(A) Preparation requirements; preliminary plats of major subdivisions. Preliminary plats for major subdivisions shall be prepared containing the material indicated for minor subdivisions in § 154.041, as well as the following:
(1) All streets shown on the plat shall be named in conformity with village requirements and all street names shall be shown. The width and location of roads, streets, alleys, and public ways shall be shown. The full widths of streets bounding the proposed subdivision (with their names), and the widths and names of intersecting streets in the property immediately adjacent, shall be shown.
(2) If applicable, the plat shall have lettered upon it a statement of dedication properly conveying all lands dedicated for public use.
(B) Filing requirements for preliminary plat of major subdivision. No application for approval of a preliminary plat of subdivision shall be accepted unless accompanied by a completed application form, the filing requirements listed herein, and any other documents requested by the Plan Commission, including but not limited to preliminary engineering. There must be adherence to all filing requirements at least 30 days prior to the date of Plan Commission review. The following documents must accompany the filing of such application:
(1) Preliminary plat of subdivision prepared and sealed by a land surveyor duly licensed by the state (five full-size copies on standard sheets not larger than 24 x 36 inches and drawn to a scale of not less than one inch equals 50 feet, and ten 11 x 17 inch reduced copies);
(2) The filing requirements contained in § 154.042, except that the above preliminary plat of subdivision shall suffice for the plat of subdivision;
(3) The character of the immediately contiguous lands to the proposed subdivision to a minimum distance of 200 feet showing the subdivision thereof, if subdivided, and the location and dimension of public streets, alleys, public utility easements, street pavements, sanitary sewer mains, storm water mains, retention and detention areas, water supply mains and electrical distribution systems, if any, adjoining the proposed subdivision;
(4) Complete sidewalk plan or pedestrian access and circulation plan;
(5) Location of existing village corporate boundary lines at or near the proposed subdivision;
(6) Ground elevations on the tract for land that slopes less than 1/2%, show one foot contours; show spot elevations at all breaks in grade, and at selected points not more than 100 feet apart in all directions; for land that slopes more than 1/2%, show two foot contours. Refer to USGC Datum in compiling data;
(7) Flood plain lines are to be delineated according to the applicable USGS Flood Quadrangle or other documents adopted by the village as part of the flood protection regulations;
(8) Preliminary engineering. Sufficient detail will be required to convey the general basis of design for the sewer, water, electric distribution, storm water runoff control and flood control facilities;
(9) Traffic and other impact studies;
(10) Density. Provide information on the gross area of each land use sub-area, i.e., single-family, multi-family, commercial, etc. For residential subareas, the number of dwelling units with gross density contained therein, and the sub-area boundaries are to be clearly delineated. Floor area ratio should be provided for all units over 30 feet in height;
(11) Such other information or data that the subdivider feels the Plan Commission may require for the full and complete consideration of the proposed plat of subdivision;
(12) A summary of all restrictions, if any, intended to be imposed by the final plat or by deeds of conveyance including the location, use, height and bulk of buildings and any applicable land use, design limitations or planning schedules, which the subdivider represents to the Plan Commission or Mayor and Board of Trustees as restrictions upon the subdivider's intended design, development and use of the subject property;
(13) Geological and soils analysis examining the adequacy of the site for the development;
(14) A large scale information map showing location of the preliminary plat area;
(15) The zoning classification under the village zoning ordinance of the platted land and all surrounding land within a 500 foot radius; and
(16) The location within the proposed subdivision of any existing public streets, alleys, public utility easements, street pavements, sanitation sewer mains, storm sewer mains, water supply mains, watercourses, bridges, culverts, electrical distribution systems and similar facilities; and the location of existing buildings, if any.
(C) Action on preliminary plat.
(1) Plan Commission review.
(a) If, by reason of the general character or topography of the property to be subdivided, or of any lot to be created by such subdivision, it appears likely to the Comptroller, the Village Engineer or the Plan Commission that a variation from the application of this chapter or the zoning ordinance or waiver of a portion of the building code will be sought after approval of the final plat for recording as submitted, then the Plan Commission may reject the entire preliminary plat of subdivision, or may direct that such lots as to which it appears likely that a variation will be sought be excluded therefrom.
(b) In the event the said plat does not conform to the provisions of this chapter or other pertinent ordinances, including but not limited to the zoning ordinance, or is not consistent with the general design and layout of similar areas of the village, the subdivider or developer may then make such changes as are specified or required by the Plan Commission.
(c) Following its review of such preliminary plat, if there is consensus that the plat should be given approval, the Plan Commission will request the Village Engineer to review the preliminary engineering plans and specifications and prepare a written report thereon.
(2) Following its approval of the engineering plans and specifications, the Plan Commission shall give the preliminary plat its approval, approval with recommended modifications, or denial and file a written report thereof with the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees shall approve, approve with modifications, or deny such preliminary plat by resolution duly adopted. Approval of preliminary plat shall not be construed as any authority to proceed to begin any construction activity in the proposed subdivision, development, or redevelopment, and shall only authorize the applicant to proceed to prepare a final plat.
(a) Any approval of a preliminary plat by the Plan Commission shall be effective for a period of one year.
(b) Thereupon the Plan Commission shall certify said action by stamping or lettering on said plat the following certificate:
"Preliminary approval by the plan commission of the village of Bellwood, Illinois, this day of , A.D. 20 , subject to all conditions of preliminary approval as set forth in the plan commission's report to the mayor and board of trustees, shall be effective for one (1) year from the date hereof.
Chairman"
(Ord. 7-42, passed 6-20-07)