§ 8-327. Scope of Site Plan review.

The Site Plan Review Committee, when evaluating Site Plans, will review:

(1)

Traffic and parking layout so as to:

a.

Minimize dangerous traffic movements;

b.

Achieve efficient traffic flow in accordance with the standards in the Institute of Traffic Engineers' "Transportation and Traffic Engineering Handbook"; and the "Village Guidelines for Traffic Studies";

c.

Provide for the optimum number of parking spaces, while maintaining village design standards; and

d.

Provide for the appropriate vehicular ingress and egress, including the establishment and location of driveways, provided, however, that the Site Plan Review Committee s determination of where a driveway should be established and/or located shall be governed by the standards of review set forth in section 20-126(a)(1) and (2).

(2)

Landscaping, so as to:

a.

Maintain compliance with all applicable village tree removal, tree protection, and tree coverage requirements;

b.

Buffer adjacent incompatible uses;

c.

Screen unsightly activities from public view;

d.

Break up large expanses of asphalt with plant material;

e.

Provide an aesthetically pleasing landscaping design; and

f.

Provide plant materials and landscaping designs that can withstand Wilmette's climate, and the microclimate on the property.

(3)

Location of principal structures, accessory structures and free-standing signs, so that the location of accessory structures and free-standing signs does not impede safe and efficient traffic flow.

(4)

Public comments concerning proposed driveways received pursuant to section 8-326(a).

(Code 1993, § 9-3.7.3; Ord. No. 97-O-75, 10-14-1997; Ord. No. 2006-O-85, 11-14-2006)