The proprietor is encouraged to consult the general development
plans and detailed plans of any unit of government that affect the
tract to be subdivided and the area surrounding it before he submits
a preliminary plat for review. The proprietor should also become acquainted
with the Zoning Ordinance standards and requirements, this chapter,
and other code provisions which regulate the subdivision of land in
Pittsfield Township. The proprietor should also discuss the concepts
of the proposed subdivision with the Township Planning Commission,
with the staff of the County Planning Commission, and with the public
utility companies serving the area.
A. Purpose. The purpose of the initial procedures stage of the platting
process is to acquaint the proprietor with the planning policies of
Pittsfield Township as they apply to the property to be subdivided,
to give the Planning Commission an opportunity to discuss the subdivision
with the developer before expensive surveys and drawings are made,
and to discuss the concepts and basic organization of the proposed
development in relation to existing and future conditions on and around
the site. The basic decisions as to the interpretation of planning
policy for the site and area in question, modification of such policy
as a result of the proposed development will be made in this stage,
and the consensus reached in this stage will form the basis of the
preliminary plat.
B. Suggested information. In order to gain maximum benefit from the
initial procedures stage the proprietor should submit the following
information to the Planning Commission for the entire tract of land,
whether or not the tract will be developed in stages. Information
may be combined on one or more drawings.
(1) Description of features, existing and proposed, surrounding the site,
of importance to the proposed development.
(2) Description of general topographic and general soil conditions on
the site.
(3) Location and description of existing and future man-made features
of importance to the proposed development.
(4) A site analysis showing which of the conditions the proprietor intends
to retain or modify as part of the design of the subdivision.
(5) The concept, objectives, general layout and location and extent of
the various uses and facilities to be incorporated within the subdivision.
(7) Property dimensions and area.
(8) Aerial photograph of the site and surrounding area, with the site
clearly defined.
(9) Proprietor's interest in the land.
C. Subdivision Advisory Committee. The proprietor may present his preliminary
development ideas to the Subdivision Advisory Committee for its comments
and advice. The Planning Commission may request comments and advice
from the Committee on the proposed layout.