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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1003: Plat and Data Requirements Subdivision Code City of Prior Lake 1003/p1 SECTION 1003 PLAT AND DATA REQUIREMENTS SUBSECTIONS: 1003.100: CONCEPT PLAN 1003.200: PRELIMINARY PLAT 1003.300: FINAL PLAT 1003.400: CERTIFICATION REQUIRED 1003.500: MODIFICATION TO APPROVED FINAL PLANS 1003.100: CONCEPT PLAN: Concept plans shall contain, at a minimum, the following information: ➢ Plat boundary. ➢ North arrow ➢ Scale. ➢ Street layout on and adjacent to plat. ➢ Designation of land use and current or proposed zoning. ➢ Significant topographical or physical features. ➢ General lot locations and layout. ➢ Preliminary evaluation by the subdivider that the subdivision is not classified as premature based upon criteria established in Subsection 1002.700 of this Subdivision Code. ➢ The City may request any other information deemed necessary to determine the impact of the proposed subdivision on the health, safety and welfare of the property in the City and City residents. 1003.200 PRELIMINARY PLAT. The subdivider shall prepare and submit a preliminary plat application and a preliminary grading, street and utility plans together with any necessary supplementary information required by the City. The plans shall contain the information set forth in the following subsections: 1003.201 General Requirements. a. Proposed name of subdivision; names shall not duplicate or too closely resemble names of existing subdivisions. b. Location of boundary lines in relation to a known section, quarter section or quarter-quarter section lines comprising a legal description of the property. c. Names and addresses of all persons having an interest in the property, the developer, designer, engineer, and/or surveyor together with his/her registration number. Subdivision Code City of Prior Lake 1003/p2 d. Graphic scale of plat, at a scale not less than one inch to one hundred feet (1“ = 100’) e. Date and north arrow. f. Identify portions of property that are registered (Torrens). 1003.202 Existing Conditions. a. Boundary line and total acreage of proposed plat, clearly indicated. b. Existing Comprehensive Plan designations and zoning classifications for land within and abutting the subdivision, including shoreland district boundaries. c. Location, widths and names of all existing or previously platted streets or other public ways, showing type, width and condition of improvements, if any, railroad and utility rights of way, parks and other public open spaces, permanent buildings and structures, easements and section and corporate lines within the plat and to a distance of two hundred feet (200') beyond the plat. d. Boundary lines of adjoining unsubdivided or subdivided land, within two hundred feet (200'), identified by name and ownership, including all contiguous land owned or controlled by the subdivider. e. Any other information the City finds necessary to determine the impact the proposed subdivision will have on the health, safety and welfare of property in the City and City residents. 1003.203 Proposed Design Features. a. Layout of proposed streets showing the right-of-way widths, center line gradients, typical street sections, and proposed names of streets. The name of any street currently used in the City or its environs shall not be used unless the proposed street is a logical extension of an already named street, in which event the same name shall be used. b. Locations and widths of proposed alleys and pedestrian ways. c. Location, dimension and purpose of all easements. d. Layout, numbers, lot areas and preliminary dimensions of lots and blocks. e. Net lot area, exclusive of road right-of-way and wetland and drainage easements. f. Minimum front and side street building setback lines. When lots are located on a curve, the width of the lot at the required front yard setback must be identified. g. Areas, other than streets, alleys, pedestrian ways, and utility easements, intended to be dedicated or reserved for public use, including the size of such area or areas in acres. h. Any other information the City finds necessary to determine the impact the proposed subdivision will have on the health, safety and welfare of property in the City and City residents. Subdivision Code City of Prior Lake 1003/p3 1003.204 Supplementary Information. Supplementary information requirements set forth in this subsection shall be submitted when deemed necessary by the City staff, City Attorney, consultants to the City, advisory bodies of the City and/or City Council. a. Proposed restrictive covenants which relate to a matter of interest to the City such as private streets or trail maintenance. b. A geotechnical report of the land within the subdivision prepared by a professional engineer registered in the State of Minnesota. c. Statement of the proposed use of lots stating type of buildings with number of proposed dwelling units or type of business or industry, so as to reveal the effect of the subdivision on traffic, fire hazards and congestion of population. d. If any zoning changes are contemplated, the proposed zoning plan for the areas, including dimensions, shall be shown. Such proposed zoning plan shall be for informational purposes only and shall not vest any right in the subdivider or property owner. e. A concept plan of adjacent properties so as to show the possible relationships between the proposed subdivision and potential future subdivisions. All subdivisions shall be required to relate well with existing and potential adjacent subdivisions. f. Where structures are to be placed on lots which are subject to potential replat, the preliminary plat shall indicate a logical way in which the lots could possibly be resubdivided in the future. g. Where irregular shaped lots have been proposed, house plans shall be submitted which demonstrate such lots are buildable with the resulting structure being compatible in size and character to the surrounding area. h. A comprehensive screening plan which identifies all proposed buffering and screening in both plan and sectional view. i. A traffic study indicating both existing and proposed traffic conditions for roadways within the subdivision and surrounding area. j. Any other information the City finds necessary to determine the impact the proposed subdivision will have on the health, safety and welfare of property in the City and City residents. 1003.205 Preliminary Grading Plan. The subdivider shall submit a preliminary grading, drainage and erosion control plan, prepared by a registered professional in accordance with Minnesota State Rules, including the following information: a. North arrow, scale (not less than l' = 100') and legend. b. Lot and block numbers, house pad location, home style and proposed building pad elevations at garage slab and lowest floor for each lot. c. Topography in two foot (2') contour intervals with existing contours shown as dashed lines and proposed contours as solid lines. Existing topography shall extend a minimum of two hundred feet (200') outside of the plat or outside of Subdivision Code City of Prior Lake 1003/p4 the contributing drainage area, whichever is greater. d. Location of all natural features on the property. Natural features include, but are not limited to, the following: tree lines, wetlands, ponds, lakes, streams, drainage channels, bluffs, steep slopes, etc. e. Location of all existing storm sewer facilities, including pipes, manholes, catch basins, ponds, swales, and drainage channels within two hundred feet (200') of the plat. Existing and proposed pipe grades, rim and invert elevations, and normal and high water elevations must be included. f. If the plat is located within or adjacent to a 100-year flood plain, flood elevations and locations must be clearly shown on the plan. g. Spot elevations at drainage break points and directional arrows indicating site, swale and lot drainage. h. Locations, grades, rim and invert elevations of all storm sewer facilities, including ponds, proposed to serve the plat. i. Locations and elevations of all street high and low points. j. Street grades, with a maximum permissible grade of eight percent (8%) and a minimum of one percent (1%) unless otherwise provided by the City. k. Phasing of grading, if applicable. l. The location of all easements and rights-of-way. m. All soil erosion and sediment control measures to be incorporated during and after construction must be shown. Locations and standard detail plates for each measure must be included on the plan. n. All revegetation measures proposed for the property, including seed and mulch types and application rates must be included on the plan. o. A Tree Preservation Plan as required by Subsection 1107.2100 of the Zoning Code. p. Any other information the City finds necessary to determine the impact the proposed subdivision will have on the health, safety and welfare of property in the City and City residents. 1003.206 Preliminary Utility Plan. The subdivider shall submit a preliminary utility plan containing the location and size of all existing and proposed easements plus all existing and proposed overhead and underground facilities within the property and to a minimum distance of two hundred feet (200’) beyond the property boundaries, including the following: a. Easements. Location, dimension and purpose of all easements. b. Underground Facilities. ➢ Water. All mains, hydrants, valves and services. ➢ Sanitary Sewer. All facilities including mains, manholes, lift stations, and services with invert and top of casting elevations. ➢ Storm Drainage. All facilities including all piping, culverts, catch basins, Subdivision Code City of Prior Lake 1003/p5 manholes, lift stations and ponds with invert and top of casting elevations, and hydrologic calculations in accordance with the PWDM. ➢ Private utilities. All gas, electric, cable, telephone, and telecommunications facilities. ➢ Wells and septic systems. c. Any other information the City finds necessary to determine the impact the proposed subdivision will have on the health, safety and welfare of property in the City and its residents. 1003.300 FINAL PLAT. The subdivider shall submit a final plat, final grading and erosion control plans, and final street and utility plans, together with any necessary supplementary information required by the City. The final construction plans shall be prepared by a professional engineer registered in the State of Minnesota. The final plat, prepared for recording purposes, shall be prepared in accordance with provisions of State statutes and County regulations, and such final plat shall contain the following information: ➢ Name of the subdivision. ➢ Location by section, township, range, County and State, and including descriptive boundaries of the subdivision, based on an accurate traverse, giving angular and linear dimensions which must be mathematically close. ➢ The location of monuments shall be shown and described on the final plat. Locations of such monuments shall be shown in reference to existing official monuments on the nearest established street lines, including true angles and distances to such reference points or monuments. ➢ Location of lots, streets, public highways, alleys, parks and other features, with accurate dimensions in feet and decimals of feet, with the length of radii and/or arcs of all curves, and with all other information necessary to reproduce the plat on the ground shall be shown. Dimensions shall be shown from all angle points of curve to lot lines. ➢ Lots and outlots shall be numbered clearly. Blocks are to be numbered, with numbers shown clearly in the center of the block. ➢ The exact locations, widths and names of all streets to be dedicated. ➢ Location and width of all easements to be dedicated. ➢ Name and address of the registered land surveyor preparing the plat. ➢ Scale of the plat shall be 1 inch to 100 feet scale with the scale shown graphically on a bar scale along with the date and north arrow. ➢ A Statement dedicating all easements as follows: “Easements for installation and maintenance of utilities and drainage facilities are dedicated to the public over, under and along the areas marked “drainage and utility easement”. ➢ A Statement dedicating all streets, alleys and other public areas not Subdivision Code City of Prior Lake 1003/p6 previously dedicated as follows: “Streets, alleys, and other public areas shown on this plat and not heretofore dedicated to public use are hereby so dedicated”. ➢ The final grading, erosion control and street and utility plans must be prepared in accordance with the current PWDM and Subsections 1003.200. ➢ A title report prepared by a title company indicating owners and encumbrances on the property and a statement as to which parts of the property are registered (Torrens). 1003.400 CERTIFICATION REQUIRED. The final plat shall include each of the following signatures and certifications: ➢ Certification by a registered surveyor in the form required by Minn. Stat. § 505.03. ➢ Execution by all owners of any interest in the land, any holders of a mortgage thereon, and all certificates required by Minn. Stat. § 505.03 which certificates shall include a dedication of the utility easements and other public areas in such form as approved by the City. ➢ Space for certificates of approval and review to be filled in by the signatures of the Mayor and City Manager. 1003.500 MODIFICATIONS TO APPROVED FINAL PLANS. Any modifications to approved final plans must be reviewed and approved by the City. Changes may be classified as minor or major modifications and shall be approved according to the following procedures. 1003.501 Minor Modifications. Minor modifications are changes that do not substantially affect the design of the subdivision. Minor modifications include: changes to the grading plans that do not affect adjacent properties, changes to tree preservation plans that do not increase the number of trees to be removed, changes to the landscaping plan, and engineering design changes to streets or utilities required as a result of previously unknown field conditions. Requests for minor modifications must be submitted to City staff for review and approval prior to the commencement of any work. 1003.502 Major Modifications. Major modifications are changes substantially affecting the design of the subdivision. Major modifications include: increase in the number of approved lots, realignment of roads outside of the dedicated right-of-way, placement of utilities outside of dedicated easements, and changes in parkland dedication. Major modifications shall require approval of the City Council. The City Council may choose to refer major modifications to the Planning Commission for a public hearing prior to making a decision. (Ord. Amd. 118-13, publ. 08/11/2018) Subdivision Code City of Prior Lake 1003/p7 (THIS SPACE INTENTIONALLY BLANK.)