§ 3.8.1. [Optional] sketch plan.

A Sketch Plan represents a generalized land use plan and layout for the area proposed to be included within a subdivision. It is an optional step that allows early, informal evaluation of a proposed major subdivision before detailed planning and engineering work has been undertaken, and before substantial expenses have been incurred. Submittal material for a Sketch Plan shall not constitute a Complete Application for a Site Specific Development Plan for the purposes of § 3.23.7 below, or C.R.S. § 24-68-101 et seq.

A.

Pre-Submittal Conference. Applicants shall attend a Pre-Submittal Conference before submitting a Sketch Plan. The Pre-Submittal Conference shall be conducted according to § 3.1.1 above.

B.

Submittal of Sketch Plan. A Sketch Plan package shall be submitted to the Community Development Director. At a minimum, the Sketch Plan shall include the following information:

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Uses proposed;

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Intensity or density of uses proposed;

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Location of public and private open space;

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Road, street, and pedestrian networks proposed; and

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Existing or proposed utilities and public services for the development.

C.

Community Development Director/Staff Review and Report. The Community Development Director and Staff shall review the Sketch Plan. Based on the results of those reviews, the Community Development Director shall provide a report to the Planning Commission.

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Planning Commission's Review. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Community Development Director's report, the Planning Commission shall review the Sketch Plan at a meeting attended by the Applicant and shall offer its comments regarding the Plan to the Applicant. The Planning Commission shall also convey its comments to the City Council. No comments made by the Planning Commission shall be binding on the City's consideration of any subsequent application, and are intended only to provide an informal evaluation of the proposed project. The Planning Commission review may be combined with the City Council review at the discretion of the Community Development Director.

E.

City Council Review. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Planning Commission's comments, the City Council shall review the Sketch Plan in a meeting attended by the Applicant, taking into account the Planning Commission's comments. No comments made by the City Council shall be binding on the City's consideration of any subsequent application, are intended only to provide an informal evaluation of the proposed project, and do not constitute a decision of the City Council.

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Effect of Review. The Sketch Plan is not part of a formal application for approval of a major subdivision and no comments made by the City in reaction to a Sketch Plan shall be binding on the City's consideration of any subsequent major subdivision preliminary or final plat application nor result in a Vested Property Right under this Code or state statute. The voluntary submission of a Sketch Plan shall constitute a complete waiver of any and all legal claims that are based on, or arise from, Planning Commission or City Council review of, or comment upon, such Sketch Plan. Since the Sketch Plan is conceptual only, there are no lapse provisions applicable.