A Major Subdivision is a subdivision that meets the criteria in Section 1114.02
(b). The purpose of the Major Subdivision review provisions is to ensure adequate review, approval, and recording of development plats, and to review and approve public and private improvements to be constructed to support the proposed subdivision. Commonly, subdivisions are reviewed and approved in the context of creating developable lots with private development to follow at a later time. Major Subdivisions shall be reviewed in two stages: Preliminary Plat; and the Final Plat. The developer may request an informal Concept Development Plan Discussion with the Zoning Administrator prior to submitting a Preliminary Plat.
(a) Concept Development Plan Discussion. Review Requirements and Procedure: The Concept Development Plan Discussion provides an option for the developer to present a proposed subdivision design concept sketches and other minimal project information to allow a meaningful discussion of Village subdivision requirements, existing parcel conditions and future plans. This discussion also ensures that the developer will not be required to expend excessive moneys time and cost in redrafting Preliminary Plats without some assurance that the proposed plat has a reasonable chance of approval.
(1) A developer may schedule a meeting with the Zoning Administrator to resolve basic design questions. The developer may also request an informal hearing before the Planning Commission to review the plan.
(2) Two (2) copies of a Concept Development Plan shall be presented. The Plan may be in a freehand sketch form and in pencil, showing the proposed layout of streets, lots and other features in relation to the nearest existing public streets, and other pertinent information relative to location, environment and available services.
(3) Variance approval prior to submittal. If a proposed Major Subdivision requires a request for a subdivision variance, such variance must be noted prior to approval of a Preliminary Plat.
(Ord. 2014-19. Passed 8-21-14.)