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2 PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ORDINANCE: SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS REFERENCE: SECTION III -C -1 - CONCEPT PLAN APPROVAL ORIGIN OF AMENDMENT: X Staff Planning Board BOCC Public Other: STAFF PRIORITY RECOMMENDATION: High _X F_Middle Low Comment : PUBLIC HEARING DATE: May 29, 1990 PURPOSE OF AMENDMENT: To make Concept Plan submittal for Minor Subdivisions optional instead of mandatory. IMPACTS /ISSUES: Minor Subdivision review and approval presently occurs in two steps; Concept Plan and Final Plat approval. The Concept Plan provides basic information about the proposal, and enables staff to inform the applicant of the specific requirements for Final Plat approval. Survey of the property, approval of septic disposal sites by Environmental Health, and preparation of documents such as easements or Road Maintenance Agreements are not required at this step. The Final Plat is more detailed and specific, and is recorded after approval by the Planning Staff. The approval process may take several weeks, depending on the number of changes needed to the Plat, and the whether or not the easement, road maintenance, or other documents adequately carry out the standards of the Subdivision Regulations. The Concept Plan is of value because any problems of non- compliance with the Subdivision Regulations can be identified and resolved. The subdivider can also be informed of all conditions of approval before a significant investment is made. Some applicants have complained that the Concept Plan requirement adds to the cost of the subdivision, without providing benefits equal to the $60.00 cost. An example would be the creation of two lots from a tract, with both lots having sufficient frontage on an existing State - maintained road. Planning Staff proposes that the Concept Plan be optional rather than mandatory. Submittal of the Concept Plan is advisable in most cases. However, the choice could be left up to the applicant. The proposed