The preliminary layout and the supporting documents
for a proposed subdivision constitute materials to be submitted to
the Planning Board for preliminary approval. The preliminary layout
shall show the general design of the subdivision so that the Planning
Board can indicate its approval or disapproval prior to the time that
any work toward the final design submission is started. Approval of
the preliminary layout does not constitute an approval of the final
plat, nor shall it be considered a valid basis for the construction
of the required improvements or for other commitments which depend
upon its design characteristics.
A.
Procedure. The applicant should review the following
town publications available at the Town Clerk's office:
B.
Required documents. The application for preliminary
plat approval shall consist of the following documents:
(1)
Application.
(2)
Photocopy of applicant's deed, with recording
information shown or permission of the owner if applicant is not the
owner.
(3)
Ten paper prints of the preliminary plat plan.
(4)
A standard plat demonstrating yield.
(5)
Statement that sufficient identification stakes
have been placed around the perimeter of the subject property and
any wetlands to allow convenient inspection by members of the Planning
Board or staff.
(6)
Environmental Assessment Form, Part I.
(7)
Preliminary plat filing and review fee in such amount and form as the Town Board may from time to time prescribe in accordance with the provisions of § 220-1.12 hereof.
[Amended 5-1-1992 by L.L. No. 10-1992]
(8)
No application shall be considered complete
until the Board has made a negative declaration pursuant to SEQRA
or where a positive declaration has been made, until the Board accepts
a draft environmental impact statement as complete for review.
C.
Requirements for standard plat. Based upon the information provided in the application and in accordance with approved concepts as called for in Article VII, Pre-Preliminary Submission, the applicant shall prepare and submit a standard plat which meets the following requirements:
D.
Requirements for open space plat. Based upon the information provided in the application and in accordance with approved concepts as called for in Article VII, Pre-Preliminary Submission, the applicant shall prepare and submit an open space plat which meets the following requirements:
(3)
It shall conform to the subdivision design criteria,
as set forth in this chapter.
(4)
It shall conform to the required subdivision
improvements, as set forth in this chapter.
E.
Preliminary plat plan. The preliminary plat plan shall
be prepared by a licensed land surveyor. All drainage and structure
design and vertical road profiles shall bee prepared by a licensed
professional engineer or by a licensed land surveyor holding an exempt
certificate. The preliminary plat plan shall conform to the following
requirements:
(1)
Size shall be 22 inches by 34 inches or 20 inches
by 36 inches.
(2)
If more than one sheet is required, match lines
shall be provided.
(3)
Scale shall be one inch equals 100 feet.
(4)
The layout shall be clearly labeled "preliminary
plat" and should clearly show a title block with date, etc.
(5)
The layout shall clearly show all of the following:
(a)
North arrow and scale in comparative form.
(b)
Proposed name of the subdivision, as approved
by the Suffolk County Clerk's office.
(c)
Post office address of the subdivision.
(d)
Name, address, license number and seal of professional
engineer or land surveyor who prepared the drawings.
(e)
School District and Fire District.
(f)
Zoning District.
(g)
Suffolk County Tax Map parcel numbers.
(h)
Names of all public utilities.
(i)
Consecutive lot numbering system and total number
of lots.
(j)
Two key maps; one at a scale of one inch equals
500 feet, and one at a scale of one inch equals 600 feet.
(k)
Flood insurance zone identification and base
flood elevation.
(l)
Names of existing adjacent roads, route numbers
and governmental agency having jurisdiction.
(m)
Name and address of developer and owner of record.
(n)
Total acreage of subdivision to nearest .01
of an acre.
(o)
Orientation for solar access and prevailing
winds.
(6)
Existing conditions shall include the following:
(a)
Boundaries and recorded owners of adjacent properties.
(b)
Topographic contours at two-foot intervals in
the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey datum referred to mean
sea level. Contours shall extend 200 feet beyond the subdivision boundary
line. Closer intervals may be required under unusual terrain conditions.
(c)
Existing streets on the subdivision and within
200 feet of its boundaries, including name, location, width, center-line
elevations at intersections and critical points and type of street
improvements.
(d)
Existing drainage structures on the subdivision
and within 200 feet of its boundaries, including type of structure,
location, invert elevations, gradients and sizes of pipe or other
structures.
(e)
Existing utilities, such as water, gas, cable
television or electric on the subdivision and within 200 feet of its
boundaries.
(f)
Existing buildings or other structures located
on the proposed subdivision or within 200 feet of its boundaries.
(g)
Existing watershed outlines, their areas and
acreage.
(h)
Existing wetland outlines, their areas and acreage.
(i)
Test hole data, including location, elevation
and boring log. Borings shall be taken in all locations where drainage
structures are to be constructed and at any other locations that the
Town Engineer may request. No fewer than one test hole per 20 acres
or portion thereof for a minimum depth of 20 feet from existing ground
level or to groundwater level, whichever occurs first shall be required.
The location of the test holes shall be placed and properly authorized
by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services. Any necessary
clearing for test holes shall be approved by the Planning Board.
(j)
Cultural features.
(k)
Natural features.
(l)
A site analysis map and written description
which is to encourage the designer to first consider natural features
and then existing man-made features prior to locating lot lines and
location of rights-of-way. Elements to consider include but are not
limited to the following: topography, soils, vegetation, watercourses,
climate (winds), wildlife, trails, historic sites, etc.
(7)
Proposed conditions shall include the following:
(a)
Easements or reserved areas with notations referring
to the purposes of restrictions. Reserved areas shall be marked "Reserved
Area for Use of Residents of Subdivision and Possible Dedication to
the Town of East Hampton."
(b)
Identification of parcels for special uses to
be offered for dedication.
(c)
Lot lines and dimensions to the nearest foot.
(d)
Approximate area of each lot in square feet.
(e)
Proposed street names, widths and profiles showing
tentative grades, elevations, paved gutter locations and datum used
and stationed to conform to the center-line stationing as shown on
the plan. The Planning Board reserves the right to reject proposed
street names.
(f)
Fire hydrant, well or cistern locations, along
with letter of approval from appropriate Fire Department and/or Fire
District.
(g)
Preliminary drainage calculations.
(h)
Preliminary stormwater drainage system, including
sizes, tentative invert elevations and locations of all piping, structures
and recharge basins.
(i)
Trails showing proposed manner in which this
feature shall be preserved and/or protected.
F.
Overall plan development. The street and lot layout
covering the entire holding shall be submitted. Where the subdivision
is to be divided into sections for the purpose of submitting final
plats, the preliminary layout shall show the boundaries of each section;
and each such section shall bear a number indicating the order in
which the applicant proposes to submit for approval the plats covering
each successive section. Unless otherwise authorized by the Planning
Board, the order of submission of final plats shall follow the sequence
of the section numbering.
G.
Conformance to Zoning. The Planning Board shall not accept, process or approve any application if any part of any proposed subdivision fails to conform to Chapter 255, Zoning, or where applicable, Chapter 193, Open Space Reservation, of the Code, unless such applicant shall first have obtained all necessary variances from the Zoning Board of Appeals and copies of such variances are annexed to the application.
H.
Preliminary hearing. The Planning Board shall hold a preliminary hearing within 45 days after receipt of the complete submission required by § 220-2.05B of this chapter, in conformance with § 276 of the Town Law.
(1)
Notice of the public hearing shall be advertised
in the official town newspaper at least 10 days prior to such hearing.
(2)
The applicant shall notify all adjoining property
owners at least 10 days prior to the public hiring by certified mail
and shall file with the Board an affidavit showing the names and addresses
of those so notified, the Tax Map numbers and their respective properties
and the date of mailing of the required notices.
(3)
Applicant shall erect a sign measuring not less
than two feet long by one foot wide, which shall be prominently displayed
on the premises facing each public or private street which the property
involved in the application abuts, giving notice of the application,
the nature of the approval sought thereby and the time and place of
the public hearing thereon. The sign shall be made of durable material,
shall be set back not more than 10 feet from the property line, shall
be not less than two feet nor more than six feet above the grade at
the street line. The sign shall be displayed for a period of not less
than 10 days immediately preceding the date of the public hearing
date or any date to which such hearing may be adjourned. The applicant
shall file an affidavit that he has complied with this provision.
J.
Extension of time. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions,
the time in which the Planning Board must take action on the preliminary
plat may be extended by mutual consent of the owner and the Planning
Board or for good cause under the State Environmental Quality Review
Act.
K.
Expiration of preliminary approval.
(1)
Preliminary plat approval shall expire six months
from the date the Planning Board shall have adopted its resolution
of approval, unless such time shall be extended by further resolution
of the Planning Board.
(2)
In the event that the applicant shall fail to
apply for approval of a final subdivision plat prior to expiration
of the preliminary approval, all documents required by this section
shall be resubmitted and a second preliminary filing fee shall be
paid before any application for final plat approval shall be accepted
or processed.
