumination levels (in footcandles) at the property boundary lines. This may be accomplished by means of an isolux curve or computer printout projecting the illumination levels.

d.

A graphic depiction of the lighting fixture lamp (or bulb) concealment and light cut-off angles.

e.

In addition to the full-size drawings required above, one copy of each such drawing submitted shall also be submitted in 11" x 17" black and white reduction.

(3)

Shielding of outdoor light fixtures. All outdoor lighting fixtures shall be shielded, except incandescent fixtures 150 watts or less and other sources of 70 watts or less. Total cut-off luminaries with angles of less than 90 degrees shall be required for all pole and building security lighting. More than the minimal level of shielding may be required.

(4)

Height of poles. The height of light poles, including the luminaries, as measured from surface of adjacent grade to top of luminary, shall be 25 feet.

(5)

Illumination levels. All outdoor lighting shall not exceed the illumination levels recommended by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IES) given below. The lighting level at any property line shall not exceed zero footcandle.

		General Parking and Pedestrian			Vehicle Use Only
Level of Activity	Examples	Avg	Min	Uniformity (Avg/Min)	Avg	Min	Uniformity (Avg/Min)
HIGH	Major Cultural or Civic Events Regional Shopping Centers	3.6 fc 60,000 lu 750 W MH 750 W HPS 375 W LPS	0.9 fc 15,000 lu 185 W MH 185 W HPS 90 W LPS	4:1	1.8 fc 30,000 lu 375 W MH 375 HPS 375 LPS	0.6 fc 10,000 lu 125 W MH 125 W HPS 65 W LPS	3:1
MEDIUM	Community Shopping Centers Cultural, Civic or Recreational Events Office Parking Hospital Parking Transportation Parking Fast Food Facilities (Airports, Commuter Lots, Etc.) Residential Complex Parking	2.4 fc 40,000 lu 500 W MH 500 W HPS 250 W LPS	0.6 fc 10,000 lu 125 W MH 125 W HPS 65 W LPS	4:1	0.9 fc 15,000 lu 185 W MH 185 W HPS 90 W LPS	0.3 fc 5,000 lu 60 W MH 60 HPS 30 LPS	3:1
LOW	Neighborhood Shopping Industrial Employee Parking Educational Facility Church Parking	0.9 fc 15,000 lu 185 W MH 185 W HPS 90 W LPS	0.18 fc 3,000 lu 35 W MH 35 HPS 18 LPS	4:1	0.45 fc 7,500 lu 90 W MH 90 W HPS 45 LPS	0.12 fc 2,000 lu 25 W MH 25 W HPS 15 W LPS	4:10

 

Assumes light is at a height of 20 feet.

(6)

Glare. No lighting shall cause glare visible from adjacent rights-of-way and/or properties.

(7)

Filtering. Metal halide fixtures shall be filtered. Filtering means any outdoor light fixture which has a glass or acrylic enclosure. Quartz glass does not meet this requirement.

(8)

Nonconforming light fixtures.

a.

Existing light fixtures which do not conform with this ordinance are allowed, but extinguishing of such lights by 11:00 p.m. is encouraged.

b.

No outdoor recreational facility, whether public or private, shall be illuminated after 11:00 p.m. except to conclude any recreational or sporting event or other activity conducted, which is in progress prior to 11:00 p.m. at a ballpark, school ballfield, outdoor amphitheater, arena or similar facility.

(9)

Display lot lighting. Display lot lighting shall be turned off within thirty minutes after closing of the business. Under no circumstances shall the full illumination of the lot be permitted after 11:00 p.m. Any lighting used after 11:00 p.m. shall be used as security lighting.

(10)

Architectural lighting. All architectural lighting shall be of 150 watts of or less (incandescent) or 70 watts or less (other types), and be extinguished no later than 11:00 p.m. Lights shall have at least 90 percent of their light falling on the illuminated structure.

(11)

Use of mercury vapor lighting fixtures. No new mercury vapor outdoor lighting fixtures shall be installed after the date of this ordinance.

(12)

Exemptions. Outdoor lighting fixtures existing and legally installed prior to the effective date of this ordinance are exempt from its provisions, however any replacement of said lighting fixtures must comply with this ordinance as set forth above.

(13)

Violations and penalty. Any person, firm, entity or corporation violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be required to pay a forfeiture per current bond schedules for each day the violation continues after being issued a citation.

(Ord. No. 656, § I, 2-1-00; Ord. No. 702, § I, 1-21-03)