The preapplication procedure is designed to
allow prospective subdivision applicants or their representatives
to discuss with the Commission the concept and preliminary design
of a potential subdivision before undertaking the more detailed design
work and preparation that would be required for a formal subdivision
application. This procedure provides the Commission an opportunity
to review the proposed plans for prospective compliance with the Subdivision
Regulations. Submission of a preapplication review request shall not
be deemed to be a formal application for subdivision approval, and
the Commission's comments on any such preapplication shall be advisory
only.
In order to have a preapplication review placed
on the Commission's agenda for any regular meeting, the following
documents must be submitted at least 10 business days prior to the
regular Commission meeting at which such review is desired. The Commission
may also, but shall not be required to, place a preapplication review
on the agenda of any regular meeting scheduled for less than 10 business
days after submission of the request. The materials to be submitted
are:
A. A written request for preapplication review.
B. Five paper prints of a sketch or plan at a scale no
smaller than one inch equals 100 feet. The plan or sketch shall indicate
approximate boundary data, topographic contours (enlarged United States
Geological Survey topographic quadrangle maps are acceptable), existing
drainage features, special site conditions, zone district boundaries
and proposed street, lot and block layout showing surrounding properties
and street patterns.
In lieu of or following submission and Commission review of a preapplication sketch or plan, as set forth in §
213-8 of these regulations, the applicant may, at his or her option, submit informal subdivision plans to the Commission for review.
A. Submission of such plans shall not be deemed to be
a formal application for subdivision approval, and the Commission's
comments on any such plans shall be advisory only.
B. Five paper prints of the informal plans shall be submitted,
each containing the following information:
(1) Streets to be constructed, with stations, curves,
widths of rights-of-way and paving and corner cutoffs.
(3) Proposed lots, with plus and minus dimensions, approximate
areas in square feet and lot numbers.
(4) Proposed easements for drainage, utility lines, walks
and other rights-of-way.
(5) Proposed public water, storm drainage and sanitary
sewerage lines and their connections with present lines.
(7) Any proposed retaining walls, culverts or property
line fences or walls.
(8) Proposed open space donation(s).
(9) Any areas to be reserved for public use.
(10) Existing public trail systems and proposed changes,
if any.
(11) Locations of public wells within 2,000 feet of the
site, inland wetlands and watercourses, flood-prone areas, exposed
bedrock (ledge), slopes over 25 percent and major aquifers.
(12) Trees and vegetation, existing and proposed.
(13) A subdivision plan map on sheets not more than twenty-four
by thirty-six (24 x 36) inches. The scale shall be one inch equals
40 feet to one inch equals 100 feet. Where the development is too
large for one sheet at the requested scale, an overall plan at suitable
scale shall be included to depict the subdivision on one sheet.
(14) Boundary survey to Class A-2 accuracy.
(15) Topographic survey. This information may be an enlargement
of United States Geological Survey topographic quadrangle sheets,
supplemented by field surveys as necessary.
(16) Indication of zone or zones (i.e., zoning districts)
included.
(17) Number of acres included in the total tract to the
nearest tenth of an acre.
(18) A title block, including the name of the proposed
subdivision, location, scale, date, owner of record, numbered sheets
and name(s) and address(es) of engineer and surveyor.
(19) Name(s) and address(es) of the applicant, developer
and owner.
(20) A key map at scale one inch equals 500 feet, locating
the proposed subdivision within the surrounding proposed and existing
street system. The map shall depict the subdivision and show the location
of any wetlands and watercourses on the property.
(21) An area map at one inch equals 200 feet, showing the
boundary lines of other lots or parcels of land within 200 feet of
the subject tract, showing the full extent of each such lot or parcel
with the names of the current owners of record.
(22) The location of percolation tests and test pits, results
and dates of testing and the additional information indicated on Plate
Number 1. A minimum of one percolation test will be required for every
five building lots, and one test pit for every five acres. The location
of the percolation tests and test pits shall be as directed by the
Town Sanitarian. The information furnished shall be referenced to
the locations shown on the plans. These tests shall be supervised
and approved by the Town Sanitarian.
(23) Plans and profiles for a proper and adequate storm
drainage system in compliance with these regulations, including watercourse
profiles where appropriate.
(24) When an informal layout covers only a part of the
owner's entire holding, a sketch of the prospective future street
and lot layout in the entire holding shall be furnished at a suitable
scale, including topographic data to substantiate the planning analysis.
(25) The Commission may require a hydrologic review and
summary of the watershed where it feels it is necessary to protect
the public health, safety or welfare.
(26) The Commission may require a traffic report sufficient
to determine the existing conditions, future conditions and the impact
of the proposed application.
(27) Preliminary profiles of new streets shall be drawn
on plan-profile paper at scales of one inch equals 40 feet horizontally,
and one inch equals four feet vertically. Existing and proposed center
line grades, stationing and proposed storm sewers shall be shown in
sufficient detail to clearly indicate intent.
(28) A statement of the amount of filing fees that would
be required if the application were to be formally submitted, with
sufficient detail to show how the amount was calculated.
(29) The location of any portion of the Somers Town boundary
line that is within 500 feet of any portion of the property to be
subdivided.