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6 | Page <br /> <br />What should a planning commissioner ask themselves when reviewing? <br />• What are the boundaries displayed on the survey? <br />• How are these boundaries unique to this property that might not be present on other <br />properties? <br />• What features are unique to this property such as easements or changes in elevation such as <br />sharp rises or depressions in elevation? <br />• How do these key features impact the owner’s ability to develop on the lot? <br />• Where are existing utilities located? <br />• Is there existing wetlands or other natural resources on the property? <br />Site Plan <br />A site plan is a readable map or diagram depicting the plot of land on which the subject parcel is located. <br />Site plans generally show existing building setbacks, trees, topography, and any exterior features or <br />structures such as a detached garage, in-ground swimming pool, sidewalks, fencing, utility poles and <br />power lines, driveways, easements, etc. Site plans are used to review items addressed in the zoning <br />district requirement chart and the following: <br />• Existing and proposed topography <br />• Existing and proposed structure setbacks form the property lines and other required setbacks <br />(easements, ordinary high water level, etc.) <br />• Proposed buildings, additions or demolitions <br />• Existing and proposed curbs, curb cuts and driveways; curb and driveway cross sections <br />• Existing and proposed parking and loading facilities; parking lot cross-sections <br />• Trash and waste storage facilities <br />• Pedestrian circulation system with cross-section <br />• Screening (fences, walls, landscaping, and berms) with construction details <br />• Tabulation of pertinent site data (Lot area, setbacks, impervious area, green space, etc.) <br /> <br />What should a planning commissioner ask themselves when reviewing? <br />• What are the zoning requirements specific to the district this property is located within?