Preliminary Plat Checklist:
Pre-Application Conference
Discuss provisions of the Land Use Code and the applicable requirements, application / review process, submittal requirements, and schedule.
Application Fee: $500 + $10 per lot over 25 lots
Due within 72 hours of submittal by check or with the submittal online at https://www.colorado.gov/payment/townoftimnath
Signed Fee Agreement
Poudre Fire Authority Development Review Fee: $250*
*Plus applicable Scope Fees, Refer to PFA Fee Schedule. Due within 72 hours of submittal by check separate from the Application Fee or with the submittal online at https://www.colorado.gov/payment/townoftimnath
Current Title Commitment or O&E Report
Dated less than 30 days from date of preliminary plat application submittal.
Preliminary Plat: Plat must include the following information:
- Title of project
- North arrow, scale (not greater than 1″=100′) and preparation date
- Vicinity map
- Legal description
- Names and addresses of owners, applicant, designers, engineers and surveyors
- Total acreage of property
- Existing contours at 2-foot intervals (based on USGS datum)
- Name and location of abutting subdivisions or owners of abutting property (if land is not platted)
- Lots, blocks, and street layout with approximate dimensions and square footage for each lot
- Consecutive numbering of all lots and blocks
- Existing and proposed rights-of-way and easements on and adjacent to the property
- Existing and proposed street names for all streets on and adjacent to the property
- Existing and proposed zoning on and adjacent to property/li>
- Location and size of existing and proposed sewer lines, water lines, and fire hydrants
- Existing and proposed curb cuts on and adjacent to property
- Location by field survey or aerial photography of all existing and proposed water courses and bodies of water. Include direction of water flow
- Floodplain boundary and source of information (if one does not exist on the property, state on plat)
- Boundaries of proposed phases of the subdivision if final plat will be multiple phases
- General location of existing surface improvements such as buildings, fences, or other structures which will remain on the property
- Location and acreage of proposed parks, trails, playgrounds, schools, or other public uses
- Location, function, ownership, and manner of maintenance of any private open space
- Land use table that includes land uses, approximate acreage of each land use type, and percentage of each land use type (including how 12% public dedication requirement will be met)
- Total number of lots
- Number of each type of dwelling unit proposed
Upload PDF drawing files of Preliminary Plat, Preliminary Landscape, and Utility Plan and any other reports to the Accela site. Please note, any type of application that uses AutoCAD® to prepare any of the drawings for this plat should set the system variable EPDFSHX to 0.
General Development Information (Narrative)
Written description of existing conditions on the proposed site, including explanations of how:
- Items of concern expressed in sketch plan review have been addressed
- The plan is consistent with the Land Use Code and Comprehensive Plan
- This plat is consistent with or differs from the sketch plan and how the plan is still consistent with the community’s vision
Preliminary Grading and Drainage Plan and Report
Certified by a Colorado-registered professional engineer, including storm drainage concepts such as locations for on-site detention or downstream structural improvements, soil erosion and sedimentation control plans, and any specifications. Must also discuss impacts on any existing floodways and/or floodplains on and adjacent to the site. Must also discuss any FEMA applications required.
Master Utility Plan
Prepared by a Colorado-registered professional engineer who consulted with the appropriate utility service providers regarding the design of all utilities through the subdivision.
Preliminary Landscape Plan
- Prepared by a registered professional landscape architect licensed in the State of Colorado
- Plan must show right-of-way lines and widths, road names, lot lines, grading intersections, structures, curb lines, cross pans, drive cuts, curb returns, and must include water, sewer, sanitary sewer and any other utilities
- Landscape Schedule
- Landscape Legend
- Landscape, Irrigation, and General Notes
- Planting Details
- Park Furnishings and detail
- Fencing detail
Traffic Study
Prepared by a professional traffic engineer.
Draft of Proposed Covenants, if any, & Architectural Design Guidelines
Mineral, Oil and Gas Rights Documentation
Evidence that the surface owner has contacted all lessees of mineral, oil and gas rights associated with the site and is working towards resolution. Included in the evidence must be the current contact person’s name, phone number, and mailing address.
Geologic/Soils Report
Any geologic report prepared at the time of sketch plan must be provided to review agencies.
Colorado Historical Society Records Search, if applicable
At the discretion of the Town Staff or the Town Council, an applicant may be required to provide the Town with a Colorado Historical Society records search for any historically or archaeologically significant findings on the property.
Site-Specific Historic Survey, if applicable
If the Colorado Historical Society Records Search shows a significant finding, a site-specific historic survey providing the following is required:
- State of Colorado site number
- Site address/location/access
- Type and description of finding
- Owner’s name and address
- Eligibility assessment for historic designation
- Statement of significance
- Management and administrative data
- References
- Photographs of the site
- Maps of the site
- Name, address, phone number and qualifications of person completing survey
- Date of completion of survey
- Protection plan (if the Town Board decides to protect the historic resource)