[Res. No. 91-96, 9-24-1996]
A sketch plan shall be drawn on mylar or other suitable tracing
material at a scale of not more than 100 feet to one inch. Sketch
plans shall include the following information:
(1) The name of the proposal, including the name and address of the subdivider(s).
(2) A north arrow, graphic scale, date, and general location map.
(3) Other land contiguous to the proposal which is controlled by the
owner(s) or subdivider(s) with the approximate acreage of such land.
(4) The names of the owners of adjacent lands and the names of adjacent
subdivisions.
(5) The boundaries of the tract in relation to adjoining streets (including
bearings and distances) and the locations of the nearest utility services.
(6) General topography and drainage patterns of the parcel to be subdivided
and parcels within 200 feet of the tract to be subdivided. All pertinent
topographic features within the site and adjoining tracts, including
existing buildings, watercourses, water bodies, wetlands and wooded
areas, shall be shown. Features proposed to be retained as well as
those proposed to be removed shall be indicated.
(7) A statement as to the proposed source of water supply and the method
of sewage disposal.
(8) The lines of proposed streets and lots (including bearings and distances)
as well as lands identified for recreation areas or other permanent
open spaces.
(9) If the subdivider intends to develop the tract in sections, the entire
tract shall be depicted on the sketch plan with the anticipated sections
and the timing of development indicated.
(10) A general statement as to how stormwater drainage is to be accommodated.
(11) An indication of the existing zoning of the tract (both on and adjacent
to the site) and any other legal restrictions of use.
(12) The general soil conditions of the entire site proposed for subdivision
and its location with respect to a floodway or the boundaries of any
areas of special flood hazard (one-hundred-year floodplain).
(13) Locations of any natural gas or oil wells on the site.
(14) A statement as to the consistency of the proposal with the Comprehensive
Development Plan 1990-2010.
[Res. No. 91-96, 9-24-1996]
The preliminary plat shall be drawn on one or more sheets of
mylar or other suitable tracing material and shall be clearly marked
"Preliminary Plat". The preliminary plat shall be drawn at a scale
of not more than 100 feet to one inch. If more than one sheet is required
to show an entire tract, an index map drawn to scale showing all sheets
shall be provided. Proof of ownership shall be submitted at this time.
When the subdivider is someone other than the owner, an affidavit
from the owner of the land consenting to the application shall be
filed. The plat shall include the following information:
(1) Items (1) through (5) of section
22-76.
(2) Existing streets immediately adjoining and within the tract to be
subdivided and the distance(s) to the nearest major street intersection(s).
(3) A topographic map showing the entire site and all lands within 100
feet of the property at not more than a five-foot interval. When additional
information is needed to review the subdivision, the common council
may require topographic data for land areas within 200 feet of the
property boundary.
(4) Existing drains, water lines, and sanitary sewers within the tract
to be subdivided and adjacent thereto. Such facilities shall be identified
by location, size, type and approximate elevations and gradients,
using datum based on mean sea level. Existing as well as proposed
defs for such facilities shall also be shown.
(5) The proposed source of water supply and method of sewage disposal.
A conceptual layout of each system shall be delineated, including
the location of hydrants and the sizing of lines to be installed.
Where water mains are not looped, hydrants shall be provided.
(6) An overlay showing all soils and their classification. Areas with
moderate to high susceptibility to erosion, if any, shall be highlighted.
The subdivider shall also include information about existing on-site
vegetation.
(7) A separate drainage report including calculations for runoff and
pipe and channel sizing, which clearly describes how runoff is to
be handled during grading and development. The use of erosion and
sedimentation prevention measures shall be described. The report shall
provide sufficient details to indicate how the subdivider will comply
with the requirements for stormwater management plans administered
by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and
shall include the preliminary design of bridges and culverts. The
design of stormwater retention facilities shall be in accordance with
specifications of the city director of public works. The design of
bridges and culverts shall conform to the requirements of the appropriate
jurisdiction (city department of public works or the state department
of transportation).
(8) The approximate lines and gradients of proposed streets and sidewalks
and the names of proposed streets.
(9) A preliminary grading plan of the site at a contour interval of two
feet. The grading plan shall identify the locations and approximate
sizes of cuts and fills and cross sections for any final grading steeper
than three foot horizontal to one foot vertical (3 to 1), or where
the cut or fill will be more than five feet.
(10) The approximate location of proposed lot lines, the acreage or square
footage contained in each lot and, for identification purposes, individual
lot numbers. If necessary, the setbacks of any proposed lot lines
from existing buildings shall be noted.
(11) The locations and dimensions of areas proposed as permanent open
space.
(12) The extent and sequence of the phases in a subdivision proposed to
be developed in sections.
(13) The location of any municipal boundary lines and zoning district
lines within the tract.
(14) The required and actual areas, yards and setbacks of any non-conforming
lots.
(15) Copies of any deed restrictions or covenants as they may apply to
any or all parts of the subdivision.
(16) The location, type and ownership of any natural gas or oil wells
within the proposed subdivision.
(17) The location and type of any known potentially hazardous materials,
either on or adjacent to the site.
(18) The location and quality of water bodies directly adjacent to the
proposed subdivision.
(19) An indication of any federal, state or county permits that may be
required.
(20) The locations of any buffers to be provided either during or after
the completion of construction.
(21) Facilities for fire protection.
(22) Facilities for vehicular and pedestrian traffic, circulation and
parking.
(23) The locations of major trees and whether such trees are proposed
to be saved or removed.
[Res. No. 91-96, 9-24-1996]
The final plat shall be drawn in ink on mylar, linen or other
suitable material for filing in the Catteraugus County Clerk's Office.
Said plat shall contain sufficient survey data to readily determine
the location, bearing and length of all lines shown thereon and to
permit the reproduction of such lines upon the ground. The final plat
submission shall consist of three components the construction sheet,
the record map and the drainage and erosion control plan, as described
in the subsections that follow. Two mylar copies shall be submitted
to the common council. One approved copy shall be retained by the
city; the other shall be filed with the county clerk.
(1) Final plat construction sheet. The construction sheet shall not be
larger than 34 by 44 inches in side, nor smaller than 18 by 34 inches.
It shall be drawn at a scale of not more than 50 feet to one inch
and shall contain the information listed below. Where more than one
sheet is required to depict the entire subdivision, an index map drawn
to scale showing all sheets shall be provided. All data shown on the
construction sheet shall be in accordance with the requirements of
the city director of public works and the city's construction specifications
and shall include:
a. Items (1) through (3) of section
22-76.
b. The lines of existing and proposed streets and sidewalks both within
and immediately adjoining the subdivision.
c. The names of existing and proposed streets.
d. Plans and typical cross sections of proposed streets and sidewalks.
e. Profiles of proposed streets at a suitable vertical scale showing
finished grades in relation to the existing ground elevation.
f. The precise layout of proposed lots, including lot numbers.
g. Provisions for water supply and sewage disposal, and, if applicable,
evidence that such provisions have received the approval of the Cattaraugus
County Department of Health.
h. The location and size of existing and proposed stormwater pipes,
sanitary sewer lines and watermains on the property including, also,
those into which any connection is proposed.
i. The locations of survey monuments, Prior to the acceptance of the
dedication of new streets, a certificate by a surveyor or engineer
shall be filed certifying that the above monuments have been placed
as indicated on the final plat map, at the appropriate stage of construction
as determined by the city director of public works.
j. Plans for any proposed neighborhood park or playground within the
subdivision including landscaping.
k. A planting plan for street trees indicating the location, varieties,
and sizes of any trees to be planted and of existing trees to be preserved.
l. Brief apecifications, or reference to city standards, for all facilities
to be constructed or installed within the subdivision.
m. Specifications for all bridges and culverts, and approvals from the
appropriate jurisdiction (e.g., the state department of transportation
or the city department of public works), if needed.
n. The locations of any natural gas or oil wells within the subdivision.
o. Certification by an engineer or surveyor as evidence of professional
responsibility for the preparation of the construction sheet.
(2) Final plat record map. Unless the Cattaraugus County Clerk specifies
otherwise, the record sheet shall be no larger than 24 by 36 inches
in size, shall be drawn on mylar or linen at a scale not greater than
50 feet to one inch and shall show the information listed below. Where
more than one sheet is required to show the entire subdivision, an
index map drawn to scale showing all sheets shall be provided. The
final plat record map shall include:
a. Items (1) and (2) of section
22-76.
b. The boundaries of the subdivision and information showing the location
of the subdivision in relation to surrounding properties and streets,
including the names of the owners of adjacent lands and the names
of adjacent subdivisions. Whenever practicable, the subdivision boundary
shall be referenced from two directions to established U.S. Coast
and Geodetic Survey monuments or New York State Plane Coordinate monuments.
In the event that such monuments have been obliterated or are otherwise
unavailable, the subdivision boundary shall be referenced to the nearest
highway intersections or to previously established monuments nearby
in other subdivisions or on public lands. Any combination of types
of reference points that fulfill the requirements for exact measurements
from the subdivision boundary to reference points previously established
for or by a public agency may be accepted. (Note: If a city coordinate
system should be established, then this system shall become the only
reference for establishing monuments.)
c. The lines of existing and proposed streets and sidewalks within the
subdivision and their interconnection with existing or proposed streets
and sidewalks on adjoining properties.
d. The lines and dimensions of proposed lots, which shall be numbered.
If a proposed lot contains one or more existing buildings, the setbacks
for such buildings shall be indicated.
e. The lines and purposes of existing and proposed easements both within
and immediately adjoining the subdivision.
f. The lines, dimensions, bearings and area in square feet of all property
proposed to be reserved by deed restriction or covenant for the common
use of property owners in the subdivision or for any other reason.
g. The location of monuments to be placed within the subdivision.
h. The locations of existing and proposed water supply lines, storm
sewers, and sanitary sewers within the subdivision.
i. The locations of any municipal service boundaries and zoning lines
within the subdivision.
j. Written statements as to:
1. The zoning of the property within the subdivision.
2. Compliance of the proposed lots with zoning requirements. If any
lots do not comply but are covered by zoning variances, the statement
should include reference to such variances. If variances are needed,
the document shall specify the nature and location of the variance(s)
which are necessary.
3. If the subdivision is approved for cluster development, pursuant
to Section 37 of the General City Law, the statement shall include
supporting documents that illustrate that the number of lots proposed
is equal to or less than the number that would be permitted with a
conventional design.
k. The seal and certification by a surveyor or engineer as evidence
of professional responsibility for the preparation of the record map
and a place for the libre and page numbers when filed.
l. Offers of dedication to the city involving any open space, recreation,
street or other improvements and those facilities to be retained by
the subdivider, including the method of maintenance and improvement
thereof. Such offers shall be received and approved by the city attorney
as to their legal sufficiency.
(3) Subdivision drainage plan and erosion control plan. This plan shall
be on a separate sheet of the same size and scale as the record map
and shall contain the following information:
a. Plans, profiles and typical as well as special cross sections of
proposed stormwater drainage facilities including any stormwater detention
facilities.
b. Supporting final design data and copies of computations used as the
basis for determining design capacities and performance of the proposed
drainage facilities.
c. The subdivision grading plan developed to a suitable contour interval,
with details to indicate proposed street grades and building site
grades and elevations throughout the subdivision. The contours shown
on the grading plan shall be on a one-, two- or five-foot interval
(when measured vertically). The interval selected shall result in
a horizontal distance between contour lines of not more than 100 feet.
All grades shall be referenced to United States Coast and Geodetic
Survey datum.
d. A stormwater management plan shall be prepared in conformance with
the publication "Reducing Impacts of Stormwater Runoff from New Development,"
including all amendments to that document and other provisions which
may, from time to time, be established by the NYS Department of Environmental
Conservation. Such plan shall be available on-site at all times during
construction.
e. If the subdivision is within or adjacent to the boundary of a one-hundred-year
floodplain, the subdivision drainage plan shall contain a detailed
analysis of the area with respect to floodplain management and land
use.
f. The location of all proposed buildings, if known.
h. The location and means of controlling erosion within the project
limits.
i. Slope stabilization details.