A.
The applicant shall submit to the Town Planner three paper copies
of an administrative subdivision plan titled "Administrative Subdivision,"
drawn to a scale of one inch equals 40 feet. The scale may be modified
with written permission of the Town Planner. All plan sheets shall
be prepared and certified by a Rhode Island Professional Land Surveyor
and shall be numbered sequentially (e.g., sheet 1 of 3, 2 of 3, etc.).
A sufficient number of twenty-four-inch-by-thirty-six-inch sheets,
to be determined in writing by the Town Planner, shall be included.
All plans shall contain the following information and shall contain
a written a statement explaining any item(s) determined by the applicant
to be not applicable (to be marked as "N/A"):
(1)
Name of proposed development.
(2)
Name and address of property owner and surveyor.
(3)
Date of plan preparation, with revision date(s) (if any).
(4)
Graphic scale and true North arrow.
(5)
Assessor's plat and lot numbers of land being subdivided.
(6)
Zoning district(s). If more than one district, zoning boundary
lines must be shown.
(7)
Table stating minimum area dimensions required for the zoning
district, including building setback dimensions.
(8)
Location and dimensions of existing and proposed property lines
within or adjacent to the subdivided property, including any easements
or rights-of-way. Proposed lot lines shall be drawn so as to distinguish
them from existing property lines.
(9)
Existing and proposed lot line dimensions and lot areas.
(10)
Revised building envelope lines for all lots, with such lines
running parallel to lot lines.
(11)
Location and approximate size of existing buildings, proposed
buildings and/or significant aboveground structures within the subdivision.
(12)
Approximate location of wooded areas, wetlands, watercourses
and coastal features.
(13)
FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map reference and elevation boundary.
(14)
Location, width and names of existing streets within and immediately
adjacent to the subdivision.
(15)
Names of abutting property owners and assessor's plat and
lot numbers of abutting property.
(16)
Two original signed copies of all legal documents and deed describing
the revised lot configuration.
(17)
Application fee of $150 payable to the "Town of Westerly."
B.
The applicant shall submit to the Town Planner three paper copies,
plus one additional paper copy for each seated Planning Board member,
of a preliminary plan for a minor land development or minor subdivision
titled "Minor Land Development" or "Minor Subdivision," drawn to a
scale of one inch equals 40 feet. The scale may be modified with written
permission of the Town Planner. All plan sheets shall be prepared
and certified by a Rhode Island Professional Engineer and/or Professional
Land Surveyor and shall be numbered sequentially (e.g., sheet 1 of
3, 2 of 3, etc.). A sufficient number of twenty-four-inch-by-thirty-six-inch
sheets, to be determined in writing by the Town Planner, shall be
included. All plans shall contain the following information and shall
contain a written a statement explaining any items determined by the
applicant to be not applicable (to be marked as "N/A"):
(1)
Name of proposed development.
(2)
Name and address of property owner and surveyor/engineer.
(3)
Date of plan preparation, with revision date(s).
(4)
Graphic scale and true North arrow.
(5)
Assessor's plat and lot number(s) of land being developed.
(6)
Zoning district(s). If more than one district, zoning boundary
lines must be shown.
(7)
Vicinity map, drawn to a scale of one inch equals 400 feet encompassing
the area within 1/2 mile of the development parcel, showing locations
of all streets, existing lot lines, and zoning district boundaries.
Schools, parks, fire stations and other significant public facilities
shall be indicated and labeled on the locus map.
(8)
Perimeter boundary lines and dimensions of the development parcel
drawn so as to be distinguishable from other boundaries, and all other
existing property lines within or adjacent to the parcel, including
existing easements and rights-of-way.
(9)
Proposed streets, lots and property lines, depicting proposed
lot areas and dimensions, drawn so as to distinguish them from existing
property lines.
(10)
Building envelopes for all lots, with such lines running parallel
to lot lines.
(11)
Table stating minimum area and building setback dimensions required
for the zoning district.
(12)
Location and approximate size of existing buildings, proposed
buildings and/or significant aboveground structures on or immediately
adjacent to the development.
(13)
Existing topography showing contour intervals of five feet,
and proposed topographical changes showing contour intervals of two
feet.
(14)
Stormwater drainage and site grading plan at minimum contour
intervals of two feet, showing all proposed contours, drainage facilities,
and grading upon individual lots encumbered by proposed drainage improvements.
(15)
Location and design of proposed private driveways, parking areas,
pedestrian sidewalks, landscaping, exterior lighting and refuse disposal
areas.
(16)
Locations of existing and proposed water supply and sanitary
sewer systems and/or proposed on-site wells and ISDS.
(17)
Existing and proposed utilities plan, including sewer, water,
gas, electric, phone, cable TV, fire hydrants, and other proposed
above or underground utilities.
(18)
Location, width and names of existing streets within and immediately
adjacent to the development parcel.
(19)
Names of abutting property owners and property owners across
adjacent streets, including Assessor's plat and lot numbers.
(20)
Location of wooded area and notation of existing ground cover.
(21)
Location of wetlands, watercourses and/or CRMC-designated coastal
features within or within 200 feet of the development parcel perimeter.
(22)
Location of any unique natural and/or historic features, or
historic cemeteries on or immediately adjacent to the development
parcel, including stonewalls.
(23)
Notation on plan if the development parcel(s) are located within
the following areas:
(24)
FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map elevation boundary.
(25)
Location, dimension and area of any land proposed to be set
aside as open space, or conveyed to Town of Westerly for stormwater
drainage purposes.
(26)
Soil erosion and sediment control plan. (See § A261-30 of the Land Development and Subdivision Regulations.)
(27)
Narrative report providing a general description of the existing
physical environment and existing use of the property, along with
a general description of the project's major elements, including
uses and type of development proposed by the applicant (12 copies).
(28)
When stormwater drainage structures are proposed, drainage calculations
prepared by a professional engineer, and letter from the Town Engineer
indicating approval of the stormwater drainage plan (12 copies).
(29)
Written confirmation from Westerly's Water Utility Division
that it has reviewed the plan and is able to provide water service
(12 copies).
(30)
Written confirmation from Westerly's Sewer Division that
it has reviewed the plan and is able to provide sewer service (12
copies).
(31)
If on-site wastewater treatment systems are proposed, favorable
Preliminary Development Suitability Determination issued by RIDEM
(12 copies).
(32)
Two-hundred-foot-radius map depicting Assessor's Map/Lot
of project area, and name/address of owners of record within 200 feet
of development parcel (one copy).
(33)
Affidavit of notice for mailed public hearing notices. Refer to § A261-27F of the Land Development and Subdivision Regulations (one copy).
(34)
Street plan and profiles depicting appurtenant stormwater drainage
structures and below-ground utilities (one inch equals 40 feet horizontal
and one inch equals four feet vertical).
(35)
Street cross section, showing placement of all buried utilities.
(36)
Written performance bond estimate in an amount sufficient to
cover the cost of all required public improvements.
C.
The applicant shall submit to the Town Planner three paper copies,
plus one additional paper copy for each seated Planning Board member,
of a final plan for a minor land development or minor subdivision
titled "Minor Land Development" or "Minor Subdivision," drawn to a
scale of one inch equals 40 feet. The scale may be modified with written
permission of the Town Planner. All plan sheets shall be prepared
and certified by a Rhode Island Professional Engineer and/or Professional
Land Surveyor and shall be numbered sequentially (e.g., sheet 1 of
3, 2 of 3, etc.). A sufficient number of twenty-four-inch-by-thiry-six-inch
sheets, to be determined in writing by the Town Planner, shall be
included. All plans shall contain the following information and shall
contain a written a statement explaining any items determined by the
applicant to be not applicable (to be marked as "N/A"):
(1)
All information as depicted on the preliminary plan, including
conditions and revisions as required by local, state and/or federal
reviewing agencies.
(2)
Signature block indicating Planning Board approval, to be signed
and dated by the Planning Board Chairman.
(3)
Written confirmation from RIDEM that pursuant to the Rules and
Regulations Governing the Enforcement of the Freshwater Wetlands Act,
that the proposed development plans, including any required off-site
construction, have been reviewed and indicating that the Wetlands
Act either does not apply to the proposed site alteration, or that
RIDEM has granted approval for the proposed site alteration.
(4)
Written approval from CRMC that the proposed development, including
any required off-site construction, in the form of an Assent as required
by the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Program, or by applicable
special area management plans.
(5)
Two original signed copies of all legal documents and deeds
describing any proposed municipal easements, rights-of-way, dedications
or restrictions, and/or rules governing proposed homeowners'
associations.
D.
The applicant shall submit to the Town Planner three paper copies,
plus one additional paper copy for each seated Planning Board member,
of a preapplication and concept plan for a major land development
or major subdivision titled "Major Land Development" or "Major Subdivision,"
drawn to a scale of one inch equals 40 feet. The scale may be modified
with written permission of the Town Planner. All plan sheets shall
be prepared and certified by a Rhode Island Professional Engineer
and/or Professional Land Surveyor and shall be numbered sequentially
(e.g., sheet 1 of 3, 2 of 3, etc.). A sufficient number of twenty-four-inch-by-thirty-six-inch
sheets, to be determined in writing by the Town Planner, shall be
included. All plans shall contain the following information and shall
contain a written a statement explaining any items determined by the
applicant to be not applicable (to be marked as "N/A"):
(1)
Name of proposed development.
(2)
Name and address of property owner and surveyor/engineer.
(3)
Date of plan preparation, with revision date(s).
(4)
Graphic scale and true North arrow.
(5)
Assessor's plat and lot number(s) of land being developed.
(6)
Zoning district(s). If more than one district, zoning boundary
lines must be shown.
(7)
Vicinity map, drawn to a scale of one inch equals 400 feet encompassing
the area within 1/2 mile of the development parcel, showing locations
of all streets, existing lot lines, and zoning district boundaries.
Schools, parks, fire stations and other significant public facilities
shall be indicated and labeled on the locus map.
(8)
Perimeter boundary lines and dimensions of the development parcel
drawn so as to be distinguishable from other boundaries, and all other
existing property lines within or adjacent to the parcel, including
existing easements and rights-of-way.
(9)
Proposed streets, lots and property lines, depicting proposed
lot areas and dimensions, drawn so as to distinguish them from existing
property lines.
(10)
Building envelopes for all lots, with such lines running parallel
to lot lines.
(11)
Table stating minimum area and building setback dimensions required
for the zoning district.
(12)
Location and approximate size of existing buildings, proposed
buildings and/or significant aboveground structures on or immediately
adjacent to the development.
(13)
Location, width and names of existing streets within and immediately
adjacent to the development parcel.
(14)
Names of abutting property owners and property owners across
adjacent streets, including Assessor's plat and lot numbers.
(15)
Location of wooded area and notation of existing ground cover.
(16)
Location of wetlands, watercourses and/or CRMC-designated coastal
features within or within 200 feet of the development parcel perimeter.
(17)
Location of historic cemeteries on or immediately adjacent to
the development.
(18)
Location of any unique natural and/or historic features, including
stonewalls.
E.
The applicant shall submit to the Town Planner three paper copies,
plus one additional paper copy for each seated Planning Board member,
of a master plan for a major land development or major subdivision
titled "Major Land Development" or "Major Subdivision," drawn to a
scale of one inch equals 40 feet. The scale may be modified with written
permission of the Town Planner. All plan sheets shall be prepared
and certified by a Rhode Island Professional Engineer and/or Professional
Land Surveyor and shall be numbered sequentially (e.g., sheet 1 of
3, 2 of 3, etc.). A sufficient number of twenty-four-inch-by-thirty-six-inch
sheets, to be determined in writing by the Town Planner, shall be
included. All plans shall contain the following information and shall
contain a written a statement explaining any items determined by the
applicant to be not applicable (to be marked as "N/A"):
(1)
All information as depicted on the Concept Plan, including conditions
and revisions as required by the Planning Board.
(2)
Schematic design and location of proposed roadways, private
driveways, parking areas, pedestrian sidewalks, and stormwater drainage
structures.
(3)
Conceptual locations of existing and proposed water supply and
sanitary sewer systems and/or proposed on-site wells and ISDS.
(4)
Existing topography showing contour intervals of five feet,
and proposed topographical changes showing contour intervals of two
feet.
(5)
Notation on plan if the development parcel(s) are located within
the following areas:
(6)
FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map reference and elevation boundary.
(7)
Location, dimension and area of any land proposed to be set
aside as meaningful usable open space.
(8)
Areas for conveyance to Town of Westerly for stormwater drainage
purposes.
(9)
Master Plan — Supporting Materials: The following materials
shall be submitted with a Master Plan application for a Major Development
Plan or a Major Subdivision.
(10)
Narrative report providing a general description of the existing
physical environment and existing use of the property, along with
a general description of the project's major elements, including
uses and type of development proposed by the applicant (12 copies).
(11)
Written estimate of the approximate population of the proposed
development, including an estimate of the number of school-aged children
to be housed in the development (12 copies).
(12)
Narrative describing details of project phasing (12 copies).
(13)
Aerial photograph or a blue line copy of an existing aerial
photograph of the proposed development parcel and surrounding area
(one copy).
(14)
Soils map of the development parcel and surrounding area, and
a general analysis of soil types and suitability for the development
proposed. If any USDA-designated prime agricultural soils are within
the development parcel, the soils map shall be marked to show the
location of said prime agricultural soils (one copy).
(15)
Two-hundred-foot-radius map depicting Assessor's Map/Lot
of project area, and name/address of property owners of record within
200 feet of development parcel (one copy).
F.
The applicant shall submit to the Town Planner three paper copies,
plus one additional paper copy for each seated Planning Board member,
of a preliminary plan for a major land development or major subdivision
titled "Major Land Development" or "Major Subdivision," drawn to a
scale of one inch equals 40 feet. The scale may be modified with written
permission of the Town Planner. All plan sheets shall be prepared
and certified by a Rhode Island Professional Engineer and/or Professional
Land Surveyor and shall be numbered sequentially (e.g., sheet 1 of
3, 2 of 3, etc.). A sufficient number of twenty-four-inch-by-thirty-six-inch
sheets, to be determined in writing by the Town Planner, shall be
included. All plans shall contain the following information and shall
contain a written a statement explaining any items determined by the
applicant to be not applicable (to be marked as "N/A"):
(1)
All information as depicted on the Concept Plan and Master Plan,
containing conditions and revisions as required by local, state and/or
federal reviewing agencies.
(2)
Stormwater drainage and site grading plan at minimum contour
intervals of two feet, showing all proposed contours, drainage facilities,
and grading upon individual lots if part of proposed development improvements.
(3)
Existing and proposed utilities plan, including sewer, water,
gas, electric, phone, cable TV, fire hydrants, or other proposed above
or underground utilities.
(4)
Soil erosion and sediment control plan. (See § A261-30 of the Land Development and Subdivision Regulations.)
(5)
Location of proposed stump dumps (including off-site disposal
areas).
(6)
Roadway Construction Drawings: required for all developments with new streets or extension of existing streets, with number of copies as specified by the Town Planner. Refer to Land Development and Subdivision Regulations, §§ A261-29 to A261-31 for design and construction guidance standards.
(a)
Proposed street name:__________________________
(b)
Street plan and profiles, at a scale of one inch equals 40 feet
horizontal and one inch equals four feet vertical, depicting all appurtenant
stormwater drainage structures and below-ground utilities.
(c)
Street cross section, showing placement of all buried utilities.
(d)
Written performance bond estimate developed by a professional
engineer, in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of all required
public improvements.
(7)
When stormwater drainage structures are proposed, drainage calculations
prepared by a professional engineer, and letter from the Town Engineer
indicating approval of the stormwater drainage plan.
(8)
Water/wastewater analysis prepared by a professional engineer
regarding projected average daily water consumption, projected average
daily wastewater flow, frequency and duration of peak usage of water
and sewer facilities, effluent characteristics, and water pressure.
(9)
Written confirmation from Westerly's Water Utility Division
that it has reviewed the plan and is able to provide water service.
(10)
Written confirmation from Westerly's Sewer Division that
it has reviewed the plan and is able to provide sewer service.
(11)
If on-site wastewater systems are proposed, favorable Preliminary
Development Suitability Determination issued by RIDEM.
(12)
Architectural renderings including plans, sections, and or elevations
of any proposed buildings.
(13)
Traffic impact analysis prepared by a professional engineer
regarding existing roadway capacity and traffic counts; projected
average daily vehicle trips and peak-hour trips generated by the proposed
project.
(14)
Natural conditions analysis of the site prepared by a registered
or licensed professional indicating the soil, geologic, hydrologic,
and vegetative conditions of the site.
(15)
Landscape plan prepared by a registered landscape architect
showing the relations of structures to topography, existing and proposed
planting and grading.
(16)
Open space management plan showing agricultural, recreational
and conservation uses of the site together with a management plan
detailing how all common or public lands will be maintained, used
and managed.
(17)
Analysis of toxic or hazardous use impacts prepared by a registered
or licensed professional regarding use, containment, and disposal
of any toxic or hazardous materials to be used or stored on the site.
(18)
Affidavit of notice for mailed hearing notices: Refer to § A261-28D of the Land Development and Subdivision Regulations for posting requirements (one copy).
(19)
Written confirmation from RIDEM that pursuant to the Rules and
Regulations Governing the Enforcement of the Freshwater Wetlands Act,
that the proposed development plans, including any required off-site
construction, have been reviewed and indicating that the Wetlands
Act either does not apply to the proposed site alteration, or that
RIDEM has granted approval for the proposed site alteration.
(20)
Written approval from CRMC that the proposed development, including
any required off-site construction, in the form of an assent as required
by the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Program, or by applicable
special area management plans.
(21)
A Physical Alteration Permit (PAP) issued by RIDOT for any connection
to or construction work within a state highway or other state right-of-way.
(22)
For projects located within FAA Part 77 Surfaces for Westerly
Airport, an FAA approved 7460 application, or letter from RIAC that
such approval is not needed.
(23)
Two original signed copies of all legal documents and deeds
describing any proposed municipal easements, rights-of-way, dedications
or restrictions, and/or rules governing proposed homeowners'
associations.
G.
The applicant shall submit to the Town Planner three paper copies,
plus one additional paper copy for each seated Planning Board member,
of a final plan for a major land development or major subdivision
titled "Major Land Development" or "Major Subdivision," drawn to a
scale of one inch equals 40 feet. The scale may be modified with written
permission of the Town Planner. All plan sheets shall be prepared
and certified by a Rhode Island Professional Engineer and/or Professional
Land Surveyor and shall be numbered sequentially (e.g., sheet 1 of
3, 2 of 3, etc.). A sufficient number of twenty-four-inch-by-thirty-six-inch
sheets, to be determined in writing by the Town Planner, shall be
included. All plans shall contain the following information and shall
contain a written a statement explaining any items determined by the
applicant to be not applicable (to be marked as "N/A"):
