(A) The preliminary plat shall include the following:
(1) A completed application on a form approved by the Planning Commission and Council.
(2) Application fee.
(3) The preliminary plat drawing(s) drawn to a horizontal scale of one inch equals 100 feet or less.
(4) Each preliminary plat shall be prepared by a Minnesota Registered Engineer or a Minnesota Registered Land Surveyor. Each preliminary plat drawing shall include the following:
(a) Identification. Date, scale, north point, and proposed name of the subdivsion. The name shall not duplicate or closely approximate the name of any other subdivsion in Nobles County.
(b) Legal description. Legal description of the land to be subdivided.
(c) Principals. Names and owners of record and registered land surveyor.
(d) Boundaries. The outside boundary lines of the plat shall be correctly designated on the plat and shall show all bearings on all straight lines, or angles at all angle points, and central angle and radii and arc length for all curves.
(e) Lot and block layout. Approximate lot and block distances shall be shown on the plat, including all curved lines within the plat. Central angles, radii and arc distances shall be shown for all curved lines. Lots shall be numbered progressively through each block, and blocks shall be numbered progressively through each plat.
(f) Existing streets and public uses. Layout, width, and identification of existing public streets, easements, drainage ditches, parks, and other public property within and adjacent to the proposed subdivision.
(g) Existing utilities. Location of existing sanitary and storm sewer lines, water mains, and culverts within and adjacent to the proposed subdivision, with pipe sizes and grades indicated.
(h) Other existing features. Location of existing buildings and structures, railroad rights-of-way, municipal lines, township lines, and lakes, rivers, and streams and their known high and low water elevations. Water elevation references shall be the United States Geological Survey Datum. Flood hazard areas should be clearly labeled according to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps, numbers 270321002B and 270321003B, both effective June 15, 1984.
(i) Proposed features. Layout, width and identification of proposed streets, easements, drainage ditches, parks, and other property to be dedicated to the public or reserved by covenants for the common use of property owners within the subdivision. Location of proposed sewer lines, water mains, culverts, streetlights, and a complete grading and drainage plan of the site, including finished contours with two-foot intervals. Individual lot drainage shall be shown by the use of arrows. In addition, each plat shall provide proof of compliance with the NPDES requirements imposed by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
(j) The square footage of all lots included in the subdivsion.
(k) Building setback lines.
(l) Zoning. Identification of zoning classifications within the plat.
(5) The preliminary street plan profile drawing drawn to a horizontal scale of one inch equals 100 feet or less and a vertical scale of one inch equals ten feet or less, showing the location of existing and proposed streets, utility easements, and typical street cross-sections.
(6) A vicinity map drawn either on each preliminary plat or on a separate sheet with a scale of not more than one inch equals 200 feet, showing all existing subdivisions, streets, alleys, and tracts of land adjoining the proposed subdivision.
(7) Copies of existing or proposed private deed restrictions, if any.
(B) Public hearing on preliminary plats. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the preliminary plat. Notice of public hearing shall be given at least ten days before the date of such hearing by publication in the official newspaper and by written notice mailed to the applicant and the owners of record of all land within 350 feet of the outer boundary of the preliminary plat. The failure to give mailed notice to individual property owners or defects in the notice shall not affect the validity of the proceedings or of any action taken by the Planning Commission or the City Council.
(C) Planning Commission recommendation. After considering the comments and suggestions received at the public hearing, the Planning Commission shall recommend, in writing, to the City Council stating its reason therefor, either that the preliminary plat be granted approval subject to certain conditions, if any, or that the preliminary plat be disapproved. A copy of the recommendation shall be forwarded to the City Council and the applicant with notice to the applicant of the date when it will be considered by the City Council.
(D) City Council action on preliminary plat. The City Council shall consider the preliminary plat at its next regular meeting following receipt of the Planning Commission recommendation, or at a special meeting called for the purpose of reviewing the preliminary plat. The City Council shall either approve the preliminary plat subject to certain conditions, if any, or disapprove the plat. Approval or disapproval of the preliminary plat shall be given within 60 days of receipt of the completed application unless an extension is approved in accordance with M.S. § 15.99. The city shall notify the applicant in writing of the City Council's action, stating the conditions of approval, reasons for disapproval, or the length and reasons for the extension.
(E) Effect of approval of preliminary plat. Approval of a preliminary plat shall not constitute approval of the final plat or the subdivision. Unless earlier rescinded by the City Council, approval of a preliminary plat is limited to a period of one year after which time the applicant shall be required to resubmit a preliminary plat. Upon submittal of a written request file with the Community/Economic Development Department, the City Council may continue the approval for an additional period of time. The written request shall be filed at least 20 days prior to expiration of the approval of the preliminary plat.
(Ord. 989, passed 7-10-06) Penalty, see § 154.99