(a) Pre-Application Conference.
(1) Optional Consultation.
a. Prior to the filing of an application for the approval of a Preliminary Plat or Condominium, the Subdivider or Condominium Developer (as applicable) is encouraged to submit an application for a "Concept Plan Review" and to consult with all affected utilities, the Village Administrator, Village Planner, Village Engineer, affected Village departments, and the Plan Commission in order to obtain their advice and assistance. Information on meeting dates, agenda deadlines and filing requirements may be obtained from the Village Administra- tor.
b. This consultation is neither formal or mandatory and is intended to inform the Subdivider of the purpose and objectives of these regulations; the Village of Edgar Comprehensive Plan and Comprehensive Plan components; duly adopted Plan implementation devices of the Village; the availability of sanitary sewer, public water supply, stormwater management facilities, and site grading requirements; and to otherwise assist the Subdivider or Condominium Developer (as applicable) in planning the development.
c. The Plan Commission may waive the Concept Plan for small projects.
(2) Conference Objectives.
In doing so, both the Subdivider or Condominium Developer (as applicable) and the Village of Edgar may reach mutual conclusions regarding the general program and objectives of the proposed development and its possible effects on the neighborhood and surrounding area. The Subdivider or Condominium Developer will gain a better understanding of the subsequent required procedures.
(b) Concept Plan Review. Prior to the submission of a Preliminary Plat or Condominium Plat to the Village, a Concept Plan may be prepared and submitted in accordance with Section 14-1-40, and the Subdivider or Condominium Developer (as applicable) shall file at least ten (10) copies of the Concept Plan with the Village Administror, or other Village- authorized agent/employee, together with all necessary fees and deposits. Within forty (40) days of the filing of a Concept Plan Review application with the Village Administrator or designee, Village Planner, Village Engineer, Village Attorney, affected Village departments, and Plan Commission shall review the Concept Plan and conduct the pre-application conference pursuant to Subsection (a) above. In addition:
(1) Copies of Concept Plan to Plan Commission.
The Village Administrator or designee shall, within two (2) regular business days after the filing of the Concept Plan, transmit seven (7) copies to the members of the Plan Commission.
(2) Copies of Concept Plan to Affected Entities.
a. The Village Administrator or designee shall, within two (2) days transmit a copy of the Concept Plan to affected Village departments, affected utilities, the Village Administrator, Village Planner, Village Engineer and Village Attorney for review and recommendations concerning matters within their jurisdiction.
b. The recommendations of the Village Administrator, Village departments, Village Planner, Village Attorney, Village Engineer, and the recommendations of affected local utilities shall be transmitted to the Plan Commission within twenty (20) days from the date the Concept Plan is filed. An abstract of title or a registered property report may be requested at this time by the Village.
(3) Plan Commission Review; Comprehensive Plan Consistency.
The Concept Plan shall be reviewed by the Plan Commission at the pre-application conference for general conformance with this Chapter and all other ordinances, rules, regulations, adopted regional or county development plans, Village Comprehensive Plan, or adopted plan components, which affect the Concept Plan and subsequent plat submittals.