The sketch shall be at a convenient scale of no more than 100 feet
to the inch and shall be submitted on uniform-size sheets not larger
than 36 inches by 48 inches and shall contain the date of preparation,
approximate true North point, title "Sketch Plat," and the graphic
scale. Where more than one sheet is required, a scaled map showing
the entire subdivision on one sheet shall be prepared.
The name and address of the owner or owners of the land to be subdivided,
the name and address of the subdivider if other than the owner, the
name of the land surveyor or licensed professional engineer or individual
who prepared the sketch plan, the proposed name of the subdivision,
the Town of Saugerties and Ulster County.
A map of the location of the tract with respect to surrounding properties
and community facilities such as road, parks and schools. Such map
to be at a scale of either 2,000 or 800 feet to the inch and shall
identify all property in the vicinity of the subdivision held by the
subdivider.
A sketch plan on a topographic survey of the proposed area to be
subdivided showing in simple form the proposed layout of roads, lots,
and other features.
Details required. The preliminary plat shall show or be accompanied
by the following information, except where requirements have been
waived through sketch plat review:
If topographic conditions are significant as determined by the Planning
Board, contours shall be indicated at intervals of five feet or as
required by the Board.
Location of existing and proposed sewers, water mains, leaching fields,
culverts, and storm drains, including pipe size and type, grades,
direction of flow, and ownership.
The location, width and approximate grade of all proposed streets
with the approximate elevations shown at the beginning and end of
each street, at street intersections, and at all points where there
is a decided change in slope or direction.
The area of the land included in the subdivision and the approximate
location, dimensions, and area of all proposed or existing lots and
land to be set aside for recreation and public purposes. The suggested
location of buildings on lots will also be shown. All lots shall be
numbered.
Proposed provision of water supply, fire protection, sanitary waste
disposal, stormwater drainage, street trees, streetlighting, fixtures,
signs, sidewalks, and easements.
The location of all existing structures, such as buildings and
stone walls and all pertinent natural features that may influence
the design of the subdivision such as watercourses, swamps, rock outcropping,
wooded areas, and single large trees eight or more inches in diameter
measured three feet above the base of the trunk within the subdivision
and within 50 feet thereof. Where large trees occur in groupings or
clusters, only the general outlines of said groups or clusters need
be shown.
A stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) consistent with the requirements of Articles I and II of Chapter 209 shall be required for preliminary subdivision plat approval. The SWPPP shall meet the performance and design criteria and standards in Article II of Chapter 209. The approved preliminary subdivision plat shall be consistent with the provisions of Chapter 209.
General specifications. All subdivision plats shall be clearly drawn
on a transparent stable material such as Mylar or Chronoflex, suitable
for reproduction, using black waterproof ink. Such plat shall be at
a convenient scale of no more than 100 feet to the inch and shall
be submitted on uniform sheets not larger than 36 inches by 48 inches.
Where more than one sheet is required, a scaled map showing the entire
subdivision on one sheet shall be submitted.
Copies required. The subdivider shall submit to the Planning Board one transparency as required in Subsection A, which will be filed with the County Clerk; one transparent sepia-type copy for the records of the Planning Board; and three prints.[1]
Details required. The subdivision plat shall show or be accompanied
by the following information except where requirements have been waived
by the Planning Board:
Name of the subdivision, name, address and signature of the owner,
subdivider, seal and number of the licensed professional engineer
or land surveyor who prepared the plat, the Town of Saugerties and
Ulster County.
A map of the location of the tract with respect to surrounding properties
and community facilities such as roads, parks, and schools, at a scale
of either 800 or 2,000 feet to the inch.
To the extent feasible, the current names of all adjoining property
owners of record shall be indicated on the plat. Stamped envelopes,
addressed to each of the owners of record of property, abutting or
across the street from the tract, shall be submitted to the Planning
Board.
The location of existing and proposed sewers, water mains, culverts,
and storm drains, including pipe size and type, grades, direction
of flow, ownership.
The location, width, grade names of all proposed streets with elevations
shown at the beginning and the end of each street, at street intersections,
at all points where there is a decided change in slope or direction
shown on the plat.
Statements from subdivider's engineer giving estimated cost
of construction of roads and other improvements to meet the requirements
of this chapter, together with quantities and unit costs used in making
the estimate.
Profiles showing existing and proposed elevations along center
lines of all streets. Where a proposed street intersects an existing
street or streets, the elevation along the center lines of the existing
street or streets, within 100 feet of the intersection, shall be shown.
The Planning Board may require a cross section where steep slopes
exist, showing present elevations of all proposed streets every 100
feet at five points on a line at right angles to the center line of
the street, and said elevation points shall be at the center line
of the street, each property line, and points 30 feet inside each
property line.
Plans and profiles showing the location and a typical cross
section of street pavements, including curbs and gutters, sidewalks,
manholes and catch basins; the location of street trees, streetlighting
standards and street signs; the location size and invert elevations
of existing and proposed sanitary sewers, stormwater drains, and fire
hydrants; and the exact location and size of all water, gas or other
underground utilities or structures.
The area of the land included in the subdivision and the location,
dimensions, and area (in square feet or acres) of all existing or
proposed lots and land to be set aside for recreation or public purposes.
All lots shall be numbered for identification.
The location of all existing water bodies, swamps, or streams
that will be retained or relocated or intended to be developed. Existing
buildings which shall be retained or removed shall be identified.
Sufficient data acceptable to the Town Engineer, to readily
determine the location, bearings, and length of all lines and to reproduce
such lines on the ground.
Offers of cession, in a form satisfactory to the Town Board,
of all land offered or to be offered for dedication for streets, highways,
easements, parks or other public facilities.
Endorsement by the Ulster County Health Department and any stipulations
of that Department (only tentative written endorsement is necessary
before the public hearing, but final endorsement on the plat is needed
before filing with the County Clerk).
Explanations of drainage easements as follows: "The drainage
easements (or the drainage discharge points) shown hereon established
the perpetual right to discharge stormwater runoff from the highway
and from the surrounding area onto and over the affected area premises
by means of pipes, culverts or ditches, or a combination thereof,
together with the right of the holder of fee title to the highway,
or his authorized representatives, to enter said premises for purposes
of making such installations and doing such maintenance work as said
holder of fee title may deem necessary to adequately drain the highway
and surrounding area."
Explanation of sight easements as follows: "The sight easements
shown hereon establish the perpetual right of the holder of fee title
to the highway, or his authorized representatives, to clear, regrade
and maintain the area within these easements at such elevation that
there is a clear line of sight anywhere across the area between observer's
eye at an elevation of 3.5 feet above the road surface at the nearest
edge of the road and an object one foot above the nearest edge of
pavement on the intersecting road."
Explanation of slope easements, as follows: "The slope easements
shown hereon convey to the (insert here 'Town of Saugerties' or 'holder
of fee title of the highway' or other phrase as directed by the
Planning Board) the right to enter said premises for the purpose of
cutting and maintaining a stable earth slope."
A stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) consistent with the requirements of Articles I and II of Chapter 209 and with the terms of preliminary plan approval shall be required for final subdivision plat approval. The SWPPP shall meet the performance and design criteria and standards in Article II of Chapter 209. The approved final subdivision plat shall be consistent with the provisions of Chapter 209.