MAJOR RESIDENTIAL AND NONRESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS Final Plats The applicant shall schedule a Pre-Application meeting with Planning Staff at least seven (7) working days prior to submittal of the application. Pre-Application Meeting (Completed by Planning Staff) Pre-Application Meeting Date, 20. Target Application Submission Date, 20. Application Review Fee $300 (4 lots or less) $500 (over 4 lots) _+Recording Fee During the meeting, Planning Staff will assist the applicant to determine if the following items are Required or Not Applicable to the application: Major Residential or Nonresidential Subdivision Final Plat Requirements Required Not Applicable Documentation/Requirement 20-809 (k) Review Fee Completed Major Subdivision Final Plat Application Form Completed Owner Authorization Form Final Plat Drawing (1 paper copy and 1 electronic copy) All of the material required by Section 20-809 (l) Master Street Tree Plan and Graphic Preliminary Plat when Final Plat that represents only a phase of an approved Preliminary Plat and include minor revisions (Section 20-809 (m)(2)(i)), for record keeping purposes. Proof of property taxes paid and proposed redistribution plan for these unpaid special assessments Evidence shall be submitted with the Final plat providing one or more of the means of ensuring completion of required public improvements identified in Section 20-811(h). [May be submitted after approval] Recording Fees payable to the City of Lawrence. [May be submitted after approval] Supplemental Information that demonstrates how public utilities may be extended to the subdivision to accommodate future urban density development. (if determined required at Pre-App Meeting) Other Final Plat Pre-Application Meeting Page 1 of 9 12/2016
FINAL PLATS Technical Specifications Checklist and Determination of Completeness This checklist has been provided to assist you, the applicant, as you prepare your application. Submission of inaccurate or incomplete technical information than necessary to adequately review and process your survey may delay the review process. Please complete and return with your application. Planning Staff will use this checklist to review your survey to make note that each specification required of the survey is provided. Planning Staff will determine the completeness, accuracy, and sufficiency of the application within five (5) working days of application submission. Determination of Completeness Reviewed by Staff Major Subdivision - Final Plat Technical Specifications Checklist Completed by Applicant Incomplete Inaccurate Insufficient Complete Accurate Sufficient Provided Not Applicable Required Specification See Section 20-809(l) for more detail on each specification Prepared by Licensed Land Surveyor. Overall sheet size shall be 24 inches by 36 inches. Descriptive Information which shall state the following: a. Name of the Subdivision; and b. Date of preparation, north arrow, and graphic scale; and c. Legal Description of proposed subdivision complete with section, township, range, principal meridian, county and size in acres. Show location of nearest section and/or quartersection with a description tying it to the point of beginning for the subdivision; and d. A Replat shall not be required to be referenced to a section and/or quarter-section corner, provided the original plat for the subject replat is tied to at least one of these corner monuments; and e. Show names of adjoining Subdivisions or in the case of unplatted land show the names of the owner or owners of adjoining property; and f. Easements with widths and general purpose; and g. Sites for proposed Dedication of drainage ways, parks, schools, or other public purposes. The following information which is required which is similarly required on the Preliminary Plat: a. Location of any area zoned Floodplain or within a Floodplain Overlay District; and b. Boundaries of significant stands of mature trees, Jurisdictional Wetlands, historic sites and archaeological sites on the property proposed for Subdivision; and c. For properties within the City, the environmentally sensitive lands shall be located within a Tract or Easement and the plat shall contain information regarding ownership and maintenance of the Tract or Easements as well as the protection measures for the environmentally sensitive lands. d. For properties within the unincorporated portions of the County, the plat shall include a building envelope which excludes the environmentally sensitive lands an one of the following: A note that a Temporary Set Aside Agreement or Permanent conservation Easement which contains use restrictions and maintenance an protection measures has been recorded for the environmentally sensitive lands and the Book and Page number for the recorded Temporary Set Aside Agreement or permanent Conservation Easement; Or the protected environmentally sensitive lands shall be placed within Easements or Tracts and the plat shall note the Ownership maintenance responsibility and protection measures of the protected lands. e. Proposed Streets (including location and proposed names), and their relation to Platted Streets or to proposed streets as shown on any adopted general Development plan of adjacent property; and f. Block and Lot numbers and dimensions of Blocks and Lots. MAJOR RESIDENTIAL AND NONRESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS Technical Specifications of Checklist Page 2 of 9 12/2016
Determination of Completeness Reviewed by Staff Major Subdivision - Final Plat Lawrence-Douglas County Technical Specifications Checklist Completed by Applicant Incomplete Inaccurate Insufficient Complete Accurate Sufficient Provided Not Applicable Required Specification See Section 20-809(l) for more detail on each specification Accurate dimensions for all lines, angles, and curves, used to describe boundaries, Streets, Easements and areas to be reserved for public use. Data for all curves shall include radius, arc length, chord length, and central angle. For land located in a Floodplain, as defined and regulated under Chapter 20, Article 12 of the City Code and Section 12-328 of the Zoning Regulations for the Unincorporated Area of Douglas County, the following information shall be provided: a. The total area of each Lot located in the designated Floodplain; and b. The Minimum Building Elevation and Minimum Elevation of Building Opening, as determined from Chapter 20, Article 12 of the City Code and Section 12-328 of the Zoning Regulations for the Unincorporated Area of Douglas County On Lots adjacent to all drainage easements and on draingways that are designated by the Director of Public Works or his or her designee the final plat shall indicate a. the required minimum habitable floor elevations for structures on lots; or b. The minimum elevation for a foundation opening(s) which shall be certified by a licensed Land Surveyor or Engineer. c. A note that states: If a basement is built on a lot where a minimum elevation has been established, the building design is encouraged to incorporate a sump pump. Any Lot including or adjacent to a Lot including Sensitive Lands (see Section 20-810 (k)) [County Code Section 11-110(K)] designation of a Building Envelope within which a building may be built after compliance with applicable setback, floodplain and sensitive land standards shall be provided. Dated Signature and Seal of licensed Land Surveyor responsible for the final plat with a note stating: This survey conforms to the Kansas Minimum Standards for Boundary Surveys. Acknowledged Certifications on the face of the Final Plat for the following: a. A certificate signed by all parties having any record, title, or interest of record in the land subdivided, showing their consent to the preparation and recording of the final plat; and b. A certificate signed by the Owner or Owners, dedicating all parcels of land which are intended for public use. The endorsement shall contain the printed name of the person signing. Endorsement of the Planning Commission as evidenced by the signature of its Chairperson. Endorsement line shall contain the printed name of the Chairperson and their title. Acceptance of Dedication by the appropriate Governing Body, as indicated by the signature of the Chairperson of the Board of County Commissioners, the Mayor or another person authorized to sign on behalf of either. The Endorsement Line shall contain the printed name and title of the person signing. A Certificate of all taxes and special assessments paid, as a separate document. In the case of unpaid special assessments, a proposed redistribution of such unpaid special assessments which meets the county or city s requirements and is acceptable to the County or City Clerk and County or City s Public Works Director shall be provided. A note indicating that additional information concerning drainage and structural elevations are placed on the preliminary plat, if such requirements have been placed on the Preliminary Plat. A review date and signature line for the date of review and signature of the County Surveyor beneath a note stating: Reviewed in compliance with K.S.A. 50-2005. Master Street Tree Plan. A reference line shall be provided on the Plat indicating the book and page where the Master Street Tree Plan is recorded at the Register of Deeds. Non-buildable lots abutting half streets. A note shall be placed on the Final Plat designating any Lots abutting a Half-Street and that take sole access from that public right-of-way as non-buildable in accordance with Section 20-810(e)(9)(ii) Evidence shall be submitted with the Final Plat providing one or more of the means of ensuring completion of required public improvements identified in Section 20-811(h) MAJOR RESIDENTIAL AND NONRESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS Technical Specifications of Checklist Page 3 of 9 12/2016
MAJOR SUBDIVISION Final Plat - Application Form Staff Use Only Pre-Application Meeting Date: Applicant or Agent Information Contact Name(s): Company: Street Address: City/State/Zip Code: Property Owner Information Owner Name(s): Street Address: City/State/Zip Code: Planner: Primary Phone: Mobile Phone: Fax: E-Mail Address: Primary Phone: Fax: E-Mail Address: Property and Proposed Division Information Address: City/Zip: Are you proposing a Preliminary Plat or Final Plat? Number of Existing lots: Additional Information Present Zoning: Present land use: Description of present use of land: Number of Proposed lots: Number of existing structures: Description of existing structures: Are you or will you be submitting other applications? If so, what other applications are you submitting? Are there any unpaid special assessments for this property? Note: Any unpaid special assessments shall be noted with the application submittal. Proposed redistribution plan for unpaid special assessments, which meets the City Clerk and City Engineer requirements for lots within the City of Lawrence or with the County Clerk and County Engineer requirements for lots within the unincorporated area of Douglas County. Signature I/We, the undersigned am/are the (owner(s)), (duly authorized agent), (Circle One) of the aforementioned property. By execution of my/our signature, I/we do hereby officially apply for a Final Plat as indicated above. Signature(s): Name Name Date Date Project Number (by staff) Application Form Page 4 of 9 12/201659
OWNER AUTHORIZATION Lawrence-Douglas County I/WE, hereby referred to as the Undersigned, being of lawful age, do hereby on this day of, 20, make the following statements to wit: 1. I/We the Undersigned, on the date first above written, am/are the lawful owner(s) in fee simple absolute of the following described real property: See Exhibit A, Legal Description attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 2. I/We the undersigned, have previously authorized and hereby authorize (Herein referred to as Applicant ), to act on my/our behalf for the purpose of making application with the Planning Office of Lawrence/Douglas County, Kansas, regarding (common address), the subject property, or portion thereof. Such authorization includes, but is not limited to, all acts or things whatsoever necessarily required of Applicant in the application process. 3. It is understood that in the event the Undersigned is a corporation or partnership then the individual whose signature appears below for and on behalf of the corporation of partnership has in fact the authority to so bind the corporation or partnership to the terms and statements contained within this instrument. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I, the Undersigned, have set my hand and seal below. Owner (sign name) Owner (sign name) Owner (print name) Owner (print name) STATE OF KANSAS COUNTY OF DOUGLAS The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on this day of, 20, by. My Commission Expires: Notary Public (Print Name) Owner Authorization Page 5 of 9 12/2016
Determination Of Completeness, Accuracy, and Sufficiency (Completed by Staff and kept in file if determined to be complete, accurate and sufficient. If it is determined not to be then copy shall be provided to the applicant.) I have reviewed the application submitted by: Name: Application No. Date: Based upon the submitted information, I find the application to be: Complete (based upon the items reviewed) Incomplete, inaccurate, or insufficient (circle) for the following reasons: The application or plan contains one or more significant inaccuracies or omissions that hinder timely or competent evaluation of the plan s/application s compliance with the Subdivision Regulations. The application contains multiple minor inaccuracies or omissions that hinder timely or competent evaluation of the plan s/application s compliance with the Subdivision Regulations. The application or plan cannot be approved without a variance or some other change or modification that the decision-making body for that application or plan does not have the authority to make. Other Planner Date Resubmit by,20. All resubmitted materials must be deemed to be (Date) complete, accurate, and sufficient. Determination of Completeness Page 6 of 9 12/2016
APPROVAL AND EXTENSION TIME PERIOD SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS Lawrence-Douglas County PRELIMINARY PLAT* [Section 20-809(j) City of Lawrence] [Section 11-109(j) Unincorporated Douglas County] Approval time period -- A final plat must be submitted within 24 months of the date approval of the preliminary plat was granted by the Planning Commission or the approval of the preliminary plat shall expire. * Per Section 20-1304(d)(10) of the Development Code, approval of a Preliminary Development Plan constitutes approval of a preliminary plat. In the case of properties that were platted with a Preliminary Development Plan, the approval and extension dates of the Preliminary Development Plan shall apply. Extension -- An extension of up to 24 months may be granted by the Planning Commission for a Preliminary Plat if the cause of failure to submit a final plat is beyond the subdivider s control. A written request must be provided to the Planning Director prior to the expiration date. Additional extensions may be requested, if necessary. FINAL PLAT [Section 20-809(q) City of Lawrence] [Section 11-109(q) Unincorporated Douglas County] Approval time period -- Approval of a Final Plat shall be effective for no more than 24 months from the date of approval unless all conditions of approval have been completed. Extension An extension may be granted by the Planning Director for good cause. A written request for extension must be provided to the Planning Director prior to the expiration of the original 24 month approval period. MINOR SUBDIVISION/REPLAT [Section 20-808(k) City of Lawrence] [Section 11-108(k) Unincorporated Douglas county] Approval time period -- A Minor Subdivision/Replat approved by the Planning Director and acceptance of dedications by the Governing Body, if applicable, shall be effective for no more than 24 months from the date of acceptance unless all conditions of approval have been completed or an extension has been granted by the Planing Director for good cause. Extension The extension request must be submitted to the Planning Director prior to the expiration of the original 24 month approval period. No action by the City shall be necessary to cause the approval to expire. Its expiration shall be considered a condition of the original approval. Page 7 of 9 12/2016
APPROVAL AND EXTENSION TIME PERIOD LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, ARTICLE 13 No action by the City shall be necessary to cause the approval to expire. Its expiration shall be considered a condition of the original approval. INACTIVE FILES: [Section 20-1301 (o)] Inactive Application time period - An application that has been inactive for a prior of time equal to or exceeding 12 months may be closed by staff. The Planning director will notify the applicant and the applicant s agenda in writing. New Application Required -- Request for action after a file has been declared inactive and the applicant has been notified require resubmittal as a new application. All review fees and costs are required to be paid as part of the resubmittal. These standards apply to all development application types. PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN: [Section 20-1304(d)(12)] Approval time period -- Application for a final development plan must be submitted within 24 months after final approval of the Preliminary Development Plan or within 6 months after the date shown on an approved development schedule or the approval shall expire. Extension -- Extension of up to 24 months or the proposed phasing schedule may be modified to extend all dates by a period up to onehalf the original period allowed for development of that phase may be approved by City Commission for good cause shown if written request is made by letter to the Planning Director before the expiration date. Additional extensions may be requested, if necessary. FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN [Section 20-1304(e)(2)(vii)] Approval time period -- A building permit must be obtained within 24 months after the final approval of the Final Development Plan or the approval shall expire. Extension -- Extension of up to 24 months or the proposed phasing schedule may be modified to extend all dates by a period up to onehalf the original period allowed for development of that phase may be approved by City Commission for good cause shown if written request is made by letter to the Planning Director before the expiration date. Additional extensions may be requested, if necessary. SITE PLANS: [Section 20-1305(o)(1)] Approval time period -- Building permit must be obtained within 24 months of final site plan approval or the approval shall expire. Extension -- Extension of up to 24 months may be approved by City Commission for good cause shown if written request is made by letter to the Planning Director before the expiration date. Additional extensions may be requested, if necessary. SPECIAL USE PERMITS: [Section 20-1306(k)] Approval time period -- Building permit must be obtained within 24 months of the effective date of the decision on the Special Use or the approval shall expire. Extension -- Extension of up to 24 months may be approved by City Commission for good cause shown if written request is made by letter to the Planning Director before the expiration date. Additional extensions may be requested, if necessary. INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN: [Section 20-1307(g)] Approval time period -- A building permit must be obtained within 24 months after the final approval of the Institutional Development Plan or the approval shall expire. Extension -- Extension of up to 24 months may be approved by the City Commission for good cause shown if written request is made by letter to the Planning Director before the expiration date. Additional extensions may be requested, if necessary. FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT [Section 20-1308 (e)] Approval time period -- A Certificate of Elevation must be received within 18 months from the date of issuance of a Floodplain Development Permit. Extension -- Extension up to 6 months may be approved by the Floodplain Administrator for good cause shown if written request is made by letter to the Floodplain Administrator before the expiration date. ZONING VARIANCES [Section 20-1309(k)] Approval time period -- A building permit must be obtained within 24 months after the variance has been granted or the variance will expire. The variance will also expire upon expiration of a building permit. Extension -- Extension of up to 24 months may be approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals for good cause shown if written request is made by letter to the Planning Director before the expiration date. Additional extensions may be requested, if necessary. Page 8 of 9 12/2016
APPROVAL AND EXTENSION TIME PERIOD DOUGLAS COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS, ARTICLE 12 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS [Section 12-319-2] Approval time period. Building permit must be obtained within 1 year of County Commission approval of the Conditional Use Permit or the approval shall expire. Extension -- Extension of up to 1 year may be approved by County Commission for good cause shown if written request is made by letter to the Planning Office before the expiration date. Additional extensions may be requested, if necessary. SITE PLAN [Section 12-319A-8] Approval time period -- Building permit must be obtained within 2 years of the date of the County Commission approval (or Planning Director approval in the case of administrative site plans) or the site plan shall be null and void. Extension -- The Regulations do not include an extension procedure for Site Plans, but it has been interpreted that the CUP extension process would apply to site plans as well. An extension of up to 2 years may be approved by County Commission for good cause shown if written request is made by letter to the Planning Office before the expiration date. Additional extensions may be requested, if necessary. ZONING AMENDMENT [Section 12-324] Approval time period -- A zoning map amendment becomes effective upon publication of the adopting resolution. The zoning amendment does not expire. Limitations on successive Applications A successive application may not be submitted for a period of 12 months from the date of the City Commission denial of the original application unless the successive application is substantially different from the original application that was denied.* * Per Section 12-324-5.01 an application withdrawn after it has been advertised for public hearing constitutes a denial. ZONING VARIANCES [Section 12-323-5] Approval time period -- A building permit must be obtained within 1 year after the variance has been granted or the variance will expire. The variance will also expire upon expiration of a building permit. Page 9 of 9 12/2016