(A) Procedure.
(1) Application. Before any contract is made for the sale of any part thereof, and before any permit for the erection of a structure on such proposed subdivision shall be granted, the subdividing owner or authorized agent, shall file an application and secure approval of a minor subdivision.
(2) Placement on the Planning Commission agenda. The city must receive an application form and all of the required information. Upon receipt, the matter will be placed on the next Planning Commission meeting agenda which is at least 30 days after the date the application was received. The Community Development Director or appointee shall submit copies of the application and required information to other staff, committees, consultants, or agencies as appropriate who may make written comments to the Planning Commission.
(3) Incomplete application. The city shall have the authority to request additional information. An application may not be heard by the Planning Commission if incomplete. The Community Development Director or appointee will notify applicant of missing information within 15 days of receiving the application. Failure to provide the necessary supportive information may be grounds for denial of the request.
(4) Transportation and Highway Department review. A minor subdivision abutting any existing or proposed trunk highway, county road or highway or county state-aid highway shall be subject to review by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and/or County Highway Department. Written notice and a copy of the proposed minor subdivision shall be filed with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and/or County Highway Department for review and comment. Final action on a minor subdivision shall not be taken until the required comments and recommendations have been received or until the minimum 30 day review period has elapsed.
(5) DNR. When the land in the minor subdivision is located within a shoreland district or floodplain district, the Department of Natural Resources shall be notified of the minor subdivision as required by law. Any requirements of the Department of Natural Resources shall be met prior to the issuance of a building permit.
(6) Watershed. When the land in the minor subdivision is located within a watershed district, the watershed district shall be notified. Any requirements of the watershed district shall be met prior to the issuance of a building permit.
(7) Planning Commission meeting. The minor subdivision application shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for its review and recommendation. The Planning Commission shall review and comment on the subdivision's acceptability in relation to the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, Airport Zoning Regulation, official map, engineering standards, Surface Water Management Plan, and this chapter. A recommendation may be made at that time or the matter may be tabled to allow further time for review and consideration.
(8) City Council meeting. The Planning Commission's recommendation shall be conveyed to the City Council. The City Council shall review and comment on the subdivision's acceptability in relation to the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, Airport Zoning Regulation, official map, engineering standards, Surface Water Management Plan, and this chapter. Action may be taken at that time or the matter may be tabled to allow further time for review and consideration.
(B) Attendance at meetings mandatory. The applicant, or a representative, is required to attend all meetings with advisory boards and the City Council.
(Ord. 550, passed 5-22-2006)