The following information is required for preapplication review under § 490-5: a sketch of the proposed property (may be hand-drawn but should be to scale) with the following:
A.
Project name, applicant and surveyor/engineer;
B.
Date, North arrow, scale;
C.
Perimeter boundaries, area and acreage of proposed subdivision, tentative
lot layout or preliminary building footprints, any property area not
to be included in the subdivision;
D.
Tentative locations of rights-of-way and easements;
E.
Land cover areas, i.e., woods, fields;
F.
General natural features of the area to be developed: areas of steep
slopes, bedrock outcrops, ponds, streams, wetlands, floodplains;
G.
Tentative location of proposed roads and other structures;
H.
A copy of the United States Department of Agriculture soil survey
map for the area with the parcel outlined on the map.
The following information is required for subdivision applications.
This listing shall not be construed as limiting the authority of the
Planning Board to require additional submissions under specific circumstances.
B.
Application information. An applicant for subdivision review shall
provide the following information on the subdivision application form:
(1)
Subdivision name;
(2)
Name, address, phone number of applicant;
(3)
Name, address, phone number of owner;
(4)
Name, address, phone number of authorized representative;
(5)
Name(s), registration number, address, phone number of engineer,
surveyor, architect, landscape architect or planner;
(6)
Legal interest of applicant in property, supported by photocopy of
a deed, option to purchase, contract to purchase, or a lease;
(7)
Tax Map and lot numbers;
(8)
Acreage to be developed;
(9)
Description of covenants, deed restrictions, easements, or rights-of-way
existing or planned;
(10)
Existing use of the property;
(11)
Name, address, map and lot number of abutting landowners;
(12)
Variances requested from the appropriate issuing authority.
C.
Subdivision plat requirements. The subdivision plat drawing must
consist of three paper prints plus one mylar (reproducible) copy,
with a maximum size of 30 inches by 48 inches and at a scale of between
one inch equals 40 feet and one inch equals 100 feet. An additional
seven copies shall be provided at a reduced scale for Board use. The
plat must include the following:
(1)
Date, title, scale, North arrow, name of project.
(2)
A boundary outline with dimensions and lot area, in relation to surrounding
streets, walls and adjoining and land uses.
(3)
Names and addresses of present landowner(s) and abutting landowners.
(4)
Locations of existing buildings and other structures, fire hydrants,
streetlights, utility poles, underground water and sewer facilities.
(5)
Location of existing topographic and natural features, including
rivers, streams, and other water bodies, wetlands and vernal pools,
floodplain, critical natural areas, and high-value plant and animal
habitat identified by the Maine Natural Areas Program.
(6)
Location and dimension of all proposed internal lot lines.
(7)
Location map.
(8)
All existing and proposed rights-of-way and easements.
(9)
Location and accurate dimensions and detail of proposed streets (including
plans, profiles and cross-sections), sidewalks, parking lots, water
and sewer utilities, drainage structures.
(10)
Location of any proposed water supply wells and test pits or
proposed septic system areas.
(11)
Identification and boundaries of any shoreland zoning districts
affecting the property.
(12)
If approval of the subdivision will be conditioned on a variance,
terms of the variance shall be listed on the face of the plan.
(13)
A signature block for approval by the Planning Board.
D.
Supporting documents.
(1)
Evidence of the quality and quantity of proposed water supply. If
a public water supply system other than the Anson-Madison Water District
is proposed, a wellhead protection plan shall be provided.
(2)
Evidence of the adequacy of proposed sewage disposal systems, including
an HHE-200 for any proposed subsurface wastewater disposal system.
(3)
A landscaping plan indicating grade change, vegetation to be preserved,
new plantings used to stabilize areas of cut and fill and for screening;
the size, location, purpose and type of vegetation.
(4)
A stormwater management plan for any structural improvements, including
location, elevation, layout of catch basins, and other surface and
subsurface drainage features. If the development will create more
than 10,000 square feet of new impervious surface, the stormwater
management plan must be designed by a registered professional engineer.
(5)
A topographical plan, at two-foot intervals, showing existing and
proposed contours and finished grade elevations.
(6)
An erosion control plan, or phosphorous control plan within the Wesserunsett
Lake Watershed.
(7)
Plans, profiles, and cross-sections of roads, driveways, and parking
areas proposed to be added to the site.
(8)
Identification of soils with severe or very severe limitations for
the type of development proposed in accordance with the United States
Department of Agriculture medium-intensity soil survey for Somerset
County. If soils identified by the survey as having severe or very
severe limitations are to be developed, a high-intensity soil survey
may be required.
(9)
Locations of any critical areas of natural or cultural resources,
including but not limited to areas of potential archeological significance,
wetlands, vernal pools, critical wildlife habitat, floodplains, and
the location of any sand and gravel aquifers. If any of these areas
will be affected by the development, a plan to mitigate or manage
impacts to the resource shall be supplied.
(10)
Any other exhibits or data deemed necessary by the Planning
Board to evaluate the proposed development for compliance with the
review criteria of this chapter.
(11)
Construction schedule, costs and performance guarantee arrangement,
along with financial arrangements, if appropriate, for maintenance
of private roads, stormwater management facilities and other public
improvements.
E.
Signed statements from the following municipal officials:
(1)
The Anson-Madison Water District regarding the capacity and conditions
under which the District will supply water and approval of the size
and location of mains, valves, and hydrants proposed.
(2)
The Fire Chief approving the features related to fire and emergency
protection.
(3)
The Superintendent of the Anson-Madison Sanitary District regarding
the capacity and conditions under which the District will provide
sewage disposal service, or a statement relative to the capacity of
the District's system to treat septic tank pumping.
(4)
The Road Commissioner regarding the adequacy and design of drainage
and street systems, both proposed and existing.
(5)
The Police Chief/county sheriff, relative to traffic circulation,
if required by the Planning Board.
(6)
Any other agency or committee deemed appropriate by the Planning
Board.
The Planning Board, on the written petition of the applicant, may waive, in its sole discretion, any of the submission requirements of § 490-10 of this chapter, or otherwise modify the application requirements, including application fees and documentation based on the unique circumstances of the plans or site and provided such waiver does not unduly restrict the review process. The Board shall make a written record of its decision to waive requirements.
The Board of Selectmen shall adopt and from time to time amend
a fee schedule for applications submitted under this chapter. The
fees to be assessed shall be at least sufficient to pay for the Town's
cost of processing the application, including public hearing notice
expenses. Any fee schedule so adopted shall become effective 30 days
following its adoption.
