The classification of a proposed subdivision as a minor subdivision shall only require the submission, review and approval of a final plan. A land development classified as a minor land development shall only require the submission, review and approval of a final plan. The classification shall be based upon the definitions of terms "minor subdivision" and "minor land development" as provided for under Article II of this chapter.
The submission procedure for a minor subdivision or minor land development shall be in accordance with § 210-19 of this chapter.
The distribution of a minor subdivision plan or minor land development plan shall be in accordance with § 210-20 of this chapter.
The final plan shall be noted as "minor subdivision
final plan" or "minor land development final plan" and contain the
following information:
A.
Name and address of record owner, including certification
of ownership which carries a notarial seal.
B.
The name and address of the applicant, if different
from owner.
C.
Name of proposed subdivision or land development.
D.
Name and address of registered engineer and/or registered
land surveyor responsible for the subdivision plan or land development
plan, including certification of the accuracy of the plan for an error
of closure not to exceed one foot in 5,000 feet and its conformance
to the applicable provisions of this chapter.
E.
North point, graphic scale and date, including the
month, day and year that the original drawing was completed and the
month, day and year that the original drawing was revised for each
revision.
F.
Total tract boundaries of the property being subdivided
and/or developed, showing bearings and distances, and total size of
the property, expressed in acreage and square feet.
G.
The total number of proposed lots within a subdivision,
with identification numbers for each or, for a land development, the
location of buildings upon the lot with identification numbers for
each.
H.
The dimensions and area of all lots, expressed in
both square feet and acres.
I.
The zoning district or districts delineated upon the
plan, along with the required building setback line and/or the proposed
placement of each building shall be shown and, where corner lots are
involved, the setback lines on both streets shall be shown.
J.
The required yard setbacks, as provided in Chapter 255, Zoning, for all lots along each street or, in the case of a land development, the proposed placement of each building along each street and the proposed use of each building.
K.
The location and dimensions of all existing structures,
including accessory structures and off-street parking areas upon the
subject property.
L.
The distance of all existing structures to lot lines,
front, rear and side, which will result upon approval of the plan.
M.
The names of all adjoining property owners, including
block and lot numbers, from the Luzerne County Assessor's office.
N.
All existing streets, public or private, including
streets of record (recorded but not constructed) on or abutting the
subject tract, including their names and right-of-way widths.
O.
All existing sewer lines, water lines, fire hydrants,
utility transmission lines, utility easements or rights-of-way, culverts,
storm drains, bridges, railroad rights-of-way and other significant
man-made features located within the boundaries of the proposed subdivision
or land development.
P.
Existing watercourses, streams, ponds, wetlands, floodplain
and/or flood-prone areas, wooded areas, tree masses and rock outcrops
within the proposed subdivision or land development.
Q.
With regard to wetlands, all plans must specifically
address the subject of as to whether any wetlands are located upon
the site. If no wetlands are located within the site, a certification
of the absence of wetlands shall be so noted upon the plan, which
is certified by a person with appropriate training and experience
in the identification of wetlands. If wetlands are located within
the site, a delineation of all wetlands boundaries upon the site shall
be provided by a person with appropriate training and experience in
the identification of wetlands. The inclusion of wetlands upon the
site shall require a complete survey, delineation and total acreage
of said wetlands boundaries included upon the plans. The total acreage
of any wetlands area proposed to be disturbed shall also be indicated
upon the plans. Any parcels or portions thereof which are not intended
to be developed in any manner, including but not limited to new structures,
shall be exempt from providing the above information, subject to clearly
indicating such areas upon the plan and including written notification
of same upon the plan as recorded.
R.
Existing contour lines at vertical intervals of not
greater than five feet, when existing slopes are 5% or greater. Existing
contour lines at vertical intervals of not greater than 10 feet, when
existing slopes are less than 5%.
S.
If the lots or development are to be serviced by individual
on-lot sewage disposal:
(1)
The location of soil percolation test sites.
(2)
Location and extent of various soil types within the
site with DEP definitions for each.
(3)
Proposed or typical location of building and/or structure
with proposed location of wells, if applicable;
(4)
Copy of the applicable report and findings of the
Township's Sewage Enforcement Officer.
T.
All easements, existing and/or proposed, including
their location, dimensions and purpose.
The following information, as applicable, shall
be submitted with the final plan of a minor subdivision or minor land
development:
A.
Proof of ownership, including a copy of the existing
deed.
B.
Application for minor subdivision plan or minor land
development plan, and the required fee.
C.
Required fee for Luzerne County Planning Commission
review.
D.
If applicable, an approved highway occupancy permit,
as required by Foster Township, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
and/or the Luzerne County Bridge Department, or a deed restriction
that prohibits development or improvements to the site or parcels
to be created thereunder until the appropriate highway occupancy permit
is secured.
E.
If applicable, a letter of commitment from the Municipal
Sanitary Authority that said Authority can and shall adequately serve
the proposed subdivision or land development and accept the conveyance
of sewage for treatment and disposal, including any conditions required
for the provision of service.
F.
Written certification from the appropriate public
utility company which authorizes and approves the provision of water,
gas and electrical service for the proposed subdivision and/or land
development, including any conditions required for the provision of
service.
G.
If applicable, the Sewage Enforcement Officer's report
and findings regarding percolation testing of the site for suitability
of the site for any proposed on-lot sewage system as required by DEP.
H.
Copies of deed restrictions, those existing and those
to be included upon recording of plan.
I.
Copies of description of easements, existing easements
of record and any proposed easements to be included upon recording
of plan.
J.
If applicable, an appropriate soil erosion and sedimentation
control plan, approved by the Luzerne County Conservation District.
K.
An appropriate planning module for land development,
approved by DEP.
L.
Any other information as required by the Planning
Commission.
M.
The cost of all consulting fees incurred by the Township
for the review of the application, plans and supporting formation,
data and/or reports or studies, including, but not limited to, any
required impact analysis and site inspections of the property to ensure
compliance with the terms of approval and required improvements.
The applicant shall record the final plan in accordance with the requirements as set forth in § 210-26 of this chapter.
