The developer, in order to ensure review of
the Commission at its regular meetings, shall file with the staff
of the Commission six black-line prints of the concept plan at least
two weeks prior to such regularly scheduled Commission meeting. If
a sketch plan has been previously submitted and evaluated by the City
staff, the developer is encouraged to incorporate the results of the
prior evaluation into the concept plan.
A concept plan for a subdivision of land in
any zoning district may be reviewed by the Commission to ensure compliance
with the following conditions:
A.
The property which is proposed to be subdivided shall
be posted by the developer with a sign notifying the public of the
public hearing within 14 days of submittal of the concept plan and
shall remain posted for a period of 30 days so that the public is
made aware of the possible use of the property. The sign shall be
no less than 22 inches by 28 inches in size.
B.
The developer will submit the plan for the proposed
subdivision at a Commission meeting. If the plan is accepted by the
Commission, the developer will provide the City with plans to transmit
to the appropriate state, county and City review agencies. Prior to
the plans being transmitted, the developer will provide the City with
a sum to be established by the City to be held in escrow to cover
the cost of review fees. Escrow funds are to be replenished on a monthly
basis. The Zoning Administrator will complete a study of the plan
for the Commission. The study will be an overview of how the proposed
plan relates to the surrounding area and if it is zoned properly and
may include any information the Zoning Administrator is able to provide
so that the Commission may reach an informed decision.
C.
The Commission shall consider whether the proposed
subdivision is in conformance with the City of Taneytown and Environs
Comprehensive Plan.
D.
The Commission shall consider whether the proposed
subdivision is in conformance with the Carroll County Water and Sewer
Master Plan.
E.
The Commission shall consider whether the proposed
subdivision will add to or create an inadequacy to any street, street
section, or intersection.
F.
The Commission shall consider whether the proposed
subdivision will add to or create an inadequacy of any public school
expected to service the proposed subdivision.
G.
The Commission shall consider whether the proposed
subdivision will add to or create an inadequacy in fire protection,
police protection, emergency services, recreation facilities, water
facilities and/or sewerage facilities.
H.
The Commission shall require that public comments
be heard on a proposed subdivision and that all persons present at
the meeting be allowed to address the Commission on a proposed concept
plan. Any consensus, decision, or approval of the Commission of a
proposed concept plan shall not be considered a final approval of
the proposed subdivision plan.
