[R.O. 2008 §240.055; Ord. No. 2175, 5-27-2003]
A. 
A complete application for preliminary subdivision plat approval in a form established by the Director (preliminary subdivision plat application) shall be submitted to the Department of Public Services, along with a non-refundable fee established by the City Council to defray the cost of processing the preliminary subdivision plat application. No preliminary subdivision plat application shall be processed until the preliminary subdivision plat application is complete and the required fee has been paid.
B. 
The following information shall be submitted in support of a preliminary subdivision plat application:
1. 
One (1) completed and signed copy of the preliminary subdivision plat application along with the required fee.
2. 
Proof of ownership and/or authorization of the subdivider to act as an agent of the owner.
3. 
A copy of the most recent instrument conveying title to the land proposed to be subdivided from the office of the St. Louis County Recorder. Such instrument shall include the name of the grantor and the grantee and the date and type of conveyance.
4. 
Five (5) copies of the proposed preliminary subdivision plat on twenty-four (24) inch by thirty-six (36) inch paper and one (1) reduced eight and one-half (8.5) inch by eleven (11) inch copy for staff review. After staff review, twenty-one (21) full sized copies, one (1) reduced copy and one (1) digitized version of the preliminary subdivision plat, submitted in a format compatible with the City of Olivette mapping software, will be required for distribution to the Commission. The preliminary subdivision plat shall be subject to and include the following:
a. 
Drawn to a scale from one (1) inch equals twenty (20) feet through one (1) inch equals one hundred (100) feet, so long as the scale is an increment of ten (10) feet.
b. 
The name of the proposed subdivision, which shall be original and not a duplication of the name of any previously recorded subdivision or development in the City of Olivette.
c. 
Names and addresses of the owner, subdivider, professional engineer or registered land surveyor who prepared the plat.
d. 
A vicinity map showing the relationship of the proposed subdivision to the surrounding area. The vicinity map shall cover an area within a radius of one (1) mile of the proposed subdivision at a scale of one (1) inch equals two thousand (2,000) feet. The vicinity map shall generally locate arterial streets, highways, railroads and any significant landmarks which help to locate the subdivision.
e. 
The approximate area of the proposed subdivision and the proposed lots therein stated in the nearest tenth (1/10) of an acre, including a complete metes and bounds written description of the subdivision boundaries.
f. 
Dimensions of:
(1) 
The parcel or parcels to be subdivided,
(2) 
Each proposed lot intended for sale or lease,
(3) 
Proposed common ground.
g. 
Existing and proposed contour data to indicate the slope and drainage of the entire subdivision and the high and low elevation points thereof. Contour data shall be in intervals of two (2) feet if the general slope across the subdivision is less than ten percent (10%) and at vertical intervals of five (5) feet if the general slope is ten percent (10%) or greater. Contour data shall extend one hundred fifty (150) feet beyond the limits of the subdivision boundaries. U.S.G.S. datum is required.
h. 
Delineation and widths of proposed streets and other rights-of-way, including radii of curves and turnarounds, any additional rights-of-way along existing streets as may be required by the City or any other public entity having jurisdiction and indication of all rights-of-way proposed for dedication to the City or other public entity.
i. 
Setback lines, including side yard, rear yard or property line setbacks associated with each proposed platted lot, in accordance with the applicable zoning district classification.
j. 
Easements, existing and proposed, showing locations, widths and purposes.
k. 
Identification and delineation of any buffer areas required by the zoning ordinance.
l. 
Identification and delineation of lots, streets and easements associated with all adjoining development, drawn to the same scale in dashed lines (or half-toned) for a distance of one hundred fifty (150) feet from the proposed subdivision.
m. 
The results of any tests made to ascertain subsurface soil conditions and water table.
n. 
The owners of record of land adjoining the proposed subdivision, including name, lot description and St. Louis County Locator Number.
o. 
The existing and the proposed zoning district classification(s) of the proposed subdivision and that of the adjoining properties.
p. 
Proposed use of each lot within the proposed subdivision.
q. 
The location of all existing storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water mains, gas mains or other underground utilities within the proposed subdivision and the location of where off-site connections are proposed.
r. 
Location of the nearest fire hydrant.
s. 
Preliminary storm drainage system designed in accordance with the requirements of the City of Olivette and MSD and showing any proposed drainage swales, detention and retention areas, storm sewer pipes, culverts and any other storm drainage (including any off-site improvements).
t. 
Preliminary layout of the sanitary sewer collection system designed in accordance with the requirements of MSD and showing pipe sizes, manhole locations, approximate flow line elevations, lift stations and any other pertinent sanitary sewer facilities necessary to service the proposed subdivision.
u. 
Identification of all utility providers servicing the proposed subdivision.
v. 
The delineation of Federal Flood Insurance Administration designated floodplain and floodway boundaries, if any.
w. 
Any proposed alteration, adjustment or change in the elevation or topography of any floodplain or floodway as designated on the Federal Flood Insurance Administration floodplain and floodway maps.
x. 
Delineation of plat phases and anticipated time schedule, if the proposed subdivision is to be constructed in phases.
y. 
The location and identification of species type of all existing trees having a trunk size of eight (8) inch caliper or greater. Identify which trees are to be lost or saved and the approximate spread (drip line) of the trees that are to be preserved.
z. 
Other significant natural features such as rock outcroppings, sinkholes and any other key natural features.
aa. 
The seal and signature of the professional engineer or registered land surveyor who prepared the plat.
[R.O. 2008 §240.060; Ord. No. 2175, 5-27-2003]
A. 
The Director shall review the preliminary subdivision plat application for conformance to the requirements of this Chapter. If the preliminary subdivision plat application as submitted is incomplete, the submittal shall be returned to the subdivider to complete necessary requirements. Upon determination by the Director that the preliminary subdivision plat application is complete, the subdivider shall prepare and submit to the Department of Public Services twenty-one (21) copies of the complete preliminary subdivision plat.
B. 
The Director shall, within thirty (30) days from receipt of a complete preliminary subdivision plat, submit a report to the Commission for consideration. The report shall include comments of the Director, as well as comments of all agencies and City departments to whom the preliminary subdivision plat was referred for review.
C. 
Within sixty (60) days of receipt of a complete preliminary subdivision plat and after receipt of the Director's report, the Commission shall take action, unless the Commission, with the consent of the subdivider, extends the sixty (60) day period. Action by the Commission shall consist of one (1) of the following:
1. 
Approval. The Commission may approve of the preliminary subdivision plat as submitted or approve of the preliminary subdivision plat with amendments.
2. 
Disapproval. The Commission may disapprove of a preliminary subdivision plat and the grounds for disapproval shall be made a matter of record.
D. 
Failure of the Commission to act with the period specified above shall be deemed approval of the preliminary subdivision plat. In any case, the Director shall notify the subdivider in writing within fifteen (15) business days of the Commission's action.
[R.O. 2008 §240.065; Ord. No. 2175, 5-27-2003]
A. 
Approval of the preliminary subdivision plat by the Commission constitutes authorization for the subdivider to proceed with preparation of the improvement plans and related documentation.
B. 
The preliminary subdivision plat shall be valid for a period of one (1) year from the date of Commission approval. In the case of phased developments, the period of validity for the first (1st) phase shall be one (1) year. Thereafter, application for final plat approval of subsequent phases shall be submitted to the Director within one (1) year after recording the previous phase. In no case shall any portion of a preliminary subdivision plat for a phased development be valid for more than three (3) years.
C. 
In the event the period of validity of Commission approval has expired, a resubmission of the preliminary subdivision plat shall be required.