Any person, before submitting his definitive
plan for approval, may submit to the Planning Board and to the Board
of Health a preliminary plan as hereinafter defined. Preliminary subdivision
plan submittal shall be made at a scheduled meeting of the Board.
No submittal by mail or another department will be accepted.
In such case, the applicant shall also give
written notice to the Town Clerk as provided in MGL c. 41, § 81S,
by delivery, in which case the Town Clerk will upon request give a
written receipt, or by certified mail. Form D may be used for the
purpose of notice.
The Planning Board will act on the preliminary
plan as provided by MGL c. 41, § 81S.
A. Normally a first conference will be held to acquaint
the Board with the general character of the development, the intent
of the developer and to acquaint the developer with the overall requirements
of the Board and its regulations.
B. Normally a second conference will follow review of
the preliminary plan by the Board and other interested agencies at
which the Board may indicate required or suggested desirable changes
and/or modifications.
C. Tentative approval of a definitive plan does not constitute
a waiver of the Board's right to require further changes in the plan
nor does it constitute approval of the subdivision.
D. When a preliminary plan has been submitted to the
Planning Board and written notice has been given to the Town Clerk,
such plan and the definitive plan evolved therefrom shall be governed
by the regulations in effect at the time of the submission of the
preliminary plan, provided that the definitive plan is duly submitted
within seven months from the date on which the preliminary plan was
submitted (MGL c. 41, § 81Q).
[Added 7-18-1973 (Amdt. B)]
A. Soil map will be examined for problem areas. Percentage
of existing capacity of utilities that is used will be studied. Past
problems in the area will be discussed with town department heads.
The Comprehensive Plan will be checked as to planned roads and circulation
system and other matters. Vegetation and topography, including wetness,
will be checked. Safe exits from roads, including sight distance and
grade will be studied. Open space and density of area will be studied.
Preliminary plan will be sent to the Conservation Commission and Board
of Health for review and comments. Test pit may be required if a road
is planned for a swampy or ledgy area. Entire drainage problem will
be examined to ensure there is no increase in speed of runoff at exit
points. All existing streams shall enter and exit subdivision at their
original locations.
B. The subdivision proposal will be reviewed by the Planning
Board to assure that:
[Added 7-18-1975 (Amdt. C)]
(1) All such proposals are consistent with the need to
minimize flood damage;
(2) All public utilities and facilities, such as sewer,
gas, electrical and water systems, are located, elevated and constructed
to minimize or eliminate flood damage; and
(3) Adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure
to flood hazards.