Pre-preliminary review is recommended as an aid both to the developer and to the Village. Under this procedure, a developer provides the information, which is described below, and the Planning Commission then reviews the information provided. During the pre-preliminary design stage, changes and additions, which may have to be made before a mutual agreement is reached, can be made as such with minimal difficulty. Acceptance of the pre-preliminary plat does not assure acceptance of the preliminary or final plats. This material is intended to serve as an information base for discussions between the developer and Village officials and staff.
(a) Submittal. The proprietor shall submit to the Village Clerk, at least thirty days prior to a Planning Commission meeting, fifteen copies of the pre-preliminary plat. The Village Clerk shall promptly transmit copies to the Village Planning Commission, Department of Public Services, Wolverine Lake Area Fire Department and Village Engineer.
(b) Information Required. The following information shall be shown on the prepreliminary plat or submitted with it:
(1) The plat date, north arrow, and scale;
(2) The proposed name of subdivision or development, including the name of the village and the county;
(3) Names and addresses of the proprietor, planners, designer, engineer and/or surveyor who designed the subdivision layout.
(4) The pre-preliminary plat shall be drawn at a scale of 100 feet to one inch or larger and shall include a legal description of the entire site to be subdivided.
(5) The legal description shall include the location of the subdivision giving the numbers of the section, township and range;
(6) An overall map showing the relationship of the subdivision to its surroundings, such as existing road rights-of-way, buildings, watercourses, railroads, public spaces and other physical features on and adjacent to the tract;
(7) Aerial photograph of the site and surrounding area, with the site defined;
(8) Location and purpose of existing and proposed rights-of-way of streets, alleys, easements, parks, open spaces and lot lines with dimensions;
(9) All parcels of land proposed to be dedicated to public use and conditions of such dedication;
(10) Zoning status of the property and of all the adjacent properties, including zoning of parcels on and adjacent to the tract;
(11) Civil jurisdiction of all properties;
(12) The tentative lot layout, number of lots and typical lot size;
(13) Stages of development, if the subdivision or development will be completed in more than one stage. Sequential listing is required for the various stages;
(14) Existing natural features such as trees, wooded areas, streams, marshes, ponds, and other wetlands with a clear indication of all natural features to remain and to be removed. Groups of trees shall be shown by an approximate outline of the total canopy;
(15) Identification, location, and nature of all uses other than single-family residences to be included within the subdivision;
(16) The proprietor shall furnish the Planning Commission with a statement indicating the proposed use to which the subdivision will be put, along with a description of residential building and number of dwelling units contemplated or the type of business so as to reveal the effect of the development on traffic, fire hazards or congestion of population. Such proposed uses may not be in conflict with the zoning ordinance;
(17) Other related data as the Planning Commission deems necessary;
(18) If the proprietor has an interest or owns any parcel identified as "outlots" or "excepted," the pre-preliminary plat shall indicate how this property could be developed in accordance with the requirements of the existing or proposed zoning district in which it is located and with an acceptable relationship to the layout of the proposed pre-preliminary plat;
(19) An affidavit, signed by the proprietor, certifying the identity of all legal owners of record of the property in the subject subdivision;
(20) Proposed deed restrictions or protective covenants: if none, a statement of such in writing; and
(21) Any additional information as required per the Village of Wolverine Lake Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 1272, Site Design Review Procedures and Standards.
(c) School Authorities. The school board or superintendent of the school district having jurisdiction in the area concerned shall be informed and made aware of the proposed pre-preliminary plat by the proprietor. A letter or document from the school board or superintendent indicating awareness of the proprietor's intentions shall be submitted to the Planning Commission as part of the pre-preliminary plat.
(d) Procedures.
(1) The Planning Commission shall follow the following procedures: The Planning Commission shall review all details of the proposed subdivision within the framework of the zoning ordinance, within the various elements of the comprehensive development plan and within the standards of this subdivision regulations ordinance.
(2) After reviewing comments of the reviewing parties or agencies copies of the pre-preliminary plat, the Planning Commission shall make appropriate comments and suggestions concerning the proposed development. The Planning Commission may require the proprietor to resubmit the pre-preliminary plat if substantial changes are required. The Planning Commission shall retain one copy of the pre-preliminary plat which shall become a matter of permanent record in the Planning Commission's files and the proprietor shall receive a marked-up copy of the pre-preliminary plat with any suggested changes.
(3) The Planning Commission shall inform the Village Council of the results of the review of the pre-preliminary plat.
(Ord. 106-A86. Passed 4-9-14.)