Conferences and any other communications with the Planning Commission
shall be kept as confidential as possible. Before going ahead with
the preliminary plan procedure or with steps to acquire land or subdivide,
the subdivider or developer should consult with the Planning Commission
about the following factors:
A. The suitability of the site for development.
B. The demand for a development of the type proposed in the particular
location proposed.
C. The accessibility of the site.
D. The availability of public facilities (schools, parks, water, sanitary
and storm sewerage, etc.) and public services (police, fire, refuse
disposal, etc.).
E. The effect on the project of any contemplated improvements or the
proposals of any Comprehensive Plan and these regulations.
F. Sewage facilities requirements of the Department of Environmental
Protection and the Township.
G. Erosion and sedimentation control plans and permits as required by
the Department of Environmental Protection and as reviewed by the
Cumberland County Conservation District.
H. Precautionary measures to preserve or protect historic and natural
features.
I. Approvals by all appropriate state and federal agencies.
J. Probability of floodplain and/or wetland areas on the site.
It is suggested that prior to the consultation with the Planning
Commission, the subdivider prepare a sketch plan of his proposed development.
It is suggested that the subdivider or developer submit sufficient
data to the Planning Commission for purposes of generally illustrating
and discussing the proposed project.
The following information is suggested to be submitted for review
under this article:
A. A plan drawn at a scale not smaller than one inch equals 100 feet.
This plan must be labeled "Sketch Plan."
B. An approximate key map showing the generalized location of the tract
and adjacent streets.
C. Tract boundaries with approximate dimensions.
D. Any lots which were subdivided from the parent tract.
E. North point, topography, swales, major tree stands and other significant
existing site features.
F. Proposed street and lot layout with information as to the kinds of
uses contemplated.
G. Current land use of the adjacent properties.
H. The name and mailing address of the property owner and date.
I. Such other information necessary for a meaningful discussion.
The applicant may, subject to availability, obtain meetings
with Township officials, including members of the Board of Supervisors,
the Township Engineer, the Township Solicitor, and others. However,
such meetings are purely voluntary and no particular Township officer
or his representative may be compelled to attend.