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9-2-13. Concept Plan Review and Comment.
<br />(a) Purpose of Concept Plan Review: The purpose of the concept plan review step is to determine a general
<br />development plan for the site, including, without limitation, land uses, arrangement of uses, general
<br />circulation patterns and characteristics, methods of encouraging use of alternative transportation modes,
<br />areas of the site to be preserved from development, general architectural characteristics, any special height
<br />and view corridor limitations, environmental preservation and enhancement concepts, and other factors as
<br />needed to carry out the objectives of this title, adopted plans, and other city requirements. This step is
<br />intended to give the applicant an opportunity to solicit comments from the reviewing authority early in the
<br />development process as to whether the concept plan addresses the requirements of the city as set forth in
<br />its adopted ordinances, plans, and policies. Comments on a concept plan are not binding, but are meant to
<br />inform any subsequent site review application. A concept plan review and comment shall not relieve the
<br />applicant of the burden to seek approvals for elements of the plan that require review and approval under
<br />the Boulder Revised Code.
<br />(b) Projects Required to Complete Concept Review and Comment: Any applicant for a development that exceeds
<br />the "Site Review Required" thresholds set forth in Paragraph 9-2-14(b)(1), B.R.C. 1981, shall complete the
<br />concept review process prior to submitting an application for site review.
<br />(c) Application Requirements: A concept plan should be a preliminary plan for the development of a site of
<br />sufficient accuracy to be used for discussing the plan's conformance with adopted ordinances, plans, and
<br />policies of the city. The concept plan provides the public, the city manager, and the planning board
<br />opportunity to offer input in the formative stages of the development. An application for a concept plan
<br />review and comment may be filed by a person having a demonstrable property interest in land to be
<br />included in a site review on a form provided by the manager and shall include the following:
<br />(1) The written consent of the owners of all property to be included in the development;
<br />(2) A context map, drawn to scale, showing the site and an area of not less than a 300-foot radius around
<br />the site, including streets, zoning, general location of buildings, and parking areas of abutting
<br />properties;
<br />(3) A scaled and dimensioned schematic drawing of the site development concept and an area of not less
<br />than 200 feet around the site, showing:
<br />(A) Access points and circulation patterns for all modes of transportation;
<br />(B) Approximate locations of trails, pedestrian and bikeway connections, on -site transit amenities,
<br />and parking areas;
<br />(C) Approximate location of major site elements, including buildings, open areas, natural features
<br />such as watercourses, wetlands, mature trees, and steep slopes; and
<br />(D) Proposed land uses and approximate location;
<br />(4) Architectural character sketches showing building elevations and materials; and
<br />(5) A written statement that describes, in general, how the proposed development meets this title, city
<br />plans and policies, and addresses the following:
<br />(A) Techniques and strategies for environmental impact avoidance, minimization, or mitigation;
<br />(B) Techniques and strategies for practical and economically feasible travel demand management
<br />techniques, including without limitation, site design, land use, covenants, transit passes, parking
<br />restrictions, information or education materials, or programs that may reduce single -occupant
<br />vehicle trip generation to and from the site; and
<br />(Supp. No. 156, Update 1)
<br />Created: 2023-07-11 10:27:02 [EST]
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