14-2-2 CONCEPT PLAT

1. DISCUSSION OF REQUIREMENTS. Before preparing the concept plat for a subdivision, the applicant should discuss with the Administrative Assistant to the Planning and Zoning Commission the procedure for adoption of a subdivision plat and the requirements as to general layout of streets and for reservation of land, street improvements, drainage, sewerage, fire protection, and similar matters, as well as the availability of existing services. The Administrative Assistant shall also advise the applicant, where appropriate, to discuss the proposed subdivision with those officials who must eventually approve these aspects of the subdivision plat coming within their jurisdiction. 2. APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS. Prior to subdividing land, an owner of the land, or his representative, shall file an application for approval of a concept plat. The application shall: a. Be made on forms available at the office of the Administrative Assistant to the Planning and Zoning Commission. b. Include all contiguous holdings of the owner including land in the "same ownership", as defined herein, with an indication of the portion which is proposed to be subdivided, accompanied by an affidavit of ownership, which shall include the dates the respective holdings of land were required, together with the book and page of each conveyance to the present owner as recorded in the County Recorder’s office. The affidavit shall advise as to the legal owner of the property, the contract owner of the property, the date contract of sale was executed, and, if any corporations are involved, a complete list of all directors, officers, and stockholders of each corporation owning more than five percent (5%) of any class of stock. c. Be accompanied by a minimum of six (6) copies of the concept plat as described in these regulations and complying in all respects with these regulations. d. Be presented to the Administrative Assistant to the Planning and Zoning Commission in duplicate. e. Be accompanied by a fee based on the number of lots. The Administrative Assistant shall have a schedule for fees available. f. The application shall include an address and telephone number of an agent located within the territory of the City who shall be authorized to receive all notices required by these regulations. g. Conformance with the Wellington City General Plan. h. The following items (where applicable) shall be included as part of the concept plan: 1. Zoning District in Which Located. 2. Name/Address of Developer. 3. Name/Address of Designer. 4. Name/Address of Property Owners. 5. Date. 6. Scale of Site Plan. 7. North Point. 8. Total Acreage and Site Dimensions. 9. Vicinity Map of Area Showing the Significant Local Interrelationships Conformance with General Plan. 10. Effect on Neighborhood and Abutting Properties. 11. Adjacent Property Ownership. 12. Existing Street Locations. 13. Existing Street Names. 14. Electric Power Lines. 15. Gas and Oil Pipelines. 16. Existing Public Utilities – Water and Sewer. 17. Permanent Buildings and Other Existing Improvements. 18. Existing Water Courses and Flood Potential. 19. Environmental Impact Statement Including Graphic – Written Statement of Purpose and Effect on Community. 3. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REVIEW CONCEPT PLAT. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall study the concept plat, taking into consideration the requirements of the Subdivision Regulations and the best use of the land being subdivided. Particular attention will be given to the arrangement, location, width of streets, their relation to the topography of land, sewage disposal, drainage, lot sizes and arrangement, the further development of adjoining lands as yet un-subdivided, and the requirements of the Official Map and General Plan as adopted by the Planning and Zoning Commission. 4. FIELD TRIP. After the regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting at which the subdivision is first discussed, the Planning and Zoning Commission may schedule a field trip to the site of the proposed subdivision, accompanied by the applicant or his representative. In order to facilitate field inspection and review of the site of the proposed subdivision, temporary staking along the center line of all proposed roads in the subdivision will be required in time for such field trip, or if impracticable, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall permit a suitable alternative procedure. 5. APPROVAL OF CONCEPT PLAN. After reviewing and discussing the concept plat, the Planning and Zoning Commission will advise the applicant of the specific changes or additions, if any. It will require a layout, and the character and extent of required improvements and reservations which it will require as a prerequisite to the approval of the subdivision plat, the Planning and Zoning Commission may require additional changes as a result of further study of the subdivision in final form. 6. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL. Upon receiving concept approval, the concept plat will be sent to the City Council for Conditional Use Permit Approval. Said approval (Conditional Use Permit) shall constitute authorization to prepare and submit a preliminary plat in the case of a major subdivision and a final subdivision plat in the case of a minor subdivision. Such approval or disapproval shall be made by the Planning and Zoning Commission within thirty (30) days after receiving the concept plat.