(A) Generally.
(1) Prior to preliminary plat application, the subdivider may submit a sketch plan of the proposed subdivision to the Town Planning Commission. The purpose of submitting the sketch plan is to afford the subdivider an opportunity to obtain the advice and assistance of the Planning Commission in order to facilitate the subsequent preparation and approval of the preliminary plat. This procedure does not require formal application or fee.
(2) The sketch plan shall be submitted to the Chairperson of the Planning Commission at least 14 days prior to a regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting or to a meeting specially called by said Chairperson to consider such plan. Although not required, it is suggested that a sketch plan be submitted for all subdivisions to ensure that preliminary ideas and plans are consistent with the regulations of this chapter prior to preparing extensive engineering details.
(B) Contents required. A simple sketch plan shall be drawn at a scale of no less than 100 feet to one inch and shall show the proposed street layout with approximate pavement width; approximate right-of-way width; proposed lot layout and approximate number of lots; the location of existing and proposed water and sewer lines; existing physical features, including streets, structures, and utilities; significant natural features, including wooded areas, ponds, streams, and marshes; sketch view of any proposed drainage facilities; proposed use of land; tract boundary; total acres; subdivider’s name and address; subdivision name; north point; and a sketch vicinity map showing the location of the subdivision in relation to neighboring tracts, subdivisions, roads, and waterways.
(C) Sketch plan review procedure.
(1) The Planning Commission shall review and either approve, approve conditionally, or disapprove each sketch plan and record such decision in the minutes of the Planning Commission. First consideration of said plan shall be at the first regularly scheduled meeting or special meeting called by the Chairperson after the sketch plan is submitted in accordance with this chapter.
(2) The Planning Commission shall take action on the sketch plan at its first consideration or within 32 days of its first consideration, and provide advice that will be helpful to the subdivider in the preparation of the preliminary plat.
(Ord. passed 7-17-1984)