It is declared to be the policy of the Planning Board to consider land subdivisions as part of a plan for the orderly, efficient and economical development of the town. This means, among other things, that land to be subdivided shall be of such character that it can be used safely for building purposes without danger to health, or peril from fire, floods or other menace; that proper provisions shall be made for drainage, water supply, sewerage and other needed improvements; that all proposed lots shall be so laid out and of such size as to be in harmony with the development pattern of the neighboring properties; that the proposed streets shall compose a convenient system conforming to the Official Map, if such exists, and shall be properly related to the proposals shown on the Town Development Plan, if such exists, and shall be of such width, grade and location as to accommodate the prospective traffic, to facilitate fire protection and to provide access to fire-fighting equipment to buildings. The provisions under this article are specifically designed to make approval of a minor subdivision more easily obtainable than a major subdivision while still protecting the Town of Olive and future owners of the subdivided parcels.
Whenever any subdivision of land is proposed to be made under the provisions of this article in the Town of Olive, and before any lots are sold, and before any erection of a structure in such proposed subdivision, the subdivider or his authorized agent shall apply for approval of such proposed subdivision in accordance with the following procedure:
A. 
Preapplication meeting with Planning Board.
B. 
Sketch plan showing general concept.
C. 
Meeting with the Planning Board.
D. 
Classification as minor subdivision and study of sketch plan (within 45 days).
E. 
Public hearing.
[Added 7-13-2021 by L.L. No. 3-2021[1]]
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Editor's Note: This local law also renumbered former Subsections E though H as Subsections F through I, respectively.
F. 
Review and approval by nontown agencies (if necessary).
G. 
Planning Board approval by resolution.
H. 
Planning Board signs plan.
I. 
Planning Board and subdivider file plan.
Before preparing a detailed proposal, the subdivider will make an appointment at a regular meeting of the Planning Board to familiarize himself with the requirements of these and other regulations, the policies and plans of the Planning Board, and other information that may be pertinent to the subdivision. He should also discuss his proposal with the County Health Department which is responsible for the adequacy of lot sizes for water supply and sewage disposal and in certain areas of the town with the Department of Environmental Protection. Under certain conditions, the subdivider may also need the approval of the state or county highway agencies, the Ulster County Planning Board, and others. Aside from the meeting with the Town Planning Board, these initial conferences are not mandatory but are intended to save the subdivider time and unnecessary expense.
A. 
Any owner of land shall, prior to subdividing or resubdividing land, submit to the Secretary of the Planning Board at least 14 days prior to the regular meeting of the Board four copies (see § 133-37) of a sketch plan of the proposed subdivision, which shall comply with the requirements set forth below for the purposes of classification and preliminary discussion.
B. 
The sketch plan initially submitted to the Planning Board shall be based on tax map information or some other similarly accurate base map at a scale (preferably not less than 200 feet to the inch) to enable the entire tract to be shown on one sheet. The sketch plan shall be submitted, showing the following information:
(1) 
The location of that portion which is to be subdivided in relation to the entire tract, and the distance to the nearest existing street intersection.
(2) 
All existing structures, wooded areas, streams and other significant physical features within the portion to be subdivided and within 200 feet thereof. If topographic conditions are significant, contours shall also be indicated at intervals of not more than 20 feet.
(3) 
The name and signature of the owner(s) and the names of all adjoining property owners as disclosed by most recent tax records.
(4) 
The tax map sheet, block and lot numbers, if available.
(5) 
All the utilities available, and all streets which are either proposed, mapped or built.
(6) 
The proposed pattern of lots (including lot width and depth), street layout, recreation areas, systems of drainage, sewerage, and water supply within the subdivided area.
(7) 
All existing restrictions on the use of land including easements, covenants, or zoning lines.
(8) 
The proposed subdivision name, name of the town and county in which it is located.
(9) 
The date, North point, map scale, name and address of subdivider.
The subdivider, or his duly authorized representative, shall attend the meeting of the Planning Board to discuss the requirements of these regulations for street improvements, drainage, sewerage, water supply, fire protection, and similar aspects, as well as the availability of existing services and other pertinent information.
[Amended 7-13-2021 by L.L. No. 3-2021]
After meeting with the subdivider or his representative, the Planning Board shall classify the subdivision as a major or minor subdivision. If the Board determines that the subdivision is a major subdivision, then the subdivider must follow the procedures outlined in Articles III, IV, and V of these regulations. If the Board determines that the subdivision meets the requirements of a minor subdivision, then the subdivider should be notified within 45 days, or by the next monthly meeting date of the Planning Board, whichever comes sooner. Lot line adjustments or deletions shall be considered as a minor subdivision and therefore the Planning Board should follow the procedure for minor subdivisions.
[Amended 7-13-2021 by L.L. No. 3-2021]
This section shall apply to any subdivision of land which is adjacent to or which encompasses any approved minor or major subdivision(s) and which is owned by the same or previous owner(s) of the approved minor or major subdivision( s). Look-back time period shall be five years from the date of the current application.
A. 
If any approved minor subdivision(s) should subsequently become part of a major subdivision, then the procedures and fees required in Articles III, IV, and V of these regulations shall apply to any lots that had received prior approval as a minor subdivision.
B. 
If the sum of the number of lots in any proposed subdivision of land and any previous lots approved as a minor or major subdivision is five or more and if such proposed subdivision is adjacent to or encompasses the approved minor or major subdivision and if the owner(s) of the proposed subdivision is the same as the owner(s) or previous owner(s) of the approved minor or major subdivision then the proposed subdivision shall be considered as a major subdivision and the procedures and fees required in Articles III, IV, and V of these regulations shall apply.
The Planning Board shall determine within 45 days whether the sketch plan meets the purposes of these regulations and shall, where it deems necessary, make specific recommendations in writing to be incorporated by the applicant in the next submission to the Planning Board.
Any person aggrieved by the classification made by the Planning Board may appeal such decision to the Town Board in accordance with procedures outlined by the Town Board to take such appeals.
Where review of subdivision(s) is required by other agencies, such approval shall be indicated on the sketch plan before the Planning Board can approve and sign the plan.
Once the requirements of this article have been met by the applicant, the Planning Board shall approve the minor subdivision plan by a resolution and duly record this resolution and the vote thereon in the official minutes of the Planning Board.
After passage of the resolution by the Planing Board, the Board will affix its official signature to the plan.
A. 
The Planning Board shall maintain a file of approved subdivision plans which shall be available for public view upon request.
B. 
The subdivider may file a copy of the approved subdivision with the County Clerk within 62 days as required by Town Law § 276.
C. 
The Planning Board shall send copies of the approved subdivision to the Town Clerk and the Tax Assessor of the Town of Olive.