Preapplication sketch plan conference.

A. Prior to the application for preliminary subdivision plat approval, the applicant shall first have a sketch plan conference with the Town Planning Board. The sketch plan conference shall be conducted at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Town Planning Board but shall not be a public hearing. The purpose of the sketch plan conference shall be to present to the Town Planning Board, for initial review, discussion and comment, a design concept or plan for the development of a parcel or parcels of land within the Town. During the conference, the applicant and the Planning Board shall review and discuss the basic subdivision design concept and generally determine the information to be required and provided on the preliminary subdivision plat.

No formal action shall be taken on the plan or the application at the time of the sketch plan conference. At such a conference, the applicant should provide a letter of intent outlining the proposed project, along with a conceptual design sketch and the following additional information:(1) The general location of the site with respect to existing and proposed streets and rights-of-way, buildings and other facilities and natural features.(2) Specific identification of all properties, subdivisions, streets and easements within 200 feet of the parcel.(3) General identification of all existing utilities in the area.(4) Identification of internal streets or traffic circulation patterns, if any, of the proposed development.(5) The location of all existing and proposed structures on the site, and designated uses for each.(6) Identification of existing zoning classification(s) of the property and all adjacent properties, and any restrictions on land use of the site.(7) Identification of existing natural features on the site.(8) A map of site topography at no more than five-foot contour intervals.

If general site grades exceed 5% or portions of the site have susceptibility to erosion, flooding or ponding, a soils overlay and a topographic map showing contour intervals of not more than two feet of elevation shall be provided.B. Following the sketch plan conference, the Town Planning Board may suggest to the applicant changes in the preapplication sketch involving street layouts, traffic patterns, access, building sizes, shapes and/or locations, landscaping techniques, preservation of natural features or other matters which, in the opinion of the Board, would improve the subdivision design concept.

Additional sketch plan conferences can be scheduled by the Planning Board as needed prior to preliminary approval.