(A) The preliminary plan shall be accurately drawn to a scale of one inch equals 60 feet or larger (i.e., one inch equals 20 feet, 50 feet and the like) unless otherwise approved by the Township Engineer. The preliminary plan shall be submitted on the following sheet sizes: 18 by 24 inches; 24 by 36 inches; or 36 by 42 inches. The sheets comprising a submission shall be on one common size and shall contain the information noted in division (B) below. Reduced size eight and one-half inches by 14 inches or 11 inches by 17 inches) plans shall also be submitted.
(B) The preliminary plan shall contain the following information:
(1) Notes and data:
(a) The name of the proposed subdivision or land development with identification as a preliminary plan and the name of the municipality in which it is located;
(b) The date of application for subdivision or land development approval;
(c) The name and address of record owner of the tract along with deed book and page (instrument) number of the deeds conveying the property to the owner;
(d) The name(s) and address of developer, applicant or authorized agent if different from owner;
(e) The name, address and seal of registered professional engineer, architect, surveyor or landscape architect responsible for the plan;
(f) The tax parcel number(s) of subject tracts;
(g) The type of sewage disposal and water supply to be utilized. If on-lot groundwater is proposed to be used, a hydrogeological analysis must be submitted for all major subdivisions and for other subdivisions and land developments at the discretion of the township. The hydrogeologic report shall include the following:
1. Recharge rates for the area of development that are based on published or open files information (available from the State Bureau of Topographic and Geologic Survey or the U.S. Geological Survey) or provided by a developer’s consulting engineer or geologist;
2. Proposed withdrawal rates as contained in the development plan;
3. Information about local and regional geology that will help local officials determine whether conditions exist that would affect groundwater recharge;
4. Information about existing groundwater use in the vicinity to determine potential impacts on existing wells or on the proposed development;
5. Potential impacts to surface waters;
6. Determination of a housing density consistent with recharge capacity; and
7. Well construction specifications that will provide for adequate and safe water storage.
(h) The total acreage of the subject tracts, and total number of proposed lots or units (if applicable) and total gross square footage of proposed buildings (if applicable);
(i) The north point, graphic scale, date of original plan along with date and description of revisions to the plan;
(j) The base of benchmark for elevations on the plan;
(k) The proposed use of property;
(l) The number of required parking spaces (if applicable);
(m) A list of utility companies in accordance with Act 172, if project involves excavation;
(n) A legend describing symbols used on plan;
(o) A location map showing the proposed subdivision or land development in relation to municipal boundaries, public roads, streams and adjoining areas;
(p) A signed, notarized statement by the owner certifying ownership of the property, acknowledging their intention to develop the property as depicted on the plans and authorizing recording of said plan;
(q) A signed statement by the owner listing land or facilities to be offered for dedication to the municipality and acknowledging that the owner will be responsible for maintenance of lands or facilities until they are completed and accepted by the municipality;
(r) A place for the signatures of the Chairperson and Secretary-Treasurer of the Township Board of Supervisors and space to fill in date of approval;
(s) This following checklist box for the County 9-1-1 approval:
911-E CENTER
ADDRESSING APPROVED BY BLAIR COUNTY 911-E
CENTER ON THE _____ DAY OF ____________, ______.
BY__________________________________________
911-E DIRECTOR
911-E DIRECTOR
(t) A sewage facility planning module, sewage facilities planning exemption request, or request for planning waiver and non-building declaration, as applicable; and
(u) A project narrative shall be submitted; the narrative shall include at least the following:
1. Statement of the ownership of all the land included within the development;
2. Explanation of the purpose/use of the subdivision or land development;
3. Describe sewer and water methods to be used;
4. Description of covenants, grants of easements or other restrictions to be placed on the use of the land;
5. Waivers to be requested and proposed alternatives;
6. Statement describing stormwater management methods; and
7. Statement describing any facilities to be dedicated to or maintained by the township.
(2) Topographic mapping of the subject tract showing the following information:
(a) The exterior boundary line of tract;
(b) Ground elevations indicated by contours at intervals of two feet for land with an average natural slope of 8% or less and at five-foot intervals for land with an average natural slope greater than 8% and the location of benchmark and datum used;
(c) The name and deed references of all owners of immediately adjacent land;
(d) Existing streets on and adjacent to the tract; name; location of right-of-way; right-of-way widths; cartway widths; type of surfacing; elevation of surfacing; driveway cuts; and approximate grades;
(e) Existing easements, including location, width and purpose;
(f) Existing utilities on and adjacent to the tract, including location, type, size and invert elevation of sanitary and storm sewers, location and size of water mains and valves, fire hydrants, streetlights, gas lines, oil and similar transmission lines and power lines with utility poles, transformers and related appurtenances. If any of the foregoing are not available at the site, indicate the distance to the nearest available utility and furnish a statement of availability;
(g) Watercourses, floodplains, wetlands, geologic features, tree masses and other significant natural features;
(h) Existing human-made features, including structures, railroads, bridges and driveways; and
(i) Buffer areas required by this chapter or other relevant ordinance.
(3) If the preliminary plan is proposed to proceed to a final plan with the posting of financial security, the following shall be shown on plans:
(a) A statement that approval of the preliminary plans does not authorize construction of facilities or the sales of lots depicted on plans;
(b) The location of proposed streets, including rights-of-way, right-of-way widths, cartway widths, approximate grades and the type and elevation of surfaces, sidewalks, gutters and the like;
(c) A schematic design of proposed sanitary sewage system (if applicable), showing approximate location of manholes, pump stations, treatment facilities, force mains and sizes of mains. If the subdivision or land development is to be served by a sewer authority or agency, verification of the capacity to serve the proposed subdivision or land development must accompany the submission;
(d) If on-site sewage disposal is to be utilized, the soil types, location of soil probes and percolation test sites and a listing of the test areas, with a summary of the general suitability of each test area;
(e) A schematic design of proposed water distribution system (if applicable) showing approximate location of fire hydrants, pumping facilities, treatment facilities, storage tanks and sizes of mains. If the subdivision or land development is to be served by a water authority or agency, verification of the capacity to serve the proposed subdivision or land development must accompany the submission. In cases when an on-lot water supply is to be utilized, the location of areas for proposed well sites shall be identified;
(f) A schematic design of proposed stormwater management system, including inlets, culverts, swales, channels and detention/retention facilities;
(g) Proposed lot lines, lot numbers, approximate area of each lot and proposed minimum front, side and rear building setback lines;
(h) Areas to be reserved for parks, playgrounds or other public uses with a statement of who will eventually assume ownership of such areas;
(i) Proposed buildings with ground floor area, gross square footage and height of each building, vehicular and pedestrian circulation systems and outdoor storage facilities, including bulk trash containers and material storage;
(j) Proposed parking areas with handicap stalls, loading areas, driveways and driveway location at the street line accessing a proposed street for each lot, buffer and other landscape areas and fire lanes;
(k) Phasing of project and tentative timetable with proposed sequence of the project (if applicable);
(l) Proposed easements, including location, width, purpose and information related to maintenance arrangements;
(m) If a preliminary plan is proposed to proceed to construction, with a final plan submitted for approval after completion of required improvements, the following shall be shown on plans:
1. A statement that approval of the preliminary plan authorizes construction of facilities depicted on plans, but does not authorize sales of lots or use of facilities; and
2. That information required by § 155.051(B)(7) and (C).
(o) Additional information when required by the township in the case of special conditions may include the following:
1. Profiles showing existing ground surface and proposed street grades and typical cross-sections of the roadways and sidewalks;
2. Areas to be reserved for schools, shopping, churches, industries, multi-family dwellings or any other known public use exclusive of single-family dwellings;
3. A draft of protective covenants in cases where the applicant wishes to regulate land use within the subdivision or land development and otherwise regulate and protect the proposed development; and
4. A water and sewerage feasibility report prepared by a registered professional engineer.
(Ord. 2-2011, passed 10-6-2011)