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Town of Monument Planning Department Sketch PD Plan Checklist Name of Project: Project The following checklist must be returned with the application to the Planning Department. Any waivers must be requested prior to submittal. All sketch plans shall contain the following information (Based on Town Code Section 17.40.130). The Sketch Planned Development Site Plan is a conceptual version of the Preliminary PD Site Plan. In preliminary fashion, the Sketch PD plan indicates the proposed use and density of the property, and includes open space areas, major planned roadways, and utility services. Submittal Requirements Applicant (initial each item submitted). Town Staff 1. Written narrative explaining the overall development plan to be enabled by the Sketch PD Site Plan, including the major use types, densities, open space areas, and major roadways and other planned infrastructure elements. In addition, a narrative which relates the various elements of the Sketch PD Plan to the Town’s Comprehensive Plan maps, goals, and policies must be provided. Preliminary analysis of water demand and necessary water rights conveyances. (See attached Town Code and Water Checklist). 3. Copies: The number of 24”x36” sized drawings, and 11”x17” sized drawings is determined at the time of the pre-application conference, and is based on the number of referral agencies to whom the plans will be sent. An addressed, unsealed, envelope with a copy of the project plans, narrative, and application inserted is required for each referral agency, along with copies for Town staff. 4. Development application and fees (including retainer). ---PAGE BREAK--- 5.Title company proof of ownership (ownership and encumbrance report). 6. Environmental Assessment Report addressing environmental constraints and resources and the suitability of the development including, but not limited to, a Geotechnical Report, Wildlife Impact Report, Wildfire Hazard analysis, an evaluation of any historical sites or buildings; identification of any toxic materials or potential hazards to development; a slope analysis map, written assessment of existing vegetation, and impacts of the development on the natural vegetation with recommendations to minimize the impact, and including any recommendations addressing these topics e.g., mitigation of geohazards and soil constraints, hazardous waste cleanup, wildlife plans, weed management plans, etc. Sketch Plan Drawing Requirements 1. Proposed name of project and names and address of owners, mortgagees and lienholders, land planner, plan preparer, engineer, and surveyor. North arrow, graphic and written scales, and date of preparation. Vicinity map including a north arrow, nearest major roads and intersections, nearby local roads, and subdivisions. Outline the subdivision boundary and show adjacent parcels. Existing zoning, land use, lot lines, building locations and curb cuts for the subject and adjacent properties. (Discuss applicability of these with Staff before submitting). Street address(es) of the property, if applicable. A sheet index on the first sheet (if multiple pages). Title. The Sketch PD Plan name and a brief legal description in large letters must be placed at the top center of the first sheet. The PD name and application type must also be placed in smaller letters in the lower right hand corner of each sheet. Certification blocks as outlined in Town Code Section 17.40.130.P.1. See attached. Legal Description (metes and bounds) ---PAGE BREAK--- Ownership certification Lienholder subordination certificate Surveyor’s certificate Title certificate Town Certifications: Planning Commission recommendation and Board of Trustees approval. 9. Property Lines must be shown in a heavy solid line with dimensions, bearings, and control points indicated along all exterior property lines. Proposed land use “bubbles” with major utility corridors and major access to the development and major road patterns. Label the land use, density and acreage of each individual “bubble”. General phasing plan corresponding with a chart summarizing the acreage and percentage of each land use “bubble” with grand totals and a phasing narrative. Existing and proposed grading at two-foot contour intervals extending twenty (20) feet beyond the property line. Boundary of any one hundred (100) year floodplains – on or adjacent to the property. If there is no 100-year floodplain on the property, provide a note stating this. Residential gross density and maximum number of dwelling units; maximum and/or minimum density; and/or nonresidential maximum square footage. Description of open space areas, public land dedication areas (including parks and school), and major trail corridors, and denote who will own, construct, and maintain these features. All major streets, including street names and right-of-way (ROW) widths. Indicate any proposed new and expanded intersection improvements. Provide street cross-sections including sidewalks or trails and bike lanes. Location and size of all existing and proposed utilities (water, sanitary, stormwater, gas, electric, telephone, cable lines and equipment). For proposed – show major extensions and proposed trunk lines. ---PAGE BREAK--- Summary table which contains acreage and density breakdown by major land use classifications, including public and private open space, parks, trails, detention areas, and rights-of-way. A map showing drainage channels, existing trees and shrubs/brush including Gambel Oak, rock formations, and other significant natural features overlain on the proposed Sketch Plan layout and extending to at least 100 feet into immediately adjacent property. A separate slope map graphically showing existing slopes of 0- 10%, 11-15%, 16-20%, 21-25% and 26% and over, overlain on the proposed layout Sketch Plan. Written notes describing Sketch Plan commitments including parks, open space, and trails that will be dedicated. Include a general description of improvements, timing, and the entity responsible. Also include notes describing commitments to provide a Tree and Gambel Oak Preservation and Relocation Plan, Wildfire Mitigation Plan, and Weed Management Plan, commitments for well sites, school sites, etc. Include a written description of commitments to preserve natural features such as rock formations, geologic hazard areas, etc. General description of regional drainage plan including whether regional or shared detention ponds will be provided. Written commitment describing how the grading concept will preserve the natural topography to the extent feasible, while allowing development. This includes that buildings will “step down” slopes and that areas of cut and fill will be the minimum necessary. Overlot grading is discouraged. Review and Approval Criteria (Per Town Code Section 17.40.140.C.) The Sketch PD Plan must adequately address the following criteria in a manner consistent with the general public interest, health, safety and welfare: 1. Quality and functionality of open space reservations are appropriate to the site. 2. Fiscal impact of project has been addressed. 3. Variety of housing types, styles, densities, and open space are provided. 4. Appropriate relationship exists between use areas, both internal and surrounding, with adequate buffer areas provided if warranted. 5. Circulation system provides adequate capacity and accessibility. 6. Trail system provides adequate internal circulation and makes appropriate external connections. ---PAGE BREAK--- 7. Phasing plan is appropriate, minimizes unnecessary utility extensions and adequately addresses other fiscal concerns of the Town of Monument Utility services is physically feasible and economically capable of being connected to the Town system, unless such connection requirement is specifically waived by the Town. 8. Plan design and layout are innovative and creative. 9. Plan design and density are sensitive to the site’s major environmental characteristics including topography, viewsheds and vegetation. 10. The plan is consistent with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan in effect at the time of application, and other relevant Town goals and policies. SKETCH PD PLAN SIGNATURE BLOCK OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATION: KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT BEING THE OWNER(S), OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND: (LEGAL DESCRIPTION) THE UNDERSIGNED ARE ALL OF THE OWNERS OF CERTAIN LANDS KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF MONUMENT. OWNER(S) SIGNATURE(S) (NOTARIZED): STATE OF COLORADO) ) ss: COUNTY OF EL PASO ) SIGNED THIS OF 20__, STATE NOTARY SIGNATURE MY COMMISSION EXPIRES LIENHOLDER SUBORDINATION CERTIFICATE ---PAGE BREAK--- THE UNDERSIGNED ARE ALL THE MORTGAGEES AND LIENHOLDERS OF CERTAIN LANDS KNOWN HEREIN AS THE IN THE TOWN OF MONUMENT. THE UNDERSIGNED BENEFICIARY OF THE LIEN CREATED BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED ON IN BOOK AT PAGE EL PASO COUNTY, COLORADO, SUBORDINATE THE SUBJECT LIEN TO THE TERMS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF THIS DOCUMENT: MORTGAGEE/LIENHOLDER (NOTARIZED SIGNATURE) SIGNED THIS DAY OF STATE OF COLORADO} } ss: COUNTY OF EL PASO } SIGNED THIS OF 20__, STATE NOTARY SIGNATURE MY COMMISSION EXPIRES TITLE CERTIFICATION: I, AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF A TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY LICENSED TO DO BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF COLORADO, HAVE MADE AN EXAMINATION OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS AND STATE THAT ALL OWNERS, MORTGAGEES, AND LIENHOLDERS OF THE PROPERTY ARE LISTED IN THE CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP AND LIENHOLDER SUBORDINATION CERTIFICATE. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (NOTARIZED SIGNATURE) SIGNED THIS DAY OF 20 STATE OF COLORADO} } ss: COUNTY OF EL PASO } SIGNED THIS OF 20__, STATE ---PAGE BREAK--- NOTARY SIGNATURE MY COMMISSION EXPIRES TOWN CERTIFICATION: PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: THE SKETCH PD SITE PLAN FOR THE (NAME) IS RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL THIS OF 20__. CHAIRMAN DATE ATTEST: PLANNING DIRECTOR DATE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVAL: THE SKETCH PD SITE PLAN FOR THE (NAME) PLANNED DEVELOPMENT IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF MONUMENT, COLORADO, ON THIS ____DAY OF 20__. MAYOR DATE ATTEST: TOWN CLERK DATE