The general review procedure for subdivisions consists of three
elements: the preapplication, the preliminary subdivision plat and
the final subdivision plat.
The first submission to be prepared by the applicant as part
of the subdivision review process is the preapplication. This shall
be submitted prior to taking any action to subdivide the land. The
primary purpose of the preapplication is to allow the subdivider to
outline the general nature of his proposal for subdivision so that
the Planning Board can advise him of the proper method of application,
the general acceptability of his concept, the consistency (or inconsistency)
of his proposal with the Comprehensive Plan of the Town or any special
considerations he should make in development of his final subdivision
plat, e.g., accommodation of any special soil conditions, handling
potential flooding problems, developing open space areas and other
related factors.
The Planning Board's review of the preapplication shall include,
at least, a review of the following considerations:
A. Zoning requirements, adjustments, variances and other related legal
matters that may be applicable to the proposed subdivision concept.
B. The potential impact of the proposal on the cost and extent of public
services to be required.
C. The impact of the proposed development on existing private and public
development in the area.
D. The degree to which the proposal is consistent or inconsistent with
the Comprehensive Plan for the area.
E. The nature of the soil in the area of proposed development and its
impact on the proposed water supply and sanitary sewer systems.
F. The topography of the proposed site and its relative impact on surface
water drainage in the area.
G. Other special site or community problems that may be involved in
the successful development of a subdivision in the area proposed.
Upon approval of the preapplication concept, the subdivider shall prepare a preliminary subdivision plat for submission to the Planning Board. Such a preliminary plat shall contain all of the items and supplementary materials specified in Article
IX of this chapter.