The preliminary plat may be approved by the Planning Commission when the applicant has provided clear and convincing evidence that:
(A) Water. Definite provision has been made for a water supply system that is sufficient in terms of quantity, dependability, fire protection, and quality to provide an appropriate supply of water for the type of subdivision proposed. The applicant shall provide verification of approval from the State Department of Health or governing utility.
(B) Sewer. If a public sewage system is proposed, adequate provision has been made for such a system and, if other methods of sewage disposal are proposed, that such systems will comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations. The applicant shall provide verification of approval from the State Department of Health or governing utility.
(C) Special precautions. All areas of the proposed subdivision which may involve soil or topographical conditions presenting hazards or requiring special precautions have been identified by the subdivider and that the proposed uses of these areas are compatible with such conditions.
(D) Transportation.
(1) The existing transportation system is adequate to accommodate the traffic to be generated by the subdivision. The Planning Commission may require, as part of plat approval, a traffic study, prepared by professional traffic engineer and paid for by the developer, demonstrating that existing streets can handle the proposed traffic. The city also may require that the developer provide plans and profiles showing existing ground surface, proposed and established street grades, including extensions for a reasonable distance beyond the limits of the proposed development.
(2) If the traffic study indicates that the development will create more demand than the existing transportation system can accommodate, the developer shall show that it will make appropriate off-site improvements to meet the increase in demand and capacity.
(3) The city reserves the right to hire an independent consultant to verify the findings of the original study.
(E) Testing verification. The city may require borings and soundings be made in specific areas to ascertain subsurface conditions where proposed subdivision will not be served by public sanitary sewer service. The data will be submitted to the Arkansas Department of Health when obtaining approval of the subdivision sanitary facilities.
(F) Mitigation. The developer has taken every effort to mitigate the impact of the proposed subdivision on public health, safety, and welfare.
(Ord. 2013-04-417, passed 4-2-13; Am. Ord. 2013-09-440, § 152.400.05, passed 9-3-13)