[Amended 5-13-2021 by Ord. No. 2377, approved 5-13-2021]
A. All applicants shall submit and receive approval for both a preliminary
plan and then a final plan, unless the plan fully satisfies the criteria
for a minor subdivision or minor land development plan, or the applicant
receives a waiver by Borough Council.
B. As part of the subdivision and land development process, it is strongly
encouraged that the applicant schedule a pre-application conference
with the Borough Manager, Engineer, Zoning Officer, and other staff
as applicable, prior to submission of the preliminary and final subdivision
and/or land development plan. The purpose of the pre-application conference
is to: 1) foster an informal plan review between the applicant and
staff; 2) reduce the subdivision processing time and costs for the
applicant; and 3) expedite the review and approval process once the
plan is formally submitted. The following procedures and information
should be addressed in the pre-application conference:
(1) The pre-application conference shall be scheduled prior to the initial
plan submission;
(2) The applicant shall be charged reasonable fees in accordance with
Article VII for engineering-related services;
(3) Due to the informal nature of the pre-application conference, the
applicant or the Borough shall not be bound by any determination of
the pre-application conference;
(4) The pre-application conference shall not be deemed the beginning
of any time period for review as prescribed by law or this chapter.
[Amended 5-13-2021 by Ord. No. 2377, approved 5-13-2021]
If an applicant' s plan constitutes either a minor subdivision or minor land development plan, then the application may be considered and approved as a final plan as per §§
226-21 and
226-22.
[Amended 5-13-2021 by Ord. No. 2377, approved 5-13-2021]
On or before the 20th day prior to the regular
monthly meeting of the Planning Commission at which consideration
is desired, the applicant shall file with the Zoning Officer a completed
application with respect to a preliminary plan, prepared by a professional
land surveyor, a professional architect, professional landscape architect,
or professional engineer in accordance with the standards set forth
in the Professional Engineers Registration Law, P.L. 913, No. 367. The application submission shall contain the following:
A. Twelve paper copies of all plans, reports, and studies to the Zoning Officer for processing and scheduling before the Planning Commission and Borough Council, as per §
226-3. The cover sheet shall include a listing of associated sheets with appropriate references, labeling, and legends. Sheets shall be no larger than 36 inches by 48 inches, and three sets shall be folded to a size not to exceed 10 inches by 12 inches for filing purposes. The plan shall show the following:
(1) The name or identifying title of the proposed subdivision
or land development.
(2) A North point, graphic scale, location and condition
of survey monuments, the date the original plan was prepared and the
date of any subsequent revisions after the plan has been submitted,
if any.
(3) A diagram at a scale not less than 1,000 feet to the
inch (unless a different scale is approved by the Zoning Officer)
covering sufficient areas to establish the location of the site within
the Borough.
(4) The name, address, and phone number of the applicant
and certification showing that the applicant is the owner of the land,
agent of the owner, or tenant with permission of the landowner. Three
copies of the plan shall be signed by the applicant.
(5) The name, address, and phone number and seal of the
professional engineer, architect or landscape architect certifying
the plan indicates the conditions of the site and the professional
land surveyor certifying the accuracy of the plat perimeter survey.
Three copies of the plan shall have the original seal and signature
of the professional engineer, architect, or landscape architect and
the professional land surveyor.
(6) Approval blocks intended to be signed by the appropriate
officers of the Planning Commission, Borough Council, County Planning
Commission and the Borough Engineer.
(7) Existing conditions:
(a)
Tract boundaries by bearings and distances,
and deed references according to records of the Recorder of Deeds
and previous subdivisions or land development.
(b)
All existing property lines, easements and rights-of-way
and the purpose for which the easements or rights-of-way have been
established.
(c)
The total square footage and acreage of existing
land, number and area of lots, area of rights-or-way and recreation
area or common space and number and area of dwelling units and/or
structures and all other uses in tabular form.
(d)
The names of owners of all abutting land, including
deed references, and the name of all abutting subdivisions indicating
the locations thereof.
(e)
The zoning district in which the property is
located and the zoning district of abutting properties, including
areas within the Floodplain District, and all variances or special
exceptions approved by the Zoning Board applicable to the proposed
development or subdivision.
(f)
All existing streets on or adjacent to the tract,
including the name, right-of-way width and pavement width.
(g)
All existing buildings, sanitary and storm sewers,
water mains, culverts, fire hydrants, utility lines, curbs, sidewalks,
signage, traffic control devices and other significant man-made features
on or abutting the tract.
(h)
Watercourses, marshes, rock outcrops, wooded
areas and areas known to be underlain with limestone.
(i)
The identity and location of all stormwater facilities, streets
and other features identified for future public use as depicted on
the Official Map.
[Added 12-11-2014 by Ord.
No. 2212, approved 12-11-2014]
(8) Proposed conditions/changes:
(a)
Applications and plats for land development,
not subdivisions for the purpose of adding or deleting property lines,
must show existing and proposed contours at vertical intervals of
two feet, except in areas where the slope is greater than 15%, in
which case the contour interval shall be five feet. The datum to which
contour elevations refer shall be the United States Coast and Geological
Survey Datum. Simple subdivisions (i.e., subdivisions not involving
land development) are not encompassed by this requirement.
(b)
A number to identify each lot or parcel in the
unit, cooperative or condominium subdivision and/or site setting forth
the total square footage and acreage of land and proposed number and
area of lots, area of rights-of-way and recreation area or common
space and number and area of dwelling units and/or structures and
all other uses, in tabular form.
(c)
All public areas, rights-of-way, easements or
other parcels of land proposed to be dedicated or reserved for public
use.
(d)
Lot numbers; proposed lot lines including dimensions
(bearing and distance) and lot areas; cooperative or condominium subdivision
or land development; recreation areas; public buildings and public
areas; any other parcels of land; and proposed minimum front, side
and rear setback line for all lots.
(e)
The purpose for which sites, other than residential
lots or parcels in the unit, cooperative or condominium subdivision
or land development, are dedicated or reserved.
(f)
The location, width and grade of all proposed
streets, rights-of-way and easements; for all streets and access points
within or adjacent to the tract, the name, right-of-way width, cartway
width, the distances between all access points, and clear sight triangles
at all street intersections; typical cross sections of streets including
a curb and center line profile.
(g)
Location of any proposed improvements, such
as curbs, sidewalks, walkways, driveways, loading areas, parking areas,
loading areas, lighting, signage, landscaping, buffering, traffic
control devices; and, when the proposed use includes other than a
single-family detached residential dwelling, the type of land use,
residential density and the location of structures for solid waste
disposal facilities, centralized postal facilities, and parking facilities.
(h)
The location of proposed water mains, fire hydrants,
valves, sanitary sewers, manholes, electric, gas, telephone, cable
television and stormwater facilities. The size of each proposed or
existing line shall be shown, as well as the location of or distances
to any existing line to be connected to, including all appurtenances.
A profile of all proposed water and sewer mains and storm drainage
lines shall also be shown. Any utility lines proposed to be above
ground shall be noted as such.
(i)
A plan for the collection, detention or retention of runoff of surface water and its outfall, together with design analyses and any other supporting data in accordance with this and other appropriate ordinances. The design shall be for the storm event required under Chapter
217 (Stormwater Management).
[Amended 3-10-2011 by Ord. No. 2148, approved 3-11-2011]
(j)
When required by the Borough Engineer, data,
including a water model, sufficient to show adequate provisions for
a reliable, safe and adequate water supply to support intended uses
and in compliance with this chapter.
(k)
For plans which will require access to a highway
under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation, the plan
shall contain a notice that a highway occupancy permit is required
pursuant to Section 420 of the Act of June 1, 1945 (P.L. 1424, No.
428), known as the "State Highway Law," before driveway access to a state highway is permitted.
B. Where applicable, a sewer plan revision module for
land development shall be the responsibility of the applicant and
shall be prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of
DEP.
C. Where the site is underlain with carbonate rocks (limestone
and dolomites), information shall be provided as to the potential
for sinkholes, and, where a potential for sinkholes exists, the applicant
shall furnish information as to special construction procedures that
will be taken to prevent subsidence.
D. Where environmental impact may result from the proposed
subdivision or land development, materials supplemental to the preliminary
plan may be required in the form of an environmental study to determine
any environmental impact, as well as to recommend improvements to
mitigate the impact. The study shall be performed by a qualified practitioner
in the field at the expense of the applicant.
E. At this stage, if the tract or any part thereof is
located within the official floodplain area, the following regulations
shall apply:
(1) The applicant shall prepare a contour map of the area
proposed for subdivision or land development with contour intervals
of two feet, except in the areas where slope is greater than 15%,
in which case the contour interval shall be five feet, showing which
portion of the tract is in the floodway, which portion of the tract
is in the flood fringe and which portion of the tract is in the approximated
floodplain according to the official Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
as prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, latest addition.
(2) Where all or any part of the tract is located in the
Floodway District (FW), the part of the tract located in the Floodway
District (FW) shall not be platted for any use, activity or development
which is not a permitted use, activity or development. No use, activity
or development shall be permitted, except where the effect of such
on flood heights is fully offset by accompanying stream improvements
which have been approved by all appropriate local, state and federal
authorities as required by law.
(3) Where all or any part of the tract is located in the
flood fringe, the part of the tract located in such district shall
not be platted for any use, activity or development except as permitted
under the Zoning Ordinance.
(4) Where all or any part of the tract is located in the
floodplain, the part of the tract located in such district shall not
be platted for any use, activity or development except as permitted
under the Zoning Ordinance.
F. Evidence, in writing, where 100 or more dwelling units
are proposed in a subdivision or land development, that the Carlisle
School District has been advised of the proposed subdivision or land
development.
G. Traffic impact study. This is for traffic studies
for developments that do not need a zoning change; with respect to
developments requiring a zoning change, see the Zoning Ordinance.
(1) Uses requiring a traffic study. At the time of any
required preliminary plan submittal for any of the following under
the Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance or, if that
is not applicable, at the time of any required plan review under this
chapter for any of the following uses, the applicant shall submit
a traffic study and a written report:
(a)
More than 120 dwelling units.
(b)
More than 20,000 square feet of total floor
area of commercial space.
(c)
More than 30,000 square feet of total floor
area of office space.
(d)
Any truck terminal or more than 60,000 square
feet of total floor area of industrial space.
(e)
More than 30,000 square feet of total floor
area of institutional space.
(f)
Any use or combination of uses that would generate
results greater than 1,500 trips per day.
(2) Scope of study. A traffic study shall meet all the requirements and procedures listed in §
255-246B(7)(d) of the Borough of Carlisle Zoning Ordinance.
H. Staging. Where development is projected over a period
of more than one year or in more than one section, the applicant shall
submit a schedule delineating all proposed sections, as well as deadlines,
within which applications for final plat approval of each section
are intended to be filed. Such schedule shall be updated annually
by the applicant on or before the anniversary of the preliminary plat
approval, until final plat approval of the final section has been
granted, and any modification in the aforesaid schedule shall be subject
to approval by the Borough Council. Each section in any residential
subdivision or land development, except for the last section, shall
contain a minimum of 25% of the total number of dwelling units as
depicted on the preliminary plan, unless a lesser percentage is approved
by the Borough Council in its discretion.
I. A copy of any highway occupancy permit application
filed or proposed to be filed and any subsequent amendments, issued
by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).
J. An erosion and sedimentation control plan pursuant
to all applicable statutes, regulations or rules, and evidence that
complete applications have been submitted for any required erosion
and sediment control permit. If an erosion and sedimentation control
permit is not required, the Borough Council may, at its discretion,
have the plan reviewed by the Borough Engineer. The cost of the review
shall be paid by the applicant.
K. A stormwater control and discharge plan pursuant to
applicable laws, regulations or rules, and evidence that complete
applications have been submitted for any required stormwater discharge
permit to the County Conservation District Office or DEP.
L. Such other information as may be required by the Planning
Commission, Borough Council, Zoning Officer or Borough Engineer in
the enforcement of this chapter.
[Amended 5-13-2021 by Ord. No. 2377, approved 5-13-2021]
A final plan shall be prepared by a professional
land surveyor, a professional architect, professional landscape architect,
or professional engineer in accordance with the standards set forth
in the Professional Engineers Registration Law, P.L. 913, No. 367.10. The application shall contain the following:
A. Twenty copies of a map or series of maps or sheets
not larger than 36 by 48 inches, drawn to scale not smaller than 50
feet to the inch (unless approved by the Zoning Officer), clearly
labeled "Final Plan." When more than one sheet is required, an index
of the entire subdivision or land development shall be shown on the
cover page or the following page. The plan shall show the following:
(1) All of the information required to be shown or provided with the preliminary plan as pursuant to §
226-20 of this chapter.
(2) A statement by the owner dedicating streets, rights-or-way,
easements and any sites for public uses which are to be dedicated.
(3) Annotation of the date the preliminary plan was approved
by Borough Council or a statement that the requirement for a preliminary
plan was waived or was not required.
B. Unless otherwise directed by the Zoning Officer or
Borough Engineer, the final plat shall be accompanied by the following
data, exhibits and plans, as prescribed by the Borough or as required
by the laws of the commonwealth:
(1) Certification of agreements to provide services from
applicable utility companies, including electric, gas, telephone,
cable television, etc.
(2) A copy of the sewage plan revision module for land
development or other equivalent documentation approved by DEP in compliance
with the requirements of the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act and Chapter 71 of Title 25 of the Pennsylvania Code.
(3) When any portion of the tract proposed for subdivision
or land development is located in any of the floodplain districts,
the following information shall be required as part of the final plat
and shall be prepared by a professional engineer, architect, landscape
architect or surveyor:
(a)
The exact location and elevation of all proposed
buildings, structures, roads and public utilities to be constructed
within any identified floodplain area or district. All such maps shall
show contours, at intervals of two feet, except in areas where the
slope is greater than 15%, in which case the contour intervals shall
be five feet, and identify accurately the boundaries of the floodplain
districts and shall be certified by the applicant's registered professional
engineer.
(b)
Submission of the final plat shall also be accompanied
by all required permits and related documentation from DEP and any
other commonwealth agency or local municipality where any alteration
or relocation of a stream or watercourse is proposed. In addition,
documentation shall be submitted indicating that all affected adjacent
municipalities have been notified of the proposed alteration or relocation.
The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the
Federal Insurance Administrator shall also be notified whenever any
such activity is proposed.
(4) The agreements and form of financial security required
by this chapter.
(5) A copy of any final highway occupancy permit, and
any subsequent amendments issued, when such a permit is required by
the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
(6) Such other certificates, affidavits, endorsements
or dedications as may be required by the Borough Council in the enforcement
of this chapter.
(7) For
minor subdivision plans, the applicant shall submit the following
instruments for review and approval by the Borough Solicitor:
(a) A deed or deeds of consolidation for changes in existing lot lines
of existing tracts, parcels or lots;
(b) Deeds of dedication for proposed public rights-of-way; and
(c) Public or private easements when required or deemed necessary by
Borough Council.