The Subdivision process is to provide for quality and timely land development, systematic review by interested agencies, public accountability, conformance with local and state laws and a clear set of standards. The Subdivision process involves three (3) steps; Sketch Plat, Preliminary Plat and Final Plat
The Final Plat is the third and final step in the Subdivision Process and is a general concept, describing an Applicant’s development vision and plan for a proposed Major Subdivision. The Final Plat process is intended to provide for the review of the final engineering plans, the Subdivision Improvements Agreement, and public land dedications and shall be in substantial compliance with the approved Preliminary Plat and with any conditions of such approval set by the City Council.
Approval Criteria
All Final Plats shall be reviewed for compliance with the City of Fort Lupton Comprehensive Master Plan, the City of Fort Lupton Municipal Code (Chapters 16 and 17), and all other applicable plans and standards.
Applications will not be accepted for review unless all information is present.
Completed Land Use Application, Cost Agreement, Fees and Escrow Funds.
Two full-size paper copies and fifteen 11” x 17” paper reductions of the Sketch Plat map. See Below for Requirements.
One (1) set of No. 10 envelopes, stamped with first-class postage, with the City’s address as the return address, addressed to: owners of property located within five hundred (500) feet of the property being subdivided; owners of minerals and oil and gas leases on the property being subdivided; and other parties of interest as specified by the City. Also, a written statement by the Applicant, indicating the source of all addresses provided.
Evidence of current ownership of the property being subdivided, acceptable to the City Attorney, such as a copy of the updated title policy or commitment, current within thirty (30) days.
If the Applicant is other than the property owner, a notarized letter of authorization from the landowner permitting a representative to submit the Application.
Development reports. The Applicant shall submit a report with supporting materials and drawings as necessary, addressing the following:
Site features as depicted on the plan that may affect the evaluation of the proposed development.
Brief narrative, describing the proposed land uses, the relationship of the plan to the City’s Comprehensive Plan, planned phasing, and a forecast of project construction timing.
Evidence establishing soil suitability based on information from the Soil Conservation Service of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or another source acceptable to the City. The report shall include soil types, maps, soil suitability for proposed development, groundwater issues, and recommendations regarding structural constraints and erosion control.
A report on the geologic characteristics of the site, including any potential natural or man-made hazards which would have a significant influence on the proposed uses of the land, a determination of what effect such factors would have and proposed corrective or protective measures.
A preliminary drainage plan, including estimates of flows and plans for facilities to prevent storm waters in excess of historic runoff caused by the proposed Subdivision, from entering, damaging or being carried by conduits, water supply ditches and appurtenant structures and other drainage facilities.
Evidence that an adequate water supply, sufficient in terms of quality and quantity, is available. For a Subdivision of land located within a water district, a letter of commitment to serve the proposed Subdivision stating the amount of water available for use within the Subdivision and the feasibility of extending service to that area.
Evidence of the capability to provide sanitary sewer service. For a Subdivision of land located within a sanitation district, a letter of commitment to serve the proposed Subdivision stating the capacity to serve and feasibility of extending service to that area.
A description of the availability and adequacy of other necessary services including, but not limited to, fire and police protection, schools, recreation, utilities and open space.
A description of the proposed transportation network establishing the availability and adequacy of the system consistent with the transportation element of the City Comprehensive Plan.
A discussion on the effect of the proposal on significant cultural, archaeological and historical resources and plans for protection of such resources.
A statement of whether or not there are any commercial mineral deposits on the site.
A description of how the City’s public land dedication requirement will be met.