A. 
Prior to submitting a final plat application for a minor subdivision or a preliminary plat application for a major subdivision, the applicant may submit a concept plan for informal review by the Planning Board. The concept plan should show the location of the subdivision, all existing structures, wooded areas, significant physical features, available utilities and the proposed pattern of lots, drainage and sewer and water facilities.
B. 
The Planning Board shall determine whether the concept plan meets the purposes of these regulations and shall inform the applicant of the actions necessary to comply with the requirements of these regulations.
A. 
The applicant shall provide the following:
(1) 
Five surveys of each building plat.
(2) 
Five surveys of the entire site in accordance with Table 1[1] showing proposed lot lines, zoning lines, existing pavement, existing dwellings and drainage in area and ownership of the site and the surrounding properties.
[1]
Editor's Note: Table 1 is located at the end of this chapter.
(3) 
The completed application form (forms are available at Village Hall).
(4) 
The application fee (See the Village fee schedule.[2])
[2]
Editor's Note: The Village fee schedule is on file in the office of the Village Clerk.
(5) 
A chain of title may be required where, in the opinion of the Planning Board, there is a question as to ownership or single and separate status.
B. 
The Planning Board or its duly authorized designate shall:
(1) 
Review the application for completeness and determine whether the proposed subdivision meets the criteria of a minor subdivision and further determine conformance or nonconformance with the general requirements and design standards. If the proposed subdivision is determined as not meeting the minor subdivision criteria it shall be considered a major subdivision and follow the procedure of § 146-7.
(2) 
Approve, approve with modifications or disapprove the subdivision plans and notify the applicant of such action. After approval the applicant may apply for building permits.
The applicant shall provide a sketch plan, preliminary plat and final plat in that sequence as described below and in accordance with Table 1,[1] this chapter and Chapter 108.
A. 
Sketch plan.
(1) 
The applicant shall provide a clearly marked sketch plan in accordance with Table 1,[2] this chapter and Chapter 108. The sketch plan shall include the subdivision name. The proposed name shall not be identical to or closely approximate the name of any other subdivision already existing in the Village.
[2]
Editor's Note: Table 1 is located at the end of this chapter.
(2) 
The purpose of this plan is to coordinate the objectives of the Planning Board and the applicant and to prepare the details in a manner as prescribed in these regulations for the preparation of the preliminary plat. This coordination shall be accomplished by the Building Department or Village Engineer and shall accommodate the requirements of the Planning Board or other authorized designee.
(3) 
General road locations, plot layout and drainage method and its effect on lot layout shall be determined at this time.
(4) 
Where the tract of land is to be developed in sections, interrelationships shall be determined and section boundaries shall be defined for overall site design.
[Amended 2-1-1996 by L.L. No. 2-1996]
(5) 
Where application of § 7-738 of the Village Law is indicated, refer to § 146-10, Cluster subdivisions.
(6) 
The completion of this phase shall be the acceptance of the preliminary plat and/or yield plan and cluster plan by the Planning Board.
B. 
Preliminary plat.
(1) 
The preliminary plat and/or cluster plan shall be submitted by the applicant and shall be signed and dated by the Village Clerk at the first Board meeting following submission of the plat by the applicant. This is the date of receipt and shall be recorded on the application form. The time periods for review of a preliminary plat shall not begin until the application is deemed complete in accordance with Subsection B(6).
(2) 
The applicant shall provide an application and public hearing fee as specified in the Village fee schedule.
(3) 
The plat(s) shall be clearly marked "Preliminary Plat" and shall reflect all applicable requirements and be in accordance with Table 1,[3] this chapter and Chapter 108.
[3]
Editor's Note: Table 1 is located at the end of this chapter.
(4) 
If the proposed subdivision is within 500 feet of any town or Village boundary line or state or county, park, road, drainage channel, building or institution, the Planning Board shall send three copies of the plat to the Suffolk County Planning Commission for its review. If the Commission disapproves or recommends modification, the Planning Board may overrule with a vote of majority plus one of all of its members and shall by resolution state its reasons.
(5) 
The approval, by the Planning Board, of road locations, plot layout and general drainage method are the prime objectives of this phase of the approval procedure.
(6) 
A preliminary plat shall not be considered complete until:
(a) 
Receipt of the application, plats, plan and such additional documents as the Planning Board deems necessary to complete the application for purposes of its review and providing.
(b) 
A negative declaration has been filed or until a notice of completion of the draft environmental impact statement has been filed in accordance with the provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act[4] and Chapter 70 of the Code of the Village of Islandia, New York.
[Amended 1-2-2003 by L.L. No. 2-2003]
[4]
Editor's Note: See Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law.
(7) 
Within 60 days of the date of a complete application, the Planning Board shall hold a public hearing at which the applicant or his representative shall be present. This hearing shall be advertised by the Planning Board at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the Village at least 10 days before such hearing. The applicant shall notify all real property owners within 200 feet of the proposed subdivision by certified mail, return receipt requested and shall provide evidence that notification was delivered at least 10 days before the public hearing. Failure to provide such evidence may be cause to cancel the hearing and reschedule such hearing within 60 days of the canceled hearing date.
[Amended 4-1-2002 by L.L. No. 3-2002]
(8) 
Within 60 days after the date of such hearing, the Planning Board shall approve with or without modification or disapprove such preliminary plat. Grounds for a modification, if any, or for disapproval shall be stated upon the records of the Planning Board. Within five days of the decision, the plat and resolution shall be certified by the Village Clerk and a certified copy of said certified plat and resolution setting forth the decision shall be provided to the applicant. Following preliminary approval the applicant shall comply with final plat requirements.
(9) 
In the event that the Planning Board fails to take action within the prescribed time period for review, the plat shall be deemed to have been granted preliminary approval. However, the time in which the Planning Board must take action may be extended by mutual consent of the applicant and the Board.
(10) 
Within six months of the approval of the preliminary plat, the applicant shall submit the plat in final form. At the end of the period, the Planning Board may revoke approval or may grant an extension of up to six months, with or without conditions. If the plat in final form is not submitted within this extension period, the preliminary approval shall be deemed to be null and void.
C. 
Final plat. After preliminary plat approval, the applicant shall supply final plat plans. This submission shall include a drainage and improvement plan and a plat in final form. Such plans shall reflect compliance with any conditions of preliminary approval.
(1) 
Drainage and improvement plan.
(a) 
This plan shall be clearly marked "Drainage and Improvement Plan" and shall show drainage, design and road specifications and all construction details in accordance with Table 1,[5] this chapter, Chapter 108 and the construction standards[6] of the Village.
[5]
Editor's Note: Table 1 is located at the end of this chapter.
[6]
Editor's Note: The Village construction standards are on file in the office of the Village Clerk.
(b) 
Lots shall be laid out as to provide positive drainage away from all buildings. Individual lot drainage shall be coordinated with the overall drainage system. Drainage swales shall be designed to avoid concentration of stormwater from each lot to adjacent lots. Where necessary, leaders, gutters, dry wells and/or yard drains may be required to avoid concentrations or pocketing of stormwater.
(c) 
The applicant shall be notified of approval or disapproval. If disapproved, the reviewing agency shall identify the errors or omissions which caused the submission to be disapproved. When approved, the plans shall be so stamped and signed by the Village. Upon approval, the applicant shall be provided with an itemized list showing bond amounts, fees, inspection fees to be provided at the time of final approval.
(2) 
Plat in final form.
(a) 
A plat in final form shall be submitted in accordance with final plat requirements to the Clerk of the county for filing and shall reflect determinations previously made in the approval procedure. Its date of receipt shall be the first scheduled Planning Board meeting following submission of a complete final plat to the Planning Board. Within 60 days of the receipt of the plat, the Planning Board shall hold a public hearing. However, if in the opinion of the Planning Board there are no major changes from the plat submitted at the preliminary plat public hearing, said public hearing may be waived. The fee for final plat approval shall be as per the Village fee schedule.[7]
[7]
Editor's Note: The Village fee schedule is on file in the office of the Village Clerk.
(b) 
Within 60 days of the receipt of the plat in final form by the Planning Board or within 60 days of a public hearing if one is held, the Planning Board shall approve, disapprove or approve with modifications the final plat. Such action shall be specified by resolution. However, by the mutual consent of the applicant and the Planning Board the time period for such action may be extended. If the Planning Board fails to take action within the specified time or within the extended time period mutually consented to, the plat shall be deemed approved. Within five days of such resolution, the plat shall be certified with conditions, if any, and mailed to the applicant.
(c) 
The applicant shall have 180 days to satisfy the requirements on which approval has been conditioned and obtain certification of the Planning Board, after which time approval shall be deemed to have been terminated. This time period may be extended by the Planning Board for two additional ninety-day periods with or without conditions. Approval shall be also conditioned upon approval of any other state, federal or local agency having jurisdiction.
(d) 
At such time as conditions as specified above have been met, including payment of fees, acceptance of bonds, covenants and easements as well as meeting all requirements for a road opening permit (see Chapter 108), the Mayor shall sign the plat in final form. Within 60 days of this signing, the plat shall be filed in the office of the County Clerk. Failure to file within the required time period shall invalidate the approval. After said filing, the applicant may apply for building permits.
[1]
Editor's Note: Table 1 is located at the end of this chapter.
All subdivisions shall comply with Chapter 108. The following additional land development regulations shall also apply.
A. 
Contour lines of one-foot increments shall be shown on the sketch plan, preliminary plan and drainage plan to a distance of 50 feet from the boundaries of the site, unless otherwise specified.
B. 
Any proposed plat within 1,000 feet of a public sanitary landfill, a public waste disposal site or any site registered or under investigation for environmental contamination by any federal, state or local governmental agency shall be so noted on the final plat, naming the facility and indicating the distance thereto. Each deed written for plots within the proposed plat shall also state the name of such facility and distance thereto.
C. 
All plots shall meet the dimensional requirements of the Zoning Local Law[1] and shall have rear and side lines that are straight wherever possible. Corner lots shall be larger than internal plots.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 177, Zoning.
D. 
Lot layouts shall be arranged to avoid frontage on major streets.
E. 
Where terrain is of a critical nature, lot boundaries, lot configurations and building location shall be so arranged so as to minimize the need for alteration of existing topography and natural vegetation.
F. 
Driveways shall face the minor street and be as far from the intersection as practical. Grading of all driveways shall be designed to avoid bottoming of vehicles during ingress and egress. Driveway gradients shall not exceed 12%. Vertical curves shall be used to prevent gradient changes of over 5%. Building design and locations shall accommodate these parameters.
G. 
Where on-street parking is inadvisable, such as where on-street parking obstructs or impedes egress of vehicles from a driveway onto a street or where backing out from a driveway would be hazardous, use of turnarounds or widened driveways may be required.
H. 
Landscaping shall be provided on all surfaces which are unpaved or devoid of structures. The following minimum planting shall be provided on each plot: two trees are required on single frontage lots, four are required on corner lots. These trees are to be in accordance with the Village construction standards.Editor's Note: The Village construction standards are on file in the office of the Village Clerk. However, existing trees and vegetation may be utilized where, in the opinion of the Planning Board, they fulfill the intent and purposes of this section. All lawn areas shall be fine graded.
I. 
Street design shall provide safe and efficient access and circulation for both pedestrians and vehicles and shall be connected to and effectively integrated with the existing and proposed street pattern of the surrounding neighborhood.
J. 
Parks. Natural areas, parks and playgrounds are vital to a well-balanced community. Three percent of the site area, exclusive of streets, shall be dedicated for park purposes. Where, in the opinion of the Planning Board, the park site would be too small for effective use, a recreation fee as specified in the fee schedule[2] shall be paid upon application for building permits. These moneys shall be used for recreation purposes in the Village in accordance with the direction of the Board of Trustees.
[2]
Editor's Note: The Village fee schedule is on file in the office of the Village Clerk.
K. 
Monuments. Monuments shall be located so as to define intersection of all angles and points of curvature on the boundary of the site, and al open spaces, all recharge areas, all rights-of-way and shall be in accordance with the Village construction standards.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: The Village construction standards are on file in the office of the Village Clerk.
L. 
Fencing and other access restrictions. Where appropriate, fencing or other access restrictions shall be required and shall be shown on the final plat and be the responsibility of abutting property owners in the subdivision. Such special requirements shall be made part of all applicable deeds.
M. 
Stormwater pollution prevention plans. An approved stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) consistent with the requirements of Chapter 143, Part 2, Stormwater Management, Erosion and Sediment Control, of this Code shall be required for preliminary and final subdivision plat approval. The SWPPP shall meet the performance and design criteria and standards of Chapter 143, Part 2, Stormwater Management, Erosion and Sediment Control. The approved subdivision plat shall be consistent with the provisions of Chapter 143, Part 2, Stormwater Management, Erosion and Sediment Control.
[Added 3-4-2008 by L.L. No. 3-2008]
A. 
Permits for model homes in subdivisions shall not be issued until after final approval and bonding.
B. 
Prior to the issuance of such permits, site plans showing parking, paving, drainage, signs and other on-site improvements shall be submitted to the Building Department for approval.
A. 
An applicant may make written application to the Village Board for authorization to cluster.
B. 
The Village Board may mandate cluster design in accordance with § 7-738 of the Village Law.
C. 
When a cluster subdivision is authorized, the sketch plan shall be used to determine the number of permitted lots within the cluster subdivision. Such a plan shall be clearly marked "Yield Plan."
D. 
The applicant shall clearly mark the words "Cluster Plan" on the face of the proposed subdivision plan for submittal as the preliminary plat and shall comply with the procedures of § 146-7.
[1]
Editor's Note: See § 7-738 of the Village Law.