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47 <br /> to in writing by the applicant. If the Planning Board fails to take action within the specified <br /> time period, or extension thereof, the Planning Board shall be deemed to recommend <br /> approval of the Concept Plan Development Options without conditions. <br /> g. Action Subsequent to Approval: If the Concept Plan Development Options are <br /> approved or approved with conditions, the Planning Board Chair shall endorse his/her <br /> approval on two (2) copies of each Development Option. One (1) copy of each <br /> Development Option shall be retained by the Planning Department, and one (1) copy shall <br /> be returned to the subdivider or his/her authorized agent. <br /> Upon approval of the Concept Plan Development Options by the Planning Board, the <br /> subdivider may then elect which Development Option he/she wishes to pursue and then <br /> proceed with the preparation of the Preliminary Plat. <br /> From the date of approval of the Concept Plan Development Options by the Planning <br /> Board, the applicant shall have one (1) year in which to prepare and file an application for <br /> Preliminary Plat approval. If a Preliminary Plat for the subdivision has not been submitted <br /> within the specified time limit, the Concept Plan Development Options shall become null <br /> and void. <br /> h. Appeal Procedures: The decision of the Planning Board regarding Concept Plan <br /> Development Options may be appealed to the Board of Commissioners. If appealed, the <br /> Development Options shall be placed on the next regular meeting agenda of the Board of <br /> Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners shall have final approval authority, and, <br /> where applicable, all Concept Plan Development Options shall contain information and/or <br /> conditions approved by the Board of Commissioners. <br /> The Board of Commissioners in all such appeals shall make findings of fact in support of <br /> its decision. The applicant shall be notified, in writing, of the Board of Commissioners' <br /> decision within ten(10) days after said decision is made. <br />