All potential subdividers are encouraged to meet with the Planning
Board prior to the submission of a formal application for a subdivision
approval. Such a meeting may be used to expedite the review process
by allowing the Planning Board and the applicant to be advised of
the following:
A. The potential
classification of the subdivision as minor or major;
B. The requirements
under the State Environmental Quality Review Act;
C. The possible
involvement of other government agencies in the review process; and
D. The determination
of wetlands and floodplains.
The Planning Board may waive the application and review procedure
as provided for in this chapter if the Planning Board determines that
the proposed subdivision is of minor significance. Such waiver shall
be in writing, and shall include the following findings:
A. The proposed subdivision does not involve the creation of more than
two lots.
B. The applicant has provided evidence acceptable to the Planning Board that all proposed lots conform to the requirements of Chapter
250, Zoning. Such evidence may consist of proposed deeds, plot plans or surveys of the lands included in the proposed subdivision, or of part of the lands included in the proposed subdivision where such part provides the Planning Board with evidence sufficient to make a determination.
C. The proposed subdivision has no negative environmental significance
pursuant to 6 NYCRR Part 617.
Proposed subdivisions shall be determined by the Planning Board
to be either minor or major as defined in this chapter and shall follow
the procedures as summarized below:
A. Minor subdivision shall follow the procedures of §
198-12 of this chapter, summarized as follows:
(1) Submission of application for final plat approval.
(4) Planning Board action on final plat.
(5) Filing of plat in office of County Clerk by subdivider.
B. Major subdivisions shall follow the procedures of §
198-13 of this chapter, summarized as follows:
(1) Submission of application for preliminary plat approval.
(4) Planning Board action on preliminary plat.
(5) Submission of application for final plat approval.
(7) Public hearing (optional).
(8) Planning Board action on final plat.
(9) Filing of plat in office of County Clerk by subdivider.
Where the Planning Board finds that, due to the special circumstances of a particular plat, the provision of certain required improvements is not requisite in the interest of the public health, safety and general welfare or is inappropriate because of inadequacy or lack of connecting facilities adjacent or in proximity to the proposed subdivision, it may waive such requirements subject to appropriate conditions, provided that such waiver will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of Chapter
250, Zoning. In granting waivers, the Planning Board shall require such conditions as will, in its judgment, secure substantially the objectives of the standards or requirements so waived.