PRELIMINARY PLAT CHECKLIST NO. - 3 MINOR LAND DEVELOPMENTS AND MINOR SUBDIVISIONS

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Preliminary plat map(s). The applicant shall submit to the administrative officer at least five copies of the preliminary site plans drawn to a scale of one inch to 40 feet. The scale may be modified with the permission of the administrative officer. Each sheet shall be no larger than 24 inches by 36 inches, and a sufficient number of sheets shall be included to clearly show all of the information required. Sheets shall be numbered sequentially (e.g., sheet 1 of 3, 2 of 3, etc.).

1. _____ Name of the proposed subdivision

2. _____ Name(s) and address(s) of property owner(s) and applicant(s)

3. _____ Name, address and telephone number of engineer, land surveyor, architect or landscape architect.

4. _____ Date of plan preparation, with revision date(s) (if any)

5. _____ Graphic scale and true north arrow

6. _____ Plat and lot number(s) of the land being subdivided

7. _____ Zoning district(s) of the land being subdivided. If more than one district, zoning boundary lines must be shown

8. _____ Perimeter boundary lines of the subdivision, drawn so as to distinguish them from other property lines

9. _____ Area of the subdivision parcel(s) and proposed number of buildable lots, dwellings or other proposed improvements

10. _____ Location and dimensions of existing property lines within or forming the perimeter of the subdivision parcel(s)

11. _____ Easements and rights-of-way within or adjacent to the subdivision parcel(s)

12. _____ Location, width and names of existing streets within and immediately adjacent to the subdivision parcel

13. _____ Names of abutting property owners and property owners immediately across any adjacent streets

14. _____ Location of wooded areas, open meadows, significant wildlife habitats, tree lines, hedgerows and/or stone walls and notation of existing ground cover

15. _____ Location of wetlands, watercourses or coastal features present on or within 200 feet of the perimeter of the subdivision parcel

16. _____ Areas of agricultural use, existing or potential (article II)

17. _____ Existing contours at intervals of two feet

18. _____ Location and approximate size of existing buildings or significant aboveground structures on or immediately adjacent to the subdivision and proposed buildings or structures within the subdivision

19. _____ Location and dimension of all existing utilities within and immediately adjacent to the subdivision, including sewer, water, gas, electric, phone, cable TV, fire alarm, hydrants, utility poles, stormwater drainage facilities or other above or underground utilities

20. _____ Location of community landmarks, historic cemeteries, historic structures, on or immediately adjacent to the subdivision parcel(s)

21. _____ Location of scenic views to, from or within the parcel(s)

22. _____ Proposed streets, lots, lot lines, with approximate lot areas and dimensions. Proposed lot lines shall be drawn so as to distinguish them from existing property lines

23. _____ Grading plan in sufficient detail to show proposed contours for all grading proposed for on[-site] and off-site street construction, drainage facilities and grading upon individual lots if part of proposed subdivision improvements (if applicable)

24. _____ Proposed drainage plan and drainage calculations prepared by a registered professional engineer, if required by the technical review committee

25. _____ Proposed utilities plan, including sewer, water, gas, electric, phone, cable TV, fire alarm, hydrants, utility poles, or other proposed above or underground utilities, as applicable

26. _____ Location, dimension and area of any land proposed to be set aside as open space

27. _____ Up to 15 copies of the proposed subdivision plan reduced to no larger than 11 inches × 17 inches (actual number of copies to be determined by the administrative officer)

28. _____ Base flood elevation data

29. _____ Certification by a registered land surveyor that a perimeter survey of the land being subdivided has been performed and conforms to the survey requirements of these regulations

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Supporting materials.

1. _____ Filing fee: $300.00 + $50.00 per acre

2. _____ A vicinity map, drawn to a scale of one inch = 400 feet or as necessary to show the area within one-half mile of the subdivision parcel showing the locations of all streets, existing lot lines, and zoning district boundaries.

3. _____ Soils map of the area. If any prime agricultural soils are within the subdivision parcel(s), the soils map shall be marked to show location of said prime agricultural soils

4. _____ Written confirmation that the Jamestown water department has reviewed the plan and is able to provide water service (if proposed)

_____ Date of letter: _____

5. _____ Written confirmation that the public works director has reviewed plans for proposed sewer service, and indicating whether sewer service is (is not) available and will (will not) be required.

6. _____ If individual sewage disposal systems are proposed, confirmation from the state department of the environment that the soils are adequate for the use of ISDS. Either of the following:

_____ Preliminary Subdivision Suitability Report no. _____

_____ Water table verification no. _____

7. _____ Written comments from the technical review committee (provided by the administrative officer)

8. _____ The names and addresses of all property owners, agencies or communities requiring notification as required by these regulations (required only if a street extension or creation is involved)

_____ Notification required

_____ Notification not required

9. _____ Copies of return receipts for certified mail notices (if required in No. 8, above)

10. _____ Either of the following:

_____ A letter to the planning commission stating the subdivider's intent to complete the required improvements prior to endorsement and recording; or

_____ A letter to the planning commission requesting that security sufficient to cover the cost of required improvements be established by the commission.

FINAL PLAT CHECKLIST NO. 4 MINOR LAND DEVELOPMENTS AND MINOR SUBDIVISIONS

The applicant shall submit to the administrative officer copies of final site plans and supporting materials as indicated below: 1.

Plat plans to be recorded. One copy of the final plat plan drawn on Mylar to a scale of one inch to 40 feet. The scale may be modified with the permission of the administrative officer. In addition, five blueline or photocopies shall also be submitted. Each sheet shall be no larger than 24 inches by 36 inches, and a sufficient number of sheets shall be included to clearly show all of the information required. Sheets shall be numbered sequentially (e.g., sheet 1 of 3, 2 of 3, etc.). The following information shall be shown on the plans:

1. _____ Name of the proposed subdivision

2. _____ Notation that the subdivision is located in the Town of Jamestown, RI

3. _____ Name(s) and address(s) of property owner and applicant

4. _____ Name, address and telephone number of engineer, or land surveyor, architect or landscape architect

5. _____ Date of plan preparation, with revision date(s) (if any)

6. _____ Graphic scale and true north arrow

7. _____ Plat and lot number(s) of the parcel being subdivided

8. _____ Zoning district(s) of the parcel being subdivided. If more than one district, zoning boundary lines must be shown

9. _____ Perimeter boundary lines of the subdivision, drawn so as to distinguish them from other property lines

10. _____ Location and dimensions of existing property lines, easements and rights-of-way within or immediately adjacent to the parcel being subdivided

11. _____ Location, width and names of proposed and existing streets within and immediately adjacent to the parcel being subdivided

12. _____ Names of abutting property owners and property owners immediately across any adjacent streets

13. _____ Location of proposed permanent bounds

14. _____ Location of all interior lot lines and street lines with accurate dimensions indicated

15. _____ Location and number of all proposed lots, with accurate areas indicated

16. _____ Location and notation of type of proposed easement(s) or existing easement(s) to remain (if any) with accurate dimensions and areas indicated

17. _____ Notation of special conditions of approval imposed by the planning commission (if any)

18. _____ Notation of any permits and agreements with state and federal reviewing agencies (if any)

19. _____ Certification by a registered land surveyor that all interior and perimeter lot lines and street lines of the land being subdivided have been designed to conform to Procedural and Technical Standards For the Practice of Land Surveying In the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, as prepared by the Rhode Island Society of Professional Land Surveyors, Inc., May 1992, as amended

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Construction drawings. Five blueline [copies] or photocopies of construction plans drawn to a scale of one inch to 40 feet. The scale may be modified with the permission of the administrative officer. Each sheet shall be no larger than 24 inches by 36 inches, and a sufficient number of sheets shall be included to clearly show all of the information required. Sheets shall be numbered sequentially (e.g., sheet 1 of 3, 2 of 3, etc.).

1. _____ Final construction plans as listed in the preliminary plat checklist, including plans of any additional improvements as required by the planning commission as a condition of approval.

2. _____ Certification (stamp) of a registered professional engineer that the construction drawings are correct

3. _____ Proposed street plan and profiles drawn at a scale of one inch = 40 feet horizontal and one inch = four feet vertical if required by the planning commission

4. _____ Street cross sections, if required by the planning commission

5. _____ Proposed landscaping plan, if required by the planning commission

6. _____ Soil erosion and sediment control plan (if required)

3.

Supporting materials.

1. _____ Filing fee: $300.00 + $50.00 per acre

2. _____ Two original signed copies of all legal documents describing the property, including proposed easements and rights-of-way, dedications, restrictions, or other required legal documents.

Specify: _____

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3. _____ Written confirmation from the RI Department of the Environment pursuant to the department's rules and regulations governing the enforcement of the Freshwater Wetlands Act, and any subsequent amendments thereto, that plans of the proposed subdivision, including any required off-site construction, have been reviewed and indicating that the Wetlands Act either does not apply to the proposed site alteration or that approval has been granted for the proposed site alteration.

4. _____ In lieu of item 3. above, an affidavit signed by a qualified professional (a wetlands biologist, a registered professional engineer or a registered landscape architect) stating that there are no freshwater wetlands present on or within 200 feet of the property being subdivided

5. _____ Written approval of the proposed subdivision, including any required off-site construction, from the RI Coastal Resources Management Council in the form of an assent as provided in the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Program, or any subsequent amendments thereto.

6. _____ In lieu of item 5. above, an affidavit signed by a qualified professional or a letter from the coastal resources management council indicating that the provisions of the coastal resources management program do not apply.

7. _____ A physical alteration permit (PAP) issued by the state department of transportation for any connection to or construction work within a state highway or other right-of-way (if necessary)

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Payment of required fees. Payment of the following fees or posting of financial guarantees, if required, to be prior to endorsement by the planning commission and recording of final plans:

1. _____ Final plat recording fee: Amount _____

2. _____ Performance bond or other financial guarantees:

Initial amount: _____

Date set by planning commission _____

3. _____ Fees in lieu of land dedication: Amount _____

4. _____ Inspection fee: Amount _____

5. _____ Maintenance bond for acceptance of public improvements (if applicable)

Amount _____

Date of council acceptance _____

Description _____

Date of expiration of maintenance bond _____