Whenever a developer intends to develop land within the meaning of these regulations and before
he prepares a preliminary plat, he shall request a pre-platting conference with the Plats Officer and the Southeast Arkansas Regional Planning Commission staff for the purpose of reviewing a sketch plat and applicable planning requirements. Such pre-platting conference may be of assistance to the developer through prevention of unnecessary expense in plat preparation.
(A) Sketch plat. The developer shall prepare a sketch plat of all the property which is proposed for subdivision. The sketch plat may be free-hand drawing superimposed upon a print of a site map or aerial photograph which generally locates the following:
(1) Topography (Available USGS)
(2) Street pattern proposed
(3) Existing storm sewer, if any
(4) Existing sanitary sewer, if any
(5) Proposed land use designation
(6) Existing water course and flood plain
(7) Existing tree coverage
(8) Existing adjacent development
(9) Existing easement and covenants affecting land
(10) Any additional information the developer feels is pertinent.
(B) Tentative proposals. The developer shall indicate what tentative plans have been made regarding water supply, sewerage disposal, surface drainage, streetlight, and street improvements.
(C) Action by the Plats Officer. The Plats Officer shall discuss the proposed subdivision with the subdivider and advise him of procedural steps, design and improvements, standards and general plat requirements, after which, the Plats Officer shall proceed with the following investigation.
(1) Advise the developer of existing city and county plans which might affect the proposed subdivision.
(2) Determine the adequacy of existing or proposed schools and other public facilities which affect the proposed subdivision.
(3) Inspect the site or otherwise determine its relationship to major streets, utilities systems and adjacent land use and determine any unusual problems regarding topography, sewerage disposal, flooding, etc.
(4) Upon receipt of the letter of intent and official acknowledgement of same, and upon certification by the Plat Officer that the discussions and investigation have been completed, the Plats Officer shall authorize the subdivider in writing to prepare and submit his tentative plat within 12 months from the date the letter was sent.
(Ord. 172, passed 6-8-87)