A. Classification: Whenever any development of land is proposed, the developer or his authorized agent, shall secure approval of the development in accordance with the general procedures of this subsection and the additional procedures for surveyor's certification or plat registration.
1. Discussion Of Requirements: Before preparing sketch plans of any development, the developer is requested to discuss with the planning department the procedure for authorization of the development.
2. Sketch Plan Submission And Application For Development Permit: Prior to the registration of a surveyor's certificate with the county surveyor or the submission of a preliminary plat for a subdivision, the developer shall submit to the planning department a sketch plan of the development, together with an application for a development permit as required in section 8-5-7 of this title and any additional information as specified in section 8-4-2 of this chapter.
3. Sketch Plan Review:
a. Review By Planning Department: Upon receipt of the sketch plan and application for a development permit, the planning department shall review the plat for conformance with the regulations and site characteristics for development suitability.
b. Field Trip: As part of the general application review procedure, the planning department shall schedule a field trip in order to evaluate the site characteristics and limitations, if any, of the proposed site of the development.
c. Noncompliance: When the planning department finds the plat and data do not meet the objectives of these regulations, the planning department shall inform the developer and recommend subsequent action.
1. Sketch Plan Approval: Subsequent to the sketch plan review and field survey, the planning department shall within ten (10) days, approve with conditions, or disapprove the sketch in writing and advise the developer of any stipulations or conditions that are required in the layout or character of development. The developer shall certify in writing that he (she) agrees to all requirements of these regulations together with any additional requirements or conditions as stipulated in the planning department's approval.
2. Appeal Of Sketch Plan Review: The developer may appeal the conditional requirements of the planning department. All sketch plans shall then be forwarded to the planning commission for consideration at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Following the review, the planning commission shall approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the sketch plan. For the purpose of reviewing the sketch plan, the planning commission may hold one or more public hearings deemed necessary to serve the purposes of this title.
3. Registration Of Surveyor's Certificate: Approval of the sketch plan shall constitute authorization to prepare a surveyor's certificate and record it with the county recorder.
1. Preliminary Plat, Procedure For Review:
a. Preparation: Upon completion of the requirements of subsection A of this Section, the developer shall prepare a preliminary plat, together with improvement plans as specified in Section 8-4-4 of this Chapter.
b. Submittal: Three (3) copies of the plat, review materials, and application shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days before the Planning Commission's regularly scheduled meeting.
c. Review By Planning Commission: The Planning Commission shall review the plat and application material for conformance with regulations, development suitability, and policy conformance with the Land Use Plan. For the purpose of reviewing the preliminary plat the Planning Commission shall hold one or more public hearings.
d. Decision Of Planning Commission: Within forty (40) days of the close of the public hearing, the Planning Commission shall recommend the issuance of a development order with conditions for approval or reasons for denial of the plat.
e. Notice Of Action: Planning Commission action shall be specified in writing and the record of such action shall be forwarded to the developer and one copy retained by the Planning Commission.
f. Conditional Approval: Conditional approval of the preliminary plat shall authorize the developer to prepare a final plat in conformance with the layout of the preliminary plat. In order to expedite final plat review, the Planning Commission may waive its authority to review the final plat. In those instances where the final plat is determined to be substantially different from the preliminary plat authorized by the Planning Commission, the Planning Commission's waiver shall be void and the Planning Department shall forward the final plat to the Planning Commission for final review.
2. Final Plat, Procedure For Review:
a. Time Limitation For Submittal: Within six (6) months of preliminary plat approval, the developer shall submit a final plat. If desired by the developer, the plat may constitute only that portion of the approved preliminary plat which he proposed to record. Failure to meet with this provision shall void the preliminary plat.
b. Submittal: The final plat (drafted in accordance with Minnesota Statutes Annotated section 394.21 et seq.,) and application for review shall be submitted to the Planning Commission twenty (20) days prior to the meeting at which it is to be considered.
c. Review By Commissioner Of Natural Resources: All plats inconsistent with shoreland management provisions of this Title shall be reviewed by the Commissioner of Natural Resources before final County approval can be made. A copy of the proposed plat shall be reviewed by the Commission at least ten (10) days before the hearing on the final plat is scheduled.
d. Forwarding To Board Of Commissioners: Upon approval by the Planning Commission, the Planning Department shall forward the plat to the County Board of Commissioners for issuance of the final development order and signatures. Copies of all plats within shoreland areas approved by the County shall be submitted to the Commissioner of Natural Resources within ten (10) days of their final approval.
e. Number Of Copies: The developer shall file with the Planning Department a sufficient number of copies, as determined by the Planning Department, for distribution to the appropriate County departments.
f. Filing: The development order shall become final upon receipt of a certified copy of the plat and the filing of the plat and any additional agreements or issuances with the County Recorder. (Amd. Ord., 5-25-1993)
Notes
| 1 | 1. This subsection presents the procedural requirements for split-lot residential subdivisions in which only one lot is being proposed for development. The actual subdivision consists of one developable lot and the remainder of the land parcel (2 lots total). |
| 2 | 2. This subsection presents the procedural requirements for developments in which either one nonresidential lot or two (2) residential lots are being proposed for development. This subdivision would consist of two (2) developable lots and the remainder of the parcel (3 lots total). |