To ensure that a proposed development within the R-3 Residential District will not have an adverse effect upon the natural features of the site, as well as upon the provision of light and air, water, transportation, police and fire protection, schools, utilities and other public facilities, the Board of Supervisors and Township Planning Commission shall evaluate the impact of the development upon the site, the surrounding neighborhood and the facilities and services of Upper Providence Township as listed below. The applicant shall provide all of the information, data and studies needed to reach conclusive evaluations of these items for any development proposed in this district or for any request for a rezoning to this district.
A. The conformance of the proposed development with the Comprehensive Plan of Upper Providence Township and compatibility with existing and proposed land uses adjacent to the site.
B. The impact on any existing floodplains, heavily wooded areas, rock outcroppings, steep slopes and other sensitive natural features, if any.
C. The impact on the Township and regional transportation system and the ability of adjacent streets and intersections to efficiently and safely handle the traffic generated by the proposed development.
D. The impact on the Township's school district, including an estimate of new pupils generated by the proposed development.
E. The impact on nearby commercial facilities within the Township and surrounding municipalities.
F. The impact on public utilities, including but not limited to sewage disposal, garbage and rubbish disposal, water supply, storm drainage and electrical utilities.
G. The impact upon provision of police and fire protection to the proposed development.
H. The impact on the open space and recreation facilities of Upper Providence Township.
I. The impact upon the character of the surrounding neighborhood. The applicant must show that the proposed development will not adversely affect the neighborhood by reason of noise, odors, smoke or vibration.
J. Required documentation shall include the following:
(1) The location and size of the site, with evidence supporting the general adequacy for development.
(2) The proposed residential density of the development and the percentage mix of the various dwelling types.
(3) The location, size, accessibility and proposed use of the open space, the manner of ownership and maintenance and a copy of the covenant to be incorporated in the individual deeds, if applicable.
(4) The height and placement of buildings, with evidence of variation in setbacks from rights-of-way and variation of lot sizes so as to create aesthetically pleasing frontages and lots.
(5) The feasibility of proposed utility and drainage systems.
(6) The relative income levels of the prospective development residents.
(7) Plans and renderings indicating the design, unity and aesthetic relationship of buildings and landscaping within the proposed development.
(8) The text of covenants, easements and existing restrictions or those to be imposed upon the land or structure, including provisions for public utilities and trails for such activities as hiking or bicycling, if desired.
(9) In the case of plans involving staged development over a period exceeding two years, a schedule showing the time and manner of completion of all phases of construction.
