A. The submission of a sketch plan, in accordance with
§ 105-20: Sketch plans of the Township's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, is strongly encouraged. In addition to the requirements of
§ 105-13: Sketch plan, the sketch plan shall include building setbacks, building heights, and the size and dimensions for all buildings. However, a sketch plan submission is neither required nor mandatory. The sketch plan is not subject to a formal review by Township professionals.
B. All submissions, including sketch, preliminary and final plans, shall include:
(1) A site plan to include buildings, pedestrian access, river access (both physical and visual) and open space areas.
(2) Architectural plans for any proposed buildings in adequate detail to indicate building setback, footprint dimensions, building heights, and building mass. Architectural elevations or sections in adequate detail to indicate how proposed buildings will affect views to the river and across the river to the hills and ridges. Architectural drawings showing concepts for facades, roof design and materials for buildings, structured parking facilities, signs as well as proposed lighting, street furniture and sidewalk design.
(3) Landscape plan showing the general location of all landscaping and buffer areas and the mature height of all proposed vegetation, differentiating between trees and shrubs.
(4) Any other pertinent data as the Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors may require.
(5) A transportation impact study (TIS) is required for all applications in the RDD-1 Subdistrict. Applications in the RDD-2 Subdistrict are required to submit a TIS in accordance with the provisions of
§ 105-21B(9)(c) of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.
C. In a review of a sketch plan, the Planning Commission shall provide the applicant with general guidance as to whether the design, layout and other features of the proposed development are in keeping with the intent and purposes of this article and will consider whether any of the following criteria have been met:
(1) The plan meets or exceeds applicable provisions.
(2) The plan is in best interest of the health, safety and welfare.
(3) General site considerations (including site layout, open space, and topography; orientation and location of buildings; circulation and parking; setbacks; height; walls; fences and similar elements) and general architectural considerations (including the character, scale and quality of design) have been designed and incorporated to invite pedestrian circulation in this area, will maintain a usable open space area along the river, will provide unobstructed views of the river from nearby streets and will not unduly restrict view of the ridges and hills across the Schuylkill River.
