Planned Unit Development
(PUD) Requests
Planning Commission
A Step-By-Step Guide
INTRODUCTORY MEETING WITH PLANNING STAFF Staff will assist the applicant by explaining the review
process, review the zoning requirements for a PUD, and provide site information, review the application and
detailed site plan requirements, waive requirements if applicable. The applicant is encouraged to contact
adjoining and nearby property owners and occupants to discuss their project prior to the public hearing. A
copy of the mailing information for the 300’ notification can be obtained from Staff upon request.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION Applicant will submit application at least 30 days before the next regularly
scheduled Planning Commission meeting (first Thursday of the month) to the Zoning Administrator for
review. The Zoning Administrator shall review the application and site plan. Staff will forward a copy of the
request to the Director of Public Safety, DPW/Utility Director, and City Engineer for review/comments as
needed. Fee must be received before any requests are processed.
APPLICATION/SITE PLAN IS INCOMPLETE Staff will prepare a notice of findings/corrections that
will be sent to the applicant. Due to the review time/noticing requirements applicants are
encouraged to submit their requests in advance of the 30 day minimum requirement.
APPLICANT SUBMITS REVISIONS Staff reviews for completeness
APPLICATION/SITE PLAN IS COMPLETE Staff will prepare notice of public hearing (ad in newspaper, posted
on City web page, City Facebook page, posted at City Hall, mailing to all owners/occupants within 300’ of
property). Noticing must be at least 20 days prior to meeting date.
SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE Staff schedules meeting, applicant presents their request to the Site Plan
Review Committee. Committee will review request and make recommendations to the Commission.
Public Hearing Applicant shall present their case to the Commission along with any correspondence in
support of their request. Staff will give their report, the public is invited to speak on the request, and
correspondence will be read into the record. Public hearing will be closed.
Meeting The Planning Commission will begin their deliberation on the request. If the Commission
determines that no additional information is needed they will deliberate/take action on the request. The will
adopt either a resolution to approve/approve with conditions or deny the request. If the Commission
determines that additional information is needed they will postpone their determination until the next
regularly scheduled meeting to allow the applicant time to provide the necessary information.
Permit If approved, Staff will formalize the resolution of approval and prepare a special use permit.
Applicant will sign special use permit that will be sent to the Register of Deeds Office for recording. A copy
of the recorded document will be forwarded to the applicant for their files and a land use permit will be
issued.
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Planning & Zoning
395 Third Street
Manistee, MI 49660
231.723.6041 (phone)
231.398.3526 (fax)
Planned Unit Development Application
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Submission of Application
Applications must be submitted 30 days prior to the meeting for review for completeness. A Planned Unit Development
application shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for review, analysis, and recommendation. Each application
shall be accompanied by the payment of a fee $750.00 and any applicant escrow payments as required by Section 2701
and in accordance with the schedule of fees adopted by the City Council to cover the costs of processing the application.
All land for which application is made must be owned by or under the control of the applicant, and the parcel must be
capable of being planned and developed as one integral unit including any non-contiguous parcels. The application must
be signed by all applicants and must contain the materials described in this Section. Failure of the applicant to provide
such requested information in a timely manner may delay the process of review.
Property Information
Address:
Applicant Information
Name of Owner or Lessee:
Address:
Phone #:
Cell#:
Name of Agent (if applicable):
Address:
Phone #:
Cell#:
Narrative
A detailed narrative description of the applicant's intent and objectives (physical, social, and
environmental).
A certified boundary survey and legal description of the property.
A statement of present ownership of all land contained in the PUD.
Population profile for the development.
Proposed financing.
Development staging.
Estimated impact of the proposed development on roads, schools, and utilities, including water and sewer,
fire protection and emergency services.
Waste emissions and methods of handling smoke, dust, noise, odors, liquid and solid wastes, and vibrations,
if applicable.
Market and economic feasibility.
Such other information pertinent to the development or use.
Site Plan Review Process
A planned unit development application (6 copies) shall be submitted to the Site Plan Review Committee (Subcommittee)
of the Planning Commission for review, analysis, and recommendation. An application fee is required and shall be non-
refundable. All land for which application is made must be owned by or under the control of the applicant, and the
parcel must be capable of being planned and developed as one integral unit including any non-contiguous parcels. The
application must be signed by all applicants and must contain the materials described in this Section. Failure of the
applicant to provide such requested information in a timely manner may delay the process of review. After
recommendation by the Site Plan Review Committee the applicant will submit 10 copies of the application and Site
Plan for the Planning Commissions consideration.
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Applicant:
Submission Guidelines
Items that are bold and italicized cannot be waived
Detailed site plan shall include twelve (12) copies of all required information including any documents rendered in color
and a digital PDF of the Site Plan shall be forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Department. Unless specifically waived by
the Zoning Administrator the site plan shall be prepared by an Engineer, Architect, Landscape Architect or Surveyor
licensed to work in Michigan and shall include and illustrate at a minimum the following information:
Waived
Initials
Included
Planned Unit Development and Detailed Site Plan Requirements
The site plan shall be prepared by an Engineer, Architect, Landscape Architect or Surveyor licensed to
work in Michigan.
A scale drawing of the site and proposed development thereon, including the date, name and address
of the preparer, a certified boundary survey and legal description of the property. In no instance shall
the scale of the drawing be greater than one inch equals 20 feet nor less than one inch equals 200 feet.
One copy shall be submitted in a photo-reduced form on 17” x 11” paper.
Property parcel number (from the Assessment Roll of the City).
The scale of the drawing and north arrow
A vicinity map illustrating the property in relation to the surrounding street system.
Existing and proposed topography of the site at two (2) foot contour intervals, its relationship to
adjoining land, and proposed changes in topography. Topography of the site and its relationship to
adjoining land illustrated at 2-foot contours and including an area extending 100 feet from the parcel
boundary.
Illustration of existing natural and man-made features, existing land use and zoning for the entire
site and surrounding area within one hundred (100) feet. Existing man-made features, including
buildings, fences, landscaping, parking, screening and the locations, heights and footprint of each.
The location of all existing trees having five (5) inches or greater diameter at breast height, identified
by common or botanical name. Trees proposed to remain, to be transplanted or to be removed shall
be so designated. Cluster of trees standing in close proximity (3-5 feet or closer) may be designated
as a "stand" of trees, and the predominant species, estimated number and average size shall be
indicated.
All water features; springs streams and creeks, lakes and ponds, wetlands, and flood plains.
Locations, heights and sizes of existing and proposed structures and other important features.
Illustration of all proposed improvements and buildings, fences, landscaping, parking and screening,
including location, height, footprint of each.
A rendering of the exterior elevation of the proposed buildings and structures, on-site parking,
sidewalks, and travel lanes.
Proposed setbacks from property lines and building separations distances. Setback lines and their
dimensions.
The percentage of land covered by buildings, parking and landscape open space, or preserved open
space. Percentage of land covered by buildings and impervious surfaces and that reserved for open
space.
A land use tabulation summary shall be provided indicating types of uses, acreage for each land use,
number of units, densities and land use intensities.
Dwelling unit density where pertinent; including a density schedule demonstrating number of each
dwelling type, if applicable.
Dwelling unit density where pertinent.
Project phasing, if applicable.
Location of public and private rights-of-way and easements contiguous to and within the proposed
development which are planned to be continued, created, relocated or abandoned, including grades
and types of construction of those upon the site. Location of public and private rights-of-way and
easements contiguous to and within the proposed development which are planned to be continued,
created, relocated or abandoned, including grades and types of construction of those upon the site.
Curb-cuts, driving lanes, parking, and loading areas. Curb-cuts, driving lanes, parking and loading
areas, including the number of parking spaces and parking calculations; vehicular circulation patterns
and features, location and size of all parking spaces and the identification of service lanes and parking.
Curb-cuts and driveways on adjacent properties.
Location and type of drainage, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and other facilities. Location and type
of drainage, sanitary sewers, storm sewers and other facilities, including surface and subsurface
drainage for all impermeable surfaces on the site and all drainage calculations.
Existing and proposed water main, sanitary and storm sewer, natural gas, electric, telephone, cable
television and other utilities, the proposed location of connections to existing utilities and any proposed
extensions thereof.
Proposed changes to the topography of the site illustrated at no greater than two (2) foot contours.
Soil erosion and sediment control measures which shall include preventative soil erosion devices or
measures, both during and after any site work related to the development.
Signage characteristics and on-site illumination. Detail on proposed signage including an illustration
of all proposed signs, their surface area, height and nature of illumination, in accordance with Article
21.
A lighting plan in conformance with Section 525.
Location and nature of fences, landscaping and screening. The proposed landscape massing, open
spaces and their intended use, active and passive recreation facilities pursuant to the landscaping
and buffering standards of Section 531. A written and illustrated landscape plan prepared in accord
with Section 531 of this Zoning Ordinance.
If the parcel is a result of a parcel division undertaken after the adoption of this Ordinance, the site plan
shall illustrate all structures and buildings, drawn to scale located on the previously undivided property.
Any additional material information necessary to consider the impact of the project upon adjacent
properties and the general public, as may be requested by the Planning Commission. Any additional
material information necessary to consider the impact of the project upon adjacent properties and the
general public as may be requested by the Zoning Administrator or the Planning Commission.
Any required approvals, permits, changes or modifications required by any applicable regulatory
agency.
Special Groundwater Protection. [If applicable requirements will be provided]
Authorization
CERTIFICATION AND AFFIDAVIT:
The undersigned affirm(s) that he/she/they is/are the owner, leasee, owner's representative,
contractor involved in the application; and that the information included in this application is correct. Further,
if the request is approved, the applicant will comply with all of the requirements of the City of Manistee Zoning
Ordinance and certifies that measures proposed to mitigate adverse impacts will be completed in a timely
fashion. The undersigned, by signing the Application, agrees to pay any and all fees and escrow payments in
full as provided in Article 27.
Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ______________________
Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ______________________
If applicant is Incorporated or a Limited Liability Corporation a copy of the Articles of Incorporation are to be submitted
with application.
By checking this box permission is given for Planning Commission Members to make a site inspection if desired.
Yes No Please indicate if the applicant will be tax exempt, applying and/or eligible for tax
abatements, credits or deferments for this proposed project. If Yes, explain:
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[The Planning Commission may request this additional information after the Public Hearing on the application]
Office Use Only
Fee: $750.00 $__________Escrow Payment
Receipt #
Date Received:
Hearing Date:
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