(a) Application. A written application for approval and three black-on-white prints of a preliminary plan and profiles of all streets, plotted on a topographic map, complying with the technical requirements set forth in Section 1143.02 and the planning principles established in Chapter 1135, shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for each proposed subdivision. The purposes of the preliminary plan are to explore the best design for the subdivision and the best relationship to adjoining subdivisions or undeveloped land, to outline a program of improvements, to ensure that an adequate water supply and an adequate septic system may be provided to each lot and that extensive and environmentally harmful grading operations will not be required, and to obtain the advice, suggestions and requirements of the Planning and Zoning Commission before the plan becomes rigid as in a detailed drawing. The submittal of alternative plans is recommended.
(b) Planning and Zoning Commission Action.
(1) The Planning and Zoning Commission shall examine the preliminary plan at its next regular meeting, giving the applicant an opportunity to be heard and to explain any questions concerning the plan.
(2) The Building Inspector shall forward a print of the preliminary plan and profiles to the Village Engineer who will check the same against the requirements of these Subdivision and Land Development Regulations and of the other applicable ordinances of the Village. The Village Engineer shall promptly return a copy of the print and profiles to the Building Inspector, together with his or her comments and recommendations.
(Ord. 1992-127. Passed 12-15-92.)
(3) After the Building Inspector receives the report of the Village Engineer and any other comments and recommendations concerning the plan, and the Planning and Zoning Commission and the applicant are prepared to proceed, there shall be a final public hearing on the plan. Notice of the hearing shall be mailed to the applicant and owner of the land and to all abutting property owners not less than ten days prior to the hearing, excluding the day of mailing and including the day of the hearing, so that all interested parties may attend the meeting.
(Ord. 1996-120. Passed 10-8-96.)
(4) For all subdivisions which are of such scope or at such locations as may involve topographic, unstable soil conditions, unique ecological and environmental concerns, or other unusual conditions, the Planning and Zoning Commission may request authorization for an analysis and recommendation by a professional land planner, civil engineer or landscape architect who is experienced in planning the type of subdivision under consideration, and who has no interest in the proposed subdivision. If the request is approved and such professional advice is obtained, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall review the aforesaid analysis and recommendations and determine if the preliminary plan embraces all the applicable planning principles and other provisions of these Regulations, as well as other ordinances of the Village, at a meeting or meetings prior to setting a date for a final hearing on the preliminary plan.
(5) If the Planning and Zoning Commission finds that the plan meets the requirements of these Regulations and other ordinances of the Village, under the circumstances, and it is approved, the Chairperson shall sign two copies of the preliminary plan and profiles with a notation that the same are approved, subject to any special conditions. One copy shall be delivered to Council and the other shall be retained by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(6) If the Planning and Zoning Commission does not approve the plan and profiles, it shall state in writing the conditions to be complied with before approval may be obtained.
(c) Council Action.
(1) Whether the vote of the Planning and Zoning Commission is to approve or disapprove the preliminary plan and profiles, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall deliver a copy of the plan and profiles to Council with a written report of its action.
(2) After receiving the report of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Council shall vote to affirm or disaffirm the decision and action of the Planning and Zoning Commission by majority vote.
(d) Effect of Approval. Final approval of the preliminary plan and profiles shall assure the developer for a one-year period from the date of approval by Council:
(1) That the general layout of streets, lots, building sites and other features is approved and has been established as the basis for the preparation of the final plat;
(2) That the general terms and any special conditions under which the approval of the plan was granted will not be changed unless additional information or data are received in the meantime that would indicate that changes should be effected; and
(3) That the developer may submit drawings and specifications for improvements and a final plat for the subdivision.