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Town of Guilderland, NY
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Before commencing work on a major subdivision application, a subdivider shall make an appointment with the Planning Administrator to discuss the proposed subdivision, zoning requirements, expected timetables for approval, etc.
A. 
Submission requirements. The subdivider shall submit to the Planning Administrator:
(1) 
Twelve copies of a concept plan of the proposed subdivision, as detailed in Subsection B.
(2) 
A completed subdivision application.
(3) 
A concept application fee[1] as set by resolution of the Town Board from time to time, payable to the Town of Guilderland.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. A285, Fees.
B. 
Contents of the concept plan. The concept plan shall be a scale drawing, and other supporting documentation which contains the following:
(1) 
A site map showing:
(a) 
The subdivision name or title, if any; the scale, which shall be no less than one inch equals 100 feet; North direction, which shall be oriented toward the top of the plan; the plan date; and the label "Concept Plan."
(b) 
The subdivision boundaries and the owners of all contiguous properties.
(c) 
The zoning classification and tax map number(s) of the property to be subdivided.
(d) 
The total acreage of the subdivision, the number and dimensions of lots, including lot width, depth and acreage or square footage of every proposed lot.
(e) 
All streets, either mapped or built, adjacent to the tract.
(f) 
All existing restrictions on the use of land, including easements and covenants.
(g) 
All existing structures, wooded areas, watercourses, slopes 12º or greater and other significant physical features within the part to be subdivided and within 200 feet of the proposed subdivision's boundaries.
(h) 
The building envelope, which is determined by showing all the yard and other applicable setbacks in which proposed structures may be built.
(i) 
If applicable, the location and required setbacks from watercourses, wetlands, angle of repose reserves, protected slope reserves and the one-hundred-year floodplain. All federal wetlands delineations must be approved by the Army Corps of Engineers, and all New York State wetland delineations must be approved by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
[Amended 2-6-1996]
(j) 
Soil boring test information with the location of the water table.
(k) 
Contours with intervals of not more than 10 feet.
(2) 
A location map showing:
(a) 
The scale, which shall not be less than one inch equals 2,000 feet.
(b) 
All streets and lands within at least 5,000 feet of the proposed subdivision.
(3) 
An area map showing:
(a) 
A scale, which shall be one inch equals 400 feet.
(b) 
All streets, lots and USGS contours between the subdivider's property and the nearest collector or arterial street in every direction, or within 5,000 feet of the subdivider's property, whichever is less. This map must show how the proposed subdivision relates to existing and proposed streets in adjoining subdivisions and to the Town's network of collector streets.
C. 
Waiver of submission requirements. The Planning Board may waive, upon the request of the applicant, any of the above submission requirements if the Planning Board determines that such requirement is not necessary or appropriate for review of the subdivision.
D. 
Review by the Planning Administrator. The Planning Administrator will review the concept plan and assure that all submissions requirements have been met. After this review, the Planning Administrator will place the proposed concept plan on the next available Planning Board and Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council agendas.
E. 
Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council Review (GCAC). The subdivider shall attend the meeting of the GCAC to discuss the concept plan. The Planning Administrator shall inform the applicant, in writing, of the date and time of the meeting. The GCAC will review the concept plan for any environmental and related concerns and forward its recommendations to the Planning Board prior to preliminary approval.
F. 
Review by Town staff. The Town Planning Consultant and other interested departments will review the concept plan for compliance with Town regulations, and adherence to sound planning and engineering practices. They shall forward their comments to the Planning Board prior to concept review.
G. 
Planning Board review and recommendation.
(1) 
The subdivider shall attend a Planning Board meeting to discuss the concept plan. The applicant will be notified, in writing, of the date and time of the meeting.
(2) 
The Planning Board shall determine whether the concept plan meets the purposes of these regulations and may, where it deems necessary, make specific recommendations, based on the following for incorporation in the next submission to the Planning Board:
(a) 
The application of planning principles.
(b) 
Environmental considerations.
(c) 
The overall long-term plan for the development of the Town.
(d) 
Community concerns and considerations.
(3) 
If the proposed subdivision does not meet the minimum standards and requirements of Chapter 280, Zoning, the subdivider must either revise the proposal to bring it into compliance with Chapter 280, Zoning, or make application to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a variance, in accordance with the provisions of § 280-51 of Chapter 280, Zoning. The proposed subdivision must be in compliance with all requirements of Chapter 280, Zoning, before the concept can receive approval.
(4) 
The Planning Board may appoint a Town-designated engineer to review and inspect future subdivision submissions in accordance with § 247-15.
(5) 
The Planning Board may require that the subdivider flag the boundaries of the proposed subdivision and the center lines of the proposed streets in order to facilitate adequate on-site reviews.
(6) 
The approval of a concept plan shall constitute approval of the proposed subdivision as to the general character and layout of development. The Planning Board, however, reserves the right to amend its determination if planning, environmental, engineering or other new data warrants the redesign of the project.
A. 
Submission requirements.
(1) 
It shall be the responsibility of the subdivider to distribute to the Town-designated engineer, the Superintendent of Highways, the Superintendent of Water and Wastewater Management:
(a) 
One copy of the preliminary plat of the proposed subdivision as detailed in Subsection B.
(b) 
A completed SEQR short or long form, as directed by the Planning Administrator or Planning Board.
(c) 
A traffic study as detailed in Subsection B(5).
(d) 
Any other supporting development data relevant to the subdivision or requested by the Planning Board.
(2) 
The subdivider shall submit to the Planning Administrator:
(a) 
Twelve copies of the preliminary plat as detailed in Subsection B.
(b) 
A traffic study as detailed in Subsection B(5).
(c) 
A completed SEQR short or long form, as directed by the Planning Administrator or Planning Board.
(d) 
A hearing fee[1] per lot as set by resolution of the Town Board from time to time, payable to the Town of Guilderland.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. A285, Fees.
(e) 
Any other supporting development data relevant to the subdivision or suggested by the Planning Board or Town staff.
(3) 
The subdivider shall establish an escrow account with the Town, in an amount estimated by the Town-designated engineer, to cover the costs of the designated engineer's review, in accordance with § 247-15.
B. 
Contents of the preliminary plat. The preliminary plat shall be a map or maps and other supporting information which contain the following:
(1) 
A site map showing:
(a) 
The subdivision name or title; the scale, which shall be no less than one inch equals 100 feet; North direction, which shall be oriented toward the top of the plat; date; and the label "Preliminary Plat."
(b) 
The name and address of the owner, subdivider and engineer or licensed land surveyor, including license number, seal and signature.
(c) 
The subdivision's boundaries and the current owners of all contiguous properties and the names of any adjoining developments.
(d) 
The total acreage of the subdivision, the number and dimensions of lots, including width, depth, and acreage or square footage of every proposed lot,
(e) 
All streets and street names, either mapped or built, adjacent to and within the tract and the right(s)-of-way width thereof.
(f) 
The building envelope showing the required setbacks in which proposed structures may be built and any areas to be left undisturbed as required in § 247-30.
(g) 
If applicable, the location and required setbacks from watercourses, wetlands, angle of repose reserves, protected slope reserves and the one-hundred-year floodplain, surveyed and delineated by a licensed engineer or licensed land surveyor.
(h) 
All existing and proposed wells and septic systems.
(i) 
All existing structures, wooded areas, streams and other significant physical features within the part to be subdivided and within 200 feet.
(j) 
The zoning classification and tax map number(s) of the property to be subdivided.
(k) 
The zoning regulations affecting the proposed subdivision including setbacks, density, coverage and other regulations.
(l) 
All existing restrictions on the use of land, including easements and covenants.
(m) 
All green areas, open space and screen plantings, giving the size and type of plantings to be used, if applicable.
(n) 
The approximate location and dimensions of all property to be dedicated for public use or common use and the conditions of such dedications.
(o) 
The location and dimensions of land to be reserved for parks or recreational purposes, as required by § 247-32.
(p) 
The location of all existing and proposed sidewalks, bikeways or footpaths both on the property and adjacent to it.
(q) 
A location map, at a scale of not less than one inch equals 2,000 feet, showing all streets and lands within at least 5,000 feet of the proposed subdivision.
(2) 
An area map showing:
(a) 
A scale, which shall be one inch equals 400 feet.
(b) 
All streets, lots and USGS contours between the subdivider's property and the nearest collector or arterial street in every direction, or within 5,000 feet of the subdivider's property, whichever is less. This map must show how the proposed subdivision relates to existing and proposed streets in adjoining subdivisions, and to the Town's network of collector streets.
(3) 
A grading plan showing:
(a) 
The existing topography with contours at intervals of not more than two feet with all slopes 12º or greater delineated [the datum plane for all topographic information shall be based on the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) 1929].
(b) 
The approximate finished grades of the entire tract with contours at intervals of not more than two feet and indicating all areas of trees and vegetation which will be left undisturbed by development construction.
(4) 
A street and utility map showing:
(a) 
The names, location, profiles, width and approximate grade of all proposed streets. Elevations shall be shown at the beginning and end of each street, at street intersections and at all points where there is a change in direction or a 5% or greater change in slope.
(b) 
The proposed provision of water supply, fire protection, disposal of sanitary wastes and stormwater drainage. If the proposed subdivision will not be served by a public water supply, the Planning Board may require that the developer demonstrate that there is a supply of water adequate to serve the completed development and that the proposed layout and density of sanitary waste disposal facilities will not adversely affect the quality of groundwater within or adjacent to the subdivision.
(c) 
The location of existing and proposed utilities, including sewers, water mains, fire hydrants, storm drainage and culverts, with pipe sizes and direction to flow, both on the property and adjacent to it, and the boundaries of any proposed water or sewer districts.
(5) 
A traffic study.
(a) 
A traffic study estimating the average daily (AADT) and peak hour a.m. and p.m. trips to be generated by the completed subdivision. This study shall estimate the distribution of trips between the entrance(s) to the subdivision and the Town's arterial streets. Any intersection(s) whose peak hour levels of service may be adversely impacted by traffic from the completed subdivision shall be identified and mitigation measures offered, taking into consideration traffic from other existing and proposed subdivisions in the area.
(b) 
The traffic study shall be based on the latest Institute of Transportation Engineers data, methodology and standards.
(6) 
An off-site improvement plan showing the off-site improvements, if required, to be undertaken by the subdivider in conjunction with development of the subdivision.
C. 
Waiver of submission requirements. The Planning Board may waive, upon the request of the applicant, any of the above submission requirements if the Planning Board determines that such requirement is not necessary or appropriate for review of the subdivision.
D. 
Review by Town staff. Once the Planning Administrator has received a preliminary plat, the Administrator will coordinate a review with the Engineering, Building, Highways, Fire, Planning, Water and Wastewater Departments and the Town-designated engineer. Comments will be forwarded, in writing, to the subdivider. A subdivision application will not be advertised for a public hearing until the Town-designated engineer has submitted a report stating that all submission requirements have been met.
E. 
Referrals.
(1) 
Review by Albany County Planning Board.
(a) 
In accordance with § 239-n of the General Municipal Law, if any subdivision is within 500 feet of a Town boundary; the boundary of any existing or proposed county or state park or other recreation area; the right-of-way of any existing or proposed county or state parkway, thruway, expressway, street or highway; the existing or proposed right-of-way of any stream or drainage channel owned by the county or for which the county has established channel lines; or the existing or proposed boundary or any county- or state-owned land on which a public building or institution is situated, the Planning Administrator shall refer such application to the Albany County Planning Board for review and report.
(b) 
Within 30 days of receipt of such notification, the Albany County Planning Board shall report to the Town on its approval or disapproval, or on its approval subject to stated conditions, of the proposed subdivision plat. If the county planning agency disapproves, or recommends modification of such a proposed subdivision plat, the Planning Board shall not in approving the final plat, act contrary to such disapproval or recommendation or modification except by a vote of a majority plus one of all the members thereof and after the adoption of a resolution fully setting forth the reasons for such contrary action.
(2) 
Highway Superintendent. The subdivider is required to arrange an on-site meeting with the Town Highway Superintendent to discuss all street right-of-way improvements. No certificate of occupancy will be issued until all required improvements have been made.
(3) 
Extension of a water or sewer district. If a proposed subdivision requires the extension of a water or sewer district, the subdivider shall initiate an application for the extension by submitting a map, plan and report to the Superintendent of Water and Wastewater Management and to the Town Attorney as directed by the Planning Administrator.
F. 
Hearing and notices.
(1) 
The Town-designated engineer will review the plan to determine if it meets the submission requirements as set forth in these regulations, the requirements of the Highway Development Policy and any other agency regulation. Once all the submission requirements are met and a report from the designated engineer received, the Planning Administrator shall schedule a public hearing of the preliminary plat with the Planning Board.
(2) 
The Planning Board shall hold a public hearing on the preliminary plat within 45 days from the date an application is confirmed as complete by the Town-designated engineer. Notice of such hearing shall be published in the official newspaper at least 10 days prior to the date thereof.
(3) 
All plans and supporting documentation must be on file with the Planning Administrator a minimum of 10 days prior to the public hearing.
(4) 
The preparation and cost of publication and mailing of required notice of public hearing shall be borne by the Town of Guilderland.
G. 
Planning Board review and decision.
(1) 
The Planning Board shall review the submitted Environmental Assessment Form to determine whether the proposal may have a significant impact on the environment. If the project may have a significant impact, the Planning Board may require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement.
(2) 
At a scheduled public hearing, the Planning Board shall review the preliminary plat and all other submissions. The Planning Board will carefully study the preliminary layout, taking into consideration the requirements of the community, its natural resources, the best use of the land subdivided, and conformity with the Town Master Plan. Particular attention will be given to the arrangement, location and width of streets, their relation to the types of soil, topography of the land, sewage disposal, drainage, preservation of vegetation and other environmental features, lot size and arrangement, the present and future development of adjoining lands and the requirements of Chapter 280, Zoning.
(3) 
The Planning Board may require the developer to undertake off-site improvements to the Town's highway, water, sanitary sewer or stormwater drainage systems, or to contribute an equitable per-lot fee for such improvements in conjunction with other developments in the immediate area, for the purpose of accommodating the impacts of the proposed development without degradation of services to existing landowners in the neighborhood of the development.
(4) 
The final plat may be submitted in phases, if approved by the Planning Board. Each phase must cover a portion of the entire subdivision shown on the approved preliminary plat.
(5) 
Within 45 days from the date of the closing of the public hearing, the Planning Board will make a decision to approve, with or without modifications, or disapprove the application. Such forty-five-day period may be extended by mutual consent of the applicant and the Planning Board. Any decision of the Planning Board shall include a brief written report outlining the conditions upon which such decision was made.
H. 
Approval of the preliminary plat.
(1) 
Approval of the preliminary plat shall constitute approval of the proposed subdivision as to the general character and intensity of development, the arrangement and approximate dimensions of streets, lots and other planned features. Approval of the preliminary plat does not constitute approval of the final plat and does not authorize the sale of building lots, the installation of streets or utilities, or other construction activities on such lots.
(2) 
The developer must submit to the Planning Administrator a proposed final plat within 180 days of obtaining preliminary plat approval. If the developer does not file the proposed final plat within the one-hundred-eight-day period, the approval of the preliminary plan shall become null and void unless a specific extension of time is requested by the subdivider, in writing, and approved by the Planning Board before the expiration date.
I. 
Combining the preliminary and final plat hearing. The Planning Board may elect to combine the preliminary and final plat hearing into one hearing when:
[Added 3-3-1998 by L.L. No. 4-1998]
(1) 
The proposed subdivision does not propose the creation or extension of a Town street or the extension of any municipal facilities.
(2) 
It is determined that there are no particular municipal concerns that would warrant having separate preliminary and final hearings.
(3) 
The Board is satisfied that there is no additional information needed to render a determination.
The Planning Board may designate a consulting engineer to inspect the subdivision plat and construction detail sheets, to confer with the subdivider and/or the subdivider's engineer and report to the Planning Board on the adequacy of the subdivision plat.
A. 
Responsibilities of the Town-designated engineer. It shall be the responsibility of the Town-designated engineer to:
(1) 
Review all subdivision and engineering plans furnished by the subdivider.
(2) 
Attend each Planning Board meeting when the subdivision is scheduled to be discussed.
(3) 
Submit to the Planning Administrator, the Deputy Supervisor's office and the subdivider an estimate of charges for the review and inspection of the subdivision.
(4) 
Advise the subdivider, Planning Board, Highway Superintendent, Water and Wastewater Superintendent, Town Engineer and Planning Administrator, in writing, of his/her approval, approval with reservations or disapproval of the plat and any amendments and other submissions thereof, based on compliance with Town standards and requirements.
(5) 
Review any agency's requirements made on the development, including, but not limited to, the state, county and Town.
(6) 
Confirm all easement and right-of-way descriptions, warranty and quitclaim deeds, and that Town utilities are appropriately located on these easements and rights-of-way.
(7) 
Approve and deliver to the Town Attorney, with a copy to the Town Engineer, a complete packet of developer-signed easements and highway right-of-way deeds.
(8) 
Notify the Chairman of the Planning Board of any unforeseen items of concern in the course or review or the construction of the subdivision that may affect the integrity of the final subdivision.
(9) 
Resolve, through the Town staff, conflicts arising during the course of the project.
(10) 
Submit all claims for payment for services rendered to the Deputy Supervisor.
B. 
Responsibilities of the subdivider. It shall be the responsibility of the subdivider:
(1) 
To provide the Town-designated engineer, the Town Engineer, the Superintendent of Highways, the Superintendent of Water and Wastewater Management and the Planning Administrator all subdivision plans and detail construction sheets for both the preliminary and final plat submissions.
(2) 
To submit to the Town a certified check in the amount equal to the Town-designated engineer's estimate. This sum will be placed in an escrow account by the Town and will be paid to the Town-designated engineer upon receipt for services connected with the review and inspection of the subdivision.
A. 
Submission requirements.
(1) 
Within six months of the approval of the preliminary plat, the subdivider shall submit to the Planning Administrator:
(a) 
Twelve paper copies of the final plat, as detailed in Subsection B.
(b) 
One set of the detail construction drawings, as detailed in Subsection C.
(c) 
Two true copies of all offers of cession, covenants, deed restrictions, easements and other agreements.
(d) 
A revised SEQR form, if such revisions were necessary.
(e) 
All information as required by the conditions attached to preliminary approval.
(f) 
Any other information as requested by the Planning Board.
(2) 
The subdivider shall submit to the Town-designated engineer, Superintendent of Highways and Superintendent of Water and Wastewater:
(a) 
One paper copy each of the final plat.
(b) 
One set each of all detail construction drawings.
B. 
Contents of the final plat. The final plat shall be prepared by a licensed engineer or licensed land surveyor and contain the following information:
(1) 
A site map showing:
(a) 
The subdivision name or title; the scale which shall be no less than one inch equals 100 feet; North point; date; and the label "Final Plat."
(b) 
A land survey, prepared by a licensed land surveyor, showing dimensions, bearings and angles of all property lines.
(c) 
The name and address of subdivider.
(d) 
The name of engineer or surveyor.
(e) 
The zoning classification of property to be subdivided.
(f) 
The building envelope showing the required setbacks in which proposed structures may be built and the area to be left undisturbed as required in § 247-30.
(g) 
If applicable, the location and required setbacks from watercourses, wetlands, angle of repose reserves, protected slope reserves and the one-hundred-year floodplain, surveyed and delineated by a licensed engineer or licensed land surveyor.
(h) 
All existing and proposed wells and septic systems.
(i) 
All existing structures, wooded areas, streams and other significant physical features within the part to be subdivided and within 200 feet.
(j) 
The zoning regulations affecting the proposed subdivision including setbacks, density, coverage and other regulations.
(k) 
All existing restrictions on the use of land, including easements and covenants.
(l) 
The street addresses of the lots, as assigned by the Assessor's office.
(m) 
The streets and street names, bikeways, footpaths, lots, reservations, easements and areas to be dedicated for public use.
(n) 
Sufficient data to readily determine the location, bearing the length of every street line, lot line and boundary line and to reproduce such lines upon the ground.
(o) 
The length and bearing of all straight lines, radii, length of curves and central angles of all curves and tangent bearings shall be given for each street. All dimensions shall be shown in feet and decimals of a foot and shall be given together with all angles of the lines of each lot and lot area in square feet.
(p) 
Boundary reference points which tie into the existing system.
(q) 
The boundaries and proposed uses of all property which is offered for dedication for public use.
(r) 
The boundaries and proposed uses of all property that is proposed to be reserved by deed or covenant for the common use of property owners in the subdivision.
(s) 
The location of all monuments as required in § 247-33.
(t) 
A location map at a scale of not less than one inch equals 2,000 feet showing all streets and lands within at least 5,000 feet of the proposed subdivision.
(2) 
A grading plan showing:
(a) 
The existing topography with contours at intervals of not more than two feet with all slopes 12º or greater delineated [the datum plane for all topographic information shall be based on the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD) 1929].
(b) 
The approximate finished grades of the entire tract with contours at intervals of not more then two feet and indicating all areas of trees and vegetation which will be left undisturbed by development construction.
(3) 
An erosion and sediment control plan.
(4) 
An off-site improvement plan showing off-site street improvements, if required, to be undertaken by the subdivider in conjunction with development of the subdivision.
C. 
Detail construction drawings. It shall be the responsibility of the subdivider to distribute one copy each of separate construction drawings, to the Town-designated engineer, the Superintendent of Highways, the Superintendent of Water and Wastewater and the Planning Administrator, which include plans and profiles showing:
(1) 
Elevations along center lines of all streets within the subdivision and, where a proposed street intersects an existing street, the plan shall show the elevation along the center line of the existing street to a distance of 100 feet from the intersection.
(2) 
The locations of street pavements, including curbs, gutters and sidewalks, if applicable.
(3) 
The location, size, invert elevations and design calculations of existing and proposed sanitary sewers.
(4) 
The location, size and design calculations of existing and proposed waterlines and fire hydrants.
(5) 
The existing and proposed storm drainage system, including design storm information, the drainage basin area, development extent, pipe flow information, manholes, culverts and catch basins.
(6) 
The location and size of gas, electricity, streetlights and other utilities or structures.
D. 
Review by the Town staff.
(1) 
Once the Planning Administrator has received a final plat, the Administrator will coordinate a review with the Engineering, Building, Highways, Fire, Planning, Water and Wastewater Departments and the Town-designated engineer.
(2) 
The Town-designated engineer will review the final plat submissions to determine whether all submission requirements have been met and that the detail construction plans are correct and in compliance with Town standards. The Town-designated engineer and Town Attorney will review all covenants, deeds, easements, bonds and other agreements. All such agreements must be acceptable to the Town before final approval.
E. 
Referrals.
(1) 
Access to county highways. The subdivider shall obtain written permission from the Director of the Albany County Department of Public Works when a curb cut onto a county highway or intersection with a county highway is proposed.
(2) 
Access to state highways. The subdivider shall obtain written permission from the New York State Department of Transportation when a curb cut onto a state highway or intersection with a state highway is proposed.
F. 
Planning Board review and decision. The Planning Board will review the final plat submissions and assure that all requirements and conditions have been met. The Board may require a public hearing on the final plat. The Board shall take action on the final plat within 45 days from the date of the submission. The time of submission of the final plat shall be considered to be the date of the Planning Board meeting at which such plan is considered. The forty-five-day period may be extended by written mutual consent of the applicant and the Planning Board. Any decision of the Planning Board shall include a brief written report outlining the conditions upon which such decision is made.
G. 
Approval of the final plat.
(1) 
The Planning Board may, after due deliberation, grant final plat approval, with or without conditions. This approval, once all conditions have been met, will allow the subdivider to file the plat in accordance with § 247-17 and to apply for building permits in accordance with § 247-21D.
(2) 
Final plat approval does not permit the sale of building lots until the final plat is recorded in accordance with § 247-17.
(3) 
The approval of the Planning Board of a subdivision plat shall not be deemed to constitute or imply the acceptance by the Town of any street, park, playground or other open space shown on said plat. The Planning Board may require said plat to be endorsed with appropriate notes to this effect.
[Amended 4-6-1993; 2-6-1996]
Within six months of Planning Board approval, the following steps shall be taken to file the final plat. If the subdivider should fail to submit final plans for signature within six months of Planning Board approval, the approval shall be considered null and void unless an extension of time is requested by the subdivider, in writing, and is granted by the Planning Board before the expiration date.
A. 
Every copy of the final plat submitted for signature shall carry the following endorsement:
"Approved by Resolution of the Planning Board of the Town of Guilderland, New York, on the ______ day of ____________, 19____, subject to all requirements and conditions of said Resolution. Any change, erasure, modification or revision of this plat, as approved, shall void this approval. Signed this __________ day of ____________, 19____ by
Chairman ________________"
B. 
Every copy of the final plat submitted for signature shall have a separate line for signatures by the Town-designated engineer, the Superintendent of Highways and the Superintendent of Water and Wastewater Management.
C. 
The subdivider shall be responsible for complying with the mandated review of the Albany County Health Department of the proposed subdivision and for obtaining the authorized signature of the Albany County Health Department on at least two linen and six paper copies of the final plat.
D. 
The Town-designated engineer shall inspect the construction of all land and utility improvements and assure that they are in conformance with Town standards and specifications.
E. 
The subdivider shall provide the Planning Administrator with two linen copies of the site plan, three paper copies of the site plan and three paper copies of the all final plat sheets, stamped by the Albany County Health Department.
F. 
The Chairman of the Planning Board, Town-designated engineer, Superintendent of Highways and Superintendent of Water and Wastewater Management, if applicable, will sign the final plat, once all conditions have been met.
G. 
The subdivider shall have the Albany County Clerk stamp all copies of the final plat. The Albany County Clerk will file one linen copy and one paper copy of the final plat submission.
H. 
The subdivider shall file the remaining one linen, three paper full set and two paper site plans, stamped copies of the final plat with the Planning Administrator.
I. 
In no case shall the final plat be recorded after 180 days from the date the Planning Board approved the final plat or 90 days from the date the final plat was signed by the Chairman of the Planning Board, whichever comes first. Should the subdivider fail to record the final plat within such period, the approval of the Board shall be null and void unless an extension of time is requested by the subdivider, in writing, and is granted by the Planning Board before the expiration date.
J. 
The subdivider shall bear all fees in connection with the filing of the plat.
K. 
The final plat must be filed with the Albany County Clerk before the sale of any lots within such subdivision.
L. 
No changes, erasures, modifications or revisions shall be made in any subdivision plat after approval has been given by the Planning Board and endorsed, in writing, on the plat. In the event that the subdivision plat, when recorded, contains any such changes, the plat shall be considered null and void, and the Planning Board shall institute proceedings to have such plat stricken from the records of the County Clerk.
M. 
The subdivider shall provide the post office having jurisdiction of the site one paper copy of the site plan. A receipt from the post office of such filing will be necessary to apply for building permits.
[Amended 4-6-1993]
A. 
If at any time after the final plat has been signed by the Chairman of the Planning Board or filed with the Albany County Clerk the subdivider wants to amend the plat in any way, the subdivider shall make application to the Planning Board for a final plat amendment. The Planning Board shall determine whether such amendment warrants a public hearing. Any amendment to a filed plat shall state what changes have been made, and the revised plat must be refiled with the County Clerk in accordance with § 247-17. No building permits shall be issued until the requirements of this section have been met.
B. 
Subdivision or street name changes. If the subdivider wants to change the name of the subdivision or any street name within the subdivision after such subdivision has been filed with the Albany County Clerk, the subdivider shall, in addition to Subsection A, provide the listed information to the following agencies:
(1) 
Police dispatchers: revised map and letter stating changes.
(2) 
Building Department: letter stating changes.
(3) 
Assessor's office: letter stating changes.
(4) 
Highway Department: letter stating changes.
(5) 
Water Department: letter stating changes.
(6) 
Town Clerk: letter stating changes.
(7) 
Fire Department (jurisdictional): revised map and letter stating changes.
(8) 
Post office (jurisdictional): revised map and letter stating changes.