[Amended 5-14-1974]
A minor subdivision of land is any subdivision of land into at least two but not more than 12 parcels which does not require the construction of a new street or public utility or the expansion or extension of an existing street or public utility. Any subdivision which involves such capital improvement or which includes more than 12 lots shall be considered a major subdivision and shall be subject to the review procedures outlined in Article
IV.
This article outlines the review procedures that are required
for approval of a minor subdivision. The procedures outlined below
must be complied with prior to taking any action to subdivide.
[Amended 10-10-1984; 1-9-1985]
A. Four copies of all of the elements of the application (see §
88-11B) shall be placed on file with the Town Planning Board office at least 15 days prior to the Planning Board meeting at which it is to be considered, at which time the subdivider or his agent should attend to be heard at that particular meeting. No incomplete applications will be accepted for filing.
[Amended 2-12-1992 by L.L. No. 5-1992]
B. Distribution. Upon receipt of completed final plat submission, the
Chairman of the Planning Board shall make the following distribution:
(1) One copy shall be retained for review by the Planning Board.
(2) One copy shall be placed on file with the Town Engineer.
(3) One copy shall be placed on file with the Enforcement Officer.
(4) One copy shall be placed on file with the Town Board.
The following preapplication requirements, shall apply in a
minor subdivision:
A. Key map. A key map, or location map, shall show location of the proposed
subdivision within the town.
B. Preapplication sketch. At least a sketch map of the proposed subdivision
and adjoining properties showing the following information shall be
submitted:
(1) Name and address of subdivision; North arrow; scale.
(2) Name of the owner of the subdivision and of all adjoining property
owners.
(3) The specific boundary of the area to be subdivided.
(4) Zoning district boundaries, if applicable, and surrounding land use.
(5) Topographic contours (United States Coast and Geodetic Survey maps
will be acceptable).
(6) Existing drainage features (e.g., ponds, rivers, streams, marshes,
culverts).
(7) Map of soils interpretation of existing soils, indicating type, percolation,
soil bearing and depth to groundwater.
(8) Present site conditions (e.g., easements, existing utilities, structures,
trees, streets and street names).
(9) Present and proposed utilities.
(a)
Means of sewage disposal.
(b)
Method of supplying water.
(c)
Means of handling storm drainage.
(10)
Existing platting if a resubdivision.
(12)
Any proposed right-of-way for access to other land through the
subdivided property.
The following final plat requirements shall apply in a minor
subdivision:
A. Key map. A key map drawn to the following scale and containing the
following information shall be provided:
(1) Scale: one inch equals 1,000 feet.
(2) Information required for the proposed subdivision and areas extending
200 feet beyond the subdivision.
(a)
Relationship of the proposed subdivision to the primary and
secondary highway system and main intersections.
(b)
Boundary lines: building zone districts, special districts and
municipal areas.
(c)
"Match lines" as needed when there are two or more drawings
to show the complete subdivision.
(d)
Boundary data: the proposed subdivision area shall be shaded.
(e)
Boundaries of adjacent properties and property owners' names.
Adjacent properties which are a part of a recorded subdivision plat
may be identified by the subdivision name.
B. Preparation of final plat. The final plat shall be prepared by a
land surveyor licensed by New York State and shall provide all information
required.
C. Standard for drawing sheet. The following standards shall be observed:
(1) Scale, not less than one inch equals 100 feet.
(2) Sheet size shall be acceptable to the County Clerk's office, with
a maximum size of 30 inches by 42 inches, and sufficient to convey
all necessary information. Any proposal requiring a larger space shall
be prepared on two or more sheets.
[Amended 2-12-1992 by L.L. No. 5-1992]
(3) If the case should warrant more than one sheet, a clearly drawn "match
line" shall be placed on both sheets.
D. Title block. The title block shall contain the following information:
(3) Name and address of subdivider.
(4) Name and address of owner.
(5) Name, address, license number and seal of the land surveyor who prepared
the drawing.
(6) Date of original submission and for each subsequent submission.
(7) True or magnetic North and date taken.
E. Existing site conditions including the following information shall
be provided:
(2) Other rights-of-way and easements.
(c)
Restrictions of use, if any.
(3) Drainage structures.
(b)
Location, invert elevations, gradients and sizes of all structures
where applicable.
(4) Other utility structures such as water, sewer, gas mains and power
lines (if not on or adjacent to site, indicate direction and approximate
distance and size of nearest ones, showing invert elevation of sewers
or culverts).
(5) Marshes, ponds, rivers, streams or similar conditions, including
location and area covered, indicating high-water level.
(6) Test hole data as required by the appropriate municipal or state
agency.
(a)
Date of testing and location of test holes on site.
(b)
Graphic representation of findings for all test holes.
(c)
The Planning Board shall have the authority to require more
test holes to be dug and to specify the location of such new holes
if it deems it necessary.
(7) Municipal or other public lands, land designated as parks, open spaces
or for some other public or community use.
(8) Buildings and other structures on the subdivision which are to remain.
F. Proposed site conditions must conform to the Town Zoning Ordinance
and shall show the following:
(1) Streets.
(a)
Any right-of-way for future access to other lands through the
subdivided property.
(2) Lot layout.
(a)
Dimensions and area of lots to nearest foot.
(b)
Easements and restricted areas with notation as to purpose.
(c)
Identification of lots or parcels for special use, whether they
are to be offered for dedication or not.
(3) Utilities.
(a)
Location of proposed on-site water system or connection to existing
system.
(b)
Location of proposed on-site sanitary disposal system, showing
treatment area, connection points and line size or connection to existing
system.
(c)
Location and size of stormwater improvements to be constructed,
if any.
(d)
Evidence that the proposed methods for water supply and sanitary
sewage disposal have been reviewed and approved by the New York State
Health Department and the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation, as required.*
G. Additional information. The following additional information shall
be required:
(1) Survey data.
(a)
Accurate traverse of subdivision boundaries with true angles
and distances.
(b)
Municipal, town, county and special district boundaries referenced
to the subdivision survey by true angles and distances.
(c)
Accurate dimensions to nearest hundredth of foot.
(2) Letters in appropriate cases directed to the Chairman of the Planning
Board, signed by a responsible official of the State Department of
Transportation or County Public Works Department, approving proposed
construction on state or county rights-of-way and indicating that
the necessary permits have been issued by their office, or submit
a copy of permit.
(3) Such other certificates, affidavits, endorsements or agreements as
may be required by the Planning Board in the enforcement of these
regulations.
* NOTE: Submission requirements [§§ 88-12F(3)(d) and 88-14A(2)] may be waived by the Planning Board prior to final plat approval, said requirements in such event to be required to be a condition of approval pursuant to § 88-10. The Planning Board may decide that, where the original parcel exceeds five acres, only the acreage relevant to the subdivision need be surveyed. [Amended 2-12-1992 by L.L. No. 5-1992]
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