It is the policy of the Commission to encourage all applicants
for all subdivisions and resubdivision to simultaneously initiate
the preapplication procedures and requirements of these regulations
with both the Planning and Conservation Commissions. These procedures
provide for an interactive approach to developing the subdivision
plan. As a result, approval of the final application should be more
timely and efficient. In the preapplication procedure active discussion
with the subdivider is anticipated. In the final application procedure,
discussion with the subdivider will only occur at the request of the
Commission.
A. The purpose of the preapplication procedure is to:
(1)
Provide for an exchange of ideas between the subdivider, the
Commission and other Town officials;
(2)
Respond to any questions regarding the substantive and procedural
requirements of the Subdivision Regulations, Zoning Regulations, Plan
of Conservation and Development and any other requirements;
(3)
Identify policies and regulations that create opportunities
or restraints for the proposed development;
(4)
Review concept plans and consider opportunities to increase
development benefits and mitigate undesirable project consequences;
(5)
Permit input into the general design of the project;
(6)
Provide the Commission with an opportunity to make a determination
as to whether a site is developed as an O.S.C.A.R. subdivision or
as a conventional subdivision.
B. Before preparing an application for subdivision, the subdivider shall
familiarize himself with the provisions of these regulations, the
Town of Marlborough Plan of Conservation and Development, the Zoning
Map and Regulations, Town ordinances, the Highway Construction and
Design Standards, the Inland Wetland and Watercourse Regulations and
the approved plans of adjacent subdivisions if any.
C. Delivery of the material specified below shall not constitute a formal
or legal submission and, where the preapplication procedure is optional,
all of the material below will be expected by the Commission. Any
suggestions or opinions rendered by the Commission or Town staff are
advisory only. Preapplication will be held with an understanding that
the comments and suggestions made by the Commission will in no way
imply approval of the final application.
D. Preapplication plans should be accompanied by a letter, request or
other form of correspondence indicating the preapplication procedure
is being pursued and requested to be on a Planning Commission meeting
agenda. Subject to normal work lead constraints, the Commission will
make every effort to schedule the preapplication discussion for the
next regular meeting.
E. The applicant shall not be required to pay a fee for the preapplication
review.
F. The application checklist, although not required, has been recommended
to establish a basis of communication between the subdivider and the
Commission.