(A) This stage of subdivision planning comprises an investigatory period preceding preparation of the preliminary plat.
(B) If, during this stage, it is determined that a change in zoning will be proposed for all or part of the tract, the subdivider should prepare to initiate an application for zoning amendment simultaneously with submission of a preliminary plat.
(1) A Subdivision Committee composed of the Town Engineer, Director of Public Works and Director of Planning is hereby established and shall review all applications for preliminary plat approval in the town. The Director of Planning shall serve as Chairperson of the Subdivision Committee.
(2) The subdivider shall confer with the Subdivision Committee and present informally a general outline of his or her proposal, including, but not limited to:
(a) Sketch plans and ideas regarding land use, street and lot arrangement and tentative lot sizes; and
(b) Tentative proposals regarding utility and street improvements.
(3) The Subdivision Committee shall advise the subdivider of procedures, design and improvement standards and platting requirements. The Committee shall investigate the following aspects of the proposal and report its recommendations to the subdivider:
(a) Existing zoning or proposed zoning amendment;
(b) Adequacy of existing and proposed school, recreation and other public sites; and
(c) Sufficiency of existing and proposed street and utility systems, existing and proposed uses of adjoining lands, and any special problems such as topography, drainage and flooding.
(Ord. 01-95, passed 9-21-1995)