A. Review procedure for major subdivisions.
(1) The review procedure for major subdivisions shall begin with a calculation of density and open space requirements followed by a three-step application and review process as described below.
(2) The review of major subdivisions must be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the Local Waterfront Consistency Review of this code. (See Part
2, Article
XV).
B. Purpose and intent. See
§ 106-122B for a detailed list.
C. Development Board review authority. Review and permit authority is through the Development Board.
D. Waiver. See
§ 106-122D for a detailed list.
E. Procedure. The Development Board shall review applications for major subdivisions according to the following steps and procedures. In certain instances where the Development Board deems that the application, or any aspect thereof, requires third-party, professional services to assist the reviewing board, said Board may require, as part of the fee, a deposit to an escrow account in an amount sufficient to reimburse the Village for reasonably estimated costs of a consultant to be retained by the reviewing board in order to assist the board in reviewing the application in accordance with Part
1, §
106-18B.
F. Step 1.
(1) Conceptual review and submittal requirements. See
§ 106-122F(1) for details.
(2) Additional review criteria for subdivisions seeking a cluster development. See
§ 106-122F(2) for details.
(3) Additional procedural requirements for subdivisions seeking a cluster development. See
§ 106-122F(3) for a detailed list.
(4) Additional review procedure and criteria for subdivisions seeking to utilize incentive zoning. See
§ 106-122F(4) for a detailed list.
G. Step 2.
(1) Preliminary submittal requirements. The preliminary plat is a formalization of the conceptual design and involves submission of information that shall be completed by a certified professional. The submission of a complete preliminary plat application requires the following: see
§ 106-122G(1) for a detailed list.
(2) Preliminary plat review. See
§ 106-122G(2) for details.
H. Step 3.
(1) Final plat submission requirements. The final plat is the concluding step in the major subdivision review process and shall also be completed by a certified professional. The submission of a complete final plat submission requires the following: see
§ 106-122H(1) for a detailed list.
I. Final plat review.
(1) The applicant/owner shall submit an application for final plat approval to the Development Board within six months of the date of preliminary plat approval or conditional approval.
(2) In the event that a final submission of the entire subdivision or part of it is not made within six months from the date of the preliminary plat approval, the application may be considered withdrawn and any approval or waivers of required improvements by the Board may be considered lapsed.
(3) The date of the final plat submission shall be the date of the meeting at which it is presented.
(4) The final plat submission shall conform to the approved preliminary plat and shall conform to any conditions and contain any modifications required by the Board.
(5) Dimensional requirements. All subdivided lots shall conform to the dimensional requirements for the district or subdistrict in which they are to be located. (See Schedule 2, Dimensional Standards.)
(6) Within 62 days from the date of final plat submission as defined above, the Board shall approve, modify and approve, grant conditional approval, or disapprove the final plat and issue a notice of decision that shall be mailed to the applicant/owner.
(7) If the final submission is approved by the Board, an appropriate notation to that effect shall be made of the fact on the original Mylar of the final plat submitted to the Board.
(8) The applicant/owner shall file the approved final plat with the office of the County Clerk within 62 days after approval by the Board. If the final plat is not filed within this time, the approval shall expire, as provided in § 7-728 of Village Law.
(9) The applicant/owner may obtain building permits and begin building construction only after filing of the final plat in the office of the County Clerk.
(10) If the final submission is disapproved, resubmissions may be made within six months with no additional fee required. A resubmission made six months or after from the date of disapproval will be treated like a new submission with an application fee required.
(11) Consultation with other agencies and officials. The Development Board may consult with the Village Manager, Village Code Enforcement Officer, Fire Chief, Parks and Trails Advisory Board, Village Department of Public Works Superintendent, Village Engineer and/or designated engineering consultants for the Village, other local and county officials, the New York State Departments of Health (DOH), Environmental Conservation (DEC), Transportation (DOT) and Adirondack Park Agency (APA).
