All potential subdividers are encouraged to
meet with the Planning Board prior to the submission of a formal application
for a subdivision approval. Such a meeting may be used to expedite
the review process by allowing the Planning Board and the applicant
to be advised of the following:
A. The potential classification of the subdivision as
minor or major;
B. The requirements under the State Environmental Quality
Review Act;
C. The possible involvement of other government agencies
in the review process; and
D. The determination of wetlands and floodplains.
The Planning Board may waive the application
and review procedure as provided for in this chapter if the Planning
Board determines that the proposed subdivision is of minor significance.
Such waiver shall be in writing, and shall include the following findings:
A. The proposed subdivision does not involve the creation
of more than two lots.
B. The applicant has provided evidence acceptable to
the Planning Board that all proposed lots conform to the requirements
of the Village Zoning Law. Such evidence may consist of proposed deeds, plot plans
or surveys of the lands included in the proposed subdivision, or of
part of the lands included in the proposed subdivision where such
part provides the Planning Board with evidence sufficient to make
a determination.
C. The proposed subdivision has no negative environmental
significance pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617.
Proposed subdivisions shall be determined by
the Planning Board to be either minor or major, as defined in this
chapter, and shall follow the procedures as summarized below:
A. Minor subdivision shall follow the procedures of §
122-11 of this chapter, summarized as follows:
(1) Submission of application for final plat approval.
(4) Planning Board action on final plat.
(5) Filing of plat in office of County Clerk by subdivider.
B. Major subdivisions shall follow the procedures of §
122-12 of this chapter, summarized as follows:
(1) Submission of application for preliminary plat approval.
(4) Planning Board action on preliminary plat.
(5) Submission of application for final plat approval.
(7) Public hearing (optional).
(8) Planning Board action on final plat.
(9) Filing of plat in office of County Clerk by subdivider.
Where the Planning Board finds that, due to
the special circumstances of a particular plat, the provision of certain
required improvements is not requisite in the interest of the public
health, safety and general welfare or is inappropriate because of
inadequacy or lack of connecting facilities adjacent or in proximity
to the proposed subdivision, it may waive such requirements subject
to appropriate conditions, provided that such waiver will not have
the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of the Village Zoning
Law. In granting waivers, the Planning Board shall require such conditions
as will, in its judgment, secure substantially the objectives of the
standards or requirements so waived.