The preapplication procedure is designed to allow prospective subdivision applicants or their representatives to discuss with the Commission the concept and preliminary design of a potential subdivision before undertaking the more detailed design work and preparation that would be required for a formal subdivision application. This procedure provides the Commission an opportunity to review the proposed plans for prospective compliance with the Subdivision Regulations. Submission of a preapplication review request shall not be deemed to be a formal application for subdivision approval, and the Commission's comments on any such preapplication shall be advisory only.
In order to have a preapplication review placed on the Commission's agenda for any regular meeting, the following documents must be submitted at least 10 business days prior to the regular Commission meeting at which such review is desired. The Commission may also, but shall not be required to, place a preapplication review on the agenda of any regular meeting scheduled for less than 10 business days after submission of the request. The materials to be submitted are:
A. 
A written request for preapplication review.
B. 
Five paper prints of a sketch or plan at a scale no smaller than one inch equals 100 feet. The plan or sketch shall indicate approximate boundary data, topographic contours (enlarged United States Geological Survey topographic quadrangle maps are acceptable), existing drainage features, special site conditions, zone district boundaries and proposed street, lot and block layout showing surrounding properties and street patterns.
In lieu of or following submission and Commission review of a preapplication sketch or plan, as set forth in § 213-8 of these regulations, the applicant may, at his or her option, submit informal subdivision plans to the Commission for review.
A. 
Submission of such plans shall not be deemed to be a formal application for subdivision approval, and the Commission's comments on any such plans shall be advisory only.
B. 
Five paper prints of the informal plans shall be submitted, each containing the following information:
(1) 
Streets to be constructed, with stations, curves, widths of rights-of-way and paving and corner cutoffs.
(2) 
Proposed building lines.
(3) 
Proposed lots, with plus and minus dimensions, approximate areas in square feet and lot numbers.
(4) 
Proposed easements for drainage, utility lines, walks and other rights-of-way.
(5) 
Proposed public water, storm drainage and sanitary sewerage lines and their connections with present lines.
(6) 
Proposed street names.
(7) 
Any proposed retaining walls, culverts or property line fences or walls.
(8) 
Proposed open space donation(s).
(9) 
Any areas to be reserved for public use.
(10) 
Existing public trail systems and proposed changes, if any.
(11) 
Locations of public wells within 2,000 feet of the site, inland wetlands and watercourses, flood-prone areas, exposed bedrock (ledge), slopes over 25 percent and major aquifers.
(12) 
Trees and vegetation, existing and proposed.
(13) 
A subdivision plan map on sheets not more than twenty-four by thirty-six (24 x 36) inches. The scale shall be one inch equals 40 feet to one inch equals 100 feet. Where the development is too large for one sheet at the requested scale, an overall plan at suitable scale shall be included to depict the subdivision on one sheet.
(14) 
Boundary survey to Class A-2 accuracy.
(15) 
Topographic survey. This information may be an enlargement of United States Geological Survey topographic quadrangle sheets, supplemented by field surveys as necessary.
(16) 
Indication of zone or zones (i.e., zoning districts) included.
(17) 
Number of acres included in the total tract to the nearest tenth of an acre.
(18) 
A title block, including the name of the proposed subdivision, location, scale, date, owner of record, numbered sheets and name(s) and address(es) of engineer and surveyor.
(19) 
Name(s) and address(es) of the applicant, developer and owner.
(20) 
A key map at scale one inch equals 500 feet, locating the proposed subdivision within the surrounding proposed and existing street system. The map shall depict the subdivision and show the location of any wetlands and watercourses on the property.
(21) 
An area map at one inch equals 200 feet, showing the boundary lines of other lots or parcels of land within 200 feet of the subject tract, showing the full extent of each such lot or parcel with the names of the current owners of record.
(22) 
The location of percolation tests and test pits, results and dates of testing and the additional information indicated on Plate Number 1. A minimum of one percolation test will be required for every five building lots, and one test pit for every five acres. The location of the percolation tests and test pits shall be as directed by the Town Sanitarian. The information furnished shall be referenced to the locations shown on the plans. These tests shall be supervised and approved by the Town Sanitarian.
(23) 
Plans and profiles for a proper and adequate storm drainage system in compliance with these regulations, including watercourse profiles where appropriate.
(24) 
When an informal layout covers only a part of the owner's entire holding, a sketch of the prospective future street and lot layout in the entire holding shall be furnished at a suitable scale, including topographic data to substantiate the planning analysis.
(25) 
The Commission may require a hydrologic review and summary of the watershed where it feels it is necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare.
(26) 
The Commission may require a traffic report sufficient to determine the existing conditions, future conditions and the impact of the proposed application.
(27) 
Preliminary profiles of new streets shall be drawn on plan-profile paper at scales of one inch equals 40 feet horizontally, and one inch equals four feet vertically. Existing and proposed center line grades, stationing and proposed storm sewers shall be shown in sufficient detail to clearly indicate intent.
(28) 
A statement of the amount of filing fees that would be required if the application were to be formally submitted, with sufficient detail to show how the amount was calculated.
(29) 
The location of any portion of the Somers Town boundary line that is within 500 feet of any portion of the property to be subdivided.