The Planning Board has accumulated a considerable
body of information which may be of material assistance to the prospective
subdivider. Therefore, developers in the Town are invited to meet
with the Planning Board at one or more of its regular meetings before
proceeding with the preparation of detailed plans. This will afford
an opportunity to discuss with the Board the requirement as to the
general layout of streets and reservations of land, street improvements,
drainage, sewerage, water, fire protection and similar matters, as
well as the availability of existing services.
A. Preparation for preapplication discussion. Before attending the initial conference, the applicant or his duly authorized representative should be familiar with the regulations, standards and requirements contained in these land subdivision regulations and in Chapter
215, Zoning, of the town. He should also study the Town Master Plan to determine what recommendations may already have been suggested for the use of his property. The applicant should also be familiar with applicable state and/or county regulations, standards and requirements relative to the proposal.
B. Maps required for preapplication discussion. To aid
in presenting the proposal to the Planning Board, the applicant shall
provide the Planning Board with nine copies of the following maps:
[Amended 6-14-2005 by L.L. No. 3-2005; 8-25-2009 by L.L. No.
6-2009]
(1) A vicinity map sketched to a scale of 2,000 feet to the inch, indicating
the relationship of the proposed subdivision to existing community
facilities which serve it, such as roads, shopping, schools, etc.
Such sketch may be superimposed upon a United States Geodetic Survey
Map of the area.
(2) A map, at a scale acceptable to the Planning Board, showing:
(a)
All land owned by the applicant.
(b)
The location and ownership of all adjoining property.
(c)
Soil types and boundaries, and topography on the site.
(d)
The location of constrained land, which shall include:
[1]
Wetlands plus buffer areas.
[5]
One-hundred-year floodplains.
(e)
Other significant resources, which shall include:
[1]
Vistas and viewsheds into or out of the property.
[2]
Areas of contiguous forest lands.
[3]
Nearby historical structures.
[4]
Existing parklands, recreational and/or public open space.
[5]
Any other resources deemed significant by the Town.
(f)
The intent of the preliminary mapping is to illustrate the applicant's
intent to protect natural constraints, buffer areas, etc., and to
identify possible points of access to the site and general areas where
development may be situated. No engineered plans or intended lot arrangements
should be presented at this stage, in order to minimize costs to the
applicant, since the intent of this stage is to obtain initial comments
of the Board for the type and appropriateness of development which
appears feasible for the subject parcel.
(3) Overlay drawings, to include soil types and topography on the site,
may be required.
C. In presenting the proposed subdivision to the Planning
Board at one of its regular meetings, the applicant should provide
general subdivision information necessary to explain and/or supplement
the vicinity and area maps.
D. The Planning Board shall forward two copies of the
maps to the Town Conservation Advisory Board, which shall make an
evaluation of the proposal and submit a written report to the Planning
Board within 30 days of receipt of the maps from the Planning Board.
E. The applicant shall determine the requirements of
the Dutchess County Health Department, whose approval is required
by these regulations and which must eventually approve any subdivision
plat coming within its jurisdiction.
F. The Board shall initially determine whether the applicant shall develop a cluster subdivision concept for the site pursuant to the provisions of §
215-21 of the Zoning Ordinance.
[Amended 6-14-2005 by L.L. No. 3-2005]